Fall Break begins with a 2-hour early release on Tuesday, October 17, and runs through Friday, October 20. School resumes on Monday, October 23.
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! They were showing Mustang PRIDE by being Prepared, Respectful Individuals Determined to Excel!
Jax Shonkwiler, Adrianna Loel, Miles Patterson, Arlo Tilley, Nixon Young, Jocelyn Lane, Todd Kennan
Westfall's Field of Dreams Committee is hosting "Christmas in October," a silent auction for theme-decorated Christmas trees in memory of beloved alum Tiffany Elster. Trees will be decorated by the WES staff and available by silent auction. This year, we are dedicating our trees to all in the Westfall community who have won or lost their battle with cancer. A portion of the funds raised will go to Pickaway County Hospice.
How will the auction work?
Pictures of the decorated trees will be posted on the WES Facebook page by Monday, October 23, or sooner. Bidding can begin there but will continue in person during Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 25. You do not have to be present to win, but to ensure a win; you will want to be present when the auction ends at 7:00 PM. Payment will be due when you pick up the tree. If you win the bid on Facebook, someone will reach out to you within a day or two of the auction to arrange pickup of your tree.
Thank you for supporting Field of Dreams and helping us honor Tiffany's love for the Westfall community and school!
Congratulations to our September Staff Members of the Month!
Suzie Rice, Educational Aide
Lisa Lightle, Kindergarten Teacher
Lindsey Wolfe, 3rd-Grade Teacher
We proudly recognize your outstanding contributions and commitment to success!
WES Student Council is hosting Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Staff and community members will be set up in front of the school. We look forward to seeing you at this fun community event!
Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 2, due to Teacher In-Service. Classes resume for students on Tuesday, October 3.
On Friday, October 6, in celebration of Homecoming, Westfall Elementary Field of Dreams is having a Hat and Fall Sports Day. Bring $1 to wear a hat, jersey, or shirt showing your support of a fall sport. Preschool will have their hat day on Thursday, October 5. Thank you for supporting Field of Dreams which provides grants to WES teachers for enrichment activities!
It was perfect weather for Ag Day! County FFA members helped teach and lead 4th-graders in understanding different aspects of agriculture, such as livestock, crops, soil conservation. Thank you to Pickaway SWCD & Pickaway Farm Bureau for sponsoring this successful event.
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 2, due to Teacher In-Service. Classes resume for students on Tuesday, October 3.
4th grade families: Mark your calendars for the 4th grade music program "Full of Wonder" on Wednesday, November 15th!
Our community garden produced the most beautiful tomatoes! With guidance from our first-grade team, students learned how to make homemade marinara sauce using the produce and herbs grown on campus! The final product was delicious!
REMINDER: Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday!
After learning about the life cycle of a butterfly, Mrs. Wippel’s 2nd graders released their beautiful Monarch. Not only does raising butterflies provide a fun and positive experience for students, but it is also a great teaching tool to learn about biology and nature. Safe travels, Lady Monarch!
Best wishes to our 2023 Westfall representatives for the "Greatest Free Show on Earth" Circleville Pumpkin Show! Izabella Picklesimer, Kennedi Cox, and Aubrey Clark.
Izabella and Aubrey were selected by their peers and will represent Westfall High School in the Queen competition. Kennedi was chosen as a part of our annual raffle and will represent Westfall Elementary in the Little Miss contest.
Congratulations, and best of luck!
Picture Day is next Tuesday!
Thank you, WES Student Council, for surprising the staff with a rolling appreciation station loaded with snacks! What a great way to start the day!
At Westfall Elementary, we're focusing on positive behaviors with "Mustang PRIDE." PRIDE stands for Prepared, Respectful Individuals, Determined to Excel. Our students can earn rewards by meeting these positive behavior expectations. They can redeem these rewards for items in our Mustang PRIDE Store or classroom incentives such as treats, homework passes, and preferential seating.
To kick off the first quarter, the Westfall High School Band and Color Guard performed, and six students were chosen from the crowd to play a dice game. When the dice hit the lucky number, the principals had to pucker up and kiss a PIG! Many thanks to the Wippel Farm for allowing us to hang out with their sweet piglet!
REMINDER: Tomorrow is HAT DAY! Westfall Elementary will be sponsoring a Hat Day on Friday, September 8. Students can bring in $1 to wear a hat. All proceeds will help Westfall families in need. Thank you for your support!
Our third-grade classes took advantage of the heat on Tuesday to drive their science instruction! They used the power of the sun to create solar ovens and cooked S’mores outside! They discussed how different colors and materials absorb heat and change the states of matter. The chocolate bar changed from a solid to a liquid in the heat!
Mrs. Woods' second-grade class read the book "The Jelly Donut Difference," which proves that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. They wrote a dozen ways to be kind, decorated donuts, and even enjoyed eating them! What a delicious way to start the day!
