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WHS CALENDAR
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Tuesday, April 26
***Progress Reports Go Home
Inertia Auditions
@Lego Gym 3:30 p.m.
Lacrosse
vs. Stratford @WHS 6 p.m.
Baseball - Varsity vs. Lamar @Delmar 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27
Inertia Auditions
@Lego Gym 3:30 p.m.
Westside Dance Concert @Auditorium 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28
Inertia Auditions
@Lego Gym 3:30 p.m.
Lacrosse
vs.The Village School @TVS 5 p.m.
Friday, April 29
Track - Varsity
Regional Meet @TBA 8 a.m.
Theatre Production Game of Tiaras @7 p.m. Baseball - Varsity vs. Bellaire @Delmar 7 p.m. Softball - Varsity Playoff vs. Katy @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
vs. Bellaire @WHS 10 a.m.
Baseball - JV
vs. Bellaire @WHS Noon
Theatre Production
Game of Tiaras @7 p.m.
Monday, May 2
AP Exam - Chemistry
@Gym 8 a.m.
AP Exam - Environmental Science
@Gym 8 a.m.
AP Exam - Psychology
@Gym Noon
Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.
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UNIFORM SIZING
THIS THURSDAY
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Buy your uniforms now! This Thursday, April 28, the uniforms will be in The Commons during both lunches for sizing. If you would like to see what size to order, come visit us!
Click here to purchase online or click here to print out an order form.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION PRESENTS...
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Westside's Theatre Production Company presents "Game of Tiaras".
What do you get when you cross Game of Thrones and a typical Disney Princess story? Come find out as T-PRO brings to life this interesting combination. There is a little something for everyone, but hilarity is definitely one of those things.
The show will run next Friday, April 29, and Saturday April 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be on sale the week of show for $5 in advance and $7 at the door. See you there!
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TRACK MEMBERS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS
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Nathan Rice (above) and Kenneth Foley (below) have advanced to the Region III meet this weekend.
Nathan advanced in the 100 meter dash, while Kenneth advanced in discus.
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BAZAAR
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Spring Cleaning? Stuff in Your Garage you want to get rid of? Need some extra cash for the summer? Want to promote your business? Do you have a service or product you want to sell? Want to promote your school/club/team?
The Westside ABC Wrestling Parents are throwing a Bazaar for the opportunity to sell your products on Saturday, May 7.
For more information, please contact Bazaar director Elizabeth Henson at westsidewrestlerfamilies@gmail.com or Head Coach Mike Froehlich at mfroehli@houstonisd.org.
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THANKS FOR MAKING WISHES COME TRUE
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Thanks to all the Westside Wishes donors!
We came close to making our goal of $12,500. With Go Fund Me donations of $5,910, offline donations of $1774 and PTO contributions, we made just over $10,000. This means we were able to fund almost all of WHS teachers' wishes!
It was a great effort by everyone and the teachers were thrilled to receive their wishes. You can still donate if you like by clicking here.
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
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The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for secondary school students is an annual Chinese language and culture experiencing activity sponsored by the Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) with the cooperation of the Confucius Institutes.
This summer, the program provides two weeks of Chinese language and cultural immersion experience in multiple cities in China. Click here for more details.
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YEARBOOKS DISTRIBUTION PARTY
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The yearbook distribution party is this Wednesday, April 27. If you ordered a yearbook by April 26, you will be invited to pick up your yearbook at the party.
Yearbooks are on sale during lunches in the Commons, cash or money order only.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
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Click here to check out all of the options and the dates for Summer School
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WESTSIDE GEAR SALE
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The PTO is selling out of this year's gear, so the deal is in your favor. Hoodies are only $10 and T-shirts are $5! Supplies are limited, so click here for available sizes.
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SATURDAY TUTORIALS
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Tutorials are available in all levels of math, biology, chemistry, and physics on Saturdays. English and Social Studies are on some weekends, so check with your teacher.
Tutorials are 9 a.m.-noon. Check in at the Welcome Desk in the Commons. All tutorials are held in the S2 house.
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PTO SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE THIS SUNDAY
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PTO Spirit and Alumni Scholarships application are available on Naviance. They are due May 1.
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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
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If you request a transcript from Naviance, you must come to A205 and pay for it, or it will not be sent.
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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
- STUDENTS GIVE MAYOR LESSON IN POLLUTION
- SENIORS DANCE WITH THE DINOSAURS
- SOFTBALL BEGINS PLAYOFF RUN THIS FRIDAY
- DANCE CONCERT RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAS GREAT DAY!
- EYE ON HOUSTON: MICHELLE ALVA
- WESTSIDE WELLNESS: THE BIG EVENT
- CHOICES CORNER: WHAT ARE THE PROS?
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MAYOR TURNER GETS POLLUTION LESSON
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 You never know who you might run into at Houston's Earth Day.
When you become the teacher, sometimes you get some surprise students. That's why it's important to always be on top of your game.
This was the case for several NHS and Environmental Science students. They gave a quick lesson to Mayor Turner about pollution in our bayous.
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DANCING WITH THE DINOSAURS
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Prom 2016 was a spectacular event for all. With a change of venue from previous years, Houston's Museum of Natural Science was transformed into the hottest places to be!
The Senior Parents helped with ticket sales, volunteered at the prom and some of them even pulled an "all nighter" to work the After-Prom event. There also has to be an enormous thank you to Westside's administration and staff who always volunteer to work prom because they love being with our Wolves and making sure that our students have a fun and worry free night.
Many thanks to Ms. Kindred, senior class coordinator, and Ms. Pinzon, the PTO representative to the senior class and our incredible Senior Parents who worked their magic to make sure that our Prom was a huge success.
Because of all of these efforts, our Wolves had a night to remember. They came dressed to perfection and danced the night away, with of course, the dinos! At the stroke of midnight, the party didn't stop, as they headed off to Dave & Busters for the After-Prom Party. Unbelievable prizes were given away throughout the early morning as the revelers continued to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Many incredible memories from this special night will be shared over the years to come!
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SOFTBALL BEGINS PLAYOFF RUN FRIDAY
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The Wolves will begin the playoffs against Katy High School, this Friday. The first pitch is at 7 p.m., at Delmar.
This past Saturday was Senior Day for the softball team. The seniors pictured from left to right are Kierston Dixon, Mary Alex Krosby, and Abigail Aldis.
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DANCE CONCERT RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAS GREAT DAY!
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MICHELLE ALVA - EYE ON HOUSTON:
HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY
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This is our ongoing series feature on the Museum of Fine Arts Houston's Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography exhibit, running through this Sunday, May 1. It features several of our photography students. Make sure you drop by the Museum of Fine Arts and check out all of the amazing work.
I decided to drive and walk around Museum District and Montrose neighborhoods to find some interesting representations that best embodies Houston. I captured this image in the afternoon when the sun perfectly set and gleamed at this electrical post that had this humorous piece of street art. It's interesting that this was found near Montrose and Museum District since these two areas are really significant for their art culture.   I decided to go through the Museum District and Montrose neighborhoods in the afternoon on a weekday to find an interesting representations of what best embodies Houston. I was walking through a bridge and I looked over and saw a girl with an alien backpack and a bob haircut just sitting down overlooking Houston's traffic. The girl really captivated what is mostly common to find around these neighborhoods and what the youth is interested in. The background really sets the setting of the urban side of Houston, with Downtown Houston's traffic and graffiti in high unimaginable places.
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WESTSIDE WELLNESS: THE BIG EVENT
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 Please join us on Tuesday, April 26th during both A and B lunches in the cafeteria for:- HISD Nutrition Healthy Cooking Demos and Sampling
- HealthCorps booth with information & giveaways
- Urban Agriculture student garden display
- Westside Culinary Academy will be accepting donations to support the Red Cross relief efforts for those impacted by the flood waters in the Greater Houston area. Healthy treats for those who donate. No donation is too small!
This is your chance to get a taste of the programs and clubs on campus that promote healthy living. Learn how to feel your best and get involved on campus!
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CHOICES CORNER: WHAT ARE THE PROS?
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Marijuana comes from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa; the active ingredient is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). When ingested, this plant contains almost 400 different chemicals that flow through the blood stream and to the brain. Although some teens may think everyone is using marijuana, research shows that there has been a decline in youth engaging in marijuana use. That's right! Westside included! According to our latest survey, Westside students who reported using the drug showed a 15% decrease in current use from 2015 to 2016! Way to go Westside!
You may think to yourself, "I know someone that uses and they seem fine to me." Remember, marijuana effects everyone differently at different times. The short-term effects of marijuana include: low motivation, problems with memory and learning, distorted perceptions, challenges with problem solving, decrease in motor coordination, increased heart rate, dry mouth, and anxiety. The long-term effects of marijuana use include: chronic cough, bronchitis, poor motivation, long-term memory problems, and financial problems. Marijuana can also induce mental illnesses that could have been never experienced such as depression, personality changes, and psychosis.
Remember, the last part of your brain to develop is the prefrontal cortex which governs our executive functioning skills that includes empathy, decision-making, judgement, impulse control, emotion regulation, frustration tolerance, abstract conceptual understanding, and problem solving. Let's continue to protect our brains and allow them to reach their full potential without being inhibited by marijuana and other substances. Let your choices work for you!
If you know someone who is struggling with a high-risk behavior, contact Ebony Lumpkin, Westside Choices Counselor, email me at elumpkin@councilonrecovery.org, or drop by 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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