Hello Wildcat Families-
Reminder: No School on Monday, January 26
Monday is a teacher workday and Data Day. Our teachers will be working together to review multiple sources of student data to ensure every student is receiving the support, instruction, and enrichment they need to be successful.
Student Devices
Personal Electronic Devices (cell phones, gaming systems, I-pods, Smart Watches, etc.)
Students are not to use personal electronic devices during normal school hours, 8:00AM to
3:00PM, unless an exception has been granted from the school administration. * All
communication devices will be kept with the classroom teacher or principal’s office during the
school day. Personal electronic devices will be confiscated by the Administration and returned
only to the parents. If you need to contact your child, a message may be left for the student with the school’s office personnel.
PAT Updates
Our wonderful PAT is planning to Stuff the Staff Lounge during the week of February 9th. Please see the link below to bring an item.
Stuff the Staff Lounge Sign-Up
PAT Bingo Night!
Join us Friday, February 27th in the Moscow Middle School Lunchroom for BINGO Night! Taco Bar dinner begins at 5 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 6 p.m.! See the flyer below for more information.
In order to make BINGO a success we will need help with a few tasks. Please see the link below if you’re willing and able to help.
Extra Clothes
Please be sure your student (K-2) has an extra pair of clothes in their lockers. It’s a muddy season and accidents happen at recess, breakfast, and lunch. This will ensure that they have clothes they will be comfortable in.
If your Wildcats have grown out of their clothes we would love to take them off of your hands to restock our supplies. We are in need of the following:
Boys pants size 6, 8, 10, 12
Girls pants size 6, 8, 10
🌟 Community Schools Update 🌟
The Family Resource HUB (119 N. Adams St.) is open every Tuesday from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Families can access free clothing, toiletries, and school supplies to support student and family needs.
If you’d like more information or need to arrange a visit at a different time, please reach out to:
📧 Vanessa Flowers: flowersv@msd281.org
📧 Mrs. Hightower (West Park Counselor-Kindergarten-Second Grade): hightowerj@msd281.org
📧 Ms. Lyons (West Park Counselor-Third Grade-Fifth Grade): lyonsm@msd281.org
The HUB is here for you—please don’t hesitate to connect if your family could benefit from these resources. 💛
Lunch Menus
This school year, you may notice more changes to our meal menus than usual. Supply issues, delivery delays, and even the weather can sometimes affect what we’re able to serve.
To help families stay up to date, we recommend using the district’s menu app. The app is updated right away whenever an item changes, so you’ll always know the most accurate menu.
Checkout the App here: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2322
📢 Stay Connected with West Park!
Your go-to spots for the latest Wildcat updates! 💛🐾
Stay up to date on events, news, and celebrations by following us:
Important Dates- Please note this list might not be all inclusive and it changes often. Please keep an eye on information that is emailed, and or sent home by your students’ teacher.
Monday, January 26th
No School- These two days are packed full of data team meetings. Our teachers spend this time coming together along with our School Counselors, Title One teacher, and our Special Education teachers discussing the progress of every student in our school!
Friday, January 30th
9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. - West Park Market
Wednesday, February 4th
7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - Polar Walk!
The walking bus will leave the UI Student Rec. Center at 7:50 a.m.
Report cards will come home today! Please check your child’s backpack.
Monday, February 16th
No School-Presidents Day
Friday, February 27th
5:30 p.m.- West Park PAT Bingo Night
Monday, March 2nd
Reading Month Starts
Saturday, March 14th-Sunday, March 22nd
Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24th
Spring Class Pictures
Thursday, April 2nd
End of Reading Month
5:30 p.m.- Literacy Night
Friday, April 3rd
No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, April 6th - Wednesday, April 8th
Moscow Science Fair-More Information to come
Friday, April 10th
West Park Market
Friday, May 1st
3rd Grade Bike Day-More information to come
Wednesday, May 6th
Bike and Roll to School Day
Monday, May 11th
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.- 5th Grade Swimming- More information to come
Tuesday, May 12th
12 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.- 5th Grade Swimming- More information to come
Wednesday, May 13th
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.- 4th Grade Swimming- More information to come
Thursday, May 14th
12 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.- 4th Grade Swimming- More information to come
Monday, May 18th
No School- Professional Development/Data Day
Friday, May 22nd
West Park Market
Monday, May 25th
No School- Memorial Day
Friday, May 29th
4th and 5th Grade Track Meet-More information come
Tuesday, June 2nd
9 a.m.- 5th Grade Promotion at the Kenworthy Theater- More information to come
A big Wildcat ROAR of thanks for your continued support! 🐾💜
With appreciation,
Marianne Sletteland
Wildcat Principal