W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
WOW! What an amazing week we have had. The students really did shine during their student-led conferences. They came in the door, excited to showcase their learning. The students were the stars, but the supporting cast is the amazing Westchester Crew! Ms. Manasso, our teachers and staff made it seem easy, but there was much to do behind the scenes throughout the school year leading up to this. I want to give them a HUGE HOWL OUT! Our EL Education School model is based on meaningful work and character, which transforms teaching and learning to promote habits of scholarship and character that lead to high student achievement. This was truly on display during the conferences. The students demonstrated that they can be “Leaders of their own Learning.”Thank you to all of our families for attending.
Consistent with our commitment to the safety and security of our students and staff, we continue to build our capacity to use the required tools, particularly our Visitor Management System. Thank you for remembering to bring your photo ID when attending school events. The Check-in/Check-out system seemed to run with only a few hiccups. We will be using it for the Field Day as well. Please be sure to bring a state-issued ID when you arrive at the event. Your patience is appreciated as we continue to create sustainable, efficient safety procedures.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:
April 24th: Community Circle - all invited
May 1st: Field Day (Be sure to sign up to help)
May 5th: 5:30 Dr. Whitaker's Spring Listening Session @ WE
May 12th: Board Meeting
May 20th: 2nd Grade Moving Up Ceremony
May 22nd: Last Day of School Community Circle- All invited
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Dear Westchester Families,
During the week of May 4 through May 8, we will be administering the STAR Math, Early Literacy and Reading tests. STAR is a computerized adaptive test which 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 3 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 the school year.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Instructional Coach Christie Manasso cmanasso@csdecatur.net .
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
PTA: https://westchester.ptboard.com/