Westwood Intermediate/Middle School
December 15, 2021 - Newsletter
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Westwood Families,
The new trimester is underway.
Students in German class learned about German traditions and holidays. They had a St. Nicholas and Krampus presentation from the MN Krampus society. Then, grade 8 German students had a parade. St. Nicholas led the way with two Krampus characters. Students who participated put out shoes and were rewarded with a wrapped candy. See below for pictures of the event.
Students received honor roll certificates in class on Tuesday and Wednesday. Congratulations to all the honor roll students.
Next week, we will have school spirit days leading into the break:
- Monday - Comfy day/PJ day - wear your most comfortable clothes or pajamas
- Tuesday - Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day - mismatched clothes, wild and crazy hair or both. You choose!
- Wednesday - Super Fan Day - Wear your favorite jersey/t-shirt from your favorite band, SLP gear or something else you are a fan of!
Wednesday, December 22 will be the last day we see students before a new calendar year – welcome 2022. We will see students back in school on January 3.
Have a great week,
Tom Larson
Principal
Calendar approved for 2022-2023 school year
The calendar for the 2022-2023 school year was approved at the December 14 regular school board meeting. View the detailed calendar.
Key dates include:
- Tuesday, September 6 – First day of school for grades K-8 and Lighthouse students, orientation for grade 9 students and grades 10-12 students new to the high school
- Wednesday, September 7– First day of school for returning grades 10-12 students who are not new to the high school
- October 17-21 – Fall break
- November 24-25 – Thanksgiving break
- December 23–January 2 – Winter Break
- March 10-20 – Spring Break
- Thursday, June 8 – Last day of school
The 2023-2024 calendar was also approved.
Winter Break hours at the DSC
During winter break, December 23-31, the District Services Center (DSC) will have different hours.
- December 23-24: DSC is closed
- December 27-29: DSC is open 8 a.m.-noon
- December 30-31: DSC is closed
Please note, the Westwood building will be closed during Winter Break.
Overdue materials to be returned to DEN
Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP
Están invitados a juntas virtuales con los padres hispanohablantes de todas las escuelas del distrito para formar comunidad y apoyo durante el año escolar. Favor de ver este flyer para más información, incluyendo las próximas fechas. Para conocernos un poco mejor antes de venir, miren este video creado por nosotros. Gracias y esperamos verlos pronto en las reuniones.
SLP Experience - A look into life at Spring Lake Park - winter edition
The winter edition of SLP Experience will be hitting homes soon. Watch for the bigger stories of Panther pride, purpose and a look into life at Spring Lake Park Schools across buildings and grades levels arriving in your home mail or visit the SLP Experience online.
Included in the winter issue:
- Feature: Deep learning as school meets life, "Why am I learning this?" and Fall athletics and activities highlights
- A message from our superintendent, Jeff Ronneberg
- Opportunities for the community
- SLP by the numbers
- Student spotlight
- Reasons why we're #SLPPantherProud
Opportunities for students
Crazy for Manga
Westwood Intramurals - Archery with AKASPORT
Opportunities for families
Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride - January 8, 2022
We filled one sleigh and added another! Join us for a special horse drawn sleigh ride through the snowy trails of Bunker Hills Park. After the ride we’ll have S'more supplies and bonfires if your family wants to stick around and enjoy S'mores. Register here.
Opportunities for adults
Alcohol Ink State Coaster Workshop at Invictus Brewing Co.
Indoor Walking Club
The next Westwood PTO Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.
We are looking forward to working with all of our parents and families this year to support the staff and students at Westwood.
Visit the PTO Facebook page: Westwood Intermediate and Middle School PTO
- Click here to receive email notifications about Westwood PTO.
- Thursday, December 16 - Grade 6 Band Concert, 6 OR 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 21 - Grades 7 and 8 Choir Concert, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, December 23-Friday, December 31 - No School, Winter Break
- Monday, January 3 - Students return to school
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