West Elementary School

Today is the day! Pre-k Registration Event Today, Wednesday, April 12 12:30-5:30 p.m. LCISD Administrative Offices (13807 Indiana Ave.) (Kindergarten Registration is tomorrow, Thursday, April 13.) Read more here: https://www.lcisd.net/page/prekandkindergartenregistration IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • LCISD pre-k is open to students who qualify under one or more of the district's eligibility requirements, found here. • This event is for parents only; students will be welcomed by campuses at a later date! • If you are an LCISD employee who has signed your child up for pre-k, you do not need to attend Pre-k Registration. • Please enter through Door 5 on the SOUTH side of the LCISD Administrative Offices (the door nearest the LCISD Police Department). Parking is available on the south side of the building, near Door 5. • Please present all required paperwork: - Proof of residency - Child's birth certificate - Child's Social Security card - Child's current shot record (see below for specific record requirements) - Proof of income; TANF or SNAP letter - Parent/guardian's driver's license You cannot register your child until you are able to provide ALL documentation (see specific vaccine record requirements below). • If you are unable to attend today's event, or you do not have all of the required documentation available today, don't worry! You can register your child on campus beginning May 1! - - - - - IMPORTANT:  ENROLLMENT VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Students who are four years of age or older are required to have updated vaccination records upon enrollment. Listed below are required vaccines for all students who are at least four years old. A student cannot enroll in pre-k or kindergarten without proof of the following vaccines: - Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (fifth dose) - Polio (IPV) (fourth dose) - Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) (second dose) - Chickenpox (Varicella) (second dose) You must provide your child's OFFICIAL VACCINE RECORD for enrollment. Print-outs from a patient portal will not be accepted! An OFFICIAL VACCINE RECORD INCLUDES: • Documentation of vaccines administered that include the signature or stamp of the physician or physician's designee, or public health personnel, is acceptable. Immunization records generated from electronic health record systems must include clinic contact information and the provider's signature/stamp. • An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority is acceptable. • An official record received from school officials, including a record from another state, is acceptable. Read more about OFFICIAL VACCINE RECORDS at https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=25&pt=1&ch=97&rl=68

Read our latest West Weekly! https://docs.google.com/document/d/10dczScrRJ4f0Mw7EPVSul6zaVJln0DXPMDl3s3lo_lk/edit

On your mark...get set...HUNT EGGS!

Hats off to collaboration and transformation in fifth grade science!

We love celebrating reading growth!

Check out this Battle of the Books 2023 recap! https://youtu.be/MYkQi4fIv8A

Parents who are interested in enrolling their soon-to-be kindergarteners in LCISD's Dual Language program to learn Spanish are invited to attend one of two parent meetings this month! See the flyer for meeting details, and visit https://www.lcisd.net/page/dual-language-education to learn more about dual language education at LCISD!

Happy National Assistant Principals Week to our very own fantastic leader, Mrs. Cryer!

Reminder: Friday, April 7 is a student/staff holiday, and Monday, April 10 is a weather day. All Lubbock-Cooper ISD campuses and offices will be closed on these dates.

Today is National School Librarian Day, and we have some of the very best! Help us honor the professionals who spark a love of reading in our elementary students!

The polygon headbands game is highly recommended by these West Elementary first graders!

Congratulations to Ms. Abernathy's class, winners of the West Elementary Second Grade March Madness Basic Facts Challenge!

Listen in to our latest What's Happening at West podcast! https://youtu.be/zRiIif9WwZs

Thanks to Lubbock Fire Rescue for presenting to our West Elementary students about fire safety!

Read our latest West Weekly! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMLtbS_6H0EKXKM_uNVsxuUUOxMwWUMALtsp9kv3-js/edit

West Techsperts presented to teachers from across LCISD at the district's annual Digital Learning Expo!

Spring may be in the air, but West Elementary students were feeling pretty chilly during their Battle of the Book reading of Snow Treasure! They made snowmen, had a snowball fight, and even chatted with a special Scandinavian friend while learning about Norway!

Don’t miss an immersive STEM experience for your child this summer! There are only a few days left to save $25 on your registration for the all-new @CampInvention program hosted at Central Elementary. Registration is open for ALL Lubbock-Cooper ISD students entering grades 2-6. Camp runs June 5-9, 2023. Register today using SUM25 to save your spot at invent.org/mylocalcamp.

Read the latest edition of the West Weekly! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4Yu3i54aO2lh8tCbUffr_2pS3oigSoBQZT3dHh6O9s/edit

Monday, March 27 is a student holiday and professional development day for staff on all LCISD campuses!