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Volume 24
March 11, 2019
Club Y.E.S. Pulls Off Another Successful Food Drive
Club Y.E.S. hosted a food drive this week for IOCP and the Trojan Care Closet as part of MN Food Share Month. 38 boxes of food was collected (not sure on total pounds yet). Another great job led by students!
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Dates to Remember
- 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
- March 14 - Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
- March 15 - Percussion Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 1, Tickets - Free
- March 19 - Choir Solo Ensemble Festival, 3:20 p.m., WHS Music Wing
- March 20 - Coffee With the Principal, 11:00 a.m., WHS Upper Commons
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Updates
Know the Flow at WHS - Correction
The Know the Flow video that was part of last week's article presented a problem with certain emails for viewing. Please accept our apology for the inconvenience and take time to view it. It is important for all of us to help everyone stay safe and reduce congestion.
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Wayzata Public Schools Skylert Attendance Setup Through Family Access
Parents, please review the sample instructions to familiarize yourself with the Skylert attendance setup through Family Access.
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Yearbooks - Get Yours While You Still Can
To guarantee your child a book be sure to order your yearbook now! There is a limited number of books that have been ordered. Also, prices will increase next month. Can't remember if you ordered one, no worries. Visit our website and scroll down. You will see the drop down menu "Did I Order a Yearbook". If you have any questions, please email whsyearbook@isd284.com.
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NHS Cause for Paws Service Project - March 11 - 15
As part of a senior project, we are donating blankets to the Golden Valley Humane Society. Our goal is to make 50 small & large fleece blankets for dogs and cats. We are taking donations in both the form of leftover fleece (at least 1 yd.) or you can sponsor a blanket. To sponsor a large blanket (2-1/2 yds.) it costs $14.00 and a small blanket (1 yd.) would be $6.00. Donations can be dropped of at the high school main office - ATTN: NHS-Kally Specken. Checks should be made out to WHS.
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Orchestra Concert - March 11, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
This concert will feature the Intermezzo Blue, Camerata and Chamber Orchestras.
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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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Band Concert - March 12, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 1
This concert will feature the Concert Bands Gold,Silver and Blue and the Wind Ensemble.
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Orchestra Concert - March 14, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium 2
This concert will feature the Intermezzo Gold, Sinfonia, String and Chamber Orchestras.
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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 English Department News
Since the start of the semester in Sci-Fi & Fantasy Lit, students have read about, studied, and applied the Hero's Journey literary model to A Wizard of Earthsea and have read and created creation stories from around the world. Be sure to ask one of us about some dynamic videos of our creation myths. This week, we have been reading fairy tales and analyzing symbols, settings, societal values, and the portrayal of women in these stories. Good news... girls are more empowered than we've been led to believe, and these stories are proving that. Later next week, we analyze the corruption of those edifying fairy tales and head into Dark Fantasy. What does this genre say about the human condition? Stay tuned--we will surely read, write, and create videos 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 Athletic News
Registration for spring sports is open. 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
Camp Explore - Summer Learning Camp Volunteers Needed
Camp Explore is a summer learning camp for elementary students in Wayzata Public Schools who have been invited by their teacher. This year the camp will be held at Gleason Lake Elementary. Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to serve as Camp Explore Volunteers. Registration to be a Camp Explore Volunteer is required. The registration deadline is May 10. See the Camp Explore Volunteers flier for more information and registration links. Questions, contact Brenda Badger - (763)745-6807.
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General 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
Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
On April 24, students in grade 10 will take a Reading MCA and students in grade 11 will take the Math MCA. In addition, students enrolled in a Life Science (e.g., Biology) course this school year will take the Science MCA.
MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information
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 Events:
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
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Both events are free with no registration required.
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