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Wolfpack Howler
Volume 19 Issue 9 - October 5, 2020
Learn to work and think for life.
We've got some updated information about clubs that are getting up and running here at West Valley:
Model United Nations:
- Model United Nations is a global organization that aims to carryout the missions of the real United Nations on a local level. We debate and discuss global issues and design and implement creative solutions to the problems realizing they impact us here as well. Topics include issues regarding education, healthcare, war, genocide, education, climate change, poverty, homelessness, ocean life, pollution, etc.
- Although virtual this semester, we also host events that bring people from all parts of our community together. Also virtual, we will attend several conferences nationally and internationally. Our meetings are Tuesday at 1:45pm. Contact Mrs. Damario or Mrs. Sprankle
- Google Classroom Code: : tdgrvob
Dungeons & Dragons:
- Email Ms. Hilchey for additional information
Hockey:
- All players interested in playing hockey this season, there will be a player only informational meeting at West Valley HS Tuesday, October 6that 5:00pm. All players must wear a mask and will be screened for Covid. All players will need to be cleared on Planet HS before tryouts.
- For more information contact coach Mike Rogers
Yearbook Club:
- Mr. Meritt mentioned this in his morning meeting.
- Watch for more information to come on this!
ACA DECA:
- Anyone can join ACA DECA, we will be starting Tues. October 20th. during lunch (11:55-12:20) Tues-Fri by Zoom while remote.
- Please email Ms. Ashlock or Ms. Rindlisbacher if interested.
- This years topic is the Cold War. GPA Levels: Honor 4-3.8, Scholastic 3.799 -3.2, Varsity 3.199 and below.
- Informational meeting on Wed Oct. 14th at 12pm by Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting
Counseling Office Contacts
The Counseling Department:
WVHS Counseling Office: 479-4221 ext. 46520
Mr. Blackburn - A-G (10th-12th) ext 46525 - willie.blackburn@k12northstar.org
- Ms. Everts - H-N (10th-12th) ext 46527 - paula.bettano-everts@k12northstar.org
- Ms. Gillis - O-Z (10th-12th) ext 46523 - karin.gillis@k12northstar.org
- Ms. Sprague - all Freshmen ext 46524 - anna.sprague@k12northstar.org
Touch Base Online Payment
You can access your student's account by logging into PowerSchool and on the Left Hand Navigation going to: Fees & Payments -> Touch Base Online Payment
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the front office.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 6 | School Board Meeting
Oct 13 & 14 | UAA Virtual College and Career Fair
Oct 14 | **Extra Class Day**
Oct 15 & 16 | Final Exams
Oct 16 | End of First Quarter **FINAL COURSE GRADES ASSIGNED**
Oct 19 | NO CLASSES - Book Pick-up Information To come
Oct 20 | Quarter 2 Classes Begin
Oct 22 | Life after West Valley - 6pm - Virtual Post-Secondary Planning Event (Online)
Oct 29 & 30 | Parent-Teacher Conferences - watch for more information
January 2021 | PSAT - More details to come
UAA College & Career Fair | Virtual Event | October 13 & 14, 2020
The goal of the virtual college and career exploration program is to provide students with a wealth of college and career training search information, allow them to learn about different institutions, and ask questions of admissions counselors, all in a safe, flexible, online format.
The virtual program will consist of both panel presentations and a more traditional college and career and career fair experience, where students will be able to get exposure and interact with a large number of organizations in a two-day program.
PROGRAM DETAILS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4:00-7:45 PM
Select from 20 panel presentations on college knowledge or career exploration topics or affinity groups of colleges. This comprehensive program provides students and families with a wealth of college search information. Hosted over a four-hour period, consisting of five concurrent sessions in each 45-minute block.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 12:00-3:45 PM
6x6 Virtual Fair Sessions Similar to an in-person fair, students get exposure to a wide variety among over 100 colleges and career opportunities in a short amount of time. Hosted over a four-hour period, StriveScan’s 6×6 Virtual Fair format consists of a selection of concurrent 45-minute sessions in which six institutions each present for six minutes.
This event is free and open to all Alaskan high school students. Students will register for the events that are of interest to them rather than just registering for the College & Career Fair. Recordings of these sessions will be made available after the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Flora Roddy at 452-2000, ext. 11422.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Current Risk Level = HIGH
GENERAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
- All visitors, students and staff in the building must wear a mask and maintain social distancing at all times.
- The student daily decision tree is posted below, but students should not come to school if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, have traveled outside of Alaska or have had close contact with a positive COVID-19 case within the last 14 days, or has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 10 days.
- At the bottom of this email, Dr. Anne Zink explains in a video the different between quarantine and isolation in case you've wondered what those terms mean.
- If you have any questions or concerns - please call our school nurse, Corinne Roe (x46540).
OUTDOOR ACTIVITiES:
- Limited capacity to allow for six feet of social distancing - students will work with their coaches to identify family members listed to attend events.
- A mask that covers a spectator's nose and mouth at all times is required.
If you are not wearing a mask you will not be allowed to enter. If you do not wear or remove your mask while attending the activity you will be asked to leave the activity.
If you have a medical condition that limits your ability to wear a mask you will need to provide documentation from your medical provider and submit that to Lori Schneider, FNSBSD nursing coordinator.
While attending the activity, spectators must remain socially distant (6 feet) from people outside of their family groups.
INDOOR ACTIVITIES:
- At the High Risk Level, no spectators are allowed for indoor events
ALL ACTIVITIES:
- For all activities, both indoor and outdoor, all spectators must wear masks covering nose and mouth at all times while at the activity.
Online Tutoring and Career Help from Live Homework Help®!
Live Homework Help, powered by Tutor.com! This program offers online academic tutoring and test prep to students at all levels, from K-12 to college and adult, as well as job search assistance.
All sessions are conducted online by highly vetted expert tutors. Students can work with an online tutor by simply going to sled.alaska.edu and clicking on “Live Homework Help”. Additional 24/7 features are available including practice quizzes, Drop-Off Writing Review, SAT/®ACT® Essentials from The Princeton Review®, graduate school practice tests (GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®), and our Skills Center™ Resource Library.
If you would like more information including short training webinars, web graphics, information for teachers and parents, upcoming webinars for students on such topics as study skills, time management and stress management, go to: tutor.com/clientcarelib/ak
Live Homework Help resources are available 24/7
Live tutoring is available 8am-2am M-F and Noon-2am Sat/Sun
*Live Homework Help is funded by the State of Alaska and through a grant from the Alaska State Library to the Alaska Library Network. There is no cost to patrons to use the service. Please help us to actively promote this service.
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack