WEST DEPTFORD HIGH SCHOOL

EAGLE NEWS – May 15, 2020

Principal Notes:

On May 20th and May 21st, we are going to have the locker cleanout. Please see the information below regarding the guidelines for locker cleanout, and the assigned dates and times. Please try to adhere to your scheduled time as much as you can. If you have siblings, you may bring them at the same time.

1. Students must wear a mask and present their school ID to enter the building.

2. When coming to the school to pick up belongings, we are asking that students only enter the school through the front door to minimize the number of people coming into contact with other students.

3. We will be permitting approximately 10 (ten) students to enter the facility to reduce contact and promote social distancing. Students will be asked to remove items from their lockers quickly and will have a maximum of 15 minutes to complete the task.

4. Students will also be able to empty their gym lockers.

5. Due to the large amounts of students that might have to enter the school, please be prepared to wait in line. We will maintain appropriate distancing for all students waiting in line for their safety.

6. We will have trash cans in the hallways and ask students to throw away any garbage.

7. Students are to bring containers to clean out their lockers.

8. All students must enter and exit the front main office doors.

9. Administrators will be monitoring the hallways to maintain social distancing and to avoid students hanging out.

10. All textbooks/novels can be returned (if not needed) to the front table in the Main Office Lobby. Please place your Name and Teacher’s Name on a piece of paper and place that paper in the front cover of the textbook/novel.

8:00am- 9:00am 9:00am-10:00am 10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm 9th Grade Only Wed 5/20/20

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11th Grade Only Thursday 5/21/20

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12:00pm-1:oopm 1:00pm – 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00 – 4:00pm 1oth grade Only Wed 5/20/20

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12th Grade Only Thursday 5/21/20

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COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:

Keep making comments on this link. We need to hear how your home experience is, and what we can do to ensure we are providing additional support when needed. I will keep the link posted on our website, so keep commenting. I hope that you were able to see a change/modification in work, and that these changes are helping everyone at home.

GRADUATION

Please note that at this time, our graduation date is June 16, 2020.

Graduation is getting close!! I want to thank everyone for filling out the survey and appreciate all the feedback as we move closer to the big day. Based on the results, everyone agrees to hold two graduation ceremonies; a Virtual Graduation and, if allowed, a July Date for the students to walk together as a group. With that information, I will plan for both. There was a new update released after I sent the survey out regarding “DRIVE THROUGH” Graduations. I will look at that to see the guidelines the government has issued. Two hundred and ten cars in an area with windows up takes more work than you would realize logistically. As we stated before, we will adapt and make the best of the situation and scenarios that we provide. More information will be sent to SENIOR PARENTS next week regarding plans. Thank you for everything, and your patience is much appreciated.

YEARBOOK NEWS:

Order your Yearbook now at www.JostensYearbooks.com

If you would like to donate a yearbook to a member of the Class of 2020, please go to www.jostensyearbooks.com, write "Senior" for first name and "Donation" for last name. Do not choose a grade when ordering. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

WEST DEPTFORD HS MARCHING BAND NEWS:

WEST DEPTFORD HS MARCHING BAND 2020 Membership Sign Up & Information is now posted! https://www.wdhsmusic.org/

WEST DEPTFORD HS VARSITY MARCHING BAND - Home West Deptford High School Varsity Marching Band. "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything."

IMPORTANT GUIDANCE DEPT. INFORMATION

All our counselors are continuing to support students remotely. Students and parents are encouraged to reach out via Remind or email if we can be of any assistance. Please know we are here for you and we miss you

We encourage everyone to take care of themselves physically, academically, and socially. Stay Safe, Stay Strong, STAY CONNECTED!

Emotional Wellness Resources

Social Emotional Learning Resources for Parents, Students and School Communities related to Covid-19 https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/

Caring for your Covid Related Anxiety https://www.virusanxiety.com/ LGBTQ Resources for Coping during the Pandemic

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/03/26/how-lgbtq-youth-can-cope-with-anxiety-and-stress-during-covid-19/

Free Meditation and Relaxation Apps o Stop, Breathe & Think o Insight Timer o Happify

SENIORS

SENIOR FINAL PLANS SURVEY: A google survey was emailed out last week. Please be sure to complete it. This is how we will compile class of 2020 information that will be highlighted and celebrated in the West Deptford Summer District Newsletter.

