FIRST SEMESTER, 2016-2017
ISSUE #3 - December
A N E W S LE T T E R F O R P A R E N T S
From the Principal
December 2016
Dear SPASH Parents and Families:
I hope that the December issue of our newsletter finds you healthy. We
know that this is often a busy and hectic time of year for families and appreciate you taking the time to read this. We have had a great semester thus
far and I eagerly await the concerts, games, and events that the next couple
of months will bring.
Thank you for participating in our November Parent-Teacher Conferences.
SPASH teachers logged a total of 2,130 parent conferences! Thank you for
giving up some of your time to come to school and meet with us. Please
continue to be as involved as you can with your child’s progress and thank
you for the time, engagement, and support you have already invested.
Please note that next month we will begin our registration process for the
2017-2018 school year. You will receive notifications and information about
this from our counseling office and from your student. Our counselors will
facilitate the registration process and are always available to answer any
questions you or your student may have about academic and career planning.
If you are the parent of a junior, please read the information on page 8 regarding Method Test Prep, a valuable resource for students to use to prepare
for the ACT. All juniors in Wisconsin will take the ACT on February 28
and March 1. Method Test Prep is a resource free to all of our students and
provides everything from practice tests to study resources. We will also be
providing after-school study sessions in January and February to support our
students’ ACT preparation as well. We will communicate more information
about the study sessions after the Winter Break.
We are now more than halfway through our second quarter and the end of
first semester will come very quickly as there will only be three weeks left
in the semester when students return from the Holiday Break. We will communicate with you regarding our final exam schedules for January 18-19 as
we get closer to those dates.
I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy
Holiday season.
Sincerely,
Jon
Stevens Point
Area Senior High
2016-17
Inside this Edition:
Academic/Career Planning.............7
ACT Method Test Prep...................8
ACT Sign-up...................................9
Art News.........................................4
Books From the Heart...................12
Calendar........................................14
Career Cruising...............................6
Counselors......................................6
Course Registration 2017-18..........6
Credit Union News.......................11
English Lab...................................12
FAFSA Financial Aid Assist...........5
Final Exam Schedule......................5
Financial Aid.................................10
From the Principal...........................1
Graduation Cap & Gown..............11
Military OPT-OUT........................11
Musica............................................l2
News From the Nurse...................13
No English Note..............................1
Online Learning Center...................5
Operation Bootstrap......................14
Paging Students...............................3
Panther Pro Shop............................3
Portage Co Cultural Festival1.........5
Post-Secondary Night.....................6
Scholarships..................................10
Snow Day - Update.......................11
Spring Conferences.......................11
Spring Sports.................................12
Staff - Who to Call..........................3
Test Preparation..............................8
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PRESS RELEASE FOR THE
2017 MUSICAL:
SPASH proudly presents My Fair Lady for its musical this February.
My Fair Lady is an unforgettable theatre experience, transporting audiences back in time to an
astonishingly real Edwardian London populated by a host of colorful characters. The themes of
this spectacular musical are enduring and quintessentially English, and are as relevant today as
they have always been. My Fair Lady is also a celebration of the power of music to tell stories,
illuminate characters and beguile the audience.
The enduring character of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl turned high society debutante,
serves as the pivotal role in a musical which seeks to examine class distinctions, society's
prejudices, the gender divide, identity and transformation. Classic musical numbers “Wouldn't It
Be Loverly?”, “The Rain in Spain”, and “A Hymn to Him” evoke and bring to life these essential
themes and the musical's diverse and absorbing characters.
Musical theatre provides a wonderful opportunity to study the interplay of lyrics, music and
narrative in creating in-depth characters in a dramatic piece of work. And what better musical to
turn to than My Fair Lady, rooted as it is in both a dramatic masterpiece and a great musical
theatre tradition. Lerner and Loewe's creation, based on Bernard Shaw's 1912 play Pygmalion, is
as much a classic play as a classic musical. A profusion of musical styles, characters, drama and
comedy, My Fair Lady connects with audiences in the 21st century just as powerfully as it did in
the mid-20th century.
Please join us for our show opening on February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at 7:00 p.m. or our Saturday matinee
at 1:00 p.m. on February 4th, 2017, in the SPASH auditorium. Tickets are $12.00 for Adults and
$10.00 for students and senior citizens. Please “like” our Facebook page SPASH Musical, for
more information.
Musical
Dena Mercer
Director
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Panther Pro Shop
SPASH Parent Communications
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Students Learning Lifelong Skills as
They Prepare for Holiday Sales!
REMINDER:
By Korinne Trueman
If your student is going to be absent
call Attendance, 715 345-5402
715 345-5404
SPASH students enrolled in Introduction to Business, Introduction to Marketing, and Social Media and E-Marketing have been gaining valuable real-world experience
as they prepare for the upcoming Holiday shopping season. Students have been involved in creating advertising
both traditionally and through social media. Students
are also creating and designing new items, promoting
through visual merchandising, and sharpening their customer service skills.
Several students have benefited from the experience
they’ve gained in the store as it has helped them gain the
experience and skills necessary to get hired jobs outside
of SPASH. Not only are they getting jobs now, many
feel the experience is helping them see what skills might
guide their future decisions regarding post-secondary
education and future careers.
As your shopping this year, you can not only get great
SPASH apparel and gifts, you can support the education
of current and future business students as all proceeds
from the store go directly back to the operation of the
school store, scholarships, and resources that benefit
SPASH students.
All contacts are
essential to our office. If
you have a concern about a
contact with us please call
Doreen Zarecki at 345-5400.
Staff - Who to Call
WHICH OFFICE TO CALL
To help you determine which office you need to
contact for assistance at SPASH, here is a listing
of office staff.
Linda Glodowski, Secretary
Attendance/North Office.......345-5402
Sue Hoffman, Secretary
Attendance/North Office.......345-5404
Doreen Zarecki, Head Secretary
Main Office.......................... 345-5400
Michelle Formella, Bookkeeper
Main Office.......................... 345-5580
Diane Kolodziej, Secretary
Counseling Office................. 345-5403
Bonnie Bronk, Athletics
Athletic/South Office........... 345-7309
Sue Strehlow, Scheduling & Grading
Secretary............................... 343-6616
Paging Students
Paging Students During the Day
This is a notice informing families that we
only page students once in the morning and
once in the afternoon. The times that we page
students over the public address system is
at the end of 3rd hour (10:21a.m.) and at the
end of 7th hour (1:59 p.m.). In the event of
an emergency we would send a note to the
classroom but only on rare occasions as we
do not want to interrupt classroom activities.
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SPASH Parent Communications
ART News
Art News
Travel Opportunity Through the SPASH Art Department!
Is your student interested in being a global learner and seeing the world? Students who travel can even earn
high school elective credit.
The SPASH Art Department is planning educational travel to ITALY in June of 2018. We will be traveling to Rome
and the Amalfi coast, including tours of the Vatican museum, the Cistine chapel, Pompei and the island of Capri.
Your student will be immersed in the art, history, and culture of Italy.
For more information contact Roberta Laine at
[email protected]
Giants causeway in Northern Ireland.
AJ Fleiger, Hannah Buelow, Rachel Kawleski, Lauren Gerads
In June of 2016 SPASH students spent 12 days on a global education
tour of Ireland. The tour began in Dublin where we visited Trinity
College and learned about the Book Of Kells. Highlights of this trip
included the Ring of Kerry, writing limericks while traveling by bus
through the county of Limerick, visiting Cork which was the point
of emigration for most Irish Americans, and then on to Northern
Ireland and the cities of Derry and Belfast. Students had so many
opportunities to learn about the Irish culture, not the least of which
was to learn Irish dance and song.
Cole Anderson Artist Presenter on November 17, 2016
Guest Artist and SPASH alumni, Cole Anderson, visited the SPASH
art department November 17th to present his latest work which
is a comic book series in collaboration with UWSP literature
professor Gerald Williams. Cole is interested in mentoring with
SPASH art students who are interested in assisting in this graphic
series.
SPASH art teachers have been feverishly matting and preparing
artwork for upcoming art exhibits. We hope you can attend one,
some or all exhibits to experience fine art created by our students. Mark your calendars as you want to miss so much talent.
ART SHOWS 2017
January 5-BCGC Art Showcase at Mark Motors
January 12-Bliss Winter Show: reception on January 12, 2017
March 7-26- Riverfront Art Center "Emerging Artists Exhibit" reception, Sunday March 12 from 1-3 p.m.
March is Youth Art Month
Exhibit of all artwork of all Portage
County Schools K-12
at Portage County Library
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SPASH Parent Communications
Stevens Point Area Online Learning
Center (OLC)
Online Learning Center
COLLEGE applications?
SCHOLARSHIP applications? JOB applications?
Students who take an online class in high school may
want to mention somewhere on college, scholarship,
and/or job applications that they successfully completed
an online course. That is quite a unique experience!
Being a successful online student demonstrates your
strengths as an independent learner who is organized,
responsible and motivated to master material in a digital
environment. So don't be shy - promote your skills!
The OLC accepts applications all year long. We offer
over 150 different online courses in all core subject areas, many electives, credit recovery and AP (advanced
placement). Some of our more popular course offerings
include: criminology, forensic science, personal finance,
and health. For a complete list of our course offerings
and further information on the OLC, check the OLC
website: www.pointschools.net/olc
or contact the OLC coordinator, Dana Breed, dbreed@
pointschools.net 715-343-6627 or the OLC Office, room
1328 @ SPASH.
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FAFSA Fridays in the Career Center:
One-on-One Financial Aid Assistance
FAFSA Financial Aid Assistance
If your son or daughter is a senior and has not yet
completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now is the time to do so. The
Federal Government recently changed the timeline
for this process, and the FAFSA officially opened
online on October 1, 2016. All students planning
to attend a four-year university,
a two-year college, or a technical college should complete this
form. It is required by the Federal
Government, and most colleges,
to receive any type of need-based
financial assistance. Each student only needs to submit one FAFSA, regardless of how many schools
are being considered. The SPASH Career Center is
once again offering one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA. Parents and students can sign
up for 30 minute, private, confidential appointments to work on the FAFSA in the Career Center.
Dates available are December 9th, January 13th &
27th, and February 10th. Sign up online by visiting the SPASH website. Click on “SPASH Career
Center,” then “FAFSA Fridays,” and follow the instructions on the screen. If you prefer to sign up in
person, call (715-345-5468) or stop by the Career
Center between 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SPASH FINAL EXAMS INFORMATION
Final Exam Schedule
1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2016-17
Day 1 Schedule (Wednesday, January 18th)
Study/Review Time 7:35 – 8:40 (teachers in their classrooms)
Hour 1 Exam
8:50 – 10:00
Hour 3 Exam
10:10 – 11:20
Lunch
11:20 – 12:10
Hour 7 Exam
12:20 – 1:30
Hour 5 Exam
1:40 – 2:50
** In the event that we have a school closure day due to
weather on January 18th or 19th we would extend our
final exams to the following Tuesday, January 24th.
Notes:
Day 2 Schedule (Thursday, January 19th)
Study/Review Time 7:35 – 8:40 (teachers in their classrooms)
Hour 2 Exam
8:50 – 10:00
Hour 4 Exam
10:10 – 11:20
Lunch
11:20 – 12:10
Hour 8 Exam
12:20 – 1:30
Hour 6 Exam
1:40 – 2:50
Friday, January 20th is Record Keeping Day
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• Students must stay in class for the full 70 minutes.
• Students may leave campus if they have a study
hall or commons.
• A student with four finals in one day has the
option of rescheduling a final to the “study/
review time slot” or another mutually agreed
upon time with the teacher.
• Teachers have the option of using presentations,
portfolios, projects, demonstrations, etc. as their
final exam.
• Final exam cannot count for more than 20% of
the semester grade. Common classes with different teachers must have the same final exam
and the same weighting system.
SPASH Counselor Corner
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Course Registration For The 2017-2018
School Year on Career Cruising
POST-SECONDARY NIGHT
Wednesday, March 15th at SPASH!
We are extremely excited to offer our
annual Post-Secondary Night at SPASH
on March 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to participate!
Over 90 colleges, universities, tech schools, trade
schools, local employers, and the military will have
tables set up throughout the school to answer your
questions and offer valuable information. This is a
great opportunity to find out first-hand information
about admission requirements, scholarships/financial
aid, campus/housing information, programs of study,
military options, workforce options, apprenticeships
options, and anything else you would like to learn
about! If you have any questions about the event
please call, Ms. Jenessa Reid at 715-345-5583 in the
Counseling Office.
Career Cruising
Current students at SPASH will be selecting their
courses for the 2017-2018 school year beginning
February 1st and ending February 16th. Students
will be given course selection materials on February
1st and will then meet with their counselor to submit
their selections the following week on Career Cruising. Please review the materials and Career Cruising with your son/daughter and discuss the courses
they need for graduation as well as post-secondary
options. Schedule changes will be difficult if not impossible once courses are submitted in February!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your son/daughter's counselor at 345-5403.
Course Registration 2017-18
Post-Secondary Night
How does my child access Career Cruising
to sign up for courses?
1) Go to the SPASH website
2) Click on "Counseling Office"
3) Click on the "Career Cruising" icon on the
homepage of the Counseling Office
4) Log-in: SPSD - student id #
Password: student id #
Note: A student's id # is 6 digits and usually
starts with a 1.
5) Click on "My Course Plan" Counselors
Technical School
Who is my child's School Counselor?
2016-2017
SPASH Counseling Office Phone
(715) 345-5403
College
Employment
Military
Apprenticeships
By student last name:
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A - E : Ms. Kristin Tewinkle
F - J : Ms. Valerie Fetting, Chair, NBCT
K - M: Ms. Jennifer Ries
N - So: Ms. Jenessa Reid
Sp - Z : Mr. Nick Nugent
SPASH Counselor Corner
Academic and Career Planning (ACP)
Coming Soon!
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Academic/Career Planning
What is ACP?
Beginning in the Fall of 2017, all students in grades 6-12 will have an Academic and Career Plan (ACP).
ACP is an ongoing process that actively engages our students with academic, career, and social/emotional develo p.m.ent throughout their educational experience.
The Benefits
This process is a student driven initiative in which students will make informed decisions for their own individual post-secondary success. Students will participate in activities and experiences in order to identify their
strengths and abilities, improve their understanding of postsecondary options, better connect their goals to
educational coursework and career goal activities, and engage in long-term planning for life after high school
graduation.
Key Components
Know - Who am I?
• Self- awareness - Personality, Values, Interests, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Reflection and Goal Setting
Explore - What do I want to do?
• Find out about the work world and explore careers
• Career research
• Career awareness assessments
• Career clusters
Plan - How do I get there?
• Consider skills, classes, and degrees that different jobs require
• Find work-based learning opportunities
• Explore and experience particular fields of interests
• Look into options for experience:
- Work based learning opportunities
- Postsecondary training options
- Financial plan for postsecondary routes
- Community based learning opportunities
Go - Do!
• Action and experiences
• Modify your plan and goals when needed
• Advanced Placement courses
• Course/Youth Options courses
• Career Exploration courses
• Youth Apprenticeship
• Job Shadowing
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SPASH Counselor Corner
WANT HELP STUDYING FOR THE ACT OR SAT?
USE METHOD TEST PREP! (ONLINE AND FREE!)
Our district has provided students with access to Method Test Prep, an online course that helps students
build their math, reading, writing, and ACT test prep skills. Students can listen to math, verbal and writing tutorials, and each is accompanied by a quiz to test student mastery. The program is highly adaptive
and keeps track of students’ strengths and weaknesses. Students have access to a large pool of practice
questions and receive instant feedback upon completion of each question. This feedback includes
easy-to-understand explanations.
Students have experienced measurable progress when using Method Test Prep. It is interactive, time
efficient and is a good fit for any type of student. The website can be accessed at any time that is most
convenient to the student. Method Test Prep is designed to be used independently or as a supplement to
other ACT prep programs.
Program Highlights
• Includes 20 weeks with four modules per week
• Includes actual review packets for each subject area that can be printed including a sample writing
prompt and exemplar essay
• Includes presentations and videos that can be used as part of an ACT prep course or activity
• Includes 2 full length practice tests with a practice test at the beginning so students can evaluate
their progress
• Provides specific lessons within each subject area (ie transitional phrases, reading prose, exponents, science research, summary practice)
• Provides explanations for incorrect answers in video form
Test Preparation
Directions to create an account and access the program:
ACT Method Test Prep
1) Follow this link:
https://app.methodtestprep.com/StevensPointAreaHighSchool/signup
2) Click on the “signup” tab near the upper left hand corner of the screen.
3) Complete all of the required student information:
• First name
• Last name
• E-mail address (you must use your school e-mail address!)
• Gender
• Grade
• Referral Code: Students must enter this code: tkn.13061676
4) Complete all of the required Access information.
• Username (this should be your SPASH student e-mail address)
• Password (this should be school-appropriate and created by you)
• Confirm password
• Submit
5) Once complete, click on the “click here to login” prompt.
6) Students should now be able to login to their accounts and will
immediately see a set of resources to explore and use to practice
for the ACT.
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ATTENTION JUNIORS PLANNING ON ATTENDING COLLEGE:
SIGN UP FOR THE ACT NOW!
ACT Sign-up
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is entering into a partnership with ACT®, Inc. to comprehensively
assess Wisconsin high school students.
•10th grade students will take the ACT Aspire™ Early High School assessment in Spring (April 26th and 27th).
•11th grade students will take The ACT® Plus Writing and The ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment System on
February 28th and March 1st (no need to register - test is free).
ACT Aspire™ Early High School - ACT Aspire assesses student readiness in English, math, reading, science, and
writing. ACT Aspire is an online assessment in Wisconsin except for students who require accommodations through
Braille, Large Print or American Sign Language who will take ACT Aspire in a paper and pencil format.
The ACT® Plus Writing - The ACT Plus Writing consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science; and a 40-minute essay test that measures writing skills. ACT Plus Writing will be a paper and pencil
test in Wisconsin for the 2017 administration. Test scores are college reportable.
ACT® WorkKeys® - ACT WorkKeys is an applied skills assessment system that helps
students compare their skills to the skills real jobs require. Wisconsin students will take
three WorkKeys assessments: Locating Information, Reading for Information, and Applied Mathematics. ACT WorkKeys will be a paper and pencil test in Wisconsin for the
2017 administration.
All students will be administered these assessments except for the 1% of students with
significant cognitive disabilities who will be assessed with an alternate assessment.
ACT®, Inc. has provided testing services for more than 50 years and their assessments
have evolved over the years to reflect the nation's view of education to embrace lifelong
learning and prepare students to be college and career ready after high school graduation.
ACT and DPI work together to ensure that ACT assessments measure what students have
learned through our Common Core State Standards. For more information go to
http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/ACT.
Practice tests and sample test questions are available from ACT on this site listed under sample items. Actual test
items are not released.
Students wishing to register for additional ACT tests can do so, for a fee, by
going on line at
www.actstudent.org.
You will need to know SPASH’s school code which is 502-195. Fee waivers
are available for those students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Please
see your counselor for more information.
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Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
It’s that time of year again. Scholarship
applications for seniors are available on
the SPASH Counseling Office website.
Students need to be aware of deadlines
and requirements. Local scholarship
applications for the Community Foundation are due on Feb 15th. Qualifications
are different for each scholarship. Have
your child go to the Counseling Office
if they have any questions or visit the
Counseling Office site under "Scholarships." Scholarships are available for all
students with a wide variety of academic
and co-curricular achievements. We
encourage all students to apply, "toot
your horn" and submit the best product/
application possible.
Financial Aid Season in Full Swing
With the recent changes implemented by the Federal
Government, the financial aid season kicked off on October 1. That is the first day that seniors were able to
work on/submit their Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Aid
All students planning to
attend any type of postsecondary education
(two-year, four-year,
public or private, trade
schools, etc.) should
complete the FAFSA. At some schools, students will not
even be considered for scholarships until they complete
the FAFSA.
Students can receive federal financial aid in the form
of grants, loans, or work-study. This aid is intended to
cover expenses such as tuition, room and board, books,
other supplies and transportation. Financial aid is based
on need. Grants do not have to be repaid. Loans are
money you borrow and must repay. Work-study provides
jobs, usually on campus, so students can help pay for
education expenses.
To find out more about federal financial aid programs,
go to studentaid.ed.gov/guide. You can request a free
paper copy by contacting the U.S. Department of Education at 1-877-433-7827. The guide is available in both
English and Spanish.
FAFSA
If you're planning to attend college in the fall and haven't
yet filed the FAFSA, you should do so ASAP. If you
need assistance in completing the FAFSA, please utilize
FAFSA Friday support available in the Carer Center.
Workshop dates are posted on the Career Center website
under "FAFSA Fridays." You can sign-up online for an
appointment or call (715)345-5468 to schedule.
Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov
Finally, make sure you check financial aid deadlines!
Because of the earlier filing date, some schools have
moved up their priority deadlines. The priority deadlines
for UW System schools can be found at
www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/finaiddates/
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Spring Conferences
SPASH Parent Communications
Credit Union News
Simplicity C.U. @ SPASH
Military OPT-OUT
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MILITARY OPT-OUT FORMS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB:
The SPASH Branch of Simplicity Credit Union is here
to offer a unique advantage to our student community.
Students looking for experience in customer
service, public relations, accounting, cash
handling, and more are invited to apply to be
student interns in our SPASH Branch.
Interns will work in our branch during the school day,
earn valuable financial education, and earn credit toward
graduation. Interested? Stop by room 1114 to apply.
Not interested in being an intern but want to know more
about how we can help you? You don't have to be a
member, stop into our branch anytime!
Some parents have inquired about
the military opt-out form which is an
option as a part of the No Child Left
Behind Legislation. For those parents
who do not want their child's directory
data released to the military branches,
you can download the "opt-out" form
from the SPASH web page under
"Printable Forms".
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders
Graduation Cap & Gown Orders
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Jostens will be at Spash distributing graduation cap and
gown order information on January 4th to all seniors.
Jostens will return to Spash on
January 11th to collect cap and
gown order forms. They will be
located in the south commons
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please
mark your calendar!
Snow Day - Update
2016-17 "SNOW DAY" UPDATE
During the winter, we often get weather that makes driving treacherous, and on some days, it becomes necessary to cancel school for safety reasons. In order for parents to have time to make alternative arrangements
for their children, the district makes the decision to call a "snow day" as early as possible, usually by 5:30 a.m.
It is possible that after students have started classes on a given day, late developing weather conditions would
require us to close school early. However, that is done only under extreme, unusually severe conditions.
Early dismissal creates additional problems for parents and has the potential of increasing risks for students.
Because closing school early might become unavoidable, parents do need to make advance arrangements for
their children if no one will be home to receive them if school is dismissed early. It is important that parents
arrange with relatives or neighbors on the same bus route to be prepared to accept the students.
If school is cancelled or is closed early, the district notifies parents by radio and television announcements.
The following stations are used for that communication.
WGNV-88FM
WOFM-94.7FM
WIFC-95.5FM
WLJY-96.7FM
WSPT-97.9FM
WIZD-99.9FM
WDEZ-101.9FM
WGLX-103.3FM
WKQH-104.9FM
WYTE-106.5FM
WSAU-550AM
WSPT-1010AM
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WFHR-1320AM
WRIG-1390AM
WSAW-TV7
WAOW-TV9
Spring Sports
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“MEET THE PANTHERS”
SPASH Spring Sports Meeting Night
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Spring Coaches’ Meeting - 5:30 p.m. (South Commons)
Athletic Code of Conduct Meeting - Auditorium @ 6:30 p.m.
