West Elementary
Welcome New and Returning Students!

Monday, June 1, 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 OFFERING HELP.
Most people are pretty good at OFFERING HELP 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
Check Out the Be A Better You posters to practice at home!
"Nurturing Our Full Potential"
Yearbooks -- In Case You Forgot to Order
We have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase. Please contact Mrs. Lusk in the office at 677-3251 or at llusk@wscschools.org to reserve a copy. Send in $20 in cash in a labeled and sealed envelope. First Come, First Served!!!
Fun Run Fundraiser -- May 18th through May 29th - EXTENDED!
West Elementary Families!
As we wrap up our fundraiser, we have some exciting news to share with you! Thanks to your incredible support and generosity, we have raised $22,690.71!!!
We had a school-wide goal to raise $30,000 to go toward a second gaga pit, additional gym equipment for field day, school fun events, but as a school, we would also be able to have a school wide flash mob. To see if we can still make it happen, our fundraising platform, MyBooster.com, will remain open for one more week!
Could you reach out to one or two more people to see if they could help us reach our goal?
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word. Your involvement has made a tremendous difference and showcases the strength of our school community!
- West Seneca West Elementary PTA
P.S. We extend a BIG thank you to our volunteers who played a crucial role in making this fundraiser a resounding success. Your dedication to our school community is deeply appreciated! THANK YOU Mrs. Bell, Mr. Gregoire, Mr. Perna, Mrs. Guida, Mrs. Helper, Mrs. Safford and Miss Kempf for all of your help on Friday during the event!!
Fun Run Fun!
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
Looking for Supplies and Grade 5 Parents -- Fun Night 6/5/26
Grade 5 Parents --
Please come help out for Grade 5 Fun Night!
And if you can't, please donate for one of the last Grade 5 school events.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAFA928A6FF2-64101289-june
Remember When? Grade Five Blast from the Past
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.
Volunteer Acknowledgement Form 2025-2026
Please use the link below to fill out the West Seneca School District Volunteer Acknowledgement Form. If you plan on coming in as a guest reader, to volunteer with PTA, or to work in your child's classroom for holiday parties, please adhere to the obligations and expectations of a responsible parent volunteer. The following guidelines/procedures shall serve as a review of your important role in our schools -- Volunteer Orientation Presentation.
Making Memories
ABC Countdown, Drumming Circles, Baby Chicks, and More!
Thanks for Coming Out for the Budget Vote!
Trojans Take Action -- Thanks, East Senior!
Battle of the Books -- Way to Represent, Ladies!
Congratulations -- West Senior Class of 2026 -- Still Wildcats!
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
6/5/2026 -- 6:00 to 7:30 -- Grade 5 Fun NIght
6/12/2026 -- 11:30 -- Early Dismissal
6/18/2026 -- Field Day
6/22/2026 thru 6/24/2026 -- 12:30 -- Early Dismissal
6/22/2026 -- 9:30 Kindergarten Celebration of Songs (please do not arrive early)
6/24/2026-- 9:45am Grade 5 Moving Up Day