Dear Parents,

Happy Friday! It has been an amazing week full of so many student celebrations! Our kids, staff, and community have flooded our building to share in our Westside educational experiences that promote the student/family experience, a joy for education and the growth of our learners, and community celebration for kids! Education is most maximized when strong partnerships are in place with our community! To our Westside family, you are simply the best! It is an honor to serve as your principal and be part of the most special moments in your lives! Thank you for being you, and walking this journey of educating our kids alongside us each and every day! Have a beautiful summer with your family and we look forward to your return in August!

With Sincere Gratitude,

Amanda Reyes Lillard

Principal

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Adjustments for Inclement Weather and Walker/Biker End of Day Dismissal

As we lived inclement weather at dismissal the 2nd day of school, we have found some tweaks to our system that will benefit our walker/biker families. When there is lightening and thunder in the area (yes that means rain may not be present), we are not allowed to release kids out into that weather without a parent/guardian. Car rider is easy because we place the student into the car. However we do have a large walker/biker group and we recognize that some of our families prefer to still pick up walker/biker during these times. Therefore we will respect your family decision during these events. Here is what we will do to create more options for our families:

• KG/1st Supervised Walkers and Big Kid Walkers who come pick up KG/1st sibling: They will be able to continue to be a walker but they are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian there to allow us to release them to you. Once we release them to you, it is your parent decision to walk out in the weather. If you do not like this option, you would submit a transportation change for your children when we notify you of Inclement Weather Dismissal Plans.

• 2nd-5th Walkers (Big Kids): They will be able to continue to be a walker but they are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian there to allow us to release them to you. Once we release them to you, it is your parent decision to walk out in the weather. This dismissal will occur by the exit doors closest to the garden or as we call it 2nd Grade Neighborhood Exit. If you do not like this option, you would submit a transportation change for your children when we notify you of Inclement Weather Dismissal Plans via REMIND.

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Summer 2023