WEST DEPTFORD HIGH SCHOOL E‐NEWS 

EAGLE NEWS – May 3, 2019 

 

Notes From The Principal

This week we are in the next phase of testing …AP TESTS.  All students involved with the AP TESTS have already been notified.  The AP TESTS take place in our school over the next two weeks.   The next scheduled assessment is the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment for Science (NJSA‐ S) for all 11th graders.  All 11th grade students will come to school at regular time and all other students will have a delayed opening on May 23rd and 24th.  (The delayed opening is similar to the schedule we followed before our spring break).  WDHS will be emailing a letter home detailing the upcoming schedule.     

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:            

Congratulations to Gianni and Joseph Esposito for being recognized as a “Soaring Eagle” by the West Deptford Board of Education on Monday evening.

 

 

 

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT:

Juniors

May 4th is the deadline for the June SAT. Juniors who plan to attend a four year college after graduation and who have not yet taken an SAT or ACT are encouraged to register. Go to: www.collegeboard.com to sign up.

All juniors participated in a special assembly this week presented by RCGC admissions staff to discuss the community college option. Students will also have the opportunity to hear from over 30 four year colleges, universities, and trade schools next fall.

Juniors who finish out this year ranking in the top 15% of their class will be eligible for the NJ STARS program, which provides free community college tuition for up to 5 semesters. Students who are close but do not qualify at the end of this year will have another opportunity to qualify at the end of senior year. For more info, go to www.njstars.net.

RCGC Seniors:

RCGC hosted 62 seniors for a full day of orientation this week. These seniors plan to attend RCGC in the fall and were able to meet with ad visors and register for their first semester of college classes. Perhaps the most exciting part was getting their college photo IDs! Congrats to all of these students as they begin this next phas e of higher education.

A great day was had by all!

Grades 9 – 11

Wednesday, May 1st was the firm deadline for any changes to course requests for next year as well as waivers. Student choices are finalized at this point.

We have 5 weeks of classes remaining followed by final exams. Students are encouraged to push through and finish out strong. Any student who needs extra help should touch base with their teachers to make arrangements to stay after school.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NEWS:

 

 

 

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, three of our CP English III classes, led by Mrs. Chambers, Ms. Coffey, and Mr. Bier, visited the Gloucester County Courthouse in Woodbury. The visit corresponded with the classes’ reading of To Kill a Mockingbird and The Crucible, both of which involve characters who face the process and implications of standing trial for crimes they did not commit. The classes were treated to a brief history and tour of the courthouse and a question‐and‐answer session with a local attorney and one of the county’s judges. Students also performed a mock trial, during which they were expected to practice certain roles, such as plaintiff, defendant, and witnesses, and formulate questions and a verdict based on the evidence provided. In addition, several representatives from the courthouse observed and offered commentary upon the students’ performance. The visit proved an insightful and meaningful learning experience that provided students with an understanding of the court system and a better context for the literature they have been studying. 

DECA News: 

  

Congratulations to Juliana Stauffer and Grace Arseneau for their successful completion of the ASPIRE Leadership Academy at this year’s DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL. 

DECA Members / Students Interested in Business

 DECA members and students interested in business‐ The Wharton School (University of     Pennsylvania) wants you!!!   The Wharton School has created a Global Young Leaders Academy in Finance. This program provides current high school students from around the globe with a two‐week summer experience at Wharton focusing on finance and investment. With the guidance of Wharton faculty and Ph.D. students, participants will explore all aspects of finance, from the time value of money and corporate finance to ethics and investment decision‐making. Students will trade on Wharton’s Online Trading & Investment Simulator — using real‐world market data without risking real money — and develop and deliver a team‐based investment project. In addition to rigorous course work, GYLA students collaborate closely in smaller teams, experience campus life, develop relationships with classmates from around the world, and discover Philadelphia and other local  destinations.   See Ms. Newman in Room 10 if interested  or parents email me at lnewman@wdeptford.k12.nj.us.   This is a once in a lifetime opportunity at  an Ivy League school. Don’t pass it up!! 

CBI NEWS:

This week the CBI class went on two field excursions.  On Tuesday, April 30th, they went on the Adult Transition Placement Tours of GCIT Career Center, Bankbridge Career Center, and RCGC ACT Program from 8:30am‐2pm.  On Wednesday, May 1st, they attended a Trenton Thunder Baseball Game from 9:30am‐2pm.  

 

WDHS CBI Students Attended the Trenton Thunder Baseball Game! 

  

WDHS CBI Students Toured Adult Transition Programs  

Available to Them Upon Graduation at WDHS.     

    

Every Student Can Learn, Just Not On the Same Day or In the Same Way.  

KEY CLUB NEWS:

KEY CLUB’S 13TH ANNUAL

On Friday, May 10th, the WDHS Key Club's 13th Annual Volleyball Marathon will be held at RiverWinds Community Center from 6PM to 10PM.   

Twenty six teams will be playing for the coveted Championship trophies. There will be prizes for Best Team Name, Best Dressed Team, Best Team Banner and Most Generous Team. Spectators are welcome to attend.  A $5 donation is suggested at the door ‐ all proceeds benefit Cathedral Kitchen in Camden.

STEM NEWS: Representatives from Mammoet in Swedesboro visited the school to speak to Mr. Drummond’s Logistics students and Mr. Pustie’s Engineering students about potential careers in their company and industry.

WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS:

 

FRIENDS OF RACHEL NEWS: Friends of Rachel students went to Oakview Elementary School to help the preschool students with their Trike ‐ A ‐ Thon.  They helped the preschool students learn to pedal, steer, and navigate the course.   

YEARBOOK NEWS: 

Aquila 2019 ‐ “Always an Eagle” 

West Deptford High School’s 2018‐2019 Yearbook can be ordered at a low price of just $95.00. Order yours today at JOSTENSYEARBOOK or call 1-877-767-5217

PTO FUNDRAISER:

KEY CLUB FUNDRAISER:  

 

These vouchers are accepted 

at all WAWA locations and 

they never expire. 

 

CLASS OF 2021 FUNDRAISER: We had a few requests to place another order with Fan Cloth after the orders came in.  The order is open until May 8th and can be placed through this 

link: https://shop.fancloth.com/08093/494561 Please email Mrs. Baklycki or Mrs. Everwine with any questions. severwine@wdeptford.k12.nj.us or dbaklycki@wdeptford.k12.nj.us  

FREE NARCAN TRAINING:

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Community Service is beneficial to students for many reasons.   It can boost a student's resume.  It can help them to gain new skills.  It can enable them to network and meet new people.  It can promote personal growth and self‐esteem. It can strengthen the community.    If your child is interested in completing some community service hours on their own, they should see Mrs. Davis in room 18.  Current opportunities include: 

WD Little League Snack Stand Volunteers  WD Relays Volunteers  MS Walk Volunteer 

 

5K RACE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed for some upcoming 5K races in the Philadelphia area. 

 

And the Philly Beyond Celiac 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo on  Sunday, June 9th  Race Details ‐ https://stepbeyondceliac.org/races/event/step‐beyond‐celiac‐philly‐5k/ Volunteer Registration ‐ https://www.runtheday.com/register/volunteer/56217