Westfield Arrow
Aiming to Keep You Informed
March 13, 2020
From the Office
Bloomingdale School District 13 will be closing all schools due to the pandemic threat for students and staff beginning Monday, March 16 - Sunday, April 5. Students will return to school Monday, April 6. Please continue to check the District website and Facebook for the most up-to-date information.
Online resources for students at home
Please see the letter attached below, for academic resources while students are at home.
COVID-19 (Corona virus)
Please read this letter from Dr. Bartelt regarding student safety and wellness.
Attention 7th Grade Parents - Re: 8th Grade Spanish for 2020-2021
7th Graders who are interested in taking Spanish next year as an 8th grader, should read the letter attached below. Please return the letter by April 17, 2020.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
In less than 3 months, 8th grade students will complete their middle school experience. We ask that you review the letter attached below with your child to insure that each 8th grader finishes on a high note!
Stay healthy and safe!
Principal
Nicole Gabany
Assistant Principal
7th Graders: Taking Spanish Next Year?
8th Grade Graduates: Important Info
Warriors of the Week
Assistant Principal's Office - Substitute
Beginning on Monday, March 9th, Mr. Jeremy Gabriel will serve as our Assistant Principal for the remainder of this school year, while Mrs. Gabany is out on maternity leave. Mr. Chris Shamet will serve as the long-term PE substitute for Mr. Gabriel. Feel free to reach out to either Mr. Gabriel or Mr. Larsson for any assistance you need from Westfield Administration.
Online Resources for Students at Home:
Upcoming Dates
Please visit our Google Calendar for all activities and schedules!
- {CANCELED: Student Art Show Reception}
- {CANCELED: Honor Roll Assembly}
- {CANCELED/POSTPONED: Spring Bash}
- {CANCELED/POSTONED: Chain Maille Assessories}
- {CANCELED/POSTPONED: Candy Bingo 2}
- {CANCELED/Will Be Rescheduled: Graduation Picture Retakes}
THIS WEEK AT WESTFIELD:
Lake Park Comic Con--Westfield student art display
Learning Greek and Latin word roots
Testing Newton's Law with marble rollercoasters in Science class
Perspective drawing in Art class
Volleyball action
Neal Schusterman author visit
Putting together 3-D room projects in 6th grade Art class
Shuffleboard in PE class
Got Art?
Student Art Show Reception Canceled
8th Grade End-of-the-Year Dates
8th Grade – End-of-the-year Events
We have a few dates, some of which are still tentative, that we would like to share regarding end of the year events for 8th graders. Due to the potential for weather related school closings, the date for 8th Grade Graduation may not be official until late March/early April, when the Board of Education officially approves the end of the school year calendar.
More information on each event will be shared in the coming weeks and months, but please pencil in the following dates:
- 8th Grade Dance (Sponsored by the PTO) – Tuesday, May 26th @ 7:00pm at the Bloomingdale Golf Club
- Warrior Excellence Awards Night (Open to all 8th graders and their families) – Wednesday, May 27th @ 6:30pm at Westfield
- 8th Grade Graduation – (Tentative) Monday, June 1st @ 6:00pm at Lake Park West Campus
Graduation Ceremony
Location: Lake Park High School - West Campus Auditorium
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Tickets: 4 per family (Graduates do not require a ticket as they will be seated on stage)
Tentative Date: June 1st, 2020 (Pending Board of Education approval)
Order forms for Graduation tickets will be sent home in April. More detailed information regarding Graduation and end of the year activities for 8th graders will be sent home as soon as it becomes available.
You Can Still Order Hot Lunch
Help the Art Room
Should Students Take the Lead?
Take this ONE QUESTION survey---should District 13 shift to student led Parent/Teacher Conferences? Let us know what YOU think!
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! The Westfield Passcode is: 1014041382501890
Be Counted! 2020 US Census
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!
A Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors Who Attended District 13 Schools
Walk, Run & Roll! Marklund Children's Home Fundraiser in Bloomingdale
Taste the Best for Your School!
2020-21 Online Enrollment for Students New to the District
New Student Online Enrollment is open--only for those students new to District 13. Please check the Bloomingdale School District 13 website for more information: sd13.org
Did You Know...?
Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) releases the annual School Report Card, available to view on the ISBE website: www.illinoisreportcard.com. The Report Card shows district and individual school progress on a wide range of educational goals. One component of the School Report Card is the summative designation – a descriptor of how well our schools are meeting the needs of all students. This designation is based on eight indicators of academic success and school quality. We are proud to share that all Bloomingdale District 13 Schools have earned high designations for overall data for all accountability indicators as well as data for individual student groups. DuJardin Elementary School received the Exemplary designation, which indicates overall performance in the top 10% of all schools. Erickson Elementary School and Westfield Middle School both received the Commendable designation, with overall data indicating no underperforming student groups.
For the first time ever, these designations and academic indicators appear on the School Report Card alongside site-based expenditures – how much money the district spends per student. With these two data points, the District has the opportunity to take a closer look at the relationship between financial investments and student outcomes.
District 13 welcomes this opportunity to dive into our data and talk about additional improvements and investments that can be made to support every student in reaching their goals. Bloomingdale School District 13 is strongest when we all work together as a greater community to achieve these goals.
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
FROM WESTFIELD'S PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO):
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.