WHS eNotes

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Term 1 is now half over, and Progress Reports were published to all X2 Aspen accounts last Tuesday. Although most students are doing very well academically, there are a few who need to make a concerted effort in certain subjects. Students should remember to utilize interventions during your study halls or on Wednesdays from 1:03-2:05 if you are struggling in a particular subject.

Once first term report cards are issued on November 14th, an ‘Ineligibility List’ goes into effect. The students whose names appear on this list are ineligible for Extracurricular Activities if on your report card you are failing more than one course (However, failing PE alone also makes you ineligible). Although we realize that sports and extracurricular activities are an important part of the high school experience, academic progress must take precedence. Therefore, I am alerting you to this rule early so that every student has the opportunity to improve their performance before Term I ends on November 3rd. In the Student Handbook on page 100, it states that your Conduct Grades may also make one ineligible for one extracurricular event. Remember, tardy detentions accumulate conduct grades!

The bottom line is that at Walpole High our goal is for students to be in class everyday, on time, and making academic progress.

"The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried.

Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying." ― Roy T. Bennett

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

Due to the continued conflicts and wars around the globe, we offer this resource to help navigate conversations with your children:

• How to talk to children about conflict and war.

• How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War (Common Sense Media tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics)

• Tips for Parents and Educators - Talking to Children about Violence (Infographic from National Association of School Psychologists)

If further conversation is needed, our counselors are always available.

See the attached document below regarding Class Dues. You may also send payment in with your student.

Class Dues

During Teacher/Parent Conferences in November, there will be information sessions for families of juniors about AP PreCalculus, which will be offered next school year. All students who have completed Algebra 2 can experience success in the course and potentially earn college credit. Students will receive information during their Algebra 2 class this month, and more details about the sessions will be upcoming.

The following colleges will be visiting on Wednesday, October 18th in the GYM from 1:00-2:00

Simmons University

Providence College

Clarkson University

University of Dayton

University of Massachusetts (Boston)

Le Moyne College

Saint Michael's College

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Dear WHS Families,

On behalf of the WHS Parent Advisory Council, we would like to welcome all new and returning families to the WHS community. We are looking forward to another great year! Please join us for our first meeting – Wednesday, October 25th at 7:00pm in the Media Center.

We hope many of you will take advantage of the opportunity to meet other parents/guardians and to hear directly from Principal Imbusch, who will provide a back-to-school update. We will also be joined by the new Assistant Principal, Dr. Kristina Kelleher-Bianchi.

What we do and how we do it:
To welcome back WHS staff this year, our PAC sponsored a visit from Palagis Ice Cream Truck, bringing some fun and frosty treats. During the year, we will restock the staff room periodically with coffee pods and snacks. In May, we plan a Staff Appreciation luncheon during Teacher Appreciation Week.

WHS PAC does not participate in traditional fundraising efforts, so we rely on our WHS families for direct support. Direct donations are appreciated at any time!

Please consider making a family donation.

Venmo: @Whs-Donations (important to include “PAC Donation” in the notes)

or by check (payable to WHS PAC & send into school office). Thank you!

Future PAC Meeting Dates
January 31st – College/post high school planning and WHS Work Study program
April 24th – Topic TBD - suggestions welcome!

PAC meetings are a great way to gain insights into all school happenings! If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please email: whspac@walpole.k12.ma.

We hope to see many of you on October 25, 7pm, WHS media center.

WHS PAC Committee

Kathy Falvey, Eileen Heffernan, and Nancy Niles

Walpole Public Schools

Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council

(MLPAC)

Walpole Public Schools invites families of multilingual learners to attend MLPAC to discuss opportunities for the educational success of students who are currently or were formerly in the English Language Education (ELE) program. It is also a time to network with other families as we continue to build collaborative partnerships.

MEETING INFORMATION

DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PLACE: Walpole High School Media Center

TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

• Announcements

• Speaker: Meet the ELE Department

• Discussion: MLPAC Bylaws & Leadership

• Questions / Suggestions

Please contact the Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Center at mlfec@walpole.k12.ma.us or at (508) 660-7257 ext. 5033 for further information or to request an interpreter or child care for the event.

Thanks for all the senior portraits submissions. If you haven't already submitted yours, do so ASAP.

Our next deadline for the senior pages is a baby picture. This is due October 20th.

The baby picture should be jpg, jpeg, or png files and should be titled lastname_firstname.

There are 3 ways to submit pictures (senior, baby, candids) to the Yearbook:

1. Submit to the Yearbook Classroom - Baby Pictures assignment.

2. Upload to the Yearbook website via https://images.jostens.com/0u3nAkgOHQWoXDlbRureFKw

3. Email Ms. Gould mgould@walpole.k12.ma.us.

The Best Buddies Halloween Party will be on Saturday, October 21st from 6:00-8:00pm in the WHS gym. Please make sure your permission slip is turned in and the activity fee paid before the event. See Mrs. Donlan or Mr. Stampfl if you have any questions.

The Photography Club will meet Thursday, October 19, 2023 after school. The theme is Fall Colors. Go out this weekend, it's actually going to be sunny and find some orange, red, yellows and take some beautiful fall pictures. We had a great meeting this week with some more new members and a big crowd. Please follow our instagram: photography@whs123 Anyone wanting more information on the Photography Club contact Mrs. D'Agostino at jdagostino@walpole.k12.ma.us

The Walpole Speech and Debate Team meet every Monday right after school until 3 PM in room 2124. If you are interested in public speaking, acting, or debating, please come to a meeting or contact Mrs. Murray at emurray@walpole.k12.ma.us

Parents and Guardians!

The WHS UNICEF Club will be hosting a Trunk or Treat Fundraiser in the parking lot of Walpole High School on Saturday, October 21st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (flyer attached). Come bring your little ones to this event that's sure to be a great time. There is a recommended donation of $5 per trick-or-treater.

Students: Interested in joining a club that works with the UNICEF organization to help provide impoverished children and families with necessities like proper nutrition and education? Anyone interested in joining should email Sophia Connor at connors24@wpsma.org or Mrs. Hackett at vhackett@walpole.k12.ma.us or join our Google Classroom page directly using the code: 6n53b2n

The Work Study Program is looking for business partners! If you know a business that would be interested in hosting WHS seniors as an intern, please fill out this form. All fields are welcome!

To learn more about the Work Study Program, please check out our new website!

Students!- Please click here for information regarding PAID work -based learning experiences. We have partnered with the Massachusetts Work Based Learning Alliance to provide opportunities for our students to engage in virtual internships or industry project experiences. A few WHS students took advantage of an opportunity through IBM this summer, and we are looking to open this up to additional students.

Parent/Guardians!- Please click HERE for more information about this great program!

If you/your student would like to participate, please have them send an email to Mrs. Tobey (ltobey@walpole.k12.ma.us) or Mr. Braccini (jbraccini@walpole.k12.ma.us)

The Fall season is off to a great start. Post season is just around the corner and the student athletes would appreciate any support that you can give by attending a game.

Walpole Timberwolves apparel check out the link below.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/massachusetts/walpole/walpole-high-school

For a list of upcoming events please click on the following link: https://sites.google.com/a/walpole.k12.ma.us/athletics/

Email: rdowd@walpole.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleAD

Walpole High School

Email: simbusch@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: http://walpolewhs.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Location: 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Twitter: @WalpoleHS