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Spring 2021

May 14, 2021

Dates to Remember

May 15: Prom

May 17: NHS Senior Recognition Night

May 21: Online Mindfulness Class for Students

May 27: Wayzata Unity Block Party

May 31: Memorial Day - No School

June 3: Seniors Last Day of School

June 4: Synchronous Classes

June 4: Graduation

June 5: Senior Party

June 9 & 10: Term 4 Finals

June 10: Last Day of School

General

Last Chance to Get a Student Yearbook

ONE WEEK LEFT - ONLINE Yearbook Sales end Friday, May 21. Limited books are available for purchase. This is the last week to purchase yearbooks online. Be sure to secure a copy, it is first come first serve. Visit whsyearbook.com to purchase a book today. After the online site shuts down there will be an option to purchase books if they are available during distribution for $98 by cash, check or credit card.

Hybrid/Blended Learning Course Interest Form

Sophomores and juniors, this is a friendly reminder to please fill out the "Hybrid/Blended Learning Course interest form" if you are interested in taking a hybrid/blended learning course next school year. Review the Hybrid/Blended Learning Introduction letter for information. Requests due by Friday, May 14, but have been extended to Monday, May 17.

Are You Keeping Your Passwords Safe?

How important is your password? Everyone knows not to give out their password information...right? Not exactly. Three students from the Compass Cybersecurity and Applied Mathematics class tested that theory and asked their very own Wayzata students for their passwords! Please watch this video and then give us your feedback in this short three-question survey about what you learned. All the answers are anonymous, so responses are greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Events

National Honor Society Recognition Night

Monday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. is the National Honor Society Senior Recognition Night for the class of 2021. Families and loved ones can live stream the event using this link. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ellis .

Wayzata Unity Block Party

This event, sponsored by Club Y.E.S., is a student-led party to celebrate all cultures and to unite through music and performances. This event will be held on May 27 during 3rd block (during students assigned lunch periods) on the lawn outside Culinary. Questions can be sent to @rina.adem, @aaliyah.foxx or @miijallah via Instagram.

Health & Wellness

Mindfulness Sessions Feedback Requested

Help us keep Mindfulness available in our building next year!

If you participated in any of our virtual Mindfulness Sessions on Fridays this school year, we would love to have your feedback. Our Mindfulness Sessions are provided to us through a grant and we need your input to keep Mindfulness available next year! Please complete the 2020-2021 Mindfulness Program Evaluation. We appreciate your help!

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

Join us for our last 4 sessions of Mindfulness this year: May 21, May 28 & June 4.

Class of 2021/Senior Information

Senior Name Announcement at Graduation

Please help us in announcing your name correctly at graduation by filling out the 2021 Graduation Name Pronunciation form that has been sent to you by your counselor.

Graduation Update

On Wednesday, May 12, Principal Gengler sent out an email to update seniors and senior parents about graduation and other end of the year senior events. If you have not read this email, please click here.

Rock the Block Senior Party - Registration Extended

GREAT NEWS…Registration has been extended to Friday, May 21.

Buy your tickets today for only $10!

There will be something for everyone: Games, Photo Booth, Hypnotist, Human Whack A Mole, Bungee Basketball, Spike Ball, Caricature Artist, Henna Tattoos, Fair Food, Ben and Jerry's, Davanni's Maui Wowi Smoothies, a DJ and

so much more…