Wait by the Wildcat!

When you first arrive at school you may play on the playground or wait by the Wildcat in the front entrance. The first bell will ring at 8:35 excusing students to go to class. Another bell will ring at 8:55 a.m. with the late bell ringing 5 minutes later, at 9:00 a.m. Students need to be in their seats before 9:00 a.m. or they must visit the office for a late slip.

Students who wish to eat breakfast should arrive at school early so they will have plenty of time to eat.

Dress Code at Westside Elementary

Westside Elementary Dress Code

It is important for your child to come to school each day dressed for the weather and in comfortable clothing that is modest and appropriate. Conditions throughout the school year range from hot (highs reaching into the 90's and above) to freezing cold (below 32 degrees). Here are some guidelines on how to dress at Westside Elementary.

Warm Months (typically August, September, and May)

Shorts may be worn, though they must be modest in length. A good way to judge whether or not shorts are too short is to have your child stand up straight with their arms straight down at their sides. The shorts should be LONGER than the end of their fingertips. Students are not allowed to wear tank-tops or any type of clothing that exposes their shoulders, midriff, and back.

Cool Months (typically October, March & April)

Students should be prepared every day with a light coat, warm jacket, or hoodie. Students will be required to go outside for recess most days and should be prepared for the changing weather during these months.

Cold Months (typically November, December, January & February)

Students should wear a warm coat to school each day and may also bring gloves, scarves, hats, and snow boots.

Temperature/Weather Guidelines:

When the weather is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, students will be given the option to stay inside during recess. If the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, students will be required to stay inside. We will also not send students outside if rain or snow is falling hard enough to wet a student's hair or clothing. We offer games in the vestibule, quiet reading in the library, or homework lab as options for going outside on cold days.

Other Dress Code Policies:

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  Students may not wear hats or sunglasses in the school building during school hours unless it is for an approved school event or for medical/religious purposes.


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  Jewelry may not be worn in any pierced body part other than the ears.


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  Hair may not be styled in extreme fashions or colored in vibrant unnatural colors.


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  Clothing and personal items must be free from any pictures, words, or insignia considered vulgar or profane.


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  Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times to insure personal safety and hygiene.

ACCESS THE NEBO DISTRICT DRESS CODE POLICY AT:

http://www.nebo.edu/pubpolicy/J/JDG.pdf

Happy Halloween from Your Westside Teachers

Halloween is coming up next week and we are excited to announce our ANNUAL Halloween Parade. The parade will be held on the playground at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31st. Parents are invited to come watch the festivities (bring your own lawn chairs!) JUST A REMINDER....students may wear their costumes to school or change in to them during lunch. Costumes need to be modest. NO MASKS, PLAY WEAPONS or EXTREME MAKEUP ALLOWED!

ENJOY THESE PICTURES FROM HALLOWEEN 2010!

KINDERGARTEN

Left to right: Theresa Oleson, Shannon Arroyo, Janae Carpenter, Lori Hansen

FIRST GRADE

Left to right: Katie Miller, Rachel Wigginton, Natalie Holden, Charlene Hall, Alexandra Diaz

SECOND GRADE

Left to right: Susan Anderson, Michelle Cook, Heidi VanNatter, Katie Zinn, Kathryn Olesen

THIRD GRADE

Vicki Cornish, Apryl Bradford, Amberly Wilson, Becky Manning

FOURTH GRADE

Left to right: Keri Glazier, Danielle Reiss, Carli Jarvis, Karen Thomas

FIFTH GRADE

Left to right: David Fox, Mary Clayson, Angie Paynter, Shawn Rawlings

SIXTH GRADE

Left to Right: Monica Bair, Cristy Bird, Annie McKee