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The Principal's Nest

September Parent Edition

The Principal'sNest September Parent Edition

Excellent Beginnings

Thank you, parents, for a wonderful start to our school year. This week you will receive progress reports this week. Most teachers have concluded their beginning of year tests and assessments. Now, we can begin the work of teaching students right where they are.


Remember, Johnston County uses Standards Based Grading for Elementary Schools. This means that we are assessing students knowledge on the standards set by the state and Johnston County School.

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STEM Lab

Our students enjoy their time in STEM lab. All of our Enhancement classes are engaging and packed full of action. Our school enhancements include Art, Music, PE, STEM, Media, Technology, and Guidance
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Kindergarten Love

We are loving having all of our Wise Owls in the building especially our Kindergarteners! They are so busy in their classes learning and developing skills. Please note that we love visitors at lunch. If you'd like to eat lunch with your child, please use the kiosk to sign in. Also, our teachers love scheduled volunteers in the classroom. Speak with your teacher out volunteer opportunities.
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Flag Etiquette

Our students learned the proper way to display and care for our American Flag. We appreciate our Boy Scout Troop Leaders who came out for this demonstration.
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Cleveland Proud Day

West View students, staff, and families are invited to Cleveland Proud Day Saturday, October 5th 10am-2pm.

I will be there with my Wise Owl Gear on!

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Beginning of Year Professional Development

This year, I wanted to do something fun and different for the staff for the beginning of year professional development. The administrative team took the entire staff to do professional development off-site. First, we did team building activities, went over school procedures, and finally, we bowled! The response was amazing. Great way to kick off the year!
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School Procedures

The administration met with each grade level to go over routines, procedures, and expectations. Each grade level came in with such excitement to begin the year.
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Coffee and Chat

Stay awhile after carpool and join us for Coffee and Pastries. Our agenda will be based on what you want to know and discuss! This is the first one I've had but hope that the turn out is good so that we can do others.

See you then.

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/WCJ9nHCLbMbBN5YVA

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Growth

Have you all had the opportunity to look at this? When you have a moment, visit this website:


https://www.wral.com/what-grade-did-your-school-receive-search-our-2018-19-nc-school-performance-database/18608843/

We met growth expectations last year! The state gives a standard that they expect students to grow during the school year. Our students met that expectation! We have not done that since 2015! We celebrate this because it's not about the score of the students on the EOG, but about the progress made throughout the year. We are so proud of our students and the teachers who work tirelessly to motivate and inspire!

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Wise Owl, Brandon Brown Recognized

One of our 3rd grade students, Brandon Brown, was recognized at the school board meeting this month. Brandon was nominated because he displays Cross-Cultural Proficiency, embracing and loving others and what makes them different.
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Parent Reminders

Here are a couple of safety and procedural things that we need to remind parents about:



  • All students should be walking themselves to class (Except Pre-K) Please use the front lobby to say your goodbyes.
  • When coming to eat lunch with students, bags with company logos are not permitted in the cafeteria (Applebee's, McDonald's, Chic-fil-A etc) Please use an unmarked container or bag
  • During carpool, please make sure your student exits from the passenger side. Some students are walking in front of cars and they can not be seen by drivers. Also, please do not send glass bottles with juice or drink to school.
  • If you are in need of a carpool pass, please come inside the main office and we will provide you with one.
  • As the seasons are changing, please have your children pack a sweater in case the building temperatures get too chilly for some.
  • Parents may not wait in the office or outside to avoid carpool. Please join the carpool line or bus transportation if you'd prefer not to wait.

  • Students need to be here by 12:15 to be counted present and Students will not be released after 3:20. If you come after the 3:20 mark, you will need to go through carpool.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, September 27th-

Progress Reports come home

Early Release Day- All Students will be released by 1:50. Carpool will begin by 1:40.


Monday, September 30th

Coffee and Chat with the Principal 9 am- 10 am


Saturday, October 5th-

Cleveland Proud Day 10 am- 2 pm


Monday, October 7th-

Fall Picture Day

PTA Meeting at 6 pm in the Media Center


Monday, October 14th-25th

Apex Fun Run Fundraiser


Saturday, October 26th

Trunk or Treat 4pm- 5:30 at West View


Tuesday, October 29th

1st Quarter Report Cards