The Supply Shower for Westside's Teachers was a big success thanks to our wonderful parents. Another thank you goes to the excellent help from our National Honor Society's students. 

 

All of Westside's teachers will be receiving items from the shower. Also, many of the teachers who sent in wish lists had their wishes fulfilled. We really appreciate the support that was shown for our teachers.

 

Last week, Westside's Pride welcomed their newest members with Big Sissy Day! The big sisters chose outfits for their little sisters to wear as they showed their spirit for being the newest members part Westside's dance team.

 

Saturday night, Pride hosted their annual Dance with Pride Night at Barnett Stadium as many kids in the community came out to "Dance with Pride" during halftime at Westside's football game. Below is a picture of everybody who participated. There should be a few future Pride members who took to the field.

We're almost into October and you know what that means...Homecoming!

The Westside Band Boosters is once again making Homecoming Mums for Westside students. These beautiful Homecoming Mums are custom made by band parents and come in three sizes: 15" (garter), 24" (friendship), and 36" in length. 
A table will be set up in the Commons during lunch periods starting on October 1. Stop by during lunch to get more information, to pick up an order form or to turn in your order. Don't delay, get your order in early!

As September is coming to a close, so is our Choices topic of the month which is bullying awareness. We went over a lot of heavy topics this month and had some tough conversations. Therefore, I want to end this month on a positive note and talk about what it means to be an upstander. The difference between a bystander and an upstander is very important. A bystander is someone who watches bullying occur or hears about it and does nothing to stop it. On the other hand, an upstander is someone who stands up to the bully and says "no" to bullying.

The bystander role in a bullying situation is a very dangerous one. As Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." It is that silence that we need to eliminate. Whether it is your child, another student, a fellow parent, a teacher, or a friend, it is up to us to empower those around us to stand up to the bully and make sure the behavior will not continue. It is important to remember: the bully will only do what the bystander allows. So ask yourself: "What can I do today to become an Upstander?"