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SUBJECT: Wildcat E-News: September 11, 2023

Woodrow Wilson High School Wildcat News
September 11, 2023

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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
National Honor Society Applications

The National Honor Society has an open application period of two weeks, beginning on Monday, September 11th and ending on Monday, September 25th.  

Students may pick up an application in rooms 2005 or 3408, or print out the application via this link.  

Students must complete their own applications and handwrite their responses.  

In addition, one teacher recommendation (form included) should be completed.  Please read and follow the instructions as indicated on the application.  

Thank you for your interest and support of NHS!

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Attendance Office News

The attendance Gmail Account will be deactivated starting Saturday, September 2nd. Emails will no longer be accepted through the account.

The administration is looking at other options; however, in the interim, please submit your excuse notes by Fax at 972.502.4401 or in person in the Main Office.

Student Early Release Procedure

Students are expected to stay at school from the time they arrive until the end of the school day at 4:30 PM.

If a student has to leave early, a parent/guardian must come to the main office and sign out, present the proper identification, and check the student out of school.

Pickup Times 

10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

If your student has an appointment or needs to leave early be sure to arrive before 3:45 p.m. 

Pickups after 3:45 p.m. will have to wait until the school bell rings at 4:30 p.m.

If you designate a person to pick up your child, the designee must present a picture ID and must be listed on your child’s contact information. 

Turn In Last Year's Devices

WHO: Any student who has a school device (computer) from last school year

WHEN: Wednesday, September 6th & Thursday, September 7th

TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Woodrow Wilson Wildcat Way

PLEASE RETURN THESE DEVICES ON THE DATES LISTED ABOVE.

Socioeconomic Information Request

Parents, if you did not indicate your socioeconomic information during the registration process, please do so at this time.

That is part of how we retain ALL of our teachers. We currently are at 47% completion. Our goal at Woodrow Wilson High School is 100% completion by October 23, 2023. ❤️🤍

Our Title I money depends on it!

Forma Espanola

HOMECOMING
HOCO Events

Community Festival Homecoming Kick-Off

Saturday, September 23rd

Woodrow Field

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Tailgate and Game

Friday, September 29th

Forester Field

7:30 p.m.

Woodrow Homecoming Dance

Saturday, September 30th

Woodrow Wilson High School

8:00 p.m.

MORE HOCO INFORMATION

Become a Homecoming Sponsor

Generous Corporate and Family donors help our PTA every year to bridge critical gaps in DISD funding as well as fund Senior Activities for each class.

Please help support our biggest fundraiser of the year! 

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS

Thank you to all who have already donated!! 

Your swag bag is on its way!

Volunteers Needed

Woodrow Family! Our Homecoming Dance is an "all hands on deck" event. We'd love anyone who is willing and able to volunteer their time to help set up, chaperone or clean up after the event to consider donating an hour or two of your time! 

Sign Up Genius

We are also in need of anyone who would like to assist us in securing donations of sweet treats for the dance. If you have a connection with a local bakery or store that would be willing to donate items for us to serve at the dance, please contact Kathy Ruff.

Let the Good Times Roll!

Homecoming Festival

Join us for Food Trucks, Games, and Performances

Saturday, September 23

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Woodrow Field

Homecoming Dance

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Homecoming Dance

Saturday, September 30th

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Woodrow Wilson High School

Tickets

Non-Woodrow Student Date Form

Homecoming Mums & Garters

Purchase your Homecoming Mums & Garters by September 22nd!

Scan the QR code or click here for more information. 

PTA NEWS
Teacher Appreciation

Wildcats! Help us stock the Teacher Snack Bar! 

Show our teachers how much you appreciate them. 

Your donation will help provide a weekly Friday Treat.

Drop your snack(s) off in the Main Office or visit our Amazon and Walmart wish list. 

Join the PTA

Are you looking to

make a difference?

know the school?

have fun?

Then, join the PTA!

IB CORNER
Communications & Presentation

Dr. Navarro, IB DP Coordinator, encourages IB Parents to join one of the two following Google Classrooms

IB Parents of 11th & 12th Graders: 

Google Classroom: "IB Juniors and IB Seniors" 

Class code: ocgdd4v

IS Parents of 9th & 10th Graders:

Google Classroom: "IS Freshmen and IS Sophomores"  

Class code: zzg5tvo

By joining the Google Classroom based on your child’s grade level, IB/IS Parents will be able to access the documents and forms mentioned in Dr. Navarro’s presentations. 

Additionally, once in the Google Classroom, please ensure to complete the following two IB Compliance Google Forms: 

IB Policy Acknowledgement

IB Academic Honesty Policy

 

SPIRIT SHOP
Sign Up Here for a Shift
PEACE PANTRY
Woodrow Peace Pantry

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS FOOD PANTRY AT WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL?

THE WOODROW COMMUNITY PEACE PANTRY helps supplement meals and provides healthy snacks and uniforms for our DISD students in need.

Peace Pantry serves ANY students in need. Pick up bags of supplemental food and meal items in RM1103 (The Peace Pantry) after school (open until 5:00 p.m.). No paperwork is needed.

PERFORMING ARTS
Band Alumni Night

Alumni Night is back!!! 

You'll find all the info on dates, times, rehearsals, and music on this form!

This year, Alumni Night will occur on Homecoming and we want you all to come join in on the festivities! Please reach out to Ms. Schmidt with any and all questions! 

We need all t-shirt sizes by September 15th but if you can't commit by then, don't worry- we will have some extra sizes on hand! Can't make it but know some alumni? Please share with them so we can spread the word! Let's make this alumni game the biggest yet!

Spring Musical Announcement

The Woodrow Spring Musical will be "Mean Girls"!!

Tryouts:  November 4th

Stay tuned for more details!

OTHER HELPFUL INFO
The Answers to All of Your Questions in One Place

Still confused on where to https://www.instagram.com/wearewoodrow/go, what time classes start, or the A/B calendar? No worries!

Although Facebook is used as a source of conveying information, be sure to check out Woodrow's PTA and DISD websites first. Answers to most of your questions can quickly be found on either website! 

Bookmark the websites and these pages for quick and easy reference throughout the year:

Counseling

Bell Schedule

Attendance & Excuse Notes Policies

A/B Calendar

Dress Code

Parking Map

Records, VOE (for licenses), Transcripts

Athletics

*** Executive Director Vertical Team Communication Pathways ***

(New)

Instagram:  @WeAreWoodrow

Twitter/X:  @WeAreWoodrowVT

Save the Date: Fall Break

Fall Break

Thursday, October 12th through Monday, October 16th

OUT AND ABOUT
WoodrowFest

Mark your calendars for October 20th for the 9th annual WoodrowFest.com.

This great charity event was conceived by, organized and run by, sponsored and supported by Woodrow alums, parents and community leaders. 

The event raises money for the over 80k worth of current wWw Scholarship winners. Every year we give out at least four, $5000 yearly scholarships ($5k a year $20k, total per student).

Help support our up-and-coming generations by helping them get that education they need to become leaders in our community. We will update everyone as we go on the many opportunities available to help us raise money for these students. Any and all help is welcome!! 

CLASS OF 2024 NEWS
Senior Newsletter

Please click here for the latest Class of 24 News!

Senior Calendar

Senior Slide Presentation

Ask a Question

2024 Graduation Date

We have a graduation date for the Class of 2024!

Saturday, May 18th

4:00 p.m.

Loos Fieldhouse

ATHLETICS
Unprecedented Donation Opportunity

Generous Woodrow Alum, Jennifer Johnson Eagle, has agreed to match football program donations up to $50k! This will have impact on our kids at Heisman High for YEARS to come! 

We have 8 days to get to $50k. 

Please help us get there and thank you for supporting Woodrow Wilson Football.

Donate Here

CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see details.  View the complete calendar on the Woodrow PTA site.

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 12
6:30p Volleyball vs. SOC @ SOC (FR/JV 6:30p/V 7:30p)
Wednesday, September 13
6:00p Freshman Football vs. North Forney @ Forney Stadium
6:00p JV Football vs. North Forney @ Forester
Thursday, September 14
7:30a Spirit Store Open
7:00p Varsity Football vs. North Forney @ Forney Stadium
Friday, September 15
6:30p Volleyball vs. Sunset @ Woodrow (FR/JV 7:30p/V 6:30p)
Tuesday, September 19
6:00p Woodrow SBDM Meeting
6:30p Volleyball vs. Hillcrest @Hillcrest (FR/JV 6:30p/V 7:30p)
7:00p Woodrow PTA Meeting
Thursday, September 21
6:00p Freshman Football vs. Conrad @ Pleasant Grove Stadium
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