Individual Sport Meetings w/Coaches @ 7:15 p.m.
SPORT
Track & Field Boys
Track & Field Girls
Softball
Baseball
Soccer Girls Golf Boys Tennis Boys LOCATION
WIAA START DATE
Fieldhouse (East bleachers) March 6
Fieldhouse (West bleachers) March 6
Library
March 13
South Commons
March 20
North Commons
March 20
Auditorium North
March 27
Auditorium South
March 27
FEES CAN BE PAID AFTER SPORT MEETINGS @ 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Information to Discuss at your sport meeting:
*Meet the coaching staff
*Sign up for your particular sport
*Information on required items to enable you to practice on Day #1
WIAA Physical Card must be up to date
On-line requirements through Skyward Family Access
*Alternate Year Card
*Athletic Code of Conduct Agreement
*Concussion Facts Agreement
*WIAA Information Agreement
*Tryout dates
*Tryout procedures (what coaches are looking for when deciding on team)
*Practice schedules
*Any special equi p.m.ent/clothing needed
*Handouts from coaches to athletes/parents
*Your time to ask questions
--If you have sport-specific questions for the coach, you may contact him/her through email on the SPASH Athletic webpage -- www.pointschools.net
--You may also contact the SPASH Athletic Office at 345-7309.
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English Lab
ENGLISH LAB
Because English touches every subject and
four (4) credits are required to graduate, the
English department wants to make sure each
student has access to extra help. Each day,
the English Department will have lab times
available during the
school day. If your
student needs help
with an English assignment,
please
encourage him or
her to make use of these opportunities.
School Days:
Where: 2206E--east side of Library When: 1st through 8th hours
Books From the Heart
BOOKS FROM THE HEART (2017)
Please consider supporting
a great cause that gets books
in the hands of kids.
Books From the Heart provide books to primary students in Stevens Point on Valentine's
Day. So, if you’re looking for something
to do this winter that is “off the chart,”
consider donating time, money or books to
Books From the Heart. Donations accepted
January 1, 2017 – February 1, 2017.
Between January 10th and February 10th
local bookstores (The Book Look and Book
World) are offering 20% off books suitable for donation to this age group. Each
bookstore has book plates which may be
personalized by the donor, and placed inside
the book. These local stores will hold the
books for our distribution in all area schools.
Please contact Sally Crane at Kennedy
School for more information or to make a
donation. [email protected]
Kennedy Elementary
616 West 2nd Street
Junction City, WI 54443
715-345-5614
SPASH Parent Communications
News From the School
Nurse
News from the Nurse
Students & Stress
It is a known fact that high school students experience stress. Stress is not only harmful to
health, but can also affect grades and school performance. Although different students experience different levels of stress, it is important to learn ways of coping and managing stress.
Signs of Stress:
• Negative changes in behavior such as not following rules, using drugs and alcohol, or grades dropping in classes
• Changes in relationships. Spending more time alone and less time with friends and family
• Moodiness
• Irritability
• Frequently feeling overwhelmed
Harmful Affects Stress has on Health:
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High blood pressure can cause cardiovascular disease
Frequent stomach aches and head aches
Frequent colds cause poor attendance
Constant stress can lead to diabetes
Unmanaged stress can lead to depression and anxiety
Poor eating and exercise habits contribute to obesity
Tips for Managing Stress:
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Resolve Conflict: Rather than avoiding conflict, manage it and find a resolution
Exercise Regularly: Thirty minutes of physical activity daily reduces stress
Have Fun: Spend time daily doing a hobby or activity that is enjoyable
Talk it Out: Communication with friends, parents, a teach or counselor can help sort
out daily stressors
• Keep a Manageable Schedule: Too many commitments and extracurricular activities
can add to stress. Keep a schedule of the most enjoyable extracurricular that do not
cause extra stress
Managing stress in everyday life can help improve overall health. It will help students be successful in classes and prepare for the future after graduation.
