Upcoming events:

                    Tuesday, November 18^th           Board Meeting

                    Wednesday, November 19^th     G-Que BBQ Spirit Night

                    Nov. 24^th – 28^th                         Thanksgiving Break

                    Saturday, November 29^th         Westgate Craft Fair

                    Sunday, December 14^th        Holiday Shop at Barnes and Nobel

This year, our service-learning program has focused on learning about animals in shelters. Students have explored what animal shelters are, why they are important, and how we can support the animals and staff through small yet meaningful acts of service.

As part of this learning, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest—Longmont Humane Society—for the next two Fridays: November 14th and November 21st!

Here’s what’s planned for each visit:

• Friday, November 14th: A short presentation on reading animal body language, followed by the Day as a Stray game. The educator will also bring their ambassador guinea pigs for a special “guinea pig circle.”
• Friday, November 21st: Students will play Pet Care Jeopardy and meet Lexi, a very special tripod dog!

If your child has any allergies or sensitivities that may be affected by animal visits, please let me know as soon as possible.

We’re so excited for these opportunities to connect our learning with real-world experiences and deepen our compassion for animals.

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                                               Upcoming events:

                Tuesday, November 11^th         1-2 Field Trip to Four Mile Park

                Wednesday, November 12^th   Skate City Spirit Night

                Tuesday, November 18^th         Board Meeting

                Wednesday, November 19^th   G-Que BBQ Spirit Night

                November 24^th – 28^th              Thanksgiving Break

1-2 Field Trip to Four Mile Park

 1st and 2nd grades are going on a field trip to Four Mile Historic Park on Tuesday, November 11. Please complete the permission form here by Friday, November 7.

In addition, send your student with a red shirt, sack lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle for the day.

We are looking forward to a fun day filled with hands-on explorations of history!

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                                          Upcoming events:

                Friday, November 7^th                 Early Release 11:30

               Monday, November 10^th            Veterans Day/No School

               Tuesday, November 11^th            1-2 Field Trip to Four Mile Park

                Wednesday, November 12^th      Skate City Spirit Night

1-2 Field Trip to Four Mile Park

 1st and 2nd grades are going on a field trip to Four Mile Historic Park on Tuesday, November 11. Please complete the permission form here by Friday, November 7. In addition, send your student with a sack lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle for the day.

    We are in search of two chaperones per class for this field trip. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please complete a background check here and email your child's teacher. Background checks remain valid for one year. Please note that not all adults who complete background checks will be accepted to chaperone, and you will be notified if you are selected.

We are looking forward to a fun day filled with hands-on explorations of history!

KinderQuest Fall on the Farm

Join us November 7th for our Fall on the Farm KinderQuest event! Children ages 4-6 can experience the magic of our campus through a variety of farm-themed activities and interactive stations.

Westgate Community Food Drive - October 28th - November 5th

As the holidays approach, we want to support our families in every way we can! One thing we hope to take off your plate this season is the worry about food. We’ll be hosting a Food Drive to help support our Westgate community of families.

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                                                              Upcoming events:

                  Monday, October 27^th             Individual Picture Retake Day

                  Tuesday, October 28^th             Chipotle Westgate Spirit Event

                  Friday, October 31^st                 1-2 Halloween Party 1:15-2:15

                  Friday, November 7^th               Early Release 11:30

                   Monday, November 10^th         Veterans Day/No School

                   Tuesday, November 11^th         1-2 Field Trip to Four Mile Park

                   Wednesday, November 12^th   Skate City Spirit Night

Our party is on Friday, October 31st from 1:15-2:15 PM.  For our 1-2 Pod Halloween party, please review the available slots below and sign up for snacks/drinks to bring. Please remember to send store-bought items with a nutrition label.  Items can be sent to school with your child anytime prior to our 1st & 2nd Grade Pod party. Please make sure that all items are labeled 1-2 party before dropping them off.

Please contact your child's advocacy teacher if you would like to volunteer for our party.  You must have a current background check on file in order to volunteer. We will contact volunteers who are selected to assist with the party. 

Thank you for helping us make our class party special!

Click here for the link

Halloween Costume Expectations 

Costume expectations for all Adults and students: 

• No Masks or face coverings 
• No Full-Face Paint (partial face paint is allowed if a student can apply it themselves in the time they have to get ready before class parties).  Face paint may not be worn to school. 
• No Weapons or anything that can be used as a weapon 
• No inappropriate or offensive costumes – all body parts must be covered 
• Students K-8 may NOT WEAR THEIR COSTUMES TO SCHOOL.  Students can bring their costumes and they should stay in their backpacks until they are allowed to change into them at 1:30, prior to the parties. Students will be in regular classes during the morning, and the costumes and their pieces and parts should not be a distraction. 
• Adults and HS students can wear their costume to school, but all above expectations must be followed. 

 1st and 2nd grades are going on a field trip to Four Mile Historic Park on Tuesday, November 11. Please complete the permission form here by Friday, November 7. In addition, send your student with a sack lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle for the day.

    We are in search of two chaperones per class for this field trip. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please complete a background check here and email your child's teacher. Background checks remain valid for one year. Please note that not all adults who complete background checks will be accepted to chaperone, and you will be notified if you are selected.

We are looking forward to a fun day filled with hands-on explorations of history!

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                                                              Upcoming

 Monday, October 20          First Day of Quarter 2

 Friday, October 24^th            Westgate Trunk or Treat (5pm - 7pm) 

 Monday, October 27^th       Individual Picture Retake Day

 Tuesday, October 28^th       Chipotle Westgate Spirit Event

 Friday, October 31^st           Halloween Parties

Our specials for the 1st half of this quarter is I-lab.

Halloween Costume Expectations 

Costume expectations for all Adults and students: 

• No Masks or face coverings 
• No Full-Face Paint (partial face paint is allowed if a student can apply it themselves in the time they have to get ready before class parties).  Face paint may not be worn to school. 
• No Weapons or anything that can be used as a weapon 
• No inappropriate or offensive costumes – all body parts must be covered 
• Students K-8 may NOT WEAR THEIR COSTUMES TO SCHOOL.  Students can bring their costumes, and they should stay in their backpacks until they are allowed to change into them at 1:30, prior to the parties. Students will be in regular classes during the morning, and the costumes and their pieces and parts should not be a distraction. 
• Adults and HS students can wear their costume to school, but all above expectations must be followed. 

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                            Upcoming events:

September 29             Scholastic Book Fair

September 29             Conference Sign Ups Close

September 30             Evening Exploration with I-lab (5pm – 6pm)

October 2^nd                   Half-day / Quarter 1 Conferences (Virtual only)

October 3^rd                    Quarter 1 Conferences (In person)

October 6                       Fall Break

October 20                    First Day of Quarter 2

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Our parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. Sign Ups were emailed to families on Monday at 4 PM. 

Our Fall Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, October 2nd, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and IN-PERSON on Friday, October 3rd, from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Please sign up for only ONE conference slot. 

Please note, that you may not request a virtual conference on the in-person day or an in-person conference on the virtual conference day. 

I look forward to meeting with you!

If you haven’t done so already, please sign up for a slot below.  I have also included the specials sign-ups:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA8AF2DAAFC1-58715226-mrs

Art Conference Sign Up Genius

Music Conference Sign Up Genius

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                            Upcoming events:

September 22             Conference Sign Ups Open

September 23             Board of director meeting (6pm – 830pm)

September 24             Student Count Day

September 26             Westgate LET’S GOGH! Fun Run

September 29             Scholastic Book Fair

September 29             Conference Sign Ups Close

September 30             Evening Exploration with I-lab (5pm – 6pm)

October 2^nd                Half-day / Quarter 1 Conferences (Virtual only)

October 3^rd                Quarter 1 Conferences (In person)

October 6                   Fall Break

October 20                 First Day of Quarter 2

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Our parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. Sign Ups will be emailed to families on Monday at 4 PM. 

Our Fall Conferences will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, October 2nd, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and IN-PERSON on Friday, October 3rd, from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Please sign up for only ONE conference slot. 

Please note, that you may not request a virtual conference on the in-person day or an in-person conference on the virtual conference day. 

I look forward to meeting with you!

LET'S GOGH FUN RUN - September 26th, 2025

This year’s Fun Run is all about fueling creativity! We’re rallying together to support our incredible Art program, led by the talented Ms. Houghton.

With your help, we hope to raise funds for exciting new tools that will bring student projects to life—like DSLR and film cameras, a tabletop darkroom, linoleum cutting supplies, film rolls, developing chemicals, a full class set of alcohol markers, and clay molds. Every lap our students run helps unlock these artistic opportunities, and every flat-rate donation from family and friends brings us closer to a more vibrant, hands-on art experience for all. Let’s run for imagination, inspiration, and innovation!

SCHEDULE OF RUN TIMES:

• 5th & 6th Grade:  8:30 - 8:50
• 3rd & 4th Grade:  9:00 - 9:15
• 7th & 8th Grade:  9:25 - 9:50
• Kindergarten: 10:00 - 10:15
• 1st & 2nd Grade: 10:25 - 10:40
• High School: 10:50 - 11:15 

PARENT CHEER SECTION:

We encourage parents to come and cheer their student(s) on! We will be racing around the track. A parent area will be set up near the pavilion on the right side of the track. There is a bench there for those that may need to sit. Please stay within the parent area for the safety of runners and for the flow of classes in and out.  

STUDENT COUNT DAY: This day is vital to have your student present at school. Please be sure to arrive on time and do not schedule any appointments for this day. We need students to be in class for the entire day to count for school funding. Thank you for your attention to this matter.  

Spot Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning 

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions! 
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported! 

                                          Upcoming Events:

Friday, Sept. 5^th                                                     Individual Picture Day

Sept.  8 – 12^th                                                         Westgate Spirit Week

Monday, Sept. 15^th                                                 Hearing Screening

Thursday, Sept. 18^th                                              Spirit Night Parry’s Pizza

On Tuesday, your child will be switching to Art for their next specials rotation. Go to  Ms. H’s Edlio Pages on the Westgate Staff Pages website and subscribe.  

Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 5!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT3GHHTT.

Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Spot Curriculum for Advocacy:

We’re Learning with Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions!
We are so excited to introduce the Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions program in our classrooms! This curriculum uses colorful characters and engaging stories to help students learn about their feelings—like happy, sad, frustrated, and calm—and how to handle them in positive ways. Through fun activities and conversations, students discovering how to recognize their emotions, express them kindly, and understand the feelings of others. These important skills help us create a caring, respectful classroom community where everyone feels safe and supported!

Westgate Spirit  Week: September 8^th

Monday:  Rainbow Day

Tuesday:  Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Wednesday:  Westgate Wednesday

Thursday:  Throwback Thursday

Friday:  Pajama Day

We will be teaching students what these 4 words mean—focusing on a different part of RISE each week—and what it looks like to live these values out during school and at home. We will use RISE all year to celebrate positive behaviors.   

I am excited for the school year and am looking forward to working with you and your child to help them grow!   

We will be teaching students what these 4 words mean—focusing on a different part of RISE each week—and what it looks like to live these values out during school and at home. We will use RISE all year to celebrate positive behaviors.  

I am excited about the school year and look forward to working with you and your child to help them grow!  

Welcome!

My name is Mrs. Hamilton, and I am your child’s Advocacy Teacher/ Advocate. Advocacy is more than just Homeroom. Advocacy classes are first and foremost a time for students to build supportive relationships with their peers and with an adult they can trust, as well as learn about social and emotional health. It is a time for everyone to feel recognized and welcomed into the classroom and school community. As your child’s Advocate, I will be your primary point of communication, so feel free to reach out to me at any time. I am committed to advocating for your child this year.

I am a 1st-grade teacher here at Westgate. This will be my 17th year at this amazing school! I previously taught at Stargate Charter School in Thornton. I received my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and have completed post-graduate hours in early literacy. The mission and vision of this incredible school keep me coming back year after year, and being part of a team of educators who prioritize both the social-emotional and academic needs of each student is truly a blessing. In my personal life, my husband and I have four amazing kids, and we love traveling together and simply enjoying each other’s company.

I have subscribed you to my Advocacy and Academic pages through Edlio. Edlio is our means of posting information to our class pages on the Westgate website. You will receive updates to your email automatically whenever I post to Edlio. You may also receive an email from me with the same information.  Please follow this link for weekly updates, academic information, upcoming events, and other information.

This quarter, your child will have Music with Mr. Hopson, and Art with Ms. M. You are not pre-subscribed to their Edlio pages, so please go to and Hopson’s and Ms. H’s Edlio Pages on the Westgate Staff Pages website and subscribe.

This month, our August Advocacy theme is RISE!

At Westgate, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a part of our Whole Child Education program. PBIS is a system in which students, staff and the community create a set of school-wide behavioral expectations/core values, we teach those expectations in all our various environments, and then we CELEBRATE when we see students doing those things! At Westgate, we RISE (Respect, Integrity, Safety, Empathy).

We will be teaching students what these 4 words mean—focusing on a different part of RISE each week—and what it looks like to live these values out during school and at home. We will use RISE all year to celebrate positive behaviors.

I am excited for the school year and am looking forward to working with you and your child to help them grow!