Hello Westridge Parents,

Our social worker is offering the Wellness Group again this year.  The group is based on a curriculum developed by TRAILS, a University of Michigan Depression Center program, and will teach your child proven skills for coping with and managing strong or difficult emotions.  To learn more about TRAILS, please visit TRAILStoWellness.org.

Over the course of 10 sessions, students will learn about:

Emotions, including anxiety, anger, sadness, and low mood How thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected Relaxation and mindfulness skills Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and how we can reframe them into helpful thoughts How getting active improves our mood How facing our fears helps us cope with anxiety and overcome avoidance If you would like for your child to participate in this group, please complete this google form then a permission slip will be sent home with your child. If you have any questions about the group or other social/emotional supports available at Westridge, please contact Callie Gallacher at  calliega@provo.edu.   Thanks for your support!  Go Wildcats! UPCOMING EVENTS 

September 20 – Choir Begins – See attachment for more info

September 26 – 2nd Grade Field Trip – See teachers for more info

September 26 – PTO Carnival – 5:00-7:00pm – See attachment for more info

September 28 – Vision Screening

September 28 – Jr. Hope Squad Meeting – See Mrs. Gallacher for more info

September 30 – PHS Homecoming Parade – See PTO for more info

October 6 – PTO Clothing Fundraiser – 8:00am-8:00pm – See attachment for more info

October 7 – Wildcat Spirit Day!  Wear Orange & Black or your School Shirt

   Don’t forget to follow Westridge Elementary on Social Media.

Website – www.westridge.provo.edu

Facebook – www.facebook.com/WestridgeElementaryProvo

Instagram – westridgeprovo

Twitter – @WestridgeSM 

Lunch menus and pay for lunch online –  click here 

Free or reduced meal application – click here 

Connecting Parents to Westridge (information from Westridge’s PTO)

We are so excited to announce the return of the Westridge Carnival!  Be sure to check out the invite in the attachments.

Here are a few things we have coming up.

Carnival: Monday, September 26 click here to sign up to be on the Carnival Committee Vision Screening: Wednesday, September 28 click here to sign up to help with Vision Screenings. Weekly Faculty Room Treats: Click here to sign up to bring treats. Clothing Drive: Save your donations and bring them to the school on October 6 School Shirts: If your student has not had the opportunity to earn a school shirt check out the attachment below on how to do that.  If they have already earned a shirt, but need another, you can purchase one for $10. PTO Instagram     

PTO Facebook  

PTO Email: ptowestridge@gmail.com

Attachments:

Click here for additional Westridge T-shirt information

Click here for Carnival Information

Click here for Clothing Fundraiser information

Click here for Choir Information

Click here for Information Filer