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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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Veterans Day:
Recognition and Thanks
WHS ASB/Leadership students in coordination with the Social Studies and Performing Arts departments organized Veterans Day recognition assemblies that took place throughout the day during students’ social studies class periods on Wednesday, November 10. Thanks was given to WHS Choir (Period 1), Evie Wirt (Periods 2, 3, & 4), and Haley Ahlstrom (Period 5, 6, & 7) for performing the National Anthem, as well as to Maya Olson (Periods 1 & 2), Isabel Gonsalves (Period 3), Michael Millar (Periods 4 5, & 6), and Simon Goss-Grubs (Period 7) who each performed taps during the assemblies.
Our collective thanks was also expressed to keynote speaker Major Josh Bieler. Major Bieler started his career as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. After graduation, he was an officer working in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program in the Air Force Space Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base. There he was working in acquisitions, operations, and finance for the US satellite launch program that launched and monitored our reconnaissance intel, GPS, and weapons-based satellites. After 9/11 Major Bieler was put in charge of our domestic security operations protecting and securing some of the country's most secure intellectual property. During his active-duty career, he also worked at the Air Force Propulsion Laboratory, the Kennedy Space Center, and Edwards Air Force Base. Major Bieler transitioned to the Air Force Reserves and works on global logistic support and operational mission support with the 446th MSG, supporting our Global War on Terrorism. He is also an Academy Admissions Liaison and founder and CEO of Vector Services, an INC 5000, service-disabled veteran owned business. His business is recognized as one of the top Vet100 most influential businesses supporting veterans’ initiatives and careers.
We hope all our students and families were able to enjoy Veterans Day yesterday spending some time reflecting upon and/or thanking our veterans past and present who have served or are serving our country.
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| First Semester Mid-Term Progress Reports:
Please expect your student’s mid-term Progress Report to be mailed home approximately November 16th. Parents and guardians should expect to receive them in the mail 2-3 days later
If you have an address change, please contact the office as soon as possible to ensure you receive your students grades.
If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Specialist/Registrar, Jenn Diaz, at 425-408-7512 or jdiaz@nsd.org.
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Message from your WHS Counselors
Hi Falcon Family,
Our first short week of the school year, YAH, a well-deserved break!
We hope you enjoyed the day off with your family and took a moment to reflect on our American heroes who serve our country and protect us.
You might also take a moment to reflect on how the return to in-person learning has been for your student so far this school year. As a counseling team, we are aware of the new challenges placed on students and families due to Covid and the experience of remote learning.
A recent article written by a Seattle area teacher resonates with us:
https://www.parentmap.com/article/seattle-area-teacher-reflects-how-return-person-school-going.
The article highlights the challenges some students and staff members face as we have return to school in-person.
We are all working to get back into (school) shape!
Here are some tips to help your student get back into shape:
- Celebrate how far your student has come this school year, even the small things.
- Praise the fact that your student is capable of doing something that might be challenging or uncomfortable. Encourage them to push through and find measures of support.
- Think of quarter grades as a snapshot of where your student is right now. Use them as a gauge to determine what is working well and what can be improved upon before the end of the semester in January.
- Partner with your student’s teachers, counselor, and administrators. School staff are also getting back into shape and have your child’s best interests at heart. Please be patient with us as we bend, flex, and work to help and support your student. We want our kids to succeed!
- Students want to spend time with you, despite how they might appear. Take time to connect as a family and enjoy time not focused on school. Students want to know their parents/guardians will listen to them free of judgement.
- Practice kindness and patience. We have never returned to school during a pandemic and the road signs on how to navigate the barriers are not always clear. The unknown can create stress for students and adults alike, but we can problem-solve any situation if we work together.
- We will get through this! The WHS community is resilient and strong. Please reach out to us if we can help.
WHS Counseling Team
Amy Strandy, Kat Lamb, Scott Churchill, Nate Hirsch, Sarah Brenner, My Kiakotos
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College and Career Center News
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 first issue by clicking the link above.
College Visits for Woodinville High School Student
WHS students can now sign up for college visits! This year we will offer some visits in-person and some visits virtually. If the visit you are interested in attending is a virtual visit, it will still take place in the College & Career Center. Please follow the directions at the link above to sign up. Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend college visits.
The list of the upcoming College Visits can be found here.
FRESHMAN: It is not typical for students in 9th grade to attend college visits unless there is a college they are exceptionally interested in.
