On Friday, March 27th, volunteers from Nestle came to Westside for the official Nestle Day of Caring. Throughout the day, these volunteers had the opportunity to read with students in the classroom, and also to spend quality time with students playing games.
On March 26th, Westside sixth grade students traveled to Springville Junior HIgh School for a brief orientation on what to expect as they enter the junior high next year. Students were given a guided tour of the school, and were able to have lunch there before returning to Westside.
As part of the fourth grade social studies curriculum, students in Ms. Parra's fourth grade class made their own fossils in class. Students learn about how archaeology informs us about the past.
Last week, students at Westside had the opportunity to visit Springville Junior High School to attend the junior high's production of The Music Man.
The Mathletes, students at Westside, celebrated National Pi Day by learning about pi, and actually eating some pie!
Last week, fifth grade students were treated to a day of fun science activities.
Recently, Westside third grade students participated in their annual program. The program is designed to focus on third grade social studies curriculum, which focuses on community.
On Thursday, February 25th, Westside 5th grade students participated in the annual wax museum. Each student researched an influential person in history, and dressed as that person would have dressed. They each prepared a short speech to go along with the person they chose.
On Febrary 18th, fifth and sixth grade students were given the option of participating in the school science fair. Students were required to do all of the work for their projects outside of school. Several projects were chosen to go on to the district science fair on February 24th.
