WHS CALENDAR 

Tuesday, August 27 

 

Thursday, August 29

Freshman Football vs. Reagan  

@WHS 4:30 p.m.

 

JV Football vs. Reagan

@Reagan 4:30 p.m. 

 

Friday, August 30
Freshman Volleyball
@Klein Forest 4:30 p.m


JV Volleyball
@Klein Forest 5:30 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball
@Klein Forest 6:30 p.m.

Football vs. Reagan 
@Delmar 7 p.m. 
 
Saturday, August 31 Girls and Boys Cross Country
@Seven Lakes 7 a.m.

Wednesday, September 11
Open House 
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  

Thursday, September 19
Freshman Parent Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
@Auditorium
 

Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.   

GIRLS BASKETBALL

 

The Westside Girls Basketball program is looking for any freshmen and sophomore girls who are interested in playing basketball, this year.  There are no tryouts. All girls interested should find Coach May or Coach Arbuckle by this Friday, August 30. 

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

$70 - Before September 21

 

Yearbooks may be purchased on-line by clicking here. 

CLASS OF 2014

It is time for senior activities to begin.  The first thing on the agenda is taking a senior portrait.  In order for a senior to have their portrait in the yearbook, they will need to have taken their picture at Prestige Portraits by September 23, 2013.

 

The sitting fee is $10 and you must make an appointment. There are several locations to choose from and a multitude of packages.  Please consult with Prestige about poses, outfits, and options.

 

www.prestigeportraits.com

 

Prestige Locations

 

Katy Studio

2501 S. Mason Ste. 210

Katy 77450

281-492-9361

 

Sugarland Studio

13847 Southwest Freeway

Sugarland 77478

281-277-3900

 

Willowbrook Studio

12946 Willowchase Dr. 

Houston 77070

281-897-8300

 

Deluxe Session - $40.00

Includes Yearbook Pose, Cap & Gown, Tux or Drape, your 2 Favorite Outfits, plus Black & White, and receive around 26 proofs.

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AUGUST 26, 2013
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
  • PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
  • BUBBLED IN: FROM THE COLLEGE ROOM
  • PTO: GET INVOLVED 
  • BACK TO SCHOOL: QUICK LINKS
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: CHOICES
Choices is a prevention and counseling program at Westside High School sponsored through The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston.  The mission is to reduce high-risk behavior through a comprehensive education and counseling program involving members of the school community including students, parents, and faculty.  Through working together for an in-depth understanding of the particular needs and issues of the school's community, the partnership will focus on reducing risk by increasing the use of executive function skills.
 
Throughout the year, Choices will sponsor an educational series about 15 different high risk behaviors.   Students, faculty, and parents will learn why people engage in these behaviors and how to help when these behaviors result in negative consequences.   
Choices 
Choices will reach out to students and parents in an effort to educate and support. We will also increase the Westside facultys' knowledge and skills in dealing with these high-risk behaviors.  Our goal is to reduce stigma and increase empathy within the community.
 
The Choices program counselor for Westside is Meredith Parsley, who is a licensed Master Social Worker.  She is an employee of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. Her office on campus is room S241, where she can provide counseling services to Westside students and their families.  Counseling through Choices is private and confidential. 

Meredith will also implement the Choices curriculum throughout the year.   This will include various groups, speakers, presentations, and other exciting events in an effort to educate the Westside community about-high risk behaviors.  Watch for emails and web-page updates from Meredith regarding upcoming Choices events. Also, you can email Meredith anytime with confidential questions at [email protected].  
BUBBLED IN: PSAT TESTING

It is August and we already have testing to talk about. The PSAT will be administered on campus for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.  This Friday during homeroom, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will receive the booklet pictured below.  Parents should expect to get this Friday, after school.  

The test will be given during regular school hours on October 16.

 

A grant that HISD acquired will pay for all sophomore and freshman PSAT tests.

 

Juniors will be required to pay $14 ($7 for those on free/reduced lunch) prior to taking the PSAT.  Payment must be cash or money order and can be paid in The College Room, A205, during lunch, before school, and immediately after school.

PTO: GET INVOLVED 
The Westside PTO would like to welcome all new and returning parents to join us to help make a positive impact on our school and students.  The PTO provides volunteer support to many activities each year and we support the school with funds for  programs and special purchases not covered by the school's operating budget. There are four easy ways to get involved right away:

1. Join the PTO! See the membership form in your First Day Packet or go our Webstore to join online.

2. Sign up to volunteer! Send back the VIPs form in your First Day Packet or go to www.westsidepto.org  to print out a form or follow this link to get instructions about doing it online: VIPS.

3. Make a donation to "Support Westside Success"! This is our most important fundraiser of the year and 100% of proceeds go to school improvements and support. Send back the donation form in your First Day Packet, or go to our Webstore to donate online.

4. Attend our first PTO Meeting of the year on September 3, at 7 p.m., in the Westside library.  We will hear an update on the new school year from Principal Stewart, and also get a special parent preview of Westside's new "Choices" program.
BACK TO SCHOOL LINKS

 

If you missed the Back to School Bash, check out the following links:

 

PTO Webstore 

VIPS: Volunteers in Public Schools 

Purchase a Yearbook 

Lunch Application 

Parent Student Connect (GradeSpeed)  

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Please direct comments or questions to Craig Malinsky
at [email protected].

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