Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
WEST DEPTFORD HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLE NEWS – September 22, 2017
Last week we practiced our first Evacuation Drill and Fire Drill of the 2017‐2018 school year. I would like to thank our staff and students for the efficient, mannerly and patient execution of our drill. We practice so that we will get it right if there were ever a real situation. Our school safety is our number one priority. We all need to do what is expected by following directions and being good citizens for all of us to be safe. As we begin the school year with activities and sporting events, this is a good time to talk about what being a good WDHS, and world citizen means. It means being respectful and positive as you support our sports teams and students. It means acting in a manner that positively reflects the values of the West Deptford High School community. Simply put, it means acting in a manner that would make mindful and ethical people proud. Here are some reminders for tonight, and all games that take place on our fields!
Students are not permitted in the building during games, and all students are expected to enter the game through the student entrance.
Students are not permitted on the grass fields behind the visitor bleachers. Please be sure to tell your middle school friends this, too. Students found wondering the fields could be removed from the game.
Students that ride their bikes to school and after‐school events should be mindful of cars pulling in and out in our parking lot. If students are fooling around on their bikes on our school property, school discipline can occur or police contacted. Please be careful and safe.
School rules always apply at all of our events!
Our Eagles Nest has the best student section around. Let’s continue this tradition by continuing the respectful and positive support of our West Deptford teams and students.
‐‐Dr. Gismondi
GUIDANCE NEWS:
Parents and students are encouraged to check their Powerparent account frequently to keep an eye on how they are doing in classes. Zeros for missed assignments is the fastest way to sink a strong average! So keep up with your work!
Over 30 colleges, universities, and trade schools will be visiting WDHS this fall. Juniors and Seniors can sign up to attend several of these presentations based on their future plans and interests. Students must use their Naviance accounts to sign up and to print their pass to attend.
Seniors are reminded to turn in their Transcript Release Form ASAP. Rowan College at Gloucester County will be here on October 27th to meet with seniors who plan to
apply.
We will have a college advisor from Rowan College at Gloucester County on‐site one day a month to talk to students in any grade level about taking college classes while in high school or planning their college path. Students can see their guidance counselor to make an appointment if interested.
The deadline to sign up for the November 4th SAT is October 5th. The deadline to register for the December 9th ACT is November 3rd. Please note that seats run out
VERY quickly for the ACT (which is given at RCGC) so students are encouraged to sign up super early if they are interested.
NHS NEWS:
National Honor Society is hosting their annual American Red Cross Blood Drive at West Deptford High
School for staff and students on Monday, October 17! To donate, students must be at least sixteen years old.
See any NHS Member or contact Mrs. Stuart or Mrs. Davis to sign up! Each donation can help save up to 3
lives, so sign up today.
SAFE SPACE NEWS:
West Deptford Safe Space will meet every Wednesday at 2:10 pm in room 37. If you want to educate others
about tolerance, become an ally, and how to support the LGBTQ community, please stop by!
YEARBOOK NEWS:
Buy your yearbook today and SAVE! Yearbooks are on sale for $85 if you purchase before October 27th! Click here to purchase: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05206900 Click here to purchase a senior vanity or corporate ad: http://jostensadservice.com/?REF=A05206900
WDHS SERVICE CLUB NEWS:
STEM NEWS: (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH)
Exxon Mobil is hosting a "Got STEM" Day at the Paulsboro Research Center on Thursday, October 12. Students
will depart at 7:40 am and return by 2 pm. Exxon Mobil is inviting only 10 sophomore female students.
Students will tour the engineering research laboratory, speak to engineers, and try out some STEM activities.
Lunch is provided. This opportunity has been promoted on the WDHS daily news program and in science
classes. Registration materials can be picked up from Mr. Pustie in Rm 26 and must be turned in by
Wednesday, September 27.
EXPLORING ENGINEERING NEWS:
On September 20th, Miss Shaelynn Fisher, a sophomore Biomedical
Engineering student at Drexel University and a 2016 WD graduate,
spoke about “The Tactile Eye” wearable device to our Exploring
Engineering I and II classes. Shaelynn and her team earned 2nd
place in a Drexel design competition for her lab section. The Tactile
Eye is worn like a knee brace and alerts the wearer when objects
enter their field of view. The device was designed for people who
live with rod cone dystrophy vision impairment which causes poor
peripheral vision. While at West Deptford, Shaelynn completed the
Exploring Engineering I class. Shaelynn also answered questions
about the Biomedical Engineering Program at Drexel and what it’s
like being a commuter.
