A Note from Mrs. Bennett ...
Dear West Families,
We are truly grateful for the contributions of our wonderful volunteers. We still have a few areas where we need additional support, and we would love to have you involved.
Next Monday is a student and staff holiday; a well deserved reward for all the work and effort our teachers and students have put in these last few weeks.
If you need help with anything, please reach out.
Sincerely,
Sasha Bennett, Principal
Letter Tracing
This is a one-on-one activity that we do with Kinder and 1st grade students. Volunteers will be trained on how this activity works and will sit with students to guide them in learning and tracing their letters. This will be Monday-Thursday starting on August 19th for one hour each day. This also involves volunteer training and the completion of a volunteer application. Complete the Volunteer Application with the district HERE.
If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Sasha Bennett at sbennett@lcisd.net.
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 first meeting date is September 4th. 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
Vision and Hearing Screening
Every year, our nursing staff screens the vision and hearing of 1st-5th grade students. We are needing a few volunteers to help the day run smoothly. Screening will take place from 8:15-2:30 on September 20th. Lunch will be provided for the nurses and volunteers. If you would like to help, please sign up here.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 2
Labor Day / Student and Staff Holiday
Sept. 3
Wear Wild West shirt
Sept. 4
Helping Hands
Sept. 9
Wear West Eagle shirt
Sept. 11
Wear Pink Neon shirt / Officer Appreciation Day!
Sept. 16
Back to School Bash!
Picnic Party at West 6:00
Sept. 17
Wear West Eagle shirt / IT Appreciation Day!
Sept. 23
Wear Wild West shirt
Sept. 26
Fall Picture Day
Sept. 30
Professional Development / Student Holiday
Oct. 1
Wear Pink Neon shirt/ BOB books released for 3rd - 5th grade
Oct. 2
Helping Hands/ Wear West Eagle shirt
Digital Connection
Upcoming Events
Yard Signs, Car Decals, and Vinyl Stickers
Reminders
Water Bottles
Parents, please make sure your child is bringing a water bottle to school each day!
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
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!
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
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 AND DISMISSAL CHANGES
Please notify the office and student’s homeroom teacher of any dismissal change.
All Dismissal Changes must be received by 2pm.
Watch D.O.G.S.
District Announcements
Optional Student Insurance
Only $30/year for each child
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