Where Do Funds Go?

The West School PTC funds numerous programs and physical improvements beyond classroom instruction to enrich West School's facilities, curriculum, and community.

WHERE DO FUNDS RAISED GO?

Curriculum Support 

- Teacher grants to spend on their classrooms

- STEM school assemblies and programs to inspire the inventor in each child

- Field trips that bring social studies and science to life

- Performing arts performances to spark creativity

- Author visits to fuel a lifelong interest in reading and writing 

- Replenished recess and gym equipment utilized by all West students

- Wobble chairs and other sensory and kinesthetic furniture for classrooms

- STEM bins for use during indoor recess and other STEM learning experiences

Student Enrichment Programs and Events

- Mighty Math 

- Proud to Read Aloud

- Family Math Night 

- Science Fair

- Visiting Performing Arts 

- STEM Assemblies 

- Art Show

- Field Day 

Building and Classroom Improvements: 

- Outdoor Learning Center

- Bookcases for classrooms

- K-1 Imagination Playground

- STEM learning tools

- New piano for music room

- Tables, chairs, and Westy murals for the cafeteria and Media Center 

- Portable music whiteboard

- New choral risers

- New electronic keyboard for music room

- Motor room resources

- Outdoor beautification including new landscaping 

- Kindness quotes in the hallways

Social Events: 

- Variety Show 

- Teacher Appreciation 

- Fall Family Carnival

- Parent Social 

- 4th Grade Picnic & Celebration 

- Disco Night