Our 3rd–5th grade students were excited to welcome Rachel Smalley, author of Tufted! 📚
She shared how Tufted came to life and walked students through her writing process. Our Wildcats were engaged, asked great questions, and enjoyed learning more about the story. Each student will also receive their own copy of Tufted to take home and enjoy!
Thank you, Mrs. Smalley, for spending time with our students and inspiring a love of reading and storytelling! ❤️🐾
We had a special time celebrating Veterans Day at Westwood! The TDA ROTC presented the flag, and our students honored our veterans with songs and waving flags.
We are so thankful for the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
A big thank-you to our sponsors, Harmony House, Oakwood, Chick-fil-A, La Esperanza Bakery, and White Produce Co., for generously providing breakfast for our veterans. We appreciate your support in making this day special! 🇺🇸
Visit the link for more pictures from our celebration!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w5p8jfn6BPFZE6nD7
📸 Picture Retake Day!
Mark your calendars! Picture retakes will be held on Tuesday, November 17. If your child missed picture day or needs a retake, this is their opportunity!
Mark your calendars! Picture retakes will be held on Tuesday, November 17. If your child missed picture day or needs a retake, this is their opportunity!
Looking for fun activities and events this month? Check out the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library’s monthly activity calendar!
Our Wildcats had a fun time learning about a variety of animals through the Zoo to You program! Students got an up close look at a chinchilla, turtle, opossum, skunk, legless lizards, and a python snake while learning interesting facts about each one.
A big thank you to our Westwood PTO for making this fun and educational experience possible for our Wildcats! ❤️🐾
Please check this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders.
Wildcat Weekly
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-november-9-13-2026
📢THANKSGIVING REMINDER!
November 11 (Thanksgiving Lunch for Pre-K–4th Grade)
November 12 (Special Thanksgiving Event for 5th grade)
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Due to limited space and event arrangements, visitors and outside food will NOT be permitted during lunch on either day
We are always happy to welcome visitors on other school days! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
November 11 (Thanksgiving Lunch for Pre-K–4th Grade)
November 12 (Special Thanksgiving Event for 5th grade)
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Due to limited space and event arrangements, visitors and outside food will NOT be permitted during lunch on either day
We are always happy to welcome visitors on other school days! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Calling All Veterans! ❤️
Please join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center.
As part of our celebration, we would love to include photos of our veterans in a special presentation! Please send a photo of your veteran to Mrs. Bray at rachel.bray@dpsprivate.com. by November 9.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and honoring them for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🐾
Please join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center.
As part of our celebration, we would love to include photos of our veterans in a special presentation! Please send a photo of your veteran to Mrs. Bray at rachel.bray@dpsprivate.com. by November 9.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and honoring them for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🐾
Our students enjoyed the Jonas program, exploring the physics of sound and music! 🎶 Through an exciting glass harp demonstration, they learned how vibrations create different sounds and how science and music work together.
Congratulations to our Specials Students of the Month! We are so proud of the positive example they set for others.
Keep REACHing Wildcats! ♥️🐾
Keep REACHing Wildcats! ♥️🐾
Westwood has TWO Hidden Heroes! Help us show some love to Mr. Veraldi and Mrs. Chitwood!
You can vote for BOTH! There will be THREE winners from our region, so no need to choose just one! Voting is open November 2–20. Remember to vote DAILY!
Let’s show our Westwood pride and help our Hidden Heroes shine! ❤️🐾
Please check this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders.
Wildcat Weekly
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-november-2-6-2026
Help Us Honor Our Veterans! ❤️
We are putting together a special Veterans Day slideshow to recognize the veterans who are part of our Westwood family!
If you have a veteran in your family, please send us a photo, their branch of military service, and their connection to your Westwood student. Email information to Mrs. Bray at rachel.bray@dalton.k12.ga.us by Monday, November 9.
We look forward to celebrating and honoring those who have served our country. Thank you for helping us make this presentation special!
Fourth grade students dissected owl pellets to discover what owls eat! Students examined bones and fur while learning about owl diets and the food chain. A fun, hands on learning experience! 🔍🦉
Welcome to the Westwood Family, Nurse Celeste! ♥️🐾
Pumpkin Math Fun! 🎃
Our third graders worked together to find out how many seeds were inside their pumpkins! They grouped their seeds by 2s, 5s, and 10s, then practiced skip counting to find the total. What a fun, hands-on way to learn math!
Join us this Thursday, October 29, for the DPS Elementary Soccer Tournament! Come out and cheer on our Wildcats as they take the field! ⚽
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Heritage Complex
We hope to see you there!
GO WILDCATS! ♥️🐾⚽
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Heritage Complex
We hope to see you there!
GO WILDCATS! ♥️🐾⚽
Please check this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders.
Wildcat Weekly
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-october-26-30-2026
Our Wildcats had a great time painting pumpkins with our friends from Royal Oaks! Thank you, Royal Oaks, for donating the materials and making this fun activity possible! ❤️🎃🐾
Calling All Veterans! ❤️
Please join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center.
As part of our celebration, we would love to include photos of our veterans in a special presentation! Please send a photo of your veteran to Mrs. Bray at rachel.bray@dpsprivate.com.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and honoring them for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🐾
Please join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center.
As part of our celebration, we would love to include photos of our veterans in a special presentation! Please send a photo of your veteran to Mrs. Bray at rachel.bray@dpsprivate.com.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and honoring them for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🐾