WESTWOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Westwood Wolverines have been learning important health concepts, such as the food groups and their major nutrients, the components of fitness, the FITT principle, and finding their target heart rate zone to ensure that they are active enough to give their heart a good workout. Playing hockey, soccer and ultimate frisbee are examples of activities that provide a good workout.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

Cheney School District is currently seeking full-time and substitute school bus drivers and special needs bus aides. These positions are a great opportunity for college students, retired persons, and stay-at-home parents looking to make some extra money. Minimum qualifications for school bus drivers are: 22 years old; Washington State driver’s license; good driving record; be able to pass Washington State Patrol background check; FBI fingerprinting check; drug and alcohol testing. Interested persons may apply at the Cheney School District Transportation Department at 2736 N. Sixth St., Cheney, WA. Should you have any questions, please call 559-4523.

6th Grade Leadership Camp

Friday, October 5, Westwood Middle School hosted the first annual 6th Grade Leadership Retreat. Over 400 6th grade students from Cheney Middle School and Westwood Middle School attended sessions throughout the day to review expectations and tackle middle school relevant issues. The day began with 7th and 8th grade ASB officers introducing the PACE character traits by sharing an example of what each looks like within the school. Students then attended breakout sessions on Cyber Safety, led by Officer Hembach and Deputy Craig, Managing Emotions led by the middle school counseling team and Recognizing their Leadership Styles led by Assistant Principals and ASB students. To close the day, Westwood 6th graders went through a lesson on being an up-stander at school to prevent bullying behaviors.

CHS GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY

The Cheney High School ground-breaking ceremony was well-attended. It was a beautiful afternoon for the ground breaking at CHS on June 27. Local dignitaries joined School Board members, Superintendent Roettger, administrators, community members and contractor representatives. The work has begun!

ELEMENTARY REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 13

Registration for kindergartners and new elementary students attending school in the fall of 2018 will begin August 13 at your neighborhood school. Clicking on the above heading will take you to the list of required materials to bring with you, along with registration forms in the event you would like to print and complete them in advance. Please be advised that there are some additional forms which must be completed at the school at the time of registration.

ISAIAH RIGO - SPOKANE NON-HS BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!

In an awards celebration held in June, Isaiah was honored as the Spokane Non-HS Boys Athlete of the Year for ParaSport Spokane Wheelchair Track/Basketball/Road Racing. This is the second time that Isaiah has been recognized in this way. What an amazing young man he is! Congratulations, Isaiah!