west fargo high school parent meeting

WEST FARGO HIGH
SCHOOL PARENT
MEETING
August 3, 2016
Parents only need to attend
ONE of the parent meetings
each school year.
Coaches will still be having
individual parent meetings
for their sport.
All meetings are 6pm in the
theatre.
WEST FARGO ACTIVITIES OFFICE
Jay DeCann Activities Director
[email protected]
701-499-1804
WFHS AD Purpose Statement:
Lead Packer Activities with Integrity & Passion with the
development of Relationships to foster a culture within
our activities programs that everyone in West Fargo will
be proud of.
Tonya Vetter Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
701-499-1806
PURPOSE OF MEETING
 Establish
a
positive line of
communication
between students,
parents, coaches,
and the activities
office.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Tom Peterson ATC, Terra Billiet ATC
Forms:
Physical – Last page only
Green/Risk – Concussion acknowledgement
Risk of Injury Notification
Authorization for Treatment
HIPAA
Medications: Any types of emergency medication
should be given to AT.
Environment: We will monitor the weather.
HYDRATE AND COOL DOWN!
CONCUSSION
 No
helmet will prevent concussion
 Self-reported
symptoms
 ImPACT
 KEEP
HOME FROM SCHOOL IF HAVING
SYMPTOMS
 Contact
Athletic Trainer. We will notify
Assistant Principal and Counselor. Teachers
are understanding!
 Conservative
approach to recovery
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone
499-1826
Hours
Open
at 2PM
TONYA VETTER-ADMIN ASSISTANT
 Participation
Fees-$50 high school level and $30
at the middle school level. This is due prior to
first contest/game/match. Can pay after tryouts.
 Family
max of $200 per school year, grades 712. Club sports or Park District activities do NOT
count towards this. Please keep your receipts.

Athletes MUST be in school the last 3 periods
prior to any games or practices. Exceptions for
a Family funeral/emergency or a medical
appointment (must bring a note from the doctor
to the main office.)
 Adult
passes for the year are $80
 Student
passes are $30 for the year
 These
are good at home events for BOTH
high schools, but NOT at tournaments.
 West
Fargo Senior Citizens, ages 60 and
older, can now get a FREE pass! They must
complete a form and return to the district
office to obtain their free pass. They
CANNOT obtain the free pass at the schools
or games.
 Non-WF
seniors-$30.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
 Planning
to play collegiate sports?? Juniors
you will want to register now!
Check it out on the web!
 http://www.ncaa.org
 www.eligibilitycenter.org
(register)

Schedules-The link is on our home website:

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us.

Sign up on the rschooltoday site for any updates or changes in
the schedules.

50-50 tickets are available in our office. Must count the money
and get two signatures on the form. You can turn the 50-50
money into the ticket sellers at home events, or to me.

Captains’ parents can contact me to obtain a purchase order
for use of the fundraising $’s for banquet or team meals, etc.
AFTER the head coach has approved the purchase.

End of season gifts to coaches-can NOT be gift cards due to
IRS regulations
• Our logo is trademarked. There are
authorized vendors who are allowed to
reproduce our logo. Contact your coach or
Activities Office BEFORE printing anything to
be sure you are using an approved vendor.
• This powerpoint presentation will be available
on the website: west-fargo.k12.nd.us under
WFHS and then select Activities
PACKER BACKERS-TROY OTT-PRESIDENT

Encourages all parents and fans to be members

Last years’ membership totals: 234 Families, 29 Corporate
members

Last years’ donations to groups: just under $50,000

Supports ALL co-curricular activities at the High School-not just
athletics.

New membership form. Each paid membership receives 2 items
with the option to purchase additional items (decals, tshirts, yard
signs)

Visit our website for membership form
www.wfpackerbackers.com

Facebook, Twitter and email [email protected]

Corporate sponsors: Green Club $300 and White Club $150
NDHSAA Rules & Regulations -WHITE FORM
Students MUST be in 5 hours of class time in order to be eligible. A block
class would count as 2 hours, except for when the student travels to
Sheyenne for a class. Only counts as 1 hour due to travel time.
NDHSAA Rules & Regulations -WHITE FORM
New Addition for 2016-17
CODE OF CONDUCT
CITIZENSHIP Student-participants need to keep in perspective their role as active
members in the co-curricular program. It is important for them to be good role
models and ambassadors for the school community and to the younger students who
admire and are influenced by their actions. Participants need to demonstrate proper
respect to all persons, property and the law on and off school premises.
As a student participating in co-curricular activities at West Fargo Public Schools, I
understand and accept the following responsibilities:
 I will respect the rights and beliefs of others and will treat others with courtesy and
consideration.
 I will be fully responsible for my own actions and the consequences of my actions.
 I will respect the property of others.
 I will respect and obey the rules of my school and the laws of my community, state and
country.
 I will show respect to those who are responsible for enforcing the rules of my school
and the laws of my community, state and country.
A student whose character or conduct violates the Student Code of Conduct or is
suspended or expelled from school is not in good standing and is ineligible for a period
of time determined by the building administrative team.
RISK
WARNING
AND
CODE OF
CONDUCT
GREEN
FORM
TRANSPORTATION
 WFPS
will transport students to and from events.
 Parents
may elect to sign out THEIR
son/daughter at the event to ride home with
them. Coaches will have this form available for
parents to sign.
 Exceptions
can be made if parents contact the
Activities Director 48 hours prior to the event.
There are occasions where the student may
need to drive themselves to and/or from an
event. (ACT testing, College visit, etc)
Coach-Parent
Relationship
FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS:
ROLE OF PARENTS IN SPORTS
WWW.NFHSLEARN.COM/
Please visit our website to view our Co-Curricular
Student & Parent handbook, which has been
updated this fall:
www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/district/activities
PARENT-COACH COMMUNICATION
GUIDELINES PURPLE FORM (KEEP)
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

In any activities program, problems can arise. In
many cases these problems are simply due to
poor communication. In other situations the
problem may be more serious.

Communication is critical in the fostering of a
quality experience for our student/athletes.

For these reasons it is necessary to follow the
proper chain of command.

These guidelines do not include concerns about
the mental, physical, or emotional well-being of
the student. If a parent has a concern about any
of those areas, please contact the Activities
Director immediately.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Step 1: Player/Participant direct contact with the
Coach/Director
Step 2: Parent direct contact with the Coach/Director after
a minimum of 24 hours have elapsed
Step 3: Parents direct contact with the Activities Director
Step 4: Parents direct contact with the High School
Principal
Step 5: Parents submit a written complaint to the
Superintendent; a proposed solution must accompany the
complaint.
Step 6: Complaints that are unresolved at the
Superintendent level, may be brought before the school
board by notifying the Board in writing.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
•
Coaches and student athletes will be informed
whenever the activities director is contacted
regarding their program. (email, phone call,
face to face)

Anonymous complaints will not be recognized.

Students will be included in any and all meetings
with coaches and the activities director.

Please allow 24 hours after any game or contest
before starting any grievance procedure.
PARENTS’ GROUPS
•Meals
during season
1 preseason
1 EDC
3 during season 1 State
•Fundraising-Captains’ parents be sure you
are communicating with the head coach
to see what has been approved.
•Deadline to submit the fundraising request
form for fall and winter sports September 1.
•For Spring sports the deadline is December
1. Funds raised MUST be turned into Tonya
for deposit into the sport’s fundraising
account.
Review of last years message:
Goals vs. Purpose
FEAR OF FAILURE
WHAT IS FAILURE?
IT'S THE REASON WE SUCCEED...
"I'VE MISSED MORE THAN 9000 SHOTS IN MY
CAREER, I'VE LOST ALMOST 300 GAMES, 26
TIMES I'VE BEEN TRUSTED TO TAKE THE GAME
WINING SHOT... AND MISSED... I'VE FAILED
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MY
LIFE... AND THAT IS WHY I SUCCEED."
-MICHAEL JORDAN
Failure is the stepping stones to success.
Failure is your …………
First
Attempt
In
Learning
Failure is a great teacher. One of the best, in
fact!
It’s how you deal with failure that
defines who you really are!!
Goals Help Us Win:
• Games
• Conference titles
• State championships
• The great thing about failure is that it provides
you with a second chance.
• You get the opportunity to pick yourself up
Definition of Goal
once again, come back stronger and make
another
The attempt.
result or achievement
toward which effort is
directed or aimed, Every obstacle is
a destination.
an opportunity.
• Failing at something is a temporary
occurrence. It does not mean that one will
fail at everything or all the time. What is
important is that one learns very quickly from
Definition of Goal
each failed attempt.
The result or achievement
toward which effort is
directed or aimed,
a destination.
• When one succeeds after failing first, it
makes one humble, patient and hopeful. It
teaches one to be determined, purposeful
and calm.
Definition of Goal
Parents Role
1. Focus on your child’s effort, hard work and
preparation, regardless of the outcome.
Definition
of
Goal
2. Emphasize the life skills learned in sports —
confidence, teamwork, responsibility and
handling pressure and adversity.
3. Try to be calm, relaxed and positive to model
how your child should act.
Parents Role
4. Provide healthy encouragement that is
Definition of Goal
sincere.
5. Avoid disciplining your child for mistakes
made during a game, but do discipline them
for poor behavior and bad sportsmanship
6. Avoid comparing your child to other children.
We perform our best when we focus on
ourselves and our improvement; help your child
do just that.
PARENT MEETINGS
 Golf-Aug
3; WFHS Room 112C NOW
 Volleyball-Aug 18; 6:30pm WFHS Theater
 Football-Aug 3; WFHS Theatre NOW
 Soccer- Aug 10; 7:30pm; Lodoen Field
 Tennis- Aug 3; WFHS 152C NOW
 Swim & Dive- Aug 3; Band Room NOW
 Cross Country – Aug 3; 5:30pm; WFHS Band
Room