West first graders have been learning about daytime and nighttime patterns, along with stars and the planets. One group in each class worked hard this week to develop their reading fluency while learning about the planet Mercury. Enjoy!
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Fourth graders are showing off their writing skills by presenting a state newspaper to the class. Each student had to research a state in the United States and create a newspaper with facts and images about the state's geography, economy, culture and state symbols.
Ms. Hilt's 2nd Graders performed a bunny themed readers theater with puppets they created today! They all did a fantastic job! 🐰
Thank you to all our Spartan Paraprofessionals that work tirelessly for our students. We could not survive without you!
The storms can't ruin first grade's fun! Both classes met and worked together during their weekly Second Step lesson. Students practiced giving compliments and filling each other's buckets.
Congratulations to Olympia West Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Boznos for winning $1000 to spend in her classroom from WEEK News 25 and CEFCU. Mrs. Boznos was nominated by a grandparent that volunteers in her classroom. Congratulations!
Third grade presented their country research project posters today!
This week, middle school staff took a trip to each elementary school to talk to 5th graders about what it is like to be a student at OMS. This trip is the beginning of a number of orientation events to support students in their successful transition to 6th grade!
The OHS NHS is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at OMS on Sunday, April 2 from 1-3. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be crafts, face painting, games, and more. Ages 2-8. The event is $5. All proceeds benefit St. Jude.
Make a reservation by email:
amanda.hapgood@olympia.org
Mark your calendars. Grandparent's Day is scheduled for April 28, 2023, at Olympia West. More information will be shared in April.
The Pre-K dentist office opened today! The students practiced giving checkups and cleaning teeth using a model of a mouth and an alligator.
Spartan Staff spent the morning in various professional development sessions on topics including trauma responsive instruction, restorative practices, special education strategies for students, elementary science instruction, and regulation strategies for students. Thank you to all our presenters!
The 2023 Spartan Retirees were recognized this morning. Congrats to Dr. Jodlowski, Mrs. Deal, Mrs. McDannald, and Mr. Stine. Thank you all for your dedication to our students and families over the years. You will be missed!
March 13th is a Teacher Institute Day for Olympia. There is NO SCHOOL for students!
First graders at West worked diligently writing amazing personal narratives throughout the second and third quarters. As third quarter comes to a close, first graders celebrated their hard work with a publishing party! Students were able to read their story to the class, enjoy a snack, and 'Kiss' their smarty Sparty brains with a treat!
We are blessed at Olympia with the best Social Workers!
Due to hazardous weather conditions, all Olympia after school activities have been cancelled and there will be no shuttle. Please be safe!
Elementary families, join us fo Spartan @ the Movies. We will be showing Inside Out at 6:00 in the high school auditorium. This event is free! Bring the whole family. Concession provided by West PTO.
The last Spartan @ the Movies will be this Friday, March 3rd. We will be showing the movie Inside Out. The event is free! Concessions provided by Oly West PTO.
Save the Date! Olympia West's Family Fun Night is April 28.
