WYWLA WEEKLY UPDATE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020
We are beginning Week #5, which means we have reached the midpoint of first quarter. Please monitor your child's progress and contact teachers if you have questions or concerns.
It's Club Sign-Up Week. Please remind your daughter to review the Weekly Announcements for club information. The link to sign up for clubs will be emailed directly to student email accounts.
SAVE THE DATE
PTSA UNIFORM SWAP & SALE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
8:00AM - 12:00PM
DINING HALL
Back by popular demand! The PTSA Uniform Swap & Sale is Saturday, September 12, 2020. Just in time for picture day. Stay tuned for your opportunity to sign up and shop.
SPIRIT WEAR
NEWS FROM THE WYWLA PTSA
JOIN THE PTSA
If you haven't joined the WYWLA PTSA, do it now! Here's the link https://wywlaptsa.memberhub.store/
Especially Seniors – Encourage your Senior to join so she’ll be eligible for a Scholarship from PTSA. The deadline to join is 11/20. A student membership is $5.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE PTSA?
Here’s a Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094FA5A82C7-committee1
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
WYWLA Parents and Students,
I want to take a minute to introduce the WYWLA PTSA fundraising committee: Angie, Cara, Shannon and myself. Cara and Angie will be focusing on corporate sponsors. Shannon and I will be focusing on events. Our goal is to provide resources and funds to make this year a success for all students. Every contribution goes to the girls and staff to enrich educational opportunities at WYWLA. Here are some of the things the PTSA provides: learning opportunities, teacher grants, college scholarships, social events, academic celebrations, teacher treats and lunches, equipment, supplies and more!
Usually, a big part of PTSA funds come from the uniform resale. Unfortunately, it hasn’t happened, and no one knows when it will. It’s important that we kick off the year with a different kind of fundraising event. In the upcoming weeks be on the lookout for this new event, as well as opportunities to help WYWLA PTSA achieve, and surpass, its fundraising goals.
We welcome you to join our team. We want your help in any capacity that your time can allow -- from sharing ideas and planning events to pull-through and post-event feedback.
And always remember: Every contribution goes a long way. Every donation matters!
Thank you,
Victor Mendez
The next WYWLA PTSA is Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00pm via Google Meet. The link to join this virtual meeting is below. We hope you can join us!
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 409-422-5180
PIN: 598 173 424#
Upcoming PTSA Meetings are virtually @5pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, coming up on 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15. A highlight of every meeting is The Principal’s Report. Principal Jernigan-Baker shares news you can use and answers your questions. She reports at the top of the agenda.
REFLECTIONS
Encourage your student to participate in this statewide arts program. For more information Contact Cari Boram cari.boram@gmail.com and https://ncpta.org/index.php/programs/reflections-arts-program/
Thank you for your support, and call or write any time!
Carol Winter, WYWLA PTSA President
919-995-2240
FROM FLYNN O'HARA
Whether your students are returning to the classroom next week or next month, in-person or online, FlynnO’Hara is focused on making this back-to-school season a safe easy one. We recommend placing your uniform orders as soon as possible to ensure your students have what they need for the first day of class.
FREE SHIPPING
Through August 31, 2020 on online orders over $100 with code FREESHIP at checkout.
GET YOUR PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT!
Home Base gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, grades, and assignments. With Home Base, powered by PowerSchool application, everyone stays connected: Students stay on top of assignments, parents are able to participate in their child's progress, and teachers can instantly share information from their grade book with parents and students. Families with multiple students can also set up their accounts to view all of their students at one time, with one login. The information that you will access will be current and available to you at any time. For more information visit http://www.wcpss.net/domain/69.
Parents may download the forms from the www.wcpss.net site and email completed forms to bsumner@wcpss.net. Please email Mrs. Sumner (bsumner@wcpss.net) if you have questions.
Need Tech Support?
Information about how to support online learning is available at wcpss.net/techguides. The resources on this site show students how to log into their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, and much more. You can also find how to contact our Help Desk for direct support.
IMMUNIZATION UPDATES--PLEASE REVIEW.
A new Executive Order issued yesterday by Governor Roy Cooper suspends but does not waive documentation deadlines for proof-of-immunization and health assessment requirements for school. All immunization requirements and health assessments are now due by September 30, 2020. Students will be granted a 30-day grace period which expires on October 30, 2020. This means students will be excluded from school (in-person or virtually) on October 31, 2020.
Click Here for more information. Also review requirements at https://www.immunize.nc.gov/schools/schools.htm.
MEDIA CENTER UPDATES
Need a Book?
Video Tutorial: WYWLA Book/Resource Remote Learning Circulation Procedures
Click Here to Search the WYWLA Catalog in Destiny
Click Here to Request a Book (pick up/return ONLY on Mondays from 10:25-10:55am (Owl Time) and/or 2:15-2:30pm (after school)----a staff member will meet you at your car, in the circle).
MackinVia- Online Books/Resource
Students should be able to login by just clicking the blue, “Wake ID” link
Email: lrichardson10@wcpss.net
Website: WYWLA School Library Media Center
FOOD SERVICES
WEEKLY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
WYWLA PARENT CHAT GROUP
Last spring, we established the WYWLA Parent Group Me Chat. If you are interested in joining the chat, click on the link below. This chat group is designed to provide support and find answers. This group chat is not for discussing personal issue or complaints. To join, click here: https://groupme.com/join_group/59008348/pHAwM8HE
DISTRICT RETURN TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
Looking for more information about the district’s plan to reopen schools? Click the following link to learn more: https://www.wcpss.net/returntocampus Click here to view the state guidelines:https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/Strong-Schools-NC-Public-Health-Toolkit.pdf
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 31 - September 4: Club Sign-up Week
September 7: Holiday—Labor Day
September 12: ACT
September 8 – 18: Day of the Girl Promo & T-Shirt Sale
September 12: PTSA Uniform Swap & Sale, 8:00am - 12:00pm
September 14: SIP Team Meeting, 2:30pm
September 15: PTSA Meeting, 5:00pm
September 25: Day of the Girl Virtual Auditions Deadline
September 30 - October 2: SAU Midterm Exams
September 30: Business Alliance Meeting, 9:30am
October 2 – 5: Fall Break
October 2: Teacher Workday
October 2: School Picture Day, 7:35 - 4:00pm
October 3: SAT
October 5: Teacher Workday
October 6 - 9: Spirit Week
October 9: Day of the Girl Virtual Leadership Sessions
October 9: Day of the Girl Virtual Showcase
October 9: End of Quarter
Please visit our website for the most current information.
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