Westwood Elementary Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season!

This months' newsletter contains information on~

1. Geography Bowl
2. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
3. Parenting for Digital Wellness
4. Veterans Day
5. Read!
6. Lost and Found!
7. Westwood Reminders
8. Yearbook Reminder
9. Upcoming Dates

Thank you for supporting your child and their success in school each day!

-Principal Stowe 🐾

Congratulations to all of our Geography Bowl participants! This years' class did very well. 2 teams will advance to the district bowl and compete against peers from other ISD 728 schools on December 2nd and December 9th. Good Luck Westwood Wild!

Neighbors Helping Neighbors connects families in need with community donations of gifts for children during the holiday season. See the linked document for details on how to help or complete an application.

Check out the Special Edition Newsletter focused on the Anxious Generation.

This year's Veterans Day program was a special one! Thank you to our families who helped support this important day by bringing your child to school early for the set-up and ceremony! We have a school community well connected with our armed service members and a deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice!

Did you know that reading at home can profoundly impact your child's academic success and emotional well-being? By fostering a regular reading habit, you’re helping your child:

• Build essential literacy skills: Reading strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and writing abilities.
• Spark imagination and creativity: Stories transport children to different worlds, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Develop empathy and understanding: Reading about diverse characters and cultures helps children develop empathy and respect for others.
• Reduce stress and improve mental health: Reading can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, helping children unwind and manage stress.

How to Encourage Home Reading:

• Read aloud together: Share stories and discuss them together.
• Visit the library regularly: Explore new books and authors.
• Create a cozy reading nook: Designate a special place for reading.
• Set a good example: Read books yourself and share your thoughts.
• Make reading a part of your daily routine: Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference.

• Attendance- Strive for 7 or few absences for the 2024-25 school year!
• Thank you for sending snow pants and boots with your child! Linked here is our clothing guidelines!
• Thanksgiving Break - No School on Thursday and Friday November 28-29th
• READ! Create a family routine where your child has dedicated time to read or you read to them for 20 minutes each night!

• November 28-29 - No School - Thanksgiving
• December 5th - End of 1st Trimester
• December 6th - No School -Teacher Workshop
• December 10th - PAC Meeting at WES - 4:30
• December 20th - All School Caroling
• December 23rd - January 1st -No School - Winter Break
• January 2nd- School Resumes