December 15, 2023
Happy Holidays to our entire Westwood Family! We hope you have an extraordinary Winter Break from December 21, 2023, until January 7, 2024. Remember that school resumes on January 8, 2024!
Special Thank You to our PTO and families for all your support throughout the holiday season! Our students enjoyed the Holiday Shop and other festivities during December.
As always, feel free to reach out and contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Happy Holidays!
Jim Kish, Principal
December 20 - Holiday Parties
December 21 - January 7 - No School - Winter Break
January 8 - School Resumes
January 15 - No School- MLK Day
January 18 - Book Bingo
January 25 - Popcorn Day
January 26 - Gal & Pal Dance
Counselor News
Hello, Westwood Families!
As we wrap up our second quarter and first semester of school, I smile when I think about how much Westwood students have grown over the past few months! Getting to know your children through classroom lessons, small groups, lunch bunches, and quick conversations in the hallways has been a pleasure. I cannot wait to continue this excitement into the second half of the school year!
We will announce our PBIS Westwood GRRR8 Wolverines and ACE Award winners within the next few weeks. GRRR8 is pronounced ‘great’ and incorporates the three Rs: Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. All students who received at least one green PBIS Pawsitive Referral will be entered into the drawing to represent their grade level as a GRRR8 Wolverine! Teachers nominate students for the ACE Awards, recognizing students who display positive attitudes, citizenship, and effort. If your student receives an ACE Award, you will receive additional information from Mr. Kish.
In January, the No Place for Hate lesson will include a reading and discussion of Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal. Students will have an opportunity to share why their name is special and the importance of learning the names of others.
Best wishes to you and your families for a safe and restful winter break!
Mrs. Sarah Wisniewski
School Counselor
440-729-5922 ext. 4331
PTO News
On Wednesday, December 20, PTO will be honoring the Westwood staff with a holiday luncheon. We're asking parents to provide dessert. No need to sign up - just make sure your sweet treats are dropped off in the office by that morning. Homemade or store-bought - anything is appreciated!
Gal & Pal Dance
The deadline to register for the Westwood & Lindsey PTO Gal & Pal Dance is Friday, January 19th! The dance is being held in the Westwood Elementary School gym on Friday, January 26th from 6-8pm. You can RSVP HERE! See details on the flyer below.
Also - we are in GREAT need of volunteers for this community-favorite event! If you are able to help, please sign up HERE.
Westwood Elementary School
440.729.5990
www.westg.org