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12/13 WMS Staff Meeting - PTA provides snacks!
12/15 MCPS FY 2012 Operating Budget Presentation. Richard Montgomery HS. 7:30pm.
12/16 Principal's Coffee. Media Center. 8:30am.
12/16 Cinderstein. Westland Cafeteria. 7:00pm.
12/17 Staff Holiday Lunch. Hosted by PTA. Staff Lounge - all lunch periods.
12/17 Cinderstein. Westland Cafeteria. 7:00pm.
12/18 Cinderstein. Westland Cafeteria. 2:00pm.
12/21 Instrumental Music Concert. Westland Gym. 7:00pm.
12/22 Choral Concert. B-CC Auditorium. 7:00pm.
12/24 - 1/2 No School! Winter Holiday Break.
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First and foremost, a big "welcome back" to our principal, Danny Vogelman, from his paternity leave. I've always thought that running a middle school must be one of the hardest jobs in the world...but having twin boys might just make it seem easy in comparison! In any event, we are delighted that he's back, and want to thank those who filled in so ably while he was out. Assistant Principal Ben Costa did a great job - knee surgery and all! And Dave Obstgarten fillled in for Ben seamlessly as 8th grade administrator. Thanks to everyone!
Mr. Vogelman is back just in time to enjoy some wonderful performances the next couple of weeks. From the student play - Cinderstein - to the instrumental music and choral concerts, there's something for everyone.
And speaking of something for everyone, the PTA is delighted to host a staff holiday lunch on Friday, Dec. 17th. It's one small way for parents to show their appreciation for all the hard work Westland's teachers and staff do the entire year. See below for details as to how you can help!
As I mentioned last week, December also means the start of the MCPS operating budget cycle. On Wednesday, Dec. 15th, Superintendent Weast will present his FY 2012 Operating Budget at 7:30pm at Richard Montgomery High School. This is the first step in a several-month-long process in which Westland parents will need to be actively involved.
- Alysa Emden
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Spread a Little Holiday Cheer!
 One of the many ways the PTA shows it appreciation to our wonderful Westland teachers and staff is to host a holiday luncheon. This year, the lunch will take place on Friday, Dec. 17th. While the kids eat their lunches in the cafeteria, the teachers head down to the staff lounge to enjoy a wonderful spread of food and drink. Many thanks to those of you who have offered food, drink, or funds! If you've yet to participate, please contact PTA coordinator Carole Klein; don't delay, email Carole today!
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After School @ Westland - Winter Session!
We're getting organized for the winter session of after school activities at Westland. Most classes will start the week of January 13th, but please check the website for up to date information. Please also note that certain activities, such as debate team and math team, operate on a different schedule, so you need to contact the sponsors directly for registration information. |
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Painless Fundraising - No More Excuses!
Some types of fundraising are hard work and others are, well, painless! Westland earns thousands of dollars while you do your everyday shopping - funds that underwrite innovative programming at Westland. Please, if you haven't already done so, take a few seconds and register today! Any questions, please contact Toni Baldwin.
- Party Mania - Party Mania is one of the newest additions to Bethesda's vibrant retail scene. Located at 4910-12 Cordell Avenue, it's got everything you need to throw a great party. And even better, Party Mania will donate 20% of all receipts from Westland families collected between now and Dec. 31st to Westland. After that, Westland will receive 15% of all receipts. All you have to do is save your receipts and send them into the front office marked "PTA - Party Mania".
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 Giant A+ - Westland earned almost $4,000 from this program last year. HOWEVER, you have to re-register your card every year!!!! Click here to register your card! It takes two seconds. And remember, you can split your points among up to 3 schools, so it's not all or nothing.Westland's code is 00660. - Safeway E-scrip - Just click here! Designate Westland MS, Group # 6586159.
- Target "Take Charge of Education" - Register your red card today and earn money for Westland. Just click here! We just received a check for over $500 from last year!
- Snider's Supermarket and Chevy Chase Supermarket - Westland earns 1% of everything you spend! All you have to do is SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS. Then, send them into school in an envelope marked "PTA - Grocery Receipts."
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