WYWLA WEEKLY UPDATE
Monday, February 13, 2017
SPRING TRYOUTS
2017 - 2018 REGISTRATION INFORMATION NIGHT
6:00pm
It's hard to believe, but it's time to select courses for next year!
Current 6th — 11th Graders and Parents are invited to attend Registration and Course Information Night at WYWLA on Thursday, February 16, 2017. We will review course offerings, promotion and graduation requirements, and the course registration process for next year.
WYWLA T-SHIRT PRE-SALE
MY FAVORITE TEACHER CONTEST
Want to recognize your favorite teacher at WYWLA? Students write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less, in English on 8.5" x 11" white paper) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. Each entry should be submitted with the entry form and a parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging that they have read the Official Contest Rules.
Participating schools will collect the essays and provide them to their local Barnes & Noble store representative by March 1, 2017.
Please submit to the front office by Friday, February 24th. Click below for the entry form and more information.
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy Spirit Night with the Charlotte Hornets!
Hornets vs. Wizards – Saturday, March 18th at 7:00pm
Join fellow classmates, teachers, families, and friends for WYWLA Spirit Night with the Charlotte Hornets! Cheer on Kemba Walker and Nic Batum, as your Hornets take on the Washington Wizards.
WYWLA School Spirit Night Highlights:
- $5 per ticket will benefit the WYWLA PTSA!
- Complimentary Pre-Game, Faith-Based Concert (Artist TBD)!
- VIP Access to watch pre-game shoot-around from first few rows from the court!
- Select lucky students will receive the opportunity for an on-court Fan-Experience (more details coming soon!)
- Potential Meet-and-Greet with a team representative*
*Request has been submitted. If a meet and greet is approved, schools will be notified.
Deadline to Purchase Tickets: March 10, 2017
Please click on the flyer to purchase tickets and to see more details.
SPRINGING INTO STEM--FAMILY NIGHT EXPO
Come out an enjoy an evening of fun and exploration of STEM in partnership with local high quality STEM companies. There will be demonstrations, hands-on activities, and lots of learning! We will also have food trucks for your dining and snacking pleasure.
For more information, contact Mary Clay Vick at mcvick@wcpss.net
WEEKLY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 14: School Improvement Team Meeting, 2:30
February 16: Registration Information Night, 6:00pm
February 20: Teacher Workday
February 21: Snow Make-up Day
February 22: GMS Career Fair
February 24: Progress Reports Distributed
February 27: PTSA Meeting, 6:00pm
February 28: ACT (11th grade)
February 28: Black History Month/Women's History Celebration, 6:00pm
March 2: New Student Welcome Event, 6:30pm
March 7: NAEP Assessment (8th Grade)
March 9: 6th Grade Field Trip
March 10: End of 3rd Quarter
March 10: Teacher Workday
March 14: STEM Night (Family Night /Report Card Pick-up), 6:00pm
March 16: 3rd Quarter Academic Celebration
March 17: Wake Young Women's She LEADS Conference
March 18: WYWLA/Charlotte Hornets Spirit Night, 7:00pm
March 20 - 24: Spring Break
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