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As we wind down another calendar year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the many accomplishments of our junior high students and staff. We've had a fantastic semester filled with academic achievements, extracurricular successes, and community building events. We will conclude this semester with finals on Dec. 18th, 19th and 20th before we are dismissed for Winter Break. We wish all of you a very happy holiday season and look forward to the new year and new semester.

As we know, cell phones can be a great convenience, but there is also the research showing the negative impact it can have on all of us, especially our youth. Please see the flyer below about a film that details the pros and cons of cell phones and social media in our lives. If also includes discussion questions and resources for parents. This is a must see for parents and students (ages 10 and older).

Loren at Loren Orr Photography has shared with us that he is offering a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale on all of the West Junior High galleries that are currently available. Here are the details.

Don't miss out on a great Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. Time is running out - shop these exclusive deals before 11:59 PM on 12/04/2024.

10% off $35 | Code: FRIDAY10

15% off $45 | Code: FRIDAY15

20% off $55 | Code: FRIDAY20

Don’t wait! Click below to order your portraits and lock in these savings before they’re gone!

Galleries:

West JH Winter 1 Sports 2024: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001186241

West Junior High Fall Sports 2024: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001166086

West Junior High School Pictures 2024: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001155923

Instructions:

1. Click on the link you are interested in.
2. When prompted, please enter your student's school ID number in the Online Code prompt.
3. When prompted please enter your email address in the Email Address prompt.
4. Hit the Login button.

After you have logged in, you can review the picture, select backgrounds, and a number of single or package photography products. Please note that all orders are completed online and your order will be shipped directly to your home.

Please contact Loren at Loren@Lorenorr.com or call him at 208.320.2782 if you have any questions.

Every year our Parent Teacher Booster Club sells Candy Cane Grams during lunch. Students and parents can send a candy cane and a positive message to other students. Candy Cane Grams will be sold at lunch on Wednesday Dec. 11th, Thursday Dec. 12th and Friday December 13th. The cost is $1.00. While cash is preferred, we will also be taking Venmo. A separate email will be sent the week of Dec. 9th so parents can purchase a Candy Cane Gram if they like. This is not only a great way to get into the holiday spirit, it is also a great fundraiser for the PTBC which uses these funds to support the students and staff at West Junior High.

There is no PTBC Meeting in December. Next meeting is January 16th.

Join us on Dec. 17th Chipotle Dine Around Nite. More information to follow.

Hope Squad is a new program offered throughout secondary education in the Boise School District. At West, our group consists of 9 students from all three grade levels. Our mission is to build positivity and connection to our school community as well as be a helping hand to those struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Our students are working diligently to bring activities and meaningful interactions to the school community, but funding is needed. A donation of any amount would make our goal of building community possible. You can follow the link to make a tax deductible donation. Stay tuned for more updates on our events and progress this school year.

Hope Squad Donation Link

Gratitude Tree-West students participated in a Hope Squad activity where they wrote down things they were grateful for in their loves. Some of those things were their families, their friends, music, athletics, and nature.

December 11-Candy Cane Grams on sale at lunch. Cost is $1.00 each

December 12-Candy Cane Grams on sale at lunch. Cost is $1.00 each

December 13-Candy Cane Grams on sale at lunch. Cost is $1.00 each

December 13-College Day-Wear your favorite College Gear!

December 17-PTBC "Dine Around Nite" Fundraiser at Chipotle from 4pm-8pm. More information to follow.

December 18- Finals-Early release at 1:15 (Lunch served)

December 19-Finals-Early release at 12:00 (NO LUNCH SERVED)

December 20-Finals-Early release at 12:00 (NO LUNCH SERVED)

December 21-January 6-Winter Break

Tuesday, January 7-Students Return to school. Beginning of 2nd semester

You may order your yearbook at the following site.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1076773/West-Junior-High-School/

Boys basketball starts in January. All interested athletes MUST have all of their paperwork, including physical, turned in before they are allowed to tryout/practice.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Miller at mark.miller@boiseschools.org

Remember that we offer free breakfast for all students. Students can get free breakfast either before school OR at break in the cafeteria.

Thank you for supporting our cell phone policy so that we can provided the best environment for your child to learn while at school. We do need your help in encouraging your child though. Please remind your child that all electronic equipment needs to be in the students locker except for before school, break, lunch and after school. During class time and passing periods students should keep these items in their locker. Phones are not allowed in locker rooms or bathrooms.

Once again, if you need to get a message to your child, please call the main office and we will deliver a message to your child.

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.

Education is important and every missed day of school represents lost learning opportunities. However, the Boise School District’s primary concern is for the safety of all students, including students riding buses and walking or biking to school. If students cannot safely travel to school or if schools are not able to operate safely because of citywide dangerous weather conditions, school may be canceled. We do our best to make a decision by 5:30 a.m. to ensure timely communication.

We will not cancel school on days with normal winter conditions. Light snowfall, cold mornings, or areas of ice are not sufficiently dangerous to force the closure of schools. With proper precautions including appropriate clothing, road deicing, and careful driving, students can travel to and from school safely.

The Boise School District covers over 450 square miles of Ada County. We recognize that conditions vary throughout the District, even from street to street, in some cases. Conditions may be extremely dangerous in one area, while perfectly safe everywhere else. If parents believe it is too dangerous for their children to travel to school they have the option to keep their children home. If school is canceled, it will be canceled for the entire District, including Boise Online School.

The most frequent dangerous weather conditions facing Boise schools are:

SNOW: Snow levels within the City of Boise are typically light or moderate. However, there is always the potential for heavy snowfall to make traveling by vehicle or on foot dangerous. Historically, most snowfall only results in slow traffic and minor accidents throughout the City. Normal snowfalls would not result in school closures.

COLD: Frigid temperatures are more serious than snow when making school closure decisions. On bitterly cold days our concern is for students walking to school. Extremely cold weather also impairs our ability to get busses running, which causes delays in pickup routes, delays which are much more dangerous to riders because of the low temperatures.

ICE: Ice is our most dangerous winter weather condition. Freezing rain and/or refreezing of melted snow make our roads, streets, and sidewalks extremely treacherous for pedestrians, and vehicles. Icy conditions may force us to close, even if it appears that no other dangerous conditions exist.

Representatives from transportation agencies, the weather bureau, the highway district, city and county law enforcement agencies, and school administrators, including the Superintendent, check the roads and monitor information throughout the night and early morning hours. We confer early in the morning to reach a decision.

Sincerely,

Boise School District Administration

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Bryce England - Assistant Principal

Email: janet.cherry@boiseschools.org
Website: https://west.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct., Boise, ID 83709
Phone: 208-854-6450
Twitter: @WestMustangsBSD