VHEW students learn ‘The West Way’

Signs around the school remind students, teachers and visitors alike about “The West Way,” the phrase that guides behavior at Vestavia Hills Elementary West. Courtesy, respect and responsibility make up “The West Way,” and every year, students learn about these good character traits during West Way Week.

This year, students kicked off the school year by celebrating West Way Week Aug. 13–17.

Students started the week by receiving a magnet to help them remember “The West Way.” Classes spent a day on each trait, discussing it in depth and talking about how children and teachers could demonstrate each one. Students in each class then signed a “West Way Pledge,” which is displayed throughout the school year. The week wrapped up with “Team Up at West” day, as students, faculty and staff wore their favorite team shirts to remind everyone that together, they are a team.

Submitted by Alice Elmore