KEY CLUB NEWS:
On Thursday, September 21st, Key Club "speed dated" with the residents at Brightview Woodbury Lake
Assisted Living on behalf of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice. Key Club members created questions that they
used to get to know their new friends they will spend time with throughout the school year. Key Club
members also played bingo with the patients in the Alzheimer's and Dementia unit. The following members
participated in these intergenerational activities: Ronnasia Akins, Vishwa Patel, Hunter Marple, Grace
Arseneau, Erika Arseneau, Grace Becker, Robin Hill, Alexis Hill, Mackenzie Conaway, Michael DiRienzo, Katie
Lee, Allie Bradley, Juliana Stauffer, Shane McDonald, Hannah Phifer, Hailey McCloskey, Rebecca West,
Alexys Still and Sreeram Mandava.
CBI NEWS:
CBI Meet and Greet with the Sociology Class:
Ms. McCool’s CBI Class got together with Mrs. Sexauer’s Sociology Class for a Meet & Greet. The students will
be working together throughout the year landscaping the two courtyards at the high school.
CLASS OF 2021 NEWS:
Class of 2021 had a wonderful turn out for our first
class fundraiser! Great job to the participants of the
Class of 2021 clean up! You did a great job cleaning
up the Field of Dreams with your classmates and
raised some money for our class!! Awesome start to
the year! Let’s keep up the great work!
CLASS OF 2021 PRE‐GAME COOKOUT:
What goes better with football than a pre‐game
cookout? Come out and support the WD Football
Team and the Class of 2021 on October 20th for the WD vs. Haddonfield game! We will have the first ever pre‐
game cookout! There will be food, refreshments, games music and raffles! Find a Class of 2021 member to buy
your pre‐sale ticket! We cannot wait to see you there!!
Class of 2021 Cookout Order Form
Event Date: 10/20 (WD vs. Haddonfield) Time: 5pm- 7pm
Seller’s Name: ____________________ Money Due Back By: Monday October 9th
Name Phone # Qty Price Each
Total Due
Paid
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
** Required to sell at least 3 tickets per student**
JUNIOR CLASS FUNDRAISERS:
We are excited to be partnering with FUN PASTA FUNDRAISING! Shop now using the website below and order
some creative, delicious pasta goodies. It's simple, and you'll love the selection ‐ great for any special occasion
or just for yourself!
With each sale, our group earns 40% which helps us reach our fundraising goal. The money each student
makes will go into their personal accounts. They will be able to use this money in the future toward senior trip,
homecoming tickets, spirit wear, etc.
WITH EVERY BAG OF PASTA PURCHASED, FUNPASTA WILL DONATE A BAG TO EITHER FLORIDA OR TEXAS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF!
Plus, you get FREE shipping over $50!
Thanks for your help! Your order will be shipped from Nashville, TN within 3‐5 days.
FUNDRAISER ENDS 10/16/17!
Website: https://www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/west‐deptford‐class‐of‐2019
WEST DEPTFORD CELL PHONE WALLETS
These cell phone wallets stick to the back of any case and can hold your ID,
credit cards, and cash.
$5 each
If you would like one (or more than one ☺),
please contact Mrs. Patton or Miss Stetson.
[email protected] [email protected]
WEST DEPTFORD WATER BOTTLES
WEEK OF RESPECT NEWS:
Week of Respect is Oct 2‐6. Be on the lookout for ways to promote Respect, Kindness, and Compassion here
at WDHS.
FRIENDS OF RACHEL NEWS:
Some of our students hosted a "New Student Welcome
Breakfast" for our incoming transfer students. Students
enjoyed getting to know one another and eating Dunkin
Donuts!
WDHS PTO RAFFLE:
WDHS PTO is raffling off a Samsung 55” UHD 4k Smart LED TV and Nintendo
Switch game console. All proceeds are used to fund PTO projects, which include
Project Graduation. Please refer to our PTO page on the High School website
under FOR PARENTS to purchase your $10 tickets. Thank you for your support!
ATHLETIC OFFICE NEWS:
WDHS ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017! Come out to this Friday nights football game as we
recognize our newest group of Hall of Fame inductees.
Fred McColl 1976‐1979
Suzanne (Stipp) Press
1979‐1982
Coach Bob Byatt, 1991‐2004 (Head Boys Basketball Coach)
Rachel (Mehaffey) Shappell
2004‐2008
2009‐2010 BOYS SOCCER TEAM
(Head Coach Tim Cammarota)
MARCHING BAND FUNDRAISER:
COMMUNITY NEWS:
The Special Olympics is looking for some volunteers: Please click on the link below for complete details and registration form. 2017 Fall Volunteer Registration https://2017fallevents.my‐trs.com/ South Cycling Sectional – Must be at least 14 years old Bankbridge School, Sewell Sunday, October 1; 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. South Soccer Sectional – Must be at least 14 years old RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford Saturday, October 21 – Sunday, October 22; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
