Wildcat Weekly

Westfield families:

Everyone had fun with the first Mileage Club during lunch recess today, and the brief power outage added some excitement for the kids who got to have a picnic outside. Thanks to all of the volunteers who make this possible. We finished MAP testing this week, and BESS assessments will begin next week for grades 3-5.

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads and adult brothers . . . this is your chance to volunteer at Westfield!

WATCH D.O.G.S. ® is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their students' lives. Our goal is to have you spend at least one morning or afternoon this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears.

Click the Sign Up Genius link below to sign up to be a WatchDOG volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BABA628ABFEC25-65762272-westfield#/

Starting next week, students in third through eighth grades will participate in the Behavioral and Emotional Screening System, commonly known as BESS. BESS is not a tool for making a diagnosis, and there is no grade associated with it. BESS will give the school data about how your child internalizes feelings, self-regulates, and establishes good relationships. This data will be paired with in-class observations to help track student growth within the school year and from year to year. If the BESS screener shows any immediate concern for your student’s emotional health, a social worker will reach out to you by phone.

Full details about this screening were sent in an earlier email. If you have any questions or do not want your student to participate in BESS, please contact principal Kristen Ulery as soon as possible.

Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South is tonight: Friday, September 11. All CCSD 89 students are invited to attend the football games to cheer on the Raiders. Students should wear their school spiritwear, school colors or GBS colors for free admission to the game! The varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m.; if CCSD 89 students want to be a part of the cheer squad on the field before the game, they should meet in the north end zone starting at 6:30 p.m. View event flyer

Reminder: Please review important guidelines from the Glenbard South Athletic Department for elementary and middle school students and families at Raiders games. Thank you for your assistance in making these events safe for all students.

All CCSD 89 schools will also be closed Friday, September 25 for a teacher collaboration day. The district's administrative offices will be open. School will resume Monday, September 28 with a regular schedule for all students.

Picture Day is Friday, October 2. Ordering information has been sent home with your student. If you are ordering photos, please return the order form to school with payment on picture day. Orders can also be placed online at the unique link included on the order form. If needed, picture retake day is set for Wednesday, November 4.

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we love to see your student at school! Plan ahead for family vacations and take advantage of scheduled school breaks when considering travel for the school year ahead. By scheduling vacations when school is not in session, you help ensure your student is in the classroom as much as possible to learn, grow, and stay on track! See quick-view calendar

You can order your student’s yearbook now by logging on to MySchoolBucks and purchasing a yearbook in the “Store” section. Don’t miss out on your chance to purchase your student’s yearbook: Extras will not be available for purchase at the end of the school year.

What if the true key to success isn’t just who you are or what you do, but where you put yourself? Dr. Angela Duckworth will share her breakthrough finding that changing your situation can help bring out your best, with a practical framework to put into action. At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, she’ll join author Kelly Corrigan to discuss the impact of environment on personal growth and development. More details

Sign up for weekly reminders and get upcoming programs (virtual, hybrid and in-person) delivered straight to your inbox—plus subscriber-only program summaries after each event. Visit the GPS website to subscribe and to get program details and links. GPS resources are always free and open to all.

Mark your calendar for more Parent Series webinars ahead:

• Thursday, September 17: Padres bajo presión: herramientas prácticas para afrontar los desafíos de la vida (presented in Spanish only)

• Wednesday, September 23: When Kids Say “I Hate Myself”: How to Respond

• Wednesday, September 30: A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness and Connection - presented in-person and virtual!

September 11: Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South, 7 p.m.

September 14-October 2: BESS screenings for grades 3-8

September 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at District Office

September 25: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration Day

October 12: NO SCHOOL - Columbus/Indigenous People's Day

PTC has a new spirt wear page with some new items on sale now. Order directly using this link: https://westfield.spiritweardirect.com/

There are lots of ways to get involved at Westfield through the PTC, including volunteering at parties or events, being a room parent, or helping to organize an event. If you're interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, use the QR codes below to give us your information.

• September 18: Mileage Club during lunch recess

Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:

• Our private group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417506058937748/
• Our updated website: http://www.ccsd89.org/westfieldPTC
  
• Our email: westfieldptc@gmail.com
  

Helpful school resources

FirstView Bus App
School Lunch Menus
Lunch Payment Process

CCSD 89 Tech Support
Before and After School Programs
GPS Parent Series Webinars

Resources for helping your child through difficult times

Tragedy can affect a nation or a single family. Some crises happen suddenly while others build over time. Each situation can be difficult for children to understand and challenging for families to navigate. Our school has a counselor, social worker, and psychologist available to help students and families with strategies for transparent, age-appropriate conversations. The district has also posted additional resources at www.ccsd89.org/crisis

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, (which is 844-472-3345); text SAFE2 (which is 72332); email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO

Need tech support for your student's school computer?

Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport

Stay connected with CCSD 89 and Westfield

Stay connected with the latest news by following Community Consolidated School District 89 on Facebook (facebook.com/CCSD89), Instagram (www.instagram.com/ccsd_89/), X (@CCSD89), and YouTube (youtube.com/@CCSD89). You can also follow Westfield on X at @Westfield89

Be sure to check out the CCSD 89 Backpack for updated fliers and information on key community resources and programs. New opportunities and information are added regularly as received.

Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770

Lunch menus

Supply lists

Westfield calendar

School news

District news

Email: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/westfield
Location: Westfield Elementary School, Mayfield Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-2770
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @westfield89

Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.