Westside Elementary

October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and we could not let it pass by without letting Mrs. Lewis know how much she is appreciated. She always has a friendly smile on her face and is open minded about trying new things. Westside faculty, staff, and students are lucky to have you! We love you, Mrs. Lewis! 💕

We can’t wait to see all of our little leaders in their costumes on Monday! 🎃

Every First Grade student was asked to create a character pumpkin. The character was from a story they read. They also completed a report describing their character and the book. Many skills and standards were covered while completing this activity, not to mention an opportunity to demonstrate artistic skills and have fun with their families.

Westside will “Be Brave” and take a stand against drugs! #redribbonweekatwes

Westside leaders are too bright for drugs! Wear your sunglasses to school tomorrow as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week.

Oh no! The Creppy Carrots from Crackenhopper Field have started to invade the Kindergarten hallway in front of Mrs. Sager’s room! Mrs. Sager’s friends enjoyed reading this silly story this morning and talking about the characters and setting!

Candy Corn addition games in Mrs. Dunn’s first grade class

Fall Festival has been rescheduled for Monday, November 7th.

The Pre-K pumpkin patch trip scheduled for Friday has been cancelled. Watch for more information from your child’s teacher.

Don’t forget to wear your camouflage tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week!

Today, Wednesday, October 26th, is a virtual day.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be virtual learning days. Packets are due upon your return to school. If you were absent and did not receive your packet today, you may complete the work when you return.

Westside demonstrated their pride in being drug free today by wearing red. Happy Red Ribbon Week! #bedrugfree

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month which is also represented by the color red. Today our staff wants to bring awareness to Dyslexia and emphasize our desire to provide our students with successful reading instruction in the following areas: Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, Phonics and Phonemic Awareness. Westside is committed to implementing the science of reading in our daily instruction.  Let’s go WES!!!!!!!

This week’s “leader of the week” is Zaniya Fluker. She is a 2nd grade student in Mrs. Basinger’s class. Zaniya makes good choices and respects her school. We are proud of leaders like Zaniya at WES.

Congratulations to Mrs. Stanford for receiving a grant from the Demopolis City Schools Foundation for technology themed trade books.

Fall Festival has been postponed!

Please take this time to wash all backpacks, lunchboxes, and jackets. We hope to keep all of our students free from illness. Please do not return to school until you have been fever free for at least 24 hours!!

Don't forget that we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week. Make plans to wear your special item each day to join in the celebration.

Mrs. Basinger’s class enjoyed making “beaded number lines” to use during math time!