Westside Elementary School Webmasters are:
David Flynn, Principal Donna McCrory, Librarian
Class lunch times have been updated for the 2011-12 school year....visit the Parent Page to see when your child's lunch time is each day!!!
Inclement weather time has arrived. Please make sure correct
information in on file at the school for eary dismissal due to snow.
Also, please be sure to discuss with your child their snow plan so they will
understand their routine.
The Westside Creative Cub After-School Program is up and
running for another year!!!
Applications for the program have been sent
home and copies are available at school!!! There is no charge for the
program and priority is given to parents who due to
their work schedule have a need for after school childcare. The
program will operate each day of the week, Monday-Friday,
from 3-5pm. If you have any questions about the program, please stop
by to see Mr. Flynn or message him thru one of the links below!!
THE 2011-12 SCHOOL CALENDAR IS POSTED BELOW!!!!!!!
Mission Statement
The Macon County School System inspires and empowers
students to meet high academic standards, lead
ethical lives, and demonstrate responsible
citizenship.
What's for Breakfast/lunch? Click above to find out!!!
-Increase the percentage of students within the
“Students With Disabilities
scoring proficient/advanced on the TCAP test in
-Expand the K-3 Reading First Approach into 4th
and 5th
grade and Implement intervention strategies for 4th
and 5th
grade students identified as in need of service
-Merge Science and Social Studies skills from the
-Implement a No-Bullying program for students in
grades K-5 that also involves parent/community
input and participation to reduce the percentage of students
involved in bullying incidents both at
school and while riding school buses.
-Increase parent/community involvement opportunities for school stakeholders to provide more information about important school events and opportunities for parent involvement in their child's education.
Check out the Westside Facebook Page....login to your Facebook Account and
then search for our school....like our page and stay up to date on events
happening at school!
Weatherbug is up and running! Now all
you have to do is click the WeatherBug logo above to see the real-time
data being broadcast from Westside School! Find out the temperature,
windspeed, heat index, and more just by
clicking! This information is current all the time and is the most
accurate weather data for our area. We all know
there is a good bit of difference in temperatures between Macon Co. and
Nashville or Bowling Green...so check
our weather station out anytime you want accurate information for our area!!
Also, while visiting the site, be sure
sure to click on WeatherCam and check out our cam! Now, from anywhere,
you can keep a watch on the sky and follow
storms or see if severe weather is in the area of your child's school!!
Westside
is 1 of 2 SMART Showcase Schools in Tennessee!
Click the SMART logo below to learn more!!
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Monday, August 8, 2011 ...... |
Registration Day -- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day) (Kindergarten Students do not attend) |
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August 9 or 10, 2011 ............ |
Administrative Day (building level—principal’s choice) |
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 ….... |
First Full Day of School -- 8:00-3:00 |
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Monday, September 5, 2011 .... |
Labor Day -- No School |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 .... |
Parent/Teacher Conference –
12:00-6:00 p.m. |
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October 10 thru 14, 2011 …..... |
FALL BREAK –(No School – Monday thru Friday) |
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November 23, 24 & 25, 2011 ....... |
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS (No School – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) |
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Friday, December 16, 2011 ...... |
Last Day of Fall Term-- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day) |
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December 19, 2011 |
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS |
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 ......... |
First Day of Spring Term |
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Monday, January 16, 2012 ........ |
Martin Luther King Day -- No School |
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ....... |
Election Day -- No School |
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Friday, April 6, 2012 …. |
Good Friday -- No School |
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April 9 thru 13, 2012 ....... |
SPRING BREAK –(No School – Monday thru Friday) |
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Friday, May 25, 2012 .......... |
Last Day of School
-- 8:00-10:00
(Abbreviated Day) |
VISION, MISSION AND BELIEFS
Below are the core values of the school and system. We work each day
to provide the best possible
education to each child. "Inspiring and Empowering Students" all year
long!
Vision
It is the vision of the
Macon County School System to provide all children with a safe and inviting
environment
to ensure their success. We want to instill in each student high
expectations, morals, and respect enabling them to
graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible
citizens.
