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Spring 2021 January 22, 2021 Newsletters will be sent weekly on Fridays to parents/guardians and students. If you have questions or suggestions regarding the newsletters, email Deb Lange. We value your feedback. Past newsletters are available on the WHS website.
Dates to Remember January 27-29: End of Term 2 Finals January 29: MN World Language Proficiency Certificates and Bilingual Seals registration due January 29: ACT Practice Exam registration deadline January 29: All Semester 1 Materials Due February 2-5: Semester 2 Materials Pickup - 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. February 4: Wayzata Idol-Virtual February 5: President's Volunteer Service Award application due February 12 & 15: No School February 18: Shades of Brown Performances February 19: CORRECTION: Synchronous Class Day March 2: Act Exam Administration
Upcoming Events PlayGrounds 2021 - A Virtual Play Festival
Wayzata Theatre's annual new play festival features plays written, directed, designed, and performed entirely by WHS Theatre students.
Student produced plays facilitated by Sandra Struthers, Sonia Gerber and Grant Sorenson.
PlayGrounds 2021 will livestream on January 29 & 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Visit whstheatre.com for more information.
Donations are appreciated.
College & Career Center Information ACT Exam Administration - College and Career Day - March 2 On March 2, we will be administering an in-person ACT to 950 WHS juniors. Freshmen and Sophomores will have the opportunity to take a Practice ACT at home utilizing their ipads. Seniors will be able to utilize this time for "college and career explorations" and will not report to the building on this day.
The ACT is considered a high-stakes exam. As a result, in order to administer this exam to our students, and to ensure an optimal testing environment for all, we are working diligently to provide a safe environment for our students and staff. Additional information will be shared with students and families in the near future.
Students and families who are planning to opt out should complete and submit the Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in District Standardized Assessments 2020-2021 by February 12, 2021.
Take-Home ACT Practice Exam
WHS Scholarship Program Reminder The following scholarships in the WHS Scholarship Program are still available for seniors to apply for. The application deadlines are listed for each scholarship. Applications can be found on Naviance under the Colleges tab (Scholarships and Money, Scholarship List and then Local and Regional Scholarships). Contact Deb Musser with any questions.
General Information End of Term 2 Finals Schedule Wednesday, January 27 - Finals for Blocks 3 and 4
Curriculum Materials Return and Pick Up Starting Monday, January 25, students should return all Semester 1 materials as they complete their coursework. Materials may be returned between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Trojan Head inside the Main Entrance. All Semester 1 materials must be returned by Friday, January 29.
Because we run on a semester schedule, we must have materials returned on time in order to have enough textbooks and other materials available for Semester 2 students. With thousands of items to turn around, curriculum drop off and pick up will be two separate events.
Students may pick up Semester 2 materials at the Trojan Head just inside the main entrance Tuesday, February 2 through Friday, February 5. Staff will be available from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Teachers know that students will be picking up materials throughout the first week of class and are planning their first week's lessons accordingly. Please check your schedule and the Curriculum Document to see which of your courses have required materials. If your course is not listed, you will not need to pick up anything for that course during Curriculum Distribution.
Please contact Joyce Poppele if there are special circumstances we need to know regarding textbook return or pickup.
Minnesota World Language Proficiency Certificates and Bilingual Seals Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 have the opportunity to earn a Minnesota World Language Certificate, Bilingual or Multilingual Seal through home-testing options. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize all of our students' languages as assets. To earn a Certificate or Seal, students must demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing in a language(s) other than English, as well as meet all WHS English Language Art requirements. World Language Certificates and Bilingual/Multilingual Seal awards will be noted in students' high school transcripts. Students who earn these awards may also earn college credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Students who complete an AP Language & Culture Exam automatically earn a Certificate (AP score of 3), Gold Seal (AP score of 4), or Platinum Seal (AP score of 5). No further testing is needed.
Students who do not complete an AP Language & Culture Exam have the opportunity for home-testing on Friday, February 5. Proficiency tests are currently available in the languages of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Thai, & Vietnamese.
Interested students should register and submit payment on ePay. The deadline for registration and payment is January 29, 2021. Additional testing opportunities will be offered in May 2021 and August 2021.
More information can be found here.
President's Volunteer Service Award The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a national award offered in recognition of one's volunteerism. As a Certifying Organization of the President's Volunteer Service Award, Wayzata High School can nominate potential recipients and distribute the award to those who meet or exceed the award criteria. The application process has recently been updated to a completely digital application system. Any student who wishes to apply for a 2020 President's Volunteer Service Award must follow the application instructions as outlined in the 2020 President's Volunteer Service Award Application Guide, which includes enrolling in the new 2020 PVSA Canvas Course. A tutorial video on the PVSA application process is also available. Students are able to submit their applications for review at this time. The deadline for submitting an application is 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted and beginning the application process early is advised. Read the Application Guide for more information. For additional information email Brenda Badger, Club Y.E.S. Program Manager.
The COMPASS Program is Seeking Mentors The COMPASS program is seeking area professionals to serve as mentors for our two spring classes: Business Administration & Economics and Cybersecurity & Applied Mathematics. The spring 2021 COMPASS classes begin February 1 and will be delivered in a hybrid model where students are in the building twice a week on alternating days. Interactions with our mentors, guest instructors, and project sponsors will continue to be virtual in nature. Having our students in the classroom, however, has made all the difference in inspiring them to utilize our Compass Professionals as a resource. Also, we have found that after these months of distance learning, students are much more appreciative of the opportunity to meet and interact with people outside their social bubble. To learn more about COMPASS and the mentoring program, please review the COMPASS flyer or email Miriam Lejonvarn. Take this opportunity to connect with our rising adults and share your expertise and wisdom. Also, if you have someone in your social network who would be a great mentor pass this information along to them.
