Bully Prevention
October is Bullying Prevention Month and we have the honor of doing a virtual screening of the documentary The Upstanders. Being an upstander is being someone who takes action when you see someone being bullied. You are bound to see some familiar faces as the documentary was filmed at Westgate.
On Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00pm there will be a virtual screening of the documentary as well as a panelists discussion of the film. These panelists include our very own Ms. Washington, Mrs. Novak, and Mrs. Collins as well as the director, Scilla Andreen. The link will be available through the newsletter in coming weeks. Email [email protected] with any questions. We hope to see you there!
New Schedule
Our schedule for in person learning is changing next week! Please make sure you pack a snack with your child since lunch will be later than normal.
7:45 - 8:15 - Morning Gathering
8:15 - 9:15 - Specials
9:15 - 10:45 - Language Arts
10:45 - 11:45 - Math
11:45 - 12:15 - Lunch Recess
12:15 - 12:45 - Lunch
12:45 - 1:15 - Advocacy
1:15 - 2:05 - Social Studies
2:05 - 2:25 - Afternoon Recess
2:25 - 3:15 - Science
3:15 - Clean Up & Car Line
Picture Retakes
Picture days will be Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29. These days are for students who did not get their picture taken in September, and for students who would like retakes. *Retakes will only be given if the student brings the original photo package back to the photographer.* In general, we will be photographing in-person learners on Wednesday (because that is not costume day!) and online learners on Thursday.
Halloween
Students can wear costumes on Thursday, October 29th in honor of Halloween. Students can only wear their COVID mask (no Halloween masks or full painted faces). We will not have a class party and students cannot bring snacks to share. Students must also wear their costumes to school. There will be no opportunity to change into a costume.
Spirit Week:
Monday, Oct 26th Pajama Day
Tuesday, Oct 27th Crazy hair day
Wednesday. Oct 28th School Spirit: Wear your Westgate gear!
Thursday, Oct 29th wear your Halloween costume. The only mask your student can wear is the Covid face covering.
Original Works:
It is that time of year for our annual ‘Original Works’ fundraiser. For those who are new to the school or for those who have forgotten – because of all the things we have to remember these days – this is a fundraiser where kids create artwork in the “classroom”, and families have an opportunity to purchase products with their creative artwork on them. The school gets a percentage of all sales. This is typically our 3rd largest single fundraiser of the year, but with things being so different, it has the potential to be one of our largest fundraisers for the current school year.
Important Original Works Dates:
Now until October 16th – Kids will create their artwork. They may continue to work on this at home!
October 19th through November 2nd – Families will be able to order products on the Original Works website.
November 2nd – Order deadline date to guarantee all orders are turned around quickly and in plenty of time for the holidays.
Late November to Early December – Products will be delivered directly to families’ homes.