Friday,
February 15
Spirit/Pizza Day
Outside
applications due
Monday - Friday
February 18-22
Mid-Winter Break
No School
Friday,
February 29
Spirit/Pizza Day
Assembly 9:30am
Re-enrollment applications due
Saturday,
March 1
New applicant visitation
Friday,
March 7
Assembly
9:30am
Movie Night
6:15pm
(Stay tuned for
more information!)
Saturday,
March 8
New applicant visitation
Friday,
March 14
Spirit/Pizza Day
February 14, 2008
Admissions at Westside
From Jo Ann - Staff Changes
New Enrichment Classes. Sign Up Now!
News from Blue Plate Express
Admissions at Westside
The 2008-2009 School Year
Thank you for saying great things about Westside! Our admissions season has been amazing. At this point, we have over 108 applications - 23 for preschool, 25 for pre-kindergarten, 45 for kindergarten and 15 for first – fifth grade. This year, we’ve added something new! Jo Ann and David are doing parent interviews with every new family. It’s keeping them very busy, but it’s a great way to get to know every new family. Potential PS, PK and K students will visit the first two weeks of March. Admission decisions are made and invitations are mailed on March 20th, with contracts due back April 2nd. Stay tuned for the final results! And thank you for all your good words! It really makes a difference.
From Jo Ann
Staff Changes
It is with regret that I have accepted the resignation of Kevin Jones as third grade assistant. Medical reasons make it difficult for Kevin to finish the school year. I know you will join me in wishing Kevin the best.
Westside School is happy to announce that after the winter break, we will welcome Tara Migliore Potter to our staff as Kevin’s replacement. Tara has a degree from the University of Washington in Environmental Studies and has experience coordinating educational programs and service learning projects for the Northwest Environmental Education Council. We look forward to Tara helping in third grade and in our after school program.
Session 4 - After School Enrichment
Classes begin the first week of March and end the first week of April. Click here to sign-up online.
Mondays at the Improv $100
2nd grade – 5th grade, 3:35-5:00pm in the art room
David Kelly’s Drama class is back on Mondays. They will create sketches based on improvisation. Movement, voice, and facial expressions will all be used to develop characters. There will be a short presentation after the final class. This class is limited to 12 students.
Tuesday Chess $60
1st grade – 5th grade, 3:20-4:30 in the 2nd grade classroom
Learn to play chess, or practice what you already know! Chess can strengthen problem solving skills, teach children to make difficult and abstract decisions and enhance math abilities, memory and critical thinking skills. The ever popular Elston Cloy returns to guide the chess class. This class is limited to 12 students.
Tuesday Jump Rope $60
1st- 5th grade, 3:20-4:30
The class will meet in the 3rd grade classroom, but students will be picked up in the gym.
ROPEWORKS is back by popular demand with Jump Rope for Fun and Fitness. Limit 30 students
Wednesday Science Adventures $75
1st- 5th grade 3:20-4:30 in the 4th grade classroom
Destination Mars - Travel to the Red Planet in an amazing journey of exploration! Scour the sands of Mars and survey rocks and minerals for clues to its ancient past. Build a K’nex Mars rover able to cruise across the surface, search for signs of fossil life, and investigate rocks from outer space. Mysterious, distant Mars is our destination for science discovery and fun! This class is limited to 14 students.
Thursday Yoga $60
K-5th grade, 3:20-4:30
The class will meet in the 3rd grade classroom, but students will be picked up in the gym.
Cynthia Voth & Joanna Bond return to help kids get in touch with their bodies, strengthen and relax their muscles, and develop coordination, focus and confidence. Each class will include sharing, breathing/centering, postures, games that incorporate the postures, and a closing relaxation. Yoga can be a fun exercise for kids. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. This class is limited to 20 students.
Friday Kindergarten Chess $60
Kindergarten 2:45-3:45 in Laura’s classroom
Learn to play chess, or practice what you already know! Chess can strengthen problem solving skills, teach children to make difficult and abstract decisions and enhance math abilities, memory and critical thinking skills. The ever popular Elston Cloy returns to guide the chess class. This class is limited to 12 students.
News from Blue Plate Express
March menus are posted and ready to order on-line. Remember our on-line deadline is Sunday night 8pm for the following week.