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
Friday, October 16, 2009
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
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
Thursday, August 20, 2009
2009 Graduation on CCTV's Web site
CCTV will be streaming video of West's 2009 graduation on Aug. 21 on their Web site. They also have DVDs available to purchase for $3 at the station, or they will mail them out for an additional $3. Please contact CCTV at cctvsalem.org for more information.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
August 13, 2009
West Salem High School Parents:
Summer is about over and I am certainly looking forward to an exciting year. I think this year is going to be our best year yet.
We were able to hire some exceptional staff members over the summer. We are excited about what this year will bring and anxious to get started.
As you know, Taking Care of Business days are August 19th and 20th. It is important for all students to take advantage of this opportunity to get their schedule, get their ID card, pay fees, get your locker, etc. I would like to encourage you to purchase the ASB card - it is money well spent and a great value. In addition to entrance to games and dances, it provides a discount on the yearbook and prom tickets.
Students will pick up their draft schedule on the Taking Care of Business day. If you see a problem with the schedule, please have your student stop by and see the counselors August 27, 28 or 31 to resolve the problem. That way, they have a good schedule for the first day of school.
You may not know that we have a home football game with South Medford on Friday, September 4th prior to school opening. Please join us as we kickoff the fall season.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
West Salem High School Parents:
Summer is about over and I am certainly looking forward to an exciting year. I think this year is going to be our best year yet.
We were able to hire some exceptional staff members over the summer. We are excited about what this year will bring and anxious to get started.
As you know, Taking Care of Business days are August 19th and 20th. It is important for all students to take advantage of this opportunity to get their schedule, get their ID card, pay fees, get your locker, etc. I would like to encourage you to purchase the ASB card - it is money well spent and a great value. In addition to entrance to games and dances, it provides a discount on the yearbook and prom tickets.
Students will pick up their draft schedule on the Taking Care of Business day. If you see a problem with the schedule, please have your student stop by and see the counselors August 27, 28 or 31 to resolve the problem. That way, they have a good schedule for the first day of school.
You may not know that we have a home football game with South Medford on Friday, September 4th prior to school opening. Please join us as we kickoff the fall season.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
Friday, June 5, 2009
June 5, 2009
West Salem High School Parents:
We had a wonderful graduation last night (other than walking through two inches of water on the Pavilion floor). We are proud of our graduates and wish them the best.
Speaking of graduation; we were informed by CCTV this morning that they had equipment failure and the graduation ceremony did not get recorded. They were there video-taping and it was on the monitor, however the tape was blank. They feel badly, and are asking for our help. If any parent video-taped the ceremony and is willing to give their tape to CCTV, they will reproduce it on a DVD for all parents (free of charge). If you know of anyone that could help with this, please contact Alan at CCTV.
I especially want to thank all of the parents that worked on the senior grad party. The party was a huge success with over 80% of our graduates attending the party. The variety of the activities and the wonderful food made for an amazing event. I realize that many parents put in a lot of time, energy, money and resources to make this possible. We live in a wonderful community.
Thank you again for your continued support.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
West Salem High School Parents:
We had a wonderful graduation last night (other than walking through two inches of water on the Pavilion floor). We are proud of our graduates and wish them the best.
Speaking of graduation; we were informed by CCTV this morning that they had equipment failure and the graduation ceremony did not get recorded. They were there video-taping and it was on the monitor, however the tape was blank. They feel badly, and are asking for our help. If any parent video-taped the ceremony and is willing to give their tape to CCTV, they will reproduce it on a DVD for all parents (free of charge). If you know of anyone that could help with this, please contact Alan at CCTV.
I especially want to thank all of the parents that worked on the senior grad party. The party was a huge success with over 80% of our graduates attending the party. The variety of the activities and the wonderful food made for an amazing event. I realize that many parents put in a lot of time, energy, money and resources to make this possible. We live in a wonderful community.
Thank you again for your continued support.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
Friday, April 24, 2009
April 24, 2009
West Salem High School parents:
I wanted to make you aware of a special meeting coming up next week.
On Thursday, April 30th at 7:00pm in the library a couple members from the superintendents cabinet will be here to present the budget message. As you know, the district is facing some serious budget cuts and we would like your input before the budget is finalized in June.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
West Salem High School parents:
I wanted to make you aware of a special meeting coming up next week.
On Thursday, April 30th at 7:00pm in the library a couple members from the superintendents cabinet will be here to present the budget message. As you know, the district is facing some serious budget cuts and we would like your input before the budget is finalized in June.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
Friday, April 3, 2009
April 3, 2009
West Salem High School parents:
Let me bring you up to date on our damage to our front lawn. Our School Resource Officer has nearly completed her investigation. It appears that the individual involved was not a West Salem High School student, in fact has no affiliation to West.
I was impressed with how the community has come together to support our school. Individuals contributed in a variety of ways: paid for fill-dirt, paid for the grass seed, worked on the front lawn to rake the dirt and grass and even made financial contributions to the school. I appreciate so much the support of West Salem parents and community.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
West Salem High School parents:
Let me bring you up to date on our damage to our front lawn. Our School Resource Officer has nearly completed her investigation. It appears that the individual involved was not a West Salem High School student, in fact has no affiliation to West.
I was impressed with how the community has come together to support our school. Individuals contributed in a variety of ways: paid for fill-dirt, paid for the grass seed, worked on the front lawn to rake the dirt and grass and even made financial contributions to the school. I appreciate so much the support of West Salem parents and community.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
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