Mrs. Whitt and Mrs. Persinger's third-grade students celebrated the upcoming holiday with a Balloons Over Broadway reverse parade, showcasing their creative balloon designs to our first-graders!
Our students lined the halls and were treated to a special Thanksgiving Day Parade held by our first-graders, who marched their creations through the school.
Our kindergarten students had a special guest in their classrooms today! Mark Ruff from Ruff Farms spoke of the bountiful harvest of the first Thanksgiving and how agricultural production of goods has changed to meet today's growing and changing needs. The students were fascinated to learn that the crops grown in our local fields help others around the globe through a variety of uses, such as food, fuel, and fabric. Thank you, Mr. Ruff, for visiting and sharing your time with us today!
Catch 'em while they're HOT-cakes! Our students had a scrumptious start to the day, catching pancakes for breakfast! Many thanks to Chris Cakes of Ohio, our staff, and our wonderful student council members who organized this event and helped prep, serve, and clean!
We had classrooms full of Scarlet and Gray and some with Maize and Blue! It was OSU vs. Michigan Day at WES yesterday - students & staff supported their favorite team with a school spirit color war! All proceeds from this fun day support the WES Field of Dreams & Student Council.
Mrs. Brandstetter's 2nd-grade class read the book, "How to Catch a Turkey." They made Turkey Traps as a STEM challenge only using cardboard, 5 pipe cleaners, 12" of tape, and a yardstick of string. They did a wonderful job and constructed very clever creations! Great work!
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 22, through Monday, November 27, for Thanksgiving Break. School resumes on Tuesday, November 28. Enjoy your time with family and friends!
Our 4th-grade students performed their "Full of Wonder" music program for the entire elementary school yesterday afternoon. It was an incredible performance with upbeat songs, positive messages, and a grand finale black light stick routine. They did a WONDERful job! And kudos to our music teacher, Miss Wynkoop, for choreographing another great concert!
Next week is Thanks-&-Giving Week! Bring a $1 each day to participate in the theme for the day.
Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, November 14, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM! You can meet with your student's teacher in person, via Google Meet, or over the phone. To schedule a conference, please email your student's teacher or call (740) 986-4008.
We honor the commitment and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve our great country. With respect and gratitude, we thank you for your service.
Westfall Elementary School hosted its Annual Veterans Day Breakfast this morning to honor those who have served and continue to serve our great country. Veterans enjoyed a performance by the Musical Mustangs, donuts, coffee, and a special recognition slideshow. Westfall CIA presented a special donation of $1,000 to Pickaway County Veterans! Thank you to all the Veterans and families who attended and to those who helped organize and support this wonderful event.
To watch the slideshow presented at the assembly, please visit https://youtu.be/ed5sCRrdevU?si=mQUfo4Lj_rk8uRWR.
Reminder 4th grade families: The music program "Full of Wonder" is just ONE WEEK away! Doors open at 6:40pm and students need to wear dark colored clothing, avoiding neon colors and white, please. See you there!!
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please remind your child to check the racks to see if they find any of their missing items! In addition, items will be put on a table for parents to check during Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9 and 14.
Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, November 9, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM! You can meet with your student's teacher in person, via Google Meet, or over the phone. To schedule a conference, please email your student's teacher or call (740) 986-4008.
WES has a Clothing Resource Room stocked with gently used clothes for students who may need a change of attire due to spills, accidents, or changes in weather. If interested in contributing to the Clothing Resource Room, please email a counselor at one of the addresses below.
Using the STEM Engineering Design Process, Mrs. Woods challenged her second-graders to help Jasper Rabbit contain some creepy carrots by building a fence around his garden. They used popsicle sticks, a little bit of glue, and a lot of creativity to design and build a fence tall enough to keep the carrots from escaping. Afterward, they reflected on their design process along with a short story about what would happen if the carrots escaped from their fence. They impressed us with their excellent designs!
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 6, due to Teacher In-Service. Classes resume for students on Tuesday, November 7.
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! They were showing Mustang PRIDE by being Prepared, Respectful Individuals Determined to Excel!
Dakota Underwood, Henry Gibson, Madison Myers, Alayna Ingles, Scarlett Clark, Levi Scior, Ashlee Chipman
Mark your calendars for these self-guided, private Zoom meetings that you can tune into at home or on the go. The series has several great topics from licensed therapists designed to help parents support their students. Select a topic of interest and scan the QR code to register!
