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Westland Update for Week of Oct 23

A Note from the Desk of Ms. Serino, Westland principal

Westland Updatefor Week of Oct 23A Note from the Desk of Ms. Serino, Westlandprincipal
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LOOKING AHEAD- The Week of October 23

Think Pink on Wednesdays in October- Show your support for breast cancer awareness on Wednesdays in October. (see below for inspiration)


Cross Country Meet vs. North Bethesda and Girls Softball Game vs. North Bethesda- On Thursday, October 26 at 3:15, our cross country team and girls softball team host North Bethesda. Parents, athletes' siblings and Westland student fans are encouraged to cheer on our team. Fans may ride the activity buses home.

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LOOKING AHEAD- The Week of Oct 30

Mental Health Awareness Week- On Monday, October 30th we celebrate mental health awareness. Our counselors and school psychologist will lead us through ways to keep our minds and our hearts healthy.


Halloween Costumes- We welcome Halloween costumes on Tuesday, October 31st. Masks need to come off during classes! And no look alike (or real) weapons.


Last Day of MP1- The last day of marking period 1 is Tuesday, October 31st.


No School on Nov 1- There is no school for students on Wednesday, November 1st so teachers can complete grades.


Immersion Parent/Principal Conversation- On Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 PM immersion parents are invited to talk with Ms. Serino, Ms. Daly and Ms. Deandreis. (see below for details)


MP2 Starts on Nov 2- The first day of MP2 is Thursday, November 2nd. Almost every class remains the same except TEACHER and TEACHER students move from PE to health education.


Cross Country Meet and Girls Softball Game on Nov 2- Westland hosts athletes from Cabin John on our fields at 3:15. Westland student fans are encouraged to attend.


Magnet School Application Due Date- Friday, November 3rd is the deadline for 8th graders to apply to high school magnet programs. (see below)


NOVEMBER marks the start of American Indian Heritage Month as well as Remembrance and Reconciliation Month in Montgomery County, MD. Stay tuned for more information on both.

NOVEMBER 1 is EMANCIPATION DAY in MARYLAND

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK NEXT WEEK!

ORDER A YEARBOOK! LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR!

IMMERSION PARENTS!!!! SAVE THE DATE

Zoom Info for Immersion Parent Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/97324643856?pwd=cVpQM0tnMzFycFZxN0JVbHBTQll3dz09

Meeting ID: 973 2464 3856

Passcode: WMSparents

GUEST SPEAKERS?

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) OPPORTUNITIES

FOR 8th GRADERS AND FAMILIES

IN AND AROUND OUR CLASSROOMS

EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT'S NEW IN STAR?

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CALENDAR- NEW EVENTS ADDED IN BOLD

OCTOBER

  • Th, 10/26- Girls Softball Game and Cross Country Meet Home vs. North Bethesda (Boys play away)
  • M, 10/30- Start of Mental Health Awareness Week
  • Tu, 10/31- Halloween- costumes encouraged!
  • Tu, 10/31- Final Day of Marking Period 1


NOVEMBER


  • American Indian Heritage Month
  • W, 11/1- Emancipation Day in Maryland
  • W, 11/1- No School for Students
  • W, 11/1- Zoom Dialogue with Parents of Current Immersion Students, 6:30 PM
  • Th, 11/2- First Day of Marking Period 2
  • Th, 11/2- Prospective Parent/Student Visit for Families of Immersion Students
  • Th, 11/2- Girls Softball and Cross Country host Cabin John at Home @ 3:15
  • F, 11/3- Deadline for 8th graders to apply for High School Magnet Programs
  • Th, 11/9- Homeroom for report card distribution
  • Th, 11/9- 8th Grade Social (Staff v. Student Kickball)
  • F, 11/10- Veterans' Day is Recognized- SCHOOL IS IN SESSION!
  • Th, 11/16- Prospective Parent/Student Visit
  • M, 11/20- Early release day- students dismissed at 12:30 PM
  • Tu, 11/21- Early release day- students dismissed at 12:30 PM
  • W, 11/22-F 11/24- No School- Thanksgiving Week
  • Tu, 11/28- Half of 7th Grade Travels to Finance Park
  • W, 11/29- Half of 7th Grade Travels to Finance Park