Westridge Warriors Weekly - Week of September 7, 2026

Hello Westridge Students, Families, and Community Members,

We made it to Week 5! The first few weeks were about learning schedules, meeting teachers, finding classrooms, and getting into a routine. Now that we have our feet under us, it is time to lock in and make every day count!

Our Math FAST PM1 testing has concluded, and we will now move into ELA FAST PM1.

Remember, PM1 is our starting point. We aren’t expecting students to know everything yet—that’s why we have an entire school year ahead of us! We simply want students to take their time, give their best effort, and show us what they know.

A few simple things can make a BIG difference on testing day:

You’ve got this, Warriors!

Students, you still have a little time to make a difference in that progress report grade! Check your classes and make sure your work is completed and turned in. If something is missing or you don’t understand an assignment, talk to your teacher and ask for help.

Don’t look back on September 17 and wish you had used the time you have right now.

Warriors, getting to school on time is important—and so is getting to every class on time.

Tardies are being tracked, so use your transition time wisely. Get where you need to go, take care of what you need to take care of, and be in class ready to learn when the bell rings.

Those few minutes matter. Missing the beginning of class means missing directions, instruction, and learning.

Before heading out the door each morning, do a quick check: Is my outfit school appropriate and within the Code of Student Conduct?

Students are expected to follow the district dress code throughout the school day. Taking care of it before arriving at school means less time dealing with dress-code concerns and more time focused on what matters—learning, friends, activities, and having a great day!

Our Warriors officially took the field for their first soccer game of the season! While the scoreboard didn’t fall our way this time, we are proud of our student-athletes for getting out there, competing, and representing our school.

Every season has a starting point, and one game is just that—a start.

By Week 5, the newness of the school year starts wearing off. This is when your habits begin to matter.

So here is my challenge to every Warrior this week:

You don’t have to have everything figured out today. You just need to be a little better than you were yesterday.

September 7 – School closed – Labor Day

September 8 - FAST PM1 ELA

September 8 – SAC Meeting 5pm Room 136

September 24 – Civics and Science Academic Night

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!

Civics is currently in CRM 1.2, which will focus on government influences. Your child will receive a notetaker and study guide from their teacher. The next assessment will be on Friday, September 11.

Our first Progress Monitoring (PM 1) will be Tuesday, September 8. Please remind your child to read the passages and questions carefully. They have ample time to show their mastery of the content. The next classroom assessment for ELA will be on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15.

Please chat with your student about what they do have control over before a test and during. They do have control over having a good night sleep, eating a good breakfast, arriving to school on time, use their test taking strategies and always have a positive mind set!

Eighth grade science students are exploring Earth and space science, including the organization and characteristics of the universe, galaxies, stars, and our solar system. Students will examine how distance, gravity and other forces influence objects in space and use scientific evidence and models to better understand Earth’s place in the universe.

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!

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.

6th Grade - Chelsee Crawford Chelsee.Crawford@ocps.net

7th Grade –Shannon Folsom Shannon.Folsom@ocps.net

8th Grade – Valerie Cope Valerie.Cope@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.  

August 26 - Soccer game is rescheduled for September 16.

Volleyball tryouts are October 7.

Spirit Run is Feb 6.

Athletic paperwork and physicals must be completed and properly uploaded in Aktivate. Volleyball 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

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.  

Please make sure all-important parent/guardian information is up-to-date in skyward. 

Volunteers must re-register each year through the image link below.

See information about the Parent Square platform and links to social media.