Save the Dates
Upcoming PTA and school events:
Friday, August 19th: Welcome Back Lunch for faculty
Monday, August 22nd
- Sneak a Peek, 6:00 PM
- PTA Sundaes & Sign Up and Westowne Open House, 6:30 - 8:00
Wednesday, August 24th: First Day of School
August 24th - August 30th: Kindergarten Gradual Entry
Tuesday, August 30th: 3rd-5th Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:30
- Includes PTA info session
Wednesday, August 31st: First full day for kindergarten students
Friday, September 2nd: Pajama Day
Tuesday, September 6th: K-2nd Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:30
- Includes PTA info session, financial review, and budget vote
Reward Programs
Box Tops are a surprisingly important source of revenue for Westowne PTA. Pledge your support with your Box Tops labels during our Clipboard Collection Drive. Box Tops will generate a personalize collection sheet for you to print. Each collection sheet of 25 or more unexpired Box Tops will give your student a chance to win a gift card to sweetFrog. Just turn in completed sheets to school by Friday, September 9th. Additionally, the class that collects the most throughout the school year will win an end of year party. Keep on clipping!
Amazon Smile also provides an excellent opportunity to support your PTA while shopping. Spread the word to family and friends that they can support our PTA by shopping on smile.amazon.com and choosing Westowne Elementary. This program is now the best place to give with Amazon purchases. #startwithasmile
School Supply Drive
School Supplies
Find the school supply lists on Westowne's website.
Student Art Display
Westowne student artwork is on display at Security Square Mall now through early September. It can be found in the hall that leads from the mall entrance between North American Trade Schools and Teppanyaki Grill, directly across the parking lot from the theater. Thirty-five projects are featured in the showcase. Thanks to Westowne art teacher, Ms. Cooper-Albert, for sharing our students' art.
Volunteer Training
Westowne values volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering at school or on field trips should complete the BCPS volunteer application and training.
School Office Closures
The Westowne office will be closed this afternoon, Thursday, August 11th and tomorrow, Friday, August 12th for the move into the new building.
Community News
Tax-Free Week
This Sunday, August 14th through Saturday, August 20th is Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week this year. Qualifying apparel and footwear of $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. Accessory items are not included.