West View Family Newsletter
April
🌸 Welcome Back from Spring Break! 🌸
We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! As we jump back into learning, let’s finish the school year strong with great attendance, engagement, and positivity. We’re excited for all the exciting things ahead—let’s make these last months count! 💪📚✨
Upcoming Dates
3/31- Popcorn forms sent home
4/2- 3rd-5th IAR Math Testing
4/2- Popcorn $1 due (forms sent will be home Monday)
4/3- 3rd-5th IAR Math Testing
4/4- Popcorn Distribution
4/8- 3rd-5th IAR Math Testing
4/9- 3rd-5th IAR Reading Testing
4/10-3rd-5th IAR Reading Testing
4/18- Good Friday: NO SCHOOL
4/22-Skate Co Night 5:30pm-8:30pm
4/25- HERE to WIN attendance assembly
5/1- Kinder/2nd/4th grade Art/Music Exhibition (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Supporting Your Student for IAR Testing Week!
Parents, you play a crucial role in helping your child do their best on the IAR Tests! Here are a few key ways to support them:
✅ Be Present & On Time – Attendance is key! Avoid scheduling appointments during testing.
😴 Rest Well – Ensure 8-10 hours of sleep for focus and energy.
🍎 Fuel Up – A healthy breakfast helps with concentration.
💧 Stay Hydrated – Encourage water throughout the day. Send a refillable water bottle if possible.
📖 Practice at Home – Use IAR Test Prep for extra support.
🎧 Minimize Stress – Remind them to try their best and stay positive!
Your support makes a difference—thank you! 💙✏️
📢 Order Your Yearbook Now! 📚📸
Time is running out! The deadline to order your child’s yearbook is April 11—don’t miss out on these special memories! Students love signing each other’s yearbooks on Yearbook Signing Day, making it a keepsake they’ll cherish for years to come. Order now before it’s too late! ⏳✨
Order Code: 91619M
Thank You for a Fantastic Spring Fling!
A huge thank you to our families and students for attending our Spring Fling Dance! Your support made the event a success and will help keep our school store thriving. We appreciate your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to our school community.
Attendance Competition
🏆 Attendance Challenge Update! 🍕🎬
Our Attendance Challenge is heating up! The class with the highest attendance at the end of the year will win a pizza party and a movie, and right now, Ms. Tinsley’s class is in the lead—but not by much! It’s a close race, and every day counts!
Keep showing up, staying all day, and encouraging your classmates. The competition isn’t over yet—let’s finish strong! 💪🎉 #EveryDayCounts
Student Shout Outs
If your child has recently accomplished something special—whether it's a big achievement at school, sports, or a personal goal—we’d love to give them a special shout-out on our daily morning news!
To participate, simply upload a brief video (30 seconds or less) sharing your student’s accomplishment and telling them how proud you are. We’ll feature your videos in our morning news program, giving your child a moment to shine in front of their peers.
Upload your video HERE
HERE to Win-it Attendance Assembly
Students with two or fewer absences, including tardies, will have the exciting opportunity to participate in our monthly assembly. Let’s work together to make every day count!
Breakfast Reminders
Breakfast is served from 7:15 to 7:30.
Our breakfast aides and nutrition staff leave at 7:35 each day. If your student needs breakfast, make sure they are at school BY 7:30 at the latest.
Helpful Links
West View Elementary
Email: sarah.craig@rps205.com
Website: https://westview.rps205.com/
Location: 1720 Halsted Road, Rockford, IL, USA
Phone: 815-654-4945
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestViewWolves
