Westwood Junior High
April 24, 2024
Dear Westwood Families,
We are about to enter the last month of school and it is bittersweet. We are so proud of all of our Wolves! Please take a moment to review the important May dates and mark your calendars.
This week, a PTA meeting will precede the Multicultural Night on May 2nd. If you have not already, please sign up to participate in the Multicultural Night events, the link can be found below.
Next week we will celebrate our teachers, because we have the BEST in the business. Thank you to PTA for helping us celebrate them as well. We are also very lucky to have a Westwood Woohoo Crew who made the week so special for our teachers. Thank you ALL.
As we near final exams, please continue to work closely with your student and student’s teachers. Once a week in Wolf DEN, there is dedicated time for students to review their grades in FOCUS and communicate and email teachers. A strong collaborative relationship between families and educators is imperative to student success and we hope that you are finding teacher communication positive, supportive and welcoming to an ongoing strong and trusting relationship.
Sincerely,
Katie Mottram
Principal
Mark your Calendar
- 5/2: PTA Meeting & Multicultural Night @ 6pm
- 5/6 - 5/10: Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/17: 8th Grade Dance @6pm
- 5/22: Wolf Walks
- 5/21 - 5/24: Final Exams
WWJH Presents Multicultural Night
Greetings families of Westwood Jr. High,
Every year Westwood celebrates the cultural diversity found here in our school by hosting a Multicultural Night here at Westwood. This is a great opportunity for you to share your culture
with the rest of the school community.
What: Westwood Multicultural Night
When: Wednesday May 2, 2024 12:00 PM 6pm-8pm
Where: Westwood Jr High Gymnasium
We would love to have our Westwood families sign up to participate in our Multicultural Night. If you would like to be a part of this very special event, please use the link below to sign up. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Use this link to sign up for a table:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AEA722A4FAC16-48640187-multicultural
Wolf Walks 🐺
We will be hosting very first Wolf Walks on May 22, 2024! Students with no more than 2 referrals, no ISS or OSS, and no more than 5 tardies will get to participate in an afternoon of fun after exams! Activities will include volleyball, basketball, field games, snack and much more!
Spring Exam Schedule
Online Enrollment for 2024-2025
Whether you’re new to RISD, or returning for another year of school, take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account.
REMINDER: For families interested in applying for a transfer, the transfer-application window opens Monday, April 15, for elementary schools. The transfer-application window for secondary schools opens Friday, March 1.
Stock the Lounge
Help us stock the teachers lounge! We can never have enough coffee to get though the day!
UPDATES:
Boys and Girls Soccer:
Soccer games will continue through May 4th. The Wolves will compete against North Junior High and Forest Meadow Junior High this week and Apollo next week. The end-of-the-year soccer tournament will be played on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th. Please come and support the boys and girls soccer teams.
Boys Tennis:
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys’ tennis team for earning FIRST PLACE in the RISD Junior High Tennis Tournament. Great job, Wolves and Coach Bristow!
End-of-the-Year Celebration for Student-Athletes: May15th
Student-athletes will be given more information this week regarding the outdoor activities set for this date. 😊
Tickets:
Tickets for all RISD Athletic Events can be purchased at the door/gate or by visiting the link below. Discount punch cards (cash only) are available at the door. Tickets: https://richardsonisd.brushfire.com/
Junior High Physicals for 2024-2025 Athletic Participation
The UIL and the RISD require that student athletes receive a physical examination prior to participation in any sport. The RISD offers low cost physical exams for junior high students each spring. This includes current 6th graders who will be participating in athletics next year. These are basic physical exams that meet the requirements set forth by the UIL. If parents wish, they may take their children to their own physician. However, the doctor must complete the UIL physical form. If you did not receive a physical form, one may be picked up at any junior high, high school, or downloaded from the UIL website: http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/forms and select “Athletic and Marching Band pre-participation physical evaluation form” under the Medical Forms. https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/PrePhysFormRvsd2024.pdf
The following schedule for physical examinations has been set up through local doctors and will be given at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center.
Due to the large fluctuation in numbers of athletes each year, a short wait may be necessary. Examinations are available for both boys and girls. Students should wear shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes. If parents are unable to attend with their child, students must bring permission letter with parent signatures. The Head Coach (or his/her designee) will be present at the time the physicals are given to assist the clinic staff. Please have the front page of the physical form (Medical History) filled out prior to arriving for your physical.
If you have any questions regarding physicals, please email Jessica Nelson, (Athletic Trainer at LHHS) at jessica.nelson@risd.org. If necessary, she may be reached at 469-593-1088. Jessica will be at CMLC on the exam date, therefore if you have questions please contact her before May 17th. There will be nobody available to answer questions in her office on the exam date.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Where: Richardson High School Varsity Gym
1250 W. Belt Line Road
Richardson, Texas 75080
Cost: $20.00 per physical – Cash or Checks
Checks should be made payable to RHSABC
Time: 5:30pm -7:30pm
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Where: Christa McAuliffe Learning Center
900 S. Greenville Ave.
Richardson, Texas 75081
Cost: $20.00 per physical - NO Checks
Only cash or money order will be accepted.
Richardson Attendance Area 9:45-10:30 AM
Richardson Eagles Summer RAC
Summer RAC 2024 begins Monday, June 3, 2024. The camp, which focuses on strength & conditioning skills, runs for 7 weeks throughout the months of June & July. Training sessions run Monday through Thursday each week. Throughout the summer, campers will learn & develop the following athletic skills: strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, stamina & flexibility.
Please click below for more information.
Verkada Student/Visitor/Volunteer Sign In
We have a new guest check-in system in the front office. Please remember to bring your ID for visitor check-in, early check-out, etc. Students cannot be released without a parent/guardian ID.
Students who are late will also need to check in with Verkada in the front office.
If you have any questions please call the front office at 469-593-3600
Thank a Teacher
RISD recognizes the work our teachers perform to support every child, every day. And we believe there is an opportunity EVERY day to show our appreciation for all they do to ensure student success. Click here to learn more about the Thank a Teacher program and how to sign up, and we will connect you with a campus.
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