The Westgate Wire

Kids Heart Challenge Update

Westgate Elementary School families,

Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission – THANK YOU! We need your help to reach our goal.

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.

Ready to jump in? Here’s how your family can help save lives:

Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE

Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.

Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!

Donations are due on 2/6/2026. Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!

Important Information on Common Illnesses in School-Age Children

School-age children are susceptible to various common illnesses.

We encourage you to take a moment to review this Information Letter on Common Illnesses for valuable guidance.

To help prevent these illnesses, please remind your child to practice healthy habits, including:

Washing hands frequently.
Staying well-hydrated.
Avoiding the sharing of personal items, food, or drinks.
Refraining from touching their eyes.
Covering their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we work together to keep our students healthy and safe.

PTA Meeting

We will have our January PTA Meeting on Wednesday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the LMC. Dr. Kaye will be joining us! Parents can attend in person or via Zoom using the link below. We hope to see you there!

Topic: PTA Meetng
Time: Jan 28, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81349715092?pwd=sbc1yu3v3FoIFXrl7S5hMKjUtTUcbM.1

Meeting ID: 813 4971 5092
Passcode: 646026

Parent Night Out

It's officially time to get registered for the best Back to the 90's Parent Night Out Ever! Don't take my word for it-see what Zack and Will have to say!

Come to Arlington Ale House, Saturday January 31, 2026 to party like it's 1999 with a bunch of totally awesome Westgate parents. Amazing BINGO prizes, special in-person raffle items, and more! Register now before the holiday madness sets in!

REGISTER HERE or https://forms.gle/xR8pVwxtWycNPZ1V6

New to Westgate and not sure you feel comfortable attending this awesome event? Reach out to Kelley Balmer (kelley.balmer@gmail.com) or Ali Smazik (alisonsmazik@gmail.com)