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News from Westfield Elementary: November 22, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: November 22, 2024

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


Report cards came home in backpacks yesterday, so if you didn't see your child's, please check the red home folder.


Don't forget that we only have two days of school next week. The building will be closed Wednesday through Friday. We will see you back on Monday, December 2.


As we approach Thanksgiving next week, I am thankful for the wonderful support from Westfield families. We are blessed with a terrific school community!


Happy Thanksgiving!


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

All schools closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving break

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving break. The district office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.


All schools and the district office will re-open on a normal schedule on Monday, December 2.

Gratitude Awards

Our Character Strong trait of the month for November was gratitude. This morning we recognized students who demonstrated gratitude throughout the month. Students were called to the office during morning announcements to receive a certificate and a prize. We are proud of them!

Parent Series: Reduce parent burnout and raise competent kids (December 4)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, author and psychologist Dr. Emily Edlynn will discuss a science-based parenting framework called “autonomy-supportive parenting” that can help parents encourage children’s confidence and autonomy while maintaining boundaries. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/3YK04aB

Parent Series: Find your future at college night (December 5)

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, professor Timothy Fields will share information to help families navigate career and college planning. Participants will learn strategies to support students’ transitions to higher education. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4fx6Zet

Parent Series: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria (December 5)

A las 7 p.m. El miércoles 5 de diciembre, Glenbard 87 Susanna Melón, subdirectora de servicios estudiantiles, compartirá información para ayudar a las familias a recorrer los numerosos pasos involucrados en la planificación profesional y universitaria. Los participantes aprenderán estrategias para apoyar la transición de los estudiantes a la educación superior. Este evento gratuito en línea es parte de la serie GPS para padres. Más información: https://bit.ly/4hWLp4s

Holiday toy drive

The Glen Ellyn Junior Women's Club is conducting a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to kids in Districts 89 & 41 this holiday season. If you are interested in making a donation, there is a collection box in the vestibule at Westfield's main entrance where you can leave new, unwrapped toys for collection. Click on the fliers below for more information or visit the toy drive website at https://www.glenellynjuniors.org/toydrive?utm_campaign=2022ToyDrive. You can also purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist.

Bingo night thank you

PTC would like to thank Chris Reavis for organizing the family bingo night and recognize volunteers Amy and Morgan Flores and Adam and Erin Blott for helping with the event. The kids had a great time!

Movie night - December 6

PTC will be hosting a movie night featuring Moana on December 6 from 6:-8 p.m. Look for a paper copy of the flier in your child's backpack or see the one below.

Spirit wear stickers & magnets now available

PTC has magnets & stickers available for purchase at Westfield's front office. Magnets are $10 and stickers are $3. Shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale at PTC sponsored events.

Save the date...Upcoming PTC events

Dec 6 - Movie night 6-8 p.m.

Dec 11 - School store during lunch recess

Dec 14 - Winterfest 1:00 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


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

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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