Reading is the fundamental skill for all learning, and elementary school is where children jump on the reading superhighway. In just a few short years, most children go from singing the ABC song to mastering books. To help your children become skilled readers, try these suggestions:

See the Westside Story newsletter for additional reading tips.

Lunch Information: The regular cost of an elementary school lunch is $1.65 daily or $8.25 each week. Students may purchase their lunch tickets from Marlene Voecks each morning before school in the front hallway. Westside parents are invited to join their children for lunch. The price of an adult lunch is $2.40. Please call ahead so that we can order a lunch for you from the kitchen at the Senior High School. Classes will eat at the following times: