March 2016 Parent Connection

Parent Connection Newsletter

Character and Scholarship for Life

March 2016 March 1 Freshmen Respect September 2011 Retreat

March 2 Mid-Term 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Spring 2016 iPad Collection: ALL WHS STUDENTS WILL RETURN THEIR IPADS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

ALL RETURNING WHS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN IPAD DURING BACK TO BUSINESS DAYS AUGUST 2016

March 5 SAT Testing 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

March 7 Selective College Seminar 7:00 p.m., Forum B204

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March 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

March 15 ACT TEST for Juniors PTO Speaker Review (Parents) 7:00 p.m., Auditorium March 30 End of Term 3 March 31 – April 8 No School for Students April 9 ACT Testing 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

April 11 Term 4 Starts April 15 International Festival

Late Start Wednesdays...Visit the

high school website to view all late starts. Click Calendar Link on front page of the website to view calendar.

www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/wayzatahs

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COLLECTION DATES: Seniors — May 27 Juniors — June 2 Sophomores — June 3 Freshmen — June 6

COLLECTION EXPECTATIONS: 1. iPad 2. Power Brick 3. USB Cable 4. iPads are expected to be returned unbroken and in working order. Families will be charged a fee for missing or broken iPads & accessories.

Students are responsible for backup of files/pictures/videos and iPad data.

Backup instructions are posted on the Trojan Tech Helpdesk Website: o http://libguides.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whstech

District Established March 15 College and Career Readiness and ACT Testing Date!

Planned Agenda for Tuesday, March 15 – • Seniors: In addition to a planned college and career readiness activity including cap/gown distribution, 12th grade students will attend an assembly featuring Harlan Cohen, New York Times best-selling author.

• Juniors: We will administer the ACT Plus Writing exam to all of our 11th graders, during the school day, for no charge or fee. The results on this test may be used for college entrance purposes!

• Sophomores: 10th grade students will take a practice ACT. • Freshmen: 9th grade students will take ACT’s EXPLORE.

Additional information can be found at the WHS Guidance & Counseling website, http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/14458. Please contact your student’s counselor with any questions related to these activities.

Counselors’ Corner 2015-2016

Important Dates to Remember: March 1

Freshmen Respect Retreat (All Day - Offsite)

March 2

Mid-Term 3

March 5

SAT @ WHS

March 7

Selective College Seminar/ Forum Room B204, 7:00 p.m.

March 15

School Administered ACT (During School Day)

April 9

FAFSA NIGHT

ACT @ WHS

O n Fe b r u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 , the counselors at Wayzata High School hosted a first-time College Goal FAFSA Completion Event to help seniors apply for financial aid for college. It was a huge success with 66 WHS seniors and their families in attendance! Professional help was on hand from seven financial aid representatives from area colleges.

WHS Counselor Assignments: Jane Stapleton Amanda Randall Jennifer Landy Mark Elias Cynthia McGunnigle Sarah Clutter Brian Gildemeister Royce Kloehn Peggy Zimmer

A – Bri Brj – Dr Ds – Hal Ham – Kar Kas – Mal Mam – Or Os – Sa Sc – Te Tf – Z

Counseling Office: 763-745-6630 763-745-6631 763-745-6708 Fax: 763-745-6632 Nancy Vogt Registrar Terri Marr Secretary Kristyn Nelson Secretary

College & Career Center (CCC): 763-745-6639 Deb Musser CCC Coordinator If you need to schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor, please contact the secretaries at the Counseling Office.

Counselors’ Corner Freshmen Respect Retreat:

The 9 th grade Respect Retreat is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1.

Youth Frontiers, Inc., of Minneapolis will present the day long retreat. The focus of the day will be on creating a more positive school climate by discussing the value of respect -- respecting ourselves, respecting others and standing up for the value of respect. The 9th grade class will be broken up into five groups and taken off-site for the day.

We encourage parents/guardians to discuss the retreat experience as a family once the student returns home.

Upcoming State Tests:

State tests required for graduation are coming up in the month of April. Sophomores will take the MCAII Reading exam and juniors will take the MCA-II Math exam. All tests will be administered online and at various times throughout the month. Please watch for further information as April approaches.

Juniors:

Counselor recommendations for juniors and their parents for the post-high school planning process: (1) Take the ACT (administered to all juniors at WHS on Tuesday, March 15) and/or SAT sometime in the spring; (2) P a y attention to upcoming college visits in the CCC; (3) V i s i t s c h o o l s d u r i n g s p r i n g b r e a k , o t h e r s c h o o l b r e a k s a n d / o r o ve r t h e s u m m e r ; (4) Make an appointment for a planning session with your counselor this spring or during our limited summer hours.

Selective College Seminar:

Representatives from some of the more competitive national colleges and universities will be at Wayzata High School at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, for our Selective College Seminar. Colleges represented will be Northwestern University, the University of Notre Dame, Boston College, MIT, and Macalester. Each representative will give an overview of his/her school and its admissions process, followed by a question and answer session. The general information presented may apply to other selective colleges as well, not just the five schools represented that evening.

Graduation Credits:

It is important that seniors keep track of credits and maintain passing grades to ensure on-time graduation. Seniors must have 60 credits to graduate on June 3. Students are not allowed to participate in the ceremony without having all of their credits completed and graduation requirements met by June 3. Students who need to make up credits should check with the Counseling Office. Counselors have distributed transcripts at every group guidance session and have sent letters home to parents of students who are short credits. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of students and parents to make sure all graduation requirements are met on time.

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College & Career Center Minnesota Education Fair (MEF)…Check This Out!

WHS Students (all grades) and families are invited to attend the Minnesota Education Fair (MEF) at Minnetonka High School on Monday, March 14 from 6-8pm. This is a great opportunity to visit with representatives from over 120 public and private colleges, universities, community and technical colleges, specialty schools and military organizations. There will be post-secondary options to explore without traveling very far!

This fair is sponsored by MACAC, Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling and is a free event.

Pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com. Can’t make it to the fair on March 14? Eden Prairie High School is also hosting the fair on Thursday, March 17. For a complete listing of the Minnesota Education Fairs and colleges/organizations at each fair, visit www.mn-acac.org. WHS will be hosting the fair again next year!

Students should print their unique barcode when they register and bring it along. College reps will be able to scan the barcode – there won’t be any cards to fill out at the tables. Hope to see you there!

College Visits

There are several colleges that are visiting WHS this spring. Students can find out who’s coming by checking Naviance, the scrolling TVs, Newsbreak or the CCC bulletin board. Students should stop by the CCC and get a pass for each visit.

Local Scholarships for Seniors

There are three remaining scholarships in the Local Packet that seniors can apply for: Plymouth Rotary Scholarships, TwinWest Foundation Scholarship Program and Wright Hennepin Electric Scholarship Program. Students can pick up information in the CCC or can access the applications by logging on to Naviance and selecting the COLLEGE tab, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MONEY and then SCHOLARSHIP LIST. Each scholarship has various deadlines and requirements.

A new feature to the TwinWest Foundation Scholarship Program this year is the Workforce Scholarship Program. Students are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend one of these schools: Dunwoody College of Technology, Hennepin Technical College, North Hennepin Community College, Minnesota School of Business or Cosmetology, Hamline University – Minneapolis, Herzing University, Metropolitan State University, National American University or Rasmussen College. Go to www.twinwest.com for more information.

Tuition-Free College through a Two-Year Occupation Grant Pilot Program

Did you know that the 2015 Minnesota Legislature approved the Two-Year Occupational Grant Pilot Program that offers tuition-free college to 2015-2016 high school graduates and GED recipients who enroll in qualifying career and technical education programs for fall 2016? For more information, go to https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2163.

Need some help studying for the ACT or AP Exams?

Students can stop by the CCC to check out various study guides for the upcoming ACT and AP exams. If you have some test prep books that your student is no longer using, please consider donating them to the CCC!

Job Postings

Is your student looking to earn some extra cash this spring and summer? Several area businesses are now offering some part-time opportunities. Students can stop by the CCC and check out the offerings on the Job Posting Board!

Enrichment Opportunities! Are you trying to find something for your students to do this summer? Here are some op-

tions to consider: Scrubs Camp: If interested in a career in medicine, consider signing up for Scrubs Camp this summer. These camps offer hands-on experience and fill up quickly. For information, go to www.healthforceminnesota.org.

Minnesota Business Venture Program: This is a week-long, residential summer program for 9-12th grade students to learn about leadership, business, financial literacy and career options. Resident business leaders, speakers, mock interviewers and other volunteers mentor and guide students through the week’s activities, including creating a business plan in a group or “company.” Go to http://bestprep.org/programs/minnesota-business-venture/.

Digigirlz Day: This day camp is sponsored by Microsoft for 9-12th grade girls on April 28 in Edina. During the free event, students interact with Microsoft employees and managers to gain exposure to careers in business and technology and to get an inside look at what it’s like to work at Microsoft. This event provides girls with career planning assistance, information about technology and business roles, through provoking exercises and

interesting Microsoft product demonstrations. For more information, go to http://goo.gl/Mc9hlX. Wo m e n M e a n B u s i n e s s L e a d e r s h i p E x p e r i e n c e a t t h e U n ive r s i ty of MN: This is a seven-day residential leadership experience for high achieving girls entering their junior or senior year. Students must apply by March 18 at http://goo.gl/7U99ZJ.

Chemical Health Dateline’s Attention to Synthetic’s Drugs Wayzata Parents, Many people were discussing the February 21, 2016 edition of Dateline that reported Tara Fitzgerald, 17, from Woodbury, died from taking a synthetic form of LSD on January 11, 2014. A local dealer supplied the drugs to students at Woodbury High School that passed from three other students before making its way to Tara. The drug is actually not like LSD but a potent look alike that is packaged to appeal to younger users.

Most youth would not seek out this drug for their recreational use as these types of drugs have a reputation of being dangerous and unpredictable. Tara thought she was getting LSD from her good friend, an honor student and football player, and instead ingested 25I or NBomb.

Tara’s parents are like many others and assume their successful daughter with a bright future, would not be involved in drug use. It only took this one time, a bad decision and a bad drug. Tara was described as smart, outgoing and had lots of friends, but determined to try LSD. The lesson here is that it didn’t even cross the radar of Tara’s parents that she would try drugs and they assumed she knew better and that death by a drug is something that happens to other people.

If you saw this segment of Dateline, I am hoping you had a conversation with your child and perhaps you have been all along. Our children can be very convincing when it comes to assuring us that they would never experiment with drugs. After Tara died, the accessibility of synthetic drugs decreased in Woodbury. Who really knows where it may end up next?

We know it is available in our local communities as it is in many other areas in Minnesota and the country. Continue to be vigilant with conversations and relaying your expectations. Asking your own child what they hear or know is a great way to open up a discussion. Letting your child know that you trust them but not necessarily their “world” as the accessibility of these drugs can nudge their way in. I’m sure Tara’s name is being used in many households across the country attempting to prevent a similar tragedy.

Let me know if you want to get involved in our communities’ efforts to reduce drug and alcohol use. Partners in Prevention is our local coalition working hard on behalf of all our youth. ~Judy Hanson Chemical Health Coordinator 763-745-6988 or judy.hanson@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Around WHS VOLUNTEER CORNER:

“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”

–William Shakespeare INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Vo l u n t e e r s are needed for the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Fe s t i v a l , A p r i l 1 5 , 6 : 0 0 – 9:00 p.m. Three shifts need to be filled!

S i g n U p : h t t p : / / w w w. s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m / go/30e0b44aba72ba13-international Contact Kathryn Bennett for more information: kathryn.bennett@wayzata.k12.mn.us STRESS BUSTERS COMMITTEE: The Stress Busters Committee is looking for volunteers. Contact Stephanie Weitz: weitz01@comcast.net

GENERAL HELP: Opportunities to volunteer come up throughout the year, click on the link below to preview: www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whs/pto/volunteer Information can also be found on the WHS website: Go to the For Parents tab, click o n P T O t h e n Vo l u n t e e r S i g n U p .

If you are interested in being included on a General Help List, please contact Catherine Christiansen at whsparentvolunteer@wayzata.k12.mn.us. General Help is a low time commitment, as it fits your schedule o p p o r t u n i t y.

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Hello Wayzata Families,

STRESS BUSTERS will be once again be greeting your student(s) on their way into school on Tuesday, March 29. Although our hand-out is a surprise, we want you to know this item does contain a small amount of sugar.

Please have your student let a volunteer know if they need an alternate product. We love being at school to let our students know they are supported and do what we can to brighten their day! If you would like to help out in any way please contact weitz01@comcast.net.

Your STRESS BUSTERS team!

“Sweeping away student stress one surprise at a time!’

The “Respect Retreat” is for ALL WHS freshmen on Tues., March 1.

If you have not paid the fee for the retreat, please visit E-Pay. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL!

Wayzata High School will host the International Festival on Friday, April 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m on the 2nd floor by the Trojan Head.

The International Festival event is an opportunity to learn about world cultures, enjoy ethnic food, participate in different cultural activities, shop at a bazaar and enjoy music and dancing from different countries. We are currently looking for parent volunteers to help out with this event. If you are interested, please contact Kathryn Bennett: kathryn.bennett@wayzata.k12. m n . u s ) fo r q u e s t i o n s a n d m o re d e t a i l s .

YEARBOOK UPDATE

Yearbook staffers and editors are working very hard to finish the 2015-2016 Wayako yearbook. There is a very limited supply of books that are now available to order. Be sure to get yours. Visit whsyearbook.com for further information.

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A Message from Health Services The Health Office has had several reported cases of Influenza type A and with flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children healthy. Viruses spread easily among students in schools, and families with school-age children have more infections than others, with an average of one-third of these family members infected each year. By keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. You can help prevent the spread of flu or help your student get better if he/she does get sick by following a few simple steps: • If your child is sick and has a fever, keep him/her at home to prevent the spread of illness to others

• Remind your student to cover his/her nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing and dispose of the tissue immediately • Have your student wash his/her hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds • Disinfect frequently-touched surfaces and shared items at least once a day • Ensure that bathrooms are stocked with soap, hand towels and tissues • Teach your child not to touch his/her mouth, nose and eyes

If you are concerned about your student’s flu symptoms, call your doctor early. Call your doctor immediately if your child has a chronic disease. Common symptoms of flu include high fever, severe headache, muscle and body aches, exhaustion and dry cough. Some children might benefit from an antiviral medication, which can be prescribed by a physician and can help lessen duration of the virus and reduce the risk of complications, such as pneumonia. To be effective, antiviral medication should be taken within 12-48 hours after flu symptoms begin.

If you have further question regarding the flu, consult the MDH website at: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu

Article Submitted by Lynda Lankford, WPS District Nurse

Around WHS Community Education Opportunities ACT Preparation Workshop

Attention Juniors and Seniors: With a top score of 36 and the national average now at 21, a score increase of even one or two points on the ACT gives you a real advantage. ZAPS test-preparation seminars are designed to help each student do his or her personal best on the ACT. In the five-hour seminar, students will learn: • Strategies for using partial knowledge to eliminate wrong choices • Tips for improving in all four sub tests (English, Math, Reading and Science) • Tactics for using limited testing time

Students will also: • Take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience • Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence • Receive a comprehensive Study Guide and 24 practice test workouts with detailed answer explanations • Get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test

Motivational instruction and hands-on practice will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. Bring two #2 pencils, paper and calculator with you to the workshop. Register d i r e c t l y o n l i n e : w w w. z a p s . c o m , o r c a l l Z A P S t o r e g i s t e r a t 1 - 8 7 7 - 9 2 7 - 8 3 7 8 .

#ACTPRE-W1-16 Monday, March 7 & Tuesday, March 8 3:15 – 5:45 p.m. $89.99 for two classes Wayzata High School – B403 Forum Room ZAPS Learning Company

#ACTPRE-W2-16 Monday, March 7 & Tuesday, March 8 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $89.99 for two classes Wayzata High School – B403 Forum Room ZAPS Learning Company

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WHS sophomore, Drew Smith, was elected to the Hennepin Division executive board of the MN Association of Student Councils for the 2016-2017 school year.

Drew will serve as the Communication Specialist and help plan leadership workshops for student council groups in high schools all across Hennepin County.

MN Brain Bee Competition:

WHS senior, Joseph Chen, placed 5th in the MN Brain Bee competition at the University of Minnesota on February 10, 2016.

The following students also finished in the Top 30 from across the state and participated in the competition: Christine Kim (12), Ashmita Sarma (11) and Jessica Weng (12).

Around WHS AP Exam Registration Information (This is for current AP students who want to take the AP exam in May 2016) All AP Exam Registration will take place online February 1 – March 30, 2016

You will begin the registration process at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us and follow the link, or you may go directly to: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/242650

The link will take you to the Total Registration page where you will register for all AP exams. If you have taken AP exams at WHS in the past, you will use the same account you used in prior years.

Register and pay by March 30 - $65 per exam!

Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) students - $10 per exam

Follow registration process for details.

The FRL rate is available to students currently enrolled in the Federal Free and Reduced (FRL) Meal Program.

We do check each registration so it is important that you only select this option if you are enrolled.

After March 30 online registration is closed.

No Registrations will be accepted over Spring Break: 3/31 – 4/10 AFTER SPRING BREAK… You must register in person in B207.

Only checks payable to WHS will be accepted at this time!

Exam Fees Beginning April 11

April 11 to April 15 students must pay $120 per exam.

April 11 to April 15 FRL students must pay $65 per exam.

After April 15 it is no longer possible to order exams from College Board! Exam fees go up after March 30 due to additional fees WHS incurs for submitting late orders. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Please stop Room B207 if you have any questions.

Around WHS Graduation is approaching; it’s just three months away!! We have been busy planning a memorable evening worthy of celebrating all of our graduates and their accomplishments. More information will be forthcoming over the next few weeks. We are excited to share the news, our fundraising opportunities and ask for your help.

Culinary Express: We have several open dates for March and rest of the year.

P l e a s e c o n s i d e r s i g n i n g u p f o r a t w o h o u r t i m e s l o t . Tw o p e o ple, per two hour shift means $50 PER DAY will go to the Senior Party; http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44afac2aa46-table or go to the link on the Senior Party website to sign up.

Bake Sale: Bake Sale Fundraiser on March 2 - Bake or Buy! A Bake Sale to raise money for the Senior Party is this Wed., March 2 from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. during conferences. Please consider bringing homemade goods to the sale! If you’re not able to bake, please stop by the sale located outside of the 2nd floor office. For additional information please contact Karin Johnson, jonkarin@comcast.net or Kirsten Ferguson, km_ferguson@comcast.net.

P l a n t S a l e : T h i s f u n d r a i s e r h a s b e e n a c o n s i s t e n t s u c c e s s f o r t h e S e n i o r P a r t y.

Gregor Farm and Greenhouse, a local vendor, provides us with a great assortment and selection of plants and flowers. Delivered early May, you will be ready for your graduate’s open house!

If you don’t have a senior at WHS, you can still purchase plants! See our order form link below.

All plant/flower orders are due by March 25.

Senior Merchandise: You know we are planning for the school’s Senior Party – but how far along are you on planning for YOURS? We’re here to help. We’ve worked with local vendors to get great deals on Cards, Banners, & Yard Signs. Stop by the Bake Sale Table during conferences on Wednesday, March 2 to check out the quality, buy some cards, and pick up an order form. We will have order forms available, but you can also find the forms at: http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com/merchandise.html. Cards: These cards are specific to the Class of 2016 and can be used as Thank You notes, Grad Gift cards, or even Invitations. Banners: These congratulatory banners can be customized for your student, or not – so they can be used in future years. They come in regular, or heavy duty material and have grommets for easy hanging. Yard Signs: With two different versions, you can congratulate your graduate and direct your guests to the grad party. Customizing is available and all signs come with an H-post. All profits benefit the Senior Class Party! All card, banner and sign orders are due by April 15.

Evereve Fundraiser: Shop at Evereve in Wayzata on Sunday, March 6 and mention the Senior Party. 15% of sales are donated to the Senior Party on that day! Update your wardrobe with fun new spring merchandise!

Wayzata location only--687 Lake Street E (next to Sakana). For more info contact Lauri Garvey at thegarvey4@msn.com.

Prizes and donations for the Senior Party will graciously be accepted. All fundraising goes to cover the costs of the party and keep the cost of tickets affordable for Seniors. (No students will be excluded based on ability to pay - scholarships are available!!) Donations (cash, gift cards, etc.) can be dropped off at the WHS main office. Please identify your donations by labeling them “Senior Party” when dropping off. All donations are tax deductible!!

Coming March 15 - Seniors will be bringing home an information sheet about the all night Senior party and registration details. Look for this included with your Senior’s cap and gown distribution.

Keep in touch and stay up to date on all Senior Party related news: Facebook: 2016 Wayzata High School Senior Party (https://www.facebook.com/2016-\Senior-Party-730198087066296/timeline/) Twitter: @WayzataParty16 (https://twitter.com/WayzataParty16) Instagram: WayzataSrParty2016 Questions or interested in volunteering-Senior Party Website: http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com/ http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/3/4/14340248/final_plant_sale_sheet_2016.pdf PLANT SALE ORDER FORM http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/3/4/14340248/thank_you_note_order_form.pdf NOTE ORDER FORM http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/3/4/14340248/banner_-_yard_sign_order_form.pdf BANNER/SIGN ORDER FORM

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Wayzata High School Students Win 43 Scholastic Art Awards

Way z a t a H i g h S c h o o l s t u d e n t s h ave w o n 4 3 a wa rd s i n t h e 2 0 1 6 M i n n e sota Scholastic Art Awards, the longest-running, most prestigious national art competition.

Yes, you can count on me to support the 2016 Graduating Class!

□ I will donate an item(s): (gift cards, gift certificates, gift item, etc) List the item(s): Valued at: $

□ I will make a monetary donation (All donations are welcome) $

(Sponsorship levels: $500+ Trojan Sponsor, $250+ Gold Sponsor, $100+ Blue Sponsor)

Checks should be made payable to the “Wayzata Senior Party”. The Wayzata Senior Class Party is affiliated with the Wayzata Booster Foundation, a recognized charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Your contact information is necessary for us to recognize you properly to our families.

(Feel free to attach a business card or indicate if you would prefer not to be recognized)

Company Name: Contact Name: Address: State:

City:

Zip:

Phone:

Please contact us directly if you have any questions.

Donations may be sent with this form to the addresses below.

Call if you would like a volunteer to pick up your donation.

Wayzata Senior Class Party c/o Wayzata High School, attn: Senior Party 4955 Peony Lane N Plymouth, MN 55446 Wayzata.seniorparty@gmail.com http://wayzataseniorclassparty.weebly.com

Kim Mertens WHS Senior Party 1820 Garland Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 396-5753 merty5@comcast.net

The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards is broken into three categories: Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention. Over 4,000 submissions were submitted this year with students at Wayzata High School winning 14 Gold Keys, 13 Silver Keys and 16 Honorable Mention.

Gold Key award-winning work will automatically be entered into the National Awards competition in New Yo r k .

National medal recipients will be announced mid-March and awards will be presented at Carnegie Hall in May. The Scholastic Art Awards are designed to foster creative expression by secondary students and to recognize and encourage achievement in the creative arts by offering visibility and scholarships. The awards represent work from a broad range of art disciplines includi n g d i g i t a l a r t , d r a w i n g a n d p a i n t i n g , c r a f t s , s c u l p t u r e , a n d p h o t o g r a p h y.

The exhibition of student artwork was on display at the Regis Center for Art on the University of Minnesota campus and students received their awards at a ceremony held at the Weisman Art Museum on S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 0 . T h e a w a r d w i n n i n g w o r d s a r e c u r r e n t l y on display in Wayzata High Schools’ Fine Arts display case in the D-Wing of the building.

List of Students and Awards:

Gold: Claire Reid (painting), Frank Fetrow (design), Kass Mossefin (design), Sara Pauly (digital art), Zoie Zimmerman (digital art), Kai Dranchak (drawing), Laurier Dubeau (drawing), Maria Palamino (drawing), Rachel Pearson (drawing), and Mariah Schmidt (drawing) Silver: Claire Reid (painting), Heidi Donner (photography), Sara Pauly (photography), Rebecca Wallinga (design), Katie Mehr (drawing), Rachel Pearson (drawing), Mariah Schmidt (drawing), Joe Kottke (photography), and Marali Singaraju (photography).

Honorable Mention: Mandy Behling (ceramics), Noelle Polis (ceramics), Jillian Hamer (painting), Madelyn Wood (painting), Frank Fetrow (design), Jeff Johnson (design), Anna Van Orsow (design), Rebecca Wallinga (design), Evelyn Birnbaum (drawing), Katie Mehr (drawing), Mariah Schmidt (drawing), and Kate Van Horn (drawing).

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Around WHS The Wayzata Leadership Academy supports the WHS Mission Statement “Character and Scholarship for Life” Trojan Pride has been developed to intentionally and purposefully promote and develop character and leadership qualities in our students. Teachers look for students who demonstrate one of The Pillars of Trojan Pride during the school day and will send a Trojan Pride Character Card home. Each week we draw a student to showcase Trojan Pride.

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Antonella Argento (9) –Nominated by Mrs. Iverson for her interpersonal communication, leaving a positive legacy and being aware of the impact of her actions!

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William Dew (11) –

Nominated by Ms. McIntyre for making ethical decisions!

Cathy Wang (10) –

Nominated through our new Student Character Cards for taking ownership over decisions, action and behavior!

Taelyn Gore(11) –Nominated for being inclusive!

Kassandra Mossefin (11) –Nominated by Ms. Lagerquist for building positive relationships!

Johnny Latimore (11) –Nominated

for being honest and having integrity, his interpersonal communication and leaving a positive legacy!

Shakily Jadhav (11) –Nominated by

Ms. McIntyre for demonstrating respect!

Nick Swanson (9) –Nominated by Profe Telford for leaving a positive legacy!

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Registration for Spring Trojan Tots Opens March 15!

Spring Trojan Tots

We invite you to consider enrolling your child(ren) in the spring Trojan Tots preschool session.

Trojan Tots preschool is run through the high school’s Child Psychology II course and is open to all community preschoolers who are 3 – 5 years old and potty-trained. The high school students plan and present daily learning activities in the areas of science, math, art, music, and language development. Movement activities and snack will also occur each day.

April 26 – June 2 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: Only $45 for the entire session!

Registration opens on March 15 and fills up fast! To complete a registration form please access the district’s E-Pay system. Trojan Tots registration will be listed under High School. E-Pay can be found at http://www. wayzataschoolspayonline.com/.

For questions or additional information please contact Stephanie Ebert: stephanie.ebert@wayzata.k12.mn.us 763-745-7010

¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶ 2016 SENIOR COMMENCEMENT SPEECH GUIDELINES

We will have two seniors speak at Commencement; one speech will be chosen by the students in the senior class and the second speech will be chosen by the faculty.

Seniors who are interested in speaking must: 1.

Enlist the help of a staff member who will act as a mentor. Mentors MUST approve and sign off on the final copy of the speech. Speeches should be no more than 3 – 5 minutes in length.

2.

Prepare a typed speech, have your mentor approve it (by signing off on the hard copy), and submit to Ms. Beatty in the 2nd floor office. You must also email your speech as a Word document attachment to kathy.beatty@wayzata.k12. mn.us. The electronic version must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11. The signed/ hard copy version must be received in the 2nd floor office NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14.

Speeches will be posted by the end of the day on Tuesday, March 15 near the 1st & 2nd floor offices. Speeches will also be available online for voting. Visit http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/graduation to vote. Voting will be open Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1.

Selected speakers will be notified at the beginning of April. Speakers will also be notified of a date/time (TBD) when and where they will rehearse their speech with Principal Gengler.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Beatty in the 2nd floor office. ALL DEADLINES WILL BE FOLLOWED!

Around WHS Trip to Colombia Summer 2017 What: Mr. Parra Staves is organizing an educational trip for students of Spanish (all levels) to: • Improve Spanish communication skills by interacting with people from Colombia.

• Gain a deeper acceptance of diverse cultural perspectives through learning about the products and practices of Colombians.

• Obtain a better understanding of your own culture through being exposed to a different culture.

Students will stay with a host family for 5-10 days, spending 3-5 days touring as a group in and around the capital city, Bogota, Villa de Leyva and the coffee region.

You are invited to participate in an exciting, adventurous and unforgettable trip!

When: Summer 2017 (two weeks mid-June)

Cost: $2,300 – $2,600 includes everything (airline tickets, room/board and transportation) except personal shopping (souvenirs and/or gifts) Contact: Jose.Parra.Staves@wayzata.k12.mn.us or call 763-745-6683

Hey Wayzata Parents!

It’s time to get ready for spring and we have plenty of apparel for the upcoming season! We have a large selection to choose from and plenty of colors to suit you or your student. We will be available and open for all upcoming conferences (March 2 & March 10), located on the 2nd floor near the Trojan Head at the main entrance. Be sure to check out our items! Below are some pictures of our new apparel: This is our new Wayzata Baseball Tee:

Our Wayzata Socks come in three different colors: white, blue, and grey!

Trojan Locker Room is open Tuesday thru Friday from 10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Students, staff and parents are invited to our store to shop and take a look around. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards.

Or check us out on E-Pay (www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com) or email us and we will do all we can to find you the right product! Our goal is to help you participate in school spirit and support your student!

Thank you!

Trojan Locker Room Staff Email us at: whstrojanlockerroom@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Around WHS Speaker & NY Times Best-Selling Author Presents

“5 Simple Rules for High School Parents”

Tuesday, March 15 @ 7PM Wayzata High School Auditorium Free Admission Voluntary Donations to WHS Fund-a-Need Accepted at the Event

New York Times best- selling author, Harlan Cohen, gives parents a framework to help, guide, and support their teen-aged children … through the high school years and beyond.

PRE-EVENT BOOK SALES Order BY MARCH 6!

Book prices go up at event and only a limited quantity will be available!

$12 – 1 book ($15 value) $22 – 2 books ($30 value)

FOR MORE INFO AND BOOK PRE-ORDER <CLICK HERE>

SPONSORED BY WHS PTO and DISTRICT EDUCATION Questions? Email pto@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Fine Arts DRAMA!

Wayzata Players and Director, Sonia Gecker, did an amazing job with the Black Box Plays that ended this in February. Thank you all who came and supported this fine effort by our students, (see pictures).

We are now on to the Spring Musical...Cabaret!

Tryouts are happening as this article is being written. The show will be featured late April , early May.

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Our Spring Coffee House is early this year, April 22, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. on the main stage.

Tryouts will take place March 9 & 10 in the auditorium foyer. Go to D207 to sign up for a tryout time. See Mrs. Beherns with questions!

We are pleased to announce ALL proceeds from this show will go to FUND-A-NEED which helps ALL students in need at WHS. Our Spring Fling (2nd) Points Meeting is Thursday, March 24. This is a MANDATORY meeting for all Drama Club members which gives them time to check their points for lettering and make sure they are on track to do this. See Mrs. Beherns if you have questions about this meeting!~

March 2016 Drama Calendar

March 1 Spring Musical Tryouts

–2:30 p.m.

