Wildcat Weekly

Westfield families:

Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped with mileage club again today.

Don't forget that there is no school next Friday, September 25 for a staff collaboration day.

We have now finished MAP testing, so watch for MAP reports in your child's backpack next Thursday.

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

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.

The Westfield Garden Club is collecting acorns the entire month of September. If your family has access to acorns, please help us celebrate by collecting and donating them to Westfield School. The viable acorns will be used to grow and care for new oak trees. Please be sure to only provide acorns from trees that your family owns.

Oaks represent strength and stature and are historically significant to both the Chicago region and Illinois, evident in the fact that the white oak is the Illinois state tree. Majestic oaks create a sense of awe and wonder. These trees work for us by cleaning our air and water, reducing ambient air temperature, and decreasing our use of energy. But oaks need our help: around the world, more than one-third of all oak species are threatened with extinction.

OAKtober is a time to celebrate oaks and everything that they do for people, as well as to promote the planting and care of these important trees. Every individual, organization, community, park district, forest preserve, and public or private landowner or manager can play an important role in celebrating oaks and oak ecosystems across Illinois throughout the month of October. Please bring acorns in a bag to Mr. Mennecke in the LMC. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Mennecke at kmennecke@ccsd89.org.

Fall conferences will be held the evening of Thursday, October 22 and all day Friday, October 23. (There is no school on Friday, October 23.) Sign-up information for conferences will be sent to families on Friday, September 25 so that families may choose their time slot.

The yearbook club is looking for photos of events and activities during the year to include in the yearbook. Please submit photos throughout the year by emailing them to wfwildcatsyearbook1@gmail.com

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.

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#/

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the GPS Parent Series presents a powerful presentation focused on youth mental health, fostering hope, and providing proactive support. Join Dr. Blaise Aguirre and Ross Szabo at noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 to explore the essential warning signs, evidence-based protective factors, and discover how open, compassionate conversations can save lives and strengthen our support network. More details

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. You can also place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTH23RBV. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

If needed, picture retake day is set for Wednesday, November 4.

The B.R. Ryall YMCA in Glen Ellyn is offering a membership special for all youth/teen memberships (ages 11-17) now through September 30. Use code TEEN2026 to waive your student’s joiner fee. The YMCA’s youth membership cost is $33/month and includes access to the basketball gym, swimming, wellness center, Teen Center, walking track and more. More information

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. Be sure to check out the new student-created designs drawn by our spring contest winners.

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.

• October 2: 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.