The Westgate Wire

Allie and I wish you a wonderful weekend. Below are a few things to put on your radar.

• We had a great turnout for our first PTA meeting. A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Zapatka for sharing information about our new social-emotional learning program, RULER (presentation shared below).
• We encourage parents and family members to follow the happenings at Westgate on Twitter #wgleads and @AHSD25Westgate. Staff is encouraged to post the exciting things that are happening in their classrooms throughout the day. Be sure to check it out!

Get set for school pictures on Tuesday, September 21!

For Online Prepay ordering information, go to the following link:

https://inter-state.com/order

Use this Online Order Code: 60652M

Fill in the information and you can shop and order directly online!

Picture Day Outfit Tips:

1. As you view the options, make sure the outfit will compliment the colors.
2. Avoid shirts with large words or logos. Layered clothing that is solid in color, or has patterns, looks best.
3. Make sure you and your child both love the outfit. If they feel comfortable they will be relaxed and confident for the photo!

Please look for a flyer in your student's backpack. Create a TreeRing Account (or Login to your previous account), Purchase your yearbook saving 10% through Sept 30th, Upload your Back to School and Back to School Bash Photos and click Share my photos! You can use these photos for your 2 Free Custom Pages and I will be able to use them in our collage pages!!!

TreeRing Website: https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1015693417514631

Passcode if asked: 1015693417514631

How to upload photos: https://help.treering.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012670412-Step-by-Step-Guide-and-Video-to-Uploading-Private-and-Shared-Photos-for-Parents-Students

Please email any questions to yearbook4westgate@gmail.com

Thank you!!

Chrissy Kordalewski

Due to a technical error with the MAP assessment and some iPads, the district has extended the fall MAP testing window to September 21st. The MAP assessment is now fully operational for all student devices. Classroom teachers will share specific testing schedules with parents.

All MAP assessment reports will be sent home via backpack mail on October 1st.

On your LMC day:

- Books to be returned - deliver your classroom book return crate to the LMC first thing in the morning. Leave the crate and all near the Circulation Desk. Empty crates will be parked near the LMC back door.

- Book(s) to be renewed - Do not put the book(s) in the book return crate. Have the student bring the book(s) to the LMC during check-out, and place it on the "Please Renew" spot on the Circulation Desk. Students may pick up renewed items at check-out time.

• No School-9/16
  
• Picture Day-9/21
• No School-10/11
• Parent/Teacher Conferences-10/21 and 10/22
• Picture Retakes-10/26
• Fall Break-11/22-11/26
• Winter Break-12/20-12/31