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Aiming to Keep You Informed
January 24, 2020
From the Office
This week our 8th grade Boys and Girls Basketball teams visited both Erickson and DuJardin elementary schools and read with the Kindergarten classes. This is the second year of this event and it is always a special time for our students and we hope for the Kindergarteners as well! Thank you to the Erickson and DuJardin Kindergarten classes for hosting us and to Mr. Buchholz and Mrs. Siegert for organizing this Community building opportunity for students!
We would also like to highlight our upcoming Talent Cafe! This year our Talent Show will take on a new format in a cafe style environment held in the Commons on February 11th at 7pm! We hope you can make it out to see our showcase of talent here at Westfield!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: February 1st, Dr. Bartelt will host a Community Coffee here at Westfield in the library from 8am-9:30am! You can enter through the main doors. See flyer below for more information.
Reading with the DuJardin Jaguars
Reading with the Erickson Eagles
Have a wonderful extended weekend!
Principal
Nicole Gabany
Assistant Principal
5 Essentials Survey
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Warriors of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Please visit our Google Calendar for all activities and schedules!
- Interact Club: January 27th
- Foodies Club: January 28th
- 'Wizard of Oz' Spring Play Auditions: January 28th & January 29th
- Student Council Meeting: January 29th 8am
WESTFIELD THIS WEEK
Choral Festival at Lake Park High School
Socratic seminar discussion of selective breeding
Angels of HeART in Club Create
High flying Cheerleading team
Learning vocabulary with 'Jenga' in ELA class
Baby 'Think-it-Over' in Health class
You Have the Power...
...to change the future! Take this quick, one-question survey to choose which day of the week District 13 will schedule SIP Early Release dates in the 2020-2021 school year. Students, staff and community members--you decide!
'Wizard of Oz' Spring Play Auditions!
Volleyball Team Information Meeting
Coffee with Our Superintendent!
Talent Show 'Cafe'
Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Commons.
This year the format for our annual talent show has changed! Think of attending an open mic night. We will be in the Commons, seated at tables, refreshments will be available. As you sit with your family and friends, you will get to see the many students who have graciously agreed to share their talents. To make sure that we can accommodate everyone, we are asking that you go to the following link to reserve your seats ASAP. https://forms.gle/cG6XQtqpn9gUg6AT6
It's Almost BRAWL Time!
The Basketball Brawl is happening Friday, February 21st--doors open at 6:00pm. It's an exciting basketball game between Westfield Teachers and Westfield 8th grade basketball teams. Buy your tickets during lunch/flex from Student Council members February 14-21: $5.00 per game ticket and $1.00 per raffle ticket. Funds will aid the Australian animal fire victims.
8th Graders: Bring in Your Baby Picture to School for the Yearbook
To be included in the 8th grade 'baby pages', submit a picture from newborn to toddler by the following options before MARCH 6th.
Option 1: Put the picture in an envelop with the student's name on the front. Bring it to your 1st period class or give it to Mr. Wojcicki
Option 2: Email the picture to Mr. Wojcicki at twojcicki@sd13.org with student's first and last name in the subject line.
Order Your Student's Yearbook Here
To get delivery in time fo the end of the school year, order now--your student will be able to get their yearbook signed by teachers and friends in May 2020!
Nominate Someone Who is an Example of Great Character
Please fill out the Character Counts! Nomination Form before April 3, 2020 if you know of a child or adult who exemplifies one (or all!) of the Character Counts! Pillars. If chosen, they will be recognized at the Annual Awards Breakfast. Click Here for the Nomination Form
It was Bloomingdale School District 13 that brought the Character Counts! Coalition to our town. The CCC reinforces and recognizes examples of character in our community. For more information about Character Counts!, click here!
Save the Date!
Forgot Something at School?
If you find that you left an item at school after dismissal, the Main office is open until 4:00pm and the custodians will check the Front Door once again at 4:50pm if you need to enter the building briefly to retrieve an item.
Planning Ahead: 2020-2021 Proposed School Calendar
2020-21 Online Enrollment for Students New to the District
FROM WESTFIELD'S PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO):
The Un-Fundraiser Shirts are In--Thank You for Your Donation!
Westfield PTO would like to thank all who participated in the ”Un-Fundraiser." The donations have already supported the Student Council Sharing Tree, PE Department and Back to School Bash. Thank you for your support!
Note - This voluntary fundraiser is in addition to PTO Dues. The PTO will not be doing any other fundraising. If you would like to participate, please CLICK HERE.
We're using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming Westfield Hot Lunch Volunteers.
1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/xZeejVZ
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.