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EAGLE NEWS
October 9, 2020
NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we move closer to our "ROAD BACK TO WDHS," we want to continue with many of our yearly traditions. On Friday, October 16, we will be hosting a LIVE VIRTUAL PEP RALLY! This pep rally will be live-streamed directly from our FOOTBALL stadium. Please tune in to celebrate all our FALL SPORTS teams, WDHS Marching Band, WDHS Cheerleading Squad, and the Homecoming King and Queen Court announcement. To assist in this day, WDHS will run a MODIFIED PEP RALLY BELL SCHEDULE. For Friday, October 16, the student
schedule will be:
Period 1 - 7:40 - 8:10 Period 2 - 8:14 - 8:44 Period 3 - 8:48 - 9:18 Period 4 - 9:22 - 9:52 BREAK - 9:52 - 10:02 Period 5 - 10:06 10:36 Period 6 - 10:40 - 11:10 Period 7 - 11:14 - 11:44 LUNCH - 11:44 - 1:25 PEP RALLY - 1:30 - 2:00 (VIRTUAL)
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS & NOTES
PSATs Last call for Juniors (and invited Seniors) who would like to take the PSAT on Saturday, October
17. See the letter below for more info. Seats are very limited. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13.
SATs at WDHS The SAT will be given on November 7 and December 5 at WDHS with appropriate social
distancing measures in place. Students can register with a late fee for the November SAT until October 27. The
deadline for the December SAT is November 5. Register NOW at www.collegeboard.com if interested.
IMPT! Any student who has already registered but was not able to get a seat at
WDHS can call the Collegeboard at 866-756-7346 to change back to taking it at
WDHS at no charge.
Virtual College Fairs: The National Association for College Admission
Counseling is offering several virtual college fairs. These are great opportunities
to research schools, hear from admission reps, learn more about the process, etc.
Go to https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events to find out more and to register.
Grades 11 & 12:
• WDHS Virtual College and Career Presentations: Over 20 colleges,
universities, and trade schools will be here throughout the fall. Students
must sign up in their Naviance account.
• Next week's presentations: LaSalle, Widener, Rider, U of Maryland,
Delaware Valley, & Drexel.
• ASVAB (military) Test will be given at WDHS on November 12, 2020.
This is the test that is required for an individual who wants to consider
entering the military. To register, interested students should email Mr. Baillie or their guidance
counselor.
Grade 12:
• Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ) admission webinars: RCSJ
will be presenting admission webinars on three days during the week
of October 19 for interested seniors. Any senior who plans to apply
to RCSJ should participate. Seniors will be invited based on their
guidance counselor.
o October 19, 11:15 am – Mr. Baillie's seniors
o October 20, 11:15 am – Mrs. Canna's seniors
o October 23, 11:15 am – Mrs. Bonzella and Mrs. Quindlen's
seniors
• LAST CALL! Senior Transcript Release Forms (for any student
who plans to apply to college, trade school, any scholarship program, etc.) must be signed by a parent
and returned ASAP. This form can be found in the Classwork section of the Senior Guidance Google
Classroom.
• FAFSA! The 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available to be filled out.
Parents of seniors who plan to attend college next year should fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible.
Go to https://fafsa.ed.gov for information.
• Financial Aid Webinar for High School Parents: The NJ Higher Education Student
Assistance Authority has created a full webinar to explain the financial aid process as well as how to
complete the FAFSA form. Click on the link in our College and Career Planning Toolkit to watch it
at your convenience.
• Check out the many resources we have posted to assist you in the college and career planning
process on the high school webpage, under Guidance, in the College and Career Planning Folder.
PSATs
PSAT (Practice SAT), Oct. 17, 2020
For WDHS Juniors and Invited Seniors Only
The Practice SAT (PSAT) will be given on Saturday, October 17, at WDHS. Seats are limited due to social distancing guidelines and are available on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach our maximum capacity. WDHS will pay the Collegeboard's test fee for each student. The PSAT is NOT a requirement in the college admission process. It is simply a practice test that can give students an idea of their strengths and weaknesses and how their skills may translate to an official SAT test. Many colleges and universities are no longer requiring SAT (or ACT) test scores. You may find more info at https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional.
IMPORTANT INFO:
• Students must arrive by 7:30 am and stay until testing for the entire group is completed, approximately 12:30 pm.
• Students must have their temperature taken before admittance, and students with a temperature above 100.4 will not be admitted.
• Students must wear a mask the entire time they are in the building, including during testing.
• Masks will not be provided, and students without masks will not be admitted.
• Students may not bring any food to eat, due to having to wear masks the entire time.
• Students may bring water and keep it in the hallway to have a quick drink on breaks.
• Students must bring pencils and a calculator on the day of testing.
• Calculators are NOT provided by the school.
• There are no make-ups for this test date. However, if a student feels sick or has a fever, he/she must stay home. Please call the guidance department to report their absence.
• Students who reserve a seat but do not attend may be responsible to refund the school the $17.00 test fee unless they report an illness or documentation of serious emergency to the Guid. Dept. at the above number on the morning of testing.
REGISTRATION LINK https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelMbTa4-ERSZIOLMG8FHS-gNcfk5bnLYoB1sehII0M5p4cFQ/viewform
WEEK OF RESPECT
This week WDHS and Friends of Rachel promoted week of respect. Please take a look at a brief video clip
posted on the home page of our WDHS website. As always, Eagles Unite for Respect, not just this week,
but every week.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
All medication forms must be filled out for the new hybrid school plan for your child to receive any medications in school. Forms can be found on the Nurse's page of our website. They must be signed by the physician as well as the parent. They may be faxed to us at 856-384-5825, emailed, or brought into us. A parent must bring all medication in. We recommend this be done before school starts on November 9. Please call us at 856-848-6110 x 2204 or x2217 or email at [email protected] with any questions. Thanks Lynn Zoll BSN, RN Ann Hires, Health Aide
SCHOOL TO WORK JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Attention, Students Looking for a Job!
