Ordering a yearbook is now open. A Westwood Elementary School (WES) Yearbook for 2024-25 is $14.00 if paid with a credit card. Ordering is open until April 4, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: We will not have extra yearbooks available for purchase at school, so be sure to order in advance. To order a Westwood yearbook, go to: WES Yearbook Order
Wolf Den Assistant - Missy Swenson
Our Wolf Den is a dedicated space where we support students in various ways, including providing breaks, check-in/check-out routines, meeting sensory needs, processing behaviors, and offering other accommodations. Ms. Missy works closely with our school social worker and counselor to ensure students receive the support they need and are prepared to be successful in the classroom. Mrs. Swenson can be reached at melissa.swenson@isd728.org
Social Worker - Ginger Skille
Our school’s Social Work program is designed to help students strengthen the important connections between school and home. Services include small group social skills sessions, support for coping skills with family changes and loss, providing support during times of student and family crises, addressing behavioral needs in and out of the classroom, facilitating 504 accommodations in the school, removing barriers to student learning, and much more! Mrs. Skille can be reached at ginger.skille@isd728.org
Counselor - Jodi Polingo
Ms. Jodi supports students at both Westwood and Zimmerman Elementary by fostering a safe and caring environment for all learners. The School Counselor helps students develop problem-solving, conflict resolution, and anger management skills. Ms. Jodi collaborates with our school social worker and teachers to present core lessons on bullying prevention, social skills, and more. Mrs. Polingo can be reached at Jodi.Polingo@isd728.org Note: Ms. Jodi is on maternity leave through December. Congratulations on the arrival of your baby girl, Ms. Jodi!
