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News from Westfield Elementary: December 13, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: December 13, 2024

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


It's hard to believe we only have one week of school before winter break! We will have a lot of fun activities, so be sure to pay attention to the teachers' newsletters and read the information below about spirit days.


Don't forget that PTC is hosting Winterfest at Westfield tomorrow (Saturday 12/14) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. There will be lots of fun activities, so I hope to see you there!


Have a great weekend!


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

Spirit week next week

Student council has organized spirit days next week for students and staff who wish to participate.


Monday: Hat day

Tuesday: Ugly sweater day

Wednesday: Staff/student switch up (students dress like staff and staff dress like students)

Thursday: Character day (dress like your favorite character)

Friday: Pajama day

Schools will be closed December 23-January 6 for winter break

The last day of school before winter break will be Friday, December 20. All schools will be closed December 23 through January 3 for winter break, and then closed for a School Improvement Day on Monday, January 6. All students will return on a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 7.


The district office will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, as well as January 1.

Student newspaper

Check out the newest edition of our student newspaper. The kids did a great job!


https://bit.ly/4g6biNZ

Enjoy student music performances in December

December will be filled with musical student performances. The Glen Crest jazz band will perform December 16 at Glen Crest. There will be an orchestra concert December 18 and a band concert December 19, both at Glenbard South. Community members are welcome. Times and more info: https://bit.ly/3Z0JuDD

Parent Series: Strengthening teen socialization skills (December 17)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, psychologist Tim Wahlberg will discuss how to support children’s social communication so they feel calmer and better able to handle their emotions as they become independent and respectful adults. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/4ioIVwb

Parent Series: Estrategias para ayudar a familias y adolescentes sanos a prosperar (December 18)

De 6 a 8 p.m. el jueves 19 de diciembre en Glenbard North High School, El Dr. Ferney Ramírez está aquí para ofrecer el conocimiento y las habilidades de comunicación en las que confían los cuidadores como la “base segura” a partir de la cual los adolescentes pueden prosperar. Más información: https://bit.ly/3D4MdEN

School store thank you

Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered for this week's school store, which was very popular!

Winterfest on December 14

Join PTC for Winterfest at Westfield on Saturday, December 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. There will be lots of activities for the family!

Restaurant fundraiser

Meal Village will donate a portion of meals ordered between December 9 and 20 to the Westfield PTC. Include the code WSTF24 at checkout. A list of the menu items for the month is 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 14 - Winterfest 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Jan 9 - PTC meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield library

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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