For Families

The partnership between the student + teacher + parent is essential to educating the whole child at Westwood. Providing parents with resources they can use in this partnership is part of the value we deliver for our families and others.

We hope you find examples of these resources helpful.

Community Updates 

Check out these recordings of our live online community updates. Each one features a thought-provoking topic about how we can work together to educate the whole child. Also highlights what’s currently going on in the Westwood community. 

Let’s Move Forward Together Community Updates

2023
8/30: The Unique Role of Our Guides (a.k.a. Teachers) and Why it’s Essential for Your Student’s Growth
4/12: Hands-On Learning = Joy + Engagement + Essential Life Skills 

2022
11/10: How the Multi-Age Student Experience Nurtures Character & More
09/07: Keeping Our Students SAFE – Physically | Emotionally | Intellectually
07/15: Building Community Connections – Why It’s Important
02/23: Middle School Matters: The IBeanery Student Experience

2021
10/27: Why School Traditions Matter
09/01: Rekindling GRACE & COURTESY
06/17: Why Blend Montessori & IB
03/31: Teacher Conferences – Make the Most of the Experience
01/20: Why Our Kids Need to Develop EXECUTIVE FUNCTION Skills

2020
11/17: Nurturing an Attitude of GRATITUDE
09/23: Our Learning Layer Cake
08/06: Our Commitment Remains the Same
06/11: Living Our VALUES
04/28: Supporting Our Students, Families & Community During Covid-19

Brief Insights

This list includes links to topics for families who want to nurture their child’s social, emotional and physical growth along with their academic growth. We call our approach Whole Child Development.