Warrior Weekly
Volume IV, Issue IV
Monday, September 14, 2015
“The mission of Weddington High School is to empower all students to meet their full potential so that they become
knowledgeable, responsible, ethical young adults who are prepared to meet life’s challenges and responsibilities.”
WHS – A Culture of Excellence!
In This Issue
Senior Connection Meeting
Yearbook Information
School Calendar
Bell Schedule
Schedule for Students on PLC Wednesdays
Parents Seeking Guidance
Parent Portal
Parking Passes
WHS School Apparel
One to One Initiative
College Visits
Meet the Teachers Night / PTSO Meeting
PTSO News
Invest in Excellence Campaign
Stay Connected
We invite you to stay connected with Weddington High School on Facebook (Weddington High School) or on Twitter (#WHSWarriors). We also encourage you to monitor your Naviance accounts for information on college and career planning. Daily announcements and information are shared, so please follow us so you do not miss any Weddington High School news! We also update our school website daily at wdhs.ucps.k12.nc.us Special Recognition
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Weddington High School has once again been named one of America’s top high schools in Newsweek’s 2015 High School Rankings. Click here to see the full list. Congratulations to Weddington High School’s stakeholders for helping us earn a School Performance Grade of A+ for the 2014‐2015 school year. Weddington High School achieved a cohort graduation rate of 99.7% for the 2014‐2015 school year. Congratulations to both Alex Kroll and Sarea Kelly for placing 1st and 3rd respectively in the Summer Youth Poetry Contest sponsored by the Union County Writers’ Club. Meet the Teachers Night / PTSO General Meeting
Parents, mark your calendar for this year’s Meet the Teachers Night. The event will be held this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin in the auditorium with a message from the principal highlighting the accomplishments of WHS and will be followed by a brief PTSO general membership meeting. Parents will then “be dismissed” to go to their student’s first‐period class and then follow their class schedule to meet their teachers. Representatives from the PTSO will be on hand to answer questions about their role at WHS and will have tables set up for: PTSO Membership (ONLY $10); Senior Events; Volunteer Opportunities; and Staff Appreciation. Please consider showing your support for Weddington High School by joining the PTSO. The purpose of the PTSO is to provide support for educational needs and coordinate activities that benefit the students and staff of WHS. 2015 – 2016 School Calendar and Events For the detailed Union County Public Schools Traditional Calendar, please click here. Also, parents are encouraged to view the Weddington High School calendar found here. We will continue updating it with information for parents and students and please refer to the dates below for a schedule of this week’s events. Date Time Event Monday, September 14 Progress Reports Distributed to Students Tuesday, September 15 No Events Scheduled Wednesday, September 16 8:30 AM School Starts for Students (PLC Planning Schedule) 4:00 PM Women’s Golf @ Charlotte National 4:00 PM Women’s Tennis @ Providence HS 6:30 PM Meet the Teachers Night Thursday, September 17 4:00 PM Women’s Golf @ Monroe CC 4:00 PM Women’s Tennis @ Concord HS 4:30 PM JV/V Volleyball @ Piedmont HS 4:30 PM JV/V Soccer vs. Charlotte Catholic (Home) 6:30 PM JV Football @ Parkwood HS Friday, September 18 7:15 AM Senior Breakfast (Media Center) 7:30 PM V Football @ Parkwood HS Saturday, September 19 9:00 AM Cross Country Meet (Cary, NC) 9/22 National Honor Society Applications due to Ms. Winfree 9/22 Underclassmen Pictures (see insert at end of newsletter) 9/28 Homecoming Week Begins Upcoming Events 9/30 Makeup Senior Portraits and Order Day 6/10 Commencement for 2016 (10 AM – Winthrop Univ.) Bell Schedule
Parents are reminded to have students at school prior to 8 AM so that all learners are in their respective classes and prepared for the start of the instructional day. Students who accrue excessive tardies run the risk of violating the Student Code of Conduct and will receive the appropriate consequence as outlined in the student handbook. For details please click here. The bell schedule for the 2015‐2016 school year is as follows: Regular Bell Schedule (M, T, Th, & F)
Staff Arrival 7:30 Staff Arrival 7:30 Breakfast 7:20‐7:50 PLC Planning 7:40‐8:20 st
Bell Schedule on Wednesdays (begins 9/2)
1 Bell 7:54 1st Bell 8:24 1st Block 8:00‐9:33 1st Block 8:30‐9:53 2nd Block 9:39‐11:11 2nd Block 9:59‐11:22 3rd Block 11:17‐1:17 3rd Block 11:28‐1:28 4th Block 1:23‐2:55 4th Block 1:34‐2:55 *Students who arrive prior to the first bell will convene in the commons area until 1st block. College Visits
Juniors and Seniors are reminded to monitor their Naviance accounts for upcoming college visits. Representatives from various colleges will visit our campus throughout the fall and students may sign up for the session(s) of their choosing. Simply log in to your Naviance account and register prior to the date of the visit. Please contact our guidance department with any questions. Junior Connection Meeting Students in the Class of 2017 and their parents are invited to attend the first “Junior Connection” of the year this Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about what to expect during the upcoming year. Information about the college application process, SAT, ACT, and resources found through Naviance will be some of the topics covered at this event. Order Your Yearbook Now!
Yearbooks are currently on sale and students may place their order for this year’s edition. Included in this e‐
news is a yearbook order form or you may simply visit www.jostens.com for more information (be sure to select Weddington High School). Please contact our yearbook advisor with inquiries ([email protected]). Orders will be taken through mid‐November so please don’t miss out on this opportunity. PLC Wednesdays
Weddington High School will continue to operate on an adjusted schedule on Wednesdays during the 2015‐2016 school year. In an effort to afford our staff an opportunity to participate in collaborative, professional planning, the instructional day for students will begin at 8:30 AM rather than 8 AM on Wednesdays throughout the school year beginning September 2, 2015. This adjustment in start time will not change the pick‐up/drop off time for our bus routes and car riders may elect to arrive at their normal time. Breakfast will be served at its normal time and students who arrive on campus prior to 8:30 AM on Wednesdays will convene in the commons area until the start of first period. Parents Seeking Guidance
Weddington High School is pleased to announce a new initiative sponsored by our Guidance Department for the upcoming year. We would like to invite parents to visit with us this fall in order to learn more about the services offered by our counselors. Individuals are encouraged to drop in according to the schedule below and meet with a member of our team: Parents of Seniors – 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, and 10/13 and Tuesdays from 3:00 to 3:30 Parents of Freshmen – 1:30 pm to 3:00 PM on 10/19 and 10/26 Parents of Sophomores – 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on 11/9 and 11/16 Parents of Juniors – 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on 11/23 and 11/30 If these times are not convenient for your schedule, please feel free to reach out to your student’s counselor. Students with last name A – G Ms. Tracy Reed ([email protected]) Students with last name H – O Ms. Jackie Page ([email protected]) Students with last name P – Z Ms. Stephanie Sherer ([email protected]) Parent Portal The Parent Portal feature of PowerSchool is currently active and we would like to encourage you to stay abreast of your student’s academic progress in his/her courses. Parent portal allows parents to monitor their student’s academic progress and attendance throughout the grading period. Please contact our Data Manager, Ms. Donna Callahan ([email protected]), if you need to obtain a login ID and password or if you need assistance accessing this service. Parking Passes
Parking passes for the 2015‐2016 school year can still be purchased from Weddington High School. Students must apply in person and will need to bring the following items for a parking permit:  Completed Parking Permit Application with student and parent/guardian signatures available here  Valid Driver’s License  Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance for each vehicle being registered  Cash or check in the amount of $25. Checks should be made payable to Weddington High School. Please contact Mr. Daniel Ruschak with any questions ([email protected]). WHS Apparel for 2015-2016
Green Machine shirts and Senior Class T‐shirts are currently being sold for the 2015‐2016 school year. Students may purchase Green Machine and Senior T‐shirts for $10 in room G206. One to One Initiative Attached to this E‐news are two forms: one detailing the $25 UCPS Technology Fee and the 1:1 Student/Parent Agreement form for your student to receive a Chromebook. Beginning at lunch on September 2, students who have submitted their agreement form and paid their technology fee may pick up their laptop device from the media center. Students may continue to turn in forms and pick up laptops during lunch after distribution begins. Students are reminded of the following: 
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Do not put stickers of any kind on the Chromebook and do not peel any labels off the Chromebook or charger. This includes student name labels and barcodes put on by the school staff. The serial number of each piece of equipment can be traced back to each student so they should never put on or take off a label or sticker. Students should bring their Chromebook and charger to school each day. There are no loaner chargers students can borrow at school. Also, students are not guaranteed to get a loaner laptop should they leave their device at home. Students may have to pay for accidental or intentional damages to their Chromebook. If students should encounter problems with their Chromebooks they may see our technology engineer, Mr. Gemetrius McNeil, before or after school or during their lunch. Mr. McNeil’s office is adjacent to the media center and he may be contacted at [email protected]. PTSO News
Invest in Excellence This year’s Invest in Excellence Campaign is under way and we are looking for your help. Every dime that you give will be returned to the school to benefit our students. Please help us exceed our goal of $14,000 this school year. Here’s how you can help: complete the Invest in Excellence donation form found in this newsletter. You may either mail the form, return it to the main office, bring it during Open House, or donate online at www.whsptso.com. News from the Senior Events Committee Parents of seniors are asked to donate $30 for the year to cover monthly senior activities as well as end‐of‐year senior events. “Home of a Senior Warrior” signs are still available in the school store for only $10. Contact Torrie Newman ([email protected]) with inquiries. Senior Breakfast The first Senior Breakfast of the 2015‐2016 school year will be held this Friday in the WHS Media Center. The event will be held from 7:15 AM to 7:50 AM and both Chick Fil‐A and Harris Teeter will serve as this month’s sponsors. The PTSO Senior Events Committee would kindly ask parents of our seniors to take a moment and contribute to this year’s senior campaign. Are You Linked?
Are you linked? If you shop at Harris Teeter please link your cards to our school! Our school identification is 4323 and Harris Teeter donates a portion of all proceeds to our school. Please note that you have to relink your card for each new school year. Volunteers Parents who wish to be a part of the PTSO volunteer list should contact Lisa Biehl at [email protected]. I’M BUSY...MAKE THIS EASY FOR ME!
We hear you! This is your page for “one stop shopping”! Complete the sections you want to, include cash or check made payable
to WHS PTSO, and mail form to address below (or drop off form at PTSO tables during the August open house days).
INVEST IN EXCELLENCE/MEMBERSHIP*: ($10 will be put towards Membership.)
_____ $300 donation
_____ $200 donation
$ _____________ TOTAL ENCLOSED
_____ $100 donation
_____ $ 50 donation
_____ $_____________(any amount is appreciated!)
* Ask your employer about a matching gift program for charitable giving.
SENIOR EVENTS (for parents of seniors ONLY):
_____ $30 donation to cover 9 breakfasts
_____ I would like to help with the monthly senior breakfasts.
I would like a receipt please.
Please make checks payable to
WHS PTSO
and mail form & money to:
Weddington High School
Attn: PTSO
4901 Weddington Monroe Road
Matthews, NC 28104
Or donate online at
www.whsptso.com
_____ I would be willing to donate door prizes.
STAFF APPRECIATION:
_____ I would like to donate food items for staff treat days.
_____ I would like to help with the staff luncheons.
_____ I would like to donate food for New Student luncheons.
For PTSO Use Only:
Check Number:__________________________
Cash Received: _________________________
Date: _______________ Initials: ___________
SCHOOL STORE:
_____ I would like to be a morning volunteer in the school store (7:15-8:00 ) once a month.
_____ I would like to be an afternoon volunteer in the school store (11:00-1:30) once a month.
PTSO MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER:
____ I would like to receive the monthly e-newsletter.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Parent/Guardian Name(s):________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address (PLEASE print clearly)_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (home) _____________________________________________ (work/cell) __________________________________________
Student(s) Name: __________________________________________________________________ Grade:
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10th
11th
12th
__________________________________________________________________ Grade:
9th
10th
11th
12th
__________________________________________________________________ Grade:
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10th
11th
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YEARBOOK
CELEBRATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER
ORDER BY September 11, 2015
Weddington High School
Parents,
Welcome back to school and we are so excited for another great year!
This year the cost for yearbooks is going to be $90. We hope you purchase early and get the back to school special of $70. You can call 1-877-767-5217 or go online
to www.jostensyearbooks.com.
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