WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

We are now entering the the time of year where we reflect on all the things that are important to us and all the things we are thankful for. We are thankful for all the staff, families, and students we have who are working so hard daily. We are thankful for all the support we have through our community partnerships like the supplies donated by Wee Care Closet and Elyria Police Department. We are thankful for our amazing families and the support they give us and their students daily including our upcoming Chili cook off this weekend in helping send our 8th graders to Washington DC which is amazing. We are still selling tickets and accepting baskets through today 11/1. $10 gets you and a sample of all of the delicious chili's and an opportunity to win a raffle basket. We also have a few trips you can win to Virginia or Tennessee. It is from 5-8pm Tomorrow night 11/2/24.

Have you and your student talked about our school store? We have had lots of students who have been able to "buy" from it. We have run out of several items already which is amazing because that means we have so many students getting caught following our rules. They can earn Petey bucks for following our three main school rules:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Ready to Learn.

As always, we appreciate your support and working together as a team in your child's education.

A few reminders when riding a bus:

• Please stay seated the whole time on the bus
• Please talk quietly with your neighbors
• Please do not bring blankets on the bus. This is a safety issue.
• Please let someone know if you are having any issues or problems.
• Please save your food and drinks for when you are not on the bus.

We need to make sure the bus driver has a safe situation to focus and pay attention to the road. We can not do anything to create an unsafe situation!

Hand hygiene:

Educating children about the importance of hand hygiene as well as how and when to wash their hands are key factors in promoting good health and well-being. Hand hygiene is extremely important in schools to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Teaching children the importance of hand hygiene and how to wash from an early age is a great way to encourage a lifelong habit. Teaching them how to do it correctly is also very important. According the World Health Organization, you must follow a 6-step process to ensure all surfaces of your hands are clean:

Once you have wet your hand and applied soap, the following technique should be used:

1. Rub your palms together

2. Clean the back of each hand

3. Rub in between your fingers

4. Interlock your hands to clean the back of your fingers

5. Clean both thumbs

6. Finish by cleaning your fingertips

Our PBIS matrix for expected behavior here at Westwood Middle School. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Just a quick reminder that hoods may not be worn up during the school day.

The Student Code of Conduct offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair. Crop tops are not permitted.

Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school.

Students may bring their cell phones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day.

Parents may contact Westwood Office to reach their student during the school day.

11/5: No School- Professional Development Day

11/14: Parent/teacher Conferences

11/27: No School Conference make up day

11/28-29: No School Thanksgiving Break

12/19: End of the grading period

12/20: No school- Records Day

12/23-1/3 No school Winter break

1/6: School resumes