Westfield Arrow
Aiming to Keep You Informed
APRIL 8, 2022
From the Office
Next week, our students will be completing the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). In order to prepare for the IAR, teachers have spent time this week reviewing skills and strategies that will benefit students. There are also a few steps that parents can take to support their students during testing:
- Encourage your child to get a good night's rest (8-9 hours minimum), eat a healthy breakfast, and to do their very best!
- Remind your child to charge their Chromebooks fully each night, to bring their corded headphones each day (ear pods will not work), and to approach these tests with confidence!
We encourage our students to view tests like the Illinois Assessment of Readiness as a chance to show how much they have grown academically in the course of one school year. We are very proud of the work our students and teachers have put forth this year!
IAR Testing - April 12, 13, & 14th
Students will complete 3 Math tests and 2 ELA tests, with one test in the morning and one test in the afternoon on April 12th & 13th, and one morning test on the 14th. Please assist us by avoiding absences or scheduling appointments on testing days.
Looking ahead
No School on Friday, April 15th....Please see the Revised District 13 Calendar for 2021-2022 for additional important dates.
Fundraiser for Ukraine
Please see the information in today's Arrow if you are interested in supporting our partnership with Feed My Starving Children to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stefan Larsson
Principal
Amanda Vreeland
Assistant Principal
WARRIOR OF THE WEEK
Each week the staff recognizes students for demonstrating outstanding character based on attitudes or actions that follow the Character Counts Pillars and our WARRIORS Mission and Vision:
''We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S.; our mission and vision for the future are for all staff and students to be Welcoming, Ambitious, Respectful, Responsible, Innovative, Optimistic, Reflective and Successful."
UPCOMING DATES
Please visit our Google Calendar for all activities and schedules!
- Parent Sign up for Community Collaboration Group: by April 11th (see info below)
- Student I.A.R. Testing: April 12th - April 14th
- Make a donation to 'Feed My Starving Children': by April 14th (see info below)
- NO SCHOOL/Legal School Holiday: April 15th
- Due Date for PTO Scholarship Application: April 15th (see below in PTO section)
WESTFIELD THIS WEEK
In Art, dip for marble effect
7th Art blending pastels
Club Create Duct Tape Flowers
Grade Level News:
The teams will be updating the links weekly during the school year with news and any upcoming information.
STUDENT INFORMATION
8th Graders! Due Date Extended through End of April:
Order a Westfield Yearbook Today
- Yearbooks will be delivered in May 2022.
- Students can get signatures from teachers, friends, etc. on the last day of school in 2022.
- If you need a School Code: 1014041382501890
PARENT INFORMATION
Important Graduation Info for 8th Graders:
8th Grade End-of-Year Info:
- Please, pay the $35.00 graduation fee on PushCoin, if you haven't already
- Graduation ticket order form sent home with student: April 14th
- Ticket order form due to WF office: April 29th
- Chicago Celebration Trip: May 31st
- Graduation rehearsal #1: June 1st, 12:30-3:30pm
- Graduation Dance by PTO: June 1st, time TBD
- Graduation rehearsal #2: June 2nd, 8:30-11:00am / tickets, gown brought home
- ONLY 8th grade dismissal at 11:00am: June 2nd [last day of school for 8th grade]
- Graduation Commencement: Thursday, June 2nd, 6:00pm, Lake Park High School-WEST CAMPUS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION GROUP
- Bloomingdale School District 13 is creating an opportunity to bring local residents together to discuss district-wide issues, learn about the school district, and address concerns through the Community Collaboration Group.
- The Group will have its first projected meeting sometime after Spring Break, and it is my hope that you will consider being part of this effort to increase communication and knowledge of the District within the community.
- Going forward, the Group will meet between 3-4 times per year. If you are interested in being considered part of this group, please email Dr. Bartelt at jbartelt@sd13.org by Monday, April 11.
Thank you again for your continued interest in District 13 and your willingness to volunteer!
Westfield Students Help Ukraine Children
Student Council and Interact Club will be taking their field trip to Feed My Starving Children on April 19. They will bring a donation for Ukraine with them.
