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Weekly Update 12/8/23

Friday, December 8, 2023

 

  • Did you know?  If your student goes by a middle name, abbreviated name, or preferred name, you can use the form below to have that name entered into the name list for the PowerSchool database. The preferred name can be used for class lists, yearbooks, etc. Legal names are used for diplomas, report cards, and other legal documents. Completed request forms may be submitted via email to Leslie Taylor, Principal, at ltaylor2@wcpss.net or may be dropped off at the main office to Ms. Taylor’s attention at any time during the year; HOWEVER, the deadline for yearbook entry information is Friday, December 15th. Preferred Name Form

 

  • It’s that time of the quarter … Student Council’s Spirit Week! 

    • Monochromatic Monday (6th - White, 7th - Red, 8th - Green)- 12/11

    • Senior Citizens Tuesday - 12/12

    • Celebrity Look-alike Wednesday - 12/13

    • Tropical Thursday - 12/14

    • Pajama Friday- 12/15

 

  • Important Reminders from the WCPSS Magnet Office:

    • Students in 5th and 8th grade who would like to continue in a magnet school at the next level MUST apply. Apply at wcpss.schoolmint.com. The deadline is January 25.

    • Students may apply to any magnet school that is an option for their address (review at wcpss.net/eligible)

    • ENTRY Grade siblings - those rising into grades  K, 6 or 9 - MUST apply and will be assigned with an older sibling who will still be assigned to that magnet school for the 24-25 school year. 

 

  • 8th Graders: The due date for the Early College applications is Thursday, December 14th. The Magnet High School due date is January 25th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Estes at jestes2@wcpss.net or 919-664-5737 x 26648.

    • Here is the link to the application: http://wcpss.schoolmint.com/

      • If you have any questions and/or need help with an Early College application please contact Mrs. Estes

    • High School & Early College Tour Information

    • General Magnet Information Sessions (virtual sessions)

      • Dec 14th and Jan 18th from 10 am-11 am

      • RSVP to receive the link

    • General Magnet Information Sessions (in-person sessions)

      • Jan 4th from 10 am-11 am at 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518

 

  • Human Trafficking: Eighth graders who are in 2nd Quarter Healthful Living will participate in a lesson on Human Trafficking on Thursday, December 14th. NC Senate Bill 279 mandates that all students in grades 7-9 receive instruction concerning trafficking prevention and awareness and all WCPSS students in grades 7-9 will participate in a lesson.  If you wish for your student not to receive this information, please contact Mrs. Estes at 919-664-5737 ext. 26648 or email jestes2@wcpss.net.  

 

 

  • Upcoming School Events:

    • Week of 12/11 - Spirit Week 

    • 12/11/23 - Crochet Club 2:30-3:30

    • 12/12/23 - Winter Orchestra Concert at 6:00 PM

    • 12/13/23 - Winter Dance Performance Concert at 6:00 PM 

    • 12/14/23 - 

    • 12/15/23 - End of Quarter 2

    • Winter Break: 12/18/23 - 1/2/24 

    • 1/5/24 - Schoolwide Dance from 2:30-4:30pm