We are thrilled to have a Student Council Association (SCA) running again at Westlawn! We look forward to the spirit week that these students will plan.

At the beginning of February, kindergarteners wore their fancy clothes and took a trip to the Kennedy Center. Here they got to handle simple instruments.

Westlawn's favorite therapy dog, Scotty, continued to visit classrooms and receive as much love and attention as possible!

On the 100th day of School, teachers dressed up as if they were 100 years old, and superhero Zero the Hero made their annual visit to our primary grades to pass out stickers and spread cheer!

Teachers throughout the building took on the challenging of recording lessons for their own professional growth by using one of our Swivls.

In PE, first grade students practiced ball control skills using balloons. Someone decided to turn some of the balloons into Mr. Howe and Mr. Maloney!

Students and teachers enjoyed a few random days with absolutely gorgeous weather. Not only was the weather hot, but so was the Pokémon trade!

Kindergarteners gave theater performances for their classmates and upper grade buddies. Here, Mrs. Feldman's class performed "The Mitten" by Jan Brett.

Not only did teachers dress up for 100th Day, some students did, too!

Another popular 100th Day activity at several grade levels was counting out 100 Froot Loops and stringing them on necklaces. Not surprisingly, few necklaces made it home with all 100 loops remaining!

On Valentine's Day, students literally shared the love by handing out treats and cards to classmates.

WIDA testing took place over the course of the month, including 2 weeks where the library space was closed in the afternoon. Not to be deterred, Ms. Vu and Mrs. Heyer put some crowd favorites on a cart and traveled to classrooms.

On Valentine's Day, many kindergarten classrooms invited parents in to take part in the festivities.

Throughout the school, academics continued as usual. Here, fourth grade students cooperatively play a math game.

In sixth grade, students began to practice for the annual staff vs. students volleyball game that will happen in late March.

A bad rainstorm caused a tree to fall, cutting off the power to our trailer for a day. Specials teachers relocated into classrooms.

Students had the opportunity to learn about Black history both in the general classroom and in specials.

In art class, students continued units in ceramics.

Hands-on science lessons about the ocean floor happened in fourth grade.

In music, first grade students wrote and read their own original compositions for Ms. Pivetta.

Several teachers, including Mrs. Lynch, took advantage of the gorgeous weather to move class outside.

In fifth grade, students engaged in hands-on learning about light and light filtration.

Finally, to end the month, the PTA arranged for Kevin "Noodlez" Davis to hold assemblies for students. Students learned Beat Ya Feet!

The students loved the assemblies and insisted on getting Noodlez' autograph after the event!