Wolfpack Howler
Volume 19 Issue 1
Learn to work and think for life.
Welcome Back - Our Unity is Our Strength
Greetings Wolfpack Students and Families,
As the start of a new school year approaches, there are still many unknowns and questions yet to be answered. We have been working and planning over the summer, and throughout the whole process ensuring safety and providing support for students and families has been at the forefront of our minds. What I do know going forward is that our unity as a community will also be our strength - we are such a strong community here at West Valley and these connections will be our strength going into another unpredictable year.
Below I will share some information for you to review and am sharing again some information from earlier this week in case you missed it.
**Fall Activity Information is below as well.**
NEW School Start Date: Thursday, August 20 - the school board approved a new school calendar to the 2020-21 school year and the new start date for students is Thursday, August 20.
SMART START 2020 - Website regarding plans around the start of the 2020 school year.
Dr. Gaborik shared this information in her newsletter this week, but just to share again.
What will school look like for my student? Families will have three different learning options this Fall:
In-School with Blended Learning
Your child will attend their regular school in-person following District schedules and mandates. Students will be divided into smaller pods to lessen the number of students per classroom and to ensure we follow guidelines while keeping students in school. Students will have their classroom teacher, but their pod may also be instructed by other educational professionals within their buildings. Regardless of the alert zone we are in at any given time, your child’s teacher will remain the same.
- Students will attend according to the established schedule 2-3 days per week
- Transportation will be available.
- Student meals will be provided.
Students will stay enrolled in their regular school and receive remote instruction from a district teacher. This is different than homeschooling your child. The eLearning teacher provides online instruction and assignments for your child. You will help guide your child’s learning but will not be responsible for the curriculum nor the teaching. Regardless of the Zone we are in, your child remains in eLearning with their teacher.
- Students have access to school clubs, activities, etc.
- Families will stay connected to their regular school, receiving newsletters and having access to student supports.
- Meals will be available for pickup at various locations.
If you're interested in eLearning for your student, please complete the eLearning Registration Form. As we get closer to the start of school, you'll be contacted to confirm your interest in eLearning and to establish your student’s learning plan.
Submitting the registration form now does not commit you to eLearning in August.
Homeschool through Fairbanks BEST
You will withdraw your child from your regular school and register them with the Fairbanks BEST School. The Fairbanks BEST specialist will help determine the curriculum you will use with your child, but the instruction and assessments will be determined and conducted by you. Regardless of what alert zone we are in, you will be your child’s teacher.
- Parents design and deliver curriculum and instruction.
- Students are enrolled in the Fairbanks BEST school, not their attendance area school.
- If you are interested in homeschool, contact Fairbanks BEST at 452-2000 x11209
Students - we miss you and can't wait to start connecting with you again!
Thanks for your patience and please take care.
Sarah Gillam
Principal, West Valley High School
Operational Guidelines
Changes to Expect
New Calendar
Fall 2020 Activity Information
**All this information is current as of today, but subject to change**
Click here for the full district's COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and updated Protocols
Guidance and information is changing daily regarding fall activities, to be prepared for seasons starting, please be sure your information is current and accurate in Planet HS - instructions and information below.
Planet HS/Arbiter
This must be completed before participation is allowed.
Physicals are good for 18 months.
Football
Parent/Player Meeting- 6:00pm Monday, July 27 - WVHS PAC
Start- July 29 | 3:00pm-9:00pm
Location- West Valley HS
Coach- Dave DeVaughn david.devaughn@k12northstar.org
Flag Football
Start - July 29 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location - West Valley HS
Coach - Travis Walker travis.walker@k12northstar.org
Tennis
Start - July 29 | 5:00-6:30pm
Location - Dan Ramras Courts
Coach - Sean Sullivan spsullivan222@gmail.com
Parents and players also complete the below registration. https://www.fairbankstennis.com/Default.aspx?tabid=361130
XC Running
Start - July 29 | 10:00am -12:00pm
Location - West Valley HS
Coach - Hannibal Grubis hannibal.grubis@k12northstar.org
Football Cheer
- Start - July 29 | 4:30-6:30pm
- Location - West Valley HS
- Coach - Diana Burgess dianabak32@gmail.com
Volleyball
Start Times - TBA
Coach - Dave Cox dave.cox@k12northstar.org
Swim/Dive
Start Times - TBA
Coach - Kris Haggland kris.haggland@k12northstar.org
More information to come regarding try-out dates and times when available..
Click here for the full district's COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and updated Protocols
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