Westchester Weekly

It has been a spirited week as we have celebrated Red Ribbon Week. It is incredible that we are now at the end of October, and that means you are invited to our monthly Community Circle. Thank you to all of our families who have contributed to the Fuss Free Fundraiser. It is not too late to make a donation.

I was prepared for the water balloon challenge. Unfortunately, we did not meet the goal. So, we will try again in the Spring.

Did you know that our students will visit the Yellow River Game Ranch, Atlanta History Center or Fernbank on Field trips this year? One field trip can cost up to $900 for admission. All students have planted in the garden during the lessons from our partnership with From the Ground Up. Those are just a few of the things possible because of PTA support.

We have many things happening over the next several weeks. Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:

• November 3rd: Election Day - Remote Digital Learning Day

• You should receive a Choice board of activities for your child to complete.

• November 10th: School Board meeting

• November 12th: Holiday Lunch

• Reservations must be made by November 3rd

• November 16th-21st- Dine Out: The Dinner Shoppe

• November 20th: Community Circle - All invited

• November 23rd - 27th: Thanksgiving Break

From your very grateful principal,

Christine Knox

Be sure to plan for adjusting your clocks.

This is always a wonderful time for families to join us for a lunch full of Thanks.

When: November 12, 2026

Where: Westchester Elementary Cafeteria

Lunch Times:

2nd Grade 10:55 - 11:25

1st grade 11:35 - 12:05

Kindergarten 12:00 - 12:30

Guest Meal Information: Guest meals must be purchased in advance through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Payment Instructions

• Cost: $6 per guest and $3.25 per student (normal hot lunch)

• Guest limit: Two guests per student (we cannot accommodate siblings)

• Payment Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• All guest meals must be prepaid. No on-site purchases will be accepted.

Your Receipt Is Your Ticket

Save the email receipt from your online purchase and bring it to the luncheon. School Nutrition staff will verify your receipt and issue a meal voucher to present to the cafeteria cashier.

For questions, please contact Nekee Mathis in the School Nutrition Office. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Thanksgiving Menu

Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, roast sweet potatoes, fruit selections, and milk. A vegetarian option and a vegetable plate will also be available. Students with documented medical dietary needs will be contacted individually about accommodations.

To enter: ALL ENTRIES DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

• Email or give to your teacher by 11/13/26.

Here are a few guidelines to help you through the process:

• Only entries that meet the guidelines will be considered.

• The writing piece can be no longer than 1,900 words.

• The writing needs to be original student work, created without the help or support of others, including adults.

• The writing piece must be handwritten or typed on 8 ½ x 11 paper and must be on only one side of the paper.

• Submit only the writing - no staples, binding, cover, or lamination is allowed. Use a paperclip for multiple sheets, do NOT staple your writing.

One writing entry from each grade level will be selected to move on to the district-level competition.

All participating students will be recognized at an upcoming Community Circle, and families will be contacted if their student’s entry is selected to move forward to the district-level competition.

For questions, please reach out to Christie Manasso at cmanasso@csdecatur.net

Support Westchester Elementary During Spirit Week with The Dinner Shoppe!

Take a night (or the whole week!) off from cooking while supporting Westchester Elementary! The Dinner Shoppe is hosting a Dine Out Spirit Week from November 16th to 21st, and 10% of all eligible purchases will be donated directly back to our school!

Whether you're stocking up on easy weeknight dinners or prepping for Thanksgiving, here is how you can participate:

• Shop In-Store: Stop by all week long to grab delicious, ready-to-bake oven-ready casseroles. Just mention "Westchester" at checkout to ensure your purchase counts!

• Order Online: Order fresh meal kits or large family casseroles online using the promo code Westchester at checkout. (Note: Meal kits and large casseroles require a 48-hour advance notice).

• Thanksgiving Pre-Orders: Cross Thanksgiving prep off your to-do list! Pre-order your Thanksgiving Turkey and classic holiday sides during Spirit Week using the code word Westchester online or mentioning Westchester in-store to have your holiday feast count toward our fundraiser.

When: Monday, November 16th – Saturday, November 21st

Where: The Dinner Shoppe (In-Store & Online)

School Code / Mention: Westchester

Thank you for supporting Westchester Elementary and our local business partners!

Read this week's CSD Weekly for district-wide news and information.

Fuss Free Update: We didn’t quite meet our goal, so we’re going to postpone the water balloon adventure that was originally planning for community circle tomorrow. But don’t worry! We’ll have another fuss free in the spring!

Make the Season Brighter – Apply, Sponsor, Donate!

A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led effort bringing holiday joy to our local children and seniors through personalized gifts.

Apply for Gift Assistance — Deadline: October 31
We're thrilled to support kids through 12th grade again this year!

Want to Give Back?
Sponsor – Choose a wish list and shop for a child or senior.
Donate – Let us do the shopping with your contribution.
Volunteer – Lend a hand and help spread the joy!

Questions? Email us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com

DHS Clothes Recycling Bin. (Attached is the photo and the message regarding the new DHS Clothes Recycling Bin)

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
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