Today's Westfield Weekly

February 8, 2024

We have so much news to share! Be sure to scroll all the way through to see what our students are doing and also to see important dates for upcoming events and school holidays. #westfieldweekly

From puzzles, games, and pickleball to learning CPR, crocheting, writing a check and more, our Middle and Upper School students are exploring new hobbies and learning new skills! Take a peek at the video below to see our students in action during EXPLORE. #ExploreWeekDay1 #EXPLOREWeek2024 #learningoutsidetheclassroom

Lower School to Present Grandparents' Day 2024

Friday, March 1

We are looking forward to our upcoming Grandparents’ Day to be held Friday, March 1, 2024! This year’s Grandparents’ Day will begin at 10 am with “Creation Sings,” a special performance by our Lower School students in the Gymnatorium. We are excited for grandparents to be able to come on campus to be with their grandchildren.

Following the program, families are invited to the Quad for outdoor activities and refreshments with their grandchildren. This year’s Grandparents’ Day will include a new event -- an Art Show featuring works of art from all of our Lower School students. The framed artwork on display will be available for purchase. The Book Fair will be open in the Recital Hall, and the Spirit Shop will be open in the Gymnatorium.

Once families have spent time together on campus, students are dismissed to go home with their family. Grandparents’ Day is a half-day of school for all students grades Pre K-12. Buses will run at noon dismissal time. Please note that our After School Program is not available on days of noon dismissal.

Attached to this email, you will find an invitation to our upcoming Grandparents’ Day. Email, text or print to mail to grandparents or special friends.

Please RSVP to Grandparents’ Day 2024 by clicking here or on the image below. We understand that plans may change closer to time, but we need a general idea of how many will be in attendance to prepare refreshments.

We're seeking dedicated volunteers to join

our Spirit Shop team!

Shop Hours:

Tuesdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Fridays: 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Yes, I want to volunteer in the Spirit Shop!

Congratulations to senior Sean Fisher, Westfield’s 2024 STAR Student! Sean and his STAR teacher Mrs. Robin Leonard, AP English, were recognized by the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce and Robins Regional Chamber at the county STAR Student/Teacher Banquet. Sean is an honor student, national AP Scholar, and National Merit Scholar. He has received numerous academic and leadership awards. Additionally, he participates in varsity cross country, varsity track, and varsity tennis. Sean is the son of Erin and David Fisher. He will attend Georgia Tech to study mechanical engineering. Congratulations, Sean and Mrs. Leonard! We are Westfield proud! #StarStudent #starteacher

Working in pairs, fifth grade students in Mrs. Ashley McSwain’s math classes are finding equivalent fractions using fraction bars. #learningfractions #handsonlearning #collaborativelearning #westfieldfifthgrade

Students in Mrs. Christy Mooring’s English/Language Arts classes are learning to write argumentative essays. This morning, they are constructing their arguments with supporting facts, reasoning, and information. #handsonlearning #educationofmindandheart

Honors English II students in Mrs. Robin Leonard’s classes are working collaboratively to analyze The Great Gatsby including characterization symbolism, theme, and historical significance. #collaborativelearning #Americanliterature #educationofmindandheart

Congratulations to Evan Taggart and Prisha Amin for winning third place at the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) State Debate Tournament held at Marist School. Evan also won the fourth place speaker’s award! They debated the topic “Resolved: The U.S. federal government should repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.” Great job, Evan and Prisha! #westfielddebate

Upper School students in Mrs. Tina Bowker’s Spanish III class created their own “talk show skits” using vocabulary they have learned for their pronunciation quiz…a fun and creative way to improve their language skills! #westfieldforeignlanguage

Our Upper School environmental science and ecology classes toured the City of Perry Government’s Tucker Road water plant and Frank Satterfield’s wastewater treatment facility. Thank you to the city officials for allowing our students to get a first-hand look! #learningoutsidetheclassroom

Our Middle School Student Council members wrote something nice about every middle school student for Valentine’s Day. We love these kind conversations! #educationofmindandheart #kindness

Thank you to Brett Stuart, Children's Director at Shirley Hills Baptist Church, for speaking to our Lower School students. He encouraged our youngest Hornets to love and trust in Jesus because He loves them so much! We are so thankful for these opportunities for our children's to hear God's Word! #FaithfulFriday #educationofmindandheart

Congratulations to our Hornet wrestlers on placing 4th at the Georgia Independent Athletic Association state tournament! Congratulations to senior Dean Massey who won a state championship and was selected as the Wrestler of the Year! Congratulations also to state champion Daniel Sapp and to the following Hornets who placed - Tres Butts (2nd), Asher Neubauer (2nd), Jackson Spence (5th), and Wyatt Stephens (5th)! We are Westfield proud of all of our wrestlers and coaches on a great season! #westfieldwrestling

The varsity girls soccer team and senior Weston Rankine hosted the first mini-soccer camp session of the month this past weekend. Over 50 Pre-K through 3rd grade students came out to play soccer! #westfieldsoccer