If you are not seeing the newsletter in its entirety, please click on "View entire message" when you get to the bottom of the email. April 25, 2019 April is Stress Awareness Month Next week the Challenge Success team will be hosting a Mood and Mindfulness Week at WHS...
Challenge Success is seeking to challenge students to be truly aware of how they are doing on a daily basis through this busy and stressful time of year. There are many behavioral things that can positively impact mood. For example, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, and getting daily exercise, listening to music, getting sunlight, etc...
Each day an activity is planned during lunches to highlight one of these things that can positively impact mood. Students will also receive a digital mood tracker (via email) that they can use to be mindful and to track how these things impact their mood. MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL RAMSEY Throughout the year, we attempt to give our students as many unique opportunities to explore as we can. We do this through Senior Career Day, the College Fair, and the many trips our students take in and out of state in their various extracurricular interests. We also have many classes like Mentorship, the Incubator and Accelerator programs, and a variety of speakers through teachers' classes. Tomorrow our seniors will head out to perform many different tasks in Austin as part of Senior Service Day. This day began around a decade ago as a way for our students to experience a day of charitable work. It allows each senior class to come together to enhance our Westlake and greater Austin community.
Let's Talk Tech! Join Eanes ISD staff on April 30th for an evening of informative talks and exhibits to learn more about thoughtful technology integration and device management. All Eanes ISD Families welcome!
COOL THINGS & KUDOS Girls Golf Takes Over Regionals!
Junior Sadie Englemann birdied the 18th hole to win the tournament individually by ONE. It's been a hard fought year for these girls, and it's not over yet! If you see any of these girls please congratulate them and wish them good luck at state.
Last week, Westlake had 3 students represented at the Region 4 6A tennis tournament in San Antonio.
All three students have qualified to the STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT in College Station on May 15th-17th.
Jett Wright and Keegan McCain came in 1st place in mixed doubles and Daniel French came in 2nd place in boys singles.
The girls Track team advanced 11 girls to the Regional Meet in San Antonio April 26/27.
Overall we finished 2nd in the Area: Judson 103 / Westlake 99
Congratulations to all of these young ladies! COUNSELING / SUPPORT May 1st is National College Signing Day! Seniors are invited to the College & Career Center to sign the Class of 2019 banner showing where they plan to attend college.
We want students planning to join the Armed Forces or take a gap year to take part in this tradition, too.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. on May 1st and the banner will be available the rest of the week.
AP Exams are May 6-17
Learn about the importance of advocating for yourself in this week's blog post!
We hope you made this month's Speaker Series but if not, have some self-compassion and watch it online instead!
One out of every five children have a diagnosable mental health need. Unfortunately, not every child who has a mental health need receives services. This could be due to not knowing what services are available; it could be because they have difficulty accessing services or because of a perceived stigma about receiving mental health care. The annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a free, family-friendly rally and festival that provides information about community services while empowering children and families to rise above mental health stigma. https://cmhaustin.weebly.com/ PTO
It was good to meet all the candidates and learn more about them at the school board candidate forum last week. A shout out to Bob Weinschenk for moderating the forum, facilitating the Q&A, and keeping it informative and positive.
Thanks to PTO board members Krystin Johnson and Heather Felder, and to Principal Ramsey and Derek Taets for all their help. And thank you to all the candidates for attending and for their service to the community. Good Luck to you all!
The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee hosted a luncheon this week in honor of Staff Appreciation Week! We truly appreciate WHS administrative staff and teachers, their dedication and commitment towards education and all that they do for our students! You all rock!
Warmly, 2018-19 WHS PTO President ZENITH 2019 CHAP CLUB GOLF CLASSIC RELAY FOR LIFE SENIORS & JUNIORS Senior Parents...Balfour will be on campus next week on Thursday, May 2, to deliver cap and gown orders.
Please remind your Senior to come by the Chap Court during their lunch next Thursday to pick up their order. Thank you!
JUNIOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at PG19!
Volunteer while Senior Parents are attending Graduation! Be entered to win a SWAY $200 gift card AND You will get first dibs of Volunteer spots for PG2020!
Bus Chaperones, Door Monitor positions, Student Check-Out and MORE!!!
*** Complete the volunteer form and Sign Up here: VOLUNTEER _______________________________
Drop Senior Toddler Wall Photos / Nostalgia Photos in the WHS office by May 11th
Last Day to Order College Yard Signs – May 11th!
SUPPORT PG19!! Donate Gift Cards to PG19! We can use for prizes in Casino and Carnival (Drop in WHS office)
Thanks so much! The PG19 Team SPRING CLEANING & SUPPORT DI! FTC ROBOTICS PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY... DISTRICT NEWS All schools release exactly 3 hours early. Bus routes run exactly 3 hours early. Elementary parent reminders: lunch will not be served; remember to make necessary changes in Campus Dismissal Manager. See Release Times. All Eanes ISD Staff and Families Welcome
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