Westwood CSD

Again this year the Preschool will not have a traditional in-person meeting. Packets are available in the elementary office and must be completed to ensure your student has a spot in the program. During the week of May 17-20, our teachers and principal are available to give a tour of the rooms and answer individual questions. To arrange a time please send an email to jlutt@wcsdrebels.com.

The Westwood Community School District, as part of the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program, offers free preschool for children who turn four years old on or before September 15, 2021.

Preschool Registration Letter

Important information about our preschool programs:

Utilize Creative Curriculum, which is based on early childhood theories and research. It creates purposeful and productive learning experiences that help children grow in all areas. The goal of the program is for children to become independent, self-confident, curious learners who work well with others.

Taught by state certified teachers in early childhood and early childhood special education. Each classroom is also staffed with paraeducators who meet the state of Iowa’s criteria for highly qualified early childhood paraeducators.

Provide an inclusive preschool experience for all students including those with Individualized Education Programs

Accredited through the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards

At the current time the preschool program is open on regular school days throughout the year, Monday through Thursday.

Please call the office for more information!

Employment Opportunities

Westwood Employment Opportunities As Listed on Teach Iowa

All District Openings - Professional/Instructional/Certified - Support Openings - Coaching/Sponsor Openings

PDF Classified Employment Application

Word - Classified Employment Application

Westwood Substitute Packet

The Westwood Community School District does not discriminate on the basis race, color, national origin, sex disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Connie Smits, Westwood Guidance Counselor, Westwood Community School District, Sloan, Iowa 51055; or by telephoning 712-428-3355. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or Region VII office of Civil Rights, http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html U.S. Department of Education 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO. 64114 (816) 268-0550.

Elementary Library

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COVID-19 Main Page

GENERAL

COVID-19 Exposure Explained

For trusted information and updates related to COVID-19, the Westwood community is encouraged to visit:

Siouxland District Health Department - When to Quarantine

coronavirus.iowa.gov - County 2 week Average of Positive Cases

idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus

cdc.gov/coronavirus

Communication - Click for Past Letters

February 26, 2021 - Community Letter

February 19, 2021 - Community Letter

February 12, 2021 - Community Letter

February 5, 2021 - Community Letter

PLANS

E-Learning Days

State Required Return to Learn Plan - Approved by the Iowa State Department of Education

Westwood Return2Learn Plan - Summary Slideshow - Summary with Video and Audio

Return to Learn Transmission Levels - Department of Education

Evaluating Sick Students and Staff - Department of Education

TownHall Meeting (Recording) - 8/11/2020 - 7 p.m.

ACADEMICS

Westwood Distance Learning Plan

ATHLETICS

2020-2021 Westwood Winter Activities Guidance

Consent Agreement for Participation in School Athletics

Weightroom/Open Gym

ACTIVITIES

FAQ

Click here for FAQ and Answers

Click here for FAQs on Remote Learning

Questions for Westwood staff regarding COVID-19 can be sent to COVID@wcsdrebels.com

Westwood Online Help Desk Form for use during online learning.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a program where students that could be in kindergarten take a year to grow with social-emotional and academic supports in a smaller setting. TK uses kindergarten standards and curriculum at a slower pace to make sure each standard is mastered. Just like in kindergarten, students need to be five by September 15th but is ideal for those just having birthdays.

Students eat lunch and attend specials with the other kindergarten students. They have chromebooks just like the rest of the elementary and receive technology lessons.

Administration, TK and K teachers and the parents decide in the spring if the student should attend kindergarten or first grade.

Our preschool teachers work with their parents to discuss if TK is the right solution for their child. If you are interested in the TK program, please contact the elementary principal. If you would like to sign up your child, please click this TK Sign-up form. May 3rd is the last day to sign up for TK.

Want to Coach?

AEA Classes for Coaching Authorization 2021

Questions contact Joyce Vander Wilt at Northwest AEA (jvanderwilt@nwaea.org) or 712-222-6105.

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Accelerated Reader Login Information (Student)

Click on the following links to access Accerated Reader. If you are a student click here. Students can only login inside the Westwood Community School Building.