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| “You are perfectly cast in your life. I can’t imagine anyone but you in the role. Go play.” ~Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Open House: Activities Fair & Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 22
Thank you for joining us!
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WHS Families,
Last night's Curriculum Night was a HUGE success in so many ways, including our ongoing Pass The Hat Fundraiser, which in one single night made over $10,800! What a great start! Thank you to all those who gave online or wrote checks or found cash in your wallet! Amazing!!
This annual fundraiser IS NOT OVER! Please if you missed your chance last night, know that you can still donate (and/or become a member) ANYTIME. The easiest and fastest way: use the QR codes below or visit our website!
This year's Pass The Hat has currently raised $14,500 for the year. All the money raised goes directly to teachers/staff and benefits all our WHS students. Our goal is $20,000 so we are ~70% of the way there!
Remember: the more you give, the more grant requests we can fund during the year. We already have grant requests totaling $12,000 in the first two weeks of school and we don't want to turn any of them down!
On behalf of the WHS PTSA, thank you so much for your support and Go Falcons!
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| Click on the pictures above to view the
PTSA 2022 Pass the Hat Video!
Thank you for your support!
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| WHS PTSA Membership and Donate
"Pass the Hat"
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Dates you need to know:
Yearbook Sales ($55.00):
*Sale Time Three: Nov 28-Dec 16, this is the last opportunity for you to guarantee the purchase of a 2023 Yearbook. Online or in-person at the main/cashier's office.
Grad Ads:
Each year parents opt to purchase some space in the yearbook to congratulate their senior. There are full, half, quarter and eighth page ads for sale. Everything is done online, you upload photos, create your ad and pay for your ad through Balfour website. I will send the link, instructions and information in late October. This will be available Nov. 1 through Dec. 16th.
Senior Photos:
These will be due on Thursday Oct. 27. Traditionally at WHS we allow the seniors to turn in a “nice” picture. This is to replace the ASB ID photo taken during Falcon Days. This is completely optional and not meant to cause any Senior stress. These photos can be taken with your phone, at Grandma’s Farm in Wisconsin next to the duck pond or professionally it is entirely up to you. We want to invite all seniors to turn in a “nice” photo of themselves to be used in the Senior Portrait section. My yearbook staff is also available to take a “nice” photo for the senior, free of charge and we will share the photos with the senior if they want to use them for anything else.
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Attendance Updates for 2022-23
Student IDs Required for Late Arrivals
Students arriving late MUST scan their free WHS student ID cards or have their StudentVUE App open at the Attendance Office to receive their late arrival pass as we move to a new system this school year. The Attendance Office will have an iPad where students will scan their student WHS student ID cards to receive their printed pass to take to class with them.
If your student does not have their WHS student ID card or a phone to login to their StudentVUE account, they will have the ability to login to StudentVUE on the iPad at the Attendance Office.
Thank you for reminding your student to come prepared and ready to show their WHS student ID card when when arriving late to school to help keep things moving quickly.
Daily Attendance Notifications
Families are now receiving the daily attendance notifications for tardies as well as absences throughout the school day. We ask that your students show up before school begins so teachers can maximize class time with limited interruptions once the bell rings. Please be sure that your students plan ahead for potential traffic or construction on their way to school so they can safely get to school, parked and get seated in their first class of the day before the bell rings.
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Attendance News & Changes for Early Dismissals
Our student day is from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and WHS expects all students to attend school every day. Below are a few highlights of our attendance policy and procedures:
- Absences must be excused within two (2) school days of the absence or students will be assigned progressive discipline.
- When a student accumulates three (3) or more days of unexcused absences it will result in a conference with administration.
- If a student misses more than 15 minutes of class, it is considered an absence.
- If a student requires an early dismissal, the student needs to come to the Attendance Office before school or during Options with a parent/guardian signed request. We are no longer accepting phone calls or emails for early dismissal to limit classroom interruptions.
- Students who arrive late to school (both excused and unexcused) must check in at the Attendance Office for a pass before proceeding to class. Please read about the new late arrival policy where students are REQUIRED to bring their Student ID cards to sign in late.
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| Chipotle Fundraiser for Woodinville High School Music Boosters on Oct 18th 4-8pm
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Message from your WHS Counselors
Hi senior families!
WHS Counselors are here to support seniors through their final year of high school, whether that be figuring out your postsecondary plans or guiding you through the college application process. We have created the WHS Senior Handbook to guide students through their senior year. Check it out!
WHS will be hosting an in-person Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 PM in the WHS Theater. Come learn about paying for college and the different financial aid options that are available to you and your family!
Need help with college applications? WHS Counselors will be hosting our first Senior Apps & Snacks of the year on Friday, September 30 in the Library. Parent and teacher permission is required. Register at this link.
-WHS Counselors (Strandy, Lamb, Churchill, Hirsch, Brenner, & Tang)
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College and Career News
Ms. Tang, College & Career and Running Start Counselor created the College & Career Center Scoop to inform all students, families, and staff about all things related to college and career.
Check out the first issue of the 2022-23 school year by clicking here!
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WHS celebrates five Falcons who earned academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Program!
Congratulations to the students below who are each one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn
academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs!
Joyinolu, Nicolas, Mya, Rudy, and Aleksie earned this recognition by having a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area
or small town. Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year, and are awarded at the beginning of the next school year.
College Board National Recognition Programs academic honors can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board’s Student Search Service.
This academic honor was accomplished during an immensely demanding period of their high school career. We couldn't be more delighted to share this great news!
Congratulations to Joyinolu, Nicolas, Mya, Rudy, and Aleksie!
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Joyinolu Akinola 12th: National African American Recognition Award
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Nicolas Bueno 11th: National Hispanic Recognition Award
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Mya Hariri 12th: National African American Recognition Award
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Rudy Heredia-Jantz 12th: National Hispanic Recognition Award
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Aleksie Sanchez Medeiros 12th: National Hispanic Recognition Award
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ongoing: Fee Waiver Consent Form available for families who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch
09/23: Class Fees Due through TouchBase
10/10-15: Homecoming Spirit Week
10/11-14: Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales
10/12: PSAT Exam at WHS (10th, 11th, Opt-In 9th)
10/12: SAT Exam at WHS (12th) (during the school day)
10/12: Grade-Level Activities for non-PSAT/SAT testing students
10/14: Homecoming Assembly
10/14: Homecoming Game vs. Bothell, Pop Keeney, 7pm
10/15: NSD REQUIRED FORMS SIGN OFF IN PARENTVUE & STUDENTVUE DUE
10/15: Homecoming Dance, WHS Commons, 8pm
10/20: Picture Retakes
10/21: Pink Out – Breast Cancer Awareness
10/17-23: Senior Week - CO2023 Cap, Gown & Announcement sales with Jostens
10/27: Senior Yearbook Photos Due
10/27: Fall Music Concert
11/02-05: Fall Play
11/04: End 1st Quarter
11/09: Spanish Club Event Night
05/13: Senior Prom, MoPop
06/09: Class of 2023 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/13: Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony, Pop Keeney Stadium, 6p
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| NSD REQUIRED FORMS DUE OCTOBER 15, 2022!
If not done so already:
- All parents/guardians must log into ParentVUE to sign off on NSD required forms
- All students must log into StudentVUE to sign off on the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15
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Saturday, October 15, 8-11p
WHS Commons
Tickets on sale Tues, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 14
Woodinville High School ASB is excited to announce “An Evening in Athens” themed Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 15 from 8-11p! The dance will include an out of this world DJ production and dance floor, along with stunning décor, photo booths, games, and food trucks!
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Reduced or Waived Fees 2022-23
$$$$$$$$
Available after August 15 by logging into ParentVue and completing the steps in the Student Information Updates module
***Step-by-step instructions on how to submit the consent form in ParentVUE can be found in .pdf HERE. An electronic step-by-step guide is also available on the district website.***
Please note: Part of the process when completing the consent form is families will first verify their information (address, phone, emergency contacts, etc.). The Consent form will appear after the race and preferred language questions. Parents/Guardians need to go through each page and verify information before reaching the consent form. The ParentVUE app on cell phones looks nearly identical to the computer version of ParentVUE for completing the online consent form.
If you qualify for free or reduced price meals, also apply for reduced or waived extra-curricular school fees pursuant to House Bill 1660 (that you may be eligible for) by completing that section of the Student Information Updates in ParentVue* on or after August 15 (see House Bill 1660 details below).
Completing the fee waiver form in ParentVUE* will allow your student's free and reduced status to be shared with those administering extra-curricular activities at our school or within the district, thus being able to waive or reduce certain fees.
Consent must be given each school year and does not carry forward from last school year. Instructions on how to submit the consent form in ParentVUE can be found on the district website.
Once the Consent is submitted through the Student Information Updates portal in ParentVUE, it takes a minimum of 24 hours for the waived fees to show up in TouchBase.
Visit the District website to learn how to apply for free or reduced price meals.
Questions?
Betsy Black, Account Specialist
eblack@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7657
Fax: 425-408-7645
ParentVUE: *If you need your username/password, email whsattendance@nsd.org.
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National PTA Reflections
Entries DUE November 21
Calling all artists! Students can enter original artwork in dance choreography, music composition, visual arts, film production, literature, and photography in response to the theme: "Show Your Voice!"
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.
Click HERE for more information and to download an entry form and rules.
Entries are due Wednesday, November 21st. All submissions will be turned in digitally via email.
Questions? Contact the WHS PTSA Reflections chair at jasmineleefry@gmail.com.
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Picture Make-Up Day
Thurs, 10/20
Retakes for all students are scheduled for Thursday, October 20 during both lunches in the Theatre/Gym Foyer.
Every student must have a WHS ID card picture taken. Students must carry photo ID at school and at activities at all times. Students must also present WHS photo ID at the attendance window if arriving late. Students are expected to give their name/show photo ID to any staff member who asks for it during the school day or at a school-sponsored event.
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WHS Main Office Copy Brigade Parent/Guardian Volunteers needed!
The Main Office is looking to fill spots for the 2022-23 Copy Brigade! The Copy Brigade program focuses on ten or more regularly committed volunteers making photocopies and laminating items submitted to the Main Office Copy Center by faculty and staff, as well as providing assistance keeping the work room copy center organized. Regular, committed volunteers are needed for Thursdays for a 2-hour window between 8:20 - 12:20 p.m.
Please email Main Office Secretary Ellen Esteves at whsoffice@nsd.org if interested and advise the day of the week you would like to volunteer!
Please note: All NSD volunteers complete a mandatory volunteer training, background check, and submit proof of vaccination prior to volunteering. Masks are optional.
More information regarding volunteer paperwork requirements is available on the district website.
Thank you Falcon Families!
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PSAT/NMSQT at WHS:
Wed, Oct 12
*Freshmen who opted in by September 9 and all Juniors & Sophomores
The PSAT serves as a practice for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
- All WHS juniors and sophomores are scheduled to participate along with WHS freshmen who opted in
- The exam fee of $18.00 is due by October 12
Juniors/Sophomores: The fee populated to all junior and sophomore TouchBase accounts on Wednesday, August 24.
Freshmen: Freshmen paid the $18.00 fee upon registration.
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| From the WHS Health Room
COVID Updates:
The Washington State Department of Health has provided new guidance for schools this Fall. Please review the Symptom and Exposure Flowchart for Schools and learn about the Northshore School District's COVID information on our Health Room website so you are prepared for the school year. You'll find details about what to do if your child has:
- Symptoms,
- If your child is exposed to COVID,
- What kind of test your child should have,
- What to do if your child tests positive, and
- How you will be notified of COVID cases at school.
Other Illnesses:
To avoid the spread of illness other than COVID, follow these guidelines when deciding whether your child is healthy enough for school. In addition to the COVID guidelines, if your child has any of the symptoms below, please keep him/her at home until the symptoms subside:
- APPEARANCE/BEHAVIOR: unusually tired, difficult to wake, pale, skin rash, lack of appetite; these are often signs of underlying illness.
- FEVER: temperature of 100 degrees or higher in the past 24 hours
- VOMITING/DIARRHEA: within the past 24 hours.
- RASH: Any rash of unknown cause should be considered contagious. Please have your child examined by a health care provider to determine the cause and communicability of the rash before sending him/her to school. The school may require a note from the health care provider stating that the rash is not contagious.
- Other: For other specific diseases or health difficulties it is always a good idea to contact the school nurse. We are happy to share information and resources anytime!
Students must be fever-free without fever reducing medication and no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
Medications at School:
If your student will be taking any medication at school, please contact the school nurse. The Northshore School District recommends that medication be taken at home whenever possible. We recognize, however, that in some cases it is essential that medication be administered during the school day. Learn about the procedures for the handling of ALL medications in the schools, as well as find the authorization form, on our Health Room website.
Please do not put any kind of medicine, including Tylenol, vitamins, and cough drops in your child's lunch box, backpack or pockets. Unidentified medicine can never be given at school.
Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss health concerns about your student.
Christie Callahan RN, BSN
Jennifer Gardner RN, BSN
(425) 408-7406
ccallahan@nsd.org
jgardner2@nsd.org
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| COVID-19 Update
The Department of Health (DOH) requires schools to inform families and students of COVID-19 cases and potential outbreaks.
- The accuracy of our data depends on self-reporting.
- Thank you for continuing to let the Nurse Callahan and Nurse Gardner know if your child tests positive for COVID-19.
- To view information, including school and district trends, visit the District’s COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard is updated weekly on Monday evenings.
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Questions about student meals?
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| Transportation 2022-23
Please click this LINK for bus information 2022-23.
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Class of 2023 News & Info
Legal Name Verification for Diploma and Commencement Program
Class of 2023 Seniors!
Please confirm the name you would like printed on your diploma and in the Commencement program.
Step 1 - Please log into your school email and open the email sent to you to review your name(s), first, middle, and last name we have listed for you in our student information system.
Step 2 – Go to this link to https://forms.gle/NWjEXZsNH5xsJXzx8 to verify your name(s) and to indicate which name you would like printed on your diploma and in the Commencement program.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter, WHS Counseling Office Manager, at rporter2@nsd.org.
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
September 23, 2022
Volume 12, Issue 4
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
Ellen Esteves, Main Office Secretary, Ext. 7403
Denise Schwans, ASB/Assessments/Graduation Coordination, Ext. 7515
Jenn Diaz, 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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