What's Up Westside

• October 14th - NO SCHOOL

• October 19th - Homeroom Senior Meeting

• October 20th - PTSA Meeting: "College and Career Planning" 7-8:30pm School Library

• October 25th - Picture Retakes

• October 25th - College and Career Fair during lunch

• October 28th - Family Movie Night 6-10pm WSHS Commons

• November 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 - "The Curious Mrs. Savage" Performances @7:30pm

• November 11th - NO SCHOOL

Wildcat Families. So nice to see the crowd in-person at WSHS last night for our curriculum night. I hope everyone had an opportunity to learn a little bit about what and with whom your students are engaged with every day. Being together in community is critical in all of our success. I want to make sure we continue to share in as many ways as possible on how students can build their social network and community. With our longer lunch, we are able to run clubs. We continue to build out the list of which groups are meeting on what days and where. There are a couple of ways to track that. We are keeping club information updated on our website at: https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/w-s-h-s-clubs/ There are also postings via Instagram from our ASB (@wshsasb) and Counseling(@wshscounseling) on upcoming club meetings and events. Another way to get involved is through athletics. See below for the upcoming starts for the winter seasons. And a big shout out to our Fall sports teams including Girls Soccer who had a great win over the previously undefeated Roosevelt team. Wildcats are representing well in and out of school. Let's keep our positive energy up and be sure to check out the new school year calendar. https://www.seattleschools.org/news/school-calendar/ Looks like we will be together until the end of June! Go Wildcats!

TEEN HEALTH CENTER

The West Seattle Teen Health Center is open for sports physicals, check ups, vaccines, and more! The Health Center is located inside of West Seattle High School right across from the main office. Seattle Public School students can access appointments and care for no cost! We just got our shipment of flu vaccines in-please reach out to us if you'd like to schedule an appointment for your student! Give us a call at 206-658-8048 or email our Health Center Coordinator at hannas@neighborcare.org to schedule appointments or with any questions. Stay healthy, Wildcats!

SHOT CLINICS

Seattle Public Schools is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, staff, and families at schools this fall (Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Oct. 23). These weekend and evening clinics are open to all SPS staff, families, and students—regardless of their enrolled school.

Flu clinics:

Flu shot clinics are open to any person aged 4 and older. Most insurance is accepted. For more information and to register, visit the Flu Vaccine Page.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

All COVID-19 vaccine clinics at SPS will offer vaccines for any person aged 3 and older. COVID vaccines are free, and insurance is not required. For more information and to register, visit the COVID Vaccine Page.

THE 2022-2023 STUDENT AND FAMILY HANDBOOK

Students reviewed the handbook in Homeroom this week. Take a look:

https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/101/2022/03/WSHS-Student-Handbook-ADA.pdf

Here are a couple of items regarding attendance.

• Email or Call Attendance Office when: student out sick, out for appointment, any questions regarding attendance. Erin Dolan is our attendance specialist. emdolan@seattleschools.org
  206-252-8804
• If a student needs to leave early. Let attendance office know. Ms. Dolan will create a dismissal slip. You student should stop in the attendance office before their dismissal time to pick up a pass so they can show that to their teacher for dismissal.
• You can see student's attendance in almost real-time via The Source.

PLEASE JOIN US

PTSA Meeting: "College and Career Planning" - October 20th 7-8:30pm in the WSHS Library

The purpose of this meeting is to help parents better understand the options available after high school, the resources available, and how to set your student up for a successful launch. Counselor, Mallory Neuman, Seattle Skills Center Principal, Dan Golosman, and experienced parents will be sharing their expertise.

We hope to see you there!

WSHS Family Movie Night - Halloween double feature -

October 28th 6-10pm in the WSHS Commons

We'll be showing "Beetlejuice" and "Love and Monsters" back to back with a brief intermission. Admission is free. Bring a blanket to sit on. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Questions? Contact wshsptsapresident@gmail.com

Become a member of the PTSA at: http://wshsptsa.org/

Add your voice to supporting all students at WSHS by joining the PTSA! Join us for parent education and fun community building while making a direct impact on PTSA planning, action and advocacy. In line with our commitment to equity, membership scholarships for membership fees are available. Membership dues go toward our affiliation with national, state, and city PTAs as well as funding academic support right here at WSHS.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FUNDING

The PTSA is working to fund the gap between what the state provides for education and the actual cost. Due to an expired levy, WSHS does not have the funds for its long running tutoring program. If you are able, please consider making a donation toward student academic support. http://wshsptsa.org/direct-drive-campaign

Thanks to those that have already donated, Saturday School will be back in session! But we still have a ways to go in order to bring back the program in full AND to be able to support our mini-grant applications from student groups and staff. Mini-grant applications can be submitted now until November 15th, and we are hoping to fund as many as possible. To apply, contact Amy Doll at asdoll@seattleschools.org

Dream Dinners Fundraiser

Please help the WSHS PTSA fund academic support while taking care of dinner! All of the details are in the flyer below.

