Our Yearbook staff has been busy collecting photos from teachers and students to gather the most memorable moments from this most unusual school year.

Because we will not be able to have a traditional school picture day, we have organized a Virtual School Picture Day!

Beginning Wednesday, February 3rd, we are asking parents/guardians to upload a portrait of your student by Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. Students who do not have a photo uploaded by the deadline will have last year’s photo used. Current 6th grade students must have a new photo uploaded to be in the yearbook, because we do not have access to last year’s photo.

Here are the school picture guidelines:

• Do not copy an image from your social media. The resolution will be too low and you will look very fuzzy.

• The photo should only include the student’s head and shoulders because the pictures are small on the yearbook page.

• The student’s face should be clearly visible in the photo. Please no filters, sunglasses, costume masks etc.

• Students cannot make any gestures with their fingers (peace signs, etc.) because the Josten’s company will not print them.

• Clothing worn must be school appropriate. No images or references to alcohol, drugs, violence, hate speech etc. are allowed.

Jostens has created a secure portal for us to collect yearbook photos, directly from you. Please see instructions below, it will use the parent email on file in PowerSchool.

*If you have more than one student at Wangenheim, be sure to select the correct student from the banner once you log into the site.

We want to include you in our yearbook! Below are the instructions on how to submit a portrait of yourself for our People section.

1. On your computer, go to ybkplus.com or from your phone, scan this QR code for access to the portrait portal.
2. Follow the prompts on your phone. IMPORTANT! Iphone users. Please make sure the setting on your phone camera is correct. Go to SETTINGS>CAMERA>FORMATS and make sure “Most compatible” is selected (see screenshot at the bottom of this email)

Please let us know if you have any questions or difficulties with this process.

Julie Chambless, Yearbook Advisor

UPLOAD TO: https://images.jostens.com/415468180

OR LOG ON TO: images.jostens.com

Enter Login ID:415468180

•Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload,

click on “Select My Images.”

•Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.

•Click “Upload Chosen Images.

The 2020-21 yearbook is looking fantastic! A lot of people are asking what could possibly be in a yearbook if we aren't in school. Well, trust us, this book will be one that you will look back on for the rest of your life. We have been collecting photos from students throughout the year and will continue to do so through mid March. We are documenting distance learning, covid, current events, and so many fun topics. Very soon parents will be receiving an email about a portrait portal. This is how we will get everyone's picture in the yearbook. We will have a virtual picture day and everyone will submit a photo of themselves. If we do not get a picture from you, we will use your photo from last year. Keep an eye out for that email. If you haven't ordered a yearbook yet, the link is http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00789460

We will be offering the LOTE test on February 10, 2021 for 8th graders ONLY. This will be offered virtually during asynchronous hours.

The LOTE test is for students who can read and understand a language other than English (most languages are offered). Passing the exam shows “Proficiency” in another language for HS graduation credits and some colleges. Please view the slideshow for more information.

Please complete the form below by February 8th if you plan to take the test: https://forms.gle/D1onPg5ojPkgDEqf6

Today is the first day of Black History Month. We have worked with community partners to provide Avariety of activities that teachers, schools, families, and communities can engage in throughout the month. All events can be accessed through this link on the

district webpage.

We encourage everyone to participate. We hope teachers and schools will use the links to share their celebrations with us so that we can highlight celebrations across the district.

In preparation for the budget work ahead, there is a parent survey you can fill out. It is very helpful when making decisions and talking with parents and SGT/SSC to be able to share our collective priorities. In the past, the parent/community priorities have aligned closely with staff priorities, which is tremendously helpful. Please take a couple minutes to submit the survey. Responses will be accepted through the end of the day, Friday Feb. 5th.

In partnership with Gov. Newsom, Parents Anonymous® Inc. launched the California
Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parents Anonymous® Support Groups in response to COVID-19 to provide free trauma-informed, evidence-based emotional support to parents, children, and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.

Below you will find picture books as well as novels that spread the KINDNESS message. If you would like to read any of the novels, please contact Mrs. Minezaki so she can check out a copy. If you click on the books, the picture books are read alouds and the novels give you an idea of what the story is about.

Groceries are either Shelf-Stable Items, or Produce or USDA Mixed Items. Extra food items are limited, and families are recommended to arrive in the early part of the designated distribution time.

Monday, February 1.,.....Walker Elementary

Tuesday, February 2......Mira Mesa High

Thursday, February 4.....Hage Elementary & Sandburg Elementary

Friday, February 5..........Challenger Middle

Mira Mesa HS students are offering free virtual tutoring. A group of Mira Mesa HS students along with Sabrina Bazzo (our new Board rep) created a free tutoring program for students. Our students will be paired with a high school student for one on one personalized support. The point of contact is high school student Sindhu Perubotla. She and Mallory Asis, another high school student, co-lead the program.

Please contact Sindhu directly with questions or wanting to get help.

Follow the link to Wangenheim's Virtual Media Center where you will find forms to reserve textbooks and library books as well as other useful resources. Please contact Mrs. Minezaki with any questions or concerns.

We’re looking for more parents to help Wangenheim Middle School PTSA. No experience is needed, and we are a friendly group that will support you. Officer elections will be held at the March meeting. Want to be involved or know someone who would be a great asset to the students of Wangenheim? We are seeking nominations for the PTSA positions below for the 2021-22 school year. If you are interested, please contact Susan Kent, Vice-Principal, (619) 977-0466.

• President- Supervise all activities and execute instruments on the PTSA's behalf and run monthly meetings.

• Vice President- Act for the President in their absence and perform such duties as the President may direct.

• Historian- Captures, assembles, and preserves a record of activities and achievements of PTSA.

• Auditor- Audits the books and financial records.

Questions ??? - Call Susan Kent, (619) 977-0466.

Interested in traveling to Portugal in 2022 to explore the Food and Culture with Kimberly Coelho and EF Educational Tours? Students and parents are encouraged to attend the information meeting. Please join the Remind 101 group by texting @portugaltr to 81010 before February 10th for further updates.

Please contact Kimberly Coelho, Culinary Arts Teacher, for more details.

Fri-Mon, Feb 12-15

(no attendance)

President's Day

Mon-Fri, Mar 29-Apr 2

(no attendance)

Spring Break