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Class of 2022, please verify the spelling of your name to be printed on your diploma and in the Commencement program:
Please check your NSD student email account for an important message! All seniors have received an email and a link to a Google Form https://forms.gle/QjjMsnETFZn6j9NC6 so they each may verify the name to be printed on their diploma and in the Commencement program. Seniors will need to refer to the name verification email to complete the Google Form. They may also refer to the name printed on their transcript which they may find in the documents tab of their StudentVue account. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter, WHS Counseling Office Manager at rporter2@nsd.org
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Yearbook Information
Senior Pictures:
Here is the Link to our Senior Photo List. I would strongly encourage seniors to double check that we have the correct photo for you by November 12. These pictures will be placed in the book and we will be sending these pages off to the publisher for printing. Once they are gone there is nothing we can do. Please take care of this quickly, do not wait.
There are three columns next to the senior’s name. One labeled “nice”, one labeled “Dorian-ASB Picture” and lastly “No Picture”.
Each column has a “yes” written in it if that is the picture we have. For many of our seniors we have both a “nice” and the “Dorian-ASB Picture”. We of course will use the “nice” picture.
If we only have the “Dorian” one that is the picture we will use. If this is a mistake, please email me your picture ASAP. Please remember it needs to be a minimum of 3.5MB in size, no hats, no props, just you in a clear head and shoulder picture.
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 where you can applaud your child’s achievements with a tribute in their yearbook. 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.
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.
Yearbook Selling Period
The yearbook will go back on sale December 1-17th. That is the LAST chance to buy a yearbook.
Questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Ms. Alder at salder@nsd.org, or have your student stop by room 238 and Ms. Alder will be happy to help you.
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Drop Off and Pick Up: A Community Request
It's understood with COVID that families are choosing alternate ways to commute back and forth to WHS. If dropping off and/or picking up your student is part of your family's plan, please use the campus drop-off and pick-up loop to meet that need. We want to be respectful of our neighbors who live near our campus and have been asked to put out a reminder to families to please be courteous by not parking in front of driveways or mailboxes and to be careful of small children playing in the area. Thank you!
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WHS Womens Swim/Dive heads to State prelims!
Good luck to our fall Falcon Swim/Dive student-athletes who head to the State prelims today!
Maren Rusk (11)
Taylor Fitch (12)
Maddie Shelton (10)
Taryn Han (9)
Megan Traina (9)
Ella Drazich (9)
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Five Falcon Student-Athletes sign NCAA Letters of Intent!
Five Falcon student-athletes signed NCAA Letters of Intent to compete in college athletics! The student-athletes were honored alongside their families, coaches, and peers at a celebration held Wednesday, November 10 in the WHS Library!
- Gage Bruce – Baseball – University of Portland
- Alyssa Jarvis - Lacrosse – University of Detroit
- Tatum Thompson - Basketball – Boise State University
- Jada Brandon - Lacrosse – Xavier University
- Taylor Fitch - Softball – Loyola Marymount University
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WHS Cross Country – November 6 State Competition!
Congratulations to our Cross Country student-athletes Chloe Olson, Piper Welch, Caden Bieler, Oliver Campbell, Riley Fitzgerald, Jackson Green, Gabriel Kary, Tre Pepper, Ethan Salvadalena, Kai Tom, and Kya Villanueva who traveled to Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco this past Friday and Saturday to compete in the State Tournament! Chloe and Piper ran a great 4A finals together, with Chloe’s one-mile time at 06:21.8 and Piper’s at 06:36.4. The boys team ran a competitive final, ranking 8th in State with a team score of 204 and average time of 17:17.7. Many thanks to our Head Coach Jennifer Bolibol and to our Assistant Coaches Parker Dahl and Chris Houser for their support of our Cross Country student-athletes this season!
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Fall Music Concert
WHS Instrumental and Vocal Performing Arts students returned to the Theatre stage on Thursday, October 28! The performances were enjoyed by all in attendance!
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WHS Speech & Debate Team: Gig Harbor Tournament!
On November 5 and 6, the WHS Speech and Debate team participated in the Gig Harbor tournament.
- Tessa Han and Tori Kirchmeier competed in Novice Public Forum debate, and won a few of their rounds.
- Jackson Kelly competed without a partner in Junior Public Forum debate and won a few rounds.
- Eileen Miller competed in Novice Lincoln-Douglas debate, and made it to the semifinals round, coming in 3rd place overall.
- Wesley Gerrish competed in Open Lincoln-Douglas debate and made it to the quarterfinals round.
- Allan Xuan competed in Open Lincoln-Douglas debate and won a few rounds.
- Isaiah Toth competed in Novice Impromptu Speaking and came in 5th place overall.
These students are congratulated on a job well done!
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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
11/24: Not an ERW - 7-Period Schedule #2
11/25: Woodinville Turkey Trot
11/25-26: No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/29: WHS NHS Intent to Join, Hours, and Fee due by 11:55 p.m.
