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News from Westfield Elementary: August 2, 2024

WildcatWeeklyNews from Westfield Elementary: August 2, 2024

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:


I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! I can't believe we are already preparing to return to school! This newsletter contains some information to help you prepare for the first day on August 21st.


Tessa and I are back in the office, so call if you have questions or need to drop off medical or registration documents.


Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

2024-25 school year will start for students on August 21

The first day of the 2024-25 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 21. Staff will start the school year with two planning days on August 19 and 20.


View the 2024-25 calendar here: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar

School schedules, teacher assignments will be available August 14

On Wednesday, August 14, families will be able to log in to their student’s PowerSchool account to see their teacher assignments and school schedules. You can find out more information about logging onto PowerSchool here. Families new to the school district will be sent a letter in the U.S. Mail with their PowerSchool log-on information. Sixth-grade students will be able to pick up supplies and schedules on August 14. Seventh- and eighth-grade students will be able to pick up supplies on August 16.

Meet the Teacher on August 20th

Join us on Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00-8:30 a.m. to meet your child's teacher and drop off school supplies in your child's classroom.

Lunch/recess supervisors needed

Westfield is looking for lunch/recess supervisors. Supervisors work from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each school day. The pay is $18 per hour. Supervisors oversee students to ensure a safe and orderly lunch and recess.


A job description and application can be found on the district's website. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Principal Ulery.

Summer Reading Program

If your child has been participating in the summer reading challenge, they have just over two weeks to go.


If you need to print additional log forms, you can access them here.

Know which health forms your student needs

Students entering preschool, kindergarten or sixth grade, as well as students who are new to CCSD 89, must have a current certificate of child health exam and updated immunization record on file. All Illinois children entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades are required to have a dental exam. An eye exam is required for children enrolling in kindergarten and students new to Illinois. Additionally, any Glen Crest students who want to try out for athletics have a pre-participation form filled out by a doctor. Go to the CCSD 89 health page for forms, resources, and more information: www.ccsd89.org/health


Learn about low-cost dental and immunization resources: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534

School supply lists available online

School supply lists for all five CCSD 89 schools and the CCSD 89 preschool are available on the district’s website at www.ccsd89.org/supplies

Free school supplies at August 7 DuPage Back-to-School Fair

Families can receive free backpacks and school supplies at the DuPage County Back to School Fair, which will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Online pre-registration required for this drive-through event. More info: https://bit.ly/3UPP75u

Before- and after-school care available through YMCA, park district

CCSD 89 partners with the B.R. Ryall YMCA (Safe 'n Sound) and the Butterfield Park District (RecKids) to provide before- and after-school programs for students at Arbor View, Briar Glen, Park View, and Westfield elementary schools. More information: www.ccsd89.org/beforeafter


Families should contact the Butterfield Park District and B.R. Ryall YMCA directly with questions about those programs.

B.R. Ryall YMCA Safe 'n Sound

Butterfield Park District RecKids

Upcoming events

August 19-20: Teacher Institute Day

August 19: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

August 20: Meet the teacher & supply drop off, 8:00-8:30 a.m.

August 21: First day of 2024-25 school year for students

August 22: Parent Series: How to help kids start strong, noon and 7 p.m.

August 26: Parent Series: Body language to boost confidence, noon and 7 p.m.

August 27: Parent Series: How to raise a health gamer, noon and 7 p.m.

August 28: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6:30 p.m.

August 28: Parent Series: Anxiety in young children, noon and 7 p.m.

September 2: No school (Labor Day)

September 4: Parent Series: Becoming the parent you want to be, noon and 7 p.m.

September 7: Board of Education workshop (tentative), 8 a.m.

September 11: Parent Series: Stress reduction for teens, adults, noon and 7 p.m.

September 13: Preschool developmental screenings

Back to School Bash - August 22

Please join us on August 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for a fun evening of music and ice cream on the Westfield playground/blacktop! This is a free event, and we can’t wait to see you there!


We are in need of some volunteers to help with setup, clean up, and serving ice cream. Please use the link if you are interested.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAC2FA4F5C52-50471144-back

How to get involved…

Want to get involved in the PTC, but aren’t sure where to start? We have committee and chair positions open for the 2024-25 school year! Many volunteer opportunities throughout the year do not require a lot of time or planning. Please see the PTC Event Summaries and use the signup genius link to find out what is needed and to volunteer.

Signup genius: 2024-25 Chairs/Committees


PTC uses a “Volunteers at Large” email list to reach out to people when we need help/volunteers. This is not a commitment to any event, however, it allows you to stay informed when we need help. Please complete this form if you are interested in receiving emailed requests regarding PTC needs throughout the 2024-25 school year.

Volunteers at Large Interest Form

Spirit wear store online

Show your Wildcat pride by visiting the Westfield Spirit Wear site. There are many new logos and clothing this year that allow you to get the look you want!


https://apparelnow.com/westfield-elementary-spirit-wear-apparel

Save the date...Upcoming PTC events

Aug 13 - Kindergarten Playground Meet Up at 5:00 p.m.

Aug 19 - Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt at 6:00 p.m.

Aug 22 - Back to School Bash/Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7:00 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


Be sure to review requirements before bringing food for other students

If you’re bringing food to the school for a holiday party or other event, be sure you know which foods are approved. You can see the holiday party food list at www.ccsd89.org/holidayfood and the pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.


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

When you call our school, you’ll hear a new message this year. All CCSD 89 schools received new phone systems over the summer. 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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