Wildcat Weekly

Westfield families:

It was great to see so many families at curriculum night! On Thursday we had a successful lockdown drill with the DuPage County Sheriff's Department. We appreciate everyone's cooperation with making sure our kids know all safety procedures.

Please send your child to school with a refillable water bottle each day. The kids were very excited to finally get outside for a little bit today, but having a water bottle they can take outside goes a long way to keeping them hydrated on warm days. Warm weather is still predicted next week, and water will be needed for our first Mileage Club day on Friday,

Remember, there is no school on Monday for Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. The district's administrative offices will also be closed. School will resume Tuesday, September 8 with a regular schedule for all students.

All CCSD 89 schools will also be closed Friday, September 25 for a teacher collaboration day. The district's administrative offices will be open. School will resume Monday, September 28 with a regular schedule for all students.

Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South is Friday, September 11. All CCSD 89 students are invited to attend the football games to cheer on the Raiders. Students should wear their school spiritwear, school colors or GBS colors for free admission to the game! The varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m.; if CCSD 89 students want to be a part of the cheer squad on the field before the game, they should meet in the north end zone starting at 6:30 p.m. Glenbard South student athletes will be visiting our school during lunch periods next week to promote this spirit event. View event flyer

Glenbard South Boosters is selling T-shirts for the September 11 game! You can pre-order now and pick up at GBS on September 10-11. View order details

Looking for community, new friends, and fun hands-on activities this year? Join Cub Scout Pack 382! Kick off the year with us at our Donut Hike on Sunday, September 13 at St. James Farm Forest Preserve —an afternoon to enjoy sweet treats, make connections, and learn how scouting builds confidence and leadership. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CubScoutInterest2026. For more information, email pack382wheaton@gmail.com.

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is holding a bookmark design contest for all ages as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. All are invited to use the Library Bookmark Template to create an original design; submit your entry at the library by September 30. Winners from four age groups will be selected in October and bookmarks will be printed and distributed at the library and outreach events starting in November. GEPL can’t wait to see your design ideas! View bookmark template and details

Feel like your teen or tween is operating in their own universe? Dr. Matt Richtel will help you navigate the emotional storms, social pressures, and digital saturation facing today’s teens. At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, he’ll join GPS to discuss the complex transition from childhood to adulthood. More details

September 8-11: Individual classrooms MAP testing

September 7: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 11: Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South, 7 p.m.

September 14-October 2: BESS screenings for grades 3-8

September 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at District Office

September 25: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration Day

October 12: NO SCHOOL - Columbus/Indigenous People's Day

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

Mileage Club starts Friday, September 11 during lunch recess. We need volunteers to help supervise the course as students run laps around the school during recess. Watch the Facebook page for a chance to sign up to volunteer.

• September 11: Mileage Club during lunch recess

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.