Another wonderful Winterfest! The Lincoln-Way West Music Department hosted an excellent concert last night.
Thank you to the Secretary of State Office for coming in and talking Organ Donation to our Students. Special thanks to Daru Smith and Phillip Hanks for sharing their story.
Members of the LWW Speech team are busy preparing for the Willowbrook Winter Tournament and hearing from a guest speaker today at their meeting.
Various members of the LWC, LWE, and LWW Gay-Straight Alliances got together Thursday to celebrate the end of the semester with hot cocoa and candy canes.
Students in Mrs. Ficarello’s German 3 Honors & German 4 AP classes have been using their creativity to review for their upcoming exams. Each student created a gingerbread house based on a unit that was studied during the first semester. Students then presented the information in small groups and made graphic organizers based on the gingerbread houses. Each group selected the best house and World Language teachers are voting today on the overall winner for the gingerbread review house.
Warriors wear orange on Fridays.
Twelve blankets made with love by our Interact students for Project Linus! Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides new handmade blankets to children in need.
Students had the opportunity to hear from staff and Warrior Way leaders today about study skills in preparation for final exams. See your teacher if you missed picking up a review packet.
The LWW and LWC JROTC went to Navy Pier in Chicago over the weekend to help unload 1,200 Christmas trees from the United States Coast Guard Mackinaw ship. The trees will be donated to those in need in the community to help spread holiday cheer!
Mrs. Valkema, Mrs. Horn, Dr. Luzzo and Mr. Render led a study session on organizational skills this morning. There will be another presentation with the same information today after school in order to help students become better prepared when studying for final exams.
The Bridge Building competition is this Wednesday after school in the cafeteria. Students participating in the competition should bring their bridges and safety glasses from their science class. Students should contact Mr. Willis with any questions.
Auditions for Shrek the Musical are due this week! We’re looking for a variety of characters, even if you’ve never been on stage before! Scan the QR code on one of the Shrek posters in the hallways for more information. Contact Mr. Venutolo with any questions. #GetInvolved
We currently have four students participating in the NIU High School Invitational! High School art teachers in the NIU region were invited to submit up to two pieces per teacher to the show. This year's show consists of 150 of the top student artworks in the area. The show will be in a virtual format this year and will be available to view until December 20.
Nia Brass - West (acrylic painting)
Jessica Carter - West (pencil drawing)
Linsey Dunbar - West (scratchboard drawing)
Eleni Panagiaris - West (computer art)
Warriors – Please see the reminder about the schedule for our first semester final exams. This week, Lincoln-Way West is offering a final exam prep opportunity for our students to become better prepared when studying for final exams. All students are invited to two Final Exam Study Skills Sessions. Members of the West faculty will review Organizational Strategies and various Study Skills students can utilize in order to prepare for the week of final exams. Each session is offered before school (7:15-8:00 am) and after school (2:45-3:30 pm) in the Auditorium. Activity buses are available for students to take home at 3:45 pm. Students can attend either the morning or afternoon session each day.
Tuesday, December 7th – Organizational Strategies
Thursday, December 9th – Study Skills
Check out our talented students tonight at the Madrigals concert! We are proud of our staff and students who worked so hard on the performances.
Only two more chances to see the Madrigals perform this year! The final two performances will be tonight and Saturday night.
Warriors wear orange on Fridays.
The final number is in and NHS donated 336 toys to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation!
Look who made a visit to the Best Buddies event tonight! Students watched a movie and created Best Buddies ornaments alongside Westly.
Students have the opportunity next week before school to manage stress before the tests. Each day will focus on a different topic as we support students in preparation for final exams.
