West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: October 12th 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

BOOSTERTHON FUND RAISER!:  Our main goal for this year is to raise funds for STEM Materials.

Students will also experience an amazing character theme. Backyard Box Office! It is a movie theme all about making a difference by getting into character. Our students will have the opportunity to learn from five REAL kid difference-makers. From inventors to world class speakers, from business owners to world-record holders, these five kids will inspire our students to practice the five "Character Acts" and make a difference in our community.

Families are invited to come out and cheer your student at the Fun Run! Thank you for your support!

Fun Run on Friday, October 14th:  Can you come and help out?   Sign up: http://westwing.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=2

9:00 – 9:45am  Kinder – 1^st grade 

10:10 – 11:00am  2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th grades

1:00 – 2:00pm  5^th & 6^th grades

2:45 – 3:30pm  7^th & 8^th grades

COUNTING THE PLEDGES: A fundraiser is only successful if the pledged money gets collected! Each teacher submits an envelope of all the money the kids in that classroom turn in. We need your help on two dates -  Friday, October 21st and Wednesday, November 2nd - in counting each classroom's contributions and tracking outstanding pledges.  To help out please sign up at: http://westwing.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=2

CHEER CLINIC for 7^th & 8^th GRADES ONLY:  A pre-tryout clinic will be held on October 17^th-19^th in our MPR from 3:30pm – 5:15pm.   The cost is $20 and you will learn what it takes to be a WW Spirit Line member.   You will learn the correct motions, jumps and a sample tryout dance and cheer.   All students interested in signing up should visit the front office.   If you have questions please contact Ms. Livingston or Ms. Sercl.  

BOX TOPS:   Bring in those box tops and turn them into your child’s teacher!!!   PTSA will be collecting them on Tuesday, October 18^th!   PTSA will be clipping those box tops on Tuesday, October 25^th at 9:00am at the Community Center and are in need of volunteers if you can take some time to come and help.  

FALL BOOK FAIR:   Our fall book fair is scheduled for Monday, October 24^th through Friday, October 28^th    Please see our website for times and events.   If you’d like to help our teachers build their classroom libraries there are TWO ways to help!  

1. We will have donation slips available for you to donate any dollar amount you’d like and at the end of the week your child’s teacher will come in and buy all the books they can with their donations.The teacher will be given “donated by” stickers to put in the books so they know who to thank!

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2. During classroom preview your child’s teacher will pull books from the fair and put them in their bucket.You can simply pull the book from the bucket and purchase it!!Just let the cashiers know it for a teacher so they can give you a “donated by” sticker to put inside!It’s extra special if your child is the one to give the book to his/her teacher.

    

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES:   Conferences will be taking place the week of October 24^th.  Please take time to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress.   Watch for details on how to sign up. 

A BIG THANK YOU:  To all our Boosterthon business sponsors!  You donated a record amount this year!!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

If you would like to donate to West Wing School please contact our PTSA at Executiveboard@westwingptsa.com   Thank you!

VOLLEYBALL:  All games start approx. 4:30pm

Monday, October 17^th:  Division II Championships

Tuesday, October 18^th:  Dvision I Championships

HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLY:   Thursday, October 20^th

9:00am  1^st & 2^nd grades

9:20:  3^rd & 4^th grades

10:00:  5^th & 6^th grades

2:30:  7^th & 8^th grades 

VOLUNTEER TRAINING:  If you are interested in helping out on campus or attending a field trip you will need to complete a volunteer training session.  Our next session is Wednesday, October 26^th at 4:00pm in our Science lab. 

Please consider helping with:

SPECIFIC BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED:    The kindergarten through 8th grade teachers are currently learning a new writing curriculum called Lucy Calkins. This curriculum includes using several books to help students improve their writing skills. These books are used as examples to demonstrate a teaching point.  We are asking for your donation to help purchase these books, which will be kept in a special "teacher's only" section of our library and used during writing instruction by ALL teachers in the school.  Please consider purchasing some of the titles shown.  You can find low priced copies on AMAZON!  Your family's name will be on the donation sticker inside the book(s)!   Attached is the Google Doc link to view what is needed.   While in the Google Doc you have the capability to modify the information as you fill the need to ensure the list is kept current.  Please contact shari.mills-zumstein@dvusd.org if you need help or have questions about the list or how to work in Google Docs.    Google Doc Book List:   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qh74piaXLp2Qn66S8GFGaaZUzDyR5F1I6m3wA21I-2w/edit?usp=sharing

DONATION FOR KINDERGARTEN:  Kindergarten is looking for small pop-up soccer goals and a small (short) basketball hoop.   If you are able to donate please drop it off at the front office or take it directly to one of the kindergarten teachers. 

COMING IN FROM OUR CAFETERIA 

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The Wellness Policy Committee wants to hear from you!

Follow this link to review and comment on Deer Valley’s Draft Wellness Policy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVUSDWP. You can also access the link on the Food & Nutrition website by going to www.dvusd.org and clicking the chef hat in the upper right hand corner.

This policy was developed using a model policy from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and was modified by the DVUSD Wellness Policy Committee. Now we want input from YOU to make the policy the best it can be!

Elementary Lunch - $2.60

Adults - $3.50 (includes drink)

We are open for breakfast at 8:15-8:45 a.m.

OCTOBER:  Additional lunch choices are: Crunchy chicken salad or cheese quesadillas

Wednesday, October 12^th:  Crunchy chicken tacos

Thursday, October 13^th: Spaghetti & meat sauce

Friday, October 14^th:  Fish sticks

Monday, October 17^th:  Chicken strips

Tuesday, October 18^th:  Hand tossed pizza

Wednesday, October 19^th:  Mac and cheese

Thursday, October 20^th:  Beef Teriyaki Dippers

Friday, October 21^st:  BBQ Rib sandwich

Monday, October 24^th:  Orange Chicken

Tuesday, October 25^th:  Hand Tossed Pizza

7^th & 8^th grade extra lunch choices ALL week now!:

Week of:

October 10^th:  Crispy chicken sandwich

October 17^th:  chicken strips

October 24^th:  Corn dog