W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE families,
The students did well during the STAR testing this week. We still have make-up testing and other end-of-the-year assessments to complete. You will receive the family reports in your child's Communication folder on May 21.
It is very hard to believe that we are coming up on the last two weeks of school, and Summer is just around the corner. It continues to be a fantastic school year. There is much to be grateful for. Our students, staff and families have done so much this year. Thank you for the tremendous support. Your help, along with our PTA, has provided our students with field trips, gardening lessons, Fall Fest and Pizza Bingo, to mention just a few. Our Spring Fling and student-led conferences were an amazing showcase of our students' talents and skills. I would be remiss if I did not thank all of our Mystery Readers who come to surprise our students week in and week out. Much appreciation for all that this little school offers our community.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:
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
Signing Books 📚
Drawing lesson🔏
Picture Time!📸
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/