Rebel Review

South Families,

I want to commend the South students and community for a successful beginning to the school year. Our students did a great job this week with school expectations as well establishing the routines of their schedules. It was a good week.

In our classrooms, our teachers focused on competency skills that need to be established in any classroom with students in order for success moving forward into the school year. These include areas such as collaboration, resiliency and empathy. As I walked the building and classrooms this week, I was really impressed with our teachers and our students.

"The Rebel Review," as I told you last week, will be sent every two weeks throughout the school year to help you stay informed of what is going on at Willoughby South. I am send this Rebel Review, after only one week however, to focus on the events (PLC Wednesday, Open House and School Pictures) we have next week that you will need some information concerning.

I would also encourage you to visit our school website anytime to view our latest updates. As always though, If you have any questions that you need answered directly, please feel free to call our main office for assistance (440-975-3648).

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

Mark your calendar for these important events during the first few weeks of school:

August 28 PLC Wednesday Schedule - 1st Period begins at 8:37 AM (Details Below)

August 28 Parent Open House - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Details Below)

August 30 School Pictures (Details Below)

September 2 Labor Day - No School

September 16-20 "Homecoming Week"

September 20 Homecoming Football Game

September 21 Homecoming Dance - at South High School

September 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30pm

September 25 LEAF - Senior College Planning Meeting 6:30

October 7-11 North/South Spirit Week

October 11 NEOEA Day - No School

October 17 Picture Make-Ups

October 18 End of First Quarter

The following letter was sent home earlier in the month explaining our transition to Professional Learning Communities, and the impact it will have on students and families. Ultimately, the use of this collaborative professional time will allow our educators to tailor the educational experience to best meet the needs of our students.

I will send a reminder on Monday that includes the PLC schedule for each Wednesday. Please be reminded that we will be on our PLC Wednesday schedule each Wednesday for the remainder of the school year (unless otherwise communicated.)

South's Open House will be Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm. This is an opportunity for you to follow your child's schedule, hearing about the expectations in each class from their teachers. We will run the evening as a true "Open House." Our teachers will be available in their classrooms from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm to discuss courses and classroom expectations. We have scheduled it in this format to allow you to come and visit in the time that works for you, there is no set schedule for you to follow. To make your evening easier, please print or screenshot your child's schedule in order to know what classes to visit. Administration and counselors will also be available during these times to discuss anything you may need. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday anytime between 6:00 and 8:00pm.

School Pictures will be Friday, August 30th. Cirino Photography will be handling all of our school pictures. Parents can set up an online account to get picture day reminders and complete their orders online. No Forms will be used, you may sign into the forms using the scan code below or by visiting our website.

Guidance Department Information

Please contact the following counselors for specific questions for your student:

Mrs. Allison Grant; Student with Last Names A to G: Alison.Grant@weschools.org

Mrs. Lindsay Scripp: Students with Last Name H to O: Lindsay.Scripp@weschools.org

Ms. Virginia Joyce: Students with Last Name P to Z: Virginia.Joyce@weschools.org

Please reach out and contact your child's counselor if your child needs support. The first two weeks of school are busy, and our counselors will continue to meet the scheduling and academic needs of the students. Please continue to reach out to guidance counselors to meet the needs the needs of your children.

Advice from our counselors:

Please continue to remind your students to:

1. Start strong and end strong

2. Ask for help or any type of assistance early

3. Come see us in Guidance for help or just to say hello

4. Join one club, attend one event or say hello to one person in the first weeks of school

5. Make sure that schedules are complete:

a. Social studies

b. English

c. Math

d. Science

e. Perhaps Art, World language, Computer or Family Consumer science, computer

If there is anything that the Guidance counselors can do for you, please reach out to any of us! We are looking forward to the best year ever!

Our Homecoming Dance is scheduled for September 21. I wanted to specifically mention the main details as I know many will be making their plans for the evening. More will be available in next week's Rebel Review.

• Date: September 21, 2024
• Time: 7pm - 10pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)
• Tickets: $20.00 per person (sale information available first week of school)

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination (see district communication from the Spring) It is very important that you submit updated immunization information to our clinic via fax (440-975-3645), or hard copy (return to clinic ). If you have any questions, please email them to our School Nurse at eileen.krancevic@weschools.org.

Willoughby South High School has 3 phenomenal Booster Organizations that support the students!

• Our BAND BOOSTERS support our Rebel music and band programs
• Our REBEL FAMILIES support our Rebel academic programs and provide scholarships
• Our ATHLETIC BOOSTERS support our Rebel athletics teams

Please support these fine organizations! They volunteer their time to give back to our kids in so many ways!

Our Rebel Families would love your support! Please click here for Rebel Family News

September 7 Sharp Dressed Band Reverse Raffle

Rebels Express, the South High Spirit Shop, would like to welcome everyone back to school!

Our store is now open for business online.

You can place an online order and pickup in the main office from 7-3. We can also send your order home with your student. The online website is : https://rebelexpress.square.site/

Please follow us on social media to stay updated on new items, special promotions and store hours.

Instagram: @rebels_express

X (Twitter) : @RebsSchoolStore

Facebook : Rebels Express Spirit Shop

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information is now available in PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please call Transportation Department at (440) 975-3736 if you have any transportation questions.

Food Services Flyer

Please see the following for information about our Food Services - Food Services Flyer

School Fees, Lunch Accounts & Free/Reduced Lunch Application: Manage student meal accounts & Apply for free and reduced meals at https://www.weschools.org/PayForIt.aspx

Open Positions at W-E Schools

Check out the Employment page to find opportunities for joining the Willoughby-Eastlake team: https://www.weschools.org/AssistantSuperintendent.aspx