As a school, Westside is focusing on being kind and doing kind things for others. Teachers have spent time in class teaching lessons about empathy and caring and supporting others, and the student council came up with ideas for ways that kids can be kind to one another. Students have also started recording the nice things that others do for them, and each day Mrs. Pruitt recognizes some of those people during morning announcements. Way to take care of one another and focus on the good things that are happening Wildcats!

Last week the sixth graders of Westside put on the play 'Ella Einstein,' for the school and for their parents. Through acting, song, and scientific presentations the students were able to show some of what they have learned this year in science. Excellent job sixth graders!

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Recently our kindergarten, first, second, and third graders who are in the Spanish Immersion classes performed in an assembly for our school. It was wonderful to watch them sing, dance, and teach about different cultures. 

Congratulations to all of our students who were invited to compete in the Keyboarding Championship!

In celebration of Arbor Day, Springville city came to visit Westside today. They talked about the importance and history of Arbor Day, awarded the winners of the Arbor Day poster contest, and worked with students to plant trees. There was also a surprise visit from Smokey the Bear! Our poster contest winners were: Kindergarten - Emiliano Monje, First Grade - Madalena Campos, Second Grade - Fialupe Alainuuese, Third Grade - Connor Weston, Fourth Grade - Kate Thomas, Fifth Grade - Oliver Flinders, Sixth Grade - Cindy Juarez

Fourth graders learned how to be more financially savvy today.  Scott Wakefield from Wells Fargo gave a wonderful presentation on how to be smart with our money.  

This week our 6th graders participated in the Springville track meet. It was a great day with a lot of fun, and even a few awards! 

Clyde Bingham is a model professional for all of us here at Westside. He is always positive and calm even in the most challenging situations. The support he provides to teachers and students is, without exception, done with caring, compassion, and a sincere concern for the wellbeing students and staff members he works with. Clyde consistently makes Westside a better place for everyone here. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful professional here as part of our learning community. Thank you Clyde!