WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SC HOOL
MAY /JU NE 2016
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Principal’s Corner
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is always a bittersweet time of the year as
there are so many unique
learning opportunities for students
outside of the school, our fifth graders
are ending their classroom time at
Westview and yet we are welcoming
new kindergartners and planning for
the next year. We continue to be
Bulldog STRONG as we work together to respect our learning and each
other and show gratitude for this
awesome year.
There will be summer learning opportunities for both students and staff as
many of you have received information about Camp Propel at Echo
Park and will hear more about summer reading hours at Westview before the end of the year. Families
are welcome to continue to donate,
take or exchange books in our little
red library by our flag pole during
the summer months.
There is much
research around the importance of
continued reading opportunities
throughout the summer to assure that
literacy skills are not lost.
We will again be sending out summer
letters letting you know of your child’s
teacher and giving you information
about scheduling an individual summer
literacy assessment before school begins. Our assessment days will be
August 23 and August 24. This is a
wonderful, valuable time for the
teacher and child to connect and have
some time together before the whole
group gathers on the first day.
I look forward to seeing many of you
at Westview as we celebrate our end
of the year, including the annual
Spring Carnival and Fun Run. Bulldog
STRONG, all year long, 50 years
strong!
Sincerely, Tami
Important Dates—May/June 2016
Mon, May 2
4:00-6:30 pm
Grade 4 Band Registration at Highland Elementary
Tues, May 3
4:00-6:30 pm
Grade 4 Band Registration at Highland Elementary
Tues, May 3
Kindergarten MN Zoo Learning Field Trip
Thurs, May 5
8:15 am
Grade 5 REACH Two-Steps Girls Group
Thurs, May 5
3:00 pm
Student Council party
Thurs, May 5
2:00 pm
Grade 1 Music Concert & Author Day
Mon, May 9
Grade 5 Track & Field Day @ AVHS
(alt. date May 16)
Mon, May 9
4:00 pm
PTO/Site Council Meeting
Wed, May 11
10:00 am
Minnesota Boys Choir Performance
Thurs, May 12
8:15 am
Grade 5 REACH Two-Steps Girls Group
Thurs, May 12
5:00-8:00 pm
SPRING CARNIVAL (rain or shine)
Fri, May 15
Student Council Wacky Hair Day
Tues, May 17
8:15-9:15 am
Family Network Committee Meeting
Tues, May 17
5:00-8:00 pm
Dairy Queen Night; Apple Valley
Thurs, May 19
8:15 am
Grade 5 REACH Two-Steps Girls Group
Fri, May 20
Grade 4 Bohemian Flats Park Field Trip
Fri, May 20
2:15-3:00 pm
Kindergarten Celebrate Our Learning
Fri, May 20
6:00 pm
Maud Hart Lovelace Overnight (pickup at 9am on Sat)
Wed, May 25
8:30am
Volunteer Breakfast
Thurs, May 26
6:00 pm
Guy’s Read, Movie Night
Fri, May 27
All Library Books are Due Today!
Mon, May 30
Fri, May 31
No School – Memorial Day Holiday
9:30-3:25
Wed, June 1
Grade 5 Field Trip – Highland Park Reserve
Grade 2 Valley Natural Foods Learning Field Trip
Fri, June 3
9:30-2:45
Grade 1 Field Trip – Gale Woods Farm
Mon, June 6
9:45-3:15
Grade 5 Safety Patrols Fun Day – Nickelodeon Universe
Tues, June 7
7th Annual Bulldog Fun Run!
Wed, June 8
Report Cards go home with Students Today
Wed, June 8
Last Day of Elementary School!
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T HE B U LLD O G B U LLE T IN
You’re Invited...To the Westview Spring Carnival
Reaching for the STEAM Stars!!!
Thursday, May 12th 5-8pm
Spring is in the air which means the annual Westview Spring Spirit Carnival is quickly approaching!
