WHS eNotes

January 26, 2024

Message from Mr. Imbusch

Dear students, staff, and parents/guardians:

Our second semester classes began on Tuesday, and many students have now adjusted to slight changes to their schedule.

Report Cards will be issued this coming Tuesday. Please pay close attention to both your academic grades, and your conduct grade. Remember, excessive tardiness to school can affect conduct grades, and both academic and conduct grades can affect extracurricular eligibility. These eligibility regulations are laid out in the Student/Parent Handbook on page 100.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Stephen Imbusch

Principal

PAC Special Event

Use this link to RSVP. Thank you!

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Message from the Nurses

Starting in February the nurse's will be conducting state mandated vision, hearing, height & weight screenings for grade 10. If you would like to opt your student out please email the nurses.

kbyda@walpole.k12.ma

hwhite@walpole.k12.ma

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Application now Open!

The Walpole Scholarship Foundation Application cycle is now open! Any Walpole resident applying to or currently attending a post-high school institution that offers an advanced course of study may apply for a scholarship. This includes four-year bachelor's degree programs, associate degree programs, and technical certificate programs.

Academic merit, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service and work experience) and personal qualities are all considerations in awarding scholarships. The selection of the winners is overseen by the WSF Board of Trustees but is determined by an independent group of community members representing all sections of Walpole.

The application deadline is February 1, 2024 at noon. To apply please visit www.walpolescholarshipfoundation.org/apply

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Private Lessons through the WPS Music Department

The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the spring session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments. Some lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 2 will run February 5 to June 14. Registration is open Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 29th.

For more information, visit:

https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview

To register, visit:

https://students.arbitersports.com/walpole-public-schools/private-music-lessons-2023-2024-session-ii

For questions, email:

Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us

News from the World Language Department January 2024

Teachers in the World Language Department are now registering their students for the National Spanish Exam, the National Latin Exam, and the National French Contest. Registration deadlines are approaching in February, so any student who is interested in participating in these language contests should speak to their teacher about signing up. The contests offer students chances to win scholarships and even travel opportunities.

In December, the Spanish and French Clubs joined with the PM Club to travel to Snowport in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston to celebrate holiday traditions. A great time was had by all!

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Message from School Counseling

The following scholarships are now available:

Big Y Foods, Inc. Scholarship- due by 2/1/2024

bigy.com/community/scholarships

Rockland Trust Scholarship

https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/scholarships

Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/collegiumpharma/

Bridgewater Credit Union Scholarship

mvcu.com/scholarship

The Rebekah Assembly Scholarship- application in the counseling office Student-View Scholarhship- www.student-view.com

Yearbook Announcements

The deadline for Recognition Ads is quickly approaching!!!

If you would like to congratulate your senior with a recognition ad in the back of the Yearbook, purchase a recognition ad at this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065365

Recognition ads are due by January 31st.

We are looking for candids of the senior class. Upload pictures from kindergarten till now: https://images.jostens.com/0u3nAkgOHQWoXDlbRureFKw

Class Dues: Since the Class Dues pay for the Yearbook, if you want a Yearbook, you MUST submit your Class Dues BEFORE January 31st.

For an explanation about class dues and how to pay, click Class Dues

Underclassmen: If you are interested in purchasing a 2024 Yearbook, here's the link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03562700

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Photography Club

The Photography Club's next meeting is February 1st. The theme is Transportation. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and anything else you can think of that gets you from Point A to Point B. Scooters, Heelys, Skis, Mopeds, Bikes, whatever it is that gets you somewhere is transportation and create a great picture of it. Anyone wanting more information about the Photography Club can contact Mrs. D'Agostino. Follow our instagram: photography_whs123

Speech and Debate Team

Congratulations to a small yet mighty team who competed at Boston Latin on 1/21! Bravo to all students who competed.

Sarah Mukkuzhi placed 3rd in Speaker Points in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate (VLD) and was a semi-finalist!

Hemant Selvamurugan placed 1st in Radio Broadcasting and was also the Top Novice in this event! This was Hemant´s second tournament!

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STEM Academy

There will be a STEM Academy Meeting on Monday 1/29 at 2:15 in room 1336. We will be discussing junior and senior project requirements as well as checking in with all grades.

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WHS UNICEF Club

The next meeting of the WHS UNICEF Club will be Thursday, February 1st in room 2308 afterschool. All are welcome! We will be working on our spring event.

Interested in joining a club that helps provide impoverished children and families with necessities like proper nutrition and education? We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month in room 2308. You can join the WHS UNICEF Club Google Classroom page using the code: 6n53b2n

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Humane Society

The Humane Society will be collecting donations for local shelters. We will be collecting towels, paper towels, unopened dog/cat food, gently used collars and leashes, gently used toys, dog beds, sanitizing wipes and other pet supplies. There will be a box in the front lobby for donations.