December 2014

Student Council Raises over $3,000.00 for Community in Action

Submitted by monica.bair on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 19:12

On Thursday, December 18th, the student council members at Westside presented a check for over $3,000.00 to Dave Smith with Community in Action.  Throughout the previous week, student council members counted pennies and change that students brought for the annual Penny Wars.  This money will go toward feeding families in need in the area.

Penny Wars!

Submitted by monica.bair on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 08:08

During the days of December 9th-12th, Westside students will participate in the annual Penny Wars, sponsored by the student council and PTA.  The Penny Wars is a way to raise money for the local food bank.  Each class is awarded points based on how many pennies they bring in to the school.  Other classes, however, can bomb their rival classes with silver change which counteracts any points earned from pennies.  The class who receives the most points will win a chocolate milk/donut party courtesy of the student council.

Turkey Gobble Off

Submitted by monica.bair on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 08:04

Before Thanksgiving break, a student from every classroom was elected to participate in the annual Gobble Off.  This is a tradition here at Westside that began with Mrs. Matis.  Students may choose to sound like an actual turkey, or opt for a unique sounding gobble.  Prizes were awardes to the Top Gobbler, voted on by each class in the school.