February Newsletter
Remember to pack these items...
Masks are getting very wet during winter recesses and kids need 1-2 backups. Please have spare masks in your student's backpack for these situations.
Winter Recess means playing in the snow! Have your student bring their snow gear everyday!
Reminder from the Office: Appointments or Early Pick Ups
Kindergarten and Preschool Registration
Preschool pre-registration for 2021-22 is open. Please email preschool@ankenyschools.org with more specific questions.
Information on Conferences
- All Westwood teachers will send out conference sign ups on February 1st.
- Conferences will be held virtually, with a 20 minute time slot.
WESTWOOD SPIRIT NIGHTS
Mark your calendar for a tasty way to support our school!
February 9th: Fong's Pizza
February 24th: Panera (North)
Remember to say you are with Westwood Elementary!
Friendship Party
As a reminder, there are no visitors for class parties this year, teachers will plan and execute the celebrations. Unlike past years, students are not able to bring in Friendship/Valentine cards or trinkets for their classmates. The snack will be purchased from the Nutrition Department.
From the Nurse's Office
Please continue to mask up, social distance, and communicate with Nurse Wright regarding any Covid-19 related exposures, tests, or absences.
Reminder that all Covid-19 related quarantines are determined only by the Polk County Public Health Department.
Golden Whistle Trophy
EQUITY STATEMENT
Ankeny Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to Kenneth Morris, Jr., Equity Director, 306 S.W. School Street, P.O. Box 189, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0189, (515) 965-9600, kenneth.morris@ankenyschools.org; or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.
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Westwood Elementary
Email: monique.otterbeck@ankenyschools.org
Website: https://westwood.ankenyschools.org/
Location: 2920 Northwest 9th Street, Ankeny, IA, USA
Phone: 515.965.9690