Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Thank you to everyone who joined us for parent teacher conferences this week. Your involvement and support is appreciated.
Don't forget that there is no school on Monday, October 14. We will see you on Tuesday!
Have a great long weekend!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
School pictures are ready
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. You can read more about the Smilesafe program here.
District phone test this morning
This morning, every guardian should have received a recorded voice message on the phone numbers registered with the district. This is the phone number that would be called in the event of an emergency, such as a weather-related closing.
If you received the call, there is no need to do anything further. If you did not receive the call or need to change the phone number, please contact Mrs. Carter in the Westfield office to update your records.
Join us at October 18 bocce ball event hosted by CCSD 89 Special Olympics
All students and families are invited to try bocce ball at an inclusive free event hosted by CCSD 89 Special Olympics! The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 18, at Glen Crest Middle School. At the event, students and their families will get a chance to learn about and play bocce ball. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4etlPBA
Halloween costume reminders
Some of the students are talking excitedly about selecting their Halloween costumes, so when doing so, please consider what is appropriate for school. We ask that costumes be non-violent and school-appropriate. Costumes should not include swords, guns, knives, clubs, lasers, or any other type of weapon. All costumes and masks must be designed for safety and adequate vision.
Costumes are not worn all day, but Westfield students may change into costumes for the Halloween party and costume parade in the afternoon. There will not be time for make-up or hairspray at school. If possible, costumes should fit over a student’s clothes.
Socktober
Happy October! This year, Student Council is bringing Socktober back again! Each night in the United States, an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets. This October, we want Westfield to show that even a small act of love, such as donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless or in need.
For the remaining days of October, Westfield will be accepting donations of new socks. Each pod will work together to get sock donations. In each pod, you will find a box for collection. The pod with the most pairs of socks will receive a reward. Socks will be donated to DuPage PADS in Wheaton.
Westfield is Celebrating OAKtober!
The Westfield Garden Club is collecting acorns the entire month of October. If your family has access to acorns, please help us celebrate by collecting and donating them to Westfield. The viable acorns will be used to grow and care for new oak trees. Please be sure to only provide acorns from trees that your family owns.
Oaks represent strength and stature and are historically significant to both the Chicago region and Illinois, evident in the fact that the white oak is the Illinois state tree. Majestic oaks create a sense of awe and wonder. These trees work for us by cleaning our air and water, reducing ambient air temperature, and decreasing our use of energy. But oaks need our help: around the world, more than one-third of all oak species are threatened with extinction.
OAKtober is a time to celebrate oaks and everything that they do for people, as well as to promote the planting and care of these important trees. Every individual, organization, community, park district, forest preserve, and public or private landowner or manager can play an important role in celebrating oaks and oak ecosystems across Illinois throughout the month of October.
Please bring acorns in a bag to Mr. Mennecke in the LMC. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Mennecke at kmennecke@ccsd89.org
Please donate acorns to Westfield in a bag and make sure you own the tree or you have permission to take the acorns.
D89 Basketball League registration due October 13
Registration for the D89 Basketball League is now open. Registration is due by Sunday, October 13. The D89 Basketball League is an independent organization that plays many games in CCSD 89 schools and includes many CCSD 89 students in third through sixth grades. Register: https://bit.ly/4eMUk6n More info: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=89basketball
Parent Series: Solutions to crisis of disaffected youth (October 17)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, clinical psychologist John Duffy will discuss adolescent behavior and offer methods for raising kids who are motivated to overcome depression, anxiety, and avoid risky behaviors. More info: https://bit.ly/3zLgpTW
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/westfield
Location: Westfield Elementary School, Mayfield Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-2770
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Twitter: @westfield89