WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Falcons” August Back-to-School News 2021-22
“One Falcon, One Family” Volume 38 MAIN OFFICE HOURS: Mon -Fri, 7:50 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. 425-408-7400 ~ [email protected]
WHS August Newsletter 2021
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Greetings from Woodinville High School! Back to School 2021-22
Dear Falcon Families: • Returning sophomore Falcons who previously attended WHS and would like a tour of the campus, WHS faculty, staff, and the administrative can do so from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August team look forward to celebrating the start 31. This is a student-only tour that will take of the 2021-22 school year! It was a sophomores through the different buildings, the pleasure to welcome the classes of 2022, attendance and main office windows, the gym, 2023, 2024, and 2025 at Falcon Days last week and we are lunchroom, and bus area. anxious to see all our Falcons on campus for in-person o Any returning WHS sophomore interested in learning five days a week starting in September! Focusing touring the campus, may sign up for a time at on meeting all of our students’ individual needs within our the Woodinville High School Sophomore “One Falcon, One Family” culture is something we are Tours 2021-2022 link through 8/27: proud of here at Woodinville High School. We pride https://forms.gle/Wywvkddu3e8nvMdRA ourselves on offering outstanding academic and activities o We will meet in front of the school at the programs alongside rich traditions with opportunities to Main Office Drop-Off Loop to begin the tour. build new ones; an emphasis on welcoming, keeping, and o Please note that masks are required. making new friends; being there to support each other • The school year begins for freshmen on through defeats and challenges; and cheering for each Wednesday, September 1 for Link Crew & other’s victories as spirited Falcons. Orientation Day, 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. See page 4 for additional details. • Seniors, juniors, and sophomores who never previously attended a school in the Northshore School District and are brand new students to WHS for the 2021-22 school year are invited to attend an orientation at Woodinville High School on
Wednesday, September 1 from 10:45 a.m.-3:20 Building relationships is at the heart of what we do here at p.m. Please note transportation will be on a regular WHS. This, combined with a new future of learning schedule this day. Our new to WHS seniors, juniors, opportunities that involves innovation, overcoming and sophomores who may need to ride the bus can challenges, and combining our outstanding educators’ also arrive at 8:20 a.m. if alternate transportation is complementary skills, experiences, and new ideas, will not available. move our students forward in their educational journeys. • Finally, ALL students return to school on Thursday, Although we are living with everchanging local, state, and September 2. global dynamics due to COVID, our teamwork and School Day Start and Dismissal Times: 2021-22 collaboration, where we remain steadfastly focused on exceptional teaching and learning, health and safety Start times and dismissal times for the 2021-2022 protocols, and “what’s best for kids”, leaves us destined to school year shifted to support the District's phased improve outcomes for our students. Although it’s clear the approach to supporting healthy start times. This work school year will once again include COVID safety protocols has been a focus for over a decade with countless as shared by Dr. Reid in her August 19 Thursday Thoughts*, reports and input from multiple shareholders.
as we go back to familiar in-person learning and school • Periods 1-7 (M, T, F): 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. routines that provide students and staff alike with a sense • Block 2/4/6 (ERW): 8:20 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. of comfort and “normal”, we also look to the future and • Block 1/3/5/7 (Th): 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. the promise of the new, different, and innovative teaching Please note block schedules will occur on Wednesdays strategies and learning opportunities we gained during the and Thursdays beginning the week of September 13. past 17 months. *https://www.nsd.org/blog/~board/superintendent -blog/post/thursday-thoughts-august-19-2021) “One Falcon, One Family” Details are subject to changes in guidance from the Northshore School District, King County Department of Health, and/or the State of Washington. Page 1
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You can further review the district’s start and dismissal time Welcome New Faculty and Staff initiative information at https://www.nsd.org/schools/get- There are some new Falcon faculty and staff to greet at started/start-dismissal. Midway through the year, the Healthy WHS this year. We are pleased to announce that Start Times Technical Work Group, in concert with our Assistant Principal Michael Griffin transportation coordination, will reevaluate and provide has joined WHS! Mr. Griffin fills the additional recommendations for the 2022-23 school year. position vacated by Matt Wallace
who is now the principal at Skyview Bell Schedules Middle School. He joins WHS
after serving as the principal of We thank you for your patience as we update the bell Lockwood Elementary. Prior to schedules on the website that are set to be confirmed by staff joining Northshore, Mr. Griffin during the August 24-26 inservice. We will post the bell served in the Seattle School District as an assistant schedules as soon as they are available. principal at West Seattle High School. He also served as
an assistant principal at Rose Hill Middle School in the Throughout the year, bell schedules can be found in the middle of the WHS website homepage under Quick Links, as Lake Washington School District, as well as various school well as under “Our School”, “Bell Schedules”; “Our School”, roles at all levels in New York, Tacoma, and through Teach “Daily Bulletin; and within the homepage Events Calendar. for America. Mr. Griffin earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Washington. He completed Technology: Schoology, StudentVUE/ParentVUE, his Master's in Science of Education from Pace University School2Home Computing Device Program, and TouchBase in New York, New York and completed his principal certification for the State of Washington through the Danforth Program at the University of Washington. Mr. • Students and staff will continue with the use of Griffin is looking forward to meeting and working with Schoology for distribution of class assignments and Woodinville students, parents, and guardians! learning materials, along with StudentVUE and ParentVUE for grading and access to near real-time Additionally, please join me in welcoming these information on attendance, class schedules, report outstanding educators to WHS! cards, course history, graduation status, and more. • Amy Strandy, Counseling
• My Kiakotos (Ms. 'Kia'), College & Career Counseling • Information about School2Home device distribution for • Joanna Lowell-Forker, English the fall will be shared by NSD Technology in August. • Marie Lassley, Mathematics Families will not have to request a device for the • Kandi McHenry, Mathematics upcoming school year – one will be made available to each student in grades 2-12 and provided in the • Kaitlyn Webster, Science classroom for students in grades K-1 • Jonathan Glass, Science https://www.nsd.org/n/~board/district- • Eric Daviscourt, Social Studies news/post/district-to-expand-school2home-computing- • Andrew Taylor, Special Education
device-program). Within our office team, staffing news includes Nicki Kongkarat opting to return to the part-time office • TouchBase is available for parents/guardians to make support specialist role alongside Denise Schwans who has payments at any time, from anywhere with VISA, returned to the ASB secretary/bookkeeper position. Jenn MasterCard, or American Express credit or debit Diaz has moved from the main office to the counseling cards. Parents with more than one student can also office as the student information specialist/registrar and make payments for each student all in one transaction, we welcome Ellen Esteves as our new main office as well as view all payment history at your convenience. secretary. In other staffing news, Mike Emerick-Cayton joins us as an intern under Karen Eberly’s leadership in the Math Department. In extra-curriculars, Ben Scozik is welcomed as our new Athletic Trainer.
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"One Falcon, One Family" – Communicating & Connecting
Thank you for continuing to partner with us in your student’s education. Your support is an invaluable gift and your input and communication is appreciated. Please let us know how we can be of any assistance in making the transition to the 2021-22 school year the best it can be by reaching out to me, my administrative team, your student’s counselor, or our office staff if you should have any questions, feedback, or suggestions. We can only improve when we understand what we are doing well or what we may need to improve upon.
• Mark your calendar now for the Virtual Open House & Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 14. Additional details will be forthcoming. • We invite you to stay connected through ParentVUE, the NSD mobile app, E-News from the Principal, and the Daily Bulletin, as well your student’s teachers’ websites. o You can anticipate receiving E-News in your inbox almost every Friday throughout the school year and the Daily Bulletin is posted every school day afternoon on our website under Our School, Daily Bulletin. o The mobile app NSD offers for iOS and Android (https://www.nsd.org/resources/online-tools/mobile-app) allows parents and/or students to view news, calendars, menus, and individual student information and school notifications. • Contact information for all staff can be found under Our School, Staff Directory from the WHS homepage at https://woodinville.nsd.org/our-school/school-directory, along with a link to administrative, counseling, and office contact information at https://woodinville.nsd.org/our-school/administration.
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as principal of Woodinville High School. Thank you for sharing your students with us. I look forward to greeting them, hearing of their summer adventures, as well as their concerns, and learning about their school-year plans throughout Woodinville’s "5 A's": Academics, Activities, Advanced Placement, the Arts, and Athletics. Together, we will look to a new future of learning opportunities for our students.
Enjoy these remaining days of summer break and…GO Falcons!
Sincerely, Kurt Criscione Principal
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEWS
FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL What's Inside: Returning sophomore Falcons:
Tuesday, 8/31, 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Campus Tour Principal's Message 1-3 • Returning sophomore Falcons who previously Back-to-School News attended WHS and would like a tour of the campus, First Days of School 4 can do so from 12:30- 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Class Schedules 4 August 31. September 2nd Attendance 5 • This is a student-only tour that will take Parent & Student Resources 5 sophomores through the different buildings, the PSAT Testing 5 attendance and main office windows, the gym, Online Parent Resources lunchroom, and bus area. ParentVue (Grades & Attendance) 6 • Any returning WHS sophomore interested in TouchBase (Online Payments) 6 touring the campus, may sign up for a time at the Woodinville High School Sophomore Tours 2021- District Mobile App 6 From The Main Office 2022 link: https://forms.gle/Wywvkddu3e8nvMdRA • We will meet in front of the school at the Main Medications & Immunizations 7 Office Drop-Off Loop to begin the tour. Student Lunch Accounts 7 • Please note that masks are required. Student Deliveries & Phone Messages 7 Bus Routes 2021-22 8 Freshmen: Attendance Highlights 8 Wednesday, 9/1, 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. Parking Permits 8 • Backpacks are not needed. • Lunch is free for all students, with additional milk and ala carte Falcon Fight Song/Theme/Colors 9 items available for purchase. Optional Math AP Summer Assignments 9 Brand NEW to NSD/WHS Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores School Supply List 9 Wednesday, 9/1, 10:45 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. * Dress Code 9 • Backpacks are not needed. School Photos & ID Cards 10 • Lunch is free for all students, with additional milk and ala carte items available for purchase. Lockers 10 *For our brand new to NSD/WHS seniors, juniors, and Yearbooks & Senior Photos 10 sophomores, please note transportation is on a regular Fee Summary 10 schedule 9/1, so NEW to WHS/NSD seniors, juniors, and Counselor's Corner sophomores needing to ride District transportation will need Staff Contact Information 11 to catch the bus at their regular time. Free & Reduced Lunch Info 11
ALL students attend: Fee Waivers 11 Thursday, 9/2, 8:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Reducing Barriers Program 11
CLASS SCHEDULES Transcript Information 12 Fall Athletic News On Thursday September 2, ALL WHS students will begin Dates & Participation Requirements 13 attending classes. Final class schedules will be distributed to students in their 1st period classes. To identify their correct 1st Practice Information 14 period class, it is very important on Thursday, 9/2, prior to 8:20 WHS PTSA News 15 a.m. that: FAB News 16
• Seniors & Juniors go to the Commons, and NSD Notifications (Due 9/15!) 17-18 • Sophomores & Freshmen go to the Main Gym Upcoming Events 19-20
If a student does not have a 1st period class, they can pick up their Mission Statement 20 schedule in the Counseling Office. Administration 20
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Leaving WHS or not attending FALL OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT September 2? Tuesday, September 14 September 2 is a critical census count down for 6:30-9:00 p.m.
all Northshore schools. Woodinville High School’s Fall Open House & th th th th If for any reason your 9 , 10 , 11 , or 12 grade Curriculum Night will be virtual on Tuesday,
student will not be attending school September September 14. Mark your calendars and look for
2 or will not be returning to WHS for the 2021- further information to follow. 2022 school year, please let the Attendance
Office know as soon as possible at 425.408.7410 or [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to see faculty and staff at WHS and to learn about the school and courses Thank you! J your student is taking.
Parent and Student Resources https://woodinville.nsd.org/ Bell & Lunch Schedules: All routine bell schedules, lunch schedules, and altered bell schedules are available to view on the WHS website under “Our School” > “Bell Schedules”. Daily bell schedules and events are posted on the Calendar found on the WHS homepage. This is a great resource to utilize and will help keep you up-to-date on what is occurring at Woodinville High School.
Staff Directory: Are you trying to obtain contact information for your student’s teachers or counselors? Visit the WHS Staff Directory under “Our School” > “School Staff Directory” from the website homepage.
Weather & Emergency Information: Emergencies and weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students. Families will receive a telephone message from the district if there is a change to the school schedule. If no schedule change information is posted, schools and buses are on their regular schedules. Please visit the NSD Closures & Delays website to learn more at https://www.nsd.org/resources/reference/closures-delays.
PSAT/NMSQT October 13 *All Juniors & Sophomores Participate *Optional for Freshmen
In our continued commitment to our students’ college readiness and our ongoing improvement efforts, the annual PSAT/NMSQT exam will be administered to all juniors and sophomores at WHS on Wednesday, October 13 with results being available in mid-December. The PSAT measures critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills that are important for success in college and in other post-secondary pursuits and is the qualifying test juniors must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship program. The exam will be administered on-site during the course of the school day. The fee is due Sept 10 and has been reduced to $18.00 for all juniors and sophomores.
Freshmen & the PSAT/NMSQT: Payment Deadline Friday, September 10
Freshmen have the option to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT during the on-site October 13 testing window. Freshmen who have paid the reduced $18.00 exam fee online through Total Registration by Friday, September 10 will be registered and have an exam booklet ordered for them. Please note there is no late payment window for freshmen due to College Board ordering deadlines. No exceptions! As soon as the Total Registration link is available from CTE Director Damen Schuneman, we will post it on the WHS website. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.
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ONLINE PARENT RESOURCES
Access ParentVUE to View Grades/Attendance/Student Details
ParentVUE is a web-based application that provide parents and guardians with information regarding their student via a secure website.
• ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to view grades including grades for specific assignments. Please consult with your students’ teacher(s) for more information on the specific reports they post. • Students access their information via StudentVUE, a separate web-based application, and are provided with their own username and password. Parents/Guardians must not share their login information to their ParentVue account with their student, as ParentVUE accounts afford parents/guardians with the ability to change their demographic and contact information.
The link to ParentVUE can be found on the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under “Resources”. Parents and guardians are provided with an Activation Key to then establish their username and password. If a parent/guardian has more than one student, this login information will provide access to all of their students throughout NSD. Usernames and passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle School students remain the same and carry forward to Woodinville High School.
Where do parents/guardians new to WHS obtain their ParentVUE Activation Key? If you are a parent/guardian who is new to WHS and need an Activation Key to establish a username and password to access ParentVUE there are two options: 1. Appear in person at the WHS Attendance Office, show ID, and pick up the Activation Key or 2. Send an email request with your student’s name to [email protected] requesting the information. The email address will be confirmed and the information will then be emailed to the parent/guardian. We apologize for the inconvenience; however, Activation Keys cannot be provided verbally over the phone due to the sensitivity of the information involved.
Forgot your ParentVUE username and password? Once a parent/guardian establishes a username and password, WHS does not have access to it. If lost, parents/guardians should follow the prompts on the ParentVUE site to recover it or email [email protected] to request a password reset.
Questions? Contact Attendance Secretary and WHS Online Parent Resource Coordinator Kim Benedict at [email protected].
Access TOUCHBASE to Make Online Download the District Mobile App
WHS families are encouraged to download the District’s Mobile App . Payments, View Account Balance & It’s free from the App Store or Google Play (works only on Android or Payment History iOS devices). Just search for “Northshore School District.”
Here are just a few of the things you can do with it: TouchBase is a web-based application that provides parents and guardians with the ability to make payments online and • Follow our school calendar and easily add events directly to your view their student’s account balance and payment history 24- device calendar. hours a day, 7 days per week. Although student in-person • Look up our staff contact information under Woodinville High payments of cash, checks, and debt/credit cards are accepted at School in the Schools Directory. • Check our school menu. the Cashier’s Office and Main Office, online payments are • Pay for meals through a link to PayPams. highly encouraged to reduce possible COVID transmission. • Follow our school to receive news and notifications.
The link to make online payments at TouchBase can be found on If you log in, you can also check information about your student(s), the WHS homepage at woodinville.nsd.org under such as grades, classes, attendance, cafeteria balance, checked-out library books, bus stop times -- and set alerts for some of these. “Resources>Payments”. Like ParentVUE, where parents and guardians check student grades, usernames and Families are encouraged to set up or update their ParentVUE accounts passwords for Leota Middle School and Timbercrest Middle now -- if they haven't already -- to be able to access student information in the mobile app. School students remain the same and carry forward to WHS and if a parent/guardian has more than one student, the To make online payments and/or check your student's payment TouchBase login information will provide access to all of their history, parents will continue to log into TouchBase with their students’ accounts. TouchBase user name and password.
Parents and guardians in need of their assigned To obtain a ParentVUE username and password or TouchBase user name and password, email Kim Benedict at [email protected]. TouchBase username and password should contact the Attendance Office at whsattendance at nsd.org. We are Learn more about the NSD Mobile App at unable to provide the information over the phone. https://www.nsd.org/resources/online-tools/mobile-app
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FROM THE MAIN OFFICE
Medications & Immunizations
ü Anyone planning to keep medication with the nurse during the school year should be planning to have the "Authorization for Medication" form filled out and sent in before the first day of school. That form can be accessed from the Health Room page found on the WHS website or from the Health Services page on the Northshore School District website.
ü Students with Epi-Pens: All students who have epinephrine for a severe allergy are required to have a new Authorization for Medication filled out each year and proof of an Epi Pen and/or AuviQ on campus BEFORE the first day of school. Students are not legally allowed to be on campus if they do not have paperwork in place and an Epi Pen either in the Health Room and/or self-carried in a purse, gym bag or backpack. All medication orders, including Epi pen orders, must be renewed each school year. The "Authorization for Medication" form can be download from the WHS or Northshore School District website and must be delivered to the Health Room prior to the first day of school.
ü Immunization compliance: Please register your student at MyIR.com and check the website to make sure your child’s immunization profile is in compliance. Your child is legally required to be up to date with all immunizations EVEN IF YOUR CHILD WILL REMAIN IN REMOTE EDUCATION. Please check the ParentVue site to verify that your child's immunization profile is in compliance. Contact your medical provider if you have any questions or concerns.
For more information visit www.nsd.org/woodinville then click the Health Room link under Resources (https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/health-room).
School Meals & Lunch Accounts
For the 2021-22 school year, NSD will offer breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge to all students. Milk is included with breakfast and lunch or can be purchased separately. Ala Carte items will need to be purchased. Students also have a nutrition break during “Options”.
There are two methods available for parents to make prepayments into their student’s lunch accounts:
1. By delivering cash or a check payable to NSD or WHS to the WHS Kitchen in the commons; STUDENT DELIVERIES & PHONE MESSAGES 2. Online through TITAN School Solutions at https://family.titank12.com. As we head into September, please note that items brought to Please note: students necessary for their coursework during the school day must v Cash or checks received at the WHS Kitchen right up until lunch begins and throughout be scheduled with the Main Office where they will be held for both lunches will be applied at that time students to pick up during non-class hours. To preserve valuable v Fees are not charged when a family pays by classroom time the Main Office cannot call classrooms, send passes cash or check at WHS v The student's ID number should be included for students, or deliver items to them. Items such as gifts, balloons, with all payments and flowers must remain in the Main Office until the end of the v The school district does not accept credit card school day. payments via the food service phone number or at WHS v Add money to multiple students during the Thank you for taking care of communications regarding same session and only pay one convenience appointments, etc. at home and make any arrangements for early fee of $2.60. v You can view your student’s meal account dismissals in advance or in the morning through the Attendance balance with TITAN at Office. Personal phone messages for students cannot be delivered https://family.titank12.com. to classrooms unless they are an emergency. v If you need an application for Free & Reduced Meals, it can be found here: https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=B Your understanding is appreciated. WCPTM
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ATTENDANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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 Bus Routes 2021-2022 the absence will stay unexcused and result in progressive discipline. Absences will not be excused after the two (2) school day time frame. Upon completion of the Transportation • If a student misses more than 15 minutes of class, it is considered an Department’s updates, bus route absence. information will be available toward • If a student has three (3) or more days of unexcused absences in a class, the end of August on the NSD’s website regardless of total number of absences, a conference with administration is needed. under ‘Our District, ‘Transportation’ • If a student requires an early dismissal, the student should come to the then ‘Bus Stop Information’. Use E-link Attendance Office before school or during Options with a to determine stop location and times at parent/guardian signed request. Phone call and email request for early https://versatrans.nsd.org/elinkrp/Logi dismissal are no longer allowed. n.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2felinkrp. • Students who leave campus without the school receiving parent permission prior to the student leaving, will not be able to have the absence(s) excused afterwards and will receive discipline. Please be advised that bus passes are • Students who arrive late to school (both excused and unexcused) must not approved for the first month and a check in at the Attendance Office for a pass before proceeding to class.
half of school. We need time to Please refer to WHS Website's attendance page at properly assess available seats. https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/attendance and/or the WHS Student Handbook for more details or contact the attendance office at 425.408.7410 or [email protected].
STUDENT ON-CAMPUS PARKING 2021-2022
Beginning Monday, September 13, students must have a valid WHS 2021-2022 parking hanger in their car to park on the WHS campus. Students are strongly encouraged to ride the school bus or carpool for space and environmental reasons. Parking hanger applications for the 2021-2022 school year were accepted at the end of last school year. Payment for students pre-approved to purchase a WHS parking pass can be made online starting Wednesday, August 18th. Payment in-person can be made on Falcon Days, August 18th and 19th and then once school begins. All fines must be paid before a parking hanger can be issued. Students who pay online should bring in their receipt of payment when picking up their parking hanger. Parking is limited and will close once all available hangers have been issued.
Students who do not have a parking hanger on September 13 must park on the street until it is purchased. The cost of parking hangers is $50 per year/$20 per seasonal sport/activity. The purchase of a parking hanger does not guarantee students a parking space every day. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in designated student parking areas. Parking on the WHS campus is limited. Please see the priority parking plan below.
The parking priority plan is as follows: • Seniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered. • Juniors with WANIC/Health Science/Running Start class where there is no district shuttle offered. • Seniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities. • Juniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities. • Seniors who have waivers or work after school. • Remaining seniors in the lottery.
If you have questions, contact Campus Supervisor Alan Dillman at [email protected]
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From the Main Office
School Supply List
To assist with back-to-school planning for the 2021- 2022 school year, view and/or download the WHS School Supply List found on the WHS website under Resources, School Supplies. (https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/school- supplies )
Falcon Fight Song: (To the tune of "The Victors", University of Michigan) Dress Code Falcons so fierce in flight WHS continually attempts to provide the best educational environment We hail to your strength and might for our students, faculty, and staff. The student’s attire is primarily the Our spirit will never die responsibility of the parents or legal guardians. The Northshore School So fly, Falcons fly District is responsible for assuring that student attire does not disrupt or interfere with the educational process, which includes the health, Cheers to our glorious teams safety, and emotional well-being of all students. Student attire should And here's to our victories not contribute to any hostile or intimidating atmosphere for students. The Falcon's cry will not be still As families prepare clothing for school, please keep the following in O mighty Woodinville mind:
Theme: Students May Wear: Religious headwear, other headwear* must allow the face to be fully visible to school staff, Fitted** pants, including “One Falcon, One Family” leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”, Pajamas, Ripped or distressed jeans/shorts that do not expose underwear, Tank tops, halter tops, and School Colors: crop tops (including those with spaghetti straps), Sunglasses can be worn outside (Special approval is needed to wear sunglasses in the Kelly Green and White with Navy Blue Accent classroom setting for medical purposes)
*Headwear is approved to be worn on campus during the school day, unless it is a safety issue. Headwear includes, but is not limited to, hats, Optional Math AP Summer Assignments visors, bonnets, hoodies, etc. In all circumstances, teachers should attempt to accommodate students who choose to put on headwear.
Optional math AP summer assignments are available for **The term “fitted” can best be described as form fitting garments that students who are taking math courses that are in the AP contour the body while providing coverage at the same time. Sequence. The three courses are Algebra 2 Trig, AP Prep Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB. Students May Not Wear Clothing With: Violent language or images, Images or language that encourages the use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or the use of any other drugs, Images or language that depicts Information regarding the assignments is posted under illegal activity or that creates a hostile environment, Hate speech, Academics, Optional AP Summer Assignments 2021 from gang/hate group affiliation, profanity, or pornography, Bathing suit the WHS homepage. tops, tube tops, or sports bras (unless worn underneath another approved article of clothing), Visible underwear or boxers, Masks* and headwear that conceal the face (except for religious, medical, and/or health related purposes) , Dangerous or sharp objects that could be used as a weapon, spikes, etc.
