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PAW PRESS
October 2014 |Elementary
Volume 1, Issue 1
Westview
March 2015
Now is the time to enroll your child for kindergarten! If you have a child who will be five years old
by September 1, 2015, please stop by the office to pick up an enrollment packet. We invite all
‘soon to be kindergarten students’ and an adult to our Kindergarten visitation day, Wednesday, April
1 at 1:00 pm. You and your child will visit Westview kindergarten classrooms, tour the building,
meet with the principal, and enjoy a snack.
Fitzgerald offers the state funded FREE preschool, Great Start Readiness Program, for children who
are 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2015. Our GSRP program has a 4 star rating, is taught
by highly qualified teachers, and incorporates developmentally appropriate curriculum. Morning
and afternoon sessions are offered four days a week. Call 586-757-3343 for further information.
Mrs. Swalec
Test Fest
The Test Fest was held the week of February 9th.
Test Fest was kicked off with an exciting “Rock”
assembly. Students were excited to see Mrs.
Swalec and some of the teachers rocking out to
“Rock the Test.” Test Fest helped prepare
students for the big test; which is called the MStep. Third, fourth, and fifth graders each spent a
whole day rotating to different classes. Students
were divided into five groups and went to sessions
covering technology, reading, and writing.
Chrestina Yaqoob said, “Test Fest was fun.’’
Written by: Crystal Yang and Rebecca Strader
Ms. Dixon, Mrs. Swalec, Mrs. Provo, Mrs. Agueros, and Mr. Kolezko
FEATURE TEACHER - Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson was chosen for Feature Teacher because of her
loving nature. To start things off, she has been teaching for
eight years. During her career, she has taught in three
different elementary schools, Westview, Schofield, and Conner
Creek Academy. She taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades. Mrs.
Johnson grew up in Oak Park, Michigan. When she isn’t busy
with school work, she loves to design invitations, plan
parties, and spend time with her husband, two sons, and her
furry dog. The Johnson’s like to travel, camp, and have
fun. The best family trips they have taken were two Disney
Cruises. Fun and adventure was had by everyone on the deep
blue seas.
Written by: Kyra Burks and Delaney Meixner
Typing Super Stars – The following students have completed 100 Lessons
Mohammed Ahmed
Aiden Bachi
Jason Bachi
Kyra Burks
Kenny Daugherty
Da’virex Carter
Cesar Denis
Sumiea Laskar
Tyler Neilson
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Lau –Paris Mulligan \ Dexter Garda
Wisdom – Thomas Hostinsky \
Mohammed Tasin
Kosi –MaKenna Cobb \
Samantha Minda
Mayer –Alaylah Beasley \ Abdul Malik
McCarthy - Sydney Boyd \ Farhan Ahmed
Somero –Nevaeh Frost \ Randall Rice
Avoledo – Maya Rooke \ Ryan Masi
Brady –Madison Klekotka \ Dustin Adams
Dunseith –Jayvon Garcia \ Samantha
Howey
Monfette –Walee Chowdury\ Kendall
Dodoro
Dixon –Anikah Chowdury \ Sean Phillips
Provo –Eva Runevitch \ Chase Lee
Wittenberg –Christian Djuric \ Rachelle
Arroyo
Dahlman –Sydnei Missouri \Rafuth Uddin
Johnson –Kenneth May \ Conrad Lupa
Mills –Fahmida Ali \ Tanzila Chowdury
Cardno - Jasmine Williams \ James
Henson
Kopp –Aiden Bachi \ Remo Ahmed
Dryer –MaKayla Dixon \ Daylin Frushour
Giaquinto –Katiyla Glaspie \ Daheem
Kelly
Shank –Amir Williams \ William Brock
Samiha Rahman
Anika Zaman
Jasmine Williams
Mirzanur Ulla
HOWL
This month we will examine the meaning of W and what it
means to WORK TOGETHER. Working together means being
part of a team and this requires people to work cooperatively
towards a shared purpose. In the wild, a wolf pack may be
working together to find food or build a den. At Westview our
wolf pack works together in many important ways too: working
in pairs, small groups, classroom projects, and school-wide
activities.
Some great ways for Westview Wolves to WORK TOGETHER
include:
 Respect each other’s differences, unique abilities, and
opinions
 Give your very best effort for yourself and for the good
of the wolf pack
 Stick with it, follow through and complete tasks
 Be a good sport and teammate
It feels great to be part of the Wolf Pack and WORK
TOGETHER! Can you think of other ways to work together at
school? Discuss your ideas with friends and family
Mrs. Owens
STUDENT COUNCIL TRAVELS TO CHATTERTON
Upcoming Dates
March
25
PLC Day 2:09 Dismissal
26
Board of EDU meeting
April
3-10 NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK!!!!
13-27 State Testing 5th grade
15
PLC Day 2:09 Dismissal
16
Board of EDU Meeting
On February 25th, student council members took a field trip to
Chatterton Middle School with Ms. Dixon. The student council
members from Westview and Mound Park were invited to have
breakfast at Chatterton. While students enjoyed a bagel and
juice, Mrs. Maleszyk taught the students about life at
pcomingStudents
Events learned about Charger bucks, raffles,
Chatterton.
sports, and various activities that are held at Chatterton. It
was an awesome experience.
Written by: Kyra Burks and Hilary Kutella
Paw Press written and published by the Westview Journalism Club.
Advisors: Mrs. Agueros and Ms. Gagnon
Club Members: Kyra Burks, Wasim Khaja, Evan Karolski, Hilary Kutella, Delaney Meixner, Rebecca Strader, and Crystal Yang