Spring 2021 February 19, 2021 Newsletters will be sent weekly on Fridays to parents/guardians and students. If you have questions or suggestions regarding the newsletters, email Deb Lange. We value your feedback. Past newsletters are available on the WHS website.
Time Sensitive Information 2021-2022 Course Registration Window Extended The Wayzata High School 2021-2022 course registration window has been extended to Monday, February 22, due to the unanticipated Skyward outage that will be occurring from 6:00 tonight until 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Dates to Remember February 23: Metro5 Virtual Opportunity February 23: Evereve Shopping Fundraiser February 24 & 25: College Life in the Twin Ports & Northland February 25: UNThursday Night with John O'Leary February 26: Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due February 26: Mindfulness Class for Students March 2: ACT Exam Administration March 3: AP Registration Deadline March 9-11: Virtual College Exploration March 10: Wisconsin Education Fair March 10: Selective College Night
Happy Chinese New Year! The halls at WHS have been brightened by the Chinese department who sends greetings in the Chinese New Year and wishes to all for a happy, healthy, and strong year ahead.
Upcoming Events UNThursday Night with John O'Leary February 25 will NOT be your typical Thursday night. The Wayzata High School PTO is sponsoring an UNThursday Night for parents, students, and teachers. Nationally recognized speaker John O'Leary will be with us giving us an evening of refuge, respite, and relief from the everyday grind of COVID life. Grab your kids, a bowl of popcorn, get comfy, and join us for a night of inspiration and joy with John O'Leary on Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Check out his welcome video as well as his biography.
Calling All Shoppers! On February 23, Evereve in Ridgedale will be hosting a shopping event to raise funds for our graduation party. Shopping can be done in person at the Ridgedale location or by calling the store (612-314-0722) to order items found on Evereve.com. 15% of Purchases benefit the Wazyata 2021 Senior Graduation Party. Please RSVP if you plan to shop in person. Contact Dana Herman at wayzata.seniorparty@gmail.com to reserve your spot today!
ACT Testing Updates: Safety Protocols Juniors will be taking the ACT + Writing on Tuesday, March 2 at Wayzata High School. You will receive your testing room assignment on February 26.
Testing/In-Person Learning Model Safety Protocols All students will need to comply with the following COVID testing procedures.
Students will begin arriving at the school by 7:50 a.m. and may enter the building through the Main entrance, the Scholars entrance (bus corral), the Athletic entrance, or the Auditorium entrance. Students will proceed directly to their assigned testing room where they will be checked in by a staff member. The ACT exam will begin promptly at 8:20 a.m. Students should be seated in their testing location and checked in by this time.
College & Career Center Information Virtual College Exploration All Wayzata High School students and their parents/guardians are invited to participate in the Virtual College Exploration which will be held at various times during March 9-11.
The Virtual College Exploration will also include college knowledge sessions on topics such as:
Check out the college exploration schedule, list of colleges, and register for the virtual fair at this link. This fair is presented by MACAC (Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling) and replaces the college fair that would've been held at Wayzata High School this spring. Questions? Please contact Deb Musser in the College and Career Center.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month In recognition of Career & Technical Education (CTE) month, Hennepin Technical College is offering a robust set of exciting educational opportunities for high school students. Students can join these FREE virtual sessions -- Automation Robotics, Video Production and Interactive Design, Business, Black/African American Careers in the MN Workforce, or Women in Construction Trades Workshop. For more information and to RSVP, click here. Questions? Please contact Deb Musser.
Metro5 Virtual Opportunity Join admission leaders from five selective, liberal arts colleges -- Lewis & Clark College, Macalester College, Rhodes College, Trinity College, and the University of Richmond -- for an open conversation about the admissions process and opportunities for post-secondary education at these colleges. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 12 p.m. RSVP and register here by Monday, February 22. Questions? Contact Deb Musser in the CCC.
College Life in the Twin Ports & Northland Admissions representatives from the College of Saint Scholastica, Lake Superior College, Northland College, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior will be hosting a collaborative Zoom event for students to learn more about the northland area. Students will also learn more about each college campus, admissions requirements, student life, housing, and the application process. This virtual event will be held on two dates -- Wednesday, February 24 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. To register, click on one of the above dates. Questions? Contact Deb Musser in the CCC.
Business Department News Third-quarter is in full swing and students are currently engaged in learning about how businesses operate, personal finance tasks, computer programming, accounting, economics, business law situations, how to make websites, and marketing concepts. Events that have arisen throughout this school year have provided great opportunities for educational dialogue in our business classrooms. In every business class, students are being asked to take the business concepts and theories discussed in class and apply them to real-world situations, projects, and case studies.
In business classrooms, students are provided the opportunities to develop their problem
These types of projects are occurring throughout business department classes each term. We
Clubs & Organizations Wayzata Fishing Team The Wayzata Fishing Team is open to boys and girls who reside in the Wayzata School District boundaries and will be in grades 9 -12 during the 2021-2022 school year. Our members participate in recreational and competitive fishing events including tournaments, fundraisers, practices, and seminars. We also give back to our local community and sponsors by volunteering at local events and various service projects. Visit our website for more details at www.wayzatafishing.org. A Zoom information meeting will be held on March 1. If you are a new angler, please email wayzatafishingteam@gmail.com and an invitation to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you.
Shout Out Y.E.S. Students Receive Thank You Letters from Soldiers Appreciation for Club Y.E.S. volunteers' efforts continues to pour into the Club Y.E.S. office. A battalion of U.S. soldiers serving overseas, who were recipients of letters from Club Y.E.S. students, recently wrote and sent letters back to the Club Y.E.S. students. The letters will be mailed out to students who participated in the Letters for Soldiers project back in November. What good goes around, sometimes comes back around.
Health & Wellness Online Mindfulness Class for WHS Students Mindfulness sessions continue in Semester 2! Our sessions are led by Sarah Rudell Beach and are offered on select Fridays throughout Semester 2. Students can join whenever they are feeling stressed, anxious, or like they need some new techniques on how to quiet their mind and body. The sessions run from 11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on each of the following Fridays: 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/23, 4/30.
If unable to attend a live session, but would still like to learn more about Mindfulness or some new strategies for calming their brain and body, Sarah has created some Mindfulness videos for WHS students. Please follow the link on the WHS Mental Health Canvas Page: Mindfulness Videos to watch and relax!
Class of 2021/Senior Information Class of 2021 Cap & Gown Ordering Information-DEADLINE February 26 To get you started and ready for graduation, please watch the Cap & Gown information video then you will need to fill out this Cap & Gown order form by February 26 to reserve your gown, cap & tassel for graduation. Information is private and will not be shared.
The commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. If we need to move to an alternate plan due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, we will plan for an outdoor ceremony on June 5 at the high school.
Also, please make sure to check your name in Skyward as this is how it will appear on your diploma. The diploma will include your first, middle, and last name.
If you have questions, regarding your cap and gown order, contact Carson Amiot. Any other questions regarding graduation can be directed to Deb Lange.
Senior Class Graduation Party Senior Party co-chairs Lauren Hoffman and Dawn Zouber are excited to begin planning the Class of 2021 Graduation Party. If you are interested in being involved with the planning committee or have questions, please email wayzata.seniorparty@gmail.com.
Looking for a great way to support Wayzata Class of 2021? Our Seniors have worked so hard and deserve a fantastic celebration as they wrap up their years at Wayzata High School. Please consider making a donation in support of the Senior Class Party. We have a plan in place and are determined to host a well-deserved, fun, and COVID safe celebration. Current restrictions prohibited many of our traditional types of fundraisers, so we created this opportunity for our community to come together to make a difference in the party planning process.
Around the District Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Culinary Express Meal Updates for February WPS Native American Education Resources
Community Ed Wayzata Community Ed has created a strategic partnership with A+ Driving School to provide driver education. Classroom and Behind the Wheel packages are available. Classes start monthly and are offered online from the safety of your home! You will receive a secure login to the online classroom. Class times are available from 3:00-6:00 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m., or 6:15-9:15 p.m. Be sure to select Wayzata High School as the location for online classes. Visit the A+ Driving website for more information. Destination Imagination Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
Calendars School Events District Events Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM School Board Meetings |