Westlake Reflections

The stigma around depression is the leading cause of people not getting treatment. Together, we can share and spread this message to the millions of people affected by this condition. Together, let’s talk about depression.

Last call for anyone interested in the therapeutic art group starting next Thursday! Email Ms. Kessler at lkessler@eanesisd.net for more information.

Students currently enrolled in an AP class who want to take the AP exam in May need to complete two steps: 1) Join their teacher's AP Classroom, and 2) Select and pay for exams in TotalRegistration.  Both steps must be completed in order for an exam to be ordered.  Questions can be directed to AP Coordinator Heidi Sauer (hsauer@eanesisd.net).

The PSAT will be given at Westlake January 26, 2021.

• Sophomores are automatically registered; any student who does NOT want to take the PSAT can opt-out here (deadline to opt-out is January 8, 2021).
• Juniors can register/pay in TotalRegistration through December 18.  The cost is $40 (which increases to $75 on December 8).

Senior parents: remind your seniors that counselors are available to answer their college application questions via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon (see the schedule at the bottom of this page).  We are also happy to meet with students individually.  Necessary steps seniors must take:

• Complete the application.
• Request transcript in Naviance.
• Request teacher recommendation letters in Naviance (after checking with the teacher first to see if they can write the letter).
• If a counselor letter is required, both student and a parent must complete a questionnaire (found on the lower left of this page).
• Essay help will be available through English teachers as well.

Helping Your Adolescent Cope with Stress
Adolescence is a period of significant development and change. In this workshop, caregivers will learn about common stressors in this developmental period, typical signs of stress, and walk away with tools on how to help their teens navigate these challenges.

Who: Caregivers for adolescents.
When: October 28th, 2020
Time: Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Video Conference, once you have registered, you will receive an email with further information on how you can join this workshop.
Cost: Free, donations optional.

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 6th, 12pm - PTO General Meeting via Zoom with guest panelists, Principal Steve Ramsey and Lead Counselor, Heidi Sauer.  

Thank you to our Staff Appreciation Chairs, Kimberly Frost, Jocelyn Johnson, Merideth Jones, and Beth Lindow, for creating a SPOOKtacular Grab & Go event for our WHS staff today! Gift bags were filled with treats and donations provided by Skinny Pop Popcorn, Birds Barbershop, Craigo's, Clean Sparkling Beverage, Wildway Grain Free Granola, Waterloo Sparkling Water, and Arbor Car Wash.  Nine drawing prizes were gifted by VIK Complete Care and Pajama Princess.  

Thank you also to Staff Appreciation Committee members that donated to the October event:

Cindy and Sean Blaydon, Dawn Breyfogle, Jennifer Hutson, Valerie Andruss, Jenny Hicks, Erin Placke, Claudia Scott, Laurie Duncan, Kristin Paull, Hadeel Massaed, Sarah Garrison, Jayshree Velacheri, Kelly Breeden, Christine Browning, Jenny Stokes, Angela Smogur, Debra Gillham, Molly Brydson, Renee Day, Susan Claunch, Leah Belew, Trina Keathley, Carrie Wilkin, Sara Beem, Simone Krasan, Karen Stroud, Laurie Mills, Laura Boone, and Darlene McMahan.

Homecoming is only two weeks away!  Order for Seniors before it's too late!!  (Seniors only this year)

The deadline to order armbands and mums is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd at midnight.  

Please CLICK HERE to purchase senior mums and armbands.

GET YOUR COMMEMORATIVE PAVER TODAY!!!
ONLY $100
Order by November 1st. 
Go to the PTO website and honor your student, teacher, coach, staff member or administrator with a $100 commemorative Paver. These are installed in front of the ticket window at the Chaparral Stadium. 
 
Questions? email kelly.talbert5@gmail.com

HAVING A GOOD TIME!

Ready or not, graduation is coming May 24, 2021 and so is the biggest party of the year!

Project Graduation immediately follows the graduation ceremony and is without a doubt an amazing event that’s only possible with help from the entire community.

If you’ve got a senior, we’ve got a volunteer spot for you.

If you’ve got a junior, this is a great chance to pay it forward.

It’s all hands on deck for surviving this year!

Registration and website opens 10/15 at www.westlakepg.com.

Purchase your yearbook!  (ALL GRADES CAN PURCHASE NOW)

Senior parents - don't forget to schedule your senior's portrait with Photo Texas.  Photographers are scheduled to be on campus Oct. 26-28, and appointments can be made online here. 
 
Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have a portrait taken at the Photo Texas Photography studio by calling 512-617-7780, or schedule online here. 

All details, deadlines, prices, and links for everything can be found on the yearbook website. Please email elpaisano@eanesisd.net with questions.