WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

December is upon us, and we are heading into the Winter season. I want to congratulate all our students who have been working hard this Fall in their quest for academic, athletic, musical, and theatrical excellence, and all the other challenging endeavors that our students persue. This hard work will continue through the next three weeks until we reach the next vacation on December 22nd.

Here are a couple of articles I've been reading that some of you might find interesting:

“Parents and Homework: How Can Parents Best Support Their Children?” by Paul Oberman

in Journal of Jewish Day School Leadership, December 2023

“Kids Aren’t the Ones with the Cellphone Problem” by Pamela Paul in The New York Times, November 10, 2023

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Walpole’s 300th Birthday Celebration Will

Kick-Off with Laser Show December 16th

Two Showings on Stone Field

Walpole –Walpole’s 300th Anniversary Celebration will kick off with a bang on December 16th with a laser and pyrotechnics show on Stone Field presented by Pyrotecnico. The free display of lights and sounds is a unique opportunity for the whole family to come together and view something truly spectacular. There will be two shows, one at 6pm and another at 8:30pm with ample time in between to stroll downtown and partake in one of Walpole’s many dining options.

For more information about the Laser Show and other 300th Anniversary events, to browse merchandise for purchase, and to learn more about Walpole’s history, visit Walpole300.com

For the lastest METCO Newsletter Click Here

December 6th - Junior Family Night 6:30 pm in the Auditorium

Walpole High School Counselors will introduce families to the college exploration process. The presentation will focus on beginning the college search, the SCOIR program, and will touch upon testing, financial aid resources and an overview of the process.

Helping Students Access Their PSAT Scores

• Remind students who are using BigFuture® School to access their scores on the mobile app.

• Students who entered their cell phone numbers have been asked to create an account and have the ability to access their scores.

• Schools will be provided with a PDF of the student score report, which will be distributed to students.

• Juniors will receive score reports during Seminar (11/29-12/8)

• Freshman & Sophomore distribution TBD

As always, students can utilize a personal College Board account to view their scores online at studentscores.collegeboard.org.

Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report video: Students and families may watch this video for information on how to access your scores and how to understand your scores.

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NHS is holding a coat drive and we are looking for adult and children-size warm winter coats. We aim to collect 75 warm winter coats to provide to individuals and families in need. Coats are cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and made available to a network of over 90 distribution partners made up of local nonprofits, social service agencies, and schools to ensure the coats are given to those who really need them free of charge. If there are any unused coats that could be donated we would really appreciate it! There is a collection box in the main lobby.

Electronics Recycling Event. Proceeds benefit the Walpole High School Wrestling Program. Please see the flyer attached at the bottom of eNotes for more information.

The World Language Department is offering students the opportunity to earn the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school

or district in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages by high school graduation.

The Seal is awarded at two proficiency levels and can be used to communicate with academic institutions, employers, and the community that students are able to study, work, and engage with others in two or more languages. Students who meet the criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy will receive an insignia provided by the Department of Education to be affixed to their high school transcript. An application is available for seniors with testing dates in January. Dates for juniors will be upcoming in the spring. Interested students can talk to their World Language teacher or see Ms. Kay (room 1321 inside the language lab) to receive an application.

Congratulations to Mrs. Bacon’s Spanish II Honors class for being named Class of the Month for October!

Latin Club students visited the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston after school on October 27, and enjoyed seeing the recently renovated ancient Greek and Roman galleries.

On Friday, December 8, the French and Spanish Clubs will join together with the PM Club to travel to Boston’s Seaport neighborhood to visit the Snowport Holiday Markets. Students can see Mr. Sturges, Ms. Kwasnik or Mrs. Bacon for permission slips and details.

The Work Study Program is seeking donations of new or gently used hand tools relevant to various trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, automotive, and more. Donations can be dropped-off in the main office at Walpole High School or a donation pick up can be arranged. Every tool donated is a step towards securing a brighter future for our students.

For more information, or to arrange a donation pick up contact James Connolly at jconnolly@walpole.k12.ma.us

The following scholarships are now available:

AFL-CIO Scholarship- due by 12/22/2023

massaflcio.org/scholarhips

Big Y Foods, Inc. Scholarship- due by 2/1/2024

bigy.com/community/scholarships

Walpole Historical Society Scholarship- available for students pursuing studies in history, library science, archaeology, historical anthropology and any field pertaining to conservation, restoration or preservation of historical materials.

Application can be found in the School Counseling Office

See the attached document below regarding Class Dues. You may also send payment in with your student.

Class Dues

Recognition Ads are now on sale

If you would like to congratulate your senior with a recognition ad in the back of the Yearbook, purchase a recognition ad at this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065365

Recognition ads are due by January 31st.

Photography Club will meet Thursday December 7th after school . The theme is Water. Drinking water, puddles, a pond, a lake, the ocean, rain, a drop, any water you find interesting to take a picture of will be great. Photography Club will be announcing its annual Photography Contest open to all high school students next week. Be on the lookout for details next week on the Timber TV news. Anyone attending WHS is eligible to enter. As always, follow our instagram page. whs_photographyclub123 Contact Mrs. D'Agostino for more information.

The next meeting of the WHS UNICEF Club will be Thursday, December 7th in room 2308 at 2:10pm. All are welcome!

Interested in joining a club that helps provide impoverished children and families with necessities like proper nutrition and education? We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month in room 2308. You can join the WHS UNICEF Club Google Classroom page using the code: 6n53b2n

The WHS Humane Society is excited to announce the 2024 Pets of Walpole High Calendar fundraiser. Please submit photos of your pets (all types of animals are welcome and encouraged!) and purchase a copy of the calendar of your own. Calendars will be in before the Holiday break and all submissions and orders should be submitted by the end of November. All proceeds are donated to local animal shelters. Last year's calendar raised $800 for needy animals! We can't wait to show off your fur babies! Calendar Order Form

A successful fall season has concluded. Congratulations to the girls field hockey team on winning the state championship. Congratulations to the football team on making it to Gillette Stadium. Congratulations to the boys Cross Country team for winning the Division 2A Championship. We had many individual and team accomplishments throughout the fall and look forward to a successful winter season. A reminder that no uniforms will be handed out without payment.

Walpole Timberwolves apparel check out the link below.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/massachusetts/walpole/walpole-high-school

For a list of upcoming events please click on the following link: https://sites.google.com/a/walpole.k12.ma.us/athletics/

Email: rdowd@walpole.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleAD

Walpole High School

Email: simbusch@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: http://walpolewhs.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS