We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and healthy fall break! Be sure to come out and cheer on our Lady Hornets in their quest for a fourth STATE title as they play in the Hornets' Nest this Saturday. (see game info below). Mark your calendar for a student holiday on Monday, November 2nd. It's great to be a Westfield Hornet! #westfieldweekly |
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COVID UPDATE REGARDING TEMPERATURE CHECKS
Recent information from the CDC has changed the guidance on universal symptom screenings, including temperature checks, for schools. The newest guidelines state that the CDC does not recommend that schools conduct these screenings as an effective way to identify COVID cases, while the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to recommend that schools conduct temperature screenings. Since starting daily checks of all students on August 12th, our first day of school, we have identified very few students with elevated temperatures.
Upon review of these recommendations from the CDC and Georgia DPH with consideration of the results of our temperature checks, we have made the decision to begin the process of gradually discontinuing morning temperature checks in the car lines, entry to buildings, and on our school buses starting next week. Our plan is to conduct temperature checks three days per week starting Monday, October 19th, and reevaluate as needed. Parents/guardians should monitor their children for signs of infectious illness every day, and students who are sick should stay at home.
We will continue to monitor the COVID situation in our school community, area and health district and seek guidance from both the CDC and Department of Public Health on recommended guidelines and practices to help slow the spread of the virus. As always, we appreciate your support and understanding. #healthyhornets
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YEARBOOK PHOTOS FROM WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY
Dear Westfield friends,
We are excited to share the fall school portraits with you. Visiting Westfield is always a fun day for us, and we are so thankful for the time we get to spend with your students.
When viewing your images, we think it might be helpful for you to go ahead and add any photos of your student(s) to your favorites list by clicking the heart button. This will make placing your order much, much easier and will keep you from having to scroll through the entire school gallery more than once.
Just a few reminders as you all log in to make your orders:
1. You will use your email address and the password ‘westfieldfall2020’ to log in.
2. All orders must be placed by Friday, November 20, and will ship directly to your home.
3. Digital orders will be delivered through your email address, so be sure to watch your inbox 24-48 hours after to place your order.
4. Please download all digital orders as soon as they are delivered to your inbox. The link is only active for five days.
5. Please make sure to save your digital images in at least two places for safe keeping.
Thank you, again! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we can’t wait to see all of Westfield’s smiling faces next spring.
Amy Hiley and Donna Davis
We Do Photography
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#facebehindthemask spotlights
This week's #facebehindthemask spotlight shines on Mrs. Kollyn Lawson and Mr. Kevin Wall.
Mrs. Lawson has worked at Westfield for six years. She can be found in the Pre-K/Kindergarten Building teaching Pre-K students. Here is what Mrs. Lawson says she enjoys most about working at Westfield: “The family like atmosphere and how connected we are to all of the families!”
Mr. Wall has worked at Westfield for 6 years. He can be found in the Upper School Building teaching AP United States History to 10th and 11th grade students. Here is what Mr. Wall says he enjoys most about working at Westfield: “The students’ commitment to education.”#facebehindthemask #wearewestfield #healthyhornets
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Thank you to the Houston County Health Department for helping keep our Hornets healthy! Over 200 students and staff received flu vaccines today. #healthyhornets
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Our second graders have learned so much about the state of Georgia. Each student wrote a report and designed a presentation board to present to their classmates. Check out some of their projects on places to visit in Georgia, companies, museums, sporting teams, wildlife, and more. #westfieldsecondgrade #socialstudies #handsonlearning
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Attention Class of 2023...
Westfield is now accepting applications for interested Sophomores for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY). Interested students may pick up an application from Dr. Cynthia Morton in the College Counseling office. Applications are due by October 19th. To learn more about HOBY, visit https://www.hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/
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Congratulations to our Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Students of the Quarter - Emma Grace Walker (5th grade) and Reid Black (8th grade). We are Westfield proud! #buildingleaders |
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Lady Hornets Softball
Ranked #3 in GA and #10 in Nation!
State Playoffs this weekend in the Hornets' Nest
Did you know our Lady Hornets softball team is ranked #3 in the STATE and #10 in the NATION by MaxPreps! Click here to see the rankings, and come watch them play in the state playoffs this Saturday in the Hornets' Nest! The Lady Hornets will host Bulloch Academy this Saturday in the STATE Final Four. Game one at 12 noon, and game two at 2 pm. If necessary, game three will be Monday at 3 pm. Come out and support our Lady Hornets! #westfieldsoftball
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Congratulations to our Middle School Cross Country team on a great season and competition in the Mid Ga Middle School Championship Race. Isabelle Dehem won the race and is the Mid Ga Champion! The girls' team finished third, with Marissa Walton, Makayla Richardson, and Adelyn Butts all finishing in the top 20, and Holland Carruth placing 9th overall. The boys' team placed fourth overall, with Hayden Hardy finishing 8th overall and Liam Akin, Carson Bryant and Eli Walton all finishing in the top 20. Well done, Middle School runners and coaches Liana Walton and Wendy Bryan for a great season!
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Spirit Shop
The Spirit Shop is looking for volunteers! Please use the link below to sign up for a time slot.
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Spirit Shop Hours: Tuesdays from 3-4pm and varsity home football games. The Spirit Shop trailer is located by the football field.
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The 50th Anniversary Campaign Corporate Partnership Opportunities provides a unique platform to publicize your business, while supporting our gymnatorium renovation. Many thanks to the following businesses who have already taken advantage of this unique opportunity. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Westfield! We are so appreciative of your support. To learn how you can become a Corporate Partner, contact Laura Medlin in the Development Office at [email protected] or visit http://www.westfieldschool.org/alumni-and-giving/corporatepartners.cfm
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Box Tops for Education is changing to fit today’s families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products, and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Download the app via Apple Store or Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app, select Westfield School. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each. Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. You may still clip and bring these to school. #supportingwestfield |
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Friday, October 16: Varsity Football at Terrell Academy (Dawson)
Kickoff has been changed to 7 pm
Friday, October 23: Pep Rally and Fall Sports Senior Night
A school-wide pep rally will be held on the football field at 2:25 pm.
Class of 2021 students participating in a fall sport will be recognized before kickoff of the home varsity football game vs Briarwood Academy
Friday, October 30: Costume Parade for Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd Grades
Our Lower School students in Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd grade will enjoy the annual costume parade on the football field at 8:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the Costume Parade will be held in the Recital Hall for students only and will be live streamed for parents to enjoy.
Monday, November 2: Student Holiday/Faculty Professional Development Day
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