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Volume 23
March 4, 2019
Know the Flow at WHS
As the snow keeps piling up for all of us and maneuvering through the high school property becomes more of a challenge, this is an important reminder for all to help everyone stay safe and reduce congestion. Parents, please remember that there must always be a clear lane open for buses and emergency vehicles to navigate through at all times. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Dates to Remember
- March 4 - Selective College Night, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
- March 5 - Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 1
- March 7 - Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
- March 8 - 8th Grade Honor Band Concert, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium 1
- March 11 - Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
- March 12 - ACT Testing Day
- March 12 - College Fair @ WHS, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Culinary Lower Commons
- March 12 - Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 1
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Updates
Club Y.E.S. Food Drive - March 4 - 7
Club Y.E.S. is hosting a Food Drive for Interfaith Outreach Community Partners, March 4 - 7 as part of Food Share Month. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Club Y.E.S. Office located in the 2nd Floor Main Office at Wayzata High School between 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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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:
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College Fair at WHS - March 12, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Culinary Lower Commons
Don't miss this upcoming event for easy access to over 100 colleges that will have booths loaded with information! Students are encouraged to preregister and it's free. Contact Deb Musser, 763-745-6639, with any questions.
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Wayzata Freshmen Respect Retreat - April 24
Reminder about this upcoming event being held at Wayzata High School - the retreat is $20. All freshmen will be required to attend. If your freshman has not already registered, please go to EPay and complete the registration. Payment options include credit card, cash/check and scholarship. Scholarships are available only if your student qualifies.
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WHS Engineering, Technology & Design Department News
The 2nd Annual CTE Career Fair on January 11 was amazing! Read all about it!
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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.
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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.
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WHS Counseling Corner
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.
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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.
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PTO News
Please visit our website for information to help support us!
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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.
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Around the District
Are Your Kids Ready?
Following the Minnesota State Statute 121A.15 (School immunization requirements) and Wayzata Public School Immunization Policy and Regulation, your child will not be able to start or remain enrolled at school without an immunization record that is up-to-date, actively in progress or without a legal exemption. Note: there are additional requirements for Kindergarten and 7th grade. It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, Wayzata Public Schools is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families.
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!
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Community Education
Wayzata Badminton season is almost here! Captains information meeting is March 14, 3:15-4:00 p.m. in B204 Forum Room at the high school. Find more information here. Registration closes April 10th.
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
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