April 16, 2020

Westlake Reflections

 
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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL RAMSEY

 
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Take care of yourself and your family...
This goal will continue to be our focus as we progress through the school year. Please take time to take care of yourself and your family. There is some quality work happening in this new remote learning environment...
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WHS 2020 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

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Congrats to Educational Partner, Chris Hanson, Westlake High School's 2020 Educator of the Year!   We are so thankful for his amazing work with our students and teachers during this year of technological adventures. A job well done while on campus and remotely.

COUNSELING / SUPPORT SERVICES

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2019-2020 Speaker Series has returned via Zoom! Last Thursday we covered Internet Safety for Children and Families and today we addressed Managing Stress and Anxiety During Quarantine. Get handouts, watch videos and listen to podcasts from previous Speaker Series here.  As always, don't hesitate to reach out to any WHS counselor if you and/or your child is needing support right now. 

 
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Westlake families...

Need a break from work or school? Try this mindful rollercoaster joy ride.

 

 
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Seniors

  • As you are receiving scholarship offers, please report them on this form (due by May 1). The information you provide is part of the graduation program, and we tally the total dollar figure of scholarships offered to the class to share at graduation.
  • May 1st is still National College Signing Day ~ stay tuned for a link to build a virtual college banner.
 
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Juniors

  • Part Two in our five-part Guidance Series is now available. Find all videos here. Part Three will come out next Thursday.
  • Since the annual National College Fair held at the Palmer Events Center each spring was cancelled, you can instead attend a four-day virtual college fair (April 20-23) with lots of information sessions (click here to see the schedule/topics and to register for panels that look interesting to you).
 
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AP Students 

  • If you are planning to take this year's AP exam, you need to log in to myap.collegeboard.org to be sure the email address you provided is one that is active and that you check regularly - CollegeBoard will send information and the exams themselves to that email address only.  Once you've logged in, you can view your email (and update it if necessary) from Account Settings.
  • If you want to cancel your exam(s), you can still do so by emailing AP Coordinator Ms. Sauer at hsauer@eanesisd.net. You will also receive a refund until the start of exams.  

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Senior Service Day 2020: Remote Edition

 

A little over a decade ago, Mr. Ramsey and Katie Bryant (Student Support Counselor) started one of Westlake's favorite annual traditions, Senior Service Day.  Seniors and staff spend a day each Spring volunteering and serving various agencies throughout our community. 

 

While we were saddened to cancel this day in its traditional sense, Katie Bryant stepped up in true Westlake style and modified the format so we could still celebrate this day and serve Austin!

 

We invite all of our WHS students and families to have a chance to help out as well.  See opportunities below.

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Here are a couple Chaps showing how they served:

 
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PTO

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Chap Connections Newsletter

We hope you all are hanging in there with our new normal. We know it’s not easy, and we are right there with you. So, just a few things from our corner of Chap Country...

 
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PTO Scholarships

Thank you to those students who applied for our PTO Scholarships. We look forward to reviewing your applications. It is always a tough choice with so many students who give so much of their time and talents to our community. Keep it up, Chaps!

 
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WHS PTO Staff Award 2020

This will be the second year for the WHS PTO to give an award to an Eanes staff member who goes above and beyond on our Westlake campus, someone who may be an unsung hero.  Please take a moment to log on and submit your nomination by clicking here . Nominations will close on 5/1.

 
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WHS PTO Executive Board Needs YOU!

Lastly, we are still looking to fill some Exec Board positions for next school year. Please reach out to us via email at westlakeptopresident@gmail.com to let us know if you are interested.

 

Stay safe and healthy.  Go Chaps!
Kristin Paull and Kit Spelce
Co-Presidents, WHS PTO

westlakeptopresident@gmail.com

SCHOOL NEWS

The Quarantina Band: A Message from Westlake
A Special Message from Westlake Jazz Ensemble
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Seniors!
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Eanes ISD
Grading Guidelines Announced
Eanes ISD announced its grading guidelines for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. The guidelines are a result of teaching and learning moving online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the decision to close schools.
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PE Waivers
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Enrollment for 2020-21 School Year
Help us spread the word and let your neighbors know that enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is now available.
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THE DISTRICT & BEYOND

Social Emotional Learning
COVID-19 SEL Resources
The Eanes ISD Counseling Services department has compiled a list of resources for families to utilize during this time. Students, and adults, may also notice an increase in their screen time. It is important to remember to take breaks and be physically active throughout the day.
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Eanes ISD
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Eanes ISD is closely monitoring reports and information regarding growing concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Understandably, it is an issue for which we are all concerned and are following closely.
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REMOTE LEARNING SCHEDULE

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