11/29-12/17: ASB Holiday Food Drive
12/01: Women of Influence Movie Night
12/01-17: Yearbook Sales-Final sales window of the school year
12/04: SAT at WHS
12/06-10: NHS Toy/Book Drive
12/09: Winter Concert #1
12/13-17: Winterfest!
12/16: Winter Concert #2
12/17: Senior Grad Ads due to Yearbook by midnight
12/20-31: Winter Break - No School
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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National Honor Society
Elevate your academics, leadership, and community engagement by joining National Honor Society!
Application due November 29, 2021
Application includes...
-Joining the Schoology course by going to Schoology→ my courses → Join a Course → Type in ID: MKDD-K6BG-2ZHXD
-Complete the Intent to Join Form/Essay Questions (on Schoology)
-Payment of annual dues
-Complete 5 hours of Community Service
Scan the QR code below or go to https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/woodinville-high-school-national-honor-society for more information!
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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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Hello WHS families!
Hello WHS families! Our Pass-the-Hat Fundraiser is going on now and we want to thank you for your donations so far to this once-a-year fundraiser! If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please go to our website at www2.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org or scan our QR code and donate today. All your tax-deductible donations will be used to support and enrich our school community and classrooms this year. We also will be using some of funds to replenish and restock the supplies that have expired in our emergency storage containers. PTSA has already received staff grant requests from almost every department at WHS totaling more than $13,000. These grants are for items that support YOUR kids in classrooms THIS YEAR. Books, art supplies, science lab support, musical equipment and counseling center supplies, just to name a few. The WHS community has been so generous in the past and we want to thank you for your continued support. Please consider PTSA’s Pass-the-Hat Fundraiser for your year-end giving, and don’t forget to check if your employer has a ‘company match’ program. Thank you!
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WHS PTSA: Volunteer opportunities and Copy Brigade!
Besides becoming a Board or Committee Member and helping build our PTSA with your skills and ideas, (click here for a list of open roles), we also could use your help during Staff Appreciation events and other events as they come available (please follow WHS E-News from the Principal for any new requests!). Currently, the office is also looking to fill spots for the Copy Brigade. Please email Ellen Esteves, our main office secretary, at whsoffice@nsd.org to get on the list.
Please note: All NSD volunteers complete a mandatory volunteer training, background check, and submit proof of vaccination prior to volunteering. More information is available on the district website.
Thank you Falcon Families!
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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 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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| 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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Winter Sports
Athletics Registration!
Athletics registration is OPEN for 2021-22 winter and spring sports. Winter sports include men's and women's basketball, gymnastics, men's swim/dive, and coed wrestling. Tryouts/practice begin on Monday, November 15. Registration will close on November 14 for basketball and gymnastics which are tryout sports. Registration will remain open for men's swim/dive and coed wrestling until November 28.
Final Forms is an online registration platform for Athletics registration. You must be registered to receive information and updates from coaches. Visit our Teams website to learn more about our winter and spring sports.
Required Prior to Participation in Athletics
To be cleared to participate in the first day of tryouts or practice, a Final Forms 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 Final Forms.
Academic Eligibility Requirements
Student athletes in high school are expected to meet or exceed a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to participate in school-sponsored activities. There are regular grade checks for each sports season.
- NSD Standard: Minimum 2.0 GPA each semester
- WIAA Standard: Passing 6 classes
- Visit the Eligibility page for more specific grade check and suspension information.
Questions? We're here to help!
If you have any questions, are having issues registering on Final Forms, or need to check on a physical expiration date, please email Renae Hector, WHS Athletic Secretary, at rhector@nsd.org.
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Men's Swim & Dive needs DIVERS!
Season begins Monday, November 15th.
No experience needed but these sports offer a great head start to:
- Tumbling, trampoline, gymnasti
- Competitive Ice skating
- Pole Vaulting
- Skiing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding
- Parkour
Practice is afternoons 4:15-5:25pm at Juanita Pool.
Meets are Thursday afternoons.
Registration is through Final Forms
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Wrestling is a winter sport that is open to boys and girls - no experience necessary. The girls team is looking for a few more athletes to fill their roster. Email Kristine Korven at wwbcvp@gmail.com to get on the Wrestling Boosters mailing list for the latest information about the upcoming season.
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The Woodinville Turkey Trot has lots of options this year! Participants can sign up to run a virtual or in person 5k and/or take on the 3k Calorie Challenge - 30 miles in 30 days to burn 3,000 Calories or ONE Thanksgiving dinner! Register now at www.woodinvilleturkeytrot.com and support the Woodinville Wrestling Booster Club and Cross Country Falcon Athletic Boosters.
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WHS E-News from the Principal
"One Falcon, One Family"
November 12, 2021
Volume 11, Issue 10
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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