The goal for this fair is for every student to be able to walk away from the book fair with a book! If you would like to contribute to the Book Fairy eWallet, please use this link. https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=363a058a-6eeb-4702-9aff-236554897827 All of the money donated will allow students to shop the fair that might not otherwise have been able to do so. (If donating online isn't your thing, you/your child can also donate at the book fair. Please just send a note to let us know that is what the money is for.)
West Greene School District
School Board Reorganization & Monthly Meeting
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Board Admin Conference Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/91437916781?pwd=L0pZb3BsNlRDaUtQNVF2c1hrSjFEZz09
Need flowers for the Snowflake Dance?
The annual Stories by the Fireplace library class is happening soon!
The West Greene Elementary Center Christmas Program will take place in the High School auditorium on Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00 PM. Students in grades 1-3 should plan to arrive by 5:30 PM. They will report to the middle school gym. Students in grades 4-6 do not need to arrive until 6:30 PM. They will report to the band room and are encouraged to use the band room entrance, if possible. All students are asked to dress nicely. The program will begin at 6:00 with a mini musical by grades 1-3. Those students are then free to leave. The show will conclude with a choral performance by students in grades 4-6. We hope to see you there!
4th graders were shaking things up a bit before Thanksgiving break! After learning a bit about how butter is made, they got to make some of their own and found it to be delicious!
The Mitten by Jan Brett was installed into the story stroll today by Mrs. Kim Grimes and Miss Danley! Stop by and read to find out how many animals can fit into a lost mitten!
Tonight's School Board meeting has been canceled. The next meeting of the West Greene School Board is scheduled for Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 PM.
November Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
November 21, 2024
6:00 PM Pre-Board / Approx. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
WG Admin Office Board Conference Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/91437916781?pwd=L0pZb3BsNlRDaUtQNVF2c1hrSjFEZz09
4th grade students recently completed a STEM challenge with Mrs. Bohon. They were tasked with keeping a candy cane from breaking when dropped down the stairwell from the top floor to the bottom floor. They were able to use common materials to protect the candy cane and it had to fit in a brown paper bag. 4 groups were able to keep their candy canes from breaking!
Spread holiday cheer with Toys for Tots! Donate new, unwrapped toys to bring joy to children in need. Your generosity helps make the season brighter for families in our community. Together, we can share the magic of giving!
The kindergarten students recently got a chance to visit the story stroll with Mrs. Fedak's students in the Child Development class. There are only about 10 more days to check out The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll outside our school!
November 2024 - Regularly Scheduled WG School Board Committee Meeting
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: WG Board Conference Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/93225711882pwd=WkNaU3dqRWZLODdNdkhLbmdZZXhmQT09
During their library classes with Mrs. Bohon, the first grade students got a chance to visit the story stroll with the high school students taking the Child Development course!
There are about 2 more weeks to read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever in the story stroll. The new book will be placed in the story stroll around November 27.
The Video Club students produced a livestream of the Veterans Day Program held on Thursday, November 7. You can watch the recording online anytime at https://www.youtube.com/live/E4kpDF2rieM?si=U8pR2fn6u5EPY1I- or by visiting the West Greene Video Club YouTube channel.
Mr. Rychtarsky would like to thank the student crew who worked alongside him on the livestream production. Your hard work made the broadcast possible!
A big thank you also goes out to Mr. Bruno, Mrs. Falce, Mr. Whyte, Mrs. Garlick, and the elementary students involved, who made the Veterans Day program a reality. It was their show that we were honored to livestream.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all veterans and active-duty service members. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire us, and we are grateful for your service to our country.
Reminder:
Wednesday, November 13th at 5:30pm is our Rifle Team's annual beginning of the year parents/guardians meeting in Mrs. Wilcox's room, Rm 411. If your student has signed up for rifle and you are not able to attend, please email Mrs. Wilcox (wilcoxj@wgsd.org).
Sophomores preparing to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test, listen closely as the guest speaker explains military and educational benefits they can learn from their test score.
Third grade students in Miss Danley’s class earned the opportunity to bring in some of their favorite things from home for a show and tell day.
