Picture proof packets will be coming home with the students today.
United will be returning to full days, five days per week beginning on Monday, March 1. Please read it carefully. Feel free to contact the office with questions. Thank you!
*The letter is posted within the app and website under West Documents.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gd4wEmnKM1MUA1PUBLD0f7M-9I8p3vqgyngoX-6Oyh0/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact the school office with your transportation changes effective Monday. Thank you!
These Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students completed their remote work on Wednesday! Way to go, Remote Rockstars!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Hunter Hicks, Lydia Kilfoil, Lane Reynolds,
Scarlett Schleich, Lexi Clegg, Ariel Thompson, Carter Cook, Eisley Huston, Ethan Bailey, Etta Hall, Kaylee Michael, Marjorie Cook, Nolan Friese, Reem Patel, Tucker Wooters, William Baker
Cameron Weyrick, Cheyanne McHenry, Cruz Huston,Jayden Vanskike,
Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Blaine Dwyer, Charlotte Livingston
Ethan Taylor, Yesenia Arteaga, Lukas Byers, Izzy Robertson,
Jackson Greenlief
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Bruce Frazier, Brayden Halcomb, Cora Hall, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Izzy
Murphy, Nina Patel, James Pearson, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart,
Tyler Conklen, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green, Aleeah Moulden, Natalie Ray, Jackson Reitman, Kolsen Roberts, Alivia Rothzen, Musn Royeen
These 3rd, 4th and 5th graders tackeled their work during the last remote learning Wednesday! We are proud of you!
Zack Kinneer, Abby Green ,Izak Greenlief, Keagen Hayburn , Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Janea McCutcheon, Haley Paul, Nathan Smith,
Clare Wade, Karley Williams,Nori Griffin, Lane Bellinger, Jaxson Miller
Gracie Engle , Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Watson Miller, Reagan Decrane, Sheccid Ruiz, Noah Defenbaugh, Aaliyah Schwab, Wesley Anderson, Aydenn Bowen-Dean, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson
Xhayden Eastman-Vice, Izzy Feehan, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall,
Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee, Levi Putnam,Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley,Braxton Cooper,Neveah Hayburn,Gage Lancaster,Peytin Lenover,Gwendolyn McGinity,Bryce Murphy, Anaya Royeen, Aaron Saunders, Rylee Widener, Elle Shawler,Lelan Spahnie
Kolby Anderson, Quincy Dodds, Carter Halcomb, Jolie Johnson, Dalton Lenover, Jayden Pribble, Addison Thompson,Henry Gibson
Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin, Ellie Holford, Laney McLaughlin, Kahen Porter, Dairyen Putney, Emily Teel, Riley Peel, Brooklynn Matern
Please contact the school office with your transportation changes effective Monday, March 1 at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
United will be returning to full days, five days per week beginning on Monday, March 1. It was sent home with in-person students on February 18 and mailed to remote families. Please read it carefully. Feel free to contact the office with questions. Thank you!
*The letter is posted within the app and website under West Documents.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gd4wEmnKM1MUA1PUBLD0f7M-9I8p3vqgyngoX-6Oyh0/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact the school office with your transportation changes effective Monday, March 1 at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
These Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders completed their remote work on Tuesday AND Wednesday this week! We are proud of you!
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Brayden Halcomb, Cora Hall, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Izzy Murphy, Nina Patel, James Pearson, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Reese Elliott
Bradley Green, Jackson Reitman, Aleeah Moulden, Kolsen Roberts, Alivia Rothzen, Cameron Stockdale, Musn Royeen, Parker Mills, Natalie Ray
Cheyanne McHenry, Cruz Huston, Jayden Vanskike, Karman Jones Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Ethan Taylor, Jackson Greenlief,Jensen Bell
Yesenia Arteaga
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen, Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob Livingston, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich, Will Baker, Marjorie Cook, Tucker Wooters, Ethan Bailey, Etta Hall, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson, Reem Patel
These 3rd, 4th and 5th graders completed their remote work on Tuesday AND Wednesday this week! Marvelous job!
Lane Bellinger, Everitt Gibson, Abby Green, Izak Greenlief, Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Nathan Smith, Clare Wade, Karley Williams
Nori Griffin, Jaxson Miller, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Watson Miller, Reagan Decrane, Noah DEfenbaugh, Aaliyah Schwab, Wesley Anderson, Aydenn Bowen-Dean, Cash Dwyer, Xhayden Eastman-Vice, Wyatt Johnson
Arianah Perez. Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Bentlee Cook,
Braxton Cooper, Luke Hinton, Gwendolyn McGinity, Aaron Saunders,
Lelan Spahnie, Peytin Lenover, Izzy Feehan, Adam Fredrickson, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee
Gavin Matern, Charleigh Murphy, Levi Putnam
Henry Gibson, Zach Giese, Ellie Holford, Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin,
Laney McLaughlin, Kahen Porter, Dairyen Putney, Walt Miller, Aubriana Clegg, Riley Peel, Brooklynn Matern, Kolby Anderson, Aubriana Clegg
Logan Campbell, Carter Halcomb, Dalton Lenover, Riley Peel
United will be returning to full days, five days per week beginning on Monday, March 1. This letter was sent home with in-person students today, and was mailed to remote families. Please read it carefully. Feel free to contact the office with questions. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gd4wEmnKM1MUA1PUBLD0f7M-9I8p3vqgyngoX-6Oyh0/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Ruderman and Mrs. Hulsizer’s work in the north boy’s restroom!
Today, February 16 will be a Remote Learning Day due to weather conditions. There will be no in-person learning. Student's should log on to their Chromebrooks and follow remote learning procedures.
Tuesday, February 16 will be a Remote Learning Day due to weather conditions. There will be no in-person learning. Student's should log on to their Chromebrooks and follow remote learning procedures.
NED Show Flyer for your convenience.
NED Show items will be on sale in the cafeteria though Tuesday, February 23. Students will be called to the cafeteria prior to dismissal to make their purchases. Checks can be made out to United West.
These 3rd-5th grade students responsibly completed their remote work on 2/10. We are proud of you!
Lane Bellinger, Everitt Gibson, Abby Greem, Izak Greenlief, Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Nathan Smith, Clare Wade, Karley Williams, Kyler Burgeson, Jaxson Miller, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Reagan Decrane, Aaliyah Schwab, Noah Defenbaugh, Sheccid Ruiz,
Wesley Anderson, Aydenn Bowen-Dean, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson,
Xhayden Eastman-Vice
Izzy Feehan, Adam Fredrickson, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall,
Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee, Aubrey Lodwick, Charleigh Murphy, Levi Putnam, Ayden Seefeldt, Brooklyn N. Miller, Elle Shawler,
Bentlee Cook, Rylee Widener, Lelan Spahnie, Cameron Blackman,
Rachel Buckley, Braxton Cooper, Gage Lancaster, Gwen McGinity,
Anaya Royeen
Tracy Collier, Riley Peel, Emily Teel, Brooklynn Matern, Walt Miller, Jayden Pribble, Aubriana Clegg, Henry Gibson, Mallory Giddings, Ellie Holford, Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin, Kahen Porter,
Kolby Anderson, Quincy Dodds, Carter Halomb, Addison Hoopes, Jolie Johnson, Addison Thompson, Ava Westart
These K-2 students completed their remote work on 2/10. Excellent job!
William Baker, Lexi Clegg, Marjorie Cook, Tucker Wooters, Ethan Bailey, Etta Hall, Reem Patel, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston,
Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson, Ayden Robinson, Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen, Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob Livingston, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich
Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Sophia Ruderman, Isaiah Aldrich, Kassidy Dwyer, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Cruz Huston
,Cheyanne McHenry, Karman Jones,Avery Blackman,Beckham Lozier
Charlotte Livingston,Izzy Robertson,Jensen Bell,Lukas Byers
Yesenia Arteaga, Jackson Greenlief
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Brayden Halcomb
Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Izzy Murphy,Nina Patel James Pearson, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Tyler Conklen, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green, Nora Laws, Parker Mills, Natalie Ray, Jackson Reitman, Kolsen Roberts, Alivia Rothzen, Musn Royeen, Cameron Stockdale
Ned Show items are on sale this week in the cafeteria.
No School today in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Monday, 2/15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Ms. Quint’s class learning about the letter “O”.
Ms. Quint’s class- O is for octopus and ocean! We wrote the words and learned about their habitat!
More hot chocolate fun!
After writing a ‘How to make hot chocolate’ writing piece, 1E and 1F made hot chocolate to enjoy for Valentine’s Day.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, 2/12- West Pre-K-5th Pictures
Monday, 2/15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Friday, 3/12- No School or Remote Learning- Teacher's Inservice Day
Due to the current precautions in place due to C-19, Valentines and other outside donations will not be excepted for our traditional parties. We are planning a Valentine's Day celebration on Friday, February 12. Teachers will conduct holiday activities. The kitchen is providing a special treat.
Student pictures will occur on Friday, February 12. Distancing procedures and masking until pictures are taken will be observed. Remote students may participate between 11:00-12:00. Please contact the office in advance for a time. Thank you!
