Principal's Weekly Update

Good Afternoon Families -

We have had an amazing week at West Middle Island!  Despite the heat, our students and teachers had so much fun getting to know one another.

Thank you to all of our families for being patient during our dismissal process.  We know it is tedious, but we must be sure to account for every child.

Please read carefully these reminders if you are picking up at the end of the day:

-Please notify the school in advance by writing a note or calling the office by 3:00 pm

-Please arrive no later than 3:20 pm so that we may begin the process of signing everyone out and calling the students down

-If you arrive late, we will ask that you meet your child at the bus stop.

- We can not begin dismissing the buses until all walkers have been dismissed.

- Please note that we do not dismiss any students between 3:00 pm - 3:25 pm as we are working on organizing all of the classes.

 

Don't forget to join our Facebook Page:

Sign up for our WMI Facebook Page

 

Have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

Hello West Middle Island Families, 

We had a great week at West.  Thankfully, the weather has started to cool off and the students enjoyed going outside at recess today.  Please be reminded that I will be sending an email each Friday to help you stay informed.  Please take time to read through so that you don't miss out on any information or activities for your child.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Wednesday, September 20th

• 6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Kindergarten General Meeting - Primary Gym
• 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Kindergarten Teacher Presentations
• 6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Grade 1 General Meeting - Primary Gym
• 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Grade 1 Teacher Presentations

• 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Grade 2 General Meeting – Intermediate Cafeteria

• 7:20 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. All Grade 2 Teacher Presentations

• 7:20 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. Grade 3 General Meeting – Intermediate Gymnasium

• 7:40 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. Grade 3 Teacher Presentations

• 7:40 p.m. - 7:55 p.m. Grade 4 General Meeting – Intermediate Multi Purpose Room

• 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Grade 4 Teacher Presentations and K. Stark

 

Cub Scout Recruitment If your child is interested in cub scouts, please see the flier in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.

Girl Scouts If your child would like to join or rejoin our WMI Girl Scout troops that meet during recess, please be sure to visit their table at Open House on Sept. 20th.

 

Sneaker Drive  Please join in our 4th grade Committee's fundraising efforts by donating used sneakers.  Bins can be found in the lobby of each building. Feel free to bring them to Open House. More information can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.

 

Soccer and Basketball Clinics If you are interested in extra sports clinics for your child, there are clinics held in Centereach.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

 

Blessings in a Backpack We are very fortunate that Longwood has their very own chapter of Blessings in a Backpack to help provide food for our students over the weekend.  If you are interested in receiving a bag, please complete the following google form so that we can deliver to your child each Friday.

Blessings in a Backpack Spanish

Blessings in a Backpack English

 

Longwood Community BBQ Mark your calendars for the Annual Longwood Community Barbecue on Thursday, September 21st from 5 - 7 p.m. at Granny Road Park.  Join us for an evening of food, music, vendors, community resources, and fun.  Check out our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

 

PTA Spiritwear It's that time of year again, be sure to check out our PTA Spiritwear flier in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  It's a great way to support the PTA and provide your child with some great school gear! ​

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

It was wonderful to see so many people at Open House Wednesday night.  As a team, teachers and parents can make a huge difference in the lives of our children.

Don't forget that tonight is our first PTA school-wide event.  Welcome Back Night from 6 - 8 pm.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details about this event.  

 

Reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 25 in observance of Yom Kippur.

 

Next week is Spirit Week:

Monday: NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday:  Time Travel Tuesday Take a trip to another time and dress as someone from that era.

Wednesday:  We Are All Heroes Dress Like a Super Hero

Thursday: Peace, Love and Kindness Thursday Wear something with tie dye or a symbol of Peace.  This is a great day to wear your NEW Peace Day Shirt that all students received last week!

Friday: School Spirit Friday Wear  Westwear, Longwood gear, or green and gold to show your School Spirit. 

Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about Spirit Week!  

 

Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 3 Students:  Please be reminded that you must submit a physical this year to the health office.  Please do so as soon as possible.

 

Need more Spiritwear?  Check our our new gear available through the PTA!  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

 

Class Parent Information:  At WMI we love to have classroom helpers and volunteers.  If you feel that you would like to be a part of this, please read the information found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab carefully before signing up as it will describe the ways in which you can volunteer as a part of your child's classroom.

 

Fourth Grade Committee Information:  Are you interested in being a part of the 4th grade committee?  This is a great way to celebrate your child's last year as WMI. Check out the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to learn more.

If you would like more information about the fourth grade committee please contact:

Kristi Morrissey: Morrissey217@aol.com

Kellie Conlon: Kconlon86@gmail.com

Meghan Schuler: mbg1079@msn.com

 

Blessings in a Backpack We are very fortunate that Longwood has their very own chapter of Blessings in a Backpack to help provide food for our students over the weekend.  If you are interested in receiving a bag, please complete the google form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab so that we can deliver it to your child each Friday.

 

Cub Scout Recruitment If your child is interested in cub scouts, please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab. 

 

Girl Scouts If your child would like to join or rejoin our WMI Girl Scout troops that meet during recess, please ask your child's teacher for more information.

 

Sneaker Drive  Please join in our 4th grade Committee's fundraising efforts by donating used sneakers.  Bins can be found in the lobby of each building. Feel free to bring them to Open House.  We are collecting through Sept 29th!  More information can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

October is Fire Prevention Month!

Middle Island Fire Department would love for your child to participate in their annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

Theme: Cooking Safety Starts With You.  Please click on the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details about entering the contest. 10 TRUTH tickets for every child who participates in addition to having a chance to win an I-PAD!  Deadline: Oct 11 - return all posters to the school!

 

Please join us at the Middle Island Fire Department Open House October, 13th: 6 - 9 pm.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

Although we had a rainy day today, our first All School Meeting was a huge success.  Please look on our Facebook page for video clips and photos of the event.  The students were AMAZING!  

 

Looking ahead to our November Veteran's Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16):

If you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up!

 

Spirit Week (Part 2)  because of the short week and missing Tuesday as well we have another week of fun planned for Oct 2 - Oct 6.  

• Monday:  Magical Monday Put on any Disney themed clothing or accessories.
• Tuesday:  Time Travel Tuesday Take a trip to another time and dress as someone from that era.
• Wednesday: Workout Wednesday Wear your workout wear!
• Thursday: Comfy/Cozy Thursday Wear your pajamas or comfiest outfit!
• Friday: Peace Shirt Friday Wear your peace day shirts from the PTA. 

Please check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 3 Students:  Please be reminded that you must submit a physical this year to the health office.  Please do so as soon as possible.

 

Blessings in a Backpack: We are very fortunate that Longwood has their very own chapter of Blessings in a Backpack to help provide food for our students over the weekend.  If you are interested in receiving a bag, please complete the Google form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab, so that we can deliver to your child each Friday.

 

Cub Scout Recruitment If your child is interested in cub scouts, please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Girl Scouts If your child would like to join or rejoin our WMI Girl Scout troops that meet during recess, please ask your child's teacher for more information.  

 

October is Fire Prevention Month!

Middle Island Fire Department would love for your child to participate in their annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

Theme: Cooking Safety Starts With You.  Please click on the following link for all of the details.  10 TRUTH tickets for every child who participates in addition to having a chance to win an I-PAD!  Deadline: Oct 11 - return all posters to the school.  Check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details!

 

Please join us at the Middle Island Fire Department Open House October, 13th: 6 - 9 pm.  Please check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Picture Day Fall Picture Day will be Friday, October 13, 2023, for both Primary and Intermediate Building. 

• Fall Book Fair Fall Book Fair is October 17 – 20, 2023

• Fall Festival is coming soon..... Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11am – 2pm. It is our biggest PTA event of the year, come join us for a day of fun with your family! Flyer will be coming out soon!

• Color Run  We are so excited to announce for the very first time the PTA will be hosting a fall color run on Saturday, November 18th This will be a fun run. Students will be able to get sponsors for our run and get color blasted.  The more money we raise; the more colors we will get! The top students will even get to color blast Mrs. Schaentzler. We can't wait to run and have fun!  Color Run packets will be coming home today with your child! Let’s have some fun!  Watch a short video to see what it’s all about! Video Link

• Membership There is still time to join the PTA. We need YOU to make this an amazing year for all the kids at WEST! Let's join together to make 2023-2024 a great year! Click here to join the WMI PTA

• Communication One of the main goals of the PTA is to make sure every voice is heard so if anyone has any questions, concerns or feedback for the PTA do not hesitate to reach out via email @ wmipta@gmail.com

 

Community Sporting Events

Basketball  Grades 1 - 6 Co-Ed Basketball League:  Registration is Friday, October 6th.  Check out our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Wrestling Grades K-6 Longwood Youth Wrestling.  See the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families

It was great to see so many of our students dressed up all week for Spirit week!  Thank you to everyone who participated.  Remember every Friday is Spirit Day.  Wear your Longwood gear or your Peace Day shirts!

