| Here is Your Opportunity to Travel the World with KWHS |
"When I arrived, I tossed my backpack on my bed, sat down and thought," What did I get myself into?" Since then, it's been the best experience ever."
KWHS Student in Germany 2008
Every year, KWHS offers its students the unique opportunity to travel abroad to one of two possible locations. We are happy to offer you the following choices for the 2011 destinations in Germany and Mexico.
During the 2 week trip, students stay with families to learn everyday common vocabulary and expressions, attend school and have opportunities for excursions. Due to the cost of the trip ($2,050 minus fundraisers), parent commitment is an important part to secure the success of the program. Please review the sheet here carefully and let us know, which of these opportunities you are interested in.
Responses are appreciated before Thanksgiving break (November 19th) , but are required by November 30th.
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College News
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On Monday, November 15th, KWHS Juniors and Seniors are invited to visit Schoolcraft College in Livonia for a college tour. While on campus, students will listen to a presentation by an admissions representative and will have the chance to ask questions. Students will go on a guided tour from 10:30-11:30 am to explore Schoolcraft College's academic offerings and campus amenities. Students are advised to dress warm since a part of the tour takes place outside.After the campus tour, students will eat lunch in Henry's Food Court, a full service cafeteria where chefs from Schoolcraft's renowned culinary program prepare daily specials and desserts. Students will leave KWHS at 9:15 am and will return at approximately 1 pm. Students who are interested in this opportunity should see Mrs. Pollman for a permission slip. All permission slips must be turned in by Thursday, November 11th!
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KWoods Performs at State Finals for Cross Country
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On Saturday, the Kensington Woods Cross Country team traveled to Brooklyn, Michigan to cheer on Dave Doyle in the MHSAA Cross Country State Finals.
Dave finished 182 out of 237 runners, and was the 19th place freshman in the state. His final time was 19:05. Dave fell hard at the half mile mark and scraped himself up on some gravel. But still, he kept running and toughed it out, and ran a solid, consistent race.
If you want to see all the results, photos and more, visit http://runmichigan.com/highschools/statefinals/10/xc/lp/. For the archived footage of the race, visit www.mhsaa.tv.
The team wraps up their season with the annual Cross Country banquet on Friday.
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Updates from the Parent Teacher Group
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Annual Wreath Fundraiser
We will begin our annual Holiday Wreath fundraiser this week and orders need to be turned in Friday, November 12th. Wreaths should be delivered to us the first week of December. Funds from this fundraiser will go into our Parent-Teacher Group general fund for use during the year at special events or as requested by staff and voted upon at one of our monthly meetings. To download an order form, click here
November Meeting
Our November meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 6pm in the Big Room. All are invited!
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School Pictures
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School pictures will distributed Tuesday during Advisory. However, student IDs have not been delivered yet. They are due to come in at the end of the week.
Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 17. You can find more information about retakes in your packet, or pick up an order form in the main office. You must have purchased a packet to be eligible for retakes, which means no retakes on student IDs.
If you got your picture taken and did not order a package, but would like to, please contact Bak Photography at 734.429.1111.
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Find KWoods
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Upcoming Events
| Wednesday, November 10
Choir Meeting
Thursday, November 11
Games Club Meeting
Thursday, November 11
Drama Club Meeting
Friday, November 12
End of Marking Period 2
Friday, November 12
Wreath Orders due
Monday, November 15
Schoolcraft College Campus Tour
Monday, November 15-Thursday, November 18, at Lunch
Yearbooks on sale, $35
Wednesday, November 17, 1-4pm
Picture Retakes. Order forms available in the Main Office.
Thursday, November 18, 6pm
Parent Teacher Group Meeting
Monday, November 22-Friday, November 26
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Teacher Professional Development Monday & Tuesday)
KWoods Event Calendar
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General Notices
| Yearbook Sales
There will be a Yearbook sale during lunch Monday, November 15-Thursday, November 18. Yearbooks will be on sale for $35. After Christmas Break, the price rises to $40, so get your books early!
Class of 2011
Pat McNally from National Recognition Products will be visiting the Class of 2011 during Advisory on Monday, December 6th to choose the style for Graduation announcements. He will then return on Tuesday, December 14 to take orders for Day Seniors. FlexTrac Seniors order date will be later in the year.
An Easy Way to Help Out
If you shop at Meijer, you can help Kensington Woods raise money for the Study Abroad program by signing up for the Meijer Rewards Program. Visit the link below to sign up. Our organization's number is 929208.
http://www.meijer.com/rewards |
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