Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Thank you for a wonderful first year! It has been great getting to know the wonderful students and families and working with such a dedicated group of teachers. All of your support is greatly appreciated.
I want to wish all of our fifth graders my best as they transition to middle school next year. They are a great group of kids, and I have enjoyed getting to know them this year. They will be missed!
This will be the last weekly newsletter of the school year. I will send summer updates with information as the new school year approaches in August.
I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
Grow Your Own Food Program
Ms. McCormick's fourth grade class was part of a partnership with College of DuPage and the DuPage County Farm Bureau to learn about food production and gardening. The lessons culminated with planting their own tomato plants, which they will nurture over the summer in hopes of being able to eat their own, homegrown cherry tomatoes. Check out this video from COD for more information about our planting adventure.
Orchestra Registration
All 3rd grade students are invited to register for Orchestra (violin, viola, cello, or bass). District 89 Orchestra teachers, Ms. Kline and Mr. Ladendorf, visited 3rd grade classrooms last week to show this video about the orchestra program and demonstrated all of the instruments. If your child is interested in participating, there are two steps: fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/ftGwZazyJd3MF8VYA) and then save the date to attend the Orchestra Registration and Try Out event on Saturday, September 7 at Glen Crest Middle School. If you have any questions, reach out to the orchestra teachers kkline@ccsd89.org and aladendorf@ccsd89.org
2024-25 school year will start for students on August 21
The first day of the 2024-25 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 21. Staff will start the school year with two planning days on August 19 and 20. The 2024-25 school year is starting about one week later than previous years due to summer construction. 2024-25 calendar: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar
It is critical you complete registration for 2024-25 school year ASAP
Thank you to all the families that have completed 2024-25 registration. If you have not completed the process, it is critical you do so as soon as possible. Letters were sent in the U.S. mail with the unique “SnapCode” you will use to complete registration. Register at: www.ccsd89.org/register2425
More info: https://bit.ly/4cS2rOW
Summer construction is scheduled to begin May 31
Construction projects at CCSD 89 buildings are scheduled to begin on Friday, May 31. Access to some buildings will be limited throughout the summer. You can see a list of scheduled and completed construction here: www.ccsd89.org/24construction
Families should avoid the school’s playground equipment when construction crews are actively working at the school. (At the end of the summer, crews may also be at the buildings on weekends.) Read more: https://bit.ly/3vht66D
Need food assistance this summer?
Illinois is now participating in “SUN Bucks”, a federal nutrition program that provides cash for summer food to families with children eligible for free- or reduced-price school meals. SUN Bucks will provide $120 annually on an electronic benefit transfer card. Families are eligible if they are identified as direct certified due to participation in SNAP, TANF, income-eligible Medicaid, or is identified as foster, homeless, or migrant. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UZ5ZaU
Healthy, nutritious summer meals are also available for kids 18 and younger through SummerMeals. To find a site close to you, call or text (800) 359-2163, text FoodIL to 304-304, or visit SummerMealsIllinois.org. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44UOT1e
The Glen Ellyn Public Library is also offering free summer meals to kids: https://bit.ly/3QUMttU
Keep reading! Park View library will have books for all CCSD 89 students
From June 10 to June 28, all CCSD 89 students are invited to check out books from the library at Park View Elementary, 250 S. Park Boulevard. The Park View library will be open from 8 to 11 am. Monday through Friday to read or check out books. Any student currently enrolled in CCSD 89 (preschool through seventh grade during the 2023-24 school year) is invited. More info: https://bit.ly/4bS6qK5
The Glen Ellyn Public Library has opened its summer reading program to all CCSD 89 students. Students can earn rewards for reading this summer! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yy0B63
CCSD 89 families can share feedback on special education services
CCSD 89 conducts an annual survey to gain insights into the best ways to meet the needs of students with disabilities and their families. The information gathered through this anonymous survey will assist the district in planning professional development for staff and determining how to best support students and their families.
English-language survey: https://forms.gle/qoKk6RCrptZD46kM6
Español: https://forms.gle/eSfj4Lvsj9ZUcv2K7
The survey closes June 15. Questions? Contact Direct of Student Services Katie Kreller at kkreller@ccsd89.org.
AAUW will host used book sale at Westfield June 20-22
The American Association of University Women Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch will host its annual used book sale June 20-22 at Westfield Elementary School. Book sale proceeds support high school scholarships. The sale will offer thousands of books from a wide variety of genres, including young adult and children. If you would like to donate books to the sale, a bin will be available at Westfield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 to June 18. More info: https://bit.ly/3Wupt8w
Free school supplies at August 7 DuPage Back-to-School Fair
Families can receive free backpacks and school supplies at the DuPage County Back to School Fair, which will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Online pre-registration required for this drive-through event. More info: https://bit.ly/3UPP75u
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