Wildcat Weekly
News from Westfield Elementary: February 13, 2026
Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Thank you to PTC and all of the volunteers who helped with our Valentine class parties today. It was a lot of fun!
Don't forget that this is a three day weekend with no school on Monday. We will see everyone back on Tuesday morning.
We already have a lot of students pre-registered for kindergarten next year, so thanks to everyone who has been getting the word out to families with incoming kindergartners!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
No school on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day
All CCSD 89 schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day. All district buildings will be open on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 17.
Students will participate in state’s 5Essentials survey next week
Next week, Westfield fourth and fifth grade students will begin taking the 5Essentials online survey at school. If your student has been in school for a few years, you’ll probably recognize this annual survey that measures the learning climate and conditions at all Illinois public schools.
The survey provides another opportunity for your student to have a voice in improving our school. The survey attempts to measure the “five essential” qualities of successful schools: effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment, and ambitious instruction. Your student’s individual answers are anonymous and cannot be seen by the school. The cumulative results of the survey are available to anyone in the community.
If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please contact Mrs. Ulery and your child's teacher.
The 5Essentials survey is also open to families at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Free dental screenings, oral health kits on February 27
Children can get free dental screenings and a free oral healthcare kit at the “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Friday, February 27. Dental screenings are available to all school-age children at the DuPage County Health Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. For questions or to make an appointment, call (630) 221-7776. More info: https://bit.ly/4coyoAp
Elementary families invited to register for new District 89 Soccer League
Families of CCSD 89 elementary school students can now register for the spring season of District 89 soccer. The soccer league is independent from the district but focused on serving CCSD 89 students. This is a recreational league focused on player growth and development with friends. No experience necessary. The league will play from April 11 through June 6 at Glen Crest. Deadline to register is March 20. More info and registration: www.synergysoccerclub.com/d89league
Pre-registration for 2026-27 kindergarten, preschool new students now open
Families with students who will be starting kindergarten or new to CCSD 89 in the 2026-27 school year can now fill out pre-registration. More info: https://bit.ly/3O8Y7Te
Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year can also now fill out pre-registration. This is for students who will be new to CCSD 89 preschool in 2026-27. More info: https://bit.ly/4oW002w
Registration for returning students will open Wednesday, April 8.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is coming to Westfield for another spring season! Registration is open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. At Girls on the Run, you will make new friends, unleash your confidence, celebrate what makes you unique, build physical and social-emotional health, complete a celebratory 5K... and have fun! Check out this video for a closer look at Girls on the Run!
Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35 to 5:00 pm starting on Monday, March 9th. The season ends with an exciting 5K sometime in mid-May. More details to come!
Girls and volunteers must be registered by March 6th. This year, the program fee is dependent on household income. As always, families can request financial assistance when registering. Head to www.gotrchicago.org for a breakdown of fees. Use this link to register today! Our team has a limited number of spots available, so please sign up at your earliest convenience. Registration is required to be a part of the team!
We are also looking for volunteers to help with practices and preparation (ex, buying and delivering snacks). No running experience is necessary. We just need positive people to help coach the team and motivate them to reach their goals! If this is your first time volunteering for GOTR, there will be some training requirements for the organization. Let us know if you are interested! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Spino or Miss Soukup.
Families can now provide 5Essentials feedback
Through March 13 , families of CCSD 89 students can help improve our school by providing feedback through the state’s 5Essentials survey at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
After selecting the "Parent Survey", choose "DuPage" as the county. When you begin to type our school’s name, it will appear in a drop-down list. Please note that there are multiple schools in DuPage County named Westfield. Be sure to choose the Glen Ellyn school.
One parent per household may participate in the survey. If you have more than one child attending the same CCSD 89 school, you can participate in the survey more than once.
Parent Series: Strategies to improve academic processing (February 19)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, Harvard Medical School professor Ellen Braaten, the author of “Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up”, will discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect school success and motivation. Participants will learn how to identify their child’s strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits to ignite engaged learning. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bJbT97
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770
Online backpackEmail: 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
X: @westfield89