WPHS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, February 10 and Monday, February 13, 2012    
 
 

 

 


Congratulations to Teacher of the Week – Ms. Peggy Dolan!  Students wishing to nominate a Teacher of the Week may do so by writing the teacher’s name, one or two sentences giving the reason for the nomination, and signing the paper which should then be placed in the Teacher of the Week box on the counter in the Main Office.

 

WPHS Girl’s Lacrosse will have a Guest Server Night at Greco’s on February 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Please bring family and friends to support the Girl’s Lacrosse team.  Also, anyone interested in participating on the girl’s lacrosse team can see Mrs. Robbins.  It’s not too late.

 

Reminder to Habitat For Humanity members - T-Shirt sale forms and money are due back to Mrs. Dailer on Wednesday, February 15.  If you're interested in buying a "Park vs. Poverty" T-shirt, please see a club member or Mrs. Dailer.  Short Sleeve T's are $10 and Long Sleeve are $15.

 

Matchmaker results have arrived!  You may purchase your forms in the food court during all three lunches until Friday, February 10.  Please present your student ID at the time of purchase.  If you do not have a lunch, please stop by R322 (Mrs. Hvizdos before school or after school).  Three forms are available:  Same Grade Matches, Remaining Grades Matches, and Friendship Matches.  Forms only cost $1 each.  Join in the fun, buy your Matchmaker forms today!

 

Attention all AP students!!! Those of you who are planning to take AP exams need to register in the Guidance Office by paying the $87.00 per exam fee.  Checks should be made payable to Wheeling Park High School.  Payments can be made to the guidance secretaries from now until Tuesday, February 28.  All payments should be in by February 28th to allow time for ordering the exams.  Late registration will be accepted from March 1st through the 15th; however, a $15.00 late fee will be added for a total of $102.00 per exam.  Students can go to collegeboard.com to view the 2011-12 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents for more information.  Students who will have difficulty paying the exam fees need to see Ms. Minor in the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE ONLINE HEALTH 1 RIGHT NOW?  We need to have 20 students interested in order to offer the class.  Sign up in Guidance.

 

Display your Park Pride by purchasing a Wheeling Park Patriots decal.  Decals are printed in blue lettering and measure 18 inches by 2 inches.  A sample is on display in the main office.  Each decal costs $10 with all proceeds benefitting the Wheeling Park Outdoor Classroom Project.  Pick up your decal today and support this very worthy cause.  Everyone purchasing a decal will be entered in a raffle for an MP3 Player.

 

Pass/Fail contracts will be due in Guidance by February 16, 2012.  They will NOT be accepted after this date.

 

The Anchor Program offers tutoring from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday in the Media Center this week.  Hot meals will be provided daily.  A 5:00 p.m. bus and the 5:30 activity bus will provide transportation home.  Please sign up in the Media Center after school if interested in attending.

 

Wellness, Wellness, Wellness: Our Physical Education Department is looking for students and staff who would like to participate in the Wheeling Ogden Road Race to be held on May 26, 2012 with a start time 8:00 a.m. There are several different ways you can participate in this race.  More details are available in the Main Office.

 

Any junior with a 3.5 or higher GPA qualifies for the Governor’s Honors Academy being held July 8 thru July 28, 2012 at WVU.  Please review the information on the website at www.wvgovschools.org with your parents.  If interested complete the Student Application:  Part I on the website by February 20, 2012.  Part II of this application is due in the Guidance Office by February 21, 2012.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Trifaro. 

 

WPHS Saturday’s Scholar continues each Saturday from 9-11 a.m. in Tech 3.   All students are welcome.  Teachers are available to help with ACT/SAT prep, English, Math, Credit Recovery or any areas of need.  See you there!!

 

The "Patriot Connection" is on the air!!  Our show is broadcast at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on West Liberty University's channel 14 every day with a new show each Monday.  We’re also on in school every Monday during Advisory.  If you have something you'd like to see on the newscast, stop by O253 or e-mail Mrs. Dillon at cihlenfe@access.k12.wv.us.

 

WELLNESS TIP OF THE WEEK! – Don’t get too saucy!  Try to use sauces like marina and salsa instead of thick sauces like Alfredo, cream sauces, cheese sauces, and hollandaise.

 

CLUBS:          The following Group One Clubs will meet on Wednesday.  Passes are blue. 

American Welding Society

G111

Mr. Winters

Astronomy

Media

Mr. Higgins

Diamond Girls – (Baseball Season Only)

 

 

FCCLA

O260

Ms. Cook

Ice Cube Hockey Club  

O345B

Mr. Shanley

Jr. Rowdies/S.O.S.   (Football Season Only)

 

 

Lacrosse – Boys and Girls

Gym/G337A

/Ms. Robbins

Philosophy

R244

Ms. Frazier

Scrapbooking

G340C

Ms. Craig

Speech

B203A

Mr. Cornforth

Student Council

Theater

Ms. Hvizdos & Ms. Taylor

Takedown Club – (Wrestling Season Only)      

R316

Ms. Doyle

TSA

B306

Mr. Chacalos

Tutoring – You can be tutored

R240 or R229

Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Ihlenfeld

WPHS Wellness Council

Food Court

Ms. Abraham

 

GUIDANCE: SENIORS - It is time to fill out the FAFSA.  There is a March 1 deadline for many scholarships and colleges, including the PROMISE Scholarship. If you need help filling out the FAFSA form there will be a FAFSA workshop on Sunday, February 12 at WVNCC from 1-4 p.m.  See your counselor for more information. THE FAFSA MUST BE FILED BY MARCH 1 IF YOU WANT MONEY FOR COLLEGE!!!    Visit www.CFWV.com and/or www.fafsa.ed.gov    

       Our scheduling and college visits as follows:   (Students should sign up for the college visits a day ahead of time.)  

Scheduling/College

Date

Period

Location

*WHS Grade 10 Scheduling

February 6, 7, 9, 10

All

Media

Senior FAFSA Workshop – Free help!

February 12

*

WVNCC - Wheeling

*WPHS Grade 11 Scheduling

February 13, 14, 15, 16

All

Media

Navy

Tuesday, February 14

4-5-6

Food Court

Army

Thursday, February 16

4-5-6

Food Court

WPHS – Make-Up Scheduling

February 21, 23, 24

All

Media

OUE

March 6, 2012

7

College Corner Media

*Teacher’s receive detailed lists with who schedules on which day via their email.  Check with your teachers.

 

FACULTY/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Nothing new