The 4th and 5th graders were able to go to the Alluvion for the Building Bridges with Music Assembly today.
2 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
The Alluvion sign saying: Welcome Westwoods and TCAPS Montessori!
audience looking at a Building Bridges with Music sign
Two students smiling while listening to music
students listening to a band perform on stage, with a screen that says: building bridges with music
Students watching a guy playing the trumpet with a lady clapping behind him.
a sign reading Harmonious! A special look with students sitting in seats looking at the sign
Mrs. Jackson's class recently completed their unit on Animal Classification, and as a special activity, they used Oculus VR headsets to "observe" animals in their natural habitats. While some students explored the VR experience for 10 to 15 minutes, the rest worked on their animal art projects.
2 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Student sitting on a green stool using a VR headset
Students sitting at a desk with markers and paper coloring. One looking at the camera and one student has a computer on their desk.
Students sitting at their desks, coloring and looking on their computer. The teacher standing in the back helping another student.
Mrs. Jackson helping a student who is sitting on a white stool using a VR headset.
Student sitting on a green stool, on a colorful square rug, using a VR headset.
students sitting at their desk , coloring. One student is wearing headphones and two are looking at the camera smiling
Ms. Howey's 3rd-grade class recently completed their unit on Animal Classification. She was able to rent seven Ocular VR headsets for students to virtually "observe" animals in their natural habitats. The two programs they used were Nature Treks and Ocean Rift. Each student had the opportunity to spend 10 to 15 minutes in each program. While half of the class engaged with the VR experience, the other half worked on an animal-themed art project
3 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Student in a classroom sitting on teal stools using VR headset
A student sitting on a black wobbly chair using a vr headset
students sitting on a together, all of the desks are pushed together into a long line, working on animal drawings
Students sitting on stools and wobbly chairs using VR headsets, a few adults watching the students and one student looking at the camera.
A student sitting on a black wobbly chair, which is on a colorful square rug, while another student looks on.
Students drawing animal pictures sitting at desks that are pushed together. One student if reaching for some markers in a bin, while three adults in the back talk.
Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
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Valid through 12/01/25
6 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Dear Parents, As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography! 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS Valid through 12/01/25
A group of 5th grade student council members created a poster, which is displayed outside the library, to honor veterans.
Thank you for your service.
9 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Thank you for your service poster made by the Westwood's student council. It is a red poster with a blue boarder with pictures on it of verterans.
April Kehrer, a preschool teacher, and Alexandra Trillet, a Junior Kindergarten teacher, applied for the Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel and TBA Credit Union Mini Grant and were awarded it. Carol Dean leads the GTARSP Mini Grant Committee, while Cathy Radu delivered the checks to them today. The grants will be used to assist with classroom supplies.
13 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
April Kehrer, Cathy Radu and Alexandra Trillet ( three women standing together smiling in front of red lockers)
**Thankfulness Drive**
Hosted by Westwoods PTO
**November 17 - November 21**

Let’s stock up our school in support of our Westwoods community! We are collecting the following items:
- Pants (sweatpants or joggers) in sizes 4T-14/16 for kids
- Underwear in sizes 4T-8
- Waterproof gloves/mittens
- Menstrual products (lite/thin)
- Boxed foods (e.g., Mac and cheese cups, cereal, oatmeal, etc.)

