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News from Westfield Elementary: November 1, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: November 1, 2024

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


Thank you to everyone who helped with our Halloween celebrations! We were blessed to have lots of donations and volunteers to support our parties, and the kids loved seeing so many people at our costume parade!


Don't forget that this is a long weekend for our kids. Students do not have school on Monday or Tuesday next week. We will see everyone back on Wednesday, November 6.


Enjoy the long weekend!


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

No school for students on November 4, November 5

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5. Staff will be in school on Monday, November 4, for a School Improvement Day. All schools and the district office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day. All schools will re-open on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.

Concordia baseball team visit

Thanks to the Concordia University Chicago baseball team and Westfield dad Kolin Conner for visiting with our first graders this week. The players played math games with the students and then joined them on the playground.

Deadline to provide feedback on fall conferences in November 4

Community Consolidated School District 89 moved parent-teacher conferences to October this year; conferences had previously been held Thanksgiving week. The district has created a short survey to gather feedback about parent-teacher conferences. We want to hear from parents who did and did not participate in conferences. The survey will close November 4. Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/j2g4L5CT2faine5f9

Students can get free dental exams at school in November

The DuPage County “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on Wednesday, November 19. This exam will meet the state-mandated requirements for kindergarten, second, and sixth graders. All students can receive a free dental exam and toothbrush. If your child meets financial eligibility requirements, they can also receive a free cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. See the flier and download a permission form: https://bit.ly/3NssH6X Espanol Questions? Contact (630) 682-7400

Music Boosters selling trees, wreaths, holiday decorations

Parents and community members can support CCSD 89 musicians by ordering trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations through the D89 Music Boosters Association. The last day to place an order is Tuesday, November 12. Orders will be available for pick up on December 7 at Glen Crest. You can place your order and see images of the items by using this form. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eRbgsH

Regional Office will offer substitute training on November 7

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is offering the required training for a short-term substitute teaching license. The training will take place online from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. A new Illinois law allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute license. More info: https://bit.ly/4f87laH

Parent Series: Navigating paying for college (November 7)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, New York Times “Your Money” columnist Ron Lieber will discuss the questions that families don’t know (or are afraid) to ask about paying for college. Lieber will summarize research and data that shows how schools set their prices. Preview This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4f2Qx5j

Upcoming events

November 4: No school (Teacher Institute Day)

November 5: No school (Election Day)

November 7: Parent Series: The price you pay for college, noon and 7 p.m.

November 13: Parent Series: An evening with best buddies, 7 p.m.

November 14: Parent Series: Limiting social media for teens, noon and 7 p.m.

November 15: First trimester ends

November 15: Preschool developmental screening

November 18: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

November 20: Parent Series: Understanding, preventing addiction, noon and 7 p.m.

November 21: Parent Series: Ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones, 6 p.m.

November 27-29: No school (Thanksgiving break)

Halloween thank you

PTC would like to thank all of the "room parents" and volunteers who gave their time to help out with the Halloween class parties. The kids always have a great time!

Family Bingo night on November 15

Please join us for Family Bingo Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on November 15.


The cost is $5 per person and includes pizza, pop, and a reusable bingo card. We will have prizes available for the winners. Hope to see many of you there!


Registration forms have been sent home with students.

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

Nov 15 - Family Bingo Night, 6-8 p.m. at Westfield

Nov 21 - PTC meeting, 7 p.m. in LMC

Dec 6 - Movie night 6-8 p.m.

Dec 11 - School store during lunch recess

Dec 14 - Winterfest 1:00 p.m.

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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