WAKE UP WATKINS MILL TODAY IS FRIDAY, APRIL 12 TH 2019

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1 WAKE UP WATKINS MILL TODAY IS FRIDAY, APRIL 12 TH 2019

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3 The College Word of the day is Egregious- Outstandingly bad; shocking

4 Come One Come All!! The School Based Health and Wellness Center HEALTH FAIR is almost here. On Monday, April 15th, please join us in the large gym for fun, games, prizes and information that will surely help you Become More Responsible for Your Health as you reach adulthood.

5 Come One Come All!! The School Based Health and Wellness Center HEALTH FAIR is almost here. All Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend 4th period with their teacher. Everyone is invited to attend during STEP.

6 Turtle Time at the Mill It's Turtle Time again! Come earn SSL hours by helping with a turtle conservation project in the woods behind our school. We will be doing this on three Saturdays this spring: April 13, May 4, and May 18. Times are from 10 am - noon. Wear long pants and good shoes for walking off-trail in the woods. Also bring a full water bottle. See Mrs. Doerrler in C208 or Mr. Miller in C205 for more information.

7 KEY CLUB Members are making Care cards for senior citizens at Montgomery Village Healthcare center during STEP in B210 Thursday! It s Academic- Hot chocolate sales are still going on in B210.

8 Attention All Students, Are you hungry when you get to school? Would you like something to eat before you begin your school day? If you said yes, then please make your way to the WMHS cafeteria in the morning between 7:15 and 7:40 to get a free breakfast. Statistics show that eating a nutritious breakfast increases student achievement. Beginning now you will have several choices, each day, for your breakfast meal, including a delicious smoothie.

9 All choices are available either in the cafeteria or at the concession stand in the auditorium lobby. This free meal is available to you every morning. Please take advantage of it See you at Breakfast!!

10 "For all next year's Juniors and Seniors, there are only two days left to receive a $200 discount for the 2020 Spring Break Trip to Portugal. Sign up now to save, you don't have to pay for the whole tour now, but you do have to sign up in the next two days to get the discount! See Mr. Sneddon in the Social Studies Office if you need help registering."

11 Have a paper you need to write? College Essay? Scholarship Essay? IB essay? Need to outline? Revise? Edit? The Writing Lab is now open in the media center every day during STEP. Mrs. Cosker and Mrs. Antonetti are there every day to assist any student who needs help crafting/improving their written work. We're located at the second round table, just behind the computer rows.

12 We have chrome books and are willing to give your written work immediate feedback. So come to the Media Center and visit the Writing Lab. Bring your work, and we'll help you get your writing to the next level.

13 STAFF & STUDENT PARKING PERMIT, 2nd SEMESTER 2018 Student parking permits for 2 nd semester are on sale now for $ The permit applications are available in the Financial Office. Students must complete an application that has been signed by a parent. Only permitted cars are allowed on our campus.

14 Parking on the school campus is a privilege. Student parking permits are sold each semester in order to provide supervised student parking for all student drivers and safety on the school campus. All parking permits must be displayed appropriately from the rear view mirror. The school security staff will ticket cars without permits. Cars receiving 3 warning tickets will be towed. Parking permits may be revoked for violations such as speeding Or unsafe behaviors involving the vehicle, or other infractions of school rules.

15 Temporary or daily permits will be available for $1.00 per day from the Financial Office. These permits will be offered for students who may have occasional driving needs. Students with daily permits will have a special permit and must sign in each day.

16 NEW YOUTUBE POLICY Please make sure to return the new YouTube policy form to the main office. Effective Monday, November 5, 2018, high school students will be required to have affirmative consent from a parent/guardian to sign in to and use YouTube.

17 Students without Parent/guardian consent and students who do not return the permission slip will not be able to sign in to YouTube. You can find the permission slip in the main office.

18 Are you interested in learning American Sign Language(ASL)? The first ASL club meeting was held in Room D101 during STEP. Come join in on the fun and learn about the wonders of this beautiful language!

19 To all Seniors Yearbooks on sale for $ Get yours today! See Mrs. Walthers in room A209 if you have any questions.

20 To all students Please come out and support our Wolverine Chess Club please see Mr. Weiner in Rm c110 on Mondays during Lunch or Mr. Harris in Media Center for more information.

21 The WMHS Academic Team is selling hot chocolate (with or without marshmallows) every morning in B210 for $2.00. All proceeds go towards paying for Academic apparel for national quiz bowl competitions and to pay for attending competitions.

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23 Attention Model UN Members. Please Ms. Shpilly or stop in in Rm A208 for more information. Thank You

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25 If you are interested in joining the ELITE Men of Watkins Mill High School, and making yourselves better and your school better, come to Room A208 during STEP on Today.

26 You need to DEBATE! The Debate club meets in room B204 either during step or at 2:45. You must attend one of these meetings to be on the debate club. All those signed up or interested in signing up are welcome..

27 *Any Junior or Senior who wants to know more information about the National Science Honor Society should stop by Mr. Merrill's room (E200).

28 Please support Watkins Mills own, The Current Check us out daily at for updates!

29 Career Center News

30 ! Congratulations Jubilee Robinson Jubilee Robinson has been selected as one of Bethesda Magazine s Most Extraordinary Teens! The article won t be available online for another month because they want you to buy the magazine, but I m attaching the page with her feature And she s actually the cover image for the whole spread. Barnes and Noble carries the magazine if you re interested in picking up a hard copy.

31 Are you interested in a career working with children? Educators Rising is a new club at WM for future teachers. Please come to find out more during STEP in room C006.. See Kathy Castro for more information.

32 All college financial aid starts with the FAFSA. Learn about grants, parent loans, student loans, work study, institutional grants, legislative scholarships, special circumstances and more. Info presented in both English and Spanish.

33 SENIORS: Did you know you that your county representative can award you scholarships? Come to College Tracks tomorrow to apply for legislative scholarships from your senator or delegate.

34 Pleas come out and Support The REAL RAP meetings with Mr. Hooks and Ms. Segen. All students interested please report on time to the Media Center on Fridays to learn more about Real Rap " where keeping it 100 is the only option".

35 The Wellness Center would like to remind you to please keep turning in your Wellness Center packets if you have not already done so Thank you

36 ACES Seniors: SENIORS: Take College Tracks with you to college! By joining our Success program you will be paired with a coach who will support you until you achieve your academic goals. College Tracks Seniors, join us at lunch or after school to learn more about our Success Program!

37 ATTENTION COLLEGETRACKS JUNIORS: Spring Workshops continue this week. If you signed up for Thursdays be sure to meet in A001 (Mr. Graf s Room) right after school!

38 SENIORS: Have you completed AND sent your MDCAPS paperwork? This is financial aid provided by the state of Maryland! Come to College Tracks tomorrow if you need support completing this essential task!

39 Did you know the application to Montgomery College is free if done before April 15th? Come to College Tracks tomorrow to apply. We are open every day except Wednesday!

40 All ACES students are required to check your s and ACES Google Classroom daily. See Ms. Shaw in E106 if you have trouble accessing the classroom.

41 SENIORS: Take College Tracks with you to college! Be sure to sign up for a slot to apply for the College Tracks Success Program. If you are scheduled for an appointment today be sure to arrive on time!

42 WATKINS MILL JUNIORS, this is the time to join College Tracks. Stop by A006 today to sign up or to return your registration form.

43 ATTENTION COLLEGETRACKS JUNIORS: ACT Prep continues today after school! If you signed up, please be sure to meet at your assigned room right after school. If you have any questions stop by A006 before the end of the day.

44 SENIORS: Have you provided College Tracks with your financial aid award letters? Make sure you schedule a time to review these documents with Ms. Rula so you can make the most informed decision by May 1st!

45 SENIORS: Have you received s or notices in the mail from colleges? Come to College Tracks to give us your updates!

46 SENIORS: Did you know the application to Montgomery College is free if done before April 15th? Come to College Tracks tomorrow or Friday to apply. We are open every day except Wednesday!

47 SENIORS Seniors, Be sure to check the College Tab in Naviance to sign up for College Visits in the Career Center. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Heald in the counseling department. Thank you.

48 Seniors: Please remember to regularly check your for important information about scholarship information, college rep visits and the college application process.

49 Wolverine Sports

50 BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING There was a boys basketball meeting for anyone interested in playing this summer at in c100. This was a mandatory meeting if you have intentions on playing and is open to JV and varsity players see Coach Riley if you have any questions!!

51 Anyone need or want SSL hours? Come and work the track meet next Friday April 3pm. Sign up with Coach Watson in the PE office. You will be feed dinner also.

52 Activity Buses If you have students that will be riding either the 4:35 bus or the 5:00 bus, they will need a BUS TICKET. Tickets are available in the main office. There is a different color for each bus.

53 ThaT s all for today thank you from wolverine television!