Westwood Elementary

Our flower beds and entrance have been refreshed to welcome our students on the first day! Thank you to our faculty and staff that helped with this project!

Custodial Opening Abbeville County School District has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below. Custodian Apply Online Category: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian Date Posted: 5/22/2024 Location: Westwood Elementary Date of Availability: 07/01/2024 Date Closing: 05/28/2024 Custodian-240 Days Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Principal. Performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Essential Functions: Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building. Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills. Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas. Replaces light bulbs. Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms. Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals. Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds. Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies. Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building. Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs. Additional Duties: Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations. Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs. Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers and hand tools. Safety Requirements Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets. Travel Requirements Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts. Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s). Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc. See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position. Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable. Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation. FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Our Office is closed today, Friday May 31st. Report Card pickup next week 7:30 – 2:30 M-Thu. Have a Great Summer!!

If your child has not picked up their report card, they will be available for pick up tomorrow (Thursday)between the hours of 1:00-3:00.

Good Morning! .On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Abbeville County School District will release early. The early release schedule is as follows: WMS @ 10:15 AM WWE @ 10:30 AM (car riders @ 10:40) LCPS @ 10:45 AM AHS @ 11:00 AM DHS @ 10:40 AM DHES @ 11:00 AM JCCE @ 10:50 AM CTES @ 10:25 AM

Awards Day Schedule - May 22

May 15, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians, Here are our guidelines for our upcoming Field Day(s). We would like all visitors to pre-register. This will make gaining access to the playground area much easier. A form is being sent home today asking you to pre-register to receive a Visitor Pass WITHOUT coming into the building to register. Please return these no later than Monday, May 20th A pre-registration table will be set up at the corner of the car loop nearest the playground. Should you choose to take your child home after their field day has concluded, you may sign them out at the “pre-registration” table on your way out. You will be issued a blue Visitor pass to be kept visible at all times while on campus. We ask that you remain outside the fence during the activities. Restrooms at the gym will be open for parents during Field Day. Those who fail to pre-register must come through the main office and enter their information (or use DL) to receive a yellow Visitor Pass and then proceed to the playground. * We also ask that you do not bring other siblings to Field Day. Thank you so much for making this a Great Year at Westwood.

This is a reminder that we will be taking the SCReady test(s) beginning tomorrow with two (2) days of ELA testing followed by Math on the 14th and Science (4th grade only) on the15th with mandatory makeup sessions as needed. During testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic or other device that can be used for communication, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, media players, electronic readers, headphones, smart watches, stop watches, electronic translators, handheld devices, or any electronic imaging or photographic devices. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast, here or at home, and is on time to school these days. Late arrivals will be tested once personnel is available.

Attention Westwood 5th Grade students and parents!! Due to impending inclement weather and its potentially damaging effects on our equipment, we regret to cancel our performance at the Spring Festival. We will, however, have our 5th graders perform during Awards Day on May 23rd at 9:30 am. All 5th grade parents are invited.

We will conduct our Spring bus evacuations on Wednesday (5-1)  at Westwood Elementary, in the morning. This may cause buses to reach their schools a little later than normal. This may also delay car riders at Westwood. Thank you for your patience.

This is a reminder that we will be taking the state test(s) in the very near future (April 23rd). During testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic or other device that can be used for communication, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, media players, electronic readers, headphones, smart watches, stop watches, electronic translators, handheld devices, or any electronic imaging or photographic devices.

Good Morning Westwood Family, I hope you have enjoyed your Spring Break as much as we have. Today as you prepare to experience the eclipse, please remember the educational packet sent home by your teacher before the break. These are due upon your return. We can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow.

Chicken Salad Chick delivery is running late. They should be at the school for pick up by 11:30.

School Climate Survey is now available online through April 12: Additional information and directions for completing the survey will be sent home with students. Here is the link to complete the survey through Power School: https://acsd.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Reminder: Dear Westwood Parents and Guardians, We are very excited to offer The Baillie Players' Production of “Oz the Musical” on Thursday, March 14th. Our students will be performing three shows that day, however only two will be open to the public as the performance will last close to an hour and we must begin bus dismissal for some at 2:05. Regulations prevent us from using the same roads for bus and car dismissal. The 1:00 pm show is reserved for students and faculty at Westwood Elementary. If parents wish to purchase a ticket, tickets are being sold for $5 (cash only). Tickets will be available at the door, but there is a strict limit of 250 people per show. The public shows will be at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm, doors open 30 minutes prior to the show starting. The gym will be cleared between the performances and a new ticket is required to re-enter. Due to the large number of student performers, we encourage 3rd and 4th grade parents to attend the 5:30 pm showing, and 5th grade parents to attend the 7:30 pm showing. After the 7:30pm show, 5th grade students will be dismissed from the gym with their parents, or to the front bus loop of the school. Third and fourth grade performers will be dismissed from the car rider entrance on the side of the building. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Robinson at brobinson@acsdsc.org. -- Paul Anderson, Principal Westwood Elementary School W.E. means US! 864-366-9604

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Dear Westwood Parents and Guardians, We are very excited to offer The Baillie Players' Production of “Oz the Musical” on Thursday, March 14th. Our students will be performing three shows that day, however only two will be open to the public as the performance will last close to an hour and we must begin bus dismissal for some at 2:05. Regulations prevent us from using the same roads for bus and car dismissal. The 1:00 pm show is reserved for students and faculty at Westwood Elementary. If parents wish to purchase a ticket, tickets are being sold for $5 (cash only). Tickets will be available at the door, but there is a strict limit of 250 people per show. The public shows will be at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm, doors open 30 minutes prior to the show starting. The gym will be cleared between the performances and a new ticket is required to re-enter. Due to the large number of student performers, we encourage 3rd and 4th grade parents to attend the 5:30 pm showing, and 5th grade parents to attend the 7:30 pm showing. After the 7:30pm show, 5th grade students will be dismissed from the gym with their parents, or to the front bus loop of the school. Third and fourth grade performers will be dismissed from the car rider entrance on the side of the building. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Robinson at brobinson@acsdsc.org. -- Paul Anderson, Principal Westwood Elementary School W.E. means US! 864-366-9604

Read Across America Week March 4-8

“Oz the Musical” is coming soon! Theatre students will bring home information about ticket sales this week.