Weekend Wire
November 8, 2020
WESTWOOD ROADRUNNERS
Roadrunners, We Are Proud of YOU!
DATES TO NOTE:
11/11 -- Veteran's Day--NO SCHOOL
11/16 -- Adopt-A-Family Program Begins
11/17 -- XPloration
11/20 -- Make-up Picture Day
11/23-11/27--Thanksgiving Break--NO SCHOOL
12/7--Parent/Teacher Conferences--NO SCHOOL
12/11--Adopt-A-Family Program Ends
12/21-1/1--Winter Break--NO SCHOOL
Roadrunner News
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our first trimester of learning will end on November 20, 2020. Due to the change in our school year and learning models, our conference week will look different than in past years. Normally, teachers meet with each students' parents/guardian to discuss academic, work habits, and behavior progress during the first trimester of learning. However, this year, teachers will be conducting a limited number of conferences on Monday, December 7th, via Zoom meetings. Students who are meeting or exceeding standards may not necessitate a conference at this time. December 7, 2020 will be a non-student day and students will not attend school on this day.
In order to maintain the routines and learning in the AM/PM and VLA model, we will not be providing minimum days during conference week as we have done in the past. Since there is only one day designated for progress report conferences, teachers will only be able to meet with a limited number of students. For those students not receiving a conference, teachers will include comments on the progress report. All students’ progress reports will be available on December 9 via ParentVUE in Synergy. Directions for accessing the progress report via Synergy will be forthcoming.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Jennie Mikels
Principal
Library Newsletter
Bringing the Library to You
November 9-13, 2020
Curious and want to learn more? Or do you have a research project to do? Britannica School is a great resource for doing research and much more. You can read biographies or learn about animals or if you love to learn about geography, you can do that, too! You can even view cities across the world without leaving your home. There are fun games for younger children who’d like to work on their reading or math skills. Watch this tutorial HERE.
For Grades 3-5:
Get Ready! Get Set! Go! Enjoy these book trailers to get your students excited about participating in this years’ nominated books for the California Young Reader Medal. It’s a great reading program we do every year. Students are encouraged to read all three books and voting will take place in the spring.
Getting Started:
How to Put Books on Hold, Renew and Return library books - short tutorial
Library Services:
Checking Out Books for On-Campus Students
Checking Out Books for VLA Students
For previous lessons go to:
Westwood Library Canvas Course
Westwood Library Google Classroom
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Whitelock
2020-2021 ELAC Parent Meeting
When: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Where: Zoom Meeting – Please use the link below. This has the correct time.
Renee Ostrander is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/93452130951?pwd=ZThPRUdkQm8xWmlBS3JFTU1xUVhFQT09
Meeting ID: 934 5213 0951
Passcode: 8Sf0HX
Time: 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Below is the agenda for the meeting:
Agenda
ELAC MEETING
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY
November 19, 2020
Introductions - ELL Team
DLAC Rep - Nominations
Identification Process
ELPAC (Score reports) /Parent Notification Letters
Program Overview/Proposed Budget
ELL Progress Reports
Reclassification Process
Importance of Regular School Attendance
How you can help at home
Parent input, comments, or suggestions
Contact Information:
Mrs. Cyndi McClelland / Renee Ostrander– ELL Coordinator
- Email- cmclelland@powayusd.com /rostrander@powayusd.com
- Phone (858) 487-2026
Mary Anne Underwood – ELL Instructional Assistant
- Email – munderwood@powayusd.com
All ELL parents are invited to attend the Zoom Meeting. If you are unable to attend we will send a recording of the meeting to you in an email.
We look forward to seeing you.
Westwood ELL Team
Health Office Notes
Please remember to be proactive and prescreen your student at home prior to leaving for school. If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep them at home. If your child has developed any one of the symptoms below while at school, they must be sent home immediately. Parent(s) will be notified to pick up their student immediately.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Per the CDC Guidelines: The individual may return based on one of the following:
a) 10 days from the day symptom(s) first appeared, AND improved symptoms and no fever (or fever reducing meds) for the last 24 hours.
b) With proof of negative PCR COVID viral test, may return after 3 days if all symptoms are fully resolved; or after 10 days from the day symptom(s) first appeared, AND improved symptoms and no fever (or fever reducing meds) for the last 24 hours.
c) A signed note from a licensed MD, DO, NP, or PA (who manages that condition) must: confirm the chronic diagnosis (i.e., cites labs, date-of record when diagnosed); include provider’s contact information; explain how symptoms are unrelated to COVID-19; and be accompanied by signed consent for school to interact with MD, DO, NP, or PA.
Westwood Elementary Foundation
The Foundation needs you to volunteer. We need several board positions to be filled to continue to operate.
We are currently looking for a Secretary, Director of Special Events, Director of the Dining for Dollars program, Director of Community and Donor outreach, Director of Social Media/ Electronic Outreach and more volunteers to help plan and coordinate special events, Dining for Dollars and many other activities.
We’ve operated for years with a very small group of volunteers who have done a lot of amazing things. Currently, though, we don’t even have enough Board Members to operate per our legal charter.
We need the above board positions and four additional volunteer positions to be filled before the end of December.
If you are interested in keeping the Foundation operating then email wwefpresident@gmail.com
PTA Membership
The year may look different but Westwood still needs you! Join the PTA so we can all work together to make this year the best possible.
Westwood Elementary Adopt-A-Family
Yearbooks
The 5% discount for the yearbook has been extended through November 18th so if you'd like to save some money be sure to order now!
Order your 2020-21 yearbooks here: https://tr5.treering.com/validate Use passcode: 1015978769242468
Or scan here: https://tr5.treering.com/school/231813/photos/shared-photo-folders
Be sure to upload your photos from the year so far in the shared folder found here: https://tr5.treering.com/school/231813/photos/shared-photo-folders
Picture Day
Make-up pictures will happen on November 20th! Be on the lookout for more specific information in the next weekend wire. If you are not comfortable with having your child come to the MPR for pictures, information will also be given on how to submit a photo for the yearbook. Looking forward to seeing all of these smiling faces!
Calling All Roadrunner Artists!
Reflections has gone Virtual this year!
Reflect, Create Art and Be Recognized by submitting your work online!
WWES PTA 2020 Reflections Entry Form and Upload
(Please note: you can use your students PUSD account to authenticate with Google if you don't have a Gmail address)
Late submissions will be taken until November 8th, 2020
Entry Guidelines can be found on our WWES PTA Reflections page: https://www.westwoodelementarypta.com/reflections.html
For questions or help, please contact: westwoodroadrunnerpta@gmail.com
About Us
Principal
Email: kholmes@powayusd.com
Website: https://powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/ES/WWES/Home
Location: 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-487-2026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WWESRoadrunners