
Best of the West this month!





The West Staff made holiday-themed videos for the kids. They range from silly to practical. Happy Holidays!
https://youtu.be/3dW55Mz3TmM
https://youtu.be/YafMn_8QL4E

There is no YMCA Academy today. If your child attends, please make pm transportation arrangements with the office as soon as possible this morning. Thank you!

A big thank you to Monmouth Arby’s, McDonald’s and North Main Casey’s for donating free treat cards to West!

Mr. Runge's P.E. Shout Outs for completing Wednesday remote work:
Aeryn Haun, Karley Williams and Gracie Engle and Abby Green.

Congratulations to these K students for completing their Wednesday remote work!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Hunter Hicks, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob Livingston, Scarlett Schleich, Will Baker, Lexi Clegg,Marjorie Cook,
Killian Spangler, Tucker Wooters, Briar Beardsley, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael , Ariel Thompson, Ethan Bailey
Easton Haun, Reem Patel, Etta Hall
**K Winners: Carter Cook, Lauryn Brandau, Kaylee Michael, Etta Hall, Elizabeth Conklen.
***Winners will receive restaurant treats until we are back to in-person learning.

These 3rd and 4th Graders were responsible, independent learners in completing their Wednesday remote work!
Abby Green, Everitt Gibson, Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Karley Williams, Lane Bellinger, Janea McCutcheon, Clare Wade, Nathan Smith, Izak Greenlief, Kyler Burgeson, Noreana Griffin, Jaxson Miller
Lauryn Strong, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Reagan Decrane, Sheccid Ruiz, Wesley Anderson, Aeryn Haun, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson, Xhayden Eastman-Vice
Lelan Spahnie, Elle Shawler, Aubrey Lodwick, Bentlee Cook, Rylee Widener, Peytin Lenover, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Gage Lancaster, Gwen McGinity, Bryce Murphy, Avery Pearson, Aaron Saunders, Addison Tiedemann, Izzy Feehan, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee, Gavin Matern, Levi Putnam
Ayden Seedfelt
3rd Grade winners: Abby Green, Lane Bellinger, Janea McCutcheon, Kyler Burgeson, Wesley Anderson, Wyatt Johnson, Jaxson Miller
4th Grade winners: Aubrie Lodwick, Bryce Murphy, Gavin Matern, Levi Putman, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Lauryn Higbee
**Students will receive restaurant treats until we are back to in-person learning on 1/19.

Congratulations to these 1st and 2nd graders for completing their Wednesday remote work!
Cameron Weyrick, Cruz Huston, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Berklee Williams, Blaine Dwyer, Jackson Greenlief, Lukas Byers, Yesenia Arteaga
Grace Baker, Harper Allaman, Brayden Halcomb, Cooper Kilfoil, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Cora Hall, Thomas Adams, Wyatt Michael, Chase Meyer, Jordyn Montroy, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green, Natalie Ray, Kolsen Roberts, Tyler Conklen, Alivia Rothzen, Cameron Stockdale, Aleeah Moulden
**1st Grade Winners: Cruz Huston, Knox Lozier, Blaine Dwyer, Jackson Greenlief
**2nd Grade Winners: Jordyn Montroy, Reese Elliott, Cooper Kilfoil, Cooper Pribble
Winners will receive restaurant treats until we are back to in-person learning.

As with Halloween, we will not have our traditional Holiday party tomorrow . Therefore, no donations will be accepted or guests permitted. However, it will be a PJ Day. Please no slippers, robes or stuffed animals. Students will interact with Santa digitally, enjoy a staff holiday video & the kitchen is making a special treat. Teachers will also provide other holiday activities.

Illinois Substitute Teacher Licensure
https://dochub.com/patrickcoate/JWop0ZAKk2aQDY7RrYa9GP/how-become-sub-teacher-pdf?dt=DPLNvgjNNFss_ep62VFz

Happy Holidays from the West Staff!


Reminder - Full Remote Students that signed up - meal distribution is going on right now at the 3 campuses. Please pick up meals before 6 pm. Thank you.

Holiday Video courtesy of Mrs. Bushong! Last year's Holiday Concert music with candid pictures from this year.
https://youtu.be/wdwhc0nTe6k

All students will be remote learning from January 4-15 per the Board of Education. Teachers will be communicating through Seesaw or Google Classroom. In-person instruction will begin on Tuesday, January 19 under the current M, T, Th, F 12:30 schedule. January 18 is a holiday.

As with Halloween, we will not have our traditional Holiday party on 12/18. Therefore, no donations will be accepted or guests permitted. However, 12/18 will be a PJ Day. Please no slippers, robes or stuffed animals. Students will interact with Santa digitally, enjoy a staff holiday video & the kitchen is making a special treat. Teachers will also provide other holiday activities.

Paraprofessional Position:
-Available 1/4/21
-Full-time plus benefits
-Associate's Degree or 60 credits or passing licensure test.
-$13.25 hr. base.
-Contact Patrick Coate- patrick.coate@u304.org or 734-8513

Please dress your children accordingly for the decreased temperatures. Students will be going outside for mask breaks, recess or P.E.. Thank you!

Ms. Fry’s class is creating a book on book creator that goes with the mentor text “What’s Your Favorite Color?” by Eric Carle.



Ms. Fry’s class is creating a book on book creator that goes with the mentor text “What’s Your Favorite Color?” by Eric Carle.





United West, UJrH and UHS will be open on Monday, 12/14 and Tuesday, 12/15. United North is the only building that will not be open for in-person learning those days.