Westview Elementary School

April 2009 Newsletter

We at Westview Elementary School have as our mission to develop the uniqueness of each child: academically, physically, emotionally, and artistically.  Each child will be provided the opportunity to become a responsible and productive member of society.  This will be achieved through the collaborative efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.

Early Dismissal /No School-    Prairie Central Schools will dismiss early on Thursday, April 9th at 2:08 p.m. for Easter vacation.  There will be no student attendance on Friday, April 10th or Monday, April 13th.

Second Grade Music Program- Westview Elementary School second graders will present their music program on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 p.m. All parents, family, and friends are invited.

First Grade Music Program- Westview Elementary School first graders will present their music program on Monday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. All parents, family, and friends are invited.

Kindergarten Orientation/Sign Up-  Westview Elementary School will host its annual Kindergarten Orientation and Sign Up on Monday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Westview Elementary School gym.  All parents of incoming 2009-10 kindergarten students should attend.

Dino Discovery Assembly- Westview Elementary School will attend an assembly at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, April 17th at the Upper Elementary School .  This assembly is being provided by the Prairie Central District PTO.

Market Day - The next Market Day pickup will be on Tuesday, April 7th between 4:30-5:15 p.m.    May 12th will be our last sale for this school year, so stock up on your favorite products.  We will be back in September 2009. Thank you for your continued support.

Third Grade Field Trip- The Westview Elementary School third grade will attend a performance of the Gamma Phi Circus at Redbird Arena in Normal on Friday, April 24th.  The Westview PTO will help sponsor this exciting trip.

Dominy Library Before School Program- Each month, Dominy Library presents a before school program at Westview Elementary School in which books are read to students in the Learning Center . Mrs. Oakland’s and Mrs. Ifft’s books are exciting, fantastic,  and fun. They are great readers. Westview Elementary School students thank the library  for introducing us to some good books .

Second Grade Field Trip- As an extension of our elementary music program, Westview Elementary School second grade students will attend a field trip to the Illinois Symphony in Bloomington on Wednesday, April 29th. 

First Grade Field Trip- Westview Elementary School first grade students will be taking a field trip to the Gibson City Hospital on Wednesday, April, 22nd.

  Kindergarten Field Trip- Westview Elementary School kindergarten students will attend a field trip to the Children’s Discovery Museum on Wednesday, April 8th.

Westview Boxtops News- We have recently sent in over $800 worth of box tops, which brings our yearly total to over $1500. We met the 15,000 goal and will be able to provide funding for our Student Recognition Activities and classroom SmartBoards.  Great job collecting!

Pint Size Hero Program-   Mr.and Mrs.Harms and Mr. Schramm attended the American Red Cross of the Heartland Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in Normal in which Westview Elementary School received an award plaque for our exemplary Pint Size Heroes Program.  The plaque is hanging on the west wall of the foyer..  Again, great job students, teachers, and staff!

Pint Size Hero Program at the Upper Elementary- We are going to have another blood drive this year.  It will be on Monday, May 4th at the Upper Elementary in Forrest.  This blood drive will be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of the Prairie Central elementary, including Westview Elementary School . We have appreciated the participation of Westview parents, families, and friends. We look forward to another successful blood drive for the American Red Cross. More information will follow soon.

School Year End Approaching...or Not?-   With three fourths of the school year completed, it may seem that the school year is winding down.  The fact is, the school year is really stepping up to a positive conclusion.  This is the time of the year that students and teachers are able to build upon the skills and knowledge attained earlier.  Using this as a base, they can accomplish many, many goals before summer vacation.  It is vitally necessary that students be prepared for school each day...lots of exercise, plenty of rest, and good meals.  Please help your child and our school make this a  valuable and complete school year!

  Boys and Girls Club of Prairie Central Update- The last day for baseball registration is Saturday April 4th from 10am to 1pm at the Fairbury Club.  Anyone 4 years old through 6th grade is welcome to sign up.  The Fairbury Club will be closed Tuesday April 7th while the facility is used as a polling place for the election.  Visit us on the web at www.boysandgirlsclubofprairiecentral.com

The most important day you spend in school is today.