THS Wolf Wise | October 16, 2024
The bolded dates below are either days where school is not in session, or days with a modified bell schedule due to a late start or an early release. We kindly encourage parents to schedule all student appointments on days when school is not in session, such as during our late start, early release, or no school days. This helps ensure that students do not miss valuable academic time and stay on track with their learning, as consistent attendance is crucial for their success.
SCHOOL-WIDE DATES
- Friday, October 18 – EARLY RELEASE DAY (12:05 p.m. release)
- Tuesday, October 29 – Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 30 – NO SCHOOL; Parent Teacher Conferences, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- October 31 to November 5 – NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
- Friday, November 15 – 9th/10th/11th School Picture Retakes from 7-11 a.m.
- Monday, November 18 – LATE START DAY (9:20 a.m. start)
- November 27 to November 29 – NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, December 2 – LATE START DAY (9:20 a.m. start)
- December 18 to December 20 – Final Exams
- December 19 to December 20 – EARLY RELEASE (12:05 p.m. release)
- December 23 to January 6 – NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
DATES FOR SENIORS
- Wednesday, October 16 – First deadline for senior t-shirts and yard signs
- Tuesday, October 29 – Senior cap & gown orders and more during DEN Time
- Friday, December 6 – Deadline for senior yearbook ads
- Friday, November 15 – Senior picture retakes with Trotter at THS from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WSD COMMUNITY AGENCY DATES (Opt Out Form):
Throughout the duration of the academic year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. The dates for each lesson are still to be determined – Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade), Emotional Wellness & Coping Skills (11th grade), and Suicide Prevention (9th, 10th, 12th grade).
WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS
Winter sports tryouts begin the first week of November! Please go to Timberland's Tryout Information page to learn more about tryout dates, eligibility, impact testing, and more.
FUN EVENTS COMING UP
The list below contains two fun events coming up this month for our students, staff, and friends, and families.
- Sunday, October 20 – DECA's Charity Golf Tournament
- Charity: St. Louis Children's Hospital
- Where: Pheasant Run Golf Course in O'Fallon, MO
- Time: 12-3 p.m.
- Who: Students, staff, friends, and family
- Format: 2-person scramble in groups of 4
- Cost: $30 per person
- Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/3m5sxzmx
- Friday, October 25 – FCA's Pickleball Tournament
- Where: THS big and small gyms
- Time: 6-9 p.m.
- Who: Students, staff, friends and family... at least one district student or faculty must be on each team
- Cost: $15 per team
- Sign Up: https://forms.gle/4kePcW3m7rXzmDfz7
OPERATION WARM
THS's Interact Club is working with the WSD Operation Warm program to collect new hats and gloves for children in the community that are needing warm weather accessories. We will be collecting donations between October 21 and October 25 in students' 3rd hour classes. The 3rd hour that collects the most donations wins a donut party!
WHAT & WHEN
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 29 from 3:30-7:30 p.m., and October 30 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to discuss your student's progress and connect with their teachers.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Go to the Timberland Parent Teacher Conference spreadsheet.
- Find the teacher you'd like to conference with and click their link. You will then be redirected to a new Google Calendar webpage.
- Click the date you'd like to conference on.
- Click the time you'd like to conference at.
- Type in your first name, last name, preferred email address, and your student's name.
- Press the blue "Book" button. When you book a conference, you will receive an email notification containing the date and time of your conference.
LET'S FILL THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE
Our Educators Rising club is seeking your help to provide snacks for our staff during these nights. Visit our Amazon gift registry to help us appreciate our teachers and their dedication to helping every student succeed.
THE EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT – CONFERENCES & DINNER!
On Tuesday, October 29, THS’s Art and Culinary Arts departments will host an Empty Bowls project. All students and adults who donate the suggested $10 to this initiative will receive a delicious meal of grilled cheese and tomato soup (prepared by THS’s Culinary students) and a bowl or platter (created by our Ceramics students) to keep as a reminder of the empty bowls in our community. Our goal is to serve 100 participants, and all proceeds will go to the local Hope Food Pantry, providing food to families in Wentzville. Come meet with your students' teachers and enjoy a $10 dinner!
PARENTS
If your student will be arriving to school late, please email our attendance secretary at attendance.timberland@wsdr4.org. Please include the following information in your email:
- The date
- Your student's first and last name
- Your first and last name
- Your relationship to the student
- If this is an excused absence or unexcused absence
- The approximate time your student will be checking in or out
STUDENTS
All student must check in and out at the main office. To check in or out to Timberland High School, students must have the Focus app, quick access to their virtual local student ID barcode or 10-digit code.
INTRODUCTION
We would like to provide additional details on updated district grading practices that were implemented to better reflect your child's understanding and progress in school. This system uses two categories:
Assessment of Standards (70%): This shows how well your child has learned the important things in each subject. It's based on things like tests, projects, quizzes, and performances.
Practice of Standards (30%): This helps us see how your child is doing as they learn. It includes things like classwork, homework, and discussions.
WHY THE CHANGE?
Before, teachers had different ways of calculating grades. Now, we're working toward a system that's the same for everyone, so you can easily see how your child is doing in all their classes. What's important to know:
Mastery matters: We want to see how well your child understands the material. That's why assessments like tests and projects are worth more.
Learning is ongoing: We also want to support your child's learning process. That's why practice work is included.
Feedback and opportunities: Teachers will give you feedback on your child's progress, and there may be chances for them to redo assignments if needed.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you and are committed to helping your child succeed in the classroom! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact:
Jill Klahn Smith, Director of Assessment, Data and School Improvement
Kim Dannegger, Director of Elementary Learning
Marc Tiernan, Director of Secondary Learning
Your child's principal or teacher
DISCIPLINE
The Wentzville School District Student Misconduct and Disciplinary Consequences provides all disciplinary information, from tardies to being disrespectful to dress code.
WSD PARENT EVENTS
- Thursday, November 7 – "Exploring WSD Programs"
- Who: All students families and their families
- What: Come learn more about Lewis & Clark, CAPS, CNA, Dual Enrollment, AP classes, Internships, Welding, and MegaTech
- Where: Holt High School Auditorium
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 11 – "Financial Aid 101"
- Who: Open to all grades
- Where: Liberty High School Auditorium
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 11 – "FAFSA Frenzy"
- Who: Senior students and their families
- Where: Liberty High School Library
- Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
TIMBERLAND COLOR GUARD SHOE DRIVE
Please help support the Timberland Color Guard by donating your new or gently used shoes. There will be a shoe drop-off this Friday, October 18, at the home football game. Thank you for supporting our Color Guard and helping someone in need find a pair of shoes.
2025 SENIOR T-SHIRTS & YARD SIGNS
Hey senior families! It's your student's final year of high school, and we want to give you the opportunity to celebrate your student's accomplishments with a senior t-shirt and a yard sign! If you are interested in purchasing a senior t-shirt and/or a yard sign, please fill out the required information in the Google Form. All proceeds will go towards the 2025 Grad Night. Follow the @THSGradNight25 on Instagram!
TIMBERLAND COUNSELING TEAM
- Counselor, A-D / Julie Biggs, juliebiggs@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, E-K / Sarah Paes, sarahpaes@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, L-Ri / Tammy Braun, tammybraun@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, Ro-Z / Stephanie Bell, stephaniebell@wsdr4.org
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