Wolfpack Howler
Volume 20 Issue 15 - March 21, 2022
PTSA Milk & Cookies - THANK YOU!
We were happy to bring back the event, with Principal Gillam springing for the milk and the PTSA organizing a parent cookie drive. We had so many cookies flow in from our awesome WVHS parents!
Thank you to volunteers Melissa Prince, Brian O'Donoghue, Cheryl Marriott, Nelique Gerrish, Kelley Lassey, Kate Ripley, Ms. Damario and students Jordanne Godzina, Elinor Johns, Riga Grubis, Aria Pena and Olive Probst.
13 Effective Study Strategies to Help Students Learn
With the final quarter of this year upon us, the draw of the warmer weather and sunshine can be hard to resist. Here is an article that highlights some habit building strategies for success.
STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING DISTRACTION
TIP 1: Change Your Space
TIP 2: Don’t Choose Distraction
TIP 3: Ask “Do You Want Social Media, or Enjoy it?”
TIP 4: Plan Breaks
TIP 5: It’s Still School
WHY WE PROCRASTINATE — AND HOW TO FIGHT IT
TIP 1: Start work in class
TIP 2: Use a planner — and make it a habit
TIP 3: Practice Breaking Down Tasks
--Self-sabotaging
HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO STOP STUDYING
TIP 1: Feeling That You Know Something Is Not Reliable
TIP 2: Studying Until You Know Is Not Enough
TIP 3: Creating Study Materials Is Studying
TIP 4: “Knowing” Means Being Able To Explain
TIP 5: Use In-class Queries
Read the full article:
13 Effective Study Strategies to Help Students Learn by Caroline Smith, Apr 5, 2021
Free & Reduced Lunch Application:
Meals are free so why should I fill out an Application?
- Yes, meals are being offered at a no-charge status this school year. This is because of USDA's waivers. No waivers have been announced for 2022-2023 which means starting with the 2022-23 school year, meals may no longer be free for all students.
What is a Free & Reduced Application and why should I care?
- The Free & Reduced Application is used by the National School Lunch Program to determine if families qualify for either free or reduced school meals.
- Though the focus is on food accessibility, these applications are used to help determine federal funding for schools. They can also be used to determine eligibility for certain benefits such as: Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits; Discounted school fees; Free or reduced internet service; Discounted phone service; Discounted Test Fees (e.g. SAT, ACT)
Can I submit an application online?
- You can quickly and easily fill out an application via SchoolCafé, your online portal for everything Nutrition Services.
TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS Help us find outstanding K-12 teachers for the 2022 History Teacher of the Year Award
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations for the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year.
Each year we recognize first-rate K-12 teachers who find creative ways to bring history alive in their classrooms. Winners are selected from each state and US territory, and become finalists for the national award.
State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.
The national winner, chosen from among the state winners, receives a $10,000 prize presented at a ceremony in their honor.
Nominate an outstanding history teacher here. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2022. If you have questions, please email nhtoy@gilderlehrman.org.
WVHS Counseling Office: 479-4221 ext. 46520
Willie Blackburn | A-F (10th-12th) ext 46525
Colleen Johnston | G-N (10th-12th) ext 46524
Anna Sprague | O-Z (10th-12th) ext 46527
Teesha Lane | all Freshmen ext 46523
School Funding Advocacy at the State Legislature
- HB 272 is a bill increasing the base student allocation (BSA) to $6,153 in FY22 and $6,208 in FY23.
- HB 273 is a bill increasing the base student allocation (BSA) by a percentage tied to the inflation indicated by the Consumer Price Index in urban Alaska.
- HB 259 is a bill creating a plan for a Permanent Fund 25/75 POMV Split with funding for education - this would create a plan to fund the increases in the BSA.
- HB 220 is a bill offering all of Alaska’s public employees the choice of a career with the portability of a Defined Contribution System or the stability of a Defined Benefit System.
The BSA hasn't been increased since 2017 and the graphic below shows the impact of inflation over that time. While there has been substantial one time additional funding to schools, without a change to the BSA school districts cannot count on that funding in future fiscal years.
You can find contact information for Alaska's House of Representative online here. Find our legislators by districts online here.
Upcoming Events:
Link to School District Calendar | Special Weeks Class Rotations
APRIL 5 | INCOMING FRESHMAN FAMILY NIGHT - 6-8PM @ WEST VALLEY
APRIL 5-7 | AK STAR STATE TESTING
APRIL 8 | AIRBAND ASSEMBLY
MAY 12 | GRADUATION!
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack