PARENT
CONNECTION
WEEKLY
Volume 19
January 28, 2019
Compass, Graphic Communication Showcase
On Friday, January 18, the Compass, Graphic Communications course held its Compass Showcase at Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners. The Compass Showcase is a student lead event that allows Compass students to share their journey provided by this unique style of teaching and learning. The Compass program integrates a mentor program, guest instructors, off campus field experiences as well as business partnerships to create relevancy within the coursework found in the program. In attendance at the showcase were community members, Compass mentors and family members of Graphics Communication students. If you would like to know more about the Compass program or how you could become involved contact Scott Tordeur @ scott.tordeur@wayzataschool. org.
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Dates to Remember
- February 4 - Open House 2nd Semester Classes, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
- February 8 - Mr. Wayzata Performance, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1
- February 9 - Sadie Hawkins Dance, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., WHS Upper Commons
- February 12 - Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., WHS Auditorium 1
- February 13 - 2019-20 Course Registration Ends
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Updates
You're Invited to Open House on Monday, February 4!
Parents and Guardians, please join us at our Semester 2 Open House on Monday, February 4. All parents and guardians are invited to attend!
5:00-6:30 p.m. – Open/Drop-In Parent-Teacher Conferences
6:30 p.m. – Begin Schedule Walk-Through
6:35-6:50 – Block 1 Class
7:00-7:15 – Block 2 Class
7:25-7:40 – Block 3 Class
7:50-8:05 – Block 4 Class
8:15-8:30 – Alternate/Day 2 Class (students enrolled in music courses)
Teachers will be available in their classrooms for drop-in parent-teacher conferences from 5:00-6:30 p.m. This i an opportunity for you to meet with your student's teachers personally and to have 1:1 conversations, if you are interested.
We encourage all parents/guardians to join us for the schedule walk-through from 6:30-8:30 p.m. During this walk-through, you will have an opportunity to meet your student's teachers, learn about course outcomes and expectations and get a true feel for how your student navigates their academic day.
Please bring your student's iPad with you (make sure to know their iPad security code). The iPad will allow you to access your student's schedule through Skyward Family Access. Having the iPad will also enable teachers to show you their Canvas class webpages to help you understand how their course is designed.
Guidance counselors will be available in our College & Career Center (CCC) to provide you with your student's schedule if you do not bring a device along that can access Skyward Family Access.
Childcare will be provided by Club Y.E.S. students for potty-trained toddlers up to age 11, located in our 2nd floor forum room (directly to the left when you enter the WHS main entrance).
We look forward to seeing you!
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Compass Mentors Still Needed
Compass is Wayzata High School's Professional Career Studies Program for career-focused
juniors and seniors. Through this program, students have an opportunity to earn high school
and college credit while working side-by-side with professionals in the workplace. As a mentor, your role is to help your mentee learn more about what it would be like to pursue a career like yours. More mentors are still needed for second semester (January 28 - June 6) for the Cybersecurity and Applied Mathematics classes. Some of the career areas associated with this class would be: Actuary, Certified Public Accountant, Chief Information Security Officer, Data Analyst, Forensic Computer Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Investment Analyst, IT Security Consultant, Operations Research Analyst, Penetration Tester, Research Scientist (Math), Security Systems Administrator and Statistician.
How much time does it require?
• 30 minutes a week to text or email with your student
• 1 hour a month to meet face-to-face
• 3 – 4 hours a semester to attend COMPASS events
• Any additional time you wish to give
Please contact Miriam Lejonvarn, 763-745-6884, at your earliest convenience if you would like to contribute to our Compass students career-focused experience! A huge thank you to all of you who have already committed!
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Club Y.E.S. Registration for Semester 2 Opens January 28
Registration for Club Y.E.S. will be open January 28 - February 8 in Epay for students who wish to join Club Y.E.S. for semester 2 of 2018-2019. Students who registered for Club Y.E.S. in the fall of 2018 do not need to re-register for semester 2.
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2018 President's Volunteer Service Award Applications Due - February 8
The deadline for students to submit a 2018 President's Volunteer Service Award application is Friday, February 8, 3:30 p.m. (no exceptions). Any Wayzata High School student who meets the award criteria may apply. The application information and links can be found on the Club Y.E.S. webpage. If students have questions they should see Mrs. Badger.
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Colombia, South America Trip - Summer 2019
Mr. Parra Staves is organizing a trip to his home country, Colombia, in June 2019. Please contact him for more information at jose.parra.staves@wayzataschools.org.
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World Language Proficiency Certificates and Bilingual Seals
The registration deadline is February 1 for the upcoming AAPPL Measure Test on February 8.
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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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Alternative Learning Program Department News
We have a new class offered in Alternative Program! Starting in Term 2 of the 2018-2019 academic year, the ALP began offering a course to juniors and seniors titled "Planning for Post Secondary Success." During this single term elective, students explore the options available to them following graduation from Wayzata High School. Students focus on 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year community colleges, careers in the military, and careers in the technical and vocational fields. After exploring each option, students develop plans unique to their individual needs and goals and begin the process of fulfilling the requirements of moving towards this next step. The culminating project for each student is the development of a portfolio that details the "Post Secondary Plan" that each has developed throughout the course of the term. Finally, each student also participates in an ACT preparation program offered by Oddysseyware throughout the course of the term.
If you would like more information about the ALP, please feel free to contact us.
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WHS Couseling Corner
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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
Businesses Connecting With Teachers - Volunteers Needed
Wayzata High School is exploring the possibility of connecting teachers with employers in the metro area. The goal of this opportunity is to connect teachers with business leaders so they can better understand the needed skills employers are seeking in candidates and to enhance the teacher's ability to help make those connections and better prepare students for their future in the world of work. Please view the details and respond via email to Tina Christopherson if your company can help us provide this experience for teachers.
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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
Wayzata Special Education Advisory Council Transition & Recreational Resource Fair for Parents
You’re invited to come and meet representatives from selected organizations that provide programming for students with special needs February 5, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker and four panels offering question/ answer format for school-to-school transitions at each school level. View the flyer for more information.
Wayzata Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Update
In December, Wayzata LAC heard from Scott Croonquist, Executive Director, Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD). Scott discussed approval of the AMSD legislative platform and legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. Cheryl Polzin, Wayzata School Board member, shared the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Legislative Agenda, which includes a resolution to fund all School Safety Grants. The committee discussed the work before Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate, and the DFL-controlled House of Representatives. The LAC will continue to work on position papers for approved 2019 Platform.
In January, Senator Ron Latz (Senate District 46) joined the LAC to hear from the committee and to share his view on the 2019 Legislative Session. Jody Remsing, Wayzata Public Schools Director of Special Services, presented on the Senate E-12 Education Policy Committee hearings in November 2018 regarding policy proposals that will help to address the special education cross-subsidy.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Monica Dawson, LAC Citizen Chair, or visit the District website. Visit the Minnesota Legislature website to learn who represents you.
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
New opportunity for experienced Wayzata figure skaters! The Wayzata Figure Skating Club, offered through Community Ed, is a casual, social club for Wayzata high school and middle school students who are experienced figure skaters and starts Feb 1.
Need help prepping for the ACT? Check out our five-hour ACT prep class from Doorway to College here.
New Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Find all of our offerings here!
Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Detection of Landmines and IEDs Using Neutron Drones - Monday, February 4, 7:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Event is free.
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Calendar
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