WILDCAT UPDATE for Families
TEAM Westridge "Be a Champion" #LookWithin
SEPTEMBER 2019
Clubs
- Heart of Wildcat Club - Heart of a Wildcat Club, is a volunteer group serving our WMS family and our community. Hope to see you there.
- Chess Club - will be every WEDNESDAY after school in ROOM 10. Come learn how to play and play CHESS! Any questions? See Mrs. Holder in room 10.
- Bible Club - will meet on Tuesdays until 4:30 in Room 106. Come join us on Tuesdays for Bible fun! Games! Snacks! parties! Everyone is welcome!
- GSA Club - Do you want to lead the way to a more inclusive world? By speaking up for what you believe is right, you can advocate for the wellbeing of all students at our school. The GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) will have their first meeting Tuesday, September 10th, right after school in room 157. Late bus is available. See Mr. Bellotti with any questions.
- Girls Club - Would you like to have time to spend with other young women? Join girls club! We will meet beginning Wednesday, September 11 in room 131 with Mrs. Brewster. If you have any questions, please stop by and see her or send her an email.
- Battle of the Brains - All students (7th and 8th Grade), Battle of the Brains Meeting after school on Tuesday, September 3 in Ms. Nixon’s room (136). If you missed the first meeting, it okay you can still attend. Battle of the Brains is a club where students come up with an idea for a new exhibit at Science City.
Volleyball Practice/Game Schedules
For competitive and instructional volleyball teams, practice and game schedules have been added to the Westridge Volleyball website.
Please encourage student-athletes to visit www.westridgevolleyball.weebly.com to locate their practice times and game times. They can also sign up for text message reminders using the link posted on the Home page.
First Volleyball Game...
Fall Play Auditions!
Upcoming #GiveHope Event
A community event Westridge hosts is #givehope Thanksgiving Outreach. Please consider signing up to help. The City Center Church supports our staff, students and community in a variety of ways. This is one way we can give back to them.
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 25th, Westridge will host the #givehope Thanksgiving Outreach (organized by City Center Church). Set up will take place on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday during the day – we will transform the gym and MPR into a hospitable setting for 300+ families to receive the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal on Monday evening. More information to come, but pencil it in if this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to be involved in (set up, personal shoppers, cookie/hot cocoa servers, etc.).
Consider helping Sat, Nov. 23, Sunday, November 24 or Monday, November 25
Any questions or want to refer a family who may benefit from #givehope? Contact Amy Nine
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Westridge is a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Students ages 11-15 can earn the Award with a minimum of 50 hours of community service in a 12 month span. At Westridge, we use the dates March 30, 2019 to March 30, 2020. A tracking sheet is attached. Also, students can pick up a tracking sheet outside of the office or outside of room 150. To learn more about the Award visithttps://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/the-award.
Seventh grade ELA teacher Ms. Larvie collects tracking sheets until the deadline on Monday, April 6 and orders the awards for Awards Night in May.
Free and Reduced Meals
Free and reduced priced breakfast and lunches are available for students who qualify. A new application (per family) must be completed each year. For more information about SMSD food services and Free and Reduced Meals visit: https://www.smsd.org/about/departments/food-service The application for Free and Reduced meals can be completed at https://www.schoolcafe.com/
BackSnack
Spread the Word....It's a new way to earn! (Boxtops)
Have you joined PTSA?
Meet Your PTSA!
Gwyn Dill
Maria Purviance
Marie Pittmon
Erin Herren
Kristi Nersesian
Julie Eisentrager
Darci Robinsion
Deanna Cox
Christina Middleton
Kristy Campion
Anne Perigi
Rivers Partin
CLOTHING CENTER is OPEN!
We have many resources in our area that can help families who have clothing needs. Please visit https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange! And see the information below.
The Clothing Exchange offers gently used clothing and shoes to those within the SMSD boundaries. All items are clean. Donations are made possible by SMSD residents. Racks are sorted by item and by size, with seasonal and holiday themed items throughout the year. Formal wear and interview attire is also available. All residents are welcome!
WEST IS BEST
Are after-school activities like sports and scouts breaking your bank? West is Best Scholarship Fund can help! West is Best is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to helping students (including elementary and middle school students) in the SM West attendance area participate in after school activities. West is Best provides scholarships for up to 75% of the cost of equipment, uniforms, and some registration fees for boys or girls to participate in sports and scouts.
Want to make a difference in your community? Since 2012, West is Best has provided over $51,000 in scholarships to West area kids in grades K-12. We couldn’t have done it without the help of hundreds of donors. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, donate to West is Best Scholarship Fund, or for more information about West is Best Scholarship Fund, click the following link: www.westisbestscholarshipfund.com
Other Important Numbers:
- SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: Officer Dana Harrison 913 993-1206
- DS BUSING: 913 384-1190
- BOOKKEEPER: Ms. Lourdes Morales 913 993-1201
- NURSE: Ms. Christine Uhrmacher 913 993-1207
WESTRIDGE WAY & GOALS FOR LIFE
The Westridge Way is to be respectful, safe, and responsible. Please reinforce The Westridge Way with your student at home in daily interactions and with laptops.
Goals for Life:
- I can make good choices even when I am mad.
- I can be okay (do the right thing) even if others are not okay.
- I can do something even when I don’t want to or it’s hard.
Westridge Middle School Contact Info
Website: https://westridge.smsd.org/
Location: 9300 Nieman Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-1200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.mcdonnell.927
Twitter: @WRidgeMS
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