W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
It has been great to get settled back into the daily routine after the much-needed Fall Break. I hope the inclement weather did not cause too much concern or damage for you here locally. My heart goes out to those who have suffered loss and damage caused by the storms.
Fall Expeditions are starting in each grade level. Our kindergarten zoologists kicked off their learning of living and non-living things by comparing worms and gummy worms. The Petting Zoo was a big hit also. Thank you to our PTA for providing these exciting experiences for the students. Our first and second graders have also begun their study of animals and bugs. It is an interesting time to learn here at Westchester.
It is great to see you all in the building for your conferences. I know you are hearing great things about all the hard work that the students are doing and the progress they have already made this year. Thank you for scheduling time with your child’s teacher.
Calendar Reminders:
September 30th-October 11th Parent Teacher Conferences
October 25th: Community Circle - ALL
October 26th: PTA Fall Festival
October 24th - 30th: Book Fair
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Reminders
School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.
We are seeking SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS!
The PTA Fall Festival committee is seeking donations from our community for our silent auction (to be held at the October 26 Fall Festival). If you respond 'yes' to any of these questions, we hope you'll consider supporting the auction. We have an ambitious fundraising goal this year, and each company sponsorship, in-kind donation, and item will make a difference for our school.
- Do you own or work at a company that would sponsor our event at any level?
- Do you have a personal or professional skill or service that could be donated to the silent auction like massage therapy, photographer, landscape architect, interior design, etc.?
- Do you know a person, business, or organization that you'd be willing to connect us to for the auction? Feel free to email sarahwade2013@gmail.com, and thank you in advance!
Your 2024 Fall Festival committee is Marci Roberts, Amelia Boylan, Angelina Buzby, Emilie Lindberg, Katie Paisley and Sarah Wade.
A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led organization that brings joy to local children and seniors through gift-giving.
For Assistance: To apply for gift assistance, please complete our online application at Apply by October 31st. We are excited to support children through 12th grade again this year.
Sponsor a Gift: Donors can purchase gifts based on individual wish lists for children or seniors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the form at Sponsor.
Donate Directly: If you prefer, you can make a donation, and we will do the shopping for you. Simply Donate at our website!
Volunteer: We would greatly appreciate your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please go to Volunteer and sign up.
Need Help or Have Questions? If you encounter any issues with the forms or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and generosity of the Season of Giving!