Wolfpack Howler
Volume 17 Issue 11
Welcome to 4th Quarter
Fourth quarter is upon us and apparently so is some early warm temperatures! As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we notice our students getting excited for the change in seasons as well. Even though there are no breaks between now and the end of the year, this quarter seems to fly by with graduation only 56 days away. Staying focused and getting enough rest is hard for our teens, but we are here to support them and YOU as we all anticipate our precious summer time.
I hope you all had a wonderful spring break - please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for all you do for your student!
Sarah
Personalize Your Morning Schedule for PEAKS Testing Week: April 1-5
Each student will have at least one day when they can personalize their morning schedule during PEAKS testing week. During the week of April 1-5, all PEAKS testing will occur in the mornings with rotating academic classes after lunch. This is a continuation from last year, but NEW for our freshmen and other incoming students. This change will allow each of our students to have the dedicated test-taking time they need and, hopefully, remove any pressure to rush through the tests to avoid missing class. For more information, please visit our PEAKS website: bit.ly/wvhPEAKS
Each grade level has a different schedule during PEAKS testing week, as follows:
9th Grade:
Monday & Friday – normal schedule
Tuesday & Thursday - Arrive at regular time (7:45) to take PEAKS tests (Math & ELA)
On Wednesday, 9th graders have two options
Option #1 - Arrive at regular time (Busses will be running normal schedule) & optional activities including computer access, study hall time, games etc. until 9:40, then proceed with SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
Option #2 - Sleep in and arrive by 9:40 for SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
10th Grade:
Monday & Friday – normal schedule
Wednesday – Arrive at regular time (7:45) to take PEAKS Science test
On Tuesday & Thursday, 10th graders have two options
Option #1 - Arrive at regular time (Busses will be running normal schedule) & optional activities including computer access, study hall time, games etc. until 9:40, then proceed with SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
Option #2 - Sleep in and arrive by 9:40 for SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
11th & 12th Grades:
Monday & Friday – normal schedule
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11th & 12th graders have two options
Option #1 - Arrive at regular time (Busses will be running normal schedule) & optional activities including computer access, study hall time, games etc. until 9:40, then proceed with SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
Option #2 - Sleep in and arrive by 9:40 for SSP and Passion Projects, followed by lunch and rotating academic classes
Looking Ahead - Upcoming Events - Mark your Calendar!
Looking Ahead, Mark your Calendars:
- March 19: PTSA Meeting @ 2:30
- March 19: School Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6pm
- April 2-4: PEAKS Testing (alternate schedule)
- April 2: School Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6pm
- April 4: Incoming Freshmen Family Night (6-8pm)
- April 5: Airband Assembly (School Assembly: 6th Period / Evening Assembly TBA)
- April 16: PTSA Meeting @ 2:30
- April 16: School Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6pm
- April 25: Celebration of Excellence @ 9am (WVH PAC)
- April 27: Junior Prom @ WVH - 8-11pm
- AP Exams: May 6-17 (Sign-up in the Counseling Office by March 25)
- Senior Finals: May 7-9
- Regular Finals: May 15-17 (Early Dismissal)
- May 15: Wolfpack Graduation
- May 17: Last Day of School
Check out all the upcoming events on the Website Calendar
Media Mentions:
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack