Help us stock our NEW Little Free Pantry!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Be Safe. Be Seen. This Halloween!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
✨Classroom Spotlight – Ms. Krawczyk’s Class
Students are hard at work with UFLI reading lessons and practicing one and two-step addition and subtraction problems using place value blocks. Building strong readers and problem solvers every day!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Congratulations to Our School Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Sandra Doss!
We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Doss for being named West Riverside Elementary’s School Related Employee of the Year. She has been a cornerstone of our school for many years, keeping our building running smoothly and ensuring everything is in perfect order.
As our dedicated bookkeeper, Mrs. Doss greets every student, family, and visitor with genuine care and compassion. Her kindness, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to our Gator family make her truly irreplaceable.
We are so grateful to have her as an essential part of West Riverside Elementary.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
The monthly SAC meeting is tomorrow, October 28th, at 4:30 p.m.!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Today was our Book Character Parade!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Join us for our Campus Clean Up tomorrow between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Reminders for Friday, October 24th! The Character Parade and Character Dance are scheduled for Friday, October 24th! The parade is at 9:00 a.m. (no visitors allowed). The dance is from 3:00 to 5:45 p.m. The deadline for returning permission slips & making payments for the dance has passed.
Please wear your costumes to school as we do not have enough facilities for students to change into their costumes. When picking students up from the dance, please use the PikMyKid app.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
🧡 Happy Unity Day! 🧡
Today we stand together against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Our school is a place where everyone belongs and every voice matters. Let’s keep spreading positivity and lifting each other up every single day.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Correction:
The Character Parade will take place on Friday, October 24.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Our Character Parade has a new date! We are moving from October 31 to Friday, October 24. This update will allow students to dress up for the Character Dance and still participate in all Red Ribbon Week dress up days next week.
The parade is a fun event for students and teachers to see each other’s creative book character outfits and celebrate the joy of reading together.
Students may wear school-appropriate book character outfits. Please, no full face masks, face paint that covers the entire face, or toy weapons at school.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
✨Classroom Spotlight: Mr. Hodgson’s Class!
Students in Mr. Hodgson’s class worked collaboratively to sort division word problems by their remainders.
Through teamwork and discussion, they strengthened their problem-solving skills and deepened their understanding of division.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Red Ribbon Week is October 27 - 31
This year’s theme is Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!
We’re excited to celebrate with fun activities and dress-up days all week long. Check out the flyer for details and join us in showing our commitment to making healthy, drug-free choices!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Our Fall Festival was a huge success! Thank you to our awesome PTA and every volunteer who helped make it happen. We couldn’t do it without you!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
🧡 Unity Day is October 22 🧡
Join us in standing together against bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
We invite all students, staff, and families to wear ORANGE to show unity and support! Let’s flood our school with orange and send a powerful message of togetherness.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Happy Wednesday!
Your voice matters to us. Please take a few minutes to complete the DCPS Stakeholder Survey and share your feedback about West Riverside Elementary. Your input helps us continue to grow and make our school the best it can be for every student.
📝 Take the survey here: Data Triangle Survey
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
🍂 Our Fall Festival is almost here! 🍂
Join us Friday, October 17 from 6–8 PM at West Riverside Elementary for an evening full of food, fun, and friends!
Enjoy games, music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a giant slide, pizza, prizes, and more.
Admission is free for WRES students and $5 for parents and non-WRES students (includes one slice of pizza).
Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the flyer to preview our Silent Auction items. There are some amazing prizes you won’t want to miss!
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
Last week, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage with pride and unity. From colorful flag attire to traditional outfits and festive fun, our students and staff embraced the beauty of our diverse cultures.
At West Riverside, we honor the unique stories that make us who we are — and the joy of coming together as one school family.
6 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
🌟 Classroom Spotlight – Ms. Kariokis’ 1st Grade Dual Language Class! 🌟
Our 1st grade Dual Language students are becoming talented storytellers! In Ms. Kariokis’ class, students are diving into narrative writing, learning how to bring their stories to life with strong beginnings, vivid details, and a clear sense of closure.
They’re practicing how to wrap up their stories thoughtfully—making sure every ending feels complete and meaningful.
¡Excelente trabajo, pequeños escritores! Keep shining, storytellers!
7 months ago, West Riverside Elementary