Mr. Drummond currently has companies in West Deptford and surrounding towns looking for student workers. The minimum age is usually 16, and some require transportation. Email Mr. Drummond at [email protected] for details on opportunities.
DECA NEWS
A new exciting year of DECA is back!!! We are accepting new members, and ANYONE can join. Gain valuable experience through real-world interactions, community service projects, and competitions. Next meeting date: Tuesday, October 13, at 1:20 pm. Join us here: https://meet.google.com/lookup/hphpfa6irr DECA is an awesome way to get involved within our school and community and
also globally. Membership fees are $15 to join and $15 if you would like to purchase a T-shirt. Mail or drop off cash/check to West Deptford High School 1600 Crown Point Road West Deptford, NJ 08093 ATTN: DECA - Please include Student Name, contact number, and grade.
Check out "DECA Membership Promo 2020-2021 | #NextLevel" from DECA Inc.https://vimeo.com/445631315
Also, check out our website to learn more about our West Deptford Chapter and get our codes to Remind and Google Classroom. https://lnewma2.wixsite.com/deca
EAGLE NATION
The 2021 Yearbook committee needs YOUR help! This year is unlike any other (again). PLEASE visit our website and submit your pictures to be used in our yearbook. There are also great tips on the website for taking pictures.
WE NEED --> PICTURES
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURES - what did your first day of school look like?? Take a selfie or a picture of your remote learning first day! Upload it here: https://sites.google.com/wdeptford.k12.nj.us/wdhs-yearbook/share-photos?authuser=0
• PICTURES GETTING READY FOR THE FALL SPORTS SEASON or getting ready to come back to your clubs and activities. Upload them via our website!
• YEARBOOK SURVEYS READY TO BE ANSWERED! https://sites.google.com/wdeptford.k12.nj.us/wdhs-yearbook/surveys-polls?authuser=0
HEY, CLASS of 2021! IT'S YOUR TURN!!!
• BABY PICTURES AND SENIOR QUOTES NEEDED. All submissions due by 10/15/2020
• Visit the WDHS Yearbook page and submit your baby picture and your senior quote! https://sites.google.com/wdeptford.k12.nj.us/wdhs-yearbook/senior-submissions?authuser=0
• JOIN the YEARBOOK!!!! Virtual meetings weekly! Text @wdyearbook to 81010
• FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – WDYearbook
Any questions, email Mrs. Pence at [email protected]
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
We will be meeting on October 14 via Zoom! Please join us and help us plan Red Ribbon Week! Email Mrs.
Everwine with questions or help planning Red Ribbon Week!!
Join our Remind. Text to 81010 Message: @saddwd
CLASS OF 2021 FUNDRAISER
The Class of 2021 will be hosting a pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkins should be dropped off to the WDHS lobby no later than Thursday, October 22, by 4 pm. You will write your name and phone number on a piece of tape upon dropping off your pumpkin. Gift cards/ baskets were generously donated by businesses such as Hollywood Cafe, La Sicilia, Taste of Philly, Laughing Buddha, Tesoro Homemade Sweets, Rebel in Lace Police, and Fire Credit Union. Categories will include Scariest, Best Overall, Best WD, and Most Creative! Contact Mrs. Everwine or Mrs. Baklycki with questions. [email protected] or [email protected]
KEY CLUB NEWS
WAWA FUNDRAISER
ONLY $4
CLEANING OUT?
Key Club will be having a CLOTHING DRIVE/FUNDRAISER in November. Please save your gently used clothing, shoes,
accessories, household linens, toys, games, and housewares. More information about a drop-off location will be coming in
the future. All funds raised will benefit our community service projects. Thanks in advance for your support! Flyer below.
WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY & CLUB NEWS:
OPERATION BLESSING
Dear West Deptford School Community, The West Deptford High School National Honor Society is sponsoring Operation Blessing this year but with some changes due to the required social distancing measures currently in place. Operation Blessing is a district and community-wide initiative that provides Christmas assistance to over 100 West Deptford school district families in need. The WDHS NHS hosts operation Blessing, but it would be impossible without the support from WD schools and the entire community. NHS is looking for families, neighbors, groups of friends, and businesses willing to adopt 1 or more families. We will provide a wish list of items as suggestions for purchase. We hope that each adopter can provide each family with toys for the children ($20-$25 gift card for teenage students,) a warm blanket, warm winter items, and some new articles of clothing (especially coats, shoes, and underwear). If you are not interested in adopting a family, monetary donations are always appreciated and can be made payable to WDHS. All donations will be collected until December 4. Every year, Operation Blessing is an excellent opportunity for the entire WD community to come together in the spirit of compassion and generosity. For many families, the efforts of Operation Blessing are the only way that they can celebrate the holidays with enough food and gifts for their children. Please take some time from your holiday season to help provide for those in need from our community. Any donation is greatly appreciated and valuable - we appreciate your generous support! Please email Jody Davis or Jennifer Stuart with any questions or if you would like to commit to "adopting" a family. [email protected] [email protected]
WDHS VISITOR HEALTH SCREENING
All visitors must complete this survey before entering the WDHS building.
The process is straightforward. Please use your cell phone to take a picture of the QR code (Bar)and then complete the survey. A copy of this flyer is posted on the outside doors and by the door buzzer.
Thank you!