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| "You matter, you belong, and you are enough - just as you are." ~Scilla Andreen
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Dear Falcon Families:
We hope this message finds all of you well, and that your student has been re-engaging with their coursework, teachers, and fellow classmates. We truly miss seeing our students and families here on campus! We understand from messages received and feedback from our teachers and staff that our kids are being creative, innovative, and are making an effort to learn and take advantage of the opportunities being presented during this period of distance learning. Although this is not what we anticipated when we started the 2019-20 school year, we are proud of our students’ GRIT during this unprecedented time, not only in our Nation’s, but in our world’s history. Please know we are here to help.
There is no doubt our kids are looking to the adults in their lives for guidance, love, and security. Our actions and behaviors will speak volumes with respect to what they will remember about this period in their young lives. The real challenge now is what we as adults are doing as role models. What are our kids seeing us do and hearing us say as we deal with this situation? Do we want them to remember the hoarding of toilet paper, or the compassionate and caring actions of the adults in their lives and community? Well, truthfully, we don’t believe any of us will soon forget the toilet paper hoarding and the resulting memes, but we do hope all of us take some time to reflect upon what memories we are making for our kids during this situation through our attitude, behavior, and actions.
As we work through this distance learning model together, please remember if you have questions or concerns to communicate with your student’s teacher. They are ready and willing to work with you and your student! The greatest message we’ve received this past week, over and over again, has been how pleased and excited our teachers and staff are to be working with their students again. Our continued partnership to best support your student’s connection with school and their learning is truly vital to all of us here at Woodinville.
Finally, we hope this edition of E-News from the Principal provides you not only with resources and information, but, most importantly, the knowledge that even through this health crisis we are here and we are, “One Falcon, One Family”.
GO Falcons!
The Woodinville Administrative Team
Kurt Criscione, Brenda Conrad, Craig Richardson, and Matt Wallace
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The Daily Bulletin
The Daily Bulletin continues to be updated each school day during the Distance Learning window! Be sure to check it out and share the word with your student!
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NSD 2020-21 School Year Calendar
NSD worked collaboratively with NSEA on a 2020-21 school year calendar, considering the needs of families and staff. On April 2nd, elementary conference dates were finalized resulting in an approved calendar. As Dr. Reid shared in her April 2nd Thursday Thoughts, "Barring any unusual circumstances, this is the calendar for the 2020-21 school year".
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Ms. Cruze's Monday Mental Health Moment (M&M&M&M): The Creative Coping Toolkit
Jenn Cruze, MSW, LICSW, our Mental Health Counselor with Swedish, has put together a video message to WHS students and families regarding coping techniques. View Ms. Cruze's video message found on the WHS Mental Health Matters webpage under Resources! Additional videos are forthcoming!
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Distance Learning Attendance
Student attendance is taken every class period during Distance Learning.
- It is the responsibility of each individual student to complete the appropriate Google Attendance Form* each period on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Students have from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after each class period, outlined in the daily instructional schedule, to complete their daily Google Attendance Form or they will be marked absent.
- This is the only way that attendance is being recorded for each period.
- Students will be prompted to log into their NSD @apps.nsd.org account to access the Google Attendance Forms.
- Students who can't attend or login during the attendance windows should reach out and connect directly with their teacher.
*From the WHS homepage, go to the Resources, then Attendance.
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| Class of 2020 News & FAQs
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| View Dr. Reid's Class of 2020 Video Information Sessions where she answered questions live on March 25 and April 1.
Additionally, view NSD's Class of 2020 website for FAQs about: AP, Athletics, Career & College Readiness, CIH, Credit Requirements, Grades, Graduation, Running Start, Senior Event, and World Language.
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AP Exam Administration 2019-20: Online Exams at Home May 11-22
As schools and communities navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the College Board announced March 20, 2020 that they will support AP students with:
At-home AP exams will be administered by The College Board from May 11-22, with makeup test dates available for each submit from June 1-5. Each subject's exam will be administered on the same day, at the same time, worldwide. Learn more about specific test dates and exam formats.
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COLLEGE BOARD SAT CORONAVIRUS UPDATES:
SAT EXAMS & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
SAT EXAMS
March 30, David Coleman, CEO of The College Board provided a Coronavirus update with respect to SAT administrations and college admissions:
“We know that students are anxious about how the coronavirus crisis will affect the college application process, including taking the SAT. We're committed to being flexible and innovative to give all students opportunities to test as soon as the situation allows. We'll share more details as soon as possible, but today we can tell you the following:
- Currently, the next SAT is scheduled for the first weekend of June. We'll make a decision about whether we can safely hold that administration as soon as it is feasible, given the evolving public health situation.
- We'll add U.S. and international test administrations in response to canceled administrations. We'll be flexible in making the SAT available in school and out of school as soon as the public health situation allows. We're looking at a range of creative solutions to address increased demand and are in direct conversations with states and districts about School Day administrations. Throughout, we'll continue to place a special focus on students with fee waivers and those with accommodations.
- Students can stay sharp and get personalized practice support online for free with Khan Academy.
- If, unfortunately, schools cannot reopen this fall, we're pursuing innovative means to ensure all students can still take the SAT this fall. We'll provide updates about those plans if they become necessary.”
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
“We're working closely with our members in higher education to minimize the disruption of SAT administration cancellations this spring and to encourage flexibility in the college admissions process whenever possible. We're heartened by those institutions that have already made clear, calming statements that emphasize flexibility in admissions at this time—encouraging students to submit as much information as they can, and reassuring applicants that they will not be disadvantaged should they have to submit Pass/Fail grades for the spring, have incomplete extracurricular profiles, or miss a testing deadline.”
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| Website Translation/Traducción de sitios web
The WHS website can be translated into hundreds of different languages by clicking the "Translate" drop down above the "Athletics" tab on the website homepage.
El sitio web de WHS se puede traducir a cientos de idiomas diferentes haciendo clic en el menú desplegable "Traducir" que se encuentra sobre la pestaña "Atletismo" en la página de inicio del sitio web.
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Need tech support?
A device or hot spot?
Concerned about device or hot spot
loss or damage?
Call the Student/Family Technical Support Hotline at 425-408-7669!
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ALL student/family device and hot spot distribution is now being facilitated out of the NSD Support Services Center.
- All families should contact the Student Technology Support Line at 425.408.7669.
- Technology staff will support families in scheduling an appointment to pick up a device.
- Distribution is appointment-based, allowing NSD Technology to ensure safe interactions for families and staff.
- Distribution will be paused over Spring Break, resuming on April 13.
Student/Family Device/Hotspot Damage or Loss
- Any damage or loss should be reported to the Student Technology Support line at 425.408.7669.
- NSD Staff will support families in obtaining a replacement device via an appointment at the Support Services Center.
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| Student Celebrations!
Check out what's been happening since
our last edition of E-News!
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Women’s Basketball Team finishes 2nd in State!
Congratulations to our Lady Falcons Basketball student-athletes who finished 2nd in State with a record of 28-1 this season, along with Head Coach Scott Bullock, Assistant Coach Sam Moscatel, Assistant/JV Coach Ali Forde, and Assistant/C-Team Coach Ryan Wilkerson!
Down by 11 at the start of the 4th on Saturday, March 7 at the Tacoma Dome, the team rallied and came to within 2 points (57-55) with 8 seconds on the clock. However, #3 Central Valley got a big rebound to make it a 2-possession game with 4.6 seconds left, ultimately winning a heartbreaker with a score of 59-55 over the Falcons. Earlier that week, at the March 5 Quarterfinals, the team won 57 – 50 over #2 Todd Beamer and then at the March 6 Semifinals the Falcons won 63-41 over #6 Glacier Peak.
Junior Mia Hughes said, “I think the whole reason this team has been successful this year is we have heart; we don’t give up.” That is very true…what an amazing run it was for an incredibly talented group of dedicated student-athletes! Thanks goes out to Cheer, Band, and all the Falcon Fans who supported the team this season!
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Charlotte Nunes served as a Page in Washington State House of Representatives Washington
Sophomore Charlotte Nunes served as a page this past week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell), Charlotte is the child of Kim Tryhorn and Scot Nunes of Woodinville. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the flags to distributing amendments on the House floor. Pages support the efficient operation of the Legislature while also receiving daily civics instruction, drafting their own bills, and participating in mock committee hearings.
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HOSA State Results! Three Falcons qualify for International HOSA Conference!
Twenty-one of our future health professionals from the WHS HOSA Chapter competed at the HOSA State in Spokane March 6-8. Some of the students are part time Falcons, as they are enrolled in our satellite class from other schools. Three Falcons (seven students in the WHS chapter) qualified for ILC and we are looking forward to attending the International HOSA Conference in Houston, TX in July!
Please congratulate the following students, along with Marina Orobinskaia and Marilyn Pyles, on their success at State:
- Vanessa Fleming (WHS) – 3rd in Healthy Lifestyle
- Ailee Hayashi (WHS) – 2nd in Extemporaneous Writing
- Prisha Patel (WHS) – 2nd in Physical Therapy, 5th in Health Poster
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WHS Key Club earns Membership Growth Award
Congratulations to WHS Key Club! The WHS Key Club Chapter (in Division 27) won an award in the Bronze Division for membership growth within the entire PNW Key Club International organization! The club saw a membership increase of 400% in the 2019-20 school year!
