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“Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every
act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~Scott Adams
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WHS ASB Food Drive 2020 Recap! Thank you WHS Community!
This year WHS ASB had three collection days for the Food Drive: November 18th, November 25th, and December 2nd, which brought in 4269 items, 2744 items, and 2292 items, respectively. In total, we collected 9,305 donations for Maltby Food Bank!
Instead of a competition between third period classes, this year we decided to put the graduating classes head-to-head! The Junior Class donated the most items (2582), followed by the Freshmen (2407), Sophomores (2239), and Seniors (2077). Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
WHS ASB would like to extend a huge thank you to the WHS community for their generous donations and to all of the staff members who spent their Wednesday afternoons volunteering at the Food Drive. With every hiccup and change of plans, WHS staff were so willing to adapt and lend a helping hand just as they've been doing this entire year. Without our community’s generosity and the Falcon Staff, this socially-distanced food drive wouldn't have been possible!
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Celebrate Spirit WeekDecember 14 - December 18, 2020!
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ASB Winter Wishes
Winter Wishes is a Woodinville High School tradition. Our goal is to spread holiday cheer by granting the wishes of as many WHS students as possible. Wishes can be submitted using the Google form below and will randomly be selected for ASB to grant. Some examples of wishes that have been granted in the past are a Chick-Fil-A Meal, a Starbucks drink, a Jimmy John's sandwich, fluffy socks or a note from a WHS teacher. Of course there are many more wishes that your student can ask for, these are just some ideas! We do ask that your student try to keep their wish under $10.
Timeline:
- December 15th: Fill out the google form to submit your wish (submissions are open until FRIDAY December 18th).
- December 15th until the end of break: ASB will choose from all of your wishes!
- January 4th - end of January: ASB will be granting wishes.
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NSD Annual Form Notifications: ALL parents/guardians/students must acknowledge by December 7!
On Tuesday, November 3, NSD Communications emailed all families about the requirement to electronically acknowledge the annual District form notifications by Tuesday, November 17. This was followed up with communication directly to WHS families. As indicated, usually these forms have been provided in welcome back packets, but because of COVID-19 they were moved online to ParentVUE for parents/guardians and to StudentVUE for students.
Until December 7, families and students have the ability to bypass acknowledging the forms and have had opportunity to ask questions. Starting Dec. 7, families and students must acknowledge the forms before they will be able to view any information in StudentVue or ParentVue.
- WA State Attendance Letter
- Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
- Weapons Letter
- Student Housing Questionnaire
- Immunization Record Sharing
For those parents/guardians that have not yet completed the acknowledgement, we ask that you login to ParentVUE today to view and acknowledge these forms, as the due date has passed.
- If you have never logged into ParentVUE, you will find instructions on how to do so when you click the link above.
- If you need your user name and password for ParentVUE, email whsattendance@nsd.org.
- Please know that when you next login to ParentVUE, you will be prompted to download, read, and take action for each of the forms listed above.
For those Woodinville students who have also not yet completed the process, you will be prompted to download, read and acknowledge the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook when logging in to StudentVUE. Again, please complete this process, as the due date has passed.
- The applicable parent/guardian and/or student acknowledgement(s) must be completed by ALL parents/guardians and students in NSD.
- Please note both parents/guardians and students must type their electronic signature exactly as it appears in ParentVUE/StudentVUE or you may get an error message.
The forms are available in the District’s five most common languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Telugu. If you would like to access a paper copy of these forms, please contact your school’s main office.
If you have any questions about these forms, please contact Student Services at (425) 408-7725 or by email at studentsvcs@nsd.org. This information is also available on our website.
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Message from your WHS Counselors
Take advantage of the upcoming Winter break
We only have 4 weeks left in the semester and Winter break is much needed break for all of us! We want you to be able to enjoy some free time and take a much needed break from school. For those of you feeling behind, this is also a great time to take advantage of the extra time you have to make up missing work. You’ll have some breathing room to make up some assignments if you’re trying to improve your grades.
Here are some tips for tackling missing work over the Holiday breaks:
- Make sure to connect with your teachers before the break begins so that you have a strong game plan for making the most of your time. Your teachers can help you prioritize missing assignments so that you know exactly what to focus on.
- When focusing on missing work, try and check off one class at a time so that you minimize how many directions you’re being pulled in for missing work.
- Don’t overdo it! Limit the amount of time spent consecutively working on missing assignments. Think about “chunking” out your time and working for an hour and then taking an hour break.
- Most importantly, give yourself some grace and do your best!
College & Career Center:
Our seniors have been busy during this college admission season! Here are admission stats for the Class of 2021 to date:
- 553 initial transcripts have been submitted via Naviance. This statistic does not include what counselors have sent through Common Application or Coalition, which would increase this number.
- 38.4% of the seniors have applied to colleges.
- There are currently 984 active college applications in Naviance.
Early Admission Decisions Q&A Zoom Session, December 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Since the early round of decisions for college applications is coming out soon, some seniors may feel anxiety if the decision they receive for their Early Action or Early Decision application is a rejection or deferral. In order to help seniors navigate the process if they receive one of those decisions, a group of college students are organizing a free information session about the process of applying during the regular round.
They are hosting a panel of former college admissions officers (e.g., Duke University, University of California, etc.) to give advice to students and parents since this time can be particularly stressful for families.
This FREE info and Q&A session will be on December 18th from 6pm-7pm (PST). They will send out a Zoom webinar link the day before the conference to all registered students.
If you are interested in meeting with former admissions officers from Duke University and the University of California to receive advice on the regular round of college admissions, please register at this link: https://forms.gle/w4k2eKaCkoMus8eH8. For questions, please e-mail our College and Career Counselor Estele Gerlinger at egerlinger@nsd.org.
Counselors continue to support seniors by writing letters of recommendation and by submitting school reports and transcripts. If you are feeling stuck with an application or you are not sure of your post-grad plan yet, please reach out to your counselor for support. Counselors are hosting one last Apps and Chats Zoom Room session on Wednesday, 12/16 from 11-Noon. We look forward to connecting with you! After the final Apps and Chats, you may reach out to your assigned Counselor by email with specific questions related to college.
Lastly, remember that your High School and Beyond Plans are due by January 31st, 2021. Please reach out to your Ms. Gerlinger if you need help finishing this.
Social/Emotional:
As we move towards Winter break, please make sure to check in with your family, your friends and yourself. And remember, your counselors are here if you are feeling overwhelmed or need help.
Our Zoom rooms are open and we want to connect with you:
Students are also welcome toself refer to our Mental Health Counselor Christine Kakalecik by e-mailing her at christinekakalecik@nsd.org.
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Scholarship Foundation of Northshore
Northshore students are invited to explore scholarships they are eligible for and to apply! Applications opened November 16, 2020 and will remain open until February 15, 2021. For more information and to search their scholarships, please visit their website at https://sf-ns.org/
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Last Chance! Final Yearbooks Sales for the 2020-21 School Year Dec. 1-18
Our final yearbook sales for the 2020-21 school year take place now through December 18. Yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis ONLY for $45.00 each. PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER YEARBOOK SALES WINDOW DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. Guaranteed yearbook pre-sales will not take place after December 18!
- This means that we may get a few extras to sell in June, but it is a based on a Lottery System available to seniors first. There is absolutely no guarantee an extra yearbook will be available for purchase if you decide later that you want a yearbook.
Yearbooks can be purchased during the above window online through Touchbase 24-hours a day. Parents and guardians can check their TouchBase account history to determine if a yearbook has already been purchased.
Please plan accordingly as many students who believe they do not want a yearbook at the start of the year feel differently as the school year comes to a close and they are unable to purchase one!
Please be reminded if during the course of the year more than one yearbook is purchased, there are NO REFUNDS. If you purchase two yearbooks, you will be given two books, not one book and a refund for the other.
Thank you for your support of WHS through your purchase of a yearbook!
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Senior Ads Are Due December 16!
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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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Technology Support
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
CLEVER, SCHOOLOGY, AND LOGINS
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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FGIC Tackle Cancer Apparel Line!
GO Falcons!
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Volunteer Applications
Do you plan to volunteer in your student's virtual classroom or support our free meal program? Make sure to get your online volunteer application and background check in now! By completing your online volunteer application, you will also receive bi-monthly important updates for all volunteers.
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WHS Debate Competition Results!
The weekend of December 5, the WHS debate team competed "at" Bellevue High School. All of them did well, many of them placing within the top 8 in their events.
1. Allan Xuan: Novice Lincoln-Douglas Quarter Finalist and 2nd best overall speaker
2. Jackson Kelly: 4th place Novice Impromptu Speaking
3. David Fountain: 5th place Novice Impromptu Speaking and 7th place overall best speaker in Open Lincoln- Douglas debate
4. Mariam Kazmi: 8th place Open Impromptu Speaking
Additionally, Mariam Kazmi and Wesley Gerrish competed in Open Lincoln-Douglas, each winning a few rounds each. Both of them are sophomores, and they are continuing to learn and grow while competing against upperclassman in the advance division. Myla Munson and Tessa Han competed in Novice Public Forum debate, also winning a few rounds.
