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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.
3/17 Principal's Coffee. Westland MS. 8:30am.
3/31 No School! Professional day for teachers.
4/8 Cultural Arts Cocktail Party. Look for invitation in the mail!
4/14 Principal's Coffee. Westland MS. 8:30am.
4/16-4/25 No School - Spring Break! |
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THANKS TO OUR 2010/11 WILDCAT SPONSORS!
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To get 2011 off to a strong start for your child, Ashley Tutors is offering a free hour of tutoring when you e-mail info@ashleytutors.com and mention Westland Middle School. It is that easy!
Our team has been featured multiple times on NBC 4 and most recently on WUSA 9. We have worked with hundreds of families, using 1-1 tutoring tailored to each student, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to help your child with their academic challenges in 2011.
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ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL TRAINING
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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Westland's halls were quite a sight on Friday as toga-clad students and teachers went about their daily routine, but with a decidedly Greco-Roman twist! It was, as always, very fun day.
It was also bittersweet, as the date marked the second anniversary of the death of a beloved Westland social studies teacher, Ron Hegedus. Wakeup Westland featured a moving collection of photos of Mr. Hegedus enjoying past Greco-Roman days as only he could. He was in the hearts and minds of many last Friday; I know he would have enjoyed the celebration.
Congratulations to all of the performers in last Friday's annual Talent Show! I wasn't able to be there, but the reviews I've heard have been fantastic. Many thanks to Sherion Cosby and everyone else who worked so hard to pull it together. And of course, thanks most of all to the wonderful student performers!
Speaking of thanks, Westland teachers and staff were rendered speechless by the amazing snacks prepared for their staff meeting last Monday. Under the leadership of 6th grade VP's Karen Lippold and Shelagh Meehan, parents definitely got a jump on Valentine's Day and showed Westland teachers & staff our "heart felt" thanks for all they do!
The Staff/Student Basketball Game scheduled for Friday, 2/25 just keeps getting more awesome. A professional DJ is going to call the action and keep the music flowing; Potomac Pizza is serving up delicious food, we've got great games and prizes - you won't want to miss it! Tickets are just $1 and will go on sale Wednesday, 2/16 at lunch. Space is limited, so get your ticket early. And just in case you missed it, or just want to see it again, click here to check out the commercial featuring Mr. Vogelman - it's inspiring!
And finally, because I can't possibly thank them enough, I want to give a special shout out to school store chair Tiffany Leeson and all of the wonderful volunteers who staff the school store week in and week out. I know business isn't always as brisk as you'd like, but the cafeteria just isn't the same place on the days the school store is shuttered. You all do a wonderful job and your presence adds a richness to the whole lunch experience that is immeasurable.
- Alysa Emden
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Nothing but Net!
 Well, 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! |
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Spring After-School Programs Coming Soon!
The weather is warming up and that means spring can't be far away...it will seen even closer when you take a look at After School @ Westland's spring class offerings!
We're still finalizing programs and days, but just to give you a taste of what's to come, we'll have tennis, kayaking, basketball, flag football, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, ultimate frisbee - and those are just the sports offerings. Then there's a film class, art, cooking, babysitting, homework & hoops, bass fishing (!), - and more! The on-line catalogue will be available starting Feb. 22nd. The spring session generally will run from April 5 - May 24, but some class lengths will vary.
Stay tuned! |
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This is NOT Your Elementary School Bingo Night!
 Are 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! |
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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.
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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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