We are getting into the spirit of the fall season with a decorated pumpkin contest celebrating our favorite books! The contest will be starting Monday, October 23 and ending the Friday of our fall festival, October 27. If your child would like to enter a pumpkin, the entry fee is $3.00. Choose a book that you love and the rest is up to your imagination! The pumpkin CANNOT be cut or carved in any shape, form, or fashion. Pumpkins may be painted, glued, glittered, etc. on the outside. Entry fees and pumpkins must be turned in by Wednesday, October 25th. Pumpkins will be displayed in the library. You may vote for your favorite pumpkin with a ticket that can be purchased from Mrs. Jennifer in the office from 7-7:30 every morning or during your break. Place your ticket in the jar beside your favorite pumpkin. We will end the contest the night of fall festival where parents and relatives may vote.
Honor Club is hosting a Halloween Dance and Costume party Friday night!
This week 6th grade is kicking off the spooky season with a drama unit on “The Hitchhiker”. Students volunteered for parts, prepared for their roles, and performed the play in class. They did a great job! It was a good day in 6th grade. 📖 👻
Last night we dedicated our gym floor to honor Coach Blankenship. We had a great turn out. Lots of great memories were shared, and a wonderful time was had by all. More pictures and stories to come! Thanks to everyone for making this a night to remember for Coach and his family!
Westover will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week!
Hey Bear Family! Who's Who and Make-up pictures are tomorrow.
Monster Bash
Friday afternoon
4-5 p.m.
$3
1st-4th grade
We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Hannah McMinn to our bear family!
Henderson County Youth League Basketball Sign-Up Information! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. HArlan Fesmire at 731-249-1201 or email him at fesmire.harlan@hcschoolstn.org
The sign-up form is linked below and is on the website under documents.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12qvGqkULBB5WNxASa8O5jfCLV2a1dwCN_v8XJtud_lw/edit?usp=sharing
Come out and meet the bears TOMORROW night! Bring your chairs and signs and support your player. LaLa's Dream Cream will be here. We will have more order forms for our bear wear for you to place your order and Ms. Cari Hayes will have jewelry for sale.
Players need to wear their Jersey (top) tomorrow night.
Boys 6th -8th grade soccer tryouts
Soccer Information 🥅
Engagement improved a lot this month! Way to go Westover readers, you all make us proud! Keep up the hard work, and don't forget about our October reading challenge!
We want to congratulate Dr. Lawanda B. Staten on defending her dissertation earlier today. Congratulations Dr. Staten. This accomplishment is much deserved and your bear family is so excited for you!
Happy Fall Break to you!!!!
Today our 8th grade teachers are celebrating their incredible class of 8th graders with a trip to the pumpkin patch at Donnell Century Farm. We wish them the best day and the best memories! 8th grade is such a special year. Thanks for working hard and making great choices for the first 9 weeks.
Mrs. Jessica Simpson's 6th grade ELA class recently completed their novel study on "A Long Walk to Water." They completed body biographies for the two main characters focusing on character traits, plot, and theme. They have also kicked off their Water for South Sudan fundraiser. We’ve surpassed our $300 goal in under a week! A HUGE accomplishment for Mrs. Simpson's ELA classes! Another HUGE accomplishment...over the last 5 years her students have raised nearly $3000 to provide clean drinking water and education to children in South Sudan. ALL ON THEIR OWN! What an amazing feat!
5th grade camoflage projects have been on display this week for everyone to enjoy. These students worked hard and deserve to be celebrated. How many animals do you see? Way to go 5th grade!
Reading is so important to the academic success of your child. It improves vocabulary, helps them use their imaginations, teaches them empathy, and takes them places they may never get the chance to visit. This October we are doing a schoolwide reading challenge. Complete and color at least 15 challenges and get a treat on Halloween. Complete and color the MOST schoolwide and get a special prize. Remember to take as many AR tests on these books as you can! You make take photos and share them with me at crownover.susan@hcschoolstn.org or post and tag Westover Elementary School, TN on social media. Happy haunted reading!
Don't forget the deadline to order shirts for Coach's big night is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th. You may stop by the school and fill out an order form or print one from here and send in your payment. Let's make this a special night for coach!
