First 9 Weeks 2016-2017
Westwood Elementary School
To educate the mind and nurture the spirit of each and every student
Principal’s Pals
Each month, every teacher has the
opportunity to recognize one student
from their classroom by nominating
them for the Principal’s Pals bulletin
board. The students below earned this
honor. We commend them for their
hard work, positive attitudes, and
kindness to others.
Ava Pate
Caroline Harrison
Piper Fraley
Camryn Ballou
Kyla Jordan
Ella Kile
Maddin LeFrere
Abel Richmond
Tori Powe
Macie Bynum
Brantley Ardoin
Bentley Wix
Sage Mims
Cadyn Meche
Emma Stein
Joseph Jameson
Ajanae Ruben
Victoria Cardenas
Savannah Beam
Chloe LeBleu
Alexis Cardenas
Addison Harris
Brantley Smith
We appreciate Sasol North America
and Lakeside Bank, our Partners in
Education, for all they do to support
our school!
From the Desk of the Principal
It is hard to believe that the end of the first nine
weeks marking period has arrived. I am pleased by
how hard our students are working, learning, and
striving to become successful every day. We have
had many wonderful accomplishments by students
and staff. Please remind your child how
important it is to complete daily assignments and
read each afternoon. Encourage them to work
hard, do their best, and as Westwood PBIS Kids “Be
Kind, Be Safe and Be Respectful of Property” as we
rehearse each and every morning. Our teachers
are gearing up for a successful second nine weeks.
It takes a strong partnership between home and
school to elevate student achievement. Please
stay tuned for upcoming activities through our
school-wide Remind, School Messenger, Message
from the Principal, and our Westwood website
which is found on the main CPSB site. Thanks for a
successful first nine week period.
Sincerely,
Gerald Treme
Principal
Hula Hoop Masters
Westwood Elementary students have been practicing
their hula hoop skills during exercises in PE class. Last
week the first and second grade classes had a hula
hooping contest. The winners were the students that
were able to hula hoop the longest amount of time
without making any mistakes. They had so much
fun!! Coach Pedersen and Coach Simpson would like
to congratulate the following students for winning their
class contest: Kaydence, Addi, Courtney, Makiya,
Mau'hogani, Coleston, Miley, TJ, Jeslyn, Ryder,
Kayleigh, Karis, Bri, and Gary.
ART
Congrats to the following students for
having winning artwork in the
Westlake’s LaVille Uni Festival art
contest. The awards were presented
Saturday, October 8th at the
Pinederosa Park.
Emma Stein, Jackson Mansuri, Brady
Stanley, Raelyn Hardy, Noah Pousson,
Nikolas Johnson, Mattie Belle Fullington,
Raylee Blackburn, Jayden Khadka, and
Sophia Rodriguez.
Tailgate Math
Westwood Elementary recently hosted a “Math
Tailgating” Event. The Westlake High School drum
line, cheerleaders, and Rambler dance team
kicked off the event with a performance.
Westlake Ram Football players were also on hand
to take pictures with the elementary students.
Westwood students demonstrated math skills as
they participated in games involving math
concepts. Students and parents enjoyed pizza
and bottled water before heading home. Owen
Russ, 2nd grade student, won a football signed by
the Westlake High football team. Raleigh Patrick,
kindergarten student, won 2 season tickets for the
rest of the Rams home football games donated
by Coach Phil Fontenot.
Westwood Elementary would like to say thank
you to the Women’s Auxiliary for their generous
monetary donation to our school. We are so
fortunate to have wonderful support from our
community.
Pictured: Pauline Roach, Paige Powers-Westwood Elementary Assistant Principal, and
Sylvia Mathis
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GRADE 1
Honor Roll
Mau’Hoganii Anderson
Christopher Arteaga
Makenna Boone
Chloe Chastain
Sofia Cortez
Jayce Cox
Alex Crochet
Haley Crumpler
Charlie Diamond
Bailynn Dobbs
Emmalyn Ewalt
Emma Fast
Collin Fontenot
Olivia Fruge
Cayden Fuselier
Piper Fuselier
Layton Golden
Brenam Granger
Camdyn Gray
Adrianna Harvey
Braden Hooper
Emma Hutchinson
Lily Isaac
Joseph James
Zack Jenkins
Bryce Johnson
Greyson Johnson
Keaghan Johnson
Nikolas Johnson
Brody Landry
Banner Roll
Raiden Mayeux
Brady McBride
Isabella Miller
Bridget Oaks
Matthew Olivier
Kourtnei Pradia
Evin Rideau
Ajanae Ruben
Layla Stein
Courtney Wiersema
Ariel Williams
Samya Wilton
Nicholas Kole
Vidrine
Braxton Anderson
Madalynne Arendt
Aubrey Blackman
Brian Beard
Matthew Brewer
Sophia Brown
Eastin Burnworth
Krystlee Carrier
Jason Connor
Jackson Conrad
Jaxon Cooley
Bryson Doucet
Hailey Doucet
Colston Duhon
James Duhon
Aniela Estrada
Carter Felice
Hope Fontenot
Mattie Belle
Fullington
Nathan Hancock
Kinley Harland
Addison Harris
Makyia Johnson
Eli Kucera
Dylan Landry
Jakob Lyons
Addyson Manual
Eric Manuel
Kortlyn Martin
Olivia McBride
Hayden McKelvey
Allie McDonald
Sage Mims
Kierston Ortego
Bryson Palfrey
Axel Pard
Noah Poussan
Leyna Rowell
Paysn Smith
Zion Stewart
Payton Veillon
Khloe Young
GRADE 2
Honor Roll
Nia Captain
Thomas Lorio
Richmond Pham
Sophia Rodriguez
Sierra Whetstone
Jaxon Clary
Emilia Collier
Lilah Fabacher
Hunter Gill
Jayden Khadka
Kynley Oliver
Rihanna Randolph
Lela Reinking
Keagan Tomplait
Gavin Yates
Ryan Zeferjahn
Ajhana Allen
Maison Carheel
Miley Clary
Trey Sullivan
Kelsie Williamson
Melody Benson
Matilda Boyette
Dakota Davis
Endya Devaraj
Samuel Fontenot
Robert George
Alexandra Hayzlett
Karis Jones
Luke Lemaire
Brody Anderson
Ryder Chance
Banner Roll
Berlynn Coleman
Jace LeDoux
Kaylee Mayo
Tori Newsom
Gabriel Zapata
Jace Burnett
Mason Conrad
TJ Fitzgerald
La’Rissa Lemon
Jett Quebodeaux
Karlee Richard
Luke Seabaugh
Raylee Blackburn
Brianna Enos
Kamryn Keefer
Jacob Tran
Dax Anderson
Bryson Byrd
Kacen Chavis
Cassidy Cloyd
Arionna Faulk
Gabrielle Harrison
Chloe LeBleu
Jaden Meyer
Macie Bynum
Elaine Lyons
Gayle Thibodeaux
Asa Foreman
Madisyn Morrow
Maddox Robertson
Owen Russ
Carter Smith
Zachery Bevil
Khloe Duraso
Daphne Griffin
Julia Stanley
Ayden Ellzey
Auden Frelot
Jeslyn Nevils
2nd Grade
Dax Anderson, KacenChavis, Cassidy Cloyd, Arionna Faulk, Chloe LeBleu, Jaden Meyer,
Lela Reinking, Gavin Yates, Savannah Beam, Brailynn Benton, London Borel, Mason Conrad,
Dayden Dupuis, Atleigh Ellis, Ayden Ellzey, TJ Fitzgerald, Auden Frelot, Larissa Lemon,
Kambria Martin, Kyleigh Mullen, JeslynNevils, Jett Quebodeaux, Karlee Richard, Melody
Benson, Matilda Boyette, Dakota Davis, Endya Devaraj, Aidan Duff, Samuel Fontenot,
Robert George, Karis Jones, Luke Lemaire, Madisyn Morrow, Maddox Robertson, Kaysen
Robin, Owen Russ, Carter Smith, Brody Anderson, Elijah Ballard, Zachery Bevil, Ryder
Chance, Berlynn Coleman, Khloe Duraso, Gavin Finn, Daphne Griffin, Kyla Jordan, Jace
LeDoux, Victoria Newsom, Olivia Shreve, Julia Stanley, Gabriel Zapata, Taitum Begnaud,
Raylee Blackburn, Nia Captain, Brianna Enos, Madison Esthay, Kamryn Keefer, Richmond
Pham, Sophia Rodriguez, Jacob Tran, Ajhana Allen, Macie Bynum, Miley Clary, Gayle
Thibodeaux, Elizabeth Thomason, Jude Wix
The second grade students passed 2,258 AR tests with 85% comprehension and an
average book level of 1.6. Please continue to encourage your child to read and also to read
with your child each night to develop a love for reading.
OUR NEW PUPPY HAS TAKEN OVER THE HOUSEHOLD
The following students were rewarded for having no absences, no tardies, and no early check-outs for the entire nine
weeks. Way to go!!!
