MADISON WEST HIGH SCHOOL
REGENT REPORTER
30 Ash Street Madison, WI 53726
JANUARY 2010
MWHS Homepage: http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us
1ST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
KNOW THESE PHONE NUMBERS
Monday, January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King Holiday / No School
All student absences should be reported to your
community office in a timely manner.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
8:12-3:35 (regular day of classes)
Regent Community (Thompson)
204-4108
Van Hise Community (McGrath)
204-3091
Highland Community (Calderon)
204-3075
Ash Community (Thiel)
204-4116
Teachers**
204-4102
Athletic Office
204-4103
Counseling Office
204-3073
Nurse’s Office
204-4119
Registrar
204-3064
School Store
204-3201
**Non-emergency, to leave messages. Messages
can be left 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
8:20-10:05
Period 1 Exam
10:35-12:20 Period 2 Exam
1:00-2:45
Period 8 Exam
Thursday, January 21, 2010
8:20-10:05
Period 3 Exam
10:35-12:20 Period 4 Exam
1:00-2:45
Make up
Friday, January 22, 2010
8:20-10:05
Period 6 Exam
10:35-12:20 Period 7 Exam
SENIOR CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION
Jostens cap and gown information will be available
in each SLC office beginning January 4, 2010.
Seniors may pick up order forms and information in
their SLC office. Jostens will be in the old cafeteria
during lunch on Thursday and Friday, January 14
and 15 to collect cap and gown orders. Please
make checks payable to Jostens.
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Parents of Incoming Freshmen! You'll be receiving
information soon about our 8th Grade Orientation
on February 8, 2010. Look for a mailing in Mid
January!
9TH AND 10TH GRADE HONOR ROLL
Ninth and Tenth grade students who achieve a GPA
of 3.5 or higher for first semester will be invited to
attend an Honor Roll program on February 18,
2010 at 7:00 pm in the Aud.
CALLING ALL WEST COMMUNITY CHEFS!
Your help is needed for the first ever mid-year staff
appreciation luncheon on Jan. 22 at 12:00.
We need soup & chili, small sandwiches, and
desserts (cookies or bars). Drop off times: 11:30 to
Noon. Don't like to cook? We also need help with
set up and serving from 11 to 2 and cleanup from
1:30 to 2:30.
To volunteer please contact Jane Doughty 2332823 / [email protected] or Laurie Frost
238-6375 / [email protected].
PARENT NEWS
ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS OF
SENIORS!!! ORDER YOUR SENIOR TRIBUTE
TODAY!!
The Senior Tribute section in the yearbook is a
place where parents and friends can buy space to
congratulate a senior or seniors. Families can
include favorite childhood pictures, messages,
quotes, etc. After receiving your materials,
members of the West High yearbook team will
create a special tribute for your graduating
student. Senior Tributes must be ordered by
January 8, 2010. Material received after that
deadline will not be included in the yearbook. You
may include digital or hard-copy images. Please
include a self-addressed, stamped envelop if you
would like photos returned. For forms and
information please visit the school website at
http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us under the
parent or student tab, or stop by room 274.
~~Ms. Engelbart /Yearboook Advisor~~
DECA
West DECA members have once again successfully
completed another Central Regions Leadership
Conference, this year located in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. We took with us 13 students, and all
who attended received the conference completion
certificate. We hope all will consider competing in
the New Year because they’ve showed such
incredible leadership skills!
DECA would like to congratulate all who came and
participated in the Mini Districts held on December
16th; every member did very well and were able to
learn a general idea about the procedure and feel
of actual competition. Competitions are just around
the corner and many members are already
preparing themselves for Districts. If you missed
Mini Districts, you can still compete! Talk to Ms.
Stuckey or one of the officers and we will inform
you on upcoming study sessions and any questions
you may have regarding competition.
SCHOOL STORE
December’s Moose Head Shedd employee of the
month is Montse Torres. She was chosen because
of her hard work and dedication to the school
store. Montse is willing to step up to the plate and
work for others and help out in the school store
when needed. In addition, she is always on time to
her shift and does her job well. Stop by the school
store before school from 7:45-8:00 or at lunch
from 11:54-12:30 and check out what the school
store has for you.
Exam Pack
If you are interested in purchasing an exam pack
for your student, please stop by the school store
the week of January 11th-15th. An exam pack will
include two pencils, note cards, a stress ball, a
healthy snack and drink, and a few more fun items
to help your student make it through their exams!
For more information on the exam packs contact
Nicole Stuckey at [email protected]
We’d like to thank the volunteers who helped judge
our students in their performance; we would love
to have you join DECA again by judging for
upcoming competitions such as Districts and State.
Please contact Ms. Stuckey at 204-3201 for more
information. The DECA team is very excited for the
upcoming competition season and we hope to see
you all at Districts on January 16th!
LITERACY CENTER
Exciting news and opportunities from the Literacy
Center! Here’s what we are currently offering
students:
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Individualized work with tutors in any
subject, writing assignments, reading
comprehension, organizational tips, study
skills
College Essay Clinic
Organization and Note taking Workshop
Due to high demand, we are in need of additional
tutors! Please contact Laura Crouch at
[email protected] or 608.442.2208 for
further details.
PARENT NEWS
CAN YOU HELP MATCH THIS GENEROUS
GRANT?
STUDENT SUPPORT FOUNDATION –
MADISON WEST
West has received a $500 grant to purchase
student digital cameras for students enrolled in our
new photography course, Digital Imaging and
Photography. The Art Department has started a
program whereby students can check out a camera
for a few days to complete out of class
assignments. We currently need 15 more cameras
to meet student needs. The grantor will match cash
contributions to the Art Department to help
purchase these cameras for student use.
Contributions of all digital cameras are also
gratefully accepted. All cash and camera
contributions are tax deductible! Students must
have access to a digital camera for the semester,
but West has many students who cannot afford a
camera. Please keep the Art Department in mind
when considering end-of-the year charitable
donations. Cameras and donations can be sent to
Holly Everill in Room 009 and Jennifer Engelbart in
Room 274. Questions? Email Holly Everill:
[email protected]. Thank you!
Student Support Foundation is a club at West High
School whose mission is to assist the student body
by providing grants of money to student programs
and faculty at West High School. The club receives
a donation from a private foundation in order to
achieve its mission. SSF-MW meets every Tuesday
in room 003. All grants, whether from clubs,
teachers, or students are welcome. They should be
submitted to Heather Lott or Susan Gevelber, both
SSF-MW advisors.
SCIENCE NEWS
Congratulations to four of our dedicated Science
teachers who have completed the National Board
Certification process and are now nationally Board
Certified.
This National program was created by the Carnegie
Forum on Education and the Economy’s Task Force
on Teaching when they released A Nation
Prepared: Teachers for the 21st Century.
Each teacher has passed the rigorous national
exams and has demonstrated they have the skills
and experience to complete the lengthy
certification process.
These Accomplished Teachers include: Betsy
Barnard, Eric Gettrust, Tim Thompson, Kirk
Mefford, and Dominic Johann-Berkel (also teaches
math).
Earth Science has received a $10,000 Toyota
Tapestry grant to study Solar Energy. Solar
experiments will begin next semester.
Grants are prioritized based on the following
criteria: serving a wide and diverse group of
students; creating a long-term, measurable impact
on the West High School Community; and
addressing a real need within this Community. In
addition, grants from student-led organizations are
prioritized, as to reflect SSF-MW’s commitment to
fostering student leadership. (However, faculty
members are also welcome to apply for grants that
serve West students.) SSF-MW supports the West
High School Community by funding the projects
and programs that best enhance the educational
experience at West High School.
For more information, please call 204-3067.
WEST HIGH MATH TEAM
Congratulations to the West High Math Team for an
excellent performance at the LaFollette math meet
last October. With seventeen area schools
competing, our Varsity 1 team took 1st place.
West had many outstanding individual scores and
nine students placed in the top 5.
West High is currently tied for first place (out of 23
schools) in the Wisconsin Math League competition,
and is currently ranked 10th in the nation in the
Mandelbrot Competition. The math team's next
competition is at Madison Memorial on December
9th.
~~Ed Boldon, West High Math Team advisor~~
PARENT NEWS
PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL
Parents! Remember that students may not leave
school without a pass from the office. If your
student has an appointment he or she must check
out in their SLC office. If your student is ill, he or
she MUST go to the nurse's office. Proper parent
notification and check out will happen at that time.
Students who leave school without a pass
will be marked unexcused.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOUPERBOWL
COMING FEB. 6TH
The UW-Madison campus chapter of Habitat for
Humanity will host its Annual Souper Bowl on
Saturday February 6th in West High School’s
cafenasium from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This annual
fundraiser traditionally held on the Saturday before
the NFL Super Bowl, supports the building efforts
of the UW-Madison campus chapter of Habitat for
Humanity. Students from various area high schools
along with professional artists create high quality
ceramic bowls that sell for $15 a piece and include
soup, bread, dessert and beverage. The Souper
Bowl is an evening of food, art, and entertainment,
bringing the Madison community together to
support a great cause. Larger and more decorative
bowls are sold in the silent Pro Bowl auction. The
evening is packed with entertainment, celebrities,
great food, and door prizes. Be sure to mark your
calendars!
REGENT REPORTER
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LATINA NOVA/NOVA LATINA / SCRIPTA PRI.
ID. DEC. MMIX
Salvete, Omnes!
52nd annual Wisconsin Junior Classical League
Convention will host 446 students from 14
Wisconsin schools. Only the Latin I level has less
than 100 delegates. I encourage all my Latin I’s
who were nervous about signing up this year to
reconsider for next year. Believe me, it’s a rocking
good time. And at a quota of 50 students, West
Latin had room for 15 more. (And that would have
put the overall Latin I level at 100!)
Thank you in advance to all you parents and
guardians for volunteering to work at our
convention. Your offer of time and help makes this
convention work. Thank you so much. We
couldn’t do this without you.
Date reminders: Wisconsin Junior Classical
League 52nd Annual Convention, January 28–30,
2010. January 29 we will be in the Memorial Union
on campus during the day. The rest of the time
will be at the Inn on the Park. West Latin Awards
Banquet, Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30 pm at the
Fitchburg Community Center. Everyone’s invited.
Bring a dish to pass. National Latin Exam,
Wednesday, March 10th, 3rd hour in the LMC.
Medusa Mythology Exam, Wednesday, March 17th,
3rd hour in the LMC. Latin Day, Thursday, March
18th, Union Theater in the Memorial Union on
campus. Mary Boatwright from Duke University will
talk to us about Roman women in the Forum in the
morning and Hadrian’s Pantheon in the afternoon.
Bring money for lunch. Parents invited.
Then the next big event is….Greece!
Dum proximo mense!,
Mags.
All articles should be emailed to Julie Pophal at
[email protected]. Please submit
articles on or before the due date to allow time
for processing.
Gale A. Stone
Magistra Latina, Mater Canum Miniminimarum
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
SENIORS – WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?
8TH GRADE ORIENTATION
If your senior has not yet fine-tuned his/her post
high school plans, please encourage him/her to
meet with his/her counselor sometime in January.
Monday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., Aud. Parents and
students are encouraged to attend. This will be an
opportunity to talk with teacher representatives
from the elective subject departments and go on a
tour of the building.
CAREER SPEAKER – Friday, January 8, Noon in
Room 203 – Musician Lucas Cates
SCHEDULING – 2
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SEMESTER
Reminder regarding second semester schedules:
There will be no schedule changes at semester per
our schedule change policy except for schedule
adjustments needed for the reasons indicated
below:
1. A student did not pass a class that was
required and/or the student’s schedule does
not meet grade level or graduation
requirements (seniors).
2. A student did not pass a class that was a
prerequisite for another class.
3. A student’s Youth Options course or other
approved MMSD course conflicts with the
student’s schedule.
4. A year-long class is dropped – in which case
a new class for second semester may be
added in the same period as the dropped
class.
5. Teacher initiated level change for a student.
An Appeal Form must be submitted to the
counselor for all other requests during the first
week of the new semester. Appeal Forms can be
requested in the Highland Office – Room 211.
SCHEDULING FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL
YEAR
Scheduling information and materials for the 20102011 school year will be distributed at middle
schools beginning January 20th and at West High
on January 29th. In addition, scheduling for next
year will be the main topic at the second semester
parent meetings.
PARENT MEETING DATES
Grade 8: Monday, January 25, 7:00 p.m., Aud
Grade 9: Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m., Aud
Grade 10: Thursday, February 11, 7:00 p.m., Aud
Grade 11: Thursday, February 4, 7:00 p.m., Aud
8th Grade students attending private schools
can contact Ms. McNamee, the West H.S. Guidance
Secretary, at 204-3073 to receive enrollment and
scheduling packets, and are encouraged to attend
both the January 25 and February 8 meetings listed
above.
YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM
The Youth Options Program was established to
allow 11th and 12th grade pupils to enroll at an
institution of higher education in Wisconsin to take
courses that lead to credit granted toward high
school graduation. MMSD is required to pay for a
course taken by a high school student at a
secondary institute if a comparable course is not
offered in the school district. Applications may be
obtained in the Counseling Office.
By MARCH 1 for the fall semester, and October 1
for the spring semester, students must notify the
school board of their intention to participate in
YOP. The application for participation must arrive
in the office of the Director of Alternative Programs
by the deadline dates. NO EXCEPTIONS to the
deadline dates will be granted. A separate
application must be processed for each semester
that a student applies to participate in YOP. The
YOP does not apply to summer school or to
Independent Study. See the YOP application (for
either the University of Wisconsin-Madison or
MATC) for requirements and other information.
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
TEST SCORES
Juniors - We recommend that juniors register to
take the ACT and/or SAT sometime in the spring of
their junior year if they plan to apply to college.
Both the SAT and ACT are standardized college
admissions tests. Your score on these tests can be
a major part of the college admissions process.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and all the
UW System Schools accept either the ACT or the
SAT. If you have specific colleges in mind, find
out from the college which exam they require.
BECAUSE COLLEGES TYPICALLY ACCEPT YOUR
HIGHEST SCORE, PREPARE EARLY AND TAKE THE
TEST MORE THAN ONCE.
Students may elect to have their test scores sent
directly to the colleges of their choice when they
register for the test. However, if a student is
applying to a college or university that accepts
either the ACT or SAT, the student may elect to
compare their test results first, then have only the
better score sent (there is a nominal additional fee
for this strategy). Also, a student may take the
ACT as often as they wish, and not send the scores
anywhere, and then later select the best score to
report to colleges. Then colleges receive only the
best test performance results. SAT also gives you
the option to choose which scores are sent to the
colleges of your choice – by test date for the SAT
and by individual test for the SAT Subject Tests.
More detailed information is available in the ACT
and SAT registration packets in the Counseling
Office, or go online.
The UW-Madison is the only university within
the Wisconsin System which requires the
Writing Test.
2009/2010 ACT & SAT TESTING SCHEDULE
ACT Tests
Test Date
Registration Deadline
February 6
January 5
April 10
March 5
June 12
May 7
SAT & Subject Tests
January 23
March 13 (no subject
tests)
May 1
June 5
December 15
February 4
March 25
April 29
SPECIAL TESTING
Students with current professionally diagnosed and
documented disabilities who wish to request special
testing accommodations for any college admissions
test should see their case manager to review
options. Special testing options are different for
ACT and SAT. Students must apply six weeks in
advance of testing for pre-approval.
ACT: www.actstudent.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.com
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE TEST
SCORES
Verona Area High School and Memorial High
School both offer ACT Test Prep Courses and
Practice Tests . Pick up an informational flier in the
Counseling Office if interested.
MMSD Summer School ACT/SAT Prep Course
Offered at East and Memorial High Schools. Refer
to the summer school brochures sent to each
student in May for further information.
ZAPS Learning Company Test Prep Workshop
This course is offered by a private educational
programs company for a fee. It is designed to
assist students in becoming familiar with the ACT
and PSAT/SAT, and hopefully helps them increase
their scores. To find out more go online –
www.zaps.com.
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID NEWS
Scholarship Club – “Show Me the Money”
This club provides an opportunity for seniors to
learn more about financial aid and scholarships.
Seniors will learn how to find, apply for, and get
financial aid, grants, loans and scholarships. Club
members will help each other find and apply for
scholarships throughout the year. Scholarship Club
will meet at 12:10 in Room 005 on the following
Mondays:
Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant:
The TIP grant program is available for low income
Wisconsin college freshman. The TIP Grant is for
$600 to $1,800 per year, available for 10
consecutive semesters at a Wisconsin technical,
private or UW campus. Funding is allocated on a
first come, first served basis, to Wisconsin residents
only. More information is available at
http://dpi.wi.gov/weop/tipgrt.html.
January 4**
February 1
February 15**
**Meet in LMC instead.
Where Can You Get More Information
• the financial aids office at the school you plan
to attend
• the Counseling Office web site –
http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us
• scholarships.com is a great place to get started
with the process.
• fastweb.com: Free scholarship/financial aid
search.
• finaid.org: Huge selection of links and
references to financial aid information – concise
and thorough.
• fafsa.ed.gov: “Free Application for Federal
Student Aid”.
March 1
March 22
April 12
The FAFSA – Free Application for Federal
Student Aid – is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The FAFSA is the federally required form for
students seeking financial aid, such as grants and
loans. The federal student assistance program can
help you pay for most kinds of education after high
school. The aid is available if you are attending a
college, a professional school, or a vocational or
technical school. The FAFSA application must
be completed online. FAFSA worksheets are
available in the Counseling Office.
WISCONSIN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
SCHOLARSHIP
College Goal Sunday is a national event that
provides free information and assistance to families
who are filling out the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA
is the first and most important step in qualifying for
aid. In Madison, this event will take place on two
dates:
The State of Wisconsin awards scholarships to the
top seniors in high schools across the state who
plan to attend a public or private university,
college, or VTAE post-secondary institution located
in the State of Wisconsin. Every year, five West
seniors have been awarded this scholarship.
Saturday, February 20, 2:00 p.m. – at Edgewood
College
The scholarship awards are $2,250 per year
renewable for up to four years.
Sunday, February 21, 2:00 p.m. – at MATC Truax
Campus
Requirements:
High school graduate planning to attend an
institution of higher learning in the State of
Wisconsin. Student must be a legal resident of
Wisconsin and a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence.
For more information, visit
www.wiscollegegoalsunday.org.
*Refer to the FAFSA website for a list of the
specific materials to bring to this event:
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Independent students may
bring their own income and asset information.
Criteria:
Highest cumulative GPA for 7 semesters of work.
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID NEWS
ALL-STATE/BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
West High School may nominate three outstanding
seniors. Last year, 663 seniors were nominated
throughout the state, and 138 students received
scholarships. The scholarship awards are $1,500
per year renewable for up to four years.
Requirements:
High school senior accepted for enrollment in any
institution of higher learning, public or private, in
the U.S. Student must be a legal resident of
Wisconsin and a U.S. citizen or national or provide
evidence that he/she is a permanent resident of
the U.S.
Criteria:
• Highest cumulative GPA for 7 semesters of
work.
• Highest ACT score or converted SAT score
(on tests
• Taken no later than December of the senior
year).
MMSD Tie Breaking Procedure for the
Academic Excellence and Wisconsin All
State/Byrd Scholarships
Often, schools will have 20 or more students tied
for the number one rank, all with cumulative GPAs
of 4.0. Top rank for those with 4.0 GPAs will be
determined by using the highest composite ACT
score (or highest converted SAT score), from a
student’s best single test date (tests taken no later
than December of senior year). If, after using this
test score approach, a tie still exists (eg. six 4.0
students all have composite ACT scores of “35”),
our Scholarship Committee declares that a
deadlock exists. In this event, there is no further
method that would fairly and objectively separate
one outstanding candidate from another. At this
point the names of the students tied at each test
score level would be entered into a random lottery
to yield a final rank ordering. The lottery would be
supervised by one of the high school principals.
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_____Program Committee
_____Registration (2010)
_____Communications Committee
_____Freshman Party (2010)
____Grade Level Representative
_____Go To School Night (2010)
____Neighborhood Liaison
_____Parent-Teacher Conferences (2010)
____ Web Coordinator
_____Chaperone for School Dances
____Middle School Liaison
_____Movin’ West (2010)
_____Fundraising
_____Staff Appreciation Lunch
____Regent Roster (student directory)
_____Senior Class Party
____Script Coordinator
_____Regent Reporter Assembly
____WestFest
____Plant Sale
_____LMC Helper
____Border’s Gift Wrapping
_____Tutorial Program
Please return this form to: West High PTSO Volunteer Coordinator, 30 Ash Street, Madison WI 53726
For more information about volunteering, contact Deb Neff Sladky at: [email protected] or 236-4682
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Honor Roll Contribution Categories
Please join us in our goal to raise money to help our students and our school!
____Principal’s Club
$1,000
____Ash
$250
____Chadbourne
$25
____Courtyard
$10
____Auditorium VP
$750
____Van Hise
$100
____Regent
$500
____Highland
$50
____Other
Name of Contributor:___________________________________________________________
Address (include zip code):______________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: West High PTSO
Send payment to: West High School - Attn. PTSO, 30 Ash Street, Madison, WI 53726.
All contributions are tax deductible.
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MSCR High School Recreation at West High School: Join MSCR in the fun this winter!
Clubs:
In school clubs are free; however traveling clubs (Ski Club) have fees associated with the cost of admission.
Scholarships are available to students in need to cover these costs.
1. Breakin’ 101 (Breakdance Club) Mondays Room 312 3:45-5:15 PM: Learn how to break
dance or advance the skills you already have under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
2. Capoeira: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room 237, 3:45-5:45 PM This Brazilian martial art form is
an excellent way to develop strength and flexibility. Beginners welcome!
2. Latin Dance: Wednesdays Room 313 3:45-5:00 PM: Learn how to salsa, merengue, cumbia,
bachata and more! This isn’t formal ballroom. No partner needed. Already know how? Come learn
extra pointers.
3. Taiko Drumming: Mondays & Thursdays, Cafeteria, 3:45-5:30 PM
Become part of a drumming group that learns the art and choreography that is Taiko drumming.
4. Ski & Snowboard Club: Hit the slopes with your friends this winter. Tentative trip dates are: 1/15,
2/5, 2/26, & 3/12.
5. Hip Hop Dance: Thursdays starting 1/21, Room to be announced, 3:45-5:00 PM
Love to dance? Join this class and learn some new skills and choreography.
Extramural Sports Leagues:
Participation fee is $40 per player. Scholarships help with this fee are available. For more information call Kit
Laibly at 204-4580. Make checks payable to MSCR. Registration forms are available in the library & online at
www.mscr.org.
1. Girls Basketball Registration: January 14-15th.
Practice is once a week, after school, with games rotating to Madison high schools on Saturdays. First
game is January 30th and last game is March 6th.
See something you like?
Pick up an MSCR Registration form in room 109, or the library, and return it to Roxanne Rios (MSCR) at the
Visitor’s Window at West. You can also go to the club and return it in to the club leader. You can even turn it
in at MSCR's main office at 3802 Regent Street.
Would you like to volunteer? Have a club idea?
Ski and Snowboard Club is currently looking for volunteer ski trip chaperones! Please contact Roxanne to
apply. Have a club idea? Want to be a club leader or coach? Contact Roxanne for more information.
Contact Information:
Contact the MSCR REC Specialist for West: Roxanne Rios Room 109
Office: (608) 204-3216 or Work Cell :(608) 220-6738 [email protected]
10th Annual
Madison School Community Recreation
2010 Chess Championship
Eligibility
Open to all Madison area students,
Kindergarten through 12th grade
Date
Saturday, February 20th
Location
Warner Park Community Recreation Center
1625 Northport Drive, Madison
Cost
Free (Donations welcome to help support event’s future)
Prizes
1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophy to top individual finishers
1st place trophy to the top individual at each grade level (K-8)
1st and 2nd place trophy to top elementary and middle school teams
(ties for individual trophies are resolved with 5-minute blitz games)
# Games
5 games per player guaranteed
Schedule, Saturday February 20th
Registration
Game
Schedule
8:15-9:00 am (limited to the first 125 players)
Round 1 begins at 9:15 am
Rounds 2-5 at approximately 10:30, 11:45, 1:15 and 2:30.
New this year grades K-2 rounds will start at the conclusion of the previous round.
Awards will be given at the completion of the five rounds
Lunch (food/snacks available on site, sold by local youth basketball program)
Trophies awarded beginning at 4:00 pm
Details
Time control each player gets 30 minutes to complete all moves
Rules
touch move
Pairings
Accelerated Swiss System,
designed to pair opponents of similar ages and strength
Equipment
boards, sets and score sheets will be provided
please bring a chess clock, if possible
Questions?
Neil Gleason, 238-4312 or [email protected]
Ian Hannah, 204-3052 or [email protected]
Sponsored by Madison School Community Recreation (MSCR)
Madison School & Community Recreation
10no
Evento Anual
Campeonato de Ajedrez 2010
Elegibilidad
Abierto a todos los estudiantes del área de Madison,
Kindergarten a 12avo grado
Fecha
Sábado, 20 de febrero
Lugar
Centro Comunitario de Recreación Warner Park
1625 Northport Drive, Madison
Costo
Gratis
Premios
1ero, 2do y 3er lugar a los jugadores individuales con habilidades superiores
Trofeo del 1er lugar al individuo con habilidad superior en cada grado (K-8)
Trofeos de 1ero y 2do lugar para los equipos escolares de primaria y escuela media
(Los empates para los trofeos individuales se resuelven con juegos rápidos de cinco minutos)
# Juegos
5 juegos por jugador garantizado
Horario, sábado 20 de febrero
Registro
Juego
Horario
8:15-9:00 (limitado a los primeros 125 jugadores)
Primera ronda empieza a las 9:15
Rondas 2-5 empiezan aproximadamente a las 10:30, 11:45, 1:15 y 2:30
Nuevo este año las rondas para los grados K-2 empezaran al terminar la
previa ronda. Los premios se darán al completar las 5 rondas.
Almuerzo (alimento/bocadillos disponibles en el lugar del evento, la venta
se lleva a cabo por el programa de básquetbol juvenil)
La entrega de trofeos comienza a las 4:00 PM.
Detalles
Control del tiempo
Cada jugador tiene 30 minutos para terminar todos los movimientos
Reglas
Movimiento táctil
Emparejamiento
Sistema Suizo Acelerado, diseñó en aparear a opositores de edades
y de habilidades similares
Equipo
¿Preguntas?
Se proporcionarán los tableros, piezas y las hojas para mantener los
datos
Traer por favor un reloj de ajedrez, si es posible
Neil Gleason, 238-4312 o [email protected]
Ian Hannah, 204-3052 o [email protected]
Patrocinado por Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
November, 2009
Dear Families of MMSD Students,
When the weather is bad, the Madison Metropolitan School District follows a set of guidelines for
deciding if school will be open or closed. With the winter season here, I’d like to review these
guidelines with you.
The district must make a decision that is the best for more than 24,000 students. We realize this decision may
not fit with your individual circumstances. Therefore, we encourage and strongly support you in making the
decision that is best for your child(ren). You are always the best judge of your child’s health and safety.
The process for deciding when schools are open or closed due to snow and/or ice
District staff members review the weather conditions beginning early in the morning. They talk with weather
forecasters, the City Streets Department, Madison Police and Dane County Sheriff’s Departments, and school
district staff to see if all buildings are accessible for students and staff.
We also consult with bus companies to see if buses will be able to travel safely to and from school. This is the
primary factor in making our decision. We make the decision whether to close schools by 6:30 a.m. or earlier,
and then communicate this decision to all local news outlets.
How you can find out if schools are closed
On days when the weather is bad, listen to any local radio or television station for information about school
closing. You can also check our web site (www.mmsd.org) or MMSD-TV (Cable Channel 96 or 993) or you can
call (608) 442-2911 – it has a recorded message.
When schools are closed because of extreme cold
When the National Weather Service has a wind chill WARNING for Dane County in effect for the time just
before the school day begins, we will make a decision if our schools should close. It is quite likely we will
make the closing decision on the morning of the day in question. If there is a wind chill ADVISORY (not a
WARNING) for the county, schools will likely be open. (Thresholds from National Weather Service)
When schools are closed, all activities are canceled
When Madison schools are closed for the day, it also means that all activities scheduled in school buildings for
that day are canceled. This includes all MSCR programs and all after school programs.
