A Note from Mrs. Bennett...
A Note from Mrs. Bennett...
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Dear West Families,
The countdown is over—Wednesday is the first day of school! 🎉 We can’t wait to see all of our new and returning students back on campus, ready for another amazing year. We are honored you have chosen West Elementary for your child.
Here are a few quick reminders to help the first week run smoothly:
Cell Phones: If students bring a cell phone, it must be turned off and kept out of sight—tucked away in a backpack. This is a new policy this year. Teachers will NOT collect these as they cannot been seen at school.
Dismissal Changes: All changes must go through the office. Please call before 2:00 PM if you need to make a change.
Car Pickup: The first few weeks can be a little hectic. If you’re doing car pickup, consider arriving around 3:30 to avoid sitting in long traffic lines. After about two weeks, things flow much more smoothly. Please be mindful not to cut in line.
South Shore Lane Pickup: If your child is in Pre-K or Kindergarten, or is a sibling of one, please remember to double-stack in both entry lanes to fit the most cars possible. Then, use the “Chick-fil-A method” to merge into one lane as you enter the numbered pickup lanes—this really keeps things moving!
You’ll find lots of helpful back-to-school information in THIS parent letter. As always, if you have any questions, give us a call at 806-993-2345—we’re here to help!
Here’s to a fantastic first day and an even better school year!
Thanks,
Sasha Bennett, Principal
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Aug. 13
LCP West Shirt
Sept. 1
Labor Day / Student and Staff Holiday
Sept. 3
Wear Wild West shirt
Sept. 9
Wear West Eagle shirt
Sept. 10
Wear West Field Trip shirt / Officer Appreciation Day!
Sept. 15
Back to School Bash!
Picnic Party at West 6:00
Sept. 16
Wear West LCP shirt / IT Appreciation Day!
Sept. 23
WearGo Pats shirt/Education Technology Day
Sept. 25
Fall Picture Day
Oct. 1
Wear Field Trip shirt/ Positive Post It note Day
Digital Connection
Digital Connection
Counseling and West Community News
Counseling and West Community News
Reminders
Reminders
Water Bottles
Water Bottles
Parents, please make sure your child is bringing a water bottle to school each day!
Student Badges
Student Badges
All LCISD students have been issued ID badges. The purpose of the badges is to maintain the district's high standard of safety and security and to help streamline a number of student and teacher activities. Click here for more information about student ID badges. Students will have one on their backpacks as well to help with dismissal. The first replacement badge is given to the student, but each following one will be a charge of $5.
How-to Add and Change Emergency Contacts
How-to Add and Change Emergency Contacts
If you are checking your student out, please remember that a driver’s license is required. We will take a picture each time, and if you have multiple children at West, we’ll take a picture for each. Your patience is appreciated!
If someone else is checking out your child, ensure they are on the emergency list in Skyward with permission marked "yes" to pick up your child. We cannot allow anyone to leave with your child if they aren't listed, even an older sibling. Please note, the office cannot make changes to Skyward contacts or accept verbal permission over the phone—this must be done by the parent/guardian in Skyward.
If you give your car tag to another person, you are consenting for them to pick up your child in the parent pick-up lane.
Starting in September, we will no longer accept Door Dash or other food deliveries for students, as we will be installing a buzzer system for visitors. This system may cause entry delays, and food deliveries could add to the congestion. Parents are still welcome to bring lunch for their child and dine together during their child's lunch time.
Check out the video below for a guide on how to add and change emergency contacts in Skyward. The video also explains how to add people who can check out your student(s).
Let's Celebrate Our Staff!
Let's Celebrate Our Staff!
Staff Member of the Month
Staff Member of the Month
Our teachers are wonderful. Each month we celebrate a staff member of the month. If you would like to nominate a West staff member,
Here is a link to do so. Your words of affirmation and encouragement mean so much to them.
Teacher on the Rise
Teacher on the Rise
Is there a West teacher you or your student thinks goes above and beyond? If so, nominate them for the Mrs. Baird’s “Teacher on the Rise” award. Winning teachers receive great prizes, and the students who nominate them will also receive a $50 gift card. Parents, guardians, and students can nominate a teacher. To access the nomination form click here. Each month a teacher will be selected across the south plains.
Attendance
Attendance
ATTENDANCE AND DISMISSAL CHANGES
Please inform the office via email (twithtrow@lcisd, khilton@lcisd.net, and kstrube@lcisd.net) or phone 806-993-2345 of any changes to dismissal plans by 2:00pm. Note that students cannot be signed out between 3:00 and 3:30 PM, as staff are focused on ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal process.
All Dismissal Changes must be received by 2:00 pm.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Watch D.O.G.S.
District Announcements
District Announcements
Optional Student Insurance
Optional Student Insurance
Only $30/year for each child
www.texaskidsfirst.com
The LCISD Food Services Department is looking forward to another great school year! There is some important information families need to know about school meals.
Students at New Hope Academy, East Elementary, North Elementary, and South Elementary will receive free breakfast and lunch school meals this year (with no action required) because of the Community Eligibility Provision program. Students at LCHS, Liberty HS, LBMS, LCMS, Central Elementary, and West Elementary must pay for meals or can apply for free or reduced-price meals (more information at https://www.lcisd.net/o/lcisd/page/free-and-reduced-meals). Applications and meal status are totally confidential and there is no penalty for applicants who do not qualify.
Our meal account management platform has transitioned from LunchMoneyNow to PaySchools Central. Parents must create a new PaySchools Central account in order to deposit meal funds. You can find instructions at https://www.lcisd.net/o/lcisd/page/payschools-central.
Meal prices for the 2025-26 school year can be viewed at https://www.lcisd.net/page/food-services.
If you have questions about school meals or the free and reduced-price meal application process, email dborchardt@lcisd.net!
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