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Notes from Dr. Irvin
Your WGHS Weekly eNews for April 25
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Hello WGHS Families,
As we close in on the month of May, often we reflect on our seniors. I was pondering the manner in which the class of 2024 started at WGHS, virtual and methodically more in-person as the year concluded. The unknown and unsettling nature of their first year was mitigated by their ability to embrace the illumination that education affords along with the art, athletics, and activities that enrich the academic experiences. They found refuge in the connections and community with classmates and our staff that provided the needed balance of challenge and support.
As we look forward with our junior students, their paths will begin to diverge after their graduation in 13 months. Options of colleges, careers, or service settings all have innumerable pathways of their own. Once again, uncertainty reigns.
It's my hope that our students will recall both the challenges and successes form their experiences of their freshmen year, and it serves as a compass to navigate to their next destination. The recognition and implementation of their abilities in such moments when clarity is not present is one of many gifts I hope they take with them.
Best,
Matt Irvin
Next Week's Schedule: AABCA
A Peek at the Week Ahead
- 4/25: Jazz Band Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
- 4/30: STUCO Summer Send-off, 6-7:30pm
- 4/30: Spring Band Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
- 5/2: AP Studio / Senior Art Exhibition and Print Sale, 5-7pm, Art Hallway
- 5/2: Senior Awards Night, 7pm, Roberts Gym
- 5/3: APAHM Celebration (for students only)
- 5/3: Senior Decision Day/Breakfast, 1st period
- 5/3: Best Buddies Ball, 6pm, Courtyard/PV Commons
ECHO Yearbook Receives Recognition
Congratulations to the ECHO Yearbook staff for earning the rating of "Top 10 percent" of Varsity yearbooks publications for our 2022-23 yearbook. The ECHO was included in the Portfolio "look book" in four separate instances for our end sheets and spread designs/layouts.
Class of 2024 Families:
Graduation is fast approaching! Follow this link for details on ALL things Senior:
- Donate to Graduation Lock In via amazon wish list
- Elementary School walk throughs
- Parent Line dance details and practice dates
Please contact Joanna Lodes or Sherri Fowler with any questions.
A+ Hours
ATTENTION 2024 SENIORS: Please complete and upload your mentoring and job shadowing volunteer hours in GivePulse by MAY 10 for A+ Scholarship eligibility. Thank you!
Senior Parent Line Dance
It’s all about having fun and entertaining our new graduates!!! Parents only have to attend the mandatory rehearsal on graduation night (May 18th @ 11pm) to participate, BUT we really encourage parent dancers to make it to as many rehearsals as possible prior to the performance.
Here’s the Senior Parent Dance Video Link, so you can learn the dance at home, even if you cannot attend the evening practices.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12QGJlksptDqauLhF_V6-ek9MgRhrkAwPU6VNevPIFVc/edit
*You will have to “request access” to view it.
In-person practices take place once a week beginning mid April (on different nights of the week to try to accommodate different schedules).
Practice Dates:
Location: WGHS Aux Gym
Thurs, April 25th @ 7-8:30p.m.
Wed, May 1st @ 7-8:30p.m.
Mon, May 6th @ 7-8:30p.m.
Tues, May 14th @ 7-8:30p.m.
**Sat, May 18th GRAD PARTY**
11:00p.m. ARRIVAL of Parent Dancers in the courtyard
*Mandatory Practice unless working an opening grad party shift*
12:00 MIDNIGHT PERFORMANCE!!
PARENT DANCE ATTIRE:
Bright, colorful clothing
Glow-in-the-dark bracelets & bright sweatbands (provided)
Chelsea Center Opportunities
Looking to get your student meaningful experience over the summer? Then check out these opportunities offered through the Chelsea Center!
If you or your student are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Arens at arens.kerry@wgmail.org or have your student stop by the Chelsea Center in room 200 at Webster Groves High School. Otherwise, they can scan the QR codes and, using their school gmail account, log in to our online platform at wgsd.givepulse.com to register today!
Counseling News
End of Year tests are approaching!
EOC testing window April 15th -26th
AP Exams May 6 - 17th
Sophomores- The WGHS/STLCC - Early College Program (ECP) is still accepting applications for students who wish to start their college career next year at STLCC. This program allows students to enroll full time at STLCC as juniors with the opportunity to complete an Associates Degree and WGHS high school diploma by graduation. If your student is interested in the program, please review the details here and contact Rick Cusumano cusumano.richard@wgmail.org, WGHS Counselor, for more information.
Seniors - Mark your calendars!
Decision Day & Senior Breakfast has moved from May 1st to May 3rd! We will spend 1st hour celebrating all senior’s post-secondary decisions and receiving reminders regarding Senior Check-out and graduation. We ask that seniors wear a shirt that represents their plans for after high school.
More details to come!
Did You Know?
WGHS Attendance Procedures
Call your child's AP office to report an absence, late arrival, or early departure. Checking out early? When leaving school during the day, students must check out through the assistant principal’s office.
Student Early Release:
We require at least one hour notice when calling your student out early. Call the Assistant Principal's office before the designated time and report the absence. You may also send a note with the student to be presented to the Assistant Principal's office before school.
At the designated time, your student will receive a pass to check out if you called ahead. The student will check out in the Assistant Principal's office.
You will NOT enter the building if you have called the absence in and communicated a pick-up location with your child. However, if you choose to pick up your child in the building, you must do so at the main entrance on Selma Avenue. Upon entering the building, check in with the receptionist. Please bring your driver's license if you are checking in. The receptionist will contact the Assistant Principal’s office to send for your student. Please be aware that not calling ahead to schedule an early release can take up to 30 minutes to send for a student.
For attendance, please call 314.963.6400 and listen to the prompts.
ParentSquare
Webster Groves School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
Create a Canvas Account to Stay Connected
To stay connected with the learning in our classrooms, please create a Canvas Observer Account which is our district's learning management system. You will find three helpful documents below:
- Canvas Informational Letter
- Creating an Observer Account, Logging into Canvas, and Setting Notifications
- Student Accessing Canvas
If you have any questions please contact Tim Brown, Director of Student Assessment, Data and Learning Technologies at brown.tim@wgmail.org.
Shop the Parents' Club Spirit Store!
The Spirit Store is open! Hours are 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday - Friday.
The online store is open 24 hours a day at https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/spiritwear.
Every time you shop at the Spirit Store, you are supporting student scholarships and teacher grants!
Webster Groves High School
Email: erb.mickey@wgmail.org
Website: www.webster.k12.mo.us/wghs
Location: 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 963-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/WGAlumni
Twitter: @WebsterGrovesHS