October 22, 2020

Westlake Reflections

 
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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL RAMSEY

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The Long and Winding Road (month)...
In each academic year, there are a few months that seem to be the longest in each semester. Without a doubt, the longest month seems to be October in the fall. There are many factors that contribute to this feeling on a campus: completion of the first quarter, settling into the new routine for the long haul, the change in weather, and the shortening of the amount of sunlight in each day as we head towards Daylight Savings Time. And this year, we have had four new “first days” as students came back in different waves...
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YEARBOOK PHOTOS / PICTURE DAYS

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Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors
In-person students, grades 9-11
Photo Texas Photography will be on campus to take photos during English classes Oct. 27 and 28.  

Remote students, grades 9-11

Photo Texas Photography will have outdoor cameras set up for by-appointment photos.

  • Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the stadium this Saturday. Please make your appointment for Oct. 24 here.
  • Tues, Oct. 27 or Wed, Oct 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside of the PAC. Please make an appointment for Oct. 27-28 here.

 

Seniors

Click here for all you need to know about Senior portraits, ads, and yearbooks!

 

Ordering photos online

Please go to to http://online.phototexasphotography.com and use online order code: PTPUC to order photo packages.

 

Please email elpaisano@eanesisd.net with any questions.

WESTLAKE THEATRE

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Westlake Theatre is proud to present a remote theatrical event for our first production of our 2020-2021 Season of Greater Heights.

 

Join us this Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm for a livestream watch party of our original, devised production of Kaleidoscope: Perspectives from the Game of Life. This production - formed from interviews with real life humans - is a conversation about what makes us all who we are.

Following our watch party, we'll host a Q&A with the cast and crew of this thought-provoking production.


https://eanesisd.zoom.us/j/81212905153?pwd=eTJTSlNIWmFNM0dHZUhHSlo5TVVrUT09

Meeting ID: 812 1290 5153
Passcode: GameOfLife


Spread the word and share this event with your friends and family!

*Following our Watch Party, the show will be made available to watch for 48 hours.

SPIRIT WEEK

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COUNSELING / SUPPORT SERVICES

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Stigma can negatively influence an individual's mental health when it prevents them from seeking treatment, especially with youth. Check out this week's blog.  Let's talk about ways we can take care of our mental health and reduce stigma. Normalizing mental illness and disorders can not only help others become educated, but can help people get the help they need! 

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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.
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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).
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PTO

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Chap Connections Newsletter

Want to learn more about what Band, Orchestra, Theater and other Westlake organizations are up to?  CHAP Connections is the monthly newsletter put out by the PTO Be sure and take a look. 

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

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Homecoming is only ONE WEEK 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.

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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

Stay safe and healthy.  Go Chaps!
Kit Spelce and Caroline Sweeney
Co-Presidents, 2020-21 WHS PTO

westlakeptopresident@gmail.com

PROJECT GRADUATION 2021

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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 are open at www.westlakepg.com.

EXTRACURRICULAR / PARTICIPATION FEES

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EISD Extra-curricular/Participation Fees for all activities currently underway have been posted in Skyward for payment: Cross Country, Golf, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Hyline, Cheerleading, Robotics and Band.

 

Please access Skyward Family Access or RevTrak Online Payment for fee payment. 

ORDER 2020-21 YEARBOOKS

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Purchase your yearbook!  (ALL GRADES CAN PURCHASE NOW)


CHAP STORE

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     Chap Store Hours During the Week

               Wednesdays    3pm-6pm

                Fridays             8am-11am

WHS COMMUNITY

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THE DISTRICT & BEYOND

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PennySwap2020
Got 4 mins to learn about the Penny Swap?
The Penny Swap, also known as Eanes ISD Proposition A, adds more funds to the district’s operating budget by swapping two cents from the district’s interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate to the district’s maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate. Click to watch a quick 4-minute explainer video.
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Dyslexia Awareness Night
Dyslexia Awareness Night, Oct 22
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Please join us for EISD Dyslexia Awareness Night on October 22, 2020 @ 5:30PM. Parents & Educators are welcome!! Presented by EISD Dyslexia Specialists.
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