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West Elementary School

Social Emotional Learning

 

 This year we will be working with the Six Pillars of Good Character. http://charactercounts.org/sixpillars.html 
along with other values we believe all West School students should embrace. West School students understand how important it is to be an UPSTANDER and not a BYSTANDER and that MANNERS MATTER and KINDNESS COUNTS.  

Trustworthiness

• Be honest
• Don’t deceive, cheat or steal
• Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do
• Have the courage to do the right thing
• Build a good reputation
• Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country

           

Respect

• Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
• Be tolerant of differences
• Use good manners, not bad language
• Be considerate of the feelings of others
• Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone
• Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements 

           

Responsibility

• Do what you are supposed to do
• Persevere: keep on trying!
• Always do your best
• Use self-control
• Be self-disciplined
• Think before you act — consider the consequences
• Be accountable for your choices


Fairness

• Play by the rules
• Take turns and share
• Be open-minded; listen to others
• Don’t take advantage of others
• Don’t blame others carelessly


Caring

• Be kind
• Be compassionate and show you care
• Express gratitude
• Forgive others
• Help people in need


Citizenship

• Do your share to make your school and community better
• Cooperate
• Get involved in community affairs
• Stay informed; vote
• Be a good neighbor
• Obey laws and rules
• Respect authority
• Protect the environment


Self Discipline

 
  •  Managing your feelings
  • Keeping your behavior in check
  • Manage oneself for improvement
 

Courage/Perseverance

  •  To see a task through to completion
  • Continued efforts to do or achieve something despite failures, opposition or difficulties along the way
  •   To show mental or moral strength.

 Kindness

  •  Do a good deed for others
  • Helping without asking
  • Having or showing a gentle nature to help others
  • Wanting and liking to bring happiness to others

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ready to “Shop the Swap?” Join Us at the Beach Boutique!

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It’s time to refresh your wardrobe the eco-friendly way! The Beach Boutique is a special pop-up “shop” where students can swap gently used clothing they’ve outgrown or grown tired of and pick out new-to-you favorites all at no cost.

Event Details
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 and 9
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Middle School Gym

Before the event, help stock the racks by donating gently used clothing in any school building throughout the week. For those who prefer a quick drop-off, the Drive-In Donation Center will be open in the back parking lot by the Middle School Gym on Friday, November 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Join us to “shop the swap,” find something new, and help give our clothes and the planet a second life. See you at the Beach Boutique!
 

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Long Beach Orchestra Students Selected for Prestigious LISFA Ensembles

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Long Beach Public Schools is proud to announce that eight talented Long Beach orchestra students have been selected to perform in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) ensembles that will take place in the new year.

Selection to the LISFA ensembles is highly competitive and reflects both individual excellence and strong ensemble preparation. Students will join peers from across Long Island for rehearsals and performances under the direction of distinguished guest conductors. This distinguished honor recognizes their musicianship, dedication, and hard work and is an exceptional opportunity for artistic growth and collaboration.

Congratulations to the following students on this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to hearing them represent Long Beach with pride: Brooklyn Quigley, grade 10, Long Beach High School, Division 9–10 Orchestra, and Maia Rossi, grade 11, Long Beach High School, Division 11–12 Orchestra, both under the direction of Sun Shin; Katya Karnegie, grade 8, Long Beach Middle School, Division 7–8 Orchestra and Kelsey Parker, grade 6, Long Beach Middle School, Division 6 Orchestra, both taught by David Lobenstein; Jiya Klarner, grade 5, Lido Elementary School, Theodore Bergman, grade 5, Lindell Elementary School, and McCartney Borello grade 5, West Elementary School, all taught by Noelle Bach and performing in the Division 5 Orchestra; and Elliot Rocklin, grade 5, East Elementary School, Division 5 Orchestra, taught by Sofia Notar-Francesco.

The district extends appreciation and gratitude to our dedicated orchestra teachers for their expert instruction and mentorship, and to families for their continued support. This achievement showcases the strength of Long Beach’s music program and the passion of our student musicians.