Wildcat Weekly

Westfield Principal Kristen Ulery

Westfield families:

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend!

Family art & science night was fun this week, and we have another fun week planned next week with two author visits and our Character Strong assembly. Stay tuned for the results of the student council Pie-ing It Forward fundraiser because three staff members are going to get a pie in the face at Thursday's assembly! We will also get a preview of the Glen Crest musical when members of the cast come to Westfield to perform some numbers for us.

Kristen Ulery

Westfield Principal

Please complete 2026-27 registration as soon as possible

Thank you to the families who have registered for the 2026-27 school year. If you have not yet completed registration, please complete that step as soon as possible.

Families should use the individualized “SnapCode” that was sent in the U.S. mail to finish registering. If you did not receive your SnapCode, or you misplaced your SnapCode, please contact our school to re-prove residency.

It is important to complete registration as soon as possible so the district can plan for staffing and supplies. Delaying registration could mean your student is not able to attend their neighborhood school. More info: https://bit.ly/3PXiVhJ

Last day for Pie-ing It Forward Fundraiser

Tuesday is the last day to donate for student council 's Pie-It Forward fundraiser to raise money for Lurie Children's Hospital. Some staff members have agreed to be "pied in the face" at our April Character Strong assembly. Put money in the jar for the teacher you want to see get a pie in the face, and the three staff with the most money in their jars will get a pie in the face at Thursday's assembly.

Be a believer! Come see “Shrek Jr.” musical May 1-3 at Glen Crest

Students and families are invited to attend the upcoming performances of Glen Crest Middle School’s musical: “Shrek Jr.” The performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Glen Crest. Tickets are available for purchase before each show, or online at: https://cur8.com/23727/project/138168

More info: https://bit.ly/3Ouykp9

Parent Series: Teen relationships in an age of social media (April 28)

Social media has reshaped teenage relationships -- offering greater connectivity but creating unique challenges around misinterpretation and isolation. At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, Lisa Phillips, author of “First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak”, will give advice to parents on how their relationships differ from their kids’ – and how to support healthy relationships. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/490fRYA

Community invited to donate blood May 20 at Glen Crest

Glen Crest will host its next blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Register Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Appointments are honored first. The entire process, from arrival to exit, takes about an hour. Future blood drives at Glen Crest will be held on August 26 and November 11. More info and registration at: www.ccsd89.org/blood

Learn more about early childhood and mental health resources in DuPage County

Birth to Five Illinois Region 19 recently published “where-to-start” resource guides to help families more easily navigate early childhood resources as well as mental and behavioral health resources in DuPage County. Families can learn more here: www.birthtofiveil.com/region19

Upcoming events

April 28: Parent Series: Teen relationships in social media era, noon and 7 p.m.

May 1-3: ‘Shrek Jr.” musical at Glen Crest

May 5: Parent Series: Unlocking potential in a tech-filled world, noon and 7 p.m.

May 6: Parent Series: How ‘wonder’ helps kids thrive, noon and 7 p.m.

May 13: Spring orchestra concerts at Glen Crest

May 18: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

May 19: Spring band concerts at Glen Crest

May 20: Community blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6 p.m.

May 25: No school (Memorial Day)

May 27: Glen Crest promotion ceremony, 7 p.m.

May 28: Morning attendance (last day of school)

Thanks to our volunteers

Thank you to all of the volunteers who made the book swap, book fair, and family art & science night a success. We couldn't have done it without so many parents who pitched in to help organize and supervise the activities!

May movie night canceled

Our May 15 movie night has been canceled because we did not have enough volunteers. This is a very busy time of year, so we will try again in the new school year.

Upcoming Westfield Events

Apr 27: Glen Crest musical cast performs for students at Westfield

Apr 28: Author visit (all grades) - Allen Woodrow

Apr 28: Parent orientation for new 2026-2027 incoming kindergartners, 6:00 p.m. in gym

May 1: Author visit grades 2-5 - Jasmine Warga

May 4-15: Spring MAP testing

May 7: School store during lunch recess

May 8: Drama club performance for grades 3-5 in the afternoon; family performance at 4:30 p.m.

May 18: Glen Crest band students will perform at Westfield in the afternoon

May 22: Field Day

May 25: No school - Memorial Day

May 27: Field Day rain date

May 28: Last day of school; Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.

Stay connected with the Westfield PTC

Please feel free to connect with the PTC via:

Our private group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417506058937748/
Our updated website: http://www.ccsd89.org/westfieldPTC
Our email: westfieldptc@gmail.com

Resources for helping your child through difficult times

Tragedy can affect a nation or a single family. Some crises happen suddenly while others build over time. Each situation can be difficult for children to understand and challenging for families to navigate. Our school has a counselor, social worker, and psychologist available to help students and families with strategies for transparent, age-appropriate conversations. The district has also posted additional resources at www.ccsd89.org/crisis

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, (which is 844-472-3345); text SAFE2 (which is 72332); email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO

Need tech support for your student's school computer?

Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport

Stay connected with CCSD 89 and Westfield

Stay connected with the latest news by following Community Consolidated School District 89 on Facebook (facebook.com/CCSD89), Instagram (www.instagram.com/ccsd_89/), X (@CCSD89), and YouTube (youtube.com/@CCSD89). You can also follow Westfield on X at @Westfield89

Most recent fliers:

See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack

Early childhood services in DuPage County

Mental and behavioral health services in DuPage County

Park District karate (May 1)

Glen Ellyn library adaptive story time (May 4)

Dodgeball-and-pizza Fridays (May 15)

Butterfield Park District Summer Guide

Lombard Falcons cheer (summer)

B. Ryall YMCA summer camp (June-August)

College of DuPage Youth Academy (June 1)

Firefighter and EMS camp for kids at College of DuPage (July 15)

Glenbard South middle school dance camp (July 22-23)

Glenbard South elementary dance camp (August 4-6)

Tutors wanted for GECRC afterschool program

Early Childhood Behavioral Health Services

World Relief Chicagoland immigrant family services (English, Español, Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto)

Community partners playdate at Wheaton library (fourth Fridays)

Westfield Elementary School

Attendance phone: (630) 858-2770

Email: 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

Families can call school’s main number to report an absence

Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.