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MAY 6, 2022
From the Office
Today, we had a chance to visit with the 5th grade classes at both DuJardin and Erickson. Meeting our future Warriors and answering their questions regarding life at Westfield made for a really enjoyable experience! Next Thursday, May 12th at 6:00pm, all current 5th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit Westfield for a presentation and tour of the building. We hope all of our incoming students are able to attend!
Spring MAP Testing - May 10th & 11th
- Dates: Tuesday, May 10th, and Wednesday, May 11th.
- Testing on both days will take place in the morning between 8:30am and 11:35am.
- Lunch (period 5) remains the same time: 11:38am - 12:22pm.
- Afternoon classes on 5/10 will run 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Afternoon classes on 5/11 will run the normal line-up of 6, 7, 8, & 9
- Links from NWEA MAP that you may find useful: Parent FAQ & MAP Fact Sheet
Please remind students to 1)fully charge their chromebooks at night, 2)bring their charger with to school, 3)bring plug-in headphones/earbuds, 4)get a good night's rest, and 5)eat a healthy breakfast.
Teachers will provide students with specific details regarding the testing format, times, breaks and locations. If possible, please avoid student absences on testing days. Thank you!
The Book Fair is here!
Westfield is hosting a Book Fair through Anderson's from May 6th - May 13th. If you are a parent/guardian willing to assist with daytime supervision of the Book Fair please reach out to Mrs. Jean Raimondi at jraimondi@sd13.org. Thanks!
Looking ahead
Early dismissal on Friday, May 13th....No School for Students on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th....Last day of School for 6th & 7th graders is June 7th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stefan Larsson
Principal
Amanda Vreeland
Assistant Principal
WARRIOR OF THE WEEK
Each week the staff recognizes students for demonstrating outstanding character based on attitudes or actions that follow the Character Counts Pillars and our WARRIORS Mission and Vision:
''We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S.; our mission and vision for the future are for all staff and students to be Welcoming, Ambitious, Respectful, Responsible, Innovative, Optimistic, Reflective and Successful."
UPCOMING DATES
Please visit our Google Calendar for all activities and schedules!
- Book Fair: May 9th through May 13th - volunteers needed, info below
- Spring MAP Testing: May 10th and May 11th
- Track & Field Meet: May 10th at Lake Park EAST
- Spring Band Concert: May 11th
- 5th Grade-to-6th Grade Transition Night: May 12th
- 1:40pm Dismissal: May 13th
- Track & Field Conference Meet: May 16th at Lake Park EAST 1:30pm
- NO SCHOOL: May 27th student non-attendance day
WESTFIELD THIS WEEK
Grade Level News:
The teams will be updating the links weekly during the school year with news and any upcoming information.
Author Christina Soontornvat
7th Graders' New Books
Listening to the Author
STUDENT INFORMATION
Order a Westfield Yearbook Today
- Yearbooks will be delivered in May 2022.
- Students can get signatures from teachers, friends, etc. on the last day of school in 2022.
- If you need a School Code: 1014041382501890
Summer Theatre Camp at Lake Park H.S.
The Lake Park Theatre Department is excited to announce its 2022 Summer Theatre Camp Production Beauty & the Beast which runs July 11th - July 21th with a performance on the evening of July 21st. Camp is open to students entering 5th grade - 12th grade and meets in the East Campus Auditorium, 600 Medinah Rd, Roselle.
- To participate, please complete this registration form.
- Registration form and payment ($250) DUE BY June 3, 2022
- If you have any questions, please email: skeith@lphs.org
Club Create: Mini Bird Houses
- Thursday, May 12th
- 3:30pm-4:50pm
- At Westfield in the Art Room (#506) with Mrs. Matt
- To participate, please complete this permission slip by Wednesday, May 11th
PARENT INFORMATION
The Book Fair is Here!
Parent/Sibling volunteers are needed! If you would like to volunteer at the Book Fair, please email Mrs. Raimondi or call Westfield at 630-529-6211.
