The Westgate Wire
October 24, 2025
Halloween Lunch Permission Form
We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31st. All grade levels will have lunch/recess from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Many parents take their children home for lunch on Halloween. If you plan to take your child home, please complete this form by October 27th. This will help us plan for the number of students going home or staying for lunch at school.
Thank you for your help!
LMC Pumpkin Decorating
It's Pumpkin Time!! Decorate a pumpkin (real or artificial) as your favorite book character. You can decorate a physical pumpkin, or draw a design on the pumpkin template provided. All pumpkins will be displayed in the LMC. Please bring in your decorated pumpkin on Monday, October 27.There will be tables in the front of the main doors during morning drop-off. We can't wait to see your creations. Flyers went home in backpack mail this week, but extra forms are attached if you need them!
It’s Reflections time!
Reflections is a national PTA art competition that runs each year! The theme this year is I belong. There are 2 elementary level age groups, an accessible arts division, and 6 different categories of art to explore. Find detailed guidelines and information at the following link: Craft an Entry
The deadline for entries will be November 21st. Below is the entry form that must be submitted with your child’s artwork. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your Westgate Reflections Chair! Karen Radek (karenradek@gmail.com).
Good luck to our creative Wolverines!
Upcoming PTA Events
Save the Date: PTA's Parents Night Out
Has 2025 felt stressful? Are you in denial that it's almost 2026? Maybe you need a break from reality? Get Back to the 90's with our 3rd annual Parents' Night Out BINGO Night at Arlington Ale House on January 31, 2026. More info to come-but get it into your Chandler, break out the rolodex of your BFFs, and have a TOTALLY AWESOME night with our Westgate community. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Kelley Balmer kelley.balmer@gmail.com or Ali Smazik alisonsmazik@gmail.com.
Spirit Days
Mark your calendars for this year's Spirit Days!
Nov. 7th- College Wear/Favorite Sports Team
Dec. - **Winter Spirit Week**
Jan. 9th- Favorite Winter Animal
Feb. 6th- Pajama Day
March 6th- Sports
April 10th- Crazy Wear
May 1st- Westgate Spirit Wear
Important Dates- New Information
10/23-10/24- Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
10/31-Halloween
11/21-Report Cards sent to parents via email
11/24-11/28-Thanksgiving Break