Your PTA made sure Westowne was in the Catonsville 4th of July parade and is spending this summer planning another year full of fun and educational events for our students and families.
PTA News
Playground Play Dates
Westowne PTA is hosting two Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Playground Play Dates this summer. Bring your little ones to Christian Temple Playground (5820 Edmondson Avenue) to meet their classmates and fellow families. Join us for one date or both. Siblings are welcome.
Oriole's Game
PTA News
Playground Play Dates
Westowne PTA is hosting two Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Playground Play Dates this summer. Bring your little ones to Christian Temple Playground (5820 Edmondson Avenue) to meet their classmates and fellow families. Join us for one date or both. Siblings are welcome.
- Saturday, August 19 , 10:00 - 12:00
- Saturday, August 26 , 1:00 - 3:00
Oriole's Game
Tickets for this game should be purchased online instead of through order forms. If you'd like to sit with Westowne families, please choose tickets in section 368. Proceeds will benefit the PTA's 5th Grade Committee.
We hope to see you there!
Corporate Sponsors
We'd like to thank our corporate sponsors for the 2016-17 year one final time.
PLATINUM Event Sponsors
PTA Thanks
Thanks to PTA members Kecia Johnson, Megan Shawker, and Ashley Kragler for auditing our 2016/2017 financial records. We're so grateful for your help.
School Supply Drive
Let's work together to help all students and teachers have the supplies they need for success in school! Last year we collected enough backpacks and homework boxes filled with supplies to help dozens of students in need at both Westowne and nearby Baltimore City School, Northbend Elementary/Middle School, which is located less than 2 miles from Westowne. We love how our community comes together to love our neighbors. If you are willing to buy a few extra supplies, here's how you can help:
Supplies for Students
We hope to collect enough for the students in need at Westowne in addition to making a donation for our neighboring students and teachers at Northbend. For pick-up or drop off, you can email Westowne parent Kim Feldman. We will collect donations until Wednesday, August 23rd.
Fall Festival
Save the date! We're throwing our big, family friendly fall party this year on Saturday, October 14th from 3:00-6:00.
School News
School Supply Lists
Ready to do your school supply shopping? Westowne's website has the lists ready for you. Sneak a PeekSneak a Peek is Thursday, August 31st from 6:00-6:30. Pop in to school to meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and drop off your school supplies. Please note, the classrooms will only be open for this half hour.
Then stay from 6:30-8:00 for the PTA hosted Sundaes & Sign Ups. Meet classmates, have some (free!) ice cream, and sign up for your PTA membership and the student directory.
School Calendar
The BCPS Calendar is available online. Remember these important dates this September:
Gradual Entry
In order to ease the transition into the school year, BCPS has a gradual entry schedule for Kindergarten, Pre-K (4s), and Preschool (3s). Here are the basic details:
Kindergarten
School Nurse Reminder
All students who will be in Kindergarten and first grade for the 2017-2018 school year need two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) prior to the start of the school year. Please check with your child's pediatrician if you are unsure if all vaccinations are current.
Community News
Summertime Meals
Please share these resources with family and friends who may need assistance feeding their children this summer.
No Kid Hungry: Just text “food” to 877-877 (or “comida” for a reply in Spanish).
Baltimore County: Lunches will be provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library from June 20 – August 12. Visit the link for more details, like locations and times.
Tax-Free Week
Sunday, August 13th through Saturday, August 19th 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, with the exception of many backpacks, are not included.
We hope to see you there!
Corporate Sponsors
We'd like to thank our corporate sponsors for the 2016-17 year one final time.
PLATINUM Event Sponsors
- Focused Support LLC
- Riggs Distler
- Water's Edge Aikikai
- Weinkam & Weinkam P.A.
- Flavia's Photography
- JDesigns
PTA Thanks
Thanks to PTA members Kecia Johnson, Megan Shawker, and Ashley Kragler for auditing our 2016/2017 financial records. We're so grateful for your help.
School Supply Drive
Let's work together to help all students and teachers have the supplies they need for success in school! Last year we collected enough backpacks and homework boxes filled with supplies to help dozens of students in need at both Westowne and nearby Baltimore City School, Northbend Elementary/Middle School, which is located less than 2 miles from Westowne. We love how our community comes together to love our neighbors. If you are willing to buy a few extra supplies, here's how you can help:
Supplies for Students
- Backpacks
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Markers
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Composition Books
- Paper
- Pencil boxes
- Pencil cases
- Pencil sharpener
- Colored Pencils
- Erasers
- White board markers
- Post it notes
- Colored pens
- Paper clips
- Magnets
- Staples
We hope to collect enough for the students in need at Westowne in addition to making a donation for our neighboring students and teachers at Northbend. For pick-up or drop off, you can email Westowne parent Kim Feldman. We will collect donations until Wednesday, August 23rd.
Fall Festival
Save the date! We're throwing our big, family friendly fall party this year on Saturday, October 14th from 3:00-6:00.
School News
School Supply Lists
Ready to do your school supply shopping? Westowne's website has the lists ready for you. Sneak a PeekSneak a Peek is Thursday, August 31st from 6:00-6:30. Pop in to school to meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and drop off your school supplies. Please note, the classrooms will only be open for this half hour.
Then stay from 6:30-8:00 for the PTA hosted Sundaes & Sign Ups. Meet classmates, have some (free!) ice cream, and sign up for your PTA membership and the student directory.
School Calendar
The BCPS Calendar is available online. Remember these important dates this September:
- Monday, September 4th - Schools closed for Labor Day
- Tuesday, September 5th - Opening day for students
- Thursday, September 21st - Schools closed for Rosh Hashanah
Gradual Entry
In order to ease the transition into the school year, BCPS has a gradual entry schedule for Kindergarten, Pre-K (4s), and Preschool (3s). Here are the basic details:
Kindergarten
- Tuesday, September 5th - brief conferences for parents and students with their teachers (no transportation)
- Wednesday, September 6th - half of students attend in the morning, half in the afternoon (no transportation)
- Thursday, September 7th - first full day with bus service where available
- Tuesday, September 5th through Friday, September 8th - a mix of conferences, parent visits, and partial class visits
- Monday, September 11th - first full AM and PM sessions
School Nurse Reminder
All students who will be in Kindergarten and first grade for the 2017-2018 school year need two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) prior to the start of the school year. Please check with your child's pediatrician if you are unsure if all vaccinations are current.
Community News
Summertime Meals
Please share these resources with family and friends who may need assistance feeding their children this summer.
No Kid Hungry: Just text “food” to 877-877 (or “comida” for a reply in Spanish).
Baltimore County: Lunches will be provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library from June 20 – August 12. Visit the link for more details, like locations and times.
Tax-Free Week
Sunday, August 13th through Saturday, August 19th 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, with the exception of many backpacks, are not included.
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