WYWLA WEEKLY UPDATE
Friday, May 7, 2021
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
We can't thank you enough for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special. The staff enjoyed the cupcakes, donuts, lunch, and the special notes. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated.
MAY 13, 2021
The district calendar has Thursday, May 13, 2021 designated as a remote asynchronous day for our school. 7th and 8th Math I students will report to campus for the EOC exam. All other students, including high school students will stay home on Thursday.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
- They have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not met criteria for returning to school;
- They have had close contact with a person with COVID-19 and have not met criteria for returning to school;
- They have a temperature of 100.4℉ or higher; or
- They are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever (100.4° or higher) or chills
- New cough (unrelated to allergies)
- New shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell
- Students who are ill or not feeling well, should stay at home.
YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!!
EOG/EOC & FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE
May 7 - 13
Middle School EOG/EOC*
- Monday, May 10: 6th Math EOG, 7th Math EOG
- Tuesday, May 11: 8th Reading EOG
- Wednesday, May 12: 8th Science EOG
- Thursday, May 13: 7th/8th Math I EOC
May 14 - 21
High School EOC/Final Exams
- Friday, May 14: HS Final Exams (2nd/1st Period)
Monday, May 17: HS Final Exams (3rd/4th Period, including CTE*)
Tuesday, May 18: English II EOC*
Tuesday, May 18: AP Human Geography Exam, 12:00pm, (Digital)
Wednesday, May 19: Biology EOC*
Wednesday, May 19: AP US History Exam, 12:00 (Digital)
Thursday, May 20: Math III EOC*
May 21: HS Exam Make-up Day
*The state requires that these tests to be administered in person. Please email Jan Thrasher at mthrasher@wcpss.net if you have questions or concerns about in-person state testing.
MIDDLE SCHOOL EOG/EOC INFORMATION May 7 - 13
Students should report to their designated testing locations upon arrival. If your grade level is not testing and your daughter comes to school, she should report to the gym. We will escort students who are not testing to the dining hall after GMS students finish breakfast. Students who are not testing will have synchronous instruction online with Mrs. Lowry or Mrs. Stearns from 7:35 - 10:50 each morning.
Below is the daily schedule for middle school students during EOG/EOC testing.
7:35 - 10:50 Middle School Testing
10:15 - 10:45 High School Lunch
10:55 - 11:25 Middle School Lunch
11:30 - 12:45 Class*
12:55 - 2:10 Class*
*MS teachers will tell students which block to report to each day following testing. Please see the weekly grade level emails for details.
If you are picking your daughter up after testing, please follow this year's carpool procedures.
STUDENTS MAY WEAR WYWLA SPIRIT SHIRTS, JEANS, AND SNEAKERS ON TESTING DAYS!
MIDDLE SCHOOL EOG/EOC MAKE-UP SCHEDULE
The following Make-Up sessions for middle school students will be offered on the dates listed below:
Math 1 EOC: Friday, May 14th
Reading EOG: (6th, 7th, and 8th) Monday, May 17th
Math EOG: (6th and 7th) Tuesday, May 18th
Science: TBD
Time: 7:35
Location: Media Center
GRADUATION--Friday, May 21, 2021 at 4:00pm
Rehearsal is Friday, May 21 at 8:30am. Seniors should report to the dining hall upon arrival.
8th GRADE CELEBRATION--Save the Date!
- We will recognize each 8th grader and present her with an 8th grade completion certificate, a yellow rose, and a gift bag.
- Students will dress up for the occasion.
- The celebration will be on the great lawn between Lineberry and the dining hall.
- Students will be spaced 6ft apart while waiting for their name to be called.
- Parents are invited to attend, but must stand at least 6ft away from other families.
- We will not provide seating for guests.
- Each student may have 3 guests attend.
- Families are invited to take photos in the garden area following the ceremony.
- Students are allowed to leave with the families following the celebration.
- Please email cjernigan-baker@wcpss.net if you have a family member who needs special accommodations.
- We will send a form prior to the event to collect the names of attendees.
AWARDS DAY CELEBRATIONS
We will have virtual awards celebrations to recognize students for their performance this year. We will send a link to join us on Google Meet the day before the celebration. Please see the schedule below:
- Wednesday, May 12: HS Awards Program, 11:00am
- Wednesday, May 19: Early College/Senior Awards Program, 9:00am
- Thursday, May 20: Middle School Awards Day
- 6th grade at 8:00am
- 7th grade at 9:00am
- 8th grade at 12:00pm
We would like to create a slideshow for each grade level, but we don't have many photos this year due to remote learning. Please send a photo of your daughter that can be included. If you have photos with multiple WYWLA students from this year, please share. We would love to have photos of students in their uniforms too. Send photos to cjernigan-baker@wcpss.net. No more than 3 photos per child. If you have a senior, you may send up to 5 photos. Thanks!
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS
We would like to create a slideshow for each grade level to include in the virtual awards program. Unfortunately, we did not take many photos this year due to remote learning. Please send a photo of your daughter that I can include in the slideshow. If you have photos with multiple WYWLA students from this year, please share. We would love to have photos of students in their uniforms too. Any photo that highlights her school year.
Send photos to cjernigan-baker@wcpss.net. No more than 3 photos per child. If you have a senior, you may send up to 5 photos. Thanks!
NEWS FROM THE WYWLA PTSA
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Laura Asselin and Ojochide Frank for executing a first-class teacher appreciation week. The staff loves it and we parents are impressed by your follow through! BTW, Laura is on the PTSA slate for Vice President 2021-2023. AND, Ojochide is up for Secretary! I am proud to know them.
HELP WANTED
We need parent volunteers to help with the uniform swap. Please click on the link to see how you can assist. signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49aca69-wywla
NEXT PTSA MEETING
The next meeting is Tuesday, May 18th at 5:00pm. This will be a general meeting. A general meeting of the membership is the only time to vote on the most important things: election of officers, and approval of the budget. A quorum of 20 is required – so show up! And bring your student if she is a member.
The budget is still under construction. Stay tuned.
The slate for Officers of the WYWLA PTSA is (drumroll please)
- Lynette Zarrett, President
- Laura Asselin, VP
- Victor Mendez, VP
- Lia Pate-Carolan, Treasurer
- Ojochide Frank, Secretary
They are qualified and excited to take on these rolls. PTSA is in excellent hands.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/pss-robr-wfu
Phone Numbers: (US)5180-422-+1 409
PIN: 598 173 424#
It’s hard to believe the year and my term as president are almost over. I have loved every minute of it. I thank you all for your support of the school, the PTSA and me.
Kind regards,
Carol Winter
919-995-2240
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 22, 2021
10:00am - 12:00pm
Save money by purchasing gently-used WYWLA uniform items from the WYWLA PTSA. Get your WYWLA spirit wear and join the WYWLA PTSA! We will also have information on how to order new uniforms from our uniform vendors. We are planning to host the event in the high school building and social distancing guidelines will be enforced based on health and safety guidelines at the time of the event.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Current WYWLA families may donate gently-used uniform items Monday, May 17— Thursday, May 20, 2021. •Volunteers will accept items during AM and PM carpool.
HELP WANTED
We need parent volunteers to help with the uniform swap. Please click on the link to see how you can assist. signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49aca69-wywla
For more information, contact Cristal Sunkasari at rcl738009@gmail.com
WEEKLY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click to view: May 10 - 14
EVERY FRIDAY IS SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
ATTENTION IN-PERSON STUDENTS! Every Friday is SPIRIT DAY! Show your school pride and wear your WYWLA spirit attire. Students may wear WYWLA spirit t-shirts, jeans (with no holes, rips or tears. No leggings or jeggins), and you may wear sneakers. Your school uniform is the alternative.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED MONDAY - THURSDAY!
RIDING THE BUS?
Bus riders are required to submit a one-time attestation form stating that they will abide by all health and safety protocols. Forms can be found at wcpss.net/busform. Riders who have already successfully submitted this form do not need to submit it again. We ask that students follow all safety guidelines, including wearing a face covering the entire time they are on the bus. Bus route information can be found at www.wcpss.net/routes.
CARPOOL REMINDERS
Carpool drivers should review the carpool procedures below. Staff members will report to carpool at 7:10am. Parents should not enter the carpool circle before 7:10am. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF NEAR THE DINING HALL OR CURRIN. PLEASE SEE CARPOOL PROCEDURES BELOW.
WHERE DO WE ENTER/EXIT?
WYWLA families must use the Western Boulevard entrance and follow the designated carpool route. The Western Boulevard entrance is located next to the NC. Dept. of Agriculture Building. Enter through the gate and turn right at the first intersection. Follow the road until you reach the stop sign. Wait at the stop sign until a staff member motions for you to enter the carpool circle. After you unload/load, you will continue around the circle, turn left and exit following the same route that you used to enter. Drivers will enter and exit from Western Boulevard.
WHERE DO WE UNLOAD/LOAD?
Carpool drivers should release ALL students in front of Lineberry Hall during morning arrival.
Drivers should pull all the way around the circle to allow as many cars as possible to unload. Drivers should follow the same procedures in the afternoon. Campus Security and WYWLA staff will direct traffic during drop-off and pick-up.
WHY CAN'T WE USE THE MAIN ENTRANCES?
