The Westgate Wire

After spring break, we will have almost 90 percent of our students in-person Tuesday through Friday. As a reminder, students should not be on school grounds before 8:50 a.m. The staff will be outside, starting at 8:50 am, to open the school doors. Students will not be lining up outside the building. If your child is a walker, please do not let them leave early to meet friends. Students will not be allowed to gather around the building. Everyone must wear masks upon arrival and remain socially distanced, 6-feet apart.

As we head into spring break, we wanted to remind families and students that district-issued technology devices are for school purposes. These devices should be stored over break unless students need to complete school work. We want to make sure devices are taken care of and ready for school when we return so please do not bring them on trips over the break. This is a good time for the devices to be updated, restarted, and charged to be ready for school. Thank you for your support regarding student devices.

Please review the updated guidelines for both domestic and international travel.

Please click here for current guidelines for international travel.

Please click here for current guidelines for domestic travel.

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) guidance is consistent with the City of Chicago’s Travel Order to reduce confusion among people living and working in Cook County. As always, if you or your child are exhibiting any of the COVID-19 symptoms, or have been exposed to a positive case or a suspected case while traveling, do not come to school/send your child to school and contact your school’s nurse.

Please note, District 25 will not be monitoring the travel of our students and our staff over Spring Break. We simply ask that families follow the guidelines listed above and linked above. Travel guidelines are updated regularly, and it is important that you check the above links prior to your travel.

It is essential for families that have selected in-person learning that your child attends each day unless they are sick or need quarantine. Although we want to support our families, it is difficult for teachers to plan for instruction when a student's attendance is inconsistent. Many times they do not have the materials needed to complete the lessons. Joining remotely for in-person students should be reserved for COVID-19 related illness and quarantining only. For all other illnesses and/or reasons, we ask you to keep your child home and use this time to rest.

Thanks!

Our event this year will consist of an In-Person 1 Mile Run along with a Virtual 1 Mile and 5K! While our goal was to have students, families, teachers, staff and community all back for a full in-person event this year, we are unable to do so according to IDPH guidelines for this type of event. Safety is our top priority, we are excited that we are able transition our 1 Mile event back to in person.

Please visit this link, www.raceroster.com/44529, for full details and guidelines and to REGISTER for both the in-person 1 Mile and virtual events.

We also have a really fun contest planned for all participants with PRIZES!

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NSSEO's annual Needs Assessment Parent Survey is now open. This survey provides valuable feedback as NSSEO plans parent education and networking events for the next school year. Please consider filling out this survey by Friday, April 9, 2021, at 12:00 PM.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqKKQzzkl7APYRfoMFzewXUR3dUnRC_VR7dywPR62s4FVY3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

We want to stay connected to our community! Please complete this form if you have a question, concern, suggestion, or compliment. Mrs. Buch and Mr. Walton will monitor the form weekly and follow up on anything shared.

A huge THANK YOU to those who have taken the time to complete the form!

Summer U 2021 June 16-July 14, 2021 at Thomas Middle School *Dates subject to change pending review of winter weather emergency days. Registration will begin on March 1, 2021, at 9:00 am and end on April 30, 2021. Please visit www.sd25.org/summeru for a full list of courses and times. If you have any questions about Summer U, please email summeru@sd25.org for assistance.

3/22-3/26- No School- Spring Break

4/2- No School

4/19-SIP Day- No School

5/28-SIP Day-No School

5/31-Memorial Day- No School