Westwood Elementary

Here is our closing Family Newsletter for the School Year 2025-2026! Have a WONDERful Summer Break!

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We still have yearbooks for sale. Please stop by the office for more information.

Not even the rain could keep our Wolves from having fun during Field Day! The smiles, laughter, games, and excitement filled the building all day long as students made memories with their classmates and teachers. While the weather may have changed our plans a little, it definitely did not change the fun! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day special for our students. Rain or shine, our Wolf Pack knows how to celebrate! The link to the whole picture folder can be found below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ufp7PQss0UzdRAKJ19y8kDwHgs3nSkMs

Tomorrow is the LAST day of school, and we’re ending the year in the coziest way possible… PJ DAY for the whole building! Students and staff are invited to wear their favorite pajamas as we celebrate an amazing school year together. We can’t wait to spend one more fun filled day making memories, sharing laughs, and celebrating all the hard work and growth from this year. Let’s end the year in comfort and Wolf Pack style!

What an exciting day for our students as they received bikes through the generosity of our amazing community partners at Pedal it Forward! Seeing the smiles, excitement, and joy on our students’ faces made this experience extra special. A huge shoutout goes to Mrs. McGraw for organizing this fun endeavor and helping make such a memorable opportunity possible for our students. We are so thankful for community partners who continue to pour into our school and support our wolves in meaningful ways! #SpringdaleFamily

Please read about the Free summer meals below.

Happy Speech Language Pathologist Day to our very own Mrs. Baggs! Thank you for the countless ways you help our students grow in confidence, communication, and success each and every day. Your patience, kindness, and dedication make such a difference in the lives of so many students and families. We are so thankful for the care and support you bring to Westwood, and we are lucky to have you as part of our pack! 💕 #SpringdaleFamily

Our Kindergarten Celebration was an absolute blast! From big smiles and happy memories to lots of laughter and fun, it was a day our little wolves will never forget. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished this year and loved celebrating this special milestone with them! Click on the link below to enjoy even more pictures from this unforgettable day! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MD-_-kIGsDuNtsKHpha34_9rd_1Gi8t4

Our Lost & Found is officially FULL! 👕🧥🥤 If you’ve been missing a jacket, water bottle, lunch box, hoodie, notebook, or anything else, now is the time to come check for it. Please stop by and claim your items as soon as possible. Anything left unclaimed after Thursday, May 21st will be donated. You might be surprised what’s waiting for you!

Here is the celebration edition of our family newsletter. Have a WONDERful week!

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Even with all the exciting celebrations happening throughout the day, learning never stopped in Mr. Jackson’s class! Students took time to dive into some hands-on STEAM activities, using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills along the way. We love seeing our students stay engaged and excited about learning every single day! #SpringdaleFamily

One of the most special parts of the day was welcoming back former Westwood students during our Senior Walk celebration! It was such a joy to see students from every high school in the district return to where their journey began as they prepare for graduation. Our halls were filled with pride, smiles, memories, and lots of cheers as we celebrated these incredible graduating Seniors. Once a Wolf, always a Wolf! #SpringdaleFamily To view the full album, click the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d916c9KZUgD92Ewml92jFlUw9yJ_OsCT

What an amazing day filled with so many special celebrations! We kicked things off by celebrating our incredible 5th graders and all they have accomplished. We’re sharing a few favorite moments here, but there are many more memories to enjoy — click the link below to view the full photo album! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gv2sngnguXX1GNd79CF7vG0M8qXywnm-

Snack Sale is tomorrow, and we’re excited! Students can bring $1 to grab a fun treat and enjoy a little extra fun during the day. This will also be our last snack sale of the school year, so don’t miss out!

Mrs. Vang's class is definitely ready for summer! ☀️📚 Students enjoyed taking their reading time outside while relaxing on beach towels and soaking up the sunshine. What a fun way to build reading skills and enjoy the beautiful weather at the same time! Summer vibes were in full effect while our readers kept learning and growing. #SpringdaleFamily

Our 1st graders in Ms. Mitchell's class had a special opportunity to buddy read with students in Mr. Jackson’s class! It is so amazing to see our young readers growing in confidence and sharing their love of reading with others. Moments like these remind us just how far they’ve come this year, and we are so proud of them! #SpringdaleFamily

Our 5th graders had an absolute blast during Little Olympics! From friendly competition to nonstop laughter and teamwork, the day was filled with fun and memories they’ll never forget. We captured so many great moments that there were simply too many pictures to share in one post, so we’re sharing the entire folder for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to scroll through lots of smiles, action shots, and unforgettable memories from an amazing day for our Wolves! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1He6a2pv2zC551aLspE0IHvzggqJY-f43

Yesterday, we also celebrated our amazing Pre-K Wolves and the incredible growth they’ve made throughout the year! From learning classroom routines and building new friendships to recognizing letters, numbers, and so much more, they have come such a long way. We are so proud of the confidence, curiosity, and joy they bring to school each day. Watching them learn and grow has been such a special journey, and we are excited to see all they'll accomplish next year! #SpringdaleFamily

Today we celebrate Mrs. Martsching and wish her a very happy retirement! Her journey at Westwood began in 2005 with 2½-hour cafeteria duty, followed by subbing in 2007, and then stepping into an IA position in May We are so thankful for the many years she poured into Westwood and the countless lives she touched along the way. Congratulations on your retirement, Mrs. Martsching! Wishing you all the happiness, relaxation, and adventures this next chapter brings. Once a Wolf, always a Wolf!

Summer EBT provides $120 of extra grocery benefits to qualifying families with school-aged
children in our community over the summer. You can quickly check eligibility using the QR code below, or at ar.gov/SummerEBT