Notes from Dr. Irvin
Your WGHS Weekly eNews for February 13
Hello Parents and Guardians,
This spring, parent conferences will be a combination of scheduled and unscheduled, or “walk-up.” You will be getting more information on this soon, but we will host a window of scheduled conference times using the online program PTCFast that many of you may have used in previous schools. All conferences will still be the recommended seven minutes that has been allotted for each conference in previous years. For walk-up times, sign-up sheets will be available on each teacher’s table for parents to register if they wish to see that teacher.
Another feature is that we will invite parents to schedule conferences in two tiers. Students that are currently having a failing grade in a course will have the earliest window on February 19, while all parents will have access on February 26. Links to sign up will be shared via email and later on our website. All parents will have the option to use times that are unscheduled on all days we are offering conferences this spring. Again, we will share more detailed information as we get closer. Below is an outline and format of our spring conferences:
Monday, March 9
5 - 7 p.m.: Scheduled via PTCFast
7 - 8 p.m.: Walk-up
Tuesday, March 10
5 - 7 p.m.: Scheduled via PTCFast
7 - 8 p.m.: Walk-up
Wednesday, March 11
12:50—2:45 p. m.: Walk-up
Best,
Matt Irvin
A Peek at the Week Ahead
- February 13: End of Progress Period
- February 13: Jazz Band Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
- February 14: NO SCHOOL; PD Day for Staff
- February 17: NO SCHOOL; President's Day
- February 18: Senior Packets distributed, 4th hour
- February 20: STUCO Blood Drive, 7:30 a.m.
- February 20: Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
- February 21: Progress Grades on Portal
2019-20 Late-Start Days
National Merit Finalist Named
Celebrations/Announcements
Congratulations to the History Club! WGHS hosted the state of Missouri Qualifiers for the National History Bowl and Bee on Saturday, 2/8. We had teams from all over Missouri attend. Webster Groves A team placed as a semifinalist.
Congratulations to our Music Department for the WGSD Foundation grant for a music studio! Special thanks to the WGSD Foundation for supporting innovative projects! https://www.kmov.com/news/news-schools-a-grant-to-help-build-a-music-studio/article_175cb8fa-4d27-11ea-80d2-470fb2c9c118.html
Juniors Take the ACT and Watch Angst on February 25
Due to the early release on February 5 because of inclement weather, we were unable to present the film, Angst, to our juniors. The response to the film has been very positive among staff, students, and community, and we feel that our junior class will certainly benefit by seeing the film. We will present the film to all juniors on Tuesday, February 25 during 7th hour. We feel showing the film on this date will be the least intrusive on instructional time.
The schedule for February 25 is as follows:
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ACT Test
12:35 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Lunch, additional programming and Angst screening
As always, we are here to listen, help, and support. Please contact your child’s assistant principal’s office if you have any questions or concerns.
Did You Know?
Senior Parents: It's time to mark your calendars for important senior dates!
April 4, ACT
April 14, Senior Day
April 17, Top Hat Awards, 7:15 a.m.
April 27, Prom
April 30, Senior Awards Night, 7:00 p.m.
May 6, First Day of Senior Checkout
May 8, Last Day for Seniors
May 11, Graduation Rehearsal, Roberts Gym, 2:45 p.m.
May 12, Graduation, Chaifetz Arena, 6:30 p.m.
May 12, All-night Party
Senior Parents: Get Your Dancing Shoes On!
Senior Parents: It’s a WGHS tradition for the senior parents to put on a line dance at the graduation lock-in. This is a great chance to spend that last bit of time with the other 2020 parents — and maybe embarrass your graduate a little in the process. No dance background or rhythm needed. It’s all for fun! The lock-in is overnight May 12/13, and the dance is expected to happen at about 12:45 a.m. We will offer several rehearsals after spring break so that hopefully anyone interested in participating can make it to at least a couple. If you want to join in this fun tradition, let us know via email (kmoehlman@hotmail.com) so we can add you to our list.
Delayed Start Times Due to Inclement Weather
Junior Post-High School Planning Conferences
Reminder! Mrs. Lombard and Ms. Verstraete have invited juniors and their parents to schedule their individual Post-High School Planning Conference. This 45-60 minute meeting will be devoted to your family for the purpose of helping you make plans for life after Webster Groves High School.
Conferences are catered to the needs of each individual family. Some of the topics we can discuss include:
· transcript review/check for graduation requirements
· strength/interest areas/career planning
· post-secondary education planning/developing a list of schools that fit your needs
· testing information
· developing your "to-do" list
Please email Ms. Verstraete (students with last names A-K) at verstraete.karen@wgmail.org or Mrs. Lombard (students with last names L-Z) at lombard.jennedy@wgmail.org for information about scheduling your appointment.
Other Counseling News
Summer Programs
Summer time is a great time for students to explore colleges and potential majors. Many colleges across the country offer summer programs for high school students on their campus. We have compiled a list of some of these programs on the Counseling Department website. Check back as we update this list regularly.
PSAT10 Registration Now Open (For sophomores)
Registration for the PSAT10 is now open. The PSAT10 is a practice PSAT. In fact, it is the same test our juniors took last October. The “real” PSAT (practice SAT and qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition will be administered to juniors in October).
Date and time: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8am-noon (sorry, there is not an alternative test date)
Location: WGHS (rooms tba)
Cost: $17.00
To register: Click here
Registration deadline: 02/21/2020 (sorry, we cannot guarantee a test after this date)
For more information about the PSAT and PSAT10 visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test
Dual Credit Registration Reminder
If your child is enrolled in one or more of these classes this semester and meets the minimum GPA requirement, they are eligible to earn college credit in addition to their high school credit.
· Advanced Forensic Science (FRSC 2600 @ SLU)
· AP English Language (ENG 1120 @ UMSL)
· AP Honors US History (History 1002 @ UMSL)
· Ceramics I (Art 2270 @ UMSL)
· Ceramics II (Art 1130 @ UMSL)
· Drawing and Painting I (Art 1140 @ UMSL)
· Drawing and Painting 2 (ART 1150 @ UMSL)
· Game Design and C# (CSC 125 @ Missouri State)
· Honors US Studies-Luparell (HIST 1002 @ UMSL)
· Honors US Studies-Moore (ENG 1120 @ UMSL)
· Oceanography (EAS 1050 @ SLU)
· Personal Finance (Fin 150 @ Missouri State)
· Thrive (ITC 200 OR MKT 150 @ Missouri State)
· Women, Gender, & Diversity (GS 2102 @ UMSL)
Directions to register:
Step 1: Identify which college is offering credit for your class(es)—see college name listed next to course title above.
Step 2: Follow the directions below to register with that college.
Step 3: Do not send payment. You will be billed by the university.
Missouri State
Cost: $70/credit hour
To register: visit https://dualcredit.missouristate.edu/
Registration deadline: January 24, 2020
Saint Louis University
Cost: $65/credit hour
For more information and to register: visit https://www.slu.edu/1818
Registration deadline: February 22, 2020
UMSL
Cost: $68/credit hour
For more information and to register: visit www.umsl.edu/acp
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2020
"Show the Love" Virtual Fundraiser for WGHS
Webster Groves High School thrives because of the strong support shown by families, friends, and alumni like you! From February 1st to February 14th, the Parents' Club will Show the Love by flooding our community with positive stories about the great things we do and raise funds to continue supporting teacher grants, student scholarships, and a safe senior celebration at the high school. For decades we have been a school that provides a wide array of opportunities, thanks to a strong partnership between teachers and the community of Webster Groves. Will you join us to Show the Love for Webster Groves High School? Visit our website at www.wghsparentsclub.org/products/stlovewg and follow hashtag #STLoveWGHS to get involved!
Shop at Our Spirit Store and Support Funding for Scholarships!
The Webster Groves Spirit Wear Store is open to all Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members. Shop the Spirit Store for all your Webster Groves Apparel and Accessories.
Spirit Store Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Late Start Monday: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
All Spirit Wear Apparel and Accessories are also available online at the Parents Club website.
Orders placed online will be available for pick up at the WGHS Front Office.
(for a fee all items can be shipped to your home)
WGHS Front Office Hours: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
You can also find Spirit Wear at our “Pop-Up” Shops at many school sponsored events.
Thanks for your support!
Webster Groves High School
Email: erb.mickey@wgmail.org
Website: hs.webster.k12.mo.us
Location: 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 963-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/WGAlumni
Twitter: @WebsterGrovesHS