The Lost and Forgotten Treasure of Westwood - Why Themes |
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Westwood Families and Community -
You may have heard that we are on a treasure hunt! Over the summer, when our new playground toy, the Spinami, was being installed, a treasure box with our first clue was found. Since then, our students have found two other clues that pose a class challenge...that leads to another clue.
Each year, Westwood has a theme similar to this. Themes hold several purposes. The first being, they are fun. We have had Mindcraft, Westvengers, Cougar U., Build Your Brain (Lego), and it all started with Level Up! In addition to being fun and relevant to something kids know, we use themes to teach. Each theme is tied to a growth mindset set of strategies that encourage students to never give up, persevere, and use strategies when learning gets hard.
This year, we are committed to finding the treasure that is hidden somewhere on campus, left by the first principal of Westwood, Mr. Sleigh. Our mantra is "keep digging". Treasure hunters never stop digging or searching for their treasure, as soon as they do, they are sure never to find it. This idea has a great connection to learning. We will never grow unless we repeatedly try.
For you and for us, our treasure is our students. Thank you for your partnership as we uncover the treasure of education, learning, growth, and fun with your children!
Sincerely,
Scott Meyer, Principal
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12/6 - Westwood Choir sings at Ten Trails tree lighting ceremony, 3 PM, Ten Trails neighborhood
12/11 - PTO Family Christmas Movie Night in the gym! Wear pjs, treats will be provided, and we will watch Prep and Landings, 5:30-7:00
12/18 - Westwood Choir Concert
12/22 - 1/02: Winter Break
1/15 @ 3:45 p.m.: PTO General Meeting
1/27: Taproot Assembly
2/12: Class Group Photos
2/12: PTO Friendship Dance
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Winter Concert - Westwood Choir |
The Westwood Choir, led by Mrs. Cook, has been working hard to present to you a Winter Concert. We hope you can join us on December 18 at 5 PM, in our gym, to hear our amazing kids sing songs that will get you in the mood for the holidays.
Please also consider joining us at the Ten Trails tree lighting ceremony, December 6, at 3 PM as the Westwood Choir participates in the singing of carols.
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Family Movie Night - Join Us |
Our gym, PJS, blankets, families, PTO and Prep and Landing movies...what's better than that. We hope you can join us on December 11, in our gym at 5:30 for our movie night. Please note that this event is more about the atmosphere than the movie as kids get pretty excited to be in the gym with their lights off for a fun treat. We will be adjusting our moving from a full length feature to two, shorter, Prep and Landing.
Thank you PTO for great ideas and lots of fun!
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As our days get cooler, make sure you know emergency bus stops and are up to date with our Winter Weather Communications. You can find Inclement Weather information on our website at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/inclement-weather |
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Any guardian or family member wanting to volunteer in their student's classroom, attend a classroom party or otherwise help out at Westwood, must be an approved volunteer within the district. The volunteer application process must be completed every school year. Please click on the Volunteer Application link below. "Register" if you have never gone through the application system before; "Update Application" if you are a returning volunteer. Please note that any volunteer times in the classroom must first be arranged with the classroom teacher. |
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Become a Westwood PTO Partner! |
Westwood's parent community is one of our greatest strengths. Together we can do amazing things for our students! Please consider becoming a PTO partner this year. Fifteen dollars is the membership cost which goes directly back to our students. You can be as involved or not as you choose as a partner of the PTO but thank you for considering joining. |
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Enumclaw School District Statement of Non-Discrimination |
Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: |
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Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
stephanie_berryhill@enumclaw.wednet.edu |
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