Westchester Weekly
Greetings WE families,
We are starting to see a glimpse of Fall weather coming our way. I think we are in the layers season. Crisp cool mornings and then sunny, warm afternoons. That usually means layers of clothes. Be sure to label your children's sweaters and jackets. They tend to land in Lost and Found this time of year.
October is proving to be another busy month. We are rounding out the first nine weeks of school. Teachers are preparing progress reports and conference materials. The students are always amazing. It was a fun Book Character day this week. I want to clarify that we had our dress-up day early this year; we will not have a dress-up/costume day at the end of the month. Students can enjoy that in their neighborhoods.
We look forward to seeing you during the last two weeks of this month for your Parent/Teacher conference. Be sure to sign up for your time with your child's teacher.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming Westchester events:
October 12th: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
October 13th: School Board Meeting
October 14th-20th: Bookfair
October 15th: Progress Reports in Infinite Campus
October 17th: PTA Fall Fest
October 19th- 30th: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 21st: School Leadership Team (SLT)
October 22nd: Wheelhouse Dine-out
October 28th: 12:50 Early Release; Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 30th: Community Circle - All invited
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Help Us Stay Connected! 📰
Keeping up with school news has never been easier! Here is a quick guide to our weekly communications:
Thursdays: Look for the Westchester Weekly and CSD District News. Check the Table of Contents at the top of each issue for a fast overview.
Mondays: Watch for our Weekly Reminder covering upcoming events.
Fridays/Weekends: Check for update emails directly from your child's homeroom teacher.
Need to find a previous issue? Bookmark your emails or visit our online archive on the Westchester Newsletter Page.
Please consult these weekly updates before emailing school staff with questions—it helps our team respond faster to urgent needs! Thank you for your support.
🥔 Book Character Potato Contest! Bring in your Potatoes!
Bring your favorite book characters to life using a real potato! Show off your creativity and compete for a grade-level prize.
📅 Key Dates
Bring Potatoes to School: Starting Thursday, October 8
Student Voting: October 15 – 17
Winners Announced: October 22 in the Westchester Weekly
📋 Contest Rules
The Character: Choose any character from a real book.
The Base: Start with a real, unpeeled potato of any shape or size.
Decorating & Carving: Use paint, felt, paper, yarn, or glue to decorate. Carving is allowed, but keep in mind that cutting the potato causes it to rot much faster before voting!
(Optional) Sturdy Display: Mount or glue your potato securely to a paper plate, small box, or bottle cap to keep it upright on display.
Character ID Tag: Bring back your Character ID when you drop off your book character.
Questions? Contact Ms. Nation at bnation@csdecatur.net.
Make the Season Brighter – Apply, Sponsor, Donate!
A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led effort bringing holiday joy to our local children and seniors through personalized gifts.
Apply for Gift Assistance — Deadline: October 31
We're thrilled to support kids through 12th grade again this year!
Want to Give Back?
Sponsor – Choose a wish list and shop for a child or senior.
Donate – Let us do the shopping with your contribution.
Volunteer – Lend a hand and help spread the joy!
Questions? Email us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com
DHS Clothes Recycling Bin. (Attached is the photo and the message regarding the new DHS Clothes Recycling Bin)