 

Reminder NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 9 for Indigenous Peoples' Day as we honor and celebrate Indigenous American people. 

 

Picture Day: Fall Picture Day will be this Friday, October 13, 2023, for both Primary and Intermediate Building

Picture forms have been sent home! Parent Volunteer sign up for Picture Day has been emailed via member hub to all current PTA members. If you did not receive the email, you have not signed up yet as a PTA member. Only members can volunteer for school events.  Please join the PTA and come help out at Picture Day!

 

Looking ahead to our November Veteran's Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16)

If you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up.  

 

October is Fire Prevention Month!

Thank you to the Middle Island Fire Department for coming and spending time at West.  It is always a wonderful day to learn more about fire safety and how the Middle Island Fire Department is an important member of our community.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST!

Middle Island Fire Department would love for your child to participate in their annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

Theme: Cooking Safety Starts With You.  Please click on the following link for all of the details.  10 TRUTH tickets for every child who participates in addition to having a chance to win an I-PAD!  Deadline: Wednesday, Oct 11 - return all posters to the school.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about participating.  

 

Please join us at the Middle Island Fire Department Open House October 13th, 6 - 9 pm.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Fall Book Fair Fall Book Fair is October 17 – 20, 2023

 

• Fall Festival is approaching, and we are so excited for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11am – 2pm! This is the PTA’s largest event filled with so much fun for everyone and we would love to see you all! Any volunteers that have signed up to help have been emailed this week!  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about Fall Festival!

 

• Fall Festival Vendors We are excited to announce we are adding vendors tables this year for some shopping and to showcase small businesses! If you are interested or know anyone who would like to take part, see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for information. Spaces are limited!

 

• Fall Festival Basket Raffles  We have basket raffles that day which are always a big hit! We are looking for donations for our raffle baskets that day! If you have a business or would like to donate please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Haunted Hallway Calling all 4th graders looking to be a scarer in the Haunted Hallway.  If you're interested in signing up, please fill out the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  A parent of one of our 4th graders is offering donations of costumes for those who need one for the haunted hallway. If you are interested, please reach out to Kristen Padilla kristenpadilla@yahoo.com.

 

Color Run  Saturday, November 18th Color Run kicked off last Friday and packets went home with students! On Friday the students watched a short video in their classrooms to see what the color run is all about! Don’t forget the top students will even get to color blast Mrs. Schaentzler! We can’t wait to run and have fun!  Let’s have some fun!  Watch a short video to see what it’s all aboutWatch a short video to see what it’s all about! Video Link

Register online https://shop.schoolathon.org/198318

 

Community Events

• Basketball  Grades 1 - 6 Co-Ed Basketball League:  Registration is Friday, October 6th.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

• Wrestling Grades K-6 Longwood Youth Wrestling See flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  See the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.

 

• Longwood Basketball Clinic Boys and Girls K- 8 Oct 23 - 25 5:30 - 7:30 pm at LHS.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

• Dom's Day Car Show and Fundraiser Sunday, October 8 11 am - 3 pm  Come down and enjoy the fun! Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Have a Great Weekend!

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

Looking ahead to our November Veterans Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16)

If you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up!  

 

Veterans Day Art Poster Contest : We are eager for our students to participate in the Veterans Home Poster Contest.  Deadline October 27.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for information about how to participate.  

 

October is Fire Prevention Month!

Please join us at the Middle Island Fire Department Open House TONIGHT October 13th, 6 - 9 pm

Congratulations to all of our Fire Department Poster Contest Winners!

Kindergarten

1st Place- Oliver Melendez

2nd Place- Emily Parisette

3rd Place- Emily Polidono

 

First Grade

1st Place- Ava Competiello

2nd Place- Alexander Schneider

3rd Place- Walker Weaver

 

Second Grade

1st Place- Avery Holland

2nd Place- Maddyn Gropper

3rd Place- Bryce Shortle-Magee

 

Third Grade

1st Place- Emma Boehle

2nd Place- Jaxon Romano

3rd Place- Riley Ricciardi

 

Fourth Grade

1st Place- Sophia Klein

2nd Place- Bria Holland

3rd Place- Elijah Lockridge

 

The Fire Department is eager to celebrate with the winners at the Middle Island Fire Department ceremony tonight at 7pm at 31 Arnold Drive, Middle Island (Please check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about tonight's event.) 

 

Calling all Third and Fourth Grade students!

Ms Carfora and Dr. Adams are looking for students to join our Community and Culture Student Committee.  Ms Carfora has visited each 3rd and 4th grade class to share information with the students.  We are eager to learn more about our students' experiences.  Please read the parent letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Fall Clean up underway at home?  

WMI is looking for gently used games and toys to be used at recess.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Class Parent/Helper Orientation meeting is Monday, October 16th at 6pm in the Primary Building Cafeteria.
• PTA meeting Monday, October 16th at 7pm.  
• Fall Book Fair is October 17 – 20, 2023 – Parent Volunteer sign-up has been sent to all PTA members.
• The evening Book Fair sale is Wednesday, October 18, 2023 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
• Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about the Book Fair.  

Fall Festival is approaching, and we are so excited for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11am – 2pm! This is the PTA’s largest event filled with so much fun for everyone and we would love to see you all! Any volunteers that have signed up to help have been emailed this week! Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

We are excited to announce we are adding vendors tables this year for some shopping and to showcase small businesses! If you are interested or know anyone who would like to take part, see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  Spaces are limited!

We have basket raffles that day which are always a big hit! We are looking for donations for our raffle baskets that day! If you are interested in donating a basket,  please email wmipta@gmail.com

 

Fourth Grade Committee

• Haunted Hallway Calling all 4th graders looking to be a scarer in the Haunted Hallway. Sign up using the link in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

• if you are interested in donating items for the 4th grade committee concessions, sign up via the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  This is a great way for 4th grade committee members to earn some hours. Thank you for your support.

 

Color Run  Saturday, November 18th Color Run kicked off last Friday and packets went home with students! On Friday the students watched a short video in their classrooms to see what the color run is all about! Don’t forget the top students will even get to color blast Mrs. Schaentzler! We can’t wait to run and have fun!  Let’s have some fun!  Watch a short video to see what it’s all aboutWatch a short video to see what it’s all about! Video Link

Register online https://shop.schoolathon.org/198318

 

 

Community Events

• 1st Annual Hispanic Heritage Soccer Extravaganza Sunday October 15 11 am - 1 pm (Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information)
• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys ansd Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  (Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information)
• Longwood Basketball Clinic Boys and Girls K- 8 Oct 23 - 25 5:30 - 7:30 pm at LHS (Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information)
• Longwood Safe Halloween  Thursday, October 26:  4 - 6 pm Longwood High School (Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information)

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

Thank you to everyone who made our PTA book fair such a success.  

 

Looking ahead to our November Veterans Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16), if you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. 

 

Veterans Day Art Poster Contest  We are eager for our students to participate in the Veterans Home Poster Contest.  Deadline October 27, please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Calling all Third and Fourth Grade students!

Ms Carfora and Dr. Adams are looking for students to join our Community and Culture Student Committee.  Ms Carfora has visited each 3rd and 4th grade class to share information with the students.  We are eager to learn more about our students' experiences.  Please read the parent letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Fall Clean up underway at home?  WMI is looking for gently used games and toys to be used at recess.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Catalog Fundraiser - Our fall catalog fundraiser is coming out on October 23. It will run until November 6. This is a great way to get some holiday shopping done and support the school. The products will be delivered in the first week in December. To shop online: https://www.supportmyschool.org/    Our School ID is: 452160

 

• Fall Festival is approaching, and we are so excited for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11am – 2pm!  This is the PTA’s largest event filled with so much fun for everyone and we would love to see you all! Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

• We have basket raffles that day which are always a big hit! We are looking for donations for our raffle baskets that day! If you are interested in donating a basket,  please email wmipta@gmail.com   

 

• Amazon Wish list for Fall Festival: We thank and appreciate everyone that has donated so far to our Fall Festival! We appreciate anything that can be donated for all the kids to have a blast!  Check out our Amazon wish list for a list of needed donations. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/212HQHC2Y7XAK/?ref_=list_c_wl_lol_ovle

 

• Fourth Grade Committee Haunted Hallway Calling all 4th graders looking to be a scarer in the Haunted Hallway.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up!

 

• Concessions Click the sign-up genius link in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab if you are interested in donating items for the 4th grade committee concessions. This is a great way for 4th grade committee members to earn some hours. Thank you for your support. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AAFA922A6FC1-44781025-fall#/

 

Longwood Blessings in a Backpack will be joining us at our Fall Festival. Please see the information found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab regarding blessings in a backpack and how they serve children in our district and community and how we can give back to help their mission!

 

Color Run  Saturday, November 18th !  Thank you to all who have supported the Color Run and we are so excited for a fun morning on November 18th!

 

Community Events (Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details about each of these events.)

• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  
• Longwood Basketball Clinic Boys and Girls K- 8 Oct 23 - 25 5:30 - 7:30 pm at LHS  
• Longwood Safe Halloween  Thursday, October 26 4 - 6 pm Longwood High School

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

Fall Fest is TOMORROW, Saturday October 28 from 11 am - 2 pm.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

 

Looking ahead to our November Veterans Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16)

If you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up.  

 

 

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Suffolk County Police Department is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for families in need on Saturday, November 18 10am - 1 pm  Families will receive everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.

SCPD 7th Precinct, 1491 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley

 

 

WMI Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Store

As the holidays approach, we are making plans for our Annual Thanksgiving and Snowflake Drive.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Fall Clean up underway at home?  

WMI is looking for gently used games and toys to be used at recess.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Catalog Fundraiser - Our fall catalog fundraiser is coming out on October 23. It will run until November 6. This is a great way to get some holiday shopping done and support the school. The products will be delivered in the first week in December. To shop online athttps://www.supportmyschool.org/      Our School ID is 452160

 

• Spirit Wear will be arriving next week. We are planning to get all orders to everyone by the end of the week!

 

• Color Run  Saturday, November 18th!  We look forward to seeing everyone who signed up on November 18th for a fun morning!

 

• 4th Grade Committee: Longwood Umbrella Fundraiser:  deadline November 3. Please click on the Google link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to place an order or you can print and fill out the order form. 

 

• 4th Grade Cheesecake Fundraiser: Coming just in time for Thanksgiving! Cheesecakes and crumb cake fundraiser to support the fourth-grade committee! Help your favorite fourth graders out and get some delicious treats all at the same time! Orders due by November 13th.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details! 

 

Longwood District and Community Events

 

• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details!  

 

• Longwood SEPTO Meetings and Activity Dates:  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to join SEPTO or participate in any of their many events throughout the year.  

 

• Blessing In a Backpack Fundraising Event for the Community: Join Blessing for a Food Tasting Event Wednesday, November 15 from 6 - 8 pm.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to purchase tickets.

 

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed all of our Fall Festivities this week during Fall Fest and of course on Halloween.  Don't forget we are collecting candy to be donated to Branches and the Veterans Home.  Please drop off your unopened, individually wrapped candy at the library with Mrs. Harris.  Each year this community event Candy for a Cause is extremely successful and we are able to share joy with families in need as well as our Veterans. Due by November 8th.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Looking ahead to our November Veterans Day All School Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 am (Rain Date: Thursday, November 16).  If you or a family member or neighbor is a veteran, we invite all veterans to attend our All School Meeting so that we may honor everyone on that day!  Please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up.  

 

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Suffolk County Police Department is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for families in need on Saturday, November 18 10am - 1 pm.  Families will receive everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.

SCPD 7th Precinct, 1491 William Floyd Parkway., Shirley

 

WMI Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Store

As the holidays approach, we are making plans for our Annual Thanksgiving and Snowflake Drive.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Fall Clean up underway at home?  

WMI is looking for gently used games and toys to be used at recess.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Catalog Fundraiser - Our fall catalog fundraiser came out on October 23. It will run until November 6. This is a great way to get some holiday shopping done and support the school. The products will be delivered in the first week in December. To shop online at:   https://www.supportmyschool.org/     Our School ID is 452160

 

• Spirit Wear- was distributed to all classrooms this past Monday! Thank you for your orders and we can’t wait to see students wearing their new Longwood/West apparel for spirit Fridays!

