Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Please remind students to see Canvas for announcements during 4th period

ANNOUNCEMENTS The WHS Spring Cookout will be on Friday, May 3 rd in the main cafeteria. Fast Takes & The Bistro are the ONLY other lines open on Friday. You MUST pick-up your ticket from a cashier in the main Café BEFORE heading to pick-up your food. Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Rock the Arts event this Sunday, May 5th, from 2-5pm! We will be celebrating the Visual and Performing Arts grades K-12. There will be food from the HS Culinary Arts Program, as well as other activities from clubs and organizations. Various local businesses will be represented as well. Plan on joining in on the fun! Enter through the main office and auditorium doors of Westfield High School. All new initiates for Spanish, French and German Honor Society should remember to arrive by 7 p.m. in the LGI for the French and German Ceremony, and in the Auditorium for Spanish Honor Society Ceremony. We expect the ceremony will last about 30 minutes and we can enjoy refreshments with your families in the Bistro area afterward. We are excited to honor you and look forward to honoring you all tonight! ALL MEDICATIONS, both over-the-counter and prescription, MUST be PICKED UP by the parent/guardian by the last day of school on May 24, 2019. Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medications between 7:30AM– 3:30PM Monday-Friday. All medication left in the clinic after the last day of school will be DISCARDED. Questions? Call the Clinic (317)867-6805. Please join the WHS steel band classes as they present a free concert on this Thursday May 2 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. They will be performing a wide range of musical selections from traditional calypso to reggae to jazz. All are welcome! Can you believe it will be May this week! We are just a few weeks away from the last day of school and there is something new this year! The Westfield Education Foundation teamed up with the City of Westfield and Grand Park to host the Grand Summer Kickoff. It will take place at the Grand Park Sports Campus on the last day of the 2018-2019 school year, Friday, May 24. The free event is for all Westfield residents regardless of age. The Grand Summer Kickoff will feature a dodgeball competition, kite flying, musical entertainment, food for purchase, a health fair, Knockerball, and a family adventure race – that stretches over half of the 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus. It is FREE to attend!!

There is a cost to register a team for the dodgeball competition and/or registration for the family adventure course. A portion of the proceeds from these events will go to the Westfield Education Foundation, who provides scholarship to our seniors and grants to our teachers! You can register and see more information at GrandSummerKickOff.com. Also, check out the Westfield Education Foundation Newsletter at https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Wn1nfOqQIo66IeoOiU0i8zB4fOqofKA/view Any Sophomore that was absent for ISTEP English and/or Math testing we will be testing those students on: Math: May 5/2nd Both testing dates will start at the beginning of second period and students will report to Computer Lab 1430. Tickets will be delivered to those students (English- Friday, Math- next Tuesday) to remind them of when and where they need to report to. STUDENTS PLANNING TO DRIVE AND PARK ON SCHOOL PROPERTY NEXT YEAR PLEASE READ: All students wishing to obtain a parking permit for the 2019-20 school year will be able to apply for permits on the following dates: SENIORS -Wednesday, May 8th, Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th. JUNIORS -Monday, May 13th, Tuesday, May 14th, and Wednesday, May 15th. SOPHOMORES -Need official driver’s license-Thursday, May 16th, and Friday, May 17th. FINAL SIGN UP DATES -Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st You will need: A completed and signed application with a check made out to WHS, or cash in the amount of $20. You will be required to show your valid driver’s license at this time also. New application forms are available online at ( https://www.wws.k12.in.us/cms/lib/IN02206768/Centricity/Domain/433/2019-20%20Parking%20Permit%20Info%20and%20Form.pdf ) or at the front information desk. These applications will be received in the main lunchroom during all lunches, for the dates listed above. DO NOT try and turn them in at the front office area as they WILL NOT be accepted. If you have questions please ask.

There will be two summer dates for sign up, July 16 and 17th. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days (a $25 fee will be collected during the summer dates). The permits will be available during all lunches the first week of school. It’s the end of the trimester, which means that it is time for the RockStar Award Nomination

Rounds! Each trimester, we recognize five individuals who exemplify the spirit of the RockStar Award. A reminder of what the award is about: The RockStar Award is intended to recognize students and staff who exemplify the qualities like hard work, innovation, dedication, and creativity that we at Westfield High School strive to achieve. These individuals work hard every day to enrich the community as well as the school in all that they do. Each trimester, one student from each grade is chosen as a ROCKStar, as well as one staff member. These faculty members including but not limited to secretaries, counselors, custodial staff, cafeteria workers, and teachers have strong work ethic and commitment to Westfield that make them an integral part of making a great community. When nominating an individual to receive the ROCKStar Award , please include a description of why you think they deserve to be recognized as rock stars. Thank you for your time and kindness in making sure the special people in our school are rewarded for all that they do! The deadline for nominations is May 8 at 3 pm! Here is the link for nominating this people for this trimester is: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTxWCn70hniKlgSflj5YrXxFnt3srJKpcY0oigh9ZGYmSUIg/viewform Now Open for Registration: The Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club, will be doing a Street Survival Teen Driving Program at Martinsville High School on Sunday, September 15, 2019. This is NOT a drivers’ ed class! We teach car control, skid control, accident avoidance, proper braking, and much more, all in the car the kids drive every day. This class is already more than 30% sold out so act fast. Cost is $95.00 and it can, literally, save your kids’ life.

For more info or to sign your student up, go to http://www.streetsurvival.org Please check out the three very short videos here. One was shot at our own Grand Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2GN4cBUolU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKgLX1xAeoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trKWDq8rwdk&t=20s Please call Larry Clarino at 317-896-9689 if you have any questions. We will not have Wednesday night tutoring for the remainder of the school year due to construction. Immunization Notice for Juniors: The following Immunizations are REQUIRED for Seniors before starting school Fall 2019:

1. 2 nd MCV4 (Meningitis) 2. Hepatitis A #1 & #2

● Requires 2 doses given at least 6 months apart ● If you have not started the Hepatitis A series, the first Hep A should be started ASAP

○ Must have documentation of Hep A #1 + an appointment date for Hep A #2 BEFORE school starts in the Fall

( Immunization EXEMPTIONS - Religious or Medical - can be accepted AFTER Spring Break for the following school year.) WHS students and parents: Please be aware that students may not have food delivered from any outside restaurant delivery service during the school day. ANY exceptions MUST have approval from an administrator. Students who forgot a lunch have the option of eating in one of our cafeterias. We have our main cafeteria that offers multiple food choices each day, our Famous Phil’s shop in the Learning Center that offers sandwiches, and our Box Office Bistro that has pizza every day. Lunch money can be deposited online at any time. If a parent drops off lunch from an outside restaurant it will be kept in the office area and the student it belongs to will be asked to eat that lunch in the office area. Students will not be called to the office to pick up lunch-if you anticipate bringing your child’s lunch to school, please let him or her know beforehand to check in at the office for his/her lunch. CAFÉ VISITS: Indiana National Guard - Wednesday, May 1st Navy - Thursday, May 2nd Marines - Tuesday, May 7th Army - Thursday, May 9th SENIORS:

