WHS CALENDAR 

Tuesday, October 21

 

TAKS Retest - Math

@Computer Lab 7:45 a.m.

 

Homecoming Elections

@Commons 11:30 a.m.

 

Boys Cross Country - District Meet

@Tom Bass Park 4:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, October 22

 

TAKS Retest - Science

@Computer Lab 7:45 a.m.

 

Thursday, October 23


TAKS Retest - Social Studies

@Computer Lab 7:45 a.m.


Football - JV

vs. Reagan @WHS 4:30 p.m.


Football - Freshman Black

vs. Reagan @RHS 4:30 p.m.


Volleyball - Freshman

vs. Bellaire @WHS 5:30 p.m.


Football - Freshman Blue

vs. Reagan @RHS 6 p.m.


Volleyball - JV

vs. Bellaire @WHS 6:30 p.m.


Volleyball - Varsity

vs. Bellaire @Butler 6:30 p.m.


Random Acts of Dance

@Mini Theatre 7 p.m.


Friday, October 24

 

***Progress Reports Go Home

 

House Decorating Contest

@E1, E2, N1, N2, S2 Houses 3:30 p.m.

 

Random Acts of Dance

@Mini Theatre 7 p.m.

 

Football - Varsity (Senior Night)

vs. Reagan @Delmar 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, October 25


JROTC - Fall Drill Competition

@Barbara Jordan HS 8 a.m.


HISD Family Learning Academy

@Commons 9 a.m.


House Decorating Contest

@E1, E2, N1, N2, S2 Houses 2:30 p.m.


Volleyball - Varsity

vs. Reagan @Pavilion 4:45 p.m.


Volleyball - Freshman

vs. Reagan @RHS 5:30 p.m.


Volleyball - JV

vs. Reagan @RHS 6:30 p.m.

  

Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.   
SENIOR NIGHT

Come out this Friday to Delmar Stadium as we celebrate and honor our Seniors who have been a huge part of our football seasons throughout their time at Westside.  


Seniors and their parents/guardians from Band, Cheer, Color Guard, Football, JROTC, Pride, Rally Pack, and WOLF Wranglers will be honored and announced before our Wolves take on Reagan High School.  


Seniors and parents/guardians will be lining up at 6:15 p.m. for introductions to begin at 6:30 p.m. We are looking forward to honoring the special efforts and talents of these students and their supporters!
SUPER SATURDAY BONUS

In addition to the workshops planned by HISD our Westside parents will be also be able to attend a Power Up session with information about the laptops coming in January. You will also be able to fill out the required paperwork and make the $ 25 cash or money order insurance payment at that time.  
SUPER SATURDAY

Do you want your child to excel in school, get into college, and find a rewarding career? Then, join us at Westside, Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., as HISD presents their Family Learning Academy. 


All HISD families are invited to this free event, but registration is required. There will be free childcare (ages 3 -8) and free transportation. You can choose from more than 15 workshops in English and Spanish on how to support your child's success. You can plan your child's path to a successful future, learn from leaders and organizations from our community and visit our Family Wellness Resource Fair.
 
Registration is online at HoustonISD.org/FLA, or you can pick up a form from Westside's front office. For more information please call HISD Family Learning Academy 713-556-7290.
PARKING SPOTS

Parking Spots are still available for $75. For information, please contact our PTO Parking Coordinator at svkrosby@att.net .
HOMECOMING MUMS

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. 


Freshmen and Sophomore mums are made with the school colors - black and blue. 

Juniors and Seniors are distinct and special - Junior mums are silver and white; Senior mums are gold and white. 
 
A table will be set up in the Commons during lunch periods. Stop by during lunch to get more information, to pick up an order form or to turn in your order. Click here for the senior form and here for the underclassman form.

Don't delay, get your order in early! The last day to order is October 24.
SUPPORT WESTSIDE SUCCESS
Here's your chance to make a difference for the students at Westside High School. 

 

When you make a donation to Westside PTO's fundraiser, Support Westside Success, the PTO will use this money for learning materials, technology upgrades, campus improvements, special programs, homecoming and spirit activities, landscaping, teacher appreciation, and more not covered by limited budgets.  

 

Westside's PTO is a non-profit 501©3 organization.  Donors will be acknowledged on a prominent banner next to Westside's front office.  Please consider donating by clicking here and returning the form to Westside High School PTO Attn: Jane Miller.  

 

Thank you for supporting Westside on the road to success!
BUY ONE TODAY!


 

Order yours here. Yearbooks are $80.

 

Also, we are selling the surplus of 2012 and 2013 yearbooks for $10 per book, while supplies last.

 

For questions, please email or call Mr. Malinsky. Voicemail can be reached at 281-920-8000 x6061, as well as by email at  cmalinsk@houstonisd.org.  
FACEBOOK

The Westside facebook page is better than ever!  Drop by and catch up on events through pictures and posts.

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 E-NEWS ARCHIVES 

The Wolf E-News archives are now posted on the Westside website. If you ever need access to an older edition for information or entertainment, you can now have it with the click of a mouse!  

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
  • JROTC CADETS SUPPORT TEXAS CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL
  • HOMECOMING DANCE
  • PINK OUT DAY!
  • PTO SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
  • LACROSSE TEAM STIRS UP INTEREST
  • HOWL-O-WEEN COLOR RUN
  • WESTSIDE GEAR FOR SALE
  • STUDENT CONGRESS INTEREST
  • CHOICES CORNER: RELATIONSHIPS 
JROTC TEAMS UP WITH TEXAS CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL

 

This past weekend, Westside JROTC cadets supported the Texas Christian Hospital Spinal Bifida Fun Clinic. Over 70 cadets participated in manning game tables for over 100 spinal bifida patients.  


 

FALL BALL

  

The WHS Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, November 1, from 8-11:30 p.m., at Westside. To celebrate Westside "Howling at the Huskies", the PTO will host a sparkling and moonlit Fall Ball. Tickets will go on sale beginning Wednesday this week and continue through next week. Ticket price includes entry, refreshments, a candy bar, party favors, free photo booth...plus fabulous door prizes!

Dance Ticket Sales:
  • In the Commons During Both Lunches
  • Early Bird $15 on October 22, 23 and 24
  • Regular Price $20 from October 27-31

A completed contract with parent signature is required to purchase a ticket and the student must present their WHS ID at the time of purchase. Westside students may purchase a ticket for a a non-Westside guest with a special contract. Only Westside students are eligible to win the door prizes and must be present at the time of the drawing to win.

 

The Homecoming Dance, a long-standing Westside tradition, is always a huge success. Grab a friend or gather a group and make your dance plans today. Purchase your tickets this week to get the early bird special price.

PINK OUT WESTSIDE DAY!

 

Westside was pink all over as students participated in "Pink Out Westside Day!", last Friday, October 17. Above, freshman HOSA members show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Pink Out Westside Day.

 

In a partnership  with the Outback Café, people who purchased a breast cancer awareness wristband received $2 off lunch at the Outback Café. Proceeds went toward breast cancer research. 

PTO SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

The PTO awards five spirit scholarships each spring to graduating seniors. To be eligible to apply, families must join the PTO by November 1. This deadline is fast approaching and each year students are disappointed that they are ineligible to apply. Join the PTO now! 

 

Click here to join online or print this form and mail it in.  

LACROSSE TEAM PASSES ON KNOWLEDGE

 

Coach Dwayne Spruell and the boys came out on Sunday and coached 20 new players from various elementary schools in the feeder pattern for two plus hours in the rain.  They were fantastic with the kids and really got the boys fired up to be playing lacrosse.  
 

The kick-off event to boost interest was a huge success with both the boys and their parents, plus our lacrosse team.  Parents of our team members and parents of the elementary boys were instrumental in getting the young boys excited about lacrosse, not only now, but at the high school level. 

 

PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR LIFE


 

Come be part of the fun at the 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Color Fun Run/Walk 5K on Wednesday, October 29. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m., and races start at 5:30 p.m.

 

Come out and become a canvas as we kickoff the Homecoming Events! Register online at www.westsideathletics.net/form/12/ or fill out the attached registration form. 

WESTSIDE GEAR FOR SALE

The PTO will be selling T-shirts and hoodies in the Commons every Friday during both lunches through the end of October. 

 

T-shirts come in blue, black and white and are $15. The hoodies are light gray with a "Westside" appliqué and are $35. 

 

They are very substantial in weight and well-made...perfect for cold days ahead.

NEW STUDENT GROUP

A new student led group has been formed to bring a voice to all HISD students. The focus of this group is bring up student issues and concerns to help make HISD even better for students.

 

What does this mean for Westside? Currently, we are forming the group from Westside, so we are looking for interested students to become part of the congress and serve on various committees. All grade levels are welcome to join. 

 

How do you get involved? There will be a student interest meeting October 21, 2014 during A and B Lunch in room S144.  If you can't make the meeting or have specific questions, email our sponsor, Mrs. Garrett at SGARRET3@houstonisd.org.

 

Check out the website at hisdstudentcongress.org. Sign up and see all of the committees.

CHOICES CORNER: RELATIONSHIPS 

One of the most important keys to a successful relationship is good communication. Because humans aren't born knowing how to communicate, communication is something we learn. Therefore, teens learn their communication patterns from their environment growing up. This means that as parents and guardians, you are modeling your communication styles to your children and they are in turn posturing their own communication styles after yours.

Two techniques we encourage parents and teens to use are "I" statements and communication clearings. Both of these tools are very effective when attempting to be assertive without putting the receiver on the defensive. Let's look at the difference. Instead of automatically putting the receiver on the defensive by saying "You make me so mad when you come home past curfew!" try, "When you come home past curfew, I feel concerned. The story I make up is that something has gone wrong and that you aren't okay. I ask that you please come home by curfew like you have done many times in the past." Although it may seem long and robotic, try this format at home when trying to discuss something with your teen, partner or even a friend. You may be surprised at the lack of eye rolling that usually occurs.

Just a reminder, part two of the Dating Safety Seminar for students is this Thursday in S100, starting at 8 a.m. Students can receive credit appeal and community service for attending.
 

Please see the Choices webpage for more information.
We value your feedback!

Please direct comments or questions to Craig Malinsky
at cmalinsk@houstonisd.org.

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