WHS Panther Update & Information-Week Thirteen

WHS Panther Update and Information-Week Thirteen

3 Weeks-We have three weeks of uninterrupted learning ahead of us.   Our winter break starts officially on December 17, but between now and then we only have full days of school.  As we do, please continue to encourage your students to spend time at home working on their work.  If your student has nothing to work on, please check skyward or contact your student’s teacher(s) to verify.  You should be receiving more communication from WHS staff as we are becoming more and more familiar Message Center.   If we do not have your must updated email address please contact Ann Jendro at 954-3169 or via email and ann.jendro@washougalsd.org.

Parent Advisor Council  (PAC)- Monday, November 26 in the library starting at 6:30 pm is our next PAC meeting.  The WHS 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.

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 all the food donated so far.  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 the Volunteer Fair at WHS Wednesday, November 28.  Students will visit the fair in groups and learn about many of the opportunities to volunteer in the community.  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-We are 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.  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-Call Aaron Hansen at 954-3101

·      Volunteer as a Winter Formal dance chaperone-Contact Kelly Gregersen at 954-3136

·      Volunteer in the library-Contact Kim Dillon at 954-3122

·      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-Contact Aaron Hansen at 954-3101

·      Help with the Grad Night Committee-Contact Christina Mackey at 954-3114.

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

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

26         Boys Basketball vs WF West (5:30/7:00)

28        Volunteer Fair during 2nd and 3rd period

28         Boys & Girls Basketball @ Tenino (contact coach for times)

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

27-28  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

1          Girls Wrestling @ Yelm HS (Tornado Invite-10:00 am)

1          Boys Wrestling @ Estacada (Ranger Invite-10:00 am)

3          Senior Research Papers Due---CHECK with your Senior!!!!

Go Panthers!