Rebel Review

South Families,

I send this newsletter every two weeks with information about upcoming events and information to help keep you informed. I hope you find this information useful, If at any time you want additional information, please refer to our school website.

As always, please reach out to our office anytime you need assistance!

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

440-975-3628

andrew.suttell@weschools.org

Seniors - The following scholarships are available on Naviance.

You may sign into Naviance through your Clever account and access the following scholarships:

• Lake County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
• Local OAPSE AFSCME-Memorial Scholarship
• Local Association of Specialists in Aging Scholarship
• Local Firefighter Community Credit Union
• The Ohio University Women's Club of Greater Cleveland
• Willoughby South Band Boosters Scholarship

**As additional scholarships open - they will be made available through Naviance.

**Scholarships are also posted in our Guidance Department. Please stop by frequently to check for new opportunities!!

The Winter Formal Sweetheart Dance is tomorrow, January 27, 2024. Doors will open for the dance at 6:45pm with the dance beginning at 7:00pm and ending promptly at 10:00 pm. There will be a free photo booth available for our students to enjoy as well as some light refreshments. We are excited to bring the Winter Formal tradition back to South!

Senior Picture Directions and Requirements:

• Portraits must be from chest or waist and up. No full body .
• The main focus should be on the student, not the background,. If the students is leaning on a tree, brick wall, or any other objects, the focus must mainly be on the student's face

• No hands, hoods, or hats covering the student's face .

• No props, animals, or other faces in the picture.

• Students must take the picture in school appropriate clothing.

• All files must be submitted as .JPEGs

• Files must be titled "Full Last Name + Full First Name + 23"

• Original digital copy is preferable, but the higher resolution the result the better.

• Please do not submit screenshots, selfies, or any picture from social media.

• The picture must be emailed to south.yearbook@weschools.org

The deadline for submitting a senior picture was today, January 26, however, if you may still submit through next Friday.

Over the last two days the students in Digital Fabrication 2 hosted 25 individuals from the Willoughby Senior Center. The students gave a presentation about what machines are in the Fab Lab, how they work, and how this class is structured. The final part was when the students in the class taught our visitors how to use software that talks to the Laser Machine and our visitors made some dog tags on the laser that they were able to take home. On a side note, Mr. Behrend, our teacher, had the pleasure to host his Industrial Arts teacher from when he went to high school.

Each week, our teachers nominate students who are consistently positive in their approach to school both academically and behaviorally. At the end of each month, each nominated student will have a chance to earn Student of the Month.

The following students have earned Rebel Student of the Week during the first 3 weeks of January. Congratulations!

Mark your calendar for these important events over the next few weeks of school:

January 27 Winter Formal - Sweetheart dance 7:00 - 10:00pm

February 15 3rd Quarter - Parent-Teacher Conferences

February 16-18 Spring Musical : "The SpongeBob Musical"

February 19 Presidents' Day - No School

Sophomore Information

• Notice about Excel TECC acceptance/waitlist will be sent to the personal email provided on the applications on February 2nd. If accepted, students must confirm their seat by February 16th or risk losing their seat. Then the 2nd round of acceptances will be sent, until all seats are filled. If you have questions, email your child's guidance counselor.

Junior Information

• The ACT will be given to all 11th graders in March. A letter was mailed to the homes of students on IEPs and 504 Plans. This letter was asking permission to request accommodations for the ACT. If your child is on an IEP or 504 Plan and you did not receive a letter, please contact your child's guidance counselor.

Senior Information Information

• Seniors FAFSA update: We have received an update from the Department of Education, and they said that the 24-25 FAFSA will be open by Dec 31st. Technically, it could open earlier than that, but assume it will be Dec 31st. We don't advise that you try to fill it out the first few days that it is open, because historically the system can be slower those days.
• Here is the link to the announcement
• Guidance emailed a "How-To-Request Initial Transcripts Be Sent to Colleges." All transcript requests must go through Naviance for tracking purposes. The link to the video is below. If you or your student has questions or needs help after viewing the video, please contact their guidance counselor. View the Link Here.
• Many scholarships are going to be available soon. This video is a how to find and apply to them in Naviance. Your home screen may look a bit different, however, the steps remain the same. LEAF is also a great resource. She is at South every Wednesday. You can sign up to see her in Guidance.

Earlier this week, South High Wrestlers competed in front of a packed house of students from South during the last 2 periods of the school day. This provided a fun opportunity for the wrestlers to compete in front of their peers, as they typically do not get this chance. In addition, South was able to reward Honor Roll students with a chance to be in attendance! Great Community Event!!!

Earlier in the week, South/North competed in basketball. Students from both schools met at half-court before the game sending a message of positive, spirited and friendly competition. The packed house followed. Our rivalry with North is unique and if we continue to promote healthy competitions like this - I believe it can become the best rivalry in Northeast Ohio

Recently, I have been asked if tutoring is available. At South our National Honor Society students offer opportunities to help struggling students. If any student needs tutoring help or support, please use the QR Code below to indicate your need. You will receive an email return to help set-up this help!

South Rebel Families supports our students in many ways. The Prom Fashion Show is occurring soon and we need your help! See below for details!

• Prom Fashion Committee Meeting Sundays @ 1 pm Euclid Ave Panera. More Info

• Students - Do you want to be a model in the Fashion Show? Sign-up Here!

How else can you help Rebel Families? Please consider helping in our concession stand during Winter Sports! Sign up to work concessions

Our store is open for business online and in-person.

Our in-person hours will be Thursday & Fridays during lunch periods.

You can place an online order and pickup in the main office from 7-3. We can also send your order home with your student. The online website is : https://rebelexpress.square.site/

Please follow us on social media to stay updated on new items, special promotions and store hours.

Instagram: @rebels_express

X (Twitter) : @RebsSchoolStore

Facebook : Rebels Express Spirit Shop

We look forward to seeing you!

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

If you believe your child is experiencing challenges in terms of their mental well-being, it is important to reach out to your principal. To meet your child’s needs, it’s essential to collaborate with the principal and school personnel to explore resources and services available at school. In addition to Crossroads Counselors, the District also has family liaisons and guidance counselors who can provide needed interventions and support.

Crossroads Informational Letter and Opt Out Form

Safer Ohio School Tip Line

• 1-844-SaferOH (844-723-3764)
• Calls or texts are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.

PowerSchool is the official gradebook and attendance record for our school. From the Parent Portal, you are able to set alerts for low or missing assignments, as well as tardy and absent alerts to keep account for period to period attendance of your child. Please take advantage of these settings and alert features.

With today's closure, it is also a good idea to check you notification settings in the Parent Portal to ensure you are receiving school and district closing notifications and other information.

Below are links for PowerSchool to assist you. If you need any further help getting set up with the Parent Portal - please call our office.

PowerSchool Full User Guide

PowerSchool Quick Guide

Attendance

• Anytime a student is absent, the office needs to verify that student's attendance. If you know your child will be absent, tardy or leaving early, please call the office attendance lines. The ouor office will not have to call you! If we know you are picking them up - you do not have to come into the building. Students will come out at the time you have requested pickup. Thanks for helping us keep our students safe.
• Attendance Line - 440-283-2180
• Late/Early Line - 440-975-3652
• Main Office Line - 440975-3648

At this point, you should be able to view your schedule in Powerschool. If you are experiencing difficulties accessing Powerschool or any other problem with your schedule, please contact your counselor directly. Please be mindful that there are many factors that go into changing student schedules at this point, your counselors will work to do the best they can, but there are situations where we simply do not change schedules as we are this close to the school year.

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Alison Grant; Student with Last Names A to G: Alison.Grant@weschools.org

Mrs. Celeste Duffy: Students with Last Name H to O: Celeste.Duffy@weschools.org

Ms. Virginia Joyce: Students with Last Name P to Z: Virginia.Joyce@weschools.org

South High Administration

As a reminder, the administrative team at South is eager to work with you and our students to support student success in any way. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the appropriate grade level administrator:

Mr. Andy Suttell, Principal: andrew.suttell@weschools.org

Mr. David Miller, 11th and 12th Grade Principal: david.miller@weschools.org

Ms. Jennifer Neumeyer, 9th and 10th Grade Principal: jennifer.neumeyer@weschools.org

We will begin to focus our students on behavior that help them keep their focu on their learning and the instruction of their teachers. As we begin the year, students will hear about the Rebel Way. Three easy ways to exhibit the Rebel way are the following:

Showing the Rebel Way All Day:

• Show up on time -

• To school and EVERY class. Parents can set alert settings in PowerSchool for notifications when a student's period attendance does not match their daily attendance.

• Put away all personal technology in class -

• No cell phones or earbuds while in the classroom. Please remove earbuds from the ears during class. Cell phones/headphones are allowed to be used quietly in Lunch, full period study halls, and the hallway between periods.

• Pictures/video ARE NOT PERMITTED:in restrooms, locker rooms, or any area where there is “reasonable expectation of privacy,” nor in classrooms or of unsuspecting persons. Be cognizant of what is in the background of your pictures and videos regardless of where you are!

• Check your dress -

• No hoods or ski masks on in the building. You may wear a baseball or beanie cap if desired.

• Please express your personal style without the use of see through or revealing clothing. Attire with profane, vulgar, or drug/vape/alcohol references will not be permitted at any time. Undergarments should not be showing.

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination. It is very important that you submit updated immunization information to our clinic via fax (440-975-3645), or hard copy (return to clinic ). If you have any questions, please email them to our School Nurse at eileen.krancevic@weschools.org.

Willoughby South High School has 3 phenomenal Booster Organizations that support the students!

• Our BAND BOOSTERS support our Rebel music and band programs
• Our REBEL FAMILIES support our Rebel academic programs and provide scholarships
• Our ATHLETIC BOOSTERS support our Rebel athletics teams

Please support these fine organizations! They volunteer their time to give back to our kids in so many ways!

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information will be listed in PowerSchool Parent Portal on August 14th. Transportation can be reached at (440) 975-3736.

School Fees, Lunch Accounts & Free/Reduced Lunch Application: Manage student meal accounts & Apply for free and reduced meals at https://www.weschools.org/PayForIt.aspx

Open Positions at W-E Schools

Check out the Employment page to find opportunities for joining the Willoughby-Eastlake team: https://www.weschools.org/AssistantSuperintendent.aspx