Westwood Intermediate/Middle School
March 2, 2022 - Newsletter
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Westwood Families,
The end of the second trimester is March 10. Students need to be sure they have their assignments into Schoology and any retakes completed prior to March 10. Staff are working with students to continue their learning as we approach the deadline. Grades will be based on the evidence students have provided demonstrating the learning outcomes for the trimester.
Registration: For grade 6 and 7 students and families – please remember registration for next year is due this week: See grade 6 going to 7 and grade 7 going to 8.
Spring Break: Spring break is almost here. There is no school Friday, March 11-Monday, March 21. School resumes Tuesday, March 22 with the beginning of the third trimester.
Upcoming musical: Looking for a night out? The Westwood Musical, “Guys and Dolls JR,” opens on Thursday at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online for all performances:
- Thursday, March 3 – 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 4 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 5 – 2 p.m.
In February, many students from the 5th Grade Choir auditioned to be a part of the Minnesota ACDA 4-6 Honor Choir. Five Westwood singers were chosen - Natalia Melendez, Mallory Major, Lauryn Kaneko, Amelia Doffin, and Noemi Brown. These students will join about 500 others in preparing for and singing in a concert on Saturday, April 23 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Congratulations to all of the students who worked hard to audition, and to those who were accepted! The students are eager to meet new friends and to sing in this special ensemble.
Have a great week,
Tom Larson
Principal
8th Grade Baby Photos for the Yearbook - due March 10
8th grade students are being asked to turn in their baby photos for the Westwood Yearbook. Please find a favorite baby picture and fill out this form to submit the photo. All photos must be received by Thursday, March 10 to be included in the 2022 yearbook. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Powell, kpowel@district16.org.
Lost & Found donation!
Westwood's lost and found table in the cafeteria has grown in the past few months. We have a large number of sweatshirts, jackets, hats, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. that are still waiting to be claimed. Please remind your students to look for their missing items as soon as possible. Items that are not claimed by the start of our Spring Break on March 11 will be donated.
Thank you for supporting Panthers for a Purpose
The Panther Foundation’s annual fundraising event returned this year with a Week of Giving and Panther Party that raised more than $120,000 to support activities and programs benefiting the students of Spring Lake Park Schools.
The Week of Giving, February 21-26, was full of panther pride. There were themed spirit wear days, dine to donate opportunities in partnership with local restaurants, a silent auction with more than 350 packages open for bidding and the culminating event of the week - the Panther Party. Watch the special message of thanks below and read the recap.
Purchase tickets for “Guys & Dolls JR” show
There is still time to grab your tickets for the grades 7-8 theater performance of "Guys & Dolls JR" this week at the SLPHS Fine Arts Center on March 3-5. Filled with gamblers, missionaries and everything in between, "Guys & Dolls JR" has the catchiest score and most charming and funny characters this side of New York City!
Performances:
- Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 4, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m.
Purchase your tickets online or at the Fine Arts Center for $1 more on the day of the production.
Dots in the Hallway Challenge
Westwood Intermediate & Middle School’s PTO Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. in person!
Each month, we are committed to bringing you the most authentic and up-to-date understanding and insight regarding the daily school life of our students, teachers and staff at Westwood! If you are unable to attend in person, we will have a virtual option for attendance as well! Meeting details will be coming soon!
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- April 25 - 6:30 p.m. Zoom and in-person
- May 23 - 9:30 a.m. Zoom and in-person
- Thursday, March 10 - End of Tri 2
- March 11-21 - Spring Break, No School
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