September 2014�

Sept. 16 - WJHS Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 17 - WJHS Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 17 - WHS National Honor Society� Induction Ceremony @ 7PM�Sept. 18 -�

Sept. 19 - Emil Nasser Tailgate Party 5:30-6:30�Sept. 22 - WHS Early Release�Sept. 22 - WHS Parent-Teacher Conference� @ 5:30PM�Sept. 22 - Jefferson’s “Pinwheels For Peace”�Sept. 22 - WHS Choir Concert @ 7:30PM PAC�Sept. 22 - Washington’s “Pinwheels For Peace”�Sept. 23 - BB Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 23 - Bonnie Brennan EARLY RELEASE� @ 1:15PM�Sept. 23 - Jefferson Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 23 - Jefferson EARLY RELEASE @ 1:25PM�Sept. 23 - Washington Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 23 - Washington EARLY RELEASE @ 1:35PM�Sept. 23 - WHS Senior ASVAB Test�Sept. 24 - WJHS/ WHS Orchestra Concert PAC�Sept. 24 - BB Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 24 - Bonnie Brennan EARLY RELEASE� @ 1:15PM�Sept. 24 - Jefferson Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 24 - Jefferson EARLY RELEASE @ 1:25PM�Sept. 24 - Washington Parent-Teacher Conference�Sept. 24 - Washington EARLY RELEASE @ 1:35PM�Sept. 26 - Emil Nasser Tailgate Party 5:30-6:30�Sept. 26 -�Sept. 29 -�Oct. 6 -�Oct. 13 -�

BULLDOG COMMUNITY PTA OFFICERS�

Why should I join PTA?�Because of your children and your community.�Membership in the PTA provides your child and�other children around you with a greater chance�of achieving in school. Being a PTA member,�you are more likely to be an informed and�involved parent. More than ever, it is important�for parents to know ways to keep children safe,�trouble free and involved in school. The PTA is�the best place to do that. Many people have�benefited greatly through PTA involvement.�

BULLDOG COMMUNITY�PTA MEETING�

-Helen Keller�

Laura Carrell�Jillian Stotts�

Orlynda Tully�Taylor Gerber�

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There will be an on-site Art Show, showcasing�the talents of the Jr. High Art students on the�16th and 17th of September during Parent-�Teacher conferences. We are encouraging�everyone to come by and see some of the work�the talented artists are producing along with a�recycled art sculpture by the Art Club.�

BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE�WJHS�

September 15th - 19th�Family Hours: 12:30pm - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 8PM�

Tuesday, September 16th: 1pm - 3pm�Wednesday, September 17th: Open during PTC�

*Open during school hours for students*�

BONNIE BRENNAN�September 22nd - 26th�Monday: 8am - 3:30pm�

Tuesday: 8am - 8pm�Wednesday: 8am - 3:30pm�

Thursday: 8am - 3:30pm�Friday: 8am - 10pm�

WASHINGTON�September 19th - 26th�

Friday: 9:30am - 3:30pm�Monday: 9:30am - 3:30pm�Tuesday: 9:30am - 8:00pm�

Wednesday: 9:30am - 3:30pm�Thursday: 9:30am - 3:30pm�

Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am�

JEFFERSON�September 23th - 26th�Tuesday: 9am - 8pm�

Wednesday & Thursday: 9am - 4pm�Friday: 9am - 12pm�

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During the month of November, our high school�will be participating in the�Arizona� College Application Campaign� (AzCAC). On�November 17�th�,�all seniors will be� encouraged to apply for admission to at least one college, university, trade or vocational� school. This event is possible due to the collaborative efforts of the administration,� faculty, and staff at Winslow High School, and its success relies on students, their� families, and volunteers from our community and from Arizona universities, community� colleges, and private colleges.� The purpose of this campaign is to help senior students complete the college application� process and to communicate the importance of applying to college. In the upcoming�weeks, seniors will be asked to fill out a�College Application Data Collection Form� as part of their American�Government or Economics classes. Please keep an eye out for this form, as information on this form will help your�child complete his/her college application.�As a parent and family, you are a critical part of this program. You can help your senior in two ways.�

1. Encourage and help them complete the�College Application Data Collection Form� and ensure they return� it to their American Government or Economics teacher.� 2. Talk to your child about their future education plans. Ask them what they want to do after high school� graduation.� Talk about your desires, interests, and concerns. Keep talking with them over the next months about� graduation and their next steps.�If you have questions, or if you would like to serve as a volunteer for the College Application Campaign, please call�the Winslow High School Counseling Office at 928-288-8282. Thank you for your support of your child and your�interest their future.�

WJHS & WHS�Choir Concert�

Monday, September 22nd�@ 7:30PM�

PAC�

Tuesday, September 23rd�5PM - 7:30PM�Student Union�

It’s time to order your cap & gown,�graduation items & class rings!�

9/18 - WJHS 8th Grade .vs. Canyon Day 4PM�9/19 - WHS Varsity Football .vs. Snowflake 7PM�9/25 - WJHS 8th Grade @ Home�9/26 - WHS Varsity Football .vs. Estrella Foothills 7PM�10/01 - WHS JV Football .vs. Window Rock 6PM�10/10 - WHS Varsity Football .vs. Monument Valley 7PM�10/15 - WHS JV Football .vs. Ganado 6PM�

HOME SCHEDULE�

Volleyball Home Schedule�9/25 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Chinle 4:30pm�9/30 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Tuba City 4:30pm�10/04 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Page 11am�10/07 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Flagstaff 4:30pm�10/15 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Camp Verde 4:30pm�10/18 - WHS Volleyball .vs. Monument Valley�

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On Saturday,�September 6th,�the Winslow High�School's FIRST�Tech Challenge�(FTC) Competition�team, the Cyber Hounds, came out of their dog house or more like�Cyber Hound lab. At 5:00am the team gathered on the edge of the�Winslow High School campus eager to get to ASU Tempe, where�teams across the state were gathering for the FIRST Robotics�Season kick off. WHS freshman, Benjamin Lee was sitting in the�van eyes wide open, "Good Morning" as he greeted his team�coach during roll call. The WHS Cyber Hounds are one of the�newest competition organizations to begin their debut in the state�of Arizona this Fall. The six students representing the team of ten�were divided into pairs as they went to multiple training prior to the�revealing of this year's FTC game that has been a mystery all�summer. WHS Teachers Michael Harpst, Zach French and�Norman Arnold had already referred to online blog sites as�students all over the world speculated exactly what this year's�challenge would entail. The students from the state of Arizona�crowded around a tarp covered, approximately 3 meter by 3 meter,�arena. Christine Sapio, Coconino High School, led the unveiling�of the arena and presenting a video introducing all the rules and�how the game is to be played.� The FIRST robotics competition is an event that is multifaceted.�It entails students competing in not just an arena but in their�communities as they work to practice and spread gracious�professionalism. Each team keeps an engineering notebook�that documents their daily growth as a team, their engineering�ideas, failures, and successes. WHS sophomore, Emma Kloor,�returned from a training shared excitingly, "It is so much more�than I thought it was." Emma reviewed the pages of notes she�made with her coach and other team members. At a Q & A�session, WHS freshman, Gabriel Garcia, took up the mic�inquiring about how he could impact his local community.�Seniors Isaac Quinonez and Rudi Ward lead their team in a�presentation dedicated to introducing younger competitors�participating in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) to FTC.�Judacael Tombo, WHS junior, assisted in the preparing and�placing of the Cyber Hounds' robot on the playing field. In�doing so, the WHS Cyber Hounds were most likely the very�first Arizona team to place their robot on this year's competition�field. Coach Michael Harpst shared at the end of the trip, with�Zach French agreeing, "This team is full of intrinsically motivated�and hardworking students." WHS is very happy to have this�great program for students and with support from the GEAR�UP grant the team is able to purchase much needed materials�and attend these wonderful events.�

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