Warrior Weekly News

Humans are hard-wired to find fault. We have the ability to find something to criticize very easily and this is often a useful trait as it leads to the ability to be analytical and solve problems. It can, however, at times impact our perspective and make it seem that everything is bad. It can lead us to see only problems, even when there is a lot of good to see as well. At the Principal's Cabinet (leader representatives from each club) this week, we took time to think about the good things around us. We thought about the things we have to be grateful for. Our students took a minute to write a card of gratitude to another student. The students also took a minute to reflect on teachers who have made an impact. It was powerful to listen to our students and the things that they noticed. We all should take some time this weekend to find the positive and to share our gratitude with someone. The impact of doing this would be powerful and create ripples.

This past week we had some great events at MHS, ranging from the end-of-season freshman and JV football games to Senior-Parent Night for women's volleyball (a huge 5-set victory!!) with an amazing Fall Choir Concert as well. Being at each of these events leaves me feeling gratitude to our amazing students, our engaged families, and the advisors who lead great programs.

Have an amazing weekend!

Go, Warriors!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

262-971-1790 EXT 4500

Email: mhs-admin-office@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790

Twitter: @MHSBavlnka

• October 26, 2024: Spooktacular-MHS Stuco Community Event

In honor of Breast Cancer awareness month, we are hosting “Think Pink” week from 10/20-10/26. Student Council will sell Think Pink shirts/crewnecks during lunches, and all athletic events during the week will be “Think Pink” themed. We would also like to honor members of our community that have been touched by breast cancer through our social media platforms. If you are willing to share a story of a friend or family member, please email genevieve.michels@muskegonorway.org and include a photo.

The Drama Club has been working to stage two shows this fall: The Play That Goes Wrong and Merry Murders At Montmarie. Please come support the incredible cast and crew who have been assembling these shows by buying tickets! All shows are performed in the MHS PAC.

The show schedule is as follows:

• 11/7 Thursday @7pm Merry Murders At Montmarie
• 11/8 Friday @7pm The Play That Goes Wrong
• 11/9 Saturday @7pm Merry Murders At Montmarie
• 11/10 Sunday @2pm The Play That Goes Wrong

Buy tickets at www.mhspac.com.

Parents struggling financially may apply now to receive 2024 Christmas gift assistance.

Please share our sign up link with families in your organization who would benefit from our services. Images have been provided below to post on your organization's social media pages and in your newsletters to help spread the word.

Visit https://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/application for program information and application links.

Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

To qualify, a family must:

• Live in Waukesha County, WI or be caring for a Waukesha County foster child.

• Have custody of the children they are applying for.

• Provide proof of financial hardship.

• Have children ages 0-18 (will accept older if still enrolled in high school.)

Please take a minute to reinforce the need to be careful in school parking lots in terms of speed, honoring stop signs, and being extra attentive. We have lots of traffic and new drivers. We want to keep everyone safe. :)

For parking information, click here (map included).

Please click here to let us know what you think of school lunch.

REMINDER, Senior Photos AND Public Display of Affection are due by October 25, 2024 for the yearbook. Click here for more information.

Our goal in Muskego-Norway Schools is to develop academically prepared, highly engaged students with the capacity to be college, career, and community ready. Academic and Career Planning will produce responsible graduates who have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and a self-directed plan for career and lifelong success. Xello is an online program your student uses in school to help them prepare for the future. It offers a variety of activities to help students build self-knowledge, explore their options, and create achievable plans and goals.

We would like to invite you to create a parent/guardian account on Xello Family. If you haven't been invited in the past or if you haven't yet created a Xello Family account, you should have received an email today inviting you to create an account. We encourage families to review your student’s Xello account together throughout the year to begin meaningful conversations related to academic, career, and personal goals. Attached is a video introducing you to Xello Family.

On Wednesday, November 13th, MHS will be hosting a Planning for Post-Secondary Options event. This event and information is for current juniors, seniors and their guardians. The event will begin promptly at 6:00pm in MHS’s Performing Arts Center. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of different post-secondary options from four-year public and private universities, technical colleges, and military options. Guest speakers will have tables set up in the PAC lobby before and after the event to speak individually with families.

Standard AP Exam Registration is open as of September 2nd until November 1st, after this date there is a $10 late fee. AP (Advanced Placement) exams are optional exams that students can take for potential college credit if they receive a qualifying score. Please find more information about the registration process HERE.

MHS is excited to host our annual Financial Aid Information Night presentation. We are pleased to welcome a Carroll University representative who will speak about the FAFSA in great detail and why it can benefit everyone to complete the FAFSA application! This opportunity will take place on November 20th at 6pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center. Please reach out to School Counselor, Mrs. Christine Knapp (christine.knapp@muskegonorway.org) with any questions!

What: ASAP is a tutoring program for Freshman students which monitors student progress, reduces student failures, and increases communication among teachers, parents, administrators, guidance Counselors and support staff.

Where: Room 288

When: Tuesdays After School (2:30-3:30)

***Dates are subject to change

October: 22, 29

November: 5, 19

December: 3, 17

January: 7, 14

February: 11, 18

March: 4, 18

April: 22, 29

May: 13, 27

June: 3

Why: We want students to be successful. A referral to the program is not necessary in order to attend the After School Academic Program but a referral form can be found on the School Website under the Parents & Students Tab under Academic Resources. Students are welcome to get help any week it works in their schedule.

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

Click here for more information on tours.

• Events at Lakepoint Church for November. See more info here.

• Muskego Lakes PTO presents the Pumpkin Spice Fair on Sunday, October 20, 9-2. Flyer here.
• Mother/Son Wild West Outing, Saturday 11/2 at MHS. See flyer here.
• Dairyland Bus Company is hiring, see flyer here.

Ms. Genevieve Michels and Evan Turk

It’s always a great day to recognize some students for exemplifying the Warriors away! Grateful for leaders like this! Congratulations to:

Mackenzie Choinski

Ashley Bock

Addison Reddick

Michael Lopez

Elizabeth Dring

Valentina Strbac

Ella Golembiewski

Madison Czarnecki

Adrijana Stelzer

Taher is now offering catering services for your events. Also, Taher is hiring. See the attached flyers for more information.

• Taher Catering Services
• Taher Hiring Flyer

We will be allowing students to enter MHS through Door 16 (Athletic Doors) during morning passing periods to help students get to class on time:

• Door 16 will be open during passing periods between 1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd, and 3rd and 4th hours.

• The doors will ONLY be open during the five minute passing period window. A staff member will be monitoring students entering the building during this time.

• Report absences before 8:30 am.

• Report absences by logging into Infinite Campus, either through the Campus Parent App or from a computer.

• Once logged in, click More, then Absence Requests.

• Select your student(s).

• Select the reason from the drop-down.

• Select the absence type.

• Select the date(s).

• Add Comments.

• Click Submit

We will now be sending out the weekly parent/guardian/student newsletter via email AND by text going forward. To make sure that you receive communication either way, double-check your settings in IC. Here is a form to follow along to make sure your settings are correct.

Our Weekly Parent Newsletter is a great way to keep up on the happenings of MHS. Additionally, our webpage and social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are used to help celebrate the awesome things our students are doing.

Please consider following us on Twitter @MHSBavlnka or Muskego-Norway Schools on Facebook.

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