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“Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.” ~Albert Schweitzer
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Winterfest Spirit Week Dress Up Themes! Dec 13-17
Hey Falcon Families!
We are so excited to announce the themes and details for this year's Holiday Spirit Week!! This will run December 13th-17th (the week before break).
Monday - Sweater Weather Day. Students wear their favorite sweater to school and students can participate in a Woodinville Holiday Kahoot during lunch for a chance to win a prize.
Tuesday - Holiday Hat Day. Students wear their favorite holiday hat such as a beanie, Santa hat, or any other creative option! They can come to the cafeteria during lunch for free hot chocolate!
Wednesday - Anything But a Backpack Day. The highly anticipated Spirit Day is here! Students should bring their school materials in anything but a backpack. These items need to be safe, clean, and portable. Some examples include shopping bins, suitcases, or cereal boxes depending on how many materials you need. We will also have a competition so make sure to send in pictures of students with creative containers! Fill out the form to enter a submission into the competition here https://forms.gle/LpGiUpvBTs8iKATKA.
Thursday - Comfy Cozy Day. Traditional spirit day, students wear their most comfortable clothes and pajamas to school.
Friday - Candy Cane Day. Students wear as much red and white to school as possible! They should remember to grab their free candy cane on their way to break!!
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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 one 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.
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.
Here is the link to the school district mental health support page.
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
Students please don’t forget you can drop-in to the school counseling office any day before/after school, during Options or during your lunch. We are always happy to see you. If you need an appointment and a different time, feel free to schedule a time to meet here. https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/WHSCounseling1@nsd.org/bookings/
Know that your WHS Counseling Team is here to support and help in any way possible!
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Kiakotos
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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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Last week to purchase 2021-2022 Yearbooks!
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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The Falcon Debate team competed at the Bellevue HS debate tournament last weekend!
Our students did incredibly well!
Here are the results:
- Eileen Miller- Semi-finalist in Novice Lincoln-Douglas debate, 4th best speaker in Novice LD debate
- Jiya Joshi- Quarter finalist in Novice Lincoln-Douglas debate, 2nd best speaker in Novice LD debate, finalist in Novice Impromptu speaking
- Mariam Kazmi- Quarter finalist in Open Lincoln Douglas, 5th best speaker in Open LD debate
- Tessa Han- Quarter finalist in Novice Public Forum debate, best speaker in novice PF debate
- Samikshaa Prabhu- 4th best speaker in Novice Public Forum debat
- Tori Kirchmeier- Quarter finalist in Novice Public Forum debat
- Jackson Kelly- Quarter finalist in Open Public Forum debat
- Myla Munson- Quarter finalist in Open Public Forum debate, 2nd place in Spontaneous Argumen
- Maddie Donahue- Finalist in Novice Oratory speaking
In addition to the above students, we also had several students who almost broke to quarter finals or won some of the preliminary rounds in their events.
- Maddie Obert- Novice Impromptu speakin
- Anishka Gupta- Novice Impromptu speakin
- Arunima Deval- Novice Impromptu speakin
- Savannah Hooper- Novice Impromptu speakin
- Allan Xuan- Open Lincoln-Douglas debat
- Wesley Gerrish- Open Lincoln-Douglas debat
- Daniel Mun- Novice Public Forum debate and Spontaneous Argumen
- Donnie Munson- Novice Public Forum debate and Novice Extemporaneous speaking
Our kids were on campus competing on Friday after school until 9:00 p.m. that night. They came back to school Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and continued competing until about 8:00 p.m.
Please congratulate these students on a job well done. We had the more entries than we have ever had in this tournament.
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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
12/13-17: 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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Jostens Class of 2022:
Cap/Gown Group Order Sales Window Extended to Dec 17!
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Order caps/gowns/stoles/tassels with group pricing! Prices increase after December 17!
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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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| NHS Toy Drive 12/13-17
Hey falcons!
Woodinville National Honor Society is holding a toy drive for the holidays from December 13th to 17th! Toys will be donated to Northshore, Lake Washington, and YMCA families. Toys should be for newborns or children under the age of 12. Items should be new, unopened, and unwrapped. Items also need to be school and family friendly (no weapon related toys).
2 large toys or 4 small toys is equivalent to one hour of community service and students can earn a maximum of two hours of service for this drive.
All donations will be collected in Mr. Tanksley’s room (room 410) from 7:50-8:20 am on December 13th-17th. An NHS officer will be present to count donations and sign off hour sheets. We look forward to seeing your participation!
Happy holidays falcons!
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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 10, 2021
Volume 11, Issue 14
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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