This year will be an exciting carnival year by bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math
to celebrate Westview!! We will be having several of the favorite carnival booths such as hair
boutique, face painting, sand art and of course the bouncy houses (just to name a few), but we have
some awesome new additions too!! Ever wanted to hold a giant snake or play with life size Legos?
How about building a snowman after meeting Elsa, Anna and Olaf? Oh and don't forget meeting the
characters from Star Wars or doing some fantastic Spin Art!
We can't wait to share all these and more fun activities at this fun family, community event! To keep
the spirit of STEAM learning throughout the whole year, all money raised at this year's carnival will go
to supplying the Westview school with brand new STEAM tools to help the students of Westview learn,
grow, collaborate together and of course have fun with the amazing subjects of STEAM!
To make this night a success, we need more volunteers to leave their "paw prints" by volunteering to
lead a booth or work a shift at the carnival! Sign up today by visiting the Sign-Up genius or emailing
the Westview Carnival at westviewcarnival@gmail.com. Every helping hand or paw :) makes a huge
difference and is so greatly appreciated!!!
Westview Celebrates 50 Years of Learning
We had a wonderful turnout for Westview’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
this past Saturday, April 23. Many current and former staff gathered
before the official start for a group picture on the playground. The building
had wonderful “buzz” as people connected and shared memories. There was
a display of memorabilia in the media center which included items throughout
the years including yearbooks, photo albums, contents from the 25th year
time capsule and a new quilt with designed squares from current and former
staff. A timeline highlighted important events in our Westview history and
participants could complete a trivia game using that information. The hallways were adorned with
Westview spirit wear collected over the years, letters written in 1990 by the 5th graders and a VHS
video of the celebration 25 years ago. (Some of the staff is still here!) Other activities enjoyed by
our families and guests were a dance party led by some of our teachers, a photo booth complete
with dress up items, a guest book and memory board, and what party would be complete without
cake.
Meaningful re-connections, pictures, laughter and favorite projects were shared. We even had area
families join us whose children will soon be attending Westview. We will be getting a new bench for
the front entrance to commemorate the people and events who have shaped the past 50 years as we
move into the next journey of the Westview community. Thanks to all who helped in any way with the
celebration ~ in the true spirit of the school, it was Bulldog STRONG!
T HE B U LLD O G B U LLE T IN
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Attention Parents!
End of the School Year Check List
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Pay lunch accounts, there is no charging beginning Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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Check Lost & Found at School: All left items will be given to charity in June.
[ ]
All Library Books are due: Friday, May 27, 2016
[ ]
Inform the office if you are moving by filling out the slip below, return to Westview
[ ]
Daycare Forms for Next Year – Parents of students who will be attending a daycare, or who will be
transported to or from an address other than the child’s home address during the 2016-2017 school
year are reminded that new daycare forms must be completed on an annual basis. Call the office and
we can send one home with your student. This form ensures that buses are routed accordingly.
[ ]
Parents of Children Taking Medication at School – Please remember to send medication doses to
last only until the last day of school (Wednesday, June 8th). If you have any remaining medication at
the school, it is your responsibility to pick it up. Inhalers only can be carried home by students with a
written request to our nurse Eileen Johnson.
Please return to the Westview Office:
As we plan for the next school year, it is very important we know if students will not be returning to Westview in
the fall. If your family will be moving before the end of the summer, or if your child will be attending a
different school, we urge you to inform the office as soon as possible so our class lists will accurately reflect our
enrollment.
PLANNING FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________ Phone _______________________
Current Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Student: ________________________________ Grade/Teacher ‘15-16 _____________________
Student: ________________________________ Grade/Teacher ‘15-16 _____________________
Student: ________________________________ Grade/Teacher ‘15-16 _____________________
[ ]
We MAY BE MOVING (Please call WV as soon as you can confirm)
[ ]
We WILL BE MOVING to:
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
2016 – 2017
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY
Student Supply List
KINDERGARTEN
1 Fiskar’s 5” blunt scissors
1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
1 1” 3 ring binder
2 boxes Crayola crayons 24 ct
1 Crayola washable thick classic markers
4 Elmer’s glue stick (jumbo size)
2 Elmer’s school glue
1 Crayola colored pencils 24 ct
1 expo dry erase markers 4 pk.
