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WMS Archived Announcements
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Sub Sandwich
or Chicken Patty on a Bun
1. Attention Power Up students: Winter Session continues today!! Please report directly to the Media Center after school. You wil be receiving a reminder note in Pride today. If you can no attend you must have a parent or guardian call or bring in a note to reserve your spot.
2. There will be a meeting for all 7th and 8th graders interested in playing Boy's Basketball on Friday, Jan. 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the TTR. See Coach Wilson if you have any questions.
3. Try-outs for this year's spring musical "Annie" will be held this Monday and Tuesday after school in Room 180. Interested actors and actresses should pick up a try-out packet at the Greeter's desk. There will be an optional music rehearsal this Friday. Read the packet carefully and see Ms. Howard or Ms. Fahey if you have any questions.
4. Lego League will meet today after school!
5. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow, Friday, this week at 7:00 a.m. See you there!
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Dipping Sticks
or Mini Corn Dogs
1. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
2. 7th grade Jazz Band will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
3. The Yearbook meeting tonight is canceled but will be held on Friday this week.
4. There will be a meeting for all 7th and 8th graders interested in playing Boy's Basketball on Friday, Jan. 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the TTR. See Coach Wilson if you have any questions.
5. Try-outs for this year's spring musical "Annie" will be held this Monday and Tuesday after school in Room 180. Interested actors and actresses should pick up a try-out packet at the Greeter's desk. There will be an optional music rehearsal this Friday. Read the packet carefully and see Ms. Howard or Ms. Fahey if you have any questions.
6. Beginning tomorrow during 4th period, prior to "A" lunch, the locker bays will be completely locked down and no student access will be allowed during this time. All students will need to bring their fourth period books with them to their third period classes. You will also need to bring your bag lunch to third period if you have one. The locker bays will be accessible to students during the passing time between 4th and 5th periods.
7. Registration forms are now available in the office for the Spring Lake Park Winter Dance clinic. Come and learn a dance routine from the SLPHS Dance Team and perform it at the halftime of a varsity basketball game.
8. Congratulations to the finalists who participated in the final National Geographic Bee. The third place winner was 7th grader, David Ruch. 8th graders, Ben Allen and Lee Kallestad competed in the Championship Round. Lee placed second and the school champion is Ben Allen. Great job kids!
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Chicken Strips
or Hamburger
1. 8th grade Jazz Band meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
2. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3. Cooking Club will be held today at 3:00 p.m. This is the last meeting of the first of three club sessions. Check out the signs for the NEW Cooking Club beginning late January.
4. Attention students in the final Geographic Bee: remember to go directly to the TTRM at the beginning of 5th period today. Good luck to all of you!
5. Students in the After School Knowledge Bowl Competition should remember to meet Mrs. Paulos in front of the Media Center at 2:45 p.m. this afternoon.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Chicken Corn Dog
or Soup & Sandwich
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Student Ambassadors will be having a full group meeting today in the Team Teaching Room. 6th grade will meet during 3rd hour, 7th grade during 1st hour and 8th grade during 7th hour. You should be receiving a pass during Pride today. If you do not, check in with your counselor AFTER Pride!
3. Attention Power Up students: Winter Session starts today! Please report directly to the Media Center after school. You will be receiving a reminder note in Pride today. If you can not attend you must have a parent/guardian call or bring in a note to reserve your spot.
4. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room 182. See you there!
5. Beginning today, your bus route number will be the only number that is posted on the side of the bus.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today's Lunch: Chicken Smackers
or Hamburger
1. Did you know that only 300 out of our 1,000 students have ordered their year book so far? That's only 30%!! There are only a few weeks left to order yours. Don't forget! Order it now! You may not be able to get a year book in the spring.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Cheeseburger
or Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The Karoake party is today after school! Remember, you must have your permission form turned in this morning along with $1.00 or two cans of food for the Anoka County Food Shelf.
3. Students, if you are missing a clothing item, you must look through the lost and found boxes in the office no later than noon today. If the items are still there by Monday afternoon, they will be boxed up and donated to a local shelter.
4. Attention students: did you know there are over 1,000 students at Westwood? Did you know that only 300 out of the 1,000 have ordered their yearbook so far? That's only 30%!! There are only a few weeks left to order. Don't forget! Order now! You may not be able to get one in the spring!
5. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. See you there!
6. Encore will meet tomorrow morning at 6:55 in Room 151.
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Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today's Lunch: Sloppy Joes
or Chili Dog
1. Just a reminder.....purchase a singing holiday messaage for your friend for just $3.00. Encore members will personally deliver the singing holiday message next Tuesday, Dec. 23rd. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army. Don't miss out on this great way to share the holiday spirit!
2. If you'd like to attend the Karoake Party after school on Monday, please bring in your signed permission slip. The admission cost is $1.00 or two cans of food for the Anoka County Food Shelf.
3. Students, if you are missing a clothing item, you must look through the lost and found boxes no later than noon on Monday. If the items are still there by Monday afternoon, they will be boxed up and donated to a local shelter.
4. Congratulations to the students who participated in the National Geographic Bee preliminary competition and now qualify to participate in the final compettion on Tues., Jan. 6 The finalists include:
6th grader: Noah Ross
7th graders: Brett Bolf, Jessica Borgert, Michael ERickson and David Ruch
8th graders: Ben Allen, Michele Heggerston, Andy Johnson, Jenny Keute and
Lee Kallestad
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Tacos
or Caesar Salad
1. During lunch today and tomorrow you can purchase a singing holiday message for your friend for only $3.00. Encore will personally deliver them on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army. Don't miss out on this great way to share the holiday spirit!!
2. If you'd like to attend the Karoake party after school on Monday, please bring in your signed permission slip. The admission cost is $1.00 or two cans of food for the Anoka County Food Shelf.
3. Attention students who will be participating in the Geography Bee: remember to go directly to the TTR at the beginning of 5th hour. Good luck to all of you!
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Turkey and Gravy with Whipped Potatoes
or Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza and Salad
1. 7th grade Jazz Band will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
2. Hey Everyone! It's once again time for Encore Holiday Jingles! At lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week you can purchase a singing holiday message for your friend for $3.00. Encore will personally deliver them on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army. Don't miss out on this great way to share the holiday spirit!!
3. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Fiestada Pizza
or Chicken Patty on a Bun
1. Reminder to the 7th and 8th grade Band....your group rehearsal for the Concert tonight is 2nd hour today. Report to the Band Room and then immediately to the cafeteria.
2. Hey Everyone! It's once again time for Encore Holiday Jingles! At lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week you can purchase a singing holiday message for your friend for $3.00. Encore will personally deliver them on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army. Don't miss out on this great way to share the holiday spirit!!
3. 8th grade Jazz Band meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
4. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Popcorn Chicken
or Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Students, please check the lost and found boxes in the office if you are missing something. We have so much stuff in the office we are running out of room! All items will be donated soon if they are not picked up. I bet we have your sweatshirt or that missing glove you've been looking for!
3. Lego Club will meet today after school.
4. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room 182. See you there!
5. Attention Monday Power Up students: don't forget to go to your teacher's room immediately after school today.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Chicken Hip Dippers
or Chili and Sandwich
1. Lego Club will not be meeting today. Next week, Lego Club will only meet on Monday, Dec. 15, not on Friday. After the holdays, we will be meeting after school on Thursdays. Please talk to Mr. Kretchmar if you have any questions.
2. Attention Encore students: because of our concert at Northtown on Monday, we will have rehearsal on Monday AND Tuesday next week! Attendance is crucial! See you on Monday morning at 6:55 a.m.
3. Attention students and staff: this is just a reminder that the Real Men Read Event is this Saturday, Dec. 13th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Northtown Barnes and Noble. Several of your beloved staff will be reading from their favorite books throughout the day. Come and see Mr. Axtman and Mr. Young at 10:00! At noon, Mr. Finerghty will be reading from "Lord of the Rings"! Mr. Potthoff and Mr. Snyder will be in the spotlight at 4:00! A variety of other men from the district and your community will be reading throughout the day too. A percentage of the net sale of books you buy will go towards buying books for WMS students, as long as you use the voucher number that was handed out in Pride last week. If anyone wants another orange voucher, please come and get one from the Media Center front desk. They also make great bookmarks! We hope to see everyone there and just remember....real men read!
4. Students, please check the lost and found boxes in the office if you are missing something. We have so much stuff in the office we are running out of room! All items will be donated soon if they are not picked up. I bet we have your sweatshirt or that missing glove you've been looking for!
5. The Ski/Snowboard Bus will begin loading as soon as the route busses are out of the parking lot. Meet right outside of the main office doors right after school.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Beef Rib-B-Q on a Wheat Bun
or Caesar Salad
1. There is still room on this Friday's Ski/Snowboard Club trip to Wild Mountain. If you are interested, please register no later than today.
2. Lego Club will not be meeting tomorrow. Next week, Lego Club will meet only on Monday, Dec. 15, not on Friday. After the holdays, we will be meeting after school on Thursdays. Please talk to Mr. Kretchmar if you have any questions.
3. Thursday Power Up students, don't forget to go to your teacher's room immediately after school today.
4. Attention Encore students: because of our concert at Northtown on Monday, we will have rehearsal on Monday AND Tuesday next week! Attendance is crucial! See you on Monday morning at 6:55 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Beef Taco Wrap
or Corn Dog & Salad
1. Lego Club will NOT be meeting this week.
2. The Media Center has extended their hours on Mondays and Fridays! The Media Center is now open until 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. The Media Center opens at 7:45 a.m. every day.
3. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Media Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
4. There is still room on this Friday's Ski/Snowboard Club trip to Wild Mountain. If you are interested, please register by this Thursday.
5. 7th grade Jazz Band will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Maxi Cheese Sticks
or Chicken Patty on a Bun
1. Lego Club will NOT be meeting this week.
2. Have you ordered your yearbook yet? There is a list by the greeter's desk of the orders placed so far. If you haven't ordered it yet, you still have time. You don't want to miss out on the ALL-COLOR, hard-cover book this year! It's going to be great! Don't delay! Time is running out! Get your yearbook ordered today!
3. The Media Center has extended their hours on Mondays and Fridays! The Media Center is now open until 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. The Media Center opens at 7:45 a.m. every day.
4. 8th grade Jazz Band meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
5. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Media Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
6. Registration forms are now available in the office for the 2009 Spring Indoor Recreational Soccer Leagues through the Blaine Soccer Club.
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Chesse Pizza Square
or Soup and Sandwich
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Students, did you remember? Effective today, your 1st Trimester Activity Bus pass is no longer valid. 2nd Trimester bus passes must be purchased in order for you to ride the activity bus. See Ms. Schenkel at the Greeter's desk to purchase your bus pass.
3. Have you ordered your yearbook yet? There is a list by the greeter's desk of the orders placed so far. If you haven't ordered it yet, you still have time. You don't want to miss out on the ALL-COLOR, hard-cover book this year! It's going to be great! Don't delay! Time is running out! Get your yearbook ordered today!
4. Congratulations to the Knowledge Masters Team who competed in the difficult 200 question meet last Tuesday. In this International Competition they placed 1st in Minnesota and placed in the top 4% of the 639 middle school teams that participated. The competition students were: Matt Albers, Ben Allen, Michele Heggerston, Gabe Bensaad-Johnson, Bobni Das, Leon Ding, Saarh Fetter, Jocelyn Bayer, Andy Johnson, Asha Mishra, Nikitha Potturi, and Bailey Wright. Way to go kids!
5. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room 182. See you there!
6. Encore will meet tomorrow morning at 6:55 in Room 151.
7. Attention Monday Power Up students: don't forget to go to your teacher's room immediately after school today.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
or Beef Nachos
1. The Skate Club dates for December have been cancelled. If there is interest, the club will start again in January. Any questions, see Ms. Nelsen.
2. Beginning Monday, 1st Trimester Activity Bus passes will no longer be valid. 2nd Trimester bus passes must be purchased in order for you to ride the activity bus. See Ms. Schenkel at the Greeter's desk to purchase your bus pass.
3. Any student who had Art last trimester with Mr. Kugler or Ms. Fahey and would like their projects back should stop by their rooms today and pick up their projects. All work not picked up today will be disposed of.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Sub Sandwich
or: Chicken Patty on Bun
1. The Skate Club dates for December have been cancelled. If there is interest, the club will start again in January. Any questions, see Ms. Nelsen.
2. Beginning next Monday, Dec. 8th, 1st Trimester Activity Bus passes will no longer be valid. 2nd Trimester bus passes must be purchased in order for you to ride the activity bus. See Ms. Schenkel at the Greeter's desk to purchase your bus pass.
3. Any student who had Art last trimester with Mr. Kugler or Ms. Fahey and would like their projects back should stop by their rooms this week and pick up their projects. All work not picked up by Friday will be disposed of.
4. Today is Key Reading Day and I hope those who met their goal are enjoying their donut. We are at the beginning of a new trimester and you will need to set new goals. Do you think you can red 400 pages? How about 725? Maybe even 1,300 pages during Trimester II. Turn your new goal in to your Pride teacher ASAP!
5. Thursday Power Up students: don't forget to go to your teacher's room immediately after school today.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Dipping Sticks with Marinara Sauce
or: Mini Corn Dogs and Salad
1. The Skate Club dates for December have been cancelled. If there is interest, the club will start again in January. Any questions, see Ms. Nelsen.
2. Student Ambassadors: if you are available to stay after school today, we need your help in the Media Center to finish tallying the Mix It Up surveys.
3. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
4. 7th grade Jazz Band will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
5. Yearbook staff: we will be meeting today in Room 206 starting at 2:50 p.m. If you can not attend today's meeting, please see Mrs. Powell.
6. Beginning next Monday, Dec. 8th, 1st Trimester Activity Bus passes will no longer be valid. 2nd Trimester bus passes must be purchased in order for you to ride the activity bus. See Ms. Schenkel at the Greeter's desk to purchase your bus pass.
7. Any student who had Art last trimester with Mr. Kugler or Ms. Fahey and would like their projects back should stop by their rooms this week and pick up their projects. All work not picked up by Friday will be disposed of.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Chicken Strips
or: Hamburger
1. Cooking Club will not meet today after school.
2. Ms. Reyes' Martial Arts class will not meet today.
3. Attention students who are going to the Creativity Festival: you should be meeting Mrs. Barnette in front of the cafeteria right this minute! Enjoy your day!
4. A special reminder to the 6th and 7th/8th grade Thinking Cap Quizbowl Teams: the celebration of your first place status is today after school in Room 222.
5. After school Knowledge Bowl students: you have practice today at 3:30-4:30 following the celebration.
6. The Skate Club dates for December have been cancelled. If there is interest, the club will start again in January. Any questions, see Ms. Nelsen.
7. Student Ambassadors: if you are available to stay after school on Wednesday, we need your help in the Media Center to finish tallying the Mix It Up surveys.
8. 8th grade Jazz Band meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.
9. Do you need help with your homework? Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Then come to the Homework Help Center today after school. The Homework Help Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Chicken Corn Dog
or: Soup and Sandwich
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. All students will receive a new Trimester II class schedule during Pride this morning.
3. Power Up students: if you have turned in your permission slip for our field trip, you will be getting a pass to leave 7th period early today. We will meet in the Team Teaching Room before loading the busses. If you did not turn in your permission slip, you will attend Power Up in Mr. Ellis' Room 154.
4. Ms. Reyes' Martial Arts class will not be meeting on Tuesday.
5. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room 182. See you there!
6. Encore will meet tomorrow morning at 6:55 a.m. in Room 151.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Today is a Day 2
Today’s Lunch: Popcorn Chicken
1. There will be no after school Knowledge Bowl practice today.
2. Power Up students: our field trip is one week away! If you have turned in your permission slip, please remind families that we will be going next Monday, Dec. 1st. Also, please remember to collect homework from your 7th hour teachers.
3. Congratulations to all of our Spring Lake Park bowlers. All three teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity White and Junior Varsity Blue are going to the State Championship tournaments. Westwood Team Bowlers are: Sam Kaus, Joe Johnson, Nick Napier, and Barrett Stachowski. To bowl in the Minnesota High School League, students must be in 7th grade or older. The teams bowl together from Mid-August to December. Any students interested in bowling next year may see Mr. Axtman in Room 156.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Today is a Day 1
Today’s Lunch: Shrimp Poppers
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Lego Club will meet today after school.
3. There will be no after school Knowledge Bowl practice tomorrow.
4. Power Up students: our field trip is one week away! If you have turned in your permission slip, please remind families that we will be going next Monday, Dec. 1st. Also, please remember to collect homework from your 7th hour teachers.
5. Soundtrax Choir meets tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room 182. See you there!
6. Encore will meet tomorrow morning at 6:55 a.m. in Room 151.
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