W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
It is amazing that we are approaching the end of the first semester and the wrap-up of 2025! Once December arrives, it always seems to fly by.
The students have completed the Universal Screener assessments over the last two weeks. It is always exciting to see how the students perform during this mid-year check-in. You will be receiving assessment information in your child's communication folder next week. It is always best to review the assessment information collectively rather than individually. Assessments are a window into what your child is showing us at this moment in time. The teachers use this information to make instructional decisions as we move forward into the school year.
Other important upcoming events:
December 19th: Community Circle - All invited
December 19th: Early Release
December 22nd - January 5th: Semester Break
January 6th - First Day of School for Students
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
School Concern (teachers)
School Concern (leaders)
How fast does your teacher respond to phone calls and emails?
Westchester Crew Holiday Gifts
It’s December and, as we all know, one of the busiest times of the year! I wanted to take the opportunity to inform you that all of the Westchester Crew members will be receiving a holiday gift from the class funds (these are not associated with PTA as those are separate) that were collected earlier this school year. If your family wishes to gift any support staff members a gift this holiday season, then please refer to the staff list. Please note that this is always optional. Additionally, this list does not include the bus drivers and crossing guards.
Please reach out to Anne at annehaist11@gmail.com should you have any questions or concerns.
Wishing you all the happiest of holidays and the very best in 2026!
STAR Assessments
Dear Westchester Families,
During the week of December 8 through December 12, we will be administering the STAR Math, Early Literacy, and Reading tests. STAR is a computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Students take the STAR tests in the fall, winter, and spring. By taking it three times a year, teachers and parents are able to see how their student is growing in the areas of reading and math throughout the school year. We will use this data to help us make informed instructional decisions for our students. The tests will be administered by classroom teachers and proctors in their classrooms. STAR family reports will be shared at the end of December.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Instructional Coach Christie Manasso at cmanasso@csdecatur.net .
SOCIAL MEDIA HELP WANTED:
The PTA would like to have a larger social media presence, please let us know if you are interested in running our social media pages, we would welcome the help! You can reach out to president@westchesterpta.org.
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.
Westchester Elementary School
Who to Contact: Please see who the best contact is for your questions for a quicker response.
Website: https://westchester.csdecatur.net/
Location: 758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchesterelementarycsd