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Clintonville Public School District

CHS PARENT NEWSLETTER 715 823-7215 X 2200

Principal News - Lance Bagstad 715 823-7215 x 2203

January 2018

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Inside this issue:

Mr. Bothe News

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CSA Visits Marion Body

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Mr. Bagstad Cont.

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Mr. Bothe Cont.

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Yearbook

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Mr. Bagstad Cont.

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WOW...2017 has come and gone. It is hard to believe we are saying goodbye to 2017 already. It is also hard to believe that we only have fourteen school days left in 1st semester The one thing I really like about the fact we are now past the Winter Solstice, we will already be gaining daylight time back as we work our way through the winter season. Although it is only a few seconds per day at the start, it is nice to have more daylight than darkness on any given day. I am sure there are many of you who are winter sport enthusiasts who are hoping the winter last several more months. I, on the other hand, would like to see the green grass of spring come sooner rather than later! As we begin a new year, it is an opportunity to reflect on the past, look forward, and to set goals for ourselves as we enter 2018. HOLIDAY TEA

Seal a Smile Sr Photo’s and Quotes 8 Pinterest Club

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Pinterest Club Cont.

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Mattes Holiday Lights 11 Blood Drive

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FVTC Degree

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Online Attendance Reporting

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Season of Giving

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Our National Honor Society members and advisor Danalore Chaney planned, organized, and hosted our annual holiday tea. This event is always a special event for our students, as they enjoy each other’s company, cookies, punch and holiday music. The event is a truly special day for our staff and students. We would also like to thank Mrs. Campbell and her foods students for assisting with making cookies for the event, and to Mrs. Schoenike and her students for helping with the baking and helping to plate and serve treats during the event. Lastly, I would like to thank all of the staff who donated cookies, bars, and ingredients for making goodies. ACT EXAM On February 27, 2108, all Juniors will be taking the ACT exam, as required by state statute. On that test date, the only students that will be in attendance at the high school will be the juniors. With the importance of this test, we want to create the most ideal testing environment for the students. The ACT Test is valuable for all students. For students planning on attending a four year college, this is the entrance exam accepted by most schools in the Midwest part of the United States and other colleges and universities around the nation. Students planning the four year route should be doing their very best to score a twenty-three (23) or better, which is a solid score for admission to most UW system schools. For some schools like Madison, La Crosse and Milwaukee, a score of twenty-five to twenty-seven (25-27) would be needed. The excellent aspect of this test being taken by all of our juniors is that it is free of charge. It costs approximately $100 to take the ACT at a regional testing site. Continued on page 4

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Bob Bothe Associate Principal/Athletic Director 715 823-7215 x 2202 [email protected]

As the end of another calendar year completes its course, I wanted to shift into four areas of focus for 2018 while reflecting from the month of December. The first focus is catering across generations. What better way to spend time with friends and family than enjoying the sounds of the season. Thank you Ms. Armstrong, Ann Crocker, and the series of high school choir groups who entertained young and old at their Holiday Choir Concert.

My second focus stems from high-tech and high-touch performances. I am not a talented high-tech person (hello New Year’s Resolution to improve), but I embrace a “high-touch” performance such as the one generated by the musical talents of our Band students. Kelsey Mehlberg’s performance of September (in December) was impressive. I also wanted to offer a shout-out to Kelsey for organizing the blood drives here at Clintonville High School!!!

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Clintonville Success Academy (CSA) Visits Marion Bodyworks CSA went to visit Marion Bodyworks to learn about the careers they have available, how the company operates and what types of vehicles they work on. The students enjoyed learning about the diversity and success of the company.

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For those students planning to attend a technical college, a score of approximately sixteen to eighteen (16 -18) will allow them entrance without having to take the AccuPlacer test. For students who are not planning on a post-secondary schooling option, it is still important to do well, as the ACT Test score can be accessed in the future if a person changes his or her mind and would like to attend a two-year or four-year college or university. Students will also be taking the ACT WorkKeys test on February 28, 2018. The ACT WorkKeys test measures career readiness skills and rates students as Gold, Silver or Bronze. Each level indicates increasing career readiness skills and the certificate the student receives can be given to a potential employer to demonstrate the skill set the student possesses. It is a valuable tool for students who are looking for a part-time job or for those planning to enter the workforce directly from high school. For more information about the ACT, please visit http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html. For additional information about the ACT WorkKeys, please visit http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeysfor-employers/assessments.html. ACT METHOD TEST PREP CHS is once again assisting our students in preparing for the ACT assessment by providing access to test prep software and holding monthly meetings during Trucker Time to share information about test-taking strategies and timing. The Method Test Prep software (available to students through their Career Cruising account) provides a way for students to practice both content and strategies. The software keeps track of progress and performance, and breaks down results so students can get very detailed reports about strengths they’ve already mastered or weaknesses that might need extra work. Students have the ability to earn rewards from CHS by utilizing the software and completing various lessons and quizzes over the next few months. Students who go in knowing both what to know and how they'll be asked to show it will have much better results than those who don't know what to expect. HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL? As I mentioned above, it is important to talk with your own student about their success. Talking and encouraging your child to do well in school is an important aspect to how he/she does as a student. Positive encouragement and reinforcement can be a major factor in how successful your child is in school. Every parent wants to see their own children be successful, but just wanting it isn’t enough. There are all kinds of ways to encourage your child’s success. I have listed a few ideas below from an article found at healthychildren.org. Show Interest Don’t limit your support to your child; extend it to his/her teachers as well. Meet the teachers and stay in regular contact by phone or e-mail so that you can discuss any concerns as they arise. Not only will it pave the way for you to ask questions, but it will also make the teachers more comfortable with calling you if they have concerns about your child. Expect Success Perhaps the most important way you can support your child’s efforts at school is to expect him/her to succeed. That doesn’t mean that you demand he/she be the best student or the best athlete or the best artist. Rather, let him/her know that you expect him/her to do “his best” so that he/she will be proud of what he/she can accomplish. If you make that expectation clear and provide a home environment that promotes learning, then your child will have a greater chance of becoming the best student he/she can be. Learn Always Your child may be past the preschool years, but home education is still a critical part of his/her overall learning experience. “Some of the attitude recently is that it’s up to the schools and teachers to figure it all out, to make sure children are learning and healthy and safe,” says Barbara Frankowski, M.D., MPH, FAAP, and member of the AAP Council on School Health. “There’s only so much teachers can do. Parents have to fill in with good support at home.” Ten Tips for Your Child's Success in School. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2016, from https:// www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Ten-Tips-for-Your-Childs-Success-inSchool.aspx

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The third focus is to embrace and balance technology. I caught Mr. Heyer exemplifying balance while conducting at the High School Band Concert. Mr. Heyer often shares with me his experiences with technology and I am greatly appreciative of his efforts to help guide me.

My last focus is to emphasize my professional experience. I had the fortunate experiences of enjoying my first Trucker “signing day” with female Trucker Wrestler, Lacy Jung, her future coach, and her family. I always enjoy the classroom experiences of students moving around and working to solve problems as part of their growth mindset here at CHS. Below, Lindsy Carpenter tries to “break out of the box” with her classmates in Mr. Schaumberg’s math class. I also had the experience of enjoying a collaborative debate presentation by Jeff Crumbaugh. One of my former students, April Thornsen (future educator) drove across the state to be a part of Jeff’s presentation/demonstration of working with others to successfully debate topics

HAPPY NEW YEAR and I hope to see you at some Trucker Activities in January.

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WINTER CONCERTS I would like to congratulate the music department on their successful winter concerts. The instrumental department performed their concert on December 4 and the choral department performed on December 11 . The students and directors put in numerous hours preparing for these concerts. These talented young men and women performed admirably and those in attendance enjoyed both traditional and contemporary holiday musical selections. th