Best of the West for January!
Best of the West for January!
Picture forms and Ned Show flyers will be coming home tomorrow with West students. Both events are on Friday. Ned Show items will be on sale next week in the cafeteria. You may pre-order pictures or order online afterward once you see the proofs.
Streaming Friday, 2/12 at West:
*Flyer to be sent home tomorrow..
The NED Show, is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.
Friday Menu Change:
Italian Chicken Sandwich
Peas / Grape Tomatoes
Strawberries
Baked Chips
Milk
Congratulations to these 2nd grade students that completed their remote work on Wednesday and Thursday! Fantastic job!
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, James Pearson, Cora Hall, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Izzy Murphy, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green
Nora Laws, Parker Mills, Jackson Reitman, Kolsen Roberts, Musn Royeen, Cameron Stockdale
Congratulations to these amazing 3rd graders that completed their remote work on Wednesday and Thursday! Marvelous job!
Karley Williams, Clare Wade, Abby Green, Dillon Leary, Everitt Gibson
Lane Bellinger, Izak Greenleif, Zack Kinneer,Janea McCutcheon
Nathan Smith, Ceirra Goodell, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga
Reagan Decrane, Sheccid Ruiz, Noah Defenbaugh, Wesley Anderson
Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson, Xhayden Eastman-Vice
These 5th grade scholars completed their remote work on Wednesday and Thursday this week! Well done, kiddos!
Henry Gibson, Mallory Giddings, Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin, Kahen Porter, Dairyen Putney, Emily Teel, Kolby Anderson
Carter Halcomb, Quincy Dodds, Jolie Johnson, Dalton Lenover, Addison Thompson, Levi Tinkham, Riley Peel, Tracy Collier
These 4th grade rock stars completed their Wednesday and Thursday remote work! Terrific job!
Izzy Feehan, Faylynn Gillespie, Jordan Garner, Harper Hall,
Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Lucien Hinton, Gwendolyn McGinity, Anaya Royeen, Aaron Saunders, Rylee Widener, Lelan Spahnie, Elle Shawler, Peytin Lenover
These awesome K and 1st graders completed their remote learning on Wednesday and Thursday this week! Excellent job!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen,
Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Lydia Kilfoil, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich, Rowen Thompson, Will Baker, Lexi Clegg, Marjorie Cook
Tucker Wooters, Ethan Bailey, Etta Hall, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese,
Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson, Ayden Robinson,
Reem Patel
Cruz Huston, Jayden Vanskike, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer,
Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman,
Avery Blackman, Izzy Robertson, Beckham Lozier, Blaine Dwyer, Lukas Byers, Ethan Taylor, Yesenia Arteaga
WQAD "My Favorite Teacher Contest" 2021
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/contests/my-favorite-teacher-2020/526-24f5616c-d6d6-44e5-b648-c208fe5ba06c
Happy Birthday to these two fabulous 4th graders!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, 2/9- HS Pre-K Pictures
Friday, 2/12- West Pre-K-5th Pictures
Monday, 2/15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Friday, 3/12- No School or Remote Learning- Teacher's Inservice Day
Student pictures will occur on Friday, February 12. Distancing procedures and masking until pictures are taken will be observed. Remote students may participate between 11:00-12:00. Please contact the office in advance for a time. Thank you!
Friday, 2/5 will be a Remote Learning Day. Students should log in to their Chromebooks and follow remote learning procedures. Remember to complete the attendance check-in too. Thank you!
Please contact the school office tomorrow if you’re not receiving all-calls/texts.
We will help you with Skyward Family Access so that you may set up your preferences. The U304 app is free and can be set up to receive notifications too.
Today is a remote learning day due to the weather forecast. Students are to log in to their Chromebooks and follow remote learning procedures..Do not forget to complete the attendance check-in as well. Thank you!
Due to expected travel issues during dismissal times, United CUSD 304 schools will be remote learning today, February 4, 2021.
Due to the current precautions in place due to C-19, Valentines and other outside donations will not be excepted for our traditional parties. We are planning a Valentine's Day celebration on Friday, February 12. Teachers will conduct holiday activities. The kitchen is providing a special treat.
More 1F ow/ou practice!
1F practicing ou/ow with shaving cream on Thursday morning.
Midterm grades for 2nd-5th grades will be posted on Skyward at 3:00 pm today.
Midterm grades for 2nd-5th grades will be posted on Skyward at 3:00 pm on Monday, 2/1.
These 4th grade scholars completed their Wednesday remote work! Fantastic job!
Lelan Spahnie, Bentlee Cook, Rylee Widener, Cameron Blackman,
Rachel Buckley,Lucien Hinton, Gwendolyn McGinity, Anaya Royeen,
Aaron Saunders, Izzy Feehan ,Adam Fredrickson, Jordan Garner
Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee,
Charleigh Murphy, Levi Putnam
Paraprofessional Positions:
-Available 1/4/21 -Full-time plus benefits
-Associate's Degree or 60 credits or passing licensure test.
-$13.10 hr. base.
-Contact Patrick Coate- patrick.coate@u304.org or 734-8513
Mr. Runge's P.E. Shout Out winners this week! Well done 1st graders!
Yesenia Arteaga, Jensen Bell, Sophia Ruderman, Knox Lozier
These 5th grade students completed their Wednesday remote work! Terrific job!
Tracy Collier, Riley Peel, Aubriana Clegg, Emily Teel, Jayden Pribble,
Kolby Anderson, Carter Halcomb, Jolie Johnson, Riley Peel, Jayden Pribble, Henry Gibson, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin, Dairyen Putney
These 3rd graders completed their Wednesday remote work! Excellent responsibility!
Abby Green, Everitt Gibson, Lane Bellinger, Clare Wade, Karley Williams, Zack Kinneer, Izak Greenlief, Dillon Leary, Haley Paul, Cody Kirk, Nori Griffin, Nathan Smith, Jaxson Miller, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Watson Miller, Reagan Decrane, Sheccid Ruiz, Wesley Anderson, Aydenn Bowen-Dean, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson
Xhayden Eastman-Vice
These Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade kiddos completed their remote work on Wednesday! Marvelous job!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen,
Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Hunter Hicks, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob Livingston, Liam Miller, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich, Will Baker,
Lexi Clegg, Marjorie Cook, Tucker Wooters. Ethan Bailey, Etta Hall,
Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson, Ayden Robinson, Reem Patel
Cameron Weyrick, Cruz Huston, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer,
Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell,
Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams,
Blaine Dwyer, Charlotte Livingston, Yesenia Arteaga, Jensen Bell,
Lukas Byers, Izzy Robertson, Jackson Greenlief
Thomas Adams, Grace Baker, Hannah Brakeville, Cooper Kilfoil, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Reese Elliott,
Bradley Green, Nora Laws, Carter Pribble, Natalie Ray, Jackson Retiman, Aleeah Moulden, Kolsen Roberts, Alivia Rothzen, Cameron Stockdale
The 5th grade is responsible for taking care of our flags each day!
Due to the current precautions in place due to C-19, Valentines and other outside donations will not be excepted for our traditional parties.
We are planning a Valentine's Day celebration on Friday, February 12. Teachers will conduct holiday activities. The kitchen is providing a special treat.
Two meals will be sent home on Thursday: hotdog and pizza lunchable. The pizza casserole meal will be sent home on Friday..
Today is a Remote Learning Day at United. Students should log in to their Chromebooks and follow typical remote procedures. Please complete the attendance check-in as well. The Office will be closed today. Thank you.
Students were sent home with two lunches today in anticipation of tomorrow being an emergency remote learning day due to the pending weather. However, that has NOT been determined as of yet. As of now school is in session tomorrow.
Searching for words with sh and magic e words in books on Friday in 1F.
The Elliott girls held a drive through hot cocoa stand to raise money for kids in need of winter gear. A generous monetary donation and winter gear were delivered to United West today. Thank you to these kind young ladies!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, 2/9- HS Pre-K Pictures
Friday, 2/12- West Pre-K-5th Pictures
Monday, 2/15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Friday, 3/12- No School or Remote Learning- Teacher's Inservice Day
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, February 9- HS Pre-K Pictures
Friday, February 12- West Pre-K-5th Pictures
Monday, February 15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Friday, March 12- No School or Remote Learning- Teacher's Inservice Day
Student pictures will occur on Friday, February 12. Distancing procedures and masking until pictures are taken will be observed. Remote students may participate between 11:00-12:00. Please contact the office in advance for a time. Thank you!
Mr. Runge's P.E. Shout Out's come from Kindergarten this week. Terrific job in completing their Wednesday remote work!
Caleb Cook, Carter Cook. Briar Beardsley and Yvonne Gooch
These 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students completed their Wednesday remote work! Fantastic job!
