WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

May is here and we are down to our last month for the school year. I would like to say the weather is starting to warm up but there is a chance of snow flurries this weekend. There is warm weather in the future though. (Or at least that is what I want to believe.) As the weather warms, please remember our dress code. The Student Code of Conduct offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair. Crop tops are not permitted. Please make sure shorts are finger tip length when arms are by their side. Tank tops with thin straps are not permitted. Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school. Please call the office if you have any questions.

Upcoming events:

We have our 5-8 Choir Concert on May 18 at Elyria High School in the PAC.

We have our 5-8 band and orchestra concert on May 19 at Elyria High School in the PAC.

We have field trips for 5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade all coming up in May.

We have our end of the year awards assembly on the last day of school. Parents of students who are receiving an award will be receiving an invite to this. 5/6 is in the morning. 7/8 is in the afternoon.

We have been focusing on attendance all year this year! We have been working to make sure students are here and on time every day. We need to finish the year strong and be here on time daily. Just a few more weeks left.

Words Matter! What students say to each other and about themselves matter. We have to take this all very seriously! We want to make sure to keep reminding parents and students of this. A few reminders are:

• Words matter!
• Threats are taken seriously in all situations.
• Report any online threat - Do NOT repost it.
• Use kind words.
• If you are frustrated - find someone to talk to, do not lash out with your words.
• Report any threats

Please reach out if you have any questions.

As always, we appreciate your support and working together as a team in your child's education.

The mobile dentist will be visiting May 6th, 7th, and 8th. If you still would like to sign up, please visit: https://www.myschooldentist.com/

If your student will need medication for the next school year, forms can be found on the school’s website - departments - student services - student health and wellness - documents. You can also contact the clinic, and forms can be sent home with your student or emailed.

7th grade immunization requirements: one dose of Tdap and one dose of meningococcal are required. If still needed, please have your student receive them over the summer. Students that are not up to date on their immunizations will be excluded from school starting September 18th, 2026.

Please click the red button above if you have not completed your students back to school information. This must be completed each year. This is important so we have the most up-to-date information about your student and in case there is an emergency.

Car riders get picked up and dropped off on the elementary side of the building. Doors open at 7:25 and we dismiss starting at 2:12 with the final bell dismissing at 2:15. Please pull through the loops and drop off along the curb. Please do not drop off or pick up in the driving lane. Also we do not allow students to cross on their own. If you are in the parking lot, please park and cross your student in the crosswalk. We do NOT allow student to cross into other areas of the parking lots, especially the old Elyria West or old school board office lot. In the morning, please pull up to the curb near the door, drop your student off, and keep moving. This lane is for quick drop off’s. If you need to talk to your child, please pull into a parking spot and then walk them across or get back into the line to drop off. We do not sit along the curb and drop off.

Just a quick reminder that hoods may not be worn up during the school day.

The Student Code of Conduct offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair. Crop tops are not permitted.

Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school.

Students may bring their cell phones and headphones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day. This is a district policy.

Parents may contact Westwood Office to reach their student during the school day.

MAIN OFFICE - phone: 440-284-8017 fax: 440-284-1055

For Attendance and General school related inquiries.

• Secretary - Mrs. Dana Kolesar -kolesardana@elyriaschools.org
• Receptionist - Ms. Lisa Boesken - boeskenlisa@elyriaschools.org
• School Counselor - Ms. Angela Caprara - Capraraangela@elyriaschools.org
• Assistant Principal - Mrs. Michelle Nimene - nimenemichelle@elyriaschools.org
• 5/6 Principal - Mrs. Katie Kalamasz - kalamaszkathrine@elyriaschools.org
• 7/8 Principal - Mr. Jim Rollence - rollencejames@elyriaschools.org

CLINIC - 440-284-8153

Nurse - Mrs. Amanda McCall - mccallamanda@elyriaschools.org

Health Aide - Ms. Hannah Croskey - croskeyhannah@elyriaschools.org

TRANSPORTATION: GGC BUS of Elyria - 440-284-8030

For any transportation requests or questions.

FOOD SERVICE / PAYSCHOOL CENTRAL - 440-284-5225

For any school lunch or free & reduced lunch questions.

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT - 440-284-8257

For any student athlete questions or needs.

Our PBIS matrix for expected behavior here at Westwood Middle School. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

5/5 - 7th grade field trip to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum

5/8 - Special Olympics

5/8 - 8th grade Formal Dance

5/13-5/15 - 8th Grade Field Tip to Washington D.C.

5/14 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Footpaths

5/18 - Choir Concert

5/19 Band & Orchestra Concert

5/25 - Memorial Day No School

5/27 - Awards Assembly

5/27 End of the 4th Grading Period - Last day of school