Seniors planning to attend 4-year colleges: Most schools have extended their May 1 decision and deposit deadlines. Be sure you are checking your emails and college websites for additional details.

Seniors who plan to attend RCSJ. Updated information regarding the Accuplacer and class registration was sent to students last week. Please be sure you are checking AND READING your emails!

GRADES 9 – 11: COURSE SELECTION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR OLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

Counselors have finished meeting with students to choose their classes for next year. Any changes MUST BE MADE BY MAY 15th.

WAIVERS: Students who have communicated to their counselors that they are interested in signing waivers in order to take courses for which they were not recommended will receive a link to file a waiver remotely. If you need a waiver and have not submitted it yet, please email your counselor asap. ALL WAIVERS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 15th.

SATs The Collegeboard has canceled the May and June SAT test dates nationwide and has

added new dates: August 29th and September 26th. Students will be able to go into their Collegeboard account to reschedule their tests for no additional fee.

Registration is not yet live for these dates. Students should check the Collegeboard website frequently to see when registration opens up. Juniors who plan to apply to 4 year colleges and who have NOT taken the SAT yet should consider registering for one of these dates.

COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

COLLEGE BOUND JUNIORS: Virtual College Tours! Though college campuses are closed, most are offering free virtual tours. This is a GREAT alternative so please take advantage of these opportunities to continue your college research.

Check out www.youvisit .com for tours of over 600 colleges for FREE! 10th and 11th graders are encouraged to start reviewing all the resources

available in the on-line College & Career Toolkit on the Guidance tab of the high school website.

Information about careers, colleges, earning college credits while in high school, scholarships, financial aid, etc. is at your fingertips!

10th and 11th graders can also use their Naviance accounts to research colleges and careers.

FOOD BANK

Colonial Manor Food Pantry is in need of donations of non-perishable food and toiletries. In this time of economic uncertainty, food banks are essential to many families. Drop off your donation on Saturdays between 9:30-11 AM at Colonial Manor Food Pantry located in the rear basement of Colonial Manor United Methodist Church located at 56 Elberne Street in West Deptford NJ 08096. You can also drop off your donation anytime at 1422 Woodlane Drive in West Deptford (place your donations in the green recycle can on the porch). Monetary donations and grocery store gift cards also are greatly appreciated.

If you have questions about donating or find yourself in need of assistance, contact Mrs. Yeager, Key Club Advisor, at kyeager@wdeptford.k12.nj.us.

CBI NEWS: THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN MS. MCCOOL’S CAREER

EXPLORATION CLASS WERE:

Nurse Rhonda Browning and the Trauma Team at the Penn Presbyterian Hospital of Philadelphia was one of our featured guests this week. Ms. Browning is a trauma nurse and gave the students a virtual tour of the whole team in the Trauma Center. Ms. Browning is also an alumnus of WDHS Class of 1982. West Deptford Public Works was also featured. Pictured are Bob Henning, Nick Vedder, and Kidd Decker. All graduates from WDHS.

The World Language Honor Society and Club are participating in a service project in which we record videos of ourselves reading stories in English, French, and Spanish for elementary school students. If you would like to participate in this service project, please check out Google Classroom for more details and information!

MINDFUL SOUL CENTER FOR WELL BEING PROGRAM

The group should be covered for those individuals who have AETNA Health Insurance. Otherwise, it is $40 a week. ($20 per 30-minute session)

ROWAN COLLEGE OF SOUTH JERSEY NEWS:

Sign up for Summer and Fall classes now!!!

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:

In an effort to support the academic progress of the high school students in our region, particularly with all of the changes due to COVID-19, Gift of Life is providing an opportunity for students to earn up to 10 community service hours virtually. We are piloting a new school presentation, A License to Save Lives, and we’re looking for high school students to use the self-guided presentation and provide structured feedback.

Click here for more information or contact Colleen Duran at cduran@donors1.org