Wolf enews March 26, 2018 ifest Coming Up Next Week Next week, Westside will celebrate the diversity of our school community with our second annual International Festival. Through art, poetry, food, music, and dance, we will present the many cultures and traditions of our students and staff. Each day, there will be special events or performances to showcase the medley of customs represented at Westside. The celebration will culminate with costumes being worn during the school day on Friday, and a dance on Friday night. Dance Tickets $5 On sale in the Commons Beginning Wed., 3/26 Calendar March 28 Comedy Sportz, 7:00, Black Box March 26-April 3 ifest Dance Tickets on Sale, Commons during Lunches March 29 Soccer Playoffs at Langham Creek HS Girls at 6 PM Boys at 8 PM March 30 No school Spring Holiday April 2 Choices Parent Night, 6:00 PM, N144 PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM, Library April 3-6 International Festival April 2-20 Prom Ticket Sales, Commons, A Lunch
Page 2 Wolf enews A Win for Our Special Olympics Basketball Team Last Saturday, Westside s Special Olympics Basketball Team played in the Greater Houston Special Olympics Texas Basketball Tournament, which took place at Aragon Middle School. In the morning our Wolves got the win against the Katy Wolfpack and went on to take the championship title in the afternoon by defeating the Cypress Champions. Westside advances to the State Tournament later this spring. Congratulations and Go Wolves!
Page 3 Westside Tennis News Westside Tennis made a strong statement at the Lamar Consolidated Tournament last Friday. Left to right, Ruth Ferron won Consolation B Girls Singles, Elisa Rodriguez took home the first place medal in A Girls Singles and is undefeated so far this year, Mario Urdaneta won B Boys Singles, and Jordan Jovtchev came in second place in A Boys Singles. Way to go, Wolves! T-Pro Update Westside s T-Pro group had a great run presenting The Exception in the UIL One Act Play Competition. After clinching District 18-6A earlier this month, they were eliminated at Dulles High School on Saturday. Congratulations to the cast, crew, Mr. Wallin, and Mr. Nieves for your amazing work and for representing Westside so well!
Page 4 Westside Soccer Wraps Up Regular Season Westside Boys and Girls Soccer wrapped up their regular season games last week. They are gearing up for a Westside Soccer Playoffs Double Header on Thursday night at Langham Creek High School. Wolves Soccer Playoffs Thursday, March 29 Admission $5/person Langham Creek High School 17610 FM 529 Houston, TX 77095 Girls: Westside vs Cy-Fair HS at 6 PM Boys: Westside vs Langham Creek HS at 8 PM Sign up for th free Spirit Bus to the games. First come, first serve! See Mrs. Arias in E241 before it fills up! Wolf enews
Page 5 Cheer Wins National Championship Congratulations to our National Champion Westside Cheerleaders! They competed over the weekend in Galveston at the Cheer America Championship. No School Friday March 30th Spring Holiday
Page 6 Wolf enews Announcements Westside Wishes 2018 Every year, the PTO asks our teachers for their CLASSROOM WISH LIST Please help us fulfill their wishes! Go to our Go Fund Me page and COME TO LC9
Page 7 Announcements Westside vs. Stratford & St. John s Wed., 3/28 7:00 PM in the Black Box $5 Admission at the door Bring your laughter and your applause for the win! Calling All Westside Sophomores! Are you interested in becoming an Atlas Scholar? Energy/finance focused development program Current sophomores are eligible to apply Takes place during the month of June for three consecutive years (starting this summer) Provides college prep, professional development, visits to companies, guest speakers, mentorships, and scholarships Application deadline extended to April 3, 2018 To apply, go to: https://www.atlasscholars.org/apply
Page 8 Senior Countdown Class of 2018 News Senior Dues $200 Submit payment in cash in A205 Or pay by credit card: https://www.schoolpay.com/ Prom May 4 Senior Honors Night Monday, May 21 6:30-9:00 PM Senior Check-Out May 30, 1-3 PM May 31 8:30 AM Senior Panoramic Photo 10:30 AM Grad March Graduation Ceremony Saturday, June 9th 3:00 PM at NRG Stadium Prom May 4 8 PM 12 Midnight Omni Houston Hotel Westside Eldridge Parkway at Katy Freeway After Prom, 1-5 AM Dave & Busters 6010 Richmond Ticket Sales April 2 13..$75 April 16 20..$100 Click here for contracts Must present: Westside Student ID Signed Contract(s) Copies of Required IDs No ticket sold if: Senior Dues is Unpaid Credit Appeal is Incomplete
Page 9 Announcements PTO Meeting Next Week Monday, April 2 7:00 PM In the Library Want to try YOGA? Thursdays A and B Lunch Saturday Tutorials Spring Semester April 4/7, 4/21, & 4/28 May 5/5 & 5/19 9 AM 12 Noon Students must arrive by 9:15! Bring ID s, laptops & assignments
Page 10 Please support our PTO Business Partners! A Cut Above Florals 1396 Eldridge Parkway AMAZON SMILE https://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0633700 Josephine s Day Spa & Salon Now re-opened on Eldridge! Kroger Community Rewards Program Link your card to Westside HS PTO, #79002 Randall s Link your card to #8860 State Farm Insurance Agent: Andrew Maule $5 Donation/Quote (832)328-0774 Your patronage is appreciated! Quick Links Subscribe to receive enews by email: click here School Web Address: https://www.houstonisd.org/westsidehs HISD Web Address: https://www.houstonisd.org Submit news and pics to the enews: newsatwhs@gmail.com School Pay: Pay your senior dues, Power Up, band/ orchestra/choir fees, and some athletics fees. Instructions if needed. https://www.schoolpay.com/