The Owl Observer

Dear Students and Families,

Happy Week #19 WYWLA Families! Important notes are below!

Winter can bring a laundry list of emotions and feelings for students, adults, families, and communities. If you or your student finds yourself feeling down this winter, please know that you can seek out support. Please contact our counselors for student resources if you need!

*If you have recently moved or changed your contact information, please be sure to reach out to Jessica Balraj at jbalraj@wcpss.net to update your details. Keeping your information current ensures that we can effectively communicate important updates and notices. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain accurate records for your student.

Main Campus students earned a PJ Day during the Fall PTSA Fundraiser and it's time to celebrate the reward. PJ Day is Monday, December 9. Students can wear school appropriate PJs (Sorry no short-shorts and no sleep gowns without leggings underneath). Students can wear their PJs with Crocs or Sneakers. If students do not want to participate, they can wear their unform!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Nurse Marley Larue as our new school nurse. Nurse Marley comes to us with extensive experience in Pediatrics, Children, and Adolescent Medicine. We are excited to have her join our school community and look forward to the care and expertise she will provide to our students.

Please see below for her contact information and the days she will be on campus. Be sure to add her to your staff email list for any important updates.

We are confident that Nurse Marley will be a wonderful addition to our team!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s PTSA Reflections Contest:

🏅 1st Place: Samanvi M.

🥈 2nd Place: Zoe S.

A special congratulations to Samanvi, whose entry has advanced to the countywide competition! We are so proud of both of these talented students for their creativity and hard work. 🎉

Looking ahead, the 2025-2026 Reflections theme is: I Belong. This inspiring theme encourages students to reflect on their sense of connection and belonging, expressing these ideas through creative mediums. Stay tuned for details on how to participate in the next contest!

The application for the 2025 IMC Career Exploration Week is officially open!

Encourage your students to apply before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025. There's no bonus for early submission, so take your time and thoughtfully complete the application. The program offers a great opportunity for students to explore potential career paths, and we want to give everyone plenty of time to prepare.

To apply, use the link below:

Apply Now

We’ve also attached the program details for reference if needed. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

8th grade families who are interested in applying for other Early College or Magnet programs should visit the WCPSS Magnet Page for more information! Click here !

Are you interested in another Early College? If so, the Early College application deadline is 12/12/24 and the Magnet application deadline is 1/23/25. If you are interested in applying to another Early College or Magnet Middle or Magnet High School, YOU MUST APPLY. If you wish to go back to your base school, you can request that in March 2025. If you need help, email your child's counselor or any member of our administrative team to help!

Please note that students wishing to continue their journey at WYWLA do not need to complete an application to do so. Please reach out to Ms. Street with any questions at mjstreet@wcpss.net for middle school support and reach out to Mrs. di Carlo with any questions for high school at kdicarlo@wcpss.net!

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.

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.

We’re excited to share that Iman is soaring to new heights as a semifinalist for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship! 🌟

This is a huge accomplishment, and she’s only the second OWL in our school’s history to achieve this honor (shoutout to Taylor K. for being the first!).

We are incredibly proud of Iman’s hard work, leadership, and dedication. Please join us in cheering her on as she continues this amazing journey. Fly high, Iman! 💙🤍

#MarvelousMonday #ProudOwl #MoreheadCain

This month’s Golden Owl Award goes to Ms. Williams, a teacher who truly embodies patience, kindness, and dedication to her students. Her students describe her as always helpful, both during and after class. She is caring, kind, and takes the time to teach with patience, answering every question and clarification until her students fully understand. Her commitment to ensuring her students' success makes her a shining example of what it means to inspire and uplift others. Congratulations, Ms. Williams, on this well-deserved recognition!

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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
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