Westfield Washington Schools Invites You to the First-Ever “Rock the Block” Community Party
Writer / Matt Keating
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Ashley Knott, coordinator of family and communications engagement at Westfield Washington Schools (WWS), hopes Westfield families will attend the first-ever Rock the Block community party, sponsored by Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling.
The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 5 on the Westfield High School practice football field.
“We are doing this for all of our wonderful families, to celebrate the upcoming new school year,” Knott says. “Kids and parents will both really enjoy all of the fun. We are also excited that Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling has agreed to be our official host sponsor. It’s also a way to start the school year with everyone feeling positive about everything. So many of our families have been through a lot the past couple of years, so it’s been nice to be able to plan something fun to celebrate our wonderful schools and our great community. We are looking forward to this being a great event for a lot of people. We are really encouraging our school families, staff and community to support the event.”
Knott notes that Rock the Block is slated to feature carnival-style games with prizes including candy, as well as activities for all ages, musical performances, a live DJ and food.
Some community organizations will also participate.
“The Red Cross will have a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m.,” Knott says. “We are hoping to have 100 people donate. It’s a great cause.”
There will also be booths with district resources to help families get their school year started on a positive note. Teachers and students from all of the WWS locations will be at the event, which is open to the public.
“We know that Westfield Washington Schools, WWS athletics, WWS clubs, local businesses, local organizations and community partners will be involved,” Knott says. “We are looking for more. This is a district event so we are looking for more clubs to shine. It’s a great way to get more people to find out more about your school, organization, business or club. We ask that you provide a game or activity if you host a tent. Small prizes are welcome.”
For Westfield schools, athletics and clubs, the cost is free to participate. For local organizations and community partners, the cost is $25. “Participants need to provide a tent,” Knott says. “We will provide one 6’ table and two chairs. Upon receiving a participant’s form, we will mail them an invoice for payment.”
More details will be provided closer to the event. Knott says the rain date is Saturday, August 6.
For more information, contact Knott at knotta@wws.k12.in.us, or at 317-607-8623. Also check out the Westfield Education Foundation website at wwswef.org, and visit the Westfield Washington Schools website at wws.k12.in.us.
