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August / September 2015 Dear East Side Parents and Community,

August / September Calendar Events

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As the new Principal of Madison East High School, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning staff back for another great year at EHS. We are all excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways, filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is our mission to help every student feel welcomed, connected, and a part of our East Side family. Additionally, we strive to challenge each student to grow in his or her academic abilities with an emphasis on college or career readiness by the end of their High School experience.

Have you moved? Will you be moving?

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Communication at East

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At Madison East High School, we have great teachers who spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in learning. Our teachers utilize researchbased best practices and consistently analyze academic data to determine current skill levels and to set goals for growth and improvement. We believe that all students should graduate from high school prepared for the demands of postsecondary education, meaningful careers and effective citizenship.

Locks/Lockers, School Supplies, Planners

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LifeTouch School Portraits & ID Cards

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In an effort to keep our students and families connected with important district and school information, our East website contains an immense amount of helpful information, including East activities and upcoming events. Additionally, our newsletter is emailed to parents and uploaded to the East website on a bimonthly basis. Along with our online resources, we take full advantage of social media to send updates and announcements throughout the year to families and students. Follow East on Facebook (Madison East High School) and/or Twitter (@MadisonEastHS) for up-to-date information.

Student Services

Get Prepared for August Enrollment 2015—2016 School Fees On Enrollment Day

Food & Nutrition/Meal Prices

Once again, welcome back! Let’s make it another great year at Madison East High School! Sincerely, Michael Hernandez

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Infinite Campus Internet Help Locations

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Freshmen Only Day—September 1st

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Beatriz Bonet, 10th Grade Principal Athletics

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Homecoming 2015

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Bell Schedule

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Early Release Dates & Times I am honored and excited to serve as the Principal of Madison East High School. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a environment where the community, teachers and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Please feel free to contact me at 608-204-1605 or [email protected] with any of your questions and/or concerns.

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Math Department News

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Class of 2016 Senior Tributes & Pictures

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Infinite Campus & Work Permit Info

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East High Office Contacts

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Department Administrators & Dept. Chairs

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Absences—Phone Calls

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MMSD District Calendars

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EAST HIGH SCHOOL—AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2015

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Have you, or will you be moving? If so, you will need to edit your address change in the parent portal. If you need help with updating your address in the Parent Portal, please contact our Registrar, Kristi Meyer, at 204-1745.

Have you, or will you be moving out of the East attendance area? All families that have moved out of the East attendance area will also need to apply for an internal transfer by completing the online internal transfer request. Through our internal transfer process, families can ask that their child attend an MMSD school outside of their regular MMSD attendance area. Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, the Board of Education adopted a revised application process. Round 2 of the application period runs through 6:00pm on August 21. This process applies only to new internal transfer applications beginning with the 2015-16 school year. If a student has an approved internal transfer for the 2014-15 school year, nothing has changed for that child and their transfer. They continue to follow the rules outlined in the previous version of the board policy.

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Freshmen Only Day All students return DCP Registration, Room 2031 5pm Latino Parent Night, LMC Purple 6pm Labor Day, No School—Building Closed LifeTouch Photos & IDs, LMC Gold 8:30am—2pm (Retakes will be taken on October 7th) 12 ACT Exam, 8am 14, 21 & 28 Early Release @ 2:25pm 17 Club & Activity Fair, Forum 12pm 21 Tower TV, 9:40am 22 Booster Club, LMC Purple 6:30pm 23 Show Choir Dance Camp, September 23—26 24 Community Dinner, Cafeteria 5pm 24 Back to School Night, Classrooms 6pm 24 Sports Code Information, Room 1030 6pm 28 Senior Purgolder Time, 9:40am—Extended 28 Senior Parent Night, Theater 6pm

COMMUNICATION AT EAST EAST WEBSITE Check out school information on the East website at https://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ For other information on school activities, click on the Events Calendar TVs There are a number of flat screen televisions mounted throughout the school that are used to relay information. TVs are updated each morning and throughout the day with announcements such as club meetings, athletic cancellations, and other important information. PA ANNOUNCEMENTS On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, student announcers do announcements over the PA system at the beginning of 3rd period. PURGOLDER PRESS Each morning The Purgolder Press is posted on the East website, emailed to staff, displayed in various places around the school, and is available in paper copy in the main office. The Purgolder Press contains information about events, activities, daily lunch items and more. Connect with Madison East High School on Facebook at www.facebook/purgolderpride View the Madison Metropolitan School District’s Facebook page in Spanish at https://www.facebook.com/MMSDenEspanol Follow the Madison Metropolitan School District on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mmsdnews


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East High School Enrollment New to MMSD—(see page 4 for registration information) Tuesday, August 18th: 11am—6:30pm Friday, August 21st: 7:30am—1pm

GET PREPARED FOR ENROLLMENT DAY: WHO SHOULD ENROLL ON AUGUST 18th & 21st? All grades: 9th—12th grade students. This includes new freshmen who attended Black Hawk, O’Keeffe & Sherman Middle Schools, and returning 10th—12th grade students. The enrollment process will generally take about 30 minutes, but may be longer. Please keep this in mind for your arrival time as the stations will close at the above end times.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE I COME TO ENROLLMENT? Completing the online enrollment process before you come to East will help ensure you are prepared when you arrive and make this process go as smoothly as possible. The IC portal will open on August 4, 2015 for you to begin the online enrollment—everyone must complete the online enrollment. Beginning August 4th, the Madison Metropolitan School District will provide internet access and assistance in completing the online portion of student enrollment. A list of sites that will be providing help this year is located on page 10 of this newsletter.

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PRE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION AND ONLINE ENROLLMENT

Log in to https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/enroll and complete the online enrollment, print forms, sign and bring with you to enrollment.

If you do not know your Infinite Campus username and password, log in to: mmsd.org/lostpassword to fill out a form to receive an email with your username and/or password. A response will be sent to you within 24 hours. 2

FEES To expedite the process of enrollment, pay fees online beginning August 4, 2015 at:

https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/node/10214. Print your receipt and bring it with you to enrollment. Fees may also be paid during enrollment via cash or check. A list of fees is located on page 5 of this newsletter. 3

FEE WAIVERS The fee waiver request is included in the online enrollment process under the socioeconomic status section. Print these pages with your enrollment forms. Your request will be reviewed by the building principal or authorized school district personnel at a later date. (There is no

separate form for fee waivers at the school except for athletics participation.

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MEALS PROGRAM—ALL FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE!

This year we are encouraging ALL families to apply for the meals program online while completing the online enrollment. Why? Because some additional State funding for East is based on the number of families who complete the application—not the number that qualify. So even if you don’t qualify, we ask that you complete the online application at https://foodsvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ 

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For families that qualify and want to utilize the program, print off your completion page and bring this with you to enrollment. If you receive any other statement of eligibility, such as a lunch application number for this program, please bring this form to enrollment. Also, if you live more than 1.5 miles from East and you qualify for the meals program (whether or not you use it), your student may apply for a free bus pass. Additional information is on page 6 of this newsletter.

WHAT IF…? I’M A NEW STUDENT TO THE MADISON DISTRICT REGISTRATION of NEW STUDENTS (students who are entering East for the first time from a district other than Madison) at East will be handled anytime between 8am—2pm by appointment throughout the summer with our Registrar, Kristi Meyer. Please call Kristi at 608/204-1745 to make arrangements for registration.

I HAVE MOVED BUT I AM STILL WITHIN EAST’S ATTENDANCE AREA The online registration has a section on change of address. Complete this section and bring verification (gas/electric bill, lease or mortgage) of your new address to enrollment.

I HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE EAST ATTENDANCE AREA All families that have moved out of the East attendance area will need to apply for an internal transfer by completing the online internal transfer request. Through our internal transfer process, families can ask that their child attend an MMSD school outside of their regular MMSD attendance area. Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, the Board of Education adopted a revised application process. Round 2 of the application period runs through 6:00pm on August 21. This process applies only to new internal transfer applications beginning with the 2015-16 school year. If a student has an approved internal transfer for the 2014-15 school year, nothing has changed for that child and their transfer. They continue to follow the rules outlined in the previous version of the board policy.

I CAN’T MAKE THE SCHEDULED ENROLLMENT DAYS It’s important for incoming freshmen (from Black Hawk, Sherman and O’Keeffe) and returning 10th—12th grade students to enroll on the scheduled dates—this is when principals, counselors, nurses, food service, bilingual and secretarial staff will be available to assist you. Freshmen who are unable to enroll on August 18 & 21 must come to the main office, room 1037, between 8:00am—3pm on Monday, August 31 in order to attend classes on Tuesday, September 1st. 10th—12 grade students who are unable to enroll on August 18 & 21 must come to the main office, room 1037, between 8:00am—3pm on August 31st or September 1st in order to attend classes on Wednesday, September 2nd.

I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS If you cannot find the answer to your questions on either the East website eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us or the District website mmsd.org/enroll or [email protected], please call the District enrollment office at 608/663-4957, or call Judith Parish at 204-1746 or Kristi Meyer at 204-1745 at East.


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2015-2016 East High Student Fees Highlighted fees are set by MMSD and applies to all high school students     

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Consumable Materials $ 17.00 Activity $ 30.00 Textbook $ 35.00 Planner $ 5.00 (Required for East freshmen-may not be waived, optional for sophomores, juniors & seniors-may not be waived) Athletic Spectator Pass $ 20.00 (Optional-may not be waived). If payment is made prior to ID photo/card being taken - it will appear on ID. However, replacement IDs are $5.00—if an ID card has been issued prior to payment, you may be charged a $ 5.00 replacement fee in addition to the $20.00 athletic spectator pass fee for the reprinting of the ID card) Yearbook $ 47.00 (Optional-may not be waived) Lock $ 5.00 (Obligation charged at year-end if not on locker)

Athletic participation fees can be paid once teams have been formed either online or at enrollment

East High Class Fees: 2-D Design $ 20.00 2-D Techniques Advanced 1 $ 30.00 3-D Design $ 20.00 3-D Techniques Advanced $ 30.00 Art Advanced $ 30.00 Art Metals 1 $ 60.00 Art Metals 2 $ 60.00 Art Metals 3 $ 60.00 Automotive Technology 1 $ 20.00 Automotive Technology 2 $ 20.00 Automotive Technology 3 $ 20.00 Automotive Technology 4 $ 20.00 Band Instrument Rental 1 $ 70.00 per semester Careers with Children/ACCT Certification $ 10.00 Ceramics and Sculpture 1 $ 20.00 Ceramics and Sculpture 2 $ 30.00 Ceramics and Sculpture 3 $ 30.00 Ceramics and Sculpture 4 $ 30.00 Challenges and Adventure $ 40.00 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) $ 30.00 Consumer Auto $ 20.00 Culinary Basics $ 30.00 Digital Electronics (PLTW) $ 20.00 Drawing and Design 1 $ 20.00 Drawing and Design 2 $ 20.00 Fashion & Sewing $ 30.00 Fashion Merchandising & Advanced Sewing $ 30.00 Fundamentals of Construction $ 30.00 Graphic Design $ 15.00 Graphic Design: Branding & Typography $ 15.00

Graphic Design: Photography & Illustration $ 15.00 Interior Architecture $ 20.00 International Cuisine $ 30.00 Intro to Engineering (PLTW) $ 30.00 Lifeguard Training/Pro CPR $ 130.00 Metals Manufacturing 1 $ 20.00 Metals Manufacturing 2 $ 20.00 Nursing Assistant $ 30.00 (+ $115.00 test fee) Nursing Assistant (Non-certification) $ 30.00 Observational Drawing 1 $ 30.00 Observational Drawing 2 $ 20.00 Outdoor Leadership $ 50.00 Outdoor Power Equipment Technology $ 20.00 Painting 1 - Acrylics $ 20.00 Painting 1 - Oils $ 20.00 Painting 2 $ 20.00 Painting 3 $ 30.00 Principles of Engineering (PLTW) $ 30.00 ProStart Chef 1 $ 30.00 ProStart Chef 2 $ 30.00 Sports Officiating $ 20.00 Strings Instrument Rental $ 70.00 per semester Video & Film Production-Advanced $ 20.00 Video Production $ 20.00 Web Design $ 15.00 Wood Fabrication 1 $ 20.00 Wood Fabrication 2 $ 30.00 Wood Fabrication 3 $ 35.00 Wood Fabrication 4 $ 35.00


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WHAT TO KNOW AND WHAT TO BRING ON ENROLLMENT DAY:     

The cost for athletic spectator passes, yearbooks & planners will not be waived. Pay online, with cash, or by check payable to East High School. Freshmen are required to purchase a planner and will receive it on September 1st. Planners are optional for grades 10—12. Planners may be purchased during enrollment or in the main office once school begins. The nurse will be in room 1029 to assist with medication concerns. Counselors will be in room 2031 to assist with schedule concerns. Restrooms are available in the cafeteria.

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Lockers: Get your locker number and combination Food & Nutrition—put money in student breakfast/lunch accounts East High Student Clubs Booster Club spirit-wear sale Metro Bus Passes:  Semester passes will be sold for $150. Cash or checks made payable to Madison Metro are accepted—credit cards are not.  Students who qualify for the meals program and live more than 1.5 miles from East may be eligible for a free bus pass. Applications will be available during enrollment. Upon verification of eligibility, passes will be distributed to students

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10 ride youth passes are available for purchase in the Main Office, room 1037, during the school year for $10 (cash only).

ENROLLMENT DAY—LET’S GET STARTED: Station 1—If you paid all or a portion of fees online and have:

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Completed/signed Infinite Campus verification signature page. *If requesting a fee waiver, bring in completed IC waiver page. If your address changed—bring in gas/electric bill, lease or mortgage and completed IC address change page. Free/reduced meals completion page or any other statement of eligibility, such as a lunch application number. Online fee payment receipt.

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Turn in completed IC forms. Receive class schedule.  If a planner is purchased for grades 10-12, pick it up here.  If an athletic spectator pass is purchased, we will highlight this on your fee receipt—show your fee receipt when entering Gym Y for ID photo so the pass can be printed on ID.

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Station 2—If you pay fees today or have requested a *fee waiver and have:   

Completed/signed Infinite Campus verification signature page. Bring in a gas/electric bill, lease or mortgage—if your address changed. Free/reduced meals completion page or any other statement of eligibility, such as a lunch application number.

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Turn in completed IC forms. *If requesting a fee waiver, turn in completed IC waiver page Pay fees by cash or check. Receive fee receipt. Receive class schedule.  If a planner is purchased for grades 10-12, pick it up here.  If an athletic spectator pass is purchased, we will highlight this on your fee receipt—show your fee receipt when entering Gym Y for ID photo so the pass can be printed on ID.

