Elementary Students Invited to Participate in Reading Safari Program
Students in grades PreK–6 have the opportunity to participate in the Reading Safari, a literacy program through Enchanted Forest Water Safari that encourages reading outside of the school day.
Through this program, students can earn a FREE ticket to Enchanted Forest Water Safari this summer by completing at least six hours of reading outside of school. The goal is to promote extracurricular reading and strengthen literacy skills while making reading fun and rewarding.
Students recently received a letter and reading log to take home explaining the program in detail. To participate, students must record the book they are reading, the amount of time spent reading, and have a parent or guardian sign the log to verify their reading time. Reading completed during the school day cannot be counted, as the program is designed to encourage reading at home.
Students will have the entire month of March to complete their reading logs, with a deadline of April 2. All logs must be turned in before April break.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to build strong reading habits while earning a fun reward at New York State’s largest water park!
Students in grades PreK–6 have the opportunity to participate in the Reading Safari, a literacy program through Enchanted Forest Water Safari that encourages reading outside of the school day.
Through this program, students can earn a FREE ticket to Enchanted Forest Water Safari this summer by completing at least six hours of reading outside of school. The goal is to promote extracurricular reading and strengthen literacy skills while making reading fun and rewarding.
Students recently received a letter and reading log to take home explaining the program in detail. To participate, students must record the book they are reading, the amount of time spent reading, and have a parent or guardian sign the log to verify their reading time. Reading completed during the school day cannot be counted, as the program is designed to encourage reading at home.
Students will have the entire month of March to complete their reading logs, with a deadline of April 2. All logs must be turned in before April break.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to build strong reading habits while earning a fun reward at New York State’s largest water park!
🌺🌋 Join Us for the ZI3 Imagination Island Family Luau! 🌺🌋
We’re kicking off the 10-year celebration of the Zone of Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration (ZI3) with a fun-filled Imagination Island Family Luau!
Families can dive into hands-on STEAM activities like erupting volcanoes, carving their own tiki, and making vibrant Hawaiian leis. 🌋🌺
💲 Cost: $5 per child (accompanying adults are free)
📝 Please register by Monday, March 23 so we have enough materials and treats for everyone.
This family night is just the beginning—stay tuned for more excitement with our ZI3 enrichment camps coming in July!
We hope you can join us for this unforgettable evening of creativity, learning, and fun!
We’re kicking off the 10-year celebration of the Zone of Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration (ZI3) with a fun-filled Imagination Island Family Luau!
Families can dive into hands-on STEAM activities like erupting volcanoes, carving their own tiki, and making vibrant Hawaiian leis. 🌋🌺
💲 Cost: $5 per child (accompanying adults are free)
📝 Please register by Monday, March 23 so we have enough materials and treats for everyone.
This family night is just the beginning—stay tuned for more excitement with our ZI3 enrichment camps coming in July!
We hope you can join us for this unforgettable evening of creativity, learning, and fun!
Congratulations to Abigail Brewer and Mrs. Notaro, whose artwork has been selected for display in the Common Threads Art Show!
Alongside 20 other area art teachers, their pieces will be showcased at the Kirkland Town Library beginning today through March 31st.
A reception will be held on March 31st for anyone who would like to attend and celebrate the talented artists featured in this exhibit.
We are proud to see our school community represented in this special showcase of local creativity!
Alongside 20 other area art teachers, their pieces will be showcased at the Kirkland Town Library beginning today through March 31st.
A reception will be held on March 31st for anyone who would like to attend and celebrate the talented artists featured in this exhibit.
We are proud to see our school community represented in this special showcase of local creativity!
🎭🖤 The Addams Family – Show Details! 🖤🎭
Join us for The Addams Family on:
📅 Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Stanley Theatre
🎟 Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (please note there is approximately $12 in additional fees). To save on fees, you can call The Stanley Theatre Box Office directly to purchase your tickets.
Don’t miss this spooktacular performance by our talented students! 🕷️✨
Join us for The Addams Family on:
📅 Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Stanley Theatre
🎟 Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (please note there is approximately $12 in additional fees). To save on fees, you can call The Stanley Theatre Box Office directly to purchase your tickets.
Don’t miss this spooktacular performance by our talented students! 🕷️✨
⏰🌷 Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend! 🌷⏰
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday! Set your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.
Enjoy the extra daylight! ☀️
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday! Set your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.
Enjoy the extra daylight! ☀️
📚✨ Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! ✨📚
Kindergarten registration is available Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6.
If you have any questions, please contact the Primary School Office at 315-557-2637.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 🍎✏️
Kindergarten registration is available Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6.
