425 East Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Phone: (319) 433-2700, Fax: (319) 433-2749
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Principal: Andy Miehe: [email protected]
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Monthly Newsletter
August 2015
Words from the Principal:
With a new school year will come many new or updated aspects of West High and the monthly publication of our newsletter is back! The newsletter will serve to inform students and families about West High initiatives, upcoming events, important dates, general building information, and hopefully assist families in managing the many events and activities that take place at West High.
Knowing that the 21st century family is constantly on the go and frequently “plugged in” we will be moving to an electronic version of the newsletter beginning in September. Our building website has a “Family Information” tab and the newsletter will be accessible through that tab in September. This message will be the last printed “newsletter” you will receive.
This move will ensure you constant access to the most up to date information and will allow West High to remain fiscally responsible. If you wish to continue having the newsletter mailed to your address please visit the main office so that can be arranged.
The registration packet you received today will have many important pieces of information regarding student life at West High. Please review each thoroughly and ask for clarification on any items you may have questions on.
The building looks great and our students and staff are ready to renew their focus on student achievement. We have revamped our Seminar or MTSS programming in the hopes of helping more students find growth and success in the classroom. MTSS or Multiple Tiered Systems of Support is something that is relatively new to West and we are working hard at ironing out the details.
In addition to our MTSS work we are also re-booting our PBIS (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports) efforts at West High. We are asking all students and staff to “Be W.E.S.T.” by displaying a professional approach to all things West High. We want to make sure we are all Wise Engaged Safe and Trustworthy. New signs are in the hallways and classrooms reminding students of these expectations and we will be working to acknowledge their good decisions and positive behaviors.
One final thing to focus on at the start of the year will be conforming to the Waterloo School District’s dress code. A letter was sent home in August and a reminder has been given to our students and staff that the dress code will need to be followed throughout the school day. If you have any questions regarding the dress code you may reference the building website which has been updated. https://www.waterlooschools.org/schoolsites/westhigh/
We will be dedicating our efforts in the areas of PBIS as well as the MTSS model- these two initiatives will help our students increase their skills in all areas of the school day.
Make sure to check out our newly updated website for any information you might need regarding West High, you can also like us on facebook and even follow us on Twitter- here’s to a great start!
Andy Miehe
Principal