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News from Westfield Elementary: December 6, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: December 6, 2024

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It's hard to believe we only have two weeks of school before winter break, though the winter weather is certainly a reminder. We do go outside for recess if it is above 10 degrees, so please make sure your child is dressed for outdoor recess every day. Please contact the school if you need help with getting winter gear.


We will be completing MAP testing and some other assessments before break, and MAP scores will be available in January.


Reminder: if you have new toys for the Glen Ellyn toy drive, Tuesday is the last day to drop them off at Westfield. More information and links to their Amazon list are below.


Have a great weekend!


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

Make sure students are dressed for the weather

Please be sure your child has appropriate clothing (winter coat, hats, gloves, as well as boots and snow pants when there is snow) to be outside during winter. Students will continue to go outside for recess when the weather remains above 10 degrees. Additionally, students may have to wait outside before school, after school, or during an emergency. If your family needs help getting winter clothing, please contact our school’s social worker, Mrs. Duncan, or tell your child's teacher.

Support students in need with gift-card donation

The families of more than 500 students in our district are getting by on very limited means. Affording rent or enough food can be a struggle. You can help! Through December 13, social workers at all CCSD 89 schools are collecting gift cards from Walmart, Target, Jewel, and Aldi. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3AUeRrp

Enjoy band, choir, and orchestra performances in December

December will be filled with musical student performances. The Glen Crest chorus will perform December 13 and 14. The Glen Crest jazz band performs December 16. There will be an orchestra concert December 18 and a band concert December 19, both at Glenbard South. Community members are welcome. Times and more info: https://bit.ly/3Z0JuDD

Holiday toy drive ends December 10

The Glen Ellyn Junior Women's Club is conducting a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to kids in districts 89 and 41 this holiday season. If you are interested in making a donation, there is a collection box in the vestibule at Westfield's main entrance where you can leave new, unwrapped toys for collection. Click on the fliers below for more information or visit the toy drive website at https://www.glenellynjuniors.org/toydrive?utm_campaign=2022ToyDrive. You can also purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist.


Drop off the toys at Westfield by Tuesday, December 10.

Parent Series: Essential strategies for better skills, less stress (December 10)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, author and educational consultant Ana Homayoun will share new strategies for helping students develop a system based on executive functioning skills, making genuine connections, and remaining adaptable. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/415AdMZ

Parent Series: Preparing students with disabilities for college success (December 11)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, Elizabeth Hamblet will share information on how students with disabilities can access accommodations in college, find the right school, and navigate the application process. Hamblet is a longtime learning disabilities specialist in college disability services offices. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/4i6Izdq

School store on Wednesday

PTC will hold their holiday school store during lunch recess on Wednesday, December 11. Please make sure any cash sent to school is in a bag or pouch that is clearly labeled with your child's name and stored in a place where it will not get lost.

Winterfest on December 14

Join PTC for Winterfest at Westfield on Saturday, December 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. There will be lots of activities for the family!

Bakers needed for Winterfest

PTC still needs 8 more bakers to contribute to the cookie boxes for Winterfest. Donations can be either homemade or store bought, and all contributions are due the evening of December 12. If you can donate some cookies, please click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094DAEAE29ABF94-53608992-christmas#/

Restaurant fundraiser

Meal Village will donate a portion of meals ordered between December 9 and 20 to the Westfield PTC. Include the code WSTF24 at checkout. A list of the menu items for the month is below.

Spirit wear stickers & magnets now available

PTC has magnets & stickers available for purchase at Westfield's front office. Magnets are $10 and stickers are $3. Shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale at PTC sponsored events.

Save the date...Upcoming PTC events

Dec 6 - Movie night 6-8 p.m.

Dec 11 - School store during lunch recess

Dec 14 - Winterfest 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Stay connected with the Westfield PTC

Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:

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


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

Families can call school’s main number to report an absence

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.

Kristen Ulery
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