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WHS CALENDAR
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Tuesday, November 3
Girls Basketball Scrimmages
vs. Elkins, Cinco Ranch, Memorial @WHS 4 p.m.
Swimming
vs. Cy Springs & Jersey Village @Cy Springs 6 p.m.
PTO Meeting @Library 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 5
HealthCorps Happenings
@S100 8:30 a.m.
Magnet Tour
@Library 1 p.m.
Football - Freshman
vs. Lamar @LHS 4:30 p.m.
Football - JV
vs. Lamar @WHS 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6
Football Game - Varsity
vs. Lamar @Delmar 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Boys Basketball - Varsity
vs. Bush @BHS 10 a.m.
Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.
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DON'T FORGET
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Don't forget about our monthly meeting Tuesday, November 3, in the Library.
This is also a friendly 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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COMEDY SPORTZ
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Westside's Comedy Sportz team gave their first of many performances in the Black Box the other day. The team will be giving periodic performances, year round. Stay tuned to find out when and where their next match is!
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A SALUTE TO 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.
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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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COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY VISITS TO WESTSIDE
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Throughout the school year, several colleges and universities have scheduled visits to Westside. In order to speak with a representative from each college, you must sign up on Naviance. Sign up for the colleges you are interested in. Don't forget to pick up a pass in A205 prior to the visit.
Upcoming visits: November 4 
November 20
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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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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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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Westside High School will be participating in the HISD dates for Early Dismissals.
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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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:
- ELLIOT HEADED TO ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
- INERTIA TEAMS WITH HOUSTON SYMPHONY
- THEATRE PRODUCTION FINISHES BLITHE SPIRIT
- DEBATE FINISHES RUNNER-UP IN PUBLIC FORUM
- CLASS DRAWS LIKE MICHAELANGELO...SORT OF
- WESTSIDE WELLNESS: MOTIVATION TO MOVE
- CHOICES CORNER: BODY IMAGE
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ELLIOT HONORED WITH
ALL-AMERICAN GAME SELECTION
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Senior Jordan Elliott was officially invited to play in the U.S. Army All American Bowl in a ceremony that took place at Westside High School, last Tuesday.
The bowl game will be played Saturday, January 9, 2016. in San Antonio, at the Alamodome. This special invitation will be extended to 90 high school seniors throughout the United States.
Jordan was invited to play because of his outstanding athleticism on the field, but also because of his impressive academic record as well. He also exemplifies the character traits highly embodied by the United States Army. The character traits spell out the U.S. Army's tag line - LDRSHIP: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
We look forward to watching Jordan on national television as he plays for the West, and how fitting, considering he is coming from Westside High School!
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INERTIA TEAMS WITH UP WITH
THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY
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After two sold out Random Acts of Dance shows, Inertia finished the week with 2 wonderful performances as guest artists for Houston Symphony. They braved the weather on Saturday morning to dance in the Symphony's annual Halloween Children's Concert. These dedicated students gave up their early dismissal afternoon to rehearse in Jones Hall, downtown. Then on October 31st, they were up bright and early to be on stage at 10 a.m.
Dancing to rendition's of "Thriller", "The Time Warp", and the classic "Dance Macabre", Inertian's once again represented Westside on the grand stage. Director Bryan Paule has already received email from parents wanting their children to attend Westside! Participating Students: Kendra Fernandez, Sarah McBride, Danna Tao, Kiara Guyton, Leilenn Ward, Hector Cisneros, Antonio Olivares, Freddy Ezeala, Floyd Worsley, and Jason Levine. Choreography and Direction: Bryan Paule and Sharon Roberts
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T-PRO SCARES UP LAUGHS WITH
GREAT PERFORMANCES
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Westside's Varsity Theater Company gave four performances of Blithe Spirit last weekend, which filled the Black Box to the brim despite bad weather!
This 40's British farce was filled with séance's, grey ghosts, and lots of laughs! The season continues with Flowers for Algernon November 12-14. Tickets will be available soon!
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DEBATE TEAM TRAVELS TO SAN ANTONIO
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This past weekend, the Westside Debate Team competed at the Saint Mary's Hall Debate Tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
Syed Raza, Timothy Gao, Sarah Hudson, Nicholas Foston, and Andy Nguyen advanced to the Semi-Finals in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Syed Raza and Timothy Gao (pictured above) advanced to Finals in Public Forum Debate.
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CLASS FINDING OUT HOW DIFFICULT THINGS WERE
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Ms. Kwezi's classes really got to see how it felt to paint a ceiling, as they laid on their backs to sketch under their desks.
This simulated how Michaelangelo painted the Sistine chapel because he had to lay on his back to complete his masterpiece.
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WESTSIDE WELLNESS: MOTIVATION TO MOVE
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 Newcomers to fitness are often driven by health-related issues or a desire for more body confidence. However, there are many mental health motivators that just might get you taking the stairs, lifting weights, or going for a jog!
- Exercise reduces anxiety and depression by balancing hormones and refocusing energy to improve relaxation.
- Regular physical activity improves performance at work and in school because it increases brain cells and boosts awareness and mental concentration.
- A workout routine can help to raise pain tolerance, enhancing traits such as discipline and dedication as well.
- Addictions and bad habits alike can be managed by channeling energy into challenging oneself physically.
- Endorphins released during exercise are mood and confidence boosters!
Ideally, we would all work out at the same time every day for a minimum of 30 minutes, but busy work and school schedules do not always allow for this routine. Try to pick at least 4 days a week (including weekends!) to schedule in a jog, do weight bearing exercises, or try out one of the many free exercise and yoga videos available online!
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CHOICES CORNER: BODY IMAGE
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 More than half of young people report thinking about their weight or appearance frequently and sometimes throughout the day. Although young males percentages are not as high as young ladies, it was pretty close. How do you feel about yourself when you look in the mirror? What thoughts or feelings come to mind? Body image is how we view, think, and believe about ourselves as well as how we feel in our own bodies and how we perceive others to view our bodies. Developing a positive body image comes over time with practicing self-love and compassion while abstaining from all drug and alcohol use. Using substances, affects our thoughts and perceptions of ourselves due to the structural changes that happen when we use substances.  A negative body image includes having distorted perceptions of yourself, feeling ashamed, uncomfortable, and overly self-conscious about your body, believing that you are not attractive and do not deserve to be complimented by others. Having a positive body image is being able to accept your body as it is, complimenting yourself by saying or thinking kind words to yourself, eating healthy, staying physically active (i.e. sports, walking, jogging, dance, etc.) and feeling comfortable in your own body.
Exercising positive body image through self-love and compassion looks like continuously striving to excel even when you feel as though you have failed, believing in yourself, accepting yourself, being kind to yourself, and giving yourself a chance. Look for more topics this month including fat talk (anorexia and bulimia nervosa), self-harm, and suicide. For more information please contact Ms. Lumpkin in Room N144.
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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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