be told--as a former English teacher--I am jealous of how smart these students are. And, here is my last one...but it’s really two. We have two very unique clubs in our Gaming Club and Cartooning Club. The groups of students for these two clubs likely cross over and attend both, but both clubs do a wonderful job integrating our students back into the school

community. Our Gaming Club competes against each other in some serious video gaming, which might very well be an IHSA club or esport in the near future. Maybe we’ll win the first state title? And, our Cartooning Club brings in all sorts of unique people and games to create an incredibly

interactive club (think anime, cartoonists, movies, guest speakers, card games, and more.) Without these different types of clubs, our school wouldn’t be as original as it is. If you have a student who is struggling to find his/her way through WHS, it’s time to find a place for him/her. Ask him/her to stop by my office or the School Counseling Office to talk about other unique ways to tie into the building. We know being connected to something improves the high school experience, but we also know it makes life more fun. Why can’t we have both, right?

Sincerely,

Art Vallicelli, Ed. D

Blue Streak Families, The second semester has settled in upon us with great success. Our students and staff are working hard and learning all they can to get ready for our end-of-year goals. But, out in the distance, there are other lingering parts to our high school that sometimes get forgotten. I thought it would be appropriate to let our newsletter readers in on some of the magic that WHS has that is less public as some of our sports or larger clubs. Let’s start with the theater. As you read this, the run of “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” will be halfway complete. However, we have amazingly talented students that work tirelessly for months to create a wonderful spectacle for theater fans. If you are interested in seeing some of the handiwork of our students, come out on Friday, 2/7, at 7 pm, or on Saturday, 2/8, at 2 or 7 pm. On the other side of the brain from theater is our Math Team. Yes--we have a Math Team that competes year-round and often brings home trophies! The contests are comprised of teams of students from area high schools that bring incredibly gifted math students together to compete. There are calculator and non-calculator teams; there are Geometry and Algebra teams; and there are small teams and individual events. All of it culminates in a team score that determines the winner. Truth

Blue Streak

February 2020 Expecting Excellence

Woodstock High School 501 W. South Street

Woodstock, IL 60098

815.338.4370 www.woodstockschools.org/whs

Every winter, millions of people suffer from seasonal flu. Click the links below to learn more about the flu, how it spreads and what to do if your student gets sick. The Flu: A Guide for Parents La influenza: Guia para padres

Junior College & Career Meetings

Researching the details of your next step after graduation

Juniors will . . .

work with counselors during English class the first few weeks of February to learn about their timeline of activities for planning for life after high school.

review what role GPA and SAT scores play in their future options.

learn how to search for 2 or 4 year colleges.

Learn how the new software program, Xello, can help them become future ready through lessons such as: Choosing a College, Career Demand, Entrepreneurial Skills, Work/Life Balance.

ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners continues

Measuring your level of English

Students in the English Language Learner (ELL) classes will finish taking the ACCESS test this month to determine their level of English language acquisition. This test will help determine course placement for next school year.

Make an appointment with your counselor online! Want to see your counselor, but you can’t find an opportunity to stop by the

office? No problem! Simply type the link into your browser and the counselor’s calendar will appear. Choose the time that works for you.

Mrs. Harmer (Career Facilitator) aharmer.youcanbook.me Ms. Landwehr (School Counselor) slandwehr.youcanbook.me Mrs. Rogers (School Counselor) arogers.youcanbook.me Ms. Wintersteen (school Counselor) awintersteen.youcanbook.me

WHS has made the process of calling in your students easy! Just call the Attendance Line below and leave a message with your name, student’s name, reason for absence and (if applicable) symptoms of your student’s illness so we can monitor trends in our school.

ATTENDANCE LINES:

815.206.2243 or 815.337.8625

815.206.2250 (Spanish Line)

A Woodstock High School senior said she was inspired by her visit to the United Nations for the annual

s Entrepreneurship Summit in New York City on the weekend of

It's almost testing season! As we get closer to the big test day, there are a few activities that students will need to complete before they can test. Below you will find a few dates that are important for you as parents and also for students to be aware of. As we get closer to March, be on the lookout for more detailed information about testing. March 2 - All AP fees due March 31 - Pre-Admin session 1 (For SAT, PSAT 10) April 2 - Pre-Admin session for students absent from session 1 April 14 - PSAT9/PSAT10/PSAT Test April 28 - Testing make up day for all three grade levels May 4-8 - AP Week 1 May 11 - 15 - AP Week 2 New this year, all parents must consent to their son or daughter completing any pre-administration activities prior to the pre-administration session. This is very important because this is how many students are matched with colleges, scholarships and other resources to help all students work toward post-high school goals. The consent form was sent in an email from Dr. Vallicelli. Use that e-mail or the link below to complete the form FOR EACH CHILD participating before March 25. Any students without a signed consent form will have to complete an alternative pre-administration session. Consent form link: https://forms.gle/7jJH6TgxN1HzeHATA Please reach out to Tanya Thomas, test coordinator, at tathomas@wcusd200.org with questions.

Visit our Athletic Calendar for games and events

2/3 Girls Varsity Bowling vs. McHenry @ 4:30 p.m. at Kingston Lanes

2/4 Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Johnsburg @ 5:45 p.m. (Senior Night)

2/7 Boys Varsity Basketball vs. WNHS @ 8:00 p.m. at WNHS

2/8 Varsity Wrestling IHSA Regionals @ 9:00 a.m. at WNHS

2/27 Boys Basketball vs. Vernon Hills @ 7:00 p.m. (Senior Night)

2/27 Girls Soccer Parent/Player Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in the LRC

Market Day is back!

For those of you who have ordered Market Day in the past, and for those of you who haven’t (but you should!), Market Day has made a return. The simplicity makes this one of the easiest things you’ll do all month! Now you can order whenever you want (not just once a month), and Market Day DELIVERS items to your door. No making sure you head to the school at a specific time each month. Isn’t that awesome?! Please note that at this time, not everything we loved to order in past from Market Day is available. But there are still some awesome items you’ll want every month and items are added continually! Here’s how to order: CLICK HERE to register. Under “Choose Your School,” click on Woodstock HS Class of 2022, get yourself signed up, and order away! The December specials weren’t available at the deadline time for this newsletter but be sure to go online and check them out yourself. Just go to https://www.marketdaylocal.com/ If you have any questions, please email Mandy Chonos at mchonos@wcusd200.org or Cathy Buhrow at cbuhrow@wcusd200.org.

The Class of 2023 will be selling the Perfect Storm Discount Card as a prom fundraiser. The card offers discounts on restaurants and area businesses. The price is $5.00. All the proceeds go to the Class of 2023. The discount card can be used daily and is good until September 30, 2020. If you are interested in purchasing one they are available in the WHS Main Office, or you can email Steve Thompson at sttompson@wcusd200.org!

Visit our Athletic Calendar for games and events

Overall KRC Boys Basketball: 4 - 17 1 - 2 Girls Basketball: 8 - 15 3 - 4 Wrestling: 3 - 2 Boys Bowling: 4 - 10

12th @ IHSA Regional Girls Bowling: 11 - 4 Dance: 7th @ Sectionals Boys Swimming: 5 - 1

Congrats to Emma Brand for scoring her 1,000

th career point

at Richmond Burton on January 23, 2020. Way to go Emma!

The fall semester BNA students from both WHS and WNHS received 100% pass rate

for the Nurse Assisting IDPH state certification exam and American Heart

Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Congratulations BNA students!

Calendar

Phone: 815-338-4370 Attendance (absences): 815-337-8625 Fax: 815-334-0811

Principal: Art Vallicelli, Ed.D Assistant Principal: Matt Boland Assistant Principal: Nichol Mangino Athletic Director: Chris Kirkpatrick Dean of Students: Michael Brasile Attendance Office: 815-206-2243 Student Services Office: 815-206-2252 Student Services Fax: 815-337-1807 Athletic Office: 815-206-2262 Athletic Office Fax: 815-337-5414 Nurse's Office: 815-206-2261 Theater Tickets: 815-206-4361

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Mission:

Woodstock High School’s mission is to create rigorous and relevant educational

experiences so learners become purposeful and engaged members of our diverse

society.

Vision:

The vision of our school is to be better than we were yesterday; to strive for and

expect excellence; to make our school a place where everyone learns without limits;

to be the best our country has to offer; to be true Blue Streaks.

Blue Streak Expectations:

We collaborate as a community of students, staff, parents, and alumni to achieve academic success and personal growth for all.

We uphold high standards of achievement and encourage all Blue Streaks to work to the best of their ability.

Teachers are passionate about learning and address the needs of students.

We embrace and appreciate diversity.

Respect, integrity, and dignity are core pillars of our school.

Blue Streaks are responsible and accountable for their actions and learning.

We value becoming productive, well-rounded citizens by making wise choices.

We provide a safe, inviting environment for learning and working.

We demonstrate positive attitudes, virtuous character, and strong ethics.

Blue Streaks support and encourage one another to be actively involved in extracurricular activities.

April

4 Chicagoland Band Festival

6 D200 Spring Art Show Begins

7 Board of Education Meeting

8 One Hour Late Start

10 No School

14 PSAT Testing

20 D200 Band Festival

21 Board of Education Meeting

22 Senior Honor Banquet

23 Jazz Choir/Madrigal Concert

25 Prom

February

5 One Hour Late Start

7-8 Winter Play

8 D200 Ed. Foundation Dinner

11 Board of Education Meeting

13 Half Day Attendance

13-14 Conferences

14 No School

17 No School—Presidents’ Day

22 D200 Solo & Ensemble—WNHS

25 Board of Education Meeting

March

4 One Hour Late Start

10 Half Day Attendance

Board of Education Meeting

11 Spring Sports Pictures

WHS/CMS Combined Orchestra

12 Orchestra Cirque Du Symphonie

16 D200 Choral Festival

17 KRC Band Festival

18 One Hour Late Start

23-27 No School—Spring Break