Wildcat Weekly

Westfield families:

This was another busy week with the third grade symposium, first grade field trip & biography reports, Girls on the Run 5K, drama performance, and the PTC Spring Sprint after school today. Next week are the kindergarten and fourth grade field trips, and field day is next Friday.

In the midst of all of these fun activities, we are also doing our spring MAP testing and preparing for next year. Don't forget to check out the lost and found. We still have lots of unclaimed sweatshirts, jackets, and other items.

Enjoy the wonderful weather this weekend!

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

The ABC countdown will continue through the last day of school. This is a fun activity for the end of the school year where we incorporate a theme or activity for each day of the last 26 days of school. The countdown started on Thursday, April 25, and we have an activity for each letter of the alphabet until we reach Z on the last day of school.

Participation in things like dress-up themes is optional, but the whole calendar is below so you know the themes for each day.

All books checked out from the Westfield library are due on Monday, May 20. Please send any library books you have at home to school with your child on Monday, even if that is not their usual day for LMC.

Students will participate in field day on Friday, May 24. Students in grades 3-5 will participate from 9:30-11:15 a.m., and K-2 students will participate from 1:00-3:15 p.m.

Field day consists of rotations of outdoor games and activities, so students should dress for being outside and wear closed-toed gym shoes. There will be some water games, so please send a change of clothes in case your child gets wet and wishes to change. Please have kids apply sunscreen at home if they need assistance as staff will not be able to apply sunscreen for kids.

In the case of inclement weather, field day will be rescheduled for Thursday, May 30.

If you wish to volunteer to help with field day, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8A622ABF8C52-49666548-field

Please check the lost and found! We have many items, including sweatshirts, coats, and lunch items. Anything remaining at the end of the school year will be donated.

The Westfield drama club performed their spring production, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, for all of the students on Thursday afternoon. A separate performance was held after school on Thursday for families. The students put a lot of work into every aspect of the production, and they did a great job!

Girls on the Run held their 5K after school on Wednesday. Many family members came to run with the girls or to cheer them on, and the girls were very proud of their accomplishments.

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

Reminder: The last day for students will be a half-day (morning attendance) on Friday, May 31. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TI5PV1 The updated 2023-24 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2324calendar

The 2024-25 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar

State law requires all 6th graders have a current physical on file by end of day on Tuesday, October 15th, Students will not be able to attend school on Wednesday, October 16th if a physical and current immunizations have not been turned in.

The physical could have taken place anytime after 8/23/2023. This MUST be on a State of Illinois Child Health Examination form. A sports physical does not cover for the required 6th grade physical

BUT a physical filled out on the State of Illinois Child Health Examination form does cover for sports.

The physical must also show documentation of up-to-date immunizations. At 11 years of age, the State of Illinois requires all children to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine.

State law also requires a Dental exam be completed and turned in by May 15, 2025. This examination could have taken place any time after 11/15/2023.

Paperwork can be turned in at the 6th grade schedule pick up day or any day after that to the school Nurse.

Any questions can be directed to the school nurse, nlenocker@ccsd89.org and additional information is available on the district’s website https://www.ccsd89.org/Page/529

The CCSD 89 Family Summer Bash will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Park View Elementary, 250 S. Park Blvd. The event is free and open to all CCSD 89 families. There will be activities for kids, including face painting and ice cream. Several organizations will be sharing resources including local libraries, park districts, health services, dental clinics, and more!

Starting this summer, Illinois is participating in “SUN Bucks” - a new 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, which can be used to buy food. 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

Spartan basketball and volleyball camps will once again take place this summer at Glen Crest Middle School. Basketball still has openings for boys who will be in fifth or sixth grade next year, or girls who will be in seventh or eighth grade. The session runs from June 4 through June 21. More information is available by searching “Spartan Volleyball” here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gepark/activity/search

Volleyball will be held June 24 through July 5. There are clinics for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades. Search “Spartan Volleyball” here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gepark/activity/search

Any unused money in your student’s MySchoolBucks lunch account at the end of the year will automatically roll over to the next school year. Families of current eighth-grade students will need to contact CCSD 89 Accounting Coordinator Lauren Parker at (630) 469-8900, extension 3507, or lparker@ccsd89.org to request that funds be transferred to a sibling or request a refund check for the remaining funds.

May 17: Spring chorus concert at Glen Crest, 7 p.m.

May 20: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

May 21: Spring band concert at Glen Crest, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

May 27: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

May 30: Eighth-grade promotion at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.

May 31: Last day of school (morning attendance)

June 10: Start summer school and summer library

June 19: NO SCHOOL (Juneteenth)

June 28: Last day summer school and summer library

PTC would like to thank Amber Liset and Chris Reavis for organizing the book fair along with the many volunteers to make it such a huge success!

Thanks also to Tessa Ciarrachi and Jill Novosel for organizing family recess. Although the weather did not cooperate, it was a great success!

Thank you to everyone who supported our Wildcat runners for Westfield’s PTC fundraiser “Fun Run” this afternoon. There is still time to donate through Monday, May 20 using the “Fun Hub” Website. We would like to thank Kelly Thue and Kelly Scheffert for all of their hard work in organizing this event.

To donate, go to getmovinfundhub.com to register or re-login. Our school identifier code is 623363231b20b. Then, share your child's donation page to friends and family.

Join us Tuesday, May 21st at Culver’s in Wheaton for delicious food with a portion of sales donated to the PTC. No flyer is necessary; just mention Westfield PTC!

Volunteers are Needed!!!! Please volunteer to help out with an event. Third through fifth grade volunteers will be needed in the morning from 9:00-12:00 and kindergarten through second volunteers will be needed in the afternoon 12:45-3:15. Please sign up with the signup genius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8A622ABF8C52-49666548-field

School supply kits are on sale NOW and if you order by June 23rd, they will ship right to Westfield! Each kit ordered will come with brand name supplies and a small portion of the purchase goes towards Westfield’s PTC. Follow the link below and select the grade your child will be attending for the 2024-25 school year: School Supply Kits for Westfield Elementary (schooltoolbox.com)

Show your Wildcat pride by visiting the Westfield Spirit Wear site. There are many new logos and clothing this year that allow you to get the look you want!

https://apparelnow.com/westfield-elementary-spirit-wear-apparel

Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:

• Our private group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417506058937748/
• Our updated website: https://www.westfieldptc.org
  
• Our email: westfieldptc@gmail.com
  

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, which is (844) 472-3345; text SAFE2, which is 72332; email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO

Be sure to review requirements before bringing food for other students

If you’re bringing food to the school for a holiday party or other event, be sure you know which foods are approved. You can see the holiday party food list at www.ccsd89.org/holidayfood and the pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.

Need tech support for your CCSD 89 device? Use this site

Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport

Stay connected with CCSD 89 and Westfield

Stay connected with the latest news by following Community Consolidated School District 89 on Facebook (facebook.com/CCSD89), Twitter (@CCSD89), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@CCSD89). You can also follow Westfield on Twitter at @Westfield89

See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack

History Center presentation on Ancient Ones (May 17)

Glen Ellyn Public Works Open House (May 23)

Martial arts at Butterfield Park District (winter, spring)

Dodgeball Nights at Butterfield Park District (through May)

Home-based Child Care Kit (through May 31)

Free meals for kids at Glen Ellyn library (summer)
College of DuPage Youth Academy (June-August)

Junior lifeguard and junior swim instructor lessons (June-August)

Park District Big Boss and the Toes concert (June 2)

CCSD 89 Summer Bash (June 14)

AAUW used book sale at Westfield (June 20-22)

World’s Largest Swim Lesson (June 20)

DuPage Community Health Fair (June 21)

Glenbard South dance team summer camp (June 25-27)

Wheaton College youth summer softball camp (July 8-10)

Park District Funk Brotherz summer concert (July 14)

Park District Prairie Station summer concert (July 28)

Butterfield Park District pool memberships (summer)

Butterfield Park District summer camp (summer)

B.R. Ryall YMCA Summer Camp (summer)

Summer Reading Skills programs at Benedictine (July-August)

Community Partners Playdate at Wheaton Library (monthly)

Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770

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Email: 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

When you call our school, you’ll hear a new message this year. All CCSD 89 schools received new phone systems over the summer. Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.