A Note from Mrs. Bennett ...
A Note from Mrs. Bennett ...
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Dear West Families,
The book fair will be happening the week of Valentine’s Day with the big day happening on Thursday of that week. We have still have a few slots available for parents to assist during the book fair. If you'd like to, you can sign up here .
Here is the link to the parent letter that was sent through Skyward a few weeks ago regarding Grandfriends Day/Valentine's Party Day on February 13th. We are looking forward to this exciting event! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Our PTO would love to have a Pastries with Parents event one morning before school. If you're interested in helping plan this, please join us for a quick planning meeting on February 6th right after school to brainstorm some ideas!
Thanks so much for your support!
Sasha Bennett, Principal
Announcements
Announcements
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
West Elementary’s yearbook for 2024-2025 is in the works! We are looking for pictures of events or daily activities at West. If you would like to share please follow the link below and enter our project number 529779.
https://studio.balfour.com/ezpix/.
Thanks in advance! -Mrs. LeCroy
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Helping Hands
Parents and guardians meet once a month, as available, to help with projects in the work room that have been created by teachers. This includes activities like making copies, laminating, binding, etc. We have everything you'll need! The next workday is February 5th. If you're unable to come but would still like to help, you can sign up to have things sent home with your child to complete when it's convenient for you. To sign up to help or have things sent home, please reach out to the committee chair, Kristin Compton at kristincompton0201@gmail.com
Book Fair
Sign up here to bring donuts for staff or help with the book fair.
Pastries with Parents
PTO would love to plan a morning for parents to enjoy donuts and muffins with their child(ren) at breakfast. Right now this is still in the planning phase and the date is TBD. If you'd be interested in helping make this happen, contact ptowest.lcp@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb. 3
West Eagle Tour Shirt / Buddy Holly Day
Feb. 4
Pink West Stars Shirt / School Counselor Appreciation
Feb. 5
Helping Hands
Feb. 7
Weather Drill at 1:30; no guests enter or exit until drill is complete
Feb. 10-14
Book Fair
Feb. 10-12
Student Council selling Valograms
more info coming soon!
Feb. 10
West Cowboy Shirt / Book Fair Begins
Feb. 11
2nd grade performance at 6:00pm and book fair night for all grade levels
Feb. 13
Valentine Parties/ Grandfriends' Day
Feb. 14
No School / Professional Development day for staff / Book Fair open for shopping
Feb. 17
President's Day / No School
Feb. 18
Spring Picture Day
Feb. 19
West Eagle Tour Shirt / School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Feb. 26
Regional Science Fair
Digital Connection
Digital Connection
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).
Dear Families,
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve security, we need your help during one of the most critical times of our day—dismissal. To ensure a safe and smooth process, please be aware of the following important times:
2:00 PM – Change of Dismissal Closes:
From 7:15 AM to 2:00 PM, any changes to your child's regular dismissal can be made by contacting the West office. You can do this via phone or email using the contact information listed in Skyward.3:00 PM – Early Sign-Outs End:
Parents/guardians can sign their child out for early dismissal until 3:00 PM. After this time, students will need to follow their regular dismissal routine. Parents are welcome to wait in the office until 3:30 PM when dismissal ends to sign their child out in the office.
These deadlines help our office and teaching staff focus on ensuring all students are safely transitioned to the correct dismissal location and supervised while buses, daycare vans, and vehicles are loaded.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school safe!
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 and khilton@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
For more information about possibly qualifying for financial assistance through the T-Mobile Call Up Grant program, visit www.littleleague.org/call-up-grant-program.
Black History Month .pdf
Adopt-a-Pirate
Adopt-a-Pirate
LCISD students in grades PK-5 can adopt a Pirate Varsity Baseball player for the upcoming season! The cost is $50, which includes an Adopt-a-Pirate t-shirt and child's admission into home games! For more information and to sign up, please see the flyer below! The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 5!
If you have questions about Adopt-a-Pirate, please email erica@elitehomeslubbock.com.
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