W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. The chill is back and I am hoping it is not for very long. The Westchester Crew showed up for the Mardi Gras parade. Thank you to everyone who came and walked in the parade. It was a great day for some Wolf pride.
Thank you to all who have completed our Georgia Parent Climate Survey. As you can see, we have increased our participation, but we would love to see a higher participation count. We have until March 31st to complete the survey.
Response Count - 87
Response Rate - 50%
Participation Level - Low
I want to let you know that we will be piloting a new Visitor Management System that is a part of our Centegix Safety System. We will be getting equipment that will check in all visitors to the building through a State-issued ID or driver's license. This extra safety measure will notify our front office if there is an individual who does not need to be on our campus.
All visitors must show their valid state-issued ID/driver's license when checking in as a volunteer, classroom visitor or attendee for a school event.
Please make sure you have proper identification when you enter the building.
All visitors must enter and exit through the front lobby.
Once your ID has been scanned, you will receive a lanyard with a Centegix badge. This must be worn when the visitor is in the building.
Upon checkout, the badge is returned and the visitor is checked out.
Parents checking their child in or out but not remaining in the building will still follow our Checkmate system in Infinite Campus. ID is required.
Beginning Monday March 17th, we will be asking all visitors to show their ID when coming to the office. This is a safety protocol that we must follow with consistency even though our front office staff knows our families and many of our visitors.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events
March 15th: Holi Celebration
March 17th- 21st STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
March 17th: Kindergarten Expedition Kick-off
March 19th-26th- Spring Book Fair
March 20th: PTA PJ Dance Party & Book Fair
March 20th: Mid-semester Progress Reports posted in Infinite Campus
March 25th: SLT meeting
March 26th : Early Release
March 28th: Community Circle - All invited.
Have a wonderful weekend.
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
After School Options 25-26
Parents, you can find various After School options for students for the 2025-26 school year on the CSD website under Families > After School and Camps.
The City of Decatur offers the Animal Crackers program at all K-2nd school sites and the Whiz Kids program at all 3rd-5th school sites. Enrollment for incoming students is done through a lottery process which opened February 20 and closes April 18, 2025. The lottery spin will be run April 25, 2025. Full details on how to register for the After School lottery are posted on the City of Decatur website at How to Register for 25-26 Lottery on the Forms and Documents page. Contact the Out-of-School Time Division for more information at dprd@decaturga.com or 404-377-0494
Decatur Education Foundation
Tour deCatur Registration is Open!
Get ready, get set, get registered for Decatur Education Foundation's 23rd annual Tour deCatur! Sign up at www.tourdecatur.com!
The fun happens on Saturday, March 15, at the Decatur High School stadium. This year, in addition to the 5k (a Peachtree qualifier), the 1-Mile Fun Run, and the adorable Tot Trot (for our friends ages four and under), DEF is offering a "None-Run" for anyone who wants to support Decatur kids without breaking a sweat! This is DEF's largest fundraiser and supports programs and initiatives that remove obstacles, provide opportunities, support educators, and strengthen the Decatur community!
To prepare for the race, all K-2 elementary schools in the district are participating in the iRun program, which teaches students the fundamentals of fitness skills that make running, jogging, and walking enjoyable and safe and prepares them to run the one-mile fun run in March. For more information about DEF's initiatives and how you can get involved, please visit www.decatureducationfoundation.org.
Reminders
School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.