Westwood Elementary

Dear Parents/Guardians, I'd like to thank you all for a smooth opening to our school year. Our morning car rider line, which is sometimes a headache, is moving so well that blocking the entrance at 7:45 hasn't been necessary. However, today was almost the exception. An as yet unidentified vehicle appeared to ignore the STOP sign and continue causing the bus driver to stop abruptly and use the horn. Please adhere to the STOP sign at the end of the car line (road)to avoid any future near collisions. Thank you!

Labor Day Holidays

Westwood Elementary will conduct its state mandated Intruder Drill on Friday , August 23rd. All SLED mandated protocols will be followed. This is only a drill.

Attention Parents/Guardians.... Please, under no circumstance are you to drop your child off unattended at the side doors after 7:45. Should you arrive after 7:45, we ask that you enter the front office with your child and sign them in. Our school day begins at 7:45 with all staff at their assigned locations.

Please be patient with us as our phones seem to be down at this point. No incoming for outgoing calls be completed.

All Westwood Parents, Car riders are admitted no earlier than 7:00. Those arriving at 7:45 or later must enter through the main office WITH A PARENT (for sign in purposes). The first bus riders normally arrive at 7:00 also, entering the front door. NO CARS are allowed in the bus lane (according to state law) from 7:00 - 7:45. Do not drop students in the front parking lot as this is a safety concern for our students. Student pick up begins at 2:20 with buses being dismissed first. Again, no cars are to be in the bus lane during dismissal. Cars may line up at 2:00 in the car rider line and will need to pull to the far corner of the building. We normally have more car rider traffic the first week so please be patient as we want everyone to get home safely. .

Attention Westwood 3rd Grade Parents! We are looking forward to greeting our kids Tuesday morning. Should you choose to accompany your 3rd grader on their first day (Tuesday only) we ask that you arrive between 8:00 and 8:15, entering through the office and sign in for your short visit to the classroom. Breakfast will have been served by then so please make sure your child has eaten prior to your arrival. Bus riders and car riders (drop offs) may enter the building at 7:00 and report to the cafeteria for breakfast and remain until gathered by a grade level teacher. We thank you for your cooperation with this matter in order to begin instruction as soon as possible.

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.