West Side School District

REPUBLISHED with new link -- maximum number of views was exceeded! Curious about what West Side High School will look like for students this year? Check out this video shot, edited, and produced by new teacher Jesse Rawls, starring Joe West as "Joey Don't" ... #WatchUsSoar https://youtu.be/UKY_k6qhTGU

Curious about what West Side High School will look like for students this year? Check out this video shot, edited, and produced by new teacher Jesse Rawls, starring Joey Don't (Joe West) ... http://bit.ly/wshs2020 #WatchUsSoar

The WSHS presentation during Thursday's "virtual" open house is linked below. A link to the recording of the WSES and WSHS presentations will be published later. #WatchUsSoar https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FKT8VqUTSv8PXR2xc_ymt8ZyiSxFRyqctvlHMZUIa7Q/edit?usp=sharing

Parents/Guardians of West Side High School Athletes: The Arkansas Activities Association has started using a platform called DragonFly. This requires parents/guardians of any student participating in high school athletics to register their athlete in the DragonFly system. Please follow the instructions on the attached sheet.

For high school parents and guardians who have completed first-of-year school forms, please return them as soon as possible. For those who have not completed forms, please pick up student Handbook and forms at the high school office and complete them soon. Students will not be issued a Chromebook on Monday unless the Internet Usage Agreement has been submitted to the office. Q's? Contact the office at (501) 825-7241. #WatchUsSoar

There is a change in the Elementary car rider dismissal routine. 5th graders and 6th graders along with their siblings in K-4 will be escorted for pickup in front of the Gathright Gymnasium. Please park and your children will be brought out to you. This will help us to observe social distancing during pick up times.

New Elementary students that will attend on-campus in Grades 1-6. This is a reminder about the Open House on Thursday, August 20th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This will be a “come and go” open house. Please check in at the Elementary office. New students and parents will start out on a walking tour of the building. You will end up with your child’s homeroom teacher. If you have further questions after your visit please stop by the office and ask us. Social distancing and masks will be required at all times. We are excited about meeting you!

The West Side High School on-campus open house, which is limited to new students, 7th graders, and their parents or guardians, is from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Those attending are asked to enter Brady-Hipp Arena between 3:45 and 4 p.m, where a general meeting will be held for students and parents. After the meeting concludes, students will receive a class schedule and may visit classrooms to meet teachers. All attendees will be required to wear a face covering while in buildings and maintain social distancing at all times. Questions? Please call the office at (501) 825-7241.

Elementary (LTVA) online PARENTS: Please pick-up your student's art kit in the Elementary front lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m tomorrow (the 19th) and Thursday (the 20th). Thanks, and have a great school year! -Ms. Cherie

Census 2020 Come out to Greers Ferry City Hall on Wednesday, August 19th from 11:00-1:00 for a free lunch. While you're there please take a moment to complete the 2020 Census. Census data is critical because it is used to calculate funding for many federal programs.

Free Adult Education Classes will once again be offered at West Side School District for 2020-2021. Please contact West Side SD at 501-825-6258 or the ASUB Adult Education Office at 501-207-6290 for more information.

West Side Elementary Kindergarten Open House will be August 20, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It will be a come and go, you will not be here the entire time. Please enter through the first grade doors by the elementary parking lot (there will be a sign). Sit in the order you arrive by filling the seats closest to the classroom. Mrs. Tonya’s class is on the left and Mrs. Tori’s class is on the right side of the hallway. Two adults and the kindergarten child will be permitted into the classroom. We will share with you what will be happening this year and answer any questions you may have. Face masks are required for all adults. We look forward to seeing you and your child.

An on-campus open house for students new to the district and for kindergartners and seventh graders will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Students should report to their respective buildings. For remaining on-campus and Lake Town Virtual students who are returning to West Side, a virtual open house will be held at 6:30 p.m. August 20. A link to the virtual session will be provided at a later time. #WatchUsSoar

Thank you to those who attended the virtual town hall meeting last night. If you were not able to attend, please click the following link to view the slide presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gs7auzmrhnUAgb5e91_-IX8lInFkYhyfBv4bShE0ank/edit?usp=sharing

West Side Elementary and High School Lake Town Virtual Academy Elementary and high school parents/guardians of online students may come and pick up their child’s chrome book and fill out required paperwork needed for their child. Elementary students will also be receiving school supplies. Pick up days will be Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the library. Please drive around the back of the school and enter the library from the side door. Please remember to wear a face mask and social distancing.

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

WSHS parents of all on-campus and virtual students, although student schedules are not ready for pickup, student handbooks and forms are ready. Signing forms now will help us get a quicker start on the school year. Forms can be picked up at the HS office or signed on site if both parent and student are present. Office hours are 8 and 4 p.m. M-F. Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

Please join to get clarity about what school will look like this fall. Topic: Virtual Town Hall Meeting Time: Aug 13, 2020 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2616435350?pwd=VFVHZzRUUDBMaGNod3d5Y1lRWUtSUT09 Meeting ID: 261 643 5350 Passcode: 223371

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

West Side recently learned that the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) has waived the state requirement that seniors must fill a full day’s schedule of classes. This change allows our seniors to only attend for the periods they need to fulfill graduation requirements if they so choose. Basketball players can leave after required classe then return to practice 8th period. If you would like to discuss how this change might affect you, you can contact Ms. Cornett via email or by phone at terri.cornett@westsideeagles.org or 501-825-7707.