Westwoods Newsletter

Dear Westwoods Families,

The winter chill has certainly arrived, but it hasn't slowed us down! It has been wonderful to see our hallways buzzing with energy and our classrooms filled with focused, high-level learning. Even when it’s freezing outside, our students are bringing the heat academically.

Here are a few important updates as we navigate the winter season:

As the temperatures drop, please ensure your child comes to school prepared for outdoor recess. Coats, hats, gloves, and sturdy boots make a world of difference. We want our students to stay warm and safe while they get that much-needed fresh air when the temperatures are above zero.

Looking for a way to embrace the snow? Our fantastic PTO is hosting a community sledding event this weekend! It’s a great chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy the season.

• When: This Sunday, February 1st
• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Where: Twin Lakes Park

Grab your sleds, bundle up, and we hope to see a great Westwood turnout on the hills!

Thank you for your continued support in making Westwood a warm and welcoming place to learn, regardless of the thermostat.

Warmly,

Toby Tisdale

Principal

It may not seem like it yet, but it is time to start thinking about enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. If you or someone you know has a student that will be entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten in the fall and intends to enroll them at Westwoods, please complete this Westwoods Kindergarten/Junior Kindergarten Interest Form 2026-2027: https://forms.gle/ACYvM5t3PJKib5Zr5.

Our Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten Parent Info Night will be held on Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 pm in the Westwoods Library. (If cancelled due to weather, it will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 pm instead.)

Please share this information and the interest survey link with families you know that are not current Westwoods families.

To read more information, view the Snow Day FAQs

Yearbooks can be ordered online at ybpay.com. Our yearbook ID code is 15176226.

If you are uncertain if you have ordered, Jamie or Kelly in the office can check and let you know.

• When dropping students off before school, parents are not to enter the building. Please drop off students at the exterior doors.

  
  

• All visitors to the building must check in at the office first.
  
  

• If dropping off students at 9:00 or later, you must walk in with your student to sign them in at the office. Doors lock promptly at 9:00.

We're updating our pickup procedure. Going forward, if someone not on your child's Emergency Contact/School Pickup List will be picking them up, you must notify us in writing.

Please send an email to both Jamie Roster and Kelly Niskanen with the name of the person authorized to pick up your child. This helps us confirm the identity of anyone who is not a familiar face.

To add a new person to your child's permanent Emergency Contact/School Pickup List, you can also do so by email or in person. We can no longer accept these changes over the phone.

Thank you for your cooperation!

• Please make sure kids are keeping their toys, Pokémon cards, etc. at home to avoid loss, damage or other issues.

February 3-5 CogAT Testing (for registered 3rd graders)

February 5 JK/K Parent Info Meeting @ 5:30 - WW Library

March 3, 5, & 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences

March 12 2-Hour Early Release Day: Dismiss at 1:57

March 26 2-Hour Early Release Day: Dismiss at 1:57

March 27-April 3 No School - Spring Break

April 22 4th & 5th grade Spring Music Concert

April 23 2nd grade Spring Music Concert