October - 2014

Wonewoc-Center Schools, 101 School Road, Wonewoc, WI 53968 608-464-3165 www.wc.k12.wi.us

W-C offers free breakfast to all students 2014-15 School Year Report Cards All report cards will be viewable and printable from Wonewoc-Center Schools is offering Universal Free Skyward Family Access. There will be no paper copies Breakfast to all students. When Universal Free Breakfast is handed out this year. If you need your personal login offered, breakfast is available at no charge to all students, and password for Skyward Family Access, please regardless of their household income. Children who participate contact Kathy Lindsey, 464-3165 ext. 119. in Universal Free Breakfast tend to have improved attendance, less tardiness, and increased test score. PRINCIPAL’S PRIDE by Michelle Noll GREAT HAPPENINGS ARE TAKING PLACE AT W-C The school year is off to a great start. I am very blessed by Dr. Lozeau to have great students and an awesome staff to work with. So, WHAT’S NEW!? Many good things are happening at W-C that I would just 1st – The Wonewoc-Center School District staff has like to recognize. The fall sports teams are giving us much worked hard to improve student achievement and the to be proud of and the BASE program or CLC, is an asset to results are evident as the elementary school was not only students but families as well. We have about 80 recognized as a “School of Recognition”. Staff members students enrolled in the program. W-C Elementary has been will be traveling to Madison to accept the award. Also, recognized as a School of Recognition for Beating the Odds the high school met criteria to be designated as “Exceeds with our achievement. The school report cards have been Standards” on the state report card. It is testament to the published and we have much to be proud of and areas to hard work and dedication of all staff members and the work on as well. I want you to know that we are taking students that we achieved these recognitions. every step to make sure we are working on higher 2nd – This fall we began Friday early releases at 1:30 pm expectations and growth for all students. to enable staff to have training and collaboration time. I am starting my 14th year as principal and I am even This enables us to fully implement and plan ongoing more dedicated to bring about the necessary changes in services to provide educational assistance to all students. education to make our students success even higher. The time is also being used for collaboration on a range Wonewoc-Center is a great school and community in which of issues and points of discussion. to live. I look forward to seeing all of you at events 3rd – The district was awarded a 21st Century Learning throughout the year! Thank you for all you do to help in the Center School grant worth $80,000 per year for 5 years. success of W-C. Stop in and see all the things going on! Dr. Ennis has led the planning and development of the program. With the help of the administrative team and the W-C RECEIVES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STATUS hiring of Ms. Jennifer Gibbons to handle the day to day by Dr. Sharon Ennis operations as the BASE Coordinator, students are being Wonewoc-Center District Administrators were informed provided before and after school homework assistance that the W-C Elementary School has received the Wisconsin and after school learning and enrichment opportunities. Title I School of Recognition Award based upon the 2013-14 4th – The school board is moving forward with long range Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Exam. To be eligible, a budget planning and district vision meetings to develop a school must receive federal Title I funding to provide services pathway for continued improvement. to large numbers or high percentages of economically This is all disadvantaged children. In addition, the W-C School District possible received recognition in the category of BEATING THE through ODDS. The district is in the top 25 percent of high poverty community schools in the states, and has above-average student support achievement in reading and mathematics when compared to of our schools from similarly sized districts, schools, grade programs, configurations, and poverty levels. The award recognizes the staff, and work by students and their parents along with teachers, school students. administrators, and school staff members to break the link THANK YOU! Go Wolves! between poverty and low academic achievement. Schools meeting the recognition award criteria will receive school to earn an additional teaching license. I am very excited a plaque at an October 13th ceremony at the State Capitol and to have my own classroom and feel very fortunate to be part of $500 for use by the school. this great school district! Outside of school, I enjoy spending District Report Cards were issued for all school districts in time with my family, reading, running, playing the piano, and the state of Wisconsin. The Wonewoc-Center High School watching the Brewers. We are off to a great start this year, and scored an overall score of 75.2 which puts them in the category I am excited to see what the rest of the school year has in of EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS. To be classified as store! exceeding expectations a school must score about 73, have shown progress in closing the achievement gap, have students My name is Jennifer Gibbons and I am excited to be on track to graduate and show postsecondary readiness. teaching Business Education classes at Overall the district scored 68.5-Meeting Expectations for all the Wonewoc-Center School District and working students in grades 2-10. with this great group of teachers and administration! I am also the B.A.S.E Coordinator and I am in BASE PROGRAM charge of the School-To-Work/Youth Apprenticeship by Dr. Ennis program. The BASE (Before/After School Education) Program is up I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and and running. Students receive homework help, interventions, I have I completed a graduate level teacher certification and enrichment activities. Activities so far have included program with credits towards a Master’s Degree in presentations about the Wild Turkey Education. While taking the graduate courses for my by John Cler, Schools in Africa by certification, I worked at several schools in the area substitute Kristi Zimmerman, Drug Dog by teaching and doing a number of other positions. I worked as a Officer Pat Clark, and a trip to the Programmer Analyst programming, analyzing and designing Wonewoc-Public Library. Also, business application solutions. My husband and I have 4 students have had enrichment activities wonderful children and we live in the rural area near Hustler. including a number magician, games, and a trip to the Artic. My name is Kevin Pulvermacher and I am excited to Parents are reminded that if your child be joining the Wonewoc-Center School District after is signed up to attend they should be reporting each evening or recently completing my college career at UW- morning. If there is a change in plans or a child is not going to Platteville. I have spent my entire life in attend, the school should be notified at least 24 hours in Southwestern Wisconsin, growing up in Benton just south of advance. Changing in bussing service is very difficult to do at Platteville. I am the oldest of four boys and enjoy living an the last minute. active life. I spend my time coaching football here at Wonewoc If you have questions or concerns about the program or and enjoying the outdoors. My fiance and I are excited to be in want to change your child’s schedule please contact Jennifer the area and are looking forward to the school year! Gibbons or Sharon Ennis at 608-464-3165. If you would like to volunteer to help one or more days a My name is Lisa Roehling and I am an alumni of week, please contact the school. We are always looking for Wonewoc-Center Schools. I have lived the majority more help. of my life in this community. My husband, Josh & I have been married for 17 yrs and we have four WONEWOC-CENTER WELCOMES NEW STAFF children. After 20 yrs of being a cosmetologist I choose to stay home and raise our children. It was then that I began volunteering in the school. I truly enjoyed being able to see how the kids spent their days and had a better understanding of their studies. I am looking forward to the start of a new year and excited to be a part of a great school system!

My name is Melissa Stanek and I am very excited to be a part of the Wonewoc-Center School District

again. Wonewoc is my hometown and I am a

graduate of Wonewoc. I began working with the Front: Erin Jandt, Jennifer Gibbons, Kevin Pulvermacher Early Childhood /4K class in the fall of 2013. Back: Lisa Roehling, Melissa Stanek Previously, I had worked for the Head Start program in Wonewoc for 9 years. I live in Union Center and have 4 My name is Erin Jandt and I am the new 4K Teacher children. My oldest son is in his first year of college at UW for Wonewoc-Center Schools. I am originally from Platteville. I am currently enrolled in UW Superior Distance West Salem, Wisconsin, and graduated from Viterbo Learning program majoring in Elementary Education with a University in 2012. For the past two school years, I minor in Early Childhood Education. I love working with all of have been working as a special education aide while going to the students and enjoy seeing them learn and grow. H.O.W.L. (HELPING OUR WOLVES LEARN) NURSES NOTES By Kristi Zimmerman By Jessica Thompson H.O.W.L. (Helping Our Wolves Learn) is our new  Preventing Cavities? That's what we are WC School, Family, and Community Partnership. Our mission is: WC School, families, and community members trying to do here at Wonewoc-Center! collaborating to redefine the school as a community  Bright Smiles is a dental learning center that offers educational, social, and program coming on October 1st to provide recreational activities to adults as well as to children. students with supplies to brush their Our goal is to promote positive communication and teeth after breakfast and lunch. Several collaboration between the school, families, and classes will be participating in this program community for the success of all students. Committee members: throughout the school year. This program is Michelle Noll made possible through the Reedsburg Area Sharon Ennis Medical Center. Ashley Baker  Immunizations Maxine Chipman  Please make sure your child is up-to-date with Andrea Jacobson – Parenting Committee their immunizations. Dawn Ertel – Communicating Committee Tasha Mueller – Communicating Committee  New immunizations are required for children Sheri Degner – Volunteering Committee going into Kindergarten and sixth grade. Tiffany Graewin – Learning At Home Committee  If you received a letter regarding Lisa Roehling – School Decision Making noncompliance with your child's (PTCO)Committee immunizations, please make sure you follow up Morgan Miller and Shelly Mitchell – Collaborating with Jessica Thompson-School Nurse at 464- with the Community Committee Kristi Zimmerman-Facilitator 3165 Ext. 131 Our first event was a great success. Thank you for everyone who attended the HOWL (Open House) Event. WONEWOC-CENTER FFA On October 17th, we are organizing a Truck Rally starting Wonewoc-Center at 6:00. Trucks from the area will be on display on the FFA has kicked off the road beside the football field. This is a family and year with a goal to community event. Come show your support for our local businesses and our football team as they take on “Target Success.” Our Hillsboro. officers and members A link for more information can be found under have been busy planning HOWL on the school’s main web-site. We are in the the years’ activities. In August we wrapped up our process of creating links and resources. Keep checking in summer with the State Fair, the local blood drive, and to see what’s new. If you have any ideas or information the Juneau County Fair. Since the start of the school you would like to share, please pass it on to one of the year, FFA members have been working hard on their committee members. We are here for you! SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) projects,

H.O.W.L.’s Truck Rally attending leadership workshops, preparing for Bring your family and check out local business National Convention, and planning community events. trucks. The rally will start at 6:00 pm on October 17th. Some upcoming events of the Wonewoc-Center Trucks will be parked on the road leading to the FFA include highway cleanup and dodgeball with Outdoor Learning Area. Bring your whole family to surrounding FFA chapters on Sep. 28th; World Dairy check out the trucks and then cheer for our WC Expo; Homecoming Parade; Fire Conference Oct. 18th football team as they take on the Hillsboro Tigers. (Jr. High); State Officer Visit; Elementary Halloween Dance Oct. 25th; Concessions; Community Garden Plans; and our Famous Fruit Sale! That is just October. We have a lot of students preparing for speaking contests, career development judging events, and three participating in agriscience fair projects. Our students are motivated and dedicated to get the most their local FFA chapters and how they can put their that they can from the FFA organization. It is also leadership into action.” National Officers were there the hope of our chapter to re-establish the FFA to present workshops and informationfor the coming year and challenged them to get involved in the Alumni organization here at Wonewoc. many opportunities FFA has to offer. As always, we thank all of you for your support of the FFA organization. There are ten Sectional Leadership Workshops held throughout Wisconsin. Over 2,000 FFA members and advisors from 250 FFA chapters will participate in these WONEWOC-CENTER FFA workshops. The workshops are sponsored through the ATTENDS SECTIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Wisconsin FFA Foundation Leadership Partner Program. The officer team of the Wonewoc-Center FFA The Wisconsin Association of FFA is comprised Chapter attended the Sectional Leadership Workshop th of over 250 local chapters with over 19,000 Thursday, September 18 at the Tomah High School in Tomah, Wisconsin. Kelsey Rego, Natasha Wells, Dani members. FFA activities and award programs Novy, Bailey Miller, Lane Wohlrab, Crystal Bitter, and complement instruction in agriculture education by Chelsey Karstetter were the officers who attended. giving students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes. FFA's mission is to develop its members potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

WHITE CHRISTMAS The Wonewoc-Center Choral Department will be presenting the musical, White Christmas, on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 P.M. in the upstairs gym. Ticket prices will be $3.00 The Wisconsin FFA Sectional Leadership Workshop for students and seniors and $4.00 for adults. is designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers and Students playing the main characters are Carly members both in high school and middle school for leadership roles in their school district for the upcoming Shore, Alana Fry, Landan Polk, Logan Fulton, Elliott year. It also informs each chapter of the new programs Jacobson, Masan Polk, Natasha Wells-Dobbs, and available to all FFA members and allows the officers to Emma Schumann. Students in supporting roles are exchange ideas with other FFA chapters in their area. Heidi Brunner, Mercedes Hubele, Walker Shore, Leah The 2014-2015 State FFA Officer Team planned and Krueger, Alexis Miller, Hunter Rego, Noah Shore, conducted this workshop to encourage the participants to develop their leadership potential, to challenge them to Paige Stout, Ashley McHone, Eric Condoluci, Crystal set personal and chapter goals for the year and to Bitter and Kinsey Thums. motivate the students to take advantage of the many The movie, White Christmas, will celebrate its 60th opportunities available to them through the FFA. The anniversary this holiday season. Such big stars of the 2014 theme was “3-2-1 ACTION!!!”. Members left ready 1950’s like Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney to promote FFA, agricultural education and agriculture in their schools and communities. FFA advisors also and Vera Allen made the songs and story famous. The participated in a workshop that helped inform them about movie has become a Christmas holiday classic. FFA opportunities for the school year. Although the stage play has some differences “This workshop is a great way to prepare FFA from the movie version, it still contains the great members for their role as an active member in their Irving Berlin songs such as White Christmas, Happy local chapter as well as those that serve as chapter Holidays, Blue Skies and Love, You Didn’t Do Right By officers,” says Cheryl Zimmerman, Wisconsin FFA Executive Director. “These sessions get students Me. excited about leadership and all the opportunities that they can participate in through the FFA organization. It helps them discover their potential in PRESS BOX DEDICATION Player of the Week The Wonewoc-Center School District would like to thank Thom Jefferson Ang Allen Keller for being the The Wonewoc-Center School District would driving force behind the like to congratulate Thom for being selected as building of the new press the Air National Guard Player of the Week for box. week 4. Thom was a big reason the Wolves beat Allen completed this project their rival, the Royall Panthers, with a score of for his Eagle Scout Award. 38-12. His teammates also played a big role in He is now finishing basic the win over Royall. training in the U.S. Navy. Thom Jefferson Ang, a sophomore running We wish Allen much luck as he continues his back, came up huge all night, carrying the ball 22 journey in the military. times for 226 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was chosen from a strong group of nominees in week 4. A total of 4546 votes were cast, as Thom's 1900 were enough to edge second place, Isaac

Gonnering of Freedom, who tallied 1573.

Congratulations Thom, W-C Football Team and Coaches!

Thank you to everyone who voted for Thom.

PARENT ROADMAPS The Council of the Great City Schools has developed Allen Keller’s mom, sister and dad. content and grade-specific parent roadmaps that provide detailed information for parents about the LIONS INTERNATION PEACE POSTER CONTEST expectations of the Common Core in Mathematics & BY MR. LYNES Literacy. These roadmaps include examples of grade- level focus in the content area using parent-friendly W-C student ages 11-13 (before Nov. 15) is eligible to language, sample progressions of learning across three create a poster through Lions International Peace grade levels in the Common Core, and tips to parents on Poster contest competing for a $500.00 award to be communicating with teachers about their child’s work and issued to the top 23 posters. This year’s theme is how to support student learning at home. Please check "Peace, Love and Understanding". For additional them out at the following websites. Literacy - http://bit.ly/1g0CZpV information, see Mr. Lynes. Math - http://bit.ly/1uCUDVx

THANK YOU VOLLEYBALL GIRLS COUNSELING CONNECTION Coach Tracy by Mrs. Nemec, School Counselor Thank you to the (608-464-3165 ext 124; [email protected]; https://www.facebook.com/holly.nemeccounselor) Varsity Volleyball Girls SENIOR CONFERENCES that helped with some of Seniors are wrapping up their individual meetings with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade me. I will be mailing out letters to all parent/guardians of girls on their volleyball seniors letting you know where your senior student stands. skills. Also thank you to these young ladies for When the students met with me we reviewed their graduation status, post-secondary plans, and opportunities coming: Trenna B., Bryn E., Lauren J., Cailey J., to fund their future plans. Any senior attending a 2- or 4- Shelby J., Kelsey J., Anna R., Ashlynn S., Ashlyn S., year university must take the ACT. Students attending a Gracie T., Nicole T., & Bridget T. Thanks again to technical college may take the ACT or the COMPASS test. the “Future Lady Wolves”!! – Coach Tracy The COMPASS test may be preferred to give them the cut- off/placement scores that the school is looking for. Colleges have already begun looking at applications even students’ knowledge and skills relative to college and career though their deadlines are not until much later. Many close readiness is essential to ensuring that all students receive their admissions early if they get enough “quality” the support and services necessary to succeed in school and applicants. Please encourage your son/daughter to get their life. applications in BEFORE Thanksgiving to ensure that they will HOMECOMING 2014 – WONDERFUL WORLD OF WONEWOC be looked at separately and not compared to the whole The theme for the Homecoming 2014 is Disney/Pixar stack of applications sitting on the admissions officers’ desk. Movies. Students in grades 6-12 will be participating in dress- You may find applications at the following websites – UW up days, lunchtime activities, athletic event attendance, Schools: www.apply.wisconsin.edu; WI Technical Colleges: class banner, float, pumpkin, and fence decorating. The www.witechcolleges.org; WI Private Colleges: dress-up days are as follows: www.PrivateCollegeZone.org Monday – Sleeping Beauty (Pajama day – students needing There are only a few scholarship opportunities at this early picture retakes should bring appropriate clothing), date. As the school year progresses seniors should continue Tuesday – Going to the Ball (Dress-up/Formal), to check out the “Scholarship Opportunities” link on the Wednesday – Winter Wonderland (White Out – dress in school webpage. white), JUNIOR CONFERENCES Thursday – Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (Twin day) A letter will be arriving in the coming weeks regarding Friday – Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolves? (School Junior Conferences. These conferences will be individual Spirit/Wolves-Wear) meetings held with each junior and his or her We WILL have a parade on Friday, October 10th at 1:00 parent/guardians during the school day, with a couple of PM due to the Early Release Day with Teacher In-service that small group sessions that will be held in the early evening. afternoon. The dance will be held on Saturday night from The meetings will be held even if the parent/guardian 8:00 – 11:00 PM; Grand March will be held at 8:30 PM. cannot attend. We will discuss the student’s academic plan, goals for the future, aptitude, and learning style inventories, and identification of services needed for the student to Elementary Halloween Dance make a successful transition to their senior year and then For: Pre-K – Grade 5 from high school to their desired postsecondary setting. If th you are the parent/guardian of a current junior, please be When: Saturday, October 25 looking for information in the near future. SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Please make a habit of regularly monitoring your Where: W-C Upstairs gymnasium student on Family/Student Skyward Access. You may find a (All children age 6 and under must be link to this under the parent tab on the school webpage (www.wc.k12.wi.us). This is a great way to keep up to date accompanied by an adult.) with your students’ grades, any missing assignments, and Admission: 1 non-perishable food item or $2 check attendance. If you do not remember your log in **Food and profits donated to local food bank.** information, please contact the school. ACT – JUNIORS: NEW THIS YEAR Music, Games, Costume Contest and Lots of Fun! This year the ACT PLUS Writing will be given to all rd juniors at Wonewoc-Center on March 3 , and the WorkKeys Hosted by the portion of the test on March 4th. This is a new state requirement and it is FREE to all juniors. Students CAN use Wonewoc-Center FFA this test to send to colleges. If a student wishes to re-test on a different national test date, then they will be required to pay. ACT ASPIRE – FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORE (INFORMATION ADAPTED FROM WWW.ACT.ORG/PRODUCTS) This year the freshmen and sophomores will be taking the ACT Aspire. This is a state mandated test. The freshmen Keep in touch daily with what is will take it in the fall and spring, while the sophomores will only take it in the spring. The ACT Aspire will allow happening at W-C by visiting our educators to address the student’s strengths, areas for website at: improvement, and most importantly – potential. The test is http://www.wc.k12.wi.us/ linked to the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. Assessing