Saturday, October 20, 2018

Oct. 22-26, 2018


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The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

Activities for the week:  

Monday:        Collaboration Day: Teaching Faculty: S-8; 7:45, please bring laptop; Agenda
                                                       Classified Staff, Lounge, 7:45 a.m. No laptop needed
                                                      
Tuesday:        Regular Day

Wednesday:   Regular Day

Thursday:      Regular Day

Friday:           Regular Day


Thank you to our PBIS team for once again offering to teachers and students the chance to write out what we are thankful for. Our tree has "grown" in the last week due to your efforts and supports!  Thank you to all who made this possible...I am thankful for working with the most caring, dedicated, and supportive faculty and staff!



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October 20: A Celebration of Life for Coach Armstrong is planned for 7:00 pm on October 20th at Pathways Community Church in Santee. The family shared that he loved earth tones and have asked that people wear earth tone colors to the service. Please share! 🐺🏀❤️


October 20: Got Plans? College and Career Fair; Cuyamaca College; 9:00-12:00 p.m.

October 20: NMSI AP Grant: Student Study Sessions: AP Stats, AP Calc, AP Comp. Sci. in select AP classrooms; All students in these AP courses strongly urged to attend. 8:00-12:30 at West Hills. 

October 22: Admin Led PLC time: Teaching Faculty: S-8; 7:45, please bring laptop;
                                                                 Agenda
                                                                Classified Staff, Lounge, 7:45 a.m. No laptop needed

October 26:
Image result for halloween emojisFoundation Breakfast and Halloween Treats--Mail Room starting at 6:55 a.m.

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**Lunch on the Lawn** Bring your lunch and listen to music on the lawn with
fellow colleagues and kids.

October 27: PTSA Rummage Sale, 7-10 a.m. East Parking Lots

October 31: Student Senate, Per. 5, S-8

November 2: 12 Week Grades; Minimum Day

November 4: How do you know if your teen is at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? We’ve found over 400 with heart abnormalities they didn’t know about. 11/4 at Valhalla HS @GUHSDTweet ages 12-25, open to all schools, and “free”.
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November 16: Minimum Day before Thanksgiving break

November 19-25: Thanksgiving Break Image result for Peanuts thanksgiving


Around campus this week.....

Thank you Tad Van Dyke and John Goodman (Art Dept) for changing out the terrific student art in our Admin building with student work! We are fortunate to have such beautiful expression rotating in our Admin Building. 




Our Exercise and Nutritional Science (ENS) Program with teachers Nikki Vanderhyde, Jamie Gwyn, and Ryan Kinser hosted a lunch time tournament with all of our top freshman badminton players from all classes.  Congratulations to our  First Place team:  Braden Oberg and Max Conaway



Congratulations to our second place team:  Justice Lamboy & Finn Leblanc




For 35 years, San Diego CUE (SDCUE) has been providing professional learning and networking opportunities for educators throughout the county. This year's event promises to be the best one yet, and at a price all districts and school sites can't beat!

Join us and learn ways to engage all students in extraordinary learning opportunities. This is more than just tech tools. It's a day of lesson design, tools, and strategies that support Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, Social Emotional Learning, and Culturally Responsive Teaching. The schedule is online so check out all that's available and then register a team to attend!

Saturday, November 3rd
Hilltop High School, Chula Vista

$60/individual
$35/group of 10 or more

For more information, visit our webpage at http://bit.ly/SDCUETechFair18 or email President@SDCUE.org 

Laura Spencer, Ed.D
San Diego CUE President

@LSpencerEdD 




San Diego Computer-Using Educators
11956 Bernardo Plaza Drive #422
San Diego, CA 92128

An Affiliate of CUE


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**ALL EMPLOYEES MAY UTILIZE THE VEBA RESOURCE CENTER**
The VEBA Resource Center (VRC) was designed to help VEBA members manage their well-being with comprehensive holistic programs and services. Get a sneak peek of VRC programming by attending the Healthy Reboot Program on October 20 or December 1from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program offers a sampler of VRC services, including movement, health education, stress reduction, cooking classes 2018and biometric screenings. new 
Contact VRC@mcgregorinc.com with questions or to register.  For more information on the VRC click here and/or the Healthy Reboot Program click here.  


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As always, our website has a wealth of information and links wolfpack.guhsd.net