Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Summer is winding down, and Westfield has become a busy place getting ready for the first day of school on August 21. Class assignments will be available in PowerSchool on August 14, and you will have a chance to meet your child's teacher and drop off supplies at meet and greet on August 20 from 8:00-8:30 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
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.
View the 2024-25 calendar here: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar
School schedules, teacher assignments will be available August 14
On Wednesday, August 14, families will be able to log in to their student’s PowerSchool account to see their teacher assignments and school schedules. You can find out more information about logging onto PowerSchool here. Families new to the school district will be sent a letter in the U.S. Mail with their PowerSchool log-on information. Sixth-grade students will be able to pick up supplies and schedules on August 14. Seventh- and eighth-grade students will be able to pick up supplies on August 16.
New and not-so-new faces at Westfield
You may see some new names at Westfield this fall, though some of them belong to familiar faces.
Fifth grade teacher Natalie Filas was married this summer and is now Mrs. Kielion.
Third grade teacher Erin Quaid was also married and is changing her name to Mrs. Spino.
Paige Martino is now an instructional coach for the district, so Audrey Jay is Westfield's new special education resource teacher. Ms. Jay is an experienced special education teacher who has worked with a variety of needs, and she will be a great addition to Westfield. Mrs. Martino will still be a familiar face at Westfield, and she is working with Ms. Jay and Ms. Stelmar to ensure a smooth transition for the students formerly on her caseload.
Mrs. Wrodarczyk has joined Ms. Mazur and Mrs. Kielion on the fifth grade team, which will be our only grade level with three sections this year.
Nurse Stephanie had a baby girl this spring and has decided to stay home with her full time, so she will not be returning to Westfield. I am pleased to announce that Nurse Linda, who we came to love during Nurse Stephanie's maternity leave, will be returning to be Westfield's full time nurse.
Mrs. Falkenthal, who taught some sections of art and music for us last year, will be returning to teach second grade music and two sections of fifth grade art.
One section of PE will be taught by a new PE teacher who will be at Westfield in the mornings and will work closely with Mrs. Hanneman.
Lunch/recess supervisors needed
Westfield is looking for lunch/recess supervisors. Supervisors work from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each school day. The pay is $18 per hour. Supervisors oversee students to ensure a safe and orderly lunch and recess.
A job description and application can be found on the district's website. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Principal Ulery.
Kindergarten transition events
Incoming kindergartners and their families are invited to join the PTC for a meet and greet on August 13 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on the Westfield playground. This is a great opportunity to meet other kindergarten students and families.
All incoming kindergarten students are also invited to the PTC's kindergarten scavenger hunt on August 19 at 6:00 p.m. Students will meet some other kids and do a scavenger hunt to learn their way around the school.
Know which health forms your student needs
Students entering preschool, kindergarten or sixth grade, as well as students who are new to CCSD 89, must have a current certificate of child health exam and updated immunization record on file. All Illinois children entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades are required to have a dental exam. An eye exam is required for children enrolling in kindergarten and students new to Illinois. Additionally, any Glen Crest students who want to try out for athletics have a pre-participation form filled out by a doctor. Go to the CCSD 89 health page for forms, resources, and more information: www.ccsd89.org/health
Learn about low-cost dental and immunization resources: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534
School supply lists available online
School supply lists for all five CCSD 89 schools and the CCSD 89 preschool are available on the district’s website at www.ccsd89.org/supplies
GPS Parent Series: How to help your kids start the school year strong
The GPS Parent Series hosts free presentations with insights on students and parenting. You can see the full schedule of 2024-25 speakers at: https://gpsparentseries.org/
The next speaker is developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman, the author of “The 5 Principles of Parenting”. At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, Pressman will discuss strategies for parents to help their children start the school year strong. Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/aliza-pressman/
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770
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Location: Westfield Elementary School, Mayfield Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
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