Westside Elementary

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 📕 🎂 Today, let's celebrate the joy of twinning. Like Thing One and Thing Two, always grinning! 👯 Happy twinning, happy birthday, and cheers- to the magic of friendship that lasts through the years! 🌟 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🗓️ Mark your calendars, Westside PTO presents Family Skate Night! 🛼🛼

March is Women's History Month, and Ms. Johnson is showcasing women in our community and their accomplishments. The stories of these women remind us that no dream is too big and no obstacle too great to overcome. We honor their contributions by continuing to uplift women everywhere. Together, we can shape a future where every girl knows that her potential is limitless! 👩‍🔬🎉

It's Leap Day, and our Westies are celebrating by learning about frogs, wearing green, and having a "froggy" time celebrating this extra day! 🎉🐸 Did you know that Leap Day happens only once every four years? Today, we get an extra day in our calendar. It's called Leap Day because we "leap" over a day that doesn't usually exist in a normal year. Isn't that cool? 🐸🌟

Recently, Ms. Barbee brought the wonders of the Arctic life to Kindergarten with her engaging "Blubber and Fur" lesson. Students were able to feel how animals such and polar bears and penguins stay warm in icy waters. 🧊🐻‍❄️ 🐧

Next week is Read Across America week! 📚 Here are the dress up days 📕 🌈

It's that time of year again! 📚 The Book Fair will be available March 11th through March 15th and will be open during parent teacher conferences on March 12th. 📅 Don't miss out!

📚 🍎 Happy Public Schools Week, Westside! 📚 🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing achievements and opportunities our public schools provide. From our inspiring teachers, to our curious minds, we're proud to be a part of a community dedicated to education for all. Together, we create a love for learning and create a brighter future for generations to come! ⭐️ 🏫 🦓

No running club tomorrow, 2/28. We apologize for any confusion.

🎨🌟 Remember a few weeks ago when Mr. McClurg's Art class was creating a mural? It's complete and has found its home, hung with the help of Ms. Pilant. 🖼️ Inspired by Chris Uphues, students here at Westside each had the opportunity to work on this vibrant mural using oil pastels. 🖍️ As students pass by this colorful masterpiece each day, they're reminded of their collective achievement—a symbol of pride for the entire school community. 🏫 This mural isn't just a piece of art; it's a testament to collaboration, creativity, and the endless possibilities that unfold when a community comes together to create something truly special! 🎉

Did someone say it's National Lead By Example Day? 🌟 Check out these positive role models at Westside! Today is all about showing the world how we can be positive role models in our community. Whether it's helping a classmate, showing kindness to others, or being respectful to teachers, every action counts. Together, we can create a school environment where leadership and compassion thrive. So, let's lead by example today and every day! 💪🏽🌍

📚 Mrs. Armbrister's 1st Grade Class is Hard at Work! 🖋️ In Mrs. Armbrister's class, first graders are diving deep into phonics, expanding their vocabulary, and mastering their handwriting skills. With each lesson, they're building a strong foundation for future learning. From writing letters to decoding words, these young scholars are making remarkable progress every day. Keep up the great work, Mrs. Armbrister's class! 🌟📝

Any plant enthusiasts here? Check out Mrs. McGill's class pet(s)! 🕷️ 🪴 Jamal, Francisco & Pacho, named by 5th grade students, are spiderettes. Mature spider plants will shoot out baby plants that can be clipped off and propagated as new plants! 🌱 The class read the book "The World's Best Class Plant" by Audrey Vernice and Liz Garton-Scanlon and will get to take the plants home at the end of the year!

🚸 Safety First here at Westside! 🏫 Did you know? Our older students take on a special role as Safety Patrol members, ensuring everyone's safety during school hours. With bright sashes and responsible attitudes, they guide fellow students safely across busy halls and help maintain order in the hallways. It's a fantastic way for them to demonstrate leadership while keeping our school community safe. Kudos to our dedicated Safety Patrol members for their commitment to ensuring a secure environment for all! 🌟👏 #SafetyFirst #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today we celebrate our incredible bus drivers, who ensure our students arrive safely to school and back home every day! 🏫 🏡 Thank you for your dedication, kindness and commitment to keeping our children safe on their journey to learning. 🚌 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚍🚸

This week, students are learning about the Caldecott Medal when they visit Ms. Lang in the library. 🏅 Students get to create a book cover for their own Caldecott Medal winning book. 📕 Kindergarteners from Ms. Durham's class even checked out some of the award winning books! 📖 📚

Here at Westside, we don't pack kindness into a single week, our Westies show kindness every day! 🤝 Kindness at school creates a supportive environment where students feel valued and respected, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance. It also teaches essential social skills, empathy, and compassion, laying the foundation for positive relationships and a harmonious school community.

Native American Club has been creating pottery while studying Native American techniques & incorporating symbolism into their art. Mr. McClurg led the students while they used the traditional coiling technique to form their pieces. After the pieces dried, Native American symbolism was discussed & displayed so the students could incorporate these symbols into their pottery designs. We couldn’t love this more. Incredible work guys, you make us proud!

Recently 5th grade had a really cool chance to participate in a lesson with Joey Duffy from the Tulsa based rock band Cliffdiver. Joey talked about his musical influences, recording music, and what it's like to be in a band traveling the country playing music. The kids got to ask lots of questions and had a great time hearing some amazing stories. Thank you Joey for making time to connect with our students and sharing ways music can be a potential career path & and a way of life. Thank you Mr. Levesque for helping make such a cool experience happen for our kids at Westside!! Super neat.