Dear West Elementary Families,

We have a very busy week ahead at West Elementary, and we are excited to share several important events and updates with you.

Fourth grade will be hosting their Living Museum, where students will honor historical figures through engaging presentations. Our Band, Orchestra, and Choir will perform concerts on April 28 at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. For the morning performance, parents are asked to please park on State Street. We are also excited for our first annual Fifth Grade Field Day on April 30. Parents are invited to attend, with gates opening at 9:00 AM. Please park on State Street and enter through the main stadium gates, not the rear parking lot.

April Tier One Updates
Our April Referral-Free Reward is Extra Recess. So far, 57 out of 433 students have received a referral this month. So, 87% of our students are referral free. We would like this number to be higher if possible. Please talk to. your child about making responsible, respectful, and safe choices at school.

Weekly Shout Outs
We are proud to celebrate strong academic efforts across our school.

Third Grade
Mrs. Jones’ class averaged a 70% on their Unit 4 math assessment. This unit focused on understanding fractions. Students are learning that fractions represent equal parts of a whole. For example, when something is divided into equal pieces, each piece is a fraction, and students are also learning how to compare and explain different fractions. This is challenging work, and we are proud of their growth.

Fourth Grade
Mrs. Goeken’s class averaged 75% on their assessment covering measurement concepts such as length, liquid volume, mass, and weight. Even more impressive, 16 students scored above 80%, which we consider meeting grade-level proficiency. This means students are demonstrating a strong understanding of how to measure and solve real-world problems using these concepts.

At West Elementary, we define grade-level proficiency as scoring 80% or higher on rigorous, standards-aligned assessments. We celebrate students and classes who reach this level because it reflects deep understanding.

i-Ready My Path
Please encourage your child to complete at least 10 minutes of i-Ready My Path lessons at home each day and ensure they are passing their lessons. This personalized digital support helps prepare students for rigorous learning.

To access My Path:
Students log into their Google account
Go to portal.altonschools.org
Click Clever
Select i-Ready
Click My Path

Family resource guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RVM5ahBg7EbnbA5twBSCOu6ODSP7kfmg/view?usp=sharing
Family access video: https://www.loom.com/share/a2608dca526f4e2eb9e5140ba1542a3b?sid=507307ba-03b1-4b42-b932-f8aa6dc75b9b

Grade Level Resources
2nd Grade: https://sites.google.com/altonschools.org/alton-school-district-curricul/2nd-grade
3rd Grade: https://sites.google.com/altonschools.org/alton-school-district-curricul/3rd-grade
4th Grade: https://sites.google.com/altonschools.org/alton-school-district-curricul/4th-grade
5th Grade: https://sites.google.com/altonschools.org/alton-school-district-curricul/5th-grade

District Scorecard Progress
We continue to monitor progress on our District Improvement Plan.

Goal 1 focuses on increasing perfect attendance weeks. Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, and we are recognizing students who show up ready to learn each day.
Goal 3 focuses on increasing the number of students passing every class. Our staff is committed to providing targeted support so every student can master grade-level standards.

Week/Dates		Goal 1: Every Redbird,     Every Day	Goal 3: Soaring in Every Class
		% of Students Present Every Day This Week	% of 4th-12th Grade Students Passing all Classes This Wee

Quarter 1 Average

84%

92

Quarter 2 Average

73%

85

Quarter 3 Average

77%

85

Week 30	March 16-20	73%	82%
Week 31	March 23-27	83%	77%

Week 32

March 30-April 2

85%

78

Week 33

April 6-10

85%

83

Week 34

April 13-17

80%

76%

Week 35

April 20-24

75%

90%

Communication
All school communication is shared through ParentSquare. Please make sure you are connected.

Important Numbers
West Elementary School: 618-463-2134
Bus Garage: 618-466-5400

Transportation Reminder
To receive bus transportation for the first day of school, students must be registered by August 4. Stay updated using the My Ride K–12 App with your student’s 6-digit “Other ID” from Skyward Family Access.

Important Dates
April 28 – Band, Orchestra, and Choir Concerts
April 30 – Fifth Grade Field Day
May 4-8 - i-Ready EOY Math Diagnostic Assessments

We appreciate your continued support in helping your child succeed both academically and behaviorally. Together, we are building a strong school community focused on growth, responsibility, and excellence.

Sincerely,
TaRael Kee