Everitt Gibson, Ceirra Goodell, Abby Green , Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Nathan Smith, Karley Williams, Lane Bellinger, Haley Paul. Kyler Burgeson, Clare Wade, Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Noah Defenbaugh, Wesley Anderson, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson
Peytin Lenover, Lelan Spahnie, Luke Hinton, Gwen McGinity, Bryce Murphy, Aaron Saunders, Izzy Feehan, Adam Fredrickson, Jordan Garner, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Kenleigh Hennenfent,
Lauren Higbee, Aubrey Lodwick, Levi Putnam, Ayden Seefeldt
Logan Campbell, Brooklynn Matern, Emily Teel, Levi Tinkham, Riley Peel, Kolby Anderson, Aubrie Clegg, Jordyn Debusshere, Quincy Dodds, Carter Halcomb, Addison Hoopes, Jolie Johnson, Dalton Lenover, Mallory Giddings, Zach Giese, Amia Hepner-Goodell,
Ellie Holford, Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin, Laney Mclaughlin, Kahen Porter, Dairyen Putney
These Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade scholars completed their Wednesday remote assignments. Excellent job!
Cameron Weyrick, Cruz Huston, Jayden Vanskike, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams , Izzy Robertson, Jackson Greenlief, Jensen Bell, Lukas Byers, Yesenia Arteaga, Ethan Taylor
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Brayden Halcomb, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Reese Elliott, Tyler Conklen, Bradley Green, Nora Laws, Parker Mills, Jackson Reitman, Kolsen Roberts, Alivia Rothzen, Musn Royeen
Cameron Stockdale
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen, Yvonne Gooch, Lydia Kilfoil, Scarlett Schleich, Lane Reynolds, Caleb Cook, Jacob Livingston, Lexi Clegg, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael , Ariel Thompson, Ethan Bailey, Lexi Clegg,
Reem Patel, Etta Hall, Will Baker, Zaire Bolese
Paraprofessional Positions:
-Available 1/4/21 -Full-time plus benefits
-Associate's Degree or 60 credits or passing licensure test.
-$13.10 hr. base.
-Contact Patrick Coate- patrick.coate@u304.org or 734-8513
Happy Birthday!
Several teachers are spending time giving the restrooms a makeover. The north rr’s are the library colors, while the south rr’s are school colors. Each will have positive quotes or words. More pictures to come!
Thank you families for a successful 1st day of the second semester!
WQAD "My Favorite Teacher Contest" 2021
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/contests/my-favorite-teacher-2020/526-24f5616c-d6d6-44e5-b648-c208fe5ba06c
Paraprofessional Positions:
-Available 1/4/21 -Full-time plus benefits
-Associate's Degree or 60 credits or passing licensure test.
-$13.10 hr. base.
-Contact Patrick Coate- patrick.coate@u304.org or 734-8513
Please contact the office or email (patrick.coate@u304.org) regarding changes for your child as of Tuesday, 1/19, such as transportation, medication, etc.. as soon as possible. Thank you!
Tuesday Remote Shout Out drawing winner's prizes will be in the mail today!
Congratulations to these 4th grade all-stars that completed their remote work on Tuesday! Well done!
Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Luke Hinton, Gage Lancaster , Gwen McGinity, Bryce Murphy, Aaron Saunders , Izzy Feehan, Adam Fredrickson, Jordan Garner, Faylynn Gillespie,Harper Hall, Kenleigh Hennenfent, Lauren Higbee, Aubrey Lodwick, Levi Putnam, Ayden Seefeldt
These 2nd grade students completed their Tuesday remote work as well. Excellent job!
Bradley Green, Natalie Ray, Jackson Reitman, Kolsen Roberts, Musn Royeen, Cameron Stockdale.
Mr. Runge's Shout Out's go to the 5th grade this week!
Jayden Pribble, Henry Gibson and Walt Miller
Great job guys!
These rocking 2nd grade students completed their Tuesday remote work! Super job!
Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Brayden Halcomb, Cora Hall, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Athena Bauman, Reese Elliott
These 5th grade scholars completed their remote assignments yesterday! Nice job!
Kolby Anderson, Quincy Dodds, Carter Halcomb, Addison Hoopes. Jolie Johnson, Ava Westart, Logan Campbell, Riley Peel, Jayden Pribble, Henry Gibson, Ellie Holford, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin,
Kahen Porter, Jordan Robbins, Dairyen Putney
These responsible 3rd grade students completed their remote assignments yesterday! Well done!
Abby Green, Zack Kinneer, Clare Wade, Karley Williams, Dillon Leary,
Everitt Gibson, Noah Aldrich, Ceirra Goodell, Wesley Anderson,
Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga, Noah Defenbaugh, Cash Dwyer, Wyatt Johnson, Xhayden Eastman-Vice
These Kindergarten and 1st grade students completed their remote work yesterday! Way to Go!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen
Yvonne Gooch, Lydia Kilfoil, Scarlett Schleich, Lane Reynolds, Liam Miller, Tucker Wooters, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson. Ethan Bailey, Lexi Clegg, Reem Patel, Etta Hall, Will Baker, Zaire Bolese
Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams , Blaine Dwyer Ethan Taylor, Lukas Byers, Yesenia Arteaga, Izzy Robertson, Jackson Greenlief, Cruz Huston, Isaiah Aldrich, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer
Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman
Social Self-care!
Immediate Paraprofessional Positions:
-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
Free service!
Mental Self-care!
Happy Birthday this weekend!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Emotional Self-care!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, 2/9- HS Pre-K Pictures
Friday, 2/12- West Pre-K-5th Pictures
Monday, 2/15- No School or Remote Learning- President's Day
Friday, 3/12- No School or Remote Learning- Teacher's Inservice Day
These scholars completed their Wednesday remote work this week. Great job!
Lelan Spahnie, Bentlee Cook , Elle Shawler, Peytin Lenover, Jordan Garner, Harper Hall, Aaron Saunders, Lauren Higbee, Ayden Seefelt
Kenleigh Hennenfent, Arianah Perez, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Bentlee Cook, Braxton Cooper, Lucien Hinton, Gwen McGinity, Elle Shawler, Peytin Lenover
Congratulations to Nori Griffin and Jaxson Miller for completing their Wednesday remote work!
These Kindergarten kiddos completed their Wednesday remote work. Fantastic job!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen,
Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Hunter Hicks, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob Livingston, Scarlett Schleich, Lane Reynolds, Will Baker, Lexi Clegg
Marjorie Cook, Briar Beardsley, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael , Ariel Thompson, Ethan Bailey, Reem Patel,
Etta Hall, Zaire Bolese
Great job! These 1st graders completed their Wednesday remote work.
Cruz Huston, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Logan Campbell, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Lukas Byers, Yesenia Arteaga, Izzy Robertson,
Jackson Greenlief, Ethan Taylor
These 5th graders completed their Wednesday remote work. Excellent job!
Kolby Anderson, Aubrie Clegg, Jordyn Debusschere, Carter Halcomb
Riley Peel, Jayden Pribble, Ava Westart, Tracy Collier, Emily Teel, Henry Gibson, Collin Leary, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin, Kahen Porter,
Jordan Robbins
These 3rd graders completed their Wednesday remote work. Well done, Kiddos!
Abby Green, Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Clare Wade, Karley Williams,
Nicholas Green, Lane Bellinger, Nathan Smith, Wesley Anderson,
Nicolas Arteaga, Noah Defenbaugh
These 2nd graders did a marvelous job and completed their Wednesday remote work this week!
Athena Bauman, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green, Nora Laws, Carter Pribble, Natalie Ray, Kolsen Roberts, Musn Royeen, Cameron Stockdale, Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Hannah Brakeville,
Brayden Halcomb, Cora Hall, Cooper Kilfoil, Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel Cooper Pribble, Grace Baker, Rylee Vanskike,
Bruce Frazier
Physical Self-care!
Self-talk is helpful to remain positive and productive!
Mrs. Hulsizer has been honored as a Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow! Funds will go toward creating an indoor mobile garden for our students to use for soil testing, indoor gardening and research. Along with Mrs. Hulsizer, Mrs. Bertelsen, Mrs. Ruderman and Mrs. Gillen will be shepherding the project.
https://ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/announcing-our-2020-21-celia-b-godsil-grants-in-place-fellows
Remote Shout Out recognition for completion of today's work will continue! Cards and prizes will be mailed. Next week, the Remote Shout Out will be on another random day other than Wednesday that won't be announced. Keep working hard students! We are proud of you!
The phones are back in order. Thank you for your patience. Office hours are 8:00-3:45 through 1/15.
The phones at West are currently not functioning. Once it's rectified, a notice will be given. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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.
Good Evening West Families,
All United 304 students will be remote learning on Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 15. Details will be found in Seesaw or Google Classroom from your teacher. Teachers will be available during school hours those two weeks for support. In-person learning resumes on Tuesday, January 19 Thank you and Happy Holidays!
January important dates!
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.
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.
These 5th graders rocked their Wednesday remote work:. Well done!
Walt Miller, Logan Campbell, Brooklynn Matern, Riley Peel, Aubriana Clegg, Kolby Anderson , Aubrie Clegg, Jordyn Debusschere, Carter Halcomb, Addison Hoopes, Jolie Johnson, Henry Gibson, Lincoln Martin, Collin Leary, Dairyen Putney, Laney McLaughlin, Ellie Holford, Emily Teel
*This week’s winners:
Logan Campbell, Walt Miller, Addison Hoopes, Emily Teel, Jordyn Debusschere
Best of the West this month!
