Wolf Call Weekly

11/30/20-12/4/20

Welcome to this week!

HELLO WOLF PACK STUDENTS AND FAMILIES,

Welcome to this week's addition of the Wolf Call Weekly for the Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4. In an effort to continue improving communication to our families and community of West Hills High School, please take a moment to review the weekly, informative messages below. Are you looking for previous editions of the Wolf Call Weekly? The West Hills website has them as a resource. (Info, Wolf Call Weekly)

We encourage your participation as an active reader of these communications that will help bridge our communication between WHHS and Students & Families. Thank you for your continued support for all students at West Hills!

WHHS Administration,

Robin Ballarin, Principal

Apri Baker, Assistant Principal (A-G)

Carrie Gaeir, Assistant Principal (H-O)

John Hoadley, Assistant Principal (P-Z)

Cyndi Nowlen, Manager of School Facilities

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"This challenge is one I don't take lightly."

The Miami Marlins announced in November 2020 that the franchise is hiring Kim Ng as their new general manager, a historic move as Ng will be the first female and first Asian American GM in Major League Baseball's 151-year history.

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Schedule for the week

Chromebook Repair/Exchange Info Link

As you begin to plan for the holidays in these coming weeks, here are some dates to remember:

Quarter 2 ends: Dec. 18; Final Grades Due Monday, Jan. 11

Winter Break: December 21-January 8, 2021

Quarter 3 begins: January 11, 2021

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Group D Students!

For the week of December 14: Students in Group D come to school on Monday, 12/14, NOT Friday, 12/18

Thank you!

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Need some strategies to prep for the final 3 weeks of Quarter 2?

As we finish out these last 3 weeks of Quarter 2, we have your back with 20 solid study skills! Ensure you’re prepared for your classes and exams with these study tips, which can help you conquer your remaing weeks of Quarter 2.

Click here to read 20 Study Strategies for Finals Week

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Student Tutorial Schedule

If a student doesn't already have a Zoom meeting with one of their teachers, we highly encourage them to attend one of our tutorials. Please click THIS LINK to view the tutorial schedule. Make sure to read the "Important Tutorial Information" section at the bottom!

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Shout out to the Class of 2023!

A big thanks to Class of 2023 Advisers & teachers Elise Reinert (Choir / Marching Band) and Karen Nylund-Lieb (Theater / English) for supporting and helping to create this GREAT Thanksgiving photo backdrop for the Epic Wings and Things fundraiser on Nov. 19. If you want to donate to the Sophomore class but missed this fundraiser, you are always welcome to make a direct donation via our Finance office.

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Senior Formals

Seniors!!
Your last opportunity to take a Senior Portrait is quickly approaching. Lauren Studios will be on campus to take portraits on December 7 & 8. Limited appointments are available now at laurenstudios.com. Being photographed for the yearbook is FREE!

2020 and 2021 yearbooks are still available for purchase at the web store.

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A Peek into the Classroom

Check out our Principles of Engineering course taught by Mrs. Jokerst! Students are learning about energy forms through resistors and how the + and - charges flow throughout a grid. Students are also learning about the flow and direction of electrical currents. Students used Bread Boards to wire lights and then were able to test their wiring skills all while practicing social distancing and proper sanitation. Thank you Mrs. Jokerst and students for allowing us to "peek into your classroom!"

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Check out our World Geography Foundations course taught by Mr. Reyes! Students are learning how to create a WE video, a program that will be used in their future courses. The goal of the lesson is to learn the basics of WE video, make gifs, podcasts, and many more features of the program. Students are able to watch screen casts for each step of the way to better assist students in understanding each step all while practicing social distancing and proper sanitation. Thank you Mr. Reyes and students for allowing us to "peek into your classroom!"

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Counselor's Corner: Important news you can use with grade level specific information!

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WHHS PTSA Association Meeting

PTSA: A general Association meeting on Wed. Dec. 9 via Google Meet is happening. Please join us for this meeting if you are a member. And, consider joining as a member to support all students and the school community!

Details below to use to join the meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9

WHHS PTSA Association Meeting

When: Wed Dec 9, 2020 6pm – 6:30pm

Joining infoJoin with Google Meet

meet.google.com/dkv-gqts-akp

Join by phone

(US) +1 435-731-4909 (PIN: 2

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WHHS Level 2 Update

Hello Wolf Pack Families:

Please know that even while the County has moved into a more restrictive level (Purple), since the GUHSD and West Hills have already been underway in our Level 2 plan with 25% of our students able to attend one day a week, we will continue to do so as long as everyone remains healthy.

Please continue to practice 6 ft. social distancing, wearing face masks at all times on campus, washing hands for 20 seconds, using hand sanitizer frequently, and taking daily temperatures with remaining at home if at 100 degrees or more. We THANK YOU for helping to keep our community safe and operating!

Attached, and linked below, is the County flier of where you can get a free Covid test should you or a neighbor like to take one.

Covid Testing Sites: English

Covid Testing Sites: Spanish

Covid Testing Sites: Arabic

We appreciate you and know when we each do our part, we are better together!

Go Wolf Pack!

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Student Handbook

Students and Parents/Guardians:

The faculty and staff are proud to partner with you in the education of your student. Educational success for all students cannot be complete without an effective partnership with all parents/guardians. You are the most essential part of your children’s education, and it is important that we build a strong relationship in order to best serve your student’s educational needs.

We strongly encourage you to review the 2020-21 Student Handbook.

This week we highlight the Electronic Devices Policy.

To protect personal property and avoid disruptions to the learning environment, all electronic devices (except your school issued/checked out Chromebook) should not be brought to school. This includes any audio or video devices such as, cell phones, iPods, MP3/MP4, headphones, game players, etc.. For more information, see our policy on page 44.

Neck and Face Gaiters Reminder

Also, The CDC has updated their website and our District has asked us to make sure we are not allowing neck and face gaiters on campus any longer. Please see the CDC page here for more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Thank you!