Yellow Group What a Great Day...

We had a fantastic first day with the yellow group of kids. We began learning our procedures and we read "The Kissing Hand" and learned about Chester as a character. We also had an exciting time of eating lunch in the cafeteria and also we went outside to play. This typically does not happen this early on, but it is a little cooler out and I want to take this moment to let you know about our outside policy for recess. We go outside as much as possible; therefore, please dress for the weather. We will go out as long as the temperature with windchill is above 32 degrees. During the cooler months of the year, please send in hat and gloves because it is always nice to get some fresh air.

Also, thank you for being patient with the transportation today. It went as smooth as possible and it will only get better as the everyone gets into the routine. Also, if your child is going to be picked up different please send in a note or call the office prior to noon. This gives ample time for the message to be passed on to myself and/or the office (943-6900). If you send in a note I will get it in the morning and pass it along to the office.

Finally do not forget to fill out all your forms for school. This is important so we have the correct contact information. This helps with communication! Thanks again and I am looking forward to seeing the blue group tomorrow!

Transportation...

We are working on trying to make student drop-off and pick-up as smoothly as possible. One item we would like for you to do to help is to fill out a transportation form. Attached to this post is a form to help especially with the end of the day dismissal at WT. This particular form will also be available at Open House (Thursday, September 1st) in our office, and a link to the form is available from our website www.westcler.org/wt. If you would like to send the form to us by fax , our fax number is 752-6571.

The office would like to have this form on file before the first day of school, if at all possible.

If you have any questions, our office hours are 7:30 to 3:30 (943-6900) until the start of school.

WT Transportation Form: http://goo.gl/r18QG

Drop-Off and Pick-Up...

As many of you are aware we will not be having bus transportation for children within a 2 mile radius of the school. I believe you should have received information regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures in your letter from Mrs. Schmidt outlining your child's teacher, supply list, and school calendar. Here is a drawing of our plan for drop-off and pick-up. School begins at 9 am (drop-off begins at 8:45) and concludes at 3:00. If you have any questions please feel free to call the office (943-6900) or email me and I will try and find an answer for you.

Bus Transportation...School Day...

Many of you know bus service will be limited for the upcoming school year. Due to the failure of our school levy in May, the Board of Education had to make budget cuts. One of the cuts is going to state minimum transportation requirements. Students who reside outside a 2 mile radius will receive transportation to and from school. If you are curious to find out if you are eligible, you can click on the link below and follow the directions. If you have any questions you can call the board office at 943-5000. If you are not eligible you will have to find alternate transportation. You will be receiving more information in early August about drop-off and pick-up procedures.

http://goo.gl/pqC49

The school day also has changed. Students will come to school from 9-3, this is a change from prior years where children came to school from 9:10-3:40. The building will close 30 minutes after the school day ends; therefore, the building will close at 3:30.