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| "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." - Cynthia Ozick
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| Veterans Day Observance ~ November 8, 2019
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| Woodinville High School students are invited to enter the 2019-2020 PTSA Reflections Art Contest.
This year’s theme is “Look Within”. Students can enter in one or more of the six categories: visual arts, film production, music composition, dance choreography, literature, and photography. Also, students requiring assistance can submit entries for Reflections in the Special Artists division.
Entries are due in the school office by Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.
Look within and unleash your inner artist by entering the PTSA Reflections Art Contest.
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| National Honor Society Membership Deadline ~November 26th!
ALL students interested in being a member of National Honor Society must have completed the intent to join form, paid the $15 dues payment, and completed the first 5 community service hours NO LATER than Monday, November 26th, 11:55 p.m.
The Intent to Join Form and Community Service Tracking Form must be uploaded to the Moodle site by this deadline!
All NHS members must also be members of WHS ASB and have purchased their ASB membership ($60.00).
We highly recommend paying NHS dues online to avoid lines at the Cashier’s Office.
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| College, Career, & Job Fair!!
Tuesday, October 29th students had the opportunity to make connections and learn about college tours, programs, scholarships, financial aid and different majors at different universities.
To follow up from the College, Career & Job Fair, Financial Aid night was last night, November 7th. Families had the opportunity to learn about scholarships, apprenticeship programs and Employee tutition assistant programs.
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Attendance Information
In years past, students have received purple Unexcused Absence Verification forms when they have been marked absent from the prior day. To help limit classroom interruptions we have decided as a building to no longer send these out.
Every night phone calls and emails go out to parents to inform them that their student has been marked absent at some point that day. If a teacher has marked a student absent in error the student will want to have their teacher sign the Absence Verification Form (which can be found either online at https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/attendance/marked-absent-in-error or the student can stop by the Attendance Office to pick up a form) and once the form is completed the student will turn it into the Attendance Office to clear the absence.
Please note, students who leave campus early do need to sign out at the Attendance Office and the school needs to have parent permission prior to the student leaving early, otherwise the absence(s) will stay unexcused.
If there are any questions, please contact the Attendance Office at whsattendance@nsd.org or by phone at 425-408-7410.
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| Counseling Corner
Apps and Snacks
We had a successful Apps and Snacks event on 11/5! We will have another opportunity for seniors to get help and/or have time to work on college applications with the direct support of the WHS Counseling Team on 11/26, from 7:30 to 11:30am. Once again, students need to fill out a pre-arranged absence form (attached) with parent/guardian AND teacher signatures. And a big thank you goes to PTSA for providing the dorm style snacks!
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Fun Facts:
- Over 33% of seniors have applied
- Over 369 transcripts have been submitted in Naviance
- Over 211 colleges have been applied to
- Over 746 applications are currently active
Diploma Name Verifications
Seniors: Please see Mrs. Porter in the counseling office if you have not signed off and verified the correct spelling of your name that will be printed on your diploma and commencement program.
Advisory November 13: Grade-Level Activities
During Advisory on 11/13, Counselors have planned activities based on grade levels. We will focus on the following topics with each grade level:
- Freshman: High School Priorities and Goal Setting
- Sophomores: High School & Beyond Planning / Naviance Lesson
- Juniors: Preparing for Life After High School
- Seniors: Post-Secondary Planning, Work on College Applications or High School & Beyond Plan
First Quarter Grades
Progress Reports will be mailed out with first quarter grades. If your student has a D or F, in any of their classes, the first point of contact is the student’s teacher. End of first semester is January 23rd which still gives us plenty of time to help your student get back on track. Recommendations for raising grades:
- frequent check-ins and communication with teacher.
- make sure you’re checking ParentVue/StudentVue and monitoring grades.
- schedule time to meet with your teacher before school, after school and/or during tutorial. Encourage your student to ask their teachers for a golden ticket for tutorial!
- seek out additional support from your student’s counselor to brainstorm additional intervention strategies.
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| Mental Health Matters!
By Jennifer Cruze, MSW, LICSW, Mental Health Counselor with Swedish
jennifercruze@nsd.org
Lose the BUBBLE WRAP!
