WYWLA WEEKLY UPDATE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021
BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
The Block Party is almost here! We can't wait to see everyone tonight from 6-8:30!
A few last minute reminders:
- Don't forget to bring the form that was emailed out to all familes. We MUST have one form for every student/family. If you bring a guest outside your family, please complete the guest attachment, as well.
- There is a $5 admission fee for students and their guests (Cash only, exact change would be so appreciated!) Family members of WYWLA and WYMLA students are admitted at no charge.
- Students, guests, and families are asked to follow COVID/safety procedures. We want to have fun, but need to keep safety in mind.
- Students and families must remain in the designated area.
- We will have a very brief PTSA welcome meeting at 7:00 in the dining hall.
Our party space will be clearly marked, so feel free to park where you find a spot outside of our designated area.
Friday, Aug 13, 2021, 06:00 PM
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States
NOT FEELING WELL?
https://www.wcpss.net/Page/48740
Students are reminded to stay home when they are sick. All students should have their temperature taken every day at home before coming to school. You may not enter a WCPSS facility if you are:
- Diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 10 days
- Exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days and not fully vaccinated
- Instructed to quarantine
- Sick or experiencing any of these symptoms of illness
- 100.4° fever or higher
- Sore throat
- New cough
- New shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- New severe headache
When students can return to school?
Students who are not feeling well but do not have one of the COVID-19 symptoms listed above may return to school after they have gone at least 24 hours without a fever or the use of fever-reducing medicine.
View wcpss.net/WhenToReturn for requirements to return after a COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, or symptoms.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
2021-2022 OBERLIN MIDDLE ATHLETIC INFORMATION
The first day of Tryouts/Participation will be August 30, 2021 for Fall Sports (cheer, soccer, and volleyball)
Schedules will be conference only for the 2021-2022 school year.
Eligibility requirements are listed in the Athletic Participation Packet. Academic requirements and attendance requirements will be in place as usual.
PLEASE VISIT https://www.wakecountyathletics.com/oberlinmiddle
CARPOOL PROCEDURES
CARPOOL PROCEDURES
If your child is not riding the bus, please review the following carpool procedures.
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 that is labeled Western Blvd Gate and turn right at the first intersection onto Perimeter Rd. Follow the road until you reach the stop sign. Wait at the stop sign until a staff member motions for you to turn left onto Campus Rd to enter the carpool circle. After you unload/load, you will continue around the circle, turn right onto Perimeter Rd 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 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 a staff member directs you to pull into the circle.
School dismisses at 2:10pm. Cars can line up and stop at the stop sign prior to 2:10pm. Please wait at the stop sign until a staff member directs you to pull into the circle.
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
If you are coming from the Cary or 440 side of Western Blvd, you will need to make a u-turn to access the Western Blvd. entrance. If you are coming from the downtown area, stay in the right turning lane as you pass Central Prison.
ABOUT EARLY COLLEGE STUDENT AT SAU?
Early college carpool students may arrive no earlier than 7:05am. Parents should enter through the main entrance and drop off in front of Boyer Hall. SAU security officers will be on site to provide directions.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
BUS ROUTES
https://webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/bus-routes/586.html
We will not run activity buses during the first two weeks of school. If you child needs to stay after school, please make transportation arrangements.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH IS SPIRIT DAY!
We have designated one Friday each month as spirit wear day! Our first Spirit Wear Day will be Friday, August 13th!
WHAT TO WEAR
- WYWLA spirit t-shirt
- Blue jeans or uniform bottoms
- Sneaker or uniform shoes
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
- Leggins or jeggins
- Jeans with no rips, holes, or tears.
- Sneakers with uniform
Dates: October 15, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 8, and May 13.
NEWS FROM THE PTSA
I hope everyone had a great Summer. I'm so excited that the new school year has started, and the PTSA is already working on some fun events!
At the Block Party (mark your calendars - 8/13 from 6-8:30PM), we will have a small, informal 'meet and greet' where you can join, ask questions about the PTSA, or explore volunteer opportunities within our group.
If you'd like to join online, the link to join the WYWLA PTSA can be found here: https://wywlaptsa.memberhub.com/store.
If you can help out at the Block Party, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5a923a64-wywla
NEXT PTSA MEETING
PTSA meetings will be online for the foreseeable future. After the block party meet and greet, our next meeting will be Tuesday, August 17, at 5:00PM, and the link to join is below:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/idt-zdum-wot
Lynette Zarrett
919-353-2881
WEEKLY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please visit our website to view the Weekly Student Announcements. www.wcpss.net/wywla
Look for the announcements under WYWLA School News.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- August 13: Back to School Block Party (6:00 - 8:30)
- August 16: SIP Team Meeting, 2:30PM
- August 17: PTSA Meeting, 5:00PM
- August 18: Fall Picture Day (7:35 – 12:30, auditorium)
- August 25: Business Alliance Meeting, 9:30AM
- August 26: SGA Applications Due
- August 28: SAT
- August 30 - September 3: Club Sign-up Week
- August 30 - September 3: SGA Campaign Week
- September 2: NHS/NJHS Fall Inductions, 6:00PM
- September 6: Holiday—Labor Day
- September 7: SGA Elections
- September 7 – 24: Day of the Girl Promo & T-Shirt Sale
- September TBD: Day of the Girl Talent Show Auditions
- September 10: Spirit Wear Day
- September 11: ACT
- September 13: SIP Team Meeting, 2:30PM
- September 16: Teacher Workday
- September 16: Virtual Meet-The-Teacher, TBD
- September 16: SAU Fall Convocation, 11:00am
- September 21: PTSA Meeting, 5:00PM
- September 29: Business Alliance Meeting, 9:30AM
- October 2: SAT
- October 4 - 7: SAU Midterm Exams
- October 7: End of Quarter
- October 8 – 11: WYWLA Fall Break
October 8: Teacher Workday
- October 11: Teacher Workday
- October 12 - 15: Spirit Week
- October 13: PSAT (9 - 11th Grade)
- October 15: Spirit Wear Day
- October 15: Day of the Girl Celebration, 12:30
- October 15 – December 14: Early College Application Window
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