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.
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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.
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.
Wednesday Remote Shout Out Winners!
Ethan Bailey, Reem Patel , Scarlett Schleich, Ethan Bailey, Eli Bushong, Briar Beardsley, Ariel Thompson, Jayden Vanskike, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Berklee Williams, Harper Allaman,
Wyatt Michael, Carter Pribble, Nora Laws, Parker Mills, Thomas Adams, Grey Westart, Royeen, Levi McClure, Noah Defenbaugh, Everitt Gibson, Dillon Leary, Benlee Cook, Addy Tiedemann, Aaron Saunders, Faylynn Gillespie, Dairyen Putney, Riley Peel, Amia Hepner-Goodell, Aubrie Clegg, Laney McLaughlin, Mallory Giddings
Mr. Runge's P.E. Wednesday Remote Shout Out Winners!
Grey Westart, Parker Mills, Thomas Adams and Musn Royeen
These 1st graders completed their Wednesday remote work. Way to go!
Cruz Huston, Jayden Vanskike, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman,
Avery Blackman. Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Blaine Dwyer
Charlotte Livingston, Yesenia Arteaga, Jackson Greenlief, Lukas Byers
These 2nd grade students completed their remote work on Wednesday. Excellent job!
Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Bruce Frazier, Brayden Halcomb, Cora Hall. Cooper Kilfoil. Chase Meyer, Wyatt Michael, Nina Patel, Cooper Pribble, Grey Westart, Aleeah Moulden, Reese Elliott, Bradley Green,
Parker Mills, Carter Pribble, Kolsen Roberts, Nora Laws, Tyler Conklen
Musn Royeen, Natalie Ray
Super job! These 3rd graders completed their Wednesday remote work.
Abby Green, Everitt Gibson, Zack Kinneer, Dillon Leary, Nathan Smith
Clare Wade, Karley Williams. Levi McClure, Nicolas Arteaga. Noah Defenbaugh, Wesley Anderson
Way to go 4th graders that completed their Wednesday remote work!
Lelan Spahnie, Elle Shawler, Bentlee Cook, Addy Tiedemann, Izzy Feehan, Jordan Garner, Harper Hall, Faylynn Gillespie, Kenleigh Hennenfent, Charleigh Murphy, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley
Gwendolyn McGinity, Bryce Murphy, Aaron Saunders
Congratulations to these 5th grade students for completing their Wednesday remote work!
Jayden Pribble, Riley Peel, Aubriana Clegg ,Amia Hepner-Goodell,
Collin Leary, Dairyen Putney, Ellie Holford, Henry Gibson, Lincoln Martin, Laney McLaughlin, Mallory Giddings, Kolby Anderson,
Aubrie Clegg, Carter Halcomb, Jolie Johnson,Dalton Lenover,
Riley Peel
Congratulations to these K students for completing their remote work on Wednesday!
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, Tucker Wooters, Briar Beardsley, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Ariel Thompson, Ethan Bailey, Easton Haun,
Reem Patel, Etta Hall
The Holiday Non-Perishable Food Drive benefiting Little Cedar Church's food pantry and the Kirkwood Park District's Holiday Food Drive ends tomorrow, December 11. Please donate if you're able. Thank you!
The Elementary Music Concert originally scheduled at the High School on December 11 has been cancelled. It is still listed on the December West lunch menu. Our apologies for the confusion.
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.
Our Annual Holiday Food Drive runs through 12/11. This year's donations will be split between the Little Cedar Church food pantry in Little York & the Kirkwood Park District's Holiday Food Drive. Non-perishable items, such as canned goods, pasta and peanut butter should be brought to the office. Thank you for your support!
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
Two positive C19 cases at West. No close contact quarantining is required.
The Elementary Music Concert originally scheduled at the High School on December 11 has been cancelled. It is still listed on the December West lunch menu. Our apologies for the confusion.
Friday Shout Out Winners placed in the drawing for completing their Wednesday work!
C. Livingston, L. Murphy, L. Campbell, K. Harris, H. Fox, J. Reitman, B. Frazer, H. Brakeville, R. Widener, P. Lenover, J. Garner, H. Hall, L. Kilfoil, Caleb Cook, E. Huston, J. Lodwick, L. Martin, E. Holford, J. Johnson, C. Halcomb.
Congratulations to these 3rd graders for completing their Wednesday remote work! Way to go!
Clare Wade, Karley Williams, Abby Green, Everitt Gibson, Zack Kinneer
Nathan Smith, Noreanna Griffin, Lauryn Strong
These rocking 1st and 2nd grade students completed their remote work on Wednesday! Fantastic effort!
Cruz Huston. Isaiah Aldrich, Karman Jones, Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Leigha Murphy, Logan Campbell, Sophia Ruderman, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Blaine Dwyer, Charlotte Livingston, Izzy Robertson, Yesenia Arteaga, Jackson Greenlief, Lukas Byers
Thomas Adams, Harper Allaman, Grace Baker, Hannah Brakeville, Bruce Frazier, Brayden Halcomb, Cooper Kilfoil, Wyatt Michael, Cooper Pribble, Aleeah Moulden, Tyler Conklen , Reese Elliott, Harper Fox, Bradley Green, Parker Mills, Natalie Ray, Jackson Reitman,
Kolsen Roberts, Musn Royeen, Cameron Stockdale
Excellent job! These K students completed their remote work on Wednesday. We are proud of you!
Lauren Brandau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen,
Caleb Cook, Yvonne Gooch, Hunter Hicks, Lydia Kilfoil, Jacob, Livingston, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich, Rowan Thompson, Will Baker, Lexi Clegg, Marjorie Cook, Killian Spangler, Tucker Wooters
Briar Beardsley, Carter Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Kaylee Michael, Jordan Lodwick, Ariel Thompson, Ethan Bailey, Easton Haun,
Etta Hall, Reem Patel
Congratulations to these 4th and 5th graders for completing their remote work on Wednesday. We are proud of you!
Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Addy Tiedeman , Bentlee Cook, Braxton Cooper, Lucien Hinton, Gage Lancaster, Gwendolyn McGinity,
Bryce Murphy, Aaron Saunders,Rylee Widener, Peytin Lenover
Elle Shawler, Lelan Spahnie, Izzy Feehan, Jordan Garner, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Lauren Higbee, Charleigh Murphy, Ayden Seefeldt
Kolby Anderson, Carter Halcomb, Addison Hoopes, Jolie Johnson, Dalton Lenover, Addison Thompson, Ava Westart, Aubrie Clegg, Riley Peel, Levi Tinkham, Dairyen Putnam, Lincoln Martin, Zach Giese, Henry Gibson, Laney McGlaughlin, Amia Hepner-Goodel, Ellie Holford, Logan Campbell
Bowling in P.E. with distancing and sanitizing in place!
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The Elementary Music Concert originally scheduled at the High School on December 11 has been cancelled. It is still listed on the December West lunch menu. Our apologies for the confusion.
Happy Birthday to this rockstar today!
Our Annual Holiday Food Drive begins on 11/30 & runs through 12/11. This year's donations will be split between the Little Cedar Church food pantry in Little York & the Kirkwood Park District's Holiday Food Drive. Non-perishable items, such as canned goods, pasta and peanut butter should be brought to the office. Thank you for your support!
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
We are back in session tomorrow, Monday, 11/30. Please be make sure your children are dressed appropriately for the decreased temperatures. They will be outside for P.E. and possibly snack time. Thank you!
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
Our Annual Holiday Food Drive begins on 11/30 & runs through 12/11. This year's donations will be split between the Little Cedar Church food pantry in Little York & the Kirkwood Park District's Holiday Food Drive. Non-perishable items, such as canned goods, pasta and peanut butter should be brought to the office. Thank you for your support!
The YMCA's Crossing program will not be in session on Monday, 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24. Please make other arrangements for your child on these days and contact the school as soon as possible regarding transportation if applicable.
The YMCA's Crossing program will not be in session on Monday, 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24. Please make other arrangements for your child on these days and contact the school as soon as possible regarding transportation if applicable.
Friday Shout Out Remote Winners this week:
Killian Spangler, Hunter Johnson, Mila Peterson, Reem Patel, Yesenia Arteaga, Lukas Byers, Cameron Weyrick, Kassiday Dwyer, Chase Meyer, Nina Patel, Natalie Ray, Bradley Green, Jordan Dubsschere, Brooklyn Matern, Henry Gibson, Kolby Anderson, Lelan Spahne, Gavin Matern, Ava Powers, Avery Pearson, Zaire Bolese, Yvonne Gooch, Lane Reynolds, Marjorie Cook, Nolan Friese, Clare Wade, Ceirra Goodell, Xhayden Eastman-Vice, Sheccid Ruiz.
*Full remote students can expect a card in the mail from Mr. Coate.