Clubs & Organizations Doctors of Tomorrow Doctors of Tomorrow (DOT) is a WHS student-led group that aims to give Wayzata students experience in and information about the medical field. Some of their opportunities include weekly guest speakers, volunteering experiences, and informational events. On Friday, February 5, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DOT is collaborating with Ochsner Health to provide a virtual shadowing field trip. This trip will take the group through a Simulation Center, which includes information about the emergency medicine area, respiratory therapy, a med lab, etc. This trip will be taking place over zoom, and the link can be found here. Past speaker recordings can be found on the Doctors of Tomorrow website.
If you are interested in joining this group or getting more information, you can:
Club Y.E.S. Registration for Club Y.E.S. is open from Monday, January 25 through Monday, February 8 in Epay for any Wayzata High School student who still wishes to join the club for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The registration link can be found in Epay under Wayzata High School - Activities & Clubs. Only registered students may participate in Club Y.E.S. service opportunities. Registrations will be processed the next business day. Students will receive a welcome email to the club after his/her registration is processed with further instructions regarding access to the Club Y.E.S. project portal and Canvas course. For questions contact Brenda Badger.
Health & Wellness Parenting in a Pandemic Struggling to manage your own workload and your kids' distance learning? Feeling burnt out by the non-stop duties of parenting in a pandemic? This free informational webinar, hosted by a Relate Counseling Therapist, will address these topics and more. Join us on Friday, January 29 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. No registration is required; simply visit Relate Counseling Center's Facebook page at the designated time to watch the webinar. For more information, please reach out to Lauren Abdill, MSW, LICSW at labdill@relatemn.org.
The Impact of Pandemic Life on Teens How is pandemic life affecting the mental health and well-being of our young people? How can parents and professionals equip and empower teens to make healthy decisions and adopt resilient behaviors? Join prevention expert Deirdre Flynn to examine emerging research about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent health. Discussion will focus on translating research findings into practical prevention efforts aimed at keeping the kids in your care healthy. Register here to join us on January 27 at 1:30 p.m. If you can't attend during this time, register anyway and you'll receive notice when the recording is posted for on-demand viewing. If you have any questions, email Ann Tucker.
Health Department Feature 10th Grade Health Spotlight There is no doubt the 2020-21 school year has brought about many challenges in the lives of our students. It has never been more important for students to possess the health skills necessary to adapt and overcome the many challenges they are facing today and in our ever-changing world. Our Health department has been committed to reviewing and adapting our curriculum to meet the needs of our students and deliver a comprehensive health education experience.
Throughout this process, the goal has been to not only educate students on what it means to be healthy, but for students to develop the essential health skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. Students have demonstrated these skills through engagement in a number of projects. To highlight a few, students have shown they can access valid and reliable health information, advocate for the health of others, and also set and implement goals to enhance personal health. We look forward to being back in the classroom where students will be able to continue developing the health skills that will make them healthy and prepared for high school and beyond. Term 1 students engaging in an in person hybrid opportunity for our CPR Unit Health Elective: Stress Management Health is a required credit for graduation that students will take during their Sophomore year. We also offer an elective class, Stress Management. This course is designed to expose students to a holistic approach to managing stress that involves relaxation techniques and coping skills. Students gain an understanding of the importance of using effective skills to resolve stressful perceptions and to regain a sense of balance. Each week a different technique is introduced and practiced. The techniques include; Breath Awareness, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Guided Imagery, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Body Scan, Self-Care and Electronic Fasting. Other topics within lessons include; Nutrition, Mental Illness, Positive Self-Talk, and Anger Management. Students enjoy this class because it is relaxing and very applicable for the challenging times we are facing today. Students learn coping strategies they can apply to their life currently and well into their future.
Class of 2021/Senior Information Something Special for Your Student! Although the yearbook has received senior portraits for the main book, the yearbook staff wants to give the graduating class another opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments! We are offering an opportunity for parents to purchase a 1/8 ad in a printed supplement that will only be given out to the senior class. This book will be similar to the spring supplement students receive each year. We are only able to print 350 ads so it will be first-come, first-serve. The cost is $40 for an ad. The fee will be paid directly to Josten's from the link provided in this message. Photos must be submitted by February 1, 2021. There will be NO extensions to this date. To order your ad go to www.jostensadservice.com. From there you will create an account, pay the fee for the ad, choose a layout, upload a photo or two, and/or write a message. Photos must be school appropriate but do not have to be headshots like the senior portraits. Please read this flyer for more detailed information. Please see this document for examples of a senior ad. If you have any questions, feel free to email wayako.activities@gmail.com
Senior Class Graduation Party Senior Party co-chairs Lauren Hoffman and Dawn Zouber are excited to begin planning the Class of 2021 Graduation Party. If you are interested in being involved with the planning committee or have questions, please email wayzata.seniorparty@gmail.com.
Around the District Parenting in a Pandemic Have You Traveled Out of State? January Legislative Action Committee
Community Ed Wayzata Community Ed has created a strategic partnership with A+ Driving School to provide driver education. Classroom and Behind the Wheel packages are available. Classes start monthly and are offered online from the safety of your home! You will receive a secure login to the online classroom. Class times are available from 3:00-6:00 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m., or 6:15-9:15 p.m. Be sure to select Wayzata High School as the location for online classes. Visit the A+ Driving website for more information. Destination Imagination Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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