Morning Announcements - 9/24/19
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
Calling all Wootton Wellness Warriors! There is a mandatory meeting TOMORROW after school in the Media Center. If you cannot attend, speak to Mrs. Dethlefsen in the counseling office.
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Seniors, are you proficient in a language in addition to English? You may be eligible to earn the Maryland State Seal of Biliteracy -- a diploma add-on which attests that you are in effect bilingual. One way to earn it is to take an in-school test which will be given on October 15. If you are listed with MCPS as having a home language other than English and if that language is one of the many to be tested on October 15, you will have received a letter inviting you to register for the test. If you feel you are sufficiently proficient in the language, please make sure to register for the test prior to October 8. If you did not receive a letter and you think you may be eligible, please see Mr. DeRosa in 266 for details by October 5th.
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Kicking off our Planning for the future Weekend; On Thursday, September 26th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wootton is very fortunate to have co-authors Andrea Brenner and Lara Schwartz, presenting to us on Thursday, September 26th from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Their book, "How to College: and what to know before you go (and when you're there)" gives great insight into the expectations and the transition into one's first year of college.
If you are a Junior or Senior or the parent of a Junior or Senior, this presentation will provide valuable information for the college bound student.
This event will be taking place in the Wootton Auditorium on Thursday, September 26th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. There is NO NEED to sign up for it and it is free of charge.
Copies of their book will be available for sale outside of the auditorium Thursday evening.
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Homework Club will meet in Room 182 from 2:30pm to 4:00 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Students are welcome to come during these times to work on assignments, seek help or develop improved study habits.
Please see Mr. Steinbach in Room 169 if you are interested or have any questions. Regardless, feel free to just stop by any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon.
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Want to earn SSL hours? Interested in working with kids and conducting fun science experiments? Then CATS is the club for you! Our first meeting is in room 200 during lunch on Friday, September 27th. Bring your friends and join us for an exciting year!
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The Wootton Math Honor Society will be hosting a 2-day SAT math boot camp on Friday, September 27 and Wednesday, October 2nd. Come by Ms. Kwak’s room, room 263, for official mock exams, not on Khan Academy, help with problems and tips for the exam!
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The WHS Activists are hosting a voting registration drive in the commons this Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26. This is your opportunity to make your voices heard and register to vote before the midterm elections. You must be 18 by the next general election and bring an ID to register.
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The senior class will be selling custom corsages and boutonnieres in the commons this Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Save money and buy one for your date or match with your friends. See Senior Planning for more details.
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Attention students – Student Service Learning hours earned from June first through September are due on Friday, September 27th. All forms should be placed in the red box in the main office and cannot be accepted electronically. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Stroot in room 109. Do you have questions about SSL hours and need opportunities? Check out our website woottonssl.weebly.com for information about everything SSL
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Do you love reading books? If you do, you should join Just Books. Just Books is a club where you read books and discuss them with other book lovers. They meet once a month on Wednesdays in room 266. Join them on September 25th for their first meeting at 2:30. If you want more information email Tee Ess Wootton Book Club At Gmail Dot Com or join the Facebook group Wootton Book Club.