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Falcon Days is August 28 & 31!"One Falcon, One Family"
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Summer Greetings from WHS!
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Woodinville High School's
August Newsletter Now Available Online
Woodinville High School's teachers, staff, and administrators hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer break and are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning Falcon students and families for the 2023-2024 school year!
To assist with a smooth and successful start to the new school year, Woodinville High School's August Newsletter 2023-24 is now available on the Woodinville High School website homepage under "News & Events".
Filled with relevant and valuable information regarding:- Falcon Days - August 28 & 31
- Back-to-School activities
- Campus Parking
- Locker Assignments
- School Year Calendar of Events
- Athletics
- Senior yearbook photo information
- Checking grades and attendance (ParentVUE)
- Making online payments and accessing your student's financial account (TouchBase)
- and more...
The newsletter is a helpful communication tool that will answer many of your back-to-school questions!
In our continuing efforts to "go green", the August Newsletter will not be mailed. However, a green postcard was mailed reminding you about Falcon Days and back-to-school information that should have arrived in your mailbox at the beginning of August.
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Volunteers are Needed for Falcon Days!
Falcon Days volunteers are needed and appreciated!* This year Falcon Days will be held on August 28th and 31st from 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Freshmen and seniors will attend on Monday the 28th, while juniors and sophomores on Thursday, August 31st.
There will be four shifts with 10 volunteers needed per shift:
- 1st Shift, Monday, August 28: 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
- 2nd Shift, Monday, August 28: 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- 3rd Shift, Thursday, August 31: 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
- 4th Shift, Thursday, August 31: 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Welcome Back GLOW Dance!
Thurs, Sept. 7, 7-9pm, WHS Gym
A Freshman Pre-Dance prep party starts at 6:30p in the gym/theater foyer*
This is a fun, casual dance - come with your Link Crew group, a group of WHS friends, or by yourself and enjoy snacks, dancing, a FREE photobooth, and lots of neon lights!
(Note: no heels are allowed on the gym floor; tennis shoes, flats, and sandals only)
Tickets:
- Tickets are $5 (with or without ASB) and will ONLY be on sale during Falcon Days, August 28 and 31, then again on September 6 and 7 at the Cashier's or Main Office before school, during Options, Lunch and after school.
- NO SALES AT THE DOOR
- Only current WHS students can attend (no guests from other schools!)
- All students must have picture ID to enter the dance
- Fines MUST be paid or cleared to purchase a dance ticket
Come in neon and/or white clothes as these will glow under the black lights best!
The dance will be in the main gym with music from DJ Mr. Brown, black lights, snacks, and a free photo backdrop to take pictures with your friends.
We encourage all students to come with their friends or even your Link Crew group! If dancing isn't your jam, there will be games and seating in the back gym to reconnect after a summer away from your friends at school!
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Please note: Transportation and before/after dance activities are not provided or sponsored by Woodinville High School or the Northshore School District. This includes any transportation/events including, but not limited to, limos, party buses, and boat excursions.
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Reduced or Waived Fees 2023-24
Don't forget... families must re-apply every year!
Parents and guardians whose income falls within specified guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture should apply for free or reduced-price meals for their students. Applications will be available August 1st and are due by October 17th to avoid an interruption in benefits (only one application is required per family), but families can apply at any time during the year – throughout the year.
If you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals you may also qualify for:
- School fee waivers (a fee waiver consent form must be completed) in addition to the Free and Reduced application.
- See below for more information or contact your school counselor (available after August 23).
- Other services such as health insurance.
- Contact Nurse Christie Callahan or Jennifer Gardner for more information.
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NSD REQUIRED FORMS DUE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023!
For more information please open the WHS August Newsletter on page 21!
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FALL OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Activities Fair & Reception 6:00 – 6:30p.m.
Thursday, September 14
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Woodinville High School’s Fall Open House & Curriculum Night will be on Thursday, September 14. The evening begins with an activities fair and reception from 6-6:30pm followed by Curriculum Night from 6:30-9:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet faculty and staff at WHS and to learn about the school and courses your student is taking. In addition to the activities fair, the counselors will be available as well as the cashiers for your convenience.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ongoing: Fee Waiver Consent Form available for families who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch
08/01: Fee Waiver Consent Form available
08/12: Gridon Summer Soiree
08/14: Athletic Registration DUE
08/14-18: Band Camp
8/23-28, 31: Yearbook Sales ($55 each)
08/24: Counselors New Student Orientation/Registration, 9am, Library
08/31-9/1: Link Crew Training
08/21: Fall Sports Begin
08/24: Thursday Night Lights, WHS Field, 6pm
08/28: Falcon Days - Freshmen & Seniors
08/29: WHS Offices Closed
08/29: Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 6:30p
08/31: Falcon Days - Juniors & Sophomores
09/04: Labor Day – No School
09/06: Freshmen Link Crew & Orientation Day, 8:20a-3:20p
09/06: Orientation for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders NEW to NSD/WHS, 9-11:35a
09/06–22: Yearbook Sales (Last Chance 11/27-12/15)
09/07: All Grades Attend School
09/07: Glow Dance, WHS Gym, 7p
09/08: Welcome Back Assembly
09/12: Picture Make-Up Day
09/13: National Honor Society Welcome & FAQ Meeting (students only)
09/13: Drama Boosters Welcome Back Potluck
09/14: Open House & Curriculum Night
09/15: PSAT Exam Fee Due (10th/11th, Oct. 11 PSAT @ WHS)
09/18: Parking Hangers required to park on campus
09/18-22: Homecoming Spirit Week
09/16: Class Fees posted to TouchBase accounts
09/21: Homecoming Assembly
09/21: Homecoming Game vs. Coeur d'Alene, Pop Keeney, 6pm
09/23: Homecoming Dance, WHS, 8pm
09/29: Class Fees Due through TouchBase
10/07: Pink Out Football vs. Mount Si, 1pm
10/11: PSAT Exam at WHS (10th, 11th)
10/11: SAT Exam at WHS (12th) (during the school day)
10/11: Grade-Level Activities for freshmen and non-SAT testing seniors
10/15: NSD REQUIRED FORMS SIGN OFF IN PARENTVUE & STUDENTVUE DUE
10/19: Picture Retakes
10/19-21: Fall Play
10/16-22: Senior Week - CO2023 Cap, Gown & Announcement sales with Jostens
10/26: Senior Yearbook Photos Due
10/26: Fall Music Concert
11/22: Spanish Club Dance Performance
05/18: Senior Prom, Seattle Aquarium, 8-11p
06/14: Class of 2023 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
TBD: Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney - Date pending School Board Approval
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| SCHOOL START DATES
Link Crew & Orientation Day
Wednesday, September 6
All Freshmen: 8:20am-3:20pm
NEW to WHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: 9-11:35am (students opting to do so, lunch will be available for purchase at 11:35am)
Backpacks are not needed and lunch will be available for purchase on September 6.
