Message from the Principal

Dear Westwood Families,

It’s hard to believe we are down to the final five weeks of the school year! This time always seems to fly by, and we want to make every moment count for our students.

These last weeks are filled with important learning, special events, and opportunities for our students to grow both academically and personally. We encourage all of our students to stay focused, give their best effort, and finish strong.

As a school community, we are being intentional about making these days meaningful—celebrating progress, encouraging one another, and continuing to build strong relationships. Your support at home plays a huge role in this. Simple things like maintaining routines, encouraging attendance, and talking with your child about their day make a big difference.

Let’s work together to make these final weeks positive, memorable, and impactful for every student. Thank you for your continued partnership and for allowing us the privilege of serving your children each day.

With Gratitude,

Alesa Smith

Check out our weekly calendar to keep up-to-date of the latest Westwood events!

Monday, April 20:

Pledge Leaders: Witten's Class

Bus Duty:1st grade/4th grade

Specials Day 2

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

Creative Discovery Museum Outreach PreK, K, and 1st grade

Soccer & Success Practice 3:35-4:45 in Gym

 

Tuesday, April 21:

Specials Day 3

4th & 5th Talent Show Auditions 7:45-8:30

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

1st grade & SDC to Recycling Center/ Landfill

Creative Discovery Museum Outreach 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade

 

Wednesday, April 22:

Specials Day 4

2nd & 3rd Talent Show Auditions 7:45-8:30

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

PK Lazy Creek Farm Field Trip

4th Chickamauga Battlefield Field Trip

Wear Blue for Autism Awareness

Self-Esteem Garden Club 3:45-4:45

Soccer & Success Practice 3:35-4:45 in Gym

Kid City Celebration

 

Thursday, April 23:

Specials Day 5

Kindergarten & 1st Talent Show Auditions 7:45-8:30

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

2nd - Etowah Indian Mounds Field Trip

3rd grade field trip to the Courthouse

K Field Trip to Chattanooga Zoo

Creative Discovery Museum Outreach 4th grade

 

Friday, April 24:

Specials Day 1

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

Library Book Return Day

Pre-k & SDC- Farms animals on the bus ramp 9:00-12:00

Milestones Parade & Bubble Gum Day Assembly in the gym @2:00

Snack Cart 2:00

We are proud to recognize our Specials Students of the Month for demonstrating our Wildcat Ways! These students consistently show respect, responsibility, and kindness in all of their specials classes. Whether in art, music, PE, or other areas, they lead by example, make positive choices, and represent Westwood with pride.

Way to go, Wildcats—we are so proud of you for showing what it means to be your best each day! 🎉

We are so proud of our 3rd–5th grade track team for their outstanding participation and effort at the DPS Elementary Track Meet! Our Wildcats showed determination, sportsmanship, and teamwork throughout the event, representing Westwood with pride.

Way to go, Wildcats—thank you for giving your best and showing what it means to finish strong! 🎉

A huge shoutout to our Wildcat Chorus for their incredible performance singing the National Anthem at the opening of the Chattanooga Lookouts game! Not only did they sound absolutely beautiful, but they also represented Westwood with pride in our broader community.

We are so proud of the way our students shared their talents and shined on such a big stage—way to go, Wildcats! 🎉