WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Staff:
·         All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th.  The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.
 
Elementary School:
·         Walk to School Day is TOMORROW (10/9).  Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2ndgraders will wear their
“Respect” shirt)
 
Middle School:
·         7th grade boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts are schedule is as follows:  (All boys that are in XC do NOT attend tryouts until Tuesday 10/15).  See Coach Martens with any questions.
 o    Tuesday  (10/8) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym
 o    Wednesday  (10/9) 7am – 8:30am in big gym
 o    Thursday  (10/10) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym
 o    Tuesday  (10/15) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym

 ·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct.
10th before school.   Please see Mr. Russell if planning to try out for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.

PTO:
 ·         Fall Fundraiser pick up: TODAY (10/8) from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose room. 

 ·         FAMILY FUN NIGHT OCTOBER EVENT is at the NO LIMIT ARCADE FRIDAY OCTOBER 11TH / NOON-MIDNIGHT For only $15.00 you will get unlimited game play open till close.
 o   Take a snack/dinner break at DAGO DOG or BUDDYZ
 o   Which are both a few doors down, simply show your hand stamp from NO LIMIT ARCADE
 o    Pre-K through 8th grade, come on out and have some fun!
 o    Please join us for some Westfield Family Fun!  Come see classmates, teachers, and maybe a Principal or two at NO LIMIT ARCADE.
 o    SPREAD THE WORD!!!

 ·        School directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or
team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."

 
WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Monday, October 7, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·         All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th. 
The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.
 
Elementary School:
 ·         5th grade chess club will be meeting tonight in room 214 from 2:30 - 3:30pm
 
·         Walk to School Day is Wednesday Oct. 9th. Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2ndgraders will wear their “Respect” shirt)
 
·         October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The WCS Staff would like to invite all students to join in Together in Pink. Help show your support for this cause by wearing pink every Tuesday in October. 
  
Middle School:
 ·         Congratulations to the 19 Westfield Band students who auditioned for the District 9 Junior High
  Music Festival on Saturday at Yorkville Middle School.  We are very proud  of your hard work and accomplishment.  You all did a fantastic job representing Westfield!

  ·         7th grade boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts are schedule is as follows:  (All boys that are in XC do NOT attend tryouts until Tuesday 10/15).  See Coach Martens with any questions.
 o    Tuesday (10/8) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym
 o    Wednesday  (10/9) 7am – 8:30pm in big gym
 o    Thursday  (10/10) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym
 o    Tuesday  (10/15) 3:30 – 5:30 in small gym

 ·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct.
10thbefore school.  Please see Mr. Russell if planning to try out for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.

 ·         October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The WCS Staff would like to invite all students to join in Together in Pink. Help show your support for this cause by wearing pink every Tuesday in October.
 
PTO:
 ·       Fall Fundraiser pick up: October 8th from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose  room.

 ·        School directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an  envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or
team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."

 
WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Friday, October 4, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·        All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th. 
The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.
 
Elementary School:
 ·         Walk to School Day is Wednesday Oct. 9th. Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2ndgraders will wear their “Respect” shirt)

 ·         October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The WCS Staff would like to invite all students to join in Together in Pink. Help show your support for this cause by wearing pink every Tuesday in October. 
   
·          Picture Retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 25th.  Students that were not here on picture day can turn in a picture order form to the photographer (available in the office) or pre-pay online and give the printed receipt to the photographer.  Students wanting retakes must return original photo packets to the photographer at the time of the sitting.  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407293 (Elementary School) or 407291 (Middle School.) 
  
Middle School:
 ·         7th grade boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will begin the week of Oct 7th.  In order to try out a sports physical and athletic packet MUST turn in PRIOR to try outs. Specific try out dates and information will be coming soon.  Please see Mr. Martens with questions.

 ·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct.
10th before school.   Please see Mr. Russell if planning to tryout for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.
 
·         October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The WCS Staff would like to invite all students to join in Together in Pink. Help show your support for this cause by wearing pink every Tuesday in October.
 
·         Picture Retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 25th.  Students that were not here on picture day can turn in a picture order form to the photographer (available in the office) or pre-pay online and give the printed receipt to the photographer.  Students wanting retakes must return original photo packets to the photographer at the time of the sitting.  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407293 (Elementary School) or 407291 (Middle School.) 
  
PTO:
·         Fall Fundraiser pick up: October 8th from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose room.
 
·         PTO Volunteer Help Needed:  Please read the upcoming available volunteer opportunities and if you can help contact the event coordinator directly. Remember, you only need to respond if you are able to help or if you have a question.
 
Punt, Pass, Kick event on Sunday, October 13th:  We need  8 more volunteers to help with this event.  No prerequisites are required but an understanding of football skills would be helpful. Please contact Mr. Belin
directly if you are able to help or have questions at [email protected]
 
·      School directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or
team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."

 
WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Thursday, October 3, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·         All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th.  The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.
 
Elementary School:
 ·         Walk to School Day is Wednesday Oct. 9th. Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2nd graders will wear their “Respect” shirt)

 ·         Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th (this is for students who were not here on picture day or are returning original packet).  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407293.  As the date
gets closer, forms will also be available in the office.
 
Middle School:
 ·         Attention 8th Graders:  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 7PM in the middle school gym about our 8th grade Washington, DC trip.  You will receive the cost and registration   details then.  If you are unable to attend, Ms. Bolding will have the information packet available in room 130 Friday, October 4th.

 ·         7th grade boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will begin the week of Oct 7th.  In order to try out a sports physical and athletic packet MUST turn in  PRIOR to try outs. Specific try out dates and information will be coming soon.  Please see Mr. Martens with questions.

·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct. 10thbefore school.  Please see Mr. Russell if planning to tryout for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.

 ·         Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th – (this is only for students who were not here on picture day or are returning original packet).  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407291. 
As the date gets closer, forms will also be available in the office.
 
PTO:
 ·         Fall Fundraiser pick up: October 8th from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose room.
 
  ·        PTO Volunteer Help Needed:  Please read the upcoming available volunteer opportunities and if you can help contact the event coordinator directlyRemember, you only need to respond if you are able to help or if you have a question.
 
Punt, Pass, Kick event on Sunday, October 13th:  We need 8 more volunteers to help with this event.  No prerequisites are required but an understanding of football skills would be helpful. Please contact Mr. Belin directly if you are able to help or have questions at [email protected]

·      School directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an
  envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or
team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."

 
As part of our school improvement plan, we are working at creating a home-school compact. A compact is a document that outlines the basic shared responsibilities of staff, parents and students to ensure our students have a fruitful learning experience. To create the document, students and staff at Westfield have provided ideas and given feedback to several drafts. Before finalizing the document, we would like for parents to provide input as well. Below are two links. The first link is the most recent draft. Please review this draft while completing the survey. The second link is the survey. All information that you provide is confidential, and we will not ask you for any personal information. Please also note that while we will not include all suggestions, we will strongly consider all comments in the formulation of this document. The survey will close on October 7, 2013. Thank you for your input!

 
WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·         All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th.  The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.

Elementary School:
 ·         Walk to School Day is Wednesday Oct. 9th. Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2ndgraders will wear their “Respect” shirt)
 
·         Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th.  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407293.  As the date gets closer, forms will also be available in the office.
 
Middle School:
 ·         Attention 8th Graders:  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 7PM in the middle school gym about our 8th grade Washington, DC trip.  You will receive the cost and registration details then.  If you are unable to attend, Ms. Bolding will have the  information packet available in room 130 Friday, October 4th.

 ·         Punt, Pass & Kick Competition will be held on Wednesday Oct 2nd right after school.  If you are
interested in competing in these football skills, see Mrs. Sink for a competition rule sheet.  The competition will only be held on Oct 2nd from 3:30 to 4:30pm.

 ·         7th grade boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will begin the week of Oct 7th.  In order to try out a sports physical and athletic packet MUST turn in PRIOR to try outs. Specific try out dates and information will be coming soon.  Please see Mr. Martens with questions.
 
·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct. 10th before school.  Please see Mr. Russell if planning to tryout for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.
 
·         Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, Oct 25th.  Order online at www.inter-state.com using code 407291.  As the date gets closer, forms will also be available in the office.
 
PTO:
 ·         Fall Fundraiser pick up: October 8th from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose room.
 
  ·        PTO Volunteer Help Needed:  Please read the upcoming available volunteer opportunities and if you can help contact the event coordinator directlyRemember, you only need to respond if you are able to help or if you have a question.
 
Punt, Pass, Kick event on Sunday, October 13th:  We need 8 more volunteers to help with this event.  No prerequisites are required but an understanding of football skills would be helpful. Please contact Mr. Belin directly if you are able to help or have questions at  [email protected]

 ·         School directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."

 
This weeks vitual backpack includes:
Walk to School Day - Oct 9th
PTO Fall Fundraiser Pick up - Oct 8th
PTO Pump It Up - Oct 16th
PTO Directory Order Form
PTO Family Fun Night - Oct 11th
Box Top Info
Dundee Highland Wrestling Team

http://wcs.d300.org/sites/wcs.d300.org/files/documents/vb100113.pdf
 
WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
 
Staff:
 ·         All elementary classes are invited to the 2nd grade music program on Wednesday Oct. 9th.   The program will be at 8:30 or as soon as possible after coming in from “Walk to School” day.
 
Elementary School:
 ·         Walk to School Day is Wednesday Oct. 9th. Start making posters why walking to school is important to you.  Show that you care for the Earth by wearing GREEN or spirit wear that day too!  (2ndgraders will wear their “Respect” shirt)
 
Middle School:
 ·         Attention 8th Graders:  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 7PM in the middle school gym about our 8th grade Washington, DC trip.  You will receive the cost and registration details then.  If you are unable to attend, Ms. Bolding will have the information packet available in room 130 Friday, October 4th.
 
·         Punt, Pass & Kick Competition will be held on Wednesday Oct 2nd right after school.  If you are
interested in competing in these football skills, see Mrs. Sink for a competition rule sheet.  The competition will only be held on Oct 2nd from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
 
·         7th grade boys interested in basketball: Tryouts will begin the week of Oct 7th.  In order to try out a sports physical and athletic packet MUST turn in PRIOR to try outs. Specific try out dates and information will be coming soon.  Please see Mr. Martens with questions.

·         8th grades boys interested in basketball:  Tryouts will be Wednesday Oct. 9th after school an Oct. 10th before school.  Please see Mr. Russell if planning to tryout for detailed schedule and also remember to get all forms turned in including an updated physical or you will not be allowed to try out.  See Coach Russell with questions.

 ·         Attention Dance Team, our first practice will be at 8:00am Monday, September 30th.  All 8th grade dancers need to see Mrs. Flowers before going to lunch and 7th grade dancers please see Mrs. Flowers during ELT or after school regarding uniform sizes.
 
PTO:
 ·         Fall Fundraiser pick up: October 8th from 2:30-6pm in the Multi-Purpose room.
 
·         PTO Volunteer Help Needed:  Please read the upcoming available volunteer opportunities and if you can help contact the event coordinator directlyRemember, you only need to respond if you are able to help or if you have a question.
 
Punt, Pass, Kick event on Sunday, October 13th:   We need 8 more volunteers to help with this event.  No prerequisites are required but an understanding of football skills would be helpful. Please contact Mr. Belin directly if you are able to help or have questions at [email protected]



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School
  directories are available to purchase by sending $3.00 to the office in an
  envelope marked "Directory." Please include your student's name and teacher or
team. Though not necessary, order forms are available in the 9/24 VB. Checks may
be made payable to "Westfield PTO."