Fun for Your Whole Family!!!

The Napa Valley Museum invites you and your students to

DREAMS OF TOYLAND

A magical holiday exhibition of Old World toys, games, decorations and Victorian ornaments

November 20, 2010 -January 23, 2011

Imagine entering a world filled with miniature fairies, animals and other delightful creatures in snowy forests, cozy kitchens and tiny drawing rooms. The “Dreams of Toyland” exhibit features a series of scenes or vignettes designed to delight the visitor and inspire the wonder of childhood past, created by renowned collector Dolph Gotelli. Viewing these artfully-realistic scenes is like unwrapping very special gift.

Come share this extraordinary and imaginative experience with your students free of charge at the Napa Valley Museum. The Napa Valley Museum is now taking reservations for tours of this special exhibition.

View more of the magic at http://www.webstudioc.com/
Adult admission charge:$10
Call: (707) 944-0500 for more information
Napa Valley Museum 55 Presidents Circle Yountville, CA 94599

www.napavalleymuseum.org

Magazine Drive has Started

We are doing a magazine drive for the next 2 weeks.  It's a great and easy way to raise money for West Park.  All you have to do is click on the banner to the right and start shopping.  Make sure you add your child's name so they get credit. 

Don't forget that magazines are a great Christmas gift and so easy too!

Congrats Girls!!!!

We had some super "Eaglets" play a perfect season of softball and Mrs. Herdell wanted to congratulate them on our blog.  Way to go girls!!!! Below is the picture and article that were in the newspaper this weekend.  How exciting! 

Teal teams up for perfect season

The Teal Steel recently completed an undefeated season and won the Napa Valley Girls Softball League’s Minor Division Championship. The other teams in the league were the Firecrackers, Tigers and Panthers. Back row: Coach Lisa Tremain, Brian Tremain, Steve Schweizer. Middle row: Shai’Don Dupris, Nichole Hill, Cami Tremain, Isabelle McGee, Morgan Naslund, Cassie Schweizer. Front row: Addie Carruth, Gracie Pridmore, Kaitlyn Cates, Kayla Lowe. 

Blazing Sadles Chili Cookoff!!!!

Don't forget the big Chili Cook Off Tomorrow night at West Park School.  It starts at 5:30pm.  If you're bringing a chili or a pie, please contact Heather Savage to let her know the name of your entry and come a few minutes early so we can get you all set up.  It is going to be a really fun night and it IS happening RAIN OR SHINE.  If there's rain, we will be in the MPR.  Can't wait to see everyone there.  Also, don't forget to bring your pumpkins to decorate.

PS~Tickets are available at the door.  $5 per person or $25 for family of 4 or more.

Jog-a-Thon Kickoff

Friday was the Jog-a-Thon kickoff. Our theme is year is "Rock On." Mrs. Herdell got into the spirit of it of course! Make sure to have your kids get lots of pledges so we can beat our goal of $30,000.

Ready, Set, Go get those pledges!

I think Mrs. Herdell is ready for a career as a rockstar.

Mrs. Herdell Rocking Out

Mrs. Schuh got into the spirit of things too!Mrs. Schuh demonstrating how to run at the Jog-a-Thon

Dine & Donate at Filippi's

Just a quick reminder...we have a dine and donate coming up!

When: Tuesday, Sept 14th

Time: Lunch and/or Dinner

Where: Filippi's Pizza Grotto

3645 First Street

For Who: Anyone & Everyone

What to Bring: A Flier from School

Calling all Eaglets!!!!

School starts tomorrow morning bright and early! How excited are all of you. I know I'm more excited than my kids. It is going to be a great school year. I know Mrs. Herdell and all of the teachers are thrilled to see all of their precious little and not so little eaglets!

Just an FYI for kindergarten parents. There will be donuts and coffee outside of the MPR tomorrow morning to welcome you to West Park. Please stop by and see lots of sign up sheets on ways that you can get involved. We love it when parents help out!

Get a good night sleep tonight and we will see you tomorrow morning!

Summer Saturday Crafting

Any and all crafters are formally invited to West Park's Summer Saturday Craft Days. Come and work on any project that you want...sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, painting, card making, jewelry making, etc. Beverages & snacks will be provided.

When: June 26, July 24, August 7

Where: West Park's Multi-Purpose Building

Time: 10am-5pm

Cost: $5 per person*

Sorry, children must be at least 14 (with adult) to participate. No childcare available.

For more information, contact Stacie at 287-0755 or staciepatrick@rocketmail.com

*Profits go dirctly to our craft fund to purchase a Cricut and cartridges for the school to use

The Book Fair Has Started

Come to the Book Fair! Enjoy this video about the book fair (click on the FlipShare link below). Thanks Mrs. Lee for making it.