Amazon Smile - support the PTSA when you shop

Just follow these simple steps to turn your purchases into donations for the WSHS PTSA. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Special Education Board Representative: We are looking for an impassioned board member to represent our Sped families. Board members meet every 2nd Thursday of the month and we have 3-4 membership meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Mini-Grant reviewer: We are looking for more eyes to review grant proposals from staff and student groups.

Movie Night Volunteers: Are you available to run to Costco? or help with selling concessions, set up, and clean up on October 28th?

Please contact wshsptsapresident@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Fauntleroy Fall Festival, on October 23rd at the Hall at Fauntleroy from 2-5pm has high school student volunteer opportunities. They need help with pumpkin painting, a small petting zoo, bird house building, cake decorating contest, set-up and tear-down, as well as some general wayfinding. Please have the parents/students sign up directly on our sign up sheet.

Questions? Reach out to fauntleroyfallfestival@gmail.com

SENIOR MEETING

October 19th during homeroom we will discuss the path to graduation complete with senior deadlines and starting the process of cap & gown orders.

TEEN LINK RESOURCE

Where to Turn For Teens - Teen Link

Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about whatever's is on your teen's mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues your teen may be facing.

If a teen or an adult concerned about a teen or has questions or concerns about drug use, they can now call, chat, or text to www.teenlink.org

Counselor Caseloads:

Last Names A- Fa, Erica Nguyen etnguyen@seattleschools.org

Last Names Fe-Mar, Kinsey Hedeen krhedeen@seattleschools.org

Last Names Mas-Po, Mallory Neuman mlneuman@seattleschools.org

Last Names Pr-Z, Christine Nutters canutters@seattlesch

Fall sports are in the home stretch, and winter sports will be starting soon.

To support our Wildcat Athletes check schedules and scores at:

https://www.metroleaguewa.org/

The Winter Sports line up and start dates:

• Cheer (co-ed) – October 31
• Winter Sports – November 14
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Gymnastics (co-ed)
• Boys Swimming
• Wrestling (co-ed)

To participate, register through FinalForms. Current physical forms (completed, signed by physician and stamped with clinic name) are to be uploaded into your FinalForms account. You can schedule a physical at the Teen Health Center at 206-658-8048 or email our Health Center Coordinator at hannas@neighborcare.org

For more team details check these Athletic Department links:

https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/fall-sports/

https://twitter.com/WSHSAthletics1

https://www.instagram.com/westseattle.athletics/

https://www.facebook.com/WSHSAthletics1

WSHS Boosters Club works to defray equipment and transportation costs. To make a donation or purchase spirit wear visit: https://westseattleboosterclub.org/

FALL SHOW DETAILS

We are working hard to get ready for opening night of our fall show "The Curious Mrs. Savage".

Performances: Nov 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30pm

For tickets and more information visit: https://sites.google.com/westsidedrama.com/wshsdrama/home

Students, join the Drama Program Schoology Page! (access code JJQT-BGFR-4t94P)

To receive Remind messages: text @dramawshs to 81010

Our Instagram Account is: @westsidedramawshs

Questions? Contact admin@westsidedrama.com or Mr Wiener at dmwiener@seattleschools.org

HOCO 2022 SHOUT OUT

A special thank you to the ASB students that planned and hosted the Homecoming Spirit Week and dance! ASB students (and Ms Ferda) volunteered all weekend to setup and cleanup. Thank you! We had a marvelous time!

If you would like to share something with the West Seattle High School community, please contact wshsptsacommunications1@gmail.com

https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/calendar-and-news/whats-up-westside/

Email: wshsptsacommunications1@gmail.com
Website: westseattlehs.seattleschools.org
Location: 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
Phone: 206-252-8800