West Point El. Parent Update

Happy March! We have a mix of weather conditions in the forecast for the upcoming week. Please remind students to dress appropriately for the weather and to be prepared for changing conditions.

This week is Read Across America Week. Our PTA and teachers have created a fun week of activities that encourage students to have fun while reading. We would LOVE to have every class read to this week by a volunteer. Please sign up on the following link if you can volunteer to read to a class this week. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44A8AF2EA6FB6-55311822-read

Educational concern forms are now available online through Friday, March 28. These forms are optional but are available to parents if you would like us to consider special factors when making class placements for the 2025-2026 school year. Please use the following link to access the form.

https://forms.office.com/r/9CtJVrMYy6

As a reminder, our March PTA meeting is this Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the faculty room.

Here are four important things to know for the coming week.

1. Our yearbook cover contest is now open for all students. Please see the "School Information" section below for more information. All entries are due in the office this Friday, March 7.
2. Class pictures are this Wednesday, March 5.
3. School musical tickets are now on sale in the office for $5.00 each.
4. Friday, March 7 is the last day of 3rd term. There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, March 10 for our Teacher Professional Day.

Sincerely,

Marjorie Conrad and Christie Bouy
Principal and Administrative Intern, West Point Elementary

We are asking everyone to review the following procedures for our morning drop off and afternoon pick up lane.

1. Please do not stop your car on the crosswalk. It is there to help students and parents cross safely.

2. Please cross at the crosswalk. Crossing in the parking lot encourages students to run out into the parking lot, and passing cars might not see them. On snowy days, the crosswalk is cleared along with the sidewalks so that students and parents can cross safely.

3. Always pull all the way forward in the drop off/pick up lane, and encourage your students to get out quickly. This courtesy helps the line of cars move quickly, efficiently, and safely. If you would like to drop off your student closer to the front of the school, please park, get out, and walk your student to their area.

4. Do not go around vehicles that are dropping off or picking up students, unless the crossing guard waves you to do so (which occasionally happens at the end of the day.) Please wait in line to drop off your student.

• March 3-7: Read Across America Week - See below for more information!

• Wednesday, March 5: Class Picture Day/Spring Personality Pictures

• Friday, March 7: PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m., in the faculty room

• Friday, March 7: School Battle of the Books

• Friday, March 7: End of 3rd Term

• Friday, March 7: Due date for yearbook cover entries

• Monday, March 10: Teacher Professional Day, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• Wednesday, March 19: Community Council, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the conference room

• Thursday, March 20: 3rd Grade presentation, presented by Thanksgiving Point

• Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22: School Musical Performances

• Tuesday, March 25: 5th Grade Maturation, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 26: Wildcat Handshake Event for our students

• Friday, March 28: Native American Presentation for Kindergarten and 4th grade, 10:30 a.m., in the gym

• Friday, March 28: Due date for Educational Concern forms for the 2025-2026 school year to be submitted https://forms.office.com/r/9CtJVrMYy6

• Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4: Spring Break 🌺

• Monday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17: PTA Fun Run Fundraiser donation collection

• Tuesday, April 8: 4th Grade Field Trip to This Is the Place

• Friday, April 11: PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m., in the faculty room

• Monday, April 21: PTA Fun Run

• Tuesday, April 22: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Cross E Ranch

• Wednesday, April 23 - Friday, April 25: PTA Book Fair

• Thursday, April 24: 3rd Grade Economics Presentation, Christensen and Neese

• Friday, April 25: 3rd Grade Economics Presentation, Buckley/Moline and Zuniga

• Monday, April 28: WPJH Orchestra Assembly for 4th-6th grades

• Thursday, May 1: 1st Grade Field Trip to Cross E Ranch and Smith's Grocery

• Friday, May 2: PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m., in the conference room

Check out all the fun activities our PTA and teachers have planned for the week. Please sign up on the following link if you can volunteer to read to a class this week. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44A8AF2EA6FB6-55311822-read

Congratulations to our Principal Paw Award recipients this past week! We love celebrating our students at our golden ears party and sharing the many ways they go above and beyond to be safe, respectful, responsible, and caring.

Congratulations to our school spelling bee winners! They will be participating in the Davis County North Semi-Final Spelling Bee. We are very proud of all our spellers!

This week's manner is "Know Your Contact Information." In today's digital age, more and more students do not know essential contact information such as their address, their parents' phone numbers, etc. We are encouraging parents to help your students learn this information. Maybe you can reward them with a fun incentive for being able to tell you their important information. This is an important skill for keeping them safe. This manner is p. 11 from the front of the book. Thank you for displaying this manner in your classroom and discussing it with your students!52 Modern Manners for Kids

This month we are moving to W - West Point Wildcat Handshake. Greeting someone warmly with a handshake shows respect to others, helps others feel welcome, and portrays confidence. Be sure to ask them about the things they are doing in their LETTERing books! They will get an opportunity at the end of the month to practice their Wildcat handshake with different members of the school and community.

This is our first week for students to earn their March attendance and reading brag tags. Please continue to encourage your students to earn their brag tags! Students can earn an attendance brag tag if they have 0-1 absences for the month. They earn their reading brag tag by reading at home at least 18 days during the month.

Please be aware of your students' attendance and help them to be at school every day. We understand that students who are sick need to be home. (Please see the above DSD Health Protocol.) However, missing a day of school here and there adds up quickly and puts students behind. Thank you for your support!

This screening opportunity is available for youth 11-18 years old. Please click on this link if you would like to schedule an appointment. https://dbhutah.org/screening

If any of the following statements apply to you or your student, you might want to consider taking advantage of this screening. Registration closes this Thursday, March 6.

Parent's perspective:

• I have noticed my son/daughter has been withdrawn and anxious lately. I am wondering if we need to seek additional help.
• I know my son/daughter needs help but am not sure where to start.
• There have been life changes in our family. I want to check in about my son/daughter's mental health.
• I know we need help, but we can't afford traditional therapy. We are looking for additional resources.
  
  

Youth's perspective:

• I am struggling to cope with life's challenges and wondering if I should seek help.
• I know I need help but don't know where to start.
• I am feeling down and not sure what to do.
• I feel anxious about life, school, my family, or friends and am not sure how to handle it?

Please check out the great educational opportunities for parents below.

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