Way to Go Falcons!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Stay up-to-date by viewing the Calendar on the website homepage
12/1-18: Final 2020-21 Yearbook Sales Window, $45
12/14: Technology Support Sessions 4:00pm-6:00pm
12/15: Talon Time Advisory - ALL students to attend
2/16: Yearbook Senior Ads Due
12/16: NHS Toy Drive, 10:00a - 12:00p
12/16: Senior Class Apps & Chats 11a-12p
12/16: Technology Support Sessions 4:00pm-6:00pm
12/18: Talon Time Advisory - Students may schedule to meet with advisors
12/21-1/1: Winter Break
01/04: School resumes
01/18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No School
01/19: Periods 1-7 (Prep for the week/No Advisory)
NEW Schedule #12
01/22: Periods 2/4/6 No Advisory NEW Schedule #5A
01/25: Non-Student Grading Day - No School
01/26: Per. 1-7 (Intro for Semester 2/No Advisory)
NEW Schedule #12
06/16: Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony, 7pm
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Talon Time Advisory: Next Week Tues, 12/15 & Fri 12/18
ALL students are scheduled to attend Advisory on Tuesday, December 15, 1:25-1:55 p.m. Attendance will be taken for all grade levels. Advisors will provide Zoom links for their students.
Friday, December 18:
ALL students an schedule to meet with their advisor or advisors can request and schedule students to attend from 1:25-1:55 p.m. for support. Advisors will provide Zoom links for their students who schedule to meet or are scheduled by advisors to meet.
The only students who will be marked absent from Advisory Friday the 18th are:
- Students who schedule to meet with their advisor and do not show; or
- Students scheduled by an advisor to meet and do not show
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January 2021 Altered Bell Schedules
Week of Jan 18-22
- Mon 1/18: MLK Holiday – No School
- Tues 1/19: Periods 1-7 (Prep for the week/No Advisory) NEW #12
- Wed 1/20: Routine ERW
- Thurs 1/21: Periods 1/3/5/7
- Fri 1/22: Periods 2/4/6 (No Advisory) NEW #5A
Week of Jan 25-29
- Mon 1/25: Non-Student Grading Day - No School
- Tues 1/26: Periods 1-7 (Intro for Semester 2/No Advisory) NEW #12
- Wed 1/27: Routine ERW
- Thurs 1/28: Periods 1/3/5/7
- Fri 1/29: Periods 2/4/6/Advisory
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New E-Flyer Platform - Peachjar
We are excited to share that we have moved our e-flyer program to a platform called Peachjar. We receive many requests from local non-profit organizations to distribute program fliers. Peachjar will help facilitate the process of submitting, reviewing, approving and posting e-flyers. With the move to this platform, all e-flyers that are submitted to Peachjar will then be reviewed and approved by District staff to ensure that they meet the District guidelines. We are committed to providing access to all individuals seeking information on our District website. All submitted PDFs must meet accessibility requirements to be approved for distribution. We also encourage organizations to submit flyers in the top five languages spoken in our district.
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Upcoming Technology Support Sessions for Families - Schoology, Synergy, Zoom and Clever
The Northshore Learns Team is offering two sessions to support families in their use of Schoology, Synergy, Zoom and Clever. These sessions will be “drop-in” events, on Monday Dec. 14th and Wednesday Dec. 16th which means you can join any time between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and ask your questions. We are also providing bite-size informational videos based on the Distance Learning Playbook for Parents. These short, but informative videos will provide important information on the basics of distance learning and supporting your student with Reading, Writing, and Math at home.
To ensure security and safety, registration is required:
Register for Monday, Dec. 14
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WHS Website Translation
Traducción de sitios web de WHS
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Power or Internet Outage - What To Do
We understand that weather incidents may cause a loss of power when students and staff are engaged in distance learning. Our district's Technology, Northshore Learns, and Communications teams collaborated with educators to develop a plan for notifications about power outages, access to service, and how everyone can prepare ahead of time to adjust and continue learning. Please visit our website to learn what to do if your power goes out or if your teacher's power goes out.
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Washington's K-12 Internet Access Program: Check Eligibility for Free Internet Access
Having reliable connectivity to the internet is critical for your student’s success during distance learning. The state recognizes this need, and has partnered with Ziply Fiber and Comcast/Xfinity to create Washington’s K–12 Internet Access Program, which gives eligible families free internet access so your student can connect to online learning from home.
This internet access opportunity will provide you with faster, stronger and more reliable connectivity than hotspots or tethering to mobile devices, which will better support your student. If eligible, your free internet access is available through June 30, 2021.
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Navigating Internet Issues during NSL 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
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Update Your Contact Information
Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to check their contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses. We use parent/guardian email addresses to create school mailing lists. The District also uses email as a tool for sharing important, and sometimes urgent, information with families. Automated phone calls are sent to families with safety and emergency messages.
You can check your contact information in ParentVUE. For questions, please contact Attendance Secretary and WHS Online Parent Resource Coordinator Kim Benedict at whsattendance@nsd.org.
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| New and Improved Mental Health Matters!
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Our Mental Health Matters page has been completely re-done by Christine Kakalecik, our new WHS Mental Health Counselor, and has valuable information for students, families, and staff. You can find it easily by navigating to the WHS Website, click under Counseling, and scroll down to Mental Health Matters. The main page offers excellent resources, crisis numbers, and videos. The drop-down menu on the left provides additional mental health therapy resources for families looking for inpatient/outpatient/groups/telehealth. You will also find a section about Ms. Kakalecik, her background, certifications, and therapy modalities. There are weekly wellness links to new articles surrounding our world and mental health. "What do you want to know?" provides weekly questions from students surrounding mental health and answers to those questions.
Additionally, students can print out worksheets to use when they need a little extra help (Ms. Kakalecik will add more in the next few days). Finally, the "Contact Me" tab has information regarding Ms. Kakalecik's days, hours, availability, and how to contact her to schedule sessions with her. We hope you find this a valuable resource for yourself and as a resource to share with other families and students.
Enjoy! Christine Kakalecik, Mental Health Counselor WHS
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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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WHS 2020-21 Clubs
Building Our Falcon Community this School Year!
We are so excited for our students to join all the exciting clubs Woodinville has to offer. Here at WHS, students will find clubs ranging from a wide variety of interests, and WHS ASB has a lot in store for students to meet all these different clubs.
Below, through students' NSD Google account, they will find a link to a document with flyers from every Woodinville High School club. These flyers will have a brief description of each club as well how to contact said club. Along with the flyers there is also a master list with every club and easily accessible contact information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_xSSB6uaLNthk5EhsGZJdR08yfQEwsbmDP1t2HYW-A/edit?usp=sharing
Lastly, in order to join a club students should fill out the Google form here: https://forms.gle/hBuNEvjNv7itgV1V9
This form will act as an intent to join form for all clubs at Woodinville High School. By filling out this form and providing personal information students are allowing club representatives to reach out at a later date with information on how to become a member and with updates on meetings and events.
We’re excited to build our Falcon community this school year!
Best, Woodinville ASB
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WHS Class of 2021
Social Media
Give our platforms a follow to keep up with the latest news!
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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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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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Use smile.amazon.com when you shop online and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to our PTSA as we continue to support staff and students during these challenging times. It is easy to set up:
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Login using your existing Amazon account or register for an account if you do not already have one.
- Search for “Woodinville High School PTSA” and click “select”.
- Be sure to bookmark this site on your laptop, tablet and phone, or add to your favorites to create a shortcut to smile.amazon.com to benefit our Falcon Family every time you shop!
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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.
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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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Community Assitance
During the COVID-19 outbreak, our community has come together to provide assistance to families in need.
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Apply for Free & Reduced Price Meals Today!
While Northshore is currently providing free meals, this support is made possible by temporary USDA funding. If this funding changes, the District may be required to charge families based on their current eligibility for meals. Have you applied for free and reduced-price meals this year?
If your family qualified last year, you need to reapply this year to ensure that your student receives free or reduced price meals once the current free meals program ends. It is important to apply today so that your eligibility status doesn’t lapse. If an application was not in process for a returning student by October 14, 2020, the student’s account was automatically transferred to a paid account the next school day. Please know that the number of eligible students for free and reduced price meals connects to the District’s Title I funding, which provides additional support at schools to help students succeed. Additionally, if your family income has decreased, you may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
In addition to receiving free or reduced-price meals, your eligibility also provides
- Reduced fee for Camp Cedar Spring
- Reduced fee for PSAT and Advanced Placement Testing
- Reduced fee for sports/athletics
- Reduced fee for summer school
- Access to Backpack Program, which provides backpacks and school supplies
- Access to Operation School Bell, which provides clothes and personal products
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School Lunch Information
NSD is 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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| 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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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
December 11, 2020
Volume 10, Issue 13
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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