The Westgate Wire
March 6, 2026
Students Arriving After 9:05 a.m.
Our school day begins at 9:05 a.m. If your child arrives after 9:05, a parent or guardian will need to come into the office and sign them in using the QR code. For safety reasons, please do not drop your child off at the front of the school after 9:05, as there is no adult supervision outside at that time.
Thank you for your help in ensuring all of our students arrive safely. We truly appreciate your support! 😊
Reflections Update
We are excited to announce that FOUR Westgate artists have advanced to the state level Reflections contest! CONGRATULATIONS to the following Wolverines:
Ender A. in 1st grade - visual arts
Layla K. in 2nd grade - visual arts
Christian D. in 3rd grade - dance composition
Scarlet Z. in 3rd grade - visual arts
Best of luck to all of you at State!! Congratulations are also in order for Ellie M. in 4th grade, whose visual arts piece will receive special recognition in the Northwest Cook Region!
All of this year's Westgate Reflections entries will be exhibited at the Celebration of the Arts gallery event on April 15th at Westgate. Save the date!
Chess Club Registration
Looking for a fun, brain-boosting activity this spring? Join Chess Club!
The Westgate Chess Club Spring Session kicks off soon! Beginners are welcome, and new members can try the first week FREE. That means you can bring a friend for free! Students will learn new strategies, play games and friendly tournaments, and earn certificates and prizes! All this while having a great time with friends.
Fridays | 3:35–4:35
Westgate Library
Register at www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Give your child a fresh way to grow their thinking skills this spring. They’ll love it!
5Essentials Survey
5Essentials
🚨NEED 20% Parent Participation by March 13!
We are asking our parents to please participate in the 5Essentials Survey:
🚨 Please note: A parent supplement report will only be generated if at least 20 percent of a school’s parents complete the survey. Our response rate is below. The survey closes on March 13.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Spirit Days
Mark your calendars for this year's Spirit Days!
March 6th- Sports
April 10th- Crazy Wear
May 1st- Westgate Spirit Wear
Future PTA Events
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday April 19th at 1:20pm
Join fellow Westgate families for a fun day out at historic Wrigley Field while supporting our PTA! Seats will be together so we can cheer as one community!
Ticket link is open March 9–23 only — after that, sales close!
If we reach 100 participants, Westgate’s name will be featured on the big screen in the outfield!
Kids run the bases for free after the game!
Link to purchase will be provided in future emails once "live."
Important Dates- New Information
3/6- Report Cards sent to parents via email
3/6-Spirit Day-Sports
3/12-1st Grade Music Program at 6:30 p.m.
3/16- Hogan Irish Dancers Assembly at 2:30 p.m.
3/17-SIP Day (No School)
3/21-3/29-Spring Break!