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Thursday, February 25, 2021
The Daily Bulletin
Woodcreek High School - Home of the Timberwolves
Thursday, February 25, 2021
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” - Muhammad Ali
R.J.U.H.S.D. Black History Month 2021
► General News & Information:
WHS vs. RHS TikTok Challenge! : Next week, March 1-5, post any school appropriate video on TikTok (must be appropriate in regards to language and content!!) with #teamwoodcreek to be entered in the contest. *Views will be counted at 11:59 pm on Friday (3/5)* The school with the most views under their hashtag will make the opposing school post a photo in their gear, and the top 3 videos with the most views will each win gift cards! 1st place - $50 , 2nd place - $20 , 3rd place - $10. Go Creek!
Attention Fall and Spring AP Students: The DEADLINE to pay for AP exams has been extended to March 2nd. Exams cost $100 each. You can pay online at the Webstore (~3% fee added) or bring a check payable to WHS to the outside Finance Window next to attendance or mail check to school attn: Kelly Jones with name of test and student’s name and ID# in memo of check.
February is Black History Month: Today we are recognizing Muhammad Ali! Ali was a professional boxer, entertainer, and philanthropist. He has been nicknamed “The Greatest” and is regarded as one of the most significant figures of the 20th century, as well as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Saturday, at 6:30 pm, Black Student Union will be hosting a virtual movie night via Zoom, where they will be sharing the movie The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Please make sure you attend, it will be a lot of fun! You can RSVP through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScllqUjglkSeiMkLsbEFuWeHtswZmErBtpirnyZZfJD6mSVcA/viewform?gxids=7628
You Could Win $7500! This year, the Bill of Rights Institute is hosting a 2021 essay contest, with the theme "What is the Relationship Between Equality and Justice?" The deadline for the contest is April 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm. The first place winner will receive a prize of $7,500 and the first five runners up will receive a $1,500 prize. The top ten honorable mentions will receive $500 in prize money. For more information, please go to billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
Pennies for Patients Ends Friday! All proceeds go to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society who provides medical care and practical assistance for the families of children with blood diseases. With only one more collection day left, WE NEED YOUR CHANGE and online donations! We will be collecting donations in second period classes, and we are offering prizes to the class that collects the most and to every class that raises $500 or more online! The Time is Now to make a difference in our community!
The Student Store is Open Online NOW! Come get your Woodcreek merch exclusively from the online Student Store! We have so many cuts and styles of the things you love, and the prices you’ll adore! Wolf Pack class t-shirts, for instance, are just $2! Buy online and it's delivered to your third period! For a limited time only, with every Student Store purchase, get a FREE Woodcreek school year planner! Follow this simple link, and happy shopping!
► The Wellness Center: Schedule a virtual APPOINTMENT with our available Wellness staff..
► Athletics: ALL Athletes MUST be cleared before you can condition, practice or play. Athletic Clearance
Athlete of the Week: The Athlete of the Week this week is Luke Schulzkump from our Swim Team! Luke has been crushing it at workouts since the season started. He stood out amongst his peers as a leader at the inner squad meet last week. We’re thrilled to see how Luke and the Swim Team will perform this season! Go Creek!
Track & Field: Can you run fast? Jump high? Throw heavy objects far? Join the track team! Track and Field conditioning starts Tuesday March 16th at 3:00 PM, season officially starts April 6th. Sign up at this link if you plan to join the track team this season. bit.ly/whs2021track
Girls Soccer conditioning will start on Monday, March 8th at 3:00pm on the back field behind the gym. You MUST be cleared before you can start conditioning.
Lady Timberwolves Basketball: Information and Sign-up https://bit.ly/37tI8at
Boys Basketball: ATTENTION Freshmen and Sophomore Boys interested in Boys Basketball: There will be a short, but informative meeting on Thursday February 25th after school at 1:00 PM in the Big Gym. We will be discussing athletic clearance, eligibility and practice schedule beginning in March (hopefully!). See Coach Hibbs in the Boys PE office for more information.
►College & Career: Work Permits: Applications & Instructions HERE!
Local Scholarship Program for Seniors: The RJUHSD Local Scholarship Program is open NOW through March 1, 2021. This program offers scholarships specifically to Seniors in our school district only, and scholarships are found on GoingMerry.com. All applications are due online by March 1st at 8:59pm. Don't miss out on this opportunity! More details here.
SAT: March 13th and May 8th. If you need to take a SAT test and would like to test at Woodcreek, please register online for the test ASAP, seats are limited.
►Clubs at WHS: Join a Club! Check out our Club Slideshow and our Club Roster and get involved today!
NHS Virtual 5K: Woodcreek NHS is hosting a virtual 5k this year to raise money for Feeding America. The 5k will occur at any time on Saturday, February 27th. Everyone that signs up will run a 5k on their own and record their times that will then be submitted. The link to register for the Virtual 5k is HERE. The price to compete is $5 for students and staff and $8 for everyone else. Upon registration you will receive a running bib that you will be able to decorate. There will be prizes for best time, best dressed, and best decorated bib. Send your pictures of yourself along with your time to @woodcreek_nhs on Instagram or annie.pagel@student.rjuhsd.us. Sign up today to support a great cause and compete with your friends!
Fighting for the Safety of Women and Children: Click HERE for presentation.
► Library: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Newsletter
► Transcripts: Woodcreek High School has partnered with Parchment for all electronic transcript services for current students and alumni. Parchment is a secure service that allows you to place and track orders online, accessible 24/7. For additional assistance contact Vicky Souza (916) 771-6565 ext: 4046.
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► Counseling Department: FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Schedule an appointment with your Counselor, click on their name.
Students LAST NAME starts with…
(A – Cs) ~ Ms. Morgan Schafer
(Cu – Ho) ~ Mr. Jeff Devlin
(Hor – Me) ~ Mr. Jim Alstot
(Mert – Sa) ~ Mrs.Hoekstra
(San – Z) ~ Ms. Ruiz