Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Thank you to everyone who supported our disability awareness month activities. We had some great presentations by members of our school community who provided information about how different disabilities have impacted them, and our students were respectful and attentive listeners.
Next week is spring break, so Westfield will be closed for the week. We will see everyone back at school on Monday, April 1.
Have a great spring break!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
Calendar updates: students will be in school on April 29, last day will be May 31
The Board approved two changes to this year’s school calendar: April 29 will now be a full day of student attendance and the last day for students will be a half-day on Friday, May 31. April 29 was scheduled to be a School Improvement Day but it will now be a regular full day of attendance. (Any students who cannot attend due to previously scheduled events will have an excused absence.)
That change will move the last day of the 2023-24 school year to a half day for students (morning attendance) on Friday, May 31. Student dismissal on the half-day will be at 11:15 a.m. for Glen Crest Middle School and 11:50 a.m. for elementary schools.
The updated calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2324calendar
Read more: https://bit.ly/3TI5PV1
IAR testing begins April 3
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness test (IAR) is the state assessment of English language arts and math that is given every year to students in grades 3-8. Westfield students will take the IAR between April 3-19. Tests will be broken up over several days, and not all grades will take the assessments on the same days. Your child's teacher can share the specific dates their classroom will be testing and answer any questions about their testing procedures.
Some of these assessments start first thing in the morning, so you can help your child be successful by making sure they are well rested and arrive at school on time, having eaten breakfast so they can do their best thinking.
Substitute nurse
Nurse Stephanie will be on maternity leave for the remainder of the year, so I am pleased to let you know that Nurse Linda Eledan will be taking over at Westfield for the rest of the school year. She will be transitioning with the support of district nurses when we return from spring break, so we appreciate your patience as she gets to know our students and families.
As a reminder, please call the attendance line at 630-858-2770 (option 1) to report a student absent. Emails to Nurse Stephanie's email address will not be monitored during her leave, so please call the health office with any concerns for the nurse.
“SnapCodes” sent in U.S. mail will be used when registration opens April 3
Letters were sent to families via U.S. mail with the individualized “SnapCode” that is used when 2024-25 registration opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3. If you lose the SnapCode, you will need to re-prove residency. More info: https://bit.ly/4bZUOoZ
New edition of the fourth grade newspaper
Check out the newest edition of the fourth grade newspaper. Click here to see the kids' great work!
Deadline to share feedback through 5Essentials survey is March 29
Through Friday, March 29, families can provide feedback through the annual 5Essentials survey that measures the learning climate and conditions at all Illinois public schools. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Take the survey at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
More info: https://bit.ly/48dToV2
Deadline to order yearbooks is March 31
The deadline to order 2023-24 yearbooks is Sunday, March 31. School yearbooks are available to purchase through the MySchoolBucks store. After March 31, yearbooks will no longer be available for purchase.
Students, families invited to district’s District 89 Day of Service on April 6
CCSD 89 students and their families are invited to participate in the inaugural District 89 Day of Service on Saturday, April 6, at Glen Crest. Students and families will have the opportunity to build character while making crafts and care packages to benefit others. Families can sign up to participate from 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. This is a free event that students and their families participate in together.
Sign up: https://forms.gle/eFXszNg6BwxEeWKj8
Volunteers and donations are also needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48FrK3b
Parent Series: Understanding the anxiety, complexity of teen relationships (April 4)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, psychotherapist and author Lynn Lyons will discuss ways that patterns and cycles of worry can take hold of your life – and how you can reverse negative impacts to move forward with clarity and confidence. Video preview. Free online presentation from the GPS Parent Series: www.glenbardgps.org
Enjoy student music performances at Music Café on April 20
The talent and hard work of student musicians will be on display at the Music Café, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Glen Crest Middle School. The event is open to the community. In addition to performances from band, chorus, and orchestra students, guests will enjoy coffee and a light breakfast. The Music Café raises money for instruments, sheet music, scholarships, accompanists, transportation, instrument repairs, and more for music students in all five CCSD 89 schools. More info: https://bit.ly/4ckwYV6
Spring Sprint 2024 is coming soon
Have you heard the news?!?! PTC and Student Council have joined together to host the SPRING SPRINT 2024 on Friday, May 17th from 4-5:30pm. This event will take place on the blacktop at Westfield and include a DJ, fun-run, food sales, and face-painting. The goal of this event is to celebrate the spring and raise money for much needed upgrades to our gymnasium and help fund PTC events and activities.
Information on how to register your student for this free event will be coming home May 1st.
This year’s Spring Sprint will have a rainbow theme and all racers should show off their team color!!
5th Grade - Red, 4th Grade - Blue, 3rd Grade - Yellow, 2nd Grade - Green, 1st Grade - Purple, K - Orange
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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