Click on the link below to learn all about Mrs. Broderius’s top 10 things about West Elementary!
When should I enroll my child in Kindergarten?
Play and Learn Preschool Virtual Tour
Join Mary Myers-Reinarts, our Play and Learn Preschool Teacher and Program Coordinator, for a virtual tour!
Mental Health and McLeod County Resources
Mental Health Support Services
Hutchinson Health Helpline: 320-484-4585
Crisis Connection: 866-379-6363
Hutchinson Health Mental Health Website
McLeod County Family Resource Guide
Early Childhood Screening – Canceled
Early Childhood Screening on Friday, April 12, 2019 has been canceled. Please go to the the Early Childhood Screening page to reschedule a new time.
Safe and Secure Schools: West Elementary
West Elementary has undergone some changes over the past year in order to make the school more safe and secure. This video was produced with the intention of informing parents about these changes and to educate parents about the ways that West Elementary ensures the safety of all students. We discuss how to visit West, how to pick up your child early, and end of the day procedures as well.
MRC Program – Literacy Tutor
Click here to view an informational video about the MRC Program.
Would you love to help children grow their reading skills, succeed in school and get extra support? If your answer is yes, you can be trained to serve as a tutor with Minnesota Reading Corps at both West Elementary and Park Elementary. Whether you want to explore an educational career, reenter the workforce, or give back to your community, you can succeed as a tutor. Last year, Minnesota Reading Corps provided direct services to over 30,000 children in more than 700 schools across the state.
As a Literacy Tutor, you’ll use strategies that help students believe in themselves and succeed. Positions available include: Kindergarten Focus and Elementary (K-3) Literacy Tutors. Full-time tutors typically serve most of their hours during the regular school day.
In addition to extensive training, tutors will receive on-site support from specially trained school mentors. Tutors come from many backgrounds and include recent high school and college grads, career changers, stay-at-home parents, and retirees. Tutors may earn a living allowance, educational award, federal student loan forbearance, and other benefits, and have the chance to make a real difference in the life of a child.
To apply or learn more about the research based programs, position qualifications, and benefits, visit MinnesotaReadingCorps.org (do not apply via the district website). Questions? Email [email protected] or call 866-859-2825.
West Elementary Orientation Video
Check out the West Elementary orientation video.
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Ask Me!
Ask Me!
West Elementary is proud to introduce “Ask Me” stickers as part of our positive behavioral support system. Students caught making good choices have the opportunity to be awarded an “Ask Me” sticker. This helps facilitate conversation between their peers, school staff, and home about the great things happening at school. If your child comes home with a sticker, be sure to ask them about the positive choices they made at school.
West Elementary Attendance Guidelines
One of the most important things families can do to help their children succeed is to make sure they attend school regularly.
When your student is absent:
Contact the school at (320) 587-4470. State the name, teacher, length and reason for the absence. If we do not hear from you, we will attempt to call you at home or at work. If we have not spoken with you or a responsible adult regarding the absence, you must send a note to school.
Excused Absences:
- Illness
- Family Death/Illness
- Religious Holiday / Instruction
- Medical / Dental Appointments
Unexcused Absences:
- Missing the bus
- Staying home to care for siblings
- Refusing to go to school
- Oversleeping (Parent or Child)
- Skipping School
- No Doctor Note (if required)
Six Strategies to Support School Attendance:
- Let children know that you value their education. Insist they go every day.
- Talk to you child about school. Is your child struggling with schoolwork, classmates, or other problems? Ask how you can help.
- Discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher(s). Ask them to help if needed.
- Does your child need a tutor or assessment for special services? Ask for referrals to community programs, and don’t hesitate to use counseling services.
- Get to know your child’s friends and their families.
- Support/follow school policies.
