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Dear Westridge Families,
Thank you for another unforgettable week at Westridge! It has been filled with joyful learning, meaningful connections, and moments that continue to make our school community so special.
April is a meaningful month across our school division, and it offers important opportunities for reflection and celebration. This month reminds us of the shared responsibility we all carry to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and cared for every day. When schools, families, and communities work together, we create the strong foundation our children need to grow, learn, and thrive.
We also proudly recognize National Autism Acceptance Month. At Westridge and across PWCS, we are committed to creating inclusive environments where every student is valued, understood, and empowered to be their authentic self. Events like tomorrow’s Light It Up Blue Autism Acceptance Run & Community Celebration are powerful reminders that when we embrace differences and lead with empathy, we build a stronger, more connected community for all. I hope to see many of you there on Saturday morning - details are included below in the newsletter.
April is also the Month of the Military Child, and we are honored to support our military-connected students who demonstrate resilience, strength, and adaptability each day. We look forward to celebrating them next week during Spirit Week and at Wednesday’s Purple Up Parade as a small way to recognize the important role they play and the sacrifices their families make.
In addition, we celebrate National School Library Month - a time to recognize how our library nurtures curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading while supporting student learning in meaningful ways. We are incredibly grateful to our librarian, Kelly Machovec, and library media assistant, Katie Demko, for creating such a welcoming and vibrant space for our students to explore, discover, and grow.
Looking ahead, we have many exciting events planned throughout April and May, including our Spring Fling at the start of May, before we begin SOL and end-of-year assessments. I warmly invite all families to join us for these special celebrations as we close out the school year together.
Thank you to the families who joined us for this week’s Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC) and PTA meeting. Your partnership and voice are essential as we continue to strengthen our school community and focus on student success. You can find past PAC meeting minutes on our website here: Knights' Newsletter - Westridge Elementary School. I am excited about the continued collaboration ahead.
Thank you, as always, for your support, partnership, and trust. Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful weekend.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Steven Wilson
Principal
Westridge Elementary School
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PWCS is committed to ensuring safe and welcoming environments for students and staff. If a safety concern or crisis occurs in or near our schools, PWCS uses standard terms to communicate with families. Watch this video to become familiar with the terms.