Thank you for your support!
13 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Thankfullness Drive Hosted by Westwoods PTO November 17- November 21 Lets stock up our school in support of our Westwoods community! Items we are collecting: Pants (sweatpants or joggers) sizes 4T-14/16 kids; underwear (sizes 4T-8), waterproff gloves/mittens; menstrual pants ( lite/thin) Boxed foods (Mac and cheese cups, cereal/oatmeal , etc.); waterproof gloves/mittens
The JK/K classes earned a Pajama and Movie day from the Move-A-Thon.
13 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Students sitting on the floor in a classroom watching a movie projected on the whiteboard. Teachers sitting in chairs.
On Thursday, November 6th, the TCAPS All-City Choir toured different schools to perform.
13 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
All City Choir students standing for a photo in front of the play structure with Mrs. Harrod- Burch and Mrs. Wiiliford
Book Fair presented by the Traverse Area District Library. Each person can take home two free books. You can also sign up for a library card and get even more books. Friday, November 7 ,2025, 1 pm-4 pm at Long Lake Township Community Room, in the Township Hall. Books for all ages! Never stop reading. Books available while supplies last.
17 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Book Fair presented by the Traverse Area District Library. Each person can take home two free books. You can also sign up for a library card and get even more books. Friday, November 7th, 1 pm-4 pm at Long Lake Township Community Room, in the Township Hall.. Books for all ages! Never stop reading. Books available while supplies last.
Happy Thanksgiving. Volunteers needed! We are looking for help with Thanksgiving lunch service on Thursday, 11/20/2025. Please see the sign-up link!
https://signup.com/go/cipDMhZ
20 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Happy Thanksgiving. Volunteers needed! We are looking for help with Thanksgiving Lunch service on Thursday 11/20/2025 Please see the sign up link! https://signup.com/go/cipDMhZ

The students earned a movie today by completing their WIG (wildly important goals).  The goal is to follow the directions in the cafeteria. If they fill up the tube with ping pong balls, they earn a movie. All grades earned a movie Thursday and Friday! Way to go Westwood Wings!

20 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Student in the cafeteria watching a Halloween movie on the tv.
students sitting in the cafeteria, watching a halloween movie.

Happy Halloween from the Westwood Superheroes!

20 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Westwood staff dressed up as super hero's in the library.
We are getting ready for Halloween at Westwoods! We can't wait to see all the creative costumes tomorrow.
21 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
student wearing a red westwoods shirt with a pumpkin mask on his head.
Mrs. Ray has put a lot of time and energy into making sure the kids have a great Halloween obstacle course.
21 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
A girl going through an obstacle course with orange cones and hurdles.
Two male students going through an obstacle course, with tires and tumbling mats.
A student throwing a bean bag through a board with space/robot cut outs.
Halloween obstacle coarse with hay bales and scarecrows.
Three students climbing a rock wall. One student looking at the camera smiling giving a thumbs up.
3 students in a halloween obstacle course playing a witch hat game.
Halloween blow up castle, ghost, tombstone and jack-o-lantern.

This morning, we held our first Westwoods Wake-Up coffee and pastries sale. We want to thank everyone who attended, as well as our wonderful PTO, for organizing the event. The proceeds will be used to fund Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten field trips. The sale was a success and fostered a great sense of community.

27 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Parent look at Pastries on a table with a red table cloth
3 parents standing around a table with a red table cloth getting coffee
PTO President Crystal DeCora and Westwoods Principal Toby Tisdale standing in front of a coffee and pastry table with a red tablecloth, one adult holding a cup of coffee
adults standing in front of a red table buying pastries and talking
Yesterday we had indoor recess. The kids made the best of it, playing marble run, dominos and coloring.
28 days ago, Westwoods Elementary
Boy in Red shirt drawning rainbow x's paper
Student playing dominos
student sitting at a desk coloring a picture
3 students buiding a marble run and smiling

Westwoods cross country boys took home 2nd place at the all-city meet.

about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
Westwoods Cross Country boys Team took 2nd place! A group of children wearing westwood shirts holding a trouphey.
We had a wonderful Move-A-Thon today. Thank you to the PTO and volunteers, the staff for support and communication, and you, our generous families.
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary
Kindergarten teachers leading the way! Walking in the move a thon with their hands in the air.
Move- A -Thon. Children running in line.
Move- A -Thon. Children Running.
Move- A -Thon. Children smiling while running.
Move- A -Thon. A child with her arms open and a smile on her face.
Move- A -Thon. A group of children running and smiling
Move- A -Thon. A child waving at the camera.
**Fresh Off the Press STATS**
We are at 71% of our goal of $25,000!!
--Keep it up Westwoods!
Only 9 days left to donate!!

Check out this video to learn more about the Move-a-Thon: https://bit.ly/MoveaThon2025Video
about 1 month ago, Westwoods Elementary School
Move-A-Thon Fundraiser October 17th - Goal $25,000
Move-a-Thon Fundraiser October 17th - Thank you sponsors!