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As a society, we’ve come to view stress as negative, doing everything we can to make it go away, wrapping ourselves and our youth in “BUBBLE WRAP” for protection. However, science shows that STRESS itself isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, experiencing and learning how to use stress is an important part of having good mental health. Check out this TedTalk by psychologist Kelly McGonigal!
Teenmentalhealth.org defines mental health as the capacity to successfully adapt to life’s circumstances. It does not mean happiness nor does it mean NOT having negative feelings, worries, or difficulties. It includes experiencing stress and using that to learn new skills and effectively address the challenges of life. This means that someone with good mental health isn’t someone who avoids or is protected from experiencing stress, but instead, someone who uses the stress they experience to learn and grow.
Before I go on, I want to define a couple terms.
- A stressor is an EVENT that triggers the stress response in our bodies. It can be internal (like a thought) or external (like a test).
- The stress response is our body’s SIGNAL that we need to adapt and change in order to accommodate or deal with the stressor – it can include your heart racing, palms sweating, shortness of breath, butterflies in your stomach, and more.
So what can we do?
- Let’s change how we think about stress, and try reframing the stress response as our body getting ready to tackle the challenge in front of us. Stop using the word anxiety when what we really mean is stress response. YOU CAN BET THAT THE CAVEMEN APPRECIATED THEIR STRESS RESPONSE WHEN THEY SAW A LION APPROACHING!
- Model or teach effective coping. This includes PROBLEM SOLVING, using SOCIAL SUPPORT, making HEALTHY CHOICES about food, exercise, and sleep, and more.
- Using stress reduction or relaxation exercises sparingly. Our first goal should be to try to solve the problem causing the stress response. Stress reduction/relaxation exercises should be used when someone feels so overwhelmed that they cannot effectively apply problem solving/coping strategies, and should always be linked to developing or using an effective coping strategy designed to solve the problem causing the stress response.
In short, the stress response is normal and a call to action. Young people need to learn problem solving and coping skills and be given the opportunity to practice them; they should not be removed from a stressful situation before they’ve had a chance to use their coping skills. Otherwise, the next time they face the situation, it will feel even more stressful. For more info on stress, read this, this, and this. I challenge you to leave the bubble wrap at home this week!
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it." – Lou Holtz
If you or a loved one are in crisis, call the Suicide Prevention Line at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text CONNECT to 741741.
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| Class of 2020 MANDATORY Commencement Rehearsal!
Mark your Calendars NOW for June 12, 2020!
Commencement Rehearsal for the Class of 2020 is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2020, 9-11 a.m. in the WHS Theater. Rehearsal is MANDATORY for graduating students to walk at the ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.
Please mark your calendars now! Thank you for not planning trips, college visits, etc. on Friday, June 12. Seniors need to be here!
Questions? Contact Graduation Coordinator Denise Schwans at dschwans@nsd.org.
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| WHS Yearbook Senior Ads!
Due December 20!
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| Class of 2020 Senior
Grad Night Party
If you have not already done so, buy your grad night ticket before prices go up on December 31.
Thank you to the parents who have donated scholarship money. If you find that this event is a hardship on your family, please fill out the student agreement form and write "scholarship" on top of the form and turn it in to the WHS office.
TICKET PRICE
Ticket price is $150 Early bird until December 31, 2019
Ticket price increases after January 1, 2020
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Personal checks are accepted (please make out to WHS Senior Class Activities).
- Pay online via PayPal at WHSGradMightinfo@gmail.com and enter student's name in the notes section. (please note: if you pay with PayPal, a 3% transaction fee will be added. The PayPal price is $153.60).
- If you pay online, you still need to submit ALL forms!! (Forms can be mailed to WHS Senior Class Activities PO Box 2021 Woodinville WA 98072 or dropped off in the Grad Night Box in the WHS Main Office)
Contact & Questions:
Francinesullivan1@outlook.com
"These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards."
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| “Bright Star” earns nods for a phenomenal fall musical production!
Bravo and congratulations to our Performing Arts Department, students, and crew on their fall production of “Bright Star”! For the first time, WHS Theatre produced a musical for the fall show. It was an amazing performance and nods were given to all involved for the remarkable production made available to audiences in only 8 weeks! A patron commented, “Absolutely phenomenal performance, so well done! Excellent night out!” Those who attended were delighted by the singing, dancing, acting, and accompanying instrumentals that brought “Bright Star” to life, bringing forth a range of emotions from tears to smiles!
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Five WHS Cross Country student-athletes are headed to State!
WHS Varsity Cross Country had a great day at the KingCo Championships Saturday, November 2, at Lake Sammamish State Park! Our women’s team placed 7th, our men’s team placed 3rd (barely missing State), and 5 athletes are headed to State in Pasco next weekend! Congratulations to Nell O’Hara (10th place), Elyn Lee (9th place), Jordan Kauffman (11th place), Gabe Kary (10th place), and Kya Villanueava (9th place)!
Best wishes at State to our Cross County student-athletes!
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| Falcon Football advances to State Playoff Round of 32!
With Falcon Football's 21-14 victory over Skyline High School Friday, November 1 (that included an exciting interception late in the game by Blake Glessner), they advance to the Round of 32 in the State playoffs. Next up, the team competes versus Emerald Ridge High School on Saturday, November 9, 7 p.m. at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Best wishes to the team and coaches!!
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Falcon Football Round of 32
Game Day Information
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Students and guests are responsible for purchasing a game ticket when arriving at Spark Stadium in Puyallup. There is no free entry for Home ASB students.
- Student* without ASB card - $7
- Student with ASB card - $5
- Adults - $10
- Seniors (62+)/Military Discount w/ID - $7
*Student: Children age 5-11 and students age 12 and over with a valid high school or middle school ASB card (the actual ASB card must be presented; pictures of ASB cards on cell phones will not be accepted). Children under the age of 5 are admitted free.
Additional Information:
1. Puyallup School District will be checking bags of spectators at all varsity home football games. The best course of action for spectators is to leave bags at home.
2. Leave noise makers at home. No signs. Observe good sportsmanship.
3. Parking is available in the Sparks main lot, across the street in the Fair Red Lot, or on the side streets surrounding Sparks. Parking on the side streets near the visitor side will allow visiting fans to enter through the entrance on that side of the field. They can use the main entrance, it's just a longer walk to the visitor stands.
4. Students are to wear shirts, observe the SPSL policy of no body or face paint, and no masks.
5. Click here to Download the Sparks Visitor Map
Go Falcons!!!
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| Lady Falcon Slowpitch goes 19-0 and competed in 4A State Championship!
Lady Falcons Slowpitch took a road trip to Yakima for the 4A State Championship Tournament last weekend after claiming the KingCo Championship title and going 19-0 during the regular season! The team gave it their all in both rounds—the first against West Valley, but faced a tough 10-8 loss. In round 2, the team competed versus Chiawana and faced a 10-5 loss. The team is congratulated on an awesome debut season for this new WIAA fall sport!! They truly represented WHS with class!
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| WHS Slowpitch KingCo All-League Team Honors!! Coach Kim Benedict Co-Coach of the Year!!
Jada Alcantara Player of the Year!!
Congratulations to Lady Falcons Slowpitch on KingCo All-League Team Honors! Coach Kim Benedict was named Co-Coach of the Year and Senior Jada Alcantara was named Player of the Year!
Additionally, the following student-athletes were named to:
- KingCo All-League 1st Team: Freshmen (P) Sidney Suzuki, Junior (C) Laura Dobey, Junior (OF) Ciena Talamantes
- KingCo All-League 2nd Team: Freshmen (1B) Nina Brandt
- Honoroable Mention: Junior (2B) Nina Schoenbacker
Way to go Lady Falcons Slowpitch!!
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Lady Falcons Soccer season concludes with end-of-match shootout thriller at WesKing Playoffs
After a second overtime with no score versus Jackson High School, Lady Falcons soccer faced a tough loss in a shootout at the WesKing Soccer playoffs this past Saturday at Everett Memorial Stadium. The team played so well and had so many close calls. The team are congratulated on an impressive season where they gave up only 10 goals in league play, making them the 3rd best team in defending of goals in KingCo! Additionally, the team works hard in the classroom, having a collective GPA of 3.875 for the 17 players!
