PARENT
CONNECTION
WEEKLY
Volume 8
October 22, 2018
Congratulations Minnesota Bilingual Seal Winners!
Congratulations to the students who achieved the Chinese Proficiency Awards, presented by the Minnesota Department of Education: Killua Paley for achieving the Minnesota Bilingual Seal - Gold; Sherly Che, Kelly Zeng, Alisha Zhu, and Andrew Wusands for achieving the Minnesota Bilingual Seal - Platinum.
Sherly Che
Killua Paley
Andrew Wusands
Kelly Zeng
Alisha Zhu
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Dates to Remember
- October 26 - Senior Portraits Due
- October 30 - FAFSA Completion Workshop, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., B106 & B107
- November 1 - Stress Busters Animal Day, Before/After School, Room H125
- November 6 - Election Day - Don't Forget To Vote!
- November 7 - Term 1 Ends
- November 8-9 - No School
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Updates
Wayzata Public Schools New Emergency Notification
Wayzata Public Schools will be piloting a new emergency notification to communicate directly to Wayzata High School students in the event of an emergency. Parents and guardians already receive updates during an emergency via email, phone calls, text message and social media. In order to also provide information specific for students, we may share where to move to during an emergency, where emergency transportation buses will be picking up students or other directions for students on campus.
Because these messages will be tailored to students, we will ask your student to log in and add their cell phone number, not a parent or guardian cell phone number, under the student's account in Family Access.
This notification system is being offered as an option for families with high school students and is not a requirement. Message and data rates may apply and are the responsibility of the parent or student. If you have questions, please contact Kristin Tollison, Director of Administrative Services, at Kristin.Tollison@wayzataschools.org.
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TEDx Event
An exciting, new proposition is in the works for a TEDx event organized by our very own school community! TEDx is an offshoot of the TED brand that allows communities to hear a carefully curated collection of thought-provoking and inspiring talks from speakers within the locality. In order to move forward with this, we are searching for an individual that has attended an official TED event and resides in the area. If you, or anyone you know meets these requirements, please contact Associate Principal Greg Sowden. Let's make this event an overwhelming success!
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DECA Event - Glow Yoga
DECA is partnering with a Pose for Hope black light Glow Yoga for St. Jude event taking place on November 4, offering 3 sessions. The event will be at Wayzata High School in the Yoga Studio, Room E101. Each admission ticket is $28 and comes with a yoga mat to keep, glow sticks, and glow paint. Please join Wayzata DECA and the Wayzata community in another phenomenal event to give back and help find an end to childhood cancer.
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WHS Business News
The world, in which today's students live and work, is changing at a record pace. The goal of the Business Management Internship/Mentorship Education program is to help prepare students for the ever-changing world, whether they are preparing for post-secondary education or entering the world-of-work after completing high school. Check out these remarkable pre-professional learning opportunities!
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Opportunities in German
Contact Frau Kroll or Frau Nickel for details.
- Sign up for German club on EPay now!
- Concordia Language Village Weekend - Please fill out an application and turn it in with payment before October 31.
- German Exchange Program - Please fill out a travel application for June 2019 and turn it in with payment before October 31. More information about April 2019 hosting opportunities will be coming soon.
- National German Exams - More information will be coming about Level 2, 3, 4 exams offered in January, 2019. Level 1 exam will be offered in February, 2019.
Note: All students registered for German classes this year have also received emails with details and links to the forms for all of these opportunities.
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China Trip - Summer 2019
Have you been to China? Do you want to go? Our WHS Annual China Trip informational meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Room A438. Come to learn all about it. Everyone from WHS is welcome to join us.
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Colombia, South America Trip - Summer 2019
Mr. Parra Staves is organizing a trip for all Spanish levels to his home country, Colombia, during the summer of 2019. Informational meeting: Tuesday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. in room A444.
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Class of 2019/Senior Information
Senior Portraits
Senior picture deadline is fast approaching. All senior photos must be submitted to Jostens by October 26, 2018. The user ID number is 410353905.
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WHS Counseling News
Want Help Applying For College Financial Aid?
Wayzata High School is hosting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion workshop on Tuesday, October 30, from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the B106 and B107 computer labs. Childcare will be provided for children ages 6 months to 10 years old.
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WHS Athletic News
Winter Sports Registration Now Open
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PTO News
Please visit our website for information to help support us!
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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.
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Around the District
The District Legislative Action Committee (LAC) met October 10 with Jim Westrum, Wayzata Public Schools Executive Director of Business and Finance, as the guest speaker. All candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives seats in districts serving Wayzata Public Schools were invited. Mr. Westrum gave a brief overview of past accomplishments of LAC advocacy, an overview of public education finance in Minnesota and an update on the current financial position of Wayzata Public Schools. This year’s Legislative Platform is scheduled to be finalized at the November LAC meeting and approved at the December 10 School Board meeting. This Platform will guide LAC advocacy at the State Capitol during the 2019 Legislative Session which begins January 8.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Katie Sale, Zohra Tridane, Ann Ciardelli, Ben Johnson, Esther Dale, Dean Eyler, Diane Hayden or Myrna Sitrin, WHS's LAC representatives or visit the District Committees webpage.
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Community Education
Need help preparing for the ACT? Check out our prep class here.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 29 - Young Scientist Roundtable - Space Foods of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Nov 1 - Parenting with Vision: Stress and Anxiety - The Mind-Body Connection
Both events are free with No registration required
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Calendar
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