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Dear Westridge Families,

What a wonderful way to wrap up the first week of the 4th quarter! I am deeply grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning every day. As we continue this journey together, I want to celebrate our school’s heart - the library - and the incredible contributions of our very own Librarian, Mrs. Kelly Machovec, and Library Media Assistant, Mrs. Katie Demko.

Next week we honor National Library Week 2025, themed “Drawn to the Library"! This celebration reminds us that libraries are a magnet for creativity and community. At Westridge, our library is not only a place to nurture a love of literature but also the vibrant gathering space that supports extracurricular events, staff get-togethers, and so much more!

Mrs. Machovec and Mrs. Demko go above and beyond every day, ensuring that our library remains a welcoming, engaging, and open hub for all. Their dedication enriches our community and exemplifies the spirit of excellence we cherish at Westridge.

Today's author visit with Sue Fliess (pictured below) was a wonderful success, as students were deeply engaged, inspired by her stories, and thrilled to receive personalized signed books, fostering a love for reading and learning!

Thank you once again for a fantastic week. Let’s look forward to another inspiring week ahead!

Steven Wilson

Proud Principal - Westridge Elementary

• Friday, April 11 - Month of the Military Child Parade
• Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 - Schools and offices closed (Spring Break)
• Monday, April 21 - Schools and offices closed (teacher workday)

If you want your child to participate, please fill out this Microsoft Form:

Westridge Military Child Parade 2025

Please use the link below to submit photos from this school year for the yearbook!

Please use think link to access the website to submit photos

Thank you from the Westridge PTA!

Varsity Tutors for Schools platform is a FREE online resource for grades K-12 designed to support your students’ academic growth. This platform offers:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
• Essay Review and Coaching
• Live Group Classes
• Test Prep Classes
• Enrichment Classes
• Celebrity-Led Star Courses and more.

Students access Varsity Tutors by logging into Clever using their PWCS email address (for example, username@pwcs-edu.org) and password (this is the same password students use to log into their PWCS issued device). Once logged into Clever, you can find the link for Varsity in the PWCS Resources section. For more information please visit: https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/instructional_technology/online_tutoring/index

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PWCS recognizes that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many students. To ensure that every student has access to the support they need, we would like to remind parents that free mental health telehealth services are available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health – at no cost. Together, we can make a significant difference in the mental well-being of our students now and beyond.

Visit the PWCS Hazel Health webpage for more information.

For more information or questions, please contact Francesca Knight, coordinator of social work services, at KnightFW@pwcs.edu.