August 9, 2023
Principal News
Classroom Assignments and Supplies
Your child's classroom teacher assignment for the 2023-2024 school year will be available in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal on August 14 at 3:00 pm. We will not be sending this information in the mail. We will continue to use electronic methods of communication with families. This allows the most current information to get home and saves paper.
The Westwood School Supply information can be found on the Westwood Elementary webpage under Resources. Again this year, the majority of the student school supplies are included with your school fees and will be provided to students on the first day of school. There are just a few items that will need to be brought from home. There are also some items listed as appreciated donations.
Back to School Events
Kindergarten Kick-off
1st and 2nd Grade Open House
Please see the flyers below for 1st and 2nd Grade Open House for August 17, 2023. Parents and students are encouraged to bring donated supplies.
Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
Parents will receive their car visor and bus tags at the Open House and Kindergarten Kick-Off. Detailed information will accompany the tags. Please contact the office if you have any questions at 440-729-5990.
MORNING DROP-OFF:
Students will be allowed to enter the building beginning at 9:00 am. Buses drop off at front doors.
Parents dropping off in the morning should refer to the map below. Students will exit your vehicle and be assisted into the building by staff.
Please know that if your child elects to have breakfast at school, this will need to be efficient so that all students can get to class as quickly as possible.
AFTERNOON PICK-UP:
Parents picking up their child in the afternoon can refer to the map below. Students are released to the pick-up line at 3:40 pm.
If your student is not an every day car rider, it is important that a parent/guardian completes the End of Day Transportation Form found on the Westwood webpage each day that there is a change to the normal schedule. This will make the end of day procedure the most efficient so that teachers know where to release your child. Please complete the form before 9:30 am on the day of your pick-up. Please no phone calls or emails to the main office with changes unless it is an emergency.
If your students needs to be released early from school, select that option on the End of Day Transportation form. Students should be picked up by 3:00 pm.
Nurse's Note
Medications at school:
Students who require medications while at school (prescription and over the counter) MUST have a Medication Administration form completed by a physician and signed by their parents. You must complete one form per medication. The form is linked in this paragraph and can also be found on the district webpage under Parents > Forms.
Once complete, email the form to the nurse (lisa.berardinelli@westg.org)or fax to 440-729-5989.
All medication must be dropped off by a parent or guardian.
Students who self-carry medication (epi-pens, inhalers, or diabetic medications) must have these forms completed and turned in, in order to carry the medication with them. For additional information follow the link. https://www.westg.org/o/wgls/page/health-services
PTO News
PTO is gearing up for a fun-filled year - but we need YOUR help! Please complete and submit this Google form by August 31st. We hope you'll consider joining in the fun by volunteering at various events throughout the year. Sign-ups for Room Coordinators and class party helpers for the entire school year will be sent via email on Thursday, September 7th @ 6 pm sharp. Only those individuals who have completed the above Google form will receive the email. If you have any questions, feel free to email PTO President Krista Kalina (pto.president.westwood@gmail.com).
Back to School Helpers
Looking for a way to help the first week of school? We are looking for a few friendly faces to help greet and direct students before and after school during the first week of school.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4aaca92fa1fa7-westwood22#/
Monday Munchies
Monday Munchies is a great way to show our appreciation for our Westwood Elementary teachers and staff. We're asking YOU to provide 3-4 dozen treats. Decadent or nutritious, homemade or purchased with love, the choice is yours. Thank you for making Mondays a little more enjoyable!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4aaca92fa1fa7-westwood21#/
Westwood Elementary School - 440.729.5990 www.westg.org