Hello Bobcats, this is Principal Fatout with my weekly message.  I hope this message finds you and your family well.  

I would like to be the first to CONGRATULATE our Bobcat staff, students, and community on being recognized by GreatSchools as one of only 1,770 schools in the Nation to win the inaugural College Success Award: Gold. Congratulations, Bobcats!!

Wednesday evening our Bobcat PTSA held a general hybrid meeting for both in-person and online attendance.  Dr. Dawn Williams was present “Parenting Beyond the Pandemic,” with strategies for our Bobcat families that support our Culture of Caring!!  

As we proceed, we would like all our Bobcat families to join our PTSA organization.  You can join our monthly on campus meetings or support as a member with dues that help fund academic scholarships for our Bobcat Seniors.  Please join at https://wbhptsa.memberhub.com/store for $10 for each parent and student.

Our West Broward JROTC Raiders Cadets won 1st Place Overall at the Everglades Raiders meet on Saturday!!  Great job Bobcat Cadets!!  

WBHS Spanish National Honor Society hosted lunch games and activities for our students!! Go Bobcats!!

Our Bobcat Varsity Football team defeated Taravella 49 - 3 last Friday night.  The night was a “Pink Out” game to support Breast Cancer Research.  

Our Bobcat Football Booster Club raised $4,500 for the Memorial Cancer Institute.  Great job, Bobcats!! 

Our Bobcat Varsity Sideline Cheerleaders and Bobcat Performance Ensemble performed flawlessly on Friday night.  

Our Bobcat WBTV students traveled to New York for competition at the All-American High School Film Festival 2021 where Mr. Rivera was nominated and awarded Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Mr. Rivera, Ms. Tesser, and all of our talented students!!

Our Bobcat Bowlers competed last Tuesday and Thursday.  Both the boy’s and girl’s teams did great.  This Thursday our bowlers will compete in the District tournament at Sparez Bowling Alley in Davie.  Good luck, Bobcats!!  

Last week, our Robotics Team/Engineering Club taught members how to use tools in the workspace and on Friday had an all-girls STEM meeting, providing them a comfortable environment to learn and grow! So proud of our team’s diversity!

Last week, our Best Buddies hosted a Match Party in the cafeteria!!  This inclusive event was a great success.  Did you know WBHS Best Buddies are the highest fundraising high school in the tri-county area?  Great leadership for an amazing program by our students and Ms. Kalinsky!!  

This week is “Homecoming Week”!!  The homecoming football game is scheduled for Friday, October 15^th, at Pines Charter Field at 7PM. The Homecoming Theme is “Blast from the Past”!

Dress up days are:

• Monday: Foxy Flavor “Class colors” 9^th=Yellow; 10^th=Green; 11^th=Purple; 12^th=Black
• Tuesday: Decades Day
• Wednesday: Senior/Toddler Day
• Thursday: Timeless Groups & Dynamic Duos: Dress like your friends
• Friday: Bobcat Fever Spirit Day

Yearbook Reminder:  Seniors Quotes are due by November 1st and Senior Portraits are due no later than November 1st.  

Reminder:  Broward Schools is implementing new Protocols at all Football games: 

• No bags or backpacks permitted
• All spectators will be screened w/handheld metal detectors
• Increased security presence
• Face coverings optional

 - West Broward HS is requesting that any student who has a school-issued laptop at home please return it to school if it: has not been re-issued a current property pass for the 21-22SY or is not essential for home learning. WB would like to have as many laptops on campus as possible to make in-class learning efficient with the online curriculum and supports available to the teachers during class time. Thank you for your consideration.

- West Broward works best as a partnership with its students and families. Please know that we emphasize, just as our School Mission says, a safe and secure learning environment. And for this we ask that every parent/guardian speak with their child to report concerns that may best be handled by an adult on campus.

- See something. Say something! It is necessary to keep every student and adult safe on campus.

- West Broward continues to check Student and Staff IDs at our Single Point Entry daily. Please know that a $5 obligation is given to any student who has no student ID to enter campus for every ID replaced after the fifth Student ID. Students must have their Student ID on their person while on campus.

- Parents and Community are urged to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping, tobacco/nicotine and the various THC/CBD oils. Possession of any of these substances on campus is against BCPS School Board Policy and carry disciplinary infractions. Please check out website for details on anti-vaping resources and the BCPS Discipline Matrix.

- WBH will continue to follow the BCPS Discipline Matrix for any infraction that goes against the Student Code of Conduct.

This is Principal Fatout with my weekly principal's message.  I hope my Principal’s message finds you and your family well.  As we start a new week, I wanted to share important information with you. 

Our West Broward Bobcats have been recognized by Great Schools for being one of only 1,770 public high schools in the Nation to win the inaugural College Success Award - Gold!  Gold awardees have multi-year track records of preparing students to enroll and succeed in college. Great job, Bobcats!!!

Parents, please monitor your child’s Pinnacle grades and Canvas notifications.  All of our teachers have updated their Canvas page and grades since interim reports were posted.  It is critical that we continue to have an open line of communication among our Bobcat staff, students, parents, and community. 

Our “Bobcat Culture Committee” made up from our leadership team and teacher leaders collaborated during a Bobcat leadership retreat before school began this year.  Our Bobcat Positive Behavior Intervention Plan has adopted a school-wide and community-wide theme of P.R.I.D.E. (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence)!!  We encourage all our Bobcats to express our Bobcat World Class values in everything we do each day.  We are so proud of our Bobcat Community!!  We have truly built a “Culture of Caring”.

Please join WBH PTSA, Wednesday, October 6, at 6PM for our 1st General Meeting of this year. You are invited to learn about how you can become involved and stay involved as your teen grows and takes on the challenges of high school. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Dawn Williams, Clinical Psychologist, presenting “Parenting Beyond the Pandemic. Teens and the challenges they face today and how parents can help them.” The meeting will take place in the media center with an option to join virtually. The link will be shared the day of the meeting on the WBH website. Thank you for your support!

Gymnasium renovation update for our community:

The previous update shared that we were waiting for the lumber to be shipped from the mill at the end of Sept. - This has happened.  The lumber is now being loaded at the distributor to be shipped to the school. I will continue to communicate with our vendor, Trident Surfacing, for a timeline of upcoming events, and share the progress of the gym's rebuild in future weekly messages. 

This is a special spotlight for some of our Career and Technical Ed programs.  Our Vet Assisting, TV Production, and Early Childhood students and teachers really made my day on Friday as I walked through their classes and watched our kids in action!! Our teachers and students are performing with student-centered lessons for authentic project-based learning!  Thank you, Bobcats!!

 

 

“West Side Story” meets West Broward Story! WBHS Performance Ensemble performed at an invitational last Saturday, winning Best Guard, Best Visual, and First Runner-up by only 1 point.  Superb performance, Bobcats!! 

A special thank you to Interim-Superintendent Cartwright for attending our football game last week and our Performance Ensemble competition. 

I am so proud of our Best Buddies club.  Thank you to our student leaders and to Ms. Kalinsky for her leadership.  Please use the QR code to join this amazing club!!! (See flyer attached.)

Over the past few weeks, our Bobcats have participated in some very important school-wide initiatives including, “Choose Peace Not Violence Week”, “Just Say Hello”, “Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Awareness”, and “Hispanic Heritage Month”.  As the principal, I am exceedingly proud of all our students and staff who make celebrate these initiatives for longer than just their highlighted time period.  Choose Peace Not Violence Week started with Bobcats wearing white today!!  Go Bobcats!!  Just Say Hello Week started with Bobcats wearing green!! 

Bobcat Peer Counseling made “Kindness Trees” in the courtyard to spread peace and kindness.  Great student participation and leadership by their sponsor, Mrs. Cunicelli-Carlton!! Additionally, suicide prevention and mental health information was provided by her WBHS Peer Counselors!!  Great job Bobcats!!

Mrs. Houston’s African American History Class taught students and faculty about the Afro-Latino Cultures during lunch last week. Enlightening information shared by her students to their classmates.

West Broward “Club Rush” was hosted by Student Government during both lunches in the courtyard last week.  Great leadership students, Ms. Yard, club sponsors, and athletic coaches.  Bobcats showing their World Class values!! Go Bobcats!! 

Student Government also sold homecoming tickets. Our Bobcat Homecoming game is Friday, October 15^th, vs. Coral Glades hosted at Pines Charter Stadium at 7PM.  The Bobcat Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 16^th, from 8-11:30PM, in the WBH Cafeteria. The event has been sold out and students must show their pre-purchased ticket to enter.

Last week, in the evening, Bobcat BRACE office hosted a College Application/FAFSA night.  What a great turnout; close to 150 Bobcat families attended.  Great leadership Mrs. Hartzell-Strauss and BRACE Cadets!!  Please visit our website for upcoming events. 

Senior Sunrise “Class of 2022” was held before school on the WBHS basketball courts.  A couple hundred Bobcat Seniors gathered together to enjoy breakfast as a Bobcat family.   Great job Senior Officers and Ms. Syrocki on a fantastic event that personalized the “Bobcat Way” for so many Class of ’22 Seniors.

Mrs. Zorn-Milmed presented everything about West Broward’s Science Department at our recent SAC meeting.  Each month, SAC/SAF hosts a WBHS curricular area.  We encourage all staff, parents, and students to attend.  Great leadership and an amazing department!! 

Athletic Updates:

Friday night lights at Flanagan HS Field last week where WBH played against Flanagan HS in the Mayor’s Cup Game.  We played a great game but came up short 14-6. School Board Members Mrs. Good and Mrs. Hixon where in attendance.  And a special thank you to City of Pembroke Pines Mayor Ortis who was also in attendance.  Your support is valued and appreciated.

Our JV Football team tied Flanagan on Wednesday afternoon.  Hundreds of fans filled our Bobcat Stadium to support our Bobcats. 

Bobcat Bowling, Girls Volleyball, and WB Swimming continue to have great performances multiple times in the past few weeks.  We are so proud of our Bobcat athletes. 

Housekeeping: A few points to remember that are important to include in the communications we send home.

- West Broward HS is requesting that any student who has a school-issued laptop at home please return it to school if it: has not been re-issued a current property pass for the 21-22SY or is not essential for home learning.  WB would like to have as many laptops on campus as possible to make in-class learning efficient with the online curriculum and supports available to the teachers during class time. Thank you for your consideration.

- West Broward works best as a partnership with its students and families. Please know that we emphasize, just as our School Mission says, a safe and secure learning environment. And for this we ask that every parent/guardian speak with their child to report concerns that may best be handled by an adult on campus.

- See something. Say something! It is necessary to keep every student and adult safe on campus.

- West Broward continues to check Student and Staff IDs at our Single Point Entry daily. Please know that a $5 obligation is given to any student who has no student ID to enter campus for every ID replaced after the fifth Student ID. Students must have their Student ID on their person while on campus.

- Parents and Community are urged to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping, tobacco/nicotine and the various THC/CBD oils. Possession of any of these substances on campus is against BCPS School Board Policy and carry disciplinary infractions. Please check out website for details on anti-vaping resources and the BCPS Discipline Matrix.

- WBH will continue to follow the BCPS Discipline Matrix for any infraction that goes against the Student Code of Conduct.

Have a great week and Go Bobcats!

Hello Bobcats!!  This is Principal Fatout and I hope this message finds you and yours well.  I am first proud to announce Mr. Rodrigues as “Bobcat Teacher of The Year”, and Mrs. Gallagher as “Bobcat Employee of The Year”!!  Amazing Bobcats!! 

I would like to thank administration, school counseling, and school security for hosting their 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade assemblies!!  Students and staff were able to come together in traditional means to discuss the Bobcat Culture and discuss proper ways students should interact on campus and abide by school rules.  These assemblies were designed to motivate students toward academic and social emotional success for this school year. What an amazing class of Bobcats!! I am a very proud Principal!!!

This week celebrates “International Day of Peace 2021” on 9/21/2021. We encouraged all staff and students to wear a white shirt to recognize this day with purpose. This day is marked on the 21^st of September each year to commemorate the day set aside by the United nations General assembly for everyone around the world to devote to keeping peace, despite any differences they may have.

“Start with Hello” week runs from 9/20-24/2021! This is a week where we work to bring attention to the growing epidemic of social isolation and empower young people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school, youth organizations, and community.  We are encouraging all staff and students to wear GREEN on Thursday to recognize this cause.

