January 18th Weekly Blog (Tuesday Edition)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 - Yesterday was the day we celebrate the life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King's message of equality and togetherness continues to inspire generations. Once again this year our West Choir students performed for the virtual MLK Jr. Day event put on by WCTC. Our students have been performing for this event over the past few years and always represent our school and community with an amazing spirit and energy! Please enjoy the video below of our students performing the song "Lift Every Voice" for the event. The video was recorded prior to the WCTC virtual event and played for those in attendance.

Purpose Corner - This week I talk MLK day and update all on our learning model for the second semester. Here is a link to the transcript of this video

Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule - Below is our final exam schedule for semester one. Thank you!!

Second Semester Schedule - Below is the daily schedule for the second semester. All of our daily schedules are available through our website. We will continue to push all families to the resources on the West website. You can get there by accessing this link: West Schedules

Rigorous Course Schedule - Our data has been clear at West for the past several years in that 90% of West students state they will go on to a two or four-year college for their post-high school education, yet, only 50% of students will make it past year one and that is why we push as a school to prepare our students better. A big part of preparing students to meet the challenges of the next level is course selection. With course scheduling coming up in early February it is time for students to think about stretching their academic resume. A stretch class is rigorous, possibly AP or Honors, a class that a college admissions counselor would find impressive, and/or a class that will help you reach your fullest potential as a student. You could also choose to take an additional class instead of a study hall. This is a goal class for you. Think about what content area you excel in and stretch in that area or try something new and challenging!! Now is the time to plan your STRETCH class as part of your rigorous course schedule!!

AVID Showcase at West High School - AVID has a successful track record nationwide and is currently finding success with West students in 9th through 12th grade. The framework aims to bring out the very best in individuals and ensure that they are eligible and ready to enter a four-year college after high school graduation. AVID students are leaders in both academics and in extra-curricular activities. Recently we had our virtual AVID showcase. If you are interested in learning more about AVID please contact our AVID site coordinator Ms. Court Hagan at chagan@waukesha.k12.wi.us or 262-970-1364. You may want to visit www.avid.org for more information about the program. If you are considering applying for the program, the application is available on the main page of our website and is due this Friday.

Lunch Program - The school lunch program has been providing free lunch to all students. This will continue through the end of this school year. Please see English/Spanish flyer information below:

Student & Family Support - The reality is that the holiday season is filled with joy and hope for many, but it also brings difficult times for many. This year is so very different from the effects of COVID on students and families in multiple ways. Please see the information below if you or anyone you know are in need of support:

COVID Process - Now that we are having to deal with isolation and quarantine processes that come along with living in the COVID era, I wanted to share a district  FAQ document that may help families understand that all the processes that West High School follow, come from our district and are not individually created by West. My role is to consistently follow these processes along with every other school in our district. 

School District COVID Dashboard - Our school district does have a COVID dashboard that is public for anyone to follow.

 

Please click here to access this link

COVID-19 Testing - Please access the information below regarding COVID-19 testing:

Link to Waukesha County COVID-19 Testing Information

Waukesha County has notified our district of new COVID testing opportunities where children and their families can receive testing. The additional testing times and locations are as follows:

1) Waukesha Free Clinic in partnership with Carroll University 

     237 Wisconsin Ave

     For ages 5 and up

     10/13 12-4PM

     10/15 12-4PM

      10/16 11AM-4PM

2) Village Primary Care (600 tests per day)

     Waukesha County Expo

     10/13 10AM-4PM

      10/15 10AM-4PM

      

3) National Guard Testing (300 tests per day)

    Waukesha County Expo

     Every M, W, F through Dec. 9th (except Veteran's Day) 

     10AM-6PM 

Principal Advisory Committee - The Principal Advisory Council for 2020-2021 met with me virtually on Wednesday, December 16th. We will be meeting again on January 20th, 2021. Please contact any one of the representatives (below) with feedback and/or questions about anything West related. Please access the meeting minutes linked here:

Angela Schaaf	angelamschaaf@gmail.com
Cheryl Jeffers	cherylmjeffers@gmail.com
David Clark	superdavefive@gmail.com
Deshondria Baggett	deshondriabaggett@gmail.com
Karen Anderson	kammom@att.net
Kathleen Phelan	Talldoc@wi.rr.com
Michelle Kuokkanen	mkuokkanen@yahoo.com
Carri Marlow	carrimarlow@yahoo.com
Mercedes Rawson	Rawson96@wi.rr.com
Patti Bloom	pbloom27@wi.rr.com
Rebecca Flaherty	Becflaherty@gmail.com
Susan Fogelstrom	beezerpup@gmail.com

Archived Announcements (Link) Please access this link to find all of the information in our daily announcements from previous weeks. 

GO WOLVERINES...WHOOP!!