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Westside K-8 School

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Weekly News Oct. 6-10

Posted Date: 10/05/25 (4:00 PM)

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Parent Weekly News

2025-2026, Oct. 6-10

 

Week at a Glance

10/8 Wednesday early dismissal 3:25pm
10/9 SAC/PTSO, Media Center @ 5:30 PM
10/10 End of Quarter 1
10/13 No School
10/24 Trunk or Treat
10/27 5th Grade Orlando Philharmonic Trip
11/11 Veterans Day No School
11/13 – 6th Osceola Magic attendance incentive field trip
11/20 - Choice Fair @ OHP - 5:00-7:30
 

Important- Restroom Vandalism

Parents, we need your assistance! This is a good opportunity to review responsible restroom practices, such as only using the amount of tissue and paper towels needed, only flushing tissue, using appropriate amounts of hand soap, washing hands, and placing trash in the trash can.

There have been multiple occurrences of vandalism on campus in the 5th grade boys' restrooms and the middle school restrooms (boys and girls). Our custodians work hard to keep our facilities clean and available for students to use. We understand that this behavior is from a small number of students, but please speak to your children and remind them of how to treat school property. If they see something, say something. We will implement disciplinary actions, and potentially contacting law enforcement, for anyone causing vandalism to the school facilities. Below are images taken from paint splattered on walls, paper towels shoved in toilets, and writing on walls.
MS boys
MS boys
MS girls
5th
 

Academics

AVID Strategy: Marking the Text

Students will learn the important skill of marking the text for critical information, by numbering paragraphs, circling key words/phrases, dates, or important vocabulary words, and underlining text evidence that helps them master benchmarks and standards.
 

Westside AVID Spirit Shirts are now on sale! 🎉

All proceeds go directly to supporting the AVID program, helping us fund college visits for our students.
T-shirts are $15 each, and the sale ends October 20 – don’t miss out!
Thank you for supporting AVID!
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AVID Fundraiser
 

Student Services

Attendance matters
 
Att. incentives

September Attendance

Our average daily attendance for September was 92%. This is below our expected 95%. If students are not ill, please ensure they are in school every day.

In October, we are rewarding the grade with the highest attendance with a dress down day.
 
Boo Grams
 

SAC & PTSO

SAC Oct
SAC SPan Oct
 
Trunk or Treat Eng
Sp
Port
Sign up eng
sign up sp
 

Athletics & Clubs

Congratulations to Boys Soccer as they move on to the Quarterfinals!

10/6 Theatre Rehearsal until 5:30
10/7 Theatre Rehearsal until 5:30
10/14 Theatre Rehearsal until 5:30
10/16 Theatre Rehearsal until 5:30
 

Parent & Community Resources

The following outreach programs are not Westside K-8 or SDOC school district programs. These programs and resources are provided by community agencies.
Iluminate
Paving the way
Span
Port
 

Supporting Children with ASD

LUPA
loving push
teen talk
Visuales
law
events in spa