*Unless directed by state, county, or district officials
If a student is wearing attire that is in violation of the dress code policy, the student will be asked to change clothes and will be subject to progressive discipline as outlined in the WHS Student Handbook.
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From the Main Office
School Photos & ID Cards LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS Picture Make-Up Day September 14 Students who fully intend to use a locker may sign up All students will have a WHS ID card picture taken. The WHS photo for one on a first-come, first-served basis during the ID card is free of charge. If a student missed Falcon Days, picture make-up day is September 14. Retake day is set for first few weeks of school. Due to the limited number October 21. All photo packages will be mailed home. of lockers, students must share a locker with at least Picture packages may be ordered online at dorianstudio.com and one, but no more than two, other students. searching Woodinville High School or go directly to: https://dorianstudio.com/pictureday/FHCVRUXF/
Students must carry photo ID at school and at activities at all times. Locker assignments are coordinated through the Students are expected to give their name/show photo ID to any staff Attendance Office. Contact Kim Benedict at member who asks for it during the school day or at a school- sponsored event. [email protected] if you should have any questions. Lost ID/ASB Cards can be replaced for $5.00 at the Cashier’s Office. ASB Membership can be purchased for $60.
Class of 2022 Senior Yearbook Photos: Yearbooks Due Thursday, October 28, 2021 Don’t Miss Out! On Sale Sept 1-17 & Provided size and other requirements are met, seniors can Dec 1-17 ONLY! submit a photograph for the yearbook from whichever Yearbooks are sold on a pre-sale basis ONLY for $55 each September professional photographer a family chooses; OR a 1-17 and December 1-17. PURSUANT TO RESALE TAX RULES, photograph taken by an amateur; OR seniors can choose YEARBOOKS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE to have the free Dorian photo (taken for their required ID 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR. card during Falcon Days or on make-up day September 14) • Please plan accordingly as many students who believe they do published in the yearbook. Learn more about specific not want a yearbook during the sales windows at the start of the requirements on the Yearbook website at year feel differently as the school year comes to a close and they https://woodinville.nsd.org/activities/yearbook-2021-22. are unable to purchase one! • As yearbooks are pre-sold, please be reminded that if during the course of the year more than one yearbook is purchased, there will be NO REFUNDS. If you purchase two yearbooks, you will be Fee Summary 2021-22 given two books, not one book and a refund for the other.
Parking $ 50.00 Per year, by application (tax is included) $ 20.00 Per activity/sport season, by application (tax is included) (3-season athletes pay $10 for spring season parking) Athletics $154.00 Per sport ASB Membership $ 60.00 Required for sport and club participation PSAT/NMSQT $ 18.00 Administered at WHS Wed, Oct. 13, 2021 to all 10th & 11th-graders (fee due 9/10) (9th-graders who opt to take the PSAT/NMSQT will pay the $18 fee online through Total Registration by 9/10. Once the Total Registration portal is available, the link will be published ASAP.) Yearbook $ 55.00 Don’t miss out! Yearbooks can only be sold online or in person: 9/1-9/17 and 12/1-12/17
Based upon your student’s class schedule, the following WHS art and/or music fees may apply. Upon conclusion of the 10-day schedule change window September 15, class fees will populate in student TouchBase accounts the following day, September 16, and are due September 20.
Beginning Art $20 Ceramics/Adv. $35 Photography/ $45 AP Studio Art/ 2D $40 Wind / $20 Advanced Symphonic
Advanced Art $35 Metal Design/ $40 Stained Glass/ $45 Graphic Design $15 Percussion / $10 Advanced Advanced Orchestra / (Jewelry) Choir Need financial assistance? Please contact your student’s school counselor for information on opportunities for waived extra-curricular or reduced school fees.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Free & Reduced-Price Meals Application Counseling Office Staff 2021-2022 2021-22 school year applications are now available. Don't forget... families must re-apply every year. Counselors are assigned to students alphabetically Parents and guardians whose income falls within specified guidelines set by the by students’ last names. U.S. Department of Agriculture should apply for free or reduced-price meals for Counselors their students. Amy Strandy If you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals you may also qualify for: A-C* 425.408.7420
• School fee waivers (a fee waiver form must be completed) Katherine Lamb o See below for more information or contact your school D-H* 425.408.7421 counselor Scott Churchill • Other services such as health insurance. I-Me* 425.408.7423 o Contact your school nurse for more information.
Nate Hirsch The free and reduced online application only takes a few minutes and is the Mi-Sc* 425.408.7422 fastest, easiest way to get approved. Paper applications are available. Parents wishing to have a paper application mailed to them should contact the Food Sarah Brenner Services office at 425-408-7657. Find the online application here: Se-Z* 425.408.7506 https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=BWCPTM
My Kiakotos College & Career Center 425.408.7428 Fee Waivers for Students
Pursuant to House Bill 1660, students who are qualified for free/reduced meals Counseling Office Manager may have extra-curricular/activity fees waived by completing a fee waiver consent Roberta Porter 425.408.7418 form located on the NSD website under the heading of Reduced or Waived Student Information Specialist/Registrar School Fees at: https://www.nsd.org/schools/get-started/food-services/free-and- Jenn Diaz 425.408.7512 reduced-price-breakfast-lunch. Qualified families are encouraged to complete the waiver form. Information about House Bill 1660 can be found on the WHS Attendance Secretary website under Resources, Payments/TouchBase. Questions regarding the Kim Benedict 425.408.7410 extra-curricular/activity fee waiver process can be directed to Account Specialist Besty Black at [email protected]. Visit the counseling website at
https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling. Financial Assistance for Internet Access
We look forward to working with you this coming Families who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may also receive financial year! assistance for internet access. Learn more about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program at https://www.nsd.org/internetaccess. *Subject to change
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 1.For WHS students, contact Counselor and CARE Team member Sarah Brenner at [email protected] 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. 2.The NSD staff member will then submit your request. 3.Foundation leadership will review the request within 5 days and contact the NSD staff that submitted the request with details.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
TRANSCRIPT & RECORDS REQUESTS
Transcript and Record Request information, complete instructions, and THE request form can be found on the WHS website under Counseling, Transcripts & Records at https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/transcripts-records.
WHS Seniors
Senior Unofficial Transcripts • Senior unofficial transcripts can find the document in StudentVUE and ParentVUE under the Documents tab.