 

• Color Run- Saturday, November 18th: The T-shirt order has been placed for all runners on 11/1. If a student registered after that date, raises more money, or adds more family members they will receive a generic shirt, it will not say West Middle Island as they had to be ordered in advance. Any questions please email us at wmipta@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing everyone who signed up on November 18th for a fun morning! 

 

• PTA Board Changes-  We have some board changes as our treasurer will be moving.

We have some board changes as our treasurer will be moving. 

Board changes effective as 10/30:

-Heather Barnett leaving the board as treasurer. 

-Deanna Boehle is the new Treasurer.

-Tara Velez is recording Secretary. 

-Christine Filiberto will oversee membership.

We will miss you Heather, but we wish you and your family the best on your new journey!

 

• 4th Grade Committee- Longwood Umbrella Fundraiser  deadline November 3.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to order yours!  

 

• 4th Grade Cheesecake Fundraiser-  Coming just in time for Thanksgiving! Cheesecakes and crumb cake fundraiser to support the fourth-grade committee! Help your favorite fourth graders out and get some delicious treats all at the same time! Orders due by November 13th.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers for more information.  

 

Longwood District and Community Events

• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

 

• Longwood SEPTO Meetings and Activity Dates  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to join SEPTO or to participate in any of their many events throughout the year. 

 

• Blessing In a Backpack Fundraising Event for the Community.   Join Blessing for a Food Tasting Event Wednesday, November 15 from 6 - 8 pm.  Please see flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to purchase tickets.  

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families,

 

We had a very busy last full week before Thanksgiving.

Reminder we will have a state mandated 15 minute early dismissal on Tuesday, November 21st.  Please be sure to pick up walkers at 3:05 pm so that we can begin the dismissal process at the building 15 minutes early.

 

School is closed Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 in celebration of Thanksgiving.

 

Parents are welcome to join the West students for our Annual Balloons Over West Parade on Tuesday, November 21 at 2:15 pm Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway: Suffolk County Police Department is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for families in need on Saturday, November 18 10am - 1 pm  Families will receive everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.  SCPD 7th Precinct, 1491 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley.  

 

Gingerbread Steamfest: All families are welcome to join our Family Engagement team on Wednesday, November 29th from 6 pm - 8 pm for some holiday fun with the gingerbread man!  RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/WMISTEAM1129

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Color Run November 18th: Important Information for tomorrow: See flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab. 9am – Registration Starts. 10am – Run Starts Promptly.  We will have a light continental breakfast available after the run!  Please make sure you are dressed appropriate for the weather and for the event as you will get color on you!  We are so excited for our 1st color run tomorrow and we can’t wait to see everyone!

 

• Holidays Around the World will be on December 6th from 6-8 pm. It is that time of year and a favorite event for the children to take a trip around the world and visit various stations learning about the holidays from around the world. Come join us to make a craft and get your passport stamped at each country! Register by November 29th to attend.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

• The Holiday Boutique will be held December 4th through December 7th.  Children will have the opportunity to shop with their class during school hours. The holiday boutique will be open for evening shopping on Wednesday, December 6th! We are looking for PTA parents to help the children find that perfect gift. We will be sending an email out next week to all PTA members to sign up to volunteer after we have all teachers signed up! The flyer for the Holiday Boutique and budget envelope will be sent home the week before so check your child’s backpacks!  

 

• 4th Grade Committee: Ornament Fundraiser- Orders due December 1st .  The 4th Grade Committee will be selling personalized ornaments! Check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

 

• PTA Communication: If anyone has any questions for the PTA, the best way to communicate is by email which is wmipta@gmail.com! We want all your questions answered in a timely manner and our email is constantly checked by two board members. Social media is a great outlet for getting information, but we may miss a post/message, so email is great for PTA related questions!

 

Longwood District and Community Events

• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

• Longwood SEPTO Meetings and Activity Dates  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about how to join SEPTO or to participate in any of their many events throughout the year.

 

• Variety Basketball Breakfast Fundraiser at Farmingville Applebees November 25, 8 am - 10 am.  Stop by and support the Longwood Community. More details can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Families

 

Happy Thanksgiving!  

 

School is closed Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 in celebration of Thanksgiving.

