Dear Clara Westropp Families,
We had a fantastic October filled with memorable events! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trunk or Treat—it was a huge success with a wonderful turnout and beautiful weather. Our Parent-Teacher Conferences were also a valuable time for connecting, and we loved seeing everyone’s support and involvement.
Our House Teams put on a fabulous Halloween celebration for our littlest learners, and the pumpkin decorating contest was a big hit! Congratulations to Sollevare, who took first place in the contest!
Thank you for making October a month to remember, and we look forward to even more great moments in November!
Now, as we turn our attention to November, we focus on the wonderful joys of gratitude and giving. We are incredibly grateful for our students and the unique gifts and strengths they bring to our learning community. We are thankful for our teachers and their countless hours of planning, preparation, and dedication to building a culture of academic success and achievement. And, of course, we are deeply grateful for you—our parents and guardians—for your constant support and encouragement in helping us be the best school we can be for our students.
There is so much to reflect on and appreciate as we look back on the year so far, and even more to strive toward as we continue building a bright future together. Thank you for being a part of our Clara Westropp family.
Mrs. Bing
Consistent attendance plays a crucial role in supporting students’ academic growth, building a strong foundation for future learning, and ensuring they stay connected with their peers and teachers.
When students attend school regularly, they benefit from:
1. Improved Academic Performance: Missing even a few days of school can make it challenging for students to keep up with the material, which can impact their progress.
2. Social Connections: Regular attendance helps students build and maintain friendships, creating a sense of belonging within the school community.
3. Building Good Habits: Developing consistent attendance at a young age promotes responsibility and time management, which are skills that will serve them throughout life.
Please help us in reinforcing the importance of attendance by ensuring that your child comes to school everyday, unless they are ill. We are here to support you and your child and understand that sometimes circumstances can impact attendance. Please reach out if you need assistance or have any concerns.
If your child is going to be absent please make sure to call the school office as early as possible to report the absence. Report an absence by calling 216-838-6250.
Please include the following in your message:
Child's name
Reason for absence
Date of absence
Remember we have our November Attendance Competition, Perfect Attendance All Month, will earn students a special field trip!
Clara Westropp continues to be a cell-phone free school. Phones are collected and locked at the beginning of the day and returned during the last period. This aligns with CMSD's board policy and discipline can be issued per the Student Code of Conduct. Please encourage your children to follow this policy, as it helps to ensure a focused learning environment.
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our wonderful Nurse Knitter, who has chosen to pursue new opportunities. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and care, and she will be greatly missed by our entire Clara Westropp community.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Nurse Claxon, who has joined us as our new school nurse. We’re confident that she will do amazing things for our students and community. Nurse Claxon has already received a warm welcome and is eager to support our students’ health and well-being.
Thank you for joining us in expressing gratitude to Nurse Knitter and welcoming Nurse Claxon to the Clara Westropp family.
Edulog Parent Portal: monitors the location of school buses as they travel their routes across the city. By connecting to Edulog Parent Portal, you can see how close the bus is to the bus stop and the current transportation assignment. Click Here for more information.
MyPowerHub: brings together key information about your child(ren) from multiple PowerSchool tools, conveniently consolidated into one easy-to-access view. Click Here for more information.
Lunch Menu for October: Click Here
CMSD Parent Resources: Click Here
Important Dates
11/11: No School-Veterans Day
11/11-11/15: National School Psychologist Week
11/12: TRU2U
11/13: World Kindness Day
11/14: Picture Retake Day
11/18: Boys BBall @Home
11/18: School Choice Portal Opens for K-8th @5PM
11/18: High School Choice Fair at EAST 5-7:30PM
11/19: Parent Chat & Chew 3-4PM
11/21: High School Choice Fair
11/25: Boys BBall @Home
11/26: Feed the Need
11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break
Upcoming Dates:
12/2: Boys BBall @Home
12/2 & 12/3: Vision First
12/4: High School Choice Fair @ Max Hayes 5-7:30PM
12/6: NO School for Kindergarten Students
