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May 2016MonMay 23COOKIE CRAMCAFETERIATuesMay 24SENIORS TESTINGWedMay 25SPECIAL GRADUATION (JANE & AMY)MINI AUDITORIUMThursMay 26MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSALFOOTBALL FIELD4TH, 5TH, 6THEARLY RELEASE9-10:30AM12:20PM6:45AMLAST DAY OF SCHOOLEARLY RELEASEGRADUATING SENIORS REPORTGRADUATION!3-4:30PM12:20PMFOOTBALL FIELD6:30PMWELL DONE CLASS OF 2016!!7:30PMSEMESTER TESTING SCHEDULEMay 25th / 26thGraduation RehearsalAt Westwood’s football field line up by 6:45 a.m.Mandatory for students participating in Graduation that night.Rehearsal will conclude about 9:00 a.m. plan to stay the entire time.Bring water and a hat – it is warm!If there is a mitigating circumstance that keeps you from being at practice, callMr. Beckert at 472-4505.Graduation 7:30 p.m.Seniors MUST report at 6:45 p.m.Cap and Gown worn over ALL other clothing – No corsages or flower leis.Please don’t carry a purse, camera, etc. – then ask someone to hold it for you;it is difficult to find them after graduation.May 25th7:15 - 8:05A Hour8:15 - 9:301st Hour9:40 - 10:552nd Hour11:05 - 12:2012:20 – 1:003rd HourLunchMay 26th7:15 - 8:05A Hour8:15 - 9:304th Hour9:40 - 10:555th Hour11:05 - 12:2012:20 – 1:006th HourLunchWestwood graduation will be streaming live for the firsttime this year! Currently phones are not able to play ourlive stream. To watch graduation, just go to theWestwood homepage on your computer,www.mpsaz.org/westwood, and a link will be posted totake you to the streaming site on the day of graduation.WEEKLY BULLETIN 1
Traffic information regarding May 26th – Westwood High School Graduation Day!On Thursday, May 26th, the following restrictions and/or closures will be in place on Rio Salado Parkway between Country Club Driveand Alma School Road:Traffic on Rio Salado Parkway from Alma School Road and Westwood will be open with two lanes for westbound traffic and onelane for eastbound traffic. Left turns will be permitted at the intersections.-The center turn lane on Rio Salado Parkway will be closed (barricaded) between Emerson and Beverly for equipment storage.-Revere will be CLOSED north of Rio Salado Parkway.-The westbound curb lane will be CLOSED on Rio Salado Parkway from Date to Revere.Tips for Driving Safely through Construction to School:Expect Delays - Leave a bit earlier, if necessary, to arrive at your destination on time. Consider using an alternate route that bypasses theconstruction zone.Slow Down when approaching the work zone.Follow Posted Speed Limits, especially within construction zones.Leave Room - Leave adequate braking room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you.Pay Attention - Avoid cell phone or radio distractions, as well as those of other stopped cars or construction activity in the area.Pedestrians – Please use the cross walks at all times. DO NOT cross in the middle of the street through construction zones.BROWN ROADMonday, April 18th through Friday, May 27th – Eastbound Brown Road will be restricted to one lane from Grand Avenue to Pasadena. This curb laneclosure will allow the contractor to access the newly installed transmission water line for welding and grouting.Thursday, April 21st through Friday, May 20th – Brown Road will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Country Club Drive to Grand Avenueto allow the contractor to install approximately 850’ feet of 48” transmission water line. From Thursday, April 28th through Friday, May 20th left turns will beprohibited for east and westbound traffic.COUNTRY CLUB DRIVEThursday, April 28th through Friday, May 20th – The traffic control set-up on Country Club Drive will remain the same (two southbound and onenorthbound lane) from Rio Salado Parkway to Brown Road. Northbound traffic will be prohibited from turning right (east) from Country Club Drive to BrownRoad. The contractor will resume paving restoration along Country Club Drive from Rio Salado to 10th Place from April 27th through April 29th; as a result,the barricading in this area will be reduced but not eliminated.RIO