WILDCAT NEWS

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

VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Its hard to believe that we have completed the first seven weeks of the 2017 -18
school year. Grades post on Wednesday, September 27th. While grade reports are
mailed home, they may also be viewed in Aeries. Please contact your students
counselor if Aeries access is needed. Do not hesitate to reach out to teachers if you
have concerns or questions about your students progress. The Wilson website,
wihs.hlpschools.org, is a great resource for teacher contact information.
Thank you to those who came out to Coffee With The Principal and joined our guest
panel in a wonderful discussion on parenting tips that help our children build healthy
relationships. Our next Coffee With The Principal will be held Tuesday, October 3 rd at
6:30 PM in the Media Center. We welcome Arun Ponnusamy from CollegeWise
presenting on What Parents and Students Need to Know NOW for College
Admissions.
College and Career Fair was held Saturday, September 23 rd at Wilson High School.
Many thanks to our counselors for their planning and organization of this incredible
annual event. Congratulations to Senior Jean Hsu for being one of three winners of
Assembly Member Ian Calderons speech contest.
October is a busy month. ASB will be planning for Homecoming. We will crown our
2017 Homecoming King and Queen at half-time of our Varsity Football game on
Friday, October 6 th. The Homecoming dance will be held at Wilson High School on
Saturday, October 7 th. On October 11th, all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will participate
in the PSAT exam during school hours, while Seniors meet in the gymnasium to
discuss end-of-the-year activities such as graduation, Grad Night, and Senior
Breakfast.
Hope youll join us on Saturday, October 7th at the Hacienda Heights Community
Center for the District Open House Expo; Saturday, October 21 st at Wilson for the
Robotics FIRST Lego Tournament; and Saturday, October 28 th at Wilson for the
Golden State Field Classic. Danielle Kenfield, Ed.D

FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

September has been a sensational month for our Wildcats. Our Football team got
their first win in over a year behind the leadership of Head Coach Sal Ortiz. Coach
Jerelyn Lopez and our Tennis team have started their defense of back-to-back Valle
Vista League Championships. They are currently undefeated in league. The
Wildcats are led by our freshman phenom Arianna Audelo. Cross Country and Golf
have both started the year off well with convincing wins over our cross town
rivals. Wilsons Varsity Club visited our elementary and middle schools to encourage
all of our future Wildcats to attend our Wilson Quad Night for a night filled with
games, prizes, and halftime show. Our very own Willie the Wildcat got to shake
hands and give out hugs before the kids went off to school, while other members of
the Varsity Club raced and handed out gifts to the eager incoming Wildcats.
October is full with league play for our fall sports as they all strive to bring home a
League Title. Please look on our athletics website http://gowilsonwildcats.com/ to
find out when and where our next big game is. You can also download the VNN
Sports app which will put you just a click away from all important athletic news for
your favorite team.Cant wait to see you supporting at our athletic events. Go
Wildcats! Willie Allen, Athletic Director

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

We are in full mode for Homecoming! This years theme is Midnight in Paris, Eiffel for
You. We start off with the Homecoming rally on October 6th (rally schedule) and will crown
our King and Queen at the football games halftime show. We will continue the celebration
on Saturday with our dance, on the tennis courts, from 7-10:30pm. Dress is semi-formal for
ladies and gentlemen. Tickets can be purchased in the ASB office, currently $30 with ASB
card; $35 without (per person). Next week, prices are $40 with ASB card; $45 without. At
the door, $45 (CASH ONLY)
We had a fun quad night with our students on Friday, Sept 22 as we had face painting,
coloring, hand prints for our FUTURE WILDCATS and of course, the halftime show on the
field. It was a great night for all our students.
Seniors: Jostens will be here to start taking orders for rings, announcements, gowns and
more. Great ready Seniors and get your packet.
We continue to support September Attendance as we promote our #SchoolCounts
campaign. There could be a surprise waiting for your 4th period class soon. Male sure to get
to class on time.
October 14, Saturday, we will be hosting an E-Waste Drive here on campus from 8am-3pm.
Come out and support and get rid of those wastes! Patricia Habash, Activities Director
OCTOBER EVENTS
WEEK 1 & WEEK 2 WEEK 3 & WEEK 4
October 2 LATE START SCHEDULE October 16 LATE START SCHEDULE
Volleyball VS Covina; Varsity @ 5:30 PM Volleyball VS San Dimas, Varsity @ 5:30 PM
Boys Water Polo VS Cathedral @ 3:15 PM Boys Water Polo VS Baldwin Park @ 3:15pm
Girls Tennis VS Covina @ 3:15 PM Girls Tennis VS San Dimas @ 3:15 PM
October 3 Girls Tennis @ Glendora @ TBD October 17 School Site Council @ Wilson, 3:30 PM
Coffee With The Principal @ 6:30 PM Varsity Tennis VS Northview @ 3:15 PM
October 4 Volleyball @ Northview; Varsity @ 5:30 PM October 18 Volleyball @ Covina, Varsity @ 5:30 PM
Girls Tennis @ Northview, 3:15 PM Boys Water Polo VS Cathedral @ 3:15 PM
Junior Parent Night, Media Center @ 6:30 PM Girls Tennis @ Covina @ 3:15 PM
October 5 Girls Tennis VS Glendora @ TBD Fall Choir Concert @ 7:00 PM - Gym
Boys Water Polo VS Whittier @3:15 PM October 19 Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill
Frosh Football VS Rowland @ 3:15 PM Safety Committee @ 3:00 PM, Office
October 6 RALLY SCHEDULE Frosh Football VS San Dimas @ 3:15 PM
Varsity Football VS Rowland @ 7:00 PM October 20 Varsity Football @ San Dimas, 7:00 PM
October 7 Homecoming Dance @ Wilson, 7:00 PM October 21 First Lego League Tournament All day
October 9 LATE START SCHEDULE October 23 Volleyball VS Northview, Varsity @ 5:30 PM
Tennis @ Rowland, 3:15 PM October 25 Red Cross Blood Drive all day @ gym
Boys Water Polo VS San Dimas @ 3:15 PM Boys Water Polo @ San Dimas, 3:15 PM
October 10 Girls Tennis @ South Hills, TBD October 26 Frosh Football VS Covina @ 3:15 PM
October 11 PSAT: All 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Boys Water Polo @ Diamond Bar, 3:15 PM
Senior Meeting @ Wilson Gym, TBD October 27 Varsity Football VS Covina @ 7:00 PM
Volleyball VS Baldwin Park, Varsity @ 5:30 October 28 Golden State Field Classic, All day @ Stadium
Boys Water Polo @ Rowland, 3:15 PM October 31 Haunted Theater, Little Theater @ 3:00 PM
Cross Country @ Bonelli Park, 3:15 PM November 2 Frosh Football @ Northview, 3:15 PM
Girls Tennis VS Baldwin Park @ 3:15 PM November 3 Varsity Football @ Northview, 7:00 PM
October 12 Girls Tennis VS South Hills, TBD
Frosh Football @ Baldwin Park, 3:15 PM
October 13 Varsity Football @ Baldwin Park, 7:00 PM
October 14 ASB E-Waste Drive @ Wilson, 8am-3pm
COUNSELORS CORNER
Our Sophomore Parent meeting was held on Wednesday, September 27 th. Our
Junior Parent Night will be Wednesday, October 4th @ 6:30pm in the Media Center.
If you were not able to attend either presentation, the power-points can be viewed on
the Wilson webpage under Guidance.
Counselors will be presenting in our 10 th and 11th grade English classrooms.
Presentations will cover important information in order to be a successful student as
well as looking at post-secondary options that are available. It is our goal to assist
our students in being College and Career ready!!
Counselors are conducting Senior Credit checks to assist our students in their
progress toward graduation and assist with their post-secondary planning.
Graduation will be here before we know it!!
Mt. San Antonio College will provide college admissions information in our senior
English classes
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS.
Qualified seniors interested in attending a college presentation must have bo th
parent and teacher permission prior to the scheduled date.
Permission slips are available in the Guidance Office when students sign up.
October 3rd - University of La Verne
October 16th - Johns Hopkins
October 17th - University of Connecticut
October 19th - University of California, Merced
Things to do:
Check AERIES regularly for your students current grades and attendance.
Counselors invite parents to visit the California Colleges website to help guide their
student with college and career planning. https://www.californiacolleges.edu

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