Registration for Kindergarten and Preschool for the 2014-2015 school year will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2014, from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm in the elementary gym. Please view the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions, please call the elementary office at (847) 532-7800.

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Thursday, November 14, 2013
 
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
 
·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to
NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.  (VB 10/29)
 
Middle School:
 ·         It’s back!! Fuel week in the cafeteria!   This month’s feature is ‘Breakfast for Lunch’.  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – even if it’s for lunch.  Tomorrow (11/15) will be Ranchero Breakfast Pizza.  Today (11/14) will be Barbeque Breakfast Burger.  Break from your daily habit and try the awesomeness of these breakfast specials.  Fuel Up – Go Lunch!
 
·         Student council will be having their monthly meeting on November 20th instead of November 27th. It will start at 7:45 A.M. in Mrs. Hager’s room (room 259). For any questions, please see Mrs. Hager or Ms. Sarff. 
  
·         Yearbook Cover Design Contest:  Are you interested in designing the cover for the Middle School Yearbook? Combine your artistic skills with your school spirit and create a design to enter into the
Yearbook cover design contest.  All designs must be original artwork, meet the contest rules and be submitted by December 2, 2013 to be eligible.  Rules and entry forms are available in the Middles School office.
 
·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.   It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)

 ·         Attn. Parents of Kindergartners:  All kindergarten students are required by Illinois law to have proof of an eye exam by an optometrist or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on file with the school by October 15th.  If you have not submitted your paperwork to the school nurse, please do so asap.  Required forms can be found on the D300 website under Health Services.  Any questions, call Julie Yelton at 847-532-7608.
 
·         Phone Messages:  Please inform your child of changes in transportation or after school plans BEFORE they leave for school as messages interrupt the instructional program. (Parent/Student Handbook)
 
·         Students are expected to be dressed to outside every day.  Students will stay indoors if the temperature is less than ten degrees or is raining. If your student is not wearing boots and snowpants, he/she must remain on the shoveled black top area. (Parent/Student Handbook)
 
·         Kindergarten & Preschool Registration will be held on Wednesday, 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.

PTO:
 ·         Next PTO Meeting is Wednesday November 20th at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Please join us to hear all of the exciting things we have planned for the remainder of this year!
 
·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)
 
·         The Westfield Cares fundraiser is in full swing. Get your pie orders in to your teacher or office no later than Nov. 19thwith pick up on Nov. 25th. Order forms are available in either office. Please help support this great fundraiser and get some great pies for the holidays!  (VB 11/12)
 
·         Operation Christmas Child:  Help needy children this season by packing a shoe box with toys, candy, and toiletries or donate $10.  Turn it into Ms. Petersen's room by Nov 22nd.  Last year we collected 188 boxes - help us beat that number this year and win a prize for your class.  For more information: see https://sites.google.com/site/wcswolvespto/classroom-news/brightentheholidaysforchildrenallovertheglobe#  (VB 11/12) – Ms. Russell’s class is in the lead!
 
Local:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off your unwrapped gifts.  Collection will continue thru Dec. 13th.
 
·         5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball:  tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 –10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
 
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

 ·         5th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball: tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH
tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to
NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.  (VB 10/29)
 
Middle School:
 ·         It’s back!! Fuel week in the cafeteria!   This month’s feature is ‘Breakfast for Lunch’. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – even if it’s for lunch.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday will be Ranchero Breakfast Pizza.  Tuesday & Thursday will be Barbeque Breakfast Burger.  Break from your daily habit and try the awesomeness of these breakfast specials.  Fuel Up –Go Lunch!
 
·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
·         6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball:  tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH tryouts. Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)
 
·         Attn. Parents of Kindergartners:  All kindergarten students are required by Illinois law to have proof of an eye exam by an optometrist or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on file with the school by October 15th.  If you
have not submitted your paperwork to the school nurse, please do so asap.  Required forms can be found on the D300 website under Health Services.  Any questions, call Julie Yelton at 847-532-7608.
 
·         Phone Messages:  Please inform your child of changes in transportation or after school plans BEFORE they leave for school as messages interrupt the instructional program. (Parent/Student Handbook)
 
·         Students are expected to be dressed to outside every day.  Students will stay indoors if the temperature is less than ten degrees or is raining. If your student is not wearing boots and snowpants, he/she must remain on the shoveled black top area. (Parent/Student Handbook)

 PTO:
 ·         Next PTO Meeting is Wednesday November 20th at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Please join us to hear all of the exciting things we have planned for the remainder of this year!

 ·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)
 
·         Operation Christmas Child:  Help needy children this season by packing a shoe box with toys, candy, and toiletries or donate $10.  Turn it into Ms. Petersen's room by Nov 22nd.  Last year we collected 188 boxes - help us beat that number this year and win a prize for your class.  For more information: see https://sites.google.com/site/wcswolvespto/classroom-news/brightentheholidaysforchildrenallovertheglobe#  (VB 11/12)
 
·         The next Family Fun Night is this Wednesday Nov 13th at Red Robin.  Bring your flyer and wear your spirit wear to Red Robin. (VB 11/5)

 ·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.
 
Local:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off your unwrapped gifts.  Collection will continue thru Dec. 13th.

http://wcs.d300.org/sites/wcs.d300.org/files/documents/vb111213.pdf

This weeks virtual backpack included info on the following:
Elementary Yearbooks
School Based Dental Program
HS Explore Night
D300 LEAP Into Learning About Our Autism Program
Operation Christmas Child
Spirtwear
Family Fun Night
WCS Cares/Pie Sale
Box Tops

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
 
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
 
·         5th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball: tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH
tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to  NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.   (VB 10/29)

Middle School:
 ·         It’s back!! Fuel week in the cafeteria!  This month’s feature is ‘Breakfast for Lunch’. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – even if it’s for lunch.  Monday, Wednesday & Friday will be Ranchero Breakfast Pizza. Tuesday & Thursday will be Barbeque Breakfast Burger.  Break from your daily habit and try the awesomeness of these breakfast specials. Fuel Up – Go Lunch!
 
·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
·         6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball:  tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)
 
·         Attn. Parents of Kindergartners:  All kindergarten students are required by Illinois law to have proof of an eye exam by an optometrist or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on file with the school by October 15th.  If you
have not submitted your paperwork to the school nurse, please do so asap.  Required forms can be found on the D300 website under Health Services.  Any questions, call Julie Yelton at 847-532-7608.

PTO:
 ·         Next PTO Meeting is Wednesday November 20th at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Please join us to hear all of the exciting things we have planned for the remainder of this year!
 
·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)
 
·         Operation Christmas Child:  Help needy children this season by packing a shoe box with toys, candy, and toiletries or donate $10.  Turn it into Ms. Petersen's room by Nov 22nd.  Last year we collected 188 boxes - help us beat that number this year and win a prize for your class.  For more information: see https://sites.google.com/site/wcswolvespto/classroom-news/brightentheholidaysforchildrenallovertheglobe#  (VB 11/12)

 ·         The next Family Fun Night is this Wednesday Nov 13th at Red Robin.  Bring your flyer and wear your spirit wear to Red Robin. (VB 11/5)
 
·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.
 
Local:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off your unwrapped gifts.  Collection will continue thru Dec. 13th.

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Monday, November 11, 2013

Elementary School:
 ·         4th grade chess club will meet after school today in room 214 until 3:30.
 
·         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
 
·         5th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball: tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.   Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH
tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to
NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.   (VB 10/29)

Middle School:
 ·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
·         Congratulations to 7B’s Catch of the Week:  Micayla Miller and Jenna Skuza   You have both been selected by your Team 7B teachers for showing respect for Everyone, Education, and your
Environment! Way to go! Thank you for being such role model students
 
·         6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball:  tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)
 
·         Attn. Parents of Kindergartners:  All kindergarten students are required by Illinois law to have proof of an eye exam by an optometrist or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on file with the school by October 15th.  Ifyou
have not submitted your paperwork to the school nurse, please do so asap.  Required forms can be found on the D300 website under Health Services.  Any questions, call Julie Yelton at  847-532-7608.

PTO:
 ·         Next PTO Meeting is Wednesday November 20th at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Please join us to hear all of the exciting things we have planned for the remainder of this year!
 
·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)
 
·         Operation Christmas Child:  Help needy children this season by packing a shoe box with toys, candy, and toiletries or donate $10.  Turn it into Ms. Petersen's room by Nov 22nd.  Last year we collected 188 boxes - help us beat that number this year and win a prize for
your class.  For more information: see https://sites.google.com/site/wcswolvespto/classroom-news/brightentheholidaysforchildrenallovertheglobe#  (VB 11/12)

 ·         The next Family Fun Night is this Wednesday Nov 13th at Red Robin.  Bring your flyer and wear your spirit wear to Red Robin. (VB 11/5)
 
·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.

Local:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off
your unwrapped gifts.  Collection
will continue thru Dec. 13th.

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Friday, November 8, 2013
 
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
 
·         Thank you all for your generous donations for the Veterans – we collected almost 200 baby wipes!  To help celebrate Veterans Day on Monday we are asking that everyone in school dresses in RED, WHITE AND BLUE.  Show your support on Monday.
 
·         5th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball: tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH
tryouts.  Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to  NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.  (VB 10/29)
 
Middle School:
 ·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
 ·         Thank you all for your generous donations for the Veterans.  To help celebrate Veterans Day on Monday we are asking that everyone in school dresses in RED, WHITE AND BLUE.  Show your support on Monday.

 ·         6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys interested in Jr. Eagles Basketball:  tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 23rd 3 – 5pm AND Saturday Dec. 7th 8 – 10am.  Both tryouts will be held at Jacobs HS and players should attend BOTH tryouts. Questions should be directed to Coach Martens at [email protected].
 
Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)
 
·         Attn. Parents of Kindergartners:  All kindergarten students are required by Illinois law to have proof of an eye exam by an optometrist or eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on file with the school by October 15th.  Ifyou
have not submitted your paperwork to the school nurse, please do so asap.  Required forms can be found on the D300 website under Health Services.  Any questions, call Julie Yelton at 847-532-7608.

 PTO:
 ·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)
 
·         Operation Christmas Child:  Help needy children this season by packing a shoe box with toys, candy, and toiletries or donate $10.  Turn it into Ms. Petersen's room by Nov 22nd.  Last year we collected 188 boxes - help us beat that number this year and win a prize for your class.  For more information: see https://sites.google.com/site/wcswolvespto/classroom-news/brightentheholidaysforchildrenallovertheglobe#  (VB 11/12)
 
·         The next Family Fun Night is this Wednesday Nov 13th at Red Robin.  Bring your flyer and wear your spirit wear to Red Robin. (VB 11/5)

 ·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.

Local:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off your unwrapped gifts.  Collection will continue thru Dec. 13th.

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Thursday,  November 7, 2013
 
Elementary School:
 ·         H.A.N.D.S.  Club will be meeting after school today in room 214 from 2:30 – 3:30pm

 ·         Capture your favorite memories of your teacher, class 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/yearbookcode 436865

 ·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit? Go to
NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.  (VB 10/29)
 
·         We have collected just over 180 packs of baby wipes – the goal is 300.  We have until TOMORROW (11/8) to collect.  Please help support our troops by dropping off baby wipes in the office.
 
Middle School:
 ·         PBIS committee will be holding a floor hockey tournament Friday (11/8) after school (4:30).  All teams that are interested must sign up with Mr. Cappas.  The cost is $5 per player ($30 per team).  This will buy your team your choice of pizza, drink and use of equipment.
 
·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
  
·         Any 6th 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for our 10th annual winter musical Oklahoma! Needs to sign up for an audition time either on our website http://www.wcsmusical.org or in the media center. Anyone who signs up needs to attend our first meeting on Wednesday, November 6th from 3:30 to 4:30 in chorus room. For more information see Mr. Fodor, Mr. Romack or Miss Martinez.
 
