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2/25 Staff/Student Basketball Game. Westland Gym. 6:30-9:00pm.
3/4 Early Release Day. 8th Grade Career 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!
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Get A Free Hour Of Tutoring By Just Sending An E-mail!!!
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.
E-mail info@ashleytutors.com so we can help your child have a successful start to 2011!
**certain restrictions do apply**
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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Well, just three days ago, my daughters headed out of the house in shorts. Today, not so much! And tomorrow, it looks like they'll be shovelling snow. Sigh.
If you want to get your mind off the weather, take a few minutes and fill out the Parent Survey regarding Westland's after school programming. Just click here to register your opinions. It will only take a few minutes, and we really need your input; we are not only hard at work getting the spring session organized (see below), but also are looking ahead to next year! The students will have their say as well on Friday during STAR class.
And speaking of Friday...the Staff/Student Basketball Game is going to be amazing! 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 be sold at lunch starting Wednesday. Space is limited, so get your ticket early. And just in case you missed it, or want to see it again, click here to check out the commercial featuring Mr. Vogelman - it's very inspiring!
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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. Tickets ($1 each) are on sale during lunch - Wednesday through Friday. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door, but last year sold out, so don't be left out in the cold! 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.
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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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