Important Graduation Info for 8th Graders:
8th Grade End-of-Year Info:
- Chicago Celebration Trip: May 31st
- Graduation rehearsal #1: June 1st, 12:30-3:30pm
- Graduation Dance by PTO: evening of June 1st, time TBD
- Graduation rehearsal #2: June 2nd, 8:30-11:00am / tickets, gown brought home
- ONLY 8th-grade dismissal at 11:00am: June 2nd [LAST DAY of school for 8th grade ONLY]
- Graduation Commencement: Thursday, June 2nd, 6:00pm, Lake Park High School-WEST CAMPUS, 500 Bryn Mawr Ave, Roselle
Job Opportunity at Westfield:
Full-Time Night Custodian Position Available:
AVAILABLE: As soon as possible
TERMS OF POSITION: 12 Months
HOURLY RATE: $16 - $17 per hour According to Experience
HOURS: 8 hours per day (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) flexible during summer and school breaks
BENEFITS: IMRF pension plan participation
3 Personal Days per year
14 Sick Days per year
10 Vacation Days
90% Paid Individual Health and Dental Insurance
Graduation Pictures: View & Order Online
- Parents received an email from Color Portraits, Inc. with an individual student Ticket Code.
- Go to ordercp.com
- Put in the student's TIcket Code to view and order pictures.
- For assistance, go to the Color Portraits webpage or call 847-382-7505
Order 2022-2023 Student School Supplies
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION for 2022-2023
2. Register your returning student online, fees paid through PUSHCOIN.
3. Questions?-please call Westfield Middle School at 630-529-6211.
New to District 13? New Student Enrollment is Open for 2022-2023
2. Enroll your new student online; fees paid through PUSHCOIN.
3. Questions?-please call Westfield Middle School at 630-529-6211.
Info for Parents: 24/7 Online Student Tutoring
1. Parent Webinars [English | Spanish] - 45-minute live sessions for parents
2. Parent Handout PDF - helpful to print and handout at parent meetings
3. Pre-Recorded YouTube [English | Spanish] - helpful resource for parents
Otus: Student Progress for 6th & 7th Grades
How Parents Can Log in to Otus:
- Sign in to Otus (if you have not set up your family account, please follow the directions in this video or this article to do so.)
- PLEASE READ FIRST: Your student already has an Otus account from the school district. To avoid confusion, it's best to use your own name rather than your student's name when creating the Family account. Both the video and the article have the same information. Please view whichever is more convenient for you.
- (If you have created your family account, but need to connect your student's code, have your child log in to Otus and click Edit Profile. Their student code is located at the bottom of that page.)
- To check your child's progress on Otus, click on Gradebook, then choose which class you would like to see progress in.
- To check your child's completed assignments on Otus, click on Gradebook, then click the three dots in the top right corner to change the "Grading Scale" to "Completion Scale."
PTO Hot Lunch Needs You!
NEW! Spiritwear Designs
Spring is here, so we are featuring our "Class of 2022" and 3/4-length sleeve baseball tees. They are available in regular fit, slim fit and youth sizes.
Westfield's Parent-Teacher Organization is coordinating spirit wear sales.
Questions? Email Linda Korbel at sasha0708@yahoo.com
It's Easy to Scan Receipts for Education!
Westfield Middle School collects Box Tops for Education™.
All you need is your phone!
- Download the Box Tops app
- Use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase
- The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online
Twice a year, Westfield will receive a check for whatever the school needs!
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact Loriann Hoyle (Box Top Coordinator) at hoylefamily04@hotmail.com. Thanks for your support!!
ORDER HOT LUNCH THROUGH MAY
Please use this link for ONLINE ordering information:
- HOT LUNCH INFO & ORDERING
- Questions? >>Email Linda Korbel at sasha0708@yahoo.com
Board Contacts for Westfield PTO
Vice-President: Linda Baker, parent of a 6th grader sasha0708@yahoo.com
Secretary: Loriann Hoyle, parent of a 6th grader hoylefamily04@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Ranna Kothari, parent of 6th & 8th graders ranna3@yahoo.com
Want to Volunteer at Westfield?
- Westfield Parents and Guardians! Sign up to volunteer for school year 2021-2022.
- CLICK HERE to fill out what you would like to do.
- Questions? Email Loriann Hoyle or Linda Baker for information.