Senior Official Transcripts • Seniors applying to colleges make official transcript requests through the student's Naviance account. • Naviance transcript requests simply replace the Consent to Release Student Records form students previously had to complete to send an official transcript. • Please note that Naviance Transcript requests DO NOT APPLY TO COMMON APPLICATION TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC REQUESTS SUCH AS COALITION OR SendEDU THAT REQUIRE YOU TO INVITE YOUR COUNSELOR TO COMPLETE A PORTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. For COMMON APPLICATION, Coalition, or SendEDU schools, be sure to invite your counselor to ensure your transcript will get sent. • Complete instructions regarding Naviance Transcript requests can be found on the website under Counseling, Transcripts & Records in the Current Student Transcript Request dropdown at https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/transcripts- records#fs-panel-128376.
WHS Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen
WHS juniors, sophomores, and freshmen needing an official or unofficial transcript must submit a Consent to Release Student Records form:
• Email to [email protected], or • U.S. mail to Woodinville High School, 19819 136th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, Attn: Transcript Request. • Students can submit the request in the counseling office once school resumes for the 2021-22 school year.
Need to Add a Course to Your Transcript? Need to Remove a NSD High School-Level Course Taken in Middle School During 2019-20 & Beyond? Learn how to add accredited non-NSD coursework or NSD high With the passage of HB 1599, effective with the 2019-20 school year, school-level courses taken in middle school prior to 2019-20 at high school credit and the letter grade earned is automatically applied to transcripts for high school-level courses completed in middle https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/transcripts-records#fs- school unless the student/parent requested otherwise at that time. panel-128380 • A student may make changes to the selection made in middle school up through the end of their junior (11th grade) year.
Viewing Grades and Report Cards in ParentVUE • Changes to this selection may not be made after that time. & StudentVUE These options are available only for high school-level courses taken in middle school beginning in the 2019-20 school year. To view grades and report cards, the Grade Book tab and
Report Card tab must be set to the appropriate grading Learn more at https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/transcripts- period. Learn more at: records#fs-panel-128499. https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/grading-report- cards
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Fall athletic news
Woodinville High School Fall Sports
CROSS COUNTRY (V & JV) – MENS & WOMENS SWIM/DIVE (V & JV) – WOMENS TENNIS (V & JV) - MENS FOOTBALL (V, JV, & FRESHMEN) – MENS VOLLEYBALL (V, JV, & C) – WOMENS GOLF (V) – MENS SOCCER (V, JV, & C) - WOMENS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL (V) – WOMENS NON-WIAA SPORT ROWING – MENS & WOMENS WATER POLO – MENS
SPORTS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ONLINE REGISTRATION thru FinalForms
Athletics registration is done online through FinalForms (https://northshore-wa.finalforms.com/). Your information is saved from season-to-season and year-to-year, making the registration process quick and easy. You may also register for multiple seasons at the same time. Please click Register for Athletics in the drop-down menu under the WHS Athletics website (https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/register-for-athletics).and follow the FinalForms instructions to register
Failure to register online and have your registration approved prior to the first day of tryouts/practice makes an individual ineligible for a tryout/practice session. All coaches have been directed not to permit ANY student the opportunity to turnout and put the coach and school in an unnecessary liability situation.
PHYSICALS: Sports physicals are valid for two years. You may submit a physical by uploading it in FinalForms during the registration process, emailing your copy to Renae Hector at [email protected], delivering the hard copy to the WHS Athletic Office or faxing it to 425-408-7402. If you prefer to send personal documents securely, use this link mailfile.nsd.org/filedrop/[email protected]. Sports physical forms can be downloaded from the WHS Athletics website under Register for Athletics at https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/register-for-athletics.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Student athletes in high school are expected to meet or exceed a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible to participate in school-sponsored activities. There are regular grade checks for each sports season. Visit the Eligibility website for more information at https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/eligibility.
Northshore School District Standard – Minimum 2.0 GPA each semester in addition to the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) standard for academics.
WIAA Standard – All athletes must be enrolled in and passing a minimum 6 of 7 classes.
For the initial grade check in the fall only, an incoming ninth grade student is not required to meet the WIAA previous semester scholarship rule provided he/she has met all other eligibility requirements. Thereafter the student's grades will be monitored by the school every three (3) to six (6) weeks; and students will be required to meet all eligibility standards.
RUNNING START, HOME SCHOOL or other ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: Students must complete either the “Running Start Students and WIAA Eligibility”, “Alternative Education and WIAA Eligibility” or “Home Based Education & WIAA Eligibility” form. In addition, please include proof of enrollment, class schedule and grades. Forms are available during the FinalForms registration process and under “Students Who Don’t Attend Full-Time” on the WHS Athletic website under Register for Athletics at https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/register-for-athletics.
FINES: Students must have no outstanding school fines.
ASB MEMBERSHIP: Must be purchased prior to the first competitive contest ($60.00).
PARTICIPATION FEE: Must be paid prior to the first game of each sports season, after cuts are made. It is highly encouraged to make payments online through TouchBase at https://woodinville.nsd.org/resources/payments. If necessary, students can make in-person at the Cashier’s or Main Office. • $154 fee for each high school sport. • Individuals participating in more than one season will pay a maximum of $308 per school year. • Families with two or more students participating at the same high school during the same season will be charged $121 per participant up to a family limit of $484 per year. • Families with two or more students participating at both high school and middle school level will have a family limit of $396 per year.
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Fall athletic news
Mark Your Calendars
FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING FALCON FOOTBALL FIRST HOME GAME Tuesday, August 31, 7:00pm Friday, September 3, 7 p.m. WHS Theater The team will face Blanchet HS Come out and support the Falcons!
