Woodmont High School

“Wildcat Bytes”
for Students

Friday, April 11, 2014

Woodmont High School's mission is to empower students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

April 11- 25, 2014

• School will be closed next week, April 14 through April 18, for spring break.

• Anime Club will meet in Ms. Davis' room, C014, at 4:00 this Friday.

• Intramural Flag Football Rosters can be picked up from Coach Evans, and are due back to him by Friday, April 11th.  Teams may consist of 7 players per squad with trophies to the overall winners!!!  Intramural Flag Football will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8 am at Lacrosse Practice Fields (left of tennis courts). 

• Students are reminded that override forms and requests for early dismissal forms are due to guidance by Friday, April 11, 2014.

• CHECK POLICY – No checks will be accepted for payments to the school after April 15.  All payments after April 15 must be made in cash or with a money order.

• Attention all varsity athletes:  BRAG (Building Relationships and Games) will be held on April 26^th from 10:00a to 4:00p.  The teams will compete against each other in a variety of games (tug-of-war, kickball, dodgeball etc.).  There will be a speaker, music and a free lunch!  Please see your coach if you have any questions.

• Color Guard auditions for next year will be April 28 through May 2, 4:00 - 5:00 pm.  You will need to meet in the band room.  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Drum Line auditions for next year will be April 28 through May 2, 5:00 - 6:00 pm.  You will need to meet in the band room.  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Back by Popular Demand - Senior Shirts.  Short sleeve only $15.  Get Orders and payment to Mrs. Meeks by April 23.

• Buffalo Wild Wings on Woodruff road is hosting a Football fundraiser on April 21st. Remember to tell them you are there for Woodmont and the WHS football program will receive 20% of the bill.  

• Woodmont's Got Talent 2014 is set!  Thank you to all who auditioned, it was highly competitive.  The show order is posted outside Mr. Halvorson and Mr. Ragland's rooms in the Theatre wing near the commons.  Please read carefully for all the details!  The rest of the school needs to make plans to be in Woodmont's auditorium, April 24th at 7pm to see the best talent show in school history for only $5 and featuring guest judges and a performance by local music artists, Katie and Larry!

• Woodmont High School Wildcats--now is the time for you to begin your campaign for next year's SGA officers, class officers, and class representatives.  If you want to lead the way in plans for Homecoming, Spirit Week, pep rallies and other events, please stop by the SGA table in the Commons during your lunch shift this week and get an application.  Representatives will be there to answer your questions and help you complete the application.  You may also pick up an application from Ms. Spadorcia, Room 103; Ms. Meeks, Room 011; Ms. Jordan, Room 010; or Ms. Whiteside, Room 025 on or before April 30th.

• Prom tickets are on sale for $50.00 per ticket now until April 30th. Students must have their approved permission form to buy tickets. Checks will only be accepted until April 11^th. After that it will be cash only, correct change please. Students may see Mrs. Robinson, Ms.  Semrau, or Ms. Wolfram  to purchase tickets in their classroom between classes only.  Students are not to come during class time.

• Young Women's Writing Contest is available for females in all grades levels. Have a chance to win a $500.00 savings bond by writing an 750-1200 word essay to answer one of the following questions.  "What is one of the biggest challenges for women your age?"  "Who's your primary female role model and why?"  "Describe a favorite memory and how it impacted your life".  Deadline is April 15th and submit to Editor-visions@jlgreenville.org.

• After school End of Course Review Sessions are available for all students on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Algebra 1, Biology 1, English 1, and US History and the Constitution. Students may sign up in the Guidance office.

• The LAST CHANCE to buy a yearbook is quickly approaching!  Books have been ordered, and the extras are on sale now for $81.09.  Bring cash (exact change) or check/money order (made out to WHS) to Room 227.  Order now!  When they're gone, they're gone!

Upcoming and Ongoing Events  

• Tuesday, April 29^th from 5-8pm is Wendy’s Night for our golf team.  Visit Wendy’s on Fairview Road in Simpsonville and tell the cashier you are with Woodmont and the golf team will receive 25% of profits between 5-8pm.

• There is information regarding various summer camps available in the guidance office.  These camps are provided by universities such as Stanford University, Clemson University, and Furman University and companies such as BMW.  Some are free and some have costs associated with their programs. Be sure to take a look.

• Remember Tuesdays at Woodmont are POP-TART Tuesdays!  Help support the boys' soccer team when you buy a 2 pack of your favorite Pop-Tart flavor for only $1.00!  We'll be in the Commons before school and at all three lunch periods! 

• South Carolina Business Week is July 13-18, 2014 at Presbyterian College.  Students must be a rising junior, senior or graduate, and be ranked in the top third of their class. Room and board, use of recreational facilities, and planned activities are provided in addition to the program.  Students need only to pay a $50.00 registration fee due upon acceptance to the program.  Application deadline is April 11th, 2014. Only 200 students are selected from all of South Carolina and is first come, first served.  Please see your guidance counselor for registration form.

• Woodmont has a new fundraiser for students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members that will provide an easy way to announce happy birthday or congratulations here at school on the marquee sign located in the commons.  Order forms may be obtained in the front office, the Woodmont website, or Ms. Semrau’s classroom.   Completed forms should be returned to Ms. Semrau in C 124 with the $5 payment before or after school and during 1^st lunch.   Your announcement will appear on the marquee in the commons on the date you choose.  All proceeds will benefit the Family Consumer Science department at Woodmont.  \

• The library media center hours are from 8:15 AM until 4:30 PM.

• Students needing to be dismissed early must bring a note from the parent to the main office before class begins at 8:45. Parent note must include the student's first and last name.  Dismissals cannot be arranged by telephone.  Dismissals will not be approved after 3:15.  Students who attend morning career center classes should bring notes requesting dismissal to the office as soon as they arrive on campus before going to lunch or class.

For Seniors Only  

• Paul Mitchell the School Greenville is offering a scholarship for students graduating in 2014.  Requirements: Must be accepted by Paul Mitchell the School Greenville, at least 17 years old, and have a minimum 2.00 GPA.  Application deadline is April 30th.  Please see scholarship drawer in the guidance office for more details.

• Scholarship information is being made available to seniors in the guidance office.  There are multiple copies of each scholarship so seniors are able to take one for their own use.  Also included is additional information about FAFSA for this school year and a scholarship resource list.  The resource list was given to senior English teachers to distribute to the students.

Great Job!

Congratulations to all students who represented Woodmont High last Wednesday at the 2014 Special Olympics Spring Games either as a participant or a volunteer, you made your school proud. A special Congratulations to Mark Hallums who was chosen as a torch runner and Kathleen Stoller who was recognized for being a member of South Carolina's Special Olympics National team. Great job all.

Crime Stoppers – Financial Reward

Be a Campus Crime Stopper:  Call 23-CRIME (232-7463)

Help make our school a safe place to learn.  Report campus crime by calling Crime Stoppers or contact your School Resource Officer with any information on criminal activity.  Report those individuals disrupting your education.  We want your information, not your name.  Callers remain anonymous.  Code numbers are issued to callers.  Individuals who provide information leading to an arrest, disciplinary action, punitive action, or recovery of property may be eligible for cash awards up to $2,000.