October News

Thank you for joining the Westwood Elementary School PTA.  We are an organization of volunteers promoting community by supporting Teachers, Students, and Families.  Your generous donation helps us reach this goal.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year.  We kicked this year off strong with our August event, the “Welcome Back Popsicle Party”, and our September “Family Picnic”. Both of these events were organized with the intent of reuniting friends, and making new ones.  Both events were well attended, and all of the families in attendance had a great time. Photos from these events can be found on our webpage: westwoodelementarypta.org

Thank you to all of those who volunteered to help make these events happen.

This month the PTA is hosting the “BOO BASH”. This is our biggest event of the year.  We need many volunteers to help make this event successful. Sign up to volunteer during the event and receive free entry for your entire family.  Volunteers will be checking and selling tickets at the door,  monitoring the Inflatables, and running carnival games. Please sign up to volunteer here: westwoodelementarypta.org/volunter

Parents, grandparents, and older siblings are welcome to volunteer.

We also need Trunk Or Treat volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to host a Trunk Or Treat Vehicle please sign up here:

westwoodelementarypta.org/volunter

Local businesses are welcome to join so spread the word.

Thank you for helping to make this event magical.

Welcome To the 2025-2026 School Year

About the Westwood PTA

The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization that strives to strengthen the Westwood Elementary community by supporting Teachers, Students, and Families.

Teachers:

Providing teachers with the support they need to focus on their students by organizing volunteer initiatives and providing funds for classroom resources including books and supplies.

Students:

Supporting students with in class arts arts education by funding and running the Art Corps program.

Providing funds to bring down the cost of field trips.  Funding and implementing clubs like Running club, and funding student led clubs like the gardening club.

Families:

Hosting family events intended to bring our community together and create lasting connections between Teachers, Students, and Families.

Show your support by donating your time or money to the Westwood PTA.

Every dollar raised by the PTA goes right back to benefiting students! It’s all about turning your generosity into meaningful opportunities for kids to thrive!

Why Should you Join?

• Your family gets into many PTA hosted events free.

• Receive a monthly update email with information on what the PTA is doing.

• Attend 2 Open Association meetings a year where you can make your voice heard.

Anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of Westwood students can join! No time commitment required. Individual memberships are only $21. Click Here to purchase a PTA Membership today!

Get Involved

Please help Westwood Elementary School by filling one of these critical roles.

These volunteer positions fill ongoing needs at the school. All positions come with guidance and training.

• Work Room Helper

• Book Fair Coordinator

• Book Fair Helper

• Math Olympiad Instructor

• Running Club Helper

• Science Closet Organizer

• Social Media Manager

• Special Services Staff Room Parent

• Work Room Helper

• Food Drive Organizer

• Help at a PTA Event

• Join the Executive Board- positions are listed here

Support Westwood Elementary

Donate supplies during our supply drive

See the AMAZON wish list HERE

Order from Amazon and items will be shipped directly to the school

Or

Drop off your donations in the school office during office hours.

Family Art Night

This year's first Family Art Night was a great success. This sold out event featured professional Art Corps instructors teaching art lessons to students and their grownups. We appreciate all of the community support, and thank you to the talented Art Corps instructors.