October 2017

West Ward Elementary 630 Vernon Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Upcoming Events

http://www.alleganpublicschools.org

Oct. 4 State Count Day!

Telephone: 269.673.7000 Fax: 269.673.5463

Oct. 5 Life Touch Picture Day

Harry P. Dalm – Principal

Laurie Visser – Secretary

School day starts at 8:00am tardy bell now rings 8:05am .

Oct. 10 Tiger Treasurers assembly 9am in the gym Oct. 11 Donuts for Dads

Smile! Picture Day is Thursday, October 5th. In the West Ward Library

If your child did not bring home a picture order form, there are extra in the school office. You may go online and order at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID for West Ward Elementary is LM537020YO

Oct. 13 WW PTO Walkathon Kickoff in the gym at 1pm Oct. 18 2hr. Early Release Oct. 14 Wreath Order forms go home with students. Oct. 23-Nov. 3 3rd grade swimming lessons at the AHS Aquatic Center. Oct. 24 PTO meeting 6:30pm

Donuts for Dads

is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 7-8 a.m. in the West Ward Gym. Join us for a donut and coffee (milk for kids!). During Donuts for Dads the students will be able to get a free book!

Oct. 27 PTO Walkathon Fundraiser 1-2pm Oct. 31 All School Halloween Parade – 1pm. Classroom Parties to follow.

-VolunteersAny adult who would like to volunteer time in the classroom or attend field trips must complete the Volunteer Criminal Record Check & Background Affidavit found in the Parent Links/Other Links Section on the Allegan Public Schools website. Parents with no access to the internet may complete the form on a computer at school.

Student Council Representatives for 2017-18 School year! 3rd grade-Mr. Nash

Destiny Bradbury, Lucas Oisten

3rd grade-Mrs. Hammon

Karadee Wooster, Violet Dowsett

4th grade-Mrs. Criger

Hanna Kievit, Ava Earl

4th grade-Mrs. Fales

Joelyn Abraham, Addy Fales

5th grade-Mr. Pommer

Jason Mashburn, Skylar Kourakis

5th grade-Mrs. Wellever

Ragan Allen, Gavan Clark

Popcorn Fridays! .25 a bag.

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Allegan Public Schools offers non-traditional Education through the Allegan Online (Grades 9-12, and under 20) and Adult Education (those ages 17 and up) programs. Classes and GED testing are FREE to our students. We are located in the Lower Lever of the APS Administration Building- 550 5th Street. If you know of anyone who has not completed High School, please pass this information on.

Please contact us for information at 269-673-5431 Brenda Nyhof, Director ext; 3022 [email protected] or Sue Chappell, Supervisor ext; 3054 [email protected]

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FLYERS – Please support us in our efforts to “go green” at Allegan Public Schools. Most of the paper flyers that were once sent home with students in their backpacks are now being posted online instead. Parents can go online and view (and print, as needed) any flyers they may be interested in from the various organizations that sponsor student programs and events. Flyers can be viewed under “Parent Links”. Please note that these events and opportunities may or may not be school-related, and in general are not endorsed by the school district.

Halloween is coming!

The Staff at West Ward urges parents to help their child to select “G” Rated costumes for our school Halloween Parade and Parties. Costumes depicting graphic violence are considered to be in poor taste and may be excluded from the parade and or party activities. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Dalm at the West Ward office. The West Ward Halloween parties will be held on Tuesday, October 31st. The all school Halloween Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. and family members are welcome to view the parade! Classroom parties will occur directly after the parade.

PARENT LINK APP & REMIND NOTIFICATIONS

2017-18 CALENDAR HAS

Download the new APS Parent Link app from the “Apple App Store” or “Google Play” (just search for Allegan Public Schools) and keep all your school-related information in one convenient place on your mobile device! You will be able to gain access to school calendars, sports, news, staff directories, Power School, lunch menus and E-funds, as well social media sites like APS Facebook and Twitter. Sign up today! Also, notifications from REMIND.com are going out to all parents that we have accurate cell phone numbers and/or email addresses for. If you are not receiving notifications yet from the Administration or from your child’s school for school closings or other important messages, please sign up for REMIND.com now (Just send a text to 81010 and type in alleganp).

EARLY RELEASE DATES – Once again this year, students will have several “Early Release” dates to accommodate Professional Development time for our teachers. Students will be dismissed exactly 2 hours early on the following Wednesdays October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16. And the following Fridays, December 1, February 9, and May 25th. Tigers Den Daycare is open on these early release days, but students must register in advance. Parents can contact Sara Phillips 673-7002 (ext.3135)

“Dollars for Education” has started back up for the school year, as of September 25th and will continue until April 20th. West Ward placed in the Top 3 for last year’s contest. A BIG THANK YOU to all that have turned in their cash register slips. Please keep saving and turning in your slips to the West Ward box in the window at Village Market or the lobby at school.

5th grade camp is scheduled for Nov. 8, 9, & 10 more info coming soon!

HEALTHY KIDS DENTAL – Your child’s dental health is important! Allegan has local dentists that offer services through the “Healthy Kids Dental” (Medicaid) program. Cleanings, exams, and any necessary dental work can be performed – usually at no charge to parents. If you have questions about this program, please contact one of the following local participating dentists: Eric Erickson, DDS (269) 673-8916 or David Buis, DDS (269) 673-4332, OR My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) (877) 313-6232.

The Allegan Public School District complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, marital status, political belief, or physical or mental handicap or disability—in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI (phone 269-673- 5431).