Specials: Our special is Music. 

• Field Trip to Four Mile Historic Park: As our Colorado weather becomes warmer, our classes have more opportunities to learn outdoors.  To further our learning history, we will be taking our classes to Four Mile Park. Our field trip to Four Mile Park will be after Spring Break, on Wednesday, April 10th 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 PM. 

• Please make sure your child wears their red Westgate shirt. If your child does not have a red Westgate shirt, any red shirt is fine.   
• Please pack a disposable sack lunch and water bottle for your child labeled with their name. Students will have morning and afternoon snacks at Westgate, before and after our field trip. 
• Please make sure your child wears comfortable shoes (we will be walking in dirt and livestock areas) and brings a light jacket (Colorado weather is always changing and spring is here). 
• If you are able to chaperone our fun adventure, please let your students advocacy teacher know in a reply to this email. 

Civil War Reenactment Fundraiser - Explore History in the Making

Join us for an evening steeped in history at our Civil War Fundraiser Event on Thursday, March 21, from 6:00–8:00 pm at Westgate High School. Our 7th and 8th-grade students are pooling their efforts to create a memorable fundraiser for the upcoming Civil War Reenactment, focusing on the Battle of Antietam as part of their studies.

Delight your palate with a buffet featuring Civil War-era foods and engage in activities designed to educate guests about this pivotal period in history. We aim to raise $50 per student to offset reenactment costs, and your support through donations, purchasing movie theater tickets, or participating in our silent auction is greatly appreciated. We accept payments by card, cash, or check.

Online donations can be made on our Westgate Events Donation Page, just put "Reenactment" in as the event Let’s come together as a community to support our students and bring history to life! Keep an eye out for more information as the date gets closer. 

 Yearbooks: Yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year are now on sale. Yearbooks are $32 each and a customization can be added to the cover for an additional fee. Yearbooks will be distributed to all K-8 students on the last day of school. High school students will receive theirs on May 23rd. The deadline to order is April 23rd. Purchase yours now! 

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=3880F406-0325-48D4-B415-D8D647F0D8BF 

• Toys at School: Our school policy states that toys should not be brought to school for any reason or at any time. Please keep toys at home. 

• Snack: Please make sure that your student brings TWO snacks each day, one for a morning snack and one for an afternoon snack. Make sure your child knows not to eat their snacks with their lunch. 

Volunteers 

• Thank you, volunteers! Your help is greatly appreciated.  
• Complete an online Volunteer Interest Form
• Complete a background check. Cost is $20.95 
• Complete a Volunteer Agreement Form

March Advocacy:

Our Advocacy Theme this month is MINDFULNESS! 

Join us this March as we delve into the power of mindfulness. In a world filled with distractions and noise, cultivating mindfulness offers a pathway to inner peace, clarity, and resilience. Through our advocacy theme this month, we aim to introduce and integrate mindfulness practices into our classes, fostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive mentally, emotionally, and academically.

Throughout March, our classes will incorporate various mindfulness techniques, including guided meditation, mindful breathing exercises, and reflective journaling. These practices will help our students develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and concentration skills. By nurturing a mindful approach to learning and living, we empower our community to navigate challenges with grace and intention.

Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, embracing the present moment with openness and compassion!