1 plastic school box
12 pre-sharpened No 2 wood pencils
1 3 x 5 post-it-notes
1 big eraser
1 Kleenex tissue large box
1 box re-closable plastic bags quart size
1 disinfecting wipes
1 black flair tip pen
1 wide rule composition book (100 sheets)
1 hand sanitizer (8 oz)
1ST GRADE
School bag or backpack
Tennis shoes no black or platform soles
1 large box of tissues
2 2-pocket sturdy folders (1 green 1 purple)
Watercolor paints, 1 tray of 8 colors
1 clean, old sock for an eraser
1 school box, 10x8x3 fits in our desks (no larger)
1 3-ring hard covered binder 1” wide
1 box colored pencils (12 pk.)
1 pair kid sized scissors
2 dry erase markers black
1 large glue stick
1 bottle liquid glue
1 package sharpened pencils
1 yellow highlighter
1 green composition notebook
1 black fine tip flair marker - Papermate
1 box markers – classic colors (10pk.)
1 box crayons (24 pk.)
2ND GRADE
School bag or backpack
Tennis shoes, no black or platform soles
1 large box of tissues
1 package yellow post-it-notes
1 box 24 Crayola crayons
1 pkg. small glue stick
1 box 12 ct Crayola colored pencils
1 pkg. yellow #2 wood pencils
1 large pink pearl eraser
1 yellow 2 pocket paper folder
1 yellow highlighter
1 pkg. fine point expo markers
1 blue composition notebook
1 red composition notebook
1 green composition notebook
1 pkg. 3x3 post it notes
1 pkg. wide rule filler paper
1 ruler, both metric and standard measurement
1 blue composition notebook
1 red composition notebook
1 green composition notebook
1 black composition notebook
3RD GRADE
1 box of 24 crayons
1 box 12 count colored pencils
1 large glue stick
2 packages #2 pencils
1 large pink eraser
2 black flair markers
2 dry erase markers (1 fine)
1 container anti bacterial wipes
School bag or backpack
Tennis shoes, no black or platform soles
1 box of tissues
1 blue composition notebook
1 red composition notebook
1 green composition notebook
1 black composition notebook
4TH GRADE
$5.00 for a Story Works magazine subscription
School bag or backpack
Tennis shoes, no black or platform soles
1 box of tissues
1 container of anti-bacterial wipes
Pencils, #2 lead (we go through many pencils)
1 Black flair pen
1 box of 24 pack crayons
1 box colored pencils
2 dry erase markers
2 pkg. 3x3 post-it-notes
1 pkg. wide-rule, filler paper
1 ruler, both metric and standard measurement
1 blue composition notebook
1 red composition notebook
1 green composition notebook
1 black composition notebook
1 yellow wide line spiral notebook
1 yellow folder
1 dry erase marker –Eraser or old sock to use as an
eraser
1 school box 10x8x3 – fits in desk
5TH GRADE
$5.00 Computer program “Mystery Science”
$5.00 Bulldog T-shirt (will be worn on Track &Field day, 3Rivers graduation, field trip, and safety patrol fun day at
Nickelodeon Universe).
School bag or backpack
Tennis shoes, no black or platform soles
Heavy-duty 2” 3 ring binder
2 sets of binder dividers, 5 tabs each (10 total)
(the tabs that can be written on work best)
1 large box of tissues
Pencils, #2 lead (we go through many pencils)
1 black fine point sharpie
1 scissors
1 box colored pencils
1 highlighter marker
1 bottle of glue
1 glue stick
1 calculator, any kind is o.k. but large buttons work best
for kid’s hands
4 dry erase markers
1 pkg. 3x3 post it notes
1 pkg. wide rule filler paper
1 ruler, both metric and standard measurement
1 blue composition notebook
1 red composition notebook
1 green composition notebook
1 black composition notebook