Raider Nation Review
September 2, 2021
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*Raider Nation Live Broadcast*
If you aren’t able to come to the game tonight, here’s the live broadcast link: https://www.wylieisd.net/livebroadcasts
Bring on Friday Night Lights!! Let’s GOOOO, Raiders! #DUBEAST #RFLMessage from the Raider Nation Principal
Raider Nation Family,
Our Raiders really stepped up with this week for our Homecoming week decorations and spirit days!! WOW!! Thank you all so much for showing your love of a good theme and Raider Nation school school spirit. I'm looking forward to seeing rally towels waving and hearing voices cheering at our Homecoming Football game tomorrow night at WISD stadium vs. Irving Nimitz! Let's Gooooo, Raiders! #DUBeast #RFL
Tomorrow is the end of our 1st 3-week grading period! Raiders, be sure to check your grades in Skyward and make a plan for tutoring to ensure you reach the goals you have set for yourself! YOU.CAN.DO.IT! W.E. believe in YOU!
W.E. are back in standardized dress starting TUESDAY, September 7th!
Dress-up spirit themes have been so much fun this week for Homecoming! Don't forget....when we return from our long Labor Day weekend, we will be back in standardized dress. See the week at-a-glance attached below.
From the Counselors: Students, just a friendly reminder that there will be no more schedule changes after Friday at 4:20pm. If you need a schedule change request form, please stop by the Counseling Office
W.E. will be on Pep Rally Schedule tomorrow (Friday)! Looking forward to seeing each class represented in their designated colors tomorrow!! #RFL (pep rally schedule attached)
*Homecoming Class Colors: Freshman GRAY, Sophomore CAROLINA BLUE, Juniors NAVY, Seniors WHITE, Teachers TIE DYE*
Here's the live-streaming link: https://www.wylieisd.net/livebroadcasts
SENIORS:
**Don't forget to read through the Class of 2022 August Newsletter.
**Seniors: for those Seniors who were not able to have their graduation picture done this summer, the link to sign up for your Sept. 9 yearbook senior photo session is now live. Sign up for your FREE 15-minute time slot NOW at www.bephoto.com.
This is YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY to have your official senior portraits taken for the yearbook, graduation video, etc.
-Friday, Sept. 3rd: Homecoming Football Game vs. Irving Nimitz @WISD Stadium
KICK-off at 7:30p.m.
-Saturday, Sept. 4th: Homecoming Dance @WEHS Cafeteria; 7:00-10:00p.m.
(Ticket information below)
Enjoy the long weekend! No school on Monday!
And remember....It's ALWAYS a great day to be alive and a GREAT day to be a Raider!!
#RFL #WEthrive
-Proud Raider Principal, Mrs. Doolan
*Raider Nation Announcements*
STEM students: There will be a STEM trip to Boston for the Summer of 2022! Open to any and all Wylie East AND Wylie High students who are interested in checking out what STEM is all about! Questions about the trip? Please see Ms. Plunk in room 426!
**Anyone that is interested can join our virtual meeting on Tuesday, September 14th at 7pm (click here to register: https://bit.ly/2XQoqDD).
HOSA Membership Meeting was Wednesday in Mrs.Olford’s room (431) during B lunch. If you weren't able to attend, please stop by and see Mrs. Olford.
Diversity Club held its first meeting this Friday, Sept 3 during B lunch in Room 417 (Mrs. Hill's room). Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are looking for a safe space to be yourself, to learn about others, to participate in community service, and to make friends, this is the place for you! It doesn't matter if you've paid dues or signed the membership form - we will go over all of that at the meeting. Stop by and talk with Mrs. Hill if you are interested, but not able to attend.
TAFE will have our first chapter meeting on Tuesday, September 7th during B-lunch in room 417 (Mrs. Hill’s room). TAFE is for anyone who would like to be a teacher, go into the education field, or simply anyone looking for a great community
Raider speech and debate will meet on Thursdays during B lunch. All students interested in speech and debate events are welcome to join us in room 965. See Mrs. York for more details.
From the Counselors: Students, just a friendly reminder that there will be no more schedule changes after Friday at 4:20pm. If you need a schedule change request form, please stop by the Counseling Office.
Our Raider Sports Medicine team is selling some really cool t-shirts right now - all black with DUBEAST and RAIDER NATION right below it. See Coach Hanes in room 858 to order! Here's the link:https://east-athletics-21.itemorder.com/sale
Step at your own pace and come step with the East Side Steppers!!! We’re accepting all grade levels. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 7th, during B lunch in room 431, Mrs. Olford’s room.
2021-22 School Picture Day coming soon!
-Mark your calendars and get those back-to-school haircuts for school pictures!
-Underclassmen yearbook school photos:
* Tuesday, Sept. 7
* Wednesday, Sept. 8
The yearbook senior portrait makeup day is Thursday, Sept. 9. Seniors who missed the original senior sessions held this summer will sign up for a time slot on www.bephoto.com.
Our next HOSA members met Wednesday, September 1st, in Mrs. Olford's room (Room 431). Stop by and see Mrs. Olford if you have questions.
Raider speech and debate will meet on Thursdays during B lunch. All students interested in speech and debate events are welcome to join us in room 965. See Mrs. York for more details.
Seniors! We want to celebrate where you will be heading to school, or military, or internships... Send us your college acceptance letters! Email Mrs. Doolan (tiffany.doolan@wylieisd.net)
WEHS Student Council = GREATNESS!!
Lady Raider Volleyball!!
Homecoming Parade Float WINNERS!!
*Homecoming Dance Info*
Sapphires will be selling homecoming tickets starting Friday, August 27th.
(Flyer & Guest Approval Form attached)
-Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.
-Homecoming Dance will be held here in the Wylie East cafeteria
-Saturday, September 4th from 7pm-10pm.
HOCO Dance TICKET Information: Sapphires will be pre-selling homecoming tickets through TOMORROW- Friday, September 3rd. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Homecoming will be held here in the Wylie East cafeteria on Saturday, September 4th from 7pm-10pm. Doors will open promptly at 7 o’clock.
*Class of 2023 (current Juniors): Class Rings & Ring Ceremony
Jostens: Please click here to view a short video with all the details about how to order a class ring from Jostens.
***If you are purchasing your ring from Jostens AND will be participating in the WEHS Ring Ceremony on November 1st, you MUST order no later than (TODAY)September 2nd to guarantee delivery. ***
Jostens Representative- Sawyer Golden: Sawyer.Golden@jostens.com
To design your ring visit: www.jostens.com
WEHS Ring Ceremony Info:
Date: November 1, 2021
Do I have to buy a ring from from Jostens to participate? NO
More information and official sign-up to participate coming soon......
*Upcoming Events*
September
9/2-JV Tennis @ WEHS 4:15
9/2-Freshman Football @ WEHS 5:30/7:00
9/3-Volleyball @ WEHS 5:30/6:30
9/3- Homecoming-Varsity Football @ WISD ( vs Irving Nimitz) 7:30
9/4- Homecoming Dance hosted by WEHS Sapphires @ WEHS Cafeteria 7:00
9/6-Labor Day ( No School)
9/7-Varsity Tennis @ 4:15 WEHS
9/9-JV Football @ WEHS 5:30
9/10-Spirit Theme- Wear Tie Dye
9/10- Varsity Football @ Royse City High School ( vs Royse City) 7:30
9/10-JV Tennis @ WEHS 4:00
9/10-Volleyball @ WEHS 5:00/6:00
9/11-ACT Test @ WEHS 8:00 AM
9/14-Varsity Tennis @ WEHS 4:15
9/15-Superintendent Advisory Council @ ESC 12:45
9/15-Wylie Way Day
9/16-Football (Freshman JV) @ WEHS 5:30/7:00
9/17-Volleyball @ WEHS 5:00/6:00
9/18-HEB Drumline Contest @ HEB Pennington Field TBA
9/20 - Wylie ISD College Night @ Wylie High School 7-8:30
9/21-Volleyball @ WEHS 5:00/6:00
9/21-Choir Brush Up Camp @ WEHS 4:30-7:30
9/22- Parent-Teacher Conferences @ WEHS 4:30-7:30
9/23-JV Tennis @ WEHS 4:15
9/23-Football ( Freshmen JV) @ WEHS 5:30/7:00
9/24-Pep Rally Spirit Theme-Wear Camo
9/24-Varsity Football @ WISD ( Future Raider Night) 7:30
9/25-Band Regional Marching Contest @ North Houston TBA
9/28-Varsity Tennis @ WEHS 4:15
9/28-Volleyball @ WEHS 5:00/6:00
9/30-JV Football @ WEHS 5:30
*Raider Nation SHOUT OUTS*
Lady Raider Volleyball: our Freshman and JV teams won against North Forney last night! Congratulations, girls! And our Varsity fought hard and took them to five games, but fell short in the end. Way to finish strong and play to the end, ladies! Win or lose, we are ALWAYS proud of y’all! #DUBeast #RFL
Madison Parkin has been accepted to Oklahoma State University! Congrats!!
