West Middle School e-Bulletin

Wednesday, 10/16 - Saturday, 10/19 - Washington D.C. 8th Grade Trip

Monday, 10/21 - Volley ball tryouts begin (see information below)

Thursday, 10/24 - Parent Teacher conferences 4 pm - 7:15 pm (sign-up opens 10/18)

Monday, 10/28 - Choir Concert #1 @ 7 pm

Tuesday, 10/29 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4 pm - 7:15 pm (sign-up opens 10/18)

Wednesday, 10/30 - Band Concert #1 @ 7 pm

Set your alarm

Be on time - 5 am at West

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Money should be on your person and not in your overnight bag (that gets packed down below on bus)

Chaperones please park in the west teacher parking lot

West is very excited to bring Volleyball back into the PCCS Gyms this season. Below are a few questions that we are asking the student to fill out in order to prepare for the upcoming season. Please complete the form below and be sure to hit submit in order for Coach Wells to see your intention to tryout. Tryouts are set to begin Thursday October 21st starting at 3:15pm in the West Gym.

TRYOUT SCHEDULE:

8TH GRADERS

Monday, October 21st 3:15-5:15pm

Tuesday, October 22nd 3:15-5:15pm

7th GRADERS

Wednesday, October 23rd 3:15-5:15pm

Thursday, October 24th 3:15-5:15pm

Here is a link to the Season Calendar:

Any questions, please feel free to email Coach Wells. brett.wells@pccsk12.com

The new NJHS advisors for this year will be Mrs. Bazzi and Mrs. Davies. Students and families will be notified the week of October 21st about their acceptance and meeting information. We look forward to a great year in NJHS.

We had our first classes visit the library this week and students were so excited to see all the new furniture and renovations! We're also getting closer to the library being open for individual students to come visit. In addition to all the books that were checked out and delivered this week, we also focused on some quick tips and shortcuts for using Chromebooks. You can check out the video here.

Students and staff also had the chance to pick names for the newly painted book carts in the library. The winning names were announced during Primetime today: Mario (Kart), Libby, Carty McCartface, Trolly Rancher, Bob, and Bulldog Book Buggy. We got some really creative, punny, and funny suggestions!

Last week, we started a conversation about screen time with a video during Primetime. You can see the video here. If you're interested in learning more about the impact of screen time and strategies to address it with your teen, this guide from Common Sense Media is a great place to start. In addition to this article, the links to further resources at the bottom of the page have helpful and specific tips. As a reminder, student devices must stay in lockers during the school day at West.

Mrs. Davies

Librarian

This P-CCS Family Academy focuses on creating effective tools for your child's homework confidence and success. Participants will walk away with tutoring resources, at-home strategies, and the latest homework research. This session is intended for upper elementary and middle school parents and guardians, and will not have activities geared toward children.

**Please note the different dates for each session. Register Here For Homework 101

Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Canton Public Library

1200 Canton Ctr Rd., Canton, MI 48188

Questions? Contact eric.stamper@pccsk12.com or 734-582-5699

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Canton High School- DuBois Little Theatre, 8415 N. Canton Center Rd, Canton 48187

WHO: Parents/Guardians and High School Students (with a Parent/Guardian).

Register Here For Session On Human Trafficking

Questions? Contact sierra.marschall@pccsk12.com or 734-582-5723

This policy applies to all "at school" activities in the District, including activities on school property, in a school vehicle, and those occurring off school property, if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the school’s control, or where an employee is engaged in school business. Misconduct occurring outside of school may also be disciplined if it interferes with the school environment.

All staff are responsible for assuring support for hate and bias incidents being addressed and for providing support for students and families impacted by an incident. You may access the Hate and Bias reporting form by clicking in this link: Hate & Bias reporting form. You also can obtain a hard copy of the form in your school’s main office.

P-CCS is hiring! Support your local schools and community by filling one of our many open positions. The district is in need of teachers, paraprofessionals, security officers, food and nutrition services workers, crossing guards and more. Full and part-time opportunities are available and can be viewed by clicking on this link: Jobs at P-CCS

The School Breakfast Program is available to all students every weekday morning. School breakfast makes good sense - it provides 25 percent of your child's daily nutritional needs and meets dietary guidelines and recommendations.

West Middle School

Principal: Mrs. Cheri Steckel

Assistant Principal: Mr. Patrick Calzone

Dean of Student Support: Ms. Jennifer Haynes

Counselor A-K: Mr. Josh Bechtel Counselor L-Z: Mrs. Stacy Brooks

General Office: Mrs. Tracy Visnaw, Mrs. Lisa McGee, Mrs. Lisa Cambell

Staff Directory: CLICK HERE

Website: https://www.pccsk12.com/our-schools/middle-schools/west

Location: 44401 West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth 48170

Phone: 734-416-7550