Archive for February, 2012
Devotional Feb 26th
Feb 22
A few of the players on BYU’s rugby team will be coming to talk on Sunday. A couple of them were on the team when BYU won
their national title & also play for USA’s collegiate team.
West Ridge Academy Board President Shawn Bradley will be the Honorary Chairman at the Scout-O-Rama on May 5th. Being an eagle scout himself he was excited to accept. He is an outstanding individual and we appreciate his ongoing service with our organization.
Interesting article in the Deseret News yesterday. This is a two part series.
Part 2- The war on boys: Sex, media and violence
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765552356/War-on-boys-Sex-media-and-violence.html?pg=3
Fake ID’s Just a Click Away
Feb 15
An interesting article on KSL-
A warning for every parent with a teenager or young student in college: getting a fake ID is as easy as a mouse click.
Tuesday Feb 14th the boys basketball team have a game at home against Rockwell 4:15/6:00
Friday’s game is at Layton Christian 5:15/7:00
Come and supprt the boys if you can.
Jamie
Teens & ADHD
Feb 14
How do parents know if their teens difficulty in focusing could be a sign of trouble. Dr. Hyken addressed the issue of ADHD. Russell Hyken, Ph.D. 
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC
Educational Diagnostician
Educational / Therapeutic-
Placement Specialist
We had the unique opportunity of taking both the girls and boys basketball teams to a basketball clinic sponsored by the Utah Jazz. Coaches Mark McKown, Jeff Hornacek, Scott Layden, and Smitty were there to give pointers and run drills.
Afterwards they gave us a tour of the press room and the locker rooms. We we’re fortunate to have Coach Tyrone Corbin join us and talk to us. Thanks JAZZ for giving back it was a great day!!!!
Click on the link to check out the video http://www.facebook.com/#!/thewestridgeacademy
Defiant Teens
Feb 9
Article written by Russell HykenPh.D.
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC
Educational Diagnostician
Educational / Therapeutic-
Placement Specialist
As teenagers enter the driving years, their behavior often changes. This is usually related to an adolescent’s desire to develop her own identity as well as her own independence. Peers start to become more important than parents, and the ability to drive creates a new found freedom and opportunity to push the boundaries of household rules. When gauging
the seriousness of your rule breaking teen’s behavior consider the following guidelines to help you determine when your child has crossed the line. Read more:
Lady Eagle Fans…
Tonights game has been cancelled. Legacy Prep will not be able to attend.
Thanks for all of your support this season,
Jamie
