Westside Primary

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

🌟 Reminder: Winter Wonderland Shop Donations 🌟 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to drop off donations for our Winter Wonderland Shop! 🎁✨ We’re still accepting: Gently used or new items for kids to "shop" for their loved ones Gift bags, tissue paper, and tags to help with wrapping Your generosity helps make this event magical for our students! ❤️ Donations can be dropped off at [Westside Primary](or specify location) during school hours. Thank you for supporting our school community! 🎄💙 #WinterWonderlandShop #WestsidePrimary #CommunityLove

Wicomico Teacher of the Year nominations closed last night, and we received 973 nominations this year! Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate an amazing teacher for this recognition. Our schools and our school system look forward to celebrating many of the teachers of Wicomico County Public Schools throughout the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Recognition Program..

🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week is Coming! ✨🎄 Westside primary families, get ready to celebrate the season with us during Holiday Spirit Week, happening December 16th–20th! Each day has a fun and festive theme: 🎅 Monday: Ugly Sweater Day – Wear your favorite Christmas sweater! 🎄 Tuesday: Christmas Chaos – Over-accessorize with your Christmas spirit! 🪵 Wednesday: Channel Your Flannel Day – Wear your favorite flannel! 🎁 Thursday: Dress Like an Elf or Grinch – Wear red or green! 🛌 Friday: Pajama Day – Wear your favorite holiday PJs! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and holiday cheer! Let’s make it a week to remember! 🌟 #HolidaySpiritWeek #WestsidePrimary #FestiveFun

Hello Westside Primary Families, The Winter Wonderland Workshop is fast approaching!! This is such a special holiday experience for our students! This unique event allows children to enjoy the joy of giving by shopping for holiday gifts for two loved ones. 🗓 Dates: Set up: Friday, December 13th (afternoon 1:00 till) Shopping Days: December 16th & 17th Make-Up Day: December 18th (morning only) Clean up: December 18th (11:00 am till) 📍 Location: Westside Primary Media Center What to Expect: Gift Selection: Students can choose two gifts for family members of their choice. Gift Wrapping: Volunteers will be available to help wrap gifts, making it a complete and joyful experience! A huge thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer or donate – your generosity is truly appreciated! We are still accepting donations of gifts and volunteers at this time. If you'd like to help, please sign up using the Google form linked below: https://forms.gle/fXVVCaCmPNcVUGTp9 Thank you for helping make this a memorable event for our students! Warm wishes, Your School’s Winter Wonderland Team

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Please use the link below to access the December Pony Pages. Happy Thanksgiving! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JffYw89jemCpUmP6O-4pp_8UFGl0U2y/view?usp=sharing

Good evening, Westside Primary Families, Here are a few updates and important dates we want to make you aware of: November 26th at 2:15 - Annual Turkey Wobble family event - wear sneakers, students may be signed out at the conclusion of the event. Winter Wonderland Workshop - We’re gearing up for our Winter Wonderland Workshop and would love your help! ❄️We are looking for volunteers to assist with the event and donations of gently used items that could be used as gifts, wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper. We are asking for all donations to be dropped off to school by Friday December 6th. Your support will help make this event a magical experience for our students! If you’d like to volunteer or contribute, please reach out to Ms. Susan Rall or sign up using this form:https://forms.gle/abCzJdErfAFau5aa9 Thank you for helping us bring some winter magic to Westside Primary! ✨ Please remember to inform the school of any changes to your child's dismissal plan before 3:00 PM. If you use text, email, or TalkingPoints, ensure you receive a confirmation. If not, please call the school to confirm we've received your update. Any messages received after 3:00 PM will not be able to be followed. Thank you for your cooperation! Thanksgiving Break - Schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. We hope you enjoy this time with family and loved ones. Teacher of the Year - It’s Time to Nominate a Great Educator to Be the Next Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Celebrate a great teacher with a nomination for Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Nominations are now open and will be taken through Dec. 2 for the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form. Access the nomination form through the school system’s website (www.wicomicoschools.org) or by using the link or QR code. For more information on what is going on throughout Wicomico County please check out the county bulletin board, https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/ebulletinboard Don't forget to follow Westside Primary on Facebook! Thank you for being such a valued part of our school community! We appreciate each of you.

Reminder: Students will be in school this Monday and Tuesday, and then schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Nov. 27-29 for the Thanksgiving break. The school system will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

On Thursday, November 21, Wicomico County Public Schools held two Public Information Sessions regarding the current School Boundary Study and the two draft options for boundary changes. There is now an ONLINE SURVEY open through Dec. 9 to gather feedback on the two draft options for the school boundary changes. Just scan the QR code in either English, Spanish or Haitian Creole to participate in this survey. We want to hear from you. If you were unable to attend either Public Information Session, you can watch the presentation on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/fJ1Rg0Yh3xU

Reminder of the schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools next week: School is in session and offices are open Monday and Tuesday, and then the school system will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

Westside Primary Reminder: Join us for the Turkey Wobble Family Event on Nov. 26th at 2:15 PM! Sign in behind the school (outdoors). Wear sneakers to participate! Students can be signed out with their teacher after the event. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦃

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

📢 Parent Volunteers Needed for Winter Wonderland Workshop! ❄️✨ We’re gearing up for our Winter Wonderland Workshop and would love your help to make this event magical for our students! If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete our Google form: Volunteer Sign-Up Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ydMDsdir3kf5hZqN5eWFHgs6FQ6jN_awuluc0fANqm488Q/viewform Thank you for helping make this event special for our students!

It's National School Psychology Week (Nov. 11-15), and we'd like to take this opportunity to say just how much we appreciate the team of school psychologists that supports students in Wicomico County Public Schools every day. We're so grateful for what you do!

Please join Wicomico County Public Schools in honoring and thanking American military veterans this Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11). In our schools, many of our students and staff will have opportunities to learn about and observe Veterans Day.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Westside Primary School! The book fair begins on Friday, November 15th and ends on Thursday, November 21st. We will stay open until 6 PM on Friday, 11/15 to allow families to come and shop. On the book fair's website, you can set up an eWallet for your child, view the flyer, and order online. Check it out! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/westsideprimaryschool2 If you have a child that is not enrolled at Westside Primary School, you are welcome to shop the fair. The fair is geared towards children aged 4-7. Please call the office 410-677-5117 to arrange a visit. All visitors to WPS must sign-in at the office with a valid drivers license. Please share this post with families and friends!

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Reminder: Schools will dismiss students 3 hours early on Friday, Nov. 8. That day is also the last day of the 1st marking term. Report cards will be distributed Nov. 15.