Wildcat News
Volume IV: Issue 11; April 26, 2024
Registration Packets for Returning Students
Your student will soon be receiving a registration packet for the 2024-25 School Year. Please complete and return to their advisory teacher ASAP.
If you will not be returning to Wangenheim or attending Mira Mesa High School, please contact Annette Stevens (astevens@sandi.net).
LCFF (Local Control of Funding Formula)
Please go to your Parent Portal and complete today.
Testing Schedule
Please do not schedule appointments during the testing windows. We appreciate your cooperation.
Wildcat Ambassador 2024-25
We are looking for current 6th and 7th grade students interested in being Ambassadors for next year! A big part of the program involves connecting with incoming sixth graders at Orientation and continuing that relationship through lessons and circles in Advisory, acting as representatives of the school by doing tours for new students, facilitating activities to improve school culture, etc.
Applications - ask your teachers or pick up one in the Counseling Office
DEADLINE: APRIL 30th to Counseling Office.
Qualities we are looking for:
Strong communication skills
Willingness to lead others
Willing to take risks
Respectful
Enthusiastic
Interest in helping others, especially 6th grade
Kind
Takes initiative
A Night at Royal India, May 30, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Tickets for 8th Grade dinner/dance for sale during lunch on Wednesday, May 1. Must have completed permission slip.
Celebration of Us, May 8
STEM Night, May 23, 4:30-6:30pm
Congratulations to Lindsay Grant, Counselor, Rookie of the Year
The winning teachers and school employees were selected based on a number of factors, including exemplifying effectiveness in service, contributing to a positive work climate, displaying dedication and passion through their work ethic, and showing high levels of professionalism as well as compassion for their colleagues and their community.
Principal's Coffee, April 30
Each month, the Principal hosts an informal discussion meeting with parents and community members. This is an open meeting where the Principal shares information on topical issues. Parents and community members are invited to provide positive feedback and to express questions and concerns. Handouts from these meetings will be posted on this page for parents and community members who could not attend.
The meetings begin at 8:30 am and are currently on zoom and run for approximately one hour. The same zoom meeting information will be used for each meeting:
- May 21, 2024
PrimeTime Sign Up, 2024-25
Applications now being accepted for PRIMETIME, the extended day program, for the 2024-25 School Year.
Family Engagement
We believe families, teachers, schools, and community members are valued and trusted partners who share in the commitment and responsibility of educating our children.
Stay Informed
- Wangenheim Newsletter - usually posted monthly, Sunday nights at 6:00 pm
- Principal's Coffee - held monthly on Tuesday mornings in person and Zoom
- Wangenheim Website - updated on an ongoing basis
- District Website
Stay Connected with OPT-IN Text Messaging
San Diego Unified School District uses multiple methods of sharing important information with families throughout the school year. Make sure you don’t miss any messages by keeping your contact information updated with your school and opting in to texting.
Once the school year begins, check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your current cell phone number is on file and then text the word “YES” to 67587 to opt in to receiving text messages from San Diego Unified.
More information on the PowerSchool Parent Portal can be found here. Please note that the Parent Portal cannot be accessed until the start of the school year. More information on SchoolMessenger – the system used to send emails, phone calls and text messages to families – can be found here.
Update Contact Information in Parent Portal
Wangenheim Staff Support
Donor's Choose
Many Wangenheim staff members have chosen Donors Choose projects to enhance and improve the educational experience for students. Funding is provided by the our Wangenheim community, friends, families, and supportive strangers. Below are the current projects waiting for funding. Some projects currently have matching corporate funding.
Order Your 2023-24 Yearbook
Our yearbook sold out the last 2 years. Don't miss out, order yours today.
Kona Ice Fundraiser on minimum days
The Kona Ice shaved ice truck will be on campus during lunch on minimum days. Prices range from $4-$6.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Mira Mesa Branch Library will be closed to the public from May 20, 2024-July 1, 2024 due to renovation, resulting in the cancellation of some programs. We apologize for any inconvenience. Hosting programs via Zoom and at the park during the closure may be possible.
Let me introduce you to Bright Futures. In partnership with Miramar College, we have set up an exciting conference where we put students and parents in the same room as experts. Some of our panelist include :
- Amy Reichert - ran for Supervisor District 4
- Bari Vaz - President of Mira Mesa Town Council
- Aya Morihana -Skinny Gene Project
- Eturnul - Local Hip Hop Artist
With a keynote speaker from Boston, Montrez Williams, Premier Mobile Service and California Coast Credit Union is one of our sponsors.
We are inviting all of the 8th grade class to fill out the application as we are only accepting 100 students.
https://thechurchofsalvation.org/form/c6e5ef13-5936-49da-a2d4-becc3134bcbf
FREE ENGLISH FOR PARENTS CLASSES
- Beginning English as a Second Language and Intermediate/Advanced English for Parents
- Monday to Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm Hoover High School
- English for Parents
- Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Sherman Elementary
2025 East Coast Trip
7th graders, it is already time to start thinking about the East Coast Trip for next year. On this trip we take participants to Washington DC and New York City! We see and do everything we can possibly fit into the 5 days and 4 nights. There is one teacher chaperone for every 10-12 students and nighttime security guards hired for each floor of the hotels where there are students. This is an all inclusive trip, so once you pay for it, you don't need money for anything else except souvenirs. This is a trip of a lifetime- don't miss out!
Signups are first come first served and we can take 50 kids before we have to start a waitlist.
If you have questions or would like to sign up, contact Ms. Chambless jchambless@sandi.net or Ms. Coppola lcoppola@sandi.net