August 11 2019

Week of 08.12.19

Westlake Parents and Guardians:

This is the big week when we welcome your children back to school!  The staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, lessons, events, and so much more.  The building looks so much different than it did when you last saw it…..while there is still some work to do you will be pleased at the result of the 2016 Bond Project for Westlake Middle School.  Thank you for supporting our schools through passing the 2016 Bond.

We can’t wait to greet your children on Wednesday!  Thank you for sharing your children with us for this school year!

 

Reminders for the First Day of School

Wednesday, August 14th

6th Graders

The 6th graders’ first day will be 8:30-11:15 and will be the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) 6th grade orientation event led by 8th grade WEB leaders.

Students do not need any supplies. Wear good shoes. No lunch on this day.

There is no need for schedules on the 1/2 day.

For the days following the orientation, students can take a picture of their schedule on Infinite Campus or print it out at home. Thursday, August 15th staff will be at the front of the building by the flag pole passing out printed  6th grade student schedules to students. Lockers will be added to schedules by Monday, August 12th at 4pm. Students will practice opening their lockers with their teachers during training camp.

All 6th graders will only have electives on their schedule at this point. After training camp, the schedule will be complete with academic classes.

7th and 8th Graders


7th/8th graders will be on campus from 11:30-2:15pm. They will go to their regular classes on an abbreviated time frame. Students can bring a pencil and their schedule. Lunch is not served on the first day.

7th and 8th grade Schedules: It is recommended that students take a picture of their schedule on Infinite Campus or print out a copy at home. Students can receive a printed copy at the front of the school by the flag pole. There will be tables of staff members who will pass out schedules to students on Wed. August 14th at 11:15-11:30 if students don’t already have their schedules. Lockers will be added to schedules by Monday, August 12th at 4pm.

6th Grade Orientation and 6th Grade Parent Orientation

The week of school starting is always an exciting week, but I am sure this is a particularly exciting week for you and your student as you transition to middle school. At Westlake we have some activities at the beginning of school to support both you and your students through this transition.
 
Please take a look at the items below that are scheduled for the first day of school! Students are welcomed into the building at 8:20
Wednesday, 8:30 – 11:15 – STUDENTS
WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Orientation for Students
Your students will be greeted at the entrance of the school by teachers and our 8th grade WEB Leaders so there is no confusion of where they should go for their first day. Our goal today will be fun, meeting people and figuring out the new school.
Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:00 – PARENTS
Parent Welcome Orientation
Drop off your middle schooler, go grab yourself a coffee, then join us for a Parent Orientation in the small gym. Danny Austin, 6th grade counselor, will be giving a short presentation and answering any questions you might have about the upcoming year. Some of the topics at the parent orientation include training camp, schedules, devices, and much more.
Welcome to Westlake Middle School! We are excited to support your child!

 

Upcoming Dates- Mark your calendar!

August 19th– Student Picture Day

August 21st- Back to School Night and Community BBQ- stay tuned for more information about the details of Back to School Night in the next few days.

August 23rd- 6th Grade Social- more info to come!

To see any upcoming events click on the link on the yellow “post-it” note on the top corner of this page for the Westlake Middle School calendar.

 

Upcoming Events

Click on each day to reveal the upcoming events.

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Dr. Heide, Principal Westlake Middle School

 

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Posted August 11, 2019 by wlmsad12 in category Weekly Blog Posts