Mega Fund Raising Weekend Upon Us...

Join POWWOW's National PALS charity benefit as we kick-off the weekend on Saturday, June 21st, with our 2nd annual Parent Reception; then on Sunday, June 22nd, we have celebrity alums of WHS on campus for a basketball exhibition, 02 vs. 05, and immediately following--the celebs take center court!

Parent Reception
Saturday, June 21st at 5.30pm
Westchester High School Senior Lawn

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lewis King of UCLA and the Bradley Foundation on "Eliminating Achievement Gaps Through Reducing Gaps In Parent Participation".

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Celebrity Basketball Game
Sunday, June 22nd at 2pm
Westchester High School Gym

1. Trevor Ariza Los Angeles Lakers
2. Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons
3. Gabe Pruitt Boston Celtics ' 08 Champions
4. Hassan Adams Various NBA Teams

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Proceeds will benefit POWWOW's National PALS non-profit. Please support our Parent Group.

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Westchester Healthy Start Needs You!

We are encouraging all POWWOW Parents, Friends and Families to support the 4th Annual Healthy Start 5k Walk-a-Thon on April 26, 2008. Kick off is at 9am in the WHS Cafeteria.

In preparation of this event, Healthy Start needs parents and others to assist in:

1. Obtaining sponsors,
2. Contacting businesses,
3. Donations,
4. and signing-up walkers (including yourself)

Cost is only $5, which include t-shirt, food, water, entertainment and a chance to win prizes, but most importantly, this annual event, for all ages, is designed to support free Healthy Start services at Westchester High School, Del Rey High School and Westchester Math Science Aerospace Magnet. Among the services provided are weekly counseling, after-school tutoring, Saturday Academy and parenting classes for parents of students enrolled in these programs.

Please, we strongly encourage all parents, families and friends to support this event and send the message that Healthy Start is an integral school and student resource.

Please contact Marvin or Billie today and let them know how you can help.

Contacts: Marvin Cooper and Billie Silvey
7400 Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Ph: 310.338-2440
Fx: 310.338.2475
Billie's email: bxs9588@lausd.net

Enjoy a couple pictures of last year's event...