Cool Creek Connections

Westfield Washington Schools are closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

The Back Sacks Program, in partnership with Open Doors of Westfield, provides weekend food support for families who may benefit from additional assistance.

Each week, participating students will receive a small bag of shelf-stable food in their backpack, including two breakfasts, two lunches, snacks, and drinks.

Interested in participating? Complete the Google Form to sign up.

If your child participated last year, they are already enrolled. Please reach out if you would like to opt out this year.

Questions or allergy concerns? Contact 317-867-6500 ext. 13006 or Sargentj@wws.k12.in.us.

Thank you,

Jennifer Sargent, CCES Counselor

Coats for Kids is a wonderful community resource that provides warm winter coats to children and families in need. Collection bins will be available at each of our schools, and families who need a coat can register through October 8.

Register at kidscoats.org

Join Dr. Krystal Thompson for a brief information session about WWS High Ability identification and programming. This is a great opportunity for families who are new to WWS or anyone interested in learning more about High Ability services and opportunities.

Please note: This session is separate from the High Ability Broad-Based Planning Committee. Those meetings will be held at a later date.

When: September 10
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: WWS Administration Building, 19500 Tomlinson Rd., Suite B

Your child’s school pictures are now available! Visit mylifetouch.com to view your photos. Log in to your account or create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their Portrait ID and Access Code to locate their pictures.

Forgot to order? You can still place an order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT92MBPM.

Picture Retake Day is October 8!

If you think you may want to volunteer, help with a classroom party, join your child for lunch, or chaperone a field trip this year, now is a great time to complete your background check.

Westfield Washington Schools uses SafeVisitor for visitor management and background checks. Because the approval process can take 3–6 business days, completing your background check now will help ensure you're ready when an opportunity comes up. The $12.95 background check is valid for four years and can be used at any WWS school.

Don't wait until the field trip permission slip comes home—check this one off your back-to-school list now!

Families of students in grades 3–12 can purchase optional Chromebook protection through K12 Tech for $23 per student. While the plan is not required, it is highly recommended since Chromebook repairs can be costly.

The plan covers accidental damage throughout the school year with no deductible and includes multiple damage incidents.

Please note: Students in Kindergarten–2nd grade do not need to purchase the protection plan.

Click the links below to see what’s being served for breakfast and lunch next week.

Elementary Meal Prices
Breakfast — $1.70
Lunch — $3.10
À La Carte — $1.00–$1.50

Visit our website for more information about Food Services.

Families must submit a new application each school year, and families are responsible for meal charges incurred before an application is approved.

Families who qualify through SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or Foster Care do not need to complete the online application. If you received an approval letter but have additional students in your household who were not listed, please contact the district to have them added.

Questions? Contact Linda McCoy at mccoyl@wws.k12.in.us.

This is your go-to spot for all things Cool Creek PTO! Check back each week for the latest updates, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved and support our school community.

Our PTO is treating the Cool Creek staff to a Breakfast Cart on Friday, September 25! Families who would like to help make the morning special can sign up to donate breakfast items using the link below.

Donations may be dropped off at the front office the morning of September 25. A cart will be available beginning around 7:30 a.m. for easy drop-off.

Thank you for helping our PTO show our staff how much they are appreciated!

The Cool Creek Online Apparel Store is open! If you’d like to order Cool Creek shirts or spirit wear, be sure to place your order before the store closes on September 13. Don’t miss your chance to show your Cool Creek pride!

Looking for ways to get involved?? Check back here each week for opportunities for students to find ways to connect with the Cool Creek and greater Westfield communities!

Calling all 5th and 6th grade girls interested in volleyball! Join us for an informational Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cool Creek Elementary Multi-purpose Room. Please enter through Door #2 by the Main Gym.

Tryouts – Sunday, September 13

6th Grade: 4:00–5:30 p.m.

5th Grade: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Location: Cool Creek Elementary East Gym, Door #2

Families are invited to pick up an Excellent Schools>> Excellent Community yard sign and proudly show your support for Westfield Washington Schools! Signs are available just inside the main entrance at Cool Creek. Be sure to grab a stake for your sign, too!

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day (No School)

Thursday, September 17 - WHS Homecoming Parade

Friday, September 18 - PTO Rock-A-Thon (Fun Run)

Thursday, October 8 - Picture Retake Day