Westland Update for Week of Nov 6

Report Card Distribution- On Thursday, November 9th we will have a homeroom for MP1 report card distribution.

8th Grade Social/Staff v. Student Kickball Game- On Thursday, November 9th our eighth grade students will battle our staff in a kickball showdown. (see below)

Veterans' Day Recognized- While the federal government recognizes Veterans' Day with a holiday on Friday, November 10th, school is IN SESSION.

Parent/Athlete Zoom- On Wednesday evening, November 15th at 6 PM, basketball players and parents are invited to Zoom with our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Johnson to learn about tryouts starting in early December.

Prospective Parent Coffee/Student Shadow Opportunity- On Thursday, November 16, we will welcome pre-registered guests to check out Westland. Encourage friends and neighbors to register on our website under the parents tab.

• Athletic Registration Video - A quick video for parents/guardians on how to register their students in athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in English for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in Spanish for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "How to Guide" for parents/guardians for Getting Started with ParentVUE.pdf
• Care for Kids - A health care program that provides access to health care services for uninsured children in Montgomery County.
• Clinics for Sports Physicals - an annual list released by MCPS Athletics, pricing is subject to change

For details on the awards, visit the MCPS information.

* New Events Are Added in Bold Font

NOVEMBER

• American Indian Heritage Month
• Remembrance and Reconciliation Month
• Th, 11/9- Homeroom for report card distribution
• Th, 11/9- 8th Grade Social (Staff v. Student Kickball)
• F, 11/10- Veterans' Day is Recognized- SCHOOL IS IN SESSION!
• W, 11/15- Basketball Tryout Informational Zoom at 6 PM
• Th, 11/16- Prospective Parent/Student Visit
• M, 11/20- Early release day- students dismissed at 12:30 PM
• Tu, 11/21- Early release day- students dismissed at 12:30 PM
• W, 11/22- F 11/24- No School- Thanksgiving Week
• Tu, 11/28- First Day of MYP Site Visit
• Tu, 11/28- Half of 7th Grade Travels to Finance Park
• W, 11/29- Half of 7th Grade Travels to Finance Park

DECEMBER

• F, 12/1- Final Day of MYP Site Visit
• Tu, 12/5- Basketball Tryouts Begin
• Tu, 12/12- Evening Showcase for Families of Students in Drama Club
• Th, 12/14- Prospective Parents' Coffee- register on website
• Th, 12/14- 7th Grade Social After School- Cookie Decorating
• M, 12/18- Choral and Instrumental Music Concerts at BCC HS- 6:00 Band/Orchestra performance, 7:15 brief intermission, 7:30 Choral performance
• M, 12/25- Tu, 1/2- Winter Break- no school for students

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