Wildcat Weekly

Westfield families:

Thank you to everyone who came to conferences this week. If you weren't able to make it to conferences but have questions about your child's learning, please reach out to their teacher.

A big thanks to PTC for providing lunch and snacks for the teachers during conferences! Your support is always appreciated.

Have a great weekend!

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

The annual test of the district's emergency phone contact system was completed at 2:00 p.m. today. All families should have received a call at this time to every guardian's phone number registered with the district. If you received the call at the phone number you would like to be reached at in an emergency, there is nothing else you need to do. If you did not receive this call, please contact the school’s main office to provide updated contact information that can be used to reach you in an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep our records up to date.

Vision and hearing screenings will take place on Tuesday, October 27th, with re-screenings scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th. Kindergarten and 2nd grade students will receive both vision and hearing screenings, while 1st and 3rd grade students will receive hearing screenings only. Kindergarten students who have already submitted their required eye examination documentation will only receive a hearing screening. New students and students receiving special education services will receive both vision and hearing screenings.

Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 4. If your student needs a retake, please send their envelope of photos with them to school on picture retake day and ask them to give the photo envelope to their classroom teacher. They will be called down for a retake sometime that morning.

During the week of October 26-30, the results of the state-required Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) will be sent home for students in fourth through eighth grades. All students in third through eighth grades took the IAR in March of the 2025-2026 school year.

Halloween is approaching quickly, so I wanted to share some information for those of you already planning for that day. This year will be a little different because Friday, October 30 is an early release day for students with dismissal at 11:50 a.m. Our Halloween celebrations will be in the morning. If you do not want your child to participate in Halloween activities, please contact the Westfield office.

New this year is that students will wear their costumes to school in the morning. Please remember when considering costumes that all costumes should be non-violent and school-appropriate. Costumes should not include swords, guns, knives, clubs, lasers, or any other type of pretend weapon. All costumes and masks must be designed for safety and adequate vision.

We will have a Halloween costume parade at 10:15 a.m. Families may line up along the sidewalk on Mayfield Lane and students will parade around the building in their costumes. Kids are outside for only a short time, so we will make every effort to conduct the parade even if the weather is not ideal. Following the parade, students will return inside for classroom parties. Only classroom volunteers will be allowed inside for the parties. Parent volunteers are asked not to take their child home with them at the conclusion of the party but to wait for official dismissal procedures.

Remember, there will be no edible treats at the parties, and students may not distribute any food to classmates. Celebrations may include non food items such as stickers or pencils, and water will be available to students throughout the day, including during class parties.

Friday, October 30 is a Morning Attendance day for all CCSD 89 students this year. There is no school for students in the afternoon. Middle school dismissal will be at 11:15 a.m. Elementary school dismissal will be at 11:50 a.m.

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3 for Teacher Institute and Election Day. School will resume Wednesday, November 4 on a regular schedule. The district's administrative offices will be open during all of these days.

All students and families are encouraged to join D89 at the “UNITY in Our COMMUNITY” Culture & Resource Fair family event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 at Glen Crest Middle School. This fun, free event celebrates the many cultures and experiences that bring our District 89 students, families, and community together. The evening will explore new traditions, foods, holidays, music, arts, dance, games and more, as well as provide an opportunity to connect with local organizations and community resources for district families.

More information: English Spanish

Join GPS and Dr. Corrinne Low at noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 for a webinar that will dissect the economic and social pressures that fuel parental guilt, particularly for women and mothers, and discover ways to move past them. This session will also provide essential communication tools for building domestic equity and a blueprint for creating an environment where both parents and children can flourish. Dr. Low’s noon session on October 28 will also be presented live at the College of DuPage Culinary and Hospitality Center’s Silverleaf Room.

Registration for the D89 Basketball League will close on Sunday, November 1. The D89 Basketball League plays games in CCSD 89 schools and offers boys’ and girls’ divisions for 3rd/4th grades and 5th/6th grades. No experience is required. The season runs from mid-November through the end of February and costs $65 per player. Financial assistance is available.

Teams practice weekly with games on Saturday. Register now | Explore program details

October 27: CCSD 89 Culture & Resource Fair, 6 p.m. at Glen Crest Middle School

October 27: Vision & hearing screenings at Westfield

October 30: MORNING ATTENDANCE: Halloween/Fall Classroom Parties

(Afternoon: NO SCHOOL for Teacher Collaboration Day)

November 2: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day

November 3: No SCHOOL - Election Day

November 4: Westfield picture retakes (AM only)

The book fair will be at Westfield on Thursday, October 29. Students will visit the book fair with their classes to purchase books. The book fair will also be open for purchase during Grandtoberfest. Students will have a chance to preview the books and make a wish list on Wednesday, October 28.

Parents may purchase gift cards online at literati.com/giftcards for cashless payment. If you are sending cash with your child, please make sure it is in a sealed envelope or zipper bag clearly marked with your child's name and teacher.

The teachers have created wish lists for their classrooms. If you want to donate a book to your child's classroom, you can find the teacher's lists at this link or by scanning the QR code below.

Join PTC at Grandtoberfest on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for kids to have fun with the "grand" people in their lives. The book fair will also be open for purchases during Grandtoberfest.

The Westfield PTC has a spirt wear page where you can order items directly using this link: https://westfield.spiritweardirect.com/

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

There are lots of ways to get involved at Westfield through the PTC, including volunteering at parties or events or helping to organize an event. If you're interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, use the links below to give us your information.

Volunteer at Large:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex4YySDL_ZOiaXhTyvPjq1Wzegm-9fofllvzgYOI2MgQ3xcQ/viewform?usp=header

Event Chair and Event Volunteers:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw0WUwZy6xmrUD-yzA_Z3EK2lE_fACoR4OPhyRyrZU0Ab6Yg/viewform?usp=header

All PTC members are welcome and encouraged to attend our general assembly meeting. The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5 in the LMC. For ALL information regarding the PTC, please visit our website @ http://www.ccsd89.org/westfieldPTC

Meetings are also available through Google Meet. Save the recurring Google Meet link for easy reference: Meet - nee-bfth-qqc .

• October 28: Book fair preview day

• October 29: Book fair purchase day

• October 29: Grandtoberfest/Bingo night and book fair, 5-7 p.m.

• November 5: PTC meeting at 7:00 p.m. in LMC or online

• November 17: Book Swap during school day

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.