In February, Mrs. Stonerock's kindergarten class celebrated its 100th day by writing letters to 100 schools in all 50 states! Since then, they have been receiving responses from all over America. They have received letters from an island in Florida, a letter written in Braille, a letter from a Native American reservation, rooms with four kindergarteners, and rooms with 30-plus students. It's been a great learning experience for both the senders and the recipients!
Field Day is May 21 with inflatables, games, a dunk tank, and snow cones—it'll be a blast! Students (PK-5) must have a signed permission slip to participate. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the stations! Permission slips and volunteer forms will be sent home soon.
A vending machine... for books! Check out this awesome new addition to Westfall Elementary School! We are so grateful for the staff and community members who made this happen. We have a good feeling that "Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine" gets lots of use from our students.
Atomic Credit Union has a fun Friday incentive for you! Make a deposit tomorrow and be entered into a drawing to win a Squishmallow!
Yearbooks have arrived and should be coming home sometime this week!
If you forgot to order a yearbook, a limited number of extras are available for purchase. They are $25 and can be purchased with cash (exact amount, please; no change is available) or a check written to Westfall Elementary School. We will sell them on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone!
You can email Miss Wynkoop at katie.wynkoop@westfallschools.com to reserve an extra yearbook for your student or send in payment with your student to purchase.
The deadline is approaching! Do you know a teacher that deserves recognition?
Westfall Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Grant at https://forms.gle/LJScsBn5znSpriEM9.
The deadline for entry is Friday, April 26, 2024.
Congratulations to the 2024 Pickaway County Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest winners! This year, the competition had 372 poster submissions, and we are thrilled to announce that Westfall had many students in the top 28! You can view the artwork at the Pickaway County Main Library in Circleville, on placemats at local Bob Evans restaurants, and on the PCSWCD website at http://www.pickawayswcd.org/.
First Place: Kinsley Steward (1st Grade) & Roxlyn Gillilan (3rd Grade)
Second Place: Kynlee Willis (1st Grade) & Miriam Cooper (3rd Grade)
Honorable Mention: Kane Jones & Jordyn Gose (Kindergarten), Kaisley Courtright (2nd Grade), Lillian Queen & Katelyn Fausnaugh (3rd Grade), Brooklyn Steward (4th Grade), and Wyatt Kaethow (5th Grade)
Due to a Preschool Staff Training Conference, there will be NO AM or PM Preschool classes on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Save the Date! Our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 20, at 9:30 AM to ensure all 5th-graders are recognized for their hard work. A breakfast reception hosted by Westfall CIA will be held immediately following the ceremony. We hope to see you there!
Westfall Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Grant at https://forms.gle/LJScsBn5znSpriEM9.
The Teacher Appreciation Grant will be awarded to three teachers from each school—WES, WMS, and WHS—in the amounts of $500, $300, and $100. The grant funds must be spent on classroom resources that directly impact student needs.
The deadline for entry is April 26, 2024.
CURRENT Kindergarten Families: Due to the screening process for prospective 2024-2025 kindergarten students, there will be NO SCHOOL for all current kindergarten students on the following Fridays: April 26, May 3, and May 10. Preschool and Grades 1-5 will continue as scheduled.
Ahoy, Mateys! Our second-graders hoisted their sails and embarked on a journey full of sea shanties with a school-wide "Shiver Me Letters" performance before taking the stage for their families last night. It was a swashbuckling good time!
Career Day is returning to WES on May 17, and we are looking for five more volunteers to demonstrate their professions to our students. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/DvpkwDiWKXA7eRP9A or scan the QR code by Friday, April 19.
Mrs. Wippel's 2nd-graders transformed into zoologists last week as they got up close and personal observing, measuring, and researching the earthworms that improve our soil! Great job, zoologists! What a great way to explore the world around us!
Ahoy, 2nd-grade families! The 2nd-grade music program, "Shiver Me Letters," is almost here! Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:40 PM. The 2nd graders have been working so hard on this, and we know it's going to be a wonderful performance!
Frontier Communications is experiencing issues with the phone lines. They are currently working to resolve the issue. To reach our offices directly, please call the following:
District Office number (740) 831-0410
High School number (740) 831-0411
Middle School number (740) 831-0412
Elementary School (740) 831-0413
We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you updated when the lines are working properly again.
Our 5th graders recently visited the middle school for a quick building tour, checking out classrooms and lockers and learning cafeteria procedures. The tour, led by Guidance Counselor Mr. Pavey, is designed to make the transition easier for our incoming 6th graders this fall.
Mrs. Yeager's WHS Food Science students recently visited Mrs. Whitt's and Miss Wolfe's third-graders to help them use fractions in a real-world setting by incorporating them into a recipe for trail mix. This is another great collaboration between the elementary and high schools!
Reminder: With the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, casting parts of Ohio into temporary darkness, Westfall Local School District is proactively adjusting its academic calendar for the safety of its students and staff.
As the eclipse coincides with many schools' dismissal times, we understand the potential traffic concerns. Following guidance and consultation with local law enforcement agencies, Westfall Local Schools has decided to cancel school for students and staff on Monday, April 8, 2024, to ensure everyone's safety during this unique celestial event.
We understand this schedule change may impact families' plans for the day. However, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
For more information about the Total Solar Eclipse, including how to view it safely, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.
Field Day is May 21 with inflatables, games, a dunk tank, and snow cones—it'll be a blast! Students (PK-5) must have a signed permission slip to participate. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the stations! Permission slips and volunteer forms will be sent home soon.
