WJHS Panther Update
January 19, 2024
Principal's Newsletter
Panther Families,
Welcome back!! After several days of bad weather, as well as our scheduled day of observation of the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., we were finally back in school Wednesday and ready to go!
iReady Testing - ELA and Math testing took place this week on Thursday & Friday.
Report Cards - First Semester report cards will be available to view in Skyward on Monday, January 22nd. (Instructions & Explanation) Congratulations to our Semester 1 Honor Students.
8th Grade Parents - Keep an eye on your email for a notification to schedule a time for 9th grade course selection. You will need to book a time for your student to meet with a high school counselor (you are invited to accompany them) to select their classes for next year.
- More information will be given at the High School's Incoming 9th Grade Night on Thursday, February 15th, 6:30 - 8P.M.
- You will select a meeting time online the week of January 29th (watch for the email).
- Meetings with high school counselors for course selection will be held at the Jr. High on February 20th and 21st during the school day.
Graduation Picture Retake Day - Retakes will be on Thursday, February 22nd.
PTO News
All 8th grade parents: YOU ARE INVITED!
Exciting times are ahead! Our 8th graders are gearing up for graduation and a fantastic send-off dance in May, to celebrate their journey and success as Panthers. We're calling on our 8th grade parents to help make this event a memorable one!
Our first planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd, at 7 PM in the WJHS Commons. It's a great chance to bring your ideas and enthusiasm to the table as we plan a night to remember.
Whether you’re a pro at event planning or just keen to lend a hand, we welcome your involvement in any way. Every bit of help counts, from decorations and snacks to music and more.
If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to contact Maren Graham at maren@mjgraham.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Maren
Graduation - Ms. Quattrone and Mr. Lipinski will be speaking with parents/guardians of students who are currently in jeopardy of not participating in graduation activities due to requirements for academic standing or SSLC hours.
By working together as a team to create a plan, both with and for your student, we will provide them with the tools and direction necessary to succeed.
Industrial Arts - Mrs. Strobl is looking for wood donations. If you have any pieces that are approximately 12" long x 1 1/2" wide x 3/4" thick, she would be happy to take those off your hands. Please contact her at astrobl@cusd201.org to make arrangements.
WJHS Musical needs your help - As you may know, we are currently preparing for our upcoming production of Aladdin Jr. in April 2024. To achieve this vision, we are seeking donations of musical props, building materials, and other supporting items for the production. If you happen to have extra supplies at home that you would be willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate it!
The specific items we are looking for are listed in THIS DOCUMENT but a summary can be seen below:
Musical props, such as stage decorations, actors' props, and thematic objects that will communicate the settings in Aladdin Jr.
Building materials like cardboard, paint, large paint brushes/rollers, spray paint, and equipment to construct stage sets.
Crafting materials such as hot glue sticks, duct tape, spray adhesive, etc.
Any contribution will directly impact the success of our project, allowing us to bring this unique musical experience to life for our community.
If you would like to contribute or discuss potential donations further, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Kirkwood, Mr. Koprowski, or Mr. Troyer. Thank you for considering our request!
Warm regards,
Meagan Kirkwood
WJHS
Award winning Author coming to WJHS - Make sure you check out the flyer below with details on how you can sign up to meet award-winning author, Veera Hiranandani, right here at WJHS.
Remember to check the WJHS calendar for up-to-date information on Clubs, Events, & Athletics.
Sincerely,
Amy Quattrone
WJHS Principal