Westwood Junior High

There are six short days until the end of the 23-24 school year. It has been a wonderful year to be a Westwood Wolf and I know it will end as well as it began.

In this final Wire of the year, I want to acknowledge our retirees, Coach Bristow and Mr. Price.

Coach Bristow has been a teacher in RISD for 16 years; 3 years at RISD Academy and 13 years at Westwood Junior High. He has been a social studies teacher, Boys Athletic Coordinator and PE teacher during his time at WWJH. Students always know that he is in their corner and that he will make them laugh and feel heard. He will be missed but will remain a part of this community as he drives our Wolf pups around in the bus.

Mr. Price has been the Choir Director at Westwood Junior High for 24 years. He was Mrs. Perez’ student teacher and quickly stepped into her shoes to take on the Director role. His choirs, under his leadership, have earned 62 UIL trophies as they are so successful. All Mr. Price’s students know that they will have a safe place to grow in their choral ability while in his program. In his own words, Mr. Price is retiring from the classroom but not from music. He will be missed and we wish him the best of luck on his next journey.

As our outgoing 8th graders prepare to begin their high school careers, we know that they are prepared and ready. You are always welcome at Westwood and have left an indelible impression that is treasured.

Thank you, students, teachers, families and community for your ongoing support of all Wolves.

Sincerely,

Katie Mottram

Principal

kathryn.mottram@risd.org

• 5/17: 8th Grade Dance 6PM - 8PM
• 5/20: Athletic Award 5:30pm
• 5/22: Wolf Walks
• 5/21 - 5/24: Final Exams
• 5/23 & 5/24: Early Release @ 12pm

Thank you so much to all the families that helped make WWJH's Multicultural Night a huge success. We couldn't have had such an amazing event without the help of everyone that showed up, and worked hard to make their performance, food table, and activity the best they could be!

We would love to have your feedback so that we can improve the experience next year. If you would please click the link below and submit the feedback form so that we can grow! Also, if you have any photos/videos from the event we would love to have them to share with our students/community, and you can submit those at the bottom of the form.

Multicultural Night Feedback Form

Thank you so much for your participation and feedback,

Hart Duncan

Tickets are on sale during every lunch only. No tickets will be sold at the door.

We will be hosting very first Wolf Walks on May 22, 2024! Students with no more than 2 referrals, no ISS or OSS, and no more than 5 tardies will get to participate in an afternoon of fun after exams! Activities will include volleyball, basketball, field games, snack and much more!

Whether you’re new to RISD, or returning for another year of school, take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account.

Boys and Girls Soccer:
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ soccer teams lead by Coach Schroeder, Coach Beahm, and Coach McAdams, finished the season as RISD Consolation Champions with victories against Forest Meadow Junior High and Apollo Junior High. We are so proud of our young ladies for a job well done!

Thank You:
Thank you, parents and families, for your support during the 2023-2024 sports seasons. You are an essential part of our success at Westwood Junior High and truly appreciated. We want to say thank you on behalf of all coaches and your athletes. The long hours you spend sitting in bleachers or standing watching us play our sport, even if it meant enduring unbearable weather conditions or missing your own work, and realizing the importance of sports and the life lessons they teach. Sometimes, we get so involved in the mental side of the game, our practices, and the actual competitions that we forget to recognize those who helped us along the way and the sacrifices made. That’s you, Westwood JH sports parents, and we appreciate you!
Thanks to Coach Chuck Bristow for your service to Westwood Junior High for 13 years!

~Coach Lockett and Coach Cervantes~

End-of-the-Year Celebration for Student-Athletes: May15th

• May15th: Splash Bash @ Westwood. (8th grade 1:45pm – 3:40pm and 7th grade 3:40pm – 5:30pm)
• May 20th: Athletic Sport Awards Sneakers Ball. (Attire- Dress up and wear your favorite sneakers)

The UIL and the RISD require that student athletes receive a physical examination prior to participation in any sport. The RISD offers low cost physical exams for junior high students each spring. This includes current 6th graders who will be participating in athletics next year. These are basic physical exams that meet the requirements set forth by the UIL. If parents wish, they may take their children to their own physician. However, the doctor must complete the UIL physical form. If you did not receive a physical form, one may be picked up at any junior high, high school, or downloaded from the UIL website: http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/forms and select “Athletic and Marching Band pre-participation physical evaluation form” under the Medical Forms. https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/PrePhysFormRvsd2024.pdf

The following schedule for physical examinations has been set up through local doctors and will be given at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center.

Due to the large fluctuation in numbers of athletes each year, a short wait may be necessary. Examinations are available for both boys and girls. Students should wear shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes. If parents are unable to attend with their child, students must bring permission letter with parent signatures. The Head Coach (or his/her designee) will be present at the time the physicals are given to assist the clinic staff. Please have the front page of the physical form (Medical History) filled out prior to arriving for your physical.

If you have any questions regarding physicals, please email Jessica Nelson, (Athletic Trainer at LHHS) at jessica.nelson@risd.org. If necessary, she may be reached at 469-593-1088. Jessica will be at CMLC on the exam date, therefore if you have questions please contact her before May 17th. There will be nobody available to answer questions in her office on the exam date.

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Where: Richardson High School Varsity Gym
1250 W. Belt Line Road
Richardson, Texas 75080

Cost: $20.00 per physical – Cash or Checks

Checks should be made payable to RHSABC

Time: 5:30pm -7:30pm

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Where: Christa McAuliffe Learning Center

900 S. Greenville Ave.

Richardson, Texas 75081

Cost: $20.00 per physical - NO Checks

Only cash or money order will be accepted.

Richardson Attendance Area 9:45-10:30 AM

Summer RAC 2024 begins Monday, June 3, 2024. The camp, which focuses on strength & conditioning skills, runs for 7 weeks throughout the months of June & July. Training sessions run Monday through Thursday each week. Throughout the summer, campers will learn & develop the following athletic skills: strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, stamina & flexibility.

Please click below for more information.

Help to decrease the Summer Slide and join the free public library Summer Reading Programs. Below check out what your city library is doing this summer!

Dallas Public Library - Summer Reading Program -

Richardson Public Library Summer Program –

Students also have access to SORA, the ebook/audio book app on their Chromebooks. There are thousands of books they can read through SORA all summer long!

Thanks to the PTA for donating gift cards as prizes for our 1st Poetry Contest! The winners…

1st Place - Chloe Miller, 2nd Place - Clara Eves, 3rd Place - Ariel Garcia! Congrats and thanks to everyone who participated!

RISD recognizes the work our teachers perform to support every child, every day. And we believe there is an opportunity EVERY day to show our appreciation for all they do to ensure student success. Click here to learn more about the Thank a Teacher program and how to sign up, and we will connect you with a campus.