If you have any questions, please contact the Primary School Office at 315-557-2637.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 🍎✏️
🎉 Upper Elementary Fun Night – Final One of the Year! 🎉
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
The Upper Elementary School is hosting its final Fun Night of the year! Organized by the Student Council, this event is open to all students in grades 3–6.
Students can enjoy an evening full of games and activities! 🎯🎶
🎟️ Admission is $3.00
🍿 Food and snacks will be available for purchase
All money raised will help support future UES events such as field trips and other student activities.
We hope to see everyone there!
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
The Upper Elementary School is hosting its final Fun Night of the year! Organized by the Student Council, this event is open to all students in grades 3–6.
Students can enjoy an evening full of games and activities! 🎯🎶
🎟️ Admission is $3.00
🍿 Food and snacks will be available for purchase
All money raised will help support future UES events such as field trips and other student activities.
We hope to see everyone there!
There will be an informational meeting tomorrow, 2/25 (Wednesday), at 3:00 PM in the Distance Learning Room.
If you are interested in the program, please sign up in FamilyID as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are interested in the program, please sign up in FamilyID as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🍀👜 Westmoreland PTO Purse Bingo 👜🍀
Join us on March 26, 2026 at the Vernon Downs Hotel
📍 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🎉 Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
🎟️ $30 per person
Must be over 18 per NYS law
✨ Door prizes, raffle baskets, 50/50, cash bar & snacks available for purchase!
💚 Prize awarded to the person decked out in the most festive St. Patrick’s Day outfit!
ALL proceeds go directly to our WCS students! Any questions feel free to reach out to Mrs. Rados.
Join us on March 26, 2026 at the Vernon Downs Hotel
📍 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🎉 Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
🎟️ $30 per person
Must be over 18 per NYS law
✨ Door prizes, raffle baskets, 50/50, cash bar & snacks available for purchase!
💚 Prize awarded to the person decked out in the most festive St. Patrick’s Day outfit!
ALL proceeds go directly to our WCS students! Any questions feel free to reach out to Mrs. Rados.
The ACE Club was originally scheduled to go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in January, but the trip was postponed due to extremely cold weather.
The rescheduled trip will take place this Wednesday, February 25th. Students will be dismissed from class around 8:15 AM and are expected to return by 2:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a great day outdoors! ❄️🎿
The rescheduled trip will take place this Wednesday, February 25th. Students will be dismissed from class around 8:15 AM and are expected to return by 2:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a great day outdoors! ❄️🎿
Message from our PTO about the upcoming event
"Unfortunately, we had to postpone this event. It will be held sometime in the spring. Please email westmopto@gmail.com if you would like a refund. Otherwise, we will apply your payment to the new dance date. We apologize for any inconvenience! Please spread the word!"
"Unfortunately, we had to postpone this event. It will be held sometime in the spring. Please email westmopto@gmail.com if you would like a refund. Otherwise, we will apply your payment to the new dance date. We apologize for any inconvenience! Please spread the word!"
Our Kindergarten students will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Tuesday, February 24th with a variety of fun activities centered around the number 100.
Students are asked to decorate a plain white t-shirt with 100 lightweight items and wear it to school that day. The celebration will include a special fashion show where students will model their shirts while teachers read descriptions of their creative designs.
We look forward to a fun-filled day celebrating 100 days of learning!
Students are asked to decorate a plain white t-shirt with 100 lightweight items and wear it to school that day. The celebration will include a special fashion show where students will model their shirts while teachers read descriptions of their creative designs.
We look forward to a fun-filled day celebrating 100 days of learning!
ACE Club is hosting a tubing event at Woods Valley Ski Area this Friday!
🗓 Friday, February 27
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🎟 $20 per person (includes two hours of tubing and hot chocolate!)
We’ve rented the entire tubing area just for our group during those two hours! We still have a limited number of tickets available if anyone would like to join us.
Tubing is open to all ages; however, younger children must be able to get into and out of the tube independently. Each person will need their own ticket and will use their own tube.
This price is less than you would pay if you went on your own 😉
If you’d like to purchase tickets, please let me know! I can accept cash or a check made out to Westmoreland ACE Club.
The weather is looking great in Westernville on Friday, so grab your snow pants, jackets, boots, and come have some fun with us! ❄️
Please email Katie DeCarolis for tickets or any questions. kdecarolis@westmorelandschool.org
🗓 Friday, February 27
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🎟 $20 per person (includes two hours of tubing and hot chocolate!)
We’ve rented the entire tubing area just for our group during those two hours! We still have a limited number of tickets available if anyone would like to join us.
Tubing is open to all ages; however, younger children must be able to get into and out of the tube independently. Each person will need their own ticket and will use their own tube.
