• Specials: Our special is Music. We will stay in this special until April 26. 

• 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

As we focus on our science and social studies research units for the fourth quarter our students will take an investigation field trip to the Botanical Gardens. Our journey will expand upon our curriculum and include various discoveries to the great outdoors.

Our field trip to the Botanical Gardens will be Friday, May 3rd. Please sign the permission slip below for their attendance on this field trip:

Click this link: permission form

As with previous field trips, to prepare for our special day on Friday, May 3^rd  from 9:00 AM to 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 muddy areas) and brings a light jacket (Colorado weather is always changing, even in May).
• If you are able to chaperone our fun adventure, please let your student's advocacy teacher know in your permission form submission (attached above).

We are looking forward to our next field trip,

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.

April Advocacy: Our Advocacy Theme this month is Social Awareness.  

This month, we are focusing on helping our students develop a deeper understanding of the feelings, needs, and perspectives of others. 

Social awareness is a vital skill that promotes empathy, compassion, and inclusivity. By fostering social awareness in our students, we are nurturing their ability to engage with others in a respectful and understanding manner. 

We invite you to join us in supporting this important theme by engaging in conversations with your children about empathy, active listening, and the importance of considering the feelings of others. Your involvement and support in reinforcing these values at home will further enhance the impact of our efforts at school.