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SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS Our final exams are scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2018 and Friday, January 19, 2018. Barring any snow/cold days, the Thursday test day will be a Day 1 and the Friday test day will be a Day 2. There will be no change to the schedules, as we will test in each block period on the respective days. Students will NOT be able to be excused from school during any period in which they are scheduled for a study hall. If a student already has a Junior or Senior Off Campus Privilege Pass, they will still be able to leave campus during those times. All students will be required to be in attendance for all periods, even if the assessment for a class has been completed prior to the actual testing period. Please encourage your students to study and prepare for exams. Also please try to ensure they get plenty of rest on the nights before the exams. I would also like to remind you about our Semester Exam Policy. The policy, in part, states that, “All students are required to take semester exams. Students skipping or refusing to take a final exam will be considered to not have met the course requirements and will receive an incomplete for the course.” An incomplete means that the student would not receive credit toward graduation for that course. Please ensure that your son/daughter is in attendance for all exams. COURSE REGISTRATION Course registration time will soon be upon us. The course description books will soon be available to students for review. Once the course description book is ready, you will be able to find it online at our website at www.clintonville.k12.wi.us under the high school page. During the months of January and February, Mr. Huettner, Mr. Bagstad, and Mr. Bothe will be meeting with students to discuss their post-secondary and career plans and assist students with choosing the courses that will best serve them as they work toward their future goals. There are several classes that are required for students. Students, in conjunction with guidance and administrative staff, will complete a hard copy form indicating the courses that they will be taking and the information will be entered into the computers by guidance, administrative, and secretarial staff. Please begin talking to your son/daughter about his/her schedule for next year. If you have any questions or special course requests for your son/daughter please contact Mr. Huetter (715-8237215 ext. 2224) in guidance or contact a high school administrator (Mr. Bagstad – 715-823-7215 ext. 2203 or Mr. Bothe – 715-823-7215 ext. 2202). STOP IN FOR A VISIT As always, we wish to partner with you to ensure that our students at Clintonville High School have successful and productive school years. Please call or visit us at the high school. The school/parent partnership is an essential part of the success of our students. Please call the high school at 715-823-7215 if you have questions or to schedule a visit.

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Seal a Smile Seal-A-smile was at CPS and saw 221 Students in our district. They provide our students an exam and check for any urgent needs or tooth decay, and apply Sealants to protect their teeth. This a great service through our County for our students. We will see them back in the Spring.

SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTO’S AND QUOTES Senior pictures and quotes are now posted on the wall across from the Guidance Office. Seniors are encouraged to check theirs and make sure that it is the photo and quote they want to appear in the 2018 Yearbook. Once the proofs go to press it will be too late to make changes. If you find an error, please contact Madi lamia ASAP so corrections can be made.

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The girls in Pinterest Club have been getting crafty for the holidays!!!!

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A huge THANK YOU, to Todd Mattis for generously donating his time and talents to DJ the Winter Wonderland Dance that was held at CHS on December 9th. The dance was a fundraising project organized by one of our students to raise money for Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary located in Marion and Green Bay. Student turn out for the dance, was not as expected, so Todd donated his DJ fee to help the cause. Students were able to present the shelter with $200. Todd has been in the DJ business for over 30 years. He also prides himself with his families annual Christmas light display at his home located on Brix Street in Clintonville. Each year he tries to out do his display from the previous year with more and more lights. If you are in the Brix street neighborhood, tune your radio to 88.3 and enjoy the amazing light show synchronized to music.

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CHS December 13th Blood Drive Another successful blood drive at CHS with a packed schedule! Thanks to all who donated!

Earning a college degree locally is now even easier! Degrees available at FVTC-Clintonville include:

Accounting Accounting Assistant Bookkeeping Business Management Business Operations Farm Business & Production Management Management Development Marketing Nursing Assistant

For more information and/or to apply now, go to www.fvtc.edu or call 1-715-823-1555.

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Clintonville Public Schools Skyward Attendance Requesting Creating a request from a computer Log into your Skyward account on the school website www.clintonville.k12.wi.us using the link “Family Access” on the top of the page.

Use the selection bar on the side of your home page and select “Attendance”.

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Once you’ve completed your request, press “Save”. The school office will see the request and respond to you in a timely manner. A similar process can be completed through the “Skyward” app on your Android or iPhone. For any questions about this process feel free to contact your child(ren)’s school office and we’d be happy to help.

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Season of Giving The Intellectual Disability middle and high school students got together to do a collaborative holiday party. In addition to all the fun we had celebrating the upcoming holiday, the students learned the valuable lesson about “giving” during the holiday season. The students participated in a giving back activity to the community by caroling and handing out Christmas cards to residents at Green Tree Health & Rehabilitation Center. The residents and students all had smiles of joy and full hearts after the event.