Friday, October 16, 2009

October 15, 2009

West Salem parents and community:

This has been an exciting start of the academic year. Our music programs are in full swing, the athletic teams are doing well and our students are settling into their classes. Our enrollment is up to 1,700 this year and we have added a double-wide portable.

Teachers completed report cards today. You should have them in the mail within the next two weeks. Parent conferences are scheduled for November 23rd and 24th. Please make a point to attend this opportunity to meet with teachers.

This Wednesday we are honoring 383 students for being on the honor roll for their work second semester last year. We are proud of our students and appreciate their hard work.

Congratulations to Shawn Stanley, Linda Pooleon and Brenda Hauswirth for being nominated for the Crystal Apple Award. The awards ceremony is November 12th.

Our student council is working on a project to raise awareness on the important topic of bullying and harassment. I appreciate their help with this important issue.

The Titan Auction is Saturday, November 12st. Please plan to attend this event that supports student programs at West Salem High School.

Thank you for your continued support.

In appreciation,

Ed John
Principal

Thursday, October 1, 2009

October 1, 2009

West Salem High School parents:

We are off to a great start with nearly 1,700 students. I am certainly proud of our students. Our athletic programs are doing well, our music programs are doing well and academically I believe this is going to be an amazing year. October 21st we will honor 383 students that are on the honor roll because of second semester grades last year.

Today in 3rd period class we are giving students a flyer to bring home regarding H1N1 safety tips. You might ask your student to retrieve it from their backpack.

The superintendent is having her annual School Talk Summit at McNary High School on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. You are encouraged to attend this important event.

I know this is early, but I wanted to remind parents that the two days of parent conferences are November 23 and 24.

This year we are having our monthly PTO meetings at 2:45 rather than in the evenings. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 6th in the Titan Room. Parents are welcome to attend.

Our newsletter is coming out in a couple weeks. It will have some important information as well as a calendar of events.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Ed John
Principal