FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023

LEARN TO ROW
If you are interested in learning to row, introductory sessions begin in April.  Contact niagrafallsrowing@gmail.com. See poster on board outside main office.

MUSIC
Rock Band is today at lunch.

ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls is looking for students interested in applying to take part in the 2023 Junior Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program Retreat weekend May 5-7. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to Guidance for more details on how to apply. 

YEARBOOK GRAD QUOTES
Attention all grade 12 students. In Guidance Classroom, the Google form for Yearbook Grade Quote is uploaded. Please check and submit your Quote!

EQAO LITERACY
Hello students. Before March Break, students received information about whether they were successful or not on the EQAO Literacy test from the Fall. The Spring rewrite for the test will take place on Thursday, April 20 th. A list of who has to write and where has been posted on the glass of the main office. Students will be contacted shortly with more information about upcoming practice sessions. Good luck and come see Mr. Kasper if you have any questions.  

REACH CLUB
Can all members of Reach club attending today's tournament please meet in the main foyer at this time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The SCVFA is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt at Fireman's park on Good Friday, April 7^th from 10:30-2pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in Guidance. 

GIRLS SLO-PITCH
There will be a girls slo-pitch tryout Monday, April 3^rd after school.  Please come prepared for both indoor and outdoor practices.  If you cannot attend, please let Mrs. Bokma or Mrs. Miller know.

STUDENT COUNCIL MOVIE NIGHT
Hey Spartans! Your Student Council presents to you the NEON-THEMED Westlane Movie Night, happening on April 13th. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 5:30 pm. In this event, we will be showing a movie of YOUR choice; so don’t forget to vote on the Instagram poll to choose your favorite movie; Voting begins Monday, April 3rd. Tickets are $2 without popcorn and $3 with popcorn. So, bring your friends and cozy up with some popcorn to enjoy a night of fun! We hope to see you all there!

INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
March 31^st recognizes the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is an annual event dedicated to both raising awareness for the rights of Transgender and Non-Binary folks, as well as celebrating the amazing people who identify as a part of these communities. Check out Diversity Club's instagram to find more resources on how we can best support and celebrate this important event, both today, and every day.

CRICKET CLUB
Cricket club will be cancelled today. See you next week! 

YEARBOOK GRAD QUOTES
Attention all grade 12 students. In Guidance Classroom, the Google form for Yearbook Grade Quote is uploaded. Please check and submit your Quote!

EQAO LITERACY
Hello students. Before March Break, students received information about whether they were successful or not on the EQAO Literacy test from the Fall. The Spring rewrite for the test will take place on Thursday, April 20 th. A list of who has to write and where has been posted on the glass of the main office. Students will be contacted shortly with more information about upcoming practice sessions. Good luck and come see Mr. Kasper if you have any questions.  

DOWN SYNDROME & AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome and Autism Awareness Day. Wear blue or crazy socks this Friday to show your support! 

PROM COMMITTEE
Any Grade 12 students interested in joining prom committee are welcome to join today at lunch in room 2012.

ATHLETIC TRANSFERS
If you have attended another high school before attending Westlane, and you would like to participate in Spring Sports such as Badminton, Soccer, Ultimate, Baseball, or Track & Field you MUST complete an Athletic Transfer Form. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 31 to Ms. Devereux in the Phys-ed Office.

FLASH DANCE FRIDAY
Get your dance groove on Friday morning from 8:10 - 8:20 AM. Show us your freestyle dance moves in the Dance Room next to the cafeteria!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The SCVFA is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt at Fireman's park on Good Friday, April 7^th from 10:30-2pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up in Guidance. 

MATH CLINIC
Math clinic is closed today at lunch.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023

ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls is looking for students interested in applying to take part in the 2023 Junior Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program Retreat weekend May 5-7. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to Guidance for more details on how to apply. 

EQAO LITERACY
Hello students. Before March Break, students received information about whether they were successful or not on the EQAO Literacy test from the Fall. The Spring rewrite for the test will take place on Thursday, April 20 th. A list of who has to write and where has been posted on the glass of the main office. Students will be contacted shortly with more information about upcoming practice sessions. Good luck and come see Mr. Kasper if you have any questions.  

FRENCH
French Club will be cancelled today. See you next week! 

MUSIC
Karaoke Club is today at lunch.  

ART CLUB
Art club is running today after school in room 1073.

ART SHOWCASE
The Arts Department is hosting its 2^nd annual Art Showcase after school on Wednesday May 10th. Interested in submitting your artwork to the show? The submission form can be found on the arts Instagram account @westlane_arts. Submissions are DUE Wednesday April 26th. For more information, please see Mrs. Dunn in 1073.

YEARBOOK GRAD QUOTES
Attention all grade 12 students. In Guidance Classroom, the Google form for Yearbook Grade Quote is uploaded. Please check and submit your Quote!
Also, if you haven’t purchased this year’s yearbook, don’t delay, buy it today.

DOWN SYNDROME & AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
This Friday, March 31 is World Down Syndrome and Autism Awareness Day. Wear blue or crazy socks this Friday to show your support! 

TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

RECYCLING DAY
t’s that day again... Recycling Day!!!!
Please have a student from your class bring down the Blue (Cans/Bottles) bin. The Big Blue recycling bins will be located in front of our Caretaking Office. Please remind your student to dump the recycling into the bin and to return the small blue recycle bin back up to your classroom and not leave it in front of our office. Can we please have this done before period 5.
Also for the grey bins and paper recycling, please place your grey bin outside your classroom door to be collected throughout the day.

REACH
Reach Trivia club is meeting today at lunch in room 1110. If you like trivia, come participate!

MUSIC
Jazz band is today lunch.  Karaoke is Wednesday at lunch.

BAKE SALE
Hey spartans! Mark your calendars because Rankin Run will be hosting a bake sale at lunch in the conference room on Wednesday April 5th. Buy a baked good and support a good cause, and remember, all purchases must be cash only!

EQAO LITERACY
Hello students. Before March Break, students received information about whether they were successful or not on the EQAO Literacy test from the Fall. The Spring rewrite for the test will take place on Thursday, April 20th. A list of who has to write and where has been posted on the glass of the main office. Students will be contacted shortly with more information about upcoming practice sessions. Good luck and come see Mr. Kasper if you have any questions.  

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023

ROWING
If you are interested in learning to row, introductory sessions begin in April.  Contact niagrafallsrowing@gmail.com.  See poster on board outside main office.

ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls is looking for students interested in applying to take part in the 2023 Junior Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program Retreat weekend May 5-7. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to Guidance for more details on how to apply. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023

TRACK & FIELD
Spring is finally here, which means it's Track and Field season!
Team sign-up lists are posted outside of the Phys-Ed office.
Our first practice is Monday after school on the track. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Also, join the Track and Field Google Classroom. Find the QR code link on posters around the school and on Westlane social media.

MUSIC
Rock band is today at lunch.

ATHLETIC TRANSFERS
If you have attended another high school before attending Westlane, and you would like to participate in Spring Sports such as Badminton, Soccer, Ultimate, Baseball, or Track & Field you MUST complete an Athletic Transfer Form. Please see Ms. Devereux in the Phys-ed Office to begin your application process.

DANCE CLUB
Ms. Devereux is looking for dancers to learn and perform a Latin-inspired choreography (e.g. Salsa) in April and May! Interested in finding out more? Sign-up on the Dance Club sheet posted outside the Phys-ed Office.

TABLE TENNIS
Table Tennis Intramurals are in Gym C at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

FREE EVENT WITH PAT LaFONTAINE
Tomorrow morning, Niagara University welcomes NHL Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Sabres player Pat LaFontaine and Chris Price, CEO of LIFE Sports to discuss re-imagining 21st-century youth sports.  This event is free. And attendees in the full morning will receive a $50.00 gift card.  See poster for the QR code and details beside the morning announcements.

CFL DIVERSITY IS STRENGTH
The Canadian Football League created a Diversity is Strength campaign to demonstrate their values to oppose what they saw in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12th, 2017 when a white supremist drove his car into a peaceful anti-racism protest killing one person and injuring 35 others.
"This League, like this country, prides itself on its diverse makeup. We know that our strength comes from diversity - be that of heritage, orientation, religion, ability, thought, and so much more. This League has a long-standing tradition of welcoming players, people, from all types of backgrounds; from signing the first black quarterback to the first openly gay player, we consider diversity to be an integral part of who we are.” Saskatchewan Roughriders fully embraced this initiative.
We invite you to stop by the banner in the main foyer to pledge your support to end racism in our school community.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS
Attention any grade 10 students interested in pursuing a position with DSBN student senate:
Applications for next year's trustee positions are now open, if you are interested please see Mrs. Gorman in room 2012 for the electronic application.
There are two positions open for the whole board, candidates will be voted on at April's senate meeting.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

Aiden H & Kyle H to the main office please to pick up your SHSM prize.

CRICKET CLUB
cricket club is today after school. New members are always welcome. Please see Mr Patel or Mr Bennett for more information.

BADMINTON
Badminton team members who are interested in purchasing a Westlane badminton shirt, please see Mr. Evers to place your order by the end of the day today.

BOYS SOCCER
Tryouts continue for Boys Soccer after school today on Spartan Field.  Group two will meet after school at 3 pm.  As always, please dress for the weather.

TRACK & FIELD
Spring is finally here, which means it's Track and Field season!
Team sign-up lists are posted outside of the Phys-Ed office.
Our first practice is Monday after school on the track. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Also, join the Track and Field Google Classroom. Find the QR code link on posters around the school and on Westlane social media.

FREE EVENT WITH PAT LaFONTAINE
This Saturday, March 25, Niagara University welcomes NHL Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Sabres player Pat LaFontaine and Chris Price, CEO of LIFE Sports to discuss re-imagining 21st-century youth sports.  This event is free. And attendees in the full morning will receive a $50.00 gift card.  See poster for the QR code and details beside the morning announcements.

MARY PITAWANAKWAR
Mary Pitawanakwat was a social justice activist whose experiences of systemic racism in the workplace resulted in one of the largest employment settlements in Canadian history. Originally from White Fish River First Nation, Mary lived in Saskatchewan when she worked for the Secretary of State. In 1984, she filed a racial and sexual harassment complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Within two years she was fired and, as a single mother, took on what would be an eight year legal battle. She was awarded a landmark settlement, but it did not represent the full loss of pay nor the toll it took on her. Mary triumphed by making the barriers the government created visible in order to surmount them.
We invite you to stop by the banner in the main foyer to pledge your support to end racism in our school community.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS
Attention any grade 10 students interested in pursuing a position with DSBN student senate:
Applications for next year's trustee positions are now open, if you are interested please see Mrs. Gorman in room 2012 for the electronic application.
There are two positions open for the whole board, candidates will be voted on at April's senate meeting.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023

FRENCH CLUB
French club is in room 1110 at lunch today.

MUSIC
Karaoke is today at lunch.
Jazz band is Thursday at lunch and rock band is Friday at lunch.

GIRLS’ SOCCER
There will be a meeting tomorrow at the start of lunch for anyone wanting to come out for the girls' soccer team. The meeting is in room 1104.
You must attend the meeting if you want to play.

BOYS SOCCER
Boys soccer tryouts resume today after school.  Because of the large numbers trying out yesterday, tryouts will be broken up into two groups.  Please check the list outside the physed office to see if you are trying out after school today.

QUEBEC CITY MOSQUE SHOOTING
On January 29, 2017, Alexandre Bissonnette killed six men in a terrorist hate attack on the Quebec City Mosque. The shooter was inspired by anti-immigrant rhetoric he heard on social media. This racist act caused many Muslims to question their safety in their own communities and places of worship – even in Saskatchewan. This was partially countered by many acts of solidarity and compassion by community and politicians.
Stop by the banner in the main foyer and fill out a post-it with a message indicating what you can do to reject racism in our school.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS
Attention any grade 10 students interested in pursuing a position with DSBN student senate:
Applications for next year's trustee positions are now open, if you are interested, please see Mrs. Gorman in room 2012 for the electronic application.
There are two positions open for the whole board, candidates will be voted on at April's senate meeting.

MARCH 21, 2023

REACH
Reach Trivia club is meeting today at lunch in room 1110. If you like trivia, come participate!

GIRLS’ SOCCER
Anyone who is interested in trying out for the girls' soccer team must come to a meeting in room 1104 at the start of lunch on Thursday. 

BOYS SOCCER
Boys soccer tryouts begin after school today at 3 pm on Spartan Field.  Remember to dress for the weather.

DANCE CLUB
Thank you to Samhita, Nicole, and Matia who performed last year's Sharing Dance Day choreography in the front lobby this morning! Do you like to move? Would you like to learn more about the new choreography for Sharing Dance Day 2023? Then come join Dance Club!!! Ms. Devereux will be hosting a Dance Club meeting in Health Room 1077 (1^st floor) to show you what this year's choreography will look like. Come check it out!

ATHLETIC TRANSFERS
If you have attended another high school before attending Westlane, and you would like to participate in Spring Sports such as Badminton, Soccer, Ultimate, Baseball, or Track & Field you MUST complete an Athletic Transfer Form. Please see Ms. Devereux in the Phys-ed Office to begin your application process.

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
March 21 is designated by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It’s a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the problems of racism and the need to promote racial harmony. The UN made this designation in 1966 to mark a tragic event that took place on March 21, 1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa when 69 peaceful demonstrators were killed during a protest against apartheid. The March 21 Campaign was initiated to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism on a national scale and to clearly demonstrate the commitment and leadership of the Government of Canada to foster respect, equality, and diversity.
We are challenging our school community to pledge to reject racism today.

VILOA DESMOND
Viola challenged Canada’s segregation laws by sitting in a movie theatre seat in Nova Scotia reserved for white patrons. Her decision to “sit down” for her rights preceded Rosa Park’s equally courageous action in the US by nearly a decade. She is now featured on our $10 bill as an early Canadian anti-racism activist.
Stop by the banner in the main foyer and fill out a post-it with a message indicating what you can do to reject racism in our school.

RECYCLING DAY 
Please have a student from your class bring down the Blue (Cans/Bottles) bin. The Big Blue recycling bins will be located in front of our Caretaking Office. Please remind your student to dump the recycling into the bin and to return the small blue recycle bin back up to your classroom and not leave it in front of our office. Can we please have this done before period 5.
Also for the grey bins and paper recycling, please place your grey bin outside your classroom door to be collected throughout the day.

MARCH 20, 2023

MYAC
Do you care about the environment? ? MYAC is running the “Green Movement” from March 13th -26th to promote being eco-friendly and caring about the environment.
To enter all you need to do is make a free Goosechase account and complete the eco-friendly challenges there! The school that has the most points will win and will be able to proudly display a trophy in their school.
To enter this contest and for more information visit the MYAC Instagram @ nfmyac or use the code “BD77ZG” on the Goosechase app!

BOYS SOCCER
Boys soccer tryouts begin tomorrow after school on Spartan Field.  Tryouts will run from 3 to 4:30 pm.  Be sure to dress for the weather.