Mission
The Macon County School System inspires and empowers students to meet high
academic standards, lead ethical
lives, and demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Beliefs
Education, which is an on-going process that begins at birth and
continues throughout the adult years, is the responsibility
of educators, parents, businesses, and community populations.
All students have the right to educational opportunities that will provide
them with the skills, knowledge, and resources
which enable them to become healthy, successful, productive citizens.
Student achievement is directly related, but not limited to, a high degree
of parental and community involvement
through meaningful communication in planning and implementing educational
programs and opportunities.
Our system maintains a high focus on improving the achievement of all
students.
Got questions about Westside? Email the principal, Mr. Flynn, by clicking the pencil at the bottom of this page!!
Check out the Westside Cub Scout Pack's Website! Click on the image above!
****STUDENT PICKUP****
If your child is going to be a pickup everyday, then we must know ahead of time
so they will know what to do at the end of the school day. Please notify
your child's teacher in writing at any time your child's pickup status changes.
PLEASE DO NOT ONLY TELL YOUR CHILD ABOUT A CHANGE IN A BUS OR PICKUP...THEY MAY
NOT REMEMBER TO TELL US. Only you or someone you have listed on your
child's registration paperwork will be allowed to pick up your child. You
must contact the school in person to allow anyone else to pick up your child.
Afternoon pickups will be located at the front office. Instead, all pickups will load out of the side door under the awning. A Westside staff member will meet you at this door with your child. Please do not block the parking lot or driveway. Pickups will begin at 2:40pm. Pre-K pickups begin at 2:30pm. The parking lot/driveway will be need to be clear by 3:10 to allow for busses to enter the school campus.
All
Westside busses drop students off at 7:15am. MCJH and MCHS students are
not allowed to board busses at Westside.
Busses load each afternoon at approximately 3:20pm. All not riding a bus
must be picked up by 3:30pm. Students being dropped off in the mornings
need to arrive no earlier than 7:15am. School doors are locked until this
time each morning. Any child that wishes to eat breakfast at school must
arrive by 7:30am.
HOMEWORK HOTLINE
Need some help working through your child's homework? Westside is proud to again
this year offer the Homework Hotline! To get help for your child, simply call
1-888-868-5777. The hotline is open from
4:00-8:00pm each day Monday thru Thursday.
**REMEMBER**
SPECIFIC GRADE LEVEL CONTENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE FACULTY PAGE BY CLICKING ON THE
GRADE LEVEL LOGO!!
Click the logo above to learn about the Books From Birth Program! Your
child can receive a free book in the mail each month up to their 5th birthday!
It's an outstanding program that puts books into the hands of parents and
children and best of all it is ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE!!!
Westside Elementary School is located on the western border of Macon County
and serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade. Westside is a Title I
School offering instruction based on the Tennessee Curriculum Framework.
More information on specific curricula in place can be found below.
There are 17 classrooms at Westside in addition to library, A+ Computer Lab,
Resource, Physical Education, and Accelerated Reader. Click the Faculty
Page link to find more information about teachers and programs at Westside!
Curriculum Information
Kindergarten: Letter People,
Kindergarten-5th grade: Saxon Math, Scott Foresman Reading
Kindergarten-5th grade: A+ Technology Lab
Students attend the lab to enhance their academic studies in math, reading,
English, and science using windows based computers
Visit Us!
Visitors are welcome anytime at school, however Tennessee state law prevents
visitors from staying all day. Also, a security door is in place at the
front door. To enter, simply buzz the intercom to the right of the front
door, identify yourself and come in! Once inside the school, all visitors
must stop by the office, sign in and receive a visitor's badge.
We hope to see you at school!
To visit other schools in Macon County as well as the school system web site, click the schoolhouse!
Email Mr. Flynn, Principal!! Click on the pencil above!!!
Email Mrs. Donna, Librarian!! Click on the books above!!!
SUGGESTIONS? WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU-ESPECIALLY PARENTS OF WESTSIDE STUDENTS! WHAT CAN WE ADD TO OUR WEBSITE TO HELP YOU? LET US KNOW AND WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!