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Attention parents of all children who will be five years of age on or before August 31, 2020 and will be attending Kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year : Please refer to this page for registration instructions and to download the registration forms or request a registration packet from the Central Registrar’s office by calling (570) 226-4557 ext. 3036. Registration packets can also be picked up in the North Primary School lobby. WAHS Commencement 2020 WAHS Virtual Scholarship Ceremony 2020 A Response to Recent Events In this unique time of COVID-19, when we find ourselves apart, we are finding that, now more than ever, there is an urgency to come together. The recent world and national events have highlighted many inequities, bias and views of racism throughout all society, our community included. As a school district we are here to support our students and families. We will continue to work with students and our schools to address areas where we can engage, educate and empower our students. We recognize that the media coverage of recent rallies, events and protests have presented graphic images that may be difficult to contextualize. Children, as well as many adults, naturally have questions about these events. There are no clear answers to many of these questions. We encourage families to utilize the resources listed below to start conversations and develop meaningful questions. We stand with our students and families of color. We are listening to their concerns, questions, and perspectives and we want to reassure them that we are committed to making changes in our system that ensure their safety and wellbeing. Resources : National Geographic: Talking to Kids About Race Parent Tool Kit - How To Talk to Kids About Race and Racism Teaching about Racism, Violence, Inequity and the Criminal Justice System Beyond the Golden Rule - A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice The Hate U Give - A Parent/Family Discussion Guide 10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism Q&A: How to Talk to Kids about Black Lives and Police Violence On-line Learning Resources and Information for Students and Parents During the Shutdown How-to Instructional Videos for WASD Resources Frequently Asked Questions for WAHS Students WiFi Hotspot Resource List Superintendent’s Update - April 16, 2020 WASD Continuity of Education Plan Information Regarding School Notification System - SwiftK12 Wallenpaupack Area SD has recently expanded the use of its notification system to include SMS/Text messages as well as automated phone calls. Additional information regarding setting up and configuring your account through the Parent Portal can be found in this document . Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak Social and Emotional Support Resources Available During the Coronavirus Outbreak Mindfulness for Teenagers Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Update: **Due to the Governor’s jurisdiction, Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS) through OVR are temporarily on pause.** Students with an IEP, 504 plan, or who self-identify as having a disability, are encouraged to participate in Pre-Employment Transition Services with OVR. Pre-Employment Transition Services provide education and training in the areas of Job Exploration, Workplace Readiness, Work Based Learning Experience, Self-Advocacy and Post-Secondary Education to students with disabilities from age 14-21. Currently, these services are on pause due to the Governor’s jurisdiction. If your child has an open case with OVR, their OVR counselor is able to continue providing counseling & guidance, and resources & supports to customers. Your child’s OVR counselor will be reaching out to touch base in the near future. OVR is able to discuss starting services with any interested individuals and process new applications. To get started, click on the OVR-Pre-Application instructions . If you need assistance completing the application or have any questions about OVR, please email Melissa Regenski , District Transition Coordinator, at regensme@wallenpaupack.org or contact OVR at 570-826-2011. Rehabilitation Services Handbook - Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Contact information for OVR counselors who service WASD students: Maria Ehnot - 570-709-9007 - marehnot@pa.gov Monica Amditis - 570-239-6405 - mamditis@pa.gov Danielle Frascella - 570-709-6722 - dfrascella@pa.gov As we know, we’re in an unprecedented time for everyone. It’s uncertain and very scary. This fear is completely understandable, and the indefinite timeline is likely creating a lot of anxiety during a time where we may be or feel more removed from our support networks. But social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation, and we want people to know that even as we all face this difficult period, no one is alone. On April 1st, a new resource became available to the citizens of PA. A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions became available. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person’s needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed. The Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494 from anywhere in PA. It’s a difficult time, and it’s easy to feel alone and cut-off from the world, but we need people to know that they are not alone, and support is available. Please help share the word about this resource. Karl Jones Secretary, PAVOAD WAMS Students Darby Brennan and Christopher Simon Win 2nd Place in Entrepreneurship Challenge Statewide Mrs. Argyro Paspalas’ seventh grade students, Darby Brennan and Christopher Simon , participated in the 2020 Entrepreneurship Challente at the local level, winning the Middle School Division with their team’s business plan, Vently Inc . They qualified to compete at the state level. They were given the opportunity to prepare their elevator pitch for their team’s business plan. Darby and Christopher won Second Place in the Pennsylvania Council on Financial Literacy Entrepreneurship Challenge Statewide - Middle School Division . PennCFL has presented certificates and prizes to the winners via email. First National Bank and ProAct LTD made this opportunity possible. Thank you to Mr. Sam Ryder, Mr. Bill Joseph and Mr. Allan Darr, leaders of these great organizations, for their commitment to the students in PA. Their long-lasting investment in students has paid off with the explosion of participation statewide. Team PennCFL’s mission is to provide Pennsylvania’s K-12 students with economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship skills that elevate their standard of living, quality of life, and professional success. The team PennCFL members are Carolyn Shirk, Alan Dakey, Jennifer Henderson, and Donna Gavitt. Photo of Darby Brennan was contributed by parent, Mrs. Brennan. Photo of Christopher Simon was contributed by parent, Mrs. Simon. Performing Arts Gala Awards 2020 The WAHS Performing Arts faculty invite you to join us for the 2020 Performing Arts Gala and Awards. We will be celebrating the achievements of our performing arts students throughout...