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Volume 17
January 7, 2019
Andrew Zimmern - Compass Ecology of Food & Nutrition Class Guest
The Compass Ecology of Food and Nutrition class spent time with Andrew Zimmern on Thursday hearing his perspective on food, culture, community and the future of food and our environment. Mr. Zimmern, a Minnesota resident and the host of the Travel Channel's Bizzare Foods also spoke to over 900 WHS students about how he uses the "power of food with a story" to try and tackle issues our food system faces. Messages that resonated with the Compass students included his belief that putting himself in new situations allows him to become his best self, and how treating people with dignity and respect are the best ways to get the most out of relationships. Our time with Zimmern embodied his final words of wisdom to the students, "meet real people, because that's what changes lives."
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Dates to Remember
- January 11 - Career & Technical Education Career Fair, WHS Upper Commons
- January 14 - Food for Everyone Event, 5 - 7 p.m., WHS Cafeteria
- January 14 - February 15 - 2019-2020 Course Registration Dates
- January 15 - Registration Information Night, 6 - 9 p.m., WHS Upper/Lower Commons
- January 15 - 8th Grade Parent Orientation Night, 6 - 9 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1
- January 17 - Competition One Act Play Performance, 7 p.m., WHS Auditorium 2
- January 17 - WHS/WMS Band Concert, 7 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1
- January 19 - Competition One Act Play Performance, 7 p.m., WHS Auditorium 2
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Breaking News
Registration Information/8th Grade Parent Orientation Night - January 15
Save the date! Watch your inbox for detailed information to follow soon.
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ACT & MCA Testing Information
The College and Career Planning/ACT testing date is Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) will occur on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
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Updates
Food for Everyone Event - January 14, 5-7 p.m., WHS Cafeteria
Save the date! Don't miss this exciting kick-off event bringing awareness to the issues of food insecurity/waste in our community.
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Register for the 2019 National Spanish Exam
The National Spanish Exam will be offered at Wayzata High School on Friday, Marcy 15, 2019. Registration closes January 18, 2019.
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One Act Competition Play - January 17 & 18 p.m., Auditorium 2
Don't miss this presentation of Shrödinger's Ark!
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Science Department News
Great things are happening in Science, and we have exciting things to come! Check out the latest WHS Science Department news.
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Social Studies Department News
Learn more about the Wayzata AP European History Travel Program.
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Class of 2019/Senior Information
Class Rings and Other Graduation Ordering Information
Contact Carson Amiot, Lifetouch Representative, at camiot@lifetouch.com with any questions.
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Senior Party Information
Senior parents, the WHS Senior Party is a special tradition. It provides a fun and safe graduation party for all seniors to celebrate their accomplishment with their classmates. Learn more about the 2019 Senior Party and please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and information. Also, we are always looking for Culinary table washer help which is a major fundraising source for the Senior Party.
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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.
Please note: In the interest of safety and security, volunteers need to comply with the volunteer guidelines established by the district. By signing up to volunteer, you are stating that you have read and agree to the guidelines.
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Around the District
When to keep your child home from school
If your child has a fever, is vomiting, or shows signs of other illness, Wayzata Public Schools follows the Hennepin County Infectious Diseases in Childcare settings and Schools Manual to determine if your child is well enough to attend school. The intent of exclusion is to promote a healthy school environment by preventing exposure and spread of illness. Please report all illnesses or health conditions to the school's health office. Please keep your child home for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting/diarrhea and until your child does not have a fever without using fever reducing medications.
Influenza Symptoms
Our school health offices are asked to report the number (not names) of students and staff who are experiencing Influenza-like Illness to the Minnesota Department of Health. When contacting the school to report that your child is sick, please be specific including if the fever is 100° or greater and if your child has a cough or a sore throat. If you have questions about these guidelines, please call your school health office.
Ask Ali the tough questions you might be too scared to ask in person. Alison Wobschall, M.A., director of Partners in Prevention, is a psychologist with 14 years of experience in prevention. She has a special passion for healthy brain development. Submit any questions you have regarding topics surrounding substances, mental health, and parenting strategies.
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Community Education
Need help prepping for the ACT? Check out our Preparing for the ACT class starting Jan 19! Looking for a shorter prep seminar? We also have a five-hour ACT prep class from Doorway to College, check it out here.
New Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Find all of our offerings here!
Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Keeping Bees on Their Six Feet
Wednesday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Event is free.
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Calendar
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