West Elementary
Jenks West Elementary Families,
We have had a great start to the year. It has been so wonderful seeing our students again! We are excited about our 2024-2025 school year. Below you will find information about upcoming events and activities happening at JWE and across the district.
Upcoming Events:
August 26- PK/K Back to School NIght
August 27- 1st/2nd Back to School Night
August 29- 3rd/4th Back to School Night
August 30- No School
September 2- Labor Day (No School)
September 6- Hometown Huddle
September 10- PTAG Meeting Building A Commons at 8:45 A.M.
September 20- Dynamic Dads
September 24- PK, K-2 Fall Pictures
September 25- Grace, 3rd-4th Fall Pictures
September 27- District Collaboration/Distance Learning Day
September 30-October 8- Fall Book Fair
Back to School Nights- PreK through Fourth Grade Back to School Nights are this week. We will begin each meeting with a Meet the Principal Meeting before going to your child’s classroom. Please see below for your scheduled times.
August 26
5:30-5:45- PK Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym, 5:50-6:30 PK Classrooms
6:30-6:45- Kindergarten Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym, 6:50-7:30 Kindergarten Classrooms
August 27
5:30-5:45- 1st Grade Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym and Bldg F Cafeteria, 5:50-6:30 1st Grade Classrooms
6:30-6:45- 2nd Grade Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym and Bldg F Cafeteria, 6:50-7:30 2nd Grade Classrooms
August 29
5:30-5:45- 3rd Grade Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym and Bldg F Cafeteria, 5:50-6:30 3rd Grade Classrooms
6:30-6:45- 4th Grade Principal Meeting Bldg E Gym and Bldg F Cafeteria, 6:50-7:30 4th Grade Classrooms
Varsity Football Games- Students in 6th grade or below must enter Allan Trimble Stadium with an adult and must sit in the home stands with an adult. Students or groups of students in 6th grade or below who are dropped off at the stadium without an adult present will not be permitted to enter the game. Seating in the south end zone area is allocated for home and visiting bands, as well as middle school students with a school-issued student ID.
Students in grades 7-12 can enter the stadium by showing their school-issued ID with an activity pass.
Title I Parent Rights to Know- As a parent/guardian of a student attending a Title I school, you have the right to ask the school about the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers and/or paraprofessionals. You can read more about the "Parents/Guardians Right to Know" policy on our JWE Title I page.
We have four full-time and two part-time Title 1 Reading Teachers and one Math Specialist. If your child is being served by one of these teachers for reading or math support, you will receive notification of their services.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures-
PK- To avoid interfering with West Intermediate traffic, please do not arrive before 7:35 a.m.
and 2:45 p.m.
K-4- To avoid interfering with PK traffic, please do not arrive before 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Volunteers- We would love for you to volunteer at our school! We have many different areas from across the site that need your help! You can indicate your area of interest here: Volunteer Interest Survey If you plan to volunteer at any point this year you will need to complete the volunteer training. This training needs to be completed each year.
Math Mentor Volunteer Opportunity!
You can make a difference as a math mentor to our 3rd and 4th grade students!
Mentors come once a week for 30 minutes to play math games and practice strategies with a small group of 3rd or 4th graders. Please sign up through the QR code below to receive more information.
There will be a training session in September to provide additional details and support to new mentors. Volunteering in the classrooms will begin in October. We look forward to seeing our new and returning mentors this school year!
District Chromebook Insurance- Chromebook insurance can be purchased for the 2024-2025 school year at this link: Chromebook Insurance
Being a Jenks West Elementary PYP Parent- Jenks West Elementary is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). West Elementary is the first elementary school in Oklahoma to offer the PYP and one of the largest PYP schools in North, Central and South America.
The aim of the PYP is to develop lifelong learners through integrated learning experiences and authentic assessments. JWE students strive to take action to create a better world through global understanding. This learning and personal development does not stop once the school day ends. As JWE parents, the reinforcement and consolidation of student learning and development away from the classroom is critical and powerful. Through the Learner Profile, West Elementary aims to develop the whole child, fostering positive attitudes and skill development. Click here to learn more about ways you can support your child at home.
PTAG News- Please see below for important information from our PTAG (Parent Teacher Action Group).
FRECKLES FRIDAY FUNDRAISER-
$25, Prepay only for the entire year (no payments on the day of)
3rd & 4th grade ONLY
Deadline to register Friday 8/30
Students receive 10 total ice creams/Italian ice, 1 per month
Volunteer Sign Up coming soon!
This may be purchased in the parent PowerSchool login through web browser only, NOT on the app. Login>purchases/payments>student name>Items at students school>JWE PTAG>buy PTAG dues>checkout
Cash or checks made out to JWE PTAG, Include student name & teacher. May be turned into any building front office.
Any questions may be directed to Erin Grimes - erinwduncan@gmail.com
PTAG (Parent Teacher Action Group) Membership-
$10 membership/donation helps provide JWE with the following:
Class field trips
Transportation for field trips
4th grade celebration
Teacher Appreciation Week lunches and gifts
Building and playground enhancements
This may be purchased in the parent PowerSchool login through web browser only, NOT on the app. Login>purchases/payments>student name>Items at students school>JWE PTAG>buy PTAG dues>checkout
Cash or checks made out to JWE PTAG, with name may be turned into any building front office.
PTAG MEETING- September 10 at 8:45 a.m., Building A Commons
We are always looking for volunteers! Please contact Katie West - Katiebd12@aol.com if you are interested in helping with certain events. Follow Jenks West Elementary on Facebook or jenkswe on Instagram for volunteer opportunities and information!
Have a wonderful week!
Amanda Moore, Site Principal
(918) 299-4415 ext. 5601
Ashley Rubey, Building D Principal (Kindergarten-Fourth Grades)
Building D - (918) 299-4415 ext. 5615
Tiffany McAdams, Building F Principal (First-Fourth Grades)
Building F - (918) 299-4415 ext. 6101
Carla Pugh, Building A Principal (Kindergarten-Fourth Grades)
Building A - (918) 299-4415 ext. 5652
Courtney Pruner, Building B Principal (Pre-Kindergarten)
Building B - (918) 299-4415 ext. 5650