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EAGLE NEWS – September 30, 2016
Principal Notes:
Social Media – throughout the year I will send reminders to our High School Community REMINDING our parents
to please monitor your children’s social media, texts or any electronic communication that can be used. If you
are not doing this now, please begin to monitor your child’s social media activity and address inappropriate
behavior immediately. Create your own account and follow your child. It only takes one regrettable post for your
child to lose privileges here at school and impact their future.
Social media is not a reliable source of information. If you have questions regarding your child’s school, please
go to the district website for more information. You can also call your child’s school for accurate information.
Too often we see comments on social media attempting to address or clarify a school‐related issue that are
often inaccurate, misleading, and/or irresponsible. If you want to know, call us, we are always happy to provide
accurate and reliable information.
Always remember that communication is key to our success. If you ever have any questions, problems or
concerns, please contact the school so we can assist you in obtaining the answers to your questions!
‐Dr. Gismondi
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NEWS: The Exxon Mobil Technical Center in Paulsboro is conducting a full day STEM program for female sophomore students
on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Students will participate in activities involving robotics, chemistry, and engineering. They
will have an opportunity to speak with engineers and tour the engine laboratory. Ten students may attend. Registration
is on a first come, first served basis. To pick up registration materials, see Mr. Pustie.
GUIDANCE NEWS:
A couple of Important Reminders for Seniors:
The next SAT test date is November 5th and the registration deadline is October 7th. Students can register at www.collegeboard.com.
The next ACT test date is Oct. 22nd. Late registration runs until Sept. 30th. Students can register at www.act.org.
RCGC will be here on October 25th to talk with seniors who are interested in attending the community college after they graduate. Students should sign up via Naviance or in the Guidance Dept. The application process for RCGC will be discussed at that time.
Counselors are in the process of meeting individually with seniors to discuss their plans for after they graduate. Seniors applying to 4 year colleges are meeting with counselors now and in October followed by seniors planning to apply to community colleges and/or trade schools. Mrs. Bonzella’s seniors will be seen by one of the other guidance counselors.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors: If you have not already signed up for the Guidance reminder text messaging system, please do so! Text @wdhs17 to 81010. Juniors and Parents of Juniors: If you have not already signed up for the Guidance reminder text messaging system, please do so! Text @wdhs18 to 81010. Juniors and Seniors are invited to sign up to attend college presentations here at WDHS. We will host visits from over 30 colleges and trade schools in the next 3 months. Schools coming next week are: Widener, University of Delaware, West Virginia Wesleyan, Drexel, Rider, and Wesley. Seats are limited so students should sign up through their Naviance accounts ASAP! All Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT in school on October 19th, 2016. No registration is required! OUTDOORS CLUB NEWS: Outdoors Club will be going to the Pine Barrens on Sunday, October 2nd. Students will be able to kayak or canoe on the
Wading River. See Mr. Burr or Ms. Dupont if interested. Transportation will be provided.
KEY CLUB NEWS:
On Tuesday, September 27th, Key Club members made over 100 PB&J sandwiches to be distributed to the hungry in
Camden. The following students participated: Gavin Paul‐Welsh, Justin Cairns, Katie Lee, Josh Shaffer, Vittoria Gambino,
Allie Bradley, Rebecca West, Kathleen McLaney, Daniel Roselli, Samuel Cameron, Katelyn Skarupa, Audrey Bathurst,
Dante Paterna, Alek Ruszkai, Harrison Weidner, Tyler Barna, Kylie Bradley, Emily Magyar, Kayla Ferreira, Camryn Pulley,
Mariaya Smith, Taylor Fanslau, and Morgan Kennedy. Thanks to Mrs. Yvonne Herbst for volunteering her time and her
kitchen. Thanks also to all the students, parents, and staff members who donated peanut butter, jelly, bread, and
sandwich bags.
On Thursday, September 29th Key Club members Jason Minnite, Sam Steward, Sarah Cabello, Jenny Le, Christopher
Catagnus, Daniel Roselli, and Emily Magyar served dinner at Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. Key Club members also
donated hand‐decorated place mats and utensil packets to be used in the Cathedral Kitchen dining room.
Thanks to the WDHS staff for their generous monetary donations on the staff Jeans Day fundraiser. Key Club used the
donations to purchase 169 pairs of flip flops which were donated to Cathedral Kitchen. Many clients have holes in their
shoes or no shoes at all, so this donation will make their days a little brighter.
MARCHING BAND NEWS:
Congratulations to our Marching Eagles for their FIRST PLACE finish this past Saturday at the Tournament of Bands Competition at Collingswood High School. Our marching band also won the special awards for best music, best visual, best percussion, best color guard. Our band's score of 84.85 ranks them #1 in Group II, Open Class competition! This week our band will be preparing for upcoming competitions at Brick Memorial HS and Madison HS. Congratulations on a great start to your season!
West Deptford HS Class of 2019 Fall Fundraiser
OTIS SPUNKMEYER
Now you can fresh bake and serve all your family favorites! Choose from 13 delicious flavors of OTIS cookies, AUNTIE ANNE’S pretzels and CINNABON Gooey Bites. Skip the baking and enjoy the ease of our “thaw and serve” including Otis muffins, Double Fudge Brownies, and Pumpkin Cream Roll. Plus “heat and serve” SOUL WARMING soups – same soups served at Panera Bread.
There is something for everyone to enjoy in this great food program. All items delivered in time for holiday entertaining.
Our goal is for every family to participate. We are asking every student to sell at least 5 items. Profits from this fundraiser will be used towards your own STUDENT ACCOUNT. This account can be used by you in order to buy prom tickets, homecoming tickets, senior trip, etc.
Help make this the best fundraiser ever! Share the brochures with family, friends, and co-workers.
ORDERS DUE: No later than Friday, October 14th. Return white & yellow order forms.
PAYMENT: All payments must be collected when the order is placed.
Checks payable to West Deptford –Class of 2019.
Please include student’s name on the check.
DELIVERY: Early November – more details to follow!
QUESTIONS: Please contact Mrs. Patton or Ms. Stetson
Thank you for your continued support!
RENAISSANCE CLUB NEWS: SAVE THE DATE!
The Renaissance Club is hosting their first Car and Truck Show! It will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017. If you are interested in showing a car or truck, or if you are interested in being a vendor at our Car and Truck Show please fill out one of the attached forms and send them in to the attention of either Mrs. Falcone or Mrs. Pence. All spots (car/truck as well as vendors) are $15. The Renaissance Club appreciates your ongoing support! We hope to see everyone there!
Calling All Vendors! West Deptford HS Renaissance Club’s
1st Annual
To be held at West Deptford High School
1600 Old Crown Point Road, West Deptford NJ, 08093
On Saturday, May 20th
(Rain date 5/21/17)
From 11:00 am to 2:00pm
(Set‐up starts at 9:00 am on the day of the event and break down begins at 2:00pm)
ACT NOW and reserve your space – tables are first come, first
served!
Tables are $15
Registration due by 5/11/17
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Craft or Affiliate Company: _______________________________________________________
No Cash Accepted!
Make checks payable West Deptford High School
For additional information contact: Jackie Falcone [email protected] or Erin Pence
West Deptford HS Renaissance Club’s 1st Annual
Domestic and Foreign
All Makes – All Models – All Years
Saturday, May 20th 2017
11:00 am $15 entry fee on/before May11th ($20 after 5/11)
Best of Show – Best Presentation – WDHS Choice – Entrant’s Choice
Food Trucks – Vendors – Special Events Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Make: _____________Year: __________ Style:_____________ Color: ____________
No Cash Accepted! Make checks payable West Deptford High School
For additional information contact:
Jackie Falcone [email protected] or Erin Pence [email protected]
ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS!
YEARBOOK SALES HAVE BEGUN!!!
Prices starting at $115. To order, visit https://shop.smart‐pay.com/ today!
Parents:
Do not forget to purchase and design your own senior vanity ad!!!
Local Business Owners:
The West Deptford High School Yearbook staff cordially invites you to be a corporate sponsor for the 2017
yearbook. Your donation will benefit our school and students by helping to offset the cost of production of our
award‐winning publication. The success of the yearbook is dependent on the support of sponsors with an
interest in supporting our school and community. Kindly consider a donation to help sustain our continued
success in producing a high‐quality product at an affordable cost for our students. Thank you for your
consideration. Click here https://shop.smart‐pay.com/ to design your ad.
If you have any questions, please see the contact information below:
Yearbook Advisor‐ Erin Pence [email protected]
Yearbook Assistant Advisor‐ Mark Drummond [email protected]
Yearbook Financial Advisor‐ Lauren Dupont [email protected]
This year the Yearbook staff wants to include more in the Senior Section in order to make it a more personal
book for all of our Seniors. We are asking for 2 things to be turned in from each Senior (if they wish to
participate).
1. A baby picture
a. These will be seen right next to their senior portraits (an example is below – but our layout will
be a little different)
b. Please send all pictures to school in an envelope to the attention of Mrs. Erin Pence. Pictures
will be scanned and returned to you in the same condition they were received. If you choose to
scan them, please email them to [email protected].
c. A famous quote
a. Please be sure that this is a quote with a valid source. The source must me named with
the quote. All quotes are subject to inspection by advisors and administration. If an
inappropriate quote is turned in, it will not be printed.
We appreciate your help in making the Yearbook the best it can be!
Student’s Name Student’s Name
NHS NEWS: The West Deptford National Honor Society will be selling 1/4 zip WD shirts as a fundraiser for Operation Blessing (these are the same shirts that our high school girls soccer team has been wearing, if you have had the opportunity to see them.) We have men's and women's sizing. All proceeds will benefit Operation Blessing. Operation Blessing is an NHS sponsored event that helps WD district families in need at Christmas. We thank you for your support!! Please let us know if you have any questions! [email protected]
ATHLETIC NEWS:
SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST ESOPHAGEAL CANCER! Our October 14th Football Game v. Woodstown will be
dedicated to WD Administrator Rich Badt and his fight against esophageal cancer. Please see attachment to
get involved and make it a special night. All proceeds go to esophageal cancer research. See attachment.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS OF 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:
Matt Moore 1973‐1977
Kevin Wittmeyer 1993‐1997
Jason Wood 1993‐1997
Meghan McGlinchey 2005‐2009
2009 – 2010 Wrestling Team
Come out to recognize our HOF Inductees at our October 7th Football Game v. Sterling!