Weekend Wire

11/18--Parent Teacher Conferences--Non Student Day

11/19-11/21--Parent Teacher Conferences- Minimum Day 11:45 Dismissal

11/22--Regular School Day

11/22--Spirit Day--Cozy Colors and Fuzzy Friends Day

11/25-11/29--Thanksgiving Break-No School

12/06--Friday Flag

12/12--VAPA

12/20--Friday Flag

12-23-01/03--Winter Break--No School

Next week is Parent Teacher Conference week at Westwood Elementary. Our schedule for the week will be as follows:

Monday--Non Student Day

Tuesday--Dismissal 11:45

Wednesday--Dismissal 11:45

Thursday--Dismissal 11:45

Friday--Dismissal 1:45-Regular School Day

Teachers look forward to meeting with parents/guardians to share and celebrate student progress. Synergy ParentVUE online access to progress reports will be available Wednesday, December 4th at 5:00 pm. Click on these links - English Spanish - to access progress reports in Synergy ParentVUE.

Elementary school parents can access the Trimester 1 Parent-Friendly page 3 through the PUSD website (Parent Resources) by clicking HERE.

Dear Families,

Next week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means being aware of and grateful for good things that happen.

Gratitude is about feeling and showing thankfulness. It helps us see the good in others and in the world. People with gratitude are ready to appreciate and return kindness. Expert Robert Emmons says gratitude strengthens relationships because it makes us recognize how others support us.

Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is linked to more energy, empathy, happiness, and optimism. The good news is that gratitude can be practiced and strengthened like a muscle. The more we practice it, the more benefits we get.

To practice and encourage this strength at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.

Pre-K–K

Thank you for your support!

WOW! Westwood Roadrunners!!! What AHHHHmazing community support! All of our Giving Tree tags have been selected! You can STILL HELP! PUSD has over 338 families hoping for holiday support. Please pick up a grocery, gas, Walmart, Target gift card to help support our PUSD community. We are blessed in Westwood to have such generous families with the biggest hearts!

THANK YOU, Roadrunners!

Some reminders:

- Gifts must be UNWRAPPED when brought in

- Gift cards and gifts can be dropped of to our office

- RETURN BY December 11th.

It’s the most wonder-FULL time of the year! Lost and Found is FULL! Please stop by and check it before school and after school.

ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BY NOV. 22nd WILL BE DONATED. Thank you!

• PUSD Cultural Observances

• Tech Tips for Chromebooks

• Positivity Project Book List

• Check out the TeachingBooks Literary Calendar!

The used book sale will be held every Thursday, unless it’s raining, just outside the library. Proceeds of the sale go to buying books that students are asking for. It’s a great way to support the library. Only 25 cents a book!

Another way to support the library is to donate gently used children’s books appropriate for TK-5th grade, Method Cleaner spray, kleenex. You can drop them off in the library with a note.

Need more resources and information? Visit Westwood Library Canvas Course to view the many resources available.

Thank you for supporting your child’s love of reading and learning at Westwood Elementary!

Mrs. Whitelock, Librarian at Westwood

The Parent Ambassadors of PUSD Special Education Department, in partnership with EFRC (Exceptional Family Resource Center) would like to share these valuable community resources with you. Please see linked Community Resource Update flier for details.

Apply to be a Parent Ambassador at Westwood Elementary!

Are you passionate about supporting students with IEPs? We invite you to apply to join our dedicated team of Parent Ambassadors at Westwood Elementary!

Parent Ambassadors are parent volunteers and mentors who support and enlighten fellow parents of students with IEPs and those seeking directions as they consider special education. Their contribution to schools and community is important to help all students learn and grow to reach their full potential.

Your contribution matters. Please lend a hand and spread the sunshine. Your involvement will make the world a bit brighter for those around you.

To apply to become a Parent Ambassador, please click here or the link on the attached flyer. Watch the video to meet some of our Parent Ambassadors. Visit our website for more information.

Please open the attachment for the live links.

2024-2025 yearbooks will be amazing! Order them now so you don't have to worry about them at the end of the school year and receive 10% off!

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015978769242468

1. Click here: https://web.treering.com/school/231813/2024/school-content/school-photos

2. Sign in and it will take you to School Photos 24-25 page

2. Click on appropriate folder and then click on Add Photos and upload your photos

3. Now your student will be represented in the yearbook!

Bill Egan

Principal

Email: kholmes@powayusd.com
Website: https://westwood. powayusd.com
Location: 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-487-2026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WWESRoadrunners
Twitter: @RoadrunnersWwes

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The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.