April 2015 - Elkhorn Public Schools

April 2015
UPCOMING DATES:
This is a LENGTHY newsletter
filled with exciting student
accomplishments, PTO
information and end of the
year dates to remember.
3rd, 4th and 5th grade parents
please take note of the NeSA
and MAP testing dates on
page 3. Students and
teachers have worked hard
this year, it’s time to show
what we know! You can
support your child by helping
them get good rest and a
healthy breakfast before
testing.
Thank you to all of the parents
who attended PTO last month.
We had a great turn-out!
Please consider attending the
PTO end of year planning
meeting on May 27th. It’s a
great opportunity to offer ideas
and input regarding PTO
events next year.
Although Spring is definitely
here, we still have chilly
mornings at Walking Club.
Please remind your child to
dress appropriately.
Please feel free to call or
email with questions or
concerns.
Jen Coltvet
West Bay Principal
APRIL
3rd
9th
8th -22nd
13th
16th
17th
28th -May 8th
MAY
4th
8th
11th
12th
14th
20th
22nd
ERMS Staff Visit West Bay 5th Grade 12:45
Bids for Kids-Elkhorn Foundation Event
NeSA Testing grades 3-5 (See schedule)
PTO Meeting-West Bay Art Room
Kdg (6:00)/ 1st Grade (7:00) Music Programs
West Bay Skatedaze Night 6:00
WE DO HAVE SCHOOL!! It’s an “E” day!!
MAP Testing grades 3-5
5th Grade Visits ERMS 9:30
6:30 Parents Visit ERMS
5th Grade Track and Field Day 11:00-2:30
Final PTO Meeting of 2014-15 7:00
West Bay HyVee Shopping Day (180th and Q)
4th & 5th Career Fair 12:45
West Bay Fun Day
Last Student Day- It’s a “C” Day!
9:00 ALL School Awards Assembly
10:15 5th Grade Celebration
11:30 DISMISSALWest Bay PTO Family Fun Day at Dairy Queen
(171st and Center)
27th
PTO 2015-16 Planning Meeting 6:30
April 2015
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Congratulations to Ella Guido, our
school Geography Bee winner! She
was invited to compete in the 2015
Nebraska National Geographic
State Bee at UNO on Friday,
March 27. Ella was one of 107
students in the state selected to
participate. Thanks for all of your
hard work and preparation, Ella!
Make-up Days for Missed School Days
As a reminder, EPS students will have regular classes on Friday,
April 17 and Friday, May 22.
These two days were built into the school calendar to account for the
first two missed school days due to inclement weather. There are no
other make-up days scheduled at this time.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books Teams
representing West Bay in the District Battle on Monday,
March 30th at Fire Ridge Elementary!
Brynn Wilczewski, Jacob Walter, Jack Dolan, Luke Richards
Ella Guido, Morgan Foote, Sydney Godkin, Lindsey Johnson
Mitchell Goss, Zach Ourada, Landen Fogle, Ethan DeLorge
Gabby Mastellar, Kennedy Christoffels, Alyx Schieber, Haley Willman
Our School Battle was a success thanks to all the great sportsmanship from all of our Battle of
the Books members. Way to go!
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IMPORTANT Please Read!!!
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
NeSA Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 8th
Thursday, April 9th
Science Session 1
Science Session 2
9:00 5th Strohman/ 5th Tosic
9:00 5th Strohman/5th Tosic
Tuesday, April 14th
Tuesday, April 14th
Reading Session 1
Reading Session 1
9:00 3rd Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5thStrohman
12:45 4th Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher/ 5th Tosic
Wednesday, April 15th
Wednesday, April 15th
Reading Session 2
Reading Session 2
9:00 3 Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5th Strohman
12:45 4th Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher/ 5th Tosic
Tuesday, April 21st
Tuesday, April 21st
Math Session 1
Math Session 1
9:00 4th Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher/ 5th Tosic
12:45 3rd Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5thStrohman
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 22
Math Session 2
Math Session 2
9:00 4th Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher/ 5th Tosic
12:45 3rd Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5thStrohman
Spring MAP Testing Dates
Tuesday, April 28th
Wednesday, April 29th
Reading
Math
Monday, May 11th
Tuesday, May 5th
Wednesday, May 6th
Thursday, May 7th
Friday, May 8th
Science
Reading
Math
Reading
Math
8:30 5th Tosic
8:30 5th Tosic
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
5th
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
Tosic/ 5th Strohman
Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5th Strohman
Watson/ 3rd Pflaum/ 5th Strohman
Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher
Hibbard/4th Eisenbacher
The best way to prepare your child for standardized assessments is to help them get a
good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast or lunch and encourage them to do their best
work! Please consider scheduling dental and doctor’s appointments at times that will not
conflict with testing.
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Destination Imagination at
WEST BAY
Congratulations to our Destination ImagiNation teams on
their performance in the regional tournament! The West
Bay Twixie Pixie Rockstars received 12th place in their
challenge. Team members include: Lindsey Gruwell,
Dominic Xydakis, Ella Valleley, Gabrielle Masteller, Alexis
Wendt, and Kalin Gray. In their challenge, Team Kittens
of Insanity received 5th place and have been invited to
participate in the State Finals later in April. Team
members include: Lindsey Kenkel, Josh Fee, Mitchell
Goss, Sam Helzer, Avah Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, and
Katya Vana. Nice work, Teams!
A special thank you to the DI coaches and co-coaches,
Dena Johnson, Mindy Valleley, and Tanya Langton, for
their time and dedication this school year!
