West Stone Elementary hosts concerts, 'Imagine' showcase, book swap and March Madness book challenge

West Stone Elementary hosts multiple student events the week of March 10 through March 14, school announcement hosts Noel (host) and Leilani (host) said during morning announcements on March 10. The announcements included the week’s lunch menu, student birthdays, a rescheduled pizza party, concert dates for multiple grade levels, a district art showcase, a book sale and the start of a schoolwide March Madness book challenge.

The announcements began by listing the day’s lunch — southwest tacos, refried beans, shredded romaine, salsa, chilled mixed fruit and a choice of milk — and recognizing students Isabelle J., William Z. and Elzon S. for March 10 birthdays. Hosts also recited the weekly school mindset theme: "treasure yourself" and encouraged students to focus on strengths such as singing, listening or writing.

Staff noted a pizza party with Officer Matt and canine Katie was rescheduled to Tuesday, March 11. Third- through fifth-grade students were reminded they may turn in "paw slips" to the office for a chance to win a prize described in the announcement as "bridal with Miss Cartilage," a phrase taken verbatim from the recording; the details or explanation of that prize were not specified in the announcements.

Concerts were scheduled for the week: kindergarten, second and fourth grade concerts on the evening of March 10, and first, third and fifth grade concerts on Thursday, March 13. The school also plans a book sale and book swap on Friday, March 14.

Districtwide "Imagine" is set for Tuesday, March 11 at the Greenheck Turner Community Center, the announcements said; the event will display student artwork and include student performances and club information. Fifth-grade students at West Stone submitted projects; four students — Leilani, Takada, Laughlin and Bailey — were selected to have artwork go to the Leoki Woodson Art Museum, per the announcement.

The school began a March Madness book challenge during the announcements: each day a host reads one book aloud and, after two books have been read over two days, students vote between the pair. The first book read aloud was Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie by Kimberly and James Dean. Hosts described how the bracket will narrow from an "elite eight" to a final winner, with the champion named just before spring break.

The morning bulletin concluded with the hosts signing off and reminding students to participate in the week’s activities. No formal actions, motions or decisions were recorded in the announcements; the items listed are event notices and school reminders for students and families.