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Two Lady Falcons Basketball Players named to All-Tournament Team
From "The Woodinville Weekly", March 12, 2020, Written by Bob Kirkpatrick
Junior Mia Hughes and sophomore Tatum Thompson were selected to the Washington 4A Girls State All-Tournament Team. Hughes was named to the First Team and also received MVP status. “Mia averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds over the course of three games — and doing it with exceptional shooting percentages. She definitely took her game to another level,” Coach Scott Bullock said. “It’s so enjoyable as a coach to sit back and watch her play. She also played the full 32 minutes each day without taking any kind of rest”. Thompson was named Second Team All-State. “Tatum really stepped up big for us in Game 2 with 17 points and 5 assists,” Bullock said. “The sky is the limit for this girl in the next two years. Her natural athleticism is off the charts. I can’t wait to see where she takes her game next year.”
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| Senior Hannah Jensen signs Letter of Intent!
Congratulations to Senior Hannah Jensen who recently signed a Letter of Intent to play soccer at Rocky Mountain College!
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Gloves, Masks, Protective Equipment donated for COVID-19 support
On March 20, WHS donated 15,000 gloves, 380 N95 masks, and 40 PPE (personal protection equipment - bonnet, gown, mask, shoe covers). These items were being collected for NSD Food Service and Transportation staff and for Evergreen Health. Many thanks to Danna Kapacinskas for her efforts coordinating for WHS! Throughout NSD, more than 12,000 masks and 31,000 gloves were picked up by Evergreen Health on Monday, March 23.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
03/30: Distance Learning Began: Northshore Learns V 2.0
04/6-10: Spring Break
04/20-24: Public School Volunteer Week
04/20-24: National Library Week
04/27-05/01: Mental Health Week
04/29: Northshore Speaks, 6-7:30pm, Location TBD or NSD Virtual Stage
05/01: School Lunch Hero Day
05/01: National College Decision Day
05/06: National School Nurse Day
05/10: Mother's Day
05/25: Memorial Day
06/21: Father's Day
06/22: Last scheduled day of the 2019-20 school year
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Attention Seniors!
PTSA Scholarships Available
Woodinville High School PTSA is offering scholarships to three graduating seniors in the class of 2020. The goal of these scholarships is to acknowledge academic achievements and contribution to the school/community through work or volunteer activities. One of the three scholarships will be awarded based primarily on financial need.
Amount: Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to WHS Seniors
Due: Friday, April 21, 2020 *No later than 5:00pm
Complete applications must be submitted by email. See application for instructions.
The application is available online at this link.
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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.
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NSD is committed to providing access to the nutrition Northshore students need. While schools are closed, NSD is offering free meals for all children. Learn more.
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Class of 2020: Photos needed for Yearbook!
Due April 8th
Yearbook staff is finishing up your 2019-20 yearbook! We could still include senior pictures received BY APRIL 8! The need is for:
1) Pictures of senior students at school, at home, with friends, with family, on vacations, doing something you love, a selfie, really anything! They can be from the beginning of the year to now taking part in the online learning right now.
2) Due to our being out of school and unable to get pictures for a few of the school things yearbook had planned, a new idea was developed. Yearbook would LOVE to get baby/toddler/little kid pictures of senior students for one of the pages. (Please no naked baby pictures!)
We appreciate your support!
Please send to Yearbook Adviser Sharon Alder at salder@nsd.org.
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Northshore Speaks: April 29
Due Date for submission: before 5pm on April 16th
Do you want to share your voice? The Northshore School District is hosting Northshore Speaks from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 for students and staff to share their own spoken word poetry. The event location is to be determined or it will be held on Northshore’s Virtual Stage. Original spoken word poems submitted to Flipgrid before 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 will be considered for the Northshore Speaks event. Learn more.
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Students in need of financial support should contact their counselor
Resources are available! Students in need of financial support for an activity, fee, fine, field trip, etc. should contact their counselor.
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Verify Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Information in ParentVUE
It is important to make sure your family’s contact information is current.
Parents and guardians can verify contact information in ParentVUE. Please email
whsattendance@nsd.org if you need help accessing ParentVUE. If you should need further help updating contact information please email rporter2@nsd.org.
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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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COVID-19 NSD Updates
The safety of our students and staff is our priority. We will provide updates and resources in an effort to help families reduce the risk in their home and community.
For more information from the District please visit the link below.
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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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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
April 3, 2020
Volume 9, Issue 27
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
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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