TOUCHDOWN, WILDCATS! 🏈📚 Congratulations to our amazing Westwood students for reading over 77,000 minutes during the READBowl Challenge! We also hosted a special Westwood Reading Challenge, and our winning classes scored big with Tailgate Baskets filled with snacks, brand-new books, and a fun surprise. A huge thank you to the Westwood PTO for helping make these prizes extra special! Congratulations to: 🏆 Mrs. Chitwood’s 1st Grade Class 🏆 Mrs. Dominguez’s 3rd Grade Class 🏆 Mrs. Stacy’s 4th Grade Class Way to go, Wildcats! Keep reading and keep shining! ❤️🐾📖
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
Mrs. Chitwood’s 1st grade class with their prize
Ms. Dominguez’s 3rd grade class with their prize
Mrs. Stacy’s 4th grade class with their prize
5th grade DLI students enjoyed exploring static electricity ⚡️ as they transferred electrons to different objects during hands on learning.
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
A student rubs a balloon on a classmate’s head to observe electron transfer
A student observes how static electricity from a balloon pulls her hair
A student observes how static electricity from a balloon pulls small pieces of paper
A student rubs a balloon on a classmate’s head to observe electron transfer
A balloon pulls tiny pieces of paper through static charge
1st grade had a blast at the Creative Discovery Museum! Students explored hands on exhibits and learned through fun science experiments. Learning never looked so fun!
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
Students playing in one of the exhibits
Students taking a picture in a giant beehive
Students playing in a five senses exhibit
A group picture in the science auditorium
A picture of student in front of a big mirror screen
Students building with recycled materials
Students holding plastic handmade insects
Students looking for fossils in the sand
A picture of a group students
Students playing in one of the exhibits
We celebrated World Read Aloud Day with some very special visitors! Our students enjoyed listening to stories from our amazing guest readers. Thank you to everyone who came out to read with our Wildcats! ♥️🐾📚
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
Mrs. Laruy reading to a class
Dr. Craft reading to a 1st grade class
Dr. Shaw and Mrs. Carlson with their guest readers certificate
Coach Prewitt with Mrs. Chitwood’s class
Mr. Hart reading to PreK students
Mrs. Wiles reading to a class
Officer Chandler reading to a class
Mrs. Love reading to a class
Mr. Ehlers reading to a kindergarten class
Mrs. Sandoval reading to a class
Congratulations to our Specials Students of the Month! 🎉 We’re so proud of them for following The Wildcats Ways and leading by example! ❤️🐾
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A group picture of the Specials Students of the Month
Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing Mrs. Redding! Thank you for everything you do for our school and for always supporting our students and staff. We are so grateful for you! ❤️🐾
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
A picture of Mrs. Redding
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Literacy Night! We loved seeing our families reading together and enjoying the fun literacy activities. ❤️📚
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
Students selecting their free book
A student coloring a bookmark
A student and his mom reading a book
Two students taking a picture
Students and a Dad enjoying a literacy activity
A student with his free book
A Dad and his son working on a literacy activity
Check out this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders. https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-february-2-6-2025
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
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These students have been caught being kind and following the Wildcats Ways, earning a Wildcat Kudo! We are so proud of them for being great examples to others and acting like true leaders. As a reward, they were able to pick a book from our vending machine. Way to go, Wildcats! ♥️🐾
2 months ago, Westwood Communications
Mrs. Smith and Mrs Ridley with a student
Mrs. Smith with a 1sr grads student
Students picking a book from the vending machine
Mrs. Smith with a 1st grade student
A student with her book
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Ridley with a student
Mrs. Smith with a student
Mrs. Smith with a student
Mrs. Smith with a 5th grade student
Picture Day is Coming 📸
Picture Day will be on Wednesday, February 4th! Students will take Class and Spring pictures. Order forms have been sent home in students’ folders.
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Picture Day Graphic-Spanish
Thank you to the Myers family for treating our front drop-off staff with warm coffee and treats on another record-breaking cold morning. It’s the small acts of kindness that go a long way. We love our families! ❤️
3 months ago, Westwood Communications
The Myers family with Mrs. Smith
Car duty teachers with their coffee
📚🎉 Read Across America – Dress-Up Days! 🎉📚

We’re celebrating the joy of reading with fun dress-up days during Read Across America Week! Join us as we show our school spirit and love for books.

Let’s have fun and keep reading, Wildcats! ❤️🐾📚
3 months ago, Westwood Communications
Read Across America Dress Up Days Flyer-English
Read Across America Dress Up Days Flyer-Spanish
Check out this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders. https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-january-26-30-2026
3 months ago, Westwood Communications
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⏰ 2-Hour Delay – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 ⏰

Westwood families, to support the safety of our students, staff and families, school will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

🕥 School begins: 10:30 AM
🚪 Front doors open: 9:45 AM
🚪 Back doors open: 9:30 AM
🚌 Buses will run two hours later than normal

Please stay safe! See you tomorrow, Wildcats! 🐾

3 months ago, Westwood Communications
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2 hour delay graphic-Spanish

Westwood Families! Due to inclement weather, school will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Stay safe! See you soon, Wildcats!

3 months ago, Westwood Communications
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Westwood Families!
Your voice matters! Please help us make Westwood the best place to learn and grow by completing the Georgia School Climate Survey. Your feedback makes a real difference for our students, staff, and school community!
Scan the QR code or click the link below to take the survey.
Thank you for being part of our amazing Westwood community. We truly appreciate your support!
GA School Climate Survey Link

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📸 Save the Date! Picture Day is Coming 📸

Picture Day will be on Wednesday, February 4th! Students will take Class and Spring pictures .Order forms have been sent home in students’ folders.

3 months ago, Westwood Communications
Class & Spring Picture Day Graphic-English
Class & Spring Picture Day Graphic-Spanish

After School Program Cancellation – Friday, January 23
Dear Westwood Family,
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the After School Program (ASP) at Westwood will be canceled on Friday, January 23.
Please note that this decision applies ONLY to after-school activities. No decisions have been made regarding the regular school day at this time. We are actively monitoring weather conditions and will share updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
Alesa Smith
Principal

Cancelación del Programa Después de la Escuela (ASP) – Viernes 23 de enero
Estimadas Familias de Westwood,
Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo pronosticadas, el programa después de la escuela ASP será cancelado el viernes 23 de enero.
Esta decisión SOLO aplica para las actividades después de la escuela. Todavía no se ha tomado ninguna decisión con respecto al día regular de la escuela. Estamos monitoreando las condiciones del clima muy de cerca y lo mantendremos al tanto de cualquier cambio.
Le agradecemos su comprensión y manténgase seguros.
Alesa Smith
Directora

3 months ago, Westwood Communications
Thank you to local firefighter Mr. Shupe for visiting Ms. Torres and Ms. Calsetta's class. He read a book and shared how firefighters help our community.
3 months ago, Westwood Communications
A group of students with Mr. Shupe
Mr. Shupe reading a book to the class
We are excited to kick off our Read-A-Thon for grades Pre-K through 5th! All students who participate will receive a surprise. Please see the flyer for more details. Happy reading, Wildcats! 🐾📚
3 months ago, Westwood Communications
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Read-A-Thon Flyer-Spanish