W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
We have had terrific learning taking place at Westchester. The students continue to experience meaningful outdoor learning with the Wylde Center and our neighbor, Woodland Gardens. Thank you to our PTA for supporting the on campus and off campus learning with the Wylde Center. This is a cost that your PTA funds cover.
The PTA Fall Festival is right around the corner. This was a great inaugural event last year. We are looking forward to this again next year. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun. We do a have rainy weather backup plan so plan to join us on October 26th from 2-4 pm.
Calendar Reminders:
October 25th: Community Circle - ALL
October 26th: PTA Fall Festival
October 24th - 30th: Book Fair
November 5th: Election Day/ Digital Learning Day
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Reminders
School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.
Supper & Sips Returns!
Grab your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate the return of Decatur Education Foundation's highly-anticipated fall FUNdraiser - Supper & Sips! Join us on Thursday, Nov. 14th, from 6-10 pm at The Chapel on Sycamore for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship - all for a good cause. The Supper provides crucial support for DEF, allowing us to continue our work addressing unmet needs, providing enriching opportunities, and supporting our educators.
Get your tickets today! Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email Meagan@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.
STEP UP for Decatur Youth!
DEF was founded more than 20 years ago by a group of residents who wanted to ensure that EVERY student in CSD had what they needed to learn and thrive. Today, DEF's mission remains focused on Decatur's kids and educators, and we are still 100% reliant on the support of the Decatur community. DEF puts the community's contributions where they will have the biggest impact on our students, and DEF's Step Up Circle is a special group of supporters that allows us to operate programs like Lighten the Load, Teacher Innovation Grants, behavioral health support, arts programming, and so much more. There are also benefits - for both businesses and individuals - to joining DEF's Step Up Circle (beyond the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from supporting Decatur's kids!). Visit https://decatureducationfoundation.org/step-up-circle/ to learn more about the different giving levels.