 

 

Gingerbread Steamfest 

All families are welcome to join our Family Engagement team on Wednesday, November 29 6 pm - 8 pm for some holiday fun with the gingerbread man!  RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/WMISTEAM1129

 

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

• Color Run: The PTA Board would like to express our gratitude to each one of you that participated in the color run this past Saturday. Thank you to the administration, teachers/staff, and our custodial team for all your support in making this event possible. We hope everyone had a great time; it was so nice seeing everyone come together for some fun!  A BIG thank you to all of you for supporting the PTA!

 

• Picture Retake Day November 30: Retake picture day is for students that were absent or parents/guardians that were dissatisfied with the 1st picture, please bring back picture on retake day and your child will be able to take a new picture. PLEASE NOTE Once your child does a retake the 1st picture will not be available any longer. Any questions please email wmipta@gmail.com.

 

• Holidays Around the World: December 6, 6-8 pm- It is that time of year and a favorite event for the children to take a trip around the world and visit various stations learning about the holidays from around the world. Come join us to make a craft and get your passport stamped at each country! Register by November 29th to attend. 

 

• Holiday Boutique: December 4 - December 7- Children will have the opportunity to shop with their class during school hours. The holiday boutique will be open for evening shopping on Wednesday, December 6th! We are looking for PTA parents to help the children find that perfect gift. We will be sending an email out next week to all PTA members to sign up to volunteer after we have all teachers signed up! The flier for the Holiday Boutique and budget envelope will be sent home the week before so check your child’s backpacks!

 

• 4th Grade Committee: Ornament Fundraiser-  Orders due December 1st.  The 4th Grade Committee will be selling personalized ornaments! Check out the flier and the form for more information!

 

• PTA Communication: If anyone has any questions for the PTA, the best way to communicate is by email which is wmipta@gmail.com! We want all your questions answered in a timely manner and our email is constantly checked by two board members. Social media is a great outlet for getting information, but we may miss a post/message, so email is great for PTA related questions!

 

Longwood District and Community Events

• LYSA Baseball and Softball Ages 4 -12 Sign up by 12/31 for discounted rate. 
• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!
• Longwood SEPTO Meetings and Activity Dates  Please see the following flier to join SEPTO or participate in any of their many events throughout the year.
• Variety Basketball Breakfast Fundraiser at Farmingville Applebees November 25, 8 am - 10 am.  Stop by and support the Longwood Community. 

 

Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

Hello West Families

 

Grade 3 and 4 Students:  Drama Club is here!  We are very excited to announce that we will be performing, "Finding Nemo Kids" this Spring!  Auditions will be held Tuesday, December 19th.  If your child would like to participate, please click on the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab and  sign up no later than Friday, December 8 by 3:00 pm.

 

Looking Ahead with the PTA

•  Holidays Around the World December 6th: 6-8 pm.  It is that time of year and a favorite event for the children to take a trip around the world and visit various stations learning about the holidays from around the world. Come join us to make a craft and get your passport stamped at each country! Register by November 29th to attend.  For more information visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

• Holiday Boutique December 4 - December 7.  Children will have the opportunity to shop with their class during school hours. The holiday boutique will be open for evening shopping on Wednesday, December 6th! We are looking for PTA parents to help the children find that perfect gift. We will be sending an email out next week to all PTA members to sign up to volunteer after we have all teachers signed up! The flyer for the Holiday Boutique and the budget envelope will be sent home the week before so check your child’s backpacks!

 

• 4th Grade Committee: Ornament Fundraiser  Orders due December 1st.  The 4th Grade Committee will be selling personalized ornaments! Check out the flyer and the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information!

 

 

• PTA Communication: If anyone has any questions for the PTA, the best way to communicate is by email which is wmipta@gmail.com! We want all your questions answered in a timely manner and our email is constantly checked by two board members. Social media is a great outlet for getting information, but we may miss a post/message, so email is great for PTA related questions!

 

Longwood District and Community Events

Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details about these district & community events.  

• LYSA Indoor Soccer Ages 5-8.  Sign up by Dec 15!   
• LYSA Baseball and Softball Ages 4 -12 Sign up by 12/31 for discounted rate.  
• Longwood Youth Lacrosse Boys and Girls K - 6 Sign up before Jan 1!  

• Longwood SEPTO Meetings and Activity Dates  

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal