PARENT
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Volume 33
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June 1, 2020
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Shout Out
2020 National French Contest Winners
Wayzata French teachers are pleased to announce the top winners of the 2020 National French Contest.
Level 1 - Anna Gye earned a Gold medal and Netra Kimber, Braden King and Roshini Senthil earned an Honorable Mention award.
Level 2 - Diti Belhe ranked first place in the Nation and earned a Platinum medal; Cameron Cortright earned a Bronze medal and Aayush Goud, Vivian Lee and Kavya Prasad earned an Honorable Mention award.
Level 3 - Kadyn Wright earned a Silver medal.
Level 4 - Nisha Kimber ranked first in the Nation and earned a Platinum medal; Noémie Baissat earned a Gold medal and Julien Hegman earned an Honorable Mention award.
Congratulations to all these winners!
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Dates to Remember - Important Status/Updated Information
As of June 1, the following event is still scheduled:
- August 1 - Commencement Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Mariucci Arena (This event has been postponed from May 29 to August 1.)
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Reminders and Updates
Save the Date
Back-To-Business dates for the 2020-2021 school year will be August 6 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and August 17 from 12-8 p.m. Be sure to check out some of the other important dates for next school year and mark your calendar.
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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, diplomas 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.
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Student Withdrawals
Moving? Changing schools? Please contact Nancy Vogt, High School Registrar, at 763-745-6731. If your student is leaving before the end of the school year, please have your student stop by the Administration Office on the 2nd floor and fill out a Withdrawal Form.
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Recognize A WHS Staff Member
Recognizing Kristin Addonizio, Math Teacher
Ms Addonizio has created a great learning environment in her AP Calculus class. My son feels safe to ask questions in and outside of class. If my son doesn't understand some of his homework problems he'll meet her before class to go through them. She also adapts to each student's learning style. If my son doesn't understand the first time she explains something, she says "let me see if a can explain this a different way". This is a challenging subject but kids aren't afraid because they know she is there to help them vs. judge. My son loves her class and because of her, he loves Math again! - Karen Silvis
Mrs. Addonizio teaches AP Calculus BC which is a very challenging class for the students, especially for this year's AP with distance learning and online AP exam. She is very accountable and works very hard to keep students motivated in such a difficult learning environment. Thanks! - Ming Wang
Share the good things - Recognize a WHS Staff Member
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Class of 2020/Senior Information
Senior Lunch Account Balances
If your senior leaves a balance after May 28, be sure to check out your lunch account balance options available through Culinary Express.
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Senior Party 2020 Information
Senior Party Information
Mark your calendars for the the night of August 1 for the Senior All Night Party. With the date change for graduation, we have confirmed the date change for this fun-filled event. Registration will be opening at a future date. Stay up to date and submit your email for direct parent update notifications by visiting our Senior Party website!
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Around the District
We Are Wayzata Strong, a community-based group of west metro neighbors, friends and Wayzata High School's Club Y.E.S., will host a food drive to supply the food shelf at Interfaith Outreach on Thursday, June 11, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Wayzata High School parking lot (4955 Peony Lane N, Plymouth).
Wayzata Strong Food Drive Flyer
We want to hear your voice regarding how well we delivered on our goal of providing high-quality, inviting, and accessible instruction for all students during Distance Learning this spring. Your honest feedback will help us improve our Distance Learning practices in the future. All parents and guardians received an email from K12 Insight, our survey partner, the week of May 25. The survey is anonymous and no one from the District will know if you participate or how you answered the questions. The final survey results will show the overall findings and themes. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be open until June 10. If you have more than one student enrolled in the Wayzata Public Schools, you can click on the link at the end of the survey to take the survey again. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
Mindful Kids: Managing Stress During Hard Times
Being stuck at home and away from school and friends is difficult for many kids and teens. Relate Counseling Center is offering online Mindfulness and Stress Reduction groups to help kids ages 7-11 manage emotions during COVID-19. Groups will incorporate discussion around feelings about the current pandemic, as well as provide tangible tools to help manage stress and anxiety. Kids will also engage in movement and relaxation strategies. The cost is $10 per week and meets Tuesdays from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Contact Kelly Smith, LGSW at knsmith@relatemn.org for more information.
We have the best teachers and staff around, and never has it been clearer than during these unprecedented times. Whether they’ve helped make a difference in person or virtually this year, show your appreciation by participating in our Thank a Teacher program. From May 4 to June 3, any donation you make to the Wayzata Education Fund honoring a teacher or staff will come with a certificate of appreciation from your student. Additionally, if you donate $25 or more, they will also receive a bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes Minnetonka. Say thank you and support a good cause at the same time!
What can I do to protect myself and others?
- Avoid being around others who are sick – when to keep your child home. When reporting attendance in Skyward Family Access, note that we have added Influenza-like Illness (oral temperature of 100° F or higher with a cough or sore throat) as an option. If your child has an oral temperature of 100° F or higher, please keep him/her home until they have been fever-free without medication for 24 hours.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Do not share drinking cups and straws.
- Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (doorknobs, refrigerator handles, phones, water faucets).
- Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus – Child Mind Institute.
We've had so many great Ask Ali questions in our inbox – thanks to all who have submitted! Ali, along with her network of local experts, has 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.
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Community Ed
In these days of social distancing and stay-at-home guidance, it’s more important than ever to connect with friends and family members and to continue expressing your creativity.
Destination Imagination’s Global Finals 2020 Virtual Tournament (GF20) is a one-of-a-kind collaborative problem-solving experience that takes place online and is open to all students and families (yes, you read that right!) who enjoy being creative, collaborative, and solving fun challenges that require out-of-the-box thinking. You do not need to have been on a Destination Imagination (DI) team for the 2019-20 DI season in order to participate. GF20 is a whole new experience and is open to everyone!
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