Visit the cafeteria and you’re done! Station 3—If you did not bring the completed/signed Infinite Campus forms with you or you have not completed the online Infinite Campus enrollment: Station 3 in the LMC—Purple side (first floor on the left—map below): 

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Staff (including Spanish & Hmong interpreters) will provide help in completing the online Infinite Campus enrollment, print & sign verification page. If requesting a fee waiver or meals application, be sure to complete this portion online and print these pages. Turn in completed/signed IC forms at the counter. Pay fees by cash or check Receive class schedule.  If a planner is purchased for grades 10-12, pick it up here.  If an athletic spectator pass is purchased, we will highlight this on your fee receipt—show your fee receipt when entering Gym Y for ID photo so the pass can be printed on ID.

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LOCKS & LOCKERS Locks will be on lockers. You may get your locker number and combination in the cafeteria after you enroll on August 18th or 21st. The replacement cost for a lost lock is $5. Students cannot use outside locks—they must be school-issued. Once school begins, locker information may be obtained in room 1027 for all students. SCHOOL SUPPLIES East High School does not issue school supply lists. However, students are expected to be prepared on the first day with general supplies (pencils, pens, folders, notebooks, backpack). On the first day of class, teachers will instruct students on any additional supplies they may need for class. EAST HIGH PLANNERS East planners are $5 and will be available for purchase on enrollment day. Freshmen are required to purchase an East planner and will receive their planner on Tuesday, September 1st.

SCHOOL PORTRAITS: YEARBOOKS & ID CARDS School portraits, which are also used for the yearbook and student ID cards, will be taken by Lifetouch during enrollment on August 18th & 21st in Gym Y (enter through the cafeteria). The portraits are available for purchase and make wonderful keepsakes. Order forms will be available during enrollment. The form provides information about portrait packages and has an order envelope attached. To purchase portraits, please complete the order form and give it to the Lifetouch Photographer along with your payment. Photos may be purchased at a later date. Forms will be available in the grade level offices through October. Any questions about Fall Portraits, please contact Lifetouch at 1-866-620-8073.

It is important that all students are photographed as these pictures are used for ID cards and the yearbook! If you purchase an athletic spectator pass, it will be printed on your ID card immediately when you have your photo taken. ID photos taken during enrollment will be given to the student by the LifeTouch photographer. Students are required to have their ID card with them during the school day.

USDA Breakfast Reduced and Free Elementary Full Pay Middle School Full Pay High School Full Pay Adult at Elementary Adult at MS & HS Milk

No Charge $1.25 $1.50 $1.50 $1.55 $1.65 $0.50

USDA Lunch Reduced Elementary Full Pay Middle School Full Pay High School Full Pay Adult at Elementary Adult at MS & HS Milk

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Beginning August 4—Help with online enrollment and internet access The Madison Metropolitan School District will be offering internet access and assistance in completing the online portion of student enrollment for the 20152016 at the following sites during their regular business hours: Goodman Community Center - 149 Waubesa Street Northport Community Learning Center - 1740 Northport Drive Boys & Girls Club - Allied Center—4619 Jenewein Road Vera Court Neighborhood Center, 614 Vera Court Meadowood Neighborhood Center - 5750 Raymond Road East Madison Community Center - 8 Straubel Court Lussier Community Education Center—55 South Gammon Road Urban League of Greater Madison - 2222 S. Park Street Bridge/Lake Point/Waunona Neighborhood Center—1917 Lake Point Drive Central Library, 201 W Mifflin Street Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Road Goodman South Library, 2222 S Park Street Hawthorne Library, 2707 E Washington Avenue Lakeview Library, 2845 N Sherman Avenue Meadowridge Library, 5740 Raymond Road Monroe Street Library, 1705 Monroe Street Pinney Library, 204 Cottage Grove Road Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd

Ayuda con la matriculación en línea y acceso al Internet El Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison ofrecerá acceso al Internet y ayuda con el proceso de la matriculación en línea para el ciclo escolar 2015-16,según el horario que aparece a continuación. No dude en ir a uno de los siguientes sitios: Fecha y hora Sitio Centro Comunitario Goodman—149 Waubesa Street Centro Comunitario Northport—1740 Northport Drive Centro de Aprendizaje Allied—4619 Jenewein Road Centro Vecinal Vera Court—614 Vera Court Centro Vecinal Meadowood—5734 Raymond Road Centro Civico East Madison—8 Straubel Court Centro Comunitario Lussier —55 South Gammon Road Liga Urbana de Madison—2222 South Park Street Centro Bridge Lake Point Waunona—1917 Lake Point Drive Usted también puede recibir ayuda en los siguientes centros comunitarios y bibliotecas públicas durante sus horas de oficina: Biblioteca Central, 201 W Mifflin Street Biblioteca Alicia Ashman, 733 N High Point Road Biblioteca Goodman South, 2222 S Park Street Biblioteca Hawthorne, 2707 E Washington Avenue Biblioteca Lakeview, 2845 N Sherman Avenue Biblioteca Meadowridge, 5740 Raymond Road Biblioteca Monroe Street, 1705 Monroe Street Biblioteca Pinney, 204 Cottage Grove Road Biblioteca Sequoya, 4340 Tokay Blvd


FRESHMEN DAY! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

East High School Staff has planned a Freshmen Only Day on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. This day will be influenced around a transition program called Link Crew. The Link Crew freshmen orientation and transition program is designed to both welcome and support freshmen by assigning them a junior or senior Link Leader as a mentor during their first year at East. The Link Leader is a responsible older student who was hand selected from a large pool of applicants and has met the qualifications of being a good role model and a positive leader on our campus. Freshmen will receive their planner during this orientation day. This is a student only function so we encourage you to let your child attend on her or his own. We look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day! East High School Staff-PBS Team

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10 Minute Schedule Run Through 1:50-2:00: 1st Period 2:00-2:05: Passing Time

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10:15am: Link Crew Leaders & freshmen move to 2:15-2:20: Passing Time classrooms for group work 2:20-2:30: 3rd Period 10:25am: Small groups in classrooms 2:30-2:35: Passing Time

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LAURA GILLIS, DEPARTMENT CO-CHAIR

S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S (Room 2031 unless otherwise noted) During registration in August, it is a time of new beginnings and an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces. We hope you had an enjoyable summer. Students and families are encouraged to come and see counselors in Student Services, in Room 2031, when our office is open. Please see specific dates and times below.

New Students Only Friday, August 14 Monday, August 17 Wednesday, August 19 Thursday, August 20

8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm 8:00am – 3:30pm 8:30am – 3:30pm 8:30am – 3:30pm

Incoming 9th Grade and Returning Students: Tuesday, August 18 Friday, August 21

11:00am – 6:30pm 7:30am – 1:00pm

As we celebrate the start of a new year in September, our team of counselors, social workers, and psychologists are located in room 2031, on the 2nd floor. Please stop in and say hello. This past year, we said good-bye to our wonderful staff including: School Psychologist, Mr. Hussien, our Student Services Receptionist, Ms. Nymann and School Counselor, Mr. Zipperer. We look forward to serving our East students and families in 2015-2016.

