W.E.stchester Weekly

Draw a picture or write a card to show your appreciation to our crossing guards!

Cards are due by 11/20. There is a collection box in the hallway near the main office.

We will present the cards to the crossing guards at Community Circle on 11/21.

Our guards are:

Ms. Karen (in front of the school)

Ms. Stephanie (in front of the school)

Ms. Patricia M. (Scott and Coventry)

Ms. Patricia O. (Scott and Clairemont)

Read the November 6, 2025, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter

On October 30, Education Planners sent an update about the K-2 School Consolidation and Redistricting Process to the community. The letter is copied below:

"Based on the input received, Education Planners recommends that the City Schools of Decatur proceed with a community-based process to explore additional solutions before the Board of Education makes a final decision. This updated approach will be presented to the school board at the November 11 meeting.

Our recommendation is that four committees guide this next phase:

• Facilities & Finance – enrollment, costs, and capital planning
• Student Experience – instructional programs, transitions, and early-learning access
• Safety & Operations – traffic, walkability, and daily operations
• Culture & Communication – transparency and ongoing engagement

Community members are invited to participate in one of the committees by clicking this link: K-2 School Consolidation Committee Sign Up."

Upcoming Board Meeting and Public Hearing:

• The next Board of Education Meeting is Tuesday, November 11, at the Wilson Center. Here is the BOE meeting schedule: Pre-work Session: 2:40-3:05 p.m., Work Session: 3:05-4:40 p.m.,
• Regular Meeting: 4:50-6:30 p.m., and Public Comment: 6:30 p.m.
• The next public hearing will be Thursday, November 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Beacon Hill Middle School Cafeteria. The community is invited to provide input and offer considerations to Education Planners regarding a potential school consolidation.

Please continue to visit the City Schools of Decatur website at csdecatur.net for the latest information.

The PTA provided lunch from Farm Burger to the staff at WE this week. We will continue to provide breakfasts or lunches often, especially as things have been difficult in the community recently. If you would like to help with this project, please reach out to the PTA, president@westchesterpta.org.

The PTA would like to have a larger social media presence, please let us know if you are interested in running our social media pages, we would welcome the help! You can reach out to president@westchesterpta.org.

When: Thursday, Nov. 6th from 6-10pm

Where: The Chapel on Sycamore

What: Delicious eats and drinks, live music by Polly Holliday, one-of-a-kind auction items (like a private Emily Saliers concert, a bourbon tasting in your home, a week on 30A, tickets to sporting events, and much more!)

Why: DEF is committed to providing opportunities and removing obstacles for ALL Decatur students. Grab some friends and help support DEF's work in our schools and in our community!

Tickets and info can be found here.

Want to volunteer? Sign up here.

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Glennwood Elementary School: November 19th, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m- Parent Engagement Prek-2 on Reading and phonological awareness for ALL Prek-2 learners! Prizes, snacks and MORE! All are invited.

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchesterelementarycsd