September 20, 2019

Greetings North Families, I will be sending out an email blast every other Friday with information about upcoming events, class info, Boosters info, etc. I hope you find this information useful. If at any time you want additional information, please refer to our school website. http://www.weschools.org/northhighschool_home.aspx Sincerely,

Eric Frei Principal

SUPPORT WE SCHOOLS Because of the cuts made by the State of Ohio, Willoughby-Eastlake will be placing an initiative on the ballot on November 5th so that we can maintain the current programs offered to our students. These cuts, coupled with the fact that state funding to the district is capped, have created a tremendous financial shortfall, one that we cannot escape. The district has made more than a million dollars in cuts and will continue to make further cuts if we do not pass a levy. Please plan to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about this critical issue and to have your questions answered. You can find the meeting schedule and other important facts here: www.Supportweschools.org North will host a Community Meeting next Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center.

RANGER SHOUT OUTS! On Tuesday, September 17th, 165 Rangers were recognized for demonstrating outstanding Attitudes Visible in School (AVIS) by teachers from last year. These students work hard every day, have positive attitudes, are kind and compassionate, and are always looking for ways to go above and beyond. This is our highest number of recipients ever! Congratulations to all!

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Camryn Adams Alivia Eshelman Cassidy Labbato Olivia Pfeil Molly Rowland

