
Staci, Blake and the YMCA Staff hosted the kiddos this week for the Raise Craze Celebrations. Thank you to the YMCA for accommodating us!










3rd Grade Putnam Museum trip yesterday!











3rd Grade Putnam Museum
trip yesterday!










Raffle/Silent Auction items for Family Fun Night on May 19!
Raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 or 25 for $20.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pGf8zb0J5pOnqccfbPspGQMNf0NJw_8d/view?usp=share_link

United 4th-8th Grade Volleyball Camp
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GagIoDYEpyxHEWsIDsM3BOyWyrXiasud/view?usp=share_link

United West's online spiritwear site! 10% of the net sales will benefit our activity account that is used to buy supplies, materials & items for students. All items ship directly to you!
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/IL/Monmouth/United+West+Elementary+School

The last day of school for Pre-K students is May 22. The last day for K-5 students is May 25, which is a 1:00 PM Dismissal.

Congratulations to Noah Aldrich and Lucas Carrier for being honored as students of good character at the IPA Student Recognition Breakfast at WIU this morning!


May 15 and May 19 Band informational days for 5th grade students.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aimx6fhPor_LtC-WKtg6Tgt6SkuZXBJBw_BZPOEfwNU/edit?usp=sharing
May 23 and May 24 Band Sign up information for 5th grade students.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AEIhaqXG2L5M0r_gtZ0O9fFsuoqX9RT6_djegn8JdjI/edit?usp=sharing

United Boys Basketball Camp. May be returned to West by May 19.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17zTOuo1rgKTtDiOs7GpGUWL-dtMKySYK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104066520653222148874&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please consider making a donation by May 4 to support the grade level theme baskets that will be auctioned during Family Fun Night on May 19.(5:00-7:00) You may contact your child's teacher for specific questions. Thank you!
Pre-K- Baking
Kindergarten- Quilt *funded
1st- Art
2nd- Summer Fun
3rd- Movie Night
4th- Backyard BBQ
5th- Legos

YMCA Raise Craze Trips this week. Please read below: *1st/2nd- May 3, 12:10-2:45 *3rd-5th-May 4, 12:10-2:45 *Pre-K/K- May 5, 8:40-10:45
-PK through 2nd grade students will enjoy the bounce houses, playground, gym and
Kidtropolis room. Only 3rd through 5th grade students will be swimming.
-3rd through 5th grade students will swim if the permission form is returned, enjoy
the bounce houses, playground and gym.
*Students that attend the YMCA after school program may obtain permission for
them to remain there instead of returning to West. The school must be notified of this
in advance. Thank you!

No school for Pre-K on May 3 due to ROE inservice training.

The Purposeful People Family Newsletter about Creativity is on the webpage under Documents and will be sent home in the Thursday Notes.


Raffle/Silent Auction items for Family Fun Night on May 19!
Raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 or 25 for $20.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pGf8zb0J5pOnqccfbPspGQMNf0NJw_8d/view?usp=share_link

3rd-5th Grade Raise Craze YMCA Celebration! *Signed permission is required in order to be able to swim.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUJTS3pAnNLC2jicqJmojwnky2VpvV1S04sQP3wa_oQ/edit?usp=share_link

PK-2 Raise Craze YMCA Celebration!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xuv4MhTAJsBy_etUAgkKb6MYUAqpRH4_wwaY3aWAAIM/edit?usp=share_link

Thank you to our May 19 Family Fun Night Sponsors! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0P71e0KO5R-SpIFn3XjesGGDD6fKBS5/view?usp=share_link

YMCA Raise Craze Trips this week. Please read below: *1st/2nd- May 3, 12:10-2:45 *3rd-5th-May 4, 12:10-2:45 *Pre-K/K- May 5, 8:40-10:45
-PK through 2nd grade students will enjoy the bounce houses, playground, gym and
Kidtropolis room. Only 3rd through 5th grade students will be swimming.
-3rd through 5th grade students will swim if the permission form is returned, enjoy
the bounce houses, playground and gym.
*Students that attend the YMCA after school program may obtain permission for
them to remain there instead of returning to West. The school must be notified of this
in advance. Thank you!

May 19 Family Fun Night for West Families sponsored by the PTO!