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION (Coaches will communicate more detailed tryout/practice information to those that are registered)
CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Jennifer Bolibol, [email protected] First day of practice: Monday, August 23 Team website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/crosscountry
FOOTBALL Coach: Wayne Maxwell, [email protected] First day of practice: Wednesday, August 18 Team website: https://www.woodinvillefootball.com/
GOLF – MENS Coach: Scot Millhollen, [email protected] First day of tryouts: Monday, August 23 Team website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/mensgolf
SOCCER – WOMENS Coach: M’ily Morton, [email protected] First day of tryouts: Monday, August 23 Team website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/womenssoccer
SOFTBALL – SLOWPITCH Coach: Kim Benedict, [email protected] First day of practice: Monday, August 23 Team website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/softball-slowpitch
SWIM/DIVE – WOMENS Coach: George Sayah, [email protected] First day of swim practice: Monday, August 23 First day of dive practice: Monday, August 23 Team Website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/womensswim
TENNIS – MENS Head Coach: Betty Hummer, [email protected] First Day of Practice: Monday, August 23 Team Website: https://woodinville.nsd.org/athletics/teams/menstennis
VOLLEYBALL Coach: Andrea Roelen, [email protected] First Day of Tryouts: Monday, August 23 Team Website: https://whsvb.com/ for more information and updates
NON-WIAA SPORTS:
ROWING, MENS and WOMENS Per NSD guidelines, each high school will have a rowing team IF they meet the following sign-up thresholds: • Minimum of 20 students signed up with a minimum of 7 of a single gender • Ability to hire coaches (2 coaches required for 20 athletes)
WATER POLO, MENS (non-WIAA sport) Students in all of the Northshore School District high schools will participate together. For more information, please visit the Inglemoor boys water polo website at https://inglemoor.nsd.org/athletics/teams/fall-sports/waterpolo-boys
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WHS PTSA News
Woodinville High School PTSA
Welcomes You!
Woodinville High School PTSA is so excited to welcome Falcons back to school. Our overriding mission this year is to support the Woodinville High School community as they return to school. WHS PTSA We need your support! Executive Committee All Falcon families are invited to join our organization. PTSA is an opportunity for our community to have a voice with the school’s administration on priorities and goals for the 2021-2022
school year. PTSA is a great way to learn what is happening at the school and is an Co-Presidents opportunity to partner positively and proactively with the school to support our students. Kara Roth We also invite all community members to donate to WHS PTSA. We are a non-profit Liza Yore organization with the goal of using donated funds to support WHS. Any contribution is welcome and will be used to make the school a better place our Falcon community. To Vice Presidents join or to donate, please go to the WHS PTSA website at Kristin Duff www.woodinvillehighschoolptsa.org.
Treasurer The PTSA will also participate in the Virtual Open House & Curriculum Night September 14 with the opportunity to join or donate. Candace Wenzel
In the past, thanks to the generous financial contributions of our community, the PTSA Secretary has supported: Beth Grothen
v • A mental health counselor for all students • Classroom grants for many items including DNA kits, ping pong tables and musical instruments • Staff appreciation to show how much we appreciate those who support our students • College scholarships for selected graduating students • Emergency preparation items for all WHS students to keep them safe in case of an emergency
If you would like to get involved or have questions, contact the PTSA at [email protected] or on Facebook at WHS PTSA. WHS PTSA We are looking forward to this upcoming year! information can be Thank you for your support, found at https://www2.wood Kara Roth and Liza Yore invillehighschoolpts Co-Presidents, WHS PTSA a.org/
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FALCON ATHLETIC BOOSTER NEWS
FAB Volunteers Needed!
The WHS Falcon Athletic Booster Club supports all Falcon Teams and associated athletic programs. WE NEED YOU! FAB is looking for volunteers to be a part of the FAB Board to represent each of our WHS sports teams. You can find the open spots on our FAB Website.
The FAB Board is also looking for volunteers to focus on fundraising that will support WHS teams and programs. One key top fundraising initiative we need the most help is to expand the scholarship fund that will expand the number of students to receive scholarships. For more information or to see what positions are available please visit the FAB website at http://www.whsathletics.leag1.com/.
Membership in the Falcon Athletic Booster Club is open to ANYONE who support WHS Athletics: *Alumni *Local Businesses *Family & Friends *Woodinville Community
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NSD Notifications
Required NSD Forms Electronic Signature Due by OCTOBER 15
NSD Communications will be emailing all families about the requirement to electronically acknowledge the annual District form notifications the week of August 23. As took place last year, parents and guardians must acknowledge the NSD forms outlined below before being able to view information in ParentVue and students will need to sign off on the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook before being able to access StudentVUE. The District will send Synergy activation keys to all families who do no have an active ParentVUE account.
Required forms:
• WA State Attendance Letter • Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (parents/guardians AND students) • Weapons Letter • Student Housing Questionnaire • Permission to Withhold Student Directory Information
Please mark your calendar to log into ParentVUE to acknowledge the required forms by OCTOBER 15. (Date extended from September 15.)
• If you have never logged into ParentVUE, you will find instructions on how to do so when you click the ParentVUE link (https://wa-nor-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True). • If you need your user name and password for ParentVUE, email [email protected]. • 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.
The applicable acknowledgement(s) must be completed by ALL parents/guardians and students in NSD.
SOLUTIONS TO MOST COMMON QUESTIONS:
• ParentVue/StudentVUE will not accept your signature. (Invalid Signature Error) o Please refer to the spelling of your name in the upper right-hand corner of the form. o Your signature needs to match the spelling that is listed there. o If your name is spelled incorrectly, please email [email protected] with the correct spelling. • You receive an error when trying to download the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook letter. o If you are using a cell phone to download this letter, please try again on a desktop computer or a laptop. o If you are still unable to download it, please let [email protected] know ASAP. • Verify that all the forms have been completed. (What is the current status of your forms) o Go to "my account" tab at the top of ParentVue/StudentVUE and scroll down to acknowledged documents, this will show the status of all your forms.
The forms are available in English, as well as the District’s ten most common languages. If you would like to access a paper copy of these forms, please contact [email protected].
If you have any questions about these forms, please contact Student Services at (425) 408-7725 or by email at [email protected].
Thank you for your support!
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NSD Notifications
Injuries at School – Parent Financial Responsibility Electronic Smoking Devices - Not Allowed on Injuries at School Campus
The health and safety of our students is of critical importance to the Northshore All electronic smoking devices will be School District. Even so, accidents may and do happen and the resulting medical classified as a violation of the bills can be expensive. However, many families are unaware that the district Northshore School District Drug and does not carry insurance for student personal injury costs and cannot assume Alcohol policy as stated in the responsibility for them. District’s Rights and Responsibilities Student Handbook. Please be advised that bringing electronic Parent/Guardian Responsibility: What this basically means is that if your child smoking devices on campus is strictly gets hurt during school day or during a school activity, you as the parent or prohibited and is a violation of “look- guardian, are financially responsible for any medical bills incurred. alike” drugs or drug paraphernalia. For further information please view This includes students participating in athletics, PE, recess and after school the Electronic Devices Letter from activities. If your student participates in a sport, please make certain your family the District Office, found on the NSD insurance plan covers athletic participation. website under ‘Our District’ > ‘Departments’ > ‘Student Services’ at Optional Student Health Insurance https://www1.nsd.org/our- district/departments/student-services. As a service, the district provides information on an optional student accident/health insurance plan. Although not the only provider of this coverage type, Meyers-Stevens & Toohey has been recommended by our Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. This coverage plan is made available by many school districts across the state.
If you have questions regarding the available plans, please call Myers-Stevens & Toohey at (800) 827-4695 or visit their website at www.myers-stevens.com.
Brochures for optional student insurance can be obtained by your student in the office or on the NSD Website at https://www.nsd.org/resources/reference/injuries- at-school.
Google Apps for Education & Optional Opt Out Northshore School District has the ability to create Google Apps for Education accounts for all students to gain access to the wealth of collaborative tools available through Google Apps (Google Docs, Gmail, Calendar, plus additional services).
These accounts will be used for school-related work only including communication for school-related projects, collaboration with peers, storage and access to documents, and interaction with teachers. Northshore’s custom implementation of Google Apps for Education creates a secure and supervised learning environment for all students. Google Apps accounts provide students easy access to work on their documents from any location with an internet connection. Access can be through a computer or almost any mobile device or tablet. The Google Apps environment is a collaborative space for working with other students and teachers on project-based learning allowing for real-time editing and sharing. Google Apps accounts also give students access to personalized tools to help support their organization and communication (email and calendar, etc). Students without an NSD Google Apps account will have an impact to their full educational experience and may need to complete alternate assignments and may not be able to fully participate in all classroom experiences.
If you choose to opt out your student from the District Google Apps services, please fill out the Opt-Out Form found at https://www1.nsd.org/our-district/departments/new-page/technology-use-at-school and return the signed form to the WHS Main Office.
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Upcoming Events
Summer Band Camp
August 23 – August 27
Percussion: 1:00 – 7:00pm each day Wind Instruments: 1:00 – 7:00pm each day (Students who need a school instrument should arrive 30 minutes early on the first day.)
August 27 There will be an Ice Cream Social and performance at 6pm that is open to friends and family
September 3 4:30 – 10 pm: Football Game #1 @ Pop Keeney.
This is a required commitment for all band & percussion members, including new students, to help us get a jumpstart on our year. Students should meet in the WHS Band Room for Band Camp (Room 410). All students in Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble are in Marching Band. Detailed information on what to expect and plan for Band Camp will be emailed out and posted on Mr. Tanksley’s school website in early August. It is not too late to join Band – email Mr. Tanksley @ [email protected] if you would like to join or have any questions!
Woodinville High School Drama Students & Parents: Save the Date!
WHS Theatre Company and WHS Drama Boosters Welcome Back Picnic!!
• Thursday, September 9, 2021 @ 6-8pm • At our Booster co-President Emily Mus’ house: 14314 174th Ave NE Redmond 98052
Refreshments will be provided by the Boosters. We will talk about the upcoming season and what you can expect in the upcoming year. Returning students will run theatre activities for the incoming drama students, and parents will get valuable info about the program, as well as how to join our Booster Club, which is instrumental with helping out the program wherever needed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katharina at [email protected] or the Booster President at [email protected]
Until then, enjoy this fabulous summer we are having!
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Upcoming Events
*Dates and events subject to change – Visit the WHS Calendar throughout the year for further details, events, and daily bell schedules.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
23 Fall Sports Begin 1 Freshmen Link Crew & Orientation Day th th th 13 PSAT Exam Administered 23-27 Band Camp 1 Orientation for 10 , 11 & 12 Graders NEW to 13 Senior Class Meeting/Class Photo 24 WHS Offices Closed NSD/WHS 13 Freshmen Class Meeting 26-27 Link Crew Training 1 – 17 Yearbook Sales (Last Chance 12/1-17) 15 NSD REQUIRED FORMS SIGN OFF IN 27 Music Ensemble Social 2 All Grades Attend School st PARENTVUE & STUDENTVUE DUE 27 Friday Night Lights 3 1 Home Football Game vs. Bishop Blanchet 21 Picture Retakes 28 NSD’s Back-to-School Fair, Pop 6 Labor Day – No School 22 Pink Out – Breast Cancer Awareness Keeney, 10a-2p* 9 Drama Boosters Welcome Back Picnic th th th 25-29 Senior Week - Cap, Gown & 30-31 Theatre Fall Show Auditions 10 PSAT Exam Fee Due (10 /11 , Optional 9 ) Announcement Sales with Jostens 31 Returning Sophomore Campus 11 Gridiron Falconfest FUN Raiser 28 Fall Choir Concert Tours 13 Parking Hangers Required to Park on Campus 28 Senior Yearbook Photos Due 31 Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 7p 13-17 NHS School Supplies Drive
14 Picture Make-Up Day
*Learn more about the Back-to-School Fair at: 14 Virtual Open House & Curriculum Night https://www.nsd.org/back-to-school-fair 15 National Honor Society Welcome & FAQ Meeting (students only) 16 Class Fees posted to TouchBase accounts 16 Salute to Military Night 20 Class Fees Due through TouchBase 20-24 Homecoming Spirit Week 24 Homecoming Assembly 24 Homecoming Game vs. Eastlake, 7pm 25 Choir Retreat 25 Homecoming Dance, 8pm 26 Theatre Boosters Goodwill Fundraiser #1
This newsletter is a publication of Administration Our Mission: Kurt Criscione, Principal Woodinville High School The mission of Woodinville High School Brenda Conrad, Assistant Principal
th Craig Richardson, Assistant Principal is to become a community of learners, 19819 136 Avenue NE Michael Griffin, Assistant Principal Woodinville, WA 98072-8798 providing a safe and encouraging Cathy Boyce, Athletic Director 425.408.7400 Kurt Melton, Activities Director environment for developing the mind, Fax 425.408.7402 GO Falcons! body, and spirit. www.nsd.org/woodinville
Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, in all its employment procedures, training, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Doug Hale, Human Resources Director, 425.408.7601, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021.
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