The main entrances are reserved for school buses and the employees who park on campus. Although we are a small school, the main entrance does not allow enough cars to enter and load or unload without blocking Ashe Avenue. We understand that this route may not be the most convenient for some families, but it is the safest for all students and employees who use the GMS Campus.
WHAT ELSE DO WE NEED TO KNOW?
To ensure the safety of WYWLA and GMS students, carpool drivers should follow the guidelines below:
- Drive slowly on campus and follow the directions of staff members who are assisting with carpool.
- Yield right-of-way to school buses and pedestrians moving about the campus.
- Follow the designated carpool routes; do not create different transportation routes to expedite your drop-off/pick-up. This is extremely important for the visually impaired GMS students who must adjust to our traffic routes as they are moving about campus.
- Do not drop off near the dining hall, gym, or high school building.
- Pull around the entire circle as far as possible to allow as many cars to load/unload as possible.
- Encourage your daughter to load or unload as quickly as possible.
- Families should not park near the dining hall, gym, Currin or the parking lot next to the Lineberry to pick up students. Parking spaces are for parents and guests who are visiting.
- It is important to follow these procedures in the morning during drop-off and in the afternoon for pick-up. These procedures should be followed even if staff members are not present to direct traffic.
WHAT ABOUT COVID SCREENINGS?
Each car will need to make two stops. The first stop is at the stop sign mentioned in the first question. A staff member will ask your daughter the required screening questions at that location. If she answers no to all of the questions, the driver will be instructed to pull into the carpool circle. A staff member will ask your daughter to remain in the car while her temperature is taken. If her temperature is below 100.4, she will exit the car and the driver will exit. If the temperature is above 100.4, the screener will take the temperature again. If is above 100.4 after three attempts, the driver will leave campus with the student.
WHAT TIME CAN WE DROP OFF AND PICK UP?
Staff members report to work at 7:05am each morning and will report to carpool duty at 7:10am. If you arrive prior to 7:10am, please wait at the stop sign until your daughter has been screened. Cars should not pull into the circle before answering the screening questions.
School dismisses at 2:10pm. Cars can line up and stop at the stop sign prior to 2:10pm. Due to COVID, students will not be released all at once. A staff member will meet you at 2:10pm and ask you for your child's name. Names will be sent to staff members in the building and students will be released. Students will wait in the building until their rides are on campus.
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
If you are coming from the Cary or 440 end of Western Blvd, you will need to make a u-turn to access this entrance. If you are coming from the downtown area, stay in the right turning lane as you pass Central Prison. The pictures below are key landmarks to assist you.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Need Tech Support?
The Staff Help Desk and Remote Learning Help Desk are merging into one Technology Help Desk. The telephone number is 919-664-5700. Students and families will use this number, but the previous number for them will still reach the new Technology Help Desk.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 10: 6th Math EOG, 7th Math EOG
May 11: Junior Civitan EOY Celebration, 5:00pm
May 11: 8th Reading EOG
May 12: 8th Science EOG
May 12: HS Awards Program, TBD
May 13: 7th/8th Math I EOC
May 14 - 21: High School Final Exam Week
May 14: AP Environmental Science Exam, 12:00pm (Paper)
May 14: EOG Make-Up Day
May 17: AP Statistics Exam, 12:00pm (Paper)
May 14: HS Final Exams (2nd/1st Period)
May 17: HS Final Exams (3rd/4th Period, including CTE)
May 17 - 21: Senior Week
May 18: English II EOC
May 18: AP Human Geography Exam, 12:00pm, (Digital)
May 18: PTSA Meeting, 5:00pm
May 19: Biology EOC
May 19: AP US History Exam, 12:00 (Digital)
May 19: Early College/Senior Awards Program, 9:00am, Virtual
May 20: Math III EOC
May 20: Middle School Awards Day, (8:00, 9:00, 12:00)
May 21: HS Exam Make-up Day
May 21:8th Grade Celebration, 12:30pm
May 21: Graduation, 4:00pm
May 21: Last Day of School
May 22: PTSA Uniform Swap and Sale, 10:00 - 12:00pm
May 24: Graduation (Rain Date, 9:00am)
May 24: Teacher Workday
May 26: Business Alliance Meeting, 9:30am
May 27: AP Environmental Science Exam, 4:00pm (Digital)
May 31: Holiday
June 5: SAT
June 9: AP Calculus AB Exam, 12:00pm (Digital)
June 10: AP Statistics Exam, 4:00pm (Digital)
June 12: ACT
July 17: ACT
July 22: New Student Orientation, 9:00 - 11:00am
July 30: SAU/Early College Open House (11 - 12)
August 2: Open House (6 - 10)
August 4: First Day of School
Please visit our website for the most current information.
About WYWLA
Email: wywla@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/wywla
Location: 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States
Phone: (919) 508-9088
Twitter: @wakegirlslead