Welcome Back!

The 2014-2015 school is off to an exciting start!  Our second graders are especially happy to be back.

Ms. Simpson's Grade 2 Class

Ms. Walsh's Grade 2 Class

Mrs. Levesque's Grade 2 Class

End of the Year Principal's Message

Dear West Parents/Guardians,

Is it really the end of another school year? It seems as if I just welcomed your children on their first day of school. We ended this school year with many successful events; i.e. Field Day. Move Up Day, Grade 5 Celebration. I wish to thank you all for your continued support throughout the year.

I would especially like to take this opportunity to thank all who have volunteered their time and efforts this year. You have donated your time in many ways including: School Council, PTO, Book Fair, Bingo for Books, Read to Win, chaperones for field trips, assisting at field day, etc. Without you the many opportunities offered to our students would not be possible. The West School Community is very grateful for all you have done and continue to do.

I would be remiss if I did not thank my staff for their outstanding dedication to the education and the well-being of your children. They are true professionals in the finest sense of the word. They are lifelong learners who spend many hours outside of the school day in preparation for their responsibilities and commitment to their students. I am proud to be their “educational leader”.

Due to the expected movement of students into and out of the West district throughout the summer, class assignments will not be completed until August. In preparation for the 2014-2015 school year, you will receive a welcome back letter towards the end August with pertinent information including your child’s teacher/class assignment.

As always, if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,

Margaret Morgan

Margaret Morgan, Principal

Fun at Field Day!

Field Day at the West - Friday, June 20th

Mr. Frazer introduces Field Day Activities

Volcanic Eruptions at the West!

Mr. Booth’s 2^nd grade classroom studied the tectonic plates and how they relate to volcanic activity. 

 The two week unit erupted in a fitting finale when the students’ working model volcanoes were taken out of dormancy and began erupting on the playground.

Stoughton's Finest Visit with the West Kindegarten

This week our Kindergarten students were excited to visit with  members of the Stoughton Fire and Police Departments. Students were able to "tour" the various vehicles that Officer Faria, Detective Hardy, Officer Lydstone and Lieutenant Campbell presented to them. They were even greeted by Cak, Officer Lydstone's canine partner.

 Lieutenant Campbell explains all the "parts" of the Fire truck.

Officer Faria, Detective Hardy and Officer Lydstone

Detective Hardy explains the K-9 unit.

Officer Faria demonstrate the Police Motorcycle

Grade 4 studies the Great Depression

The fourth grade is currently reading Bud, Not Buddy. The book takes place during the great depression and the main character, Bud, is truly feeling the effects. Bud is a homeless orphan and is on a quest to find his family. On his journey


Tiffany and Ella create the Grade 4

"Hoovervilles" display of student work.

 

he encounters Hoovervilles. These villages sprung up all around the United States in places that had little to no money. They were named Hoovervilles after President Herbert Hoover. to show him how horrible the country was doing. They were meant to place blame on the president for the depression. The fourth grade has drawn their interpretations of Hoovervilles as it was explain in Bud, Not Buddy.

Kids for Voting Contest Winners

The Kids for Voting Bookmark Contest Winners were recently recognized at Town Meeting. The West Elementary School Community is very proud of our three winners.

 

West Elementary School Contest Winners - Ava, Laisa and Elyssa