Why schools are not dismissed early on days when the weather is bad
In many of our families, adults work outside the home and they have no child care arrangements available
before the end of the school day. However, if your schedule allows and if you feel your child(ren) will be safer
at home, you can pick your child(ren) up before the end of the school day. If you do, go to the school office
and request that your child(ren) be dismissed to you.
We try to keep schools open
When schools close, many families have issues with child care. As a result, we try to keep schools open if it’s
safe to do so. However, as we stated at the top of this letter, parents can always make the decision to keep
their child(ren) at home in bad weather.
Why school starts are not delayed on days when the weather is bad but will improve during the
day
In many of our families, adults working outside the home are not able to adjust their work schedules or find
child care to accommodate a later start. If your family transports your child(ren) to school, we appreciate the
extra effort it takes on severe weather days and acknowledge that the students’ arrival might be somewhat
delayed.
When schools are closed for other reasons
If you have a question about whether schools or a particular school will be closed for reasons other than
severe weather, please listen to local radio or television stations, go to our web site or watch MMSD-TV.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
For every family which is happy that school is in session on days when the weather is bad, there is another
family that feels schools should be closed. The decision to open or close schools during inclement weather
brings out some of the strongest community reactions – no matter which way we go with our weather
decisions.
We appreciate your understanding of the difficulties in making this decision, and your support in helping your
child get to school safely on winter days. Please know that we will use safety considerations in making all of
our weather decisions.
Sincerely,
Daniel A. Nerad
Superintendent of Schools
Noviembre del 2009
Estimadas familias de los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison:
Cuando el estado del tiempo es inclemente, el Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison (MMSD
por su sigla en inglés) sigue una serie de normas para decidir si se abren o se cierran sus
escuelas. Ante la llegada del invierno, quisiera repasar estas normas con ustedes.
El distrito debe tomar una decisión que sea la mejor para más de 24,000 estudiantes. Entendemos que esta
decisión puede no ser la más conveniente para sus circunstancias individuales. Por lo tanto, les animamos y
apoyamos para que ustedes tomen la mejor decisión para sus hijos; ustedes son siempre los mejores jueces
en cuanto a su salud y seguridad.
Proceso para decidir cuando se abren o cierran las escuelas debido a la nieve y/o el hielo:
Los miembros del personal del distrito evalúan las condiciones meteorológicas muy temprano en la mañana.
Ellos consultan con los meteorólogos, el departamento vial del municipio, el departamento de policía de
Madison, el departamento del Sheriff del Condado Dane, así como con el personal de cada escuela para
determinar la accesibilidad de todas las instalaciones para los estudiantes y los empleados.
También consultamos con las compañías de autobuses para determinar si podrán viajar con seguridad hacia la
escuela y de regreso a las casas; éste es el factor principal en la toma de nuestra decisión. La decisión de si
se cierran las escuelas se toma a más tardar para las 6:30 a.m. y entonces se le comunica a todos los medios
de comunicación y noticieros locales.
¿Cómo pueden averiguar si hay cierre de escuelas?
En los días cuando hay mal tiempo, sintonicen cualquier estación local de radio o televisión para recibir
información sobre el cierre de las escuelas. Pueden también informarse en nuestra página web:
www.mmsd.org, en MMSD-TV (canal de cable 96 o 993), o llamar a la nueva línea telefónica automatizada al
(608) 442-2912.
¿Cuándo se cierran las escuelas por frío extremo?
Cuando el Servicio Nacional del Estado del Tiempo ha emitido una ADVERTENCIA INMINENTE de viento
extremadamente frío para el Condado Dane, en efecto antes del comienzo del día escolar, consideraremos
si las escuelas de Madison deberían cerrarse. Es muy posible que tomemos la decisión de cierre generalmente
en la mañana del día en cuestión. Si se ha emitido un AVISO (no una ADVERTENCIA) de viento muy frío
para el condado, es muy posible que las escuelas estén abiertas. (Umbral del Servicio Nacional del Estado del
Tiempo)
Cuando las escuelas están cerradas, todas las actividades quedan canceladas
Cuando las escuelas de Madison cierran por el día, también quiere decir que todas las actividades
programadas para llevarse a cabo ese día en los edificios escolares quedan canceladas. Esto incluye todos los
programas de recreación (MSCR) y todos los programas después del día escolar.
¿Por qué no se les da salida temprano a los alumnos cuando hay mal tiempo?
En la mayoría de nuestras familias los adultos trabajan fuera del hogar durante el día y no han hecho arreglos
para el cuidado de sus hijos antes del fin del día escolar. Sin embargo, si el horario de trabajo se los permite y
creen que sus hijos se encontrarán más seguros en su hogar, pueden pasar a recogerlos antes de que termine
el día escolar. En tal caso, les pedimos que acudan a la oficina de la escuela y soliciten que les entreguen a
sus hijos.
Tratamos de mantener las escuelas abiertas
Cuando las escuelas están cerradas, muchas familias tienen problemas con el cuidado de sus hijos. Por lo
tanto, hacemos todo lo posible para mantener las escuelas abiertas siempre y cuando se pueda hacer en una
forma segura. Sin embargo, tal como lo mencionamos al principio de esta carta, los padres siempre pueden
tomar la decisión de mantener a sus hijos en la casa cuando hay mal tiempo.
¿Por qué no se retrasa el comienzo del día escolar cuando hay mal tiempo aunque se
pronostique que mejorará durante el día?
Porque los adultos de muchas de nuestras familias trabajan fuera del hogar y tienen dificultad para ajustar sus
horarios de trabajo o para encontrar cuidado de niños para acomodar la entrada más tarde. Si ustedes
transportan a sus hijos a la escuela, les agradecemos el esfuerzo extra que hacen en los días de mal tiempo y
entendemos que podría haber retrasos en la llegada.
Cierre de las escuelas por otras razones
Si ustedes tienen alguna pregunta acerca de si hay cierre de todas las escuelas del distrito o de una en
particular por una razón no relacionada al mal tiempo, les pedimos que sintonicen una estación de radio, un
canal de televisión local, el canal MMSD-TV (canal de cable 96 o 993), o vayan a nuestra página web:
www.mmsd.org.
Les agradecemos su comprensión y cooperación
Por cada familia que está contenta porque las escuelas están en sesión durante los días en que hay mal
tiempo, hay otra familia que opina que deberían haberse cerrado. La decisión de abrir o cerrar las escuelas
cuando el estado del tiempo inclemente ocasiona algunas de las reacciones más fuertes en la comunidad, no
importa cual sea nuestra decisión.
Les agradecemos su comprensión con respecto a la dificultad que se presenta para tomar esta decisión y su
apoyo en ayudar a que sus hijos lleguen seguros a la escuela durante los días de invierno. Por favor sepan que
consideraremos el factor de la seguridad cuando tomemos cualquier decisión relacionada con el estado del
tiempo.
Atentamente,
Daniel A. Nerad
Superintendente, MMSD
MWABA
MADISON WEST ATHLETIC BOOSTER ASSOCIATION
January 2010
What is MWABA?
MWABA is a parent-run booster organization supporting West High athletic
teams for needs that exceed our limited district athletic budget.
The need has never been greater! The Madison Metropolitan School District has continued to
reduce funding for our athletic programs and services. Our student athletes need us
more than ever to help meet the need of their teams.
How you can help!
Join MWABA by sending in the attached membership form and your donation. Get involved by volunteering to assist
our many fundraisers and West High teams including Mansfield and West High concession stands, Regent Discount
Cards, Badger Game Day Parking at West High, Holiday Wreath Sale, MWABA Blood, Sweats and Tears
and the June MWABA golf outing.
Support our Athletes and Fundraisers!
Regent Discount Cards – Only $5. Purchase them from your team liaison.
West Home Game Cards - $50 per pair or $30 per single – Good at all home games for the entire year.
Contact your team liaison or Bob Emmerich at [email protected].
Madison West Athletic Booster Association (MWABA) Membership Application
Date______________
Parent Name(s)_______________________________________Phone______________Email________________________________
Street address___________________________________________________________________________zip___________________
Student Name_______________________________________________________________M/F ________Grade________________
Please list all sports____________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name_______________________________________________________________ M/F ________ Grade_______________
Please list all sports____________________________________________________________________________________________
Membership Categories
____Maize
$25
____Reggie’s Club $250
____Benefactor
$1000
____Gift Member $____
____Blue
$50
____Crown
____Other
$____
____Corporate
$____
____Alumni
$____
____Regent $100
$500
Please send membership form along with a check (payable to MWABA) to:
Madison West Athletic Booster Association – Membership, 30 Ash Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Contact Bob Emmerich: [email protected]
MWABA Congratulates our Athletes!
* Second Year Letter Winners
Football
Reached back-to-back
Playoffs for the first time
since 1988
2009 Letter Winners
Abe Ali
Gabe Bautista
Chris Bester
James Bester
Sean Blythe
Avery Brandt
Lateef Cameron
Terrance Carey
Reed Crews
Armani Davis
Kenneth Doe
Enis Gashi
Kyle Gilbertson
James Golden
Juan Guerrero
Julius Hill
Tyrice Longino
Alberto Maly
Michael Martin
Kyle Marvel
Damir McCurty
J.R. McFadden
Chase Meicher
Alex Merwald
Nate Nagy
Zach Nelson
Mark Onofry
T.J. Peterson
J.P. Phillips
Haris Riza
Will Rothschild - Captain
Gerald Schad
Leighton Settle - Captain
Jeremy Singer
Clarence Smith
Julius Starlin
Jesse Taylor
Matt Thal
Michael Venturini
Ben Wade - Captain
Darius Willis-Smith
Shengbo Zhou
Evan Zurbuchen
**Third Year Letter Winners
***Fourth Year Letter Winners
Football
(cont.)
Individual Awards
Leighton Settle
All City “back of the year”, All
Conference, All District, All Area,
And 2X All State running back and
Metro “Player of the Year”
Will Rothschild
All City “lineman of the year”, 1st
team All Conference offense and defense,
All District, Hon. Mention All Area
James Bester
All City, 1st team All Conference,
All District,Hon. Mention–All Area
Ben Wade
All City, 2nd team All Conference
Evan Zurbuchen
All City, 2nd team All Conference
Hon. Mention All Conference
Julius Starlin
J.P. Phillips
Jeremy Singer
Kenneth Doe
Lateef Cameron
Girls Golf
3rd in Conference
3rd at Sectional
2009 Letter Winners
Danielle Leuker**
Libby Luedtke
Brittany McNett-Emmerich***
Kate Schally****
Jane Welch**
Mary Welch****
Individual Awards
Brittany McNett-Emmerich
1st team All City, All Conference
All Area and All State.
Advanced to State taking 3rd
in Division 1.
Mary Welch
2nd team All City
1st team All Conference
Jane Welch
2nd team All City
Libby Leudtke
Hon. Mention All Conference
Girls Swimming
and Diving
Varsity Record 8-1
3rd at Conference
2nd at Sectionals
7th at State
2009 Letter Winners
Amelia Barczi
Erin Baumann
Sarah Baumann
Marissa Bednarek
Alice Blakely
Margaret Callan
Gianna Callisto
Carolyn Curran**
Ilsa Feierabend**
Jacqui German
Jenni German*
Jessi Hausch***
Emma Hill
Madison Hughes
Tina King*
Molly Meyer*
Margaret Ntambi*** - Captain
Norah Ntambi*
Carleigh Olson*** - Captain
Jordyn Reich***
Maddy Reynolds
Kylie Rosenstock*** - Captain
Samantha Talerico
Heather Thole**
Laura Voegeli***
Avery Wallace
State Qualifiers
Marissa Bednarek
Gianna Callisto
Carolyn Curran
Ilsa Feierabend
Jessi Hausch
Margaret Ntambi
Carleigh Olson
Kylie Rosenstock
Heather Thole
Kylie Rosenstock finished 1st at
Conference, Sectionals and State
for the fourth year in a row.
MWABA Congratulates our Athletes!
* Second Year Letter Winners
Boys Volleyball
2009 Letter Winners
Joey Borgwardt*
Nico Borovsky
Brian Cole*
Andy Corkery
Stefan DeLong
Nate Ewanowski
Connor Fennema
David Hanle
John Harth*
Will Hughes
Henrik Jorgensen
Eric Swaney*
Ben Winokur
Individual Awards
Joey Borgwardt
1st team All Conference
Stefan DeLong
Hon. Mention All Conference
Eric Swaney
2nd team All Conference
Girls Tennis
1st at Conference
1st at Sectionals
3rd at State
2009 Letter Winners
Jane Campbell
Allie Dyer*** – Captain
Nora Feldman
Leah Harari – Captain
Rachel Hostetler*
Sarah Kuhn*
Rachel Margolies*** – Captain
Jenny Mohoney**
Samantha Nagin*
Lauren Rosenstock*
Lily Simonson
Annelies Taylor
Boys Soccer
1st at Conference
2009 Letter Winners
Ben Bauch
Alex Bernhardt
Kweku Brewoo
Fedor Bulat
Todd Feathers
Ford Freyberg
Morgan Foy
**Third Year Letter Winners
***Fourth Year Letter Winners
Luke Hrovat-Staedter
Matt Kessler
Cannan Klein
Michael Kramer
Dean Leeper
Luke Lippitt
Paul Lund
Geovanny Martinez
Reis Meanwell
Angel Nolasco
Marcus Rickey
Spencer Roehre
Aaron Rosenblum
Blake Salter
Mattias Schmidt
Zane Shahrani
Kristoffer Sladky
Keenan Smith
Ryan Snapper
Michael Thal
Tenzin Tsenor
Christian Vasquez
Luke Verstegen
Nick Wolff
All City
Alex Bernhardt
Geovanny Martinez
Paul Lund
All-Conference
Keenen Smith – 1st Team
Paul Lund – 1st Team
Ben Bauch – 1st Team
Alex Bernhardt – 1st Team
Geovanny Martinez – 2nd Team
Ryan Snapper – 2nd Team
All-State
Ben Bauch – Hon. Mention
Paul Lund – Hon. Mention
All Area
Player of the Year
Paul Lund
Girls Cross Country
1st at Conference
1st at Sectionals
5th at State
2009 Letter Winners
Elena Barham
Flora Berklein
Mary Daly
Lilli Delaney
Bailey Flanigan
Sara Kelly
Samantha Klasek
Katherine Krohn
Anna Meteyer
Nikki Newold
Olivia Pratt
Lexie Rohr
Marika Rosenblum
Gina Sereno
Anna Hrovat-Staedter
Hannah Wiesner
All-City Team
Olivia Pratt
Bailey Flanigan
Marika Rosenblum
Gina Sereno
Honorable Mention
Anna Hrovat-Staedter
Elena Barham
McClimon Award
Hannah Wiesner
All-Conference 1st Team &
All-Conference Academic
Bailey Flanigan
Olivia Pratt
Marika Rosenblum
Boys Cross Country
4th at Conference
3rd at Sectionals
12th at State
2009 Letter Winners
Hamit Agushi
Jonah Barry
David Anderson
Jacob Carrel
Kevin Cook
Joe Haase
Devin DuBeau
Tanner Jean-Louis
Aaron Li
Kenny Lyons
Brandon Lytle
David Mincberg
John Schoech
Jacob Wolbert
George Degen
Wilson Hacker
Sam Hacker
Jeff Sereno
Jacob Kelly
John Raihala
Charlie Thompson
MWABA Congratulates our Athletes!
* Second Year Letter Winners
**Third Year Letter Winners
***Fourth Year Letter Winners
MWABA would like to recognize our 2009 Spring sport athletes who were not mentioned
in earlier issues of the Regent Reporter.
Boys Baseball
2009 Letter Winners
Sean Blythe
Jake Byers
Sam Daly*
Ben Eagleburger
Connor Heneghan*
James Horton*
Max Jaffe*
Eric Kamp*
Graham King** – Captain
Chet Lubarsky** – Captain
Josh Minkoff**
Ben Pearson
Rob Schumacher*
Trevor Sellers*
Mike Venturini
Ben Wade
All City
Sam Daly
Graham King
Chet Lubarsky
Josh Minkoff
All Conference
Josh Minkoff
Most Valuable Player
Josh Minkoff
Josh Minkoff also played in the
Wisconsin Baseball Coaches
Association All Star Classic Game
Boys Tennis
Varsity Record 8-11
5th in Conference
rd
3 in sub-sectionals
2009 Letter Winners
Tim Choi*
Brian Cole
Andrew Corkery
George Degen
Stefan DeLong
Will Elsas*
Morgan Foy
Nick Gidal
Gavin Hostetler
Colin Jarvis
Suhas Kodali
Albert Lee
Dean Leeper
Caleb McKenzie
Bennett Mortensen**
Mitch Polelle*
Jimmy Storck
Girls Soccer
2009 Letter Winners
Rose Brown
Elizabeth Christianson
Nora Cullen
Kate Dalebroux
Julia Eagleburger – Captain
Ellie Feldman
Leah Harari
Kaylee Heller – Captain
Emily Levin
Jennifer Mohoney
Abby O’Brien
Maddie O’Keefe
Dana Palma
Maddy Poranski
Liz Pretto
Jazzy Salter
Tessa Sannito
Hannah Scherer-Jones
Izzi Speer
Hannah Staiger
Emily Thompson
Kathie Van Winkle
Hannah Wiesner
Kayla Wildeck
Girls Track
And Field
2009 Letter Winners
Elena Barham
Flora Berklein*
Veronica Cox*
Mary Daly*
Kirkley Doyle***
Jenni German
Holly Godar*
Georgia Greene*
Zoe Harnenz
Rachel Hostetler
Anna Hrovat-Staedter
Sara Kelly*
Samantha Klasek**
Katherine Krone
Sydney Langer
Ashley Wright-Lannoy
Olivia Pratt
Victoria Shanahan
Paige Sieben
Samantha Swanson
State Meet Qualifier
Olivia Pratt
Outstanding Athlete Award
Kirkley Doyle
Boys Track
And Field
Conference Champion
Sectional Champion
Regional Champion
2009 Letter Winners
Elliot Bennett
Austin Cotant
Blair Ekleberry
Gus Fuguitt
Noah Hart
Eric Katzelnick
Trevor Little
Max Marcus
Ala Mustafa
Peter Ohm
Andrew Rasmussen
Ryan Sandler
Isaac Scott
Buddy Bernhard
Paul Osswald
Kilian Bartels
Mitchell Pearson
Leighton Settle
Alex Bastian
Chas Karch*
Mitch DeVriendt*
Lateef Cameron*
Aaron Rosenblum*
Evan Zurbuchen*
Sam Hacker*
Alex Lee**
Marcus Pearson**
Josh Williams**
Armani Davis**
Brett Kelly***
Emerson Sample***
2009 Willis Jones Award
Josh Williams
State Meet Medalists
Brett Kelly – 2nd, 3200m
Marcus Pearson – 5th, Triple Jump
MADISON WEST REGENTS
HOUSE FLAGS!
To view in color, please visit our website at www.mwaba.org
A perfect way to show your school spirit!
Hang outside for events or all year round!
Flags will be 27” x 40”, printed on both sides on 2-ply durable weather
resistant fabric. The cost of each flag is $45 (pole is not included).
TO ORDER: Please complete form and mail order with payment to address below.
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________
Home Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________
Work Phone: _______________________ Email: __________________________
Please mail order to: Judy Olson, 5637 Montadale Street, Fitchburg, WI 53711.
Checks should be made payable to MWABA.
Questions: Please contact Judy Olson at [email protected] or Bob Emmerich @ [email protected].
MADISON WEST ATHLETIC BOOSTER ASSOCIATION
Friends of West High Drama
Ensuring that West High drama continues to thrive
Friends of West High Drama (e-mail): [email protected]
Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools (FWHD’s donation web site): https://fmps.org/donate.asp?pt=drama
FHWD (web site): http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/1731
Regent Drama Club (web site): http://madisonwesttheater.squarespace.com
Regent Drama Club (Facebook): Madison West High School Theater
Now five years old, the Friends of West High Drama (FWHD) organization performs three important roles: we raise funds
to help ensure that West can continue to maintain the quality of its fine theater program; we support theatrical opportunities
through our time and our talents; and we encourage friendships and connections among parents and supporters. Our financial
support, of course, is critically important: we’ve traditionally donated $10,000 each year to the program (and sometimes more,
such as when we helped to fund the new sound system in the auditorium). We thank all of you who have helped us in the past,
and we encourage all who are interested in supporting West drama to step forward with your funds, talents, and time!
BROADWAY WEST IS COMING UP!
February 6, 2010 • 7:00–10:00pm • Alumni Lounge of the UW’s Pyle Center
Plan now to join us for FWHD’s largest fundraiser and social event of the year! It will be a delightful evening of…
• musical and theatrical performances, as well as art exhibits, by our very talented West students
• bidding on some fabulous live-auction items, auctioned by the always-hilarious Tom Farley
• delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, plus a cash bar with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
• socializing with other theater supporters in our casual, but festive lakefront venue, with a 270-degree view of Lake Mendota
We welcome your donations of super auction items: unusual events, irresistible services, exceptional merchandise, original
creations, art objects, delicious edibles, theater or sports tickets, senior-portrait packages, Badger memorabilia, useful objects,
themed baskets, donations from your workplace, resort travel, spa visits, stays at your condo or cabin… You get the idea!
Please contribute to this effort by donating great auction items; attending the evening; and bidding early, often, and high!
And please see the separate page in this issue of the Regent Reporter for a clip-out form that you can use to purchase your
tickets in advance ($30 for one adult, $50 for two adults, and $10 per West student), and/or to alert us about your fabulous
live-auction donation. The earlier we hear from attendees and donors, the better we can plan this great evening. Thank you!