This price is less than you would pay if you went on your own 😉
If you’d like to purchase tickets, please let me know! I can accept cash or a check made out to Westmoreland ACE Club.
The weather is looking great in Westernville on Friday, so grab your snow pants, jackets, boots, and come have some fun with us! ❄️
Please email Katie DeCarolis for tickets or any questions. kdecarolis@westmorelandschool.org
Students in grades 7 and 8 who are eligible to apply for the National Junior Honor Society will receive applications tomorrow and Thursday. As part of the application process, students are expected to request at least two letters of recommendation from adults. This requirement is intended as a formality and an opportunity for students to gain experience in asking for letters of recommendation.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. DeCarolis. All recommendation letters are due by February 26.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. DeCarolis. All recommendation letters are due by February 26.
🎿🏂 Ski & Snowboard Club Trip Reminder 🏂🎿
The Ski and Snowboard Club will be traveling to Gore Mountain on Monday, February 9, 2026.
🚌 Departure: 6:00 AM
🕢 Return: Approximately 7:30 PM
Get ready for a great day on the slopes—don’t forget your gear and be on time! ❄️⛷️
The Ski and Snowboard Club will be traveling to Gore Mountain on Monday, February 9, 2026.
🚌 Departure: 6:00 AM
🕢 Return: Approximately 7:30 PM
Get ready for a great day on the slopes—don’t forget your gear and be on time! ❄️⛷️
🍽️ Fundraising Night for Westmoreland Winterguard 🍽️
Join us for a Texas Roadhouse Fundraising Night on Wednesday, February 4, from 4:00–10:00 PM at Texas Roadhouse New Hartford.
Dine in or order takeout, and a percentage of your total food purchase will be donated to support Westmoreland Winterguard.
📍 Location:
Texas Roadhouse – New Hartford
4511 Commercial Drive, New Hartford, NY
📌 Be sure to present the fundraiser invitation (paper or digital copy) to your server when ordering.
Thank you for supporting our students and the Westmoreland Winterguard! 💚
Join us for a Texas Roadhouse Fundraising Night on Wednesday, February 4, from 4:00–10:00 PM at Texas Roadhouse New Hartford.
Dine in or order takeout, and a percentage of your total food purchase will be donated to support Westmoreland Winterguard.
📍 Location:
Texas Roadhouse – New Hartford
4511 Commercial Drive, New Hartford, NY
📌 Be sure to present the fundraiser invitation (paper or digital copy) to your server when ordering.
Thank you for supporting our students and the Westmoreland Winterguard! 💚
🎶 COMMUNITY EVENT 🎶
A Children’s Performance featuring 2 Friends Music will take place on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 PM at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church.
🚪 Doors open at 1:30 PM, with warm cocoa, coffee, and other goodies available before the show.
🎟️ Admission: $2
All proceeds will benefit the KEYS Program, an outreach supporting children battling cancer and their siblings in Sherrill, NY.
❄️ Weather Note:
If postponed due to weather, the performance will be held at the same time on Saturday, February 21.
📍 Location:
Westmoreland United Methodist Church, next to Circle K on West Main Street.
Bring the kids and enjoy a fun afternoon for a great cause! 💛
A Children’s Performance featuring 2 Friends Music will take place on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 PM at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church.
🚪 Doors open at 1:30 PM, with warm cocoa, coffee, and other goodies available before the show.
🎟️ Admission: $2
All proceeds will benefit the KEYS Program, an outreach supporting children battling cancer and their siblings in Sherrill, NY.
❄️ Weather Note:
If postponed due to weather, the performance will be held at the same time on Saturday, February 21.
📍 Location:
Westmoreland United Methodist Church, next to Circle K on West Main Street.
Bring the kids and enjoy a fun afternoon for a great cause! 💛
🚨 UPDATE 🚨
The ACE Club trip to Boonville for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has been rescheduled for February 25.
Class picture day for the Primary Elementary School will take place on Tuesday, January 27, during the morning hours for each class.
Please note that there will be no retakes, so be sure students are prepared on picture day.
3rd & 4th Grade Fun Night
Third and fourth grade students are invited to attend Fun Night at the Upper Elementary on Friday, January 23, from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Students will enjoy a variety of fun games and activities taking place in both the gymnasium and the cafeteria. This event is a great opportunity for students to spend time with friends and enjoy a fun evening at school.
We look forward to seeing our 3rd and 4th graders there!
Third and fourth grade students are invited to attend Fun Night at the Upper Elementary on Friday, January 23, from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Students will enjoy a variety of fun games and activities taking place in both the gymnasium and the cafeteria. This event is a great opportunity for students to spend time with friends and enjoy a fun evening at school.
We look forward to seeing our 3rd and 4th graders there!