Club Oreo, a fourth year all-girls FIRST LEGO League team, recently went to the FIRST Festival World's Championship Competition in Houston, Texas where they competed against 108 teams from around the World. They placed 5th in the robot run performance and first in the nation. They also won the Champions Finalist Award. To congratulate their achievement, the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, gave them an award of recognition for their achievement. Avyu Ambati, Tati Maldei-Stumm, Diya Kini, Emma Lian, Nastasia Maldei-Stumm, Miranda Scardina, Anisha Sheth, Unnathi and Katelyn Yu are all proud members in Club Oreo. May 9, 2019 MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL DIANNE CARTER Happy Thursday, Wildcat Families!!!
I believe that is all for now. Please do check out all the attachments on this letter. There are celebrations, summer opportunities and other nuggets of information. I hope you are all able to stay dry and away from low water crossings as we wrap up this week. If you would like to giggle, check out the video at THIS LINK. Get some rest this weekend.
SCHOOL NEWS 2019-2020 ATHLETICS PHYSICALS This year, athletics physicals will be offered at WHS on July 25th from 6-9pm. The cost is $25 cash or a check made out to Eanes ISD. We are working on making Venmo available as well. Paper copies will not be provided at WHS, so please download the Westlake nation PDF and print from there, no year color will be used. This will be a personal copy for the athletes and their families. CHEER Attention Cheerleaders: The Varsity Payment is due by May 15th. Payment is made through the vendors website and directions have been sent out to parents by Ms. Morreale. This is the final payment for next year. Please see Ms. Morreale with any questions. WRMS SCHOOL STORE CALLING ALL WILDCATS! It's time to gear up! This year, West Ridge Middle School is launching an online version of our fabulous School Store. Click THIS LINK to purchase t-shirts, ID holders, PopSockets, and more! Buy now to ensure your Wildcat will be ready for the start of the new school year!
Mon., 8/19 between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
COUNSELOR'S CORNER WILDCAT CLUB NEWS STAAR TESTING HALL MONITORS NEEDED
Thank you to the volunteers who have volunteered already or have signed up to volunteer next week! We have a full slate of volunteers for May 13-16. Woo hoo!!! TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Thanks to you, we have been able to treat the WRMS staff this week. Monday - afternoon snacks in the Teacher's Lounge Tuesday - Breakfast in the Teacher's Lounge - sponsored by VIK Complete Care Wednesday - Onsite chair massages Thursday - Lunch of Indian favorites coordinated by Nalini Ganta and with the help of Genevieve Johnson and a team of volunteers. Thanks, Ladies! Friday - donated gift card distribution + bundtletts This is made possible by your generous donation of gift cards, and of course, you contributions to the No Hassle Fundraiser. Thank you! REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 IS OPEN
We have opened up registration for next year on the Wildcat Club Website. Visit THIS LINK to login. Once you do, you will be asked to update/verify your family information. After that, you can take care of ordering PE/Athletic Uniforms, pay your campus fee, donate to the No Hassle Fundraiser and more! THE WILDCAT CLUB NEEDS YOU We have critical 2019-2020 Executive Board Positions and Committee Chairs to fill before we break for summer. Please see the following list of openings. Feel free to reach out to either of us to discuss details of any position. Detailed descriptions of duties are listed on the website. Click THIS LINK to login and check them out! All of them are a huge part of what makes WRMS a great place to grow and learn for our kids!
A BIG thank you to all the folks who have already committed to filling these key roles. It's going to be a great year! THE WILDCAT CLUB'S LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR Friday, May10th at 9:00am in the WRMS cafeteria
Don't want to miss a thing this year at WRMS? Join the Wildcat Club on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcatclub
It's a GREAT Day to Be a Wildcat! Karen Martin and Terri Ganem-Budiselich WRMS Wildcat Club Co-Presidents
Wildcat Club 2019-2020 Executive Board Vacancies Co-Presidents - most urgently needed!!! Co-Presidents Elect
Wildcat Club 2019-2020 Committee Chair Vacancies Medieval Fest Games Chair Medieval Fest Banquet Co-Chair Medieval Fest Banquet Co-Chair School Store Co-Chair Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Chair
STUDENT COUNCIL BOOK DRIVE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE YOUNG WRITERS' CAMP CAMPS YEARBOOK COMMUNITY FLYERS
NEWS Eanes ISD voters approved an $80 million bond proposal Saturday that includes projects in safety & security, student programs & support, energy efficiency & conservation, and facilities. The bond also includes new spaces for the Westlake High School aquatics and wrestling programs and expanded space for the robotics and engineering programs. Read more... The April board meetings focused on planning for the 2019-20 school year, including budget projections, enrollment, staffing and employee compensation and benefits and an update on the legislative session. Read Highlights... According to the article “A Parent’s Guide to Why Teens Make Bad Decisions”, there are “six key steps” parents can do to support their teen in making better decisions. Learn more... Swing by and pick up a $5 t-shirt! 50% off many items. $5 off regular price items. Watch as Westlake High School student entrepreneurs compete for funding and the chance to run their own startup business. Learn more and get your free tickets
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