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WILDCAT WIRE

A Weekly Publication of the Westland Middle School PTA   2/7/11
IN THIS ISSUE...
Nothing But Net!
B-I-N-G-O Spells....
Painless Fundraising
Calendar 
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for up-to-date news!  

2/7 Westland Staff Meeting. Refreshments courtesy of PTA!

 

2/11 6th Grade Greco-Roman Day

 

2/11 Talent Show. Westland Cafeteria. 7:00pm.

2/17 Principal's Coffee. Westland MS. 8:30am.

2/21 No School! President's Day.

2/25 Staff/Student Basketball Game. Westland Gym. 6:30-9:00pm.
  
3/4 Early Release Day.
  

3/11 Bingo Night. Westland Cafeteria. 6:30-9:00pm. 

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THANKS TO OUR 2010/11 WILDCAT SPONSORS!

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Homework and Hoops is Returning to Westland in April!

 

This two hour after-school club combines homework help to boost your child's grades, strengthen academic organizational skills, supervised, safe basketball drills, playing in supervised games, and of course, fun!

 

For more information, go to www.homeworkandhoops.com and be on the lookout for more information shortly!

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Well, I did better last week with dates, but there's yet another change. Bingo Night has been moved once again - it's now on Friday, March 11th. And it's staying there!
  
Don't miss the annual Westland Talent Show this Friday - at long last!   Also, plans are moving along for a great Staff/Student Basketball Game. Click here to check out the commercial featuring Mr. Vogelman - it's awesome.

 

Thanks to all who came out to the Parent Information Nights last week - it was great to see such a crowd. As I said to incoming 6th and 7th grade parents, I would love to be sitting in your seats looking forward to another two or three years at Westland.

 

Just as you and your children are starting to plan for next year, members of the PTA board are planning ahead as well. Please give some thought as to how you would like to be involved - the support of parents will be even more important next year as we struggle to minimize the impact of inevitable programming cuts.  

 -  Alysa  Emden
  PTA President
Nothing but Net!
Basketball & NetWell, if the Wizards can beat the Celtics, then
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE WESTLAND TEACHERS AND STAFF TO BEAT THE
STUDENTS??

Experience vs. youth, hmmmmm.............

Only one way to find out: come watch them play at the Westland
Staff vs. Student Basketball game, Friday, Feb 25th, 6:30-9 pm, at Westland.

Fun games for all ages, fantastic prizes, great entertainment.

Don't forget to put it on your calendar and reserve tickets now! To
reserve early, email your child's full name and grade and the # of
tickets requested to Pattie Friedman. Tickets ($1 each) will go on sale on Feb.16th.

A quick shout out to our sponsors: Ashley Tutors, One on One Basketball, and Frosting, A Cupcakery. They've teamed up for some great entertainment and great prizes - you won't want to miss this one!
This is NOT Your Elementary School Bingo Night!
Bingo SheetAre you ready for some serious BINGO fun? Come to Westland on Friday, MARCH 11th from 7-9pm and learn how the pros play! It's going to be an awesome evening of BINGO, food, and fun that you won't want to miss.  

Bingo "pads" with 20 games will be sold at the door --- $10 for 3 cards on one "pad". Kids familiar with Bingo rules can easily handle their own pad.  We'll have ink dotters for sale for $1 (or bring your own).

Win great gift cards!!  Doors will open at 6:30pm, so come early to get your Bingo pad, your stamper, your refreshments, and your seat! And then settle in for some serious fun. Please contact Bingo Chair Patty Craver if you can help with concessions!
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
  • :A Plus LogoGiant 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."