Morning Announcements - 4/11/18
ATTENTION SENIORS: If you would like an order form for Jostens class jewelry, they are available in the main office.
Attention all students: In addition to Denim Day for Thursday's Spirit Week theme, we are encouraging all students and staff to wear any type of sports jersey to school. The "April 12th Jersey Day" campaign is being promoted globally, to show solidarity and support for everyone who has been affected by the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash that occurred this past weekend in Saskatchewan, Canada. Don't forget to show your support and school spirit, by rocking your coolest jersey and most comfortable pair of jeans!'
Join the class of 2020 for a bake sale on Saturday, April 14th from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at the Hungerford Giant. There will be brownies, cookies, and all sorts of baked goods. See you there!
This week is Sources of Strength week! Get involved and share one of your sources of strength. TODAY at lunch in the commons we have a Wall of Wellness for you come and write down what you do that helps you keep mentally healthy! Do you paint, run, sing? Come share what helps you so your message can give others some ideas of what could help them!
Do you like food? Music? Friends? Colors? If so, come to the second annual Wootton color festival hosted by Wootton’s South Asian Community! The color fest is on April 13th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the field by the portables. All proceeds benefit Manna Food Center. Tickets are only $5 and are on sale in the commons during lunch this week and will also be available at the door. Tickets include pizza, colors, and drinks! All are welcome to come and celebrate spring for a great cause. Let the color wars begin! Buy your tickets today and join your friends!
Homework club will meet in room 182 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Students are welcome to come during these times to work on assignments seek help, or develop improved study habits. Please see Mr. Steinbach in room 169 if you are interested or have any questions. Regardless, feel free to just stop by any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon.
Attention all students interested in forming or continuing a club for the 2018-2019 school year: The applications are available now and are due NO LATER than Monday, April 30th – no exceptions! The form is available on the main page of the Wootton website, or in room 153. Please follow the directions and fill out the form completely.
Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard for medaling at their championship performance. The Winter Guard received the bronze medal and Indoor Percussion received the gold medal. Both groups had an outstanding season with much success! Come check out the “Indoor Percussion Ensembles Gold Medal Show” at the Spring Instrumental music concert on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
The Wootton football team is having an informational meeting on Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 PM in room 183. All interested in playing football in the fall are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about upcoming dates.
Attention Sophomores: the Sam Williams Leadership Awards are open! The award gives students the opportunity to attend leadership development programs with local colleges and organizations. Applications are available on the Wootton website as well as on the Sam Williams Foundation website. Apply and don’t miss out on a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills!
This is a reminder to SENIORS that we only have two more graduation parent meetings scheduled in April. Your parents need to attend ONLY ONE of these meetings. The meeting is mandatory so you can get your graduation tickets. We will review graduation rehearsal, handicap seating, logistical issues, and of course, hand out graduation tickets at the end of the meeting. The meeting dates are:
Wednesday, April 11th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Auditorium
Friday, April 27th from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM in the Auditorium
Attention all students! This week Sources of Strength is holding a “What Helps Me” campaign for mental health awareness. On Thursday, April 12th during lunch there will be multiple indoor activities to de-stress. A nap room will be in Ms. Steppling’s room 162 and a Zumba activity will be in the commons. Also, a movie will be shown in Ms. Bauer’s room 152, yoga will take place in the dance studio, and a coloring activity will be in the library.
Attention Patriots! Did you know that April is Arab-American Heritage Month? Arab Americans and Americans of Middle Eastern heritage have a long history in the United States. They are U.S. military heroes, entertainers, politicians and scientists. They are Lebanese, Egyptian, Iraqi and more. Yet the representation of Arab Americans in the mainstream media tends to be quite limited. Arab American Heritage Month, observed in April, marks a time to reflect on the contributions Arab Americans have made to the U.S. and the diverse group of people who make up the nation’s Middle Eastern population.
We are celebrating School Library Media Programs this month. Please send a big shout out to our awesome Media Staff! Thanks for all you do for our students and staff at Wootton High School!
Attention Wootton: Come to the Commons during lunch April 17th, 18th, and 19th to purchase your Wootton water bottles and travel mugs! They are $7 each and all proceeds go to benefit the Wootton SCB Program Vocational Experience Fund.
Attention Wootton students! The Inova spring blood drive is coming up on April 12th. Head down to Mr. Benya’s room 180 before school, at lunch, or after school to sign up to donate blood! You will be excused from the class time that you miss in order to donate. You must be 16 years old. Donating blood is a great opportunity to give back to your community, and you get a free t-shirt! Also, Seniors who donated three times at Wootton High School will receive a red cord for graduation!