Westwood Weekly Family Newsletter
Week of April 12, 2021
Dates to Remember
April 2021
13-report cards available for families
21-Secretary's Day
May 2021
week of May 3rd: Staff Appreciation Week
week of May 17th: One School, One Book Week
31-Memorial Day-no school
June 2021
2-end of 4th quarter
2-report cards available for families
"WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL DAY"
Notification for Families of VIRTUAL Westwood Students:
If there is anything we can do to assist with families during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to the teacher or main office.
Deborah
Yearbook Cover Contest for Students
Westwood Students:
Would you like your design on the front of the school yearbook this year? If you do, then take part in our yearbook cover design contest. If your design is chosen, it will be on the front or back cover.
Requirements:
-Must be done on 8" 1/2 x 11" piece of plain white paper (NO notebook paper) Printer paper will work best.
-Must be COMPLETELY colored (DO NOT leave any white background)
-Must have “Westwood Elementary 2020-2021” somewhere in the design. The words should be easy to read and see.
-Drawing must be neatly colored and have correct spelling.
-Use BRIGHT colors. Marker works best, but crayon and colored pencils that are colored very hard and bright work well.
How to submit:
1.Hand the design personally to Mrs. Rodin.
Or
2. Have an adult take a CLEAR picture of the full design. Try to get as close as possible without it blurring or cutting anything out of the design (we can crop it if need be)
Send the photo to maryann.rodin@westg.org
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRIES TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Must be submitted by Friday,April 23rd
to Mrs. Rodin.
Due to printer deadlines, late entries will NOT be accepted.
West Geauga Parent Education Series Part Two
The West Geauga Local School District seeks to establish an annual Parent Education Series in order to provide on-going education and support for families. We hope these sessions will increase awareness of opportunities for students as well as assist parents with today’s challenges.
First semester sessions focused on topics including technology tools and tips for parents as well as social/emotional needs and resources.
Second-semester offerings reflect parent requests and will include three sessions detailed below. We encourage you to save the dates and times. We look forward to your participation and feedback in order to plan future events. The programs will be streamed on YouTube. Links will be sent upon registration.
How to Communicate with Schools Effectively and Advocate for your Child:
April 28, 2021 6:30-7:30 pm
Topics in this session will range from interpersonal communication strategies to various approaches to address educational concerns for families. Please complete the attached google form in order to register and include any questions you have in advance of the meeting as it will be held in a webinar format. Then, a YouTube link will be sent.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kLWBphnmJiUqTAqT6
Educated Consumers: Managing Responsible Social Media Activity for Families K-5:
May 12, 2021 6:30-7:30 pm
Sponsored by Lake Erie College and facilitated by Mary Michelle Coleman (Westwood parent), this event will focus on how to best manage student screen time, model appropriate social media use and prepare our youngest learners for online learning and use. Please complete the attached google form in order to register and include any questions you have in advance of the meeting as it will be held in a webinar format. Then, a YouTube link will be sent.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/NeSaT4okv6LdEAGH7
Following the series, feedback to guide further sessions will be solicited.
Kindergarten registration in April 6th; please see the WG website for more information. Link is provided below.
SCHOOL FEES
See link below for MARCH & APRIL Homework Minutes Calendar
WEST GEAUGA SOCCER CLUB
The West Geauga Soccer Club is very excited to roll out our Spring 2021 Kid Kickers Soccer program! The program will include U6, U8, and U10 options. As always, it will include our top-notch coaching staff with their high school helpers. See the attached flyer for all the relevant information. Use this link to register and pay for the session.
https://westgeaugasoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/964609110
April Breakfast Menu
April Lunch Menu
PTO NEWS
We're in the final stretch of the school year with just a couple months remaining. Help our staff finish strong by providing Monday Munchies through the end of the year. Check out the link here to fill up our staff's stomachs with treats and hearts with love: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48afa82da0f85-westwood1
Spring has sprung - and so has the Westwood PTO spring hanging basket fundraiser! From March 29th - April 23rd, PTO is proud to partner with Urban Growers Garden Center in Burton to offer top quality flowering baskets. Head to www.urban-growers.com, click on Find Fundraiser and then Westwood PTO. You'll need to enter a password: WGPTX21. All sales will be online to maintain an easy, cash-free sale. Feel free to share this link and password with friends and family - be sure that they add your student's name to the online order form. We're also offering gift certificates to the garden center in $25 or $50 increments. Purchases must be picked up on Saturday, May 8th from 2-4pm at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland (just in time for Mother's Day - hint hint ;) ). Thanks for supporting our Westwood family and growing with us this year!
PTO Board member elections for 2021-22 are quickly approaching and we need to fill our slate of candidates (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, or PR Representative)! If you are interested in running for a position or nominating another individual, please email your nominations to Christina at pto.president.westwood@gmail.com asap.
Stephanie Wright
Westwood PTO PR Rep
m: 330.618.7532
Westwood Elementary School
Email: pam.mihalik@westg.org
Website: https://www.westg.org/westwoodelementary_home.aspx
Location: 13738 Caves Road, Novelty, OH, USA
Phone: 440-729-5990
Twitter: @WestwoodWG
Principal's Contact Information
Email: deborah.nanney@westg.org
Phone: 440-813-4647