Monday, December 8, 2008

On the PTO agenda

Dear PTO Members,

We would like to thank the wonderful PTO members who volunteered to distribute the student directories. We really appreciate your willingness to help. Patti Sturdivant has asked that I forward the following requests. This is a busy time of year, so we really would like to thank you for showing our appreciation to the WSHS staff by volunteering for these requests.

The office staff will be holding their staff Christmas party and need volunteers to cover the phones in the front office on Thursday, December 18, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

They also wish to attend the Titan Idol Assembly on Friday, December 19, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m., and need office coverage.

Please call Patti at 503-399-5533 or e-mail her at sturdivant_patti@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Thank you!
December 8, 2008

West Salem High School parents and community:

I have attached a data sheet that shows academic achievement for West Salem High School. Our results are among the best in the district. I am certainly proud of our students.

Please take a look at the calendar of events on the school web-page as well as our parent newsletter, we have a number of events coming up this month.

At our Site Council and PTO meetings, we will be discussing our current bell schedule. We may consider a minor adjustment to some extent for next year. Some students, parents and teachers are concerned with the "all-meet Monday" schedule. We may consider going to the traditional A/B block that most of the other high schools have. We value your input.

We have asked John Divelbiss (English Teacher) to coordinate our efforts regarding Advanced Placement. We are interested in adding additional AP courses for next year as well and encouraging more students to take AP courses.

Congratulations and a big thank you to our Educational Foundation parents that organized such a successful Titan Auction. The event was well attended and raised over $40,000 for the school.

It is a busy time of the year. Our winter sports season is off to a great start, and we have Band, Orchestra and Choir concerts next week.

In appreciation,


Ed John
Principal

West Salem High School Achievement (Excel spreadsheet)