The Owl Observer

Dear Students and Families,

Happy Week #12 WYWLA Families! Important notes are below!

Quick Notes & Reminders

• Yearbooks are printed each year based on PowerSchool information. If you and your child wish to have a different name used in the yearbook than what is currently in PowerSchool, you must submit a PowerSchool name change. Completed forms must be sent to Mrs. Walker from the parent's email address. PowerSchool Name Change Form Forms must be received by November 1 for the 2024-2025 yearbook.

• 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 5 or more absences. This is required. 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

On Saturday, November 2nd the Raleigh Police Department will be hosting its annual Youth Summit for teens 13 to 18 years of age. The event will be held at the Marsh Creek Community Center (3050 N. New Hope Rd.) from 8:0am until 4:00pm. This includes a catered breakfast and a variety of Food Trucks for lunch at no charge. See the attached link for workshop, entertainment and registration information.

https://raleighnc.gov/safety/services/raleigh-youth-summit

Early voting is October 17 - November 2.

During Early Voting you can update your voter registration or register to vote if needed.

Early voting sites, times and transportation

Early voting is available at the Southeast YMCA

M-F 8:00 - 7:30

Sat 8:00 - 3:00

Sun 1:00 - 6:00

What IDs can I use? How to vote without an ID?

View a ballot showing the races and referenda YOU will be voting on. Type in your info, and you’ll have a “worksheet” for your research.

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!

PTSA Reflections close November 4! Get those nominations in if you have not already done so! Email Mrs. Walker with your interest or intent so that she can connect you with our PTSA Reflections Lead, Mrs. Carter! We are home to regional and state recognition in Reflections, so let's keep the celebration going this year!

October:

October 29: Athena Session, 9th Grade Only, During WISE

October 30: Athena Session, 8th Grade Only, During WISE

November

November 2: National SAT Test Date

November 5: Unprotected / Open Teacher Workday

November 6: PLTs

November 7: PreACT

November 8: JA Day

November 11: Holiday

November 12: Teacher Workday

November 12: Quarter 2 Progress Report Week

November 14: Junior Civitans Inductions

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