W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
We almost made it to Fall Break! It has been a fabulous opening and first seven weeks of school. Everyone deserves a restful break. I hope you are able to enjoy a slower pace than usual next week.
When we return, we will have a busy time with parent-teacher conferences, picture day, Book Fair and the PTA Fall Festival, to name a bit of excitement. The first grading period will close on October 10th. Grades will be posted in the Parent Portal on October 16th.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
September 19th: Community Circle - All invited
September 22nd - 26th FALL BREAK
September 29th - October 10th: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 2, 5:30 p.m., DHA Community Resource Center- Superintendent's Fall Listening Session,
October 9, 5:30 p.m., Talley St.- Superintendent's Fall Listening Session
October 22nd: Early Release
From your very grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Important Information about Gifted Review
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 a Recommendation for Review Form (found at the website below) and turn it in to the Gifted & Talented Specialist at your child’s school before Wednesday, October 1. No additional information is needed. The Gifted & Talented Specialist for Westchester Elementary is Jennifer Querubin. For more detailed information about the review process and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact the Gifted & Talented Specialist for your school at jquerubin@csdecatur.net or visit the following website: https://www.csdecatur.net/our-district-5f/departments/teaching-and-learning/gifted-and-talented-services
Reminders
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.
