The Owl Observer

Dear Students and Families,

Happy Week #11 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, and family vacations may not meet the threshold of an educational absences.
• 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? Email our Data Manager - jbalraj@wcpss.net!

Sincerely,

Mariah Walker,

Principal

We had a great day celebrating Day of the Girl! Take a peek at all the fun the girls had celebrating!

W – Working together: PTSA brings parents, students, and staff together to support and improve the school community.

Y – Youth empowerment: Joining PTSA helps advocate for student interests and creates leadership opportunities for students at WYWLA.

W – Wonderful events: PTSA sponsors school activities, events, and programs that enrich the educational experience at WYWLA.

L – Leadership development: PTSA fosters a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice, promoting leadership among parents and students.

A – Advocacy: PTSA advocates for students and teachers, ensuring that WYWLA's needs are heard at all levels of decision-making.

It's costs about the same as a Venti Iced Coffee from Starbucks to join (less for students)! Join our PTSA! Students who join will be eligible to win for a $20 Starbucks Card at the end of October!

It's time to start thinking about PTSA Reflections. We are home to regional and state recognition in Reflections, so let's keep the celebration going this year!

• All WYWLA Dances are open to WYWLA and WYMLA students.
• Students agree to honor all WCPSS policies, expectations, and codes of conduct when attending any WCPSS School Event including dances, athletic games, performances, clubs, field trips, etc. Consequences will be given to students who do not honor WCPSS expectations.
• All students must picked up and off campus by 7:15 PM. Students picked up after 7:15 PM may be prohibited from attending future afterschool events and activities.
• Tickets will be available online beginning October 7!

October:

October 12: WCPSS Early College Fair at Vernon Malone 9-12pm. This is for families interested in any of the amazing WCPSS Early Colleges (9-12th grade). You can learn more here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/27372

October 14: Early College Application Opens - Encourage a friend to apply!

October 16: Unity Day (Wear Orange, Anti-Bullying Day)

October 18: PSAT Day for 10th & 11th Graders

October 21: PTSA Board Meeting

October 21-27: National College Week

October 25: WYWLA Spirit Day

October 25: PTSA Coffee Chat

October 25: Fall Dance, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

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

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

Website: www.wcpss.net/wywla
Location: 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 508-9088
Twitter: @WakeGirlsLead