Upcoming Events 

April 27th – May 1st  Earth Week Events 

Wednesday, April 29th  1st-2nd Grade Field Trip Northglenn Arts  

May 4th – May 8th  Teacher Appreciation Week 

1st and 2nd Grade Field Trip to Northglenn Arts 

1st and 2nd grade students will be going on a field trip to The Parsons Theatre at Northglenn Arts on Wednesday, April 29. Please complete the permission form by Monday, April 27. 

In addition, please send your student with a disposable sack lunch on the day of the field trip. 

Thank you for your support—we are looking forward to a fun and engaging experience for our students! 

Earth Week is April 27th – May 1st at Westgate!  

This year’s theme is “Treat Every Day Like It’s Earth Day.” As a school, we’re going back to the basics—focusing on small, meaningful habits that students can continue through the end of the school year and beyond.  

While Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, Westgate celebrates after testing season. This year’s theme reflects an important idea: caring for our planet shouldn’t happen just once a year; it’s something we can practice every day. Instead of focusing on a single week of celebration, we’re building habits that last all year long.  

Each day of Earth Week will have a special theme, along with a short lesson during Advocacy designed by our Environmental Education Coordinator:  

• Monday, April 27th: Mindful Monday – Notice Our Planet   

• Tuesday, April 28th: Turn-It-Off Tuesday – Save Energy   

• Wednesday, April 29th: Waste-Less Wednesday   

• Thursday, April 30th: Thoughtful Thursday – Care for Living Things   

• Friday, May 1st: Future Friday – Our Earth Promises   

Students will also participate in outdoor, hands-on environmental learning stations. Teachers within each pod will lead different activity stations, such as recycling and trash sorting, a water conservation challenge, packaging redesign, Earth Day trivia, and more.  

Please help your student come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a full water bottle.  

We’re also excited to launch a new Quarter 4 program: Nourish in Nature. During this time, one class at a time will enjoy lunch outdoors in our school’s amphitheater. This program is designed to promote time outside, strengthen social connections, and deepen students’ connection to nature, all while supporting our school’s mission and vision.  

Please note that we will not be hosting a clothing swap this year. Participation in previous years was limited, and we want to ensure families are connected to the most helpful resources. If your family is in need of clothing support, we encourage you to reach out to our school counselors, who are happy to assist.  

In-N-Out Burger Stay and Play Event! -Last Day to register is Monday, April 20th!! 

Join us for a fun‑filled evening of great food, community, and play at our In‑N‑Out Burger Stay and Play event! 

 
📅 When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 
🕟 Time: 4:30–6:00 PM 
📍 Where: Westgate Community School 

Children must be accompanied by a parent.  

Tickets are $8 per person and include a hamburger or cheeseburger, potato chips, and a soft drink (Coke®, Diet Coke®, 7UP®, Dr. Pepper®, Pink or Lite Pink Lemonade). Meals come with spread, lettuce, and tomato. (Burgers are non‑customizable, except for food allergies.)  

Purchase your Tickets on our Payment Portal Today: IN-N-OUT Cookout | Westgate Community School  

Or drop off check or cash with $8 per ticket you want in an envelope labeled with your name and In-N-Out 

Tickets must be purchased by April 20th, and we need to sell 200 tickets or more for this event—so help us spread the word!  

You'll be able to pick up tickets on the day of the event and head on over to the truck to pick up your meals.  

Buddy Program  
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!  

Upcoming Events 

Monday, March 30th  1st Day of Qtr. 4 

March 12th – April 5th  Adams 12 Secondary Art Show 

April 8th – 27th  Adams 12 Elementary Art Show 

Tuesday, April 14th Events Committee Mtg 

Friday, April 17th  ½ Day-Teacher Professional Development 

Buddy Program  
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!  

                                  Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, Feb. 17th  Board Meeting 6:30 

Wednesday, Feb. 18th  2nd Grade Field Trip 

Feb. 19th and 20th  3rd-4th Grade Overnight 

Feb. 26th – 28th Lazy Dog Spirit Weekend 

Friday, Feb. 27th  Class Picture Day 

Buddy Program  
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 23rd Intent to Return Responses Due 

Thursday, January 29th 1st 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, January 12th  1st Day of Qtr 3     

Monday, January 12th  Intent to Return emailed to families 

Sunday, January 18th  Last Day to register for Qtr 3 Clubs 

Monday, January 19th  No School/Martin Luther King Jr. 

Friday, January 23rd Intent to Return Responses Due 

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

 Our next Special is PE. Please send your child with tennis shoes and shorts/shirts if they want to change before PE. 

3rd Qtr Clubs:  If you are interested in registering your child for a club during 3rd quarter, please use the link below for more information. 

3rd Qtr Clubs               

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!  

            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!  

           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!  

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!