WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR - SEPTEMBER EDITION
Reminder: Hoods Down, Cell Phones Stowed
Now that the school year is underway, 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.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF!
We would like to welcome just a few more new staff to Westwood.
Lisa Plas - Title I Teacher
Dawn Neely Randall - Title I Teacher
Jamaal Jones - Safety Associate
Black Out Weekends
We are going to start something new at Westwood Middle School to preserve family time. There will be certain weekends that will be considered a black out weekend. This means that families will not hear from the school during this time so they can spend time together. The staff will also not be checking any communication for the weekend so they can spend the time with their families also. This weekend, 9/1/23 at 4pm through 9/5/23 at 6 am will be a black out weekend. If you reach out to a staff member or the school, you will not hear back until Tuesday. We hope you have a great weekend!
Car Rider Drop Off Procedures
Just a reminder, students who are car riders should be dropped off on the Elementary office side of the building, not the middle school office side. They are not able to cross the driveway at arrival or dismissal. Please stay in the car rider line. We are working to make this line move as efficiently as possible. We are also going to start pulling cars up in front of the cross walk to drop off and pick up. If your child is late to school, please drop them off at the middle school office. Please call the office if you have any questions.
Financial Assistance for Field Trips
Here is a program that can help families cover the cost of the Washington D.C. field trip. We will have staff available during conferences to help fill it out if you have any questions.
News From the Nurse
Immunizations are due by September 15th. Your child will not be able to attend school after that date if we do not have written proof of vaccinations by then. Please call the Nurse if you have any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/4- Labor Day - No School
9/5 - Football 7-Medina
9/6 - Volleyball -Home
9/7 Volleyball @ Avon
9/11 Volleyball - Home
9/12 Football 8-Home 7-North Ridgeville
9/13 Volleyball @ Amherst
9/18 Volleyball @ Olmsted Falls
9/19 Football 8-Avon 7-Home
9/20 Volleyball - Home
9/21 Volleyball @ Midview
9/25 Volleyball - Home
9/26 Football 8-Olmsted Falls 7-Home
9/27 Volleyball @ Berea-Midpark
9/28- Fall Conferences
9/30 Volleyball - @ Elyria High
10/3 Football 8-Home 7-Amherst
10/4 Volleyball @ Berea-Midpark
10/10 Football 8-Learwood 7-Home
10/13- NEOEA Day - No school
10/20- End of the Grading period
10/23- Records Day - No School
11/4- Chili Cook Off
11/7- PD day - No School
11/22- Conference Make-Up day - No School
11/23- Thanksgiving - No School
11/24- Thanksgiving break - No School
12/20 - Winter break begins