Families that have already completed their screening online or through the mail are able to bring the proof of residency/income and birth certificate to the drive-up screenings tomorrow from 4-6 or on June 30 from 4-6 if they so choose. Copies can be made on site.
Please contact Patrick Coate at patrick.coate@u304.org if you're interested in Pre-K Screenings. Two drive-up screening nights will occur tomorrow, June 25 & June 30 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.. No appointment needed. All screening paperwork is due on July 1. Please pass this information to interested parties. Thank you!
Drive-up Pre-K Screening on 6/25 and 6/30 from 4:00-6:00 at the SE Gym door. Please bring any documentation. (birth certificate, proof of income/residency) No appointment necessary. Contact patrick.coate@i304.org with your questions..
The office will close for the summer on Wednesday, May 27 at 3:30. Feel free to email Mr. Coate at patrick.coate@u304.org with questions or the District Office at 734-9413. Thank you!
Band T-shirts are here if you ordered one. Available for pick-up today until 3:30 and next Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-3:30. Thank you!
Student belongings/report cards may be picked up today from 8-4 and tomorrow from 10-6. Please return school owned items. Due to summer cleaning, student items not picked up by Wednesday will be disposed of promptly. Thank you!
Looking forward to seeing families today, Tuesday and Wednesday!
Student belongings may be picked up Monday & Tuesday between 8-4 & Wednesday from 10-6 at the SE gym. door. School property should be dropped off these days. Report cards & picture proofs will be distributed too. Meal pick up will be at the SE door between 2-4 Monday. Thank you!
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Victim Services
Free Meals available this summer!
$25 donations, if popcorn wasn’t sold, may be given on May 18-May 20 when picking up student belongings. We plan to hold the YMCA incentives next fall. This would include this year’s 5th grade students. Thank you!
Monday, 5/18 meal pick up will be at the SE gym door from 2-4. If you’re not participating, please avoid picking up student belongings during that time if possible. Thank you!
Families will be able to pick up student belongings on 5/18 & 5/19 from 8-4 & 5/20 from 10-6 at the SE corner gym door. (morning drop off) Adults will pull up to the door & exit the vehicle to receive the items. If you choose to park in the lot & walk up, please practice social distancing. Please bring any books or other items belonging to the school at this time. We will be issuing report cards, pictures & yearbooks, too. Thank you!
https://youtu.be/4nkYFlbLEC4
Mr. Whitsitt’s video!
Calling all United West Students: Display your talents in this year's Virtual Talent Show!
This year in lieu of our annual end of the year talent show we want to invite our students to post a picture or short video of their talents. Please practice your talents and post any time next week (5/11-5/15). We are looking forward to celebrating the end of the year by celebrating our students' talents! See attached flyer for details.
Monday, 5/18 meal pick up will be at the SE gym door from 2-4. If you’re not participating, please avoid picking up student belongings during that time if possible. Thank you!
Families will be able to pick up student belongings on 5/18 & 5/19 from 8-4 & 5/20 from 10-6 at the SE corner gym door. (morning drop off) Adults will pull up to the door & exit the vehicle to receive the items. If you choose to park in the lot & walk up, please practice social distancing. Please bring any books or other items belonging to the school at this time. We will be issuing report cards, pictures & yearbooks, too. Thank you!
Popcorn orders will need to be picked up on Monday, 5/4 or Thursday, 5/7 between 2:00-4:00 if not today. Thank you!
The popcorn fundraiser pick-up is this Thursday, 4/30 from 2:00-6:00 at the front door. Anyone picking up meals too must still do so between 2:00-4:00. Thank you for your patience!
There will be three days, May 18-20, for families to pick up student supplies, meds & report cards in the gym. Times & procedures will be shared soon. We are working with Lifetouch regarding spring pictures/yearbooks & will update you ASAP. The popcorn for the fundraiser will be delivered before May 18-20. We’ll have a separate pick-up date for it to be announced in the coming days. Thank you!
Please return all library and teacher’s classroom books on Tuesday & Thursday meal pick-up days through May 14 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Those times might not be feasible for some families. Please work together as neighbors & friends to support the return. Thank you!
We’ll be in touch regarding dates snd times to pick up student belongings and medications.
Pre-K Screening has been postponed. We’ll reschedule it as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so.
