W.E.stchester Weekly

Safety is always our highest priority. I want everyone to be aware that a traffic camera will be placed on Scott Blvd and in front of or near other CSD schools. I am grateful for this as we have so many students and parents walking to and from school each day. Beginning October 14th, warnings will be issued. The cameras will be placed at the following locations.

• Scott Boulevard (SR 8) for Westchester Elementary School

• West College Avenue (SR 10) for Beacon Hill Middle School and Oakhurst Elementary School

• Clairemont Avenue (SR 155) and Church Street for Clairemont Elementary School

• South Candler Street (SR 155) for Winnona Park Elementary School

It is important to know the timeline in which this safety plan will be implemented. We want to make sure everyone is safe. If you are driving in these areas, please be mindful. The tickets could be costly.

Calendar Reminders:

• October 25th: Community Circle - ALL

• October 26th: PTA Fall Festival

• October 24th - 30th: Book Fair

From your very grateful principal,

Christine Knox

Follow our calender

School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.

Hola familia!

Our month-long celebration of the cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino people who live in the United States is underway. As we celebrate the many significant contributions and influences that Hispanic and Latino Americans have had on American society, we encourage you to join us in our exploration to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are just a few of the many ways to participate:

Check the calendar for these events!

In Decatur, Doraville and Gwinnett (Plaza Las Americas)

Around Atlanta: Atlanta Events

Here is the link to the video shared at the last Community Circle where you can meet the students with Hispanic roots at Westchester.

Don’t forget to come to the next Community Circle, so you can see second graders dancing a Mexican dance!!

Other ways to celebrate!

Listen to Music

A great way to teach children about Hispanic culture is by exposing them to music in Spanish. Choose age-appropriate music or music by key figures in Spanish music or just sing along with the 21 Speaking countries' songs in Rockalingua (username and password: westchester).

Get into the Kitchen

Food is always something that reminds people of home. Hispanic culture has a plethora of cuisine to enjoy from every Hispanic culture. Parents can get into the kitchen with their children and prepare recipes from diverse Hispanic cultures. Another option is to eat at a Hispanic restaurant and try something new. Nowadays, it is easy to find Mexican tacos in the Metropolitan Atlanta area, Argentinian empanadas, and El Salvadorian pupusas. Try the favorite sandwich of Sra. Rodés: Cuban sandwiches. Very close to us, here at 1365 Clairmont Rd we can find ”Buena gente”, a Cuban takeout. Metro Atlanta has some amazing Mexican restaurants; here are some favorites. Plaza Fiesta’s restaurants offer lots of options for Latin American cuisine. Buford Highway also has some great options.

Read Spanish or Bilingual Books

Books and stories often tell a story that reflects the background of a certain culture. You can read Spanish language or bilingual books to your children to learn more about various Hispanic cultures. We are developing a virtual Spanish library here.

Have a great Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! Celebremos juntos!

With appreciation,

Señora Rodés, Spanish teacher, WE

The PTA Fall Festival committee is seeking donations from our community for our silent auction (to be held at the October 26 Fall Festival). If you respond 'yes' to any of these questions, we hope you'll consider supporting the auction. We have an ambitious fundraising goal this year, and each company sponsorship, in-kind donation, and item will make a difference for our school.

• Do you own or work at a company that would sponsor our event at any level?
• Do you have a personal or professional skill or service that could be donated to the silent auction like massage therapy, photographer, landscape architect, interior design, etc.?
• Do you know a person, business, or organization that you'd be willing to connect us to for the auction?

Feel free to email sarahwade2013@gmail.com, and thank you in advance!

Your 2024 Fall Festival committee is Marci Roberts, Amelia Boylan, Angelina Buzby, Emilie Lindberg, Katie Paisley and Sarah Wade.

James Dean is visiting Westchester! This is so exciting as so many wolves enjoy Pete the Cat books!

A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led organization that brings joy to local children and seniors through gift-giving.

For Assistance: To apply for gift assistance, please complete our online application at Apply by October 31st. We are excited to support children through 12th grade again this year.

Sponsor a Gift: Donors can purchase gifts based on individual wish lists for children or seniors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the form at Sponsor.

Donate Directly: If you prefer, you can make a donation, and we will do the shopping for you. Simply Donate at our website!

Volunteer: We would greatly appreciate your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please go to Volunteer and sign up.

Need Help or Have Questions? If you encounter any issues with the forms or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support and generosity of the Season of Giving!

Who to Contact: Please see who the best contact is for your questions for a quicker response.
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/Westchester
Location: 758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchesterelementarycsd