Westwood Community Update
Covid-19 & School Closure Information - Volume 8
#WildcatPride
We are down to the last 10 official days of the school year! It's hard to believe - how is it possible that this feels like the both longest and the shortest school year on record?! Although there is likely some relief to have a break from distance learning, it's always hard for us to say goodbye to our students and their families, especially our 5th graders, who are wrapping up their elementary school experience. This year is going to be especially hard without the opportunity to wish them all farewell in person, and celebrate with our traditional festivities. In order to ease some of the disappointment, each grade level or class is designing an end-of-year activity (or two) to have some fun while wrapping up the school year. Please be sure to check with your child's teacher regarding any special virtual plans, so your child doesn't miss out!
With the countdown on, we have a schedule for getting you your child's belongings (spring pictures, schoolwork, water bottles, medications, report cards, etc.) and collecting school materials and supplies (library books, Chromebooks/power cords, instruments, textbooks). Please click <<here>> for the details, and please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
Many parents have asked if they can continue remote learning at home over the summer. Of course! As always, we encourage you to support your child's interests and engage them in activities that expand their skills and extend their learning! For those interested in working on specific academic skills, you will still be able to access many of the apps in Clever, including i-Ready, through about mid-July. Please remember that the best learning tool you can give your child is to develop a love for reading - read to them, read with them, and/or listen to them read everyday. Also, please do your best to limit screen time and encourage outdoor play.
Sincerely,
Principal Klinkner
Coming Up:
Wednesday, 5/20 - EDMS Virtual Open House (for current 5th graders) - click here for more info.
Monday, 5/25 - Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, 5/27 - K/1st Grade Pick-up-Drop-off (11:30-1:30)
Thursday, 5/28 - 2nd/3rd Grade Pick-up/Drop-off (11:30-1:30)
Friday, 5/29 - 4th/5th Grade Pick-up/Drop-off (11:30-1:30)
MDUSD Technology Survey
MDUSD Parents and Guardians,
As new technology resources become available for MDUSD centrally, including devices and wireless internet hot-spots, we are asking for all of our families to complete a brief, 8-question survey to help us understand your technology needs.
This survey may be completed on behalf of another family, and duplicate results will be deleted. We appreciate your taking the time to inform us how to best distribute our technology resources.
Yearbooks
We are working hard on the yearbook, with focus on capturing these historical times. The deadline to order yearbooks has been pushed back to May 24, with pickup in mid-July. Please send photos of how they are distance learning and managing through these crazy times, so that we can include them in the yearbook! Purchase your Yearbooks now <<click here>>!
Tech Support Available in Spanish / Apoyo Tecnico Esta Disponible en Espanol
Durante nuestra reunión de DELAC, los padres de habla hispana expresaron la necesidad de apoyo técnico en español. Los padres pueden llamar directamente al Sr. Mario, nuestro técnico de habla hispana, que les podrá ayudar en español. Sr. Mario's number (925) 542-8073.
#Slay50MilesinMay
While we are all working to stay safe, our Superintendent has challenged himself to walk, jog, or run 50 miles during the month of May, and would like to invite us to join him, and track our progress on Social Media using the hashtag #Slay50MilesinMay. That's about 3 miles/day if you start now. Stay safe, and let him know how you are doing with getting your miles accomplished. #walk, #jog, #run, #justmove Let's show him how Wildcats run! (P.S. You have my permission to combine your family members' miles!)
Need a Chromebook?
Community Food Distribution Information
Contra Costa and Solano County Food Bank
Monument Crisis Food Distribution or https://www.monumentcrisiscenter.org/
Nancy Klinkner, Principal
Westwood Elementary, established in 1958, is a K-5 public school in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, with an enrollment of 300 students. In addition to our 11 General Education classrooms, we also host 3 classes for students enrolled in our Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing program, and 2 classes for students with moderate/severe disabilities. We are a diverse and caring community, with a dedicated staff and amazing students!
Email: klinknern@mdusd.org
Website: westwood.mdusd.org
Location: 1748 West Street, Concord, CA, USA
Phone: 925-685-4202
Facebook: facebook.com/WestwoodElementarySchool
Twitter: @MDUSD_Wildcats