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Westland Update for Week of Oct 16

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

Westland Updatefor Week of Oct 16A Note from the Desk of Ms. Serino, Westlandprincipal
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THIS WEEK- The Week of October 16

National Bus Safety Week- October 16-21 is National Bus Safety Week. Won't you consider a nice note, a cup of coffee or sweet treat for your driver?


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


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.

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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.

OUR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the following students who were selected by members of the Westland staff for exemplifying one of the 10 Middle Years Programme learner profile traits. We enjoyed honoring them last week.

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WHAT'S NEW IN STAR?

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CALENDAR- NEW EVENTS ADDED IN BOLD

OCTOBER

  • M, 10/16- Beginning of National Bus Safety Week
  • 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


  • 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