The Clubs will be collecting monetary donations that will be used to pack food specifically for Ukraine. The clubs will be collecting donations of cash or check to "Feed My Starving Children", the Clubs will be collecting until Thursday, April 14. Anyone can donate any amount! Thank you
Graduation Pictures: View & Order Online
- Parents received an email from Color Portraits, Inc. with an individual student Ticket Code.
- Go to ordercp.com
- Put in the student's TIcket Code to view and order pictures.
- For assistance, go to the Color Portraits webpage
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION for 2022-2023
2. Register your returning student online, fees paid through PUSHCOIN.
3. Questions?-please call Westfield Middle School at 630-529-6211.
New to District 13? New Student Enrollment is Open for 2022-2023
2. Enroll your new student online; fees paid through PUSHCOIN.
3. Questions?-please call Westfield Middle School at 630-529-6211.
Info for Parents: 24/7 Online Student Tutoring
1. Parent Webinars [English | Spanish] - 45-minute live sessions for parents
2. Parent Handout PDF - helpful to print and handout at parent meetings
3. Pre-Recorded YouTube [English | Spanish] - helpful resource for parents
Otus: Student Progress for 6th & 7th Grades
How Parents Can Log in to Otus:
- Sign in to Otus (if you have not set up your family account, please follow the directions in this video or this article to do so.)
- PLEASE READ FIRST: Your student already has an Otus account from the school district. To avoid confusion, it's best to use your own name rather than your student's name when creating the Family account. Both the video and the article have the same information. Please view whichever is more convenient for you.
- (If you have created your family account, but need to connect your student's code, have your child log in to Otus and click Edit Profile. Their student code is located at the bottom of that page.)
- To check your child's progress on Otus, click on Gradebook, then choose which class you would like to see progress in.
- To check your child's completed assignments on Otus, click on Gradebook, then click the three dots in the top right corner to change the "Grading Scale" to "Completion Scale."
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
8th Grade Parents Wanted: Help Plan/Set-up Graduation Dance
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The due date to submit the application is APRIL 15, 2022.
Questions? Please email Linda Korbel at sasha0708@yahoo.com
PTO Hot Lunch Needs You!
NEW! Spiritwear Designs
Spring is just around the corner, so we are featuring our 3/4-length sleeve baseball tees. They are available in regular fit, slim fit and youth sizes.
Westfield's Parent-Teacher Organization is coordinating spirit wear sales. Questions? Email Linda Korbel at sasha0708@yahoo.com
It's Easy to Scan Receipts for Education!
Westfield Middle School collects Box Tops for Education™.
All you need is your phone!
- Download the Box Tops app
- Use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase
- The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online
Twice a year, Westfield will receive a check for whatever the school needs!
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact Loriann Hoyle (Box Top Coordinator) at hoylefamily04@hotmail.com. Thanks for your support!!
ORDER HOT LUNCH THROUGH MAY
Please use this link for ONLINE ordering information:
- HOT LUNCH INFO & ORDERING
- Questions? >>Email Linda Korbel at sasha0708@yahoo.com
Board Contacts for Westfield PTO
Vice-President: Linda Baker, parent of a 6th grader sasha0708@yahoo.com
Secretary: Loriann Hoyle, parent of a 6th grader hoylefamily04@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Ranna Kothari, parent of 6th & 8th graders ranna3@yahoo.com
Want to Volunteer at Westfield?
- Westfield Parents and Guardians! Sign up to volunteer for school year 2021-2022.
- CLICK HERE to fill out what you would like to do.
- Questions? Email Loriann Hoyle or Linda Baker for information.
PTO Membership Dues
- All-school parties
- Teacher appreciation
- Scholarships
- Field Trips
- Student awards
FROM THE WESTFIELD NURSE
Parents of 6th Grade Students:
- Please, remember that dental examination forms are due by May 15, 2022.
- If you have not already scheduled a dentist appointment for your 6th-grade student, please do so now!
- Once completed, please send the dental form to the Health Office as soon as possible.
