Today's Westfield Weekly

November 7, 2024

Please take a few moments to read this week's Westfield Weekly - we have so much great news to share! Please be sure to watch the video below of our fourth grade's performance for Patriots' Day.

We hope to see you in the Hornets' Nest tomorrow night to cheer on our varsity football team vs Terrell Academy - kickoff is at 7:30 pm. Don't forget Monday is a STUDENT HOLIDAY in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, November 12th.

Thank You, Volunteers!

This week, we celebrated the incredible contributions of our amazing volunteers during the WFO appreciation breakfast. Whether you assist in the concession stand, serve as room parents, help in the Spirit Shop, or work tirelessly on the Annual Fund and Silent Auction committees, your dedication makes a lasting impact on our school community. For those who couldn’t join us, please know how much we value your efforts. You are a vital part of what makes Westfield so special.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Chick-fil-A Perry for generously sponsoring the breakfast. Your support means so much to us!

Spring Musical Set for April 16th

What happens when kids find an old record player and a stack of records?? A lot of music, dancing and FUN! Come with us on this musical journey and bring this fun, and uplifting show to our audience!

There are parts for dancers, musicians, actors, singers, and crew members! Students from all grade levels may participate!

The performance will be held Wednesday, April 16th at 6 pm. Rehearsals will start mid-January and be scheduled based on availability. Mandatory dress rehearsals will be held on April 14th and 15th.

Click here for more information and sign up!

Don't miss Westfield’s inaugural Tasting Celebration, an exclusive event taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the beautiful Southern Bridle Farms.

If you would like to contribute to the silent auction, please see the link below for more information. Your in-kind donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Be a part of this special evening while supporting The Westfield School.

For more information, please contact Gigi Placucci, Director of Development, at gplacucci@westfieldschool.org or (478) 987-0547 ext. 224.

I want to purchase tickets!

I want to contribute to the Silent Auction!

Get game-day ready with our cushioned steel stadium seats! In honor of the State Playoffs this Friday, these stadium seats are $5 off THIS WEEK ONLY!

Our online spirit shop will be open November 18 - 24 with delivery of items before Christmas Holidays begin! Watch for more information!

Fall into generosity this season! Take a moment to sign up for your 2025 GOAL tax credit at goalscholarship.org. Your support helps families choose the best educational path for their children.

CLICK HERE to sign up for your 2025 credit at goalscholarship.org.

Our fourth grade students have been immersed in the study of Colonial America learning not only the history, but also the guiding principles of the time. Today, they are celebrated Patriots' Day and experiencing the 18th century as if they were truly Patriot children. They have learned about music from this period in history, sewing, making butter, the work of a blacksmith, marching in the military, and playing colonial games. Thank you to Mrs. Mary Ann Thames, violinist, Chief Spears and the Perry High School ROTC Cadets, and Mr. Trenton Tye, professional blacksmith, and our fourth grade teachers for making this such a special day of learning for our students. #westfieldfourthgrade #whyamericaisfree #patriotsday #educationofmindandheart

What an exciting day when two of your teachers are winners of the Flint Energies Bright Ideas Grant! Congratulations to Mrs. Shelley Greer, fifth grade teacher, and Mrs. Shannon Reber, fourth grade teacher, on being selected as recipients this year! We are Westfield proud and are grateful for your hard work and dedication to our students and our school! Thank you also to Flint Energies for your support and commitment to education!

Let’s give a shout out to these awesome Hornet readers! They were recognized for their outstanding AR reading points earned during October by the AR Prize Patrol!

O is for ostrich! Pre-K students learned all about ostriches this morning. They made their own ostriches and practiced saying the short and long sounds of the vowel Oo! #westfieldprek #learningsounds

Sixth graders in Mrs. Kayce Slade’s social studies class have been learning about the electoral college. This week, they worked in pairs to play a game where they ran against each other for president and chose states to win. The first to 270 won! The students also used the projected map to predict the election outcome. On election night, they colored their maps and then compared election results the next day! The sixth graders joined other Middle School students in a mock election on election day! #EngagedLearning #studyinghistory #collaborativelearning #westfieldsixthgrade #educationofmindandheart

The sophomore class took their first college admissions visit today to Mercer University. After a tour of campus, the students enjoyed the experience of having lunch in the college dining hall. Thank you to Mrs. Jackie Guy, Director of College Counseling, for arranging a great college visit! #readyforcollegereadyforlife

Members of the Middle School Chorus and their director Mrs. Lauren Mann visited the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a screening of the timeless classic, Ghostbusters, with the musical score performed live to the film. The students also enjoyed a meal at another famous Atlanta institution - Mary Mac's Tea Room! #learningoutsidetheclassroom #Westfieldfinearts

Thank you to Drew Cook and Seth Green from Southside Baptist Church for leading our November Faithful Friday Lower School assembly! They reminded our students to have Gratitude even in the moments that don’t go our way. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. #educationofmindandheart #faithfulfriday

Tri-Hi-Y Club members gathered this week during club assembly to begin making Christmas decorations for the doors of residents at local nursing homes. #servingourcommunity

Thank you to David Grantham '79, president of Grasp International, along with ministry team members in Peru, Julio Cruz Arenas and Gammaliel Arredondo, for speaking to our Spanish II students in Mrs. Tina Bowker's classes. They shared with students about their ministry work in Peru, reminding them that God can equip them and use them in amazing ways to help and serve others.

It’s football playoff time! Our #1 seed Hornets will host #8 seed Terrell Academy this Friday night in the Hornets’ Nest! Admission will be $15 for adults and $10 for all students (no Westfield student passes or Booster Club season passes will be accepted). GIAA passes will be accepted. Make plans to come out and cheer on our Hornets Friday night!! #stateplayoffs #westfieldfootball

Congratulations to our Westfield Clay Target Team! The team competed in the Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship which included 577 competitors from 49 schools. Westfield finished in 6th place out of 19 (AAA and AAAA) teams. Several of our team scored personal bests in the tournament. Eighth grader Jonathan Taylor scored in the top five, and sophomore Wilson Griffis shot his first 25 straight on trap. Sophomore Savannah Scarisbrick placed 3rd overall, 1st Place in Trap and Skeet, and 4th in Sporting. She also placed 6th in Skeet and 7th in trap overall. Senior Clare Frances Cheek placed 2nd overall, 2nd in Trap and Sporting, and 3rd in Skeet. Both Clare Frances and Savannah earned All-State honors. We are Westfield proud of our Hornet Clay Target Team! #westfieldclaytarget