Originally delivered on 10/19/2020 7:42 am

SUBJECT: Wildcat E-News - October 19

Woodrow Wilson High School Wildcat News
October 19, 2020
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL MORAN

Woodrow Family: 

Tuesday, October 20 is the ACT for the 12th graders/students that are graduating in 2021. This day is also a FLEX DAY. Wednesday will be a B Day. Refer again to the A/B calendar.

Class of 2021 Parents:

On Tuesday, October 20, there will be a parent meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. The meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom. We'll discuss updates from Josten's, senior activities, Dallas County Promise, as well as how to prepare for the Senior College Blitz on October 28. 

ACT Information:

The ACT will start at 9 a.m. Please arrive to campus no later than 8:30 a.m. to get in line for entry procedures at your designated entry door. 

  • ALL Seniors are automatically registered.
  • You may bring snacks and a drink. Lunch will be provided for you, but there is NO EXTENDED lunch break longer than 10 minutes during the ACT. This is not a district rule, or a Woodrow rule, but rather ACT timing. 
  • For standard time there is ONE 10-minute break and for extended time, there are TWO 10-minute breaks. You may eat your snack or lunch during this time, but you will not receive any other break. 
  • You may bring your own calculator, pencils, and sharpeners. A calculator, pencil and SOME sharpeners will also be available for you in your testing rooms. 
  • School dress code / appropriate testing clothing is expected. 
  • Once your whole testing room is done with the test, you may leave campus. 
  • Buses will be provided, will run on a FULL DAY SCHEDULE, and leave at the end of the day, around 4:30 p.m. 

The entry door location and list of testing rooms will be posted in the Cohort 2021 Google Classroom. If you are not on this list and are a confirmed senior, or graduating in 2021, please email Mrs. McLaughlin. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Thank you!

HOMECOMING 2020 UPDATE

Details for Homecoming 2020 plans can be found on the Woodrow PTA Website. The site also contains links to to purchase Mums and Family Sponsorships as well as all of the details needed to participate in the week's events. Be sure to follow the PTA on Instagram (@wwhspta) to stay on top of the latest news and see first-hand how the Wildcats are celebrating, HOCO style! The theme for Homecoming this year is WE ARE WOODROW "It's All in the Family!" 

The first general PTA meeting of the year will be Wednesday, October 21 at Times Ten Too (6324 Prospect). The general meeting will take place from 7-7:30 p.m. followed by a Wildcat Social from 7:30-9 p.m. with spirits and bites. This meeting is open to all, and the Wildcat Social afterwards will provide an opportunity for parents to discuss all things HOCO 2020 as well as Family Sponsorships. 

CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGE BLITZ
Class of 2021 College Blitz
CLASS OF 2021 PARENT MEETING
Class of 2021 Parent Meeting
ACT INFORMATION

The ACT will be administered Tuesday, October 20. A calculator and sack lunch will be provided. Lunch will be eaten after the test is completely done; there is one 10-minute break for the standard test time and two 10-minute breaks for the extended test time. Students should bring their IDs, snacks and water. You can download additional information about the test, including a break down of questions and admissions scores for many Texas universities. Practice tests can be found on the ACT Academy website.

HOMECOMING MUMS

Homecoming mums are now on sale! It may not be a traditional year, but we won't let a pandemic ruin our traditions! Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, October 30. Deadline for mums sales will be Friday, October 23. No in-school sales are scheduled at this time, so order online.

CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see details.  View the complete calendar on the new Woodrow PTA site. You can also refer to this one-page schedule for a quick overview of the week for students and staff

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 20
1st Nine Week Progress Reports to be handed out
6:00p Senior Parent Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 21
6:00p SBDM Meeting
7:00p Wildcat Social & General PTA Meeting
Saturday, October 24
9:00a HOCO Hall Decorating
Tuesday, October 27
12:00p Online Progress Reports Available
Wednesday, October 28
5:30p Show Your Woodrow Spirit
Friday, October 30
Homecoming Weekend
Saturday, October 31
Homecoming Weekend
Tuesday, November 3
Student/Staff Holiday - No School
Student / Teacher Holiday
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