Wildcat Weekly
News from Westfield Elementary School: May 5, 2022
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Spring Sprint next week. This will be a fun community time celebrating the school year. Thank you to all of those volunteering to make this a success and to those donating!
Matt McDonald
Principal
Westfield Elementary
Volunteers needed!
We have so many fun springtime events this month: book fair, Spring Sprint and field day! Please check out the signup genius forms below and see if there’s a “job” that looks fun to you. We truly appreciate your help!
The Spring Sprint is coming!
PTC and Student Council have joined together to host the Spring Sprint at Westfield on Friday, May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a DJ, fun run, book fair, lemonade stand, face painting, and so much more!
Our Wildcats have been doing an amazing job of raising money for updated LMC furniture and new outdoor seating. There are so many fun student incentives: weekly raffle drawings, a grand prize raffle, and awesome classroom rewards and individual awards! The first 100 students to register win a free pedometer!
Please register your child and share on your social media so they can join in on the fun! Register your child here: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/623363231d06f
We are in need of volunteers! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FABAC2BA1FE3-spring1
CCSD 89 Bond Referendum Committee
The CCSD 89 Bond Referendum Committee Chair is looking for parents from all five schools to serve on the committee. Please email westfieldptc@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Upcoming events
May 3-10: MAP testing
May 11-13: Book fair
May 11: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6:30 p.m.
May 13: Westfield Spring Sprint
May 14: Kane County Cougars reading club reward game
May 16: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
May 16: Spring band concerts at Glenbard South
May 17: Spring orchestra concerts at Glenbard South
May 23: Field Day celebration
May 25: Last day of school (Morning attendance, 11:50 a.m. dismissal)
Thank you!
A big thank you to Sara Fort and Isabel Rubinas and their team of volunteers for a fun and successful year of school store! Thank you to Maritrese Chaudoir for hosting a fabulous districtwide Mom Prom last weekend!
Home Run Inn will be at Spring Sprint!
Home Run Inn will be on-site for the duration of the Spring Sprint! Pre-order your pizzas and then stop by the truck to pick up your orders and to learn more about the new location! 30 percent of the sales will go towards the Spring Sprint. Click the link below to order pizza, salads, and dessert.
Last day to order online: May 8
Pick-up date: May 13
Pick-up location and time: Westfield Elementary School during the Spring Sprint
Home Run Inn Order Link:
https://take-n-bake-fundraising-delivery.raisely.com/westfield-ptc
Book fair is next week! May 11-13
Students will browse the books and make wish lists with their classes on Wednesday and Thursday next week. They can make purchases during school on Friday, May 13, or visit the book fair as a family after school during Spring Sprint.
If you’d like to help students find the perfect book, please sign up to volunteer.
Book Fair Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0949a9a828a1f58-spring
Portillo’s Restaurant Night
On May 18 from 5 to 8 p.m., 20 percent of sales will benefit Westfield Elementary. Order online or in the app for pickup using code before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field, or show this flyer or a digital version to the cashier when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive-thru, pickup, curbside, and in-restaurant orders.
Field day: May 23
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year! Field day is May 23 and we need volunteers to help run all the fun outdoor activities and pass out popsicles. Please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4fabac2ba1fe3-field
Westfield school supply kits
Westfield school supply kits are on sale now through School Tool Box. Take the hassle out of back-to-school supply shopping. Please note: headphones are required for all grades but are not included in the kits. They are available as an add-on. Please order the kit for the grade your student will be in during the 2022-23 school year. Kits will be delivered to school and will be in your students' classroom for their first day.
Click to order https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=32847
A Big Wildcat thank you!
PTC would like to recognize our generous corporate sponsors who have partnered with us to help make the Spring Sprint successful. Thank you to the following local businesses:
GOLD SPONSOR - JIMMY JOHNS
GOLD SPONSOR - GARWOOD SECURITIES
GOLD SPONSOR - SAYLOR & MURPHY ORTHODONTICS
SILVER SPONSOR - HOME RUN INN PIZZA
SILVER SPONSOR - INLAND BANK
SILVER SPONSOR - ORIGI NAIL SALON & SPA
SILVER SPONSOR - MATHNASIUM OF GLEN ELLYN
Stay connected with the Westfield PTC
Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:
Our private group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Westfield-Elementary-Parent-Teacher-Council-100644981375276
Our website: https://www.westfieldptc.org
Our email: westfieldptc@gmail.com
Spiritwear: https://apparelnow.com/westfield-elementary-spirit-wear-apparel
Using an at-home COVID-19 test? Be sure to take a photo of results
- COVID-19 cases are increasing in DuPage County and at CCSD 89. The current CCSD 89 mitigation status is low. The latest mitigation information is available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/8994
- More families are using at-home COVID-19 testing kits. If you are using a home test, please take a photo of the test strip that shows the results so you can share it with the school nurse.
- Families should keep students home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. This chart can be a starting point when determining whether your student needs to stay home: https://bit.ly/3rUY93w
- COVID-19 notifications are sent weekly. Daily information available at: www.ccsd89.org/notify
Band (May 16), orchestra (May 17) students to perform at Glenbard South
Families are invited to hear band students perform in the main auditorium at Glenbard South High School on Monday, May 16. The fifth-grade band will perform at 6 p.m.; sixth-grade band will perform at 7 p.m. Seventh- and eighth-grade band will perform at 8 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 17, CCSD 89 orchestra students will perform at Glenbard South. The fourth- and fifth-grade orchestras will perform at 6 p.m.; the sixth- seventh-, and eighth-grade orchestras will perform at 7:30 p.m.
The concerts are free and no tickets are required.
June 24 fundraiser will support CCSD 89 tutoring program
The community is invited to the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center’s 20th-anniversary celebration and fundraiser, on Friday, June 24, at the Glen Ellyn Boathouse. The event will feature live and silent auctions, music, and international food. The GECRC program at Glen Crest serves students from low-income homes who haven’t yet shown the same academic growth as their peers. By establishing connections with volunteer tutors, the afterschool program can help students’ academic and social skills. More info: https://bit.ly/3LAXqw1
Stay informed about the June bond referendum for CCSD 89 schools
All residents of CCSD 89 can vote on a bond referendum in the June 28 election. The bonds would allow the district to complete essential infrastructure projects at all five CCSD 89 schools without increasing taxes. The work would ensure schools remain safe, healthy, and accessible. You can learn more about the referendum at www.ccsd89.org/schoolbonds
Reminders
- Use district’s technology-support site to get assistance with devices https://bit.ly/89techsupport
- Students can report bullying or threats through ‘SpeakUp’ service. Students can text or call the ‘SpeakUp’ safety line at (630) 348-2033 or email speakup@ccsd89.me
Most recent fliers:
Butterfield Counselor-in-Training program (May 11)
Butterfield Park District swim team (May 13)
History Center presentation on Nancy Drew (May 14)
Music, books, and online learning event (May 18)
‘Dare to Dream’ GECRC celebration fundraiser (June 24)
Glenbard South K-8 dance camp (August 1-5)
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-1222
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/westfield
Location: Westfield Elementary School, Mayfield Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-2770
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @westfield89