West Elementary

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Be A Better You
For the 2025-2026 school year, West Elementary will be working on targeted practice on some “life” skills in addition to academics. Every week, we will practice a skill that will help us all be a little better. This week’s skill is SAYING GOODBYE.
Most people are pretty good at SAYING GOODBYE but a reminder never hurts. This week we will be practicing.
Keep Practicing These "Be A Better You" Skills
September 15th: Whole Body Listening
September 22nd: Following Directions
September 29th: Pieces of Me
October 6th: Knowing your Feelings
October 13th: Expressing your Feelings
October 20th: Self-Talk/Flip It
October 27th: Size of the Problem
November 3rd: Asking for Help
November 10th: Flexible Thinking
November 17th: Making Mistakes
November 24th: Being Grateful
December 1st: Accepting Consequences
December 8th: Apologizing
December 15th: Let it Go/Reset
January 5th: Flexible Thinking
January 12th: The Power of Yet
January 19th: Empathy
January 26th: Read the Room
February 2nd: Follow the Group Plan
February 9th: Joining In
February 23rd: Ignoring Distractions
March 2nd: Avoiding Trouble
March 9th: Being a Good Sport
March 16th: Making Requests
March 23rd: Negotiation
March 30th: Neuro-Acceptance Week
April 13th: Being Polite/Manners
April 20th: Being an Upstander
April 27th: Ignore or Tell
May 4th: Daily Affirmations
May 11th: Giving a Compliment
May 18th: Size of the Problem
May 26th: Showing Concern
June 1st: Offering Help
June 15th: Saying Goodbye
Check Out the Be A Better You posters to practice at home!
"Nurturing Our Full Potential"
Summer Reading -- Nothing Better!
Great Ideas from Mrs. Warren!
See the attached packet below for links! Spend the summer enjoying books and literacy activities!
Here is Mrs. Warren's webpage.
Library Students of the Month
Musicians of the Month
Class of 2027 -- Next Year's Musical
First In Math -- Great Job Boys!
Three Grade 5 Boys -- Henry, Lucas, and Cole represented West Elementary well against First In Math teams from all over the state on June 13th. Although, the team did not place, they worked very hard with Mrs. Bojczuk preparing for the competition. Way to go, boys!
Thank YOU!
Thank you to our AMAZING PTA and all of the volunteers that helped make West Elementary's Field Day one of the best yet! We could not do it without you -- thanks for helping with games, food, inflatables, and so much more! This is the best celebration we could possibly have for a school year filled with hard work!
For Students With Disabilities Enrolled in Summer School Programming
School Supplies Made Easy
West Elementary Families -- the 1st Day School Supplies store is now open -- until 7/1.
Ordering now means you can check school supplies off your list before summer even begins. No scrambling in July. No store runs in August. Just the exact supplies teachers requested, handled in a few simple clicks. It only takes a few minutes to select our school and choose your child’s grade. Everything will arrive packaged and ready for the first day. There’s something nice about heading into summer knowing one big thing is already done. Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/75814
Friendly Reminder from the Health Office
New York State requires that all new students and students in grades 1, 3, and 5 have up to date physicals. The Health Office can accept copies dropped off to school or mailed. You can also have your doctor's office fax these to 716-677-3273 before the start of the school year.
Interested -- West Boys Lacrosse Camp?
West Seneca West Lacrosse Summer Camp
- Boys, Age Groups 7-10 & 11-14
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7th - August 8th
- 5:30-7:00pm, West Middle School back field
Check out the attached flyer below.
Gift Card Fundraiser
Join West El PTA's RaiseRight program so you don't miss out on more than $1,000+ in savings toward field day, 100 Days, Donuts with a Grown Up, 5th grade fun night just to name a few. How? Just use gift cards to pay for everyday expenses or shop online through RaiseRight, and you’ll earn up to 20% back!
Whether you're at home or on the go, RaiseRight gives you the flexibility to earn with eGift cards, reloadable cards, and a mobile app. Earn anytime, anywhere.
To get started, click HERE.
or contact Mary Carroll at wscwestelpta@gmail.com for more information.
Blast from the Past -- Our Grade 5 Students
Thanks for the Awesome School Year!
West Elementary's Mental Health Staff -- Contact Information
Ms. Elizabeth Caprio, School Social Worker
716-677-3166
Ms. Lisa Gill, School Social Worker
716-677-3261
Mrs. Nubia Cawthard, School Psychologist
716-677-3258
Mrs. Lea O'Malley, School Counselor
716- 677-3671
Don't Forget -- We're Hiring
Save the Dates
Open Playground Nights -- Meet up with friends on the playground. Parents, bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Kids, wear sneakers and plan on seeing some school friends. The bathrooms will not be open.
- Grade 1-- 8/24/2026 -- 6:00pm
- Grades 4 and 5 -- 8/25/2026 -- 6:00pm
- Grades 2 and 3 -- 8/26/2026 -- 6:00pm
Meet and Greet for the Self Contained Classrooms -- 8/27/2026 -- 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM -- Meet teachers, drop off school supplies, take a tour of West Elementary, meet new classmates
New Student Tour -- 8/27/2026 -- 2:00 PM -- New students -- come to take a tour of the school
WE Koffee & Kookies -- 9/2/2026 -- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM -- Welcoming new families and K families to the building. Meet the PTA, ask questions and get involved.
First Day of School -- 9/2/2026