Wildcat Weekly 
  News from Wheeler High School 

July 31,  2008  

• Find your homeroom on the posted list.
• Pick Up Your Class Schedule.
• Pay your Class Dues and get your 2008-2009 class T-shirt.
• Order Your Yearbook, The Roar.
• Get Your Activity Card (great discounts, free admission to several school events).
• Buy Your Athletic Pass (free admission to ALL Wildcat regular home games).
• Join Clubs.
• Join Academic Booster Club (ABC).
  • Get your Blue Book.
  • Get Mock SAT/ACT information (see below for more details).
• Join PTSA. Yes, even students!
  • Pay Dues. Make Donation.
  • Purchase Calendar & Directory
• Sign up for Sports at the athletic tables.
• Purchase Wheeler Spirit Wear – car magnet, T-shirts etc.
• Pick Up Parking Permits. Look Up Bus Routes.

• Sign Up to Receive Catalyst (school newspaper) at home.
• Prepay Student Lunches

• Take the Freshman Tour at 5:00.
• Go to Freshman Orientation at 6:00.
• Then Proceed to Cafeteria to participate in Wildcat Daze activities & signups.

• Make Annual Donation to Magnet Foundation
• Freshmen-Pick Up Information Packet at the Magnet Foundation Table.
• Sign Up for Magnet Enews

Parent Volunteers are needed the first week of school to make sure the year starts off great for all Wheeler Wildcats!!
If you can help in the guidance office or do other jobs as needed, please contact Irma O'Connell, Wheeler PTSA officer at irmaoc@comcast.net Thanks in advance!

SAT Prep Class returning this fall.
Please sign up via the website and/or at Wildcat Daze. The cost is $195.00, which includes all your materials and six weeks of instruction (3 math, 3 verbal) on Sunday afternoons starting August 17th. The class is limited to 40, so sign up soon. We are targeting the Oct 5th SAT testing date. Taking the test early in the fall leaves plenty of time to take a second test if needed. Please check the website for more information and if you have any further questions email Sally Mitchell at Sallyhmitchell@aol.com or Lindy Moot at Linden.Moot@cobbk12.org

Mock SAT
Wheeler ABC will be hosting a Mock SAT on Saturday, September 6th from 8:45 am – 1:00pm in the Auditorium.
Please contact Dale Bass dabass@bellsouth.net or Sally Panfel spanfel@hotmail.com for additional information.

PTSA Needs You!
If you have an interest in serving on Wheeler PTSA and getting involved to help Wheeler be the best it can be, please contact Co Presidents Angie Delvin-Brown at adelvinb@bellsouth.net or Zoe Howard at zoehoward@bellsouth.net. We want you!

PTSA will again be collecting supplies for teachers' classrooms this year and for the school nurse.
Everyone who donates will be eligible for a drawing for free Wheeler spiritwear or other great items. Please bring the following to Wildcat Daze and drop off at the PTSA table. Many thanks!
The following is needed:
Notebook paper
packages of pencils, highlighters, sharpies, pens
kleenex
spiral bound notebooks
inexpensive flash drives
individual packages of Peanut Butter /Snack crackers
individual juice boxes
bandaids and sterile gauze
notebooks or folders with pockets

Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase needed supplies.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

Parking Applications
Parking Applications for the 2008-09 School Year are available in Admin I.

2008-09 Yearbooks and Senior Ads
The 2008 Yearbooks are $95 but you can save almost 40% for the price of $60 if you order on or before Wildcat Daze on August 7! Quantities are limited at this price, so don't miss your chance to save. This is not your parent's yearbook - 300 pages, all-color, award winning yearbook. It just doesn't get any better.

2008/2009 Price Increase Schedule:
$65: August 8- Until Feb. 12
$75: Feb. 13- May 1
$95: May 2-Until

Senior ads are also available for purchase on August 7, 2008

Please email Ms. Tara Thompson all yearbook-related inquiries: thompson.yearbookadviser@gmail.com

Senior Projects
Student Handbooks for 2008-2009 Senior Project can be found on the Wheeler website.

Guidance Office Summer Schedule
Open 9:00am - 12:00pm on the following days
July 28 - July 31
Registration/Enrollment by appointment only. Appointments may be made in Admin 1 (Main Office) or by calling 770-578-3266.

The Summer Reading Lists and Project Information
The Summer Reading Requirements have changed, so make sure to read all of the instructions. View Summer Reading and Project Information.

Online SAT Course Available to Wheeler Students
The Official SAT Online Course
Student Access Code cards are available in the guidance office. To register for the free course:

Go to collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool
In the "Students" box click "Register Now."
Enter your student access code (Cards are available in guidance)

“Wow”
The PTSA Reflections theme for 2008-2009 will be "Wow". Your student may want to think about/work on Reflections entries during the summer break.

Community News

Partners in Education
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce's Partners in Education program matches businesses and organizations with schools to provide volunteer support, extra funding or unique services matched to the school's needs.

Partners in Education’s vision is to enrich the learning experience for Cobb’s children so that all learners will engage in life-long learning that will develop both a strong academic foundation and skills and values to successfully engage in community life and a career. If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Education with Wheeler High School, please contact Mildred.Threeton@cobbk12.org

Our Partners in Education

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