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
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 20, 2009
West Salem High School parents:
We had a very positive pep assembly today as we recognized a large variety of students from our athletic teams to music programs to science groups. I am extremely proud of our students and their accomplishments. Representatives from Toshiba were at the assembly to recognize four students for winning a regional science contest.
Please take a minute to look at the calendar of events on the school newsletter. We have a number of important events coming up in April.
Congratulations to Dr. Ike Nail, he was selected as the Regional Music Educator of the Year. He will be honored next month at an event at Willamette University.
I hope you have an enjoyable spring vacation.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
West Salem High School parents:
We had a very positive pep assembly today as we recognized a large variety of students from our athletic teams to music programs to science groups. I am extremely proud of our students and their accomplishments. Representatives from Toshiba were at the assembly to recognize four students for winning a regional science contest.
Please take a minute to look at the calendar of events on the school newsletter. We have a number of important events coming up in April.
Congratulations to Dr. Ike Nail, he was selected as the Regional Music Educator of the Year. He will be honored next month at an event at Willamette University.
I hope you have an enjoyable spring vacation.
In appreciation,
Ed John
Principal
Friday, March 6, 2009
West Salem High School parents:
This past week was an exciting week at West. A number of our science students in Mr. Holman and Mr. Dey's classroom won a regional competition and will be going on to the next level next month. Mr. Lampert's science students also won their competition and will advance. Mr. Moneke's Mock Trial teams took first and second place at the district level and will go to state next week. Our wrestling team did very well at the state meet taking 6th place.
We are proud of our students and appreciate their hard work.
Parents are reminded of the freshman orientation / curriculum fair coming up this next Tuesday, March 10th starting at 6:00pm in the commons.
We recognized over 500 students earlier this week for being on the honor roll for their work first semester.
Spring sports have started and we are looking forward to spring music concerts. It is a busy time of the year.
Again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Ed John
Principal
This past week was an exciting week at West. A number of our science students in Mr. Holman and Mr. Dey's classroom won a regional competition and will be going on to the next level next month. Mr. Lampert's science students also won their competition and will advance. Mr. Moneke's Mock Trial teams took first and second place at the district level and will go to state next week. Our wrestling team did very well at the state meet taking 6th place.
We are proud of our students and appreciate their hard work.
Parents are reminded of the freshman orientation / curriculum fair coming up this next Tuesday, March 10th starting at 6:00pm in the commons.
We recognized over 500 students earlier this week for being on the honor roll for their work first semester.
Spring sports have started and we are looking forward to spring music concerts. It is a busy time of the year.
Again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Ed John
Principal
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