Tuesday, January 27^th     Spirit Night at Your Pie

Thursday Jan. 29^th          1^st Grade Field Trip to Longmont Humane                                                        Society

February 3^rd                     Events Committee Meeting

Feb. 9^th – 13^th                  Kindness Week 

Friday, Feb. 13th              1/2 Day for Students

Upcoming 1st Grade Field Trip!

We are excited to share that our 1st graders will be visiting the Longmont Humane Society on Thursday, January 29th! This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about animal care, kindness, and community support.

Key Details:

• Date: Thursday, January 29th
• Departure: Bus leaves at 9:15 AM
• Return: Back at school by 2:00 PM

Students will be split into two groups during the visit. Each group will enjoy:

• A guided tour
• A hands-on activity
• Lunch
• Rotating stations throughout the Humane Society

If you are interested in chaperoning for this field trip, please let your child’s advocacy teacher know as soon as possible. Please note that chaperones must be fully engaged and responsible for their group during the trip, so you may not bring infants, toddlers, or other children who are not attending the trip.

We’re looking forward to a meaningful and memorable experience for our first graders!  

Kindness Week is Monday, February 9th through Friday February 14^th. 

THINGS TO KNOW

• Kindness Week is a long-standing tradition at Westgate. Every year we celebrate and spread kindness throughout the week. Each day has a different theme where we will learn different ways to show kindness. This year 7^th/8^th Grade is also hosting our annual food drive for A Precious Child in your pods.
• We do not exchange Valentine’s cards, candy, or treats at school. If you arrive with any of these, you will be asked to put them back into your backpack to be taken home.
• Get your Kindness Day permission slip signed by Wednesday! At Westgate, we spread kindness by delivering hand-made kindness cards to local businesses on Friday, February 13th (It’s also a half day).
• Different classes will be going to different nearby businesses or organizations and will return to school afterwards.
• Be prepared to go rain or shine on Friday – bring warm jackets, gloves, beanies, etc. We will be walking outside!
• What do you remember from Kindness Week last year if you were a student here?

Monday, February 9th: Planting Our Acorns

(Words of Affirmation)

Tuesday, February 10th: Watering Our Seeds

(Acts of Service)

Wednesday, February 11th: Sprouting Kindness

(Gift Giving)

Thursday, February 12th: Growing Together

(Quality Time)

Friday, February 13th: Sharing Our Kindness Forest

Buddy Program Announcement
5th/6th Grade Advocacy classes are partnering with 1st/2nd grade this year for an exciting buddy program! This is part of the 5th and 6th grade service-learning program, where our older students will serve as mentors to our younger students. It’s going to be more than just book buddies — each week may look a little different. Some days students might read together, other days they might create crafts like bracelets, or even play games.

The buddy program will take place weekly on Mondays for roughly 20 minutes during Quarter 3, beginning after Winter Break. Students are partnered based on their interests and personalities, with the hope of fostering meaningful and positive connections. Our older buddies have spent the first two quarters training and preparing to help inspire confidence, build friendships, and work on individualized goals together.

We’re looking forward to this program! If you have any questions or concerns, our Service-Learning Coordinator, Charlie Kahn, is happy to help at [email protected].

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! 

Friday, January 23^rd                 Intent to Return Responses Due

Thursday, January 29^th          1^st Grade Field Trip to Longmont Humane Society

Upcoming 1st Grade Field Trip!

We are excited to share that our 1st graders will be visiting the Longmont Humane Society on Thursday, January 29th! This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about animal care, kindness, and community support.

Key Details:

• Date: Thursday, January 29th
• Departure: Bus leaves at 9:15 AM
• Return: Back at school by 2:00 PM

Students will be split into two groups during the visit. Each group will enjoy:

• A guided tour
• A hands-on activity
• Lunch
• Rotating stations throughout the Humane Society

If you are interested in chaperoning for this field trip, please let your child’s advocacy teacher know as soon as possible. Please note that chaperones must be fully engaged and responsible for their group during the trip, so you may not bring infants, toddlers, or other children who are not attending the trip.

We’re looking forward to a meaningful and memorable experience for our first graders! 

Buddy Program Announcement
5th/6th Grade Advocacy classes are partnering with 1st/2nd grade this year for an exciting buddy program! This is part of the 5th and 6th grade service-learning program, where our older students will serve as mentors to our younger students. It’s going to be more than just book buddies — each week may look a little different. Some days students might read together, other days they might create crafts like bracelets, or even play games.

The buddy program will take place weekly on Mondays for roughly 20 minutes during Quarter 3, beginning after Winter Break. Students are partnered based on their interests and personalities, with the hope of fostering meaningful and positive connections. Our older buddies have spent the first two quarters training and preparing to help inspire confidence, build friendships, and work on individualized goals together.

We’re looking forward to this program! If you have any questions or concerns, our Service-Learning Coordinator, Charlie Kahn, is happy to help at [email protected].

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! 

   Monday, December 1^st          1^st day back from Thanksgiving Break    

  Tuesday, December 2^nd          Event Committee Meeting                 

   Sat., December 13^th               Holiday Shop at Barnes and Nobel

   Monday, December 15^th         Spirit Night at Panera Bread 4-8

   Dec. 22^nd – Jan. 9 th               Winter Break

   Monday, January 12^th             1^st Day of Qtr 3                 

Winter Wonderland Holiday Shop and Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

 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 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!