·         We have until TOMORROW (11/8) to bring in boxes of individual packets of hot chocolate. 
Items will be then sent overseas in time for the holidays for our servicemen.  There are boxes in the
office to place your items. Please take the time show you care about the men and women serving our country.  Your support is very important to our veterans.
 
All/Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices  (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)

 PTO:
 ·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)

 ·         Family Fun Night at Oberweis is TODAY (11/7 all day). No flyer required.  Stop by after the 7th/8th grade band program and boys basketball game.
 
·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.
 
Local Events:


·        
Toys
  for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off
your unwrapped gifts.  Collection
will continue thru Dec. 13th.

WESTFIELD BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
 
Elementary School:
 ·         Pledge to Play60 and you could win a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII.  All you have to do is answer three questions about staying fit.  What do you think your favorite player does to stay fit?  Go to  NFLRush.com/Superkid to register to win by Nov. 25th.  (VB 10/29)
 
·         We have collected just over 140 packs of baby wipes – the goal is 300.  We have until Friday to collect. 
Please help support our troops by dropping off baby wipes in the office.
 
Middle School:
 ·         PBIS committee will be holding a floor hockey tournament Friday (11/8) after school (4:30).  All teams that are interested must sign up with Mr. Cappas.  The cost is $5 per player ($30 per team).  This will buy your team your choice of pizza, drink and use of equipment.
 
·         The Book Fair is coming to Westfield and we need your help to make it a successful event. Come and earn service hours as you help create decorations, cut out book marks, and prepare flyers. If you are interested in being a part of the Jr. Crew, sign up in the Media Center today. 
 
·         Any 6th 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for our 10th annual winter musical Oklahoma! Needs to sign up for an audition time either on our website http://www.wcsmusical.org or in the media center. Anyone who signs up needs to attend our first meeting on Wednesday, November 6th from 3:30 to 4:30 in chorus room. For more information see Mr. Fodor, Mr. Romack or Miss Martinez.

 ·         Through Friday (11/8), in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, our school will be participating in a district wide collection for our service men and women.  We are asking each student to bring in boxes of individual packets of hot chocolate.  Items will be then sent overseas in time for the holidays for our
servicemen.  There are boxes in the office to place your items.  Please take the time show you care about the men and women serving our country.  Your support is very important to our veterans.
 
All/Parents:
 ·         WCS is participating in a FREE dental program available to all students PreK – 8th grade on Friday Nov. 22nd.  It includes an exam by a licensed dentist and cleaning.  This exam fulfills the dental requirement for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th grades.  Forms are available in all WCS offices (Elementary, Middle & Nurse) and must be filled out by a parent and returned to the nurses’ office no later than Friday Nov. 15th.  Any questions, call the nurses offices at 847-532-7608 or email [email protected] (VB 11/5)

 PTO:
 ·         Westfield Spirit Wear is available for purchase either online at http://www.promoplace.com/37589/stores/westfield or via paper order forms. Order forms are available in both offices. Samples for sizing are also available in both offices – smaller sizes in elementary and larger sizes in the middle school. The sale will continue through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Merchandise will be delivered in time for the holiday gift giving season! (VB 11/5)

 ·         Family Fun Night at Oberweis is Thursday Nov. 7th (all day).  No flyer required.  Stop by after the 7th/8thgrade band program and boys basketball game.
 
·         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. Make checks payable to WCS PTO.

 Local Events:
 ·         Toys for Tots with US Marines Corp Reserve collection has started at WCS.  Boxes are in both offices to drop off your unwrapped gifts.  Collection will continue thru Dec. 13th.

http://wcs.d300.org/sites/wcs.d300.org/files/documents/vb110513.pdf

This weeks backpack includes information on the following....
School based dental program - due 11/15
Book Fair
PTO Spiritwear - due 11/26
Family Fun Night 11/13
Box Tops
Daughter of American Revolution - essay contest
Illinois Secretary of State - poster contest