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Westchester Elementary highlights student successes, level‑5 literacy and new programs
Summary
Board members visited Westchester Elementary and heard a presentation from school staff celebrating test results and student activities: second grade AMOs met, third grade reading and literacy recognized as strong, enrichment videos, STEM projects, gun‑safety lessons and PTO support were highlighted.
Westchester Elementary staff presented student performance highlights and school activities at the Chester County School Board meeting held at the school.
School leaders reported that 72.46% of second‑grade students met or exceeded expectations in reading; second grade likewise met its annual measurable objective (AMO). Math results for second grade were reported at 59.4% meeting or exceeding expectations. Third grade reading was reported at 60.29% meeting or exceeding expectations. The school said it earned a Level‑5 rating overall, with literacy rated a 5 and numeracy a 3, and that a goal is to raise numeracy to Level 5.
Staff described daily classroom routines such as an “Eagles score matrix” that highlights behavior expectations (show self‑control, hone a positive attitude, act responsibly and respect others), a weekly word focus, and student‑produced videos used for announcements. A STEM unit and donated materials were highlighted, and the school noted new reading bikes in the refurbished library and PTO support that funded a cafeteria repaint.
The school also described a gun‑safety presentation delivered by Jeremy Hurst and said staff and volunteers have supported student activities including a planned staff‑vs‑student kickball game tied to behavior incentives.
Speakers thanked teachers who covered for a vacancy in third grade by sharing students across classrooms to provide stable instruction and praised PTO participation and community volunteers. The presentation emphasized the schoolwide effort to support students across grade levels and the use of enrichment and career‑oriented experiences as part of student development.
