November 2021
Classroom Spelling Bee Winners, 2021
First Grade:
- Rowan Werner, Adriene Wray, Felix Shafer, Henry Ainge, and Mason Johnson.
Second Grade:
- Ms. Harrison: Fallon Solen, Sydney Rasmussen
- Mrs. Dollarhide: Elias Gutierrez, Dustin Wright
- Ms. Jensen/Sra. Yacola: Sam Youngberg, Paityn Larsen and Quade Shorter, Findlay Caims
Third Grade:
Westside Kindness Squad Welcomes Students
Our Kindness Squad students and teachers were outside early today to welcome students to school! It made it a great start to the week!
Thanks Kindness Squad! You're awesome!
PBS KIDS Reading Marathon!
The PBS KIDS Reading Marathon is taking place during the month of November. Children (ages preschool - 6th grade) are encouraged to read 20 minutes per day or 600 minutes total throughout the month. From December 1-15 parents will then go on to our PBS website and log their minutes for AMAZING prizes around town during 2022!
Each Reading Marathon participant will receive a personalized Adventure Pass which will give them the following:
Day of the Dead, 2021
The Spanish Dual Language Immersion classes at Westside Elementary celebrated the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Tuesday, November 2. They colored calaveras (skulls) and esqueletos (skeletons). Some students chose to make an ofrenda (altar) to honor a loved one who has passed away. They also enjoyed a traditional Mexican sweet bread called Pan de Muerto.
November Events
November 3, PTA Meeting - 9:30
November 1-5, Class Spelling Bees
November 4, Picture Retakes
November 11, Veterans Day Assembly - 9:45
November 24 - 26, Thanksgiving Break -NO SCHOOL
November 30, Spelling Bee, 9:30