West Bay Twixie Pixie Rockstars:
Lindsey Gruwell, Dominic Xydakis, Ella
Valleley, Gabrielle Masteller, Alexis Wendt,
and Kalin Gray
Summer
Activity Camps
Each summer Elkhorn coaches
and sponsors offer a variety of
sports/activity camps for students
of all ages. Available camps will
be
posted
online
at
elkhornweb.org/antlers
and
elkhornweb.org/storm by April 1,
2015. Parents can go online to
browse camps and download
registration flyers.
Please note: Elkhorn Public
Schools only posts summer camp
information for camps hosted by
an EPS coach or sponsor as
related to his or her duties within
the school district.
Kittens of Insanity: Lindsey Kenkel, Josh Fee,
Mitchell Goss, Sam Helzer, Avah Johnson,
Lindsey Johnson, and Katya Vana.
OUR M ISS IO N:
Through a collaborative and safe environment, West Bay Elementary is dedicated to ensuring each student’s
development and educational achievement by encouraging students to become responsible citizens and life long
learners in a diverse and ever changing society.
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West Bay PTO
WEBSITE: www.WestBayPTO.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: West Bay PTO- Parent Teacher Organization
Jen Hammond: President
Steph Paulsen: Treasurer
Liz Fogle: Community Liaison
Katy Bode: Vice President
Julie Wohlers: Secretary
NOTICE - PTO Bylaw Update
At the Monday, March 9th meeting the PTO Board read a proposed amendment to the West Bay Parent Teacher Organization
Bylaws Adopted December 10, 2102 to change the office of Secretary from a one (1) year term to a (2) year term.
The Office of Secretary under Article IV (c) would read:
The secretary shall keep all records of the organization, take and record minutes, prepare the agenda, handle correspondence,
and send notices of meetings to the membership. The secretary also keeps a copy of the minutes book, bylaws, rules,
membership list, meeting attendance sheet, and any other necessary supplies, and bring them to the meetings. The secretary
term is two (2) years.
The change will be voted upon at the Monday, April 13th PTO meeting at 7:00 pm held in the West Bay art room.
March 30 – April 3 – Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
o Special thank you to all of the families for helping to make this week special for the West Bay Staff!
o For more information, check out the online Staff Appreciation Info Sheet!
April 9 – Bids 4 Kids Ladies Night Out-Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Event
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Tickets may be purchased online at www.elkhornfoundation.org for $20 prior to April 8th or for $25 at the
door the night of the event.
o April 9, 6:00 – 9:00 at The Ridge Banquet Facility (right across the street from Elkhorn High School)
o Food, drinks and silent auction gift baskets to bid on
v April 13 – PTO Meeting at 7:00pm – Art Room
o Only 2 PTO meetings remaining for the school year!
o Free daycare provided in the gym
o Special guests as the 1st Grade Teachers will present
o Voting on 2015-2016 PTO Board positions
v April 16 – West Bay Night at Skate Daze 6:00 - 8:00pm
o Details will be sent home in your student’s Friday Folder
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"Save The Date"
Mark your calendars now for the PTO Planning Meeting for 2015-2016 school year on
Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30 pm, Location TBD. Help put together the PTO Schedule of Events
and share your ideas and thoughts of what you would like to see the PTO do next year. An
invitation and RSVP will be sent out in May so we can get a head count for meeting space
needed. Looking forward to hearing your ideas and planning a fun year for the West Bay staff
and our students.
"Lend a Helping Hand in 2015-2016"
The PTO is currently filling committee positions for next school year. Want to get involved and
learn more about your children's school? A committee position is perfect for you! The open
positions are Back To School 101 Co-Chair, Apparel Co-Chair, PTO Trophy Case Display Chair
and Co-Chair, Cookie Dough Sales Co-Chair (2), Fall Fundraiser Co-Chair, Family Fun Night
Coordinator Chair, Overall Classroom Party Chair and Co-Chair and Yearbook Committee
Member. For a description of the committee responsibilities go to www.westbaypto.com and
click on COMMITTEES. If you are interested in signing up please email Liz Fogle at
[email protected] or Katy Bode at [email protected].
West Bay Rocked Recap and Thank You
Thank you to the families that attended, donated and volunteered their time to the West Bay's Got The Beat fundraiser. The
fundraiser held on Thursday, March 5th raised $3,386.95 to go towards the purchase of the outdoor West Bay Elementary
Marquee. The West Bay PTO wants to especially thank the following West Bay teachers and staff and parents that
volunteered their time the night of the event: Aimee Limongi, Christie Dean, Carla Farley, Cheera Hibbard, Chloe Kelly,
Derek Strohman, Liz Berger, Emily Bortol, Erin Gangwish, Jan Brink, Jane Greve, Jenny Oligmueller, Jenn Tosic, Kelly Eby,
Leslie Kassmeier, Patrice Kruger, Stephanie Radda, Lisa Bell, Jen Coltvet, Don Justice, Michelle Foote, Colleen Trogdon,
Amy Walter, Katie Keber, Mark & Maria Michaelis, Linda Deegan, JP & Sarah Schieber, Keli Seder, Suzi Hoeft, Katy Bode,
Steph Paulsen, Julie Wohlers, Jen Hammond and Liz Fogle.
The Teacher Appreciation Week Committee has planned several fun events for the West Bay
staff and students. To help your student celebrate their teacher please have them do the items
listed below on the specified day. The list of favorites can be found on www.westbaypto.com
and click on "Teacher's Favorite Things 2014-2015" in the far right column.
Monday, March 30th - Wear your teacher's favorite color & bring a note of appreciation
Wednesday, April 1st - Wear your teacher's favorite sport team's shirt or colors
Friday, April 3rd - Wear your West Bay Apparel tor a school wide spirit day!
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