December 2011

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

     A  Day - PE
     B  Day - Art
     C  Day - PE
     D  Day - Media and Music
     E  Day - PE
     F  Day - Music

MATH

We are working on a long division unit.  Measurement and geometry will be coming up next in math. 

Here's an online game to practice rounding:

http://www.softschools.com/math/practice/rounding_numbers.jsp

MATH HOMEWORK

Math is due the day after it is assigned.  If homework is handed in late, only half credit will be given.  Math homework is typically from the purple homework book or a worksheet.

PBIS

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Each class in the school has the same rules, rewards, and consequences to follow so there is schoolwide consistency. Our rules are based on the word RIDE:

     Respect Others
     Individual Responsibility
     Demonstrate Safety
     Eager and Ready to Learn

By following the RIDE rules, all students have the opportunity to receive Mustang Merits. Every staff member in our school is always on the lookout to give students a merit.  Students will need to earn at least 5 merits each term in order to participate in the Quarterly PBIS incentives.  Students will need 20 merits to participate in the pool party at the end of the year.  Please encourage your child to RIDE with Pride!

When a student receives a check for not following the RIDE rules, he or she will be writing a note home explaining the misbehavior.

DATES TO REMEMBER

December 5 - PTA at Westside Primary - 6:00

December 6 - Spirit Night at McDonald's

December 12 - Westside Intermediate's Holiday Program

December 21 - Holiday Party & Polar Express in PJs

December 22 - PBIS December Incentive

December 23-January 2 - Merry Christmas!

SPECIAL REQUESTS

Please remember to check your child's agenda and review their homework with them each night. It is also important to monitor their supplies throughout the year in case they are running low.

Westside collects box tops and soup labels. 

Thank you for all your help to make this a successful year!