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Westridge Warriors Weekly - Week of January 19, 2026

Posted Date: 01/18/26 (06:00 PM)
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Westridge Warriors Weekly

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE WESTRIDGE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello, Westridge Families! 

As we enter the third week of the third quarter, we encourage all families to regularly check student grades. This is an important time in the school year, and we are truly in crunch time—especially for our 8th graders as they prepare for the transition to high school. Report cards were sent home last Thursday, and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or guidance counselor to schedule a parent-teacher conference.

Basketball tryouts have officially concluded, and our teams are gearing up for their first games of the season. We are excited about the hard work and dedication our student-athletes have shown, and we hope to see our families and community come out to support them. Your encouragement makes a meaningful difference to our students.

WIDA testing will begin this week for students who are identified as English Language Learners. This assessment helps us better understand each student’s language development and allows us to use the data to provide targeted instruction and support. We appreciate your partnership as we work to ensure every student has the tools they need to be successful.

As always, thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we can help our students stay focused, work hard, and finish this quarter strong. With perseverance, collaboration, and a belief in themselves, our students can achieve great things—let’s keep encouraging them to do their very best.
Best Regards, 
Nicole L. Jefferson 
Proud Principal  
Boots on the Ground #Saddleupforsuccess 
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January is National Mentoring Month, celebrated with a fist bump between a mentor and student.
A graphic illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with text announcing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19, with school and district offices closed.
A young girl with glasses reads a book in a library, with text overlaying the image: 'CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK JAN 26-30'.
Graphic promoting the 'Let's Read OCPS' initiative, encouraging reading 50,000,000 minutes by April 30, 2026.
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Important Dates

January 20 – WIDA Testing begins
January 26 – At Southwest (Away Game) 5:30 PM
January 28 – Vs Chain of Lakes (Home Game) 5:00 PM
 

Academic Highlight

Our teachers have been hard at work preparing engaging lessons and activities. This week, we encourage students to actively participate in class discussions and seek help when needed. Please help us to encourage every student to participate in class. Remember, asking questions is a key part of the learning process!

Want to help your student with their academics. Review these anchor charts with your students for a few minutes a night.
 

6th Grade and 6th Grade Accelerated Math

Diagram illustrating how to solve four different one-step equations using inverse operations.
 

7th Grade Math

Infographic explaining proportional relationships with definitions, formulas, and examples in tables, equations, and graphs.
 

7th Accelerated Math

A diagram explaining the concept of the slope of a line, showing its definition and calculation methods.
Diagram illustrating the concept of slope of a line, showing positive, negative, and zero slopes with corresponding graphs.
 

Pre-algebra

A graph displays two intersecting lines representing systems of equations, with points labeled.
 

Algebra

A guide explaining how to find the Greatest Common Monomial Factor with steps and an example table.
 

Geometry

A diagram illustrating the unit circle with labeled points and a highlighted reference angle.
 

Green Club Working to Make Westridge a Green School

A collage of images showcasing the Westridge Middle School Green Club's activities, including outdoor cleanup and recycling efforts.
 

Westridge Working Toward 2030 District Goal for Green Schools

Before

A modern building with light blue and white panels, featuring manicured bushes and a paved walkway.

After

Two U-shaped raised garden beds are set up on cardboard on a grassy area next to a building.
 

Leveling up Sweet Treat

Students enjoy lunch together at long tables in a school cafeteria.
A group of young people are seated at a long table, eating food from trays.
 

Character Word of the Month – Cooperation

A notebook page with the word 'Cooperation' written in blue ink, alongside a calculator and glasses.
Cooperation means working together with others to reach common goal. In middle school, cooperation looks like listening to others ideas, sharing responsibilities, and helping teammates or classmates when needed. It means respecting different opinions, staying positive and doing your part so everyone can succeed. When students cooperate, learning is stronger, teamwork improves, and problems are solved more effectively. 
 

Attendance Matters

The words 'attendance matters' are displayed in blue and gold.
We want to remind everyone about the importance of regular attendance. Being on time and present not only supports your academic success but also fosters a sense of community. Let’s strive for a strong start by making every school day count!
 

A Few Reminders...

The Westridge Warriors logo features a fierce warrior in armor, ready for action.
OCPS will be implementing a 3-year reevaluation/review cycle for all Section 504 plans, effective starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
 
There will be specific exceptions to the 3-year review procedure:

  • Grade Progression: Transition meetings will still occur for students moving from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade.
  • Senior Transition: 504 plans will be updated during a student's graduation year.
  • Parent Requests: We will continue to hold meetings within 30 days if a parent requests a review.
  • New Information: If new information is presented that impacts a student's 504 plan, a 3-year reevaluation/review will be conducted.
  • Plans that have Individual Health Care Plans and/or Related Services will be reviewed annually.
 
Please reach out to your school-based Section 504 contact with any questions you may have. 
 

Morning Drop Off

Car riders please make sure to follow the carline and not allow your student to walk through traffic. Safety needs to be our number one priority.

Wanting a Parent/Teacher conference? Reach out to your students' guidance counselor.
7th Grade A-L & 6th Grade - Chelsee Crawford Chelsee.Crawford@ocps.net
7th Grade M-Z & 8th Grade - Peter Singletary peter.singletary@ocps.net

Students should not be on campus prior to 8:45 AM. If you need to drop off prior to 8:45 AM, please register your student for the YMCA Before School Program. Information can be found here. In addition, the first period begins at 9:30 AM.  
 

Athletics

Basketball season is upon us. Athletic paperwork and physicals must be completed and properly uploaded in Aktivate. Basketball practices will be conducted every day for approximately 1.5 – 2 hours after dismissal time. Athletes are expected to attend all of the practices unless they have arranged with the coach otherwise. Athletes are required to have and maintain a 2.0 average and exhibit leadership and good behavior to be considered and remain on any Westridge sports team. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the following:  

Athletic Director - Shawnette Johnson
 
Physical Due Dates:
Track and Field March 22, 2026
Athlete Guide - English
Athlete Guide - Spanish
 

ADDitions Volunteers

Volunteers must re-register each year through the image link below.
The ADDitions School Volunteers logo features an apple and text.
 

Clinic Services

Parents need to opt IN to clinic services. This means that unless you have completed the health forms we will not be able to assist your student in the clinic. Health forms can be completed digitally on Skyward Family Access or you can fill out the forms and turn them into the main office. Those forms can be found below.  
Emergency Health Form (English)
Emergency Health Form (Spanish)
Please make sure all-important parent/guardian information is up-to-date in skyward. 
 

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A dress code poster from Westridge Middle School lists clothing violations.
 

Happy Birthday

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January Birthdays

Nicolas Alexander 7th
Sherlee Gelin 11th
Tarnesha Oden 11th
Andre Johnson 15th
Sean Rainey 15th
Christina Hopkins 16th
Rachel Tammone 18th
Marva Cummings 21st
Mariam Arias 
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Phone +1 407-354-2640 I westridge_ms@ocps.net

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