Westwood Elementary PTO

05/05/2026

Our Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is in Full Bloom! Thanks to Hy Vee North, Chick-fil-A Ankeny, and all our volunteers for helping make this week special!

If you would like to help stock the lounge with goodies, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ADAC23A4FB6-63769750-westwood #/

Here are the theme days for students for the rest of the week:
Wednesday – Sweet as a Flower (bring a sweet treat)
Thursday – Harvest of Snacks (bring a salty snack)
Friday – Garden of Gratitude (write a note of appreciation)

05/05/2026

Forget to get a yearbook? You can fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnflZuGdJzU0v2pOY4AqYwfAlLTLX7-WiB4CsIFznnSsP0uw/viewform

04/27/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up (May 4–8), and we’re excited to celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at Westwood! 🌷

Families can participate in two easy ways:

1️⃣ Join the daily theme days with your student (see the flyer for details).
2️⃣ Help stock the staff lounge with treats and drinks by signing up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ADAC23A4FB6-63769750-westwood #/

Every small contribution helps us show our teachers how much they are appreciated for all they do for our students. Thank you for helping make this week special! 🌼

04/13/2026

Order your 2026-2027 School Supplies!

Save Over 40% on Supplies Compared to Other Online Retailers.

Order Securely Online Until May 31st
www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Enter the school ID
WES182
(3 letters /3 numbers)
Sales tax will be applied at checkout.
Packs will be in your child's classroom before the first day of school.

Prairie Ridge Middle School supply kits will also be available. Use the same ordering site with School ID: PRA123

For questions, please contact Westwood PTO
[email protected]

03/31/2026

The Hamburglar is trying to steal Ms. Schulz burger hat! Come see us at McDonald’s at SW State and Oralabor until 7pm.

03/29/2026

Tuesday is the last day to order a yearbook!

Order the 2025‑2026 Westwood Yearbook by March 31.
Yearbooks: $33 | Student message ads: $10
Send any pictures to [email protected]

Order your class yearbook, shop for your custom class ring, shop for your graduation needs, and show your pride with custom school apparel and gifts.

03/29/2026

Thank you to our fantastic families, volunteers, and community partners who made Family Fun Night a success!

Events like Fun Night are not possible without your help. We have PTO committee openings for next year and would love to have you! Many committees require minimal time commitment. Feel free to sign up at this link or send us a message for more info:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AADA929A0F85-ptovolunteers/57976959 #/

03/11/2026

Volunteers still needed for Family Fun Night! Sign up here:

Please sign up to help PTO at the Westwood Fun Night on March 28th!Set-up from 10am-1pm. Need 5 volunteers to help set up games and prizes and help decorate, etc.First shift from 2:45-4:30. Need 20 volunteers to help run gamesSecond shift from 4:30-6:30. Need 20 volunteers to help run games and clea...

02/13/2026

Your help is needed for the Westwood family fun night! Please consider volunteering your time for one of the following shifts.

Sign up on BetterImpact: https://bttr.im/028xh

Date: Saturday 3/28 at Westwood
Set-up from 10am-1pm. Volunteers will help set up games and prizes and help decorate
First shift from 2:45-4:30. Volunteers will help run games
Second shift from 4:30-6:15. Volunteers will help run games and clean up at the end of the event.

https://bttr.im/028xh

Please sign up to help PTO at the Westwood Fun Night on March 28th!Set-up from 10am-1pm. Need 5 volunteers to help set up games and prizes and help decorate, etc.First shift from 2:45-4:30. Need 20 volunteers to help run gamesSecond shift from 4:30-6:30. Need 20 volunteers to help run games and clea...

01/30/2026

It was great to see so many at the WW and SE PTO skate night! 🛼🛼🥰