The Westgate Wire
October 17, 2025
News from the LMC
The Book Fair is almost here!! We hope you will stop in to the LMC during conferences to grab some amazing new books. The fair will also be open for students to shop throughout this coming week. Your child will be coming home with a flyer and an envelope to make their shopping experience as easy as possible. You can get a sneak peak at titles or even shop online using this link (abcfairs.com). Your support will help us grow our collection and will continue to allow us to bring in celebrated authors and illustrators for FREE!
We are also still looking for volunteers to help run our fair. If you are interested and available, please add your name to this sign up sheet.
Thank you so much for continuing to support the Westgate Library!
Best,
Mrs. Nicolle Mazzola and Mrs. Becky Dufern
Westgate LMC Directors
We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31st.
Please let your child's teacher know if you do not want them to participate.
We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31st. Below is important information about costumes. We will share information about the lunch hour and parade later next week!
Halloween Costumes:
Costumes should be appropriate for school and have no overly bloody or scary images.
They should also not have any weapons (knives, swords, guns).
If your child’s costume has a mask, please be sure they can see through it and walk safely inside and outside the building.
We ask that parents and students be sensitive to the feelings of others if their child is part of the a group costume. We do not want others to feel excluded. Thanks!
Thank You PTA for a Wonderful First Grade Family Night!
Join the ABC/25 Foundation and help Westgate earn a $2,500 grant! Your membership directly funds our teacher grant program and gives you first dibs on coveted spots at our events!
Reminder: Student Safety and ICE-related Concerns
Student safety remains a top priority in District 25. All schools are safe and welcoming for every student and family, with district procedures in place to support students’ safety and learning in the event of any ICE-related incident. The district will continue to share information with families to reinforce our commitment to keeping students safe.
District Dish (Under Superintendent Message) – September 18 & October 16
Dr. Kaye’s Letter – January 2025
Upcoming PTA Events
Save the Date: PTA's Parents Night Out
Has 2025 felt stressful? Are you in denial that it's almost 2026? Maybe you need a break from reality? Get Back to the 90's with our 3rd annual Parents' Night Out BINGO Night at Arlington Ale House on January 31, 2026. More info to come-but get it into your Chandler, break out the rolodex of your BFFs, and have a TOTALLY AWESOME night with our Westgate community. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Kelley Balmer kelley.balmer@gmail.com or Ali Smazik alisonsmazik@gmail.com.
Spirit Days
Mark your calendars for this year's Spirit Days!
Nov. 7th- College Wear/Favorite Sports Team
Dec. - **Winter Spirit Week**
Jan. 9th- Favorite Winter Animal
Feb. 6th- Pajama Day
March 6th- Sports
April 10th- Crazy Wear
May 1st- Westgate Spirit Wear
Important Dates- New Information
10/23-10/24- Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
10/31-Halloween
11/21-Report Cards sent to parents via email
11/24-11/28-Thanksgiving Break