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Advocacy updates 11/11

            Upcoming events: 

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

   Wednesday, November 12th Skate City Spirit Night 

   Tuesday, November 18th    Board Meeting 

   Wednesday, November 19th  G-Que BBQ Spirit Night 

   Nov. 24th – 28th  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 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!  

 

 

Advocacy updates 11/3

Upcoming events: 

Friday, November 7th          Early Release 11:30 

Monday, November 10th Veterans Day/No School 

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

Wednesday, November 12th 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!  

 

Advocacy updates 10/27

           Upcoming events: 

   Monday, October 27th       Individual Picture Retake Day 

   Tuesday, October 28th       Chipotle Westgate Spirit Event 

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

Friday, November 7th          Early Release 11:30 

   Monday, November 10th Veterans Day/No School 

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

                                Wednesday, November 12th 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!  

Koenig's Advocacy updates 10/20

 

                                                              Upcoming events: 

Monday, October 20          First Day of Quarter

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

Monday, October 27th       Individual Picture Retake Day 

Tuesday, October 28th       Chipotle Westgate Spirit Event 

Friday, October 31st           Halloween Parties  

 

 

 
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!  

 

Our next Special is ART!

Koenig's Advocacy updates 9/29

Upcoming events: 

September 29 Scholastic Book Fair 

September 29 Conference Sign Ups Close 

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

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

October 3rd 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! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9A62CABF8C61-58728192-fall#/

 

 

 

 

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!  

Koenig's Advocacy updates 9/22

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

October 3rd 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!  

 

 

 

Advocacy updates 9/15

Upcoming Events: 

Monday, Sept. 15th                Hearing and Vision Screening 

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

Friday, Sept. 19th Half Day/11:30 Dismissal 

Wednesday, Sept 24th Student Count Day 

Friday, Sept. 26th Let’s Gogh Fun Run! 

Sept. 29th – Oct. 2nd Scholastic Book Fair 

Oct. 2nd and 3rd 1st Qtr. Parent/Teacher Conferences 

Oct 2nd 11:30 Dismissal 

Oct. 3rd No School/Parent Teacher Conferences 

 

Our Specials for this rotation is Music.   

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! 

Hearing & Vision Screening  

Yearly hearing and vision screenings are coming up: 

  • September 15:  K-3 
  • September 16: 5th, 7th, and 9th grade 

  

Please remind your students to wear their glasses or contacts on these days. Parents will only be notified of the results if students do not pass the screenings.  

 

 

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! 

Click here for more information 

 Shirts are currently available for purchase  

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  

Koenig's Advocacy updates 9/8/25

 

Upcoming Events: 

Sept.  8 – 12th Westgate Spirit Week 

Monday, Sept. 15th   Hearing and Vision Screening 

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

Friday, Sept. 19th Half Day/11:30 Dismissal 

Wednesday, Sept 24th Student Count Day 

 

 Our Special is Music with Mr. Hopson.  

Picture Day was last Friday, if you didn’t get a chance to order pictures, you can still go order.  The information is below.  

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

 

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! 

 

  

 

 

 

Koenig's Advocacy updates 9/2

Upcoming Events: 

Friday, Sept. 5th Individual Picture Day 

Sept.  8 – 12th Westgate Spirit Week 

Monday, Sept. 15th                Hearing Screening 

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

 Our Special starting this week is Music. Make sure to sign up to Mr. Hopson's Edlio pages for updates.    

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 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! 

Westgate Spirit  Week: September 8th 

Monday:  Rainbow Day 

Tuesday:  Crazy Hair/Hat Day 

Wednesday:  Westgate Wednesday 

Thursday:  Throwback Thursday 

Friday:  Pajama Day 

Koenig's Advocacy updates 8/25

Upcoming Events: 

Wednesday, Aug 26th Skate City Night 5-7 PM 

Friday, Aug. 29th Early Release 11:30 

Monday, Sept. 1 Labor Day/No School 

Friday, Sept. 5th Individual Picture Day 

Sept.  8 – 12th Westgate Spirit Week 

 

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. 

 

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).   

Week 1  

R  

  

What does RESPECT mean?  

Being kind to people, property, and yourself. Being considerate of our community.   

Week 2  

I  

  

What does INTEGRITY mean?  

Telling the truth and doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.  

Week 3    

S  

  

What does it mean to be SAFE at school?  

Act in ways that won’t harm yourself or others.  

Week 4  

E  

  

What is EMPATHY?  

Understanding and caring about the feelings of others.  

  

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!   

  

Specials Schedule for 2025-2026.

We rotate between Music, PE, I-Lab and Art every 4 weeks. 
Quarter 1
8/4 - 8/29 - PE
9/1 - 10/17 - Music
 
Quarter 2
10/20 - 11/14 - Art 
11/17 - 1/9 -  I-Lab
 
Quarter 3 
1/12 - 2/6 - PE
2/9 - 3/27 - Music 
 
Quarter 4 
3/30 - 4/24 - Art 
4/27 - 5/29 - I-Lab
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome!

Hello!

 

My name is Mrs. Koenig 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 very excited to be teaching at Westgate this year. This will be my third year teaching at Westgate. I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor Degree in Portuguese Arts in Brazil. In 2021, I graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education. In the last 15 years, I have worked as a preschool teacher, substitute teacher, second grade teacher and a first-grade teacher. I am also a Westgate mom. 

 

When I am not in the classroom, I am hanging out with my husband, son and 2 dogs, practicing yoga, hiking, gardening, biking, traveling or reading. 

 

I am excited to embark in this journey with you and your child this year! 

 

 

 

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 PE with Mr. Keaton, and Music with Mr. Hopson. You are not pre-subscribed to their Edlio pages, so please go to Mr. Keaton and Hopson’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).

Week 1

R

 

What does RESPECT mean?

Being kind to people, property, and yourself. Being considerate of our community.

Week 2

I

 

What does INTEGRITY mean?

Telling the truth and doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.

Week 3 

S

 

What does it mean to be SAFE at school?

Act in ways that won’t harm yourself or others.

Week 4

E

 

What is EMPATHY?

Understanding and caring about the feelings of others.

 

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!