Message from the Principal

Dear Westwood Families,

As we move into November, the month of gratitude and thankfulness, it’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect on all that we are grateful for. I am especially thankful for our amazing families and the support you show our school and students each and every day. Your partnership makes such a difference and allows us to continue growing together.

November is also a great time to slow down a bit, catch our breath, and refocus on what truly matters—our students, our families, and our school community. Let’s take this month to appreciate the little moments, celebrate progress, and continue working together to make Westwood a place where everyone feels valued and supported.

Alesa Smith

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

Monday, November 3:

Pledge Leaders: Staten's Class

Bus Duty: 1st/4th

Fall Picture retakes!

Specials Day 2

Chorus 7:45-8:15am

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

4th Grade Cafeteria 8:40-9:30 Day of the Dead Presentation 

Luis Soriano, founder of “ Biblioburro” will visit 1st Grade DLI classes

Soccer & Success 3:45-5:45

Tuesday, November 4:

Specials Day 3

C3

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

5th grade Fire Safety

Archery Team A 3:45-4:45

Wednesday, November 5:

Specials Day 4

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

Thursday, November 6:

Specials Day 5

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

Severe Weather Drill 9:00

Author Visit - Carmen Deedy in gym: 9:30 2nd/3rd, 10:30 4th/5th, 12:30 PK, K, 1st

Soccer & Success 3:45-4:45

Friday, November 7:

Specials Day 1

Food Friday

8:30 - Westwood News Broadcast

2:15 Snack Cart

Exciting Playground Upgrade Coming!

Last year, our students voted for a long-lasting improvement—and they chose a playground upgrade!

Here’s what to expect:
A complete playground renovation in two phases:
• Phase 1: The field renovation (starting this week!)
• Phase 2: Updates to play structures, blacktop, and more

As we kick off Phase 1:
* Shrubbery will be removed
* The two back swings and a defective slide will be taken out
* Construction fencing is up around the playground perimeter to keep kids safe inside the play area

⚠️ Please note: There may be some days when students will not have access to the playground during recess. On those days, we will provide alternative recess options to ensure students still have fun and stay active!

We’ll keep you posted with updates throughout the construction—watch for the amazing transformation ahead!

Thank you for your support as we make our school an even better place to play and learn!

A huge THANK YOU to our PTO for keeping our staff engergized with a Freshly Boo'd treat! We are so grateful for our PTO partnership and how they support our students and staff!

Career Day was such a wonderful success! Our students had the chance to explore a variety of careers, ask questions, and learn directly from community members who generously shared their time and expertise. We are so grateful for the incredible partnerships that make days like this possible—helping students see the many opportunities that await them in the future. It was a fun, engaging, and inspiring day of learning and dreaming big!