Stevens Point Area Senior High

Stevens Point Area Senior High Dear SPASH Parents and Families: Home of the SPASH Panthers I hope that the December issue of our newsletter finds you 1201 North Point Dr healthy. We know that this is often a busy and hectic time Stevens Point, WI 54481 of year for families and appreciate you taking the time to read this. We have had a great semester thus far and I Main Office: 715-345-5400 eagerly await the concerts, games, and events that the next Attendance Office: 715-345-5402 or 715-345-5404 couple of months will bring.

First, thank you for your support as we worked through the threat situation from last week. Our students were out- standing in their response. Please know that we will continue to investigate the threat and if we are able to identify the person or persons responsible we will update you as we have done with other communications.

Thank you for participating in our November Parent- Teacher Conferences. SPASH teachers logged a total of 2,152 parent conferences! Thank you for giving up some of your time to come to school and meet with us. Please December 2017 continue to be as involved as you can with your child’s progress and thank you for the time, engagement, and Attendance 2 support you have already invested. Which Office to Call 2 Please note that next month we will begin our registration Paging Students During the School Day 2 process for the 2017-2018 school year. You will receive Graduation Cap/Gown Orders 2 notifications and information about this from our Spring Conferences 2 counseling office and from your student. Our counselors Online Learning Center 2 will facilitate the registration process and are always Final Exam Schedule 3 available to answer any questions you or your student may Snow Day Notification 3 have about academic and career planning. Message From Snow Club 4 Simplicity Credit Union 4 If you are the parent of a junior, please read the information SPASH Musical 4 on page 7 regarding Method Test Prep, a valuable resource Panther Pro Shop 5 for students to use to prepare for the ACT. All juniors in Wisconsin will take the ACT on February 28 and March English Lab 5 1. Method Test Prep is a resource free to all of our stu- Music Department News 5 dents and provides everything from practice tests to study Art Department News 6 resources. We will also be providing after-school study ses- Studying for the ACT/SAT 7 sions in January and February to support our students’ ACT ACT Sign Up 8 preparation as well. We will communicate more informa- Counselor Assignmets 9 tion about the study sessions after the Winter Break. Course Registration 9 Scholarship Information 9 We are now more than halfway through our second quarter Financial Aid 9 and the end of first semester will come very quickly as there FAFSA Information 9 will only be three weeks left in the semester when students Meet the Panthers Winter Sports Meeting 10 return from the Holiday Break. We will communicate with you regarding our final exam schedules for January 18-19 as Become a Substitute for the District 11 we get closer to those dates. Smongeski Health Fund/Application 12-13 Snow Day Procedures 14 I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy Mark Your Calendar 15 Holiday season.

Sincerely, Jon REMINDER: Graduation Cap & Gown Orders If your student is going to be absent Jostens will be at Spash distributing graduation cap and call Attendance, 715 345-5402 gown order information on January 10th to all seniors. 715 345-5404 Jostens will return to Spash on January 24th to collect cap and All contacts are gown order forms. They will be essential to our office. If located in the south commons you have a concern about a from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please contact with us please call mark your calendar! Doreen Zarecki at 345-5400.

Staff - Who to Call

WHICH OFFICE TO CALL To help you determine which office you need to contact for assistance at SPASH, here is a listing SPRING of office staff. • CONFERENCES LOOKING• AHEAD Linda Glodowski, Secretary Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Attendance/North Office...... 345-5402 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sue Hoffman, Secretary Attendance/North Office...... 345-5404 Doreen Zarecki, Head Secretary Main Office...... 345-5400 Michelle Formella, Bookkeeper Stevens Point Area Online Learning Main Office...... 345-5580 Center (OLC) Online Learning Center Diane Tetzloff, Secretary Counseling Office...... 345-5403 COLLEGE applications? SCHOLARSHIP applications? JOB applications? Bonnie Bronk, Athletics Students who take an online class in high school may Athletic/South Office...... 345-7309 want to mention somewhere on college, scholarship, Sue Strehlow, Scheduling & Grading and/or job applications that they successfully completed Secretary...... 343-6616 an online course. That is quite a unique experience! Being a successful online student demonstrates your strengths as an independent learner who is organized, Paging Students During the Day responsible and motivated to master material in a digital environment. So don't be shy - promote your skills! This is a notice informing families that we only page students once in the morning and The OLC accepts applications all year long. We offer once in the afternoon. The times that we page over 150 different online courses in all core subject students over the public address system is areas, many electives and AP (advanced placement). at the end of 3rd hour (10:21a.m.) and at the Some of our more popular course offerings include: criminology, forensic science, personal finance, and end of 7th hour (1:59 p.m.). In the event of health. For a complete list of our course offerings and an emergency we would send a note to the further information on the OLC, check the OLC website: classroom but only on rare occasions as we www.pointschools.net/olc or contact the OLC coordinator, do not want to interrupt classroom activities. Dana Breed, [email protected] 715-343-6627 or the OLC Office, room 1328 @ SPASH.

2 SPASH FINAL EXAMS INFORMATION 1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2017-18

Day 1 Schedule (Thursday, January 18th) Notes: • Study/Review Time 7:35 – 8:40 (teachers in their classrooms) Students must stay in class for the full 70 minutes. • Hour 1 Exam 8:50 – 10:00 Students may leave campus if they have a study Hour 3 Exam 10:10 – 11:20 hall or commons. • Lunch 11:20 – 12:10 A student with four finals in one day has the Hour 7 Exam 12:20 – 1:30 option of rescheduling a final to the “study/ Hour 5 Exam 1:40 – 2:50 review time slot” or another mutually agreed upon time with the teacher. • Day 2 Schedule (Friday, January 19th) Teachers have the option of using presentations, portfolios, projects, demonstrations, etc. as their Study/Review Time 7:35 – 8:40 (teachers in their classrooms) final exam. Hour 2 Exam 8:50 – 10:00 • Final exam cannot count for more than 20% of Hour 4 Exam 10:10 – 11:20 the semester grade. Common classes with dif- Lunch 11:20 – 12:10 ferent teachers must have the same final exam Hour 8 Exam 12:20 – 1:30 and the same weighting system. Hour 6 Exam 1:40 – 2:50

Monday, January 22nd is Professional Development Day ** In the event that we have a school closure day due to weather on January 18th or 19th we would extend our final exams to Tuesday, January 23rd.

2017-18 "SNOW DAY" UPDATE

During the winter, we often get weather that makes driving treacherous, and on some days, it becomes necessary to cancel school for safety reasons. In order for parents to have time to make alternative arrangements for their children, the district makes the decision to call a "snow day" as early as possible, usually by 5:30 a.m. It is possible that after students have started classes on a given day, late developing weather conditions would require us to close school early. However, that is done only under extreme, unusually severe conditions. Early dismissal creates additional problems for parents and has the potential of increasing risks for students. Because closing school early might become unavoidable, parents do need to make advance arrangements for their children if no one will be home to receive them if school is dismissed early. It is important that parents arrange with relatives or neighbors on the same bus route to be prepared to accept the students. If school is cancelled or is closed early, the district notifies parents by radio and television announcements. The following stations are used for that communication.

WGNV-88FM WSPT-97.9FM WKQH-104.9FM WFHR-1320AM WOFM-94.7FM WIZD-99.9FM WYTE-106.5FM WRIG-1390AM WIFC-95.5FM WDEZ-101.9FM WSAU-550AM WSAW-TV7 WLJY-96.7FM WGLX-103.3FM WSPT-1010AM WAOW-TV9

3 Message from the Snow Club Press Release for the 2018 Musical:

SPASH Snow Club takes 6 trips to Granite Peak. SPASH proudly presents Fiddler on the Roof for our We may partner with the Wisconsin Rapids group musical this February. to go to Indian Head this year, also! Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in Skiers and Snowboarders are welcome to attend 1 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broad- or all 6 trips. We welcome students with minimal way legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; or no experience, but recommend they arrange for songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and a lesson on our first trip. Helmets are required for bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences world- all participants, no exceptions. wide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Your student should listen to the announcements Audiences may fondly sing along to “If I Were a Rich for our organizational meeting in early November. Man”, and “Sunrise Sunset”, since these wonderful They can like our new Facebook page today so songs will evoke many memories. The actor who they don’t miss our posts. The advisers are Noah richly plays Tevye, Chiam Topol, sincerely fits his Calhoun, Max Rady and Paula Perron. Feel free to role. Before the 1971 film version, Topol had played email us with any further questions. Tevye in over 400 performances in London. Since the film’s release, he has played the milkman over 2,000 times in places from United States and Canada, to Europe, Japan, and Australia. Simplicity Credit Union and Your School Community Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. Let’s face it, what the future holds for your student is With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish as unique as they are. To help them prepare for life community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and after high school, no matter what it may be, instill them with traditional values in the face of Simplicity Credit Union has a branch in SPASH in changing social mores and the growing anti-Semi- room 1114. Not only do we offer the same great tism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic services as our full-sized branches (to both students detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradi- and staff), we also work hard to serve the Student tion cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and Community any way we can. religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Our In-School branches offer one-on-on education around banking basics, budgeting, building credit, Please join us for our show on Thursday, February and much more to the students that visit us. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, at 7:00 pm, or our Saturday Members of the Simplicity team are also available to matinee at 2:00 pm, in the SPASH Auditorium. present in classrooms at the teacher’s request. Tickets are $12.00 for reserved seating and $10.00 We like to think that there’s a lot we can offer your for general seating. Please “Like” our Facebook page, student and the whole SPASH Community and we SPASH Musical for more information. encourage you to ask your kids if they know about the opportunities available to them.

4 My Experience as a School Store Manager ENGLISH LAB By Becca Braun Because English touches every subject and four (4) credits are required to graduate, the English department wants to make sure each student has access to extra help. Each day, the English Department will have lab times available during the school day. If your student needs help with an English assignment, please encourage him or her to make use of these opportunities. School Days: Where: 2206E--east side of Library Hello! My name is Becca Braun. I am a senior at When: 1st through 8th hours SPASH as well as a manager at the Panther Pro Shop. More specifically, I am the merchandise manager which entails a number of tasks. Some tasks include; determining what, how much, and when to buy items, News from the Music Department locating and evaluating sources of supply and managing supplier relations, handling interior displays, On Tuesday, December 12th the Choir and keeping inventory of all products in the Department will be presenting their Winter store. Concert. The concert will be held in the SPASH auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature Being a manager has provided many opportunities the SPASH Singers, the Counterpointers and the already this school year, I have learned Concert Choir. The choirs are directed by Mrs. business skills that will be extremely practical in the Deb Pionek. future. I’ve been given the opportunity to practice customer service, make barcodes and tags for all items A variety of selections will be performed, includ- in the store, even work on projects other than ing “Bethlehem Spiritual,” “Under the Christmas merchandise-related ones. For example, I learned and Tree,” “Let it Snow,” “That’s Christmas to Me,” and have to till the cash register every morning, I have “Sleigh Ride.” made social media ads for Instagram and other plat- forms, as well as evaluated the performance of other The choir will be collecting non-perishable food students working in the store. The pro shop offers so items to be donated to Operation Bootstrap or many opportunities for us students and is always a $2.00 cash donation for adults and $1.00 willing to be involved in community events. donation for students. Right now, the introduction to business students (all We hope to see you there. employees of the Panther Pro Shop) are selling Mrs. Deb Pionek, SPASH Choir Director Christmas ornaments for money to be raised and given to one of the following 5 charities; The Boys and Girls Club, United Way, Salvation Army, The Portage County Humane Society, and Operation Bootstrap.

I am full of gratitude at the opportunities that I have graciously been provided with and can’t wait to see what the future of the Panther Pro Shop holds.

5 Fall/Winter Art News 2017

FireWorks FireWorks, was the second annual event Create Portage County sponsored. Ms. Pfeffer’s Painting students had the opportunity to volunteer their talents. Students were given a blank canvas to paint anything that inspired them. On October 14th at White Feather Organic farm, the paintings were assigned coordinates & hung on an outdoor grid, lite by firelight. Open to the public, paintings could be purchased, kept or traded. It was a night of art, music, fire, stone~oven pizza and misty rain.

“Blues in Red (and Yellow)” Susan Morrison Solo Show The ART students in Ms. Pfeffer’s drawing & painting classes, participated in a field trip to UWSP on Wednes- day, November 15th. The objective of the event, was to bring ART experiences to public school students from SPASH, P.J. Jacobs Junior High & Jefferson Elementary, along with UWSP students. Students listened to a Jazz concert, then collaborated together to paint & print banners in an ART & Music Improvisation. It was an engaging shared experience, all ages enjoyed. In addition, students had the opportunity to view and listen to Susan Morrison discuss her new exhibit,”Blues in Red (and Yellow)” held in the Edna Carlsten Gallery. Morrison’s exhibit is on display from November 13 until December 3.

Kala Buttke, Walker Robinson, Rachel Simonis, Sarah Czaikowski, Lydia Jensen, Collin Mercer, Alex Smetana, Zoe Zalewski, Isabelle Aguillera, Madelyne Anderson, Rylee Blue, Fiona Gimenez-Collin, Sophie Grapsas and Kiya Singewald participated.

Interior Architecture Design- UWSP Visit Two former SPASH Art students, Cassie Fasula & Jessie Simonis, along with former SPASH Art Teacher Roberta Laine and the Associate Chair of UWSP Interior Archi- tecture & Design Aaron Kadoch, came to Ms. Pfeffer’s Drawing & Painting classes on Thursday, November 16th. They shared their journey from high school to college to a career in art and the IA program at UWSP. Students also had a chance to participate in a hands on activity, creating their own “Tiny House” using the perspective drawing skills they learned in class. Their presentation was very informative, eye-opening and inspirational. 6 WANT HELP STUDYING FOR THE ACT OR SAT? USE METHOD TEST PREP! (ONLINE AND FREE!)

Our district has provided students with access to Method Test Prep, an online course that helps students build their math, reading, writing, and ACT test prep skills. Students can listen to math, verbal and writing tutorials, and each is accompanied by a quiz to test student mastery. The program is highly adaptive and keeps track of students’ strengths and weaknesses. Students have access to a large pool of practice questions and receive instant feedback upon completion of each question. This feedback includes easy-to-understand explanations.

Students have experienced measurable progress when using Method Test Prep. It is interactive, time efficient and is a good fit for any type of student. The website can be accessed at any time that is most convenient to the student. Method Test Prep is designed to be used independently or as a supplement to other ACT prep programs.

Program Highlights • Includes 20 weeks with four modules per week • Includes actual review packets for each subject area that can be printed including a sample writing prompt and exemplar essay • Includes presentations and videos that can be used as part of an ACT prep course or activity • Includes 2 full length practice tests with a practice test at the beginning so students can evaluate their progress • Provides specific lessons within each subject area (ie transitional phrases, reading prose, expo- nents, science research, summary practice) • Provides explanations for incorrect answers in video form

Directions to create an account and access the program:

1) Follow this link: https://app.methodtestprep.com/StevensPointAreaHighSchool/signup

2) Click on the “signup” tab near the upper left hand corner of the screen.

3) Complete all of the required student information: • First name • Last name • E-mail address (you must use your school e-mail address!) • Gender • Grade • Referral Code: Students must enter this code: tkn.13061676

4) Complete all of the required Access information. • Username (this should be your SPASH student e-mail address) • Password (this should be school-appropriate and created by you) • Confirm password • Submit

5) Once complete, click on the “click here to login” prompt. 6) Students should now be able to login to their accounts and will immediately see a set of resources to explore and use to practice for the ACT.

7 ATTENTION JUNIORS PLANNING ON ATTENDING COLLEGE: SIGN UP FOR THE ACT NOW!

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is entering into a partnership with ACT®, Inc. to comprehensively assess Wisconsin high school students. • 10th grade students will take the ACT Aspire™ Early High School assessment in Spring (April 18th and 19th). • 11th grade students will take The ACT® Plus Writing and The ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment System on February 27th and 28th (no need to register - test is free).

ACT Aspire™ Early High School - ACT Aspire assesses student readiness in English, math, reading, science, and writing. ACT Aspire is an online assessment in Wisconsin except for students who require accommodations through Braille, Large Print or American Sign Language who will take ACT Aspire in a paper and pencil format.

The ACT® Plus Writing - The ACT Plus Writing consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science; and a 40-minute essay test that measures writing skills. ACT Plus Writing will be a paper and pencil test in Wisconsin for the 2018 administration. Test scores are college reportable.

ACT® WorkKeys® - ACT WorkKeys is an applied skills assessment system that helps students compare their skills to the skills real jobs require. Wisconsin students will take three WorkKeys assessments: Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, and Applied Mathematics. ACT WorkKeys will be a paper and pencil test in Wisconsin for the 2018 administration.

All students will be administered these assessments except for the 1% of students with significant cognitive disabilities who will be assessed with an alternate assessment. ACT®, Inc. has provided testing services for more than 50 years and their assessments have evolved over the years to reflect the nation's view of education to embrace lifelong learning and prepare students to be college and career ready after high school graduation. ACT and DPI work together to ensure that ACT assessments measure what students have learned through our Common Core State Standards. For more information go to http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/ACT. Practice tests and sample test questions are available from ACT on this site listed under “Practice Tests/Sample Items”. Actual test items are not released.

Students wishing to register for additional ACT tests can do so, for a fee, by going on line at www.act.org. You will need to know SPASH’s school code which is 502-195. Fee waivers are available for those students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for more information.

8 Who is my child's School Counselor? Financial Aid Season in Full Swing SPASH Counseling Office Phone (715) 345-5403 October 1st was the first day that seniors were able to work on/submit their Free Application for Fed- By student last name: eral Student Aid (FAFSA). All students planning A - E : Ms. Jenna Peterson F - J : Ms. Valerie Willems, Chair, NBCT to attend any type of post-secondary education K - M : Ms. Jennifer Ries (two-year, four-year, public or private, trade schools, N - So : Ms. Jenessa Reid etc.) should complete the FAFSA. At some schools, Sp - Z : Mr. Nick Nugent students will not even be considered for scholarships until they complete the FAFSA. 504 Counselor/Academic & Career Planning Coordinator (ACP): Ms Kinden Vazquez Students can receive federal financial aid in the form of grants, loans, or work-study. This aid is intended Course Registration For The 2018-2019 to cover expenses such as tuition, room and board, School Year books, other supplies and transportation. Financial Current students at SPASH will be selecting their cours- aid is based on need. Grants do not have to be re- es for the 2018-2019 school year at the end of Janu- paid. Loans are money you borrow and must repay. ary and beginning of Feburary. Students will be given Work-study provides jobs, usually on campus, so course selection materials and will then meet with their students can help pay for education expenses. counselor to submit their selections. Please review the materials with your son/daughter and discuss the cours- To find out more about federal financial aid pro- es they need for graduation as well as post-secondary grams, go to studentaid.ed.gov/guide. You can options. Schedule changes will be difficult if not im- request a free paper copy by contacting the U.S. De- possible once courses are submitted in February! partment of Education at 1-877-433-7827. The guide is available in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your son/daughter's counselor at 345-5403. FAFSA Assistance Available in the Career Center If you’re planning to attend college in the fall and ha- ven’t yet filed the FAFSA, you should do so ASAP. If SCHOLARSHIPS you need assistance in completing the FAFSA, please utilize FAFSA Friday support available in the Career It’s that time of year again. Scholarship Center. Workshop dates are posted on the Career applications for seniors are available on Center website under “FAFSA Friday.” You can sign- the SPASH Counseling Office website. up online for an appointment or call (715)345-5468 Students need to be aware of deadlines to schedule. and requirements. Local scholarship applications for the Community Founda- Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov tion are due on Feb 15th. Qualifications Finally, make sure you check financial aid dead- are different for each scholarship. Have lines! Because of the earlier filing date, some schools your child go to the Counseling Office have moved up their priority deadlines. The prior- if they have any questions or visit the ity deadlines for UW System schools can be found Counseling Office site under "Scholar- at www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/pay-for-college/ ships." Scholarships are available for all students with a wide variety of academic and co-curricular achievements. We encourage all students to apply, "toot your horn" and submit the best product/ application possible.

9 “MEET THE PANTHERS” SPASH Spring Sports Meeting Night Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Spring Sports Coaches’ Meeting - 5:30 PM South Commons

Athletic Code of Conduct Meeting - Auditorium @ 6:30 PM Individual Sport Meetings w/Coaches @ 7:15 PM

SPORT LOCATION WIAA START DATE Track & Field Boys Fieldhouse (East bleachers) March 5 Track & Field Girls Fieldhouse (West bleachers) March 5 Lacrosse Multi-Purpose Room (Fieldhouse) March 5 Softball Library March 12 Baseball South Commons March 19 Soccer Girls North Commons March 19 Golf Boys Auditorium North March 26 Tennis Boys Auditorium South March 26

FEES CAN BE PAID AFTER SPORT MEETINGS @ 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Information to Discuss at your sport meeting: *Meet the coaching staff *Sign up for your particular sport *Information on required items to enable you to practice on Day #1 WIAA Physical card must be up to date On-line requirements through Skyward Family Access *Alternate year Card *Athletic Code of Conduct agreement *Concussion Facts agreement *WIAA Information agreement *Tryout dates *Tryout procedures (what coaches are looking for when deciding on team) *Practice schedules *Any special equipment/clothing needed *Handouts from coaches to athletes/parents *Time for athletes/parents to ask questions

--If you have sport-specific questions for the coach, you may contact him/her through email on the SPASH Athletic webpage -- www.pointschools.net --You may also contact the SPASH Athletic Office at 345-7309.

10 Teachers On Call

Teachers On Call is seeking talented professionals who are looking to substitute in the Stevens Point Area School District. We hire professionals with part-time or full-time availability to fill substitute teacher and special education assistant positions, for both short-term and long-term opportunities.

Partner with us to gain experience in the classroom and find positions that fit your schedule. With Teachers On Call, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a variety of classrooms; plus, you’ll receive great exposure in these classrooms that could lead to a full-time opportunity. Being a substitute is a great way to have your talents no- ticed! Let us help you get your foot in the door with the Stevens Point Area School District.

About Us: Teachers On Call is a substitute staffing agency that partners with over 70 school districts throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Teachers On Call has been making a difference in schools and centers since 1999. To learn more about Teachers On Call, go to our website at www.teachersoncall.com.

Become a substitute today! We accept applications year-round.

Benefits: • Make a difference in your community • Flexible schedule - no limit on hours and no minimum hourly requirement • Competitive pay - we pay what the district pays • Weekly pay - get paid every Friday • Cash bonus opportunities and holiday pay (must meet hour requirements) • No time cards - we will track it for you • IRA retirement/savings plan - let’s get you signed up • Online trianing opportunities - build skills that will help you succeed • Referral bonus - refer a candidate to TOC and earn a bonus after the new candidate has worked 80 hours for the district

District Requirements: • Teacher: A candidate must have a Professional Educator License, a 5 Year Substitutes License, or a 3 Year Substitute Permit. A substitute permit can be obtained by anyone who has a Bachelors Degree and has completed approved subsitute training.

• Special Education Assistant: A candidate must have a minimum of a Special Education Aide License. TOC can help you obtain this license.

Ready to join our team of educators? If you are ready to get started, you can apply here: http://www.teachersoncall.com/jobs/apply-now.

Get started today! www.teachersoncall.com 800-713-4439

11 City of Stevens Point Joe Moe 1515 Strongs Avenue City Clerk Stevens Point, wI 54481-3594 Phone: 715-345-1569 Fax: 715-346-1498

To: Stevens Point Parents and Guardians From: John Moe, City Clerk Date: October 31, 2017 Re: Smongeski Health Fund

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With the school year now in full swing, the City Clerk’s office and the Stevens Point Area Public School Disrtrict would like to remind you about the health services for children providied by the Smongeski Health Fund.

The Smongeski Health Fund provides free products and services to students between the ages of 5-16 and who live within the city limits of Stevens Point. The services provided by the Smongeski Fund are:

1. free toothbrushes every six months; 2. free vitamins (except gummies) every three months; 3. assistance for dental sealants; and 4. assistance for eye care.

You can easily sign up for these services at the:

1. City Clerk’s office (1515 Strongs Avenue); 2. Stevens Point Area School District’s Bliss Center (1900 Polk Street) or 3. Main Office at your child’s school.

The sign up process only takes a few seconds. Once approved you can pick up vitamins and toothbrushes at the Shopko Pharmacy in Stevens Point.

If you have any questions regarding the services provided by the Fund, please call 715-346-1569 or stop by the City Clerk’s office located at 1515 Strongs Avenue. The office is open from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

We hope that your child has a happy and successful school year and that this information is helpful to you and your family.

stevenspoint.com

12 City of Stevens Point Joe Moe 1515 Strongs Avenue City Clerk Stevens Point, wI 54481-3594 Phone: 715-345-1569 Fax: 715-346-1498

Smongeski Health Fund Application

Eligibility: Children must be between the ages of 5 - 16 and reside within the City limits.

Name of Parent or Guardian:______

Address:______Zip:______

Telephone:______Email:______

Members of the family that are between the ages of 5 and 16 years old: Name(s) Birthdate (MM/YYYY)

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The undersigned, an adult resident of the City of Stevens Point, does hereby acknowledge that he/she, upon receipt of toothbrushes and/or vitamins, has contacted, or will contact, his/her physician as to the proper quantity to be consumed and does hereby release the City of Stevens Point, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all liability which may arise from the use of such products, or the city’s dispensing of such products to the undersigned, and that the City of Stevens Point makes no guarantee or warranty, whether expressed or implied, as to the fitness or purpose of such material.

Furthermore, by my signature below, I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of the application.

______Signature Date

13 Prepare Each Student To Be Successful www.pointschools.net

Craig Gerlach, Ed.S., Superintendent Bliss Educational Services Center 1900 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: (715) 345-5444 Fax: (715) 345-7302

TO: District Employees, Students, Parents, and Community

FROM: Craig Gerlach, Ed.S., Superintendent

DATE: October 11, 2017

RE: Inclement Weather/Snow Day Notification Procedures

BACKGROUND In the event it is necessary to close schools/ district due to inclement weather/weather emergency, the following procedures will be used.

The decision to close schools/district, early dismiss, delay start, and/or cancel events is a serious one, and all efforts will be made to hold schools/district open balancing this need with the safety, time, and effort of students and staff.

14 Prepare Each Student To Be Successful www.pointschools.net

Craig Gerlach, Ed.S., Superintendent Bliss Educational Services Center 1900 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: (715) 345-5444 Fax: (715) 345-7302

A N E W S L E T T E R F O R P A R E N T S TO: District Employees, Students, Parents, and Community Stevens Point Area Senior High 1201 North Point Drive FROM: Craig Gerlach, Ed.S., Superintendent Stevens Point, WI 54481 DATE: October 11, 2017

RE: Inclement Weather/Snow Day Notification Procedures

BACKGROUND In the event it is necessary to close schools/ district due to inclement weather/weather emergency, the following procedures will be used.

SUMMARY 1. The transportation manager and the superintendent will jointly monitor the weather through the previous day/evening/early morning hours. By 5:30 a.m., they will determine road conditions and weather impact/outlook. Based on the safety and timing of bus travel and the status of the weather, the superintendent will make the decision to close or not to close schools/district for the day. 2. The superintendent will a. notify the school board president; b. notify his executive assistant who will notify school board members, the non-emergency 911 system, and launch the information through the district’s social media; c. notify the director of communications who will post information on the district website, send phone, text and email notification to families, and contact appropriate media; and d. activate the Leadership Team Emergency Phone Tree. 3. The transportation manager will a. notify Lamers Bus Company; and b. notify Transportation Department staff and drivers. Mark Your Home Calendars 4. In the event of schools/district closure, the following applies, and these procedures are to be followed. a. Coaches, activity sponsors, and advisors will be advised that there are no team/club practices/meetings that day. This is whether school is closed for a partial (early dismissal) or entire day. Dec. 5 - ASVAB Test @ SPASH 7:35 AM Feb. 1 - SPASH Musical 7:00 PM March 8 - Orchestra Concert - SPASH Musical 7:00 PM Dec. 12 - SPASH Choir Concert 7:30 PM Feb. 2 SPASH Auditorium 7:30 PM b. All events taking place during the day or after regular school hours will be cancelled. This includes Feb. 3 - SPASH Musical 1:00 & 7:00 PM athletic events, concerts, and any community use of district facilities. - Band Concert Feb. 12-16 - Red and Black Week March 13 c. The decision to early dismiss will be made no later than 11:30 a.m., if at all possible. Dec. 14 - SPASH Orchestra Concert 7:30 PM SPASH Auditorium 7:30 PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences d. If an early dismissal decision is made, all after school events are cancelled. Dec. 19 - SPASH Band Concert 7:30 PM Feb 13 e. If school is held, but inclement weather approaches, the decision to cancel after school events will be 4-8 PM March 14 - Post-Secondary Planning Expo grades 7-12 Dec. 23-Jan.1 - Holiday Break - No School Feb. 17 - SPASH Winter Formal 7:30 PM made by 2:00 p.m. 2-3:30 PM & 4:30-7 PM 5. Decisions to close schools/district, early dismiss, and/or cancel events will be posted on the district’s website and Jan. 2 - School Reconvenes Feb. 22 - SPASH Jazz/Night Club 5:30 PM @ The Moose Lodge sent through the district’s social media in a timely manner, and the media will be notified equally, as well. Jan. 8 - Elective Showcase 5-6:30 PM March 15 - SPASH Choir Concert 6. The Buildings and Grounds Manager cancels all scheduled/rented facilities on the District Events Calendar once Incoming Sophomore Night Feb. 23 -No School 7:30 PM - SPASH Auditorium 6:30-7:30 PM ACT - Make-up school has been cancelled for the day. Feb. 27 - ACT - all juniors March 20 7. Decision to cancel after school events/contests scheduled at other non-district sites, locations, schools, etc., will - WorkKeys - Make-up Feb. 27 - Spring Athletes Registration March 21 be made on a case-by-case basis in concert with the hosting school/entity. Jan. 10 - Jostens @ SPASH 10:30 AM Senior cap/gown information 6:30 PM - SPASH Auditorium March 23 - End of 3rd quarter Spring Break-No School The decision to close schools/district, early dismiss, delay start, and/or cancel events is a serious one, and all efforts will Jan. 18-19 - Final Exams March 26-30 Feb. 28 - ACT WorkKeys - all juniors be made to hold schools/district open balancing this need with the safety, time, and effort of students and staff. Jan. 19 - End of 2nd Quarter Jan. 22 - No School Jan. 24 - Jostens @ SPASH 10 AM - 2 PM cap/gown orders 15