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Read for the Record Contest
Basketball Skills Competition
Parental Involvment Meeting
Westhills' Year Books On Sale Now
Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Mrs. Robertson's 3rd Grade Class Black History Projects
Ms. Taylor's 2nd Grade Black History Projects
Black History Program
Clothes for Haiti
Mrs. Ash's 1st Grade Class and Career Day
Mrs. Bell's 3rd Grade Class Black History Project
Ms. Bramlett's 3rd Grade Black History Projects
City-Wide Oratorical Contest
January Lunch in the Library
Grab a Hat and Read with a Cat
Cubs of Compassion/Haiti Project
AMSTI Workshop
Lunch in the Library for January
Accelerated Reader Home Connect
Mrs. Coleman's Reading Class
Conversation Heart Graphs
McWane Center Field Trip
Honor Roll & Good Conduct Celebration
February 2010 Students of the Month
Box Tops For Education
Email addresses

  Highlights  

Photo Albums

Vision/Mission Statement
It is our mission at Westhills Elementary School to produce responsible, self-motivated...

Belief Statements of Westhills Elementary School
•1.       The education of a child is the responsibility...

STI Home
Access School Information

When To Keep Your Child At Home
Is Your Child Too Sick For School?

Cleanliness/Wellness
Don't Give Bacteria A Free Ride!

A Message from the Center for Disease Control ( CDC)
www.cdc.gov/mrsa

The Fun Starts When the Reading Begins
Watch Super Why! weekdays on PBS

ALLKIDS ( Healthcare coverage for children and teens
Good Health is our goal

Junior League of Birmingham presents Dolly Parton's Imagination Libray
The Gift That Speaks Volumes for our community's future!

Reading and Young People
Begin reading to your child the day they are born!

Family Skills Center
The Exchange Club

Homework Help
Boys and Girls Club

Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
Criteria for Determing Grade Levels

Accelerated Reading Web Site
Parents can view their child's information

Boys' Dress Code
Uniform must be worn.

Girls' Dress Code
Uniform must be worn.

Parenting Assistance Phoneline- Child Development Resources
Call 1-866-962-3030 or visit the website

RIF Launches a New Website
Leading To Reading Website

Students on grade level as well as high achieving students benefit from increased reading practice.
How Can You Help Your Child Accelerate Growth in Reading Ability?

Is Your Child Reading On Grade Level?
What Can You Do To Help Your Child?

Setting Goals for Accelerated Reading
# of points expected from 60 minutes per day of reading practice (In school and at home)

Reading Resources, Websites and Tips, Reading Program, Accelerated Reading, SRI, etc.
For teachers, students, and parents

Fine Arts Information
Music, Art, Theater
Music, Art, Theater, etc.

Parental Tips and Ways You Can Help Your Child
You Can Help Your Child Make Improvements in Behavior, Grades, Attendance

Web sites, links, tips, workshops, etc. for all subject areas
History, Science, Math, English
History, Science, Health, Safety, Geography, Civics, Government, etc.

Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Girls Inc. has a van that picks up for after school care from Westhills.

YMCA ( 4th Ave. S.W. in Bessemer)
Join the YMCA
This YMCA has a van that picks up after school from Westhills Elementary.

Jefferson County Library Cooperative- Regional Library Computer Center
Free Computer Classes

RIF's Reading Planet Game Station
Have some fun with these reading and writing games and activities!

Homework Helpline
Help!
Welcome to Alabama's Free Live Homework Help Service

McWane Science Center
IMAX Dome Theater

Cable in the Classroom
Kids, Cable, and Learning

Ways To Help Youth Of All Ages Maintain Reading Skills During The Summer
1. Model reading for your children. You have the most impact on your children's...

Kids Help Line (call 328-5437)
Let's Talk

Birmingham Parent Magazine
Birmingham Parent Magazine and Website
Premier Parenting Magazine for Central Alabama

What resources are available to you through the Jefferson County Library Cooperatives?
Get It! Use it @ your library!
You need to get a public library card!

Urban Family Network
Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Parents As Substitute Teachers
P.A.S.T. Training

Your Library Card: The Smartest Card! Get it! Use it @ your library!
Get Your Own Library Card
Jefferson County Library Cooperative: Public Libraries of Birmingham/Jefferson County...

Westhills Corporate Sponsors
Thank you for helping Westhills' students

Health and Wellness Tips, Newsletters, Studies, Information
Children and Adults

What tests does your child take during the year?
What do they measure?

  This Week At A Glance  

School Events
3/12/2010
•  3rd Quarter Ends
•  National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Time: 1:00 PM
3/14/2010
•  Daylight Saving's Time Begins

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