Senior celebration dates: District elementary schools are hosting senior celebrations for soon-to-be Westfield High School graduates! All events are the morning of Monday, May 20th. Details below! Oak Trace will be holding its Oak Trace Senior Celebration Breakfast at Oak Trace Elementary at 8 am. Please RSVP by emailing Principal Lynch at lynchr@wws.k12.in.us . Washington Woods is hosting breakfast at 8 am at Washington Woods, followed by morning announcements and a student convocation. Please bring cap and gown. RSVP to Kristin Parisi at parisik@wws.k12.in.us . Monon Trail is hosting breakfast at 8:30 am with a special senior send-off at 9:30 am at Monon Trail. Please RSVP to Julie Robinson at robinsonju@wws.k12.in.us by May 17th. Carey Ridge is hosting breakfast at Carey Ridge starting at 8:15 am. Please RSVP to Mrs. Sims at simsj@wws.k12.in.us . Maple Glen is hosting breakfast at 8 am at Maple Glen. Seniors are asked to RSVP to Vickie Perry at perryv@wws.k12.in.us . Shamrock Springs is hosting a breakfast at 8 am. Please RSVP to Kelly Herring be herringk@wws.k12.in.us . by Friday, May 17th. Seniors who have an afternoon release class, you may be interested in the Westfield Works Hospitality Job Fair to be held at Grand Park Events Center TODAY, Tuesday, April 30th from 10am until 2pm. Any senior that didn’t pick up their Jostens order . Your items are at the Info Desk . If you have not paid for your items yet you will need cash or Money Order. If you prefer to use a credit card you will need to contact Josten’s directly at 800-393-2782. All seniors must complete the Grad Info Form by WEDNESDAY, May 1st! It is about post-grad plans, college & scholarship info. To be recognized at Sr Awards Night for accepted scholarships be sure to include this info on the form. Access it at https://forms.gle/ZR2yAfhAgmWd8f9a9 or w/ the QR code here: WCTA Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors: Information regarding the Westfield Classroom Teachers Association and Vicki Thomas Scholarships are available on Naviance. Applications are due in the Counseling Center by Friday, May 3. Senior End of Year Information has been sent to parents via email. It is also posted on our website and can be assessed here: https://www.wws.k12.in.us/cms/lib/IN02206768/Centricity/Domain/8/2019%20Senior%20End%20of%20Year%20Information.pdf

Graduating from high school in 2019 and planning to live at home? BAC is the perfect job for you! BAC will work around your college schedule and allows you to work summers too! There are options for AM only, PM only, and AM/PM. The pay is competitive. Reach out to Marci Derado at deradom@wws.k12.in.us if you are interested. CLUB AND ACTIVITY NEWS: Arab Culture Club will meet TODAY- Wednesday, May 1st during Rocks Connection in room 2206. Hope to see you there! Vida Joven will meet TODAY-Wednesday after school in 2237! Only 2 clubs left! We will have games, prizes, and free food as usual! Todos bienvenidos. ¡Nos vemos! 2018 ISSMA Marching Band State Finalist, 2019 IHSCGA State Finalist, 2019 WGI Regional Finalist, WGI Power Regional Semi Finalist and WGI World Championships Semi Finalist! The 2018-2019 school year was one of the best years of Color Guard at WHS, we are now looking at making the 2019-2020 school year even better and we want you to be a part of it! Join us on May 14th at 6 p.m. in the WHS Band room as we kick off our Summer/Fall season. Learn to Dance, Spin and Perform with one of the best guards in the World! No experience necessary! Attention all current juniors. Are you interested in leading the student section at sporting events? Do you want a say on school spirit days and pep rallies? Do you want to help promote overall school spirit at WHS? If so, there will be a call-out meeting for the 2019-2020 spirit club on Wednesday, May 1 during Rocks Connection in room 1317. So if you see yourself running the flags at football games next year and being a part of this new club, make sure you are there. If you have any questions please see Mr. Radin. Are you interested in photography, public relations/social media, web or graphic design, writing creative, news, or opinion pieces, then consider applying for the 2019-20 Lantern staff! It is a great outlet for your voice to be heard! Applications are due Friday, May 3rd and can be accessed via our QR code! Questions? Contact us at whslantern@wws.k12.in.us ATHLETICS: Varsity Softball falls to Zionsville High School 12-7. The Rocks lost a conference game against Zionsville 12-7 on Tuesday evening. The Rocks were led offensively by sophomore Sara Harmeyer with three hits including two doubles and one RBI. Reghan Oland, Avery Parker and Caroline Maymon each had two hits. Parker hit her fifth home run on the season. Emily Revercomb had one hit in the game. Avery Wagner took the loss in the game allowing only four earned runs and struck out three over five innings of work. The Rocks play again on Friday evening against Mt. Vernon at 6:00 PM. Friday evening is WYSI night in which players who wear their jerseys will be admitted free!

Junior Varsity Softball falls to Zionsville High School 5-2. Westfield Rocks JV Green lost the lead late in a 5-2 defeat to Zionsville JV on Tuesday. The game was tied at one with Zionsville batting in the top of the fifth when #15 doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Westfield opened up scoring in the second inning, when Sami Stegner grounded out, scoring one run. Cassidy Mallory was on the rubber for the Shamrocks. She lasted three innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out one. Lizzie Batta threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen. Sydney Flora led Westfield with two hits in three at bats. Abby Stump, Victoria Pucci, and Sami Stegner all added a hit in the contest. Boys Varsity Golf beat Zionsville High School 324-327. Boys golf won a 3 way match on Tuesday night at Prairieview Golf Club. The Rocks finished with a team score of 324 which was 1 shot better than Cathedral (325) and 3 shots better than Zionsville 327. The medalist of the match was Zionsville senior Reid VonDielegen with 75. The Rocks were led by Junior Drake Biggs with 79 and Senior Ethan Lutz with 80. The Rocks are back in action this Saturday in the state preview - 1:00pm at Prairieview Golf Club in Carmel. Girls Varsity Tennis falls to Franklin Central High School 4-1. The Girls Varsity tennis team fell to Franklin Central 1-4 on Tuesday night. #1 singles Chloe Kalis lost 0-6, 0-6 #2 singles Julia Gabennesch won 6-0, 6-0 #3 singles Emma Schwind lost 5-7. 2-6 #1 doubles of Meredith Carlson and Maya Raymond lost 2-6, 6-4, 1-6 #2 doubles Maddie Heilmann and Hannah Pensyl lost 1-6, 2-6 The Rocks will take on HSE on Wednesday at home. The Athletic Department will host a College Signing Day on Wednesday, May 15th at 3:00 in front of the Main Office area (Door 6). Any senior who has committed to play collegiate athletics is invited to attend the signing. Athletes are responsible for inviting all family members and coaches who they want to attend the ceremony and be included in the picture. Please stop by the Athletic Office to fill out a form and register for this event.

You are invited to come and cheer on our @GoRocksbaseball team to a victory against Zionsville on Friday, May 3rd at 6pm! AND you could win a FREE scoop of Culver’s Custard for an entire year!! 2019 School Sports Physicals (and optional cardiovascular screenings) Provided by Riverview Health for High school and middle school athletes: Cost: $25 (cardiovascular screenings are $30) Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019 Location: Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 17600 Shamrock Blvd., 4th Floor, Suite 400A Westfield, IN 46074 Time: 9-10:30 a.m. See letter for more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9dIvOIyKEBRekxVcEpweG15SmhVS0FrS3VNMmlPWnpzRENz/view?usp=sharing SCHOOL COUNSELING CENTER: WHS students have received their schedules for next year! If students want to make a change, they can pick up a schedule change form from the Counseling Center. All schedule change requests must be turned in by Friday, May 17. Registration for Summer School through Indiana Online is open! It will run through May 31, 2019. Students can register at indianaonline.org . Classes run from June 3—July 18, 2019, and all course work must be completed by July 14, with final exams taken during July 15—18, 2019 at Westfield High School. Summer classes are offered at no cost to the student. PARENTS: On Wednesday, May 1, the Idea Farm will host the final Family Make Night for this year. This month we will take the cardboard challenge and build something awesome from cardboard. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsz-nlglaJlnuvU7ZWxVdruUcGt8HbV_tsXaVW73eZ8QL1FA/viewform Any senior that didn’t pick up their Jostens order . Your items are at the Info Desk . If you have not paid for your items yet you will need cash or Money Order. If you prefer to use a credit card you will need to contact Josten’s directly at 800-393-2782. We will not have Wednesday night tutoring for the remainder of the school year due to construction.

REMINDER: Medical Information must be submitted through the PARENT PORTAL of PowerSchool in order for your child to be treated in the health clinic. This includes administering Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. We will not be calling parents for permission to give medications unless the student is significantly ill. This must be updated EVERY School Year. If you have having difficulty getting into your Parent Portal, please contact the Central Office for assistance We have a new security system this year called Safe Visitor . For the safety and security of our students and staff ALL visitors to the school will need to be prepared to show their driver’s license or photo identification as a visitor in our school.

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