#Bethelight celebration at UHS tonight from 8-8:20. Social distancing required, but take a ride and show your support - enter from west, exit to East. Nice night for a drive, right? #Bethelight #BeUnited #honkyoursupport
See below:
When signing up for meals, please note the next distribution day is on Tuesday, 4/14 from 2:00-4:00. No meals will be distributed on Monday due to the Easter holiday.
The companies providing the fundraiser popcorn and the spring pictures have been deemed “non-essential” based on the current restrictions in Illinois. Since they are not operating, those products are delayed. Once we have more information, we will update you. Thank you!
Thank you very much families that were able to enjoy the parade this morning! We were just as happy to see you as you were to see us!
UWE parade through Little York, Kirkwood & Hasting’s Way on Tues, 4/7. Approx. times: 10:15-LY. 10:45-Kw, 11:45-HW. Please keep a safe distance. Looking forward to it!
Pj’s!
Don’t forget meal distribution is today at United - 2-4 pm. #BeUnited #feedthemall
Some 4C students staying active and enacting a growth mindset! West students, what are you doing to be active and stretch those brains? Please share!
BeUnited!
Some students in Mrs. Higbee’s class enjoyed a program from a ranger at Zion National Park entitled, “Desert Animal Explorer” today.
Hi UWE families!
I just wanted to let you guys know I miss you all so much! I am available by email at makahla.shurtz@u304.org if you need anything and I would also be happy to set up facetime counseling sessions with any student - please just contact me to set it up! I know this is a difficult and uncharted time for all of us and I am here to support you!
Love,
Mrs. Shurtz
Book Selfie!
Hats off!
We’ve not received an update on the popcorn delivery as of yet. We’ve been told it will at least be the later half of April. Please let your buyers know the situation. Thank you!
Crazy Socks!
The Popcorn Fundraiser delivery has been postponed by the company. We’ll inform you when a new date has been set. We made a little over $4,600 in profit including donations. Thank you very much for your support!
Printed copies of the Learning Activities will be available until 4:00 today and from 9:00-4:00 tomorrow, if you’d like to pick one up.
The alternative learning list of activities can be found on the u304.org site. Select “Menu” and you’ll see a link about half way down the page. There are tabs at the bottom for each grade.
Mrs. Bushong’s Music Facebook page:
@UEMusic304
Mrs. Shurtz’s Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/uwecounseling
VIP Day songs to practice:
Sing along with Mrs. Bushong! You may need to download it to your device first.
School-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1qZMOp4jBbn6JGIzCqSBHAX6Di2WSbASw/view?usp=drivesdk
K-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1SmSo8gIb36N-4iNP_w4QFeezDiNUOXkJ/view?usp=drivesdk
1-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1jazM8orVj4royECEJKOUZDtRaRWXD5Gw/view?usp=drivesdk
2-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1oqU-ox--dvC5XwzX4pOiCYrNGgBjXv1C/view?usp=drivesdk
3-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/15O2gJBOIMiz9rGPXqTLjwgHtRilioU70/view?usp=drivesdk
4-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1eLmfY2Mw3GIhqNWs8Sn_oCgviaMELaRA/view?usp=drivesdk
5-
https://drive.google.com/a/u304.org/file/d/1n5urWOpnPfnYvgTsvX5qoh5U0gkDxeBI/view?usp=drivesdk
Lyrics-
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vMLmtEfeSK35ZoKTjE1WrVRPGFLID6AWDfwLWpq_Yog
United Speech Therapist’s Facebook Page- Tips and ideas for working with your child at home!
http://Facebook.com/u304speech
Cool opportunity each day on Facebook!
Please drop off any popcorn fundraising orders/monies on Monday in the school office between 8-4.
The West Office will be open from 8-4 on Monday and Thursday and 8-3 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
Daily Character/Social-Emotional Ed Lessons:
https://cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/sunny-side-upbringing-home-school-program/
List of education companies offering free subscriptions during this time:
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
Free internet for those that qualify..... https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
This is the site the kids work from at school. Many of the kids know the log-ins to the programs.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/uwetech
Hands-on activities families can do at home. Click on each numbered category to reveal multiple activities. If you know of anyone that doesn’t have the Internet, there are many ideas on this site to share.
https://www.weareteachers.com/hands-on-activities-for-families/
K-5 Math- Assign lessons and check progress. splashlearn.com
Scholastic Learn at Home provides 20 days’ worth of active learning journeys designed to reinforce and sustain educational opportunities for those students who are unable to attend school. PK-9
www.scholastic.com/learnathome
United will not be in session through 3/30. Be prepared for frequent updates from the district. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Families, we sent kids home with a hard copy of the letter Mr. Whitsitt shared online and via text to today regarding the Coronavirus.
