WLHS Comet News/Noticias de Comets
April/abril 2021
West Liberty High School
Principal Brenda Arthur Miller
Assistant Principal Kyle Steffen
Office Manager Deb Kivi
Attendance Secretary Veronica Rivera
Email: barthurmiller@wl.k12.ia.us
Website: www.wl.k12.ia.us
Location: 310 West Maxson Avenue, West Liberty, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 627 - 2115
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool
Dear Families/Queridas familias,
Welcome to Spring, warmer weather, and a busier schedule. Spring sports and extra-curricular activities are in full swing. This month we will have Parent/Teacher conferences and State testing (ISASP). We will communicate with families and the community about expectations and protocols for spectators as we plan events this spring. We are working with Muscatine County Public Health to plan events that work to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff, families, and community. Please reach out with questions.
Bienvenido a la primavera, el clima más cálido, y un horario más ocupado. Los deportes de primavera y las actividades extracurriculares están en pleno apogeo. Este mes tendremos conferencias de padres/Maestros y exámenes estatales (ISASP). Nos comunicaremos con las familias y la comunidad acerca de las expectativas y protocolos para los espectadores mientras planificamos eventos esta primavera. Estamos trabajando con Muscatine County Public Health para planificar eventos que funcionen para asegurar la salud y seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y comunidad. Por favor, contacte con preguntas.
Gracias
Brenda Arthur Miller, Directora
Teacher Office Hours/Horas de la Oficina de Maestros
Cada maestro ha dedicado tiempo durante la semana a cualquier estudiante que necesite ayuda cuando no está en clase. Estas horas de oficina se pueden encontrar en la página de la escuela secundaria en el sitio web del distrito siguiendo este enlace: Horas de la Oficina de Maestros de HS
Infinite Campus/Campus Infinito
¿Tiene acceso al Campus Infinito? Los padres y los estudiantes pueden ver sus horarios, calificaciones y actualizaciones importantes a través del portal del Campus Infinito. Si necesita ayuda para obtener acceso, póngase en contacto con la oficina principal.
Technology Issues?/¿Problemas con tecnologia?
Contact the high school office or email helpdesk@wl.k12.ia.us to report all technology problems with devices and hotspots. We have replacement chromebooks that we can lend to your student while we repair theirs.
Comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela secundaria o envíe un correo electrónico a helpdesk@wl.k12.ia.us para informar de todos los problemas de tecnología con dispositivos y puntos de acceso. Tenemos chromebook de reemplazo que podemos prestar a su estudiante mientras reparamos el suyo.
Sign up for School Meals/Inscribirse para las comidas escolares
Counseling News/Noticias de Consejeros
Scholarships due soon - For descriptions/guidelines of each application see the Scholarship Sheet 2020-2021. All Seniors were notified of these upcoming scholarships previously.
Becas que vencen pronto - Para las descripciones / directrices de cada solicitud ver la Hoja de Becas 2020-2021. Todos los Seniors fueron notificados de estas próximas becas previamente.
Local Scholarships/Becas locales
March 30 - West Liberty League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #310 National Scholarship Fund. LULAC Council #310 National Scholarship Application.
Letter to applicants - please read
March 31 - Muscatine County Master Gardener Scholarship. Muscatine County Master Gardener Scholarship
March 31 - Julie Mosher Memorial Scholarship. Julie Mosher Memorial Scholarship
March 31 - UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine Employee Dependents. UnityPoint Health- Trinity Muscatine Employee Dependents
March 31 - Trinity Muscatine Friends Volunteer Family Members. Trinity Muscatine Friends Volunteer Family Members
April 1 - Mt. Calvary Lodge #95. Mt. Calvary Lodge #95
April 1 - Maynard Smith Technical, Mt. Calvary Lodge #95. Aquarius Club Scholarship Application
April 1 - West Liberty Education Association. WLEA Scholarship Application
April 1 - West Liberty High School Student Council. Common Comet Application
April 1 - West Liberty American Legion Auxiliary Post #509. West Liberty American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Application
April 1 - Martin & Esther Windus Memorial Scholarship. Martin & Esther Windus Memorial Scholarship
April 1 - Lawrence & Marjory Roth Family Trust Scholarship. Lawrence & Marjory Roth Family Trust Scholarship
April 1 - Joe Lawton Memorial. Joe Lawton Memorial Scholarship
April 1 - Kennedy Brothers Memorial FFA Livestock Proficiency Scholarship. Kennedy Brothers Memorial FFA Livestock Proficiency Scholarship
April 1 - Ralph & Jean Kirchner. Ralph & Jean Kirchner Scholarship Application
April 1 - Alberta Kelly Estate. Alberta Kelly Estate Scholarship Application
April 1 - Marilyn Irey Scholarship. Marilyn Irey Scholarship
April 1 - West Liberty Soccer Club Scholarship. West Liberty Soccer Club Scholarship
April 1 - West Liberty Lions Club. West Liberty Lions Club Scholarship Application
April 1 - West Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce Scholarship cover page
April 1 - West Liberty State Bank. West Liberty State Bank Scholarship Application cover page
April 1 - West Liberty State Bank scholarship - based on Financial need. West Liberty State Bank Scholarship Application cover page
April 1 - Larry Beaver Memorial Scholarship. Larry Beaver Memorial Scholarship
April 1 - Cedar County J. Curtis & Frances Forest Frymoyer Scholarship - Cedar County Frymoyer CCHS Scholarship Application
April 1 - West Liberty Rotary. West Liberty Rotary Scholarship Application
April 5 - West Liberty Foods. 2021 West Liberty Foods Student Scholarship Award
April 15 - St. Joseph Catholic Church Student Senior Grant. St. Joseph Catholic Church Student Senior Grant
Greater Iowa/US Scholarships/Becas de Iowa o EEUU
Scholarships available for Latino Students. Financial Resources for Latino Students
Scholarship for Undocumented students. https://www.undocuscholars.com/scholarships
College Board Scholarships. College Board Scholarship Opportunities
Fastweb. fastweb.com
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship page. www.INAnews.com
Star Student Scholarship of Iowa. Star Student Scholarship of Iowa Scholarship page
The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa. The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
March 31 - SFM Foundation Scholarship. SFM Foundation Scholarship
April 1 - Iowa Scholarship for the Arts. Guidelines. Application.
April 1 - Winner’s Circle Scholarship. IFAA - Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. IFAA - Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship Portal
April 1 - Iowa Golf Association Ann Griffel Scholarship. Iowa Golf Association Ann Griffel Scholarship page
April 1 - Iowa Golf Association Henry Sani Scholarship. Iowa Golf Association Henry Sani Scholarship page
April 2 - ICAAR Scholarship- for students of non-Realtor parents. ICAAR Scholarship webpage
April 2 - ICAAR Scholarship- for students with a parent who is a Realtor. ICAAR Scholarship webpage
April 11 - Karsyn’s Krusaders/Jessica Miller Memorial Cancer Scholarship. Karsyn's Krusaders /Jessica Miller Memorial Cancer Scholarship
April 5 - Game Changer Scholars Program. Game Changers Scholars Program website
May 1 - Septagon Academic Scholarship. Septagon Academic Scholarship guidelines
*Septegaon Academic Scholarship Application
May 3 - Point Foundation- National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund. Point Foundation Scholarship page. Point Foundation Community College Scholarship page
May 21 - B. Davis Scholarship. B. Davis Scholarship
May 28 - Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship. Children's Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship
May 30 - Elevate Iowa Scholarship Program. Elevate Iowa Scholarship Application page
June 18 - Iowa PGA Section Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship. Iowa PGA Section Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship
Yearbook information/Informacíon del anuario
Jostens is helping us put together a yearbook this year. You may have received an email with information about purchasing a yearbook. Please use the link in the email to order your 2020-2021 West Liberty Cometeer Yearbook. This year has been unusual so we are hoping to include pictures you have captured this year. See the attached link so you can submit pictures for the yearbook.
