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W.E.stchester Weekly

January 2024

W.E.stchester Weekly January 2024
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News from the Principal

Greetings WE Families,

This is it! The last of the 2023-2024 school year. It has been a great year. We have learned together, celebrated together and grown. Last week was a great send off for our rising third graders. This week we celebrated the DHS graduates that attended Westchester. Wow! Time certainly does fly.


Before you shut down for the summer, I want to share a few highlights for next year. Your will receive more communication in early July.

  • Dates to Remember

    • July 25th Check the Parent Portal to see who your child’s 2024-2025 classroom teacher will be.

    • July 26th 1:00-3:00 Meet-n-Greet

    • July 30th The First Day of School

  • Check the school website for directions for locating your child’s end of the year Report card.

  • Each year parents must complete the Annual Update prior to the start of school.

  • Look for information regarding The PickUp Patrol App. This will be a new communication app that you can make transportation changes, absence notifications or early check-out communication with the front office all from the ease of an app on your phone.


Enjoy the lazy days of summer! Hopefully there will be time for sleeping in, fun vacations and spending time with friends and family. Be safe!


From your grateful principal,


Christine Knox

2024-25 F.AVE school supplies ORDER

Parents, it's time to buy your First Day of School SuppliesI know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!

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Summer Reading is Fun!

Refer this Summer Reading document for updated fun ideas!

School Supplies

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CSD NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The news and announcements in this section are sent form the Wilson center.

Name / Gender Change Request

Parents and families have the option to request a name change for your student. If you wish to have your child's chosen or preferred name updated in our records, please complete the name/gender change request form. Please note that the updated name and gender marker will be reflected in our Infinite Campus and Google Workspace applications. However, it's important to keep in mind that only legal names will be used on official documents such as transcripts requested by outside sources.


If a legal name change has occurred, please contact your child's school to have the student's records updated accordingly.


Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us ensure that our records are accurate and respectful of each student's preferences.

Board Approves Food Services Management Policy for 2024-2025 School Year

The Food Services Management Policy EE was approved by the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) Board of Education during the board meeting on May 14, 2024. The Board is committed to providing every child with access to a healthy breakfast and lunch during the school day. CSD is required to comply with all federal regulations concerning the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. The School Nutrition Program (SNP) functions as a self-sustaining entity, covering its costs through meal payments and reimbursements from the federal and state governments.

Implementation of the new Food Services Management Policy EE will begin in the 2024-2025 School Year. The full policy is available in Simbli on the Board of Education section of the CSD website.

CSD Grading Quick Facts for Grades K-5

Thank you to parents, staff, and students for your partnership and feedback as CSD's school board developed a new grading policy this school year. As we prepare to implement this policy for the 2024-25 school year, we would like to provide you with quick facts about the grading system. At the beginning of the school year, you'll receive an updated grading handbook for reference, and our schools will hold parent informational sessions to ensure clarity and understanding. Together, we'll support our students' success!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Mark Your Calendars for the All-In Decatur 2024-2025 Back-to-School Bash!

City Schools of Decatur is excited to invite all students, families, staff and the community to the 2024-2025 All-In Decatur Back-to-School Bash, Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 4 pm - 7 pm, at the green space across from the Elizabeth Wilson Student Support Center and Ebster Gym. The Rain Date will be Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 am - 1 pm.

Join us in jump-starting the new school year during a fun-filled day of togetherness and activities for all ages to enjoy!

As valued members of our All-In CSD community, opportunities are available for you or your organization to support this event by donating food, school supplies, and book bags, or by offering on-site health services, school resources, and educational programs. Your involvement will make this year's bash an incredible event for our school community.

Attached is a form for you or your organization to confirm your participation. Your response is kindly requested by May 30. If you have questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Chanell Huff-Cox at chuff-cox@csdecatur.net or 770 901-1018.

Let's work together to kick off another great school year!

CSD Extra Mile Award

Students: Do you know a teacher or CSD employee who has gone "the extra mile" this year? Nominate them for the CSD Extra Mile Award! The Extra Mile Award is an annual award that allows students to show appreciation for the teachers or staff they feel go above and beyond what is expected of them.


Students (not parents) at any grade level can write an essay describing how their teacher (or staff member) goes the extra mile (parents can help younger children write the essay). The essays should be detailed and describe how the employee goes above and beyond.


Click here to submit a nomination. Students can also find the form any time via LaunchPad (it’s the purple icon labeled “Extra Mile Award nomination”).


The deadline is May 31, 2024.


These awards will be presented at the CSD Opening Day Celebration in July.


Questions? Contact cburnett@csdecatur.net or 404-371-3601

Reminders from Last Week

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