WHS Weekly Newsletter
Home of the Lions - June 4, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hello Walkersville Community,
Let’s start off by celebrating our 2021 graduates! Thankfully the weather yesterday held off for us and we were able to celebrate our seniors with our community, both in the stadium and online. If you would like to view it, it can be found on our YouTube channel where athletic contests are posted. With two weeks left in the school year, we will continue to work hard for your students. I appreciate the hard work of our staff and students as we come into the home stretch. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything from us before we begin our summer break!
Sincerely,
Dr. Stephanie Ware
Principal
FCPS SURVEY DUE JUNE 4th
FCPS needs your decision on whether your child will attend school next year in person five days per week or enroll in the newly created FCPS Virtual Program*. Your response to the form will be your official decision for your child for the 2021-2022 school year. If you do not submit the form, your child will automatically be enrolled (by default) to attending in person. If you have more than one child enrolled in FCPS, please complete one form per child.
Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY20212022_ParentDecisionForm
It is important that you carefully review and understand all the details regarding each option. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions regarding the options.
The form will close at midnight on Friday, June 4.
*Note: The FCPS Virtual Program is a newly created program and will operate differently than the prior virtual learning model. Currently, the FCPS Virtual Program is not available for students enrolled at charter schools.
LIBRARY BOOKS DUE BY JUNE 11TH
In-Person: return during their cohort days
Virtual: return to basket in front of WHS
ATTENDANCE
Parents, guardians and students please be aware of the following updates/changes regarding attendance and dismissal.
- Parent notes/Dr. notes still should be emailed to WHS.Attendance@fcps.org. Please include students full name, grade and reason for absence.
- If a student should bring in a note coming in during their Cohort day, please drop off in the front office with the Attendance Secretary.
- As no guests are permitted in the building at this time, parents should come to the main entrance when picking up for early dismissals. We will verify ID at the door and students will be sent out to the car.
ATTENTION JUNIORS
The WHS Counseling Office is holding a short rising senior class information session next week!
Two sessions will be held in the Auditorium on Monday 6/7 and Friday 6/11 during FLEX, so that all hybrid students can attend in person.
Virtual students can log in to either meeting: https://meet.google.com/lookup/whsbishardlcounseling
COUNSELING NEWS
After a challenging year for families and students, the Counseling Office is anticipating the various ways that we can help and support students as they return full-time to the building next year. In addition to next year's 9th graders, WHS will have a large group of 10th graders who haven't yet experienced a "regular" school day in the building. We know that students will need a lot of support from us as they adjust to our new normal moving forward. One way we have decided to meet student needs for next year is to designate one counselor - Ryan Defibaugh - as a 9th grade counselor. This will help us provide more support and targeted programs for our younger students, while allowing the remaining counselors to concentrate on the academic needs and future plans of our older students. Next year's counselor caseloads will be as follows:
- Ryan Defibaugh, 9th grade, A-Z
- Lauren Bishard, 10th-12th grade, A-F
- Susan Nash, 10th-12th grade, G-M
- Shannon Marble, 10th-12th grade, N-Z
- Brittany Kuhn, Pyramid & Learning for Life Programs
- New Counselor, English Language Learners
MESSAGE FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Walkersville High School continues to be committed to helping our students and their families during Covid-19. We understand these changes have brought on challenges. Please reach out to Kari Shipe directly in our Counseling center for more information about programs and resources that may be available for your family.
Kari Shipe, Counseling Center Secretary
240-236-7209
Counselors can be reached by email or Schoology message for those students still learning virtually – a virtual meeting can be set up if necessary. Students who will be attending school in person on the hybrid model can request to see their counselor by seeing our secretary, Kari Shipe, in the Counseling Office to set up an appointment.
Please click on the link below for more IMPORTANT information from the Counseling Center - UPDATED JUNE 2021
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uA7PAs0IsMeOD4AStZJQg7wpC7j9HgoM/view?usp=sharing
MOVING / NEED TRANSFER PAPERWORK?
If you will be moving over the summer and your child will not be attending Walkersville High School next year, please contact Mrs. Meyer in the Counseling Center at deanna.meyer@fcps.org before Monday, June 7th, to allow ample time to get transfer information together. All schools require specific information from the transferring school prior to enrollment. Please provide Mrs. Meyer with your new address, if known, and the name of the school your child will be attending during the 2021-2022 school year.
FCPS VIRTUAL SUMMER SESSION
FCPS Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS) provides online courses for high school credit during the summer
Virtual School Summer Session (VSS)
- VSS is a five week program designed for independent and self-motivated learners.
- Students enroll in an online course and attend weekly Google Meets with their teacher.
- Students will need to commit to 15-20 hours/week of independent work.
- Students will need reliable and consistent access to a device and high-speed internet.
- Students must be enrolled with FCPS and entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2021.
Click here for registration information. To access the correct registration packet:
- See "High School Students" or "8th Grade Students" (based on your current level) to access the correct pre-registration packet.
Deadline to pre-register: completed forms must be turned in to your school counselor by 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 17. Do not delay! Enrollment is limited.
MESSAGE FROM CTE
Joke of the Week - brought to you by CTE
Question: How do computers eat pizza?
CTE Courses Highlight - Attention students seeking a summer job:
DALY Computers in Frederick has summer openings for seasonal Device Reconditioning & Imaging Technicians. In this position you will provide cleaning and preparation support for PC and laptop equipment. They are in need of a multi-tasking self starter that can perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday with 2 shifts commencing either 6:30am - 3:00pm OR 2:30pm - 11:00pm. Pay is $12-$15 hour depending on computer experience.
For additional job duties or more information, contact: kim.fogle@fcps.org
Answer: One Byte at a time !!!!
MARCHING LIONS - MUSIC
Marching Band practice:
- Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- And next Saturday 10:00 - 4:00pm
SPECTATORS AT ATHLETIC EVENTS
FCPS will lift the limit on spectators on Monday, June 7 (beginning of MPSSAA playoffs). At that time, schools will no longer need to submit and check spectator lists.
WHS SPORTS NEWS!
WHS Boys Lacrosse team will be collecting Mac & Cheese donations for Blessings in a Backpack.
Collection Dates: June 1st - 9th
Collection Locations: Front Office or Boys (home) Lacrosse games
https://frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org/
Don’t forget to complete your COVID check in prior to arrival at Spring practices.
Check out when our Lions will be competing by clicking HERE to access our Sports Calendar!
WHS PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
YARD SIGNS FOR SENIORS
It is not too late to get a Yard Sign to celebrate your Senior!!! Yard Signs are now available, at NO COST to you, in the WHS front office during the week. You can stop by during normal office hours to get one. A Senior parent has graciously offered to cover the cost.
All profits that were received from this fundraiser went directly into the PTSA Senior scholarship fund. We sincerely thank you for your support!! Please contact Kimberly Snyder at WHSLionsPTSA@gmail.com with any questions.
PTSA Board of Directors
We are excited to announce the following individuals that will hold positons on the Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 school year. There are still vacancies to be filled and if you are interested please send an email to WHSLionsPTSA@gmail.com.
Name Position
- Giussepa Ball - President
- Vacant - Vice President
- Justine Buschman - Secretary
- Kelley Wells - Treasurer
- Beth Churco - Academic Excellence, Cinderella’s Closet, Facebook Administrator
- Melody Bloxsom - Fundraising & Website Administrator
- Tina Sims - Membership
- Jocelyn Harris - Reflections Art Program
- Vacant - Safe and Sound
- Cara Boledovic - Staff Appreciation
Website: http://WalkersvilleHighSchool.my-ptsa.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WHS-PTSA-416541538545335
Email: WHSLionsPTSA@gmail.com
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
To-go meal service at all 19 FCPS schools open to the community are on WEDNESDAYS - ONLY from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The two community drop-off sites in the 7th Street and Discovery shopping centers will continue to serve meals to children in the community on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. We will continue to offer breakfast, lunch and supper at all schools to students who attend school Monday through Friday for the remainder of the school year.
Contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at 301-644-5061 with questions or visit: www.fcpsnutrition.com for the list of schools open to the community.
MVA LEARNER'S PERMIT
MVA DL-300A Learner’s Permit Verification of School Attendance Form: The MVA has a new form (DL-300A) due to the recent executive order by Governor Hogan and schools temporarily no longer needs to sign/seal the form – it is signed by the student and the parent only. You can find the form on our Walkersville High website under "Attendance" and via this link to the MVA. https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/DL-300A.pdf
WORK PERMIT
Are you or your student getting a summer job? All students under the age of 18 require a work permit. You can apply directly at: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml
Only the student, parent and employer are required to sign.
STUDENT MASK COMPLIANCE
This is just a reminder in case you have forgotten to complete the form or were not able to complete the original form.
Please read the linked document below. At the end of the form, you will need to type your name as acceptance that you and your students agree. If you have more than one child at WHS, please complete one form and list all of your students on the same form. Student Mask Compliance Form
Thank you and please direct any questions to cynthia.zimmerman@fcps.org or 240-236-7206.
HOW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES ARE COMMUNICATED
Important Definitions: Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Cases of COVID-19 that are lab confirmed positive results of a PCR test. Probable Case of COVID-19 - COVID-19-like symptomatic individual who has had close contact with another individual with a laboratory confirmed positive result within the past 14 days. Close Contact - Close and prolonged contact within 6 feet of a cumulative 15 minutes in a 24 hour period. Confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 in the school prompt a case investigation to determine if anyone has been in close contact with the confirmed or probable case of COVID-19. A joint effort between FCPS administrators and the Frederick County Health Department identifies all close contacts. All close contacts are contacted individually and advised to quarantine at home, monitor their health, and to contact their healthcare provider for any health concerns.
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Walkersville High School follows all COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines, including requiring face coverings for staff and students, encouraging frequent hand washing, maintaining social distance, and following all cleaning and disinfection protocols. The FCPS Health Metrics Dashboard reports the number of positive COVID-19 cases for staff and students that are in-person attendance at all FCPS schools. The cases are reported two different ways: (1) total number for all of FCPS; and (2) by each school. The dashboard is updated every Monday morning to report the number of cases from the previous week.
NEED SUPPORT - HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN?
We are here to support you! Do you have a question, but not sure who to ask? What do you need assistance with? Just complete the form linked here and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/bndJpvxzbCEuwrgC7
QUICK REMINDERS
June 4th: Deadline for 21-22 SY Survey
June 4th: PRIDE Poster Contest Due
June 9th: WHS Chipotle Night 4-8pm
June 17th: Last day of school for students
Walkersville High School
Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Email: maryanne.allen@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/whs/
Location: 81 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-7200
Twitter: @DrWare_FCPS