Pre-K: Elias Aron, Corbin Baham, Camryn Ballou, Imani Blalock, Dyvonni Campbell, Nate Cochran, Trent Domingue, Drew
Duplechin, Dalana Eaglin, Levi Edwards, Dylan Fuentes, Caroline Harrison, Mia Hawkins, Maddin Lefrere, Cohen McGuire,
Jansen Miller, Carson Myers, Holland Smith, Emma Sonnier, Soleigh Tansley, Maci Thibodeaux, Olivia Vellion, Isabella Villegas,
Beau Crochet
Kindergarten:
Avery Alaniz, Autumn Bernard, Maylen Carheel, Vivienne Ellis, Isabella Fontenot, Jackson
Fontenot, Gunner Guillory, Damarion Green, Joel LeDoux, La’Niyah Lemon, Kyle Mullen, Pippa Neely,
Tori Powe, Rae Ann Scoggin, Isaiah Trahan, Khoury Wilton
Grade 1: Braxton Anderson, Madalynne Arendt, Brian Beard, Riley Bernard, Makenna Boone, Matthew Brewer, Eastin
Burnworth, Jaxon Cooley, Sofia Cortez, Drew Cupit, Haley Crumpler, Colston Duhon, James Duhon, Emmalyn Ewalt, Aniela
Estrada, Emma Fast, Carter Felice, Bryan Fuentes, Hope Fontenot, Layton Golden, Lily Gonzales, Camdyn Gray, Nathan
Hancock, Emma Hutchinson, Keaghan Johnson, Lily Isaac, Jade Leggett, JW Leubner, Jakob Lyons, Addyson Manual, Eric
Manuel, Brady McBride, Olivia McBride, Hayden McKelvey,Matthew Olivier, Axel Pard, Noah Poussan, Corneilus Richard, Evin
Rideau, Allie McDonald, Khloe Young
Grade 2: Dax Anderson, Savannah Beam, Raylee Blackburn, London Borel, Kacen Chavis, Cassidy Cloyd, Aidan Duff, Atleigh
Ellis, Gabrielle Harrison, Karis Jones, Chloe LeBleu, Jaden Meyer, Trey Sullivan, Gayle Thibodeaux, Kelsie Williamson, Carter
Winstead, and Jude Wix
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HELPING RELUCTANT READERS
For many kids, reading just doesn't come easily. Some kids have difficulty connecting letters and their
corresponding sounds. Others have yet to discover a special story that sparks their imagination and shows just
how fun reading can be. For all kids, though, being at ease with letters, their sounds, and words is an
important foundation for learning throughout life. Read to and with your kids as often as possible.
Start with your child's picks. Comics or joke books may not be your first choice to boost literacy, but the
reality is they can be very motivating. Kids will often amaze you with their ability to read something that they
really want to read.
Don't worry that these texts may not be substantial enough. They can help kids understand some
fundamentals, like how events take place in a sequence and how stories are laid out. They also help build
vocabulary and show that books can be visually appealing. Once your child is comfortable with the experience
of reading, you can encourage other book selections with a variety of challenging content. When your son or
daughter becomes interested in a book help make connections between the story and your child's own life.
Start conversations that will build a love of reading and learning.
Read and reread. Many kids reach for the same books over and over again. That's not only OK, it's a good
thing! Through repetition, kids learn the text and eventually read it with ease and confidence. Each new
reading of the book also may help them notice something new and understand the story a little better. And
that positive experience can inspire kids to give new books a try.
Read aloud. Reading aloud to your kids helps them build their vocabularies and introduces new concepts,
facts, and ideas. You also show that you enjoy reading for fun, and help them connect sounds with letters on
the page. Reading aloud provides together time that you'll all enjoy. And it doesn't have to end once kids get
older — the comfort of a parent's voice and undivided attention is something kids never outgrow.
Create opportunities to read and write beyond the pages. Provide kids with many chances to read every
day. Write notes and leave them on your child's pillow, in a lunchbox, or in a pocket. Ask friends and relatives
to send postcards, letters, e-mails, or text messages. Leave magnetic letters and words on the refrigerator,
and you may find your child spontaneously creating words, sentences, and stories. On road trips or errands,
play word games that strengthen language skills. You might try "I Spy" ("I spy something that starts with an 'a'
…") or games where you pick a category (like "food") and everyone has to name foods that begin with a certain
letter. Kids often enjoy reading the signs they see while on the road (like those on restaurants and stores, plus
road signs and billboards).
Get help if you're worried. If you're concerned about your child's ability or willingness to read, don't wait to
get help. Consult with your child's doctor or teacher. They may be able to suggest additional resources to help
your child become an eager reader.
Reviewed by: Carol A. Quick, EdD
Westwood Elementary
1900 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669
Date reviewed: May 2013
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