May 2024 Westgate Wire
MAY - JUNE 2024 EVENT CALENDAR
Date | Day | Event | Time |
May 2 | THU | 3-4 Field Trip & Sleep Over | 9:15 AM & 5:30 PM |
May 3 | FRI | 1-2 Field Trip | 9:30 AM - 1:45 PM |
May 6 | MON | Earth Day Field Day | All Day |
May 6-May 9 | Mon - Thu | Clothing Swap - Clothing Collection during Carline | 3:30 - 4:30 PM |
May 6-10 | All Week | Teacher Appreciation Week | All Week |
May 6 | MON | End of FRCC Term | All Day |
May 7 | TUE | Board of Directors Meeting | 6:00 - 8:30 PM |
May 9 | THU | Great Global Cleanup Day | All Day |
May 10 | FRI | Westgate Clothing Swap | 3:30 - 5:30 PM |
May 10-19 | All Week | Senior Service Trip | All Week |
May 12-18 | All Week | 11th Grade Service Trip | All Week |
May 15 | WED | Night of the Notables (3/4) | 4:00 - 5:00 PM |
May 21 | TUES | Events Committee Meeting | 8:15 - 9:45 AM |
May 21 | TUES | Spirit Night @ Qdoba | 4:00 - 8:00 PM |
May 21 | TUES | Board Meeting | 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
May 23 | THU | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade No School | All Day |
May 23 | THU | Commencement Ceremony - CLASS 2024 | 10:00 -11:30 AM |
May 24 | FRI | 7th -8th Music Concert - HS Pod | 6:00 PM |
May 27 | MON | Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL | ALL DAY |
May 29 | All Day | Continuation Ceremonies - see information in newsletter on Grades and Times | All Day |
May 30 | THU | 1/2 Day | 8:00 - 11:30 AM |
May 30 | THU | CARNIVAL - Westgate Fundraiser | 2:00 - 6:00 PM |
May 30 | THU | Open House | 3:00 - 5:00 PM |
May 31 | FRI | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 1/2 DAY | 8:00 - 11:30 AM |
IN THE NEWS:
TEACHER APPRECIATION May 6–10
2. Consider donating classroom supplies or materials that the teacher may need for their lessons.
3. Gift a small token of appreciation, such as a gift card, to a local coffee shop or bookstore.
4. Wear red on National Teacher Day (May 3, 2022) and share that you’re wearing red to support teachers on social media.
5. Encourage your child to create a handmade card or artwork expressing their gratitude for their teacher's support and guidance throughout the year.
NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES
WEAR GREEN MAY 16th
PLAYGROUND UPDATE
SPIRIT NIGHT AT QDOBA - MAY 21
• Time period: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
• Restaurant location: 1005 W 120th Ave Westminster, CO 80234
MAY 6-10 EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
Our Earth Week for Westgate will be May 6–10, with the theme of Planet vs. Plastics. Here are some key events that week:
- Monday, May 6th:
- Plastic Education Advocacy lesson,
- Earth Day field day during specials,
- Clothing collection during PM car line
- Tuesday, May 7th:
- Your Art, Our Earth advocacy lesson,
- Clothing collection during PM car line
- Wednesday, May 8th:
- Take a Simple Act of Green advocacy lesson,
- Zero Waste and Worksheet Wednesday,
- Clothing collection during PM car line.
- Thursday, May 9th:
- The Great Global Cleanup advocacy lesson,
- Washington Street and School Cleanups,
- Final day for clothing collection
- Friday, May 10th:
- My Planet, My Closet advocacy lesson,
- 3:30–5:30 Westgate Clothing Swap.
- Monday, May 13th:
- Your Art, Our Earth projects are due by the end of the day.
BEEAUTIFUL BEE SUITS!
CAN YOU HELP WITH THE CLOTHING SWAP?
We are looking for people to help staff run the clothing swap. If you're one of our Westgate volunteers and have some time to help during car line pickups during the week or assist with the May 10th event, there are many options available, please sign up at this link: Westgate Clothing Swap (signupgenius.com)
CONTINUATIONS AND GRADUATION CEREMONY
- 10:00–11:30 AM
Time | Grade |
8:15 AM (Outdoor Amphitheater) | 7th & 8th |
9:30 AM | Kinder |
10:15 AM | 3rd & 4th |
1:00 PM |
1st & 2nd
|
2:15 PM |
5th & 6th
|
OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER
OF THE YEAR
WHAT: The Spring Carnival
WHEN: May 30, 2:00–6:00 PM
WHY: Raising funds for Westgate Community School
COST: $25 presale for a wristband (covers unlimited access to the play area +1 food item)
- Presale wristband purchasing ends May 28; wristbands will be $30 at the door.
- Pay by cash or check at the school; order forms will go out to students next Friday, or you can pick them up at the front desk. To pay online, access the payment portal using the link above or scan the QR code below.
- Free access will be provided to family members who only want silent auction/supervision access. (no access to the games/play area)
- $5 ticket bundles will be sold to purchase drinks, popcorn, nachos, cotton candy, and baked goods.
- Food trucks will be on site - these will be a separate charge.
- Silent Auction starts at 2:00 and ends at 5:30; payment for items is expected within 24 hours, or you forfeit your bid.
Still Accepting Applications
Help spread the word:
We still have openings in K-8 grade levels!
Every year, current Westgate families and members of our community are our biggest source of referrals and our best advocates. Tell your family and friends to check us out at westgateschool.org and click Enrollment at the top of the page. New families can apply, attend a Future Family Information Night, or schedule a tour!
Rochelle Goforth is our enrollment extraordinaire! Please email her at [email protected] or call the front desk at 303-452-0967.
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Become a Chicken Tender!
If you'd be interested in becoming a Chicken Tender this summer, please email our Environmental Education Coordinator, Charlie Maupin: [email protected]