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Spring 2021

March 5, 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.

Dates to Remember

March 9-11: Virtual College Exploration

March 10: Wisconsin Education Fair

March 10: Selective College Night

March 12: Mindfulness Class for Students

Upcoming Events

The SUN IS OUT and temperatures are rising! Are you ready? Here's a great way to get yourself SPRING TIME ready and help support the Wayzata 2021 Senior Party. The Ten Spot beauty bar is donating 15% of proceeds purchased from March 12 - 14. You can purchase gift certificates online or in person. Call your friends and schedule a Private Party before May 1 and those proceeds will support our fundraiser too! Check out their website for more information on available services.

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General Information

Helpful Back to School Documents

Parking Update

Due to the learning model employed this year and the various challenges placed on our families during this time, parking permits will not be sold. Student parking will be available on a first come, first served basis for the remainder of the year and there will be no charge.

Students will need to register their vehicle information using the Parking Registration Form.

Permits can be picked up beginning Monday, March 8 at the Trojan Head. After Monday, permits will be available in the WHS Administration Office or your Floor Office.

Please remember that your driver's license is required in order to pick up your permit.

Student IDs

Student IDs for in-person learning students will be handed out in your 2nd block classes on Monday, March 8 & Tuesday, March 9. For distance learning students, they will still be available for pick up at the greeter station at the main entrance. Student IDs are now needed for Culinary purchases outside the normal lunch.

Lunchtime Procedure

Students will no longer be able to order food deliveries for lunch and are not allowed to leave the building during their lunch hour. See the Culinary update below for updated lunch information.

Culinary Update

Starting Monday, students will need their ID's, from this year or last year, if they want to purchase anything outside a normal lunch (entree, fruit/veg, milk-bread or dessert item if the meal comes with those items) or any ala carte items (i.e. bottle of water, rice krispie bar, cookie, etc.) Ala carte options will be available in the concessions area the last 10 minutes of lunch and the students must have an ID and must have funds in their account. They will be asked to leave if they don't have those two things. Staff will not be able to search names in the lines in order to maintain social distancing.

How to Get a Barcode / Student ID to Eat in Culinary

Check your email....previous emails were sent in December, January and February. Another email will go out this week to students AND staff that includes their barcode.
Use your Student ID from this year or last year.
Request an ID through wpsculinaryexpress@wayzataschools.org

To set up an account in Titan to make payments to your account (Student or Staff) please use this link.

Technology Update - Helpful Hints for Return to In-Person Learning

The iPad will continue to be an important learning tool when students return to school, please do the following prior to your return on March 8 and 9.

iPad Tasks Before Returning to School

Update to iOS 14.4
Reset Network Settings
Log in to the MyApps Portal (MyApps icon/app)and access all school websites via the portal
Log in to Google Drive with school credentials
Log in to Mail with school credentials (this is sometimes erased after an iOS update)
Go to self-service - reinstall Canvas, Notability

When you return to school on March 8 and 9

Bring your charged iPad to school each day
Bring your charger and cable so you are able to recharge during the day
Bring headphones or earbuds if you have them
Reset Network Settings - join WPS network

Directions (for the above tasks) and scheduled times for technology help can be found on the Trojan Technology website.

College & Career Center Information

Selective College Night

Wednesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Wayzata High School Counselors and a panel of college representatives from Boston College, Notre Dame, Macalester, MIT, and Northwestern on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Representatives will cover topics including trends, essays, recommendation letters, application tips.

Wisconsin Education Fair - A Virtual Opportunity

Students and families can participate in a virtual opportunity to meet with over 150 University of Wisconsin state universities, independent colleges and universities, community colleges, specialty, technical/trade schools, and other out-of-state post-secondary institutions. Event dates are March 10 and April 11 from 3-6 p.m. The college booths are open 24/7 for students to explore at any time but reps are available on the dates listed. Students need to register here to explore the schools and can also find out information about live chats and interactive financial aid sessions. A Match Making tool will match students up with the schools that best fit their registration profile. A list of best-fit schools will be sent to them prior to the event. Questions? Please contact Deb Musser.

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.

Sign-up for this FREE event to virtually connect with over 150 colleges and universities from around the United States.
You can choose which two-year and four-year colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions.
You can ask questions of the college representatives throughout the presentations too!

The Virtual College Exploration will also include college knowledge sessions on topics such as:

Finding a two-year or four-year college that fits.
Paying for college.
Writing a college essay.
And much more!

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.

Health & Wellness

Online Mindfulness Class for WHS Students

Mindfulness is a powerful, research-based practice that can help teens reduce stress and anxiety, and improve focus and concentration. This mindfulness class consists of seven sessions in which students will learn basic mindfulness practices and develop strategies for self-care and stress reduction. The course also includes:

strategies for navigating school-related and/or test anxiety
practices for working with overwhelm and distraction
relaxation and calming exercises

The class is open to all interested students and will be taught by Sarah Rudell Beach, a Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness instructor and former Wayzata High School teacher.

Students are encouraged to join us via Zoom for any or all of the following Fridays from

11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Meeting ID: 898 7002 338, Passcode: 56751223

March 12 , March 26, April 23 & April 30

Class of 2021/Senior Information

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.

As always, any contribution made, no matter what amount is tax-deductible. Please consider a donation today!

Support the Class of 2021
by Donating Here!

Around the District

Minnesota Principal of the Year
Wayzata High School Principal Scott Gengler has been named Minnesota High School Principal of the Year. Gengler has been a school administrator for 20 years and served as Wayzata High School principal for the past seven years. He has fostered innovation, creativity and is committed to affording all students the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, secure, nurturing and supportive environment. Congratulations Mr. Gengler!

MN Principals of the Year

Culinary Express Meal Updates for March
Learning models are shifting, which requires Culinary to shift as well. With more students returning to our schools for in-person learning, Culinary resources must be adjusted to equally meet the needs of both our in-person and distance choice students. Starting Friday, March 5th, Culinary will transition back to providing two meal services. Students will only have access to the meal service that is provided for their learning model and we will no longer be able to serve meals to the greater community.

Meal Updates for March

MDH recommends COVID-19 testing every two weeks
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a recommendation for all school-age students returning to school, youth sports, or extracurricular activities, and their families, to get tested every two weeks through the end of the school year. While it is not a requirement, regular testing complements other safety measures already in place, such as masking and social distancing.

Covid-19 Testing for Kids and Families

Update Health and Emergency Contact Information
We need your assistance updating your child's health information and emergency contact information in Skyward Family Access. For most of you this will only take a few clicks of the mouse. Your school nurse will receive an alert to the updated information. Thanks in advance for your help.

Update Health Information

Community Ed

Drivers 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.

Join us for Pickleball - all levels welcome! Youth ages 15-17 may register and attend with a registered adult.

Parenting with Vision: Using our Brain to Parent our Kids: How Love Becomes Matter that Matters

Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.