Forget the traditional parent orientation. SpartanU is your chance to create your own BWE experience! Pick your classes. Follow your own journey. Get the information that matters most to your family. Throughout the evening, we’ll offer a variety of short, informative sessions designed to help you navigate life at West Elementary. Each class will focus on a different topic, and you get to choose where you want to go and what you want to learn based on what is most helpful for you and your student. Want to learn more about sensory regulation? There’s a class for that. Curious about technology, grade level specifics, or the ins and outs of Conscious Discipline? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to SpartanU! We’re glad you’re here!
Time:
5:30-7:00 PM See Page 3 for Full Schedule and Page 4 for Breakout Menu
Location:
Bixby West Elementary
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Bixby West Elementary October 13, 2026
Schedule 5:30-5:45
Welcome: Ms. McNamara Location: Cafeteria
5:50-6:10
Break Out Session #1
6:15-6:35
Break Out Session #2
6:40-7:00
Break Out Session #3
Map Out Your Breakouts! Time: 5:50-6:10 6:15-6:35 6:40-7:00
Breakout:
Location:
Destination - Breakouts! Breakout
Intended Audience
Presenter/ Location
Kinder Readiness
PK/K Parents
Mrs. Sloat and Mrs. Zeigler
1st Grade Readiness
1st Grade Parents
Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Salyers
Sensory Regulation Strategies
Anyone
Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Goodnight
Safe Technology
Anyone
Mrs. Cherbonnier
Conscious Discipline
Anyone
Mrs. Flores and Mrs. Hosier
Upper Elementary Readiness
2nd/3rd Parents
Ms. Streetman, Mrs. Stanhope, Mrs. Carothers and Mrs. Boulmay
Supporting English Learners
EL Parents
Ms. Musser
Kinder Readiness
Presenters: Mrs. Sloat and Mrs. Zeigler
Ever wonder what your kindergartner actually does all day? Or what they should be able to do in kindergarten? Come see BWE through the eyes of a Kindergartner! We’ll walk through typical goals and developmental milestones your kinder kiddo should be meeting this year. This is a great opportunity to understand what each school day really looks like once your child heads through those doors and how to help them grow and develop at home.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
PK/K Location:
Room 233 Slides Coming Soon!
1st Grade Readiness
Presenters: Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Salyers
First grade brings new expectations, new opportunities, and a little more independence. In this session, we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at a typical 1st-grade day at BWE. Learn about academics, milestones, typical goals, routines, and the ways we help students grow as independent learners and prepare for the next step. Each session provides the same slides and information so pick one break-out session.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
K/1 Location:
Room 229
Slides Coming Soon!
Sensory Regulation
Presenters: Mrs. Goodnight & Mrs. Powers
No matter who you are or what your sensory profile looks like, there are a few basic strategies that will help you with your sensory and emotional regulation. Children are coming to school without many of the regulation strategies that they need. Learn strategies to use at home for all children (and adults, too)!
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
All Grades Location:
Art Room Slides Coming Soon!
Conscious Discipline
Presenters: Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Hosier & Mrs. Morris In recent years, education systems around the world have recognized the significance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in shaping young minds. Among the various approaches to SEL, conscious discipline strategies have gained traction, particularly in elementary school classrooms. These strategies focus on creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children learn to manage their emotions, build relationships, and resolve conflicts effectively. Learn from our own in-house experts about how we teach conscious discipline strategies here at school and how you can support them at home.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
All Grades Location:
Cafeteria Slides Coming Soon!
Safe Technology
Presenter: Mrs. Cherbonnier & Mr. Coonce
Learn practical strategies to help your child navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. We’ll cover online safety, age-appropriate technology use, screen time boundaries, social media awareness, and ways to protect children from inappropriate content and online risks. Parents will leave with simple, actionable tips to build healthy technology habits and keep kids safe online. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
All Grades Location:
Music Room Slides Coming Soon!
Upper Elementary Prep
Presenter: Ms. Streetman, Mrs. Stanhope, Mrs. Carothers & Mrs. Boulmay
Learn practical strategies to support your upper elementary child as they navigate growing independence, friendships, peer pressure, and big emotions. We’ll discuss building confidence, strengthening communication, setting healthy boundaries, and helping your child develop the skills they need to thrive in and out of the classroom. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
2nd & 3rd Grades Location:
Room 325 Slides Coming Soon!
Supporting Our English Learners Presenter: Ms. Musser
BWE is home to students who speak many different languages and come to us with a wide variety of experiences. This session will help families understand how we support our English Learners and what services and classroom supports may look like. We’ll also discuss how language development and academic learning work together and how families can help their children feel confident and successful at school. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
All Grades Location:
Room 310 Slides Coming Soon!