Mrs. Woods' second-grade students recently completed a Goldilocks STEM project, which included comparing stories, measurements, and the engineering and design process. First, students had to design a bed for Goldilocks using certain materials (cardboard rolls, index cards, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, cotton balls, glue, and tape). Next, they built their design, tested it to see if it was big enough and strong enough for Goldilocks, and made improvements if not. Then, they tried to see if it was big and strong enough for a mama or a papa bear. Finally, students measured the length, height, and width of the bed they built.
March Math-ness! Throughout the month of March, Mrs. Woods' second-grade class played two weekly basketball-themed math games. At the end of the month, they filled out a bracket with the activities and voted to see which activities moved to the final four, final two, and finally, the champion! Math skills included addition, subtraction, place value, money, time, fractions, comparing, and graphing. The students then wrote about their favorite game!
As a testing incentive, Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. Rader's fifth-grade classes enjoyed an outdoor obstacle course organized by our occupational therapists, Mrs. Conley and Miss Minor! Working as teams, the classes competed with activities using strength, stability, and endurance.
The Easter Bunny made a stop at Westfall Elementary last week! Our students had an egg-cellent time hunting eggs in the beautiful weather, and several lucky winners found golden eggs to win prizes! Thank you to our incredible Student Council for sponsoring this event!
Open enrollment applications and guidelines for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on our district website at https://www.westfall.k12.oh.us/page/enrollment.
Applications are now being accepted and must be returned to the district office by May 15, 2023, and must include two forms of proof of residency. A separate application must be filled out for each student applying for open enrollment.
At this time, please mail your application(s) with your proofs of residency to:
Westfall Local Schools
Attn: Open Enrollment
19463 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
Decisions on open enrollment acceptance will be made as quickly as possible after May 15, 2023, and families will be notified in a timely manner of their status for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have any questions, please email Paula Dumm at paula.dumm@westfallschools.com or call the Westfall District Office at (740) 986-3671.
WES Field Day is Thursday, May 25!
Permission slips are going home next week with students. We are also excited to have parent volunteers this year! Please note: Parents are only permitted if volunteering at a station. If you wish to volunteer for any part of the day, please return the volunteer form that will also be sent home.
We are looking forward to this fun day!
Do you know a teacher deserving of recognition? If so, nominate them for the Westfall Education Foundation's Teacher Appreciation Grants! Follow the link below to nominate. Deadline April 28.
https://forms.gle/f3VPH2yoVBPtcXPr5
CURRENT Kindergarten Families: The end of the school year will look a little different! Due to the screening process for prospective 2023-2024 kindergarten students, the last day of school for all current kindergarten students will be Thursday, May 25, at regular dismissal time.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2023, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. To schedule an appointment, please call the Westfall Elementary Office at (740) 986-4008.
Do you have a career truck/vehicle you would like to share with our students? We are looking for a few more presenters to visit on May 18 with their vehicles to demonstrate their jobs on the road. If interested, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/BaruqXBDem3uonq9A.
It’s an egg-citing day in first grade!! Students came back from the break to find that some eggs had hatched!
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, April 7 - Monday, April 10, for Spring Break! Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Do you have a career truck/vehicle you would like to share with our students? We are looking for 10 career presenters to visit on May 18 with their vehicles to demonstrate their jobs on the road. If interested, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/BaruqXBDem3uonq9A.
Open enrollment applications and guidelines for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on our district website at https://www.westfall.k12.oh.us/page/enrollment.
Applications are now being accepted and must be returned to the district office by May 15, 2023, and must include two forms of proof of residency. A separate application must be filled out for each student applying for open enrollment.
At this time, please mail your application(s) with your proofs of residency to:
Westfall Local Schools
Attn: Open Enrollment
19463 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
Decisions on open enrollment acceptance will be made as quickly as possible after May 15, 2023, and families will be notified in a timely manner of their status for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have any questions, please email Paula Dumm at paula.dumm@westfallschools.com or call the Westfall District Office at (740) 986-3671.
Prior to their performance last night, the 2nd-graders presented their music program, "Sun Wishes," to the elementary students and did a fantastic job! Kudos to Miss Wynkoop for organizing another successful show!
Westfall Elementary is hosting a pajama day in support of March of Dimes! Bring in $1 to wear your pajamas on Thursday, April 6.
The Pickaway County Educational Service Center (ESC), in partnership with parentguidance.org, is hosting a Zoom-based educational series led by licensed therapists on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
April's meeting focuses on Substance Use & Vaping. Families can gain resources to ask the right questions, spot the basic signs, and learn to communicate with children about the dangers of substance use and vaping.
All meetings are geared toward parents and caregivers to identify, understand, and positively impact their child's mental health needs. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://cookcenter.info/PickawayApril25.
Mrs. Patterson's 5th-grade art class explored Chuck Close, an American artist known for combining geometric shapes, color, and value to create mosaic portraits. Inspired by this creative style, students painted kindness rocks to celebrate him in our rock garden.
Congratulations to our March REAL Mustangs!!
Kyren Harger, Jordyn Whitten, Max Thompson, Luci Henderson, Kaiden Blake, Aubrey Gardner, and Brayden Auxier
The 2nd graders are so excited to present their music program tomorrow night at 7:00pm! Doors open at 6:30pm. Students are asked to get there at 6:40pm and can report to their classrooms while families can find a seat in the cafeteria. They have worked so hard and we know you will really enjoy their performance!