The Popcorn Fundraiser monies and orders are due today. $25 donations that will allow a student to attend the YMCA incentive will be accepted through Friday, March 20. Popcorn pick-up is Wednesday, April 1 from 3:00-5:30. Thank you for your support!!
2C researching influential women in history for Women’s History Month!
Students did a great job following directions during the tornado drill this morning!
KH distance learning today!
Our newest Junior Rangers! 🇺🇸❤️
A special thank you to Kathy Langley at the White House Visitor Center for the Distance Learning Opportunity! -Mrs. Higbee
Mrs. Lafever's published authors and illustrators!
Kindergarten students without a behavior referral.in February participated in a STEM activity yesterday.
The Popcorn Fundraiser to support the purchase of computer applications and other materials for students continues through Friday, 3/13. Thank you!
Students without behavior referrals in February played Bingo before Buddy Reading yesterday.
Team building in 2C yesterday!
Using Makey Makey to create a working digital piano keyboard in 4C.
Thank you families and friends for participating in Buddy Reading this afternoon!
Don’t forget that time moves forward 1 hour over the weekend. No school on Monday due to teacher’s inservice.
Smile! Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. Please return the order form if ordering up front. You can wait to see the proofs before ordering through LifeTouch later. Students may bring a prop for the picture. Any item that could be a safety issue, shouldn’t be taken on the bus. Thank you!
Mrs. Bertelsen & 2C creating the Rainforest for Global Goal #15 Saving Life on Land.
March 19 Family Fun!
Reviewing fractions through a game of Checkers in 4C!
The Lightening Leader Champs in 3rd-5th for February!
The parachute is out in P.E.!
More 2C and 3G sharing today!
3G and 2C sharing their writing today!
Mr. Runge has a student teacher, Mr. Henry, for 8 weeks. He did the 1st half of his student teaching at the JrH. He is a Monmouth-Roseville graduate and is getting his degree from WIU!
The popcorn fundraiser flyer, order form and envelope are coming home this afternoon with the students. Thank you!
Using “Starbucks” as inspiration to work independently and achieve our reading goals in 4C.
Upper grade Spirit Pennant winner this month!
3G and 2C sharing during Red Storm Writers Week!
February Primary Spirit Pennant Winners!
February Best of the West!
February Best of the West!
Students are leading exercises in P.E.!
The flyer, form and envelope will be coming home on Monday!
Picture Day forms are coming home on Thursday with the weekly notes. They will be taken on March 6. Orders can be returned up until that day to school. Otherwise, if you’d prefer to wait to see the proof, you’ll need to send orders directly to Lifetouch online or through the mail via check/money order. Thank you!
Yearbook orders are due on Friday, 2/28. Starting at $10. Checks payable to Lifetouch. We purchase a small amount of extra copies.
A student brought back shells from vacation to go along with our shells unit in 4R.
4C-Reviewing adding and subtracting fractions with Trashsketball.
4C-The class earned extra STEM bin time, so many chose to use the Drawbot.
Thank you to the WCHD for meeting with Pre-K, K and 1st about dental health this morning!
Yearbook orders are due on Friday, February 28. $10.00. Checks should be made out to LifeTouch. Forms will come home again tomorrow.
Kindergarten St. Louis Arch Trip Open House, 5:00-5:30 on March 19! Plan to stay for Family Night afterword, 5:30-7:00.
WIAR representatives dropped by this am to thank the students for their recent donations. Thank you!
3rd graders working on the OSF Monmouth poster contest “Games, Kites and Healthy Bites” in PE today.
4C-Students used energy balls to make a closed circuit. Then they sketched their circuits and explained how it all works on Seesaw.
Read with a Buddy is on Friday, March 6 from. 1:00-1:40. An adult, 18 or older is invited to come and read with a student. We ask that it be 1 adult per student. Please RSVP via the form in the Thursday Notes or by calling the office at 734-8513. It is a 2:00 dismissal day, so the Buddy will need parental permission to take the student home. Thank. You!
Happy Valentine’s Day from the West Kiddo’s!
Thank you families for your support of the Valentine’s Day parties this afternoon!
