WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Friday, December 13, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·         Fa-la-la-la-la! It’s still not too late to join us in practicing for our staff songs for the elementary holiday sing. We will meet for short practices the next two weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:45. See you there!

 ·         Elementary Staff:  Please turn in your yearbook camera to Mr. Calendo by Fri. Dec 20th.  Thank you!

 ·         Mr. Calendo’s 5th grade class will be on a field trip to the Challenger Learning Center on Monday Dec. 16th from 8:30am – 1:45pm.  Ms. Petersen & Ms. Russell’s 5thgrade classes will be on the same field trip on Tuesday Dec. 17th.

 ·         MS Staff:  Just a reminder that the Chamber orchestra students will be on a field trip Monday, December 16th from 10:30-1:30.  We are playing Holiday carols for the Dundee Senior Center.
 
Elementary School:
 ·         Capture your favorite memories of your teacher, classmates and friends by purchasing an
  elementary yearbook.  Orders can be made online or with a check made out to Inter-State Studios for $17 by Friday Dec. 20th.   www.inter-state.com/yearbook  code 436865
 
·         Westfield's Got Talent Audition dates for the February Fun Fair will be announced when students return from the Holiday Break.  We are pleased to announce that in addition to our middle school students, we are inviting our 5th graders to bring their talent to the competition this year as well!  
  
Middle School:
 ·         Attention 7th grade girls trying out for basketball:  you need to get your physical and packet turned in by the first tryout.  Try outs are next week Monday, Tuesday & Friday from 7:15 – 8:30am.  You need to attend all tryouts.  See Coach Kopetsky or the main office for all needed paperwork for tryouts.
 
·         This Friday is the second quarter PBIS raffle.  Some items that will be featured in this raffle include:  Pizza parties with teachers, Ice cream delivered to your lunch table, Dodgeball during ELT, Minute to Win It during ELT, a game of basketball HORSE with Dr. Doran, and a Kindle Fire Tablet.  Please remember to bring your Howl-a-grams to lunch on Friday and have your name and team written clearly on each.

 ·         MS School Wrestling season begins Jan. 6th.  The team is open to all 6th/7thand 8th grade students.  If you are interested in joining the team please stop by the MS office and pick up an athletic packet.  The athletic packet has to be filled out and returned before you are allowed to practice.  Only need yellow emergency card and payment if participated in a sport already this school year.  You are required to have a physical in order to practice or wrestle.  We offer an‘intramural’ program for all 6th grade students.   Informational meeting will be during your ELT time in the elementary gym for all interested boys.
 o    7th grade boys: meeting Monday Dec. 16th at 1:20pm
 o    8th grade boys: meeting Monday Dec. 16th at 2:07pm
 o    6th grade boys: meeting Monday Dec. 16th at 2:45pm

 ·         Do you like ice cream even when it’s cold outside? On Tuesday, December 17th Oberweis will be donating a portion of their sales to the WCS music department.  Go out and eat ice cream on Tuesday and support music! 
  
·         Capture the school year in pictures.  Order your middle school yearbook now.  Middles School Yearbooks are an 80 page full color book.  The yearbooks will include an autograph insert sheet for friends to sign at the end of the school year.  Yearbooks will be delivered over the summer so we can be sure to capture recognition night and spring sporting events in the book. Order your Middle School yearbook online. Use flyer code:446323 or complete an order form and return it to school to pay by check.  The full color yearbook is only $23 if ordered by Thursday, February 28, 2014.  After this date, the cost will increase to $25.  All orders must be received by April 30, 2014.  Visit https://www.inter-state.com/store/preorder and order today.

 ·         Westfield's Got Talent Audition dates for the February Fun Fair will be announced when students return from the Holiday Break.  We are pleased to announce that in addition to our middle school students, we are inviting our 5th graders to bring their talent to the competition this year as well!  
 
PTO:
 ·         Elementary:  The Box top snowman race is going awesome –keep up the great work!   Check the board to see how your class is doing.  Every class still has a chance.  Go to Meijer’s and get the 60 Box Top receipt (when you purchase box tops products) and watch your snowman move!  The winning class for December wins a Pump It Up party for their whole class.  Last collection for December and 2013 is Friday Dec. 20th!

 ·         Middle School:  Last collection for Box tops is 2013 is next Friday Dec 20th. Every grade that brings in 2,000 or more box tops will have a winning student from each grade, but all homeroom teachers will get a prize from Chipotle.  Also, go to Meijer’s and get the 60 Bonus Box Tops.
 
D300:
 ·         D300 Piano Festival is scheduled for March 18th.  Register online at www.d300.org after Jan 7th.  Fee is $5.
 
Parents:
 ·         Attention WCS 8th Grade Parents! It is now time for your student to log into the Infinite Campus Student Portal and complete the Freshman Elective Request Form. Students are to complete this task from home before December 13, 2013. Please see the attached list of freshman elective course offerings or log onto d300.org/freshman for more information. Contact 8th Grade School Counselor Kelly Baker, with questions.
 
·         The Westfield Community School Rummage Sale and Craft Fair is coming! Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 25. If you are interested in buying a space to sell your stuff at the Rummage Sale, please see the Westfield website or contact us at 847-532-7600.  
 
·         Kindergarten & Preschool Registration will be held on Thursday, February 20th, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Please call the elementary office 847-532-7800 if you have an incoming kindergartener, who will be 5 as of September 1, 2014 and Preschoolers must be 3 years of age to being preschool at Westfield.
 
Local:
 ·         Cub Scout Pack 153 is sponsoring Parent’s Night out on December 13th from 6pm to 9pm at WCS.  Cost is $10 per child.  Contact Bob Knuerr with questions 847-226-5480 (VB 12/3)
 
·         The Westfield Community School Rummage Sale and Craft Fair is coming! Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 25. If you are interested in buying a space to sell your stuff at the Rummage Sale, please see the Westfield website or contact us at 847-532-7600. 


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