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Westland Update- Week of May 20

A Note from Ms. Serino, Westland Principal

Westland Update-Week of May 20A Note from Ms. Serino, Westland Principal

Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank you parents, caregivers and the parent teacher association for showering us all with notes of appreciation, creative snacks and treats all week long. You truly made our Educator Appreciation Week one to remember.

This Week- The Week of May 20

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Outdoor Education for Buxton's students- On Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22, students of Mr. Buxton who have registered for outdoor education will experience learning in and about the outdoors at Skycroft.


Outdoor Education for Sayeh's students- On Wednesday, May 22 through Friday, May 24, students of Ms. Sayeh will have their turn at outdoor education!

Looking Ahead to Next Week- The Week of May 27

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  • M, 5/27- No School- Memorial Day Holiday
  • W, 5/29- 5th Graders Visit Westland
  • F, 5/31- 8th Grade Celebration Trip during School
  • F, 5/31- Last day to submit SSL forms for 2023-24
  • S, June 1- MCPS Pride day at BCC HS

Congrats to Our Students of the Month

We Need Parent/Community Volunteers

ColorSplash Fun Run 2024- That's a Wrap

Slides from Parent Zoom on Supporting LGBTQIA Youth

Click below to access the slides shared at the Zoom on May 13.

Congrats to Our Artists on Display at Montgomery Mall

6th Grade Parents- Last Minute Reminders About Outdoor Ed- Click Below

Celebrating our 8th Graders

ICYMI- Counselors on Transitions

At the PTA meeting on May 7th, three of our counselors talked about transitions and milestones with parents and caregivers. Their slides are below.

8th Grade Field Trip- Forms/Payment due TOMORROW 5/20

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Parents of 8th graders,


On Friday, May 31, we hope to have all of our 8th grade students celebrate with a school-day part at Dave and Busters at the Rio.


Students carried home paper copies of the two forms below. Please submit them and payment as soon as possible but no later than TOMORROW May 20.

Field Trip Info/Permission- page 1 of 2

Field Trip Info/Permission- page 2 of 2


And, we need more parent chaperones. We would love to have you laugh with our kids losing/winning tickets at Deal or No Deal and slashing kiwis and pineapples as Fruit Ninjas.

MCPS Pride Community Day

BCC Summer Academy 2024

Student Service Learning News

Know Any Incoming Wildcats? Encourage Them to Sign Up for Summer Orientation!

Click the school photo to register a new student for one of our summer orientation sessions- June 26, July 19 or August 13!

Check Out Our STAR Lessons

CALENDAR

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* New Events Are Added in Bold Font


MAY

  • Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Jewish American Heritage Month
  • M, 5/20-W, 5/22- Outdoor Education for Buxton's Students
  • W, 5/22-F, 5/24- Outdoor Education for Sayeh's Students
  • M, 5/27- No School- Memorial Day Holiday
  • W, 5/29- 5th Graders Visit Westland
  • F, 5/31- 8th Grade Celebration Trip during School
  • F, 5/31- Last day to submit SSL forms for 2023-24


JUNE

  • LGBTQ+ Pride Month
  • Sa, 6/1- MCPS Pride Community Day at BCC HS, 1:30-5:00 PM
  • Tu, 6/11- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at BCC HS 6:30-8:00 PM
  • W, 6/26- New Student Orientation 9-10:30 or 1-2:30 (register above)


JULY

  • F, 7/19- New Student Orientation 9-10:30 or 1-2:30 (register above)


AUGUST


  • Tu, 8/13- New Student Orientation 9-10:30 or 1-2:30 (register above)
    Th, 8/22- New Student Orientation 8:15-12:00
  • Th, 8/22- Back to School Night for Parents 6:30-8:30 PM
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