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Spring 2021 February 5, 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 February 15: No School February 18: Shades of Brown Performances February 18: 2021 Sr. Class Fundraiser at Panda Express February 19: Synchronous Classes February 23: Metro5 Virtual Opportunity February 24 & 25: College Life in the Twin Ports & Northland February 25: UNThursday Night with John O'Leary February 26: Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due March 2: Act Exam Administration March 3: AP Registration Deadline March 10: Wisconsin Education Fair March 10: Selective College Night
Upcoming Events Shades of Brown Performances February 18, 2021 4th block - 1:55 - 3:10 p.m. via Zoom
If interested in watching the performances of A Celebration of All Cultures, contact Joyce Hayden at 763-745-6728.
Poster design by Sophia Warolin Fundraiser for 2021 Senior Class Party Don't feel like cooking? Visit Panda Express on Thursday, February 18, 2021, and get a delicious meal to go and you'll be helping raise funds for the 2021 Senior Party! On February 18, Panda Express in Plymouth is donating 50% of event sales to the Senior Party. Order online or in-person for takeout. Please read this flyer for more information. Make sure to show this flyer at pick up and/or use code 321421 in the promo code box when ordering.
Save the Date - the UNThursday Night with John O'Leary February 25 will NOT be your typical Thursday night. The Wayzata High School PTO is sponsoring an UNThursday Night for parents, students, and teachers. Nationally recognized speaker John O'Leary will be with us giving us an evening of refuge, respite, and relief from the everyday grind of COVID life. Grab your kids, a bowl of popcorn, get comfy, and join us for a night of inspiration and joy with John O'Leary on Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Check out his biography here. Check next week's newsletter for Zoom/Livestreaming information.
IMPORTANT Updated ACT Information Juniors taking the ACT on March 2 On February 22, juniors will receive an email with information about how to create a MyACT account, if they do not already have one, along with instructions for completing the non-test information needed for the March 2 ACT exam. This email will contain student-specific information for the MyACT account which will allow their ACT scores, including the March 2 exam, to be in one place. Please watch for this email as the non-test information needs to be completed prior to the March 2 exam. Students will also receive their testing room assignment and specific exam day instructions on February 25 (and again on March 1).
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.
Students and families who would like to order a school lunch for March 2, should complete the following form by Box Lunch Form by February 22, 2021.
Freshmen and Sophomores taking the Practice ACT on March 2 On March 2 all freshmen and sophomores will have the opportunity to take a free Practice ACT at home using their iPad or other device. Students will be emailed an access code for the practice ACT on March 1. These codes will only be active from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on March 2.
The practice ACT covers the same content as the ACT that is given during the junior year. While the ACT is a junior-level exam, students do benefit from doing a practice test. One of the greatest benefits is that students get first-hand knowledge about what types of questions will be asked and gain a familiarity with the general format of this high stakes exam. While it is a junior based exam the score reports from the practice exam will give students valuable information that can assist with course planning in addition to identifying current strengths and weaknesses. Students may not submit their practice ACT score to colleges for admission purposes and scores will not be entered into Skyward.
Class of 2021/Senior Information Class of 2021 Cap & Gown Ordering Information To get you started and ready for graduation, please watch the Cap & Gown information video then you will need to fill out this Cap & Gown order form by February 26 to reserve your gown, cap & tassel for graduation. Information is private and will not be shared.
Your commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. If we need to move to an alternate plan due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, we will plan for an outdoor ceremony on June 5 at the high school.
Also, please make sure to check your name in Skyward as this is how it will appear on your diploma. The diploma will include your first, middle, and last name.
If you have questions, regarding your cap and gown order, contact Carson Amiot. Any other questions regarding graduation can be directed to Deb Lange.
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.
College & Career Center Information Metro5 Virtual Opportunity Join admission leaders from five selective, liberal arts colleges -- Lewis & Clark College, Macalester College, Rhodes College, Trinity College and the University of Richmond -- for an open conversation about the admissions process and opportunities for post-secondary education at these colleges. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 12 p.m. RSVP and register here by Monday, February 22. Questions? Contact Deb Musser in the CCC.
College Life in the Twin Ports & Northland Admissions representatives from the College of Saint Scholastica, Lake Superior College, Northland College, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Superior will be hosting a collaborative Zoom event for students to learn more about the northland area. Students will also learn more about each college campus, admissions requirements, student life, housing and the application process. This virtual event will be held on two dates -- Wednesday, February 24 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. To register, click on one of the above dates. Questions? Contact Deb Musser in the CCC.
General Information Transcripts/Report Cards On Friday, February 12, an unofficial transcript and report card will be posted to your student's Skyward account. To access the transcript and/or report card please go to your student's account and access: Rpt Cards/PIN/Locker/Att Ltrs - Attachments. Unofficial transcripts and report cards will be available at that location for each term. To order an Official transcript, follow the instructions provided on the website.
Attention all AP Students! Deadline Approaching! If you are enrolled in a Semester 2 or Term 4 AP Course, the exam registration deadline is March 3.
Most students have completed Step 1 of the AP Exam Registration Process by joining their AP course on the College Board site. The College Board takes the information the student provides in this step to create a testing ticket for the May exam. Your AP teacher should have provided you with a Join Code for the course. If you have not completed this step, please do so ASAP!
Most students have not completed Step 2 of the AP Exam registration process. Students should go to the Total Registration site to pay for the intended exams. Once the exam is paid for, WHS will place the order for the exam with the College Board.
Please note that the exams listed in a student's College Board account should MATCH the exams paid for in the Total Registration account.
Step 1 and Step 2 must be completed by March 3 if a student intends to take the May AP exam. If a student no longer wishes to take the exam, they must contact Amy Swenson so that she can cancel the testing ticket with the College Board. If a student has paid for an exam in Total Registration and no longer wishes to take that exam, they should log into their Total Registration account and request to cancel.
For the 2020-21 AP Exam administration, the College Board is waiving their cancellation fee for unused exams.
2021 Respect Retreat Youth Frontiers has canceled the 2021 Respect Retreat for freshmen.
Looking for a great way to support Wayzata Class of 2021? Our Seniors have worked so hard and deserve a fantastic celebration as they wrap up their years at Wayzata High School. Please consider making a donation in support of the Senior Class Party. We have a plan in place and are determined to host a well deserved, fun, and COVID safe celebration. Current restrictions prohibited many of our traditional types of fundraisers, so we created this opportunity for our community to come together to make a difference in the party planning process.
Clubs & Organizations "She's the First" Fundraiser She's the First, an organization at the high school, is hosting an apparel fundraiser! 100% of the money will be donated to the National STF Organization that supports women's education in third world countries. Orders for crewnecks and t-shirts that support this cause will be taken until February 25. Visit this page to order! Email wayzatastf@gmail.com if you have any questions.
COMPASS Department Feature COMPASS has been busy, check out their Fall Ecology of Food and Nutrition 2020 successes.
Health & Wellness Resilience & Gratitude Now more than ever, it is important to do what we can to help improve our resiliency skills and find appreciation in our lives. If we can show gratitude, we have the ability to reduce depression, increase optimism, and have fewer physical ailments. Check out this article from the Butler Center for Research, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation with some amazing information! Looking for more resources or someone to talk to, Cindy Doth, Youth & Outreach Manager, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is always available to assist.
Around the District Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Culinary Express Meal Updates for February WPS Native American Education Resources
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.
Calendars School Events District Events Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM School Board Meetings |