Cougar Update
July 30, 2023
Dec. 10, 2023
Upcoming Spirit Week
With Winter Break quickly approaching, we are excited to have another Westridge Spirit Week. Please remember that students must still meet the Dress for Success Guidelines at the bottom of the newsletter.
- Monday, Dec. 18th - PJ Day - Wear your coziest pajamas
- Tuesday, Dec. 19th - Flannel Day - Wear your favorite flannel
- Wednesday, Dec. 20th - Wacky Sweater - Wear your craziest sweater and/or holiday apparel
Open Gym
This is just a reminder that Mr. Clancy will be hosting Open Gym on Dec. 11th and 18th. Open Gym is from 7 am - 7:30 am. Door 1 (the main doors) will be available for students to enter from 6:55 am until 7:05 am. Any students arriving after 7:05 am will be unable to attend.
Spelling Bee Tryouts
During Language Arts classes, all students participated in the written round of the Spelling Bee. The top finishers received an email inviting them to participate in the oral round of the Westridge Spelling Bee. It is optional to participate and will be held from 3:45 pm until 5:15 pm on Dec. 13th. Please check with your student to see if they received an email to participate.
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 11th - 4:00 pm - Boys Wrestling at Minden
- Dec. 12th - 4:30 pm - Boys Wrestling at Walnut GPAC
- Dec. 12th - Band Concert - Please refer to your email from Mr. Schneider for grade level arrival and performance times
- Dec. 15th - Vocal Concert - Please refer to your email from the teachers for grade level arrival and performance times
Hope Harbor
Westridge is excited to continue its tradition of supporting Hope Harbor with a supply drive this year. Simultaneously, students will have the opportunity to delve into lesson about generosity during their Cougar Time class. Collaborating closely with Hope Harbor, we aim to address their most urgent needs. While all donations are appreciated, Hope Harbor- has identified specific items currently in short supply. Your consideration in contributing these priority items is invaluable, and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Hope Harbor needs the following:
1. Baby Diapers (only size 5-7) and baby wipes
2. Paper Towels and tissues (toilet paper not needed)
3. Canned Goods
The supply drive will start on December 5th, and last until December. 18th.
For a flyer about the drive please click here.
Reminders
Cold Temperatures
Current weather forecasts are predicting cold temperatures this week. Please remind your student to dress warm. If you need assistance getting your student a warm coat and/or gloves please contact the main office. Additionally, please do not drop your student off prior to the building opening at 7:30 am.
Student IDs
Students are required to have a student ID visible on their upper body at all times when they are in the building. All students will receive a temporary ID and lanyard on the first day of school. They will need to exchange that temporary ID for their permanent ID approximately 1 week after school pictures are taken. If a student forgets their ID they may purchase a temporary sticker ID in the main office for $1. Students may also purchase a new lanyard in the main office for $1. If a student loses their ID they may purchase a new ID and lanyard for $5 in the main office.
Dress for Success
To help ensure we start the year with positive momentum at Westridge, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the “Dress for Success” district dress code.
Your students deserve to be confident AND prepared while at school. Part of those preparation efforts include dress code.
Apparel must comply with health and safety codes and not detract from learning.
For all students, mid-thigh to top of chest are to be covered while also concealing undergarments.
Approved religious attire or protective headwraps are approved. At this time, due to safety - hoods, caps, bandanas, durags, etc. are not approved to wear while in school buildings.
IDs must be worn and be visible at all times.
Feel free to explore the full dress code policy on the district website HERE and our handy “Dress for Success” flyers in English and Spanish.