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Wayzata High School

Volume 21

February 21, 2019

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National Honor Society "Snow Days" Week - February 4 - 9

NHS appreciates everyone's donations and involvement in Snow Days 2019! Highlights this year included a revised "name" for the week (formerly known as "Heart Week"), exciting theme/dress-up days, a successful blood drive, and well-attended events! We raised over $8,000 to be donated towards WHS Fund-A-Need and our WHS Trojan Care Closet! Congratulations to Matt Kimathi who was crowned as Mr. Wayzata 2019! 

Dates to Remember

  • February 22, 23 - Winter Musical - Chicago, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium 2
  • February 23 - Winter Musical - Chicago, 1:00 p.m., Auditorium 2
  • February 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. [Scheduler available on Skyward through 8:00 a.m. on February 26.]
  • February 26 - Post-Secondary Planning Night, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium 1
  • March 1, 2 - Winter Musical - Chicago, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium 2
  • March 2 - Winter Musical - Chicago, 1:00 p.m., Auditorium 2

Updates

WHS Student Parking Permits - Important Information

Zone 1 parking permits are sold out! Zone 2 permits are available. Remember, students must have a valid drivers license in order to purchase a permit. Please visit EPay for more information.

ACT & MCA Testing Information

The College and Career Planning/ACT testing date has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and Freshmen Respect Retreat will occur on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Please click to view the updated information letter:

Compass Department News

It's not too late to enroll in the Compass: Ecology of Food and Nutrition class! Students will learn about the impact of food choices on our bodies and the environment. This Compass class is team taught by a Biology teacher and FACS teacher; they connect course content with information shared by guest instructors, mentors, and also provide off-site experiences. Students are eligible for college credit and will work on food-related projects in our community. This year, we fed 300 people with rescued food at our "Food for Everyone" event! The event raised $1,200 for food insecurity programs in our community! Contact Miriam Lejonvarn (Miriam.Lejonvarn@wayzataschools.org) if your student is interested in enrolling for next year or if you have any questions.

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Class of 2019/Senior Information

Class Rings and Other Graduation Ordering Information

Contact Carson Amiot, Lifetouch Representative, at camiot@lifetouch.com with any questions.

Senior Party Information

Senior parents, the WHS Senior Party is a special tradition. It provides a fun and safe graduation party for all seniors to celebrate their accomplishment with their classmates. Learn more about the 2019 Senior Party and please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and information. Also, we are always looking for Culinary table washer help which is a major fundraising source for the Senior Party.

WHS Counseling Corner

Post-Secondary Planning Night - February 26, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium 1

This event is highly encouraged for all parents/guardians of 11th graders. 10th grade parents/guardians are welcome, too! Information covered will include a planning timeline, resources available, post-high school opportunities, ACT/SAT, college admission criteria, application deadlines and sources of financial aid.

 

Selective College Night at Wayzata - March 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
Come meet with representatives from universities including St. Olaf, Boston College, Northwestern, MIT and Notre Dame. They will offer insight and candid remarks about the general application process as well as updates about each of their respective campuses. A short Q & A will follow the presentation.


Senior Mid-Year Transcripts/Reports
Counselors have processed mid-year transcripts to the colleges/universities that require them. This is an automated process; students do not need to request that these be sent out.

WHS Athletic News

Registration for spring sports began February 12. Your student must be fully registered to practice and/or tryout for a spring sport. Please visit the registration web page for more information.

PTO News

The PTO Staff Appreciation Dinner is February 26 during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  You can help by bringing a salad or dessert.  Please click the button to learn more or sign up.  

Please visit our website for information to help support us!

Volunteer Needs

Join the general volunteer list; you will be notified throughout the year as needs arise. Don't have a lot of time? That's okay. Volunteering is not always limited to time during school hours. Donations of food items, skills and services are sometimes required. Volunteers make the difference. Get on the list by contacting Myrna Sitrin  

Please note:  In the interest of safety and security, volunteers need to comply with the volunteer guidelines established by the district. By signing up to volunteer, you are stating that you have read and agree to the guidelines.

Around the District

Emergency School Closing
The superintendent may close school, delay the start of school or dismiss school early because of extreme weather or other emergency conditions. If schools are to be closed for the entire day, an announcement will be made as early as possible over WCCO 830 AM radio; WCCO-TV, Channel 4; KSTP-TV, Channel 5; KMSP-TV, Channel 9; and KARE- TV, Channel 11. Announcements will also be posted on the District’s website at wayzataschools.org and phone calls and email messages will be sent to all families using the district’s parent notification system.

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver SMS text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information. To participate in this free service, ensure that you have entered your cell phone number in the Skylert section of Skyward Family Access, then send a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our district's short code number, 67587.


My Stop® App – Live Bus GPS Information
My Stop® is a web-based application available to all Wayzata Public School parents and students that lets them access live bus GPS information. Using a smartphone or tablet, parents and students can view the current location of buses on routes and the estimated time of arrival at their neighborhood bus stops. This simple tool gives families and students the ability to know approximately where the school bus is on its route. My Stop® displays the school bus’ approximate location on a map, as well as the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a specific student’s bus stop. The school bus’ location is automatically updated every 1 to 2 minutes and the ETA is recalculated to accommodate any delays due to traffic while the bus is en route.


Preventing the Flu
Influenza, commonly called "the flu", is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, which infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Symptoms include fever (100º or above), headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches lasting up to a week or longer. The best way to prevent this illness is by getting a flu vaccination. Additional tips are available on the Minnesota Department of Health website.

Students and staff members need to be without a fever for over 24 hours before returning to school. When contacting the school to report that your child is sick, please be specific including if the fever is 100º or greater and if your child has a cough or a sore throat. If you have questions about these guidelines, please call your school health office.


Partners in Prevention Ask Ali

We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!


Community Education

Need help prepping for the ACT? Check out our Preparing for the ACT class that starts March 2.


Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online! Find all of our offerings here!


Upcoming Event: 
Parenting with Vision - Gray Matter: Parenting through Complicated, Emerging Trends - A panel of experts discussing the difficult in-between areas of parenting. From vaping to privacy, these are just two of the gray topics that parents face trying to address emerging trends and raising youth in a world where things aren’t black and white. Tuesday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School


Calendar

School Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
1:55 PM - 3:10 PM
 
Friday, February 22, 2019
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Saturday, February 23, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
All day
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Friday, March 1, 2019
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Saturday, March 2, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 

District Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Monday, March 4, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

School Board Meetings

Monday, February 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Monday, March 11, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM