Please check here for announcements!  Announcements are updated on school days with pertinent information for students!  (parents are allowed to peek, too!)

There are no classes Friday, May 18, 2012, due to a full day of Professional Development for staff.

There are no classes Monday, May 21, 2012, due to the Victoria Day Holiday.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 as Day 1.

Exams:  Exam schedules are available from the office.  Classes end June 19th.  Exams run June 13 - 28.  Please see when you are writing!  Diploma Exams writers need to have photo i.d. with them during the exam.  June 2012 WCHS Exam Schedule

Report Cards:   WCHS Final Semester 2 report cards will be mailed to Parents/Guardians after June 30.  Diploma final results are mailed from Edmonton (Alberta Education) to students later in the summer.

Textbooks & Locks:  All textbooks and locks must be returned to the bookroom before June 27th (Grade 10 & 11) or before June 28th (Grade 12 only).  Students will be charged for books and locks not returned.

Library Books:  All WCHS Library books are due to be returned.

Bookroom Hours:   The Bookroom will be open Wednesday June 20 to Thursday June 28 (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Lockers:  PE Lockers - must be cleaned out by June 19th  Regular Lockers must be cleaned out by June 27th.  Contents left behind will be donated or thrown out. 

Fee Payments:  Outstanding school fees are to be paid in the office.  

Next Year's Timetables:  Will be distributed in June.  Changes can be made with counsellors during exam week.

Student Computer Accounts:  REMINDER for ALL students that all student computer accounts will be cleared/ deleted at the end of the semester. Next September you will be provided with a new password to log in to the computers. Please back up any work from this year that you want to SAVE on a Jump Drive or Memory Stick.

Congratulations WCHS Graduates!

Grad News - Grad Processional Rehearsals are next week, May 22, 23, 24 at 11:47 sharp (as soon as the bell goes for lunch).  First Rehearsal will be in the East Gym. Grad, please check the lists posted throughout the school for your processional lineup number!

WCHS Grad Ceremony - Friday, May 25, 2012
*  Pre-ordered tickets & grad gowns can be picked up from WCHS May 23-25
*  Ceremony starts @ 7 pm in the Drill Hall
*  Group Grad Picture @ 5:30 pm in the East Gym
*  Grad Gowns are to be returned immediately after the Ceremony (there is a charge for unreturned gowns.  We ship them back Monday morning at 9 a.m.!)

Procession Practice
* Practice/Rehearsal for the Graduation Procession (Ceremony) will take place during lunch hours during the week leading up to Grad. 

Grad Gown Return
*  Grad Gowns/V-Stoles can be returned to the East Gym immediately after the Ceremony or to the WCHS office on Monday, May 28th before 9 am. 
*  Grad Gowns NOT returned before this time will  result in a $20 late charge to cover courier costs. 

WCHS Grad Dinner & Dance - Saturday, May 26, 2012
*   Dinner & Dance tickets are now sold out!
*  Pre-ordered tickets can be picked up from WCHS May 23-26
*  Dinner & Dance times:  Doors open at 5:00 pm at the Drill Hall.  Dinner @ 6 pm.  Student dance @ 9 pm.

Family Photos
*  unofficial Photo Opportunity for Grads to meet at Jubilee Park 3-5 pm on Saturday, May 26, 2012

Grad Write-Ups  - Please pick up instructions from the office on how to submit your write-ups for the yearbook.  Write ups are due May14.

The complete bulletin is available on the Internet at:  http://alberta.ca/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=/acn/201202/32008C0849972-BFFA-80EC-28851BFCD2373C90.html

New online tool provides parents with information about what their child is learning 
Edmonton... Parents can now access a new, easy to use online tool that will allow them to get information about what their child is learning and how their child might be assessed for every subject and grade level at school.

This online tool is one of many ways in which we are engaging with parents about their child’s education,” said Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Education. “In addition to course and subject matter, parents can also use the tool to explore online learning materials to help their child with their studies.”

The online tool was developed in consultation with the Alberta School Councils’ Association, the Fédération des parents francophones de l'Alberta, and with parents across the province who participated in online surveys and focus groups throughout the product’s development. Parents said that they wanted plain language descriptions about subject matter as well as the ability to link to the resource via mobile devices such as smart phones. 

Wetaskiwin Composite High School recently received the installation of 12 solar panels. The electricity produced is directed into the main power supply of the school. From an educational point of view, students are able to view the amount of power being generated live on a web site. This site shows the actual wattage that is being generated by each solar panel in real time. You can view this site by clicking on the link below:

https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/ZSvU51795

Grad News - Grad Processional Rehearsals are next week, May 22, 23, 24 at 11:47 sharp (as soon as the bell goes for lunch).  First Rehearsal will be in the East Gym. Grad, please check the lists posted throughout the school for your processional lineup number!

More for Grads - Grad gowns &  tickets will be handed out May 23-25 before period 1 and after the processional rehearsals at lunch from the library

Grade 12 Scholarships - Any Gr. 12 students applying for awards and bursaries for post-secondary education - The Kinette Club of Wetaskiwin bursary application is now available for pick up from either Mrs. Klein’s office or Student Services

Grade 12 Scholarships (more!) - any Gr. 12 students planning to attend a post-secondary institution next year, please pick up the Local Scholarship Applications in Student Services.  Act now, before it's too late!

Tennis Anyone? - Anyone who is interested in playing tennis needs to see Mr. Sorensen this week

Final Jazz Concert of the Year - The Jazz groups “swing“ into action TONIGHT at 7:30pm in the West gym. The Wonk Big Band, The Shades of Blue Combo and the JazzCats will bring a wide range of very cool songs to the concert that will keep your interest throughout the evening. There is no admission, just donations at the door.