Seniors In September, you will be meeting with your counselor to discuss post high school planning. This will include information on apprenticeships, the world of work, community colleges, and 4-year colleges and universities. We will review the application process and show you how to order your transcript through Parchment.com. Keep an eye out for the daily announcements on the TV’s, fliers posted throughout East and information mailed home. Look for your senior credit check letter in mid-August 2015. This letter will be from your counselor, letting you know if you are on track for graduation and what courses you will need to complete. If adjustments to your schedule are needed, please come and see your counselor during registration when you review your final senior schedule. You also have some last minute opportunities to take your ACT or SAT. Please visit actstudent.org (ACT) or collegeboard.com (SAT) for upcoming September and October testing dates and registration. If you have questions, see your counselor at registration. Senior Parents – SAVE THE DATE- we will be hosting a post high school planning meeting for you in the theater on Monday, September 28 at 6:00pm. (More information will be mailed home in early to mid September).

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) Thursday, October 1st from 9:00am – 11:00am & 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Attend only one session) Sun Prairie High School will be hosting the Wisconsin Education Fair. It is convenient way to provide you information and meet representatives from different universities, colleges, military and trade schools. If you are attending the WEF, preregister at www.gotocollegefairs.com

Freshmen Welcome class of 2019 to East High School! We look forward to having you join us for our 9 th grade only day on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Staff and students have planned a special day just for you. (Continued on next page)


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Important Upcoming Dates in Student Services in 2015-2016 (Bold = evening events for parents and students in the grade represented)              

Senior Parent Night: Monday, September 28 in the MWT at 6:00pm (seniors) 11th Grade Success & Career Unit Week: October 12-26 9th Grade Success & Career Unit (ACP) Week: November 2-6 Post High School Options Night: Monday, November 16 in the MWT at 6:00pm (all grades) 8th Grade Private Shadow Day: Wednesday, November 18 11th Grade Junior Conferences – October thru December on Tuesdays Senior Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, January 6 in the MWT at 6:00pm (seniors) 8th Grade Orientation Night: Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00pm in the MWT (incoming 9th Grade) Junior Parent Night: Monday, February 8 in the MWT at 6:00pm (juniors) 9th Grade ACP Week: March 14-18 10th Grade Success & Career Unit Week: April 11-25 Link Crew Visits to Middle Schools: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 27, 28 and 29. Senior Survey: May – June 2014 (daytime seniors) Senior Awards Night: Wednesday, May 4th 6:30pm in the MWT (seniors) (Continued on page 14)

Students from a variety of nationalities and countries, are looking for a host family for the upcoming school year. If interested, please contact: Barbara Dean Nacel Open Door Coordinator Nacel Open Door Exchange Student Organization 1782 Cave Road Mineral Point, WI 53565 [email protected] 608-574-7420 cell - work 608-623-2813 home/fax www.nacelopendoor.org - school year www.nacel.net - summer program Face Book - Nacel Open Door - Exchange Student Organization Barb Dean "Let Your Cultural Experience Begin"

Summer Greetings Parents/and or Guardians and 10th Graders: I hope this finds you all rested and restored - enjoying the beautiful yet short summers in Wisconsin! Allow me to introduce myself - my name is Beatriz Bonet and I'll be your grade level principal for the next three years. My class of 2015 Seniors just graduated and I'm very excited to be working with this new group of young men and women from the class of 2018! In addition to 10th grade level responsibilities; I also oversee several departments at East. The ESL (English as a Second Language) Visual and Performing Arts and Theatre and Mathematics. Also any questions you may have related to student activities at East - from Student Congress to Clubs, please let me know. I'm sure your summer has been a whirlwind of activity. Mine certainly was - in early June I became a grandma to twins! A precious boy and a girl- so I've spent most of my summer helping my daughter with the babies in Chicago - it's been a wonderful blessing. I know you'll be returning in September eager and ready to learn. I remember many of you as 9th graders and look forward to working with you and getting to know you all better as we make our way to the final goal of graduation in 2018! In closing, please don't hesitate to stop by room 1027 should you need to, or call me at 204-1557. Enjoy the remainder of your summer - make those precious memories count! I'll see you all in September! Best Regards, Beatriz Bonet


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S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S (Room 2031 unless otherwise noted) 2015-2016 Counselor Assignments (by student last name): LAURA GILLIS, CO—DEPT. CHAIR PAM HERMAN, CO—DEPT. CHAIR

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FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION 

Jessica Abegglen (9th) 204-1576 (Room 1022B) [email protected]

9th grade A-N

Shelby Arkin (9th) 204-1672 (Room 1022A) [email protected]

9th grade O-Z

Sarah Elmore (AVID Students) 204-1647 (Room 1046) [email protected]

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AVID Students

AVID Students 

Laura Gillis (10th—12th) 204-1635 [email protected]

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Ashley Schuchardt (10th—12th) 204-1636 [email protected]

A, F, S-V

A, F, S-V

A, F, S-V

Maria Callis (10th—12th) 204-1631 [email protected]

H-K, W

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Michelle Olson (10th—12th) 204-1665 [email protected]

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L-P

L- P

Robin Murphy (ELL, 10th—12th) 204-1637 [email protected]

ELL 1-4 G, Q, R, X-Z



ELL 1, 2

9th & 11th Grade Psychologist: Rene Staskal 204-1627 [email protected]

10th & 12th Psychologist: Michael OrRico 204-1667 [email protected]

9th & 11th Grade Social Worker / AOD: Jessie Cudney 204-1632 [email protected]

10th & 12th Grade Social Worker / AOD: Pam Herman 204-1633 [email protected]

Please feel free to contact us via phone or email Sherry Barnsley, Admin. Assistant 204-1638 [email protected]

Students need to have cash or their ID cards to purchase food. Students are required to enter their Student ID number at the counter to purchase food from money they have on their account. Students who receive free or reduced lunch are required to enter their Student ID number at the counter. All students who receive free/reduced lunch must have completed a current online meals application, which is available at MMSD.ORG Students who receive the reduced lunch plan need to put money in their account or bring cash to pay the reduced fee for breakfast and for lunch. All students may purchase a la carte/snack bar items for cash or from their ID account.

MONEY IN LUNCH ACCOUNTS

Food Service personnel will collect money for lunch accounts every day during breakfast & lunch or you can go online and make deposits by credit card at http://www.mypaymentsplus. com/ APPLICATION FOR FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST & LUNCH

We encourage all families to apply for the meals program by completing the online application at https://foodsvcweb.madison. k12.wi.us/

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Greetings from the Athletic Department! In preparation for the upcoming school year, please take note of the following items. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. The Athletic Office will be open fulltime beginning August 3. To contact coaches or see sport webpages visit the East Athletics homepage http://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ Dave Kapp, Athletic Director, CMAA [email protected] 204-1720

Kelly Downing, Athletic Secretary [email protected] 204-1604

 Freshmen and Juniors  Green Card: All freshmen must have a physical prior to participating in athletics. For physicals

