Westwood Weekly
January 7, 2024
Westwood High School
Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools
Music/Performing Arts Students of the Month
Students of the Month: Lucy Ostola and Nathanial Bunker
Lucy Ostola is an incredibly hard working, talented and enthusiastic student. She participates in both band and chorus and has become a very fine musician. Lucy is always fully engaged in class, asking questions and working to improve each and every day. She maintains a positive attitude even when some of the music may be challenging. This attitude and drive has a positive effect on the rest of the students in class. Due to her hard work and attitude, Lucy has been nominated and accepted in the Menominee River Honors Conference Honors Band which will perform at Niagara High School on January 20th! Outside of her work and talent in the music program, Lucy is a terrific young person. She is thoughtful and kind to everyone around her and her presence has a positive impact on the people she is around.
Nathaniel Bunker is an extraordinarily hard working and talented individual in both chorus and drama. He consistently asks clarifying questions in order to better himself and constantly works on improving his abilities both in singing and acting. Nathaniel is very attentive in class and helps keep the energy up especially during morning chorus. Nathaniel also works outside of the classroom on his music and lines and brings in suggestions to share with the class. Nathaniel has an excellent sense of humor and brings joy to those around him. He has voiced interest in pursuing the performing arts after high school and would be well qualified to do so.
Semester 1 Exam Schedule
January 16th is a full day of school for students and staff. Hours 1-4 will be normal. Hours 5 and 6 will be shortened and students will take their 7th hour exam from 1:20-3:00 pm
Wednesday, January 17th
8:05 - 9:45 am Exam Period 1
9:45 - 10:00 am Break
10:00 - 11:40 am Exam Period 2
Thursday, January 18th
8:05 - 9:45 am Exam Period 3
9:45 - 10:00 am Break
10:00 - 11:40 am Exam Period 4
Friday, January 19th
8:05 - 9:45 am Exam Period 5
9:45 - 10:00 am Break
10:00 - 11:40 am Exam Period 6
We ask that you do not call and excuse your students when they are finished with their exams. It causes a disruption when office staff calls down to the classroom to dismiss the student.
Exam Exemptions
Here is a link to information regarding exam exemptions. Exemption forms can be picked up and returned to the high school office. The deadline for handing in exam exemption forms is Monday, January 15th at 3:00 pm.
Patriot Online Academy Courses
This is a reminder that students should be finishing up their Patriot Online Academy (POA) classes as the end of the semester approaches. The target date for completion should be January, 12th. We do not recommend waiting until the last minute to finish. Student who fail to complete their courses will jeopardize their ability to take future POA classes.