Varsity football had a BIG win last FRIDAY against Mt. Pleasant! It was an awesome night at the stadium - the ROTC Spirit Team & band were fantastic, Sapphires looked sharp, cheerleaders were amazing, the student section was fired up, it was just a GREAT night for Raider Nation! #DUBeast!!
HUGE shoutout for a good deed of the day: Tanner Kuykendall turned in a black android phone and $20 cash that was left in one of the restrooms this morning! THIS IS the heart of #DUBEAST, my friends! THANK YOU, Tanner, for your honesty and integrity!
Parade Float winners:
Fantastic feeder school – Burnett Junior High Cheer
3rd place – Raider Baseball
2nd place – Leo Club
1st place – Raider Softball
Homecoming Court winners:
Freshmen – Kayla Robinson and Brian Barnhouse
Sophomores – Ellie Eason and Santiago Castillo
Juniors – Preslee Drake and Michael Emo
Senior Homecoming Queen and King – Brittany Erwin and Thanh Nguyen
*News from our WEHS Counselors*
9/3- (TOMORROW) Last day for schedule changes
9/20 - Wylie ISD College Night @ Wylie High School 7:00-8:30 pm
**Need to contact your counselor? t.ly/2yKW
**Transcript Requests - Email wehs.transcripts@wylieisd.net
**Check the Counseling website for scholarships & other information Counseling Website
Student Support Advocates @ WEHS
**Mrs. Combest serves Students A-K Kim.Combest@wylieisd.net
**Mrs. Roberts serves Students L-Z DanaS.Roberts@wylieisd.net
Reminders from Student Services
Parking Permits: (see image above)
Need a parking permit? Parents must fill out the form in Skyward under Online Forms - WEHS Parking 21-22, using the parent Skyward login. Students must fill out the parking Google Doc (https://forms.gle/DQxAce3KCcuiGamp8 ) using their apps.wylieisd.net account. Once the forms have been completed, stop by Office 108 either before school or during Power Hour to pick up your pass. Passes are $35 and can be purchased with cash, check, or online (https://wylie-isd.revtrak.net/high-schools-8/wylie-east-hs/#/list ). Please reach out to Mr. Cravens kris.cravens@wylieisd.net (Office 108) with any questions.
Dress Code: WISD Dress Code--https://www.wylieisd.net/domain/591
Please review the updates to the WISD Dress Code and let us know if you have questions.
Reminders:
--Hair color MUST be of a natural color.
--No hats or hoods are to be worn inside the building
*Class of 2022 Information & Newsletter*
Class of 2022: August Newsletter (attached)
*Cap & Gown ordering www.jostens.com
The yearbook senior portrait makeup day is Thursday, Sept. 9.
Seniors who missed the original senior sessions held this summer will sign up for a time slot on www.bephoto.com This is YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY to have your official senior portraits taken for the yearbook, graduation video, etc.
If you have not joined our private Facebook page for the Wylie East Class of 2022, please do so...so much senior specific info is shared on this page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/229098194525236
There are two security questions that need to be answered in order to join the private group.
If you have questions, please email us at wylieeastseniors@gmail.com
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Here's the link to the Class of 2022 monthly newsletter:
July - Class of 2022 Newsletter from the Senior Parent Committee
This newsletter is packed full of GREAT information!! It's a great day to be a Class of 2022 Senior! #RFL