Looking for a place to keep up to date with the daily happenings at Westwood Collegiate, look no further. This blog is dedicated to our daily announcements as generated by the office.

Friday 27 September 2013

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2013 DAY 1





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late starts  they will begin october 1st – morning classes begin at 9 am.

computer passwords and powerschool portal passwords   for students: computer passwords have changed from last year, and the same password is used for the powerschool portal. all teachers have access to passwords for students.

special language credit   Any students wishing to write the special language credit exam, please see Ms. McCormick ASAP.  Deadline for applications to be mailed is Friday, Sept. 27.

bible study   bring your lunch and a friend to participate in a bible study group – wednesdays at lunch in room 219. if you need further info, talk to hannah gillingham.

remembrance day   Any cadets interested in participating at this year's Remembrance Day services are to see Mr. Braun.

day of pink  on friday, September 27th, westwood will be having a day of pink. we will be collecting donations in front of the office throughout the day to help cover the costs of tracey herms’ cancer treatment. tracey is the mom of two of our westwood peers, and her oldest daughter graduated last year. please show your support on this day by wearing pink and dropping off a donation in front of the office.

yearbook/photography   A reminder to the yearbook photography club about the meeting today after school in room 210.

cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta, with caesar salad and cupcakes,  Thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad, friday – fingers and fries

MONEY - FREE MONEY!!!!   Is available for students looking for work at several interested local employers. Please see Mr. Fewer if you are interested.

santa claus parade   Come Volunteer for the Santa claus parade!  lots of different positions are available, such as Parade Marshalling, Flag Bearer, costume walker (wear a costume and walk with the parade), etc. Come out have fun and see Santa, and the parade floats up close. Parade is November 16, spots are filling up quick so sign up soon.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE   There will be a meeting for all participants in this year's cardboard boat race on Monday at 12:15 in room 124.

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.  If there are any grade 11 and 12 students that are interested in tutoring, you can see Mrs. Nemetchek about available opportunities. contact mrs. nemetchek at jnemetchek@sjsd.net if you are interested in math tutoring.

online phys ed   Reminder to all grade 11 and 12 students that your online Phys Ed student and parent declaration and activity plan forms are due to your teacher friday.

volleyball   good luck to our teams participating in tournaments this weekend – vg in selkirk, boys teams at u of m, and  JVG are hosting their home tournament – come out to cheer them on.  jvg – meet mr. sdrolias at 12:05 in the fitness centre.

intramurals  no games  today

Thursday 26 September 2013

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 DAY 6





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late starts  they will begin october 1st – morning classes begin at 9 am.

special language credit   Any students wishing to write the special language credit exam, please see Ms. McCormick ASAP.  Deadline for applications to be mailed is Friday, Sept. 27.

bible study   bring your lunch and a friend to participate in a bible study group – wednesdays at lunch in room 219. if you need further info, talk to hannah gillingham.

remembrance day   Any cadets interested in participating at this year's Remembrance Day services are to see Mr. Braun.

day of pink  on friday, September 27th, westwood will be having a day of pink. we will be collecting donations in front of the office throughout the day to help cover the costs of tracey herms’ cancer treatment. tracey is the mom of two of our westwood peers, and her oldest daughter graduated last year. please show your support on this day by wearing pink and dropping off a donation in front of the office.

yearbook/photography   A reminder to the yearbook photography club about the meeting today after school in room 210.

improv   first practice thursday at 3:30 for both teams – in the drama room.

cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta, with caesar salad and cupcakes,  Thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad, friday – fingers and fries

yip   meet friday at 8 am

MONEY - FREE MONEY!!!!   Is available for students looking for work at several interested local employers. Please see Mr. Fewer if you are interested.

santa claus parade   Come Volunteer for the Santa claus parade!  lots of different positions are available, such as Parade Marshalling, Flag Bearer, costume walker (wear a costume and walk with the parade), etc. Come out have fun and see Santa, and the parade floats up close. Parade is November 16, spots are filling up quick so sign up soon.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE   Cardboard Boat Race - October 16, 2013 @ 17th Wing Fitness and Recreation Facility. For Grades 10 - 12.  Armed with cardboard, duct tape and a few other odds and ends, students will
design and construct a boat and participate in both a boat race and weight challenge in a pool. This program is extremely popular and space is limited.  Please see Mr. Braun if interested.

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.  If there are any grade 11 and 12 students that are interested in tutoring, you can see Mrs. Nemetchek about available opportunities. contact mrs. nemetchek at jnemetchek@sjsd.net if you are interested in math tutoring.

online phys ed   Reminder to all grade 11 and 12 students that your online Phys Ed student and parent declaration and activity plan forms are due to your teacher tomorrow.

cheerleading   Regular pom practices start this week running on Tuesday morning 7:20 to 8:15 AM and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

girls hockey   practice today at 4:30

volleyball   congrats to the jv girls for their win over portage last night.

basketball   there will be a meeting for any girls interested in junior varsity or varsity basketball this year Thursday at lunch.

intramurals  12:10     tribe vs time to kick          12:25 eom1 vs milk
12:40  la macia vs eom2

Wednesday 25 September 2013

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 DAY 5





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dismissal today at 2 pm  award winners are to go to the cafeteria.

late starts  they will begin october 1st – morning classes begin at 9 am.

special language credit   Any students wishing to write the special language credit exam, please see Ms. McCormick ASAP.  Deadline for applications to be mailed is Friday, Sept. 27.

