Foundation Updates
Sunday, May 7, 2023

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Equity Team Challenge – Week 4: Privilege 

“Privilege exists when one group has something of value that is denied to others simply because of the groups they belong to, rather than because of anything they’ve done or failed to do. Access to privilege doesn’t determine one’s outcomes, but it is definitely an asset that makes it more likely that whatever talent, ability, and aspirations a person with privilege has will result in something positive for them.” 

– Peggy McIntosh, Unpacking the Invisible Backpack

Main Challenge

Watch this 8 minute video on what privilege is and what you can do with your privileges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2U2Z0oezVQ

Self-Reflection Questions 

  • What are you taking away from today’s challenge? 
  • What is one privilege you have that you would like to think differently about or use differently in your life?

Please consider joining us for our next Equity Team meeting on Monday, May 8 at 3:45 pm in Room 3. Students, parents, staff, and teachers are all invited to participate. 

WCFE General Membership monthly meeting

WCFE Board election voting ends on May 8, 5pm. Please vote here:  https://forms.gle/cdBR4FY8Mzn9Pzg46

Fundraiser: Senior project to fund future senior projects: Thursday, May 18 (10:00 AM to 9:30 PM) at Panda Express – 5801 Folsom Blvd Sacramento CA 95819. Enter 355080 in the fundraiser code box if ordering online. Show flyer on your smartphone. 

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Unity Festival is on May 19 (4-8pm); the festival will have carnival activities, games, and food, alongside a talent show and open house. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dafae29a4f9c25-unity#/.   Questions? Contact Natasha Fine at president@wc-fe.org. 

Buy your Unity Festival tickets here: https://west-campus-foundation-for-excellence.square.site/ 

Tolo Dance Parent Volunteers Needed: The West Campus Tolo Dance will be held on Friday, May 26 from 7:00- 11:00 p.m. and parent volunteers are needed.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAFAE29A4F9C25-tolo

(Contact information: Jill Tompkins, jilltompkins@gmail.com, 773-562-7762)

Seniors: Don’t forget to apply for the West Campus Foundation for Excellence 2023 Scholarships!

The West Campus Foundation for Excellence is offering a mix of needs-based and merit-based scholarships, including one $1,500 scholarship to a student pursuing art or attending a vocational, trade, or technical school. A total of ten scholarships of at least $1,000. 

  • The deadline is Saturday, May 20, 11:59pm.
  • The application is through a Google form here. 

College Counseling Workshops coming up! 

Career Day is planned for June 1. Please sign up here. This will take up the first three periods of the day from approximately 8:30 to 11:05am. 

Presenters would be presenting at West Campus for the first three periods of the school day which clocks in from 8:30 AM to 11:05 AM. We would expect you to arrive on campus at around 8:00 AM. Each period runs about 47 minutes and you would be expected to have a presentation that would run about 10-15 minutes. The rest of the period would be an open Q & A session. 

Upcoming Dates

  • May 1 – 12 – AP exams
  • May 17 – 19 – make-up AP exams
  • May 19 – Unity Festival, Talent Show, Open House 
  • May 20 – WCFE Scholarship Application Due Date
  • May 26 – Tolo (aka Sadie Hawkins) Dance
  • June 1 – Career Day
  • June 9 – Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony
  • June 14 – Graduation (Sutter Health Park at 10:00 am)