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WHS CALENDAR
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Tuesday, October 20
TAKS - Exit Level Math
@A205 7:55 a.m.
Volleyball - Freshman
vs. Bellaire @BHS 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball - JV vs. Bellaire @BHS 6:30 p.m. Volleyball - Varsity vs. Bellaire @Butler 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
TAKS - Exit Level Science
@A205 7:55 a.m.
Thursday, October 22
TAKS - Exit Level Social Studies
@A205 7:55 a.m.
Choices Chats
@S100 8:20 a.m.
Magnet Tour
@S100 1 p.m.
Football - Freshman
vs. Reagan @WHS 4:30 p.m.
Football - JV
vs. Reagan @RHS 4:30 p.m.
Swimming
vs. Klein @WHS 6 p.m.
Theatre Production - Blithe Spirit
@Black Box 7 p.m.
Friday, October 23
Volleyball - Freshman
vs. Reagan @RHS 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball - JV
vs. Reagan @RHS 6:30 p.m.
Volleyball - Varsity
vs. Reagan @ Butler 6:30 p.m.
Football Game - Varsity
vs. Reagan @Delmar 7 p.m.
Theatre Production - Blithe Spirit
@Black Box 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
Howl-o-ween Color Fun Run
@Student Parking Lot 7 a.m.
Grad Lab Super Saturday
@S120 9 a.m.
HISD School Choice Open House
@Sharpstown HS 9 a.m.
Theatre Production - Blithe Spirit
@Black Box 2 p.m.
Theatre Production - Blithe Spirit
@Black Box 7 p.m.
Monday, October 26
Cross Country - Regionals
@Sam Houston State Univ. 7 a.m.
Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.
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FUN RUN/WALK & COSTUME CONTEST
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The Howl-o-ween Fun Run/Walk 5K has something for the entire family.
There will be a children's costume contest with prizes (0-5 yrs and 6-10 yrs old only). Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24, 2015 @ 7 a.m., in the student parking lot.
You can pre-register with a Westside softball or baseball player
The $60 Family Pack includes 2 adults & 2 chilldren (any additional children $5). Single adult registration is $30. Students 6th -12th grades are $15, while 5th graders and under are $5 each.
Price includes t-shirt, color and sunglasses. T-shirts will be limited if signing up on Race Day.
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THE WESTSIDE SHOWCASE
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Mark your calendars for November 17, for the Westside Showcase.
During the evening you and your student will be able to take a campus tour, watch an exciting program showcasing Westside's talent, and choose from an array of academic informational sessions to attend. You will also be able to learn about the many sports and fine arts programs, as well as the multitude of clubs Westside has to offer. As you check everything out, you will have the opportunity to meet our students and staff in the Commons.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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Westside High School will be participating in the HISD dates for Early Dismissals.
October 28
November 18
January 27
February 24
On the Thursdays immediately following the Early Dismissal Days, there will not be a Late Start.
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LACROSSE
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Lacrosse practice times are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
If you are interested in joining or finding out more information, drop by E225 to talk with Coach Hanner. Or, you can email Coach Hanner at ahanner@houstonisd.org.
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SENIORS
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The Class of 2016 Senior Dues are very important and can be paid any time, but the earlier the better!
The first deadline is coming up, November 24. If paid by then, dues are $150. After Thanksgiving break, dues go up to $175.
Dues are a one time payment and is mandatory for all seniors.
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PORTRAIT DEADLINE
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The deadline to take senior portraits is October 24. Click here for more information.
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ORDER A YEARBOOK
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It's time to order the 2015-16 yearbook. The all-color yearbook is $85. Click here to order.
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FACEBOOK
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The Westside facebook page is better than ever! Drop by and catch up on events through pictures and posts.
Don't forget to like us. Click here to go right now!
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E-NEWS ARCHIVES
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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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
- JUNIOR RUNS INTO REGIONALS
- WESTSIDE HONORS VETERANS
- COME WATCH THE MARCHING BAND COMPETE
- WESTSIDE WELLNESS: SLEEP
- CHOICES CORNER: BULLYING VS. HAZING
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RUNNER PACES SELF INTO REGIONALS
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 Axel Streit qualified for the Region III Cross Country Championship by placing 4th at District. Regional will be held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, on October 26.
Alex said the team hit its stride at the right time. The turning point in the the season for the team was at the Kempner Classic Meet.
"Almost everybody P-R-ed (Got a Personal Record)," Alex said. "Everybody really gutted it out and kept fighting through the race."
The team is a pretty close unit. On Late Start Thursdays after the team runs, they eat breakfast together.
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WESTSIDE HONORS OUR VETERANS
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Make plans to attend the Veterans Day Program, as Westside Salutes America.
Westside's JROTC, Band, and Choir will honor the men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces with a beautiful musical program and guest speaker.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m., in the auditorium.
If you have a family member who is a veteran and would like to have them honored in a display at school and also for the evening program, please contact Jane Miller at emiller4@houstonisd.org before Monday, November 2.
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BAND MARCHES ON WITH HIGH RATINGS
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 Make your way to Katy this Tuesday to check out the performance by our Wolf Band. They will perform at 7:45 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium.
Get ready for a great show as they did a fantastic job in the last three contests, including receiving a Superior/1st Division Rating at Lamar Consolidated, this past Saturday.
The students are working extremely hard and they deserve your support. If you are available to attend, make sure you scream...Gooooooo Wooollf Baaannd!!
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WESTSIDE WELLNESS: SLEEP
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 As I have gotten close with many students this semester, I have gained insight into many of their daily habits. One huge theme: lack of sleep! Teenagers have developing brains and bodies, and many are going to sleep at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. Coming to school without a night of rest to recharge means arriving unprepared for the highest level of success. We all know that sleep is important, but here is a breakdown of just how crucial it is:
Lack of sleep can cause:
-Increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke
-Rise in blood pressure
-Mental fog and lack of focus
-Falling behind on deadlines
-Weight gain and a decrease in metabolism
-Depression, anxiety, and low mood
-High levels of stress
On the other hand, benefits of getting enough sleep include:
-Sharper memory and improved attention span
-Reduced risk of body aches
-Higher confidence level
-Brighter skin and eyes
-Weight loss or stabilization
-Overall better mood
-Improved performance in academics and sports
-Longer life span!
Please try and make this a priority for you and your kids!
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CHOICES CORNER: BULLYING VS. HAZING
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Here are some common terms and language we all need to be aware of so that we don't accidentally or purposefully engage in bullying acts. As we all continue to educate ourselves, we can embrace being an upstander naturally. (Source)
Characteristics of Bullying
Perpetrator: The person(s) doing the bullying
Victim: The individual being bullied
Upstander: A person that speaks up and steps up to those being bullied; they are a voice for the victims
Bystander: One who witnesses cyberbullying or traditional bullying and does nothing
Types of Bullying
Verbal: Verbal bullying includes name-calling, insults, teasing, intimidation, homophobic or racist remarks, or verbal abuse.
Physical: Physical bullying includes hitting, kicking, tripping, pinching and pushing or damaging property.
Social/Relational: This sort of bullying is often harder to recognize and can be carried out behind the bullied person's back. It is designed to harm someone's social reputation and/or cause humiliation. Covert bullying includes:
* lying and spreading rumors
* negative facial or physical gestures, menacing or
contemptuous looks
* playing nasty jokes to embarrass and humiliate
* mimicking unkindly
* encouraging others to socially exclude someone
* damaging someone's social reputation or social acceptance.
(Source)
Types of Cyberbullying Engagements
Flaming: An intense angry argument carried out over instant messaging, social networks, or chat rooms. Anonymity: Any form of harassment or threats issued by an anonymous bully. The harasser may use an online alias (also known as a screen name), a blocked number, or a borrowed cell phone to bully, making it difficult to determine their identity.
Masquerading/Catfishing: Occurs when a cyber-bully goes to great lengths to make themselves appear to be someone they are not. For example, a cyber-bully may set up a Facebook profile under another student's name and use it to harass people.
Outing: A public showing of personal conversations. Outing occurs when the harasser prints or displays email, text, or chat communication that the victim intended to be kept private.
Hazing: Hazing is any action or situation created by a group to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule among those wishing to join the group. Hazing is a form of bullying and differs in the following ways:
1. Bullying excludes the victim from a group whereas hazing is a ritual imposed on a person who wants to join a group.
2. Bullies often act alone or in small groups, but hazing commonly involves an entire group or team.
Hazing includes the following:
* To make victims act in embarrassing or humiliating ways
* To swear and yell insults at victims
* To deprive individuals of sleep or restrict personal hygiene
* To force victims to eat vile substances
* To physically beat individuals
* To force binge drinking
* To sexually assault victims
(Source)
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Please direct comments or questions to Craig Malinsky
at cmalinsk@houstonisd.org.
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It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or political affiliation in its educational or employment programs and activities.
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