All of our wonderfully talented students at Westside Elementary put on outstanding performances for our Veterans'. Please visit our Facebook page to watch them all. 

Facebook link to the Veteran's Day performances

A substitute training class will be offered on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. The training will be held at the Baker County School Board Meeting Room. As you probably know, we have had problems getting enough substitutes during this school year. If you know of someone who you think would work well with our students, please encourage them to take this class. We need good subs at all school sites. More details are available on the district website at www.bakerk12.org.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AND SUBSTITUTE NURSE PAY:

Effective September 30, 2021

All substitutes, as verified by the Associate Superintendent in charge of certification, will be paid as follows:

Non-Degreed (High School Diploma)           $11.25 per hour

LPN Subbing for a Nurse                            $12.00 per hour

Associate of Arts or Science                       $12.60 per hour

Bachelor’s Degree                                     $14.60 per hour

Master’s Degree or Higher                         $18.00 per hour 

Westside Elementary School will be celebrating RED RIBBON WEEK, October 25th through the 29th. We will be having daily dress-up themes!

Monday, October 25th  - Be Strong, Say No To Drugs - Wear Red

Tuesday, October 26th - Team Spirit Day 

Wednesday, October 27th - Sock It To Drugs - Wear Crazy wacky Socks

Thursday, October 28th - Camouflage Yourself Against Drugs & wear camo

Friday, October 29th - Our traditional PBIS Spooky Parade! Please remember NO weapons, scary or gory costumes, or accessories. 

Bus Safety

Parents here are some helpful safety tips to remind your children about. 

WES would like to congratulate our 2021-22 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ashley Barrett, and our School Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Keri Barber!! We could not be more proud that these amazing, hard-working individuals will be representing WES this year!! We love you both!!!

The Baker County School District and WES are dedicated to keeping both children and staff safe as our community continues to battle COVID 19.  Please read the following guidelines:

• keep your child at home if you are waiting for their COVID test results
• keep your child at home if they have cold-like symptoms or are running a fever
• social distance whenever possible
• wash hands frequently

We are looking forward to a great year as we work together to keep everyone healthy and safe!

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New Worlds Reading Initiative:

Your child may be eligible to participate in Florida’s first statewide book delivery program. The New Worlds Reading Initiative will deliver a free book each month of the school year to students who enroll in the program. For more info on eligibility, visit newworldsreading.com.

IRS Child Tax Credit Publications:

Please click here for resources related to the 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit. 

Now parents and families can see exactly where their student's bus is traveling at any time during the route. We appreciate Transportation Director Pamela Taylor for her innovative ideas regarding bus safety and parents' peace of mind!  

 Live Bus Routes

K12 Uniform Assessment Calendar 2021-2022:

Please click here to view the 2021-2022 K12 Uniform Assessment Calendar.

You can send in your Box Tops and Coke Reward Codes or click on the links below to learn how you can support our school.  

WES--Coke Rewards       Boxtops for Education

This money is used to benefit our students through library books, PBS activities, and other incentives.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

FortifyFL Suspicious Activity Reporting App:

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. For more information, you may visit the FortifyFL website by clicking on the following link.  https://getfortifyfl.com/