Wildcat Weekly
News from Westfield Elementary: February 20, 2026
Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery
Westfield families:
Short weeks are always busy ones! The kids enjoyed the short burst of warm weather, but the forecast for next week is calling for colder temperatures, so please make sure your kids wear their coats to school.
Don't forget that next Friday is an institute day, so there is no school for students.
Have a great weekend!
Kristen Ulery
Westfield Principal
No school for students on Friday, February 27
All CCSD 89 schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 27. Staff will be participating in a countywide Teacher Institute Day. The district office will be open.
School will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, March 2.
Elementary families invited to register for new District 89 Soccer League
Families of CCSD 89 elementary school students can now register for the spring season of District 89 soccer. The soccer league is independent from the district but focused on serving CCSD 89 students. This is a recreational league focused on player growth and development with friends. No experience necessary. The league will play from April 11 through June 6 at Glen Crest. Deadline to register is March 20. More info and registration: www.synergysoccerclub.com/d89league
Pre-registration for 2026-27 kindergarten, preschool new students now open
Families with students who will be starting kindergarten or new to CCSD 89 in the 2026-27 school year can now fill out pre-registration. More info: https://bit.ly/3O8Y7Te
Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year can also now fill out pre-registration. This is for students who will be new to CCSD 89 preschool in 2026-27. More info: https://bit.ly/4oW002w
Registration for returning students will open Wednesday, April 8.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is coming to Westfield for another spring season! Registration is open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. At Girls on the Run, you will make new friends, unleash your confidence, celebrate what makes you unique, build physical and social-emotional health, complete a celebratory 5K... and have fun! Check out this video for a closer look at Girls on the Run!
Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35 to 5:00 pm starting on Monday, March 9th. The season ends with an exciting 5K sometime in mid-May. More details to come!
Girls and volunteers must be registered by March 6th. This year, the program fee is dependent on household income. As always, families can request financial assistance when registering. Head to www.gotrchicago.org for a breakdown of fees. Use this link to register today! Our team has a limited number of spots available, so please sign up at your earliest convenience. Registration is required to be a part of the team!
We are also looking for volunteers to help with practices and preparation (ex, buying and delivering snacks). No running experience is necessary. We just need positive people to help coach the team and motivate them to reach their goals! If this is your first time volunteering for GOTR, there will be some training requirements for the organization. Let us know if you are interested! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Spino or Miss Soukup.
Families can now provide 5Essentials feedback
Through March 13 , families of CCSD 89 students can help improve our school by providing feedback through the state’s 5Essentials survey at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
After selecting the "Parent Survey", choose "DuPage" as the county. When you begin to type our school’s name, it will appear in a drop-down list. Please note that there are multiple schools in DuPage County named Westfield. Be sure to choose the Glen Ellyn school.
One parent per household may participate in the survey. If you have more than one child attending the same CCSD 89 school, you can participate in the survey more than once.
Parent Series: Cultivating confidence, hope, and inner strength (February 24)
At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, Julia Garcia, psychologist and author of “The 5 Habits of Hope”, will share an evidence-based strategy to cultivate a mindset that supports hope, growth, and self-awareness in teens and adults. Preview
The GPS Wellness Fair will be held at Glenbard West High School prior to Garcia’s presentation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZi2OH
Westfield Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770
Online backpackEmail: 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
X: @westfield89