Source of Info: Mayo Clinic & American Psychological Association
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Operation Bootstrap
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SPASH Parent Communications
Calendar
MARK YOUR HOME CALENDARS - 2016-2017
Dec. 6 - ASVAB @ SPASH 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 12 - Institute Day - No School
Dec. 13 - Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 15 - Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 - Choir Concert 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Jan. 3 - School Reconvenes
Jan. 18-19 - Final Exams
Jan. 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 20 - Recordkeeping Day No School
Jan. 23 - Institute Day - No School
Feb. 1 - Registration begins for the 2017-18 school year
Feb. 2-4
SPASH Musical - SPASH Auditorium
Thurs. & Fri. 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 16 - SPASH Jazz Night @
Elks Club 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 18 - SPASH Winter Formal
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 - Institute Day - No School
Feb. 28 - ACT Test - All Juniors
March 1 - WorkKeys Assessment All Jrs.
March 1 - Spring Athletes Registration
6:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
March 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00-8:00 p.m.
March 12 - All District Orchestra Concert
SPASH Fieldhouse 1:30 p.m.
March 14 - SPASH Choir Concert
7:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
March 15 - Post-Secondary Night for grades 7-12 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
March 16 - SPASH Bands Collage Concert
7:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
March 20-24 - Spring Break - No School
March 21 - ACT - Make-up
March 22 - WorkKeys - Make-up
March 27 - School Reconvenes
March 31 - End of 3rd quarter
April 8 - ACT Test
April 11 - District Jazz Night 7:30 p.m. SPASH Auditorium
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April 14 - No School - Good Friday
April 17 - No School - Institute Day or
Snow Make-up Day
April 22 - SPASH Junior Prom
April 27-29 - SPASH Showtime
Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.
SPASH Auditorium
May 1 - Academic Awards Night
7:00 p.m. SPASH Auditorium
May 8 - Athletic Awards Night
7:00 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
May 11 - SPASH Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
May 18 - SPASH Choir Concert
7:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditorium
May 24 May 28 May 29 June 6-7 June 7 -
SPASH Band Concert
7:30 p.m. - SPASH Auditoriu
SPASH Graduation
1:00 p.m. - Fieldhouse
Memorial Day - No School
Final Exams
Last day of school
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25th Annual Portage County Cultural Festival
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Volunteers Needed
The Portage County Cultural Festival is an exciting
educational day dedicated to celebrating the ethnic
richness that we enjoy in Portage County. Last
year, more than 15,000 festival-goers gathered at
Stevens Point Area Senior High to enjoy the sights,
sounds and aromas of the ethnic food, exhibits,
entertainment and children’s activities. Volunteering with this event brings new appreciation to the
amazing transformation of the high school grounds
to a world of cultures and people-right in our own
backyard!
PORTAGE COUNTY
The planning committee invites you to personally volunteer or to arrange for an organization
(clubs/athletic teams/etc) that you moderate to sign up for a shift. Volunteers are needed on: Friday,
May 5, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and on Festival Day, Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 6:45 a.m. – 7:00
p.m. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. To volunteer, please visit our website, PortageCountyCulturalFestival.org and click on the Volunteers link. Or go directly to VolunteersRock.org to complete the
easy online registration form.
For more information, contact the PCCF Volunteer Committee at [email protected].
Thank you for volunteering!
Kayla and Nathan Rombalski (ph: 715-592-4093)
Volunteer Committee, Portage County Cultural Festival
Portage County Cultural Festival
2017 Volunteer Registration
Name______________________________ Parent’s Name (if a student) ____________________________
E-mail Address_______________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Number of volunteers in my family/organization _________
I am available: Friday, May 5: (please circle) After school (3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Evening (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 6: Early morning (6:45 a.m. -10:00 a.m.)
Late morning (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Afternoon (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Evening (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
I can volunteer: 1 hour
(please circle)
Area Preference:
Set-up
2 hours
Children’s Area
3 hours
3+ hours
Hospitality
Food
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Take-down
Wherever needed