Westside Elementary - AISD

🤠🌵 Saddle up, Wildcat families!
The trail to an amazing school year officially began today as our Westside staff gathered for our first day of professional learning.

The wagons are loaded, the boots are on, and we’re getting everything ready to welcome our Wildcats back to the ranch!

🤠 SADDLE UP & GET READY! 🤠
Getting Your Student Ready for Bus Transportation 2026–2027
Attention Wildcat Families! 🚌

Before the school bell rings, make sure your student is all set for the bus stop this year! Transportation has put together everything you need to know about bus registration, SMART Tags™, and our upcoming Meet the Driver events.

📋 What’s Included in the Guide:
- 2-Step Transportation Setup (Skyward & Phone Verification)
- SMART Tag™ Info (How it works & replacement details)
- Meet the Driver Event Schedule (August 12th & 13th)
- Parent Checklist & Safety Rules

🔗 Access the Full Transportation Guide by clicking the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dz9AmnBaeszlz9a0eFGi5swCzSbCK-fB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103490826186814808027&rtpof=true&sd=true

🤠🐾 SADDLE UP, WILDCATS! 🐾🤠
It’s almost time to meet your teacher and get ready for an amazing new school year at Westside Elementary! 💜🤍

🌵 WESTSIDE MEET YOUR TEACHER 🌵
📅 Thursday, August 13th, 2026

🐎 A–J: 3:30–4:30 PM
🐎 K–Z: 4:30–5:30 PM

📱 Parents: Make sure you scan the QR code on the flyer and have downloaded the AISD app. The AISD app will be our primary way of communicating important information with you throughout the school year. (We will no longer use Dojo).

✅ Please make sure all phone numbers in Skyward are correct and up to date so you don’t miss important school and district communications.

📱 IMPORTANT FOR RETURNING STUDENTS:
To receive your student’s schedule, you must show verification that you have completed registration in Skyward (see screenshot).

📝 Optional NEW STUDENT Orientation:
Monday, August 17th at 5:00pm

We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back to campus! Get ready to ride into a new school year full of learning, laughter, and Wildcat pride! 🤠🐾💜

Welcome to the Wild Wild West-side!

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📚✨ SUMMER BINGO CHALLENGE! ✨📚
Completely optional!!
Looking for a way to combine reading, learning, and fun? Like BINGO? Then let a new adventure begin! 🎉
We are so excited to launch a Summer Reading Bingo Challenge! It’s the perfect way to keep your brain sharp, explore new worlds, and earn an awesome prize before the new school year starts.
Here is how to play:
1 🖨️ Print the bingo card (attached below) and start your journey.
2 🧭 Choose a row or column to complete.
3 ✍️ Write a one-page report to show what you learned and share the fun you gained.
🏆 THE REWARD: 🏆
All students who complete the challenge and return their reports by August 21st will be rewarded with a brand-new book to keep! 📖🎒
Let the reading adventures begin! Which row are you going to start with? 👇

📚 SUMMER READING IS HERE! ☀️
The Brazoria County Public Libraries have so much to offer our students this summer!
Want to earn some cool prizes? It's easy:
1 Scan the QR code below to sign up.
2 Track your minutes spent reading.
3 Earn prizes all summer long!
👉 The June and July calendars attached to this post. They are absolutely packed with great events and free family activities.
Happy reading, everyone! 📖

🎤✨Our students absolutely shined during last Thursday’s Talent Show on the last day of school. From singing and dancing to painting and amazing performances, the talent, confidence, and creativity on display made the day unforgettable.

Thank you to all of the students, staff, and families who helped make this event such a success. We are so proud of everyone who stepped onto that stage! ❤️👏

Enjoy some highlights from an amazing day by clicking the link 👇🏼 below, and have a safe, fun summer! https://youtu.be/ucr0sEAQL0U

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☀️ Happy Summer, Westside Families! ☀️
We hope everyone had a wonderful first weekend of summer break! 😎 Summer is the perfect time for endless fun, family adventures, and making memories that last a lifetime.
It’s also the perfect opportunity to keep building a love for reading by sharing stories together! To help keep that reading momentum going, we’ll be sharing fantastic reading opportunities all summer long. 📚✨
Speaking of reading... did you know that as a school, Westside read over 170 million words last school year?! Let’s keep those minds sharp and that incredible tally growing!
🏛️ Summer Reading Opportunity #1: The White House Summer Reading Challenge!
We are kicking things off with a very special nationwide challenge hosted by Second Lady Usha Vance!
The White House is inviting all kids (grades K-8) to join the official Summer Reading Challenge. The goal is simple: pick any 12 books that inspire your curiosity—fiction, nonfiction, classics, or new favorites—and read them between June 1 and September 4.
Once your child finishes their 12 books, you can submit their reading log online. All participants will receive:
🎓 A personalized certificate & digital letter
🔖 A special commemorative bookmark
🎟️ Entry into a raffle for a chance to win a trip to visit the White House in Washington, D.C.!
👉 Click here to join the fun and download your tracking log: https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/
Enjoy the sunshine, grab a great book, and happy reading, Westside! 🍉🍦

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IS THURSDAY, MAY 21. 🏫 ☀️
DISMISSAL STARTS AT 11:50 AM

HAPPY SUMMER WESTSIDE FAMILIES!

Second to last day of school and the rain didn’t stop us from having Field Day! 🌧️🎉 Students and teachers had an absolute blast making memories and having fun together.

A huge thank you to our PE teachers and paras for putting everything together and coordinating such a great day for our students. Your hard work and dedication made it all possible!