WHES Weekly News
Week of December 11, 2023
Reminder
Students dropped off after 9:25 a.m. will need to be signed in at the school office. Staff cannot receive students in the parking lot after 9:25.
Upcoming Events
We are halfway through the 2nd Quarter already! Please remember to check your child's progress on HAC!
December
6-12 – Computer Science Week
8 – 2-hour Late Arrival
9 - Behavior Workshop at Northern High School 9 am - 3 pm
9 - The Right to Read 10 am at Bowie State University
14 – WHES Evening Winter Concert at Mary Harrison
15 – WHES Winter Extravaganza – 5:30-7:30pm
- Book Fair has been rescheduled to run from December 15th - 21st
21 – 2-hour Early Dismissal
22-29 – Schools Closed for Winter Break (through January 1)
January
1 – Schools Closed for Winter Break
2 – No School for Students
3 – Schools Reopen for Students
11 - Family Literacy Night 5:30 - 7 pm
15 – Schools Closed for MLK, Jr. Day
16 - Mental Health Awareness Workshop at NHS (see flyer below)
19 – End of Q2
22 – 2-hour Late Arrival (TWT)
26 – Q2 Report Cards Distributed
❄️ Winter Extravaganza! ❄️
PTO is excited to host the Winter Extravaganza!
Please consider signing up for a slot or baked good donation.
If you are interested in signing up, please click here.
Then click on the slot and complete the necessary information.
See the flyer for additional details.
Can't wait to see you there!
Join Us For A Family Literacy Night!
Celebrating Our WHES Wizards Community
Our staff would like to ensure that no student or family is left out this holiday season, so we are asking for families to complete this quick, four question survey about your cultural background and traditions. Thank you for helping us to embrace an educational community that values inclusivity.
Spotlight on Learning
Students in Mrs. Coughlin's 5th grade participating in a class circle with Dr. Tardio from the Community Mediation of Calvert County.
Counselor's Corner
As you know we recently hosted an all school live stream event called The NED Show. We trust your student was encouraged by the show which inspires everyone to become Champions at school and in life!
The NED Show yo-yos are still available for purchase at school to support the free show and message. If your student has already purchased a yoyo, here is an important link to help them get off to a good start with proper string length adjustment, click here.
Additionally, here are a couple of our favorite follow up home resources from The NED Show website. You may want to use these with your child as they are designed to go hand in hand with the program.
The NED Pledge
Champion Choices
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If you'd like additional resources, they are available here.
And don’t forget to ask your student what they learned in the show about Never giving up, Encouraging others and Doing your best!
Educating together!
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EQ317-165 (Link to purchase yo-yos)
Mrs. Pirchio and Ms. Whitaker
❄️Winter Fun ❄️
Mrs. Thompson would like to thank all the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and their families who came out to march in the North Beach Holiday Parade last Friday! You did a great job and did Windy Hill proud! We hope you had fun!
WHES Winter Concert
December 14: The WHES Band/Strings/ Chorus will perform our annual Winter Concert at the Mary Harrison Center. Band/Strings will perform at 6:30pm and Chorus will perform at 7:30pm.
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NHS Craft Fair Concert
Do you plan to do some holiday shopping at the NHS Craft Fair on December 9
Students from all over the county, including WHES will be performing at 1:15 PM in the Northern HS small gym. Come hear 5th graders play their band and strings instruments! Permission slips have gone home to all WHES second year players. Family members who are musical are also invited to play along.
Lunchroom Monitor Needed!
We are in need of a lunchroom monitor. Hours are 11:30 am - 2 pm. Please apply if interested. Lunchroom Monitor - WHES
Substitute Positions at WHES!
Interested in a substitute position at Windy Hill Elementary School? Come join our team! Please email Ms. Schmidt if you are interested or have already completed the application process at the CCPS website.
Apply online
♥️Volunteers♥️
We LOVE our Volunteers and couldn't do without YOU!
EVERYONE must reapply for being a volunteer. The system was cleared out and you must reapply each year. Remember, if you want to be a chaperone or work events, you must be approved. If you are an employee of CCPS, you still need to complete the volunteer process for participation in events at school.
Even if you are not sure if you will be able to attend anything, please sign up early. Here’s the CCPS link of info:
Become a Volunteer - Calvert County Public School District (calvertnet.k12.md.us)
Wizard Need to Knows
Absent Note Template
Upcoming Community Events
NHS Poms and Dance Clinic
The Northern High School Patriot Poms Dance Team is hosting their annual Poms and Dance Clinic on Saturday, January 20th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students in grades 3-8. Girls participating will have the opportunity to perform at the Friday, January 26th Varsity Girls Basketball game with the current NHS Patriot Poms. Register by January 12th for a reduced registration fee. Late and walk-in registrations will be accepted.
I am happy to introduce our 2023-2024 PTO Board.
President
Holly Norton
Vice President
Destiny Sweeney
Secretary
Michele Katsaris
Staff Member at Large
Theresa Flaim
Treasurer
Paul Krutsch
Click here to learn more about our PTO Board.
Additional Information and Resources Previously Shared
For information about family events and youth activities taking place in our community, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/flyers. Please note: These events and activities are not sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Education or Calvert County Public Schools. We provide equal opportunities to outside agencies to distribute materials that offer opportunities to students and/or their parents, but that permission should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the school district.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement
Calvert County Public Schools explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.
Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.
Owings Maryland 20736
Phone 443-550-9790
Fax 410-286-4023