The Warhawk Weekly
#WestISBest #WarhawksLEADtheWay, Volume 1, Issue 28
Welcome to West Middle School and The Nest!
Website: usd497.org/west
Location: 2700 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS, USA
Phone: (785) 832-5500
Facebook: facebook.com/westmswarhawks
Twitter: @westwarhawks
From the Desk of Dr. Kempf
Warhawk Families,
This week we celebrate teacher appreciation. Thank you to all the parents, families, POWW, and community organizations for the treats and surprises. The pandemic created challenges for our school community, and our teacher and staff exceeded expectations for this school year. West staff adjusted for each challenge and kept students a priority throughout the school year. Thank you, West staff!
Transitioning of incoming 6th graders starts next week. West counselors meet with 5th-grade classes via Webex next week to discuss the transition process. We will welcome 5th graders to our building on May 17th and 18th, with an incoming 6th grade parent night on May 18th (time to be determined). Looking back on this school year, we are thankful to be able to provide this transition opportunity.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kempf
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night Information!
8th Grade Recognition
Team Lightning (6th grade) Showcase Their Debate Skills!
Anyone in the building is welcome to listen to our arguments and leave constructive feedback on our voting ballots (you will need a device that reads QR codes).
Notes from the WMS Library Media Center
May 7 will be our last library book checkout day for the school year. All library materials are due May 19. Find any items from last year while spring cleaning? Drop them off at any school and we'll get them checked in and removed from your account!
This year's summer reading theme at Lawrence Public Library is "Tails & Tales" -- check out the t-shirt design contest for grades 6 - 12! Entries are due May 9. Next week, students will hear more about how to participate in summer reading.
Get Your Warhawk Attire Before the End of the School Year!
Hello, West Families! COVID-19 may have all of us learning from a distance (whether it's 6 feet or miles apart) but it's still a great day to be a Warhawk! School spirit is one way for us all to feel a little more connected to our school community until we can be together again in person. You can get your West gear at the Warhawk Shop which is now available for browsing online! If you see a design that you like, use the order button to email me with what you'd like to buy. After receiving your order, I will reply with your order total, payment instructions, and arrange a pick up time. Get your Warhawk spirit on (even from home)!
You can browse the Warhawk Shop here: https://sites.google.com/usd497.org/warhawkshop/home
Holden Kraus
West Student Council Sponsor
Silver Medalist - Aaron Burgess
Boys Tennis Roster
Silver Medalist - Drew Harrison
Spring Spirit Week Staff Photos
Spring Spirit Week Staff Photos
Other District/Community Information
Notable Quotables
QOTW - Quote of the Week
“Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.” - John Green