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| Reduced Shakespeare Company worked with WHS Theatre Students
Prior to their October 19 production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” at the NPAC, the Reduced Shakespeare Company visited WHS and worked with our Theatre students. Josh Butchart shared it was an awesome afternoon of learning about physicality on the stage.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
11/9: ROV Outreach, Seattle Aquarium
11/11: Winter Sports Athletic Registration Due 11/11: Gymnastics Begins 11/11: Veteran's Day - No School
11/11-15: School Psychology Awareness Week
11/15: Reflections Art Contest entries due, collection bin in School Office
11/15-16: Debate Tournament, Seattle Academy Invitational
11/16: Japanese Culture Festival, 6pm, Commons/Gym
11/16: Northshore Jazz Festival, NPAC
11/18: Winter Sports Begin
11/21: All-District Jazz Concert
11/26: Winter Sports Parent Meeting, 7pm, Theater
11/16: NHS Intent/Hours/Payment ($15, 5hours, letter of intent in Moodle Account Due!)
11/27: NOT an ERW
11/28: 3rd Annual Woodinville Turkey Trot 5 Miler/5k/Kids Run (Support Wrestling Boosters and FAB/Cross Country Boosters)
11/28-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/2-20: Yearbook Sales - $55 (Final sales window of the year)
12/2-20: ASB Holiday Food Drive
12/6: ROV Camp - Parents Nigh Out, Commons 5-9pm
12/6-7: Debate Tournament, Bellevue School District Invitationals
12/7: Thespiand IE Competion @ Mountlake Terrace
12/9-13: NHS Toy Drive
12/11: Spanish Club Volunteer Night
12/12: Hour of Code, Commons 1-2pm
12/13: Spirit Assembly - 40-Min AM Activity Schedule #9
12/14: Senior Class Holiday Bazaar, WHS Commons 10-2pm
12/16-20 WinterFest Dress Up Days-TBD
12/19: Music Department Holiday Concert, WHS Theater 7pm
12/20: Learning Center Breakfast
12/20: Winterfest Music Assemblies
05/16: Senior Prom, Seattle Aquarium
06/12: Class of 2020 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/16 Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony, AOTW Arena, 3:30 p.m.
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| Wednesday, November 27th - NOT an Early Release Wednesday!
Wednesday, Nov. 27 is a FULL DAY of School for Grades 6-12
For more important November Dates to Remember please visit the NSD Website.
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| 19/20 WINTER ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
Winter sports include gymnastics, men's and women's basketball, men's swim/dive and coed wrestling. Unified bowling will also be offered during the winter season.
- Gymnastics begins on Monday, November 11
- Men's and women's basketball, men's swim/dive, and coed wrestling begin on Monday, November 18
- Unified Bowling, start date to be announced
Required PRIOR to Participation in Athletics
In order to participate in the first day of tryouts or practice, 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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| First Semester Mid-Term Progress Reports:
Please expect your student’s mid-term Progress Report to be mailed home approximately November 9th. Parents and guardians should expect to receive them in the mail 2-3 days later.
If you have any information regarding address changes or updates, please contact our Student Information Specialist/Registrar, Melissa Holladay, at 425-408-7512 or mholladay@nsd.org.
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| JUNIOR WINTER PARKING HANGERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
Requests for WINTER parking pass are now being accepted and were available for purchase starting Wednesday, November 6th. All students wishing to park in the WHS lots must have a parking application on file. If not, please, pick one up and filled it out to have ready when making a request for a hanger. Parking permits are issued according to the Priority Parking Plan listed in the Student Handbook.
JUNIOR FALL PARKING HANGERS ARE DUE BACK
FALL parking hangers were due back starting Wednesday, November 6th or as soon your sport’s post season is over. Juniors, if you paid for a full year hanger because you are in a yearlong activity, please bring in your FALL hanger to exchange for a WINTER hanger. Seniors and WaNIC parking pass holders do not need to return hangers until the end of the year.
For any questions regarding on campus parking and permits, please contact the Campus Supervisor in the main office.
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| Yearbook is seeking and welcomes pictures of your students!
- Summer/Travel photos
- Throwback pics vs now pic
- Spirit week
- Tattoos
- Cool hair dye job
- Students and their pets
- Siblings
- Funky accessorie
- Back to school pic
- Extreme sports
- Special Talents
Students should message yearbook at falconfamily2020@gmail.com or salder@nsd.org.
Needed ASAP, please don't wait too long to send them!
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| Senior Class Holiday Bazaar - Saturday, December 14th, WHS Commons, 10am-2pm
Join the Woodinville Community at Woodinville High School's 17th annual Senior Class Holiday Bazaar. There will be a variety of vendors and a silent auction supplying great holiday gifts for all ages. Help support and reduce the price of prom and senior breakfast tickets for the WHS Class of 2020 and 2021 at this fun and festive event!
Vendor applications are now available.
Vendor applications need to be post marked by December 8th.
If you should have any questions or would like to apply to be a vendor, please email whsholidaybazaar2019@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and see you there!
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| STUDENT DELIVERIES & PHONE MESSAGE
As we head into September, please note that items brought to students necessary for their coursework during the school day must be delivered to the Main Office where they will be held for students to pick up during non-class hours. To preserve valuable classroom time the Main Office cannot send passes for students or deliver items to them, and items such as gifts, balloons, and flowers must remain in the Main Office until the end of the school day.
Please take care of communications regarding appointments, etc. at home and make any arrangements for early dismissals in advance or in the morning through the Attendance Office, as personal phone messages for students cannot be delivered to classrooms unless they are an emergency.
Your understanding is appreciated.
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| Substitute Nurses Needed
Are you a Registered Nurse who might be interested in exploring the rewards of school based nursing, supplementing work hours or simply maintaining nursing licensure credentials? We would love to discuss available opportunities as a substitute school nurse with the Northshore School District -- this is a great way to transition into community nursing with K-12 school age children.
Contact Rebecca Cavanaugh, Health and Nursing Supervisor, Northshore School District: 425.408.7728 or rcavanaugh@nsd.org
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| Sitio web de WHS disponible en 103 idiomas!
Cuando visite la página de inicio de WHS, haga clic en la lista desplegable "Seleccionar idioma" en la parte superior, en el centro del sitio web y, a continuación, seleccione el idioma de su elección!
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| WHS Website Available in 103 Languages!
When visiting the WHS homepage click the "Select Language" dropdown at the top, center of the website, then select the language of your choice!
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| Weather & Emergency Information:
Emergencies and weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students. Families will receive a telephone message from the district if there is a change to the school schedule. If no schedule change information is posted, schools and buses are on their regular schedules.
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InvestED is a 501 (c) (3) organization that provides funding to support the efforts of secondary schools throughout Washington State. They partner with 660 schools and assist more than 16,500 students with small amounts of short-term, item-specific, need-based funding – items such as shoes, coats, glasses, sports equipment, and academic fees. Their mission is to provide immediate help for students in need. Their goal is to encourage students to stay in school, return to school, or get involved within their learning community.
You can help students in the WHS learning community by adopting WHS in InvestED’s “Adopt a School” Program.
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| Woodinville High School Falcons Apparel
WHS ASB Online Spirit Wear Store!
WHS ASB has partnered with Jostens to bring an online spirit wear store to the Falcon community! A percentage of all sales go to Woodinville High School ASB in support of student-driven cultural, athletic, recreational, and social activities at WHS!!
There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, bags, backpacks, and other accessories in stock--something for the entire family!
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| Visiting WHS? Sign in at the Main Office
In our continued commitment to provide a safe and productive school environment, visitor procedures are in place at all Northshore high schools. We ask all visitors to follow these procedures:
- Visitors and volunteers MUST sign in at the Main Office upon their arrival and wear a visitor badge while on campus.
Unfamiliar persons and/or persons not wearing a visitor’s badge will be directed to the Main Office. Visitors may also be asked for identification. - In respect for the learning environment, visits to observe a classroom and/or visits to see students in a classroom during the day must be arranged through administration.
- School-age visitors and graduates are not allowed on campus at any time during the school day. Special requests must be cleared through administration in advance.
Thank you for your support and help with these procedures that promote a safe and productive school environment at Woodinville High School!
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
November 8, 2019
Volume 9, Issue 13
Office Hours:
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
425.408.7400 Fax 425.408.4702
www.nsd.org/woodinville
Our secretaries are here to help you:
Carolyn Moriarty, Office Manager, Ext. 7401
Jenn Diaz, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403
Denise Schwans, ASB/Assessments/Graduation Coordination, Ext. 7515
Melissa Holladay, Student Info Specialist/Registrar, Ext. 7512
Kim Benedict, 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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