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News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Thursday, January 21, 2021

SightLine Display has been in business since 1985 and we are seeking 1-2 students to help in our warehouse on a part-time basis after school. SightLine Display moved into its brand-new building in December 2019. It includes an open, socially distanced workspace. The company offers flexibility in scheduling. If you would like to learn more, please email Steve Cole at steve@sightlinedisplay.com.

Duties: Light assembly, kitting, packing, bagging and shipping of a variety of products

Prerequisites: Able to lift a maximum of 30-40 lbs, comfortable using a utility knife/box cutter, strong attention to detail

Hours: 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Pay: $12 per hour

Location: 1700 Northridge Dr NW (corner of Bristol and Northridge)

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Friday, January 22, 2021

Looking for a place to play music with other teens? Whether you already play an instrument or sing - this class is the opportunity to learn, create, record and collaborate to play the music you like best. Instruments will be available if you don't have your own.

WHERE: Franciscan Life Process Center
654 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
3rd floor of the Basilica Center

WHEN: 12 weekly classes
Mondays from 4-5 p.m.
February 1 - April 19, 2021

COST: $40 for all 12 weeks

AGES: 13-18 years old

Email ebusch@lifeprocesscenter.org or call (616) 647-5257 / (616) 897-7842 ext. 340 for more information and to sign up!

News Type:  Daily Headlines Student Parent Staff Alumni Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Yesterday, a group of West Catholic students and staff joined together with members of Catholic Central High School for a prayer service and silent march in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme of the gathering came from one of Dr. King's speeches to a group of high school students - "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?" (See the speech HERE). Those in attendance spent time reflecting on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream and learning how our community can grow stronger by standing together in God's love. These young leaders were a true inspiration as they prayed, listened and learned with each other in the hope of creating a better and brighter future for all.

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Staff Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Please be aware of the following changes to this week's schedule:

• Wednesday, Jan. 20 - follow Monday schedule
• Thursday, Jan. 21 - follow Monday schedule

News Type:  Daily Parent Alumni Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Please consider taking an hour each week or every other week during school hours to pray in the St. John Paull II West Catholic Adoration chapel - open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Patti Kohane (616-889-5093) or Noreen Duba (616-822-4942) to sign up for the second semester or for more information. 

News Type:  Daily Parent Alumni Date:  Saturday, January 16, 2021

Registration for WC Athletic's Middle School Strength & Performance Camp is now open! This new program is available to 7th- and 8th-grade students and will be led by our certified strength and conditioning coach, Adam Stoyanoff MS CSCS. Coach Stoyanoff has coached thousands of athletes, from the elementary level up to the pros. All COVID-19 protocols set by the MHSAA and West Catholic will be followed.

Dates and additional info can be found at bit.ly/2XIZpHh.

*BONUS* Current 8th graders who have applied to West Catholic for the 2021-22 school year can train for FREE!

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Thursday, January 14, 2021

Lifeology Counseling of Grand Rapids is offering Spring Into Less Stress - a teen group on managing anxiety. Please see the information below or click HERE for more details:

• Who: High school students grades 9-12
• What: A therapy group to learn concrete coping skills to help manage anxieties, big and small
• Where: Online via Zoom; facilitators will send out a link prior to each session
• When: Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. beginning Feb. 16 until March 16
• Why: Teens are experiencing higher levels of anxiety than ever before. Especially after living through a pandemic this last year, we want teens to be equipped with knowledge to help them manage the stressors they encounter.
• Cost: $30 for all 5 weeks - to RSVP for your high schooler, please email grandrapids@wefixbrains.com or call 616-929-0248

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Monday, January 11, 2021

Grand Valley State University's Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation presents Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Days!

Choose January 29-30 or March 19-20

This immersive two-day workshop is centered around innovation and action to provide high school students the necessary skill set and tools to develop as innovators and entreprenurs. Students will be asked to address and solve some of the pressing challenges that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will form teams, create prototypes, and validate their business idea and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs. The event will end in a big final pitch with the opportunity to win cash prizes for their innovative ideas.

Apply at gvsu.edu/cei.

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Time is running out for you to make the yearbook extra special for your student by purchasing a senior salute! Salutes are available in a variety of sizes and prices. You can purchase a senior salute online at yearbookforever.com or bring the order form and payment to the front office. Email angelacritchett@grwestcatholic.org with questions. Order now before time runs out! All Senior Salutes are due by January 29, 2021.

2021 Yearbook Senior Salutes Order Form

News Type:  Daily Student Parent Date:  Monday, January 4, 2021

A few notes about the second semester:

• Aquinas College has added Public Speaking for the second semester. The class will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:50 a.m. Any juniors or seniors who would like to join this class should let their counselor know ASAP as there is some paperwork that will need to be completed.
• Please note that due to COVID-19, all general classes must remain at 24 students or less. Counselors had to balance some classes and some student schedules may have been adjusted. Students must follow the updated schedules in Infinite Campus.