Caroline Adams Chase Federer Paige Lender Alyssa Picciano Claire Rozelle

Katie Alexander Luke Federici Katherine Leonard Aalliyah Plass Emily Russell

Luke Austin Kelsey Fiorello Brianna Levon Mackenzie Polunus John Rypinski

Jillian Ayres Samantha Fredle Michael Leyritana Elizabeth Regovich Justin Samsa

Will Babcock Cory Fredriks Jason Litchney Ariana Reinke Ashley Scarberry

Annatta Baltrunas Duane Gardner Brooke Lombardo Tegan Rigby Alexis Thompson

Lauren Barcelo Jack Gillespie Julia Loncala Logan Roberts Alyssa Toney

Cameron Barney Jessica Gotti Lizzi Lucarell Molly Rowland Amaya Toney

Owen Barney Lily Gron Alyssa Majette Claire Rozelle Kelly Transky

Madisyn Barnhouse Angelo Gugliotta Andreyon Malone Emily Russell Anna Turner

Ryan Bechtel Kayla Hall Clara Maruna John Rypinski Ledia Vajusi

Ashley Beck Sierra Hickman Kaitlyn Mastroianni Justin Samsa Nick Varga

Nicholas Benes Phillip Hoang Kate Matier Ashley Scarberry Riley Velichka

Olivia Bergeron Jaelen Hudson Gates Mavar Matthew Scarberry Austin Vitello

Eli Boulos Ryan Huffman Alyssa Maynard Michael Schiciano Madison Vitello

Mia Brainard Denis Ivancic Zoe Mazzei Cameron Schwarzenberg Angela Vladyka

Morgan Brazytis Virgil Jeffries Kayla McGuigan Tyler Schwenk Carisa Vollman

Abby Carter Brianna Jenne Gabe Meros Nathaniel Scott Thomas Walker

Kaitlyn Case Joseph Jennings Dylan Miller Akshat Shah Donyea Ward

Dominic Charielle Nikolina Juric Kali Mohar Hannah Sinkko Megan Wayts

Madilyn Cicero John Kanuch Erin Molica Margo Sirl Melanie Wayts

Anthony Cirino Bridgette Karr Gabe Nish Rae Sirl Hannah Wetklow

Anna Cook Nick Kaucic Erik Noggy Gabriel Siuypinys Dylan White

Kerri Cumberledge Connor Keck Thomas Okerwall Joey Skolny Se'Ray Williams

Alex DeGidio John Keough Erin Panchula Logan Slate Carli Wilson

Angelina DiCillo Kyra Kiessling Rahul Patel Nicolette Slechta Hailie Wilson

Joshua Dill Bernard Klinc Rushi Patel Andrew Smith Abigale Zappola

Justus Doornbos Annamarie Komma McKenna Payne Chloe Smith Kyle Zbozien

Avril Drew Ashlee Kronik Magdalena Peovic Abigael Snodgrass Tristyn Zukoski

Madeline Dryer Jordan Kuhse Faith Perkins Mark Soucek Corey Zwick

Lexi Economou Matthew Kunsman Lauren Petrasko Kyle Spence

Ana Engbert Maureen Kwihwan Donovan Petrecca James Steinmetz

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES At North we schedule our parent-teacher conferences at the halfway point of each quarter. The logic behind this is to provide students, parents, and teachers time to develop an plan to improve grades before they are finalized at the end of the quarter. Our conferences are always from 4-7PM and are drop in/first come, first serve. Our conference dates for this year are as follows: October 3rd November 14th February 13th April 16th

GUIDANCE UPDATE If you have any questions, or have information about your student that you would like to share with us, please contact your student’s counselor. Mrs. Gallucci Last Names A-E jennifer.gallucci@weschools.org Mrs. Vaughan Last Names F-K kirsten.vaughan@weschools.org Mr. Zenz Last Names L-Q jack.zenz@weschools.org Mrs. Phillips Last Names R-Z lindsay.phillips@weschools.org Ms. Knack Guidance Secretary nancy.knack@weschools.org Guidance will be doing Check-ins with all the seniors in the next month. Students will need to request high school transcripts on Naviance. Information about Naviance can be found on the guidance website. Please encourage your senior to stop by and see their counselor with any questions they have about their graduation progress and college applications.

Attention Seniors the next opportunity to retest the ACT is October 26th. You must sign-up online by September 20th. Senior Parents: Our L.E.A.F. advisor, Jeff Forman, is ready to meet with seniors and senior parents regarding your financial aid needs for college and beyond. He will be here every Wednesday. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 440-975-2670 or email him at jforman@leaf-ohio.org. He will be calling down seniors in the upcoming weeks. North High School, in conjunction with L.E.A.F (Lake-Geauga Education Assistance Foundation) will be holding a Financial Aid night on September 26th at 7:00 PM.

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Colleges Visits will begin during the school day in the next couple of weeks. Juniors and Seniors can sign up to hear presentations from representatives from the colleges. Below is the list of upcoming visits.

CROSSROADS COUNSELOR Willoughby-Eastlake School District and Crossroads Health have collaborated to establish a program within our schools to assist students and families in a variety of areas. The purpose of this program is to provide support, outreach, assistance and resources to students and their families within the school district to improve their overall social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. A qualified Crossroads Provider will provide services. Please see the attached letter for more information. SEE ATTACHMENT

DATE OF VISIT COLLEGE PERIOD TIME

Monday, Sept 23 John Carroll Univ 2° 8:41

Monday, Sept 23 Marietta College 6° 11:57

Tuesday, Sept 24 Hiram College 2° 8:41

Wednesday, Sept 25 Univ of Toledo 2° 8:41

Wednesday, Sept 25 Cleveland State 4° 10:21

Monday, Sept 30 St Mary’s College 3° 9:31

Thursday, Oct 3 Mt Vernon 5° 11:09

Thursday, Oct 6 Wittenberg Univ 6° 11:57

Monday, Oct 7 Ohio Northern Univ 2° 8:41

Thursday, Oct 10 University of Cincinnati 5° 11:09

Thursday, Oct 10 Cuy Comm College 8° 1:35

Tuesday, Oct 15 Kent St Univ 4° 10:21

Tuesday, Oct 15 Mercyhurst Univ 5° 11:09

Tuesday, Oct 15 Ohio Univ 7° 12:45

Thursday, Oct 17 Malone Univ 7° 12:45

Monday, Oct 21 Baldwin Wallace 2° 8:41

Wednesday, Oct 23 Univ of Mt Union 2° 8:41

Friday, Oct 25 Gannon Univ 7° 12:45

Monday, Oct 28 Findlay Univ 2° 8:41

Wednesday, Oct 30 Walsh Univ 3° 9:31

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NURSE’S UPDATE Attention Parents of Senior Students: The Meningococcal Immunizations are now due. Please turn in your student's Immunization record OR the Meningococcal Immunization Form that was sent to you in May 2019. If you are choosing to 'exempt' your student from the Immunization, an Exemption Form can be picked up in the school clinic. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school clinic at 440-973-3683. SEE ATTACHMENT

BUS EVACUATION DRILLS The transportation department will be practicing bus evacuation drills with our students on September 24th in the morning. Administration will be present to assist. As always, please exercise caution when driving in the parking lot. Student safety is, and always will be, or number one priority.

PSAT DAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th The PSAT is Wednesday, October 16th. All Juniors and Sophomores will take the PSAT periods 1-4. Seniors are not required to report to North until 5th period. Freshman will report to school at the normal start time and see a presentation in the PAC in addition to attending sessions led by the guidance department.

PICTURE DAY/YEARBOOK INFORMATION Picture Day is Monday September 23, during English class. If students are ordering school pictures, please bring your form and money then or place your order online at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVT9ZC7JD 2019-2020 Yearbooks are on sale now for $55 until September 27. After this date, the price will increase to $60. Yearbooks can be ordered online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1049546/North-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190702042349280147/CATALOG_SHOP/ SENIORS: Senior pictures are due by Friday, November 15, 2019. Portraits can be emailed to north.yearbook@weschools.org or they can be submitted using the Google Form on the WEschools website under the yearbook tab. Please contact Mrs. Fryman with any questions. Students who purchased yearbooks last year can pick up the “Spring Inserts” that includes spring sports, prom, and graduation photos in room 208 or by contacting Mrs. Fryman.

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Graduates can pick up their yearbook inserts at the main office, or by notifying the office that they would like them sent home with a sibling still attending North.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS Students who meet the GPA requirement (Juniors and Seniors with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA) for eligibility to apply for membership in National Honor Society will be notified by letter in the next couple of weeks. An application will accompany the letter. This application consists of sections regarding leadership, service, and general school and outside of school involvement. There is also a short essay requiring applicants to write about what service they have done and what it meant to them. Students need to turn in completed applications to Miss Lipold in room 211. A list of applicants is then sent to the teaching staff who then rates each student’s character and leadership qualities. A committee then meets to consider each student’s overall credentials. New members are then notified of their acceptance and invited to attend the induction ceremony on October 28th at 6:30 in the Performing Arts Center. An agreement will also be signed by the student and a parent and turned into Miss Lipold. If there are any questions, you may email jessica.lipold@weschools.org. SEE ATTACHMENT

SPIRIT WEEK – Rangers and Rebels Give Back! Spirit Week is here! Every year students look forward to this week of fun activities culminating in the football game against South. This year, the proceeds from our fundraising (North and South combined) will be used to benefit the organization 68 Hours of Hunger, which supports many families across the district. Additionally, we will be starting a fund at each school to enable us to provide additional support to students and families in need. Here is a list of activities happening next week. SPIRIT WEEK THEMES Monday- (PICTURE DAY) Business/Casual Tuesday- DECADE WARS: Fresh-2000's Soph-90's Juniors-80's Seniors-70's Staff-60's Wednesday- MEME DAY Thursday- SOUTH NERD DAY Friday- CRAZY ORANGE AND BLACK DAY SPIRIT WEEK ACTIVITIES: Monday- Coin Wars/Stall the teacher in classrooms Tuesday- Raffle Day- FREE, Homecoming Tickets, Season Pass from Athletics, Prom Tickets, etc. Wednesday- POWDERPUFF GAME at South 7:30pm $5 admission Thursday- Staff vs Senior Volleyball Game Tickets sold during lunch

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Friday- RANGER CHILL – Classes raising enough money can earn “Chill” time, instead of having regular class. Teachers can take classes to the gym, the commons, or to the football field (weather permitting). We will follow a special assembly bell schedule on Friday in order to hold a Pep Assembly following 8th period, yet still dismiss at our normal time. Contact Spirit Week Coordinator Mallory Lane at mallory.lane@weschools.org if you have any questions.

SENIOR TRIP – WASHINGTON D.C. and GETTYSBURG The senior class trip to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg is November 14-16. For information about cost, payment due dates, etc please visit www.R-ETours.com. Click ACCESS YOUR TRIP, select NORTH HIGH, password is Hertrick19. See the attached flyer for more information. SEE ATTACHMENT.

VOLUNTEERS AND GSA CLUBS Volunteers Club sign-ups are in rooms 205 and 220. See Ms. Schendel or Mrs. Fryman to sign-up to be either a General Member or a Board Member. You must sign-up for this school year even if you have been in the club previously. Sign-ups for the GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) are in room 220. See Ms. Schendel if you have any questions.

TORCHLIGHT YOUTH MENTORING The Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance is in need of High school Volunteers (Bigs) to match with younger students (Littles) to engage in learning activities, games and crafts after school. If you are interested in the Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance please stop into guidance to pick up an application.

CLASS OF 2020 AFTERPROM (SENIOR PARENTS) NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 15th, 7:00pm Location TBD BOOSTER VOLUNTEERING: We are in the final months and NEED to fill ALL dates assigned to us by Boosters. Please note that all dates are NOT Thursdays.

DOOR: 10/16, 11/21 & 12/18 INSTANTS: 12/26

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50/50 @ HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME: (Fri.) 10/18 Please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44a9ae29a4fa7-bingo

CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, October 26th, 9:00am-3:00pm SEE ATTACHMENT VENDORS STILL NEEDED!!! $25 per spot includes 6 foot table & 2 chairs. ($5 extra for electric) Volunteer sign up available for food and drink donations, set-up, door, concessions, raffles, tear down, etc.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4da9a62da2f58-fall https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4da9a62da2f58-donations Contact Co-Chairs: Shelly @ 216-798-8764 or Angela @ 440-223-9713 with questions or to request Vendor Application. FOLLOW or CONTACT US: Email- 2020AfterProm@gmail.com Facebook- After Prom 2020 Twitter- @AfterProm2020

CLASS OF 2021 AFTERPROM (JUNIOR PARENTS) The next 2021 After Prom Committee meeting will be Monday, September 30th at 6 pm at North. Bingo: Instant sellers needed for Saturday 9/21/2019 and Thursday 9/26/2019. Concession Stand during Bingo is open to any group. The hours are 5:30-9:30 pm. This is an area that your child can work with you for volunteer hours if they need them. Parents earn $35 for our committee. Any questions you can call or text Rochelle Payne at 440-487-4359. Facebook: North High Class of 2021 After Prom Twitter: NHS2021After Prom Instagram:nhs2021.afterprom

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CLASS OF 2022 AFTERPROM (SOPHOMORE PARENTS) Upcoming Fundraisers: BINGO: We are set up in the door rotation, every 1st Thursday of the month. We also are in need of 5 instant sellers on 10/31. This is an easy way to earn money towards the After Prom fund! Please use SignUpGenius to sign up, and when signing in be sure to put that the donation goes towards the Class of 2022 After Prom. CP’S COOLER: Tuesday, October 1st from 4p-9p. Just mention the fundraiser and 10% of the counter sales and 100% of donations will be donated to After Prom! CP’s – 32433 Vine Street - Willowick. Please like our Facebook page ‘NHS 2022 After Prom’ to stay up to date with all of our meetings and fundraisers, you can also email us at ENHS2022AFTERPROM@GMAIL.COM to be added to our mailing list.

68 HOURS OF HUNGER End 68 Hours of Hunger is a Lake County organization with the goal of providing meals to families in need so they can get through the “68 hours” of the weekend that kids aren’t in school to get hot meals. If you are in need, or you know a family in need, please contact Nancy Knack at nancy.knack@weschools.org or 440-975-3675. We would be happy to help coordinate the delivery of meals through this wonderful organization.

NORTH HIGH BOOSTERS JOIN THE BOOSTERS NOW – SUPPORT OUR KIDS!!! Our next meeting is Monday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in the Student Union. Use the SignUpGenius links below to pick your spot at Bingo or Concessions to volunteer and earn $$ for your sport, club or program!! (Training available if needed!) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44aeab23a1fc1-concession http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44a9ae29a4fa7-bingo

ATHLETIC UPDATE ALL ATHLETES must have a current physical on file in order to participate in a sport. You can find the forms at www.rangernation.org by clicking on "Final Forms" under the Forms tab. There you will also find instructions on registering your child on Final Forms, which is a mandatory requirement of our district.

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PARTICIPATION FEES for fall sports are now overdue and can be paid online on Final Forms or in the athletic office. Athletes will not receive their awards if their fees are not paid in full. All sports fees are $90, with the exception of football which is $125. Any student athlete qualifying for reduced fees must pay their fee in the athletic office by cash or check made out to North Athletics. Reduced fees for all sports except football are as follows: $20 for those qualifying for free lunch and $45 for those qualifying for reduced lunch. The reduced fees for football are $30 for free lunch and $60 for reduced lunch. RANGER NATION passes are now available online only for both students and adults. The Ranger Nation pass allows general admission to all home sporting events throughout the year (excluding any home OHSAA tournament). The student pass costs $40 (+$6.46 fee) and includes a T-shirt. The adult pass costs $60 (+$8.27 fee), but does not include a T-shirt. If you are interested, go to the link below to select the pass. All passes are digital and will be placed in an app on your phone that will be scanned at home events. If you have any questions, please contact the North Athletic Office at 440-975-3679. Click on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastlake-north-sports-pass-2019-tickets-68819375605 PURCHASE FOOTBALL TICKETS ONLINE and save the hassle of waiting in line! General Admission: $6.00 for adults $4.00 presale for students Senior Citizens - free ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AT THE GATE ARE $6.00, including students Reserved Seating: $8.00 (Choose your premium seat) https://eastlakenorthoh-ticketroar.eventbrite.com/ COME SUPPORT YOUR RANGER ATHLETES at the following home varsity games: 9/20: 7:00pm Football vs. Kenston 9/23: 4:00pm Girls Tennis vs. Madison @ Campbell Park 9/24: 6:30pm Volleyball vs. South 9/24: 8:00pm Boys Soccer vs. Riverside 9/26: 6:30pm Volleyball vs. Riverside 10/1: 6:30pm Volleyball vs. Madison 10/1: 8:00pm Girls Soccer vs. Madison 10/3: 7:00pm Girls Soccer vs. Wickliffe

CALLING ALL LADIES EVENT Willoughby Eastlake Classified Professionals (support staff members) are giving back to the women in our communities by hosting the upcoming Community Event “Calling all Ladies” Saturday, October 5th from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM at Grant Elementary. This will be a few hours of

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food, relaxation, pampering and some informative useful information. Please see the flyer and if you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to the email on the flyer. SEE ATTACHMENT

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Are you interested in learning about community programs for youth? Are you looking for athletic leagues or scouting troops for your students? Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth are now posted electronically. Paper flyers are no longer sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages http://www.weschools.org/CommunityActivities.aspx For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings!

UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 9/23 Picture Day 9/23 Spirit Week Begins 9/25 Community Levy Information Night 7PM 9/26 Financial Aid Night 7PM OCTOBER 10/1 Vision and Hearing Screenings 10/3 Josten’s Sophomore Meeting 8:15 AM 10/3 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7PM 10/10 Josten’s Sophomore Ring Pick Up during Lunch Periods 10/7 Booster Meeting 10/11 NEOEA Day – NO SCHOOL 10/14 Picture Retakes 10/16 PSAT Day – Sophomores and Juniors Take Test 10/19 Homecoming Dance 10/22 FAFSA Night 6PM 10/26 Craft Fair 9-3PM 10/28 NHS Induction Ceremony 6:30 PM 10/30 Marching Band Indoor Concert 7PM