Our Mission is to build up one another through experiences that grow IB Leaners.

 

Our Vision is to increasingly become a community characterized by a love of school and a passion for learning.

Homecoming is this Thursday. The football team plays against H.G.Hill at 5:00pm. That means this week is Spirit Week! See the dress up activities to participate in and show your school spirit!

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Twin/Triplet Day (dress alike)

Wednesday: Jocks vs. Nerds Day

Thursday: BLUEJAY SPIRIT DAY (wear blue and white)

Friday: Freaky Friday (dress like someone else)

Families,

Everyone wants to make sure their student is safe when they are sent to school. You know that we do have security protocols in place to address multiple types of situations. Although I cannot share these plans directly with you, we can discuss how our priorities and communication process. We will have a virtual meeting on Tuesday at 7pm.

 

Click here to join the meeting

 

This is an open and optional meeting and will be recorded for those who cannot attend. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

---Mr. Stephens

Previously taken photos are available below. If you missed the earlier date, there will be make-up pictures this Thursday, September 21st.

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It is never to early to start thinking about College and Career goals. Our students should begin to explore options and experiences to assist them with making plans for college when they enter high school. The AVID team has activities all month long for students to explore. Help out by sharing your post-secondary educational experiences with your Blue Jays, today!

West End Middle School needs your help!

We have a goal of raising $30,000 to support our teachers who in turn, will better be able to teach and inspire our children.

Money goes to:

• Fund student scholarships for student to attend field trips
• Support athletics with timely upgrades like uniforms and equipment
• Incentivize students for academic achievement with parties and prizes
• Fund regular teacher appreciation activities

 

Time for some friendly competition!

Please contribute by visiting https://app.memberhub.gives/invest-west/Campaign/Details and share this link with your friends and family. Have them notate which grade your student is in.

The leading grade on 9/21 will get popsicles!

The leading grade on 10/5 with get donuts! And at the pep rally, that grade's student representative can throw a pie at Mr. Stephens' face.

The leading grade on 10/26 will earn a pizza party!

Then we are rounding up everyone including students, staff, and parents to celebrate the end of Invest at an "Invest in WESTern Party" on Thursday October 26 from 430-630pm. There will be line dancing, mechanical bull riding, Martin's BBQ, and more!

Thank you for helping make WEST the BEST!

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 - October 15 and traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at West End, we will have a notable Hispanic person who has contributed in some way to the American culture, and we will have trivia question every day over the morning announcements. If you answer the trivia question correctly, you will get a prize! To receive your prize, your answer must be correct, handwritten, and given to Ms. Brand or Ms. Myerscough. So, make sure your listening ears are on so you can hear the trivia question!

Friday's notable person is Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known as Selena, was an American Tejano singer. Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican American entertainers of the late 20th century. She has influenced big artist today such as Beyonce! There are Selena Quintanilla Coloring pages in the library.

Help us to fill the need in the West End Middle School clothes closet. Fill the Unicycle collection basket in the main office. Clean out your closet and donate today! Teen and adult-sized hoodies, belts, jeans, joggers, and athletic pants are what are needed most.

 

We use the clothes closet to make sure students have what they need so there is no disruption in learning due to a clothing concern. Please consider helping if possible.

Please add your student's name to the order so we can easily deliver it when the shipment arrives.

 

Our PTSO has put together some new swag for this school year. It's been a few years since we have had a fresh look so check it out online. Order from your computer or phone with the option to have it shipped directly to your house.

 

Let's get ready for our Homecoming later this fall by having as many people as possible swagged out in our new line of West Wear!

Here is our master list of what clubs are meeting (WEST END CLUBS (2023-2024).docx)

 

Interest meetings next week (Parent Permission Forms must be turned in at or before attending.)

Monday: Theatre Auditions (4-6p in auditorium)

Wednesday: Theatre Auditions (4-6p in auditorium)

Thursday: Girls Who Code (4p Room 302, Jenkins)

Tours are offered at 9:30 AM on select Saturdays when school is in session. Please make sure to reserve a date 72 hours in advance. Tours last 1-15 hours. Go to Schedule a Tour – We Are Hillsboro for the sign up link.

Student Council will meet every Friday morning at 7:45 through fall break. After fall break, the meetings will be bi-weekly starting on October 20th.

Sign up for the personalized student dashboard if you have not done so already. This dashboard provides families with on-demand access to current student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement (course grades and test scores). To see student information, you need to have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Visit the Portal page for instructions to sign up for an account.

 

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://westend.mnps.org/
Location: 3529 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: 615-298-8425
Twitter: @westendmiddle