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to be valid for two years, they must be after April 1, 2015. Please pick up the green physical cards to take to the doctor from the Athletic Office.  Online permissions: Every student athlete and parent/guardian must complete the online permissions prior to competing in athletics. The form can be found on the East Web Page / For Families / Athletics / Athletic Forms [https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/ athletic_forms/]  Sophomores and Seniors must fill out a yellow alternate year card. NOTE: If sophomores and seniors did NOT participate in a sport during the prior school year, they must have a physical.  Transfer students must have a new physical or produce results from a physical within the last 12 months.  Foreign Exchange students must have a physical domestically. All cards should be turned in to the Athletic Secretary in room 1030. When students turn in their Green card and complete the online permissions – they will receive a Blue card to give to their coach. No student will be allowed to practice without turning a blue card in to their coach. (The blue card tells the coach that the student is eligible to participate.) Boys Football Practice begins August 4 Equipment issue will take place on Monday, August 3 from 8am—1pm in the field house. Seniors will receive equipment from 8am—9am, Juniors from 9am—10am, Sophomores from 10am—11am, and Freshmen from 11am—1pm. *All students must have a blue card in order to receive equipment. Spirit packs will be sold online for $25. This is a mandatory purchase. Preseason practices begin August 4—13 from 4—9pm. We will meet in the locker room each day at 3:30pm to review the daily schedule. Mandatory player and parent meeting will be held on August 3 at 6:30pm in the East High theatre. Any questions, please contact Steve Erato, Head Football Coach [email protected] 414-507-4456 (cell) 608-204-1724 (school) Girls Golf Practice begins August 10 Girls Swimming Practice begins August 11 Girls Tennis Practice is August 11—14 from 8—10am. Captain's practice will be August 7 and August 10 from 8—10am. Coach: Chuck France [email protected] Cross Country Practice begins August 17, 8am in the East High School forum. Boys Coach—Nancy Gritt [email protected] Girls Coach— Bethany Alwa [email protected] Boys Soccer Practice begins August 17 Coach David Harris [email protected] (Continued on next page)


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Girls Volleyball Tryouts: August 17, 18, 19: 4—7pm, East High Spectator Gym Parent Meeting: Tuesday, August 18 at 7:30pm Practice: August 20 & 21: 4—7pm and August 24—28: 4—7pm Head Coach: Liz Nagel, [email protected] 715.305.5486 Boys Volleyball Practice begins August 24, 5—7pm, Fieldhouse court 4 (Practice continues each weekday from 5—7pm through the season) Varsity Coach: Dale Thompson [email protected] home 241-2447 / cell 225-1671 JV Coach: Jeff Cass ([email protected] / 335-6392) (Continued on next page)

East High School Homecoming 2015 Homecoming Tradition Homecoming has been a longstanding tradition for East High School. Each year we try to make Homecoming a fun event to students, staff and the community. Homecoming gets its name because it is a time when many former East High alumni come back to their home school. Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 10th from 8:00 to 10:30pm in the East High School Spec Gym. Students must have their school ID to be admitted to the dance. No admittance after 9:00pm. School dress codes and rules apply. Homecoming tickets will be sold in the Mall during the lunch hours starting Wednesday, September 30th. Guest Permission Forms All completed guest permission forms must be received by Room 1027 no later than Tuesday, September 29th. All guests from other schools must be registered ahead of time by submitting a signed permission slip with signatures from (1) the guest student, (2) the guest student’s parent/guardian, and (3) the guest student’s school principal. Guest permission forms are then approved by EHS Administration. Guests must be no more than one year out of high school and not older than 19. Non-registered guests will not be admitted at the door. Pick up guest permissions forms in Room 1027. Guest forms will no longer be faxed to the guest’s school, as it is the EHS student’s responsibility to get the required signatures. Spirit Week Spirit Week is October 5th through October 9th. The Spirit Week theme days will be announced at a later date. Powder Puff Football Game Thursday, October 8th - time and location information will be announced at a later date. Senior class girls interested in participating need to sign-up in Room 1027 no later than Thursday, September 10th with $10 for their senior t-shirt. Please contact Jeneene Olson-McConley (204-1558) for more information about the Powder Puff football game. Homecoming Game/Senior Night Friday, October 9th versus La Follette at Breese Stevens Field. Senior Night recognition will begin at 6:30pm, with the game time kickoff scheduled for 7:00pm.


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Impact Testing Concussion safety is an important aspect of high school athletics. The ImPACT© test is a computerized testing program that assists medical doctors, training staff, and other health professionals to better understand when it is safe for athletes to return to participate in sports. The test is administered on a computer to each studentathlete and measures brain functions like memory, reaction time, and attention span.

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The ImPACT test provides an individualized baseline record of brain functioning that is used to assess where a concussed athlete is in the recovery process and how quickly they can make a safe return to the sport. As concussions can have a variety of effects on different people, having individualized baseline knowledge of a student-athlete’s brain function allows medical staff to understand a concussion’s effects on that particular student.

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The ImPACT test is also available at NO COST to any other East High School athletes that wish to take the test. Please contact athletic director Dave Kapp ([email protected]) or athletic trainer Mandy Louderback ([email protected]) for more information on the testing procedure.

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Parent / Athlete permissions and verification of willingness to adhere to the Athletic Code are now available online. Please visit the Athletics page on the East website: http://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/athletics and go to "Athletic Forms" This must be completed prior to participating in athletics at East High School.

S Find the most current schedules for all teams at www.big8conference.net

2015-2016 DAILY BELL SCHEDULE

EARLY RELEASE PCT MONDAYS

Purgolder Schedule

Basic Schedule

*PCT Mondays

Tuesday—Friday (and Non-PCT Mondays)

Period 1 Period 2

8:15—8:55am 9:00—9:40am

Purgolder Time

9:40—10:00am

Period 3 Period 4

10:05—10:45am 10:50am—11:30am

**Lunch

11:30am—12:10pm (40 minutes)

**Open Campus

Teachers in Classrooms 12:00pm Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

12:15—12:55pm 1:00—1:40pm 1:45—2:25pm

Students should report to their afterschool activity or leave the building by 2:35pm. *Professional Collaboration Time 2:45—4pm (Staff )

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

8:15—9:07am 9:12—10:04am 10:09—11:01am 11:06—11:58am

**Lunch

11:58—12:43pm (45 minutes) **

Open Campus

Teachers in Classrooms Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

12:28pm

12:48—1:40pm 1:45—2:37pm 2:42—3:34pm

Students should report to their afterschool activity or leave the building by 4pm.

September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2 December 7, 14 January 11 February 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14 April 4, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23

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ALL UNINSURED HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: RECEIVE A FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL! When: Wednesday, August 12th, 2015; 6:00-9:00pm Last Names: A-I arrive at 6:00pm J-R arrive at 7:00pm S-Z arrive no later than 8:00pm

Where: Access Community Health Center 2202 S. Park St. Madison, WI (use main entrance and follow signs)

Free immunizations by Public Health-Madison and Dane County for uninsured children or children with Badger Care. A parent MUST be present. Please bring immunization records with you. http://www.publichealthmdc.com/disease/immunizations/

FEMALE ATHLETES: PLEASE WEAR TANK TOPS FOR THE PHYSICAL EXAM

If you cannot attend these clinics, contact the East High athletic trainer, Mandy Louderback at 715-864-2345 QUESTIONS: Call Joe Greene (608-220-6196) ¡ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS ATLETAS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA QUE NO TIENEN SEGURO MÉDICO! SE PUEDE RECIBIR EXÁMENES FÍSICOS GRATIS PARA DEPORTES

¿Cúando? Miércoles el 12 de Agosto de 2015 a las 6:00-9:00 de la noche Los apellidos: A-I llegue a las 6:00 de la noche J-R llegue a las 7:00 de la noche S-Z llegue antes de 8:00 de la noche

¿Dónde?: Access Community Health Center 2202 S. Park St. Madison, WI (entre por la entrada principal y siga los letreros)

Vacunas gratis por Public Health-Madison and Dane County para niños sin seguro o niños con Badger Care. Para que el atleta pueda recibirlas, será necesario que uno de los padres esté presente. Traiga los registros de vacunación por favor. http://www.publichealthmdc.com/disease/immunizations/ Atletas Femininas: Favor de usar camisetas sin mangas para el examen físico Si usted no puede asistir a una de estas clínicas, llame al entrenador atlético de su escuela secundaria East High School: Mandy Louderback (715-864-2345) ¿Preguntas?: Llame a Joe Greene (608-220-6196)


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CYNTHIA CHIN

FROM THE MATH DEPARTMENT Welcome back students! We are looking forward to providing you with many intriguing, challenging, and successful experiences in mathematics. Thank you for bringing your excitement about the new year to the classroom! KNOW YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Students and families are reminded that the state math requirements for high school diplomas have increased for the graduating classes of 2017 and beyond. The new requirement to earn three full math credits applies to current juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Keep this in mind as schedules are planned and to help motivate you to make timely progress through this year’s classes. There are fewer “second chance” opportunities allowed under the new guidelines if a student has the goal of graduating in four years. Please take advantage of all the resources available to help you stay on track. CONGRATULATIONS & THANKS Outstanding Seniors in Mathematics, 2015: Courtney Burns, Spencer Halberg Thank you to the Cohen and Krause alumni families for the June donation of batteries and used graphing calculators for the East rental program. More about calculator rentals later….. STAFF UPDATES: In order to model lifelong learning for our students, math teachers have been very busy with professional training since school dismissed in early June. Workshops and coursework have included district-wide sessions on new curricular resources and teaching options for Algebra1, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications. The Carnegie Learning materials for Algebra 1 and Geometry in particular are aligned with the heightened mathematical rigor of the Common Core State Standards and offer logistical support for teachers to practice student-centered pedagogy that addresses the following objectives.  Multiple learning styles accommodated  Class time centered on active engagement and problem-solving.  Mathematical discourse modeled and practiced, as students are prompted to explain their thoughts and processes for solving math problems. Individual teachers have also participated in a College Board/UW-Madison Institute for AP Calculus BC, an exam reading for AP Statistics, and a workshop on mathematical modeling, as well as continuing work for some toward advanced degrees or additional certifications. Welcome (again!) to Ms. St. Peter, who increases her schedule at East to full time this fall with a combined Mathematics and English as a Second Language appointment. She will join the Geometry team for collaborative planning. Mrs. Willauer (formerly Ms. Lynch) joins the Algebra 2 Team this fall, and Ms. Paschke accepts a pair of new assignments, teaching Calculus BC and an AP Academic Skills Seminar. Ms. Dorsey and Mr. Gnam are not returning to East. We thank Ms. Dorsey for the energy she brought to the Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and AVID site teams, her co-advising of Math Club last year, and her initiative in bringing Introductory Computer Programming to our school. This programming course will now be taught by faculty in the East business department. The math department would like also like to express its deepest appreciation for Mr. Gnam’s service to students and staff throughout the building in many capacities for the past 14 years. His contributions in the mathematics classroom include early leadership in the incorporation of computer technology into geometry and calculus classes, the expansion of our fledgling Calculus BC program beyond the bounds of the AP exam syllabus, and his consistent, positive message to students that mathematics is discovery-oriented, forward-looking, alive and well—a discipline to be practiced thoughtfully as well as an art to be enjoyed. (Continued on next page)


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CALCULATORS: In order to learn and apply the mathematics covered in most classes at East, students will be required to use a graphing calculator. (Geometry courses are the only exception.) This is a versatile tool and a worthwhile investment. Students often find it to be helpful in science classes and are also expected to be familiar with this technology when taking standardized state exams, the SAT or ACT, and Advanced Placement examinations. A calculator from an older relative or friend can certainly be used again, but sharing is difficult because the calculator is used on a daily basis in class and at home. The specific models recommended are all made by Texas Instruments: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+, and TI-84 +C (color edition) (“Silver” and “NSpire” editions have higher computing speeds and more memory, but are not required.) Please be aware that other models may not be supported in class We understand that this is an expensive purchase. East High School offers a calculator rental option to families in need of assistance. The rental fee is $15 for the entire school year. Payment plans are offered in cases where rental fees present a hardship. A copy of the rental agreement will be available at registration, in the event that you wish to take advantage of this program. Completing the form and making the rental payment at that time will ensure that your student obtains a calculator during the first two weeks of the school year. About purchasing calculators: --Watch for sales—you should not pay more than $90 for a TI-83 or more than $120 for a TI-84+. The Color screen and NSpire editions can more expensive. Families can decide if the color enhancement, rechargeable batteries, or Computer Algebra Systems are worth the increased price, but they are not required for classes at East. Some retailers offer significant discounts at their online addresses. --Make sure your name is permanently marked on your calculator and that you write down the serial number from the back, in case of loss or theft. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CALCULATOR UNATTENDED, EVEN IN A CLASSROOM! --IF you are in a position to donate a new / used calculator, or replacement batteries, to the school rental program, your gift would be VERY much appreciated. Donations should be directed to the math department chair, Mr. Galarowicz. (204 -1603 x 41528 or [email protected] ) The return of any stray calculators from last year would also be good for us—please check backpacks and around the home again if you were unable to return a calculator on time in June. We look forward to working with students (and their calculators) in class. Please contact a member of the math faculty if you have additional questions. TUTORING & TA’s: One-to-one help in the classroom, during study hall, or after school, can really make a difference. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of tutoring resources immediately in the fall, before serious academic difficulties arise. Achievement Connections will be ready on Day One to assist eligible students in Algebra 1 via one-to-one matches with tutors 2-3 times per week. Criteria for admission include 85% or better attendance and mathematics teacher recommendation. Geometry students (including Algebra “graduates” of last year’s program) should make their interest known right away but should understand that they will be considered only after as many eligible Algebra 1 students as possible are given the opportunity to accept or decline services. Parents and guardians who want to know more about this program may contact coordinator Hannah Stephens at [email protected]. (Continued on next page)


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Log-in information and website addresses will be made available to eligible students early in the school year. These students and their supporters will be able to access many of the same user resources--training videos & interactive tutorials, for example--as are available to classroom teachers. Our math teachers would like to point out that, since there is no provision being made for separate parent or tutor “practice” accounts, online work must be completed by students only. The software dynamically adjusts problem selection, choice of hints, and difficulty level based on student responses, so it is critical that computer records accurately reflect a student’s individual understanding at any given point in time. Families and community resource staff can best support students by asking questions instead of giving answers, helping students to articulate their own thought processes and conclusions, and encouraging them to formulate their own questions for independent or classroom investigation. Thank you for helping students to use this new resource responsibly and productively to enhance and monitor their own learning. Community members who can assist East students at any level of mathematics are welcome as volunteers. ---To assist a student one-on-one in algebra or geometry, use the Achievement Connections direct email [email protected] -- Contact Cynthia Chin 204-1603 x 41534 [email protected] to inquire about volunteer placements in the classroom or assisting students with advanced coursework. ---East juniors and seniors who tutor during a free period can razzle-dazzle their prospective colleges, not to mention learn a lot about mathematics and the career of teaching, with a one-semester daily commitment as a Mathematics Teaching Assistant. MSCR Homework Club is open to ALL students daily afterschool and provides one-on-one or small group assistance to students in all core academic subject areas. New Student Access to Math Tutorial Software. Students in Algebra 1 and Geometry district-wide have access this year to the web-based mathematics software Cognitive Tutor, which supplements their coursework and can also be used to review and practice prerequisite skills. Use of the software by classroom teachers will vary from school to school and classroom to classroom as teachers receive training and as technology infrastructure upgrades allow. However, families and community organizations can assist students to learn and practice mathematics off-campus via students' individual online accounts. Earn either Service E credit as a volunteer or elective credit towards graduation. See your counselor to sign up for this independent study option. If you don’t have a specific teacher’s class in mind, ask Mr. Galarowicz or Ms. Chin about classes with anticipated need. AP COMPUTER SCIENCE UPDATE. This course will not be offered at East in 2015-2016. Students who still have it on their schedules should plan to consult with their counselors during registration week in order to learn what alternatives are available. MATH CLUB: Watch for announcements about meetings. We will be very busy with math competitions and fund-raisers to support the calculator rental fund. YOU can become part of this East tradition. New members are welcome at all grade levels. (Continued on next page)


