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Westridge Warriors Weekly - Week of December 1, 2025

Posted Date: 11/30/25 (06:00 PM)


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Westridge Warriors Weekly

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE WESTRIDGE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello, Westridge Families!

Congratulations to Coach Yeboah and our boys volleyball team for an incredible undefeated season and for advancing into the playoffs. Your hard work, determination, and teamwork continue to make us proud as you move forward. We also want to celebrate our girls volleyball team for winning their final game of the season—an excellent way to close out the year. Great job to all our student athletes!

As we enter our second testing season, we encourage all students to stay focused and prepared for the upcoming assessments. Reviewing class notes daily, completing practice assignments, attending tutoring sessions, asking questions in class, and getting plenty of rest the night before each test can make a big difference. Let’s continue working together to support strong academic performance.

Finally, let’s finish December on a positive note. Grades will be due soon, and the end of Quarter 2 is quickly approaching on December 19th. Please make sure all assignments are completed and submitted so we can close out the quarter successfully. Keep up the great work!
Best Regards, 
Nicole L. Jefferson 
Proud Principal  
Boots on the Ground #Saddleupforsuccess 
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Important Dates

December 2 – Winter Band Concert, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
December 4 and 5 - PMA 2 Civics, Science, Algebra and Geometry
 - CFEs for semester 1 courses only
December 9 – FAST PM2 ELA
December 11 – FAST PM2 Math (Not testing – Geometry and Algebra)
-  Winter Choral Concert, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
December 16 – Winter Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
December 17 - Multicultural night, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
December 22 – January 2nd Winter Break
 

Academic Highlight

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!

Want to help your student with their academics. Review these anchor charts with your students for a few minutes a night.
 

Testing Strategies

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Character Word of the Month – Positive Attitude

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Positive attitude means thinking in a hopeful and cheerful way, even when things are hard. It’s about looking for the good in situations, believing you can do well, and treating others kindly and with respect.
 

Attendance Matters

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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!
 

A Few Reminders...

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The OCPS 2026-27 Magnet Programs Application Window Has Opened!

  • OCPS Virtual Magnet Fair opens October 20, 2025
  • Application window opens October 13, 2025 – December 19, 2025
  • Link: OCPS Magnet Programs
  • Magnet Virtual
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OCPS will be implementing a 3-year reevaluation/review cycle for all Section 504 plans, effective starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
 
There will be specific exceptions to the 3-year review procedure:

  • Grade Progression: Transition meetings will still occur for students moving from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade.
  • Senior Transition: 504 plans will be updated during a student's graduation year.
  • Parent Requests: We will continue to hold meetings within 30 days if a parent requests a review.
  • New Information: If new information is presented that impacts a student's 504 plan, a 3-year reevaluation/review will be conducted.
  • Plans that have Individual Health Care Plans and/or Related Services will be reviewed annually.
 
Please reach out to your school-based Section 504 contact with any questions you may have. 
 

Morning Drop Off

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.
7th Grade A-L & 6th Grade - Chelsee Crawford Chelsee.Crawford@ocps.net
7th Grade M-Z & 8th Grade - Peter Singletary peter.singletary@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.  
 

Athletics

Basketball is our next sport. Athletic paperwork and physicals must be completed and properly uploaded in Aktivate. Basketball 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 - Ms. Johnson Shawnette.Johnson@ocps.net

Physical Due Dates

Basketball - January 6, 2026
Track and Field - March 22, 2026
Athlete Guide - English
Athlete Guide - Spanish
 

ADDitions Volunteers

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

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.  
Emergency Health Form (English)
Emergency Health Form (Spanish)
Please make sure all-important parent/guardian information is up-to-date in skyward. 
 

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Happy Birthday

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December Adult Warriors

Tara Guilford 3rd
Daniela Robbins 4th
Tourek Brown Jr 8th
Vernalee Bickerstaff 8th
Marilyn Colon 8th
Muhammad Khalid 12th
Shaluxuis Daniels 14th
Justin Adams 14th
Lecear Garcia Canton 24th
Nicole Jefferson 27th
Sarah Stimmell 29th
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3800 W Oak Ridge Rd I Orlando, FL 32809-4539

Phone +1 407-354-2640 I westridge_ms@ocps.net

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