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“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou
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| ASB students getting ready to unload food collection crates in preparation for the WHS ASB Annual Holiday Food Drive
GO Falcons!
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| WHS Sporting Events - Spectator Mask Requirement
With winter sport season underway, a reminder that due to the legal mandate, masks that cover the mouth and nose must be worn in all indoor settings and at outdoor events with 500 or more people regardless of vaccination status. This legal mandate includes spectators at WHS sporting events. We appreciate and thank all students, parents, guardians, and guests, in advance, for keeping safety at the forefront by adhering to the requirement.
We love the spirit our community contributes supporting and cheering on the Falcons. We hope this measure will play a part in continuing that tradition while also keeping our schools open and our students, families, and community healthy.
Thank you for your partnership.
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WHS ASB Annual Holiday Food Drive!
Through December 17
The WHS ASB Annual Holiday Food Drive is underway! Thank you for the donations made so far!
Students can drop off their donations at their 3rd period classrooms fthrough Friday, December 17.
Donations need to be shelf-stable, non-perishable food items (no cash donations).
Students can earn Honor Society hours for their donations (1 hour for every 20 items donated, with a maximum of 2 hours). Students can bring their Honor Society Service Log, which teachers may sign directly. Top Ramen, Cup of Noodles, and water do not count!
The 3rd period with the most food by December 17th will earn a free breakfast provided by admin!
ASB is very excited to "Can the Man" by filling Mr. Criscione's office with the items! The food will then be donated to the Maltby Food Bank again this year so donations will go to families in our very own local community.
Thank you for helping us help those in need this holiday season!
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Message from your WHS Counselors
Hey Falcons!
Winter Break is only two weeks away, hang in there! Don’t forget you also have the majority of January to get your grades up before the end of first semester.
All students in Advisory on 12/1 completed tasks in their High School & Beyond Plan. Please remember that HSBP is a graduation requirement. If you need help with your High School & Beyond Plan, please contact Ms. Kia in the College & Career Center.
The holidays can be difficult for many people. Here are some resources that may be helpful for you.
Mental Health Resources
Covid got you down: Ryan Rogulich, our Mental Health Counselor, is available. Please contact your counselor to get a referral. We encourage you to keep in touch with your emotions and reach out for help. Your loved ones, friends, teachers, and counselors can all support you right now. Your Woodinville High School counseling team is here for you. If you are worried about a friend, please be the one to reach out and get them the help they might need.
Northshore Nourishing Network
Is a website that lists local food banks, pantries, and community meal information. They help individuals and families who are facing food insecurity to find local and regional food resources, and help people who have food and resources to get them to the people in need.
https://www.nourishingnetworks.net/networks/northshore
FOREFRONT SUICIDE PREVENTION LEARN® SAVES LIVES TRAINING - Developed by Forefront Suicide Prevention at the University of Washington, you will learn a five-step process to help you talk with someone you’re worried about, learn if they are considering suicide and take early steps to keep them safe.
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Register! Important Forefront Suicide Prevention Training Webinary for Parents and Guardians: Thurs, December 9th
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Please join us on Thursday, December 9th from 6:00-7:30pm for a suicide prevention webinar training. Please fill out the registration link below to attend. All NSD high school parents/caregivers are welcome. (Students and children do not attend.)
This training is important for the support of your child and their friends.
Parent/Caregiver Suicide Prevention Training Registration: https://nsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lfVlIxUSRv2-010PbNRyCQ
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 14-24 in Washington and the United States. Many suicides are preventable! Mental health problems among young adults are more common than many families realize. Parents and family members sometimes struggle to understand their student’s mental health concerns—or even to recognize that their student is in distress. Learning that their student is having suicidal thoughts can create extreme stress for the family. This training provides resources to help parents and families support those who are struggling with their mental wellness.
More information about Forefront here: http://forefrontintheschools.org
Contact Counselor Nate Hirsch at nhirsch@nsd.org, if you have questions.
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| College and Career Center Scoop!
College & Career Center Scoop🍦- SECOND ISSUE
Ms. Kia, College & Career and Running Start Counselor, has created the College & Career Center Scoop, a monthly newsletter to inform all students, families, and staff about all things related to college and career. Enjoy the second issue by clicking the link above. You can also read the first issue of the Scoop here.
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Yearbooks will be on sale December 1-17 for $55. That is the LAST chance to buy a 2021-22 yearbook!
Wondering if a yearbook has been purchased?
- Parents/Guardians can check to see if a yearbook has been purchaed in Touchbase history.
- A list by student number is also be posted outside the Cashier's Office.
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Senior Grad Ads:
Grad Ads are up and running. What is a Grad Ad? Well it’s space in the Senior Section of the Yearbook you purchase where you can applaud your child’s achievements with a tribute for them, celebrate with words of congratulations, praise and encouragement. You can also add the pictures we wouldn’t take in the Senior Portrait section, with animals, props etc. Please click the link to purchase Balfour Grad Ad Link. They go off sale on Dec. 17th at Midnight, Pacific Time. Once it is past this date, there is nothing I can do. I am sorry it's done and I can't do anything to change it.
Ad Pricing: Full Page Ad $200, 1/2 Page Ad $110, 1/4 Page Ad $55, 1/8 Page Ad $30
Steps to purchase an ad:
- Log in using the above link. Ads are purchased online through Balfour only.
- Sign in using your child's name, I think you have to also create an account giving Balfour an email address. Please be sure to use an address that you regularly use/read. Once you purchase the ad, you will be sent a link to use to upload your pictures and words. This does not always come right away, it may take a day before confirmation of purchase happens. And confirmation of purchase is actually the email containing your link to create your ad. You do not need to complete the ad on the same day you purchase it, you will have until January 3, 2022 to complete the ad.
- We ask that you don’t create your ad using Photoshop or any other photo editing software. They don’t transfer well. Please use the tools provided. We want to be sure that you understand that we will change the fonts on the ads to match those we use in the book as well as any colored backgrounds. We want the Senior Ad section to go along with the theme of the book. We want it pretty :-). Wingspan also reserves the right to edit ads based on school policy and yearbook guidelines. We will contact you if we need to change anything drastically.
- You will get a preview of the ad before you submit, if you want to keep that preview you need to screenshot it. Unless it’s changed from last year once the preview is gone you won’t see it again until the book comes out. Unfortunately we can’t spare the time to send you another preview, there is just so much to do once January comes, I am so sorry. :-(
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email me.
- If your questions have to do with the site you have to contact Balfour directly at 1-800-944-5930. Again, please remember they are Pacific Standard Time (the plant is in Texas.)
I know this seems really early but we have to know how many pages you all want, to include that in the size of the book.
I know this seems really earlt but we have to know how many pages you all want, to include in the size of the book.
For more information on SENIOR PICTURES, SENIOR ADS, YEARBOOK Photo Request and MORE please click here!
For questions please contact Sharon Alder at salder@nsd.org.
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Congratulations to WHS's November CP & Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award Nominees!
The CP and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award was established in 1988 in memory of Clifford Paul Johnson and his wife Dorothy. Both CP and Dorothy Johnson were long time Bothell residents and educators who dedicated their lives to improving the lives of all children in our community. There are three categories teachers can nominate students:
- Community: Students who demonstrate the ability to promote and foster collaboration toward a common goal, fairness, freedom of expression, and effective communication within a group.
- Acceptance: Students who promote the value and celebration of their peers’ strengths, abilities, and identities.
- Advocacy: Students who support the needs of, and encourage equitable opportunities and resources for, their peers.
Our WHS Racial and Educational Justice team will be building a monthly student pool of nominees from WHS teachers and staff. These students will be finalist for the end of the year as recipient of the award presented by the district, and as part of this honor, they will recognize two students from each school who display the characteristics of a humanitarian in their school and community.
Here are the nominations for the month of November and a short summary of why they were nominated from the teacher that nominated them.
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Violet Raker 10th – nominated by Kayla Matthews - Community
Violet shows community building skills consistently by engaging her classmates to work together on common goals. In Spanish class community is key because we do partner work, games, and communication tasks every day. Violet finds ways to include everyone, even those who are nervous, have questions, or don't feel motivated to participate. Violet rallies her group together and helps everyone feel heard and supported. Gracias, Violet!
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Sarah Mellor 12th – nominated by Aneet Bains - Acceptance
In my English 12 class, we focus on speech and debate during the first semester. After students present, I always ask their peers to provide them with feedback. Sarah has consistently given her peers feedback that has been constructive, and she does it in a way that demonstrates acceptance. The way she explains her feedback is important, and she does it in a way that students feel empowered after they present.
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Brayden Grant and Gavin Long 10th – nominated by Marie Elieff – Advocacy
To begin with, they are really nice people. These two sit next to each other in English and have become helpful towards each other. I don’t think they are friends outside of class. But whenever I listen to them, I hear nothing but positive, endearing, encouraging, and light-hearted comments to each other and I don’t think they know I’m listening. Gavin is an incredibly outgoing individual, and Brayden is more in the quiet side, but these two have displayed what the English Department calls, “The Scholarly Habits of Mind.” They promote democracy just by being kind, trustworthy individuals to each other, to me, and to the rest of the class. They help each other. Finally, I REALLY appreciate these kids this year.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Details are subject to changes in guidance from the Northshore School District, King County Department of Health, and/or the State of Washington.
COVID-19 Testing every Wednesday during 2nd period
12/01-17: Yearbook Sales-Final sales window of the school year
12/04: SAT at WHS
12/06-10: NHS Toy/Book Drive
12/08: Spanish Club Service Night, Card Making, Commons, 6-7:30p
12/09: Winter Concert #1, Theater, 7pm
12/09: Forefront Parent/Guardian Suicide Prevention Training Webinar, 6-7:30pm (By registration https://nsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lfVlIxUSRv2-010PbNRyCQ)
12/13-17: Winterfest!
12/16: Winter Concert #2, Theater and Commons, 7pm
12/17: Senior Grad Ads due to Yearbook by midnight
12/17: LAST DAY TO PURCHASE 2021-22 YEARBOOK
12/20: DECA Practice
12/28: DECA Practice
12/20-31: Winter Break - No School
01/07: DECA Area 3 Competition
01/17: MLK Day – No School
01/27: DECA State Competition Meeting
01/28: END SEMESTER 1
01/31: Non-Student Grading Day
02/01: SEMESTER 2 BEGINS
02/16: Current Grades 9, 10, & 11 2022-23 Registration Distribution @ Advisory
02/11: SAT at WHS on 03/12 Registration DUE
03/02: Current Grades 9, 10, & 11 2022-23 Registration Due @ Advisory
03/12: SAT at WHS
05/14: Senior Prom, Pacific Science Center
06/10: Class of 2022 Commencement Rehearsal, MANDATORY, 9-11am
06/14: Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony
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| Seniors Class of 2022:
Just a friendly reminder to those seniors who still need to verify the spelling of their name to be printed on their diploma and in the Commencement program. Thank you to those who have already responded.
Please check your NSD student email account for an important message sent to all seniors regarding their printed name verification with the link to a Google Form to verify.
After reading the email received, go to https://forms.gle/QjjMsnETFZn6j9NC6 to verify the name to be 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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PTSA Pass-the-Hat fundraiser!
Thank you for giving to PTSA’s fundraiser, Pass-the-Hat! We are halfway to our $9,000 goal thanks to your generosity. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, this is the perfect way to make a difference. All your tax-deductible donations will be used to support and enrich our school community and classrooms this year. You will be helping PTSA fulfill staff grant requests for classroom supplies and support materials such as books, art supplies, science lab support, musical equipment, counseling center supplies and special needs materials, just to name a few. Visit our website at www2.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org or scan our QR code to donate.
Please consider Pass-the-Hat for your year-end donations, and don’t forget to check if your employer has a ‘company match’ program. THANK YOU!
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WHS Main Office is seeking Copy Brigade Volunteers!
The Main Office is looking to fill spots for the Copy Brigade. The Copy Brigade program focuses on ten or more regularly committed volunteers making photocopies, 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 Monday through Friday for a 2-hour window between 8:20 - 12:20 p.m.
Volunteers who are able to commit to regular and consistent participation are key to the effectiveness of this program. Volunteers are encouraged to team up in pairs and, for example, volunteer every other Tuesday, alternating with their partner. Then, if a Tuesday volunteer can’t make it, her or his alternating Tuesday partner may be able to swap days and fill in. In the event a Work Room Copy Center volunteer is unable to make it on their specified day and a back-up person cannot be located, the Main Office Secretary is contacted so alternate arrangements can be made for that day.
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!
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| Women of Influence Club Seeking Donations for April Conference
Women of Influence Club is hosting our third annual Women of Influence Leadership Conference at the end of April. This conference will connect aspiring Woodinville High School students to influential female leaders. The conference will include a panel discussion of eight highly accomplished women in diverse occupations, followed by small round table discussions accompanied by a catered meal.
The goal of this conference is to empower young leaders by giving them an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with professional women in a variety of industries.
In order to stay true to our values of equity and inclusivity, and to give our attendees the best experience possible, our goal is to make this conference free of any cost.
The easiest way to sponsor is by giving a monetary donation so we can cover the cost of the conference.
Donate here:
https://sites.google.com/apps.nsd.org/womenofinfluence/donate
Thank you!
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| Attendance Absences & PCR Covid-19 Result Requirement
Due to high email and call volumes: if you are reporting your child absent from school due to any of the symptoms listed below for any period of time, they are required to get a NAAT, RT-PCR or PCR test prior to return to school. Reference the King County Return to School Flow Chart NSD follows below.
- Fever of 100.4°F or 38°C or higher
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Various testing sites available through your provider, King County or UW testing sites (linked below). Please return all Covid results to the WHS nurses: ccallahan@nsd.org and jgardner2@nsd.org
https://www.uwmedicine.org/coronavirus/testing
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Important Health and Safety Information!
Student out of school for positive COVID test? Please notify school nurse
If a student is out of school for testing Positive with Covid, please notify WHS school nurses Christie Callahan/Jennifer Gardner immediately, this is related to protocols from Public Health guidelines.
Thank You,
Christie Callahan RN, BSN
School Nurse Woodinville High School (425) 408-7406
Jennifer Gardner RN, BSN
School Nurse Woodinville High School (425) 408-7406
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NSD COVID-19
Handbook
The COVID Handbook has been updated and reflects NSD's current practices. Please read through this information carefully so that we can work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe. NSD will continue to monitor evolving pandemic data along with state and federal requirements to update this handbook as appropriate. You can find the link to the NSD COVID-19 Handbook here.
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| Attendance & 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.
- Ten hours of excused and/or unexcused absences in a semester in a given class may result in going through the Attendance Validation process.
- 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 interuptions.
- 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 refer to the WHS Website’s Attendance Page and/or the WHS Student Handbook for more details or contact the Attendance Office at 425.408.7410 or whsattendance@nsd.org.
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Northshore Schools Foundation: Request for Removing Barriers Support
Basic Needs Aid
When a family is in crisis and normal household activities are disrupted, students experience distress that affects their attendance, coursework and classroom behavior. NSF's Basic Needs Aid Fund allows families to stock up on groceries or fill the car with fuel so that they can direct their energy where it is most needed: finding a permanent solution to the situation at hand (https://www.northshoreschoolsfoundation.org/request-support/#basicneedsaid).
Apply for Funds
For WHS students, contact Counselor and CARE Team member Sarah Brenner at sbrenner@nsd.org and/or your student’s school counselor or grade-level administrator to describe the temporary challenge or circumstance and request support. All NSF funding requests must come from an approved school staff member.
The NSD staff member will then submit your request.
Foundation leadership will review the request within 5 days and contact the NSD staff that submitted the request with details.
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
December 3, 2021
Volume 11, Issue 13
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:50 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.
425-408-7400 / whsoffice@nsd.org
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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