The Warrior Way
Watkins Memorial High School
November 18, 2022
Hello Warrior Families!
Student Council is sponsoring an E & I Challenge November 16 - December 5. Students are encouraged to bring in food, hygiene items, hats, scarves, and monetary donations to help those in need in our community. Shout out to Frau Casler's E & I for leading the school in donations thus far.
With the weather turning cold, it's a good time to remind students that blankets are not permitted on buses or in the building. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
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New Merchandise in the School Store
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Notes from the Nurse
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Traffic Reminders
- Drivers are not permitted to use Refugee Canyon Vet Clinic as a way to get through the light quicker. This is private property, and we need to be good neighbors.
- The drop off loop only works well with we fill it up. Drivers are asked to pull all the way up before allowing students to exit the car.
- Families dropping off are asked to do so only in the drop off loop. We're seeing lots of cars zipping through the student lot to drop off, which creates a hazard for students trying to park and enter the building.
- We will routinely stop traffic on Warrior Way to allow buses to exit and head to the middle school. Please follow the instructions of staff and proceed slowly when directed.
- Doors open at 7:10.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping traffic run smoothly and keeping kids and staff safe.
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Daily Announcements
We've been asked to share the link for our daily announcements. These are shown on the big video board in the commons, and they're linked in all grade-level Google Classrooms.
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10th Grade Field Trip to CTEC - Monday, November 21
Each school year we partner with C-TEC of Licking County to give students the opportunity to explore career and educational opportunities outside of our WMHS school walls. We will be visiting CTEC with our 10th grade class on Monday, November 21st.
Video that was shared in 10th grade US History Classes for students: CTEC Message to Students
Students selected 2 programs of their choice to shadow during this trip, they will receive lunch at CTEC and will also hear from CTEC Leadership and Peer Mentors about what CTEC can offer.
Students will not need to bring anything with them for this trip; there will be no place at CTEC for them to store their bags. Please encourage them to leave their bags and any unnecessary items at home on this day.
Students who decide to remain at WMHS for the day will follow their schedule like normal - please return the REVERSE PERMISSION SLIP (purple form) given to students in US History classes this week.
We are looking forward to a great trip with our 10th grade students on November 21st!
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Holiday Assistance Request 2022
You will need your student(s) ID number(s) to complete the form. Completion does not automatically guarantee selection and is consent to provide this information to organizations that will help provide for the listed needs. All forms are due by November 23, 2022.
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🌟🌟TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!🌟🌟
Watkins Memorial High School Presents:
Peter and the Starcatcher
November 18 - 7:30pm
November 19 - 7:30pm
November 20 - 3:00pm
Tickets:
https://swl.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=2
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Seniors - Graduation Orders
Seniors and Senior Families
Not sure how to add your counselor to your Common Application?
Click on 'My Colleges', then click on the first college in your list. When you do this, you will see an option for Questions, Recommenders and FERPA, and Review and Submit. You need to click on Recommenders and FERPA. You need to complete the FERPA Release Authorization. We recommend waiving the right to review the documentation and supporting documents. Once you complete and submit, then you can start inviting your counselor and other teacher recommendations. As a reminder, please use the laca email address:
Mrs. Gengo (A-G) agengo@laca.org
Mrs. Grezlik (H-O) agrezlik@laca.org
Mrs. Miller (P-Z) erinmiller@laca.org
Please do not wait until October 31st to complete this...as we need time to process. Please do the ASAP!!!
- Looking for scholarships? Check out this link: Scholarship Information
Senior portraits for the yearbook are due by January 27. Email the photo to yearbookwatkins@gmail.com in PNG or JPEG format, with the senior's name in the subject line.
- Senior Parent REMIND: text @97gh36b to 81010
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Sophomores - Class Ring Orders
Jostens Special RING40 - $40 OFF promotion extended through 11/27
Jostens met with Sophomores on Tuesday, November 1st and distributed class ring catalogs and ordering information. In addition, our Jostens rep, stayed during lunches to provide a ring display day during lunches allowing the students to view the rings, get professionally sized and ask any class ring related questions. If your student did not receive your ring catalog, NO PROBLEM. All rings displayed in the catalog are available to view and customize online as well.
- All ordering will be done online this year. The online ordering period is NOW! Jostens is running a special class of 2025 $40 OFF ring promotion, now thru Sunday, November 13th. Please use code RING$40 @ checkout to claim the discount (some exclusions apply).
- If you are unable to order online, please contact our local rep mike.dillon@jostens.com for alternative ordering options.
- Please call 1-800-567-8367 with any class ring ordering questions.
EASY ORDERING OPTIONS:
- CUSTOMIZE AND ORDER YOUR WATKINS MEMORIAL CLASS RING IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS ONLINE:
1. PICK STYLE - 2. PICK STONE
- 3. PICK METAL QUALITY
- 4. PICK DESIGNS FOR THE SIDES
- 5. PICK YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES
JOSTENS JPAY - EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS AS LOW AS $37.50 PER PAY
CONGRATULATIONS WARRIORS CLASS OF 2025!
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Word of the Week
staunch adjective
loyal, steadfast
Despite his struggles, Tim’s mother remained his staunch supporter.
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Athletics
Friday, November 18
- Boys Basketball scrimmages @ Teays Valley
Monday, November 21
- Boys Basketball scrimmages @ Sheridan
Tuesday, November 22
- Girls Basketball (JV/Varsity) regular season HOME Opener vs. Philo – 5:30/7:00
Wednesday, November 23
- Wrestling Alpha Testing/Weigh-ins @ Pickerington North
TWITTER: @WM_Warriors
#WatkinsWarriorWay
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Student and Staff Highlights
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Family Feedback
Families, we want to hear from you. We do our best to support our students and families, however we know at times there are things we might miss, related to academic needs, friendships and relationships, mental health, and safety. Your voice is important to us as we reflect on what we can do better to support our students and families. We know that we can best support kids when we work in partnership with families and the community.
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Mark Your Calendar
- November 18 - 20 - Peter and the Starcatcher
- November 23 - 25 - No School
Check out the WMHS Events Calendar on our website for even more upcoming dates.
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Stay Connected with Watkins Memorial High School
- Text the Principal: 740.409.6278
- Facebook: Watkins Memorial High School Official
- Twitter: Watkins Memorial High School Official
- Website: https://wmhs.swl.k12.oh.us/
- Office: 740-927-3846
- Attendance: 740-964-3355
- Guidance: 740-927-4825
Melissa Ladowitz, Principal
Travis Smith, Assistant Principal
Mark Kurth, Dean of Students