REGENT DRAMA CLUB’S FABULOUS SPRING MUSICAL, GUYS AND DOLLS
Mark your calendars now for one of the greatest American musicals ever: March 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2010
L. Joe Dahl, director • Kelle Adams, choreographer
Auditions were held in December. All cast members and any student who would like to work as part of the stage, costume,
lighting, sound, hair/make-up, administrative, and/or props crews should check the “drama board” (across from Room 272,
next to the Colucci art gallery) every day for up-to-the-minute information on rehearsals, crew meetings, and work sessions.
Students who have not participated in a crew before are absolutely welcome to join up and help!
Synopsis of Guys and Dolls: All the hot gamblers are in town, and they’re all depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week’s
incarnation of “The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York.” The only problem is that he needs
$1,000 to get the place. Throw in Sarah Brown, who’s short on sinners at the mission she runs; Sky Masterson, who accepts
Nathan’s $1,000 bet that he can’t get Sarah Brown to go with him to Havana, Cuba; Miss Adelaide, who wants Nathan to
marry her; Police Lieutenant Brannigan, who always seems to appear at the wrong time; and the masterful music and lyrics of
Frank Loesser, and you’ve got quite a musical. Includes the songs “Fugue for Tinhorns,” “Luck Be a Lady,” and “Sit Down,
You’re Rocking the Boat.” Don’t miss it!
FINE ARTS WEEK 2010: Students in the Theater III class, led by Rebecca Jallings, will cast and direct all of the one-act plays
that you’ll be able to enjoy during West’s Fine Arts Week in May 2010.
THANK YOU AGAIN to everyone who made the fall Regent Drama Club production, The Miracle Worker, such an amazing
and inspirational show!
STAY CONNECTED… by reading FWHD’s monthly Regent Reporter pages and by signing up for our occasional e-mails at
[email protected]. Please be assured that we do not share our e-mail list with anyone.
…AND PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION to FWHD in any amount. You can donate
online through our fundraising partner, the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools (FMPS), at
https://fmps.org/donate.asp?pt=drama. Or…
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUT HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can mail your contribution, payable to FMPS–Friends of West High Drama, to our fundraising partner, the Foundation for
Madison’s Public Schools, 455 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711.
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (in case we have any questions) _________________________________________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU heartily for your support of West High School theater!
BROADWAY WEST!
Ensuring that West High drama continues to thrive • Honoring all of West’s talents across the arts
You’re invited to spend a lively evening at Broadway West —
the Friends of West High Drama’s largest fundraiser and social event of the year!
Saturday, February 6, 2010 • 7–10 pm
Alumni Lounge in the UW’s Pyle Center (next to the Red Gym at 702 Langdon Street)*
$30 for one adult • $50 for two adults • $10 per West High student
Tickets will be available at the door, but advance reservations are greatly appreciated
• Enjoy a variety of fabulous theatrical and musical performances,
along with art exhibitions, by some of West’s highly talented students
• Eat, drink, and be merry with other West parents, friends, and students
• Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar will be available,
with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Bid on great live-auction items, auctioned by the always-hilarious Tom Farley
• Relax in our casual, but festive lakefront venue, with its 270-degree view of Lake Mendota
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
• Donate a tempting auction item: Unusual events, irresistible services, exceptional merchandise, original creations, art
objects, delicious edibles, theater or sports tickets, senior-portrait packages, Badger memorabilia, useful objects, themed baskets,
donations from your workplace, resort travel, spa visits, stays at your condo or cabin… You get the idea! All donors will be
recognized at the event and acknowledged in writing afterward. Contact FWHD at [email protected] to let us
know what you can contribute! We can assist with a pick-up if needed.
• Reserve your tickets to attend Broadway West: $30 for one adult; $50 for two adults; and $10 per West High student. Just fill
out the form below and mail it back to us.
• Make an online donation: If you cannot attend, but would like to support West drama in your absence, consider making a
contribution using the form below or online through the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools at
https://fmps.org/donate.asp?pt=drama
Thank you for your support — this will undoubtedly be an evening to remember! Questions? Contact us at
[email protected].
*Parking is available on Lake and Langdon Streets, in the Memorial Union surface lot, and in the Helen C. White, Lake Street, and Lucky
Building ramps
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUT HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Make checks payable to FMPS-Friends of West High Drama. Complete and return this section with your payment to: Marcia
Gevelinger Bastian, 4210 Mandan Crescent, Madison, WI 53711. Pre-paid tickets will be ready for you at the door of the
event.
_____ Yes! I’d like to reserve adult tickets: _____ one at $30, or _____ two at $50 = (total) $ _____
($20 of each $30 ticket is tax deductible.)
_____ Yes! I’d like to reserve West student tickets: (number) _____ at $10 each = (total) $ _____ (Student performers get in
free.)
_____ I enclose a tax-deductible contribution in the amount of $ _____ (You can also donate online through the Foundation
for Madison’s Public Schools at https://fmps.org/donate.asp?pt=drama)
_____ Yes! I’d like to donate a live-auction item. I’m contacting FWHD at [email protected] to discuss it and
to arrange a pick-up if needed.
Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________ Phone (in case we have questions): __________________________
January 2010
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Japanese New Japanese New
Year
Year
Kwanzaa
8
9
14
15
16
20
21
23
Finals
Finals
22
Finals
EARLY
RELEASE
12:30 PM
End of 2nd
qtr/1st sem.
29
3
4
Japanese New SCHOOL
Year
RESUMES
5
ACCESS
Testing –
Jan. 5-8
6
7
Eastern and
Greek
Orthodox
Christmas Day
10
12
13
11
EARLY
RELEASE
12:30 PM
Jazz Concert,
7:30pm, Aud
Staff Development
17
18
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther
King Day
24
31
19
SAT TEST
25
26
27
28
30
8th Gr. Parent
Grade Level
Mtg, 7:00pm.
Schedule
Aud
Meetings, Per.
Start of 3rd
1, 2 & 3
qtr/2nd sem.
Notes:
Counselors go to middle schools with information on 9th grade scheduling for
2010/2011.
February 2010
Sun
Mon
1
7
8
Tue
15
Chinese New
Year
21
22
Thu
2
3
4
Collage Tech
Rehearsal,
6:00pm, Aud
Band Collage
Concert,
7:30pm, Aud
11th Gr. Parent
Meeting,
7:00pm. Aud
9
Fri
5
6
Habitat for
Humanity
SOUPER
BOWL,
3-8:00pm, Cafe
ACT TEST
13
11
MATH MEET
10TH Gr. Parent RED/WHITE
MidWinter
Meeting,
DAY, Singing Dance, Café
7:00pm, Aud
Valentines,
MidWinter Aud
16
17
18
9th Gr. Parent
Meeting,
7:00pm. Aud
Ash
Wednesday
9th & 10th Gr.
Honor Roll,
7:00pm. Aud
23
24
25
28
Notes:
Purim
Scheduling for 2010/2011 takes place in February.
12
Sat
10
8th Grade
Orientation,
7:00pm. Aud
14
Wed
19
20
WSMA, West
hosts @
Hamilton
26
NO SCHOOL
SWEIO
Convention
27
Purim
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