March 1-8 Tryout Sign-Up for

Coffee House March 9 & 10 Coffee House Tryouts

–2:30-4:30 p.m.

March 24 Spring Fling Points Meeting

–Drama Club 2:30-4:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE! May 25 Wayzata Wayzata Players

Awards Banquet

2015-16 Drama Club

Wayzata High School Orchestras Perform March 17

Please join Wayzata High School’s six orchestras for an evening of orchestral music on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to songs specific to their instruments, the Ninth Grade Blue and Gold Orchestras will combine to perform an arrangement of the hymn, Beach Spring. Sinfonia will follow two operatic selections, “Evening Prayer” from Hansel and Gretel and “The Bird Catcher’s Song” from The Magic Flute, before closing with a medley of Russian folk songs. Camerata performs Handel’s challenging “And He Shall Purify” from Messiah and the traditional Irish song, Down by the Glenside (our nod to St. Patrick’s Day). String Orchestra has prepared two movements of the Capriol Suite by English composer Peter Warlock as well as The Sprint by Alan Lee Silva. Chamber Orchestra highlights a number of students in solo roles during two movements from Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 and Edward Elgar’s beautiful and intense Introduction and Allegro.

Tickets are available at the door: $5 Students/Senior Citizens $7 Adults Credit cards, cash and checks accepted!

Athletics 2015-2016 Wayzata High School Athletic Registration Information All participants in athletic programs at Wayzata High School must be fully registered prior to the athlete’s first practice/tryout.

Note: Student-Athletes may participate in only one athletic program per season. This also includes Showstoppers (fall) and Clay Target (spring).

A student-athlete who has transferred to WHS during their high school career, is moving into the school district, or is a foreign exchange student should register in person accompanied by a parent/guardian.

You must complete the following steps to be cleared for participation:

Step 1: Submit a current Sports Qualifying Physical Examination dated after 6/15/2013. Form must be signed and dated by a physician. Well-child physicals will not be accepted. Form must clear student for Athletic participation. Sports Qualifying Physical Exam can be faxed to 763-745-6625 or dropped off at the Wayzata High School Activities Office.

Step 2: Submit the 2015-2016 Minnesota State High School League/Wayzata High School Athletic and Activities Eligibility Form. This form must be turned in each school year. Submit form at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com.

Step 3: Fee Payment. Submit payment at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com. If you are paying in person, you must pay with check or cash.

If all three steps are not completed, your student will not be allowed to participate, tryout, and/or receive any equipment. Please complete steps in order.

Sport Girls’ Synchronized Swim Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Bowling Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Softball Girls’ Softball Boys’ Track & Field Girls’ Track & Field Baseball Boys’ Golf Girls’ Golf Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Lacrosse Girls’ Lacrosse

Grades

Registration Dates

Season Begins

7-12 7-12 7-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12

Feb. 16 – March 2 Feb. 16 – March 2 Feb. 16 – March 2 Feb. 16 – Mar. 9 Feb. 16 – Mar. 9 Feb. 16 – Mar. 9 Feb. 16 – Mar. 16 Feb. 16 – Mar. 16 Feb. 16 – Mar. 16 Feb. 16 – Mar. 23 Feb. 16 – Mar. 30 Feb. 16 – Mar. 30

March 7 March 7 March 7 March 14 March 14 March 14 March 21 March 21 March 21 March 28 April 4 April 4

Intramural (Gr. 9-12) #of Weeks/Sessions Golf - Session 2 5/5 Table Tennis 5/5 Badminton – Session 2 5/5

Day(s) of Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Fees $165 $115 $110 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $135 $150 $150

Registration Dates April 11 - 22 April 11 - 22 April 11 - 22

Coach & Phone Number Signe Hensel, (763) 476-9649 Nancy Icopini, (763) 745-6743 Nancy Icopini, (763) 745-6743 Amber Hegland, (763) 745-6741 Aaron Berndt, (763) 745-6959 Lori Cade, (763) 745-6978 Bobby DeWitt, (763) 745-6124 Allan Christopherson, (763) 745-6906 Mike Schumacher, (763) 745-6830 Jeff Prondzinski, (763) 745-6999 Chad Herr, (612) 578-0595 Lindsey Eichenlaub, lindseyeichenlaub@gmail.com Season April 25 - May 23 April 26 - May 24 April 27 - May 25

Fee $80 $25 $25

Athletic Dept. Phone Number: 763-745-6620 • Athletic Dept. Fax Number: 763-745-6625