If Students Want to Participate in Westfield Sports:
Sports Physicals:
By law, students who wish to try out (including clinics) for any sport must have a current, yearly sports physical on file in the office.Certificate of Child Health Examination Form:
This is the State of Illinois form your physician must use to record the required 6th-grade physicals.: Certificate of Child Health Examination FormIt may also be used for sports physicals.
FROM THE WESTFIELD SOCIAL WORKER
Want to give someone a shout out?
Teenage Depression and Anxiety
FROM WESTFIELD TECHNOLOGY
Chromebook Trouble?
If you need assistance from the Technology Department, please have your student use this link to request support:
Students: Please log out of your Chromebook and log back in daily
See this video on how to log in and out of your chromebook.
Get the Parent PowerSchool App
Similar to the PowerSchool Parent Web Portal, parents can download the PowerSchool Mobile App from the App store on your iOS device or the Play Store on your Android device. Simply search for “PowerSchool” to find and install the mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
- After downloading the mobile app to your device, connect the Mobile App to the correct PowerSchool server for Bloomingdale School District 13, by entering our unique, four-character code: G M K T
- You can also search for Bloomingdale SD13 by district or school name.
- The PowerSchool Mobile App will display your child(ren)’s schedule and assignments.
- PowerSchool Mobile app users can also enable Push Notifications to receive alerts when attendance is recorded or a final grade changes. To setup notifications within the app: Tap Account, then tap Notifications to configure the notifications you want to receive. Use the slider icons to turn the notifications on or off.
- Note: Parents must have a PowerSchool Parent Web Portal account created and students linked to their account before using the PowerSchool Mobile App. Click here for instructions on how to create a parent Portal account.
'How-To' for Parents/Guardians:
REMINDERS
Social-Emotional Supports
If you feel that your child is struggling on a social-emotional level, please do not hesitate to contact our Social Worker, Mrs. Sheila Zagotta,
Monitoring Social Media
We believe that it is extremely important for parents & guardians of middle school-age children to frequently monitor their child's texting and social media usage and continuously review the expectations for appropriate use of electronics and social media accounts. We encourage parents and guardians to assist us by limiting or restricting access to texting and social media accounts if students are not using them appropriately.
As a school, we strive to promote and encourage positive and respectful interactions among students both at school and in the community. As part of our social and emotional learning program, we work daily with students to educate them on appropriate social skills, appropriate technology usage, responsible decision-making, respectful interactions, problem-solving techniques, and conflict resolution.
Academic Supports
As you know, teachers use a variety of resources and methods to support and challenge students to reach new academic heights, including opportunities for independent practice of skills and concepts. A few of these independent academic support tools that students have access to include IXL, MAP Accelerator, and PAPER. Students may find time to access these supports during class time, during Acceleration, in study hall, or at home.
First View - Bus app for Parents & Guardians
Bloomingdale SD 13 is excited to inform you that the District will be launching FirstView®, a bus tracking and parent communication app for your smartphone or desktop on Thursday, February 10, 2022. You should have received an email yesterday that contains the necessary information to set up this application. Please see the District 13 FirstView Parent Letter for more information.
Daily Attendance
Please contact the Main Office at 630-529-6211 or email Laurie Spejcher to report any student absences. This will help us to keep accurate records of every student present in our building. Thank you!
The Glenbard Parent Series
Join other parents, high school and middle school students, and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s youth such as Student Social Skills and Anxiety, Rethinking Parental Pressure.
The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public.
Local Food Pantry at Bloomingdale Church
Roselle Community Food Pantry
BLOOMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Upcoming Library Programs
WESTFIELD SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
How-To Videos
Gmail:
- How to delete all email (6th grade)
- How to appropriately write an email
- You can only email other sd13.org email addresses
- Creating Bookmarks
- Starring and snoozing Emails
Google Classroom:
- How to Join Classroom(with Code)
- How to Join with Teacher Invite
- Check Stream and classwork page
- How to Turn in assignments
PowerSchool: Coming Soon
- Logging in
- Checking grades
- Seeing assignments
- Comments from Teachers
FlipGrid:
Chromebook: