Today's Westfield Weekly

September 7, 2023

Hello Windy,

Our week is shorter due to the Labor Day holiday, but our students are busy in the classroom and in athletic competitions. We are excited that our youth football and cheer season begins today!

Please be sure to note that yearbook pictures will be taken next week by We Do Photography, our school portrait photographers, on Wednesday, September 13th for Pre-K through 5th and on Thursday, September 14th for grades 6th through 11th. Students must be in regular dress code for pictures.

Our 2023 Homecoming events will be held Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th - scroll below for dress up week details! It's great to be a Westfield Hornet!

Veracross Update: Text Alerts

If you are not receiving text alerts via our Veracross information system, please make sure that your Veracross account includes your cell phone number as your MOBILE NUMBER. The cell phone number may be listed as your home number, but it must also be listed as your mobile number in order to receive texts. In addition to your cell phone number, please make sure that your mailing address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses as all school communication, emails, weekly newsletter, etc. are directed to these numbers and addresses. We appreciate your assistance in helping keep our student information system updated.

Attention Alumni!

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Black and white are the colors of the day in Pre-K! Mrs. Suzanne Johnson and Mrs. Stephanie Pingston's class made their very own little sheep! Pre-K students create art every day in their classrooms - wonderful activities to inspire creativity and help students with listening and following directions. #westfieldprek #educationofmindandheart

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Traci Shipp's library enrichment class worked in centers this morning using phonics and their fine motor skills to think, create, and solve! #handsonlearning #libraryenrichment #westfieldkindergarten #educationofmindandheart

Mrs. Shelley Greer's fifth grade class played a game called "North to the Railhead" to help them "experience" life and the difficulties faced on the Texas Cattle Drive. #interactivelearning #westfieldfifthgrade #educationofmindandheart

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Lower School library bookmark winners! Ryleigh and Liam are fifth graders in Mrs. Donna Kelham’s class. Great job! Special thanks to Mrs. Traci Shipp, Lower School media specialist, for coordinating this fun contest!

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL STARBASE 2.O CLUB

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 21ST

Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in the STARBASE 2.0 After School Club focusing on hands-on STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), goal setting, and team-building activities. STARBASE 2.0 is a Department of Defense After School mentoring club enhances student engagement in STEM subjects and allows students to explore enrichment activities in a safe environment. The club will meet one day a week after school from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm in our Middle School commons. The students will be teamed with a trained mentor and a teacher from their school. Students interested in participating in STARBASE Club 2.0 should pick up a packet in Mrs. Rikki’s office or by clicking on the button below. Students must have a completed form to attend.

Click Here for STARBASE 2.0 After School Club Information and Forms

Sixth graders in Mrs. Karen Ray's art classes began working on a mindful art project today known as neurography. This creative drawing process helps students to realize that art does not always require experience or skills and can be a wonderful way to reduce stress and anxiety. Tomorrow, the students will add paint to their drawings. #handsonlearning #mindfulness #creativity #westfieldart #educationofmindandheart

Learning to sing in rounds is a great way to learn harmony, and Mrs. Lauren Mann’s sixth grade chorus class had a little fun with this tune this morning! #westfieldmusic

Fifth graders in Mrs. Traci Shipp’s library enrichment class listened to her reading of Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts, a powerful story of empathy and compassion about a young boy who learns the difference between “needs” and “wants”. An interactive read-aloud helps students to not only engage in listening but also in talking about and discussing the main points of the book together. #interactivelearning #reading #educationofmindandheart

During this week's Wednesday assembly, Middle and Upper School students heard a powerful message from Willie "Freight Train" Raines about the amazing work of Christ in our lives and the importance of living our lives for Him. Sharing from Psalm 27, he told the story of David and his confidence in knowing God and resting in His strength and protection. Thank you, Willis Raines, for sharing the Gospel and encouraging our students to amidst the trials and tribulations we face in our lives that God is always in control. #WednesdayWisdom #educationofmindandheart

Congratulations to our cross country teams on great results at the FPD Peake Invitational. Each team performed well with multiple top 15 finishers. The Middle School girls’ team placed 4th with Savannah Arnette beating over 100 other girls in order to win the race. The Middle School boys' team took 3rd place with Preston Strandburg placing 5th, Charlie Furr 6th, and Caden Arnette 11th.

The varsity girls' team finished in first place! Marissa Walton placed 6th, Matty Hulbert 7th, Issy Dehem 8th, and Holland Carruth 12th. The varsity boys' team placed 4th with Sean Fisher in 8th and Hayden Hardy in 12th.

Way to go, Hornet XC runners!! #westfieldxc

Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered for our annual Booster Club Dove Shoot! The two-day event raised over $10,000. Special thanks to Heather Miller for an incredible job again in organizing and coordinating this year’s event! Thanks also to a team of volunteers including Joe Goodroe, Art McSwain, Dr. Chip Stringer, Howard Davidson, Blake Bledsoe, Dr. Rence Cheek, Rob Weaver, Zack Williams, Luis Barragan, and William Carroll for helping make this year’s Dove Shoot a success! And, a huge thank you to the entire Bloodworth family for hosting this event every year to support our Booster Club. We are extremely grateful for your continued support! #westfieldboosterclub

Athletic Season Passes Now Available

Athletic Season Passes are now available for $100 each in the Administration Business Office. The season pass provides adult admission to all home games of all sports except for GIAA playoff and championship games. Stop by the Admin Office to purchase your season pass. Remember, all Westfield students receive free admission to all home, regular season games.