*In person students will select their prizes tomorrow morning.
Check out these awesome K kiddos that completed their Wednesday remote work! Terrific effort!
Zaire Bolese
Lauren Brandau
Eli Bushong
Morgan Chandler
Elizabeth Conklen
Caleb Cook
Yvonne Gooch
Lydia Kilfoil
Jacob Livingston
Lane Reynolds
Scarlett Schleich
Nolan Friese
Easton Haun
Marjorie Cook
Briar Beardsley
Will Baker
Carrter Cook
Eisley Huston
Kaylee Michael
Reem Patel
Etta Hall
Ethan Bailey
Ariel Thompson
Congratulations to these rock star 5th graders that completed their work on full remote Wednesday. Excellent job!
Emily Teel
Brooklynn Matern
Jayden Pribble
Riley Peel
Collin Leary
Lincoln Martin
Henry Gibson
Laney McGlaughlin
Zach Giese
Amia Hepner-Goodell
Quincy Dodds
Jolie Johnson
Riley Peel
Ava Westart
Kolby Anderson
Jordyn Debusschere
Carter Halcomb
Dalton Lenover
Congratulations to these 2nd graders that completed their remote work on Wednesday! Marvelous job!
Reese Elliott
Bradley Green
Parker Mills
Carter Pribble
Natalie Ray
Jackson Reitman
Kolsen Roberts
Alivia Rothzen
Musn Royeen
Cameron Stockdale
Grace Baker
Chase Meyer
Cooper Kilfoil
Nina Patel
Cooper Pribble
Congratulations to these 3rd and 4th grade students for completing their remote work on Wednesday! We are proud of you!
Kenleigh Hennenfent
Everitt Gibson
Ceirra Goodell
Abby Green
Izak Greenlief
Zack Kinneer
Dillon Leary
Haley Paul
Nathan Smith
Karley Williams
Clare Wade
Lane Bellinger
Haley Paul
Kyler Burgeson
Cody Kirk
Nori Griffin
Jaxson Miller
Wesley Anderson
Levi McClure
Nicolas Arteaga
Reagan Decrane
Sheccid Ruiz
Noah Defenbaugh
Aeryn Haun
Cash Dwyer
Wyatt Johnson
Xhayden Eastman-Vice
These 1st grade kiddos completed all their remote work on Wednesday. We are very proud of you! Way to go!
Kassidy Dwyer, Kingston Harris, Knox Lozier, Logan Campbell, Cruz Huston, Karman Jones, Sophia Ruderman, Cameron Weyrick, Avery Blackman, Beckham Lozier, Berklee Williams, Blaine Dwyer, Charlotte Livingston, Izzy Robertson, Yesenia Arteaga, Jackson Greenlief
Lukas Byers
Mr. Runge is spotlighting Kindergarten this week. These students completed their remote P.E. assignment yesterday. Excellent work, kiddos!
William Baker, Briar Beardsley, Alexandria Clegg, Carter Cook
Marjorie Cook, Nolan Friese, Eisley Huston, Jordan Lodwick
Kaylee Michael, Killian Spangler, Ariel Thompson, Tucker Wooters,
Lauren Brandeau, Eli Bushong, Morgan Chandler, Elizabeth Conklen,
Caleb Cook, Karley Grover, Hunter Hicks, Hunter Johnson, Jacob Livingston, Liam Miller, Lane Reynolds, Scarlett Schleich, Rowen Thompson, Mila Peterson , Lydia Kilfoil, Yvonne Gooch, Reem Patel
Easton Haun, Etta Hall
These 4th grade students completed their remote assignments yesterday. Way to go! We are very proud of you! *These names will be placed in our weekly drawing.
Elle Shawler, Lelan Spahnie, Izzy Feehan, Faylynn Gillespie, Harper Hall, Lauren Higbee, Gavin Matern, Charleigh Murphy, Ayden Seefeldt,
Levi Putnam, Cameron Blackman, Rachel Buckley, Bentlee Cook, Braxton Cooper, Gage Lancaster, Gwendolyn McGinity, Avery Pearson
Ava Powers, Aaron Saunders, Rylee Widener
The students have been doing a wonderful job of wearing masks at school! But please remind them about putting masks on before boarding the bus in order to protect other students and the drivers. Thank you!
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The Popcorn Fundraiser pickup is today from 2:00-6:00 pm at the SE Gym door. The same door used for meals, am drop off and pm pick up. Small orders not picked up will be sent home with students on Thursday. Thank you!
The YMCA's Crossing program will not be in session on Monday, 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24. Please make other arrangements for your child on these days and contact the school as soon as possible regarding transportation if applicable.
The Popcorn Fundraiser pickup is on Wednesday, 11/18 from 2:00-6:00 pm at the SE Gym door. The same door used for meals, am drop off and pm pick up. Small orders not picked up will be sent home with students on Thursday. Thank you!
The Popcorn Fundraiser pickup is on Wednesday, 11/18 from 2:00-6:00 pm at the SE Gym door. The same door used for meals, am drop off and pm pick up. Small orders not picked up will be sent home with students on Thursday. Thank you!
Midterm grades for 2nd-5th will be updated by Monday at 3:00.
United 304: Reminder - Meetings in the State of Illinois are limited to 25 participants during our current region status. Therefore, tonight's board meeting will be limited to 25, board inclusive. Access to the board agenda and dial in information is available at the district website.
United West's Veteran's Day Salute!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SHDWn9m5Rw7pWhPry-Cq7TLwf7rubUId/view?usp=sharing
KH's Veteran's Day salute!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cUl_E1X-AiddLmBY9lRLae3GVETNoGQh/view?usp=sharing
4N working outside yesterday!
5th grade learning about flag procedures in preparation for taking over the daily care.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a preschooler who is enrolled in a Preschool for All or Preschool for All Expansion classroom? If yes, this message is for YOU! Today, November 9, 2020, The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy announced a partnership to deliver a text messaging program called Chat2Learn designed to boost school readiness.
The Chat2Learn program aims to establish a habit among parents of engaging in the development of their children’s foundational skills for school readiness at home. This is especially important while in-person learning at early childhood centers remains limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program draws on behavioral science to reduce informational and cognitive barriers to parents’ engagement in their children’s learning. Chat2Learn applies behavioral tools to prompt natural conversations between parents and children that inspire learning, exploration, social-emotional connection, and creative thinking.
Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion parents/caregivers can start signing up now by contacting their child's classroom Family Educator. Text messages begin on Dec. 6 and continue through June 30, 2021. Contact Mr. Coate if interested.
Congratulations to our 1st Friday Remote Shout Out drawing winners! You'll be picking a special coupon out next week. Full remote winners, be looking for something special in the mail.
Tucker W., Easton H., Morgan C., Hunter H., Isaiah A., Karman J., Beckham L. , Jackson G., Cora H., Grey W., Parker M., Musn R., Karley W., Cody K., Reagan D., Cash D., Elle S., Ava P., Kenleigh H., Ayden S., Emily T., Addison H., Levi T., Kahen P.
Update Support Staff Thank You video. A few folks were inadvertently excluded.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VRbc6t9ircONWFAVUtQhkjAT4livOvTn/view?usp=sharing
Way to go! Second grader Levi Martindale completed his remote learning
work yesterday. We are proud of you!
Excellent job! These 4th and 5th grade students completed their remote learning work yesterday. We are proud of you!
Elle Shawler
Peytin Lenover
Bentlee Cook
Rylee Widener
Cameron Blackman
Rachel Buckley
Braxton Cooper
Gwen McGinity
Ava Powers
Lelan Spahnie
Izzy Feehan
Jordan Garner
Faylynn Gillespie
Harper Hall
Kenleigh Hennenfent
Lauren Higbee
Charleigh Murphy
Levi Putnam
Ayden Seefeldt
Emily Teel
Riley Peel
Brooklynn Matern
Kolby Anderson
Aubrie Clegg
Quincy Dodds
Carter Halcomb
Addison Hoopes
Jolie Johnson
Brooklyn Miller
Riley Peel
Jayden Pribble
Collin Leary
Levi Tinkham
Dairyen Putney
Lincoln Martin
Henry Gibson
Kahen Porter
Way to go! These 3rd graders completed their remote learning work yesterday. We are proud of you!
Abby Green
Dillon Leary
Zack Kinneer
Janea McCutcheon
Nathan Smith
Karley Williams
Clare Wade
Lane Bellinger
Haley Paul
Everitt Gibson
Cody Kirk
Izak Greenleif
Levi McClure
Nicolas Arteaga
Wyatt Johnson
Reagan Decrane
Sheccid Ruiz
Noah Defenbaugh
Wesley Anderson
Aeryn Haun
Cash Dwyer
Great job! These K students completed their remote learning work yesterday. We are proud of you!
