Wildcats,

Tis the season for thanksgiving and we are so thankful for you and your continued support. As we end the calendar year, we wanted to provide an opportunity for you to support our Wildcat Community.

This year we will be having a Day of Giving on December 3rd which is the National Day of Giving.
Below and attached is a flyer that has the majority of our support organizations at Wheeler with links to their websites and donation centers.

Please help us, help all of our students by giving where you see fit. No gift is too small.

If you have questions, please let me know. Also - you don't have to wait until December 3rd - you can start today.

Always,

​Mr. G


Wheeler ABC Foundation (ABC) Link: https://www.wheelerabc.org/donate
Wheeler Athletic Association (WAA) Link: https://square.link/u/t677GfBU
Wheeler Bands Link: https://www.wheelerbands.org/store/14394
Wheeler Magnet Link: https://wheelermagnetfoundation.com/donation-one-time/
Wheeler Orchestra Link: http://www.wheelerorchestra.com/pay-donate.html
Wheeler High School PTSA: https://wheelerptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21...
@Wheeler STEAM Link: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUaI5cHigqMdG0cMM
@Wheeler Theater Link: https://wheelerhs.booktix.com/dept/main/donations/WTD

Write an Essay That’ll Set You Apart

Write an Essay That’ll Set You Apart: College Essay Dos and Don'ts

June 18th from 7-8PM

Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/events/webinars

Event code: EVT83E5D

You already know a great essay will help you stand out.But figuring out how to “wow” admissions officers with a unique idea can feel like an impossible task. After all, they read thousands of essays every year.

In this webinar, Wow Writing Workshop President Kim Lifton will remove the mystery from the college essay process. Learn all the dos and don'ts from this expert, so you can get those essays done with more confidence and less stress.

Secure your spot today and bring your questions!

(Please note: If you cannot make it on this date, register anyway and we'll send a link to the webinar recording.)

Congratulations to the ABCF Class of 2024 scholarship winners!

Congratulations to the four senior recipients of the 2024 ABC Foundation Scholarships!

Becki Goodloe, Christina Valentine, Helena Allen, Kaden Frazier (Not Pictured: Lydia Chernowski)

Kaden Frazier - Kaden has always had a passion to become a chef.  He plans to study at the Culinary Institute of America next year.

Heleana Allen -   Heleana plans to major in History in college.  Her goal is to pursue a graduate degree in museum studies where she hopes to learn how to conserve and display history.

Lydia Chernowski -  Lydia will attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she will major in agriculture studies.  Lydia was inspired by our Wheeler Teacher of the Year, Mr. Dezern, and plans to become an agriculture teacher.

Celeste Valentina -  Celeste dreams of becoming a physician.  As a first step towards her goal, she will attend Chattahoochee Technical College in the fall to earn a medical assistant certificate.  Celeste credits her mother and grandmother with pushing her to persevere and pursue her dreams.

AP Exam Snack Help Needed

Did you know that almost 1,500 AP exams will be administered to Wheeler students across two weeks in May? Most of the AP exams have a 10 minute break, and we need your help to donate and distribute healthy snacks during those breaks. 

Here is how you can help:

1) Sign up to provide snack donations, and drop off donations at Wheeler's front office between Mon, April 29 - Wed, May 1.

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA4A628A1FF2-49128261-snack

2) Sign up for a short shift to distribute snacks to students during AP exam breaks between May 6-10 and May 13-17.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA4A628A1FF2-49128262-snack

ABC Foundation Scholarship Applications are OPEN!

ABC Foundation Scholarship

In keeping with the mission to support and promote academic success for all Wheeler students, the Wheeler ABC Foundation and our very generous donors are pleased to award four - $500 scholarships to deserving Wheeler seniors who plan to further their education by enrolling in either a four-year or two-year college degree program or technical certification program.

The application window is now open until 11:59pm, March 25, 2024.

Apply here today.

AP Scholars Recognition Night

On Friday, January 12th - the Wheeler ABC Foundation will be recognizing our AP Scholars at halftime of the Wheeler Varsity Boys Basketball Game against Osborne.

An AP Scholar is a student who has made a 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams during their time in high school.

Students who have earned this distinction will get in free courtesy of the The Wheeler Athletic Association, and if parents would like to come, they can purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1151830?schoolId=GA5387

(Note: the ticket is for both the girls and boys varsity games which begin at 6 pm - boys game will begin at 7:30 pm).

Congrats to our scholars!

Your PSAT Scores Are Back: Now What? Applerouth Webinar

Your PSAT Scores Are Back: Now What?

Applerouth Webinar
Nov 16th from 8-9PM 
To register for this free event, please go to applerouth.com/calendar and use event code: EVT83E32

*Students will receive PSAT scores on November 6th or November 16th*


Learn how to interpret your score report and what the scores mean. We will also discuss the main differences between the new Digital SAT and ACT and help you decide which test is a better fit.

Please note: If you cannot make it on this date, register anyway and we'll send a link to the webinar recording the next day.


On November 11-12, students can test-drive the new Digital SAT and ACT for free! Students can experience full-length practice tests, pre-test strategy sessions, and receive detailed score reports that tell them how to boost their scores. Reserve a spot at www.applerouth.com/november