THS Wolf Wise | August 14, 2024

Welcome to the Wolf Wise, a monthly newsletter to keep you in the loop with all things THS – upcoming dates, important notes, reminders, and more! We highly encourage you to read each Wolf Wise so you and your student can stay up-to-date with the latest news.

The Timberland staff is excited for another great school year, and is eager to welcome our new and current students and families back into our Timberland family! Our dedicated team of administrators, educators, and support staff are ready to get to know and support each student academically, athletically, and personally throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

Moving forward, the Wentzville school district will be using to Focus School Software. To avoid confusion this year, we recommend that you delete the old WSD and Student 360 apps from your phone and remove any bookmarks, quick links, or web browser shortcuts you may have saved from the old SIS K-12 portal. Parents, please do the following things:

• Navigate to the Focus School Software website or download the new Wentzville Schools app.
• Update your password by clicking "Forgot password?". Then, enter the email associated with your current WSD parent portal account to receive an email containing a link to your new credentials. Next, click "Click to view your new credentials" and then "Click here to LOGIN to the Portal" with the new credentials. From there, you will be prompted to reset your password. Now you can log into Focus with your new password!
  
  

2. REGISTRATION & REQUIRED FORMS

• Complete the registration and required forms in Focus by the start of school to view teacher assignments/schedules and to ensure your student has access to District technology resources including Chromebooks and/or iPad (based on grade level) on their first day. Only the parent listed as Priority Parent 1 (located under "Addresses & Contacts") in Focus can complete the forms.
  
  

3. STUDENT PARKING AT TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL

• Parking permits will be available for purchase for $30.
• ALL school fines must be paid before students can receive a parking pass.
• Seniors must have their vaccination records updated to purchase a permit.
• In order to receive a parking permit, you must fill out the parking form and pay for parking.
• Students will be able to pick up their physical parking tags in the Commons during lunch the first week of school.

4. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• If your student plans to participate in extracurricular sports, band/color guard,make an appointment for your child’s sports physical. Families should make an appointment with their primary care physician.
• Stay on the lookout for sports tryouts.
• Stay up to date with THS's activity calendar.

5. CHROMEBOOKS

• Incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students should bring their previously issued Chromebooks on the first day of school, and every day after... make sure they're charged!
• Students who are new to Timberland will be notified when their Chromebook is ready for pick up during the first week of school.
• Chromebook Insurance (optional) may be purchased online for $20/year.

6. IMMUNIZATIONS (12th grade only)

• Please be sure to review our district website for required immunizations.
• Incoming Seniors MUST have the MCV vaccination prior to August 19 in order to attend the first day of school. This immunization can be given by your pediatrician, local pharmacy, or the St. Charles County Health Department. Typically, these vaccines are hard to find the closer we get to the start of a new school year.
• If your student has already received the MCV vaccine, please forward documentation to the THS nurse, donnadavis@wsdr4.org.

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

• Monday, August 19 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Thursday, August 29 – Open House, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Monday, September 2 – NO SCHOOL
• Friday, September 6 – 9th/10th/11th Grade School Pictures

• Monday, September 16 – LATE START DAY (9:20 AM start)
• Friday, September 27 – NO SCHOOL, PD Day for Staff
• September 30 to October 4 – Homecoming Week
• Saturday, October 5 – Homecoming Dance
• Monday, October 14 – LATE START DAY (9:20 AM start)
• Friday, October 18 – EARLY RELEASE DAY (12:05 PM release)
• Tuesday, October 29 – Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 30 – NO SCHOOL; Parent Teacher Conferences, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• October 31 to November 5 – NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
• Friday, November 15 – 9th/10th/11th School Picture Retakes from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Monday, November 18 – LATE START DAY (9:20 AM start)
• November 27 to November 29 – NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, December 2 – LATE START DAY (9:20 AM start)
• December 18 to December 20 – Final Exams
• December 19 to December 20 – EARLY RELEASE (12:05 PM release)
• December 23 to January 6 – NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

DATES FOR SOPHOMORES

Stay tuned for upcoming dates in the SPRING regarding presentations, meetings, times to order Timberland High School class rings and jackets!

DATES FOR SENIORS

• Thursday, October 24 – Senior Meeting in the Auditorium at 11:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 29 – Senior Cap & Gown Orders and More during DEN Time
• Wednesday, November 6 – Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads
• Friday, November 15 – Senior Picture Retakes with Trotter at THS from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WHAT IS OPEN HOUSE?
The staff at Timberland High School invites you to attend our Open House, where you'll have the opportunity to walk through your student's schedule and meet Timberland's teachers, counselors, and principals. We are excited to meet you, and can't wait to support your student this year!

WHEN IS OPEN HOUSE?
Open House is August 29, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Bring your student's schedule, which can be found in the Focus portal.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This is the perfect time to learn about the content your student will learn and review class syllabi for this school year. Note that this is not a time for individual conferences; stay tuned for more information about Parent Teacher Conferences in the next newsletter.

All Sports Boosters will have spirit wear at the Open House! All proceeds go towards THS athletics.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS

9th, 10th, and 11th graders will be called out of class to take their school picture on Friday, September 6. If students are not in attendance on school photo day, they will have one last opportunity to take their picture during school picture retake day on Friday, November 15 during the school day.

SENIORS

If your student has not taken their senior photos yet, be sure to call Trotter Photo at (636) 978-7689 to schedule a senior photo appointment. If seniors do not take their school picture during the summer or fall of 2024, they will have one last opportunity to take their picture during school picture retake day on Friday, November 15 during the school day.

MEAL CHARGES
Meal charges will resume on the first day of school, August 19. Be on the lookout for updated information on how to check updated meal prices, fee balances, and adding funds to your student's meal account in the Focus Portal.

FREE & REDUCED MEALS

Applications for free & reduced-price meals are available here or at any school office. In an effort to assist families as we transition back to paid meals, the USDA has increased the income guidelines used to determine eligibility. If you believe your family would qualify for this program, please fill out an application. Applications can be returned by the following methods:

• Returned To: Timberland High School
• Scan & Email: marysanzottera@wsdr4.org
• Fax: (636) 327-3961
• Mail: Child Nutrition Services, 101 Support Service Dr, Wentzville, MO 63385

• Questions or need assistance filling out the application? Call (636) 327-3858 x 21330

ELECTRONIC USE & CELL PHONES

Cell Phones may NOT be used during class time. Cell phones may be used on buses, during passing time and during lunch.

• 1st offense: the student's teacher will assign a lunch detention and contact parent

• 2nd offense: principal/student conference plus two detentions

• Subsequent offenses: one day ISS

FOOD DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS

Food delivery companies such as DoorDash may NOT drop off food for students during the school day.

TIMBERLAND ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

• Building Principal / Dr. Kyle Lindquist, kylelindquist@wsdr4.org
• Activities Director / Mr. Todd Hayes, toddhayes@wsdr4.org
• Assistant Principal, A-D / Dr. Keith Sanders, keithsanders@wsdr4.org
• Assistant Principal, E-K / Ms. Emily Hoehn, emilyhoehn@wsdr4.org
• Assistant Principal, L-Ri / Ms. Kaitlyn Kleinschmidt, kaitlynkleinschmidt@wsdr4.org
• Assistant Principal, Ro-Z / Mr. Jordan Steffen, jordansteffen@wsdr4.org

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
  
  

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Wentzville School District Website
• Focus Online Portal
• Timberland High School Twitter

• Wentzville Focus School Software Login
  

• Wentzville Canvas Learning Management System