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| “It is in our toughest times that we learn and grow the most.” ~Sandy Zimmerman
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| Message from your WHS Counselors
It was great seeing so many of you during our Falcon & Distribution Days. We miss seeing you all the time! We are working remotely from home so calls to the WHS school counseling office number will not reach us. Feel free to email us anytime! Our email addresses can be found on the WHS Homepage under Counseling. We are also more than happy to set up a Zoom meeting or phone call, just email and let us know.
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| Schedule Change Process
The schedule change process is now complete. Thank you for your patience as we worked to place you in the classes you requested last spring, but also to accommodate the changes you requested from the summer up until now.
College Application Needs
Seniors, we are committed to helping you with your college application needs. We are in the process of creating a presentation to send to all of you. Some things that we will cover is how to request letters of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor, how to send your transcripts to colleges, and information about class rank and class size. It's important to make note that senior transcript reviews and requests to add courses taken outside of NSD are due October 6. Further information is found below. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Mental Health Matters
Your Mental Health is a major priority of ours. If you or a friend are ever experiencing any signs of depression, anxiety, or loneliness feel free to reach out to us anytime. We are here to support you and want to help.
Sincerely,
Your WHS School Counselors
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Class of 2021: Senior Transcript Review
Deadline Tuesday, October 6
Seniors picked up transcripts at Falcon & Distribution Days. Those who did not attend will receive their transcript in the mail. Upon review, seniors who have taken a course(s) outside of the Northshore School District and need it posted to their NSD transcript to fulfill graduation requirements and/or for college applications, MUST by Tuesday, October 6:
- Submit a completed and signed Request to Add Course to Transcript form electronically to their counselor
- Have an official transcript sent electronically directly from the out-of-district school to their counselor
Senior class rank is calculated once on Thursday, October 15. Time is needed to process these requests. Please adhere to the October 6 deadline.
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| Student Work Permit Signatures!
Is your student working this year and in need of their Work Permit Signed? If so, please have them contact their WHS Counselor via email and they can help get this signed for them.
WHS Counseling email addresses can be found on the WHS Homepage under Counseling.
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| WHS Class of 2021
Printed Name Verification
Diplomas & Commencement Program!
Seniors need to accomplish this task by October 15!
1. Please have your senior check their name/s they see printed on their high school transcript that was distributed at Falcon & Distribution Day (9/10 & 9/11). Their name/s reflect what we have in our student information system. It will show their legal name first and then their preferred/nickname underneath if they have gone by another name.
2. Verify that all spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correct or if corrections need to be made.
3. Fill out the WHS Class of 2021 Printed Name Verification Google form completely https://forms.gle/6pjd5rHmC1qL3o2Q6 to indicate exactly how their name should be printed on their diploma and in the Commencement Program for graduation. If name changes are needed, documentation will need to be provided to Mrs. Porter at rporter2@nsd.org.
4. This process is for name verification only with the submission/questions to Mrs. Porter at rporter2@nsd.org as noted on the Google form. Any questions regarding your transcript with relation to credits/grades should be submitted to your counselor.
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Students in need of financial support?
Please contact your school counselor
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WHS counselors have access to community resources to support families who could use a grocery card, help with school fees/supplies or other basic needs. Please contact your School Counselor if they can help during this challenging time. There is no qualifying factor and is confidential. Please don't hesitate to ask.
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If you or a loved one are in a mental health crisis, call the King County Crisis Line at 206-461-3222, text HELLO to 741741, dial 911, or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Learn more about mental health resources.
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| 2020-2021 Yearbook Information
Yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis ONLY for $45 each during September 4-25, and, finally, December 2-20.
PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, YEARBOOKS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR.
- Yearbooks can be purchased during the above sales window online through TouchBase.
- Please plan accordingly as many students who believe they do not want a yearbook during the sale windows at the start of the year feel differently as the school year comes to a close and they are unable to purchase one!
- As yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis, please be reminded that if during the course of the year more than one yearbook is purchased – there will be no refunds. If you purchase two yearbooks, you will be given two books, not one book and a refund for the other.
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Class of 2021!
WHS Senior Yearbook Photo Upload Instructions Now Available!
Photo uploads due October 22!
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Wingspan wants to make sure that our WHS seniors know that professional photos are not necessary. We want a photo that follows the main guidelines but anyone can take the photo.
Please view the complete photo upload instructions and details on the Yearbook website found under the Activities tab on the WHS website homepage. Please follow the directions carefully!
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If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to email Yearbook Advser Sharon Alder at salder@nsd.org. Ms. Alder is so glad to help. WHS Yearbook is very proud of the Senior Section in the 2019-2020 book. Yearbook worked diligently to ensure every senior was represented and are excited to take care of the Class of 2021 as well if not better.
The Senior Mug pictures will be sent as our first deadline with the Printing company. These pages will be finalized within the first two weeks of November and then we can’t touch them after they are finalized. Yearbook will make every attempt to alert seniors and their parents if we are missing a picture. Please be sure to read emails that have the subject line: Yearbook Senior Info.
We are also going to need a lot of help this year with Student life picture submission. WHS Yearbook wants to make your Senior Yearbook is one that truly tells the story of the year for you. Let me know if there is anything you think we should include in the 2021 book, we love constructive input.
Thank you,
Yearbook Adviser Sharon Alder (salder@nsd.org)
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Technology Support
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
CLEVER, SCHOOLOGY, AND LOGINS
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It's never too late to request a device for distance learning! Complete the NSD Device Request Form to start the process!
Questions? Families can e-mail WHStech@nsd.org or call 425-408-7669 for technology support.
New Student Login Information & Student Password Resets
If a student has lost their password and need it reset or need help signing in to any NSD accounts, email the Library dgarcia@nsd.org or hlundberg@nsd.org for assistance. Students are automatically assigned an account with their standard district issued username and password. Students new to WHS should email the LIBRARY at dgarcia@nsd.org and learn about all the TECHNOLOGY options available to them. See the WHS Tech Support page on how to log in for the first time!
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Navigating Internet Issues during Northshore Learns 3.0
If at any time your student is unable to log in to classes due to an internet outage, we encourage you to contact your service provider. We have listed some of the local providers below. You will need to log in to your provider's site to see a map of outrages.
Xfinity:
Xfinity Status Center
Phone: 1-800-934-6489
NSD Communications Department
(September 10, 2020, 1:55 p.m.)
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WHS Theatre Company featured in September 3, 2020 Woodinville Weekly!
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| Parent and Student Resources
Daily Bulletin:
Along with the E-News, the Daily Bulletin keeps our students/families informed and up-to-date on the news, events, and celebrations happening here at WHS. The Daily Bulletin is posted daily under Our School > Daily Bulletin.
Staff Directory:
Are you trying to obtain contact information for your student’s teachers or counselors?
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| WHS Office Staff Working Remotely
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During this time, the Woodinville High School offices are working remotely. Expect a response to emails and phone calls within 2 business days. We're "here" and look forward to assisting you!
General questions: whsoffice@nsd.org
Attendance: whsattendance@nsd.org
Payments/Fines/Fees: whsasb@nsd.org
Enrollment: rporter2@nsd.org
Registrar: dschwans@nsd.org
Technology Support: WHSTech@nsd.org
Nurse: ccallahan@nsd.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Keep update by viewing the Calendar on the website homepage
09/25: Yearbook Sales Window Ends
10/06: Class of 2021 - Senior Transcript Review: Add to Transcript Deadline
10/15: Class of 2021 Name Verifications Due
10/22: WHS Senior Yearbook Photo Upload Due
10/30: End of 1st Quarter
11/01: Standard Time - Fall Back 1 Hour
06/16: Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony, 7pm
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Welcome back to school everyone!
As we look ahead to the 2020-21 school year we are committed to helping students, teachers, and staff during these extraordinary times. We can't predict how COVID-19 will impact the school experience this year but we are expecting both new and ongoing requests for support.
Please check out our website www.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org if you are considering becoming a member or if you would like to make a donation. Becoming a member of WHS PTSA helps our advocating efforts for our students at Woodinville High School and in our state. Also, by becoming a member you have access to our online directory and you can enjoy the benefits and discounts offered by the Washington State PTSA.
We are happy to serve another year as Co-Presidents. Our PTSA's continued commitment to enrich student and staff experiences at WHS remains our focus as we begin a new school year.
Francine Sullivan and
Shauna Kennedy
2020-21 WHS PTSA Co-Presidents
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Mon: Per 1/3/5/7 Schedule #1
Tues: Per 2/4/6/Advisory Schedule #2
Wed: Office Hours/Student Needs Sched #3
Thurs: Per 1/3/5/7 Schedule #4
Friday: Per 2/4/6/Advisory Schedule #5
WHS Daily Schedules for 2020-21 are available on the WHS homepage under Our School, Bell Schedules 2020-21.
A Daily Schedule Calendar for the year is also available on the same page and includes schedules for each day of the school year.
Daily Schedules are also included in the WHS Calendar linked from the website homepage.
The Daily Bulletin is also a great resource for confirming upcoming Daily schedules.
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Distance Learning Attendance
Student attendance is taken every class period during Distance Learning.
- Teachers will be taking attendance during each period.
- Students are required to attend the entire live Zoom lessons for each period to be considered present.
- If a student is unable to attend the live zoom, a parent needs to contact the Attendance Office via email at whsattendance@nsd.org to excuse their student from class. The student needs to follow up with their teacher via email, zoom, Schoology, etc. to receive the work they missed.
- If a student was marked absent in error, they need to reach out to the teacher of record to request the absence to be cleared.
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| Talon Time Advisory
Tuesdays & Fridays
All students are expected to attend Advisory on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:25-1:55 p.m.
