Warrior Bulletin
Westside Parent & Student Newsletter for November 11, 2022
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES
November 11, 2022 - Veterans Day
November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
November 25 - Native American Heritage Day
December 21, 2022 - Last Day of 1st Semester
December 22, 2022-January 4, 2023 - Holiday Break
January 5, 2023 - First Day of 2nd Semester
NOTES FROM ADMINISTRATION
POST PROM
Westside High School has a long tradition of holding a Post-Prom event immediately following Prom. Due to Covid this has not occurred since 2019. We are looking for a junior or senior parent(s) to chair this event and bring it back for Spring 2023!! Parent volunteers are also needed to secure the venue, sell tickets, secure donations and prizes, check in students and 'chaparone' the event, etc. Post Prom is a fun, safe event and all juniors and seniors are welcome to attend, regardless if they attend Prom. If you are interested in chairing the event or learning more, please contact Jenny Meyerson; jcmeyerson@gmail.com.
WHS SERVICE LEARNING DOCUMENTATION IS GOING VIRTUAL
Coming soon, Westside High School will be moving to the x2VOL platform for students to record their required service learning hours for graduation. Moving to x2VOL will allow students to log in to a personalized account and log their hours without filling out a paper form. At the present time, WHS is setting up student accounts and merging all previously earned hours into the system. Once this is completed, students will learn how to log into their x2VOL account. Once we have fully implemented the system, Westside High School will import service learning hours into PowerSchool on a quarterly basis so service learning hours show up on student transcripts. Stay tuned for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES THAT SIGNED NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
Kensington TeKrony - Dartmouth College -volleyball
Samantha Laird - University of South Dakota -volleyball
Destiny Ndam-Simpson - Creighton University -volleyball
Delani Daubman - University of Sioux Falls - soccer
Porter Topp - UNO - golf
Michael Zimmerman - University of Sioux Falls - baseball
Mia Tatten - Drury University - soccer
Tate Odvody - Colorado Christian - basketball
Nate Germonprez - University of Texas - swimming
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Make sure to check out the WHS Counseling website for all the latest news and updates!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors and parents should check out the Scholarship Newsletter put out by the WHS School Counseling Department on a regular basis to see what scholarships may be available for Westside students.
NOVEMBER SENIOR INFORMATION
November 1 - Early Decision and Early Action deadline for most schools
November 3 - SAT registration deadline for the SAT on December 3
November 4 - ACT registration deadline for the ACT on December 10
November 5 - SAT Assessment
On your radar (November):
The December ACT is the last opportunity for your scores to count for most regular admission deadlines. The December 10 ACT and December 3 SAT are the last national test dates used for priority scholarship consideration.
Make sure to submit official ACT/SAT scores to your universities. Determine if your university requires test scores by going onto www.fairtest.org. Please note: AP Scores are self-reported on your application and official scores are required by the university after you are accepted.
If you have a college interview scheduled feel free to contact your counselor to discuss the interview in advance.
PARENT & STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS
Asset 10: Safety
Combating fear, and growing up safe in an unsafe world
Young people who feel threatened, unsafe, or scared often spend a lot of time trapped in fear or in their attempts to protect themselves. They’re less likely to venture forth and take some healthy risks. On the other hand, young people who feel safe are more likely to feel secure enough to try new things. That’s why safety is an important part of feeling empowered. Fear, both imaginary and real, is a normal part of growing up. The key is learning to overcome it. Safety is Asset 10 of Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, the qualities, experiences, and relationships that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Here are the facts
Research shows that young people who feel safe in their surroundings are more likely to make positive contributions. About 51 percent of young people, ages 11–18, say they feel safe at home, at school, and in their neighborhood, according to Search Institute surveys. The key to safety is to create and maintain an environment that minimizes fear and maximizes opportunities to take healthy risks.
Tips for building this asset
Media reports fuel reality-based fears, such as crimes and accidents. You may inadvertently add to young people’s insecurity by feeling anxious yourself and believing the world is dangerous. Young people pick up on adults’ attitudes and beliefs even if they don’t tell children how they’re feeling. Be aware of your behavior, body language, and words—and those coming from others. When you talk to young people about particularly upsetting or frightening events, remind them such occurrences aren’t common. Point out the many ways people take care of one another to be safe.
Also try this
- In your home and family: Discuss with your child suggestions for how to remain safe in certain circumstances, and role-play situations. For example, create—and practice—an escape plan in case of a fire in your home. Identify a neighbor your child can go to in an emergency.
- In your neighborhood and community: Donate your time, materials, or other resources to a local community center where children can safely play. If there isn’t a community center near you, work to establish one or create other safe activities for young people in your neighborhood.
- In your school or youth program: Discuss with young people what it means to be safe at school or in your program. Encourage them to tell you—or other caring adults—if their safety ever feels threatened.
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Westside High School
Email: dostal.jay@westside66.net
Website: https://www.westside66.org/whs
Location: 8701 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68114, USA
Phone: (402) 343-2600
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