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Last 2020 PSO meeting

11/16/2020

 
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Please join us!

Agenda items include holiday giving, family support, teacher appreciation, fundraising updates and looking ahead to the Read-a-Thon in the new year. We welcome questions, feedback and participation from everyone who attends, but there's no expectations! 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Pandemic Stress

11/15/2020

 
With new guidelines announced today for the next four weeks by Governor Inslee amidst rising COVID numbers this fall, we know the stress of COVID, losses, finances, isolation, remote schooling is worsening for many families. You aren't alone if you're feeling the weight of these concerns! Together, we're going to get through this.

As a PSO, we've been trying to be creative this year in finding ways to foster Westgate Cougar spirit and help students feel like part of the community even while we're learning from home - from the Cleanup in September, to the video assemblies, spirit wear, and writing to the Cougar! 
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Did you know students can write a letter or email to the Westgate Cougar?
Email ​WestgateCougar@gmail.com 
or send a picture or letter to:
​Westgate Elementary
C/O Cougar
9601 220th Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98020 
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Students will get a message back from the Cougar!
We're also trying to identify the biggest concerns that families have through our Family Support Survey and what the PSO might be able to do to address some of these concerns. So far, kids' social relationships, academic progress, and both kids' and parents' mental health are the stressors that have been highlighted in the survey. If you haven't yet filled out the survey, please take a couple minutes now to do so here - your input is deeply appreciated. We'll be talking more about the results and some ideas coming out of the survey at the PSO meeting this coming Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30-7:30. 

Westgate staff have also been working hard to make sure classes have needed supplies and engaging kids creatively via zoom while dealing with the same uncertainty we're all facing about COVID and remote learning. Typically, one of the things the PSO organizes is the monthly staff appreciation luncheons; this month, at the PSO meeting, we're hoping to brainstorm ways families, classes, and the PSO can express appreciation for our dedicated Westgate staff. Please join us!

Lastly, there are some resources available on our website, including food, financial, mental health resources. If you know of other resources to add, please feel free to link them below. All this feels hard because it is hard! And there is help and support available. Take care of yourselves and each other. 

Newsletters October 28, November 4, November 12

11/15/2020

 
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We've got links for the last three newsletters here! Info about the Family Support Survey, Charleston Wrap Fundraiser, Spirit Wear (including masks, golf umbrellas!), and writing to the Westgate Cougar!
​November 12, 2020 newsletter
November 4, 2020 newsletter
October 28, 2020 newsletter

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  • About Us
    • PSO Meetings
    • PSO Board & Opportunities
  • Raising Money
    • Easy Ways to Support or Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Current Fundraisers
  • Reimbursements
  • Grants
  • Family Support
  • en español