Notes from Dr. Irvin
Your WGHS Weekly eNews for February 16
Hello WGHS Families,
The below quote is from a book centered on pre-school age children but it still rings true for adolescents:
“The children we know who are confident and feel socially and intellectually competent are the children whose parents support them by: loving them unconditionally…setting limits and expectations for behavior…teaching respect for others, the difference between right and wrong and the importance of taking responsibility for actions…being a good role model…and having fun, maintaining a sense of humor, and knowing that there’s no such thing as the perfect parent.” --Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum, Practical Wisdom for Parents
I am sharing this quote as a directional point for myself and the collective community as we all navigate the challenges of parenting adolescents. I know I am challenged to be high on both the nurturing and challenging axis, looking to balance those aspects that are at times in tension with each other. I take refuge in the ability to find humor in my fallibility, as does the rest of my family.
As educators, we also are challenged to balance student support and accountability; what aspects of the learning process should teachers carry and what parts should students fully answer for. I am hopeful that our staff and families enter into the fray with earnest interest in serving the long term goal of independence and how to best support that outcome.
I hope we all seek and find the best answer for your child here at Webster Groves High School as we look to push, challenge, and grow young people in a caring, educational ecosystem that is a 21st century high school.
Best,
Matt Irvin
News from the Chelsea Center: WGHS’ In-house Experiential Learning Center
Engineering Group Job Shadowing Experience on 3/6/23
Is your child interested in learning more about engineering? Join the Chelsea Center staff for a group job shadowing experience at CDG engineers. CDG Engineers, Inc. is a full service, multidisciplinary professional services organization with capabilities in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as architecture. Services include planning, engineering and architectural design, and construction administration. CDG works in the fields of infrastructure, power, mining, and industrial.Students can sign up by visiting the Chelsea Center or using GivePulse (wgsd.givepulse.com).
Anytown 7/23/23-7/29/23
The Anytown Leadership Institute, a program of NCCJ St. Louis, is a unique 7-day residential program for high-school-aged youth. Anytown's goal is to prepare youth to be effective leaders and change agents who are dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and oppression. Youth participate in experiential learning activities and dialogue sessions designed to increase their understanding of human relations issues and of their own responsibility to create a community based on inclusion, trust, and mutual respect. The Chelsea Center can provide funding for up to 3 students selected for this program who are also willing to simultaneously enroll in a Chelsea Center course.
Looking for other experiences?
If your child is looking to explore a passion area or career, have them visit the Chelsea Center to learn more about local opportunities, ways they might earn credit for engaging in these opportunities, and potential funding available to support experiential learning in the summer as well! Students can access wgsd.givepulse.com with their school Gmail account information to explore upcoming experiences as well.
Recognize Your Graduating Senior with a Yard Sign!
If you would like to recognize your graduating senior with a yard sign, please complete the order form here:
You can choose a sign with your student's first name or generic congratulations. Cost is $10/sign, and a number are available at no cost for those who request support in purchasing. Orders are due by March 16(Spring Break), and signs will be delivered to your yard after April 20. Please include your child’s name (if desired), your home address for sign placement and nearest elementary school in the NOTE section of the order.
Did You Know?
Students are not allowed to order lunch from an outside delivery service or restaurant. We've seen an increase in students ordering out for food. If we receive a local food delivery for a student, we will turn away the order and report the infraction to the Assistant Principal's office.
If you drop off a lunch for your student, you will be instructed to place the lunch on the delivery table and send a text to inform your child. We do not deliver lunches that are dropped off. Thank you for your help on this matter.
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Webster Groves High School
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