Lea Anne Jasper's Graphic Design 3 and Advanced Graphic Design studentsparticipated in a Call for Artists through the University of Minnesota's Law School Center for New Americans this term.
The classes designed artwork for buttons to convey that the wearer is an ally for immigrants. Frank Fetrow, a junior, had his artwork chosen for mass production and distribution by the Center. A post of this story is posted on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MNCenterforNewAmericans/.
The University of Minnesota Law School's Center for New Americans expands urgently needed legal services for non-citizens, pursues litigation to improve our nation's immigration laws, and supports non-citizens in the region through education and community outreach. Designed in partnership with leading area law firms and non-profit immigration legal services, the Center is the only program of its kind in the U.S.
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 16 - No School for Students
January 17 - Post-High School Planning Presentation 7 pm WHS Auditorium
January 18 - Registration Opens
January 23 - 8th Grade Parent Night (A-Hal) 7 pm
January 24 - 8th Grade Parent Night (Ham-Or) 7 pm
January 25 - 8th Grade Parent Night (Os-Z) 7 pm
January 26 - End of Term 2
January 27 - No School for Students
January 31 - Curriculum Night 6:30 pm
SUPPORT SERVICES
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Upcoming Group Guidance Grades 9-11
Click here for future group guidance dates and more information.
Techstars Startup Weekend (Jan. 13-15) is a proven model which educates participants with real business skills, creates opportunities to meet and grow ex
isting networks and facilitates the opportunity to bring amazing ideas into reality. Please click here for more information.
UPCOMING ACTIVITY/CLUB REMINDERS
Empty Bowls Alumni Night
On January 17 and January 19 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, WHS alumni are invited to attend bowl making and trimming in D206. Snacks will be provided on both nights. Please contact/email
Kate Woolever Martinezfor more information.
National French Contest March 2017
Attention French Students!
The National French contest or Le Grand Concours will take place during the school day at WHS on Thursday, March 16, 2017. To register your student, please visit E-Pay by February 10, 2017.
National Spanish Exam March 2017
Attention students of Spanish ... the National Spanish Exam will be offered on Friday, March 24, 2017 at WHS. Click here to find out how to register your student.
VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Please join the
General Help/On-Call volunteer list. You will be emailed as needs arise. Email Catherine Christiansen at
whsparentvolunteer@wayzata.k12.mn.us.
Watch the Parent Connection for notification of opportunities, dates and times.
Winter/Spring Volunteer Opportunities:
Staff Appreciation Dinners
Freshman Respect Retreat
International Festival
Empty Bowls
Thank you!
TROJAN PRIDE
Trojan Pride has been developed to intentionally and purposefully promote and develop character and leadership qualities in our students!
The Character Card winners for
January 2 are:
Destiny Pettis (11) nominated by Mr. Brattain for building positive relationships!
Jamese' Pigrum (12)
nominated by Mrs. Lynch for taking responsibility!