Advisors will provide Zoom links for Advisory through Schoology.
Attendance is taken. Students have the opportunity to earn .25 credits from Advisory participation during the school year.
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School Lunch Information
Beginning Wednesday, September 9, NSD started offering free meals for all children ages 18 and younger.
Students do not need to be enrolled in the Northshore School District to receive meals. NSD requires that all families wear a mask and maintain physical distancing when picking up their meals. Thank you for helping to keep our drivers and families safe.
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Sports Information
2020-21 ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
FinalForms registration is OPEN for the 20-21 athletic seasons. You can register for fall (season 3), winter (season 2) and/or spring (season 4) sports at the same time.
Required PRIOR to Participation in Athletics
In order to participate in athletics, a FinalForms registration must be completed by both parent and student and a current sports physical must be on file with the WHS Athletic Office. Sports physicals are good for two years from the exam date.
Visit our Register for Athletics page for more information and to register on FinalForms
If you have any questions, are having issues registering on FinalForms, or need to check on a physical expiration date, please email Renae Hector, WHS Athletic Secretary, at rhector@nsd.org
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Optional Student Insurance
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View the Northshore Schools Foundation Flyer here.
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PSAT/NMSQT UPDATE
Each year in the Northshore School District, high schools administer the PSAT to 10th and 11th graders (and a very few 9th graders who opt in) in October. This year, as you may expect, is very different due to the ongoing pandemic.
As of September 1st, the College Board is not offering an online PSAT and is still requiring on-site, in person testing which is not conducive with our current NSD 3.0 Modified Stage 2 Learning Model. In communicating the situation with the College Board, they recently gave us this information: “We understand many schools are utilizing virtual instruction options and that plans continue to evolve this fall. For schools that are unable to administer the PSAT/NMSQT in October, College Board will also be offering the PSAT/NMSQT this winter, which will be used for programs administered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. You'll receive another email with more details by the end of the month.
Once more is known about the Winter Administration of the PSAT, we will advise. PSAT information is posted on the WHS website under Academics, Assessments.
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| Access ParentVUE to View Grades/Attendance/Student Details
ParentVUE is a web-based application that provide parents and guardians with information regarding their student via a secure website.
- ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to view grades including grades for specific assignments. Please consult with your students’ teacher(s) for more information on the specific reports they post.
- Students access their information via StudentVUE, a separate web-based application, and are provided with their own username and password. Parents/Guardians must not share their login information to their ParentVue account with their student, as ParentVUE accounts afford parents/guardians with the ability to change their demographic and contact information.
The link to ParentVUE can be found on the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under “Resources”. Parents and guardians are provided with an Activation Key to then establish their username and password. If a parent/guardian has more than one student, this login information will provide access to all of their students throughout NSD. Usernames and passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle School students remain the same and carry forward to Woodinville High School.
Where do parents/guardians new to WHS obtain their ParentVUE Activation Key?
Forgot your ParentVUE username and password?
Once a parent/guardian establishes a username and password, WHS does not have access to it. If lost, parents/guardians should follow the prompts on the ParentVUE site to recover it.
Questions? Contact Attendance Secretary and WHS Online Parent Resource Coordinator Kim Benedict at whsattendance@nsd.org.
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| TOUCHBASE: Access to Make Online Payments, View Account Balance & Payment History
TouchBase is a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week web-based application that allows parents/guardians with the ability to make payments online and view their student’s account balance and payment history.
The link to make online payments at TouchBase can be found on the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under “Resources>Payments”.
Like ParentVUE, where parents/guardians check student grades, usernames and passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle School students remain the same and carry forward to WHS and if a parent/guardian has more than one student, the TouchBase login information will provide access to all of their students’ accounts.
Need a TouchBase username & password?
Usernames and passwords were mailed to all families in August. Parents/Guardians in need of their assigned TouchBase username and password email whsattendance at nsd.org. We are unable to provide the information over the phone.
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
September 18, 2020
Volume 10, Issue 2
Office Hours:
During this time, the Woodinville High School offices are operating on
intermittent office hours and working remotely.
Expect a response to emails and phone calls within 2 business days.
We're "here" and look forward to assisting you!
425.408.7400 Fax 425.408.4702
www.nsd.org/woodinville
Our secretaries are here to help you:
Carolyn Moriarty, Office Manager, Ext. 7401 cmoriarty@nsd.org
Jenn Diaz, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403 whsoffice@nsd.org
Nicki Kongkarat, ASB/Bookkeeping/Cashier, Fine/Fee Payment, Ext. 7504 whsasb@nsd.org
Roberta Porter, Counseling Office Manager, Ext. 7418 rporter2@nsd.org
Denise Schwans, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7515 dschwans@nsd.org
Kim Benedict, Attendance Secretary, Ext. 7410 whsattendance@nsd.org
Renae Hector, Athletics Secretary, Ext. 7491 rhector@nsd.org
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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