FlipShare - Private Video Sharing

Dine & Donate at Big D's

We have a Dine and Donate coming next week. It is going to be a great one at BIG D BURGERS. They are being very generous and donating 20% of all purchases. Make sure you bring in the flyer that is coming home in Wednesday envelopes today. There are also extra flyers in the office.

Dine & Donate Details

When: Tuesday, April 20th

Time: All Day (11am-8pm) Dine-In or Take-Out

Where: Big D Burgers 1005 Silverado Trail

Cruisin' Into Summer

West Park School's Annual Carnival is just over a month away...

When: Saturday, May 22, 2010

Where: West Park School

Time: 11am to 4pm

What to Expect this year

• Fabulous Food: Darin's Tri-Tip Sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, popcorn, Root Beer Floats & more!

• Amazing Silten Auction Items including classroom projects

• Wine Raffle: Half Wine Barrel filled with bottles of wine

• Raffle Prizes for all ages including $300 in CASH prizes

3 Inflatables & Rock Climbing Wall

• Farm Animals, Spiders, Reptiles & Amphibians

• Face-painting

• Cake Walk

• Classroom Carnival Games & Prizes

An Exciting Auction Item...

We have a 3 month old Great Pyrenees that is going to be auctioned off at Sipping and Supporting this Saturday night! She is AKC registered. Her DOB is December 1, 2009 and she will have a brand new collar and leash. She is absolutely gorgeous!!! Hopefully, we can find a loving West Park family to give her a new home. Get ready to start the bidding!

Sipping & Supporting is Coming Fast

Our 3rd Annual silent auction and wine tasting event is coming up fast, just a little over a week until the big event! Tickets are now on sale. It is going to be an exciting evening with absolutely amazing auction items and raffle prizes. The food will be incredible (and lots of it) and there are 8 wineries pouring. This year we are also having live music. You don't want to miss this one.

Sipping & Supporting Info

When: Saturday, March 13th

Where: Napa Fairgrounds, Cabernet Hall

Time: 6:00-10:00pm

Ticket Price: $30 per person or $50 per couple

There is also child care available this year thanks to Ms. Mattei and Mrs. Schuh at West Park. Dinner, snacks, a movie & activities will be provided. Children are also welcome to bring their own games (board or electronic) and/or I-pods if they would like.

Please email Julie Mineau (dh_chickie@hotmail.com ) to reserve a spot, space is limited! Or talk to Ms. Mattei or Mrs. Schuh

Child Care Info

Where: Multipurpose Room at West Park

Time: 5:30-10:30pm

Cost for the evening: $30 for the 1st child, $20 for the 2nd & $15 for 3rd, 4th, etc...

Dr. Seuss' Birthday!

West Park School will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Tuesday, March 2nd. We will have a school-wide "read-in" outside on the blacktop at 11:40am. Students should bring a blanket and Dr. Seuss books. Families are more than welcome to join us for the "read-in". It will be a lot of fun. Don't forget to have your child dress in their best Dr. Seuss outfit too (or red, white & black)!

New Families Information Night

We will be offering an Informational Meeting for all prospective and new families to West Park School for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. The meeting will showcase our wonderful school programs and staff as well as answering questions. We are encouraging all new resident, returning or prospective families who are considering applying for Open Enrollment to attend this presentation.

When: Tuesday, March 2nd

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Where: West Park School Multi-Purpose Room

2315 West Park Avenue

***Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare during this presentation for parents.***

Fit & Fun Club for Kids

Ms. Mattei and Mrs. Schuh are starting at Fit & Fun Club after school starting next week. They will be stretching, power walking, jump roping, yoga, cooperative games, music movement and much more! What a great way to help your kids stay in shape and have a super fun time doing it.

When: Monday & Thursdays 2:45-3:45, starting March 1st

Where: West Park School & surrounding neighborhood

Cost: $10 for drop in

$15 for the week

$50 for a month (8 sessions)

For more information, please email Ms. Mattei (jmattei@nvusd.k12.ca.us) or Mrs. Schuh (cschuh@nvusd.k12.ca.us) or stop by and talk to them.

Dine & Donate

Hi Everyone...I know I've been a total slacker when it comes to updating the blog and I will try to do better. I have a very important announcement that I wanted to make sure you knew about, so I'm back!

We have a dine and donate coming up next Tuesday, February 23rd at Applebee's. Come and enjoy a fun dinner with your West Park friends. You can also come for lunch and order take out and Applebee's will give us 15% back for our school. So come hungry and bring ALL of your family members, friends & neighbors. And forget your flyer!