Dear Families!

 

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to help guide your children through this important phase of their lives.  Each one of your children brings a special gift to share with our community.  I am so grateful for landing at Westgate Community School. As I reflect on all that I am grateful for this season, I always think of those who do not find themselves in a warm embrace surrounded by friends and family with a delicious bounty of food to share.  I hope that each of you feels valued and loved this holiday season.  I can't wait to see your students back at school in a week to continue all the amazing learning we have been doing. There is so much gratitude to share.  If things are rough for you right now, please know that I care deeply and would love to help if you need it. Blessings to all.  

 

Happy Thank-ful Celebration,

Ms. Tanya Muftic

Advocacy & Academic Lab This Week 🧡

In Advocacy, we are continuing our Service Learning Project by completing questionnaires that will help us thoughtfully pair our students with their first-grade buddies in Ms. Koenig’s class 👫. Students have already collaborated to create posters showing what success in the Buddy Project looks like, and each child added their own creative touch to their group’s work ✨. We are excited to begin building these cross-grade connections.

We will also continue focusing on gratitude and community building 💛, helping students reflect on how they contribute to a positive classroom culture and how small acts of kindness strengthen our community.

In Academic Lab, students are rotating among the 5/6 teaching team to engage in targeted activities that enrich and extend their learning—both academically and in real-life skill areas 🎓. This flexible structure allows students to explore interests, reinforce essential skills, and challenge themselves in meaningful ways.

As we head into the holiday week, I want to wish each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃, if you celebrate. This season offers a special opportunity to gather with loved ones, share good food, and appreciate the gift of togetherness.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

We kicked off Gratitude Month by sharing what makes each of us feel thankful. 💛 Throughout the week, we’ll continue building community through team activities and daily morning meetings designed to start our day with a positive mindset.

This time before specials has become a meaningful opportunity to check in, share thoughts, and set intentions together. We will also begin gratitude journaling, reflecting on different topics that help us recognize the people, places, and moments that bring us joy.

I am so excited to start my journey with you and your lovely students at Westgate.  My first week started off with being a chaperone on the Outdoor Ed trip to IdRaHaJe.  Westgate students are lots of fun, for sure. I am still getting my bearings at school, but the support here is amazing and I feel so lucky to have landed at such a wonderful place! I am looking forward to working with your students and you to support them as they learn and grow.

 

The Halloween/Fall party which will take place in the afternoon Friday, October 31, 2025.  If you haven’t already done so, would you mind taking time to fill out the following sign up sheets:

 

Attached you will find a movie signup sheet that we would appreciate if you filled out by Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=g63kUOjsn0GLHt1cphgzjTCaYP_sY-ZBhex7mC4YQKRUQVhMWjA4VVg0RjVUVTRGQTVMNDRMOFNHQi4u

 

The other signup is if you would like to donate snacks or drinks for our celebration together. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA4AB2EA3FFC70-59767843-halloween

 

As always if you have any questions, please reach out to any of us!