See the August Newsletter for further details!
ALL students attend school Thursday, September 7
8:20-3:20pm
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| FALCON DAYS
Monday, August 28th
Thursday, August 31st
Students attend Falcon Days based on an alphabetical arrival schedule by last name. See the schedule below or view the schedule on our website where you will also find further Falcon Days details!
Freshmen/Seniors: Monday, August 28
Juniors/Sophomores: Thursday, August 31
Be sure to have your student bring along their receipt for any payments made ahead of time online through TouchBase.
Online Pre-Orders available for Dorian Pictures!
Every student will have a WHS ID card picture taken.
The WHS photo ID card is free of charge and required.
Attendance at Falcon Days is highly encouraged. If for some reason a student is unable to attend on or after their scheduled time, please email whsattendance@nsd.org and include your student’s name. Picture make ups will take place Tuesday, September 12 for students who cannot attend. Retakes for all students will take place on Thursday, October 19.
We look forward to greeting the
Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 at Falcon Days!
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Meet Nurses Callahan and Gardner During Falcon Days!
An additional service we are offering this year during Falcon Days is for students to have the opportunity to stop by the nurse's office to pick up or turn in medical forms or medications.
Our school nurses, Christie Callahan and Jennifer Gardner, will be available to answer any questions and assist you!
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| Not Able to Attend Falcon Days?
Attendance at Falcon Days is highly encouraged. If for some reason a student is unable to attend on or after their scheduled time, please email whsattendance@nsd.org and include your student’s name.
If your student is not returning for the 2023-24 school year, please submit the required Pre-Withdraw Form to Counseling Office Manager Roberta Porter at rporter2@nsd.org. The Pre-Withdraw form can be found by clicking here.
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NEW STUDENT COUNSELORS ORIENTATION:
Thurs, Aug. 24th, 9am, WHS Library
To schedule classes for the 2023-24 school year, counselors will meet with incoming students who moved into our service area since the spring registration or over the summer and are NEW to WHS*. Please be sure you have submitted a complete registration packet prior to attending in order for your student to be enrolled. We will be meeting in the library on August 24th from 9-11am.
*This is not for incoming freshmen who have rolled up from Timbercrest MS or Leota MS.
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Questions? Please contact Counseling Office Manager Roberta Porter at rporter2@nsd.org or 425-408-7418.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Homecoming 2023
WHS Commons
Saturday, September 23, 8-11p
Woodinville High School ASB is excited to announce the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, September 23 from 8-11p at the WHS Commons! Theme and further details will be forthcoming.
For more information, please view the WHS website at: https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/homecoming-2023
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Northshore Schools Foundation Offers Backpacks and School Supplies
Families needing a backpack or school supplies this year and experiencing financial limitations are encouraged to submit a request to the Northshore Schools Foundation. Families can learn more and fill out this request form. The distribution event is Saturday, August 26 from 10am-12pm at Pop Keeney Stadium.
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School Day Start and End Times: 2023-2024
Start and end times in Northshore remain the same for the 2023-24 school year:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Early Release Wed:
8:20 – 1:50 p.m.
Block schedules will still occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The 2023-24 Bell Schedule link will go live after the NSEA contract ratification scheduled for Wednesday, August 30.
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| Questions about student meals?
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Transportation 2023-24
Please click this LINK for bus information 2023-24. Bus stop information will be available on August 28th.
Please click HERE for Daily Bus Passes and Activity Bus Passes routes and information!
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
August 11, 2023
Volume 13, Issue 1
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
Our Office Team is here to help you:
Carolyn Moriarty, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Kim Benedict, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403
Denise Schwans, ASB/Assessments/Graduation Coordination, Ext. 7515
Jenn Diaz, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7512
Shaina Bloomquist, Attendance Secretary, Ext. 7410
Roberta Porter, Counseling Office Manager, Ext. 7418
Nicki Kongkarat, ASB/Bookkeeping, Fine/Fee Payment, Ext. 7504
Renae Hector, Athletics Secretary, Ext. 7491
The mission of Woodinville High School is to become a community of learners, providing a safe and encouraging environment for developing the mind, body, and spirit.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL!
GO Falcons!
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