Parents/Guests attending the V-Day parties today are asked not to park in the front driveway/bus lane. Please park and walk into the building. The SE gym door (am drop off door) will be open so that everyone can walk through the gym if desired to beat the cold. Room access at 12:10, parties at 12:25. Thank you!
Pig shots!
Pig Contest finalists in 3rd-5th this morning! Congratulations to Wyatt and Brooklyn.
4C digital fraction breakdown!
Spring Pictures will be on March 6. These are like those in the past where kids can pose with a prop if they would like. Details to follow.
Prenatal to 3 Regional Office Program Screenings:
North Elementary, April 28 @ 3:45-6:00
West Elementary, April 30 @ 3:30-6:00
*Please call for an appointment.
*Staff from the Regional Office of Education will conduct the screenings.
*Birth Certificates must be presented in order to screen.
Pre-Kindergarten Screening:
North Elementary, April 28 @ 3:45-6:00
West Elementary, April 30 @ 3:30-6:00
*Please call for an appointment.
*Birth Certificates must be presented in order to screen.
*Children must be at least 3 years old at the time of screening.
*Potential students may screen at either building regardless of residence within the district.
*Class placement will be confirmed in writing in May.
Kindergarten Screening:
North Elementary, May 5 @ 3:45-5:00
West Elementary, May 4 @ 3:30-5:00
*Please call for an appointment.
*Birth Certificates must be presented in order to screen.
*Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020
*Students already enrolled in our pre-k program will not be screened for Kindergarten.
*Students must screen at their home school.
Yearbook flyers are coming home today in Thursday Notes. $10 for the basic yearbook. Other options may be added for a price.
Updated Midterm Grades for 2nd-5th grade are available on Skyward. Please contact teachers with questions or concerns.
Thank you parents for your support in a smooth early out transition this afternoon!
No Skills and Drills tonight for United Tec Council!
No Kids Club or Logos tonight. Students will be following their standard early out procedure unless the school is contacted. Thank you!
United will be dismissing at 2:00 today due to the pending weather. 1:45 pick up and shuttle bus departure. 2:00 route buses departure.
Community helpers unit. Fire fighter Pat Spears visiting Prek today!
4C- After studying the West Region, students were hired as travel agents to plan a trip incorporating culture, regional food, and landmarks.
The JrH P.E. teachers spoke with 3rd-5th graders about integrity and being ready, respectful and responsible last week.
532 items were donated to support WIAR. Thank you very much!!
Friday, 2/14 is a 1:00 dismissal. Valentine’s Parties will take place from 12:25-12:45. Room access for party parents at 12:10. Thank you!
K-2 and Life Skills enjoyed a performance of the Jungle Book at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday!
Farm Bureau 3rd grade Ag Day!
4C- We began our Batteries Not Included Science Unit, and I learned we have an electricity expert. He brought his 4H project to share with us.
Please consider signing up for this if you are a Casey’s regular and pass the word to other family members and friends. This is an easy way to earn funds for West. Thank you!
https://www.caseys.com/schools
The Kindergarten enjoyed some long distance learning with Ranger Lindsey at the Grand Canyon today.
WIAR donations are being accepted this week.
Author/illustrator Jan Brett wrote a letter back to Mrs. Lafever's class! Also, she signed a poster for the kids!
4C- One of our math centers and one literacy center focusing on football today.
100th day!
100th day!
100th Day!
1st and 2nd 100 Day of School activities today!
WIAR Food-a-thon happening at West tight now! Sponsored by Mr. Runge.
More Best of the West!
Best of the West this month!
Working to code the LEGO Boost Robot in 4C today!
4th grade was super excited to watch the JrH spelling bee today!
Basketball skills are rolling!
Student enjoyed an assembly yesterday afternoon about rainforest wildlife!
2C are our Spirit Pennant winners for this month. They showed excellent behavior during Special’s classes.
Pre-K is not in session on February 5 due to area-wide teacher inservice.
A student brought their hermit crabs to show during our seashell unit in 4C.
Mrs. Elliott’s class and their “D” for dog day!
Circle of sharing and creativity!
More KE and 1F sharing today!
1F was so excited to help KE celebrate the letter Dd this week with our very own dog show! The kids brought stuffed dogs or pictures of their dog and shared dog writing.
West After Care Survey
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Letter Gg was celebrated with surprise Grandparent readers in KH this week!
Mrs. Lafever's class wrote letters to author/illustrator Jan Brett. The kiddos are anxiously waiting to see if she writes them back!
Intense game of Jeopardy to review for our fraction test tomorrow in 4C.
Students in 4C are using a Dichotomous Key to identify seashells.
Thank you families for your patience and support this morning!
4C watched a brief biography on MLK and dug into the lyrics of U2’s Pride about MLK.
Students will have lunch today before leaving.
11:30 dismissal today due to pending weather. Please call West for transportation changes. We’ll be following emergency early out directions in regard to transportation. 734-8513.
Using manipulatives to compare fractions in 4C!
West YMCA After Care Survey
Monday, January 20 there is no school in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
1L is learning all about Jan Brett and her fantastic books during the month of January! The kiddos got to “see inside” Jan Brett’s home today and hear about inspiration for her books.
Ms. Fry’s class earned their ten frame leadership party for their leadership behavior outside of the classroom. They celebrated by watching The Secret Life of Pets 2 and having popcorn and juice.
Ms. Fry’s class earned their ten frame leadership party for their leadership behavior outside of the classroom. They celebrated by watching The Secret Life of Pets 2 and having popcorn and juice.
Mrs. Cole was honored as the Sunny 97.7 Teacher of the Month this morning!
Equivalent fractions spoons in 4R math today!
More from Mrs. Baker!
Mrs. Baker sharing some new resources with her students!
Equivalent Fraction Bingo action in 4C today!
4R is actually our Lightening Leader winner for December! They had the most students recognized as being Ready-Respectful-Responsible during the am assembly.
December Spirit Pennant 3-5 winner: 4C!
Basketball dribbling skill!
Our primary spirit pennant winner from December! Earned for excellent behavior during specials classes.
2Q Report Cards went home yesterday. So if you’ve not seen it, please ask your child.
Basketball skills are in full swing!
School resumes on Monday, January 6!
Thanks for a great 2019 - Happy New Year! #BeUnited #newyearU
Parent Feedback Requested:
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted December 10, 2019 through February 14, 2020. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted from October 24, 2019 through February 14, 2020. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/and select the appropriate survey to begin.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. Thank you!
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to all!
Thank you West Parents for supporting the holiday parties this afternoon!
Best of the West December!
Best of the West for December!
Santa visited us today!
2pm dismissal tomorrow. Holiday parties begin at 1:20 and concluded by 1::40. Students will be available for pick-up at 1:45. Please sign your student out if taking them home after the party. Thank you!
4C won the Spirit Pennant for positive behavior during Specials this month!
2 More Days until Break! #BeUnited #ShowU
All school PJ party on Thursday’. Students must wear regular shoes.No stuffed animals, toys or robes. Thank you!
No Kids Club until January 15. Logos continues as scheduled
Thank you families for a terrific turnout this evening at the holiday concerts! We’re grateful for your support!
Bring your K-2 students in to sing Holiday songs and this happens! #BeUnited #happyholidays #greatsupport
Thank you everyone for your generous response to the food drive! We are well over 300 items. The pajama party is on for Thursday, 12/19! Please remember regular shoes only and no stuffed animals.
Holiday Concert- Friday, 12/13 at UHS:
6:00-6:30= K-2, 7:00-7:30= 3-5
*K-2 families leaving afterward will pick up in the old gym & exit. 3-5 only families will wait in the commons until K-2 families leaving have cleared. Thank you!
Mrs. Smith running with 2S today!
Happy Holidays from the United West Staff!
Letter Hh is for HAT in KE today. Our kindergarten National Park countdown is in full swing!
The response to the food drive has been fantastic! Thank you for your support. We are on the way to our 200 item goal and the holiday cookie party. We’re adding another challenge. If we reach 300 items, we’ll have an all school pajama party on Thursday, 12/19, too!
4C- Counting down to break with a 10 Day Kindness Challenge. Today students made cards for a boy waiting for a heart transplant and wrote thank you notes to adults in the building.
Shared writing.
More writing shared!
New Red Storm Writers new format this year! All students from two grades share their writing one day each month.
Studying for the bone test!
Bone unit certificates!
“We didn’t successfully have an eruption, but we were able to simulate the plates shifting and an earthquake.” -4C
29 future Junior Rangers are headed to The Gateway Arch NP this school year! Thank you for supporting our dreams!!
If you’re missing a pie or have any questions about the pie sale, please contact the office. Thank you!
Students are beginning to learn about the human bone structure in PE!
The Holiday Concert is Friday, 12/13 at UHS. K-2=6:00-6:30 pm
3-5=7:00-7:30 pm
*K-2 students will be available for pick-up
in the old gym after their show.
Our annual food drive begins today. All items collected will benefit the Little Cedar Church food pantry. The drive ends on December 13. Students are working as a team to earn an all school cocoa party if we raise 200 items!
Thank you families and friends for attending Buddy Reading Tuesday afternoon!
Buddy Reading!
Some of the certificate winners that rolled a strike in P.E. on Monday!
Julie McVey Reading Hideaway dedication, 11/22. Thank you Cahill and McVey families for your support!
Buddy Reading!
Buddy Reading!
Buddy Reading!
Buddy Reading!
Buddy Reading!
Buddy Reading!
Thank you FFA!
Good times today!
FFA fun!
FFA trip this am!
Thank you UHS FFA for hosting our 1st/2nd grade for some gobble, gobble fun this morning!
❤️
Great to see our beginning band kids feeling more confident. This young lady played a nice carol for me this morning.
Pie Pick-up is Monday, November 25 from 3:00-5:30 in the gym. Thank you!
Looking for a fun family outing? Come to West tomorrow night!
Lt. Bratcher from MPD visited to discuss harmful intruders with the students. We then conducted a lockdown drill.
There will be a police presence at West Campus on Tuesday for the purpose of conducting safety drills.
Pre-K Parents: The PAC group is meeting at West on Tuesday evening from 5-6:30. A meal will be served followed by a speaker on self-regulation. Childcare will be available.
Midterm grades will be posted on November 20.
Annual Food Drive 12/2-12/13 to benefit the Little Cedar Church food pantry.
This will be a fun family event!
Looking forward to this evening!
Pie Sale pick-up is Monday, 11/25 from 3:00-5:30.
Buddy Reading is Tuesday, 11/26 from 1:15-1:45. It’s a 2pm dismissal. RSVP forms are included in Thursday Notes again this week.
Red Storm’s Anne Gregory finishes her HS XC career strong! #teamsport #individualeffort #BeUnited
4C using Flipgrid to present their
collages!
United High School’s Gregory Head’s to state Cross Country! #BeUnited #fasterthanU
This is the pepper experiment Mrs. Shurtz is doing with classes this week to kick off our SEL friendship unit -- pepper represents the people around us, honey represents the kind things we do, and dish soap represents our unkind behaviors. The pepper ran towards the honey and away from the soap!
No school on Monday, 11/11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Mindfulness Night! November 21-5:30-6:30
1F Lightening Leader Champs for October!
Adding to our figurative language graffiti wall in 4C!
Halloween sensory activity used to add description to our writing in 4C!
HS Pre-K Parade last week!
The Hayden Losey memorial was delivered today. Thank you to the families who made it happen!
Thank you families for your support of the Halloween parade and parties this afternoon!
Time moves back 1 hr early Sunday morning!
Best of the West!
Best of the West for October!
1F enjoying the Bat Cave!
Bat Cave Science!
Bat Cave Learning!
Bat Cave Learning!
The Bat Cave!
5th grade Bat Cave fun!
3rd grade experiencing Fear Factor today working on their multiplication factors.
5H and KH spent learning time in the “bat 🦇 cave” today!
Buddy Reading is on Tuesday, November 26 from 1:15-1:45. This is a 2:00 dismissal for Thanksgiving. An RSVP flyer will be coming home soon:
The K-5 Holiday Concert is Friday, December 13. K-2 is 6:00-6:30 and 3-5 is 7:00-7:30 at UHS. Like last year, there will be time for K-2 parents staying for the second concert to get their children and for others to exit in between programs.
Pie Sale Pick up is November 25 from 3:00-5:30 in the Gym. Thank you!
Mrs. Higbee’s father and uncle stopped by to teach the kids about the flag, and how we honor it.
With the installation of a new heating system , the need to wear coats, jackets inside the school isn’t necessary. Students should dress in long sleeves or sweatshirts during the fall and winter seasons. This will help with safety, minimize disruptions and decrease the amount of lost items, too. Thank you!
Families-
Please contact the office of you have costume questions before Friday.
1:55-Costume/room prep
2:10-Parade
*Parties until 2:45
*Students that are signed out may leave with an adult at 2:45
Thanks again to our Fall Festival sponsors!
Mrs. Bertelsen and Ms. Fry got Danny books started in first grade on Thursday.
Friday, 11/1 is the Halloween Parade and Party day. The parade begins at 2:10. Room/costume support begins at 1:55. Parties to begin right after the parade and will end at 2:45. Please sign out your child if you’re taking them home in the cafeteria. Thank you!
Pumpkin investigation!
No Pre-K in United on Wednesday, October 30 due to staff training.
KH’s distance learning today with Ranger Joe from Devils Tower National Monument!
Frisbee golf action today!
K at the Pumpkin Patch today!
Pre-K at the Pumpkin Patch today!
P.E. action this week!
3G-
We’re using what we have learned from our Code and Go Mouse with the Bee Bots from Mrs, Witherell. We did multiplication facts and coded our Bee to go to the product. Also coded a witch to collect candy and get to the haunted house.
Thank you, United West community, for your support of the PTO Pie Sale! You managed to raise a few dollars shy of $3,000 that will be used to provide computer programs for students. We are grateful! Pick-up is 11/25, 3:00-5:30 in the gym.
Thank you, Avanced Plumbing and Mechanical, for donating your services to install the water fountain in the gym!
Hayrack live shots!
Thank you families, volunteers and donators for your support of the Fall Festival this evening! We are very grateful to you!
Fall Festival donations may be dropped off anytime this week!
PK/K- Saltine crackers or a roll of paper towels
1-3 A store bought dessert like Little Debbies’ or Oreos.
4-5 A box of crackers or cereal
Thank you!
We’ve added a 6 month YMCA youth membership and a Lakeside Recreation (next to Lake Storey) birthday package to the silent auction along with the baskets and quilt. Also, 4 Niabi Zoo passes and a $20 McD’s gift card have been added to the raffle prizes. Raffle tickets will be be sold at the door!
Please sign up to help during the Fall Festival!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044da5ad2aa7fc1-fall
Check out the Kindergarten quilt to be auctioned off this Friday night! Thank you, Karen Grant, for putting it together!
Friday, October 18 is a 2:00 Dismissal. Students may be picked up at 1:55. Please call by 1:00 with transportation changes. Thank you!
We’re in bed.
Volunteer and donation support!
Fall Festival this Friday!
Thank you parents for attending conferences and supporting the book fair!
Reminder - No School at United on Monday 10-14-19 for Columbus Day! #ShowU #Holiday #whatdoweknow
Fact family art in 2S this week!
Fall Festival (10/18) raffle tickets sold by 3rd-5th graders are an easy way to support the school since they are inexpensive, 3 for a $1 or .50 cents each. We have neat family-oriented prizes, such as bowling, zoo, skating, baseball and hockey tickets. Need not to be present to win. *Sellers-Tickets are due on 10/17. Thank you!
Pie fundraiser orders are due on Tuesday along with the money. Thank you!
Mrs. Horner, from 911 Dispatch, spoke with PK-1 today about calling 911!
United 304 will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, 10/10 from 4-8 pm, 2pm dismissal. On Friday, 10/11, Conferences will occur between 8:30-11:30am. No school on Friday. Please contact the West Office with questions.
Mrs. Sharp, from the Farm Bureau, came in to talk to both first grade classes about agriculture and apples today!
Kindergarten is working on the quilt that will be auctioned during the FF on 10/18!
KH has a new puzzle table. Teamwork is in full swing!
Fall Festival, Friday 10/18, 5-7!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 10, 4:00-8:00 and October 11, 8:30-11:30. October 10 is a 2:00 dismissal. No School October 11 or October 14 (Columbus Day).
2C earned a Scooby Snack party for good behavior today!
Thank you to the Ben Corbin Memorial and Derek Clayton for delivering some neat
trucks and tractors for PK, K and Life Skills!
Fall weather is upon us! It will be in the low 40’s this morning. Students will need jackets/sweatshirts in order to go outside for recess today. Thank you!
A terrific message for the kids at school and home!
Please contact the office if you still need to sign up for P/T Conferences on October 10 and 11.
West Elementary Driving Range today
Thank you families for the generous donations of used board games for our new check out program! We are no longer in need of donations.
Golfing has begun in P.E.!
Golfing had begun in P.E.!