Seniors--Please submit your Senior photo as soon as possible (by April 1, 2021) to be included in the Yearbook. For print purposes, the photo needs to be high resolution (at least 300 dpi) or if using cell phones, it needs to be the largest or actual size of the photo. Please use the link above to submit your photo or email it to barthurmiller@wl.k12.ia.us
Parents of Seniors--Click here for information on purchasing a Senior Ad in the Yearbook.
Jostens nos está ayudando a armar un anuario este año. Es posible que haya recibido un correo electrónico con información sobre la compra de un anuario. Por favor, utilice el enlace en el correo electrónico para pedir su Anuario de Cometeer de West Liberty 2020-2021. Este año ha sido por comun, así que esperamos incluir imágenes que uste haya capturado este año. Consulte el enlace adjunto para que pueda enviar fotos para el anuario.
Estudiantes del grado 12: envíe su foto del último año tan pronto como posible (antes del 1 de abril de 2021) para incluirla en el Anuario. Con fines de impresión, la foto debe ser de alta resolución (al menos 300 ppp) o si se utiliza teléfonos celulares, debe ser el tamaño más grande o real de la foto. Usen el link de arriba para enviar su foto o mandarla por correo electronico a barthurmiller@wl.k12.ia.us
Padres de estudiantes del grado 12: Clic aquí para informacíon de comprando un anuncio senior en el Anuario.
Picture Retakes/Dia de las Fotos
El último día para fotos. Por favor, planee que le tomen una foto o una repetición de su foto. El código para ordenar fotos para la escuela secundaria es 51123KF.
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021, 08:15 AM
West Liberty High School, West Maxson Avenue, West Liberty, IA, USA
ISASP/Evaluaciones estatales
Las evaluaciones estatales de progreso Estudiantil de Iowa (ISASP) tendrán lugar durante la semana del 12 al 16 de abril. Los estudiantes tomarán las evaluaciones durante el primer período. La escuela secundaria llevará a cabo un horario especial que incluye un comienzo tardío para los Seniors. Pronto habrá más información.
Monday, Apr 12, 2021, 08:15 AM
West Liberty High School, West Maxson Avenue, West Liberty, IA, USA
Parent Teacher Conferences/Conferencias de Padres y Maestros
Las Conferencias de Padres/Maestros serán el miércoles, 14th de abril de 4:00 a 8:00 PM. Los maestros se reunirán para programar una hora para reunirse virtualmente, por teléfono o correo electrónico. Por favor llame o envíe un correo electrónico a los maestros si desea solicitar una conferencia.
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Prom/El Baile para Juniors y Seniors
Estamos emocionados de poder organizar un baile de Prom esta primavera. Será diferente debido a las restricciones de Covid. El prom se llevará a cabo el sábado 8 de mayo de 8:00 a 11:00 PM en el West Liberty Community Center. Este baile es para los juniors y seniors actuales de la escuela secundaria de West Liberty. No hay huéspedes fuera de la ciudad y no hay ex alumnos. El prom es semiformal. Los estudiantes son bienvenidos a usar la ropa que ellos llevarían para el baile de Homecoming, una boda, o una quinceañera. Los boletos cuestan $15.
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 08:00 PM
West Liberty Community Center, North Calhoun Street, West Liberty, IA, USA
Senior Awards Night/Noche de Becas para Seniors
Senior Awards Night - May 18, 7:00 p.m. Seniors should email kthrasher@wl.k12.ia.us with the scholarships/awards/or honors they have received so they can be recognized. Each student who will be recognized will have 2 tickets for the evening. The ceremony will also be live streamed. A letter will be sent with tickets approximately two weeks before the ceremony.
Noche de Becas para Seniors - May 18, 7:00 por la noche. Seniors deben enviar un correo electrónico a kthrasher@wl.k12.ia.us con las becas/premios/y honores que han recibido para que puedan ser reconocidos. Cada estudiante que será reconocido tendrá 2 entradas para la noche. La ceremonia también será transmitida en vivo. Se enviará una carta con las entradas aproximadamente dos semanas antes de la ceremonia.
