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PSAT Score Report Distribution & Informational Meetings

PSAT paper Score Report distribution will take place at the end of second period for:

Upon receipt of the Score Reports at the end of 2nd period, students will then go to an informational meeting regarding their October PSAT scores during Options in the Theater. Students unable to pick up their score reports on the assigned days should see Mrs. Porter in the Counseling Office.

PSAT/NMSQT scores are like road maps that show what students are doing well and what they should work on to get ready for the SAT and for college.

Students can learn how to get the most from their scores, as well as how they can get free personalized practice through Khan Academy for the SAT in the areas where they need most help.

As previously announced, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen who took the PSAT/NMSQT in October can also access and view their scores through their online College Board account. View this video for details on how to access scores.

Questions? Contact Ms. Brenner at sbrenner@nsd.org.

NSD is sponsoring a training for Booster Clubs at the NPAC on January 14, 7-9 p.m. Boosters will learn more about fundraising rules and regulations. Both activities and athletic Booster Club officers and those involved with drama, music, athletic, and/or any other Booster Club fundraising are encouraged to attend!

Come support the Drama Boosters at Teddy’s Burgers in Woodinville, Thursday, January 17th, 4-8 p.m. and meet the cast and crew of the upcoming production of "Harvey"!

From the world of Jennifer Cruze, MSW, LICSW, Teen Mental Health Counselor with Swedish jennifercruze@nsd.org

A New Year and New You

It’s that time of year again for New Year’s Resolutions. I saw this image from Emily McDowell recently and had to smile. There are pros and cons to resolutions, which I won’t get into here. Today let’s focus on the REFLECTION piece of setting resolutions. Believe it or not, teens are aware of the concept of making resolutions, and this is a great chance to have meaningful conversations.

Step 1: Get out some paper and write down A LIST OF YOUR STRENGTHS – ex: I have great school attendance, help out around the house, I’m good at math, a loyal friend. It might be hard at first, but will get easier as you go!

Step 2: Look back on the last couple months and think about WHAT SKILLS YOU HAVE YOU HAVE USED THAT HAVE HELPED YOU SURVIVE your stress so far – ex: taking a break to play with my dog, taking a bath, doodling, going for a run outside.

Step 3: Now look forward and think about how you can CONTINUE TO USE THESE STRENGTHS AND SKILLS, as they have helped you get where you are today. You might even find that looking at your life in a positive light can help improve your mood.

If your reflections lead to resolutions, that’s great, but they don’t have to. If you do want to set goals, be sure to make them specific enough. Ask a trusted adult if you need help.

PARENTS, here’s where you come in. Teens tend to come up with grandiose ideas, given their stage of brain development, and can use some direction. Even if you think the goal is crazy, applaud them for thinking of it (“that’s a great goal!”), then ask “what can you do to help yourself reach that goal? Can you break it up into smaller parts?” as well as “how can I help you achieve your goal?” (ex: driving them to the place they want to volunteer at or getting a tutor). Your teen is on a journey and will succeed with you as their guide to have their best year ever.

So Happy New Year and Happy Reflecting!

If you are in crisis, call the Suicide Prevention Line at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text CONNECT to 741741. 

Students should alert the teacher they have for that period and make sure they will NOT be missing anything important 

Students go to the visit on the correct day and time 

IF THEY HAVE NOT REGISTERED FOR THE VISIT THROUGH NAVIANCE, THEY WILL BE MARKED ABSENT

SCREENAGERS:
Growing up in the Digital Age

Reservation Required

The Leota PTSA and Northshore Council PTSA are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time.

Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids and began a quest to uncover how it might impact their development. As with her other two award-winning documentaries on mental health, Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance.

SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.  

The Grad Night Party has been a tradition at WHS for over twenty years! Immediately following commencement ceremonies on June 17, 2019!

Tickets on Sale Now!
Online at:
Whsgradparty.webs.com

Print out forms at
Whsgradparty.webs.com
And bring them with your check made out to: WHS Senior Class Activities

*Price goes up April 1st!
We want every Senior to enjoy this night. Please see your counselor for scholarship help.

  Information and Updates:  whsgradparty.webs.com

Questions?   Patricia Phung: patriphung@gmail.com

  Note:  Bus selection will take place in the spring, but reservations will be based on when tickets were purchased and forms were turned in.  The sooner you purchase your ticket, the sooner you get to choose which bus you want to ride on come springtime!  Please also note this is a non-school sponsored event.

“These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools.  The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or safety of the activities.  Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.“      

WHS 2017 graduate Alyx Farris has been named to the Knox College Dean's List of distinguished students for the 2018 Fall Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 sale).