November 22, 2024
Hello, Westwood Families!
We will have our first No Place for Hate lesson in December. I will visit individual classrooms for a reading of I Walk With Vanessa and an activity. We will discuss the definition of an ally/ upstander as a person who helps or stands up for someone being mistreated and how kindness is contagious!
As a school counselor, I run small groups during the school year. If your student is recommended for a small group, you will receive a letter and an email from me describing the group and an option to opt-out. You are welcome to contact me via phone for any questions regarding these letters.
When time allows, I also like to have casual lunch bunches separate from the small groups. These are additional opportunities for me to get to know the wonderful students of Westwood Elementary! After we eat lunch we play a game, read a book, or students have free time to explore some of the activities and fidgets in my office. If you prefer your student to not participate in a lunch bunch please email me.
Maintaining a consistent routine as we move into colder weather and the holidays can help families continue strong school attendance. Consider having a posted morning and nighttime schedule, or, a checklist of tasks that need to be completed at a particular time of the day. Even our youngest students can have a part in being prepared for the day by having bookbags and shoes in a specific place every evening! I am happy to provide examples and support your student’s attendance!
I am thankful for your support!
Take care!
Mrs. Sarah Wisniewski
School Counselor
Westwood Elementary School
13738 Caves Road
Novelty, Ohio 44072
phone: 440-729-5922 ext. 4331
fax: 440-729-5924
CoGAT is being RESCHEDULED!
All 2nd grade and 4th grade students' cognitive screening with the state approved Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is being rescheduled.
2nd graders: Will be when we return from Thanksgiving break in early December.
West Geauga Elementary Holiday Vendor Boutique
Westwood and R.C. Lindsey PTOs are hosting the 2nd annual Holiday Boutique TONIGHT - November 22nd - from 6-9pm at Westwood. We're excited to feature more than 50 local vendors just in time to check items off your gift list! To ensure a successful event, we would appreciate some additional hands-on help throughout the evening. If you have time to spare to assist with set up, running the raffle table, or teardown, please consider signing up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AACA92FA1FA7-51330127-west
Spiritwear Shop
Our Spiritwear Shop in partnership with RDP Sports is making a comeback in time for your holiday shopping needs. The online shop will remain open through December 1st. Purchases will be delivered to the school prior to Winter Break and sent home with your child. Please make a note at checkout if you wish to have your purchase held at the school for pick up.
https://rdpsports.com/product-category/west-geauga/westwood-lyndsey-holiday-spiritwear-24/
Gift Wrap Supply Drive & Amazon Wish List
In an effort to support the upcoming Holiday Shop, we're seeking donations of gift wrap supplies - wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, and tape dispenser refills. Items can be dropped off in the wrapped gift box in the Westwood vestibule anytime from now through December 6th.
If you're short on time and can't make it to the store, check out our Amazon Wish List instead! We are featuring several items that will help support our Gift Wrap Supply Drive - and the Wish List makes it easy on your schedule by providing one-click shopping and delivery straight to the Westwood doors. Thanks for your support!
Holiday Shop Seeks Elves!
The annual Westwood PTO Holiday Shop returns December 9th-12th! This beloved event allows children to shop affordably for their loved ones for the holiday season (and without parents having to lug them to the stores). This event couldn't happen without the help of our elves - all of YOU! Helpers are needed in the week prior for set up and pricing, as well as during the event to assist kids with shopping and gift wrapping. Please consider signing up for a time that your child won't be shopping - kids love to keep their gifts a surprise!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AACA92FA1FA7-52999335-westwood
Mathematics Extra Resources For Families
*The following list contains a few of the many general online resources that are free to teachers, parents, and students.
Khan Academy Math - provides free online lessons. Students only need to create an account if saving their work is desired. Kindergarten - college math
https://www.khanacademy.org/math
Bridges Family Support: click on your child’s grade level for an overview of each unit of the Bridges Curriculum and Math at Home activities that go with each unit. K - 5
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/curriculum/family-support
ABCYA - The website has many games for pre-K through 5th grade students on skills that align to classroom standards. preK - 5
Math Playground - a math website offering games, logic problems and problem solving.K - 6
Mathigon - Under the activities tab suggested Factris and Multiplication by Heart for practicing multiplication facts. Tangram Builder and Polypad for exploring shapes. Grades 3 and up
Math is Fun - a large database of games, activities and puzzles. preK - High School
https://www.mathsisfun.com/links/index.html
*The following list contains a few online resources that have a subscription cost associated with them.
Math Facts Lab - Helps students master their basic facts through use of different models (number lines, ten frames, arrays, etc.) $15/ year. Grade 1 - 5
Struggly - building the math brain through struggle. $12/month or $120/year for a family with up to 5 student accounts. PreK - 8
Math IXL - Can build a personalized plan for your child for math and other subjects. $9.95/month for a single subject PreK - High School
SplashLearn - Game based math learning, adaptive so that it stays at the level of your child. $7.99/month or $60/year PreK - 5