Our very own alumnus, Jason Robinson who graduated in 2021, will be competing with Team USA at the Parapan American Games in Chile. He's racing in the 800 prelim tonight at 5:22. You can watch him here! The Westmoreland Bulldogs are rooting for you!
https://www.panamsportschannel.org/main
REMINDER: Our district is having an emergency "go home" early/evacuation DRILL today! Please have your phones nearby as we will be sending out text message notifications for when each schools drill starts and ends. Thank you!
Our emergency "go home" early/evacuation drill went smoothly thanks to our students and staff who followed directions perfectly. Thank you! Thanksgiving break has a officially begun! We will see everyone back at school on Monday, November 27! Enjoy this much needed break!
DRILL: Tomorrow November 21, 2023 we will have an emergency "go home" and evacuation DRILL for all of our buildings. Each building will start the DRILL at certain times. A text will be sent to parents/guardians when each buildings drill starts and ends. This will help with the pick-up process. Also, please take a look at our website as each building principal has typed up a letter that outlines their plan. Thank you for your understanding!
Don't forget about our battle on the court for a good cause! The Michelle M. Adey Charity Basketball Game is happening tonight at 6:00! You'll get to see coaches take on athletes in the Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium! There will be basket raffles, halftime games and a 50/50 raffle! In school, students at the Upper Elementary raised money for the foundation by paying $1.00 to wear a hat today! Come join us for a fun time!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSgQtM05zF6hdH6XLMtYyMbGaVniHQWh9C1oCv5y0Aus82M-6ZNrqs9n9BwWAK3PRL5xhWyI3z1-wzZ/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
In support of the Michelle M. Adey Foundation, our Upper Elementary students are wearing hats tomorrow for a $1.00 donation. Please remember to also wear red and white!
Good luck to our very talented music students who are heading to Zone 4 Area All-State Music Festival in Phoenix, NY this weekend!
Students:
Gavin Haggerty, David Huyck, Damian Simmonds, Ella Perrault, Ashlynn Clanton, Wesley Larish, Nate Clough, Abbie Robinson, Samantha Parzych, Jill Morris, Kamdyn Stanek
CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME! Please join us at the Jr./Sr. High School tomorrow night for a fun rivalry between coaches and players to benefit the Michelle M. Adey Memorial Fund! See you there!
The holiday season is here and we want to make sure everyone in our district is making a list, checking it twice and everything is under the tree on Christmas Day! If you’re a family in need, please fill out the google form attached to this post so we can help make your spirits bright! You have until Friday, November 17, 2023 to do so. For those who would like to donate to help our district families, please email Mrs. Poplarski at apoplarski@westmorelandschool.org or Mrs. Muir at Kmuir@westmorelandschool.org. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZpWdzGCavh_2tHmXGgKPJfIYOTTBSZ7g3UP6WavcTRc/edit
Yesterday, Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) visited the Jr./Sr. High School to talk about the impacts of social media on school aged children. Our Jr./Sr High School Students and Upper Elementary students learned about how it affects mental health . Thank you ICAN for all that you do for our students.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSRrJlhukv3x1-UsbIIvHAXPxJmTkq7RxxjutHfUO231Kv3LzL-OZoMe0mENKKBr7XEbqHiI9GDb3af/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
FAMILY BASKET BINGO: This Sunday our Winter Guard is hosting a Family Basket Bingo at 1 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraiser will help our team purchase some jackets! See the flyer below for more details.
Join us this Friday for some friendly competition for a good cause! As part of Adopt-A-Charity, we are hosting a Michelle M. Adey Basketball game at 6:00 p.m. Please consider coming to show your support! We would love to have you there!
Just a reminder, there is a Science of Reading workshop tomorrow night right here at Westmoreland Central Schools. Check out this video for a preview of what to expect and click on the link to sign up!
https://5il.co/28i5a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-Sauh0UfA
Earlier this week, students in the Primary Elementary attended an assembly to recognize the service of all who have worn the uniform. They learned that if they see anyone in uniform they say, "thank you for your service." Not only do we honor them today, but everyday. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRUv2JalKQIzkZdOpVMX8GtOFw7eXuje2m1WL6GZSpezqyAb1VIhmPtlR2_65kf6xvKNWZneHYiYZIn/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME: Get ready for the 5th annual Alumni Basketball Game! Details in the flyer below!
REMINDER: In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school on Friday, November 10. Enjoy the long weekend!
We have adopted our second charity of the year, the Michelle Adey Memorial Fund. Every Friday, we encourage everyone in our district to wear red and white to show support. If you don't have anything, click on the link below to order some apparel from the online store. All proceeds will go back to the organization.
https://www.michelleadey.com/michelle_adey_memorial_fund/shop/home
Yesterday, students in the Upper Elementary got to see the "Human Calculator", Scott Flansburg, in action! He's in the Guinness Book of World Records for speed of mental calculation and he's quite impressive!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSQ4_0QTiu5f5E2wTVmWeLgi6Z7xvNm2-pUREvYB8s14Dh0GetVG-vcjqwwF65RuxYkt9OQnev8DIfm/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
There's a chill in the air so why not spend this Thursday or Friday night indoors! Our Drama Club will be performing the play Clue at 7:00 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium both nights! See you there!
Last week, Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) held a workshop on the impacts of social media. Parents from the district learned how social media plays a role in their child's lives. We're always making sure parents are aware of the latest trends when it comes to topics that affect their children.
