Westwood Elementary

We were Howling with Pride over these Wolves today because they are examples of our Pack promise!

Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest is almost here. It's time to go grab your supplies and start planning those creative designs! Be sure to look over the attached flyer for all the details on how to participate. We can’t wait to see your pumpkins shine!

We’re still holding out hope for some cooler fall weather soon, but in the meantime, we’re keeping things fun and busy in the building!
Please take a moment to check out this week’s newsletter by clicking the link below. It includes a few items that would really help us out, along with updates on what’s coming up.

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Our students are all geared up for some sweet fun! We’re collecting candy to make our Howling for fall festival extra special. If you’d like to donate, drop off bags of candy in the front office by Thursday, October 9th. Every little bit helps us spread joy (and sugar!) to our wolves. Thank you for helping us make this October full of spirit and treats!

Safety first, adventure always! Today our students took part in bus evacuation drills, learning important safety steps while keeping the energy high. They did an amazing job practicing what to do in case of an emergency and had a little fun along the way! A big thank you to our amazing Transportation Department for organizing and leading us through this important safety practice. #SpringdaleFamily

Picture Day is Tomorrow!

Just a friendly reminder that Picture Day starts promptly at 7:45 am. please be on time! Also, please send the exact amount for picture orders. We're not able to make change. Thanks for helping things run smoothly!

If your student is sick tomorrow, no worries, retakes are scheduled for November.

Let’s see those big smiles!

Lunch menu for the month of October.

More amazing moments from this month’s STEAM Challenge in Mrs. Lien’s class!

Our young innovators have been hard at work solving problems, building models, and bringing creativity to life! We’re so proud to spotlight our students! Their excitement, determination, and collaboration are what make our STEAM program so special.
Swipe through the latest snapshots of their incredible work, and don’t forget to cheer them on in the comments!

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We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Eisele! 🌟 As a dedicated 4th grade teacher, she embodies what it means to be a lifelong learner. Always reflective and hardworking, Ms. Eisele gives her very best each day to her students and our school. We are so lucky to have her at Westwood—thank you for all you do, Ms. Eisele! 💛🍎

Our 1st graders are crushing it in math! They’ve been working hard and earning their way into the 120 Club!The group just keeps growing as our young mathematicians master their numbers and show off their amazing skills. We’re so proud of their progress. Way to go, 1st grade! #SpringdaleFamily

Perfect weather + 5th grade bike field trip = an amazing day! Our students had so much fun riding and learning together. Huge shoutout to our fantastic 5th grade teachers, our PE team, and all the volunteers—especially Mrs. Lassiter for making this special experience possible. #SpringdaleFamily

This month’s STEAM activities had our 5th graders in Mrs. Caballero's class thinking, building, and creating right in their classrooms! After reading The Buddy Bench, they put their engineering skills to work by designing and building benches strong enough to hold two stuffed animal “buddies.” The results were creative, sturdy, and full of heart—proof that when kindness meets innovation, amazing things are built! #SpringdaleFamily

📚♥️ The books are arriving!! ♥️📚 Westwood family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations to purchase books for EVERY student at Westwood for Christmas! 🎄✨ This is just the beginning—more books are on the way—but what an amazing start! 🙌🏻 ♥️From Westwood EAST #SpringdaleFamily

Our 4th and 5th graders took inspiration from The Dot and turned a simple circle into something extraordinary! After reading the story, they jumped into a creativity challenge using just dot stickers and wow, did their imaginations shine! From unique patterns to inventive designs, their work proved that when you make your mark, amazing things happen. #SpringdaleFamily

Fall is officially here! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and sweater weather is making its cozy return. As the seasons change, so does our calendar. We've got lots of exciting events and activities coming up that you won’t want to miss!
Click the link below to stay in the loop. Think of it as your golden leaf to all things happening this season!

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Our Monthly STEAM activity has been all about kindness and creativity! After reading the book The Buddy Bench, students in Mrs. Bell's class put their engineering skills to the test. Their challenge: design and build a bench! From brainstorming to building, our learners showed teamwork, problem-solving, and big imagination. We love watching their ideas come to life, one buddy bench at a time! #SpringdaleFamily

We recognize students who are following our PACK promise- we call them "Howling with Pride" awards! Students receive an award from a staff member, a special wrist band, and a Taco Bell coupon. Way to go, Wolves!

✨ Exciting News for Westwood! ✨ This Thursday, September 25th, every Westwood teacher who has a project on DonorsChoose will get a 2x Match Offer. That means for every dollar donated, DonorsChoose will double it — turning a $10 gift into $20, a $25 gift into $50, and so on! 🙌 This is an amazing opportunity to bring resources, materials, and experiences straight to our Westwood students. 💙 👉 Check out the teachers’ projects clicking on the following link: https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/arkansas/springdale-public-schools/westwood-elementary-school/56472 Let’s make Thursday a BIG day for Westwood! 🌟

For parents of PACK 2.0 students- if for any reason we need to cancel due to inclement weather, you will receive a notice through this system. As of right now we are still going forward after school with our PACK 2.0 program. If you need to change the way your student is going home please let us know as soon as possible. Thanks! Mrs. Santillo-Program Director