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Spring 2021

May 14, 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

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

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 .

General Information

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

If you have a sophomore or junior, this is a friendly reminder to have them please fill out the "Hybrid/Blended Learning Course interest form" if they 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.

WHS Theatre Department… a good place to get involved!

Did you know that the theatre department provides many opportunities for WHS students to get involved in ALL aspects of producing a play or musical? In a typical year, the department sponsors 6 fully produced shows, plus various smaller projects (in addition to hosting a drama club and a playwriting club). We need students who love to sing, dance and act. But we also need students who are interested in building elaborate sets, stage managing, handling lighting and props, costuming, writing and more! No experience, no problem – we are happy to train you!

Parent volunteers are also crucial in helping theatre thrive at WHS. The Wayzata Theatre Booster Board supports the program by fundraising for capital equipment, by providing advertising, concessions and meals around student productions, subsidizing student master classes and field trips and much more. We are looking for interested parents to join this team for a fun, low-key and rewarding mission. If you'd like to learn more, please contact boosterswayzatatheatre@gmail.com.

Noodles in Wayzata is hosting a fundraiser for WHS Theatre on Tuesday, May 18, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Mention 'WHS Theatre' or use the coupon code GIVING25 in the Noodles app or online and proceeds will go to the WHS theatre program. Check out this flyer for more details.

Health & Wellness

Mindfulness Sessions Feedback Requested

Help us keep Mindfulness available in our building next year!

If your student participated in any of our virtual Mindfulness Sessions on Fridays this school year, we would love to have their feedback. Our Mindfulness Sessions are provided to us through a grant and we need their input to keep Mindfulness available next year! Please ask them to 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

Attention Seniors - 8th Grade Time Capsule Letters

If your student attended EMS or WMS in 8th grade and wrote a letter to their '12th Grade Self ', they may pick it up on Thursday, May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. WMS letters can be picked up at the Trojan Head and EMS letters will be at the Athletic entrance.

If they attended 8th grade at CMS, the postcard to their "12th Grade Self' was mailed out May 5th. Unfortunately, we are unable to track postcards that were determined to be undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service for improperly addressed postcards or if the address is no longer current.

Senior Name Announcement at Graduation

Please help us in announcing your student's name correctly at graduation by asking them to fill out the 2021 Graduation Name Pronunciation form that has been sent to their WHS email by their 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…

Mark Your Calendar for Next Week

Another great opportunity to support the Senior Party and treat yourself!!

Wayzata Evereve has generously offered to donate 15% of proceeds to the WHS Senior Party.

On May 19, shop in-store or over the phone!

Want to help us do something special for our 2021 senior class?
Please consider making a donation in support of the senior class party this year. We have plans and are determined to host a well deserved, fun, and COVID safe celebration. Current restrictions prohibited many of our traditional type 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!

Donate
Here

Community Ed

Driver Education with A+ Driving School

Wayzata Community Ed has partnered with A+ Driving School to offer high-quality driver education to Wayzata High School students. Classroom and Behind the Wheel packages are available. Registration is open now for spring and summer classes. Learn more and register with A+ Driving School.

Join us for our Unified Summer Sports Camp! This camp is for students who enjoy being physically active and want to live healthier happier lives. It provides a unique opportunity for students with and without disabilities to come together through ongoing educational and physical activities. Find more information on our registration site.

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

Have Ya Heard about goat yoga?

What is goat yoga? Are you crazy? Yoga with goats? Yoga uses breath and movement to improve body awareness, flexibility, strength, and relaxation. This class is appropriate for most healthy beginners and is a great place to learn basic elements if you are new to yoga. The goats add a fun element! Youth ages 13-17 may register and attend if a parent or guardian is registered and in attendance for the same class. You can find more information on our registration site.
Date: Saturday, June 19
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. or 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Place: Wayzata Klapprich Park