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neckties

Mr. Johnson joined YME yesterday and gave a lesson on how to tie neckties. 

neckties
Young Ladies of Excellence

The Young Ladies of Excellence enjoyed a few lesson of famous art and enjoyed a glass blowing class! The Chrysler Museum of Art was an amazing experience for the excellent young ladies! 

GCC

Westside represents at the Great Computer Challenge!

expo

Talented and Gifted Expo

YME

YME Strong!

twiford

Our Support Staff Member of the Year is...Ms. Angela Twiford!!!

rookie toy

Congratulations to Ms. Morgan Farris - Westside's Rookie Teacher of the Year! 

rookie toy
transition

Kefi and Hulya 6th graders visited Smithfield Middle School for an exciting transition tour! 

Career day

Westside Career Day went a little like this… 🎉

Career day
Career day

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing Presenters who took the time to speak with our students—you truly made the day special! It was a fun, exciting, and eventful experience from start to finish.

food webs

Ms. Grgurich's science classes created edible food webs with Mrs. Winkley in the library. 

food webs
Pi day

Hulya 6 math students celebrated Pi day early since today is an asynchronous day . Our annual “pie” eating contest was in full swing yesterday. Students volunteered eating their whip cream pie with bubble gum at the bottom . The first student to blow a bubble was the winner !!

read

Dr. Cramer reads to Mrs. Bradshaw's class for Read Across America week! 

Cramer
Kefi
dwellings

Mrs. Miller's 6th graders work with Mrs. Winkley to build models of American Indian dwellings.

dwellings
Indian dwellings
Indian dwellings
Indian dwellings
Snow day fun!

Snow day fun!

Snow day fun!
Snow day fun!
Snow day fun!
Snow day fun!
college gear
PJ Day!

PJ Day!

PJ Day!

PJ Day!

origami

Duende and Mudita 6 origami day in Coding class #WestsideBestside

gifts

The Young Ladies of Excellence helped pass out gifts to some of our WSES families! 

pink pajamas

The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was! 

pink pajamas

The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was! 

pink pajamas

The Young Ladies of Excellence had their Pink Pajama Party and what a great time it was! 

parachute

Parachute Fun!

trash pickup

Young Men of Excellence picks up litter around WSES.

vetarans

Westside's Band honors our veterans!

veterans
Trunk or Treat

Westside welcomes its families to Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
yle

On October 23rd, 2024 in WSES’s Auditorium at 5:30 p.m., the Young Ladies of Excellence welcomed new members into their sisterhood! 

YLE

The YLE are so excited for what the future holds as they work hard to “rebuild our community, one young lady at a time!”

YME

The Young Men of Excellence inducted their new members! 

Pyrtle

Congratulations to Westside's Teacher of the Year, Angela Pyrtle!

YME

Kickboxing with the Young Men of Excellence! 

switch day
high five

It's High Five Wednesday! 

high five

Thank you to the members of the Smithfield PD who welcomed our students today! 

switch day

Mini Ms. Goodwyn's on Switch Day

Diego

Switch Day - two Diegos!

Red Day Spirit! Mrs. Farris's 4th graders made Fall trees in art.

Red Day Spirit! 

Red Day Spirit! Mrs. Farris's 4th graders made Fall trees in art.

Red Day Spirit! Mrs. Farris's 4th graders made Fall trees in art. 

presentations

Ms. Farris’ 4th grade Language Arts had a fantastic time getting practice in using descriptive language for settings in their personal narratives! They did a great job presenting to their classmates! 

presentations

Ms. Farris's class did a great job presenting to their classmates!

presentations
unity

We wear orange for unity! 

school counselor
ratios

Hulya 6 Math working on ratios using candy. Students worked in groups to discuss how ratios could apply to candy. They made observations, wrote candy ratios part to part and part to whole. The class then contributed their data to create a total class ratio of colors and flavors. Of course they enjoyed eating the candy the best !! Hulya 6 did an awesome job in “SHOW ME THE RATIOS!”

ratios
Mueller

Ms. Mueller's 5th grade class

teambuilding

Teambuilding in Ms. Miller's 6th grade class! 

niemi

First day fun in Ms. Niemi's 5th grade class!

