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WHS CALENDAR
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Tuesday, October 27
vs. Westbury @Westside 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball - Varsity vs. Westbury @Butler 5:45 p.m. Volleyball - JV vs. Westbury @Westside 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28
***EARLY DISMISSAL
You may pick your child up after 12:20 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12:20 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 29
***NO LATE START THURSDAY
Magnet Tour
@Library 1 p.m.
Football - Freshman
vs. Westbury @Westbury HS 4:30 p.m.
Football - JV
vs. Westbury @Westside HS 4:30 p.m.
Random Acts of Dance
@Mini Theater 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30
Volleyball - Freshman
vs. Lamar @WHS 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball - Varsity
vs. Lamar @Butler 5:45 p.m.
Volleyball - JV
vs. Lamar @WHS 6:30 p.m.
Random Acts of Dance
@Mini Theater 6:30 p.m.
Football Game - Varsity
vs. Westbury @Butler 7 p.m.
Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.
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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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COLOR RUN RACES TO BEAT STORM
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Despite the oncoming storm, the Howl-o-ween Color Run was squeezed in before the rain really started to fall. It was dark when everybody arrived to check in, and the storm clouds kept it gloomy, but that didn't stop the runners, nor the color!
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DON'T FORGET TO JOIN
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This is a reminder for families to join the PTO.
With membership, families with graduating seniors will be eligible for one of the PTO scholarships awarded at the end of the year.
There will be an application process which will come out later in the year, but be sure to join now! You don't want your student to miss out.
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SUPPORT WESTSIDE
SUCCCESS
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The PTO extends a big thank you to all of the families and businesses that have already contributed to our fall check writing campaign, "Support Westside Success".
The PTO supplements and enhances the learning experience of every Westside student by providing funds for school improvements, scholarships for seniors, staff appreciation events, campus beautification, and much more.
Every donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. Please print the SWS Form and send in your contribution right away to make the publishing deadline for our new donor wall display in the Commons.
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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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LACROSSE:
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
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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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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:
- DIRTY BUSINESS AT CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS
- SWIM TEAM SPLASHES INTO SEASON
- TENNIS TEAM FALLS IN AREA PLAYOFFS
- WESTSIDE WELLNESS: HEALTHY SWAPS
- CHOICES CORNER: PEER PRESSURE
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JUNIOR FINISHES MUDDY REGIONALS
IN TOP QUARTILE
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 Junior Axel Streit crossed the finish line 46th, out of 181, at Regional Cross Country Meet, earlier today.
This is is an impressive finish, especially with the current course conditions.
Heavy storms and flooding from this past weekend turned the cross country course at Sam Houston State University into a mud pit. The picture on the right is Axel before the race, while the picture below is him after the race.
Normally, the runners cross the finish line lighter than when they started because they sweat a lot. However, Axel finished weighing more, which was due to the muddy course conditions. Check out the difference in his socks!
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GIRLS SWIM TEAM STARTS SEASON WITH WIN
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The girls swim team earned a hard-fought victory against Klein High School, while the boys fell short. The expectations are high for both the girls and boys teams after last year's season. The girls are looking to repeat as District Champions.
The next meet is away at Cy Springs against Cy Springs and Jersey Village next Tuesday, November 3. The next home meet is against Bellaire on November 17.
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TEAM TENNIS SEASON ENDS IN AREA
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The team-tennis season ended last week at Cinco Ranch High School in the Area Playoffs. The Cougars took down our Wolves just as a storm entered the area. With rain starting as the match was ending, the bright spot ahead was the individual season on the horizon.
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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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WESTSIDE WELLNESS: HEALTHY SWAPS
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 Fall holidays bring celebration and appreciation; however, they also tend to encourage overindulgence in processed and heavy foods. This leaves many of us feeling foggy, lethargic, and disappointed. Let's avoid feeling sluggish (and gaining weight) around the holidays this year! Indulge in smaller portions of your classic holiday foods, and make these simple ingredient swaps to maintain and increase your energy! - Hamburger/hot dog buns-lettuce wraps
- Margarine/mayonnaise-real butter, coconut oil, avocado
- Sugar-real maple syrup, honey, agave, vanilla extract, cinnamon
- Salt-dried/fresh spices (garlic, basil, ginger)
- Sour cream/cream cheese-plain/Greek yogurt, cottage cheese
- French fries-sweet potato fries
- Potato chips-air popped popcorn
- White rice-brown rice, quinoa
- Flour tortilla-whole wheat or corn tortilla
- Ranch dip-hummus, olive oil & spices
- Canned/creamed vegetables-sautéed fresh or frozen veggies
- White pasta-whole wheat or rice pasta; spaghetti squash
- Fried Chicken-seasoned baked chicken
Once you adjust to these swaps, you'll get used to (and probably prefer) the taste! with recipes!
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CHOICES CORNER: PEER PRESSURE
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Adolescents are likely to socialize with one another to display specific behaviors to be accepted by peers, including bullying. Knowingly and unknowingly we may engage in bullying acts because of peer pressure.
Peer pressure is not always identifiable; there are situations that we all have been in that may have made us feel uncomfortable. Knowing ways to overcome those fears and becoming an advocate for ourselves is important. Advocating for ourselves brings self-confidence and boosts self-esteem. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative. Positive peer pressure can be used for a beneficial change and cause feelings of empowerment and encouragement or in the form of a study group. Negative peer pressure influences us to do something outside of our comfort zone, because "everyone is doing it." Feelings of discouragement, or putting ourselves in danger, and acting outside of our value system could be ways of how we may experience negative peer pressure. This may look like engaging in any high risk behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, sex, violence and other activities that inhibits our prefrontal cortex from developing to its full potential. How do we overcome negative peer pressure to avoid all types of bullying?
- Understand your comfort level and your own values and beliefs
- Have self-confidence
- Choose your friends wisely
- Talk to a trusted adult
- Don't make excuses - say exactly how you feel
Food for thought: Have your friends ever asked you to do something you didn't want to do? One of the ways we gain confidence and are able to stand up for ourselves is to practice coming up with reasons not to do that particular activity next time.
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We value your feedback!
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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