February Newsletter

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It is hard to believe we are already into February and taking about registration for next year. For our current 9th grades, Borah counselors have met with the students to discuss class options for next year. For our current 7th and 8th graders, counselors will be meeting with students all throughout the month to make class choices for next year. By the end of February, all students should have selected their elective classes. We will then begin making the final schedule for next year. It is important that students choose their electives wisely because changes cannot always be accommodated once the schedule is finalized. Please contact your child's counselor if you have any questions about class options.

When dropping off your child, please remember that your child needs to be ready to exit the vehicle as soon as possible. While we would all love to be dropped off right at the front door, it is backing up traffic onto the street. The students can walk the short distance from the parking lot to the door. This will help keep traffic moving. When you pick up your child, DOUBLE and TRIPLE parking on Salt Creek (the road in front of the school) is NOT allowed. Traffic needs to be able to flow in both directions. We have had several complaints the past couple of weeks regarding traffic being blocked. Thank you for helping with this situation.

The PTBC will be selling Valentine Grams on Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th at both lunches. The cost is $1.00 (cash only). Kids can buy a Valentine Gram (a note with a sucker) for their friends, classmates, staff members, etc. and they will be delivered during their 9th hour classes on those days. Parents may also purchase Valentine Grams and have them delivered. Look for that email from PTBC. Also, if you would like to donate suckers for the Valentine grams, you may drop those off in the main office. Once again, thank you for supporting West PTBC.

Hotcakes for Hunger

The Student Council is organizing a food drive "Hotcakes for Hunger" that will take place from Jan. 30-Feb. 17. Students can bring non-perishable items to 9thhour classes. The winning classes will get pancakes made for them by Student Council Members on National Pancake Day, Feb. 21st. All of the donated food will go to West Families in need, the Borah Food Pantry and the Idaho Foodbank.

It's that time of year when we start ordering yearbooks. While yearbooks aren't delivered until May, we need to know how many to order before then. In order to be guaranteed a yearbook, please place your order soon. Last year we sold out of yearbooks so be sure to order before the deadline. The deadline is early spring. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Drzayich at kellie.drzayich@boiseschools.org

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01563300

At West Junior High we offer an advisory class at the end of the day (9th period 2:00-2:30). This class is part of the academic school day and tardies and attendance are taken. It is designed for students to get help with assignments, retake quizzes or tests, or have time to complete homework. It is also where students set academic goals and evaluate how they are reaching those goals each semester. Students get weekly printouts of missing assignments as well. This time is designed to help students be successful and get any help or support they need. If you child would like additional support, please see program below that Borah offers.

If you have any sports related questions please contact Mark Miller @ mark.miller@boiseschools.org

February 7-PTBC Meeting-Discuss the Freshman Farewell

February 8-10-PTBC Valentine Gram Sales at lunch for $1.00 (cash only)

February 10-Wear your Favorite Sports Team Clothing

February 14-Wear Red or Pink for Valentine's Day

February 21-PTBC Dine Around Nite Fundraiser @ Gyro Shack on Overland

February 23-Dance (6:00-8:00)

We had over 360 students who earned a 3.5 or above for the first semester and made the West Honor Roll. National Honor Society students decorated their student lockers and also gave them water bottle stickers. Great job!

A reminder to parents that Boise School District provides parents/guardians with the ability to monitor your student’s activity on their District-assigned digital device via the GoGuardian Parent App:

• GoGuardian Parent App - Welcome letter
• GoGuardian Parent App Instructions

Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information

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.

Janet Cherry - Principal

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