Westwood Elementary

Our 4th graders put on an incredible music performance this afternoon! We are so proud of the hard work, talent, and confidence they showed on stage. They truly sounded amazing! A huge shoutout to Mr. Stewart for his dedication and creativity. He not only worked tirelessly with our students, but also wrote the lyrics and composed the music himself!!! What an amazing experience for our students! #SpringdaleFamily

4th grade parents- reminder that students should be here at 5:30 for tonight's program. The doors will open at 5:30; students will go to classrooms, and families can go find seats in the cafeteria. See you soon!

We couldn’t let another day go by without celebrating someone who means so much to our school! This past Saturday was National Librarian Day, and we want to give a big shoutout to Ms. Kat Scantlin for everything she does for our students and staff. From helping our Wolves find the perfect book to creating a love of reading that lasts a lifetime, she truly makes our library the heart of our school. Thank you, Ms. Scantlin, for your kindness, dedication, and all the magic you bring to our library each and every day. We appreciate you more than words can say! #Springdalefamily

Our Wolves are making headlines! 🐺📰 This morning, our students were featured in the local newspaper for their incredible EAST projects showcasing creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving. We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication they’ve put into making a difference! A huge shoutout to Mrs. Curzon for all she does to inspire, guide, and support our students every step of the way. Your passion makes an impact! #SpringdaleFamily

🌟💛 Superstar of the Week! 💛🌟 This week we are celebrating Mrs. Valdez, our amazing instructional facilitator! 📚✨ Mrs. Valdez works tirelessly behind the scenes to support both staff and students through interventions, thoughtful lesson planning, and helping strengthen reading instruction across our school. She is always full of creative ideas and is eager to jump in and help wherever she’s needed. 💛 Her passion for student success truly shines in everything she does. And we can’t forget — she is hands down the best dressed person in the building! 👗✨ We are so grateful to have Mrs. Valdez as part of our Westwood family! 🌟

On Wednesday, our teachers explored new strategies to support our multilingual learners from the ELLevation platform. The learning didn’t stop there. By Friday, Mrs. Vang had already put one of those strategies into action in her classroom… and as she said, “the rest was magic!" We love seeing professional learning turn into real classroom impact so quickly. Way to go, Mrs. Vang and class! #SpringdaleFamily

After reading Creepy Carrots, our students brought the story to life in the most creative way! In art class, they designed adorable carrot collages inspired by the book. From spooky to silly, each piece showed off their imagination and hard work. We love seeing literacy and creativity come together. #SpringdaleFamily

Here is our weekly family newsletter for the week of April 6th-10th, 2026: Lights, Learning Wonder! Have a WONDERful week!

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Here is our weekly family newsletter for the week of April 6th-10th, 2026: Lights, Learning Wonder! Have a WONDERful week!

https://app.smore.com/n/a7gz2

We have another exciting celebration this morning! Our Battle of the Books team is proudly representing our school at the district level! These students have worked incredibly hard, showing dedication, teamwork, and a true love for reading. We are so proud of all the effort they’ve put in and know they’re going to do amazing things! A big thank you to Ms. Scantlin for her time, support, and commitment in helping these students reach their goal. Good luck, Wolves, go show them what our PACK can do! #SpringdaleFamily

We're Howling with Pride over these students. They followed and kept our PACK promise! From Persevering, Accepting Responsibility, Calming themselves and Keeping it safe, our Wolves continue to lead the way and set a positive example for others! Way to go, Wolves, keep leading the pack! 🐾✨

This week we are proud to celebrate Mrs. Abbott, our amazing Library Aide and Instructional Assistant! 📚✨ Mrs. Abbott does an incredible amount of behind-the-scenes work that keeps our school running smoothly — from organizing the library and keeping up with lamination to checking in on teachers for copies and even much-needed bathroom breaks. Her versatility and genuine care for our school community truly stand out. She steps in as an interpreter during parent-teacher conferences, helping families feel supported and heard, and she brings that same dedication to her work with students. 💛 Mrs. Abbott creates thoughtful, engaging intervention activities because she is truly invested in each child’s success. Recently, she even partnered with our CSSO, Mr. Ranger, to plan activities connected to a book her group had just finished! 📖👏 We are so grateful for all the ways Mrs. Abbott supports our students and staff — she is truly a vital part of our Westwood family! 🌟

Last Tuesday was a hole-in-one for our Pack 2.0 Fitness Club! Students had the exciting opportunity to practice long-range golf while building confidence and teamwork. Through our amazing partnership with First Tee, they not only learned new golf skills but also strengthened important character traits like respect, perseverance, and integrity. We’re so proud of our Wolves for giving it their all and growing both on and off the course! #SpringdaleFamily

Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪🐺 Our Wolves are putting their collaboration skills to the test through STEAM activities. Working together to think creatively, solve problems, and build something amazing. So proud of their teamwork and innovation! #SpringdaleFamily

Our 3rd graders took advantage of the beautiful weather today with an exciting equivalent fractions relay! ☀️📚 Learning + movement = the perfect combination. Way to go, Wolves! #SpringdaleFamily

Our students in Mrs. Feltner’s class had a blast tackling this month’s STEAM challenge! It was incredible to see them bring their ideas to life while using creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Hands-on learning at its best! We love watching our wolves grow as thinkers and problem solvers every day! #SpringdaleFamily

Before heading into Spring Break, please take a few minutes to explore this week’s family newsletter: Lights, Learning Wonder! Have a WONDERful week!

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Mrs. Feltner’s class is making math come alive! Our students are engaged, excited, and growing their skills every day. Way to go, Wolves! 🐺

A Big Thank You to the Springdale Rotary Club! Today, our Westwood third graders received a wonderful surprise...not one, not two, but three brand-new books each, thanks to the generosity of the Springdale Rotary Club! What an amazing treat and a fantastic way to encourage a love of reading. We are so thankful for community partners who invest in our students and help build excitement around literacy. Thank you, Springdale Rotary Club, for supporting our Westwood Wolves and inspiring our young readers! #SpringdaleFamily

Curtis’s class got to work earlier this week building and exploring with our monthly STEAM kit! 🔧✨ Students worked together using important team roles like timekeeper, communicator, and problem solver to help their groups stay organized and on track. It was great to see their creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking in action. Stay tuned… more pictures of the final builds are coming soon! 👀🛠️