Next week is Spirit Week!
Check out what is happening at West in December!
Guilford High School is hosting Course Enrollment Nights for incoming Guilford Freshman. The purpose of these nights is for families to hear about the course offerings at the 9th grade and submit their course requests for next school year in HAC. (Families will need to bring their students' Chromebook to the event).
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude
See you on Monday, December 2!
BEAT THE RUSH – Schedule your students 9th grade school physical now. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_18GpvTQCIZtd3eG-e18ByZE3gd4RDQ238Ftw8H6zIw/edit?usp=sharing
The Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition is billed as the largest "small" art exhibit in the nation; all of the work in the show is confined within a 4" x 5" space and separated into categories by media & level. This year, the show included artwork from 60 participating middle & high schools - totaling nearly 3000 pieces of artwork. On Wednesday, November 6, Ms. Kassi Brooks, CAPA Visual Art Instructor at CAPA West and Ms. Elizabeth Wood, CAPA Visual Art Instructor at Auburn High School, traveled to Oswego High School in Chicago to attend this year's show & awards ceremony with 35 middle & high school students.
Among the students recognized for their outstanding work, nine CAPA students received honorable mentions for their artwork:
Mollie Hargan, 7th Grade, West CAPA
Solars Zuk, 7th Grade, West CAPA
Jack Koppen, 11th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Kegan Oehlke, 10th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Amya Holland, 11th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Collin Lester, 11th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Griffin Winstead, 11th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Victoria Go, 12th Grade, Auburn CAPA
Zyla Krause, 10th Grade, Auburn CAPA
FOR ALL RPS 205 FAMILIES: The VanVleet Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m.
Auburn High School Fieldhouse - Door FH11
Meal kits are given out on a first come first serve basis
You are invited to our Community Advisory Meetings!
West Middle School students celebrated Día de Los Muertos. https://www.wifr.com/2024/11/02/west-middle-school-students-celebrate-da-de-los-muertos/
All RPS 205 schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.
November Newsletter
Congratulations to West Middle School PE teacher Mr. Nick Blitch for being named 97ZOK's Teacher of the Week! https://97zokonline.com/teacher-of-the-week-nick-blitch/
Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!
The Youth Story Ledger was held at Flinn Middle School. It’s an event where 6-12 grade students from Flinn, Marshall, West, and Auburn shared personal narratives with the community. These stories offer deep insights into their lives, experiences, & dreams, challenging negative biases & showcasing resilience, bravery, & intelligence. By sharing their stories, students empower themselves & foster understanding & empathy within our community. This year, the Youth Story Ledger was able to expand through a grant from the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford.
Have a great day!
Just a couple reminders for this week. Check your emails for our October Newsletter.
1) Our 2nd night of parent conferences is tonight from 4:00-7:00 pm.
2) Students don't attend school tomorrow for Teachers Institute.
RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3).
-Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m.
To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8
Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com
Reminder Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 8 and 10 from 4:00-7:00 pm. No appointments are necessary. We look forward to seeing you.
To celebrate National School Lunch Week, RPS 205 is holding a contest to see who can make the most creative chicken sandwich. The students who create winning chicken sandwiches will win an iPad and their sandwiches will be featured on the menu in the Spring Semester! Please turn in your work of art to the kitchen team in your school's cafeteria between October 14-18. We can't wait to see the delicious combinations you draw up!
