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News from Westfield Elementary: May 3, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: May 3, 2024
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Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


We had an exciting week with two assemblies, so be sure to read about the musicians and animals who visited Westfield this week!


If you have not completed your registration for next year, please do so as soon as possible. We are working on plans for next year, and completed registrations impact our planning for class lists and even the number of sections, so those registrations are very important to us. If you will not be returning to Westfield next year, or you are not sure of your plans, please contact Tessa Carter in the office to let her know.


The weather report is looking good for the next couple of days, so I hope you have a chance to get outside and enjoy the weekend!


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

The ABC Countdown continues

The ABC countdown will continue through the last day of school. This is a fun activity for the end of the school year where we incorporate a theme or activity for each day of the last 26 days of school. The countdown started on Thursday, April 25, and we have an activity for each letter of the alphabet until we reach Z on the last day of school.


Participation in things like dress-up themes is optional, but the whole calendar is below so you know the themes for each day.

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It is critical you complete registration for 2024-25 school year ASAP

Thank you to all the families that have completed 2024-25 registration. If you have not completed the process, it is critical you do so as soon as possible. Letters were sent in the U.S. mail with the unique “SnapCode” you will use to complete registration. Register at: www.ccsd89.org/register2425

More info: https://bit.ly/4cS2rOW

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Westfield fifth graders recognized at IPA breakfast

On April 29th, the Illinois Principals Association hosted a DuPage County award breakfast to recognize students for being good student role models and kind leaders among their peers. Two fifth graders from each D89 elementary school and two eighth graders from Glen Crest were recognized at the breakfast. Congratulations to Daniela Alvarez and Madison Kamin for being Westfield's winners!

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Glen Crest band performance at Westfield

On Monday, the Glen Crest sixth grade band played a concert for the Westfield students. Between the songs, the sixth graders demonstrated each of the instruments so students could learn a little about the instruments they could play if they choose to be in band. The Glen Crest students did a great job and showed how far they've come since first learning their instruments.

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Animal Quest assembly

On Tuesday, the PTC sponsored an Animal Quest assembly at Westfield. Students got to see and learn about a variety of animals including a goat, a hedgehog, a frog, a tortoise, a ferret, a snake, a duck, and a skunk. Our K-2 students even had the opportunity to pet a rabbit. Thank you to PTC for sponsoring such a fun and educational assembly!

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Last day of school year will be morning attendance on May 31

Reminder: The last day for students will be a half-day (morning attendance) on Friday, May 31. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TI5PV1 The updated 2023-24 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2324calendar


The 2024-25 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar

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Community invited to donate blood May 15 at Glen Crest

Community members can support the urgent need for blood by donating between 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Sign up for the May 15 blood drive at this link. Future blood drives will be held at Glen Crest on August 28 and November 6. Learn more about the process of donating blood at www.ccsd89.org/blood

Upcoming events

May 10: Spring orchestra concert at Glenbard South, 6 p.m.

May 15: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6:30 p.m.

May 17: Spring chorus concert at Glen Crest, 7 p.m.

May 20: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

May 21: Spring band concert at Glen Crest, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

May 27: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

May 30: Eighth-grade promotion at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.

May 31: Last day of school (morning attendance)

Spring Book Fair-Volunteers needed

The Spring Book Fair is May 8th-10th and we need volunteers to help us make this multi-day event a success. Click on the link below if you are interested in helping with setup, breakdown, preview, sales, or during Family Recess. Thank you for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4FAFA823A1FB6-49162083-book


Don’t want to send cash to school? You can load funds onto your child’s eWallet through our Scholastic book fair website. Please be sure to use the teacher’s last name only (no Mrs. or Mr.).

Follow this link for more information and instructions:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/2020westfieldbookfair

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Spring Sprint 2024 is coming soon

Click the link below to watch a video created by Student Council about Spring Sprint 2024!


https://youtu.be/5uH3P05OFlY


Have you heard the news?!?! PTC and Student Council have joined together to host the SPRING SPRINT 2024 on Friday, May 17th from 4-5:30pm. This event will take place on the black-top at Westfield and include a DJ, fun-run, food sales and face-painting. The goal of this event is to celebrate the spring and raise money for much needed upgrades to our gymnasium and help fund PTC events and activities. Information on how to register your student for this free event will be sent home on May 1st.


This year’s Spring Sprint will have a rainbow theme and all racers should show off their team color!! 5th Grade - Red, 4th Grade - Blue, 3rd Grade - Yellow, 2nd Grade - Green, 1st Grade - Purple, K - Orange


Please use the link below if you are interested in donating a treat or snack to the Student Council Food Sales at Spring Sprint!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA623A7FFC16-49323890-westfield

Order School Supply kits for 2024-25 school year

Get your school supplies ordered and shipped right to Westfield. School supply kits are on sale NOW! Order soon and you won't have to think about school supplies at all this summer! Follow the link below and select the grade your child will be attending for the 24-25 school year:

School Supply Kits for Westfield Elementary (schooltoolbox.com)

Spirit wear store online

Show your Wildcat pride by visiting the Westfield Spirit Wear site. There are many new logos and clothing this year that allow you to get the look you want!


https://apparelnow.com/westfield-elementary-spirit-wear-apparel

Upcoming PTC events

We have an exciting lineup of events planned for the upcoming months, including:


May 8-9 - Book Fair

May 9 - Family Recess 4-6 p.m.

May 17 - Spring Sprint Fundraiser 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Stay connected with the Westfield PTC

Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, which is (844) 472-3345; text SAFE2, which is 72332; email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO


Be sure to review requirements before bringing food for other students

If you’re bringing food to the school for a holiday party or other event, be sure you know which foods are approved. You can see the holiday party food list at www.ccsd89.org/holidayfood and the pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.


Need tech support for your CCSD 89 device? Use this site

Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport


Stay connected with CCSD 89 and Westfield

Stay connected with the latest news by following Community Consolidated School District 89 on Facebook (facebook.com/CCSD89), Twitter (@CCSD89), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@CCSD89). You can also follow Westfield on Twitter at @Westfield89

Families can call school’s main number to report an absence

When you call our school, you’ll hear a new message this year. All CCSD 89 schools received new phone systems over the summer. Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.

Kristen Ulery
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