Westwood Elementary

Our wonderful 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Thao, is the Superstar of the Week! She is dedicated to her students and always goes above and beyond—even putting in extra hours outside of school to make sure her class has the very best. 📚✨ She’s goal-driven, highly organized, and an incredible collaborator with her colleagues. We are so grateful for the heart and commitment she brings to our school every day! 💛👏

D is for Dog… but not for Hazel! Our kinders had the best time learning the letter D with a little help from our favorite furry friend. #SpringdaleFamily

One of our students’ favorite PE lessons? Bike riding! The smiles say it all as they build balance, confidence, and a love for moving. What a wheely fun way to learn and play! Big shoutout to Mrs. Meris Gunderson for always capturing these learning moments so we can share them with our school family! #SpringdaleFamily

We’ve got some updates, important dates, and helpful tips in this month’s parent newsletter. Don’t miss out—click the link below to stay in the loop and see what’s coming up!

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Each morning, our EAST students stop by guest teacher classrooms to remind everyone of the 3 things we do when we have a guest teacher: 1️⃣ Show respect 2️⃣ Show responsibility 3️⃣ Show kindness These small reminders go a long way in making our guests feel welcome and appreciated at Westwood! 💙 #EASTatWestwood #SpringdaleFamily

Our new Springdale Family Literacy (SFLP) teacher, Shannon Nickell, treated the staff to some Einstein bagels today and wow, they were delicious! Thank you for fueling our brains and our smiles. #SpringdaleFamily

✨ Our Westwood EAST students loved recognizing and appreciating our amazing guest teachers!✨ They designed and created personalized keychains on the Glowforge as a small token of thanks. After all, our guest teachers are truly the key(chain) to our success! 🗝️💙 #SpringdaleFamily

We are super excited to start our after school PACK 2.0 program today for students who were invited and have completed the registration paperwork. If you received an invite and still have not completed the registration paperwork and want your student to participate, please fill it out quickly and return it to Mrs. Santillo as soon as possible. If it is not turned in by Wednesday, we will start inviting students from the waitlist. Please let me know if I can support you in any way-I can be reached at 479-750-8871 or vsantillo@sdale.org

We are proud to celebrate Mrs. James! 🌟 She has stepped into a brand-new role this year and is thriving. Mrs. James has been an incredible resource for our 5th grade team and for our entire school community—always ready to support, encourage, and lend a helping hand. Thank you, Mrs. James, for the positive impact you make every day! 💛🍎

Before the parade and all the HOCO celebrations kicked off yesterday, HBHS students brightened our morning by greeting our wolves at the door! What an awesome way to share their light and spread school spirit. 🐺💙 #SpringdaleFamily

1st graders in Ms. Mitchell's class got started on their artwork today, and their creativity is already shining bright! We can’t wait to see their masterpieces! #SpringdaleFamily

Westwood Families! Is your student missing any vaccines?

The Community Clinic has you covered — They’re open even on Saturdays to make it easier for busy families!

During WIN time, Mrs. Vang’s class dove into history in a creative way! Students designed a timeline and then asked thoughtful questions based on what they discovered. It was awesome to see their curiosity grow as they connected events and shared ideas with one another. #SpringdaleFamily

Today’s PD wasn’t just about learning, it was about doing! Teachers jumped into a STEAM challenge that had them practicing the same skills we want students to build every day: communication, collaboration, and teamwork. From brainstorming ideas to problem-solving together, they showed just how powerful it is when creativity meets teamwork. #SpringdaleFamily

Good evening- the district has a Community Engagement Council , and each school is invited to have at least one parent representative. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Crumby at kcrumby@sdale.org. The meetings are held via zoom from 5:30-6:30, and the tentative dates are on Monday evenings- October 6, December 1, February 2, and April 6. This is an opportunity to get involved at the district level. Thanks!

This week we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Caballero, one of our amazing 5th grade teachers! She's been doing an incredible job in the classroom and has a gift for making math fun and engaging for her students. Thank you, Mrs. Caballero, for inspiring a love of learning ever day! 💛📚✏️

Nothing like a scroll through some fun snapshots to wrap up the week! From our Safety Patrol practicing teamwork, to students earning Howling with Pride recognitions, to friends in PE cheering each other on. Also, the Alpha Team made their debut delivering snack packs and kindergarteners nailed their hallway routines. What a great week! It was full of teamwork, celebrations, and smiles all the way through! #Springdalefamily

Hey WW families- we need you! Please complete this short google form letting us know what ways you might be interested in helping out. We would love to get you plugged in! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfImHMW6yfLE9_c2KeglhQHGVk34iXoAQMojtGegCDmUypHeg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117586725204251234733

Even though it was a short week, it was a very successful one. To get ready for next week, please click on the link below to read our weekly family newsletter.

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Westwood Parents: Check your child’s Tuesday folder for a small envelope! 🎄 EAST students are collecting $3 donations to buy books for the Westwood Christmas bags. 🎁 Donate $3 or more and your child will receive a Westwood keychain as a thank-you!