"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"

“Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States”



Wednedsay, September 17, 2008



Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else

Clubs and Activities Fair – Will be held this THURSDAY during STEP in the Stadium Exit Area. Meet and greet with Mentor's Inc., Men of Strength Club, Wilson's own band directors, Gay Straight Alliance, French Club and It's Academic!

Credit Recovery - Ask Ms. J about CREDIT RECOVERY when you stop by Room. 227 with your schedule and a copy of your schedule/transcript from your counselor that shows what classes you need to take to graduate on time.

Free SAT Prep Course - All students who signed up for AA LEAD’s FREE SAT PREP COURSE should report to Room 202 FRIDAY at 3:30 p.m. for class. DON'T FORGET!! IT'S FREE SAT PREP!

Art Club Meeting - The Art Club will meet at STEP today in Room 200. We welcome new members! You don't need to have talent. You just need to enjoy art and socializing with other people who do.

“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”

Wilson Tigers Ice Hockey Tryouts

Open skate and tryouts for

Wilson's Ice Hockey Tigers

This is the only public school ice hockey team in DC

Tryouts will be held at
Fort Dupont Arena
Monday, September 22
&

Wednesday, September 24th
7:30 pm -8:50 pm

Contact:

Athletic Director Michael Burnell

or

Coach Adam Davis

at

hockey.wilson@gmail.com

for more information. New players are welcome and there will be a hockey development and training program.

Wilson Debate Team Annual Fundraiser

The Debate Team is selling shares of

"STOCK IN TALK"
in the Debate Team

For a donation of $10 or more, you can become a shareholder in our team's success.

In return for your investment you will receive a stock certificate and a receipt for tax purposes.

Team members will be selling shares of stock at the activities fair before Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th.

Please help Wilson's
Three-Time Metro

Champion Team
continue its winning ways!

"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"

"Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States"



Tuesday, September 16, 2008



Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else

Wilson Concert Choir - Please come and show your support of the Wilson Senior High School Concert Choir on Thursday, September 18, 6:00 pm - Back to School Night. The choir will perform for parents, friends and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The sorority donated 40 choir robes to Wilson's Vocal Music Department. The performance will take place in the Library.

The World Language Study Center is Officially Open - Wilson's student-run center will be available to students Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm on the third floor. Please check with your language instructor for more information. Also, advanced language students who are interested in tutoring, please see your language teacher for an application ASAP. Community service hours are available.

“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”

Wilson High Back-To-School Night

Come Support Your Child's Education
Come Support Your Child's School
Come Support Your Child's Teachers

Please Join Us for
Back-To-School Night
Thursday, September 18, 2008

Parent Involvement Fair
(6:00 pm-6:50 pm)
Cafeteria

- Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
- Counseling Department
- After School and Extracurricular Activities
- The Beacon—Wilson’s Newspaper
- The Yearbook

Parent Orientation
(7:00 pm -9:00 pm)
Overview of the Program

- Review of the course syllabus
- Hear about course and teacher expectations
- Learn how students will be assessed –

grading policy & course requirements
- Learn how and when to contact a

teacher, counselor, or an administrator
- Meet and greet your student’s

teachers and counselor
- Learn how you can partner with

our school to support your student’s

achievement and success

Parents are asked to enter the school

at the listed locations to pick up

your students schedule:
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
A-F will enter the main building through the far right door

- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
G-O will enter the main building through the far left door

- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
P-Z will enter the school through the gymnasium doors

College Visits this Week

Monday, September 15th - Friday, September 19th

SENIORS
Come learn about various
Colleges and Universities



Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges.
The meeting location for all the schools is Room 108.

Monday
9:00 am Bucknell College
11:40 am Indiana University

Tuesday
10:00 am Rice University
11:45 am (STEP) Colby College

Wednesday
9:00 am Wellesley College
10:30 am Wesleyan University
11:00 am Boston University
11:45 am (STEP) Tuskegee

Thursday
10:00 am Reed College

Friday
9:00 am Elon University
10:00 am University of Maryland Baltimore County

"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"

"Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States"

Monday, September 15, 2008




Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else

Hispanic Heritage Month – It begins today. Celebrate Wilson’s diversity by learning more about Hispanic culture and traditions. Be on the look out for opportunities and activities to celebrate our Hispanic students, staff, and school community members.

Congratulations Our Football Team - The Wilson Tigers scored a resounding victory over Maret 41 to 10 Friday evening. It was an impressive win! From what I am told, we had more fans than Wilson has had in years. The team plays this Friday, September 19th against Coolidge at 7 pm. I strongly encourage you to show your school spirit and pride this Friday and make some noise.

Back to School Night – Our Back to School Night is this Thursday, September 18th from 7 pm - 9 pm. This event is for parents and guardians only. You will be given a copy of your schedule to take home to your parents in Wednesday’s advisory. Please remind and encourage your parent(s) to attend this important event, as we want to work with your parents to ensure your academic success this year.

Recruiting Student Leaders – We are in the process of having students complete petitions to run for SGA or class officers. Please consider being a student leader, representing your fellow-students, and having a voice in the direction of our school. Petition applications can be obtained from the main office, counseling office, Ms. Caccamise, or on the Wilson webpage.

Picture Day – Students will take their yearbook pictures on Thursday, September 18th and Friday, September 19th during their English class. All students must take a yearbook picture. Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to have your picture taken on one of these two days (8:30-3:30).

DC Youth Advisory Council - (DCYAC) is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 council. Located within the Executive Office of the Mayor, the DCYAC was created by District youth and officials in order for young people to have an official ongoing voice in the policies, programs and actions within the city. The DCYAC is responsible for influencing change in legislation and policies that impact youth, and for developing more youth and adult partnerships.

The DCYAC consists of 32 council members, between the ages of 13 and 22, selected from various sectors of the District (3 members from each of the 8 wards and 8 at-large representatives who have experience with the Juvenile Justice System and Foster Care). The Youth Advisory Council advises the Mayor, the District Council, DC public schools, other key decision makers in the District government, and other adult leaders in the District by:
Please note that applicants must have been residents of the District of Columbia for at least one year. The application is available on our website at www.dcyac.dc.gov. Clink on the "Become a Member" link. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 3, 2008 but we are interviewing candidates now. For more information, contact Carol Talley, Program Analyst at Carol.Talley@dc.gov or 202.727.7976.

“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”