WP Weekly 4/20/26
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Dear WP Families,
As we move into this busy and exciting time of the school year, we want to make sure you’re in the loop! This newsletter is packed with important information, including upcoming events, key dates, school-day updates, and reminders that will help keep everything running smoothly for your child.
Please take a few moments to read through carefully so you don’t miss anything—we have a lot going on, and we want all of our families to feel informed and prepared.
Newsletter Highlights:
- Learning Fair Sign-Up - STEAM Night is May 15th, 2026
- NYS Assessments begin this week
- Buffalo Sabres Spirit Day - Tuesday! 💙💛
- Upcoming Dates (see calendars)
Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to another great week of learning together!
Best,
Jaimie Knight
Important Dates 📆
APRIL:
April 17-May 1- Spirit Wear Sale - see flyer below
April 20: Glenn Colton Event (UPK-2) - during the school day!
April 21: Buffalo Sabres Spirit Day! 💙💛🤍
April 21 and 22: NYS ELA Assessment for Grades 3-5
April 22: PTA Meeting at 5:30pm in WP Cafeteria
MAY (First Draft Calendar Below):
May 1: Battle of the Buses and Student Celebration Parade
May 4-May 8: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 12: Board of Education Meeting @ 6pm; WP Showcase at BOE
May 15: WP Day of Tech!
May 15: STEAM Night & Learning Fair Expo - 5:30-7:30 pm
IMPORTANT END OF YEAR DATES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:
June 12: Half-Day for Students (11:00am); Pep Rally and Grade Level Games
June 18: Pre-K Moving Up Day
June 23: Kindergarten Graduation
June 24: 5th Grade Graduation
June 22, 23 and 24: Half Days for Students (12:00 pm Dismissal)
June 24: Last Day for Students
Every Wednesday is a WP Wednesday! Join WP staff in wearing WP apparel or blue and yellow!
NYS Assessment Information (Grades 3-5)
NYS Assessment Dates:
ELA - April 21st and 22nd
Math - May 5th and May 6th
Science - May 12th
NY State Computer-Based Assessments:
The tests provide parents, students, and teachers with meaningful feedback regarding student progress over time.
The tests help demonstrate what all of our students know in relation to the standards.
These results are used solely within the district to inform instruction and are not connected to educator evaluation.
Please ensure your child’s/childrens’ chromebooks are fully charged for testing purposes.
What Parents Should Know About NYS Assessments:
These assessments have evolved in recent years to include more feedback from stakeholders (e.g. families, educators).
New York State uses the results from these assessments in identifying which schools and districts across the State need additional support and targeted improvement.
Recently, our district was identified as one needing Targeted Support and Improvement based on small subgroups of the student population.
Testing the entire student population will show more clearly what all of our students know in relation to the standards.
If you have any specific questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher directly.
STEAM Night & Learning Fair - Sign Up Today! 🧪🎨➕
WP partners with Fromen Injury Law & Hope Rises 😀
We are excited to share that selected students from our PBIS raffle will have the opportunity to participate in a special bike giveaway on June 13th, celebrating their positive efforts and dedication to making our school community a better place!
A huge thank you to Fromen Injury Law and Hope Rises for making this possible! 💛💙
Order a Yearbook Today - Due April 29th! 🌈
Dental Clinic Opportunity! 🦷
Spring Club Flyer!
At this time, our Spring club sign-ups have closed!
- Club advisors will begin reaching out to families via email/Remind to let them know that their student has been registered for the club!
- Due to maximum occupancy #s, some of our Spring clubs have a waitlist. If you do not hear from the advisor directly, your student has been placed on the waitlist.
- Reminder: before and after school clubs require parent transportation.
- We are so excited for these Spring club opportunities!!! 😀
District News & Updates!
West Middle's 5th Grade Information Night
Parent Volunteer Link
Parent Volunteer Information
Volunteers are essential to the success of the West Seneca Central School District. You can help our mission by becoming a volunteer today.
To become a volunteer, you must complete the online volunteer orientations.
The training is completed once. If your family moves from one school to another within the school district, you do not need to re-train.
Birthday/Classroom Celebration Treat Reminder
Dear Families,
We love celebrating student birthdays and special occasions! This is a kind reminder that any birthday or celebration treats brought to school must be store-bought and packaged with ingredient labels clearly visible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to distribute homemade treats. Thank you so much for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Follow Us on Instagram!
WP PTA Updates & Information
Spring Primary Event: April 20 (during school day)
- While the 3rd-5th grade glow dance was so fun, we did not forget about our primary friends! Students in grades UPK-2 will enjoy a musical concert and sing-along with Glenn Colton on the morning of April 20th!
April PTA Meeting: April 22, 2026 - 5:30-7:30pm
- Join us as we solidify details for Spring STEAM Night!
- More information to come this week re: Student Learning Fair.
Spirit Wear Sale:
- We are running a Spring Spirit Wear sale! Keep an eye out for a flyer, coming home with your student next week. The store is open from April 17th - May 1st.
