W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
Welcome back after what I hope was a restful break for your family. We had an eventful start to the week. Thank you for your cooperation and quick response to the early dismissal on Monday. The rest of the week settled back into the routines.
Guess what time it is? It's survey time! Each year, we ask our parent community to share their input. The GaDOE School Climate Survey is the measure the GaDOE uses to determine our school's climate, and the results are reported publicly alongside CCRPI results. We require at least 50% of our families to participate in order to receive credit.
WE has a Marathon Runner
William W. ran a marathon with Atlanta Track Club Kilometer kids during the Thanksgiving Break! Way to go William, this is a huge accomplishment.
STAR Assessments
Dear Westchester Families,
During the week of December 8 through December 12, we will be administering the STAR Math, Early Literacy, and Reading tests. STAR is a computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Students take the STAR tests in the fall, winter, and spring. By taking it three times a year, teachers and parents are able to see how their student is growing in the areas of reading and math throughout the school year. We will use this data to help us make informed instructional decisions for our students. The tests will be administered by classroom teachers and proctors in their classrooms. STAR family reports will be shared at the end of December.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Instructional Coach Christie Manasso at cmanasso@csdecatur.net .
SOCIAL MEDIA HELP WANTED:
The PTA would like to have a larger social media presence, please let us know if you are interested in running our social media pages, we would welcome the help! You can reach out to president@westchesterpta.org.
School Lunch Policy: Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal app (for Apple or Android) to be more convenient.
Westchester Elementary School
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchesterelementarycsd