WHS Panther Update and Information-Week Twelve

WHS Panther Update and Information-Week Twelve

Thankful-As we move nearer to the Thanksgiving Holiday, I am reminded me how thankful I am to have a community like Washougal High School. Our staff, students, and parents make WHS a great place to be!  Thank you for your continued support!

Thanksgiving Break (11/21-11/23)-Thanksgiving Break is a great time for students to get caught up on missing work.  Monday and Tuesday please encourage your student(s) to get any missing work that they can complete that work over Thanksgiving.  Also, many teachers have developed either websites or blogs to support WHS students. If you are not sure whether your student’s teacher(s) has provided additional support via the internet, check out our website and go to Departments.  Under individual departments, you will find teachers who have developed online support.  Please remember, that the algebra, geometry and algebra II math curriculum have online support that includes individual lessons for each section.  Over Thanksgiving break would be a great time to explore the online math support. WHS students can continue to work on their work at home.  Please encourage them to do so.

Football Banquet -The end of season football banquet is scheduled for Monday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS commons. Senior and sophomore families, please bring main dishes; juniors, bring desserts; and freshmen bring a side dish.

Stuff the Bus 2012-The Stuff the Bus competition is in full swing and will run through December 7. If you visit the high school you will see in the main entrance food beginning to pile up.  Community members are invited to drop off non-perishable canned or boxed foods, household supplies and unwrapped toys at any Washougal school.  If you have any questions about this event please contact Jim Reed at 954-3133.   You can also visit the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance website for additional information as well as how you can help at http://www.cwbusinessalliance.com/stuffthebus.html

Winter Sports-Winter sports teams are preparing for their first 2012-13 competitions.  If you have questions about winter sports contact Doug Cox, Athletic Director at 954-3104.  You can see the practice schedules on our Sports calendar. The Sports calendar can be found under the Calendar heading on our website (www.washougal.k12.wa.us/whs).

Volunteer Fair-Students will be participating in a Volunteer Fair at WHS on Tuesday, November 28.  Students will visit the fair in groups and learn about many of the opportunities to volunteer in the community. Currently, we have twenty organizations planning to attend and quite a variety of potential experiences. We have the fire cadet program, Habitat for Humanity, the scouts, Children's Home Society, Vancouver Regional Library (and the Washougal branch), Special Olympics............just to name a few.  If you have questions or want to get involved contact Marsha Spencer at 954-3121 or via email at marsha.spencer@washougalsd.org.

Parents play a big role in our success-As I stated earlier, we are so thankful for the support we receive from our Panther Parents and Community. Through your volunteer work you touch the lives of every child at Washougal High School.  You make us better.

There are many opportunities to get involved and we encourage you to find your niche.  Some of the different service areas for adults here at Washougal HS are as follows: 

·      Join the WHS Booster Club (Supporting Clubs, Activities, Classes,

        Sports and Academics)-Call the Main Office at 954-3100

·      Volunteer as a dance chaperone-Contact Jim Reed at 954-3133

·      Volunteer in the library-Contact the Main Office at 954-3100

·      Volunteer to tutor students during or after school-Contact Marsha

        Spencer, CTE Director and Career Specialist at 954-3121

·      Volunteer to serve on a committee (Parent Advisory Council, CTE

        Advisory, School Improvement Team)-Contact Aaron Hansen at

        954-3101

·      Help with the Grad Night Committee (Senior Party, the Senior Breakfast, Senior Sunrise-Sunset and/or Student Awards Night)-Contact Christina Mackey at 954-3114.

Parent Advisor Council  (PAC)-Meeting next meeting is Monday, November 26 in the library starting at 6:30 pm.  The Washougal High School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is comprised of parents who want to know more about the inner workings of Washougal High School. The PAC meets once a month to discuss issues of importance to the entire school community and is a representative body that provides the perspective of parents to the WHS administration through regular communication with the principal. The PAC also serves to provide parent feedback on school policies and procedures and has a role in the development and implementation of the WHS School Action Plan.

After School Help and Computer Availability-All teachers are available from 2:30-2:55 after school. It is best if students communicate with their teacher to schedule after school assistance. The WGIL (Whole Group Instruction Lab) is available after school from 2:30-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.  The Career Center (7 computers) is available from 2:30-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.  The library is available from 2:30-3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Weekly Events

November

21-23    Thanksgiving Break-School Closed

26         Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting, WHS Library starting at 6:30 pm

27         Boys Basketball vs WF West

28         Boys & Girls Basketball @ Tenino (5:30/7:00)

29         Girls Basketball @ Ft. Vancouver (4:00/5:30/7:00)

28-29    Cap & Gown Orders with Josten's Rep, WHS Commons –During Lunch 

30         Boys Basketball vs Battle Ground (5:30/7:00)

December

1          SAT Test-Contact Counseling Center for more information

3          Senior Research Papers Due

4          WHS Chamber Choir @ Grotto from 6:00-7:00 pm

4          College Financial Aid Night in the WHS Band Room from 6:00-7:00 pm

7          Stuff the Bus Finale

11         WHS Choir Concert starting at 7:00 pm

13         WHS Band Concert starting at 7:00 pm

14         Holiday Blue Note Café starting at 7:00 pm

17         First Day of Winter Vacation

Go Panthers!