Westland Update for Week of Oct 9

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

THIS WEEK- The Week of Oct 9

No School on Monday, October 9th- There is no school for students on Monday, October 9th. It is a professional day for staff.

Indigenous Peoples' Day- Before we begin our professional learning on Monday, staff will recognize Indigenous People's Day.

8th Grade Class Social/Cupcake (Decorating) Wars- On Tuesday, October 10th, eighth graders are invited to join our cupcake decorating competition after school. Eighth graders can hang out with friends, show off their decorating skills, and enjoy sweet treats. Students may ride the activity buses home at 4:35. Be sure to RSVP and sign up to help or donate items.

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Meeting- On the evening of Tuesday, October 10th, join our PTA president and principal for a conversation about supporting students at school and at home. This will take a hybrid format on zoom and in person. School-aged children are always welcome to join with a book or device in the back of the media center.

Think Pink on Wednesdays in October- Show your support for breast cancer awareness on Wednesdays in October. Also, when you buy your dance tickets you can choose a charity to support–one being breast cancer research.

Boys Softball Home Game- On Thursday, October 12th, our boys softball team hosts Silver Creek. All Westland parents, players' family members and Westland students are welcome to come. If students are interested in cheering on cross country runners or girls softball players at Silver Creek, they must be accompanied by their parent.

Westland Dance Party- All Westland students are invited to our fall dance party on Friday, October 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Tickets will be $8.00. They will be sold online and during lunches on Oct 12 and 13, Ticket limit: 300.

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LOOKING AHEAD- The Week of October 16

Boys Softball Game vs. Tilden- On Wednesday, October 18th at 3:15, our Boys Softball team hosts Tilden. Parents, athletes' siblings and Westland student fans are encouraged to cheer on our team. Fans may ride the activity buses home.

HEY 8th GRADERS!

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WHOLE SCHOOL DANCE PARTY

School Cash Online

IT'S A "HELP WANTED" AD

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) OPPORTUNITY

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS APP

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IN/BEYOND OUR CLASSROOMS

CALENDAR- NEW EVENTS ADDED IN BOLD

OCTOBER

Hispanic Heritage Month continues
M, 10/9- Indigenous Peoples' Day
M, 10/9- Professional Day for Staff, No School for Students
Tu, 10/10- 8th Grade Cupcake (Decorating) Wars After School
Tu, 10/10- evening Parent Teacher Association (PTA) mtg with Principal Serino, hybrid
Th, 10/12- Boys Softball Game Home vs. Silver Creek (Cross Country and Girls softball away)
F, 10/13- Fall Dance Party, 6:30-8:30 PM
W, 10/18- Boys Softball Game Home vs. Tilden (Cross Country and Girls softball away)
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