WYWLA WEEKLY UPDATE
July 20, 2018
Thank you!
Thank you to all of the students who attended our New Student Camp! A special thanks to our counselors and our student ambassadors who assisted.
POWERSCHOOL SURVEY
We are preparing for Open House on Thursday, August 2, 2018 and need to know which parents do not have Powerschool accounts. If you are new to WCPSS or did not have an account last year, we will need to activate the account for you. If you had an account last year and you don't remember your password, please visit https://www.wcpss.net/domain/69 for instructions. If you think you have an account, please log in to make sure you can access the account.
We would like to avoid long lines at Open House, so we will only print forms for families that do not have active Powerschool accounts. If you completed the Parent Portal Request form at WYWLA or your previous WCPSS school, you do not need to complete another request form.
If you need to have an account activated, please review all of the information on district's website and then complete the following steps:
- Click on this link and complete the short survey--PS Survey.
- Download the form below and bring the completed form to Open House.
- Stop by the Powerschool table with the completed form and your ID and pick up your activation code.
- If you have questions before Open House, email Cindy Loftin at celoftin@wcpss.net.
If your account is working properly, please do not complete the survey.
Thanks!
BUS ROUTEs
http://webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/bus-routes/586.html
2018 - 2019 CARPOOL REQUEST
What to share a ride? If so, please complete the form below. Complete the form if you can provide carpool services to another family or if you need carpool services for your family. By completing this form, you are giving the school permission to share your information with other families. Your information will only be shared with families that complete this form. THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED CARPOOL ASSISTANCE OR WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE CARPOOL ASSISTANCE. Please complete the form before 5:00pm on July 31st.
2018 - 2019 CARPOOL REQUEST FORM
WE WILL SEND THE EMAIL TO ALL FAMILIES WHO SIGNED UP WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2018. THIS WILL GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FAMILIES AT OPEN HOUSE.
CARPOOL PROCEDURES
Parents who picked up students from our New Student Camp had an opportunity to learn more about our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. The main entrances are reserved for school buses and the employees who park on campus. Although we are a small school, the main entrance does not allow enough cars to enter and load or unload without blocking Ashe Avenue. WYWLA families must use the Western Boulevard entrance and follow the designated carpool route. We understand that this route may not be the most convenient for some families, but it is the safest for all students and employees who use the GMS Campus.
Carpool drivers should release students in front of Lineberry Hall during morning arrival. Drivers are asked to pull all the way around the circle to allow as many cars as possible to unload. Drivers should follow the same procedures in the afternoon. Campus Security and WYWLA staff will direct traffic during drop-off and pick-up. Please follow their directions to insure the safety of all GMS community members. Families who do not comply will be addressed through WCPSS and GMS security officials.
To ensure the safety of WYWLA and GMS students, carpool drivers should follow the guidelines below:
- Drive slowly on campus and follow the directions of staff members who are assisting with carpool.
- Yield right-of-way to school buses and pedestrians moving about the campus.
- Follow the designated carpool routes; do not create different transportation routes to expedite your drop-off/pick-up. This is extremely important for the visually impaired GMS students who must adjust to our traffic routes as they are moving about campus.
- Do not drop off near the dining hall, gym, or high school building.
- Pull around the entire circle as far as possible to allow as many cars to load/unload as possible.
- Encourage your daughter to load or unload as quickly as possible.
- Families should not park near the dining hall, gym, Currin or the parking lot next to the Lineberry to pick up students. Parking spaces are for parents and guests who are visiting.
It is important to follow these procedures in the morning during drop-off and in the afternoon for pick-up. These procedures should be followed even if staff members are not present to direct traffic.
Early college carpool students may arrive no earlier than 7:05am. Parents should enter through the main entrance and drop off in front of Robinson Library. SAU security officers will be on site to provide directions.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018
Early College (Grades 11—12)
9:00—11:00AM at SAU
6th Grade
10:00—12:00PM
Grades 7—10
1:00—3:00PM
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy students and parents are invited to attend Open House, Thursday, August 2, 2018. Students will have an opportunity to tour the campus and locate classrooms. Parents and students can meet teachers and receive information that will help students have a successful year. We have a special 6th grade orientation planned for the parents of our newest owls. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.
- Campus Tour
- Meet the teachers
- Get Involved! Join the PTSA
- Get help setting up your Powerschool account
- Transportation & Carpool Information
- Schedule Pick-up
- Locker Assignments
- Register to volunteer
* There will not be a general meeting or breakout sessions for students or parents in grades 7—10. The SAU Open House and the 6th Grade Open House will begin with a general meeting.
BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
Save the date! The PTSA will be sponsoring a Back to School Block Party on Friday, August 10th for all WYWLA students. Admission is $5.00. Food trucks and fun. This will be a fun family event!
Friday, Aug 10, 2018, 06:00 PM
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 30 – August 3: Teacher Workdays
August 2: 6th Open House/Parent Orientation, 10:00 – 12:00
August 2: 7 - 10th Open House (1:00 – 3:00pm)
August 2: 11 – 12th Open House (SAU-9:00 – 11:00am)
August 6: First Day of SchoolAugust 6: PTSA General Body Meeting, 7:00am
August 6: Yellow Rose Ceremony, 7:35am (Auditorium)
August 6: Senior Breakfast, 9:00am--dining hall
August 9: Senior Portraits
August 10: Back to School Block Party (6:00pm/Carpool Circle)
August 15: College Classes Begin at SAUAugust 20: SIP Team Meeting, 2:30pm
August 21: Progress Reports Distributed
August 23: Meet-the-Teacher Night (All Grades--Main Campus, 6:00pm)
August 23: Senior Parent Night, 6:30pm (Dining Hall)
August 23: Fall Picture Day (7:35 – 12:30, auditorium)
August 25: SAT
August 27: PTSA Meeting, 6:00pmAugust 27 – 31: Club Sign-up Week
August 29: Business Alliance Meeting, 9:30am
September 3: Holiday—Labor Day
SCHOOL ADDRESS vs MAILING ADDRESS
We have some news for you! Two very important changes have taken place. First, our mailing address. If you want mail or packages to be delivered to WYWLA, senders MUST use the address below. Otherwise, mail is returned to the sender.
MAILING ADDRESS
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Attn: Jane Doe
303 Ashe Avenue
2303 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2303
The school name is important for sorting at the GMS admin building.
The last 2 lines are important - note the ZIP CODE CHANGE!!
LOCATION (GPS)
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
About WYWLA
Email: wywla@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/wywla
Location: 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States
Phone: (919) 508-9088
Twitter: @wakegirlslead