WES e-Blasts
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year!
12-12-2024
Dear Westwood Parents and Guardians:
ISD 728 is committed to providing the safest possible environment for its students and staff. In order to maintain a safe learning environment, we consistently work with law enforcement to learn and implement best practices in school safety and security.
ISD 728 continues a partnership with ALICE Training Institute this school year. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. ALICE prepares us with proactive, options-based strategies for threats on campus while remaining age and ability appropriate.
All ISD 728 teachers, staff, and administrators have been trained in the ALICE protocols. Students will be reviewing this information with their teachers and other school staff on 12/13/24 During this time, students will receive an overview of the program, and they will be participating in a drill with a classroom teacher. Students will be able to ask questions about the drill with their teachers and will be allowed access to any mental health services available on campus, including counselors, school psychologists, social workers, or other student support specialists as needed.
In advance of this review, we are asking parents to watch these video presentations that will be shared with our grade K-2 & 3-5 students:
I would encourage you to speak with your student(s) after the ALICE training and ask about the information they learn. You can find more information on ALICE, talking points, and school emergency information (including how you should respond to a school emergency) by visiting the ISD 728 Prevention & Safety Department website.
Our school district provides parents with the option to remove their child from these classroom drills. If you choose to opt out your child, alternative safety education will be provided through less sensorial safety training methods.
Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to opt your child out of this drill.
Sincerely,
Tim Stowe
Westwood Elementary Principal
763-274-3180
12-04-2024
Hi 5th Graders and Parents/Guardians!
The time is coming for you to join the Zimmerman Middle School family! We are so excited to welcome you!. We want to invite you to our Open House to explore the building and meet your teachers! It seems early, but middle school students will be registering in January for courses that they will take next year.
Please take a look at our attached flier for more details. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
11-05-2024
Geography Bowl
Westwood Elementary Geography Bowl will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Media Center. Our main entrance doors will open at 1:40pm for guest check in, the Media Center will open their doors at 1:50pm for guest seating. To expedite entry into our building, we are asking families to RSVP to this event - deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, November 12, 2024. (RSVP Please click here ) If you plan on bringing your student home with you please make sure you check out through the Main Office so we know which students have left our building.
11-04-2024
Veteran's Day Breakfast
Today, November 4, 2024 is the deadline if you are planning on attending our Veteran's Day Breakfast or would like to submit any photos for the event. To register please complete the Breakfast Registration Link and to submit photos please send them to Stephanie Feld at stephanie.feld@isd728.org
Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 7, 2024 Picture Retakes will be happening in the morning until around 11:00 am. To order pictures please review the flyer from Kemmetmueller Photography
10-31-2024 Update
- And just like that, winter weather has arrived! Please help your child remember boots, snow pants and winter coat tomorrow! When snow is on the ground, students need their winter gear to play off of the blacktop areas. Additionally, students need dry shoes in gym. Students are welcome to keep extra pairs of boots and snow pants in their locker so they don't need to bring them to and from school.
- Veterans Day Breakfast
- Fall Lunch Event (Registration Required)
- Walk-a-Thon Kickoff
- Health Office
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Parent Drop Off Procedures
- Every Meal
- Attendance
- Device Protection Plan
- Bus Expectations
- Homecoming Dress Up Days
- Classroom Assignments
- Transportation Form