Wolfpack Howler
Volume 19 Issue 26 - April 5, 2021
Well that was a lot of snow, and an unexpected snow day! I hope you are all getting dug out from the storm and that your students helped you in that process.
This week we will forge ahead with our PEAKS testing schedule. That means tomorrow and Wednesday will be an altered schedule and there will be an optional early release for students attending in-person on Wednesday (In-Person Parents, check your email for the permission form to complete if your student is allowed to leave early on Wednesday).
- Below is the image of the schedule again and a link to a video I shared to explain the schedule further. Remote 9th and 10th grade families, please remember to check your email to schedule a time to come in and complete PEAKS testing.
Lots of upcoming events and opportunities are highlighted below, so please take some time to read through the newsletter. Additionally, there is an updated Daily Decision Tree that includes information for students who are fully vaccinated.
- The FNSBSD website has additional information on the COVID Vaccine, as well as links for making an appointment: k12northstar.org/COVIDvaccine
Take care,
Sarah Gillam
Principal, West Valley High School
Summer School 2021
The school district will be holding summer school this year. Student who need to make up a class (credit recovery) or who would like to get a head (enrichment) will have that opportunity.
Specific information on both types of summer school programs can be found at: https://www.k12northstar.org/Page/9258
There is an application necessary for both programs.
Summer school will be free of charge again this year.
Please contact your counselor if you need help determining if this is an opportunity you should take advantage of.
Juniors: Fall Semester 2021 CNA Applications
Are you interested in applying for a Fall Semester CNA (certified nursing assistant) position?
You must be a current Junior to apply and you need to have taken Intro.to Healthcare Occupations. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 6th. Qualifying applicants will interview on Friday, April 9th. Interested applicants can email melissa.sawchuk@k12northstar.org for an application.
National Honor Society - Applications Available
If you did not receive a packet and you feel that this is in error, please contact Julie Zundel (julie.zundel@k12northstar.org) or Krystal Bass (krystal.bass@k12northstar.org).
Join Us For a Screening of the Documentary Angst
Dear Students and Families,
Join us for a ccreening of the Documentary
Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety
Thursday, April 22nd at 6:30PM **Registration Link
Film plus discussion will last 1 hour, 40 minutes
On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears of this past pandemic year have brought all of us a lot more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. It features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, experts in the field, and regular teenagers
Includes a post-film panel discussion and Q&A. Documentary is for ages 10+. Recording of documentary and live panel discussion will be open for five days after screening with registration.
Register to join us here.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
"I never knew that what I was experiencing was severe anxiety. I'm so grateful to know that there is treatment." 18 year old college student - Seattle, WA
Let's Build Bridges
Bright Futures Fairbanks, Fairbanks Council of PTAs, and Fairbanks Native Association- with support from the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, have launched an effort to provide internet funding to low-income families currently without internet access.
Please share the links below with your school communities:
Clear the Vapor Conference 2021: The Way Forward
Let’s fight the youth vaping epidemic, together.
Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes, with the support of CVS Health, convenes experts and thought leaders to highlight the most pressing issues and actionable solutions for the youth vaping epidemic and the fight against Big Tobacco. PAVe's unique position as a communicator and translator of evidence means "Clear the Vapor" will be a highly informative and empowering conference intended for parents, educators, advocates, practitioners, and all who care about protecting our kids from the dangers of flavored e-cigarettes, all menthol and other flavored tobacco products, and the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco.
Intro to Trades Summer Classes
Seniors & Juniors,
Are you interested in learning more about different trades in Fairbanks?
The Pipeline Training Center will be offering intensive two week, full day classes from May 17-28.
Classes available:
Introduction to Building trades
Introduction to Electrical trades
Introduction to Process technology
Welding Academy
Laborers Training
Heavy Equipment Maintenance
See or email your counselor if you are interested in participating in any of these classes. Deadline to talk to your counselor is Wednesday, April 14. (Priority will be given to seniors.)
2021 “If I Were Mayor…” Essay Contest
Alaska Municipal League and the Alaska Conference of Mayors are proud to announce the 2021 “If I Were Mayor…” Essay contest for high school students around the state. The contest is an effort to engage young Alaskans in the issues of their municipal government. It is designed to give them an opportunity to use writing, language and civics knowledge to creatively voice their opinions.
Rules
- Essays must address the subject with the opening line, “If I were Mayor,”
- Students must be enrolled full-time at a high school (grades 9-12) in Alaska or be registered as a home-schooled student in (grades 9-12) in Alaska for the 2020-21 academic year
- Only one essay may be submitted per student
- Essays must be between 500-750 words
- All essays should be typed. Handwritten essays must be legible for review.
- Essays will be judged on creativity, clarity, sincerity of thought, proper use of grammar and subject relevancy
- AML/ACoM retains the right to publish essays along with the names of each student
Awards
- One winner will be selected from each of AML’s director districts. Each of those winners will receive $100 cash prize.
- One of the district winners will be determined the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will receive $1000
How to Enter
Complete the entry form and submit it with essay. Essays can be submitted by mail, online below, email or fax. All essays must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 30. Winners will be announced Monday, May 10.
Application and more information can be found online: https://www.akml.org/conferences-events/mayorcontest/
April is Month of the Military Child (MOMC)
The FNSBSD passed resolution 2021-19 Recognizing Month of the Military Child and dating April 16th as Purple Up Day to show our support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices!
There is a school district MOMC page where we share information on events and activities on what schools are doing and have done in the past to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Take a look!
Upcoming Events:
2021: Link to School District Calendar
APR 6-9 | PEAKS Testing / Limited Parent-Teacher Conferences
APR 13-15 | School Portraits
APR 16 | Purple Up Day for Military Kids
APR 20 | Virtual Freshman Open House
MAY 14 | Wolfpack Graduation
**MAY 19 | NEW last day of School due to Weather Closure
- Weekly positive case numbers: students and staff
- List of buildings with active cases and a total case count
- When rooms or a school are moved to remote, it will be noted here
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