Pie orders will be due with cash and checks (made out to West) on Tuesday, 10/15!
The annual Fall Pie Sale begins tomorrow, 10/1. Students will be bringing home the flyer and envelopes. These are delicious pies that will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving on 11/25. All proceeds go to the PTO who will use the funds to buy student programs. Thank you!
The Fall Festival is coming on October 18 from 5:00-7:00: hayrack, carnival, basket auction, family-oriented raffle prizes, chili and hotdogs! Too much fun to count!
There will be a police presence at West Campus on Wednesday, October2 in order for both schools to practice lock down and evacuation procedures.
Spirit Week!
To celebrate UHS Homecoming week West will have these spirit days:
9/30- Favorite Color
10/1- Clash (Wear mismatched clothes)
10/2- Hat
10/3- Hero (movie, tv, sports, book, real-life)
10/4- Red Storm (red /black, spirit wear)
Springfield!
More from Springfield!
5th grade in Springfield!
Mrs. Pakosz’s class made apple sauce as a way to help learn about sequencing details today!
More Best of the West and Mrs’s Smith’s class who were our Lightening Leader winners for September!
Best of the West for September!
Mrs. Wood, UHS, golf coach visited 4th/5th P.E. today! Thank you, Coach Wood!
1L visiting the newly remodeled library today!
Heated P.E. action this week!
Friday’s lunch will be: meatball sandwich, sweet potato fries, baked beans, apple, milk.
3G Monster class pics!
More Monster Multiplication in 3rd today!
Rock Your School Day - Multiplication Monsters in Third. Started with STEM monster building and continued by solving 7 stations of multiplication problems. Students filled their scream tanks with each task completed.
3S Monster Multiplication University!
Mrs. Smith challenged her class to be as quiet as a bearded dragon. They earned getting to meet Yadi this morning. Good pics for post
Midterm grades for 2nd-5th grade are available on Skyward. Please contact the office if you need assistance logging in. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with their questions. Thank you!
3G started researching an animal life cycle of their choice, today. We used EPIC and Britannica Online. They will create 3D representations of their life cycles and share them with the class.
20 meter pacer test for FitnessGram in P.E. today.
United North News - Starting the Day a Whole New Way
https://www.u304.org/article/136039?org=une
Friday, September 20 is a 1:00 p.m. dismissal for school improvement. Students may be picked up at 12:55. Please call for transportation changes by noon.
Another cube speller. Plus one student that read ALL these sight word/letter/number sticks independently!
Students manipulated phonetic cubes to create words with Mrs. Baker yesterday!
2C’s Drop Everything and Read Lantern Reading on Friday!
Mrs. Sims and Shurtz designed a sensory hallway for students to address emotions and expend energy. Classes,like 4C, are visiting so the kids are aware of it.
P.E. today!
All students will have their pictures taken on Friday, August 30 even if parents choose not to pay in advance. Those who don’t pay in advance will receive proofs and can order online or by calling Lifetouch at a later date. Ordering online also gives more options for purchase, such as single pictures.
Practicing emergency exit procedures today in P.E.
United West will be in session on Friday, 8/30!
The Junior High ONLY is dismissing early due to water issues at 10:30. All other buildings will be in session for the day.
Pre-K is not in session on Wednesday for area-wide staff training!
3-5 Students are learning about heat stroke and exhaustion in P.E.
Regular schedule begins on Monday, 8/26. Students may be picked up at 2:50. Please call the office to request transportation changes by 1:00.
2nd Grade Families: Please return your therapy dog permission form tomorrow first thing in order for them to visit with our special guests..
Thank you, families, for the terrific turn out on Backpack Night last evening! We’re looking forward to a great year. Please contact the office with any questions. Thank you!
Thank you families for the fantastic response to registration thus far; online and onsite yesterday! Please contact the school to make an appointment to register if you’re unable to do so from home. 734-8513
Orthopedic Clini-8/13
Welcome to the New United CUSD 304 App and Website. Work is still in progress so changes to navigation and appearance may occur over the next few weeks.
New Communications Room location: We are excited that this classroom will have a larger area to support the students. All students will have access to the sensory supportive resources. Fresh paint and new tiling are underway this summer.
myOn Reading... Remember that we are awarding a $25 gift card to the 1st and 2nd highest users over the summer ending on August 16. Outgoing 5th graders are eligible. https://www.myon.com/index.html