Weekly Bulletin for September 23, 2019

Mr. Branc h and Mrs. DeSapri provided a  great experience at OSU
for WGHS Band students this weekend.  Our band received a
roaring applause from Miami and OSU Band members as well
as thousands of fans.  Click here to see more photos and videos.

There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million." 

- Walt Streightiff 

Important Information

September 24 - Tech Tuesday - Using Google Classroom

September 25 - ELA Data Team Meeting

September 23-27 - Spirit Week

September 27 - Homecoming Football Game

September 28 - Homecoming Dance

September 27 - No School - PD Day

September 30 - No School - Rosh Hashanah

October 2 - Health Fair

October 3 - 5:00-8:00 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 8 - Club/Activity Picture Day

October 8 - 6th Period - PSAT Pre-Administration Session

October 9 - No School - Yom Kippur

October 10 - 5:00-8:00 Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 11 - No School Students and Staff

October 16 - PSAT given to all sophomores and interested juniors.

Homecoming Week Details

Thank you to Mrs. Meyer for sending out the homecoming week details in an email.  The details for the week are below.  Please encourage your students to participate in Spirit Week and all of the other events for Homecoming.  If you are willing to help take tickets at the dance please let Stephanie know right away!
Spirit Week Theme Days

• Monday (9/23)- Pajama day
• Tuesday (9/24)- Twin Day
• Wednesday(9/25)- Color Wars (9th/11th wear Red, 10th/12 wear Blue)
• Thursday- (9/26) - College Shirt Day
• Friday- (NO SCHOOL)

Wednesday, September 25th

• Homecoming Court Assembly - This will take place during the morning (extended 4th period).   As a reminder, this is a serious assembly where the school will be introduced to the 5 girls running for Homecoming Queen, and the 5 boys running for Homecoming Court King.  Please encourage your students to be quiet and respectful during the assembly.  All students will sit with their classroom teacher in the bleachers during this assembly. 

1st period    8:00 - 8:33       (33 minutes)

2nd period    8:37 - 9:10       (33 minutes)

3rd period    9:14 - 9:47       (33 minutes)

4th period    9:51 - 10:24     (33 minutes)

Assembly 10:28 - 11:08    (40 minutes)

Resume regular bell schedule

• Red vs. Blue Powder Puff Game - 7:00pm -This will take place at the Football Field in the evening! Come cheer on the Junior and Senior girls as they compete for bragging rights!

Thursday, September 26th 

• Pep Assembly - This will take place during an extended 8th period at the end of the day. . Students should sit with their grade.  Students will sit with their graduating class during this assembly. 

Regular bell schedule periods 1-5

6th period  12:01 - 12:39      (38 minutes)

7th period   12:43 - 1:21        (38 minutes)

8th period   1:25   - 2:03        (38 minutes)

Assembly   2:05 - 2:33

Friday, September 27th - Parade and Game

• Parade - The parade will line up at Metzenbaum starting at 4pm.  It will kick off at 5pm, travel down Cedar Rd TURN AT 306 and enter the HS parking lot and then to the football field.  If you are in charge of a group/club/sport/activity (inside and outside of school) and would like to participate in the parade please let me know ASAP!  Please plan to stay late, or come early to the game, to support the students in the parade!  

• Homecoming Game - Come cheer on the Wolverines!!  The Homecoming Queen and King will be announced during pre-game.

Saturday, September 28th

• Homecoming Dance - 8pm-11pm - The theme this year is “Out of this World". It is really shaping up to be a great theme and year. We have a great DJ, and photo booth.  I am in need of some ticket takers for the dance.  You would need to come a little before 8pm and only stay until around 9pm (you do NOT need to stay for the entire dance!).  This is an AWESOME opportunity to see your students all "dressed up" and outside of the classroom.  Students are always excited to see their teachers at the dance, and I am always appreciative of those willing to help! As an added bonus, you get brownie points with the administration!  

Important Information

PSAT/NMSQT - The PSAT/NMSQT Assessment will be given to all sophomores and interested juniors on Wednesday, October 16th. The test will begin immediately at 7:25; therefore, we will not have a late start for those taking the test. Second-period teachers need to be sure this is communicated with your sophomore and junior students. Students should come prepared with two number 2 pencils. Last year the test went a little into 5th period.  Since we are using the cafeteria, we will make an announcement to hold students in class at the end of 4th if the test runs long. We will be requiring all PSAT/NMSQT takers to attend a pre-registration session on Tuesday, October 8th during 6th period.  

Grade Book - Please make sure your grade book is set up so that it reflects the district expectation of grades being 75% assessment based. This was discussed during our opening meeting and included in the opening presentation which is in your Google Drive.  Weighing grades can be set up manually in Infinite Campus or assigned in grade categories.  Please see Sarah Thrasher if you have questions.

PD Day Friday - Click here for the PD Day Schedule

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

The Principal of Change
Respect from Day One
Low-Income Students and a Special Education Mismatch