Westropp News
September Parent Update-Off To A Great Start
Dear Clara E. Westropp Families,
We have officially made it through our first week and a half of school, and what an amazing start it has been! As we welcome the month of September, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership, support, and trust. Seeing our hallways filled with smiling faces, eager learners, and students reconnecting with friends has been a wonderful way to begin the school year.
Over these first few days, our students have been learning routines, building relationships, and settling into their classrooms. It has been exciting to watch them gain confidence, show kindness, and embrace new learning opportunities each day. Our teachers and staff have enjoyed getting to know your children and are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can succeed.
At Clara E. Westropp, we know that student success happens when schools and families work together. We are grateful for all you do at home to support your child's education and for being such an important part of our school community.
As we kick off September, please help us by keeping these important reminders in mind:
Emergency Forms & Paperwork
If you have not yet returned your child's emergency forms or any other required paperwork, please send them in as soon as possible. Having up-to-date information on file helps us ensure the safety and well-being of every student.
Cell Phone-Free School
Clara E. Westropp continues to be a cell phone-free school. Student cell phones are collected and secured at the beginning of the day and returned during the last period. This practice supports a focused learning environment and aligns with CMSD Board Policy. Please remind your child to follow school expectations regarding cell phones.
Morning Arrival & Breakfast
When students arrive at school, they should report directly to the cafeteria and sit at their assigned classroom table for breakfast. Teachers meet students at 7:35 a.m. and escort them to class. To help ensure a smooth and safe arrival, we ask that families do not walk students into the building. Staff members are available to assist students as needed.
PreK families: Students must be signed in and will wait on the front benches near the main entrance doors.
Thank you again for your continued support and partnership. We can't wait to see all that our Westropp Wildcats will accomplish this year! Here's to a great month ahead!
Warmly,
Mrs. Bing
As a reminder, classes at Westropp begin at 7:35am, with the school doors opening at 7:15am for students who would like breakfast. Dismissal is at 2:05pm.
Every Day Counts!
As we head into September, I want to thank our families for partnering with us to make this school year a success. One of the most important ways to support your child's learning is by making sure they are at school every day and on time.
Our doors open at 7:15 AM, and classes begin promptly at 7:35 AM. We have noticed an increase in late arrivals, and we want to remind families that tardies add up and impact both attendance and learning.
When students are at school and on time, they have the opportunity to learn, build friendships, participate in classroom activities, and stay on track academically. Missing school or arriving late can make it harder for students to keep up with important lessons and routines.
At Westropp, we believe that every day matters and every minute counts. Thank you for helping us ensure that your child is here, on time, and ready to learn each day
We are excited to welcome our Westropp families to Open House on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM!
Please note that all students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM on September 9th so our staff can prepare for the evening.
Open House is a great opportunity to visit your child's classroom, meet their teachers, learn about classroom routines and expectations, explore curriculum resources, and hear about the exciting learning experiences planned for this school year. We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this time to connect with our school community
Please keep in mind that Open House is not a Parent-Teacher Conference. Teachers will be sharing general information about the school year rather than discussing individual student progress. If you would like to discuss your child's specific academic or behavioral progress, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a separate conference.
We look forward to seeing you on September 9th and partnering with you for a successful school year!
🚀 We Have Some Exciting News! 🚀
Westropp was selected as one of only 20 CMSD K-8 schools to participate in ARM & HAMMER Rocket Day this October!
Our students will have the chance to learn, create, explore, and launch rockets as part of this engaging STEAM experience. We can't wait to share more details with our families as Rocket Day gets closer.
Get ready, Westropp... we're cleared for launch! 🚀
Welcome to the 26/27 school year!
I am excited to be at Clara Westropp and look forward to helping your students! My goal is to keep our Westropp community informed about ways we can work together to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready for school.
Medications: If your student requires medication during the school day, a medical provider MUST complete a Medication Authorization Form for Prescribed Medication. As the nurse, I am unable to administer any medication without this form. This includes Asthma inhalers and Epi-pens. You can get this form from the nurse’s office, our school secretary Mrs.Doss, or from the CMSD website (search CMSD School Nurses- health forms).
Allergies/Asthma/Serious medical conditions: Please notify me of any health conditions that your student has, so that I can work to keep your student safe and healthy during the school day.
When to keep your student home: A fever of 100.4 or higher, vomiting or multiple episodes of diarrhea over the past 24 hours, a contagious illness (pink eye, strep throat), or a severe cough or cold that prevents the student from participating in school.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Nurse Claxon
216-838-6262
Arrival Procedures
- Parents will use the front drop-off lane (grass line to the left) for student drop-off.
- The grass line is DROP-OFF ONLY.
- Please do not park on the grass line for any reason.
- If you need to park, please use the parking spaces available to the right of the building.
- All students must enter through the front doors.
- Grades K-4 will line up on the right side of the main entrance.
- Grades 5-8 will line up on the left side of the main entrance.
- As required by the Board of Education, cell phones will be collected from all students as they enter the building.
- Follow the directions of staff members at all times.
- Pull your vehicle all the way forward before allowing your child to exit.
- Students should remain in their vehicles until a staff member signals that it is safe to exit.
- Following these procedures helps keep the line moving smoothly and minimizes traffic congestion on Puritas Avenue.
Walkers
- Students in Grades 1-8 who are walkers will be dismissed from the front of the building on the far right side near the gym (same location as last year).
- Kindergarten students will be dismissed from the main entrance doors (same location as last year).
- PK families will receive specific dismissal procedures directly from their child's teacher.
Car Riders
- All students in Grades 1-8 who are car riders must be picked up using the car rider line behind the building.
- Students will not be released through the front of the building for car pickup.
- Please ensure your child knows whether they are a walker or a car rider before arriving at school each day to help dismissal run smoothly.
Important Safety Reminder:
- Do not park on Puritas Avenue to pick up your child.
- Puritas Avenue is reserved for school buses only during dismissal.
- Students will not be released to parents parked on Puritas Avenue.
- If your child is a car rider, you must use the designated car rider line behind the building.
Edulog Parent Portal: monitors the location of school buses as they travel their routes across the city. By connecting to Edulog Parent Portal, you can see how close the bus is to the bus stop and the current transportation assignment. Click Here for more information.
Online Gradebook: This portal gives families real-time access to their child’s grades, attendance, and academic progress—promoting transparency and ongoing support throughout the school year.
Click Here for more information.
Important Dates
9/1-9/4: PreK Phase In
9/4: House Team Sorting Day
9/7: Labor Day, All Schools Closed
9/8: First Day of School For PreK
9/9: Open House; 6-8 PM
9/17: Annual Father's Walk; 7:15-8:15 AM
9/18: No School For Kindergarten Only
9/23: HT Family STEAM Night For All Grades; 4-6 PM
Upcoming Dates:
10/8: Rocket Day
10/9: Fall Recess, All Schools Closed
10/23: End of First Quarter
10/29: Math-oween Family Trunk or Treat 6-8 p.m.
