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Wayzata High School

Volume 26

March 22, 2019

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Stress Busters Animal Day - March 21

Thank you, Stress Busters, for helping our students pet their stress away!

Dates to Remember

  •  March 26 - Band Solo Ensemble Festival, 3:20 p.m., WHS Music Wing
  • March 27 - End Term 3
  • April 1 - 5 - Spring Break
  • April 12 - Virtual Day for Students
  • April 16 - Regional Vocal Choir Contest, 3:20 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1
  • April 17 - Regional Orchestra Contest, 3:20 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1

Updates

Is Your Senior Going Into the Education Field Next Year?

The high school is planning an event to celebrate all seniors who are intending to pursue a career in education (teacher, school counseling, school social worker, etc.) in May. We need your help identifying who we should invite to the celebration. Please have your senior contact Stephanie Ebert, Family & Consumer Science teacher, letting her know so that she can put them on the invite list.

MCA Testing Information

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and Freshmen Respect Retreat will occur on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Please click to view the updated information letter:

WHS Physical Education/Health Department News

Check out the great things happening in Health class to help students manage stress!

Skyward Student Information

Please log into Skyward to ensure your student's full name is spelled correctly. The name in Skyward is your student's legal name (name on birth certificate) and is used for transcripts, diploma and all documents supplied by WHS. Contact the Welcome Center at 763-745-5240 if your student's legal name is not spelled correctly. You will need to supply the Welcome Center with a passport or birth certificate to change the legal name. 

Student Withdrawals

Moving? Changing schools? Please contact Nancy Vogt, High School Registrar, at 763-745-6731. If your student is leaving before the 2018-2019 school year is over or not returning for the 2019-2020 school year, please have your student stop by the Administrative Office on the 2nd floor and fill out a withdrawal form. 

Class of 2019/Senior Information

Class Rings and Other Graduation Ordering Information

Contact Carson Amiot, Lifetouch Representative, at camiot@lifetouch.com with any questions regarding caps/gowns.

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 Athletic News

Registration for all spring sports ends at 3:00 p.m. on March 26. Students can still register in person for Girl's and Boy's Lacrosse until 3:00 p.m. on March 26. 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

Please visit our website for information to help support us!

Volunteer Needs

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.

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.


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

Wayzata Ultimate Frisbee - The Wabbits - is a high school level ultimate frisbee team competing in the North Suburban conference. Registration closes on March 27.


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


Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School

Event is free with no registration required.


Calendar

School Events

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
3:20 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
All day
 
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
 
Monday, April 15, 2019
All day
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
All day
 
3:20 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
All day
 
9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
 

District Events

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

School Board Meetings

Monday, March 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Monday, April 8, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM