The Westgate Wire
April 19, 2024
Advanced Placement Process
The advanced placement process will occur in May after the school year's testing windows have closed. Percentiles on the most recent CogAT and the highest of three MAP scores will be converted to a standard score (or z-score) before averaging, which provides a standardized way to compare data. The district will also calculate local percentiles for both assessments at this time. Families will receive placement information in mid-May. Only families of students who are new qualifiers to Advanced Math (grades 4-7) and Advanced Language Arts (grades 6-8) will receive letters. If a student is enrolled in an advanced course this school year, they will automatically be enrolled for next year. Please review the FAQ document for answers to more specific questions regarding the placement process. If you still have questions after reviewing, please contact Katie Paulson at kpaulson@sd25.org.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Pollen counts have been moderate to high recently in our area and we have seen a lot of allergy-related symptoms in the health office. Please have your child take their allergy medication if they have been affected by the recent seasonal changes.
Thank You!
Westgate Nurses
Save the Date- Bike/Roll to School
Westgate Rides is back! Celebrate National Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 8 by riding or rolling to school! Wear your Westgate spirit wear to celebrate and prepare to get rolling all through the month of May! Can't get to school on wheels? Want to participate from home? No problem! Bike Bingo cards will be distributed to all students who want to keep riding during the entire month of May. Turn your card into your teacher or the front office by May 24th to be entered into a raffle for prizes donated by local bike businesses.
Westgate Spirit Days- Show your Wolverine Pride!
Friday, September 1st - Westgate Day
Friday, September 29th - Pajama Day
Friday, October 27th - Hat Day
Friday, November 17th - College Wear or Favorite Sports Team
December 18th - 22nd Spirit Week
Friday, January 26th - Dress up like your favorite winter animal
Friday, February 23rd - Crazy Hair Day
Friday, March 22nd - Pajama Day
Friday, April 26th - Construction Mode
Important Upcoming Dates
3rd/4th Grade GLOW Party- 4/19
First Grade Family Game Night- 4/26 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (change from previously shared information)
PTA Fun Fair at Pioneer-5/10
PTA Meeting- 5/15 at 7:00 p.m. in the LMC
PTA Cappanari's Ice Cream Event-5/28