MS/HS Cardinal Update

Dear Parents,

Here are a few notes and reminders as we start 2nd Semester on January 27!

• 2nd Semester classes begin on Monday, January 27. Mrs. Moore has finalized 2nd semester schedules with all high school students. If you have any questions, check in with your student or contact Mrs. Moore.

• Future inclement weather days will result in Virtual/At Home Learning Days. This will look different in past years due to Middle School students not taking chromebooks home. Mr. Becker will send out an update regarding this next week.

• Our Juniors have started ACT Prep for our State Wide ACT Test in March. All Juniors have access to OnToCollege ACT Prep Resources linked here

• Habit of Mind Focus - January - Habit of Mind Focus - Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
• Essentially, we are working to improve and learn every day. We are seeking out feedback in response to our work to improve and determine next steps.
• How do we work on this habit in class?
• Build in times for students to reflect on their work/learning
• Consistently ask the questions -
• Why is this important?
• Did our discussion/activity etc. change your perspective or learning about this topic? How so?
• Partner work - Peer Tutoring/Peer Review of work
• Demonstrate your own willingness to continuously learn
• Try new classroom strategies
• Talk to students about your own interests and learning
• For more information on Remaining Open to Continuous Learning - Check out this link

• Community Service Hours - High school students need to accumulate 40 community service hours over the course of their 4 years of high school. Documentation forms are linked here, and is also available in the High School Office. Additionally, students who go above and beyond can earn recognition for the following -
• 75 hours - Bronze Level Recognition
• 150 Hours - Silver Level Recognition
• 225 Hours - Gold level Recognition
• 300 Hours - Cardinal Level Recognition
• Students are recognized for their volunteer efforts at our Honors Ceremony in May.

If you have any questions or needs, please don't hesitate to contact me at 608-565-2256 x102 or mbecker@necedahschools.org. Let's have a great week, Cardinals, and Make It Count!

Our school utilizes a student break room called the Recovery Room. Here is a quick Q&A about what the Recovery Room is, and why we use it.

What is the Recovery Room? Essentially, the recovery room is a space where students can go when they are having difficulty focusing in class. They do not work on any assignments, but focus on getting themselves to a place mentally where they can learn. Before they go back to class, the check-in with office staff to make sure they are ready to go back to class.

How does a student get assigned to the recovery room? Teachers can assign students to the Recovery Room if they see they are having difficulties focusing during class. Students can also ask to go to the recovery room if they feel like they are struggling with attention to the current classwork or struggling with their own behaviors.

Are students "in trouble" when they go to the Recovery Room? Not at all. The recovery room is seen as an intervention to help students get themselves to a place mentally where they can focus and learn.

How is the Recovery Room helpful? The recovery room process helps students identify times during the day when they may struggle to focus in class, which in turn, could end up where they have an office referral for their behavior. The Recovery Room allows students to calm down and get themselves back in a mode for learning, and also offers some helpful council from school staff on strategies when they go back to class.

If you have more questions about the Recovery Room, please contact Mr. Becker, Mrs. Dillin, Mrs. Bulin, or Mrs. Moore from our Office Team. They will be happy to answer any questions you have1

Monday, January 20 -

• No School - Inclement Weather

Tuesday, January 21-

• No School - Inclement Weather

Thursday, January 23-

• JV Girls @ Wild Rose
• HS Boys' Basketball Home vs. Wonewoc
• Wrestling @ Mauston

Friday, January 24 - No School - Professional Development Day

• HS Girls'' Basketball @ NL

Saturday, January 25 -

• Alec Hadley Memorial Powerlifting Meet
• Wrestling - Varsity @ Sparta, JV @ Wausau

Monday, January 27 -

• First Day of 2nd Semester
• MS Girls Basketball Home

Tuesday, January 28 -

• HS Girls'Varsity Basketball @ LaFarge
• HS Boys' Basketball Home vs.Bangor

Wednesday, January 29

• Senior Citizen Luncheon

Thursday, January 30-

• MS Girls' Basketball Home @ Hillsboro
• HS Girls' Varsity Basketball Home vs. Cashton
• Wrestling @ Mauston

Friday, January 31 -

• HS Boys' Basketball @ Cashton

Saturday, February 1 -

• Wrestling @ Independence