The West Ward Weekly
Hello West Ward families!
APS Art Show:
We invite you to attend the APS art show on Thursday, May 16 from 5-7 pm at the AHS PAC. Many West Ward student artists will be represented.
Spring Benchmark Testing:
Our benchmark testing (MSTEP, NWEA, Fountas and Pinnell) will be wrapping up next week. Thank you for helping your child come to school ready to show all of the wonderful things they have learned this year. We can't wait to share their progress with you soon!
Have an amazing weekend!
Sincerely,
Molly Carl, Principal
(269)673-7000
Dismissal Safety Reminders
- Parents are to park in the parking lots and in a parking space (not alongside the building or in the grass). We have two parking lots: the main one on the West side of the school, and the smaller one on the East side of the school. If there are no parking spaces available in the parking lots, cars may also park ACROSS the street. Per the Police Department, ALL cars parked on the street MUST park across the street from the school, and line that side of the road. While that may mean a bit more walking, it also means a lot more safety.
- If you have multiple children in the family, the older siblings will go to the youngest sibling's location. For example, if a family consists of a 5th, 3rd, and 1st grader, all the children will be collected at the 1st grader's teacher location.
- Parents must get out of their vehicle and walk to the designated classroom spot in order to retrieve their child. For their safety, students are not permitted to cross the street or the parking lot by themselves.
Upcoming Dates:
April 15- May 15: Standardized testing window, watch for details from your child's teacher regarding detailed dates and times each class will test
May 27: No School: Memorial Day
June 4: Early Release Day - dismissal 11:53 am ***West Ward Family picnic at 11:15 am, please watch for more communication in the weeks to come
PTO news and notes...
We need you to join the PTO!
Who we are: The West Ward PTO comes together to support West Ward students, families, and teachers through the organization of events, fundraising, and project support in order to enrich the elementary school experience for every West Ward student.
Our board:
President: LeighAnne Baker-Buffa
Vice President: Heather Rhodes
Secretary:
Treasurer: Autumn Morgan
Acquisitions: Artesha Hayes
We would love to have you join us in supporting West Ward students!
Please contact mollycarl@alleganps.org or westwardpto@gmail.com
PTO Meeting Dates: Join us from 3:00-4:00 pm. Childcare provided by Allegan High School National Honor Society Students on the West Ward playground so that parents can attend the meeting.
Thank you for a successful year! We look forward to the first meeting of the 2024-2025 year!