West Hills STEM Academy News

Hello Griffin Families,

As we head into a two week break and come back out in a new year, students have the need to "start over". At school we treat these first days back like the first days of school. We reteach expectations and reintroduce concepts and ideas that may of been lost over the two week break.

At home you can help us by asking your student about their day. Ask them what they liked the best in their day. Guiding them to a positive response rather than a totally open ended, "What did you do at school today?" focuses them on the happy things happening and prepares them for a proactive day the next day.

Attendance and punctuality are essential to ensuring that your child gets the most out of their time at school. They are important life skills that your child will need as they become young adults and enter the world of work. Research shows that attendance and punctuality are extremely important factors in building school success. Please help us by making sure your student is at school by 9:05 everyday.

If your student has any cold or flu symptoms please keep them at home and call us to excuse their absence. We will then guide you as to whether they will need testing, return, or stay home. We are always here to answer any questions. Please enjoy a restful holiday season and we will see you next year!

December 20-31 - Winter Break

January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

January 28 - Non-Student Day

February 18 - Possible Snow Make-Up Day

February 21 - President's Day - No School

You can participate in volunteer opportunities to benefit our school. You will have the opportunity to connect with other parents!

We'd love to have you!!

Join at http://www.memberplanet.com/s/westhillspta/join

The ABCs are our improved Annual Back-to-school Check-in process or ABCs (formerly known as the Annual Demographic Update). Please take a few moment to complete this important process.

The ABC process must be completed for all students in the district - including both previously enrolled as well as newly registered students.

We have updated our Tech Support for Families website for 2021-22 and invite you to check it out!

A link to the tech support webpage is on every school and the District website (look for the graphic like the one on the left), and can be accessed at BremertonSchools.org/TechHelp.

We are pleased to offer free online tutoring through TutorMe for all Bremerton School District students in grades 3-12. Students can access TutorMe through Clever.

More information is available on the District's Family Technology Support website.

The mental health of our students is a top priority. That’s why we’re offering a free new service: Gaggle Teletherapy.

If your student is feeling sad, hopeless, angry, or anxious—or having challenges with family, friends, or relationships—therapy could help.

Gaggle Therapy is a free, confidential option to connect weekly with a therapist online and on your student’s schedule. Students can be referred by a teacher, counselor or parent, and students age 13 and older can self-refer.

Getting started is easy and only takes a few minutes. Learn more or sign-up your student here.

The Peninsula Community Health Services clinic at Mountain View Middle School provides services to Bremerton School District students (Preschool - 12th grade) and staff. PCHS can bill most insurance companies. Learn more at BremertonSchools.org/Clinic.

Website: https://www.bremertonschools.org/westhills
Location: 520 South National Avenue, Bremerton, WA, USA
Phone: 360-473-4600
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Twitter: @WHSTEMAcademy