SCIENCE OF READING: October 17 is the first community engagement session for the Science of Reading. This collaboration with Sauquoit Valley Central School District brings parents and students together to learn more about the importance of reading, not just at school, but at home too! There are several sessions scheduled throughout the year. Scan the QR code below to sign up!
Don't forget about the Fall PTO Craft and Vendor show at the high school this Saturday! Hope to see you there!
CLASS RING INFORMATION: This Friday, Jostens will be at the High School so Sophomores and Juniors can pick out their class rings! During lunch students will be able to check out their options and try them on. More details in the link!
https://hub.jostens.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/LSyihXEQJrXkHq9j#/content/44dcc842-7ffe-4fdf-ba98-475560889f23
TRAINING TO BE BETTER: While students are enjoying a day off, some of our teachers are in training! Thank you Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES for offering Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy (DIBELS) training with Dr. Gail Lovette! Our teachers are always looking for new and better ways to make sure our students are getting the best education!
On Wednesday, the Class of 2024 got up bright and early to watch the sunrise! They enjoyed the views with some pastries, hot chocolate, and coffee!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRcEfTnIu_JXbnNNXJjl77j5uq_yJ7GPjaoMdteGmjkNiDpGFsHlzhWIWj68vD79QCVLFM5ZWIPlS-l/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
Just a reminder, there is no school Friday and Monday! You can still show your support for the J-Rob Foundation at home by wearing purple and green. If you don't have anything, you can purchase apparel in the link below!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/adopt-a-charity
While Erin Gruwell was in town, she stopped by the Upper Elementary School to speak with students about the struggles they may face in their daily lives, and reminded them that they're not alone. Thank you Erin for always giving our students hope!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vT-IGaW2nu_pm74hsssbYXG9HTl43YqX7qjWihyvoJiPK2GnuKNlsP17-VuV9DPsiaNzwqbeJNhs_wI/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
ROUND OF APPLAUSE: Congratulations to Aubrie, Olivia, and Autumn who are the seniors on the girls varsity soccer team. You've contributed so much to this district! Your teammates, coach Gifford, and the Westmoreland community are so proud of you! We can't wait to see what the future holds!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRkDT7Lp4n2ESvN1otyEJXczvG8WWj6p22hQ3ZOb1qFZKUAueBroYNsOvnx5qJtrrq6XBTxuiaH3Xr6/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The Country Pantry will hold a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow starting at 9:45 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation on 7616 East South Street in Clark Mills.
Spirit week was a blast! Don't forget, our homecoming game is tomorrow (9/30) at 1:00 p.m. at the football field. Come cheer on the Westmoreland Bulldogs! If you can't make it, you can also livestream the game. The link is right on the front page of our website. Go Bulldogs!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQh-uNEKyB2Pnul79RdOt41pKkr8lad1Ub0vq7dO63Ar45vZUqrHOhrK3o3H1-GSJ-FW18XumhC5qIc/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
SMILE! Students in the Jr./Sr. High School are saying "cheese" for picture day!
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: This week, Utica University stopped by our Jr./Sr. High School to speak with seniors about the programs and classes they offer to help them get ready for their next step! Thank you Utica University!
Anyone looking for some merchandise to support the J-Rob Foundation for Adopt a charity can click on the link below! Reminder to wear purple and green tomorrow!
https://www.jrobstore.com/the_jrob_foundation
Our Jr./Sr. High School guidance office put together a newsletter with important dates for students preparing for college! Take a look!
https://5il.co/25tvg
Yesterday, nearly 2,000 students had the honor of listening to Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers! Overcoming Obstacles allows students to communicate and accept themselves and each other for who they are!
https://www.wktv.com/news/local/overcoming-obstacles-for-high-school-freshman/article_e72ed9ca-5cad-11ee-8294-7b3188eb9692.html
PICTURE DAY! Students in the Jr./Sr. High School, picture day is this Thursday and Friday. Follow the directions on this form (in the link) to order. Also, a reminder to avoid wearing the color green!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2565/westmoreland/3573237/2023_Fall_Portrait_Day.pdf
SPIRIT WEEK is here! Take a look at the themes for each day:
9/25- Jersey Day
9/26-Color Wars Day---Wear a color specific to your grade... Pink: Seniors, Purple: Juniors, Blue: Sophomores, Red: Freshman, Orang: Eighth, Yellow: Seventh, and Green: Staff Members
9/27-Barbie vs. Ken Day
9/28- Dress as a Holiday Day
9/29- Green and White Day
Show you spirit!
BOTTLES AND CANS: Don't forget our Ski and Snowboard Club is holding a bottle and can drive in the high school parking lot tomorrow!
ADOPT A CHARITY: Look at all of our students and Mrs. Livermore rocking purple and green for the J-Rob Foundation! Anyone can show their support by clicking on the link below to buy apparel! The foundation is also selling bracelets for $1. They can be purchased in the front offices at the Primary and Upper Elementary schools or in the district office at the Jr./Sr. High School.
https://www.pgcorpny.com/
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT: Upper Elementary students, parents/guardians, just a reminder there is an open house tonight starting at 5:00 p.m. Please read Mr. Haskell's note as there are changes this year.
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1243343