Notes from the Head of School

Happy Friday! What a busy week we've had!

*Mrs. Mercier's Anatomy and Physiology classes have finished their life-size skeletal projects, proudly displayed in the A Building hallway! Great job teams!

*On Tuesday, Mr. Micks arranged for a group of students to attend the PFG Food Centric Show at the MassMutual Center. Students were able to speak to a variety of vendors and sample all sorts of tasty treats!

*On Wednesday, Juniors and Seniors visited STCC with Ms. Crowe and Mrs. Kelly. They toured the different facilities and heard about the programs and support services that this 2 year college offers. Next up? A trip to Westfield State University on Tuesday!

*On Wednesday, our Cross Country team completed their 1st full meet at Eagle Hill. Our runners looked sharp out there as they conquered a hilly course. Awesome job runners!

*5th Period Today brought us another round of club meetings! The Board Game Club learned a version of Dominoes, the Helping Hands Club made signs for their first donation drive, the Innovators Club took apart computers to discover the inner workings, and members of the drama club auditioned for their roles in the upcoming production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!

*Auditions for the play will continue next week - if students want to audition, they should see Ms. Mercier or Mrs. Williams!

* White Oak’s Helping Hands Club and Jordan Sutter are collaborating to collect non-perishable food and personal care donations for the Common Goods Food Pantry in Westfield. Our goal is to collect non-perishable food and personal care products to extend a helping hand to people in the Westfield community.The following items are most needed. There will be orange bins in the cafeteria for the collection of the donated items. Thank you so very much.Non-Perishable Food Items Needed:● Canned Goods (any canned food)● Dry Boxed Items (cereal, pasta, rice, etc.)● Peanut Butter● Juice boxes● Granola barsPersonal Care Products:● Shampoo● Soap● Toothpaste/Brush● Deodorant

REMINDERS:

*Please be sure to read Nurse Sousa's email regarding health protocols. It is cold and flu season and we need your partnership in keeping our students and staff healthy. Please use your best judgement when your child is experiencing cold symptoms before sending them to school. As always, please reach out to Nurse Sousa with any questions!

*This Sunday is the White Oak trip to the Celtics Game. If you signed up, you should have received your tickets via email transfer from me! I will see you there!

*Don't forget to register to do the Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passages on December 7th with the White Oak team! Families are welcome to join us! Our team theme will be gingerbread men & women. You can register for the 5K run or the 3K walk. The flyer is attached!

COMING UP:

*The SheLeads Club will meet for the 1st time next Wednesday 1st period. This club is open to any female-identifying student in grades 8-12. Student leaders Lucia and Lauren will present a different topic each month for discussion, fostering a safe community for empowerment and leadership!

*The White Oak Wolfpack soccer team will have an away game on Tuesday, October 14th! The students will leave school at 1:45 for a 4PM game at Buxton in Williamstown. Please check the Activities calendar on the White Oak website for updates and additional information!

*The Seniors are hosting a tag sale on Saturday, October 25th from 9-3 on the basketball court here on campus. The huge All 4 Kids consignment sale will also take place on campus that weekend. Stop by and support great causes!

*This weekend is a great opportunity to plan your entry in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Just 2 more weeks until entries are due - will yours be the scariest? Funniest? Most creative? I can't wait to see the entries!

*I am also attaching the Spirit Week flyer so students can start planning their outfits!

*No School Monday!

Have a wonderful, long weekend!

Jody

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