W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
It has been another wonderful week at Westchester. It is always a pleasure to welcome the students and staff back after a break. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable February break.
This week has been a fun and important celebration of Black History. Our building is full of stories the children explored and created about the importance of Black Americans' contributions, past and present. We are excited to see our Family Tree grow, which Ms. Howarth created, that was inspired by the Black artist Radcliffe Bailey. I was impressed by Ms. Montgomery's first graders' artistic eye as they explored Bailey's collage work during their Art lesson. They were inspired by the “vibrant colors” and “similar patterns” in the “background” as they created their own collages.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:
February 27th: Community Circle - All Invited
March 12th: PTA Pizza Bingo
March 18th: SLT Meeting
March 19th: Class Picture Day
March 25th: Early Release
March 27th: Community Circle
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Tour Decatur!
The Tour Has Officially Launched!
We’re excited to share that it's time for the Tour! Graphics are attached, and the easiest way to register is still TourDecatur.com.
Scholarship Information:
Students who would like to participate in the 5K or the Bulldog Jog and need a scholarship can use the code STARS at registration.
Students who plan to participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run or the Tot Trot do not need to register—schools can request bibs directly for those participants.
New This Year – Team Participation!
When registering, participants can select the CSD school they are representing. The school with the highest percentage of participation will win a trophy and a DEF grant. We can’t wait to see strong school spirit across the district!Event Day Details:
The Bulldog Jog will finish in the green space at Commerce and Trinity. This area will serve as our designated “Barking Lot” for families with dogs, as pets are not permitted on school property.
Please reach out if you have any questions or need additional information. We look forward to a fantastic event!
School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.
Westchester Elementary School
Who to Contact: Please see who the best contact is for your questions for a quicker response.
Website: https://westchester.csdecatur.net/
Location: 758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchesterelementarycsd