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Volume 3
September 26, 2016
WEEKLY SHOUT OUT  

Seventeen students from Wayzata High School have been named National Merit Scholar semifinalists

Congratulations to this year's semifinalists!  









TROJAN PRIDE
 has been developed to intentionally and purposefully promote and develop character and leadership qualities in our students. The Character Card winners for the week of September 19 are ...

Dakota Dollahan (9) for taking responsibility by leaving a positive legacy! 

Alli Laney (9) for demonstrating respect, building positive relationships, leaving a positive legacy and being aware of the impact of actions!





CONGRATULATIONS to our 2016 Homecoming
King and Queen!

Karma Lama and Tikvah Omole









 

DATES TO REMEMBER

September 27 - Chinese Cultural Ceremony, 7:30pm, Auditorium
September 28 - Freshmen Group Guidance
September 29 - Coffee with the Principal Gengler, 7am, WHS Media Center
September 30 - PSAT Registration Deadline
October 1 - SAT Testing @ WHS
October 4 & 5 - National College Fair, Minneapolis Convention Center
October 5 - Mid-term 1
October 5 - Stress Busters Here
October 6 & 13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-8:30pm
October 6-8 - Black Box Play
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SUPPORT SERVICES
 
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Term 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 6 & October 13. The Family Access conference scheduler opened at 8am today! Please find this instructional video to assist you in scheduling conferences on Family Access.  Contact [email protected] with questions. Note: teacher schedules fill quickly; if you have difficulty finding a time that fits into your schedule please contact your student's teacher to make alternate arrangements.

SENIOR PARENTS-Letters of Recommendation & College Application Help  
If your student is wondering if their letter of recommendation is complete, find out how they can access this information thru Naviance. Counselors are available to help your senior with their College Application during "myTime"!  

Partners in Prevention and Wayzata Public Schools Present "Let's Talk: Teen Domains": 
The first of a 2-part series parenting series for parents and adults on Monday, 10/17 at Central Middle School from 6:30-8:30pm. Let's Talk Flyer for more informationIncluded in this event will be a Resource Fair from 6:15-8:45pm. For Exhibiting Vendor registration please find the Vendor Registration Form.
 
More information on the group guidance program and to view a copy of the presentation visit the Group Guidance webpage

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UPDATES / NOTICES

PSAT Test on Oct 19
September 30 is the last day to register for PSAT.  

Athletic Registration
For winter registration information, visit Activities & Athletics webpage

Costa Rica Field Research Trip
Is your student interested in Biology?  How about performing field research in a rain forest while earning three college credits? See this flyer on the Costa Rica Field Research Trip and this Sun Sailor article

Parent Coffee w/Principal Gengler
WHS Parents are invited to attend an informative high school update presented by our principal, Scott Gengler, wiht WHS PTO. Thursday, Sept 29 @ 7am -Coffee with the Principal.

Celebrate WHS Being Named Chinese Confucius Classroom Sept 27



Is your student interested in residing in another country with a host family and learning a different culture? Find out more!

Donate your unused ACT, SAT, PSAT or AP Study Guides to WHS CCC.  ____________________________________________________________
UPCOMING ACTIVITY/CLUB REMINDERS

Math Team Info Meeting 
An informational meeting will be held after school on Monday, Oct 17 (meeting location TBD) Stay tuned!
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VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Stress Busters Volunteers
Stress Busters needs volunteers to help on Wed., 10/5 from 7:10-8:25am.  Email Stephanie @ [email protected].

WHO PTO Staff Appreciation Dinner
Please click here to find out how you can help our teachers and staff on Parent-Teacher Conference night. 

General Help/On-Call Volunteer
If you are interested in being included on a general help/on-call volunteer list please contact Catherine Christiansen at [email protected] .

Junior & Senior SENIOR PARTY Parents!
Interested in helping out with the 2017 Senior Party, senior parents? Junior parents are needed to start to learn the ropes for a smooth transition into the 2018 Senior Party. Please join us for a Senior Party Planning meeting or contact Amy Klaiman!
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