Westfield Elementary

We can’t believe it’s already April, and we have only two full months left in the school year! While the weather is getting nicer and summer is quickly approaching, there is still a great deal of learning happening in our building each day.

Attendance remains extremely important to ensure your child has every opportunity to learn and grow in the classroom. Our goal each year is for students to have fewer than 10 absences. We allow up to 10 parent-excused absences per school year; after that, a medical note will be required.As a best practice, we encourage families to provide a doctor’s note whenever your child is absent for a medical reason.

Students in grades 3-5 will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam during the testing starting April 7. State assessments, including the Forward Exam, are required by both Wisconsin State Law (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Our school is scheduled to administer the exam during this period. All testing will be done in the morning since we find students are more able to focus. Please try to schedule appointments around the testing if possible.

The Forward Exam assesses students in the following areas:

• Grades 3-5: English Language Arts (ELA) and Math

• Grade 4 only: Science and Social Studies

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Just a friendly reminder that, for everyone’s safety and comfort, pets should not be brought onto school grounds or into school buildings. We love our furry friends, but we ask that they stay at home during school hours, arrival, dismissal and events. Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and welcoming place for all! (Board Policy PO8390)

Over spring break, we began several small construction projects to help ensure a smooth transition into summer work. New doors were installed throughout the building to provide a safer and more secure environment. Additionally, the gym bleachers were removed in preparation for upcoming renovations that will take place over the summer.

Important Update:
Starting May 5, our current playground and the north parking lot near the church will begin the demolition process. During this time, recess will be relocated to the south side of the building, near the gym.

Below, you will see the new playground that will be installed over the summer. Beginning next school year, students will enjoy this updated space on the south side of the building.

We are incredibly grateful to our PTO for their dedication in securing the funding for this new playground. Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our fundraisers over the years—your generosity has made this possible for the students of Westfield Elementary.

Ms. Parsneau, the art teacher, along with Ms. Francis, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Wollert, Mrs. Thays, Ms. Wood, Mr. Schueler, and the PTO, put on an amazing event!

Families had the opportunity to view over 700 art pieces, bid on unique classroom platter projects, decorate a collaborative wall canvas, and enjoy baked goods and snacks.

The school also hosted a 50/50 raffle to support the playground. Hannah Malson was the winner, with a total of $125 raised—half awarded to her and half going toward the playground fund.

Thank you to all the families who attended and supported this special event. We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!

If you have not signed your child up for Aftercare here is the link to the Google Registration Form. If you have already signed up there is no need to sign up again. If in an event you no longer need the service please contact the front office.

• April is School Library Month
• Monday, March 30: NO 4K- Child Development Days & 4K Registration
• March 30-April 2: 4K-3rd Grade Reading Benchmark Testing
• Wednesday, April 1: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• Thursday, April 2: 4K Donuts with Dudes 12:30PM
• Thursday, April 2: End of 3rd Quarter
• Friday, April 3: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• March 6-10: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
• Monday, April 6: NO SCHOOL - Staff Training & Grading Day
• April 7-10: 4th & 5th Grade Forward State Testing in the morning
• Wednesday, April 8: Early Release 1:20PM
• Friday, April 10: Hat Day Playground Fundraiser $1 Donation
• April 13-17: Severe Weather Awareness Week
• April 13-17: 3rd & 4th Grade Forward State Testing in the morning
• Thursday, April 16: Statewide Severe Weather Drill 1PM
• Friday, April 17: PJ Day Playground Fundraiser $1 Donation
• April 20-24: Volunteer Appreciation Week
• Wednesday, April 22: School Board Meeting 6PM
• Wednesday, April 22- Administrative Professionals' Day (Secretary's' Day)
• Friday, April 24: Sundaes & Smiles 1:30PM
• Friday, May 1- School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day

Please use the following link to a google feedback form for any event or service you would like to provide us your opinion on. We look to improve our events and family engagement and your feedback is welcome.

Brandy Miner: Elementary Principal

Email: brandy.miner@westfieldpioneers.org

Nichol Meinhardt: Associate Principal

Email: nichol.meinhardt@westfieldpioneers.org

New School Numbers:

Coloma Elementary – (608) 729-4759
Coloma Elementary Fax – (608) 893-6491
Oxford Elementary – (608) 807-2640
Oxford Elementary Fax – (608) 893-6531
Westfield High School Fax – (608) 893-7263
Numbers Remaining the Same:
Westfield Elementary – (608) 296-2224
Westfield Middle/High School – (608) 296-2141