

NO SCHOOL, FALL BREAK! OCT. 19TH-23RD

WESTVALE ELEMENTARY IS HIRING!
- SPECIAL EDUCATION AID (25 HRS)
- STUDENT SUPPORT AID (25 HRS)
USE THE LINK TO APPLY: https://www.applitrack.com/jordandistrict/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Westvale+Elementary%22

SAVE THE DATE! TRiCK OR TREAT EDUCATIONAL FAMILY NIGHT:
OCTOBER 27, 2026 5:00-6:30
Come join us and learn a new TRICK to help your student build their literacy skills and a TREAT will be provided to kids and adults when they practice the tool!
BOO to the FLU will also be here to provide flu shots!

Westvale Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest: Entries Due by Friday, November 16, 2026. 3 winners will be selected to display on the Yearbook cover, cover page, and back cover.
Submit art on:
1.8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper with no lines.
2. Vertical orientation. Horizontal entries can not be used and will not be considered.
Themes:
- Build Our Future
- Westvale Wolves we are a pack
All Entries must include:
- School Name
- One of the themes
- The year 2026-2027
- Your full name, teacher, and grade. (On the Back)
Entries Due by Friday, November 16, 2026
Supplies that can be used:
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Paint
- Watercolors
- Oil Pastels
- ETC
Tips:
- Use whole sheet of paper
- Use vibrant colors

New Process for Volunteering
- APPLY ONLINE
- School Reviews
- HR Reviews
- Fingerprinting Required
- You're Approved!
- You will receive instructions to schedule an appointment
- Attend your appointment with a valid photo ID
- You will receive a notification through
- Your school will also be notified
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
DID YOU KNOW?
- Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school-and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
When Do Absences Become a Problem?
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
CHRONIC ABSENCE
- 18 or more days
- Introduce your children to their teachers and dassmates before school starts.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
- Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
WARNING SIGNS
10 to 17 days
- Try to schedule non-urgent related medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
SATISFACTORY
9 or fewer absences - your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider for advice.
Note: These numbers assume a 180-day school year. - If your child must stay home due to illness, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
Visit Attendance Works at the AttendanceWorks website for free downloadable resources and tools!
The "Westvale PACK"
At Westvale Elementary School we are:
Positive Leaders
Always Safe
Caring & Responsible
Kind & Respectful
The Vision of Westvale
At Westvale, we as students, faculty, families, and the community are a Pack! We have fun learning with empathy, creating with joy, and celebrating diversity. We are curious thinkers who are resilient. Everyone has a voice, a choice, and a safe place to grow. This is the Westvale Way!