Recent News

🦅 3️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 3️⃣6️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of June 2nd is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Important Reminders:
4th Grade VA Studies SOL is Monday.
5th Grade Science SOL is Tuesday.
Field Day is Friday (volunteer link is found in the huddle).

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 3️⃣5️⃣ The Family Huddle 3️⃣5️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of May 26th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Important Reminders:
No school Monday, May 26th.
4th Grade Math SOL is Thursday.
5th Grade Math SOL is Friday.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 3️⃣4️⃣ The Family Huddle 3️⃣4️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of May 19th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Important Reminders:
5th Grade Reading SOL is Tuesday.
4th Grade Reading SOL is Wednesday.
6th Grade Math SOL is Thursday.
No school Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26th.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 3️⃣3️⃣The Family Huddle 3️⃣3️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of May 12th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders:
6th Grade Reading SOL is Friday, May 16th.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 3️⃣2️⃣The Family Huddle 3️⃣2️⃣ 🦅

💙❤️🧡💚
This week, we're celebrating the heart of our school—our incredible teachers! Their dedication, creativity, and love for learning make a lasting impact on our children every single day.

Help us show our appreciation by joining in the celebration! Let’s come together as a community to lift up and honor the educators who make a difference in our students’ lives.
💙❤️🧡💚

The Family Huddle for the week of May 5th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders:
All asynchronous work from Friday, May 2nd is due by Friday, May 9th

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 3️⃣1️⃣The Family Huddle 3️⃣1️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of April 28th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders:
Monday, April 28th is the LAST day to purchase a yearbook - https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob - use code 14589425.

Friday, May 2nd is a student asynchronous learning day.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
Cartoon scene of bees flying around colorful flowers under a blue sky.

Spring Break Begins April 14

All IWCS offices and buildings will be closed Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, for Spring Break. Monday, April 21, is a holiday for students and a virtual work day for staff.

🦅 3️⃣0️⃣The Family Huddle 3️⃣0️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of April 21st is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL MONDAY, APRIL 21ST.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣9️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣9️⃣ 🦅 - ➡️ ➡️ Family Life Education Begins This Week!

The Family Huddle for the week of April 7th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Family Life Education begins this week (April 8th - 10th): ALL STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE, UNLESS AN OPT-OUT FORM IS SUBMITTED!

Family Life Education Parent Letter, Family Life Education Isle of Wight Letter and Family Life Opt-Out Form are located in The Family Huddle - must be submitted to Mr. Johnson - [email protected]

This week is Military Month of the Child Spirit Week (spirit wear flyer is located in The Family Huddle).

Also, next week is Spring Break and there will be no school for students or staff. Students will also be off Monday, April 21st and will return to school on Tuesday, April 22nd.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣8️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣8️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of March 31st is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Family Life Education begins next week (April 8th - 10th): See The Family Huddle for more information and opt-out forms.

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣7️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣7️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of March 24th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
reminder

Calendar Reminders

Friday, March 14, is an asynchronous day for students. It will be a parent conference day for elementary and middle schools and a professional learning day for high schools. Monday, March 17 is a student holiday and a staff virtual work day.

🦅 2️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣6️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of March 17th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣5️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣5️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of March 10th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣4️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣4️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of March 3rd is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣3️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣3️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of February 24th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣2️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣2️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of February 17th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣1️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣1️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of February 10th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 2️⃣0️⃣ The Family Huddle 2️⃣0️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of February 3rd is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣9️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣9️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of January 27th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

*Don't forget that there is no school Monday through Wednesday for students this week.*

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

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The Family Huddle for the week of January 20th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

*Don't forget that there is no school Monday, January 20th for students and staff.*

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣7️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣7️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of January 13th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣6️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣6️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of January 6th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣5️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣5️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of December 16th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣4️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣4️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of December 9th is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School

🦅 1️⃣3️⃣ The Family Huddle 1️⃣3️⃣ 🦅

The Family Huddle for the week of December 2nd is linked below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjmWDmo0Qh9CWRIdNYKlwJfKU1d2g3g-f83jrzEz0dE/edit?usp=sharing

Don't forget that there is NO SCHOOL for students this week and parent-teacher conferences are Monday, November 25th.

Wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!

If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to reach out to us.

Respectfully,
Matthew Johnson
Principal, Westside Elementary School
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