Westchester Weekly

This project highlights our class focus on becoming clear, descriptive communicators. (Your child can point out their bus.)

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for our September Community Circle. Yes! It is that time again due to Fall Break. Be sure to arrive with your ID ready. Thank you for your patience with the check-out QR code. Even though several folks seemed to have difficulty connecting, it was a success once you got outside. Our records indicate that the system logged you out of Community Circle a bit later in the morning. Ms. Gordon was also able to check out the remaining folks still in the system. So, it is important that you check out. Thank you!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:

September 21st-25th: FALL BREAK

September 30th: Westchester Dine-out @ Community Q

Enjoy the Fall Break, and we will see you back on September 28th at 8:00 a.m.

From your very grateful principal,

Christine Knox

We want to highlight some Awareness campaigns that increase awareness and support for our students and our greater community.

• Student Attendance Matters

• National Literacy Month- Georgia Reads Week

• Arts in Education Week (September 13-19)

• National Suicide Prevention Month - SEL and Supports for Students in Crisis

• Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)

Dear familias!

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Si! We have already started our annual celebration from September 15 to October 15.

Some of you made a nice contribution to this celebration last year. We want to extend this invitation to all the families at Westchester. We would like you to share ideas and ways to observe Hispanic culture and celebrate the many contributions of so many Latinos in our society. Here are some examples: You and your child could read a short book or share something from this culture in your child’s class, such as a souvenir, a piece of music, a dance, a folkloric dress, a game, or a Hispanic celebration your family participates in. If cooking is your specialty, you could cook a dish and share the final product with some comments and a picture of a recipe. Or, you may have a completely different idea for celebrating Hispanic culture. This could be shared with students during regular instruction time.

This year’s spotlight will shine on Perú, but all Hispanic countries are welcome as well!

Check the calendar for Hispanic events this Fall break!

In Decatur, the Events Calendar and Gwinnett (Plaza Las Americas)

Around Atlanta: Atlanta Events

Have a great Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! Celebremos juntos!

With appreciation,

Señora Rodés

Each fall semester the gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss students’ needs and determine if further evaluation for gifted identification is needed. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, you may complete the Recommendation for Review Form before Wednesday, September 30. No additional information is needed. The Gifted & Talented Specialist for Westchester Elementary is Jennifer Querubin. For more detailed information about the review process, please contact the Gifted & Talented Specialist for your school at jquerubin@csdecatur.net

Parents will use their child's student ID number as the access code to log in.

Teachers will use their last name as the access code to log in. Make sure to capitalize the first letter.

Read this week's CSD Weekly for district-wide news and information.

Parent involvement is the heart of our school community! Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a leadership role, we would love to have your help making this school year unforgettable for our students.

Each committee will have an assigned PTA liaison to support and guide you along the way. Feel free to sign up for as many committees as you’d like!

Calling all future Bulldog cheerleaders!

Join the Decatur High School Varsity and JV Cheerleaders during the 2026 Homecoming Week for a mini-camp for all students in grades K-5.

• Camp Dates: Monday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 21, from 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. at DHS

• Performance Date: DHS Homecoming Parade and Game on Friday, October 23

• Cost: $65 (fee includes a t-shirt and fundraising support for the DHS Cheerleaders)

All camp proceeds support the DHS cheerleading program.

Use this link to register and pay for the camp: https://bit.ly/2026MiniCheerCamp.

Join Decatur’s community-wide Diwali celebration on Sunday, October 25 (12-3 PM at Ebster Recreation Center)! Enjoy performances, local food vendors, and activities for all ages. This event is brought to you by SACHA, a new nonprofit started by CSD parents. Learn more and RSVP on our website sacha-atl.org, and sign up to volunteer at sacha-atl.org/volunteer

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.

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
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