See The New Sidebar

I have just updated the information on the sidebar (if you don't know what that is, it's the information on the right side of the blog). I have added links for Escrip and Lucky's S.H.A.R.E.S. You can go to Escrip and register your Safeway cards and your credit cards to earn money for West Park. The Lucky's link just has information about how their program works. Right now is a great time to register or re-register your Safeway card because they are doing their "10% Goes Back to Schools" program.

The other new information on the sidebar is a list of staff members at West Park and the address and phone number for the school (including the absence reporting phone number). I hope this will be helpful to you. If there is anything else you would like added, just add a comment on the blog or email me at lmhiserman@hotmail.com.

Surf's Up

It’s time for the Jog-a-Thon to begin! We are so excited. The kick off assembly will be Friday, September 4th. Students will be getting their packets with everything they will need to start collecting pledges for the Jog-a-Thon. Every student who brings in a minimum of $25 will receive a Surf’s Up t-shirt. They are very cool this year, so make sure you get at least $25 in pledges. There are other really great prizes too! The more money you bring in the more chances you will get to win prizes!
The actual Jog-a-Thon is going to be Friday, October 16th. We are looking for volunteers for that day. If you’re interested, please contact Kristin Birdsall (you can get her contact information from the office).

Mark Your Calendars

There are lots of important events coming up at school to kick of the new year! First, the Book Fair will be running from August 25th-September 4th. It is held in the MPR pretty much everyday after school during those dates. You can get lots of great books for yourselves and your teachers. Plus, with the money that we raise from the book fair, West Park will be able to get lots of new books too!

Second, Back to School Night is August 26th. (I will let you know what time it is as soon as I find out) Parents, make sure you come out for that so you can meet your child's new teacher and find out what great events we have coming up. It's also a great time to pre-order your yearbook, buy a West Park t-shirt and sign up for committee's for the PTO. Plus, you'll get to meet and talk with our fabulous Principal, Mrs. Herdell!

Third, there is a BBQ on September 4th at noon. Come and join your child for lunch. It's lots of fun to bring a picnic lunch (or buy hamburgers at school) and eat on the lawn with your child. And, the other exciting event that day is our Jog-a-Thon Kick off! Let's raise lots of money for West Park and surpass our goal from last year!

One last thing, don't forget to bring back your reading logs from this summer (on the first day of school) so you can go to the Book Worm party on Aug 26th! Mrs. Herdell is planning a really fun party that you won't want to miss!

Calling All West Park Eagles

Hey Eagles, guess what? School is starting in less than a week. School officially starts Wednesday, August 19th and you can find out what teacher you have on Tuesday, August 18th in the afternoon! Mrs. Herdell is so excited to have all of her eaglets back at school next week!