A Note from Mrs. Bennett...
A Note from Mrs. Bennett...
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Dear West Families,
We had a wonderful first three days of school! It was such a joy to welcome both our new and returning students.
EPC Parent Lane Reminder
The EPC Parent Lane is for pick-up and drop-off only. This lane runs parallel to Frankford Avenue near the 4th and 5th Grade pods. If you’d like to walk your child in, please park in the lot and enter through Door 1, Door 2, or Door 20. Here is the parent letter that was send home about this last week.
Volunteer Opportunities
We would love for you to get involved at West! Mrs. Estrada, our counselor, is working to connect every parent with at least one volunteer opportunity this school year. You can email her at aestrada@lcisd.net if you’re ready to help, or watch for information in this newsletter. From library support to class parties to our Watch D.O.G.S. program, your time and presence make a big difference.
PTO Event – This Thursday
Join us at Menchie’s on 82nd Street this Thursday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. If your family attends, feel free to email me a photo at sbennett@lcisd.net—we’d love to share your West spirit!
FLEX Groups Begin Next Week
Next week, 1st–5th graders will begin FLEX groups, an important part of our day that allows us to differentiate instruction and meet individual student needs. Your child should have brought home a letter this week with information about their group. If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
As always, if you need help or have questions, we are here for you.
With appreciation,
Sasha Bennett
Need a car tag??
Need a car tag??
If you plan to pick up your student through our drive-up and have not yet received a car tag or two, please fill out the form below.
If you already have two or more car tags and need additional ones, you can purchase them through Revtrak.
Once we receive your completed form, we will print the car tags and send them home with your student in their backpack.
https://forms.gle/cHVTm2zGDjCyRziT7
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
August 18
First Day of FLEX /Go Pats Shirt
August 21
Fund Raiser at Mencshie's in Kingsgate Center
August 22
Lock Down Drill 8:45: no guests enter or exit until drill is complete
Sept. 1
Labor Day / Student and Staff Holiday
Sept. 3
Wear Go Pats Shirt
Sept. 9
Wear LCP West 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
Wear Go 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 or scan the QR code below. 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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