West Elementary School

Here are our Math Challenge #3 winners!
We had 117 students participate this round, with Kindergarten showing the highest participation. Your engagement and motivation are inspiring! Keep up the great work!
#MathChallenge #WeAreWeiser #MathIsFun

🎉 Math Challenge #4 is Out Now! 🧠

Available Starting: October 24th
Turn in by: November 6th (before 3:00 p.m.)
Where to Get It: Find it at:
www.mathinaction.org/conrad-weiser-west.html
or get a printed copy from the CW West lobby.

This challenge has fun and tricky problems that will test your thinking. You can work on it by yourself or with your family—parents and siblings can help too!
✅ No sign-up needed
✅ Free for everyone
✅ Fun for problem solvers of all levels
🎁 Prize Alert!
Complete the challenge and turn it in on time—you could win prizes! 10 lucky winners will be announced on November 7th!

#WeAreWeiser #MathChallenge

Enjoy the repertoire of W.O.W. sighting photos!
#WeAreWeiser #WordsAreFun #WordOfTheWeek

3rd grade decorated gourds! There are many creative gourds designs! 🎃 #WeAreWeiser

🏀Registration for the CWYBL has been extended!🏀
REGISTRATION CLOSES 10/26/25
www.cwyouthbasketball.org
Boys & Girls - Grades K-6
Our season runs from mid-November through the end of February.
NOTE: Team practice days & times will be determined after evaluations.

Evalutions (at EAST ELEMENTARY for *REGISTERED* players ONLY):
* 3/4 girls: Monday 10/27, 5:30-6:30
* 3/4 boys: Monday 10/27, 7:00-8:00 (or 8:30 depending on attendance)
* 5/6 girls: Wednesday 10/29, 5:30-6:30
Thursday 10/30, 5:30-6:30
* 5/6 boys: Wednesday 10/29, 7:00-8:00
Thursday 10/30, 7:00-8:00
* NOTE: 5/6 players may attend one or both sessions; K-2 does not have evaluations
* If your player does not attend evaluations, we will place them on whichever team has space.

Parents' Meetings (at EAST ELEMENTARY cafeteria):
* 3/4 boys/girls: Monday 10/27, 6:30-7:00
* 5/6 boys/girls: Wednesday 10/29 & Thursday 10/30, 6:30-7:00
* K-2 boys/girls: meeting the first night of practice

*COACHES NEEDED*

Find us on Facebook! @ConradWeiserYouthBasketballClub
#WeAreWeiser

Don't forget to turn in Math Challenge #3 tomorrow! Winners will be announced and the new challenge will be available Friday!
#WeAreWeiser #MathIsFun

🚍This week is National School Bus Safety Week 🛑
Did you know that school buses are statistically the safest mode of transportation for getting students to and from school? Millions of children take the bus to and from school every day! To ensure the safety of our students and drivers, take time to learn about the importance of school bus safety!

➡️ Drivers: Always stop for school buses with flashing lights and extended stop arms.
➡️ Parents: Teach your children how to safely get on and off the bus.
➡️ Students: Stay alert and follow the driver’s instructions.

Together as a community, we can ensure every student has a safe ride to school - every day. 💙🤍
🔗 https://ncsrsafety.org/national-school-bus-safety-week-2025/
🔗 https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/school-bus-safety
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #SaferCommunity #WeAreWeiser

💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month! 💙

At Conrad Weiser West, we’re reminding our students (and ourselves) that kindness is powerful — it builds friendships, strengthens communities, and changes the world.

This month, our focus is simple: Be the reason someone feels seen, included, and valued.
Every act of kindness, no matter how small, matters.