Friendly reminder: Does your Bobcat need homework help? Don't forget to Ask BRIA! Quarantined students unable to attend school are eligible for academic support with their class assignments during certain school hours. Learn more at browardschools.com/askbria.

On September 10th and 11th our Bobcats vowed to “Never Forget”.  Our Bobcat Community honored and remembered the lives lost 20 years ago on 9/11.  Our students and staff conducted on campus remembrances and our JROTC cadets participated in a Pembroke Pines memorial for 9/11.  Great patriotism, Bobcats!! 

Our Bobcat Class of 2022 started submitting their Senior Quotes! They also participated in a Senior Assembly to kick off the school year together. Herff Jones was present to discuss cap/gown and Class of 2022 spirit apparel.  Senior Parents were also invited to a senior parent meeting on 9/20/2021to receive information on Class of 2022 spirit events and graduation information.  I am very proud of the Class of 2022!!

Class of 2022’s Senior Sunrise event was held on 9/20/2021.  Great job Senior Officers on a well thought out plan. Pictures of the Seniors celebrating this event are attached.

   

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health information was provided by WBHS Peer Counseling and Psychology students during both lunches in the courtyard on 9/20!!  Great job, Bobcats!!

Congratulations to the Drama cast of “Our Place”! Cast list attached to the email.

Bobcat Performance Ensemble played their first piece of their production.  This performance grows as the season progresses including innovative props and uniforms!!  Great job, Bobcats, with great leadership by Mr. Calmer!!

A message from the District: The District has partnered with the Broward Teachers Union, Broward Principals & Assistants Association, and many of labor groups on a community canvassing event this weekend. Community Canvassing Event to reengage students 9/25 &9/26.

Athletics:

Last Friday in front of 2,000 spectators our Seniors were honored during our football game, and it was a spectacular event.

Your Bobcat Varsity Football team put a terrific effort all the way down to the wire.  We suffer our first loss of the season with an end of game score of 10 - 7 against Cypress Bay.  With a season record of 1 - 1.  Your WBHS football team visits South Broward next Friday, September 24th.

Thank you to Interim Superintendent, Dr. Cartwright, and School Board Member, Mrs. Good, for your support at the football game.  It is always great to see you at our events!!

Thank you so much to Coach Vazquez and her amazing team of volunteers for putting together a fantastic Senior Night for our Class 2022.  Thanks to everyone for coming out to support your WBHS Teams.  Means a lot to our student athletes and to our entire school in general. 

JV Football Bobcats ended their first game with a tie score 6-6 against Cooper City!

Cross Country competed in their first meet and placed as follows: Boys 1st Place, Girls 3rd Place!!  Congratulations, Bobcats!!

On 9/20 Girl’s Volleyball team traveled to Monarch High School to face the Monarch Knights at 4:30PM & 6:00PM. 

On Tuesday, your WBHS Cross Country team battled the 5K course at Markham Park.  Competition began at 4PM.  Also, on Tuesday the pins were falling at SpareZ Bowling Alley when your WBHS Bowling team continued their regular season. Matches begin at 3:30PM.  

On Wednesday, your boys and girls Golf Teams compete at Grand Palm Golf Course.  Tee Time 4PM.

Thursday, your Ladies' Bobcats Volleyball team will take on the Girls' team from Pines Charter at 4:30PM.

Please feel free to email me with any questions, comments, or suggestions.

Lastly, a few points to remember that are important to include in the communications we send home.

- West Broward works best as a partnership with its students and families. Please know that we emphasize, just as our School Mission says, a safe and secure learning environment. And for this we ask that every parent/guardian speak with their child to report concerns that may best be handled by an adult on campus.

- See something. Say something! It is necessary to keep every student and adult safe on campus.

- West Broward continues to check Student and Staff IDs at our Single Point Entry daily. Please know that a $5 obligation is given to any student who has no student ID to enter campus for every ID replaced after the fifth Student ID. Students must have their Student ID on their person while on campus.

- Parents and Community are urged to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping, tobacco/nicotine and the various THC/CBD oils. Possession of any of these substances on campus is against BCPS School Board Policy and carry disciplinary infractions. Please check out website for details on anti-vaping resources and the BCPS Discipline Matrix.

- WBH will continue to follow the BCPS Discipline Matrix for any infraction that goes against the Student Code of Conduct.

Go Bobcats!

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