Warrior Bulletin
Westside Parent & Student Newsletter for November 4, 2022
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES
November 6, 2022 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back 1 Hour)
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
WE-SIDE COMMUNITY WALK
Please join us on November 8th for our "Community Walk" at the Jewish Federation of Omaha from 4-5:30pm. You will be able to tour the center and see the many benefits offered to our community. Contact Ms. Brittney Bolkovac for more info or visit the WE-SIDE webpage.
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.
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 9: Service to Others
By helping others, young people learn to help themselves
To many young people, the world is small. It’s made up of their school, home, and neighborhood. They may assume all schools are like their school. And, when they’re very young, they may think the world revolves around them. But when young people start to reach out and help others, their world grows and so does their confidence. In fact, many young people report that when they give of their time and energy, they receive much in return. Serving others can help kids feel good about themselves and that they can make a difference in the world. Service to Others is Asset 9 of Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, qualities, experiences, and relationships that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Here are the facts
Research shows that young people who serve others in the community for one or more hours a week are more apt to be respectful of others, helpful and kind, and patient. They also tend to value diversity. About 48 percent of young people, ages 11–18, serve in the community one hour or more a week, according to Search Institute surveys. Encourage all young people to recognize the value of helping others.
Tips for building this asset
The best way to teach young people the value of helping others is to be a role model. Activities such as providing a meal to a new parent, driving a neighbor to an appointment, or babysitting can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Look for service opportunities to do with a young person. Join organizations that involve—and provide leadership roles for—both young people and adults.
Also try this
- In your home and family: Together, think of 10 ways your family can serve others. Choose one idea. Pick a date to do the activity. Afterward, talk about your experience.
- In your neighborhood and community: Join or support an organization that teaches (and provides opportunities for) serving others. Some possibilities to consider: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, YMCA/YWCA, and Youth Service America.
- In your school or youth program: Seek learning opportunities for students and group members to engage in community service projects. Also bring community resources into the classroom or program setting.
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