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Spring 2021
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April 9, 2021
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Dates to Remember
April 23: MCA Exams, Math for Juniors
April 30: MCA Exams, Reading/Science for Sophomores
May 3: Senior Awards Night
May 7: Senior Seminar
May 15: Prom
June 4: Graduation
June 5: Senior Party
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Upcoming Events
LIMITED IN PERSON TICKETS
Show Dates
Friday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
LIVESTREAM TICKETS
Show Times
Friday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Questions? email Kristyn Nelson
A hilarious send-up of Golden Age musical comedies, The Drowsy Chaperone is a bubbly glimpse into one man's Broadway obsession. Using a clever show-within-a-show structure, the introverted narrator, Man in Chair, shares his favorite musical with the audience, The Drowsy Chaperone. As he listens to the worn-out record, the show comes to life in his tiny apartment, transforming his world into the Morosco Theatre in New York City, 1928. Within the musical, vaudeville starlet Janet Van de Graaf is due to marry dashing leading man, Robert Martin -- but plans go awry thanks to a classic blend of mix-ups, mayhem, and mistaken identities. Will the wedding go on as planned or will this cast of hilarious show-biz types ruin Janet's one shot at true love and happiness?
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Virtual Events
Virtual Orchestra Performances
On March 3 and 4, WHS Orchestra students recorded their first concert in almost a year. Reduced rehearsal time, separate rehearsal cohorts, and a myriad other factors made preparing and presenting this "concert" a challenge, but we are proud of the results and hope you enjoy these performances. Six of our seven orchestra are represented here – Intermezzo Blue did not have enough in person students to mount a performance.
Concert Link: https://youtu.be/T5zlqSdghng (click on "Show More" below the video to see complete program notes)
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CLUB Y.E.S. Performances
Club Y.E.S. continues to stay busy this school year by providing entertainment they hope will bring joy to our community partners, which include seniors living centers ad homes for adults with disabilities. This Club Y.E.S. Music Performances Playlist features students playing the piano, saxophone, guitar, and vocals. Enjoy and happy spring!
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Important Testing Information
Wayzata High School will be administering the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) in reading, math and science. The MCA exams are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and measures the degree to which students have learned the concepts and skills in the Minnesota Academic Standards.
- Friday, April 23 - Math MCAs for juniors
- Friday, April 30 - Reading/Science MCAs for sophomores
Please look for an email that was sent on March 22 from "surveys@wayzataschools.org" with the subject, "WHS MCA/MTAS Participation - Please Respond." If you do not see the email, please check your spam/junk folder. We need parents to complete this survey by April 9, so we can make plans for transportation, meals, rooms, and staff. Please read this document explaining more details of the testing procedures for MCA testing day.
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General Information
Summer Volunteer Opportunity for Wayzata High School Students - Camp Explore
Camp Explore is a summer learning camp for elementary students in Wayzata Public Schools. It is designed with programming that ensures each student reaches their academic goals while having FUN! It's more like going to camp than going to school! Enthusiastic and caring high school student volunteers are needed throughout the camp to provide assistance to teachers and help ensure campers have a fun summer camp experience. Students in service programs such as Club Y.E.S. and NHS are encouraged to apply. Registration is required and space is limited. View the 2021 Camp Explore Volunteers program flier for more information and to access the registration link. The registration deadline is May 14 or until all spots are filled. For questions contact Brenda Badger at brenda.badger@wayzataschools.org.
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2021 President's Volunteer Service Award - Application Information
Wayzata High School students who volunteer on a regular basis and who wish to receive recognition for their service hours may apply once a year for the prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). Students must track their hours throughout the year and obtain official proof of hours served. The key is to start early with official tracking of one's hours. See the 2021 President's Volunteer Service Award - Information Guide for specific award details and for an hours tracking form. The application process will open in Fall of 2021. For further questions contact Brenda Badger at brenda.badger@wayzataschools.org.
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Clubs & Organizations
Chinese Club
Happy Spring! Last Saturday was the Vernal Equinox, better known as Chun Fen in Chinese, is the 4th solar term of the 24 solar terms. This day is the bisecting point of day and night, as well as the bisecting point of spring. The best time for the cultivation of crops and sightseeing is coming.
WHS Chinese Club is going to celebrate it by doing the traditional Chinese water-coloring paint on the eggshells today. Thanks to the club officers for the ideas and leadership!
Our next meeting will be on Friday, April 23 at 2:10 p.m. on Zoom. Contact Ms. Heng for more details if you are interested.
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Congratulations!
2021 Great Lake Consortium Chinese Quiz Bowl Winners
The following students participated in the first-ever virtual Chinese Quiz Bowl and received the following awards:
Level 1 first place - Srikar Vuyyuru and Jarad Appel
Level 1 second place - Muna Mohamed and Chasme Zahra
Level 2 first place - Yumna Yassin and Sam Buan
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Class of 2021/Senior Information
Senior Awards Night
The 2021 Senior Awards will be held at WHS on Monday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we will only have seating for students receiving an award. The program will be streamed live for parents & families to enjoy. Invitations to our awardees will be sent out after spring break.
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Prom
A formal senior prom will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Event Center. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, prom will be open to WHS senior students only. If space allows, we will offer additional tickets to WHS juniors or sophomores as a guest of an attending senior. No outside guests will be permitted to attend. Any student choosing to attend prom must be responsible for maintaining safe distancing and COVID-19 safety protocols. Further information and details will be communicated to senior families in early April.
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Graduation
Graduation will be held at Mariucci Arena on Friday, June 4. Due to the current Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 restrictions, we will need to host two separate ceremonies. The first ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m. for students with the last names A-LAQ (1st and 2nd-floor alpha teams). The second ceremony will be at 8:00 p.m. for students with the last names LAR-Z (3rd and 4th-floor alpha teams). Each ceremony will last approximately 1.5 hours. To meet the capacity restrictions at Mariucci Arena, each graduate will receive a limited number of tickets for their guests to attend in assigned seats. The ceremony will also be streamed live. Students who are unable to attend will be offered an opportunity to receive their diploma at a designated date and time this summer here at Wayzata High School. Further information and details will be communicated to senior families in the coming weeks.
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Senior Party
The Rock the Block Senior Party will be held on Saturday, June 5 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be fair food, games, a hypnotist, and more. The Senior Party will take place at WHS in the bus loop. Ticket information will be emailed to senior families directly from the Senior Party Committee. Please email the senior party committee at Wayzata.seniorparty@gmail.com with the subject "keep me informed" to receive updates about the senior party. You can also visit the Senior Party website.
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Calendar
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