PTO Membership Dues
- All-school parties
- Teacher appreciation
- Scholarships
- Field Trips
- Student awards
FROM THE WESTFIELD NURSE
Parents of 6th Grade Students:
- Please, remember that dental examination forms are due by May 15, 2022.
- If you have not already scheduled a dentist appointment for your 6th-grade student, please do so now!
- Once completed, please send the dental form to the Health Office as soon as possible.
FROM THE WESTFIELD SOCIAL WORKER
Want to give someone a shout out?
Teenage Depression and Anxiety
FROM WESTFIELD TECHNOLOGY
Chromebook Trouble?
If you need assistance from the Technology Department, please have your student use this link to request support:
Students: Please log out of your Chromebook and log back in daily
See this video on how to log in and out of your chromebook.
Get the Parent PowerSchool App
Similar to the PowerSchool Parent Web Portal, parents can download the PowerSchool Mobile App from the App store on your iOS device or the Play Store on your Android device. Simply search for “PowerSchool” to find and install the mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
- After downloading the mobile app to your device, connect the Mobile App to the correct PowerSchool server for Bloomingdale School District 13, by entering our unique, four-character code: G M K T
- You can also search for Bloomingdale SD13 by district or school name.
- The PowerSchool Mobile App will display your child(ren)’s schedule and assignments.
- PowerSchool Mobile app users can also enable Push Notifications to receive alerts when attendance is recorded or a final grade changes. To setup notifications within the app: Tap Account, then tap Notifications to configure the notifications you want to receive. Use the slider icons to turn the notifications on or off.
- Note: Parents must have a PowerSchool Parent Web Portal account created and students linked to their account before using the PowerSchool Mobile App. Click here for instructions on how to create a parent Portal account.
'How-To' for Parents/Guardians:
REMINDERS
Social-Emotional Supports
If you feel that your child is struggling on a social-emotional level, please do not hesitate to contact our Social Worker, Mrs. Sheila Zagotta,
Monitoring Social Media
We believe that it is extremely important for parents & guardians of middle school-age children to frequently monitor their child's texting and social media usage and continuously review the expectations for appropriate use of electronics and social media accounts. We encourage parents and guardians to assist us by limiting or restricting access to texting and social media accounts if students are not using them appropriately.
As a school, we strive to promote and encourage positive and respectful interactions among students both at school and in the community. As part of our social and emotional learning program, we work daily with students to educate them on appropriate social skills, appropriate technology usage, responsible decision-making, respectful interactions, problem-solving techniques, and conflict resolution.
Academic Supports
As you know, teachers use a variety of resources and methods to support and challenge students to reach new academic heights, including opportunities for independent practice of skills and concepts. A few of these independent academic support tools that students have access to include IXL, MAP Accelerator, and PAPER. Students may find time to access these supports during class time, during Acceleration, in study hall, or at home.
First View - Bus app for Parents & Guardians
Bloomingdale SD 13 is excited to inform you that the District will be launching FirstView®, a bus tracking and parent communication app for your smartphone or desktop on Thursday, February 10, 2022. You should have received an email yesterday that contains the necessary information to set up this application. Please see the District 13 FirstView Parent Letter for more information.
Daily Attendance
Please contact the Main Office at 630-529-6211 or email Laurie Spejcher to report any student absences. This will help us to keep accurate records of every student present in our building. Thank you!
The Glenbard Parent Series
Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth such as Student Social Skills and Anxiety, Rethinking Parental Pressure.
The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public.
Local Food Pantry at Bloomingdale Church
Roselle Community Food Pantry
BLOOMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Upcoming Library Programs
WESTFIELD SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
How-To Videos
Gmail:
- How to delete all email (6th grade)
- How to appropriately write an email
- You can only email other sd13.org email addresses
- Creating Bookmarks
- Starring and snoozing Emails
Google Classroom:
- How to Join Classroom(with Code)
- How to Join with Teacher Invite
- Check Stream and classwork page
- How to Turn in assignments
PowerSchool: Coming Soon
- Logging in
- Checking grades
- Seeing assignments
- Comments from Teachers
FlipGrid:
Chromebook: