September Students of the Month
September 22, 2015
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
K-Ansley Davis
1st: Kason Nelson
2nd: Layla Renteria
3rd: Preston Fleetwood
4th: Kaleb Norris
5th: Ashley De la Rosa
Open House and Parent Meetings
September 22, 2015
A Midsummer Night's Dream
September 21, 2015
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders at WDE enjoyed a wonderful performance of A Midsummer’s Night Dream.
Fall Picture Day
September 21, 2015
Fall Picture Day is Wednesday, September 23! Students must wear their WDE uniform shirts.
2nd Grade studies Solids, Liquids, and Gases!
September 17, 2015
Second grade has been studying Solids, Liquids, and Gases. These students in Mrs. Dawkins’ class had a fun time showing what they learned.
3rd Grade Learns Scientific Method
September 4, 2015
3rd grade students at West Defuniak Elementary have been learning about the Scientific Method. These scientists have been able to experience 6 Science Labs this week as they rotated through each teacher's classroom.
Box Tops
September 1, 2015
Please keep collecting Box Tops. The end of the first goal period will be December 4, 2015. If we reach our goal of 11,000 box tops, staff and students will wear pajamas to school for a day. All proceeds from the Box Tops funds are used to purchase new books for the media center!
Summer Challenge Reminder!
August 7, 2015
Remember to finish up Summer Reading and Math Challenge work!
MATH CHALLENGE: Students must return their completed Math Challenge activity logs on August 10 or 11. Each student who returns an activity log will receive a sweet treat! Students scoring a 90% or higher on their math fact fluency assessment will receive a sweet treat, their picture in the Math Hall of Fame, and a special game day!
READING CHALLENGE: Students must return their Reading Challenge Book Reports on Austing 10 or 11. Students who complete at least FIVE reports will receive a sweet treat! Students completing TEN reports will receive a sweet treat, their picture in the Reading Hall of Fame, and a pizza party!
WDE...There's an App For That!
August 7, 2015
Download our new School Info App on your iphone, ipad, Android, Blackberry, or Windows Device!
With our new app, you can :
Keep up with all of our latest news, information, and announcements
Find out about events and activities
Contact teachers, staff, and administration
Access school menus, our online gradebook system, and more
Get important documents, pictures galleries, and other media
Help promote school safety through the Tip Line
Orientation and Parent Visitation Info
August 6, 2015
Kindergarten Parent Orientation will be on August 6, from 10:00-11:00. This meeting will be for PARENTS ONLY. Your kindergartener is invited to visit the classroom and meet his/her teacher between 1:00-3:00 on Thursday, August 6.
K-5th grade Visitation for students and parents will be on August 6 from 1:00-3:00. Please locate your child's name on the teacher rosters that will be placed in the atrium.