Will Baker
Lexi Clegg
Marjorie Cook
Tucker Wooters
Carter Cook
Nolan Friese
Eisley Huston
Kaylee Michael
Ariel Thompson
Ethan Bailey
Easton Haun
Etta Hall
Reem Patel
Lauren Brandau
Eli Bushong
Morgan Chandler
Elizabeth Conklen
Caleb Cook
Yvonne Gooch
Karley Grover
Hunter Hicks
Lydia Kilfoil
Jacob Livingston
Scarlett Schleich
Super job! These 1st and 2nd graders completed their remote learning work yesterday. We are proud of you!
Isaiah Aldrich
Karman Jones
Kingston Harris
Kassidy Dwyer
Knox Lozier
Logan Campbell
Sophia Ruderman
Avery Blackman
Beckham Lozier
Blaine Dwyer
Charlotte Livingston
Izzy Robertson
Yesenia Arteaga
Jackson Greenlief
Cora Hall
Cooper Kilfoil
Nina Patel
Grey Westart
Cooper Pribble
Wyatt Michael
Aleeah Moulden
Tyler Conklen
Bradley Green
Parker Mills
Natalie Ray
Jackson Reitman
Kolsen Roberts
Alivia Rothzen
Cameron Stockdale
Musn Royeen
2G working outside today!
1E working outside today!
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Please pay your outstanding fees at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Popcorn Factory Fundraiser runs through tomorrow! Thank you for your support!
If you'd like to Popcorn Factory fundraiser items, but do not want to register an account, you may purchase through this link using the seller idea. Thank You!
https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store.php
Seller ID- 550759
Tuesday is a non-attendance day in observance of the election holiday. There will be no remote learning on Tuesday. Remote learning will occur on Wednesday, 11/4.
If you'd like to Popcorn Factory fundraiser items, but do not want to register an account, you may purchase through this link using the seller idea. Thank You!
https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store.php
Seller ID- 550759
Tuesday is a non-attendance day in observance of the election holiday. There will be no remote learning on Tuesday. Remote learning will occur on Wednesday, 11/4.
The Life Skills Communications Team!
Thank you families for you support in making today a terrific Halloween costume day!
Thank you to the kind person that noticed my error. Set your clocks back on Saturday night, NOT Sunday!
Thank you to the kitchen staff for the neat treat today!
Halloween Costume Day! *Remember to wear your daily PPE mask.
Popcorn Factory Fundraiser runs through November 4. Student accounts can be emailed, text or posted on social media. Friends and family can have items shipped to them. Thank you for your support!
Halloween Information for Friday, 10/30:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jr9Jk3-3rhcmJKhZpuu-MYEncljTYnJEa1nj1IY8ftU/edit?usp=sharing
Red and Black, "Fear the Storm Day!
If you'd like to Popcorn Factory fundraiser items, but do not want to register an account, you may purchase through this link using the seller idea. Thank You!
https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store.php
Seller ID- 550759
Positive Case
Halloween Information for Friday, 10/30:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jr9Jk3-3rhcmJKhZpuu-MYEncljTYnJEa1nj1IY8ftU/edit?usp=sharing
Remote P.J. Day!
Halloween Celebration Information for Friday, 10/30:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jr9Jk3-3rhcmJKhZpuu-MYEncljTYnJEa1nj1IY8ftU/edit?usp=sharing
K P.E. today!
Orange and Black Day!
Spirt Week:
-Mon-Spooky Hair or Hat
-Tues-Orange/Black
-Wed- Teacher P.J.’s. Wear your’s from
home.
-Thur-Red/Black “Fear The Storm”
-Fri-Wear Your Costume
** Don’t forget to wear your PPE masks
each day.**
Popcorn Factory Fundraiser runs through November 4. Student accounts can be emailed, text or posted on social media. Friends and family can have items shipped to them. Thank you for your support!
If you'd like to Popcorn Factory fundraiser items, but do not want to register an account, you may purchase through this link using the seller idea. Thank You!
https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store.php
Seller ID- 550759
Thank you West Families for making our first Trunk or Treat a big success! What a fantastic turnout!
TRUNK OR TREAT UPDATE Trunks will be open in the south parking lot. You'll be doing a circle around the parking lot in the same direction as morning drop off before exiting down the driveway. Please pull into the JrH front drive & around the building before turning toward West
TRUNK OR TREAT UPDATE
Trunks will be open in the south parking lot. You'll be doing a circle around the parking lot in the same direction as morning drop off before exiting down the driveway. Please pull into the JrH front drive & around the building before turning toward West
Country line dancing in P.E. today!
United West Families:
The traditional United West Elementary Halloween party and parade will not occur due to the continued community health restrictions. However, students are able to wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30. Teachers will be planning Halloween activities and the cooks are going to provide a special treat. No additional party food donations will be accepted this year.
Costumes should be safe and school appropriate. No bloody, gory or otherwise distasteful costumes, no weapons, weapon look-alikes or toys please. As a rule, the student dress code listed in the Student Handbook will serve as a general guideline.
Any student found to be costumed inappropriately will not be allowed to wear the costume.
Thank you!
Trunk or Treat Procedure, October 23, 5:00-7:00.
*This is an event for West and HS Pre-K families.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aGqvuIZ4ZT7-jXGVWedZ-d54qBewzNd-bmuckXABaTw/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you West Community for the abundance of candy donations for tomorrow evening’s Trunk or Treat!
Thank you UHS FFA for your school supply donation today!
Illinois Substitute Teacher Licensure
https://dochub.com/patrickcoate/JWop0ZAKk2aQDY7RrYa9GP/how-become-sub-teacher-pdf?dt=DPLNvgjNNFss_ep62VFz
If you'd like to Popcorn Factory fundraiser items, but do not want to register an account, you may purchase through this link using the seller idea. Thank You!
https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store.php
Seller ID- 550759
Trunk or Treat Procedure, October 23, 5:00-7:00.
*This is an event for West and HS Pre-K families.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aGqvuIZ4ZT7-jXGVWedZ-d54qBewzNd-bmuckXABaTw/edit?usp=sharing
We are in need of candy donations for the Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-7:00. Please send the donations with your student or drop them off at the school. Thank you for your support!
Menu changes next week:
https://www.u304.org/o/uwe/dining?filter=9787
Menu Change on Thursday, 10/22:
https://www.u304.org/o/uwe/dining
*Daily menus can be found under menu-dining and the monthly menu is under menu-documents on the West u304.org page
Popcorn Factory Fundraiser runs through November 4. Student accounts can be emailed, text or posted on social media. Friends and family can have items shipped to them. Thank you for your support!
Students will be coming home with lunches for both Tuesday and Wednesday and a Wednesday snack today. Please let us know if you do not want the lunches to be sent home each day. Thank you!
Thank you everyone for the candy donations to support the Trunk or Treat Friday from 5:00-7:00! We’ll accept donation through Thursday. We’ll also hand out Belted Cow donuts, cider & popcorn!
We are in need of candy donations for the Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-7:00. Please send the donations with your student or drop them off at the school. Thank you for your support!
Popcorn Factory Fundraiser runs through November 4. Student accounts can be emailed, text or posted on social media. Friends and family can have items shipped to them. Thank you for your support!
Positive C-19 Case
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the changing temperatures so that they may go outside for class and activities. This is very important so they may have a mask break. (Jackets/ sweatshirts and pants) Thank you!
United West Families:
The traditional United West Elementary Halloween party and parade will not occur due to the continued community health restrictions. However, students are able to wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30. Teachers will be planning Halloween activities and the cooks are going to provide a special treat. No additional party food donations will be accepted this year.
Costumes should be safe and school appropriate. No bloody, gory or otherwise distasteful costumes, no weapons, weapon look-alikes or toys please. As a rule, the student dress code listed in the Student Handbook will serve as a general guideline.
Any student found to be costumed inappropriately will not be allowed to wear the costume.
Thank you!
School Support Personnel
Full Time (10 Month) Secretary - West Elementary --- NEW - Immediate Start
All letters of application inquiries and credentials are to be sent to:
Jeff Whitsitt, Superintendent
United Community School District #304
1905 100th St.
Monmouth, IL 61462
Check out the new Pre-K Grow a Reader program! Excellent job, Mrs. Bertelsen and Ms. Davison!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ewN9lAWYQ&feature=youtu.be
We are in need of candy donations for the Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-7:00. Please send the donations with your student or drop them off at the school. Thank you for your support!
Spirit wear orders must be placed today! Once orders are complete they will be brought to the school & delivered to the students. If you'd like to pick it up, arrangements can be made. Thank you!
https://goff-screen-printing.square.site/
Positive C19 Case at West
Students will be coming home with lunches for both Tuesday and Wednesday and a Wednesday snack today. Please let us know if you do not want the lunches to be sent home each day. Thank you!
We are selling spirit wear online this year! All orders need to be placed by 10/14. Once orders are complete they will be brought to the school & delivered to the students. If you'd like to pick it up, arrangements can be made. https://goff-screen-printing.square.site/
Thank you families for participating in the virtual conferences this week. Some folks are scheduled for next week still. We is are grateful for the time in order build relationships that support the kiddos!
School Support Personnel
Full Time (10 Month) Secretary - West Elementary --- NEW - Immediate Start
All letters of application inquiries and credentials are to be sent to:
Jeff Whitsitt, Superintendent
United Community School District #304
1905 100th St.
Monmouth, IL 61462
Current full remote learner families, please contact us by Friday, 10/9 regarding your decision to remain in full remote or return on Monday, 10/19 to the 12:30/4 day schedule. Thank you!
We are selling spirit wear online this year! All orders need to be placed by 10/14. Once orders are complete they will be brought to the school & delivered to the students. If you'd like to pick it up, arrangements can be made. https://goff-screen-printing.square.site/
Students will be coming home with lunches for both Tuesday and Wednesday and a Wednesday snack today. Please let us know if you do not want the lunches to be sent home each day. Thank you!
5th grade learning outside today!
Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook at home each day. Thank you!
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted from 4-8 pm on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 8:30-11:30am. Please contact your child's teacher if you've not arranged a conference as of yet. Email addresses are listed on the West page (u304.org) Thank you!
X marks the spot! Today we were pirates and followed a map that led us through math, sight words, crafts, STEM, and a treasure box in the library! Each kiddo went home with a pirate bag of games and crafts AND a pencil/sticker sheet from the treasure box
KQ- X marks the spot! Today we were pirates and followed a map that led us through math, sight words, crafts, STEM, and a treasure box in the library! Each kiddo went home with a pirate bag of games and crafts AND a pencil/sticker sheet from the treasure box
We are selling spirit wear online this year! All orders need to be placed by 10/14. Once orders are complete they will be brought to the school & delivered to the students. If you'd like to pick it up, arrangements can be made. https://goff-screen-printing.square.site/
Current full remote learner families, please contact us by Friday, 10/9 regarding your decision to remain in full remote or return on Monday, 10/19 to the 12:30/4 day schedule. Thank you!
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted from 4-8 pm on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 8:30-11:30am. Teachers will be contacting families to arrange conferences.
Students will be coming home with lunches for both Tuesday and Wednesday and a Wednesday snack today. Please let us know if you do not want the lunches to be sent home each day. Thank you!
We are selling spirit wear online this year! All orders need to be placed by 10/14. Once orders are complete they will be brought to the school & delivered to the students. If you'd like to pick it up, arrangements can be made.
https://goff-screen-printing.square.site/
First day in P.E. working on eye-hand coordination.
1E-
Using manipulatives to count 50 and 100.
More 1E action today!
1E today- Using our watercolor paints to find hidden sight words, journaling and working on building numbers 50-100 with our base 10 blocks.
Thank you families for your support and patience today with the new schedule!
KQ making shapes today!
KQ making various shapes today!
Current A/B student families interested in moving to full remote as of the Monday, 9/28, please contact the school by Friday. Full remote student families please let us know by Friday, 10/9 whether or not you intend to remain in full remote learning or return to the 4 day, 12:30 schedule as of Monday, 10/19. Thank you!
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted from 4-8 pm on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 8:30-11:30am. Teachers will be contacting families to arrange conferences.
Elementary letter explaining the 12:30 schedule beginning on 9/28 mailed today. Please contact the school with questions. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Pie1-5hBL2bq4vP5X13Z8roC7ySowO7QHmdOkwK05s/edit?usp=sharing
Puzzle is also a Pp word!
Mrs. Higbee: Letter Pp is for pizzas in kindergarten !
Ms. Fry’s class is learning about how a character changes from the beginning of the story to the end of the story. The kids are showing their best grumpy faces like our main character Bruce in “Mother Bruce”.
Click the link below to find information on United's transition to 4 day In Person Learning starting on Monday September 28th. https://5il.co/lals
Fun hill rolling in P.E. today.
Hand sanitizing after P.E. today.
Students are doing a fantastic job of wearing their masks indoors and enjoying breaks outdoors!
1F Bag of Books Thursday!
Bat of books time for 1F! We have our own bags and will quarantine the books when finished with them.
Classes are enjoying the outdoors as much as possible. KQ snack break on Thursday.
This is a reminder that all Pre-K & Kindergarten students must have Illinois physicals & up-to-date immunizations turned in by October 15,2020 regardless if the student is full remote or in attendance. Students will be excluded from school until the documents are submitted.
Support U! (Parent University) Monday September 14, 5:30-6:15 at West. This will be a great way to ask questions about Remote Learning. Adults only please. https://forms.gle/rHwC96Z9URQ354bB6
Parents may login attendance via u304.org & selecting the correct school under Remote Attendance on the toolbar at the top of the page.
Attendance can still be taken through the Chromebook on the daily template.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
Support U! (Parent University) Monday September 14, 5:30-6:15 at West. This will be a great way to ask questions about Remote Learning. Adults only please. https://forms.gle/rHwC96Z9URQ354bB6
P.E. close ups today!
School pictures will take place during the second semester on a yet to be determined date.
Copper is transitioning well to being at West! He greets students in the morning and has started to visit classrooms.
Indoor P.E. on a rainy Tuesday!
After completing the attendance, please remind your child to read through the template, watch lessons or read the material before completing the assignment portion of any activity when remote learning. We appreciate your help and support. Thank you!
Families,
We are going outside for P.E. and recess whenever possible so that students can have mask breaks. Please monitor the weather and make sure they have a jacket or sweatshirt when needed. These can be easily kept in a backpack. Thank you!
Support U! (Parent University)
Monday September 14, 5:30-6:15 at West. This will be a great way to ask questions about Remote Learning. Adults only please.
https://forms.gle/rHwC96Z9URQ354bB6
Current grades are available for viewing in Skyward now. Thank you for your patience. Complete midterm grades for 2nd-5th will be available by 3:30 on 9/21. Please contact your teacher if you have any questions at this time.
West Families, the district is working on the access to permit viewing grades in Skyward. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Parents may login attendance via u304.org & selecting the correct school under Remote Attendance on the toolbar at the top of the page.
Attendance can still be taken through the Chromebook on the daily template.
Meal pick up for JrH and West FULL remote students is at United West. *SE gym door until 6pm.
Please complete the form linked below to attend our first Support U on Monday, September 14 for K-8 families, full remote learners or hybrid! Parents and caregivers are welcome. This is for adults only. See the details on the form.
https://forms.gle/s6qTNbfGALHk...
School pictures will take place during the second semester on a yet to be determined date.
Starting our 3rd year without Mrs. McVey. Here presence is missed every day.
Parents may login attendance via u304.org & selecting the correct school under Remote Attendance on the toolbar at the top of the page.
Attendance can still be taken through the Chromebook on the daily template.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
We have materials for full remote learning families yet to be picked up. Also, National Park Arch Bags for 1st graders that were in K last year. Please contact the office for pick up. Thank you!
Please make sure your child completes the attendance check-in each day when remote learning for the full day. They are counted absent if it’s not done before the next school day. Thank you!
National Park Arch Bags for LAST year's kindergarten students in Mrs. Higbee's and Mrs. Elliott's classes may be picked up at the SE gym door between 8:00-10:00 today.
*Student material pick up for FULL remote learners will take place today from 1:30-6:00 & Wednesday, September 2 from 8:00-10:00 at the SE gym door.
*Please make sure your child is completing the attendance check in each day when remote learning.
Please pay your student fees at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Mrs. Carlson is introducing the students to Copper today during P.E. . Please return the Therapy Dog form so that your child may interact with him starting next week. Thank you!
Yearbooks not received during Chromebook pick up will be sent home with students this week. Parents of full remote learners will receive them during remote learning material pick up tomorrow and Wednesday.
Discovery Depot Remote Learning Support
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Painting and learning!
KQ working hard today!
P.E. today!
More learning with base ten blocks!
Exploring base ten blocks for our math lesson today! Each kiddo gets their own individualized bag of blocks to use. -Ms. Fry
Parents of students in Mrs. Higbee's & Mrs. Elliott's Kindergarten classes LAST year may pick up their National Park Arch Bags tomorrow, September 1 from 1:30-6:00 or Wednesday, September 2 from 8:00-10:00 at the SE gym door. (pick up/drop off door)
*Student material pick up for FULL remote learners will take place on Tuesday, September 1 from 1:30-6:00 & Wednesday, September 2 from 8:00-10:00 at the SE gym door.
*Please make sure your child is completing the attendance check in each day when remote learning.
Please refrain from parking at east end of the parking lot so that buses and vehicles may have ample room to pass. The area is now marked for no parking. Thank you!
The Kindergarten National Park Junior Ranger trip to the Gateway Arch was not able to happen last school year. However, the “spirit” of our trip was able to be fulfilled by DonorsChoose and those who donated to this project in the adding of several items to both first grade classrooms (for our last year’s Kindergarten ) as well as to the board game check out in our school’s library for all families of United West Elementary to enjoy! Along with these purchases for in school use, each of the kids will be receiving a National Park 2020-2021 Atlas and NP Junior Ranger Opoly game to enjoy at home with their families. Mrs. Higbee sincerely hopes these items will continue to foster the love and respect of our National Park System in each of our kids and their families here at United West Elementary! Our sincere thanks to all who donated to support our National Park dreams! We will keep dreaming!
-Mrs. Higbee
Thank you families for your support and a fantastic first week!
Fun in Kindergarten today!
Mr. Runge reviewed bus safety and procedures on Tuesday and Friday this week. Mr. Coate spoke with them about being role models and the “power of yet”. It was a nice mask break for everyone!
We wanted to make you aware that United has a Remote Learning Support Page that can answer just about any question you might have about Remote Learning. If you are unable to find your answer on the support page, please feel free to click the "Submit a Remote Learning Support Request" button on the Support page. Staff email addresses can be found on the Remote Learning Support Page. Thank you!
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
Please see the remote learning resource page for parents with tutorials on frequently asked questions . It’s also linked to the u304.org website when you first access it.. https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
When logging into Seesaw for K-2:
K-2 students login to Seesaw by clicking the Sign in with Google button. This will automatically use their Google Email from the Chromebook login to enter Seesaw.
Please make sure your child completes the attendance check-in each day when remote learning. They are counted absent if it’s not done before the next school day. Thank you!
Hello!
Morning drop off -SE gym door until 8:20 am.
*After 8:20 am- Adult & student(s) come to the front door.
PM pick up- SE gym door at 12:45 pm.
*Adults must park their car, wait for the student to come out, then escort them to the vehicle.
Please see the remote learning resource page for parents with tutorials on frequently asked questions . It’s also linked to the u304.org website when you first access it.. https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
We wanted to make you aware that United has a Remote Learning Support Page that can answer just about any question you might have about Remote Learning. If you are unable to find your answer on the support page, please feel free to click the "Submit a Remote Learning Support Request" button on the Support page. Staff email addresses can be found on the Remote Learning Support Page. Thank you!
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
When logging into Seesaw for K-2:
K-2 students login to Seesaw by clicking the Sign in with Google button. This will automatically use their Google Email from the Chromebook login to enter Seesaw.
When logging into Seesaw for K-2:
K-2 students login to Seesaw by clicking the Sign in with Google button. This will automatically use their Google Email from the Chromebook login to enter Seesaw.
Supplies may be brought to school in increments over the first few weeks. Bringing the charged Chromebook is the BIGGEST priority in order to establish a routine, as well as to teach the students how to remote learn. Thank you!
Thank you families for you patience and support today! Particularly the B day and remote learning families working through technology issues.
Please see the remote learning resource page for parents with tutorials on frequently asked questions . It’s also linked to the u304.org website when you first access it.. https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
Hello!
Morning drop off -SE gym door until 8:20 am.
*After 8:20 am- Adult & student(s) come to the front door.
PM pick up- SE gym door at 12:45 pm.
*Adults must park their car, wait for the student to come out, then escort them to the vehicle.
U304 guidance document for making health determinations:
https://dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/20200817_IDPH_COVID19_%20EXCLUSION_GUI.pdf
Please see the remote learning resource page for parents with tutorials on frequently asked questions . It’s also linked to the u304.org website when you first access it..
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
Backpack Night is virtual this year! Check out the link on the u304.org West page for presentations from the teachers.
Please read the new procedures before Monday if you've not already!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fxpFlnUd9l1Le3vnbKUxhtj-XF-rM2zSIkj2ekF6M8A/edit?usp=sharing
Chromebook pick up ends at 3:30 today! Must be taken by a parent or guardian. SE. gym door please. Thank you!
Chromebook Pick up is tomorrow, August 21 (7:30-3:30). A parent or guardian must take possession of the Chromebook. Devices must be picked up at the school school your student attends & will not be sent home with a student. Contact us if you have any questions.
Backpack Night is virtual this year! Check out the link on the u304.org West page for presentations from the teachers.
Chromebook Pick up is August 20 (11-6) & August 21 (7:30-3:30). A parent or guardian must take possession of the Chromebook. Devices must be picked up at the school school your student attends & will not be sent home with a student. Contact us if you have any questions.
Backpack Night is virtual this year! Check out the link on the u304.org West page for presentations from the teachers.
Virtual Backpack Night! Check out your teacher's presentations.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/uwebackpacknight/home
Chromebook Pick up is August 20 (11-6) & August 21 (7:30-3:30). A parent or guardian must take possession of the Chromebook. Devices must be picked up at the school school your student attends & will not be sent home with a student. Contact us if you have any questions.
You may access your child’s teacher by logging onto Skyward Family Access and selecting Schedule. Please call the school if you have questions including A/B day assignments.
Yearbooks purchased and any spring pictures leftover will be distributed with the Chromebooks on Thursday, 11-6 or Friday, 7:30-3:30
Discovery Depot Remote Learning Program
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To clear up any confusion, students are attending until 1:00 pm on A/B days. Wednesday is a full remote learning day, so no attendance. A students come on M/T and B on Th/F. Skyward may list them as full days and attending every day of the week. But that isn’t accurate.
Backpack Night is virtual this year! Log on to the West web page to access your teacher's presentation beginning August 19. u304.org
Chromebook Pick up is August 20 (11-6) & August 21 (7:30-3:30). A parent or guardian must take possession of the Chromebook. Devices must be picked up at the school school your student attends & will not be sent home with a student. Contact us if you have any questions.
If you're need help accessing your teacher's name or a/b schedule please call or email!
PS-A mailing to West families will be going out by tomorrow. It will include several useful documents in starting the year.
20-21 West Procedures and Important Parent Information may be found on the West web page under documents.
Parents may identify their child’s teacher by logging into Skyward Family Access. This will be helpful since Backpack Night is virtual yet teacher specific. The links will be posted on August 19!
Please register online through Skyward Family Access by Sunday, August 9. Information provided will be very helpful in structuring schedules and transportation. Please call the office at 734-8513 if you have any questions or have a new student. Thank you!
All Kindergarten-5th Grade students will receive Chromebooks for participation in blended or full remote learning. Chromebooks must be picked up on Thursday, August 20 from 11 am-6 pm or Friday, August 21 from 7:30 am-3:30 pm at United West. (SE door) You will also receive your child's Chromebook login and Seesaw or Google Classroom login. Please contact the office if you have questions.
Please register your child by Sunday, August 9 via Skyward Family Access. Contact the school at 734-8513 if you are new to the district. Thank you!
Parents of Pre-K students not starting until the second semester should register them now. Thank you!
Please register by August 9. It includes questions pertaining to transportation and student attendance important for planning. If you have a new student, please contact us at 734-8513. Thank you!
Students may bring a water bottle containing regular clear water since most fountains will be turned off for sanitary reasons. Bottles should not project water from the spout creating a squirt bottle effect. Thank you!
Students will need the supplies detailed on the published list. It’s recommended for parents to keep a supply of dry erase markers, pencils, pens and paper at home. Students will be provided with a bag to store their masks during recess and outdoor P.E. Therefore, lanyards and other items to hold masks will not be needed.
United 304 Parents - Registration is open. Head to Skyward Family Access Login and follow Online Registration. If you need login info, contact your attendance center during school hours. New students can register on-site Thurs Aug 6 from Noon-6PM or Fri Aug 7 from 8 AM-Noon
Please contact me at 734-8513 or patrick.coate@u304.org if you have any questions about registration, re-opening plans or other topics pertaining to back to school. Thank you!
While on the District App or Website under the West page, click on Documents to access the hand book, medical forms, the supply list and eventually meal menus.
A brief video on the u304.org website explaining what remote learning will look like this year.
https://sites.google.com/u304.org/u304remotelearning/home
20-21 Registration will be open Saturday, 8/1. Please go to the district site, u304.org.
West Kindergarten students will not need a towel or mat for rest time this year. Thank you!
Backpack Night will not occur in the typical format this year. Virtual information by teacher will be posted by August 19.
Hello Kiddos!
My name is Copper, and I will be the therapy dog at West this year . I’ll come to school weekly with my human, Mrs. Carson., the Student Outreach Worker. I’m looking forward to meeting you! Be on the look out for a permission form for your parent to sign so that I can spend time with you.
Your Friend,
Copper
United 304: The United CUSD 304 has posted its return to school plan on the district website under Menu. Registration links will be out within the next day or two. We will update you as our guidance changes and once registration is complete even more information. Thanks for your patience. www.u304.org #BeUnited
20-21 Medical and Other Required Documentation:
Pre-K 1st Year- birth certificate, proof of residency, physical/immunization, proof of income
Pre-K 2nd year -proof of income
Kindergarten- dental, vision, physical/immunization, birth certificate, proof of residency (new to district)
2nd- dental
*1st-5th new to the district- proof of residency.
**Forms may be found on the district website under
Menu-District-Health Requirements.
The office will be open beginning on Monday, 7/27 from 8:30-3:30. Please phone or email instead of visiting in person whenever possible. Masks and distancing are required at this time as COVID-19 precautions. Thank you!
Our guest dog for today has been retrieved. Thanks to everyone for your help taking care of him! #BeUnited #goodboy
Found Dog at United High School! If you recognize or know someone looking - call 309-734-9411! This guy needs his home! #BeUnited #welcomedistraction
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