Monday, February 19

 

Happy Monday Westbrook! I hope you had a great weekend. Westbrook's weekend got started in the best way with our participation in West Park High School's Unified Sports event on Friday. At this event, our FSP (Functional Skills Program) students got to play a game of kick ball on the West Park field. If you haven't seen their field, being able to play on it is something special in itself. There was even an announcer and a referee! Not to mention, all sorts of high school students there to help as well! 

Many of you are probably asking, what is Unified Sports? It is a program that empowers individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to engage through the power of sports. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. This definitely aligns with the Westbrook Way. Another thing that made this event special was that we were the only elementary school to do this. We hope to pave the way for more elementary schools and even host our own event. There are so many people who helped to make it happen and I feel lucky to work with such an incredible team of people. It was a great day! 


Wednesdays at MoJoe's: Our PTC started Wednesdays at MoJoe's. It is a time to talk to our PTC and other Westbrook parents. Please take advantage of this relaxed, community building opportunity. It is every Wednesday from 9-10am. 



Open House: Our next big event is Open House! It will be on March 21 from 4-7pm and is one of our favorite events. Your children are so proud to show you their classroom and what they do each day. This is also a great time to hang out with our Westbrook community. There will be several food trucks so plan on grabbing dinner, seeing your child's classroom and chatting with friends. We are so excited!
The food trucks are available from 4-7pm and the classrooms are open from 5-6pm. See you there!


Move-A-Thon: It is coming... the 1st Annual Westbrook Move-A-Thon and it is going to be incredible!! At Westbrook, we don't know how to do things any other way. Of course, we need your help to make this as big as we dream. There is a PTC meeting on 2/23 at 6pm where we will start the planning. Add it to your calendar now! Also, use the QR code below to sign up to help! 



Spring Testing Dates: See below for our Spring testing dates. Please try to avoid missing school during these windows. If your child will have to miss school during these times, please reach out to you child's teacher to create a plan. Thank you.

ELPAC testing will take place from April 3-12.  The ELPAC is given to students who have been identified as English Learners. 

CAST 5th grade only - April 22-26 (CAST = California Science Test)
CAASPP grades 3-5 - April 29-May 10
CAASPP Makeups- May 13-17


Free Homework Help: Check out this awesome resource and please take advantage! Use it for your children of any age. Unfortunately, they don't offer help for high school Physics!!! Do you know of a high school physics tutor? I am serious! 




Westbrook Snow Clothes Closet: It is the time of year for trips to the snow. Please take advantage our our snow clothes closet! Let us know if you need to borrow some clothes for a trip to the snow. Also, we are still accepting snow clothes donations. You can drop them off in the front office. 






Have you ordered your yearbook? Order your yearbook NOW!! I promise your child will want a yearbook. This is the first Westbrook Yearbook ever!!! Please order it now😊 


DATES TO REMEMBER
February 19: No School
February 21: Wednesdays at MoJoe's 9-10am
February 23: PTC Meeting at 6pm
March 6: Skate Night
March 14: Spring Picture Day
March 21: Open House
March 25-April 1: Spring Break
April 12: Move-A-Thon



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