The Westfall Local School District Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year was recently approved by the Board of Education.
Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, this American holiday is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present. Today, we honor and remember the great leaders who have helped shape our nation.
Students, don't forget to purchase your candy grams! Sale ends Friday, February 17!
In observance of Presidents Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20, 2023. All classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
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.
So proud to have the DARE program in our fifth-grade classes! Deputy Bowers does a great job working with our students on the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) curriculum, keeping them engaged and learning while having fun. DARE teaches students to resist peer pressure, the importance of good decision-making, and how to live productive, drug and violence-free lives.
The Bookmobile is here!
Candy Gram sales are booming!! $1.00 each! Get yours before Friday!
To help get in the Valentine's Day mood, Mrs. Kemp's 5th-graders did a candy heart experiment. Students predicted whether candy hearts would sink or float in water, soda, and vinegar. The hearts sank in the water and vinegar. But, when placed in soda, they floated to the top!
Mrs. Woods' class had a delicious introduction to Opinion Writing last week with an Oreo Taste Test! Which was their favorite Oreo, and why? Their writing had to have a beginning, middle, and end. Students stated their opinion, gave reasons to support their thoughts with examples in the middle, and restated their opinion again to sum them up.
Last week, Mrs. Woods' 2nd-grade class created Happy Hearts. Five blank hearts were sent home for each family to add kind messages. Each day this week, a new heart will be placed on each student's desk for them to read and enjoy!
Westfall Elementary Friendship Parties will be held Friday, February 17, from 2:00-3:00 PM (with the exception of AM preschool). Parents/Guardians, if attending your student's party, please arrive at the front office promptly at 2:00 PM to receive your visitor pass.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, February 14, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. You can meet with your student's teacher in person, virtually through Google Meet, or over the phone. To schedule a conference, please email your student's teacher or call (740) 986-4008.
Next week is BOOK FAIR WEEK! Every evening during the week of February 14-17, come shop on the WES stage from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM! Book Fair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 14 and during the Friendship Parties on Friday, February 17.
REMINDER: WES Student Council will be selling candy grams for $1.00 during the week of February 13-17!
Be the “I” in kind and choose kindness every day! February 13-17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and WES Counselors are hosting a spirit week with fun activities to make every day a kind day!
Westfall CIA Father-Daughter Dance photography order form can be printed at https://5il.co/1otk8. Please send the order form and payment to the dance on Saturday evening. Online payment options are available by scanning the QR codes on the flyer.
Westfall's Community Service class and our FFA chapter are holding a clothing drive this month! Drop-off locations are in the front offices of the middle and high schools. It's a great way to begin spring cleaning and help worthy service organizations.
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please remind your child to check the racks to see if they find any of their missing items! In addition, items will be put on a table for parents to check during Parent-Teacher Conferences February 9 and 14.
WES Counselors invite you to kick off Kindness Week (February 13-17) with kindness-themed spirit days. Participation is optional, but we encourage our students to join the fun!
