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March 8, 2015

March 8, 2015
 This is Tripp Crayton, Principal at Wakefield High School, with your weekly announcement.  As of the recording of this message Thursday afternoon, WCPSS has announced that school for the inclement weather days from February 25th-27th will be made up on Friday, April 3rd, and a Saturday in April and one in May.  Once we receive the specific dates, we will make you aware.  You can also receive updated information on our school and district website, including information on previously announced make-up days as I shared with you in previous phone messages. 

As you know all juniors will now take the ACT on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.  Juniors will be completing the background portion Tuesday and Wednesday this week, in preparation of taking the test.  As a reminder, scores from this test can be used for college and university admissions, scholarships, etc.  I encourage you to speak with your child regarding the importance of taking this test seriously due to the nature of the test and effects it can positively have on your child.

March 11 is the last day that students can register to take the AP exams in May.  Any student who has had an AP class this school year is eligible to take the exam for free.  There are no exceptions to the March 11 deadline at 3:00pm.  

Monday evenng will wrap up our first Parenting Partners series.  This awesome program helps to link parents to Wakefield High School and provides tips on parenting styles, communication, and consequences.  If you are interested in learning more, contact Dr. Inscoe at linscoe@wcpss.net.

The remaining portion of this message is for seniors and their parents:

Cap and Gown Pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, April 6, 2015 from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm.   This event is a proof program with a $10 session fee. Those paying the session fee will have the option of purchasing 2 Keychains for $10.  You can contact Lifetouch at 1-800-343-5735, if you have questions or concerns.

Jostens will be on campus on Thursday, March 19th (last names A-M) and Friday, March 20th (last names N-Z) during SMART lunch to deliver cap and gown units as well as senior products.  All items must be paid for in full before students can receive their products.   Online payments must be made 48 hours prior to the delivery date.  Cash or money order only will be accepted on the delivery date.  If you need to place an order, visit trianglegrad.com.

Our PTSA will be offering 7 scholarship opportunities for students in the Class of 2015.  Applications can be found on the Wakefield HS PTSA website, linked on our website, or can pick up at Student Services.   Applications are due on Monday, April 6, 2015.  A student can apply for any scholarship that they feel they are eligible for, but can only win one scholarship.  Both the student and at least one parent/guardian must be a PTSA member by Tuesday, March 31, 2015.  If you need to check your membership(s) to verify, please contact our membership chair, Leigh Watson, at membership@wakefieldhsptsa.org   You can still join on-line by clicking the red button next to the scholarship information that says:  Join Now!

Remember it’s all about the W! Enjoy the rest of your day, and let’s have an amazing week.  Goodbye.