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This Week at West Elementary School january 30, 2023

The deadline to Order the 2022 - 23 Yearbook is Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The deadline to order the 2022 - 23 Yearbook is Tuesday, January 31. The cost is $35.00. You can order online at https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=417#remove or follow the link at the West Elementary School webpage, wes.cullmancats.net.

ACCESS Testing for EL Students begins Monday, January 30, 2023

ACCESS Testing for EL Students begins on Monday, January 30, 2023. I know that our students have been preparing for this, and we are excited to see their progress.

Warnke Road NW Closures in February 2023

Parents, Warnke Road NW will be closed at different times during the month of February 2023 to replace the sewer and water lines. Some parents use Warnke Road in the morning and afternoon for arrival and pickup. Please be aware that it may be closed on days in the month of February.

Speed Tables on 3rd Street SW

Parents, you will notice that speed tables are being installed on 3rd Street near West Elementary School, which will slow down the traffic near the school. This summer our Leadership Team discussed that we needed to slow down the traffic as a safety concern for our students. We use the City Football Field for recess and cross over 3rd Street from the school. I met with Erica York, City of Cullman Engineer, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Mayor of Cullman, and Kyle Kallhoff, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools in August to discuss the speed tables. The City ordered the tables for the school system and has begun installing the speed tables. If you pick up your child on 3rd Street, you will notice the speed tables near the crosswalk to the City Football Field and near the exit to the Gym Parking Lot. We want to thank our school Leadership Team, Mrs. York, Mayor Jacobs, and Mr. Kallhoff for their support in installing these speed tables, and we feel that this will make for a safer campus.

6th Grade Students Meeting with Cullman Middle School Counselor

6th Grade Parents, Mrs. Ponder, Cullman Middle School Counselor, will meet with the West Elementary School 6th Grade students on February 8 during their Social Studies class to discuss their 7th-grade schedules. Students will receive information on registration for the 7th grade for the 2023-24 school year.

5th and 6th Grade at Birmingham Squadron Game on March 7, 2023

Our 5th and 6th-grade students have been invited to attend a Birmingham Squadron Literacy Day basketball game on March 7 at 11:00 AM at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham. I talked to the students this morning about how they earn the ability to attend the game. For 6th-students, they must achieve 25 AR points between January 17 and March 3 and not have a suspension (no In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension). For 5th Grade students, they must show progress on their iReady Reading lessons between January 17 and March 3 and not have a suspension (no In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension). The Birmingham Squadron plays in the Gatorade League, which feeds the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. It should be an exciting day, and we want to encourage all our 5th and 6th Grade students to meet their goals and attend. Students will receive lunch at the game. This is a students only field trip.

Cullman City Schools Strategic Plan Community Meetings

Parents, on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Cullman High School Auditorium there will be a community meeting seeking input into the priorities and goals for Cullman City Schools for the next five years. Our school system needs parent and community input to set our priorities and goals. Here is a link to an article in the Cullman Tribune on the purpose of the community meetings. https://www.cullmantribune.com/2023/01/04/cullman-city-schools-sets-community-meetings-for-strategic-plan-update/

Attendance

We always want to emphasize attendance with our students. We want to remind parents that you can use up to eight parent notes to excuse an absence in a school year. You can use up to five parent notes in one semester. For example, if you used three parent notes in the first semester, you can use five in the second semester. During the month of February, we are going to emphasize our Attendance HERO program. We want our students "Here Ready, Everyday, On time". A student that has perfect attendance from February 6 through March 3 will receive an "Attendance HERO" t-shirt. Thank you for emphasizing your child's attendance.

5th and 6th Grade Robotics Group B meets on Wednesday, February 1 from 3:00 - 4:15 PM.

Presidents' Day Holiday is Monday, February 20, 2023. No School for students.

Spring Picture Day is Thursday, March 2, 2023. Individual pictures only.

No School for Students on Monday, March 13, 2023. Teachers will have a professional development and workday on this day.

Cullman City Schools Spring Break is Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31. No School for Students.

West Elementary School Mission and Vision Statements

West Elementary School Website: wes.cullmancats.net

Email: Dr. Jay Page - jpage@cullmancats.net

Phone: (256) 734-4271

Follow Dr. Page on Twitter at @PrincipalPage and on Instagram at @pagejay002. Dr. Page will provide updates on our learning and events that occur at West Elementary School.

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Created with an image by Romolo Tavani - "Apple On Stack Of Books With Pencils And Blank Chalkboard - Back To School "