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ENGINEERING CLUB: Along with its UW affiliates -- National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, Society of Women Engineers-- the East Engineering club welcomes students of all backgrounds to explore engineering as a career path or just as something fun to try. We enter competitions, support each other academically, and conduct science outreach programs at middle and elementary schools in the East attendance area. Our outreach work this year—focusing on Biomedical Engineering-- is funded by Electronic Theater Controls and a By Youth For Youth Grant from United Way. We’ll also being trying an experiment or two in the field of Materials Science. Watch for announcements about early events in September/October! Contact Ms. Chin, or membership officers Eli Resnick and Emily Barkei, or any other member for information about joining the club. MATH MODELING: Students interested in applying mathematical thinking and tools to complex, open-ended societal, economic, or scientific problems are invited to check out East’s Mathematical Modeling Team. Creative thinking and technical writing skill are keys to success in this form of competition, and you will improve in these areas if you give the team a try. Look here for problems from previous years. http://www.comap.com/highschool/contests/ and http:// m3challenge.siam.org/problem/ Team preparations begin in late September. Math teachers will announce how to sign up. If you’d like an early start experimenting with some open source modeling software, send your contact information to Ms. Chin. [email protected] OPPORTUNITIES AT UW-MADISON: A non-competitive program for high school women, Girls’ Math Night Out offers a one-semester series of weekly meetings for discussion of science careers with female faculty and graduate students, plus a guided research experience in mathematics. Investigations range from intriguing puzzles to cutting-edge applications and are selected to fit the background of each participant; students at ALL levels of experience are eligible to apply. For current program information, contact Prof. Tullia Dymarz [email protected] or visit. https://www.math.wisc.edu/wimm Any student, grades 7-12, who has completed or is enrolled in Algebra 1 may attend the early evening Math Circle Talks sponsored by the UW-Madison Mathematics Department. Parents and guardians are also welcome. Past subjects have included coin flipping, taffy making, secret codes from WWII, and origami. There is almost always a game, puzzle, or hands-on activity involved. Visit the department’s math Wiki for the Fall 2015 schedule. https://www.math.wisc.edu/wiki/index.php/Madison_Math_Circle Join us this Fall 2015 for Girls Math Night Out!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm—September 16 - December 9, 2015 9th floor lounge, Van Vleck Hall—UW Madison Campus Girls Math Night Out! is a free program by the Department of Mathematics. It aims to create an inclusive and non-competitive environment to encourage girl students in high school to pursue mathematics and the sciences. Topics included in the past: Tiling with Domino shapes (basic geometry) Fractals (geometry, algebra) Cryptography (algebra) Epidemics (Precalculus, AP Calculus AB) Weather Modeling with Dynamical Systems (AP Calculus BC) Snacks will be served!! Contact: Prof. Tullia Dymarz "[email protected]" by Monday September 14 Please include:  your name  your high school and math teacher  the math course you will take in the fall Carpooling is encouraged when possible. Let us know if you are willing to carpool.


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Honor Your 2016 Graduate with a Yearbook Senior Tribute! Purchasing a Senior Tribute is a great way for you to honor your graduate, or group of graduates (such as soccer team, group of best friends etc.) with photos and a special message that will last a lifetime. Three sizes are available and our Yearbook staff will work with you to come up with the appropriate layout for your tribute. Complete the order form below and submit it along with photos (you may e-mail photos too) and instructions by October 23rd, 2015. Please send all information to: Greg Rittman/Yearbook Adviser East High School 2222 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Phone: 608-204-1801 e-mail: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ I would like to order a: ____ 1/8 page tribute ($50) ____ ¼ page tribute ($90) ____ ½ page tribute ($160) for (name of senior or group):_____________________________________ Purchased by: Name: ________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Phone contact number(s):_____________________________ E-mail address:________________________________________


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Senior Picture

Requirements: Senior Pictures are due to Room 1057E on October 16th, 2015 Please follow these requirements: *Photo must be vertical. No horizontal photos *No weapons or props of any type (pets, athletic gear, instruments or other items) *No drawings *No inappropriate or suggestive poses or clothing *All photos are subject to editing based on content and appropriateness

Submission options (choose one): *E-mail appropriate photo to: [email protected] *Turn in photo on cd to: Mr. Rittman, Room 1057 E, East High School *Turn in wallet-sized photo to Mr. Rittman, Room 1057 E, photo will be scanned. (Photos will not be returned) *LifeTouch will be at East during Registration. These pictures can be used for your senior portrait *An area photographer donates his time for a day in October to take senior pictures for those students on free/reduced lunch. You must schedule a time on this day. Contact Mr. Rittman about this option ASAP! *Mail or e-mail submissions to: [email protected] East High School Attention: Greg Rittman, Room 1057E 2222 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Label all submissions with student’s first and last name and ID number

Photo Quality: *Vertical format only *Image must be 600 x 900 pixels at 300ppi (If you are not sure how to set the resolution, please submit a printed photo on photo paper so it can be scanned). *Cell phone or low resolution photos are not acceptable Contact Greg Rittman, 608-204-1801 or [email protected] with questions.


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The Parent Portal is a confidential and secure website where you can get current information about your child's school attendance and grades.

P A R E N T P O R TA L Do you use the Portal? Have you established access to this information? If not, here’s why you should and how you can get access. NOTE: You can sign up for Infinite Campus in person in Room 1023 (The Freshman Office) at East High School and must show a valid driver’s license or state ID. If you have questions or issues after the initial set-up, we can verify your identity over the phone and assist with issues. What is Infinite Campus? Today, all K-12 school districts use some sort of database system for managing student information and maintaining their records. Infinite Campus is a district-wide student information system designed to manage attendance, grades, schedules, test scores, and other information about the students in the MMSD. In 2007-08, Infinite Campus replaced another system the MMSD had used since the late 1980's.

What is the Infinite Campus Parent Portal?

The Parent Portal is a confidential and secure website where parents and guardians can get current information about their child's school attendance and grades.

What information is included in the Portal? What do I use it for? When you, as a parent or guardian, log-in, you have access to information about all of the students for which you are associated. Class schedules, assignments and grades can be viewed. E-mail hyperlinks facilitate communication with classroom teachers. In addition, schools post important information on the home page, such as events, notices, etc. Attendance information is also available. The Parent Portal allows report cards to be viewed online and printed. Through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, MMSD provides an online communication tool which can help you as a parent or guardian stay current with your student's progress. From an Internet connection at home, the workplace or any public library, you can view up-to-date information

about your student's attendance and grades.

