
Teacher Appreciation Week
With your help, we celebrated Westowne's faculty and staff throughout the week. Thanks to the many who helped run events, donated supplies, and brought in heartfelt gifts.
Teacher Appreciation Week wraps up with snacks today. Then tomorrow morning, we'll serve breakfast at 8:00 thanks to a generous donation from Panera Bread. We'll top it all off with a gift card raffle for the teachers.
Join us next Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 for the final PTA meeting this school year. Special guest, Delegate Pat Young, will join us to share highlights from the recent legislative session. Agenda topics will also include the 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony and how you can help the PTA serve our community next year. The meeting is held in the library, so please enter the building through the courtyard at the rear of the school.
Pajama Day and Movie Night
On Friday, May 12th, all students can show their school pride by wearing their PJs to school. This month, our pajama alternative is Island Vacation! Dress like you’re heading to a party on the beach. Please remember to wear shoes and shirts.
And then plan to join us that evening at 6:00 for the last pizza and movie night this school year. See Moana (PG), a family friendly adventure about a girl who saves her island community. Admission is free. Bring blankets to picnic in the gym. We will have pizza, drinks, and snacks for sale.
Corporate Sponsors
We'd like to thank the following businesses for supporting the Westowne community this school year:
Platinum Level Event Sponsor
- Focused Support, LLC
- Riggs Distler
School News
Volunteer Tea
Have you helped out at school this year? If so, you are cordially invited to Westowne's annual Volunteer Tea on Wednesday, June 7th from 2:00 - 3:00. Please RSVP to Ms. Robey by Wednesday, May 17th, and plan to arrive a little early with your photo ID. Just check in at the office before heading to the cafe.
Field Day
Save the date! On Monday, June 5th, Westowne will host a fun-filled day of games, water play, PTA sponsored snowballs, and more. The rain date is Tuesday, June 6th. Families are invited to volunteer for their child's classroom and come join the fun.
School Closings
The BCPS Calendar is available online. Remember these important dates this month:
- Monday, May 8th - No Pre-School, Pre-K, or kindergarten for Kindergarten Conference Day
- Tuesday, May 9th - No Pre-School or Pre-K for Pre-K Conference Day
- Monday, May 29th - No school for Memorial Day
Stream Clean Up Thanks
Thanks to Patapsco Heritage Greenway and Ingleside Neighborhood Association of Catonsville for partnering with Westowne. Over 2000 pounds of trash was pulled out of Herbert Run behind our school! Check out their blog for details and photos.
Community News
Farmers Markets
The Catonsville Farmers Market runs each Wednesday at its location in our neighborhood. Check it out at the Christian Temple on Wednesdays from 10:00 - 1:00.
Catonsville's Sunday Farmers Market runs Sunday mornings from 10:00 - 1:30. Find it at 730 Frederick Road, in the lot behind Friendy's.
Additional Liquor Store Denied
Thanks to everyone who signed the petition and attended the hearing to request that an additional liquor store not be allowed in the Westgate Neighborhood.
License for Catonsville Liquor Store Denied