The 3rd grade had their holiday music performance today.
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
students standing on a riser, singing while the teacher is in front at the piano
Happy Thanksgiving!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
Happy Thanksgiving, photo of two turkeys and a pumpkin by kaleb
Westwoods Office Hours for Wednesday, November 26th 8am-1pm
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
Office Hours Wednesday November 26th 8AM-1:00PM
Mrs. Ray has developed several fun Thanksgiving games. Today, the 5th graders played a game of tag using a laundry basket as the "turkey." Scarves were inserted on the side of the laundry basket, and the students had to try to steal the scarves. One student defended the turkey with a pool noodle, tagging the other students as they attempted to grab the scarves.
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
student standing with a pool noodle by a basket with a Tukey print out on the front with scarfs coming out of the side of the basket.
student standing with a pool noodle by a basket with a Tukey print out on the front with scarfs coming out of the side of the basket., another student trying to take the scarf.
students trying to take the scarfs from the laundry basket
one student guarding the basket with a pool noodle, two other students trying to sneak to the basket to grab the scarf
one student guarding the laundry basket with a pool noodle, while two other students try to grab the scarfs
Balloons over Westwood parade!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
student walking down the hall holding up paper plates that are decorated like balloons
students walking down a hall wall holding up paper plates decorated like balloons
students parading down the hallway holding up paper plates decorated like baloons.
students walking down a hallway holding up paper plates decorated like balloons with their teacher
Our 5th graders, reading the announcements this morning!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
three students standing at the edge of the , reading a script while holding a phone, using the phone as a microphone to announce, one student wearing a turkey hat
Mrs. McNitt's 2nd grade class and Mrs. DePlaunty's 4th grade class are working on their balloons. On Monday, they will have a parade around the school with them.
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
student sitting at a desk smiling, crafting
two students sitting on a square rug, the square rug has multiple squares of brown, blue, green and tan. The students are using a lapdesk on the floor, crafting. the students are smiling at the camera
two students sitting on a square rug, the square rug has multiple squares of brown, blue, green and tan. The students are using a lapdesk on the floor, crafting. the students are smiling at the camera
two students sitting at a table , a basket of yarn in between them, markers and glue. The girls are crafting.
Two students sitting on the floor, in front of a bookshelf, make a craft on the floor smiling at the camera
Mrs. Simon's 1st-grade class earned hat day today!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
students sitting on the run, in front of the whiteboard all wearing hats and smiling
Westwoods Wake-up
A huge thank you to: Bay Bread - fresh pastries
Lellenau Coffee Roasters-ground coffee
Northwoods Soda Co.- delicious syrups
Your generosity and community support helped fund 5th-grade field trips!
We're so grateful for this amazing community and volunteers!

Next Westwoods Wake-up is Friday, January 16th, and will benefit the student council.
Event designed for you by Westwoods PTO!
about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
Westwoods Wake-up A huge thank you to: Bay Bread - fresh pastries Lellenau Coffee Roasters-ground coffee Northwoods Soda Co.- delicious syrups Your generosity and community support helped fund 5th-grade field trips! We're so grateful for this amazing community and volunteers! Next Westwoods Wake-up is Friday, January 16th, and will benefit the student council. Event designed for you by Westwoods PTO!

Thanksgiving meal at Westwoods yesterday! Thank you to our wonderful Kitchen staff for putting this on. The kids really enjoyed it.

about 2 months ago, Westwoods Elementary
students sitting at a lunch table smiling
students sitting at a table eating, smiling and hands up
students sitting in the cafeteria, eating and smiling
student standing with hands up, thumbs up smiling
students smiling at the camera, some raising their hands, sitting in the lunchroom
The 4th and 5th graders were able to go to the Alluvion for the Building Bridges with Music Assembly today.
2 months 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 months 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
2 months 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 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
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.