August 23, 2024
Hello, Westwood Families!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am excited to enter my second year as the school counselor at Westwood Elementary. I look forward to meeting our new families and reconnecting with our first and second graders! To help you place a name with a face - during dismissal, I am the person in the parking lot helping with the front car line. The students call me Mrs. W or Mrs. Wisniewski (whiz-NOO-skee).
A school counselor is an educator who supports students' academic, social, emotional, and career development through direct and indirect services and collaborative relationships with students, families, school staff, and the community. During the school year, I visit the classrooms for lessons, coordinate the No Place for Hate initiative, assist with the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), facilitate small groups, and support individual student needs. My role allows me to be a member of many different teams and wear lots of hats! As we progress through the year, I will use the newsletter to share updates regarding PBIS, classroom lessons, and school events. Feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions.
Best wishes for a joyful school year!
Mrs. Sarah Wisniewski
440-729-5922 ext. 4331
MORNING DROP-OFF:
Students will be allowed to enter the building beginning at 8:50 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 make sure your student is exiting the car from the passenger side.
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 3:25 pm. Students will need to enter the car through the passenger door. Staff cannot buckle your student in, please make sure they are able to do this themselves. This will help with making our car line more efficient.
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. Please bring your driver's license if you are picking up a student early.
Welcome back, Westwood Families!
PTO is gearing up for a fun-filled year - but we need YOUR help! We hope you'll consider joining in the fun by volunteering at various events throughout the year. Set an alarm, because sign-ups for Room Coordinators and class party helpers for the entire school year will be sent via email on Thursday, September 5th @ 6pm sharp. Any questions, feel free to email Westwood PTO (pto.westwood@gmail.com).
Monday Munchies
Monday Munchies is a great way to show our appreciation for our Westwood Elementary teachers and staff. We're asking parents 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/5080B4AACA92FA1FA7-50322735-westwood#/
PTO Members Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, September 17th @ 6pm in the Westwood Library for our first monthly members meeting. The next couple months are gearing up to be busy and fun, so join in the discussion about ways you can become involved.
Mum-Raiser
The unofficial end of summer means fall is just around the corner. If you're gearing up to get your landscape and porch ready for fall, consider us your first stop. PTO is proud to bring back our annual Fall Mum-raiser in partnership with locally-owned Urban Growers Garden Center. To make your purchase, please visit the link below and enter password WGPTX21.
https://urban-growers.com/westwood-pto-plant-sale
The online sale is open now through September 14th. Orders will be ready for pick up on Saturday, September 21st between 9-10am in the Westwood Elementary parking lot.
Feel free to share this information with friends and family, but please remember that anyone who places an order must be able to pick up their purchase during the allotted time or make arrangements with another individual.
Spirit Wear Sale
Our Fall Spirit Wear sale is open now through Monday, September 2nd. We've launched it early to give families the opportunity to order gear in time for the Westwood Walk. The sale is also a great way for your family to show school spirit and get a head start on holiday shopping. Please make a note at checkout if you do NOT want your purchase sent home with your child and PTO will contact you for alternate arrangements. Items will be delivered to the school and sent home with your child about 2-3 weeks after the sale has closed.
https://rdpsports.com/product-category/west-geauga/westwood-lindsey-elementary-fall-spiritwear-24/
Popcorn Thursdays
Popcorn Thursdays are making a comeback and we're popping with excitement! Popcorn Thursdays will occur on a monthly basis. And even butter, popcorn days are now FREE at Westwood! PTO is thrilled to provide this treat free of charge to ALL students throughout the entire school year. Please be on the lookout for a permission slip from the school nurse that will cover your child for the entire year.
Our first Popcorn Day is Thursday, September 19th.
Westwood Walk
SAVE THE DATE! We're gearing up for the 15th Annual Westwood Walk on September 27th! The Westwood Walk is the primary PTO fundraiser for the year and an opportunity for students to have an active and fun outdoor experience while generating spirit and funds for our Westwood community. This year's fundraising goal is $16,000, which will go right back into Westwood to enhance the educational experience for students and staff. Expect further updates to hit your inbox or social media as we get closer to The Walk. Be sure to add us to your contact list and follow us on Facebook to stay in-the-know.
Work Sessions
PTO is looking for help with our Work Session program which delivers vital office help to our teachers. Tasks may include copying, cutting, laminating, binding, and sorting papers for packets. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Westwood PTO at pto.westwood@gmail.com
Link to order a yard sign: https://rdpsports.com/product-category/west-geauga/west-geauga-wolverine-country-yard-sign/
