Urgent Graduation Update 6/25-2020

It seems that Mother Nature, who has blessed us with wonderful weather over the past couple of weeks, is going to generate a change of weather on Saturday.    Doesn’t she know we have graduates to give diplomas too?!

 Please look for the updates from Principal Vanderwater...

This is a parking update:

STAFF MAY NOW PARK IN THE FRONT LOOP.  STAFF MAY NOT PARK IN THE REAR GYM PARKING LOT.   STAFF THAT WILL BE CHEERING THE GRADS ON WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE BUIDLING THROUGH THE EASTSIDE GYM DOORS.

FAMILIES WIL BE PARKED IN THE REAR GYM LOT AND STAGED IN THE SIDE LOT OFF ALDINE STREET.

A graduation email update will be shared by Ms. VanDerwater shortly.   A robo-call is going out to the families today as well as updates on the Senior Google Classroom and Wilson Facebook page.

Please take a moment to read the news from the Superintendent regarding the latest updates on Graduation.

Graduation News from the Superintendent:   https://www.rcsdk12.org/domain/13490

2020 Virtual IB Art Show

Please take a moment to look at the work of our IB Seniors Art Projects. These projects are part of their culminating IB work.  The originally scheduled show usually takes place in the Library Gallery. Please take a moment to read and look at the work they have done at the link below. Or you can go to the Arts page in the navigation tabs.

IB 2020 Virtual Art Show

Democrat & Chronicle Full Article

Class of 2020

Please take a moment to look for the signs in our neighborhoods that showcase our Class of 2020. The signs are being posted in the lawns of our Seniors, the pictures are coming in and we will post them at the link showing below here.

Congratulate our Seniors of 2020

June 4, 2020

Link to Register for Graduation Parade

https://forms.gle/BNrstBFgTiRRN4Yr9

Wilson Magnet Class of 2020 Graduation Parade

Saturday June 27th Wilson Magnet High School

501 Genesee St, Rochester NY 8:45 am -12:30 pm

• Every graduate will register for participation through google form (form can be found on Wilson website, Wilson FB page, and senior google classroom)  Link to Form https://forms.gle/BNrstBFgTiRRN4Yr9
• Only one (1) car per graduate

For additional information and Map please visit the Information Tab or go to the Wilson FaceBook page

Health Exam & Student Athlete information Fall Sports Update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact that it is having on our health care providers, The Department has released a memo to provide direction to  schools when students are delayed in obtaining required health exams, along with information on the required health exam form. (attachments)  

• Continue to accept any physical examination form conducted on or before January 30, 2021 and allow parents/guardians additional time to provide the completed exam form to the school;
• Student athletes can participate in the fall 2020 sports season without a current health exam if they meet certain criteria; and
• For the past two school years, the Department has encouraged schools to accept a health exam form regardless of the form it was completed on.  Beginning January 31, 2021- physical examinations for school are to be documented on the NYS Required Health Examination Form (attached) or an electronic health record equivalent form (directions for such attached).
• http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/nysed-covid-19-school-health-examinations-5-21-20.pdf
• Please direct questions to the Office of Students Support Services at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov.

 For Additional Information or Questions Please Contact

Gena.Smith@RCSDK12.ORG (Wilson Nurse)

June 1, 2020

Dear Wilson Family,

In light of the recent events nationwide and right here in our own city, I would like you to know that the safety of our Wilson scholars and their families is of utmost importance to us. News broadcasts as well as social media has captured the despair felt across our nation over the tragic loss of George Floyd. Please know that through these harsh and uncertain times, we at Wilson stand together with you as one loving and supporting family.

If you feel the need to speak with a caring adult, please reach out to your teachers, counselor, social worker, or administrator. Staff members will provide time today to listen to your story and/or concerns. There is also a district hotline available to speak with a counselor at 262-8700. For additional information with regard to social and emotional supports, please go to the district website at RCSDk12/together.

Parents, we commend you on your tireless efforts in supporting your child's education during these difficult times.

I can be reached directly at julie.vanderwater@rcsdk12.org

Julie VanDerwater

Parents, we commend you on your tireless efforts in supporting your child's education during these diffcult times.

I can be reached directly at julie.vanderwater@rcsdk12.org.

Julie VanDerwater

Principal; Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School

Please congratulate Wilson's own RCAC Student Scholar Athletes of 2019-2020

Maria Sanfratello and Dejzhon Crumity are the RCAC Wilson Scholar Athletes of 2019-2020.  Both of these students are true Scholar Athletes and will be attending college in the Fall. They will be recognized at the board meeting on June 4^th via Zoom.