WILDCAT NEWS

A monthly newsletter brought to you by Glen A. Wilson High School

VOL. 1, ISSUE 3 OCTOBER 31, 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, WILDCATS!
We are proud to bring Honor Roll recognition back to Wilson High School. Based on
the first grading period of Fall Semester, 759 students earned Honor Roll
recognition! There are 120 students that made the Honor Roll list (GPA 3.0-3.49),
another 225 students achieved High Honors (GPA 3.5-3.99), and 414 students
earned Honors with Distinction (GPA 4.0 and higher). Way to go, Wildcats!!
Please join us for Coffee With The Principal on at 6:30 PM in Media Center. You
will have the opportunity to meet our Department Chairs and Program Coordinators.
Registration for the 2017-18 school year will begin in January so this is an ideal
opportunity to learn about core and elective courses at Wilson, as well as programs
of study such as our Wilson Institute of Technology and Sciences (WITS) and our
Conservatory of Arts (CoArts).
DATE CHANGE: Open House will be held Wednesday, January 17 th.
As we near the end of the second grading period, please be reminded that high
school students really do need and appreciate parent involvement, even though they
may not always show it. Please check Aeries weekly to monitor work completion,
grades, and attendance. You are encouraged to inquire with your student and
teachers about progress. Teachers phone numbers and email addresses can be
found in Aeries and on the Wilson website at www.wihs.hlpschools.org.
As we approach the holiday season, please be aware of minimum day schedule and
school closures:
Friday, November 3: Minimum Day - school ends at 12:39 PM
Friday, November 10: Veterans Day school closed
Monday, November 20 Friday, November 24: Thanksgiving school closed
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I would like to take a moment to share how
thankful I am to serve this community and work with your children. It is a privilege to
watch them strive not only to achieve their personal goals but also to make Wilson a
great place to learn and thrive. At times they struggle, but it is their perseverance
and determination that makes their growth and success rewarding for all of us at
Wilson High School. Wishing you joy and happiness throughout this holi day season.
Danielle Kenfield, Ed.D

FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

The month of October proved to be the continuation of some old trends, and the start
of some new. Our Girls Tennis team has now made it 3 years in a row of being the
Valle Vista League Champions. Coach Lopez and the rest of our young ladies have
dominated this league and doesnt look to slow down in the upcoming years. CIF is
the next challenge for our Wildcats and will start the first week of December.
Our Water Polo team finished the month with a strong 16-10 win over Cathedral
during the last home game for the 18 seniors in the program.
Freshman Myla Romero was named to the all second team and sophomore Rocelyn
Lee was named honorable mention in the prestigious Palomares League for girls
golf.
Our Football team, led by Coach Sal Ortiz, has made huge strides. Each game our
young men are getting better and better. Their work showed through with a
convincing win over Baldwin Park 27-14. This was our Wildcats first league victory
in over 5 years.
Parents please join us for our winter season athletics meeting that will be held in the
Media Center on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:00 pm. We expect all of our
parents to attend this meeting at least once per year before the season of sport that
their child will be playing in. Thank you for your constant support. Go Wildcats!
Willie Allen, Athletic Director

ALMA MATER
Wilson High School hail to thee. Strong our ties will ever be.
Sons and daughters praise thy name. Honor thee and spread thy fame.
Knowledge is cardinal;
Fellowship: gold.
A crest whose creed we will uphold.
Guides for our future, ever free.
Wilson High School, hail to thee.
Lyrics by: Gil Adams
CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS
The Glen A. Wilson High School Conservatory of the Arts highlights the Visual &
Performing Arts programs at Wilson High School and recognize the students who
excel in their discipline(s). Disciplines being recognized are Art, Band, Choir,
Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Photography. There are clearly defined pathways
for each discipline.

What are some of the benefits of being in coARTS?

Receive special recognition at the Senior Awards Ceremony and Graduation
Participate in cross-discipline activities, such as field trips, offered only to
coARTS students
Receive priority for summer school registration so that they can take Arts
classes during the school year
Enhance your college application by showing dedication and focus towards an
arts discipline
Work with others who share a passion in the fine arts

How are students recognized?

There are three different levels to each discipline:
Certification - Certificate (essentially two years of coursework)
Laureate - Sash (essentially three years of coursework)
Master Laureate - Cord + mark of distinction (essentially four years of
coursework)

All Pathways Feature

Level I Courses open to all grade levels
Qualify for high school fine art credit
Meets UC A-G Requirement

Mission Statement Wilson coARTS nurtures the artistic and innovative instincts of
our diverse community of students and prepares them to be college and career
ready by honing high quality technical skill and encouraging creativity through
rigorous, career technical education and standards-based academic curriculum and
the formation of vital relationships within a variety of artistic disciplines.

Please join us on November 14th at Coffee with the Principal where we will be
sharing more information on co-ARTS.

NOVEMBER EVENTS
WEEK 1 & WEEK 2
November 1 X-Country League Finals Bonelli Park @ 2 PM
November 2 Frosh Football @ Northview, 3:00 PM
November 3 MINIMUM DAY; school ends @ 12:39 PM
Varsity Football @ Northview, 7:00 PM
November 6 LATE START SCHEDULE
November 9 Quad Band Assembly @ 10:00 AM
Club Food Day @ Lunch
November 10 VETERANS DAY NO SCHOOL
November 13 LATE START SCHEDULE
November 14 Winter Sports Parent Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Junior Parent Night, Media Center @ 6:30 PM
Coffee With The Principal @ 6:30 PM
November 15 Music Beats the Heart @ Lunch
JV Girls Basketball @ 4:30 PM
Varsity Girls Basketball @ 5:30 PM
Tennis Banquet @ 6:00 PM Media Center
November 16 Evening of One Acts @ 7:00 PM, Theater
November 17 Evening of One Acts @ 7:00 PM, Theater
Wrestling @ 6:30 PM, Gym
WEEK 3 & WEEK 4
November 20 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
Wrestling @ South El Monte, 3:15 PM
November 21 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
November 22 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
November 23 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
November 24 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
November 27 LATE START SCHEDULE
November 28 Girls WaterPolo VS Diamond Bar @ 3:15 PM
JV Boys Soccer @ Charter Oak, 3:30 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer @ Charter Oak, 5:30pm
Wrestling VS Bassett @ 4:00 PM
November 30 Jostens @ Lunch
Boys Soccer VS La Puente @ 3:15 PM
Girls Soccer @ La Puente, 3:15 PM
Wrestling VS Los Altos @ 3:30 PM
December 1 Dance PE Fall Concert @ 6:30 PM, Gym