Westlawn Elementary Parents' Bulletin

October 28, 2009                                                                        Vol. XVII, No. 3

Parenting Day A Success!

Thanks to you parenting day was a success.   We appreciate you taking time out of your day to visit with us.  Please know that you don't have to wait for a special day to come by.

Mid-quarter Is Almost Here

Believe it or not it is almost midway through the second quarter.  You should expect mid- quarter reports to be sent home during the week of Nov. 9^th.  Remember be in contact with your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Time Changes This Weekend

Just a reminder that we "fall" back an hour this weekend.  Don't forget to change your clocks.

Veterans' Day Holiday

Students will be out of school on Wednesday, Nov. 11^th   to honor our veterans.  There is a parade on that day downtown.  That's a great family activity.

Is Your Child Safe on the Internet?

Find out ways to keep your child safe at a parenting seminar on Friday, Nov. 13^th..   We will also provide information on educational websites to assist your child in reading and math.  Sessions will be held at 9:00 and 1:30 in the computer lab.  

Things We Collect

We collect the following items for different projects here at school:  Greer's Food Tiger & Bruno's receipts (classroom supplies); Campbell Soup labels (classroom equipment); and General Mill's box tops for education (computer supplies). We also participate in the Target Take Charge of Education program.

SAE Review

Each quarter we take a snapshot look at how our students are doing.  Parents are invited to attend this meeting.  Our next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 24^th at 3:30.

PTA Meeting

The next PTA meeting is scheduled for Nov. 10^th at 6:30 in the gym.  Judge Naman will be here to speak on attendance and truancy.  Fifth grade students will provide the program.

Thanksgiving Holidays

School will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays, Wednesday, Nov. 25^th- Friday, Nov. 27^th.  Students will be dismissed one hour early (2:15) on Tuesday, Nov. 24^th.