January News
Calendar
January
1-5 No School - Holiday Break (December 21, 2024 -January 5, 2025)
8 Early Release Day
15 Early Release Day
17 HALF Day for ALL Students
20 No School for Students or Staff- MLK Day
22 Early Release Day
29 Early Release Day
At West Elementary our behavior expectations are described in the matrix P-O-W-E-R. Our staff has been teaching what POWER stands for so that every student can memorize, recite, and demonstrate positive behavior.
Here’s what POWER stands for:
P-Pride | We care about self, others, work
O-Own Your Actions | We are responsible and honest
W- Wise Choices | We think before acting
E- Engaged | We are focused and involved in learning
R-Respect | Be Nice
We believe it is important for each parent to be aware of these expectations so you can support our efforts at home.
Principals Corner
Happy New Year, West Families!
Welcome to 2025! I hope you all had a restful and joyful winter break. As we begin the new year, I am filled with excitement and optimism for all that we will accomplish together in the months ahead.
Reminders for Families
Recommit to Routines: After the holiday break, it’s important to re-establish school routines. Regular attendance and on-time arrivals set the tone for success.
Weather Preparedness: Please ensure your child comes to school dressed for the winter weather.
January 17 is a half day for students with NO SCHOOL on January 20.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Save the date! Our second round of conferences will take place on February 11 and 19. Look for details about scheduling in the coming weeks.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents, staff, and community members for your ongoing support for Holland West. Together, we are creating an environment where every child can succeed. Please stop by and see me anytime with questions or concerns.
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025!
Yours in education,
Mr. Tolson
Please see go to this Holland West Connections Page on Facebook - stay up to date on photos and posts of things happening around West!
District Art Display
Congrats to these West students! Their art will be going on display next week to represent West in the Holland Public schools district office display cases until the end of February. Please add this to the West newsletter.
2nd grade:
Sofia Ordonez-Reyes- Purple Clay Cup
Jonah Popour-Purple Clay Pot
3rd grade:
Ezra Duch-Clay Pinch Pot Flower
Hosniah Kazimi-Purple Clay Pot
Neythan Frias-Armendariz-Clay Foot
Christian Ramirez- Blue Clay Fish
5th grade:
Keagan Wareham-Clay deer head
Emma Oszoiva- Blue Clay Cup
Rizma Magrata-White Clay Bird
Ellie Wall-Clay Alligator
Samson Kordich-Clay Cheeseburger
PBIS
Celebrating Positive Behavior: This month, we’re focusing on showing Pride, Owning our actions, Making Wise Choices, Being Engaged, and being Respectful in the classroom and hallways. Students are encouraged to be kind, use polite language, and follow school rules.
PBIS Reward System: Students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior will earn POWER tickets which can be redeemed for exciting rewards. Keep up the great work.
Student of the Week: Every week, two students per class will be recognized for outstanding behavior in our hard work cafe during lunch. Congratulations to all our hard-working students.
Reminders for Families: Encourage your child to continue practicing the PBIS values at home. Positive behavior is a team effort, and your support helps reinforce our school goals!
Attendance
Character of the Month Snow Bingo Scan for Family Resources
5th Grade Families!
The Middle School is holding a Parent Engagement Night on Tuesday, January 21st. This would be a great opportunity for you and your 5th grader to stop into the Middle School. Please see this link for more information.