How do I first use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal? You must set up a user account in order to use the Portal. Your child's school provides you with a Parent Portal activation code. By using this code and following the instructions in the Parent Portal User Setup Guide, you can setup your own user account for the Parent Portal. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is l o c a t e d a t : http://infosvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us /ic/entry_public. We recommend you "bookmark" this location after you get your account enabled. After you go through the process of creating your user name and password, write them down and keep them in a place where you can refer to them at a later date. The user name and password will allow you to see student information, but only for those children for whom you are a parent or guardian.

Download the Infinite Campus mobile app to your iPhone or iPad and have mobile access. View the tutorial at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjW6rloXrIs. Once the app is downloaded, enter our District URL hbtvtv.

If you have questions, contact Jessica Penning at 204-1613 or [email protected]

Students, are you planning on going to work? Work Permits are processed during the school day as a courtesy to East students for the State of Wisconsin. A “permit officer” must receive the following items to process a work permit—this is required by the State of Wisconsin. Photocopies are not accepted. 1. Proof of age: One of the following - minor's birth certificate, driver’s license, State ID card, or passport 2. Minor's social security card 3. Written letter of hire from the employer on their letterhead expressing: intent to hire (must have minor’s name on letter), describing job duties & hours of work 4. Written parent consent 5. $10.00 permit fee – cash or check payable to East High School For more information, visit the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website


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PHONE

EMAIL

MIKE HERNANDEZ, PRINCIPAL Kristi Vitale-Gerhardt, Admin Asst Judith Parish, Admin Asst—Finance Michelle Galarowicz, Main Office Asst

204-1605 204-1669 204-1746 204-1733

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

10th GRADE—ROOM 1027 BEA BONET, ASST PRINCIPAL Jeneene Olson-McConley, Admin Asst

204-1557 204-1558

[email protected] [email protected]

11th GRADE—ROOM 1027 RANDI KUBEK, ASST PRINCIPAL Jeneene Olson-McConley, Admin Asst

204-1615 204-1558


12th GRADE—ROOM 1027 ALEX THOMPSON, ASST PRINCIPAL Shelley Day, Admin Asst

204-1608 204-1614


10th—12TH DEAN OF STUDENTS—ROOM 1027 BEN FIECK 204-1620

[email protected]

9th GRADE—ROOM 1023 MIKKI SMITH, ASST PRINCIPAL Jessica Penning, Admin Asst

204-1617 204-1613


9th DEAN OF STUDENTS—ROOM 1023 BECKY PETERSON

204-1625

[email protected]

REGISTRAR—ROOM 1040 Kristi Meyer

204-1745

[email protected]

ATHLETICS—ROOM 1030 DAVID KAPP, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Kelly Downing, Admin Asst

204-1720 204-1604


HEALTH—ROOM 1029 Bonnie Ohm Kelly Sexson Maria Vasquez

204-1619 204-1621 204-1622

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES—ROOM 2031 JOHN FAUST Sherry Barnsley, Admin Asst

204-1628 204-1638


New Student Registration, Student Withdrawals, Transcripts (former students)

Coaching Concerns, Fees & Waiver Information, Physical Requirements, Schedules

Academic Concerns, Counselors, Psychologists & Social Workers, Scheduling Concerns, Transcripts (current students)

EAST HIGH OFFICES

MAIN OFFICE—ROOM 1037


DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS Mikki Smith Bea Bonet Randi Kubek Alex Thompson John Faust David Kapp

English, Family/Consumer Ed & Health/Physical Ed English Language Learning, Math & Fine Arts/Theater Social Studies & World Languages Applied Technology, Business & Science Cross Categorical/Special Ed & Student Services Athletics

ABSENCES: WHO

DO YOU CALL?

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES FULL DAY ABSENCE REPORTING: 204-1650 PARTIAL DAY ABSENCES (EARLY RELEASE OR LATE ARRIVAL) PLEASE CALL THE GRADE LEVEL OFFICE.

GRADE 9: JESSICA PENNING 204-1613 GRADE 12: SHELLEY DAY 204-1614 GRADES 10 & 11: JENEENE OLSON-MCCONLEY 204-1558

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BUSINESS: David Kruchten [email protected]

CROSS CATEGORICAL/ SPECIAL EDUCATION: Shelby Arkin [email protected] and Bonnie Goeke-Johnson [email protected]

ENGLISH: Amy Isensee [email protected]

TELEPHONE CALLS TO CLASSROOMS If your son/daughter or a teacher calls you from a classroom telephone during the school day and you call that phone number back, your call gets directed to an office phone—It will not ring directly to the classroom phone. Our phone system is not set up to allow outside calls to ring directly to classrooms during the school day. Since calls from classrooms are generally not an emergency, if you provide our office staff person with the phone number you dialed, they will transfer your call to the classroom voice mail.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING:

TELEPHONE CALLS OR MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS Telephone messages to students from parents for non-emergencies has become a very big problem for school office staff and teachers alike. When a parent calls to leave a message for a student, office staff must interrupt the teacher and other students in the class to deliver the message. This procedure is very disruptive to the classroom learning process. Parents can assist by confining their requests to EMERGENCY situations only. Proper planning and communication would be greatly appreciated.

FINE ARTS & THEATER:

Following these procedures would be appreciated:

MATH:

PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL Early release for medical appointments: Parents should call the appropriate number to the left or send a note with their child the day before the absence, if possible. Students then go to their grade level office to pick up a blue pass excusing them from class early. Students coming in late should have been called in or have a note from a parent, doctor, or dentist. Parents, remember that students may not leave school without a pass from their grade level office. If your student has an appointment, he or she must check out and check back in to their grade level office. If your student is ill, he or she MUST go to the nurses’ office. Proper parent notification and check out will happen at that time. Students who leave school without a pass will be marked unexcused. REQUESTS for HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS may be done by accessing the listing of all staff on the East website and e-mailing your student’s teachers directly. Phone requests may be done through the grade level offices.

Amy Piaskowski [email protected] and Leigh Vierstra [email protected]

FAMILY & CONSUMER EDUCATION: Dottie Winger [email protected] Paul Milisch [email protected]

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Rich Cleveland [email protected] Erin Walker [email protected] Phil Galarowicz [email protected]

SCIENCE: Michelle Tjugym [email protected]

SOCIAL STUDIES: Kevin Attaway [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES: Laura Gillis [email protected] and Pam Herman [email protected]

WORLD LANGUAGES: Claudine Clark [email protected]


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In addition to the 2:25pm Monday early release dates listed on page 17, East will also have early release on the following dates at the following times: November 19 at 12:15pm - Conferences begin at 1pm January 22 Exams end at 2pm January 25 & January 26 Exams end at 11:45am

March 1 Juniors Only DAY ACT Test ends at 1:15pm June 7 Exams end at 2pm June 8 & June 9 Exams end at 11:45am


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Madison East High School 2222 E. Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 204-1603 Fax: (608) 204-0388

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For your convenience a printed copy of the August parent newsletter is being mailed home. An electronic version of the newsletter will be emailed to parents for the remainder of the school year, and is also available on the East High website at: https://east.madison.k12.wi.us/. Printed versions of the newsletter are available for pickup by your student in the Welcome Center. If you have any questions regarding the newsletter, please email https://east.madison.k12.wi.us/contact

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