SALADO PARKWAYWestwood Street Closure – The work in the intersection of Westwood Street and Rio Salado Parkway is scheduled to be completed and the intersectionopen by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2nd.Monday, May 2nd through Wednesday, May 25th – Rio Salado Parkway will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Westwood Street to east ofDate Street as the contractor completes the installation of the 12” water line and 8” sewer line. The contractor will restore the area and reduce the amountof barricading in this area for the Westwood High School graduation on May 26th. If there is any uncompleted work in this area, the contractor will returnafter the memorial weekend to complete the work and this barricade set-up will be implemented.Monday, May 9th through August, 2016 – Rio Salado Parkway will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Alma School Road to Beverly Streetas the contractor begins the installation of the 48” transmission water line.June, 2016 through August, 2016 – Rio Salado Parkway will be restricted to one westbound lane from Westwood to Date Street for installation of the 48”transmission water line. During this time, access will be maintained to the homes along Rio Salado; however, eastbound traffic will be prohibited.WEEKLY BULLETIN 2
For SeniorsWESTWOOD SENIORS END OF THE YEAR TIMELINEThe end of the year is rapidly approaching with several important events for your calendar.oMarch 29Jostens graduation announcements, cap/gown, etc delivery – both lunches.oApril 1Graduation & Baccalaureate speeches (typed-12pt, double spaced, 2-3 minute)due to Mr. Beckert for approval by 3:00pmoApril 14Graduation & Baccalaureate - Speech Tryouts-Principal Conference room 3:15pmoApril 30Prom –AZ Science Center – PhoenixTickets will be pre-sale only7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. NO TICKET SALES WITH STUDENT DEBToMay 13Personal Choice Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria (by invitation)oMay 1 3Senior Variety – 1st hour sign up assembly in the Westwood AuditoriumoMay 13Yearbook signing – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater.NO YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION WITH STUDENT DEBToMay 16Graduation orientation - MANDATORY for all walking at graduation.o 2nd hour (9:00 am) in the Auditorium. See Mr. Beckert if you have a conflict.oMay 19Scholarship Awards night - 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the AuditoriumoMay 20Scholarship and Awards assembly - 8:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the AuditoriumoMay 22Baccalaureate, Westwood Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.o Be in cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. to line up.oMay 24 & 25Senior Test Dayso May 24 is a full day - all students, seniors will be testing periods 4,5,6o May 25 is a half day, testing periods 1,2,3oMay 26Graduation Rehearsalo Westwood’s football field lined up by 6:45 a.m.Mandatory for participating in Graduation that night. Rehearsal will conclude about 9:00 a.m. plan to stay the entire time Bring water and a hat – it is warm! If there is a mitigating circumstance that keepsyou from being at practice, call Mr. Beckert at 472-4505.Graduation 7:30 p.m.Seniors MUST report at 6:45 p.m.Cap and Gown worn over ALL other clothing – No corsages or flower leis.Please don’t carry a purse, camera, etc. – then ask someone to hold it for you; it is difficult to findthem after graduation.AFTER YOUR NAME IS CALLED AND YOU RETURN TO YOUR SEAT, YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR DIPLOMAFROM YOUR LINE LEADER.IF YOU HAVE NOT PICKED YOUR CAP AND GOWN UP BY MAY 16th (Jostens will be in the W.W. AUDITORIUMafter orientation) YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT JOSTENS. THEIR PHONE # IS: 1-800-567-8367WEEKLY BULLETIN 3
Graduating Seniors:Do you have 4 or more siblings that have graduated fromWestwood? If so, please see Ms. Lee in Registration. If you are the5th or more child to graduate from Westwood in your family thenyour parents will be able to sit on the field at graduation, butthey will need a ticket to do so. See Ms. Lee in registration toget tickets for them.Also, if you have a family member coming to graduation that is in need ofhandicap seating see Ms. Leeinregistration.TEACHERS:If you don’t have a black gown for graduation, please see Deb Lee inRegistration to pick one up. We don’t have many mid-range sizes, so you’ll wantto come by soon, so you won’t have to wear one that is too big or too small!!ThanksHey Seniors, the Honor stoles and cords are here to be wornat graduation. If you have a 3.5 to 3.999 GPA you canpurchase a stole for 10.00; If you have a 4.0 or above youcan purchase a cord for 6.00.You must bring your student ID to the bookstore to buy one.*****Any Senior who will be graduating, but is not planning on participating inthe graduation exercises please see Ms. Lee in Registration by May 17th.******Thank youWEEKLY BULLETIN 4
WESTWOOD GIRLS AND BOYS VOLLEYBALLJUNE 6 - JUNE 9JUNE 13 – JUNE 16AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 4BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP @ WESTWOODBOYS AND GIRLS CAMP @ WESTWOODBOYS AND GIRLS CAMP @ WESTWOOD4TH – 9TH GRADERS4TH – 9TH GRADERS3RD – 12TH GRADERSVOLLEYBALL WEIGHTLIFTING CAMP ALL SUMMERSIGN UP FOR CAMPS ONLINE AT MPSAZ.ORG ATHLETICS MESA SPORTS CAMPS OR AT THE WESTWOOD BOOKSTORESUMMER OPEN GYM IS FOR INCOMING 9TH – 12TH GRADERS.TRYOUTSGIRLSBOYSAUGUST 8 – AUGUST 11FEBRUARY 6 – FEBRUARY 9WEEKLY BULLETIN 53:30-7:00PM2:00-5:00PM
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING3:00-4:00 IN ROOM 2041.ENGLISH - MONDAY-THURSDAY2.SCIENCE - MONDAY-THURSDAY3.SOCIAL STUDIES - MONDAY-THURSDAY4.MATH - TUESDAY AND THURSDAY ONLYPEER TUTORS AVAILABLENATIVE AMERICAN SHIELDCONNECTION TUTORINGROOM P66BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL& LUNCHWEEKLY BULLETIN 6
STUDENT ADVISEMENTHOURS:Monday - Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM(Last appointment at 3:00pm)Counseling Office:Betsy Vaterlaus472-4422A-Br: IB A-MJennifer Anderson(24428)Bu-Di: AVID A-LChris Hoerber(24425)Do-Ha:Tim Miholich(24482)He-Me:Daniela Ruiz(24423)Mi-Pa AVID M-ZYvette Rangel(24427)Pe-Sal: IB N-ZPatrick Annesley(24424)Sam-Z:Kristin Little(24426)Scholarship and AIMS / Career CenterGET THE SKINNY ON COLLEGESGetting into college seems to get harder everyyear, but one thing keeps getting better: tools tohelp you find the right one.Three to try: collegeconfidential.com – forum lets usersget the inside scoop from students. unigo.com takes you on “unofficial”student-led video and photo tours. yollege.com, a new site, posts reviews ofeverything from academics to dorms and nightlife. . Go Warriors!COLLEGE GEAR WEDNESDAY!WEAR YOUR COLLEGE GEARSHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE!AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a collegeIB DIRECTOR QUESTIONS OR CHANGES, CONTACT Dr. Jake Davis 472-4419-----------------------------------IB Middle Years Program Coordinator questions Mrs. Nina Johnston 472-4548readiness system for elementary through postsecondary thatis designed to increase school wide learning andperformance. The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS)accelerates student learning, uses research based methodsof effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivationalprofessional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemicreform and change.ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS PLANNING ONATTENDING A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY:YOU NEED TO TAKE SAT/ACT TESTS TO BE ELIGIBLEFOR COLLEGE. PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THECOUNSELING OFFICE OR CAREER CENTER!!WEEKLY BULLETIN 7For more information, contact:Andrea Murphy(480) 472-4570apmurphy@mpsaz.org
June, 2016 through August, 2016 - Rio Salado Parkway will be restricted to one westbound lane from Westwood to Date Street for installation of the 48" transmission water line. During this time, access will be maintained to the homes along Rio Salado; however, eastbound traffic will be prohibited.
