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Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Don't forget to water them!! 💦🪴

The lunch for today is buffalo cheese bites, a chicken with a waffle, or a chicken patty sandwich. The side dish for today is steamed broccoli.

Today’s weather is a high of 23 and a low of 10. It is expected to snow today in the evening. Be safe on the roads, Cougs!

The word of the day is 'Knavery', which is a deceitful or dishonest act. 😔

Do you have a talent? Singing? Acting? Dancing? Something different?

Then this announcement is for you!

Cultural Diversity Club is hosting its annual Talent Show on Friday, January 24th during school!!!

If you would like to be part of the Talent Show, please come to tryouts on Monday, January 13th and/or Thursday, January 16th after school at 3:30pm in Room 509.

Show us what you got! 🩰🎭🎤

The French word of the day is 'gelé', which means freezing. 🥶

Attention NHS members - we will be meeting on Tuesday, January 14 in room 701 at 3:30. We will be reviewing speaking parts and responsibilities for the upcoming Induction Ceremony. Attendance is mandatory! Bring any candy bar money.  🤑

The game of the day is Life is Strange. It’s a choice based game with a time twisting narrative! Every choice matters, so be weary of what you choose. It is available to play on Mobile, Console, and PC. 🦋This action will have consequences. 

Westland GSA will meet TODAY, Friday, January 10th in room 711 from 3:25 to 4:15. Hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈

*The quote for today is “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”

SPORTS

Cougar Basketball takes on Westerville South TONIGHT! Boys are away and girls are home. Action starts at 7:00! 😁

Reminder to cheer and track athletes that our seat uninstall at OSU has been rescheduled for tomorrow morning. Please be at Westland no later than 8:15am, our bus will leave at 8:30. If you would like to meet us there instead, please arrive no later than 9am. 🏈

Way to go to the Cougar Swim team for beating Grove City Christian in last night's swim meet!!  Emily White, Eian Summerville and Aiden McCune hit new PRs. Good Luck to the Cougars next Tuesday in their next meet.

Happy birthday to...

FRIDAY: Alexander Caudill, Maria Cruz Gonzalez, Ceydi Mejia Romero, and Eduardo Morales Bardales.

SATURDAY: Christian Alderson, Mohamed Ali, Matthew Guillan, Oleksandr Lavreniuk, and Stefany Leon Mendoza.

SUNDAY: Luis Chavira Navarrete, Michael Lopez Garcia, Elda Martin Chavez

Jose Mateo Benitez, Maria Mendiola Mendiola, Ashly Perez Cruz, and Lily Sisneros.

Have the best birthday ever, Cougs! 🎁🥳🎂🎉🎈

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