Wolf Call Newsletter 9/12-9/23/22

Hello Wolf Pack,

Congratulations on finishing the first month of school! We hope the last four weeks have been a positive experience for our students. Remember to check grades through Infinite Campus and to contact your student's teachers if you have any questions. The end of our 1st grading period of the school year will be coming up quickly! We also encourage students to use the paper tutoring service who need assistance with their school work. Keep up the good work Wolf Pack!

WHHS Administration,

April Baker, Principal

Mike Falconer, Assistant Principal (A-G)

Carrie Gaeir, Assistant Principal (H-O)

John Hoadley, Assistant Principal (P-Z)

Cyndi Nowlen, Manager of School Facilities

The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

September 23-Minimum Day/End of Grading Period

Please see our school Bell Schedule and other important dates/information HERE.

Attention! If you're a senior and are participating in a Fall Sport, Cheer, Band and/or Color Guard and want a senior sign for senior night, you MUST fill out the google form. The deadline to fill out the google form is Friday, September 16th at 3:35pm. The google form can be found on the ASB instagram's linktree. You can also visit the linktree website at linktr.ee/whhsasb

Parents, please encourage your students to submit a request! They must be logged into their GUHSD account to complete the form.

Thanks, and GO PACK!

Hey Seniors! Are you interested in running for homecoming court? Please fill out this application. YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO YOUR @GUHSD.NET student google account to access the form. You can also find the application on the ASB linktree website. Please review the form in detail and read thoroughly as there are eligibility requirements in order to run. Applications will be due Friday, Sept. 16th at 12:30pm.

Please email Ms. Haskin if you have any questions.

Interested in volunteering? Take advantage of this opportunity to volunteer for the PHCC of San Diego Trades Expo on Saturday, September 17th. Volunteers will be helping with registration, the Kiddy Korner, the merchandise booth, and selling raffle tickets. If you have any questions, please visit the Counseling Office.

If you are interested in joining our academic league team please come to an informational meeting in Room S9 at lunch on Wednesday September 14, 2022.

Interested in being an Aztec? An SDSU representative will be available on campus for students to learn more about the admissions process and opportunities the University has to offer. Join us on Thursday, September 15th during lunch time in the College/Career Center L-1. Sign up in the Counseling office today!

Join us at our SDSU/UCSD Parent & Student Night on September 27th at 5:30 PM in the Science lecture hall S-8. Representatives from both Universities will be at West Hills campus to talk about the admissions process, programs offered, and campus life. There will also be a Q & A following the presentations. Sign up in the counseling office today!

Interested in learning more about the University of California San Diego? An admissions representative will be on campus to meet with students on Wednesday, September 21st during lunch time in the College/Career Center L-1. Come learn all about admissions and campus life. Sign up in the Counseling office today!

For anyone that is interested in the West Hills Newspaper or anyone that has attended the Newspaper informational meeting, we will officially be starting the West Hills Newspaper Club this Thursday, September 15th during lunch in room E9.

The Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program will be visiting West Hills on Tuesday, September 27th at lunch in our College and Career Center (L-1). Come and learn more about this incredible opportunity to get paid a salary and benefits while learning how to become a skilled carpenter. Click HERE for more information!

Please join us on Thursday, October 13th, at 5:30pm in Room S-8 to get all of your questions about the Financial Aid process answered by a Financial Aid expert. Click HERE for more information!

If you did not get photographed for your senior portrait over the summer, please book an appointment for September's makeup dates. [The sitting is free for yearbook-only sessions.]

Students will be photographed in their choice of suit or drape.

A word about wardrobe: Those selecting drape should wear a tank or cami that can be pushed down on the shoulders when the drape is placed over it. The suit can fit over any light-colored basic shirt.

Seniors who choose not to be photographed will have their ID photos included instead.

Your client ID uses the format 23WHHS-######
[Replace ###### with your 6-digit GUHSD ID number]

http://whhsportraits.com

Questions? Please email the La Manada staff at westhillsyearbook@guhsd.net.

We are happy to help.

In case you missed Back-to-School Night, we have an Event Recap Doc where you can access the presentations/information that was shared. Thank you to all who were able to join us. A special shout out to our HOWL and ASB leaders who were on hand to offer directions and answer questions!

Also, please note that in your student's period 3 class today they were given a personalized flyer that has your parent-access-code for Schoology. This code will allow you to login to Schoology and see your students assignments and check for submitted work. Please note that each teacher may vary as to their level of Schoology use.

Thank you and Go Pack!

Students are not permitted to go to the parking lot during the school day, which includes break and lunch, unless you are leaving for the day or have prior approved permission from a staff member.

Also, trash cans are provided for your use so PLEASE KEEP OUR CAMPUS CLEAN by placing all trash in the cans!

Any student wanting to park on campus needs to show proof of attending one "Start Smart" class with a parent. This course needs to be completed ONCE in high school. Each session is open to ALL grade levels! (If you already completed this course, you may disregard this message.)

If you want more information about the Start Smart Program, please CLICK HERE.

As a reminder for all students who drive to campus are:

• Not permitted to park in any faculty and staff parking lots. You must use either the Junior or Senior parking lots.
• Not permitted to drive on the access road or access their vehicles during the school day without staff permission.
• Required to have a parking permit

Thank you and drive safe!

Students in Mrs. Addy's Chemistry and Community Health classes are currently studying polar ice cap melting to see if it contributes to sea level rise. Students created an initial model to show causes of melting and what melting looks like at the particle level. Then, they shared their models with a new table to compare similarities and differences. Sharing data is an authentic part of real scientific research!

Please see our latest edition of the Counselor's Corner by clicking HERE.

Check out our new athletics calendar on our website at: https://wolfpack.guhsd.net/Athletics/Schedules/index.html

Hey Pack!

If you are coming to ANY WHHS home football games this season, all patrons (expect WHHS students with ASB cards) must pay an admission price. There will be NO CASH sales at the gate and all tickets must be purchased online through the Go Fan website. Ticket prices are listed on the Go Fan website.

To purchase your tickets please click HERE or download the GO Fan App.

Reminder, if you are on the Loss of Privilege list, you will not be able to attend and no refunds will be issued.

Students: You must bring your school ID with you to and present it at the gate for admission. It is free with an ASB card.

Please review THIS DOCUMENT prior to the game. Go Wolf Pack!

West Hills Cheer is hosting a two-day clinic for youth cheerleaders that includes participation at our Youth Sports night at the varsity football game on September 23. See info below for more information!

Take a look at this West Hills Spirt Gear vendor for additional choices in you WH wear! Shop first at our ASB Store located in the finance office and if you still want more, then go to this vendor. Proceeds benefit WH Athletics!

Join WHHS PTSA today! Your membership dues help WHHS PTSA support students, teachers, and staff at WHHS with programs such as Staff Appreciation, Teen Night Out events, Senior Grad Bash and many more. If you join by August 31, 2022, you may have a chance to win a custom WHHS Legacy Brick installed at the WHHS Stadium Walkway.

https://jointotem.com/ca/santee/west-hills-high-school-ptsa

Anyone planning on attending a lot of sporting events at West Hills this year? Volleyball? Water Polo? Wrestling? Basketball? Want to get in for FREE to these events the entire school year? We have the All Sports Pass you need!

Here are the details:
Home football game ticket helpers needed (must be over 18 and not a student.) Eight shifts available for each JV and Varsity home football game. Shifts are approximately 2-2.5 hours long.
In exchange for your volunteer time AND if you are a current WHHS PTSA member, you will receive an WHHS 2022-2023 ALL SPORTS PASS which gives you free entrance into all WHHS home sporting events for the 2022-2023 school year. (The sports pass does not include any CIF events.)
This pass is available at the first home football game even if your shift is later in the season.

By signing up, you are committing to the shift you selected. If you have to cancel, please let us know immediately but it would be more helpful, if you find your replacement. programs@whhsptsa.com

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOTBALL GAME SHIFT (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEA72EA1F4C52-2022)

If you shop AMAZON and would like to support our PTSA, go to smile.amazon.com and search for "West Hills High School PTSA" and set them as your charity to support. At no cost to you, Amazon will donate a portion the proceeds from your purchase to our PTSA. It is free, and easy to do but you have to log into this url each time for WHHS PTSA to benefit. We thank you in advance for choosing to help our wonderful PTSA!

It is never too late to become a member and support our PTSA!

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Freshman: @wolfpackclass2025

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Guidance/Counseling: @whhs.counseling

Library: @westhillslib

Yearbook: @wolfpackyearbook

AVID: @whhsavid

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Mending Matters: @mendingmatters

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Email: jlhoadley@guhsd.net
Website: wolfpack.guhsd.net
Location: 8756 Mast Boulevard, Santee, CA, USA
Phone: 6199560400
Twitter: @WHHSWolfpack