Today's Westfield Weekly

September 12, 2019

Hello Westfield families!

Be sure to read this week's Westfield Weekly to stay up to date on the accomplishments of our students, as well as many events and activities happening this week! Tomorrow (Friday, September 13) is a Westfield SPIRIT DAY, and students are asked to wear GOLD to help us celebrate Westfield's Golden Anniversary! Students will join together for a pep rally at 2:27 pm in the Gymnatorium, and then all students, faculty, staff, and families are invited to join us for a Pre-Game Pep Rally at 6 pm in the Quad to kickoff our 50th anniversary campaign and get ready to cheer on our Hornets vs the Tiftarea Panthers! It's great to be a Westfield Hornet!

Our 2018-2019 Vespidae Yearbooks Have Arrived!

Click Here to Order an Extra!

Westfield's yearbook for the 2018-19 school year have arrived and will be distributed soon! Each Westfield family receives one yearbook at no charge. This yearbook is distributed to the oldest child in the family if there is more than one child in the family attending Westfield. Additional yearbooks may be purchased at a cost of $50 per book by clicking here to complete and submit the Yearbook Order Form . The cost for ordering yearbooks must be charged to your Westfield account.

Today's throwback is a look back at how Westfield's campus has expanded and changed over the past 50 years. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors, we have been able to add new facilities and resources to meet our students' needs. We hope you will join us in support of our 50th Anniversary Campaign, as we once again improve our campus by renovating and expanding the Gymnatorium. Click here for more details about the campaign and Gymnatorium project! #throwbackthursday #50yearsofwestfield #honoringourpastandbuildingourfuture

As we celebrate Westfield's 50th anniversary, we ask that you please share your Westfield story with us! Is there a teacher or coach who made an impact on your life? A special moment or funny memory that stands out to you? Please submit your story to [email protected] or shoot us a Facebook message. We will collect and share them as we celebrate 50 years of excellence.

FLU VACCINES FOR WESTFIELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

The Houston County Health Department will be on the Westfield campus Tuesday, September 17th to provide flu vaccines for students and faculty. There is no charge for the vaccines, but students must turn in a completed and signed consent form. Consent forms MUST be turned in no later than Monday, September 16th. Verbal, written note, or email permission will not be accepted, as the Health Department must have the signed consent form in order to administer the flu vaccine. Click here to download the form .

Seniors & Kinderbuddies Meet in the Hive

The Class of 2020 and the Class of 2032 met each other to kickoff the school year and enjoy chocolate milk and donuts! We love this Westfield tradition for our seniors and kinderbuddies! #seniorsandkinderbuddies #classesof2020and2032 #westfieldtradition

Thirteen Westfield Students Receive

National AP Scholar Awards

Congratulations to Westfield seniors Joseph Bourque, Elizabeth Gentry, and Kaitlyn Lambert who were recognized as AP Scholars (received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams). Several recent graduates of the class of 2019 also received AP Scholar awards: Mackenzie Black (Georgia College & State University), Andrew Collins (Georgia Tech), Addie Lee (University of Georgia), Eva Catherine Parnell (Georgia College & State University), and Nate Sizemore (University of Georgia).

Five members of the Class of 2019 received AP Scholar with Distinction Awards: Leeanna Allen (Berry College), Alice Culpepper (University of Georgia), Olivia Eubanks (University of Georgia), Dalton James (Mercer University), and Kamal Patel (University of Georgia). The AP Scholar Honor of Distinction is awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams). #westfieldproud #APscholars #educationofmindandheart

Seventh grade students in Mrs. Christy Mooring’s English classes are working collaboratively to create a story sequence outline and also independently to write and type a three-paragraph summary from their outlines. Being able to work both collaboratively and independently to complete a project or assignment is an important skill these students will need in upper school, college, and beyond! #21stcenturylearning

Third grade’s sunflower seedlings are planted and growing! We can’t wait to see them bloom! #interactivelearning #STEMlearning #westfieldthirdgrade

Colleges to Visit Campus

The following colleges are scheduled to meet with Westfield seniors on the following dates in September. Parents are always welcome to attend.

Friday, September 13 @ 10:10 (3rd period)

Georgia Southern University (Statesboro)

Tuesday, September 17 @ 10:00 (3 ^rd Period)

Kennesaw State University

Wednesday, September 25 @10:30 (3 ^rd Period – assembly schedule)

Valdosta State University

10:55 (2 ^nd half of 3 ^rd Period) – Columbus State University

Our Middle and Upper School students joined together yesterday during Wednesday assembly for a special time of prayer to remember those who lost their lives eighteen years ago on September 11th. Assembly speaker Vicky Jones, a staff member of Flint River Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), shared with students about the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ by encouraging them to follow His commands in Matthew 28:18-20 to GO into the world, make disciples, and boldly share their faith and the Gospel with others. To help them step out of their comfort zones, she introduced a fun game that engaged all of the students and faculty. We are thankful to have the opportunity every day to share God's Word with our students. #faithandvalues #wednesdayassembly #educationofmindandheart

Next WFO Meeting is Tuesday, Oct 15 at 8:05 am

Ready to volunteer? Sign up now!

Click here to learn about and sign up for WFO volunteer opportunities, including the Spirit Shop, on signupgenius.

Be sure to download the new Box Tops app and help us raise money for Westfield! 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 download the app, sign up for a Box Tops account and select Westfield School. Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products. You may still clip and bring these to school.

Our Middle School girls' cross country team is off to a great start! The team captured second place with Aubrey Walton taking fifth overall at the CFCA Invitational on September 7th. The team also took second overall at the Stratford Invitational with Aubrey Walton placing fifth and Izzy Dehem winning first place overall! Go Hornet XC! We are Westfield proud! #westfieldcrosscountry

Lady Hornets Varsity and MS Softball Teams...

REMAIN UNDEFEATED!

Our Middle School and varsity softball teams remain undefeated! Come out and support these Lady Hornets on Saturday, September 14th as they face Brentwood School at 10 am and First Presbyterian Christian Academy at 2 pm in the Hornets' Nest! Our JV and varsity softball teams will play at home on Monday, September 16th vs Loganville Christian at 4:30 and 6 pm, and our Middle School team plays at home again on Thursday, September 19th vs Tiftarea at 5 pm. Come out and cheer them on! Go Lady Hornets! #westfieldsoftball

Football Friday night vs Tiftarea in the Hornets' Nest!

Congratulations to Hunter Smallwood, Robert Kinnas, and Michael Fitzpatrick who were selected as Players of the Week for week three vs Southland. And, thank you to the Houston County, Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance for recognizing our students for their outstanding work! #westfieldfootball

Athletic season passes are available for purchase in the Business Office (Administration building). The passes are $100 each and may be used for admission for all home, regular season athletic games and events for Middle School, JV, and varsity teams. Please note that Westfield students do not need athletic passes, as students are admitted free. Season passes may not be used for away games or GISA region or state playoff games (either home or away). The passes are payable by check or cash or may be charged to your Westfield account. Go Hornets!

The 2019 Westfield Fall Sports Program

features our varsity football, cheer, softball, cross country, and clay target shooting teams, along with advertisements from Booster Club sponsors. The program also includes a history of Hornet fall sports participation and individual records held in football and softball. All proceeds from the program go directly to the Booster Club to support Hornet athletics at every level - Lower School, Middle School, JV, and varsity. Be sure to purchase your copy of the 2019 Fall Sports Program at any home varsity football or softball game for $3 each. Programs may also be purchased from the school's Administration office. Go Hornets! #westfieldfallsports #westfieldboosterclub