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Six Pillars of Character

Pillar #4:  Be Caring

Think about these wise words from Wisdom Commons.com   Acts of kindness along with kind words let others know that we care. Our caring can comfort another person even when neither one has the power to change a difficult situation.

Students:  Tell your parents to attend the Grad Nite meeting, tonight, Monday, March 9, at the cafeteria (aka old library) at 7:00.

Students and Staff:  The library will be closed at lunch on Monday, March 9, due to Yolo County staff development.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Students and Staff:  If you want to be in a friends and family picture, be outside F1 on Tuesday at break or the beginning of lunch. This is the ONLY day we are taking pictures.”

FFA Members:  If you are planning to raise an animal over the summer, you must come to the mandatory livestock meeting on Wednesday, March 11 in the gym at 5:30.  Your parents must also attend.   After the livestock meeting, at 6:30, the March Chapter meeting will begin.  Dodgeball is on the agenda after the business portion of the meeting. 

Spring Athletes:  If you were assigned Sports Study Hall please report to E4 this Wednesday at 1:50pm.  You are expected to arrive at 1:50PM with ALL of your materials. You will not be allowed to go to your locker to retrieve your materials.  All are welcome to join the Study Warriors!

Boys Basketball Players:  The annual banquet will be Saturday March 7^th in the WHS Cafeteria(Old Library).  The time has not yet been determined, but Jenny Ramos needs a head count no later than the morning of Tuesday March 10^th.  You can leave her a note in her mail box in the staff lounge.

Seniors:  If you are an athlete, make sure your parents are part of the Sports Boosters.  If they are, you can apply for the Sports Boosters’ Senior Scholarship.  If they aren’t, they have until March 10^th to register.  For more information, have your parents contact Shelly Baylor at shellbelle76@sbcgloba.net or Shannon West at shannonwest@aol.com.  They can also attend the March 7^th meeting in the Margaret Parsons Room of the library to register.Students and Staff:  The Music Department is selling Yankee Candles to raise money for our upcoming music competitions and adjudications.  The fundraiser runs through Monday, March 30^th. The orders are set to be delivered prior to Mother’s Day, just in case you are interested in purchasing something for a special someone. You can place your order with any high school music student or purchase items online using the following information.  Go to YankeeCandleFundraising.com; enter 990077056 as the Group Number and Winters HS Music Boosters as the Group Name.  Select “Start Shopping.”

Students and Staff:  Tickets are now available for the Grad Nite Pasta and Crab feed on March 28^th.  You can purchase them from Ace Hardware.

Students, Parents and Staff:  The annual Pennies for Patients competition is now taking place in 5^th period classes, so bring your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to your 5^th period teacher. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. The class that raises the most money has their choice of a Donut or Pizza party.

Students:  Enter the Rotary Speech Contest with the theme:  How Can You Light Up the World with the Four-Way Test.  (NOTE:  This is really an essay contest because if you’re selected you will read your speech.  You do not have to have it memorized.) Go to http://www.sunsetrotarydavis.orgspeechcontest2015 to complete the form, get more information and submit your speech.  You must submit your speech by March 13^th.  More information is available in the office and in the library.

Students:  Are you interested in getting your CPR card? Sign up for CPR, first aid, and AED classes offered March 14th, 21st, and 28th. The classes are $10 which includes all materials. There are only six spots available per class. The sign-up sheet is located in front of the office.  Contact Kara Solich for any questions. 

Students and Staff:  Teen Tech Week is March 8 – 14.  Come to the library and make a READ poster of yourself holding one of your favorite books.  Here’s the process.  Library staff will photograph you with one of your favorite books.  You choose a background and your photo will be photo-shopped into the background.  We will send the photo-shopped version to Yolo County Library’s central services, and they will send back a 14 x 18 poster for you.

Athletic Information     

March 10^th, Tuesday                       Baseball @ Woodland – 4:00/6:00

                                                                                JV Release Time – 2:24  Van Time – 2:40

                                                                                Varsity Van Time – 4:30

                                                                Softball @ East Nicolaus – 4:00

                                                                                Release Time – 1:45         Bus Time – 2:00

March 12th, Thursday                    Baseball @ Colusa Tournament

                                                                                Vs. Willows – 9:00

                                                                                Vs. TBA

                                                                                Bus Time – 6:45

March 13th, Friday                          Varsity Softball @ Colusa Tournament

                                                                                Vs. Willows – 1:00

                                                                                Vs. Corning – 5:00

                                                                                Release Time – 10:30      Van Time – 10:45

March 14^th, Saturday                      Baseball @ Colusa Tournament – TBA

                                                                Varsity Softball @ Colusa Tournament

                                                                                Vs. Pierce – 9:00

                                                                                Vs. UPrep – 11:00

                                                                                Van Time – 6:45

Non-Discrimination Statement:
It is the policy of the Winters Joint Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, color, or physical or mental disability, in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment. 
“All vocational opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.”
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX and Section 504 may be directed to Brent Cushenbery, Title IX Coordinator, Winters Joint Unified School District, 909 W. Grant Ave., Winters CA 95694, (530) 795-6100; or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington D.C.

The Six Pillars of Character 

Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

Respect

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

Caring

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer