Westwood Intermediate/Middle School
Westwood Families,
I hope each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you for your partnership this year in creating a safe and positive learning community for our students, staff, and families. There is no school the rest of this week - Thursday, November 23 or Friday, November 24.
After Thanksgiving weekend, we return for the last week of the trimester. We wrap up the trimester on November 30. There is no school Friday, December 1 or Monday December 4. Teachers will be doing assessment and reporting work and professional learning and design before the second trimester begins on December 5.
We’ll see everyone back at school for the final days of trimester on Monday, November 27. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Tom Larson
Principal
Last Chance for 5th Band Registration
The 5th band registration window closes this Friday, November 24. Band will begin the week of December 4. Register here.
Westwood Spirit Wear Store is Now Open until Nov. 30
Once a year, the Westwood PTO organizes a Westwood spirit wear store as there is no other place to get Westwood items. Orders are taken online only until Nov. 30. If you need any help with ordering email slp.westwood.pto@gmail.com or message us in BAND. Orders will be sent home with students unless other arrangements are made.
Family Fun Night
The PTO sponsored family game night last Friday was filled with sounds of balls bouncing in the open gym and calls of BINGO. Several other games and puzzles were also completed. We hope to do this event again this winter!
PTO Board Secretary
Our PTO group is still looking for a secretary for the 23-24 year. If you are interested, please email us at slp.westwood.pto@gmail.com.
Next PTO meeting
Our next PTO Meeting is on Monday, November 27 from 6-7 p.m. at Westwood.
What is WW PTO?
Westwood PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is a group open to all staff and guardians of 5-8th grade students at Westwood. The goal of our PTO is to increase family involvement and enhance student learning and experiences at Westwood. We focus on family enrichment, staff/student support, and community engagement. We have monthly meetings during the school year and there are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. We use the BAND app for sign ups and communications, please join here.
Pathways program connects students with jobs
Julian Christensen and Trevon Holeman started their senior year unsure how to get a job and gain experience within the career path they want to pursue after graduation - mechanics. After understanding and taking advantage of the resources available to them through the Spring Lake Park High School Career and College office, both students now have a part-time job at Heartland Tire, an auto repair shop across the street from the high school.
Through this part-time job, as well as classes they are taking in their high school, Julian and Trevon are gaining real-world, hands-on experience that is setting them up for success once they graduate next spring.
We recently caught up with Julian and Trevon to learn more about their experiences and their plans for the future.
Panther Store—Black Friday Online Sale! Save up to $50
The sale – and sale codes –are only valid Thursday, November 23 and Friday November 24, 2023. Purchases will ship or be available for pick up on Monday, November 27 after 1 p.m. A free gift will be included in Black Friday Sale orders while supply lasts. Shop online and enter the code to save on your cart:
- Spend $100, save $20 Discount Code: BF2023$20
- Spend $150, save $30 Discount Code: BF2023$30
- Spend $200, save $50 Discount Code: BF2023$50
