Dear Students and Families,

Happy Week #16 WYWLA Families! Important notes are below!

Please remember that there will be no school for students on November 11th and November 12th. As we approach Veteran's Day on November 11th, we encourage each of the members of our school community to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the armed forces. This important day gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude to veterans for their commitment to protecting our freedoms and ensuring our safety.

Quick Notes & Reminders

• Helping Us Track Absences During Sick Season: With cold and flu season upon us, we understand that students may need time at home to recover. If your student is sick, please let us know by emailing jbalraj@wcpss.net, calling (919) 508-9088 EXT. 27119, or sending a note. This ensures we can properly record absences as excused. Thank you for helping us keep everything up to date and taking care of your student’s well-being!

• Educational Absences may be approved in North Carolina Schools. Two of those types are absences resulting from religious observances and educational opportunities of a significant nature. The Wake County Board of Education Policy 6000 requires advanced permission for excused absences for educational purposes. Educational absences include trips with clear educational connections. Family reunions, cruises, weekend getaways, and family vacations may not meet the threshold of an educational absences. They are important and we support holistic wellness, but please know that those travels are not educational absences.

• Required NC Absence Monitoring In the state of North Carolina, public schools are required to take and record attendance. Public schools are required to notify families of absences. All families will receive emails and printed attendance letters when students reach 3 or more absences, please note this is for both excused and unexcused absences. This is required by NC Law. Please contact your student's counselor or our social worker if you are concerned about your student's attendance.

• Please note that we have a new school nurse. WYWLA School Nurse: Ms. Valerie Harmon, RN (vharmon@wcpss.net)

• Do you need to update your contact information? Did your child miss a day of school and you need to email a note? Email our Data Manager - jbalraj@wcpss.net!

Sincerely,

Mariah Walker,

Principal

Congratulations to Maggie on officially signing with Belmont Abbey College on Signing Day! This incredible milestone reflects her hard work, dedication, and passion both on and off the tennis court. Maggie’s commitment to excellence and her bright future as a Crusader is an inspiration to her peers and community. We’re so proud of you, Maggie—here’s to the start of an exciting new chapter! 🎉✨

This month, we’re celebrating Mrs. Lowry for her outstanding dedication and connection with her students. Here’s what one of her students had to say:

Thank you, Mrs. Lowry, for making such a positive impact in our school community! 🌟

Students were reminded that during spirit week they are still unable to wear hats, full face masks, face paint, bandanas, and sunglasses. They can of course wear their uniform if they do not want to participate in the spirit days.

Dear Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Community,

Activate Good is thrilled to announce the return of Family Volunteer Day! Founded by Points of Light, this special day celebrates the power of volunteering as a family. Locally, Activate Good brings together families from across the Triangle to connect with community causes and instill a love for service. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to experience community service, many for the first time, and ignite a lifelong passion for helping others and giving back to their local community.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 23rd
• Location: Venture Hall at Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh, NC
• Shifts:
• Morning: 10 to 11:30 am
• Afternoon: 12:30 to 2 pm

We invite you to join us for this impactful day filled with service projects from amazing nonprofits across various cause areas. Bring your family and friends, and help make a difference together!

Register Here:

• Morning Shift Registration
• Afternoon Shift Registration

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ethan Gabriel, our Youth and College Programs Coordinator, at ethan@activategood.org.

We hope to see you there for this incredible day of service!

North Carolina requires all schools to provide a secure tip line for students to report safety concerns when they’re unable to reach a trusted adult. This tool is designed to support, not replace, open communication with safe adults and is part of a broader effort to ensure student well-being. Throughout November, students will receive training on how to use this tool, which includes a brief overview, a video, and a guide on its use. Parents are encouraged to visit the program’s website to learn more about this national platform and to have conversations with their students about the importance of sharing concerns with trusted adults. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of this training should email Mrs. Walker or Mrs. Little by November 15.

Parents should review link below for general information and program notes. Please send any questions to Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Greene Flowers, Mrs. Little, or Mrs. Whitehead.

November

November 18: PTSA Board Meeting

November 18-22: FALL SPIRIT WEEK

November 19: 8th & 9th Off Campus W/ Athena of the Triangle

November 20: Athena Session, 8th and 10th Grades Only, During WISE

November 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break

December

December 7: National SAT Test Date

December 9-13: Early College Spirit Week

December 12: General Body PTSA

December 13: WYWLA Spirit Day

December 14: National ACT Test Date

December 16: PTSA Board Meeting

December 16-21: Fall Exams

December 18: PLTs

December 19: Exam Make-ups

December 20: End of First Semester

December 23: Winter Break Begins

Website: www.wcpss.net/wywla
Location: 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 508-9088
Twitter: @WakeGirlsLead