Dear Students and Families,

Happy Week #14 WYWLA Families! Important notes are below!

It's Election Day this week! As Election Day comes and goes, let’s all remember to be respectful and considerate of each other's perspectives. Our school values the importance of leading by example, and part of that is showing respect for others, even when opinions differ. Each of us has the right to our own views, but it’s essential that we express them thoughtfully and with kindness. Let’s continue to uphold our school pillars by embracing diversity in opinions and treating one another with dignity. Together, by reflecting this in our own community, we serve as leaders in our world.

Quick Notes & Reminders

• Tuesday, November 5 is a WCPSS Teacher Workday. There is no school. WTCC students must still plan to engage in any WTCC classes or class requirements.

• 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

Election Day is Almost Here – Be Ready to Vote by November 5!

Final Day to Vote: November 5.

Where and When to Vote
On Election Day, November 5, you can vote at your designated polling location. Be sure to check your polling place and hours in advance.

What ID Can I Use? How to Vote Without an ID?
Bring an approved ID to the polls, or review alternative options if you don’t have one.

Preview Your Ballot
See a sample ballot tailored to your location! Enter your info to create a personalized “worksheet” to help you research your choices ahead of time.

Make Your Voice Heard – Vote by November 5!

Junior Achievers is an empowering program that introduces students to essential life skills, including financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Through hands-on activities and real-world applications, students learn valuable lessons to prepare for their futures. We do this through their program JA in a Day! During JA in a Day volunteers and mentors guide students through a full day of interactive sessions designed to immerse them in these vital skills. This condensed experience brings together key elements of the Junior Achievement curriculum, providing students with a unique, impactful opportunity to engage, learn, and grow in just one day.

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!

North Carolina requires all schools to provide a secure tip line for students to report safety concerns when they’re unable to reach a trusted adult. This tool is designed to support, not replace, open communication with safe adults and is part of a broader effort to ensure student well-being. Throughout November, students will receive training on how to use this tool, which includes a brief overview, a video, and a guide on its use. Parents are encouraged to visit the program’s website to learn more about this national platform and to have conversations with their students about the importance of sharing concerns with trusted adults. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of this training should email Mrs. Walker or Mrs. Little by November 8.

Parents should review link below for general information and program notes. Please send any questions to Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Greene Flowers, Mrs. Little, or Mrs. Whitehead.

PTSA Reflections close on Monday, 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!

November

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