West View Elementary School

First grade ended our unit on The History of the Earth with a fossil and gem dig as well as making our own "fossils" out of clay. During this unit, we also learned about the layers of the Earth, volcanoes and geysers, and how dinosaurs once ruled the Earth. They had so much fun being paleontologists and geologists during this unit!

REMINDER: Due to the emergency day that we used on January 21, we WILL have school this Monday, March 3. Please see the revised academic calendar: https://5il.co/2g7fc

Join West View for our free annual STEM night event on 2/27 from 5:30-7:00.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Welcome Center & Early Childhood Screening & Placement will be open for regular business services including enrollments, change of address, & screenings for all Pre-K through 12th grade. Plus, families can submit their special program lottery application.

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!

Enjoy the day off!

All after school activities scheduled for today have been cancelled due to the weather. This includes all academic, athletic, & fine arts events, club meetings, and Y care.

February 11th was the 100th Day of School! First Grade celebrated by dressing up as 100-year-olds as well as doing tons of fun "100" related activities.

TOMORROW: Join us for a Community Listening Session to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct! February 13 from 5–7 PM @ East High School Library Questions? Call the Student Services Department at 815-967-8401 or email student.services@rps205.com

Third grade ended our Light & Sound unit with an Escape Room. Students had to listen carefully to guess the pitch, guess the sound, read secret messages with mirrors, use magnifying glasses, and read with invisible ink. Such a fun way to wrap up all that they had learned!

TOMORROW: Join us for a Community Listening Session to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct! 📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library Questions? Call the Student Services Department at 815-967-8401 or email student.services@rps205.com

RPS 205 families: Tomorrow is your last chance to share valuable feedback on updates we're considering for next year's elementary report cards. Please join us at Brookview Elementary School from 5-6 p.m.

Fifth grade students are diving into the world of Renaissance! To experience what it was like for Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel, they tried their hand at drawing upside down—right under their desks!

Kindergarten spent several weeks learning all about Native Americans and their life many years ago. They spent a lot of time learning all about the resources found among the land including the many uses of buffalo. We made buffalo vests and teepees.

It's that time of year again, PROJECT FAIR TIME! Sign-up flyers are coming home, family participation is always welcome! If your child plans on turning in a project, please read through the flyer and return the bottom portion ASAP. We can't wait to see all the creativity and learning this year.

📢 Your Voice Matters! Join us for Community Listening Sessions to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct! When & Where: 📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library 📍 February 13 | 5–7 PM | East High School Library (Bilingual interpretation available)

Fourth grade finsihed up the geology unit in CKLA. We explored how vocalones are made and erupt.

The 1st grade classes at West View are learning all about space and the solar system. This week we learned about cycles of the moon. We used Oreos to model the different moon phases. They loved using cookies, especially since they got to snack on the extras!

Families are invited to share valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards for next school year. Join us at any of our upcoming Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions. For more details, visit: rps205.com/page/elementary-report-card-feedback

Don't Miss the Frosty Fun Event! Thursday, Jan 23rd from 5-7 we will celebrate the Ties and Tiaras Winter Formal. This is a FUNdraising activity that supports student giveaways and our school store. $2 ENTRY FEE for each student and adult chaperones are FREE. Chaperones must be present with students. This event is cash-only. There will be candy, snacks, pizza, and water for purchase.