FebruaryMay - 2015 – 2016 101 School Road www.wc.k12.wi.us Wonewoc, WI 53968 608-464-3165 The civics test requirement also applies to students who ACP MEETING HELD AT are seeking a general education diploma (GED) or high WONEWOC-CENTER school equivalency diploma. By Dr. Ennis Mr. Grisar and Mr. Writt, two of Wonewoc-Center ACP (Academic and Career Social Teachers have created the Civics Test for the Planning) is an educational initiative that district. They had the staff at Wonewoc-Center take the will go into effect during the 2017-18 test to make sure all the questions were understandable. school year. Wonewoc-Center School District has been The teachers have created a study guide for the junior selected as one of the 18 pilot schools in the state of Wisconsin. and senior class. The ACP Committee Members for Wonewoc-Center are: Mrs. Even though this year’s seniors are not required to Miller, Ms. Graewin, Mr. Grisar, Mr. Chute, Mrs. Nemec, Mrs. take the exam, all juniors and seniors in high school this Gibbons, Ms. Hembd, Ms. Noll, and Dr. Ennis. year will take the exam in March. Those juniors who Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student- pass the test will not be required to take it again next driven, adult-supported process in which students create and year. Those students who do not pass will have several cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for opportunities the following school year. post-secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, In 2016-17 the Civics Exam will be given to all 9-12 career exploration, and the development of career management graders. Those passing the test the first time will have and planning skills. completed the requirement for graduation. Those not Wednesday, January 27, 2016, students in grades 8 through passing will have additional years to retake the exam. 11 were invited to attend the second ACP parent meeting. One Anyone who has questions about this requirement, of the key components of ACP is to have school, parents, and please contact school guidance counselor. students working together to create an educational plan for students that will have them college and career ready by the time they graduate. At the meeting parents and students worked with school The PTCO Elementary Dance will be personnel to create a plan for next year’s course selections. In March 18th, from 5:30 – 7:30. This the future we will be developing educational plans for all students of the district in that are in grades 6-12. is a family event and has proven to If you are the parent of a Wonewoc-Center grade 8-11 be a lot of fun in the years student and were not able to attend the meeting on January 27, 2016, please contact the school counselor and set up a time in past…..you won’t want to miss it! which to schedule your child’s classes for the 2016-2017 school year. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENT By Dr. Ennis Snow make-up days will be on th Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, in order to Thursday, March 24 and receive a high school diploma a student must take, during Tuesday, March 29th. They will be the high school grades, a civics test comprised of 100 full days of instruction. questions that are identical to the 100 questions that may be asked of an individual during the process of applying for the U.S. citizenship by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The student must correctly W-C High School is accepting applications for answer at least 60 of those questions. a Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach and a Junior Students are allowed to retake a test and unlimited Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach. number of times in order to achieve a passing score. Students with disabilities who have an individualized For more information go to www.wc.k12.wi.us education program (IEP) must complete the test, but or contact Mr. Needham. cannot be required to pass the test in order to graduate. A limited English proficient student must be permitted to take the civics test in the student’s language of choice. UP TO THE CHALLENGE In October all students who met the goal of reading the 20 By Dr. Ennis minutes/day/4 days a week received a trick or treat bag. In Wonewoc-Center K-5 November students received a Smartie Candy Cane, and in students are once again being December students received an “I love to Read pencil”. challenged to read 20 minutes The top 10 readers and the classes that read the most per day, four days per week. minutes received decorated cupcakes. The challenge started in October and students that meet the Students should continue to keep reading as each month challenge receive a reward at the end of each month. The 10 they will be receiving something different. There will be a students who accumulate the most minutes per month also surprise reward at the end of the year. receive an additional reward. The third way to receive an award is to be part of the class that accumulates the most WONEWOC-CENTER YOUNG AUTHORS minutes. By Kelsey J and Lexi M In October the top 10 readers for the Are you familiar month and their teacher were: with Jonathon Rand, 1. Ashlyn S – Mr. Meylor author of the American 2. Estanna G - Mrs. Klitzke Chillers book series? 3. Aaron B - Mrs. Klitzke The third, fourth, and 4. Lila M - Mrs. Ruland fifth grade young 5. Aliya M - Mrs. Beeman authors of Wonewoc 6. Julieann H - Mrs. Klitzke Schools had the 7. Nolan P - Ms. Mislivecek opportunity to use the 8. Michael W - Mr. Meylor internet to Skype with 9. Kolten K - Mr. Meylor this famous author. Mr. 10. Stacie K - Mr. Meylor Rand lives with his wife, Mrs. Chillers and their dogs in The class reading the most minutes was Mr. Meylor’s. Michigan, near the Mackinaw Bridge. His first job was with a radio station, where he wrote commercials. He fell In November the top 10 readers for the in love with writing and knew that he wanted to become month and their teachers were: an author. He has written 41 books in the American Chillers series and plans to write 9 more books, which 1. Julieann H - Mrs. Klitzke would complete the 50 book series about each American 2. Aaron B - Mrs. Klitzke state. Mr. Rand is a skilled writer. 3. Stacie K - Mr. Meylor Mr. Rand is very passionate about his writing. As a 4. Megan K - Mrs. Ruland result, he journals every day, beginning at 3:15 in the 5. Melissa K - Ms. Mislivecek morning. He uses a quill pen and believes it helps him 6. Shelby O - Mrs. Jacobson slow down and think clearly about his life. Writing a book 7. Nolan P - Ms. Mislivecek in the Chiller series only takes him two weeks, including 8. Kyle D - Mrs. Shields the outline and first draft. However, it takes him 9. Alexander L - Mrs. Shields approximately three weeks to revise and edit each book, 10. Bridget T - Mrs. Shields which must be a difficult task. The students were shocked The class reading the most minutes was Ms. Messer’s. to learn that writing his books was the easy part! All the Wonewoc-Center students were impressed with Mr. Rand's friendly attitude. He talked with them In December the top 10 readers for the like friends having a chat. His responses to the students' month and their teachers were: questions were thoughtful and he made this a memorable experience. As a result of his inspiration, the students are 1. Aaron B - Mrs. Klitzke more enthused about reading and are dedicated to 2. Aliya M - Mrs. Beeman writing 3. Alexander L - Mrs. Shields their own 4. Jade K - Mrs. Jacobson personal 5. Austin F - Ms. Messer books. The 6. Summer F - Ms. Mislivecek Skype 7. Mattison P - Ms. Messer session with 8. Nolan P - Ms. Mislivecek Mr. Rand 9. Lila M - Mrs. Ruland was a 10. Addilynn A - Ms. Osborne unique and enjoyable The class reading the most minutes was Mrs. Beeman’s. experience. SPECIAL EDUCATION OPEN ENROLLMENT POLICY members, and legislators about CTE programs, student AND SLOT LIMITS FOR THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR success, and the impact on future employment. By Mrs. Baker The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and At the January 2016 school board meeting a program the Wisconsin Technical College System are using policy was approved by the school board that gives February's observance of Career and Technical information regarding open enrollment for students with Education (CTE) Month in Wisconsin to highlight the wide disabilities. The Special Education Scholarship Program range of exciting opportunities available to youth in the Policy reads: state who wish to explore their career options and the When considering the admission of a student with a benefit of those programs to Wisconsin industry and disability under Wisconsin open-enrollment program, the communities. Career and technical education is the district will consider whether there is space available in forefront of preparing students to be “college and career the special education service identified in the student’s ready.” CTE programs can equip you with core academic IEP, including class size limits, student/teacher ratios or skills, employability skills, and job-specific technical skills enrollment projections established by the school board. related to a specific career pathway. Consider what skills The district reserves the right to reject open enrollment are necessary for your dream career and check out the applications that would cause special education services CTE course pathways available at W-C! Here is a brief to exceed a designated number.