bible study   bring your lunch and a friend to participate in a bible study group – wednesdays at lunch in room 219. if you need further info, talk to hannah gillingham.

remembrance day   Any cadets interested in participating at this year's Remembrance Day services are to see Mr. Braun.

day of pink  on friday, September 27th, westwood will be having a day of pink. we will be collecting donations in front of the office throughout the day to help cover the costs of tracey herms’ cancer treatment. tracey is the mom of two of our westwood peers, and her oldest daughter graduated last year. please show your support on this day by wearing pink and dropping off a donation in front of the office.

improv   first practice thursday at 3:30 for both teams – in the drama room.

cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta, with caesar salad and cupcakes,  Thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad, friday – fingers and fries

yip   meet friday at 8 am

MONEY - FREE MONEY!!!!   Is available for students looking for work at several interested local employers. Please see Mr. Fewer if you are interested.

santa claus parade   Come Volunteer for the Santa claus parade!  lots of different positions are available, such as Parade Marshalling, Flag Bearer, costume walker (wear a costume and walk with the parade), etc. Come out have fun and see Santa, and the parade floats up close. Parade is November 16, spots are filling up quick so sign up soon.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE   Cardboard Boat Race - October 16, 2013 @ 17th Wing Fitness and Recreation Facility. For Grades 10 - 12.  Armed with cardboard, duct tape and a few other odds and ends, students will
design and construct a boat and participate in both a boat race and weight challenge in a pool. This program is extremely popular and space is limited.  Please see Mr. Braun if interested.

job opportunity   d’jays is looking for help for the following positions: Dishwasher, Phones, Salad Prep, Hostess, Line Cook. apply in person at the restaurant.

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.  If there are any grade 11 and 12 students that are interested in tutoring, you can see Mrs. Nemetchek about available opportunities. contact mrs. nemetchek at jnemetchek@sjsd.net if you are interested in math tutoring.

cheerleading   Regular pom practices start this week running on Tuesday morning 7:20 to 8:15 AM and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

volleyball   congrats to both of our boys teams for their wins over shaftesbury last night.
grade 9 boys vball meeting today at lunch in the gym.

basketball   there will be a meeting for any girls interested in junior varsity or varsity basketball this year Thursday at lunch.

boys soccer   Try-out #2 will be on Wednesday at 16:15. Please see Mr. Aguirre (Rm. 209) if you can't make it.

intramurals  12:10  try hardzz vs la macia     12:25  mike & the boys vs busch leagues        12:40  crew vs dycksie chickz

Tuesday 24 September 2013

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2013 DAY 4





Our school has set up this blog for our daily announcements. Those interested can go to the following site and sign up to get our announcements sent directly to their email account.


late starts  they will begin october 1st – morning classes begin at 9 am.

grad committee   The first grad committee meeting will be at lunch hour on Tuesday, Sept 24th. Please bring your lunch.

remembrance day   Any cadets interested in participating at this year's Remembrance Day services are to see Mr. Braun.

day of pink  on friday, September 27th, westwood will be having a day of pink. we will be collecting donations in front of the office throughout the day to help cover the costs of tracey herms’ cancer treatment. tracey is the mom of two of our westwood peers, and her oldest daughter graduated last year. please show your support on this day by wearing pink and dropping off a donation in front of the office.

yip   meet friday at 8 am

MONEY - FREE MONEY!!!!   Is available for students looking for work at several interested local employers. Please see Mr. Fewer if you are interested.

santa claus parade   Come Volunteer for the Santa claus parade!  lots of different positions are available, such as Parade Marshalling, Flag Bearer, costume walker (wear a costume and walk with the parade), etc. Come out have fun and see Santa, and the parade floats up close. Parade is November 16, spots are filling up quick so sign up soon.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE   Cardboard Boat Race - October 16, 2013 @ 17th Wing Fitness and Recreation Facility. For Grades 10 - 12.  Armed with cardboard, duct tape and a few other odds and ends, students will
design and construct a boat and participate in both a boat race and weight challenge in a pool. This program is extremely popular and space is limited.  Please see Mr. Braun if interested.

job opportunity   d’jays is looking for help for the following positions: Dishwasher, Phones, Salad Prep, Hostess, Line Cook. apply in person at the restaurant.

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.  If there are any grade 11 and 12 students that are interested in tutoring, you can see Mrs. Nemetchek about available opportunities. contact mrs. nemetchek at jnemetchek@sjsd.net if you are interested in math tutoring.

boys hockey  

girls hockey   Just a reminder that the girls are to be dismissed at 11:30 am for their tournament tuesday.  If you do not have your red jersey you must see mr hiebert before you go.

Cross country   Congratulations to the Cross country team on a good performance yesterday, especially to Tyson Langelaar who placed fourth in the JV boys race and Kyle McCoy who placed fourth in the Varsity boys race.  Practices are Wednesday and Thursday after school.

cheerleading   Regular pom practices start this week running on Tuesday morning 7:20 to 8:15 AM and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

basketball   there will be a meeting for any girls interested in junior varsity or varsity basketball this year Thursday at lunch.

volleyball    Big congratulations to the varsity girls volleyball team for beating the number 3 ranked st. Mary's flames last night in three straight sets.

boys soccer   Try-out #2 will be on Wednesday at 16:15. Please see Mr. Aguirre (Rm. 209) if you can't make it.

intramurals  12:10  tribe vs milk   12:25  time to kick vs eom2   12:40  eom1 vs thunder buddies