Let’s fill our school (and our hearts) with kindness all month long. 💫
#BullyingPreventionMonth #ChooseKindness #CWWestElementary #WeAreWeiser

Mrs. Chelius’s, Mrs. Bowser’s, and Mrs. Whitmoyer’s classes went on a field trip to Old Dry Road Farm. They had a chance to do chores of long ago, like candle making, making butter, making toys, and making apple cider. #WeAreWeiser

Our West staff members have been hard at work creating these decorated pumpkins! The one with most reactions between our PTO page and the West Elementary page will win! There are some delicious rewards at stake. Voting ends 10/28! Feel free to share the one you like the most and encourage your friends and family to vote. Make sure they click the original picture and like it, not your post, in order for votes to count. #WeAreWeiser

Mrs. Barata and Mrs. Schweigert’s 2nd grade class had a BLAST living the Colonial Life today at Old Dry Road Farm. We made fresh apple cider, dipped a string into hot wax to form a candle, churned butter and made toys from the 1700’s. 🍎🕯️🧈 #WeAreWeiser #ColonialLife #FieldTripsAreFun

Dear West Families,

As a reminder, anyone picking up a student must have a valid photo ID with them every time. We require ID if you are not well-known to the staff at dismissal. Please note that the staff member supervising dismissal may not always know you personally, or there may be substitutes or staff changes. For everyone’s safety, we will always err on the side of caution and verify identification when necessary.

I also want to be clear: our staff are following the rules to keep children safe. Disrespectful or aggressive behavior toward staff will not be tolerated and may result in a loss of pick-up privileges.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep all students safe during dismissal.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warm regards,
Christy Hoffman
Principal, Conrad Weiser West Elementary

🍁 Fall Fest Fun at West! 🍁 Our CW West community came together for an evening full of smiles, games, crafts, and laughter at Fall Fest! 🎃 From hands-on STEM fun to family games in the library, it was a perfect way to celebrate the season together. A huge thank-you to our amazing staff, families, and volunteers who made this event so special — you truly make West the warm, welcoming place it is! ❤️ #ConradWeiserPride #CWWest #FallFest #FamilyFun #WeAreWeiser

📚💚 It’s Read Aloud to a Child Week!
October 19–25, 2025

This week, families everywhere are celebrating the joy of reading together — and we hope you’ll join in! Reading aloud builds connection, empathy, and imagination. It’s one of the simplest (and most powerful) ways to show children that stories — and their voices — matter.

This year’s theme is Purposeful Acts of Kindness. Let’s be intentional about leading with compassion, empathy, and open hearts — one story at a time. ❤️

So grab a favorite book, find a cozy spot, and take a few minutes each day to read together. Your time and attention are the best gifts you can give.

👉 For fun tips and printables to make reading time even more special, visit www.readtothem.org/family-resources
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#ReadAloudWeek #PurposefulKindness #FamilyLiteracy #CWReads #ConradWeiserWest #WeAreWeiser

The Word of the Week is... REPERTOIRE!

Some students like to show off their repertoire of dance moves at recess!

#WeAreWeiser #WordsAreFun

Tomorrow is the FIRST Blue & White Day of this school year! 💙🤍 Please check out the schedule to see when your child can participate and show their Weiser pride! ✨ #WeAreWeiser

🍂 October can feel busy and overwhelming for families — but you don’t have to navigate it alone! 💙✨

Our district continues to offer 🆓Parent Coaching through ParentGuidance.org — a supportive, confidential resource created by therapists to help you strengthen your connection with your child. 💪

What’s included:
✅ No cost
✅ Private, one-on-one support
✅ Weekly or bi-weekly coaching calls
✅ In-app messaging with your coach
✅ Tools, tips, and personalized guidance

🗓️ Available now and throughout the school year!
👉 Register here: https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/

@ParentGuidance @cook_center_
#MentalHealthMatters #ParentGuidance #WeAreWeiser 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Don't forget about our Wheels 4 West fundraiser event today from 10 am - 2pm at West! 🚙 🛞 💴 Free test drives for you and money for the West PTO aka our students and staff! See you there 👀 👏 💙

📚✨ Exciting news! Our visiting author and illustrator, Lee Harper, will be at CW West on November 19! If your student would like an autographed book written or illustrated by Lee Harper, be sure to fill out the book order form that was sent home. Orders are due by October 20th. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to get a signed copy!