A Note From Mrs. Bennett...
A Note From Mrs. Bennett...
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Dear West Families,
As we head into April, we have some exciting updates and reminders to share with you!
First, we want to recognize the excellent attendance of our students. Your dedication to making sure your child attends school regularly is making a real difference in their learning. West often leads the district in attendance rates, and we’re so proud of that! This month is packed with opportunities for fun and growth.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a key part of your child's education. Together, we’re making these last few weeks of school a great experience for our students.
Best regards,
Sasha Bennett
Announcements
Announcements
Clickable Track Try-out link: https://forms.gle/4iiFoZU6kLBmuvhp9
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 May 7th. 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, Haley Byrd at haleystans@yahoo.com
Arrival and Lunch
Parents and volunteers are invited to greet students in the morning, help at the crosswalk, and assist students in the cafeteria at lunch! If this is something you'd be interested in, please reach out to sbennett@lcisd.net
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th - 9th is Teacher Appreciation Week! If you would like to help with this, please contact chelseaschulz.rd@gmail.com
New PTO Officers
We are beginning to seek new officers for the 2025-2026 school year for our West Parent Teacher Organization. If you're interested in running or nominating someone for any of the officer positions, please reach out to jrasco@lcisd.net
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 7
Eagle Tour Shirt / Assistant Principal Day
April 9
Pink Star Shirt - paraprofessional day
Pre-K and Kinder Registration
April 10
Kindergarten cap and gown pictures
1st grade music performance
April 11
Fire drill 10:30
no guests in or out until the drill is over
1st grade field trip
2nd Grade field trip
April 15
Reading STAAR for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
April 18
No School
April 21
No School
April 23
Science STAAR for 5th grade
April 30
Math STAAR for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
May 2
Popcorn, Pickle, & Cookie Day
May 5
Pink Star Shirt
Teacher Appreciation Week begins
May 6
Student Council service project
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.
Congratulations to our recent winner Mrs. Means!
Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
Brianna Barreras
Our Staff Spotlight this week is Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Barreras! Here is a little bit about her: My name is Brianna Barreras, and this year has been a blessing at West! I am originally from Amarillo where I taught for 5 years in Kindergarten! I moved here last summer to be in the same town as my fiance as we will get married this summer! We have a shih-tzu named Oakley, and she is the best dog ever!! In our spare time we like to go on walks around our neighborhood, spend time with family and friends and we LOVE to travel! I have enjoyed my year at West because I have met the sweetest co-workers who have become close friends. My students and parents have been a blessing this year in making my first year at West a memorable one!
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
Stoney Larue @ Cook's Garage
Stoney Larue @ Cook's Garage
The Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation and First United Bank are pleased to present Stoney LaRue with special guest Grant Gilbert on Thursday, April 24 at Cook's Garage! Serving as the Foundation's premier fundraising event, this annual spring concert has raised more than $1.5 million to date for Lubbock-Cooper students and teachers! Visit https://url.lcisd.net/fs4 to purchase your tickets today!
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