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Congratulations to the Westlake Boys Varsity Basketball team who were semi-finalists in the Section One Class B Championships for the first time in more than 40 years!
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Hawthorne celebrated 100 days of school! Read more about the 100th day here.
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4th Grade students stepped back in time as they experienced a day in the life of a Colonist. Read more about Colonial day here.
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Fifty eight students were inducted into the National Honor Society in January. Read more about the NHS here.
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The 5th grade winter concert showcased the talents of many students at Columbus Elementary. For more pictures and to see the concert, click here.
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Music is in the air during the month of December! The 6th grade musicians kicked off the month-long celebration of music and concerts. Listen to the 6th grade winter concert here!
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Westlake Players put on a captivating performance of Almost, Maine for the fall drama.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Columbus Elementary. The 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Feast was a delicious way to celebrate the holiday.
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Columbus Elementary School welcomed more than 70 veterans at the 5th annual Take a Vet to School Day. Read more about the day here.
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Seventh grade science students used mobile devices to identify plant species. Learn more about their visit from the Science Barge scientist here.
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Fifth grade students showed off their musical talents at the annual spring concert. Click here to read more about it and watch a video of the show.
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October is Fire Prevention Month. Firefighters from Hawthorne and Thornwood Fire Departments paid a visit to the children to teach them all they need to know about fire safety. Read more about the firefighters' visit.
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Westlake High School students performed in the annual Spring Concert. Click here for pictures and videos of the performance.
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Westlake High School hosted the eighth annual Westlake Science Fair for first-year science research students. Click here to read more about the day.
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The ducklings have arrived! Click here to see more fluffy cuteness!
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IBM Engineers spent a day at WMS giving students a hands-on experience of a day in the life of an engineer. Read more about it here.
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Students had the opportunity to get up close to nature during a visit from The Nature of Things. Read more about their day with the animals here.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Plan de continuidad del aprendizaje
Information Regarding Coronavirus Precautions
There will be two open seats on the Board of Education. Read here for more information.
Read more about the proposed Field Improvement Referendum. *The vote has been postponed with no future date set at this time.*
View New Student Registration Information.
Request for Transportation Forms for the 2020-21 school year.
E Chalk Calendars are able to be downloaded to iCal.
A Message from Dr. Kotes
EVENTS
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WMS PTA Meeting
Executive Board Meeting 7:00; General Meeting begins at 7:30pm
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HES Incoming Kindergarten Student and Parent Orientation
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WMS Quarter 3 Report Cards On-Line
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8th Gr. Student Visit to WHS
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WHS Quarter 3 Report Cards
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HES Incoming Kindergarten Student and Parent Orientation
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Elementary PTA Exec Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting 7:00; General Meeting begins at 7:30pm
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Elementary PTA Meeting
Executive Board Meeting 7:00; General Meeting begins at 7:30pm
2019-20 CES Group Calendar
FEATURED NEWS
SUPERINTENDENT DR. KURTIS KOTES
As a district team, we have been closely monitoring reports and recommendations from multiple agencies including the Westchester County Department of Health, the New York State Center for School Health, the New York State Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is imperative that we operate with current and accurate information and make well informed decisions to protect our students, staff and community. Our school nursing staff has been an invaluable resource in staying informed with the most up to date information and met with me today to share all pertinent information. Should you have specific clinical questions about the coronavirus, please contact your personal health care providers.
As per the guidance of the agencies listed in this letter, the district has and will continue to follow the recommendations for precautionary measures during flu season. Our maintenance staff is following all recommended procedures to regularly disinfect our facilities.
Sources that the district has been consulting include:
Center for Disease Control 2019 nCoV Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
NYS Department of Health Novel Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
NYS Department of Health Novel Coronavirus Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus
NYS Department of Health Local Health Departments: https://health.ny.gov/contact/contact_information/
NYS Center for School Health: www.schoolhealthny.com
Westchester County Health Department: https://health.westchestergov.com/2019-novel-coronavirus
We will continue to monitor the information shared by the above health agencies and use accurate information to make informed decisions regarding the health and welfare of our students and our community. We look forward to working together with all of you to get through this challenging issue!
Respectfully-
Dr. Kurtis M. Kotes
Superintendent of Schools