Westchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
Welcome Back! One more week to go. I hope you are enjoying these last days of summer break. This week, I was so fortunate to welcome our new staff to Westchester, and today, they were joined by our returning Certified staff. I look forward to having our full Crew back on July 29, 2026.
Here are a few reminders:
No student supplies are necessary. The donation items listed in the back-to-school checklist are greatly appreciated.
The Annual Update must be completed for all students each year. Please be sure to do this in the Parent Portal.
Nurse Julia will be on site during the Meet and Greet to accept medications and Health forms.
Be sure to communicate your child's transportation plan to your teacher during Meet and Greet. Some things to think about.
Register for the bus
Communicate which aftercare program your child will attend
Sign up for Pick Up Patrol and complete your child's transportation plan.
Be sure to check out all the other information in the CSD and WE Weekly news to stay informed for a great school year.
Remember to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:
July 29th: Log in to the Parent Portal to see who your child’s teacher is.
July 30th: Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
August 3rd: First Day of School
August 26th: Author Visit & Early Release 12:50 p.m.
August 27th: Curriculum Night 6:00 p.m.
August 28th: Community Circle - All invited
We are back and ready to roll. I am so excited for you to meet the Westchester Crew next week.
Class Assignments
Parents will be able to log into the Parent Portal on Thursday, July 29, 2026, after 4:00 p.m., to see who their child's teacher will be. Class placement is a high priority for our staff, and we are very intentional about this process each year. Class changes after this date will only be made under specific circumstances.
Infinite Campus
For parents new to CSD, you will need to set up an account in the Parent Portal which is in our information system, Infinite Campus. Please click here to learn more about how to set up an account. Please reach out to Patrice Moore, District Registrar Enrollment Specialist, with any questions.
Westchester Family Handbook
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with our school handbook. It is full of information on attendance, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), the progressive discipline policy, EL Education, etc.
Meet & Greet 7/30
Come see your classroom and meet your teachers! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 30th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This is a drop in visit!
First Day of School
We will welcome students on Monday, August 3, 2026. Our school hours are 8:20-2:50. Students may be dropped off in the mornings beginning at 8:00. Breakfast will be offered between 8:00 and 8:15 each morning. We will begin our morning Crew Meetings promptly at 8:20. Please plan for your child to arrive as close to 8:00 as possible so they are ready to start their school day.
Westchester School Leadership Team (SLT)
Our SLT is an important team created and guided by CSD’s charter. SLT members serve as an advisory body to inform school-level decision-making. Parent representatives serve a two-year term. It is important to have our community voice included. This year, we will hold an election as all members have completed their second year.
Reminders
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.
