Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Thank you for all of your support and for your generosity in thanking our staff this week! The kids had a great time with spirit week and the holiday parties. We appreciate the PTC room parents and volunteers who made the classroom parties this afternoon a reality.
Today begins winter break, and Westfield will be closed until January 6, 2025. Staff will be in attendance on January 6th, but students don't return until January 7th.
Have a wonderful winter break, and we will see you in the new year!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
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.
Empathy awards
This month's Character Strong focus trait was empathy. Throughout the month students engaged in lessons and activities focused on being able to understand and share the feelings of others. This morning we recognized a group of students who were identified by their teachers for being leaders in showing empathy to others. These students were called to the office during the morning announcements to get a certificate, choose a prize, and take a photo. We are very proud of our empathetic kids!
Clean out your change jars! ‘Penny Wars’ will raise funds for a good cause
All CCSD 89 students will be able to compete against classmates in the upcoming ‘Penny Wars’ fundraiser. From Wednesday, January 8, through Friday, January 18, there will be jars in each school to collect donations for Little City, an organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The district’s two Student Board Members, Emma Waldbusser and Brooke Wills, have organized the fundraising competition.
Learn more: www.ccsd89.org/pennywars
Glen Ellyn looking to hire crossing guard to help students
The Glen Ellyn Police Department is looking to hire a crossing guard to help students cross Park Boulevard at the Sheehan Avenue stoplight before and after the school day. The position is from 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m., five days a week when school is in session (no weekends, holidays, or summer). The pay starts at $29 per hour. For more information, go to: www.glenellyn.org/851/crossing-guards
Parent Series: Tools for improving student motivation (January 9)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment expert Ellen Braaten will discuss vital tools for tackling motivational difficulties and how to build a plan that boosts your child’s confidence and engagement in real life. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/3OY8UwP
Families invited to share feedback on advanced programming in January
CCSD 89 families are invited to attend one of three upcoming focus group sessions to share their experiences and hopes for the future of the district’s advanced programming.
- Two in-person meetings are available at the district office: 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, and 9 a.m. Friday, January 17
- One online meeting is available: 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 22
Anyone interested in participating should RSVP at least 24 hours before the meeting at: https://forms.gle/hBaTpo74ZXLPiK9y8
More information: https://bit.ly/3ZVygle
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/westfield
Location: Westfield Elementary School, Mayfield Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-2770
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @westfield89