The Eagle's Eye
January 16th, 2023
In this Newsletter
- "My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
- Westmoor Shout-Out
- Westmoor News
- Resources
- Fun Facts
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
REMEMBER!!
January 16th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17th: Teacher's Inservice Day
January 18th: Records Day
Westmoor Shout-Out!
Brittany Worch
"I would like to shout out Brittany Worch! She is a kind and compassionate worker who is devoted to the students and staff of Westmoor as well as her own family. She is easy to work with and always has a warm presence when you interact with her! Brittany's role at Westmoor is so valuable and impactful to the lives of so many. She is genuine and reliable. We all know it's one thing to serve, it's another to do with a cheerful heart, which Brittany does so consistently. Thank you Brittany for being a great co-worker and a great school social worker for our community!"
-Jenna Herron
Westmoor News!
IMPORTANT Notices from our School Counselor!
- School Choice Lottery (Going To A Different High School Than Assigned)
- Important Dates:
- January 10, 2023 @ 6:00-7:30PM (Virtual Middle & High School Fair)
- See above for links
- January 4-February 28, 2023 (School Choice Lottery Application Window)
- Selective Admissions Application Window: January 9-January 31, 2023
- Reservations Window: January 4-January 31, 2023
- Young Scholars Program (For Low Income, First Generation Aspiring College Students)
- Important Dates:
- Young Scholars Program Application Window: January 1-March 15, 2023
- Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- If you're a parent/guardian and you're not signed up for Infinite Campus Parent Portal or cannot access this feature, contact Westmoor School Counselor Marshal Amon ASAP at mamon@columbus.k12.oh.us or 614-365-5974
- Parents/Guardians apply to School Choice Lottery through IC Parent Portal so it's very important to have access to this platform
(Bob Evans) Breakfast for Dinner & Family Bingo!
Come join us for a free Breakfast for dinner and our Westmoor themed Bingo! We will also have Prize giveaways, Resources, a Photo Booth, Music, and a whole lot of fun!
When: January 19th, 5:30pm-7:30pm (All organized events will be over by 7pm)
Where: Westmoor Middle School
RSVP to eat with the link below!
Westmoor Grief Support for Students
Thinking in the Math Class Donation Project
Shout Outs from Westmoor staff & families!
We want to give families and staff a chance to give a shout out about:
- A student/s or other family members
- A Westmoor staff member
- Something positive in the the community (great organizations, leaders, or resources)
- A positive or impactful experience regarding the school community
- And other ideas that might come to mind!
Fill out our 3 minute form and answer a couple questions. We will spotlight them here on the Eagle's Eye school newsletter! Feel free to submit multiple.
Lots of Recent Resources!
Westside Connection: Infinite Campus and School Lottery Help
Financial Literacy Resource Night, Free!
Education Series for Families who Experience Disability
Black Girl Dad Week Sponsored by Columbus Urban League
Research demonstrates that the presence of supportive fathers in daughters' lives can have huge impacts on girls' self-esteem , academic and career success, and relationships.
Join us for a Virtual Family Engagement Session on February 9 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) to hear more about this impactful week and learn some tips and strategies on different ways fathers can be more present in their daughters’ lives. And check out the links below to sign up for the activities.
Click here for information page on Black Father Black Daughter Week
Click here for Dance tickets at COSI
OWjL Camp
SHAKESPEARE AND AUTISM Free workshops for children ages 8-18 at OSU
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm
Feb. 7 - Apr. 20
The Ohio State University’s Shakespeare and Autism Project is offering FREE weekly one-hour workshops for children with autism employing the Hunter Heartbeat Method.
- Created by Kelly Hunter, Artistic Director of FluteTheatre in London and developed in association with Ohio State.
- Play-based, research backed intervention using drama games that explore the core features of autism.
- Part of a groundbreaking collaboration between the department and the Nisonger Center
- For registration/information, contact Kevin McClatchy at mcclatchy.1@osu.edu or 614-688-4668.
- DEPARTMENT THEATRE, FILM, AND MEDIA ARTS Location: Drake Performance and Event Center 1849 Canon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Cold Weather Resources!
Impact Community Action- Home Energy Winter Crisis Program (HEAP)
Click here for more information
Call the appointment number at the bottom of the page to schedule with IMPACT
Charity Newsies Back to School Clothing
Program Details:
Clothing applications are available on-line only. Applications will be accepted from through 2:00pm on Friday, Dec 3, 2022.
Clothing Packets will consist of one winter coat, knit hat and gloves, 3 pairs of pants, 3 shirts, 6 pairs of socks and underwear.
Questions about the application, email: application@charitynewsies.com.
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Infinite Campus HELP!
3 Fun Facts of the Week!
I guess you learn something new everyday...
Now, I'd like to try that fruit!
"Be back in a jiffy!"
Westmoor Middle School
Jenna: (614) 233-1726, jherron@columbus.k12.oh.us
Isabela: (614) 706-2042, idejesus@columbus.k12.oh.us
See the below details to contact the school and to stay in touch with our school community!
Email: westmoorms@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: ccsoh.us/westmoorms
Location: 3001 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
Phone: (614) 365-5974
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westmooormiddleschool