SPEHS Parent/Caregiver Sunday Call
East Parent/Caregiver February 18, 2024
Greetings East High School scholars, families, and caregivers,
Thank you to all of the families/caregivers who attended conference on Thursday and Friday. We hope you were able to have engaging conversation with your scholar's teacher. Please note, you can keep up with your scholar's progress by signing into Infinite Campus. Also, if you any questions about your scholar's grades or progress in class, please reach out to their teacher.
This is the 3rd week in Black History Month, our Black Student Union is hosting three part series, Fight the Power (PBS documentary) on the History of Hip-Hop during WIN time. You don't want to miss this opportunity. Please sign-up for the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Reggie or Ms. Garner. Lastly, don't forget to get your 50th Years of Hip-Hop T-shirt. Let's celebrate this ironic period of time on Thursday, February 29th.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the main office and our admin assistants will be able to direct you to the correct admin.
Regards,
Renee Coleman, Principal
Chrissy Mitlyng, Associate Principal
Heidi Walter, Associate Principal
Every student at SPEHS has our support and we strive for them to reach their full potential. We also want each scholar to have a sense of community at SPEHS and to be inspired to reach their full potential.
SPEHS Black History Month
WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans in the United States and to acknowledge key figures from their past and present.
We celebrate Black History Month to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans in the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States, today.
Why are we celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop this month?
August 11, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. To honor the legacy and influence of this now global culture, SPEHS BSU has planned activities and events this month. The celebration of 50 years of hip-hop during Black History Month acknowledges its origin in the Bronx in the 1970s, highlighting its cultural impact globally, influencing music, fashion, language, and social movements!!
SPEHS BSU's 50th Years of Hip Hop Tshirt Sale
Hello Families and Community Members!!
Our Black Student Union will be selling shirts this month. Our theme for 2024 is 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Shirts are $15.00 (S-XL), $17 (XXL) and $19 (XXXL). Here is the link to place your order. Please see Reggie or Priscilla if you have any questions!
To pay for your shirt, please see or email Priscilla pagarne@sunprairieschools.org
50 Years of Hip Hop Activity - February 19th - 23rd 2024
3-Part series on Fight the Power Documentary (PBS)
Scholars can sign up to see this documentary during WIN time this week.
Soul Food Night at SPEHS from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Free admission and food for your family. Come out and celebrate 50th Years of Hip-Hop with SPEHS.
Read Your Heart Out (RYHO)
SPEHS BSU scholars will be reading their hearts out to Northside scholars.
BHM Spirit Week
SPEHS Athletics
GoFan tickets
Need tickets? Download the GoFan app and search for Sun Prairie East or purchase from the website: SUN PRAIRIE EAST CARDINALS.
SPEHS Fundraiser - Please support
East and West Drama club
East and West drama clubs are raising money for our June drama club trip to New York City to help cover travel and experience expenses. We are also hoping to provide scholarships for one West and one East student who might not otherwise be able to go.
Senior Only Section
Scholarship Information
The local scholarship application is now open. All seniors are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 28th. The link can be found on our website.
College Visit
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
In addition, a representative from Winona State University will be here on Monday, March 11th, during 4th block. If interested in meeting with the representative, please pick up a pass in Student Services.
Junior Only Section
On March 12th, Sun Prairie East, West, and Prairie Phoenix Academy High Schools will be closed except for Juniors registered for the ACT. The ACT is a state-mandated educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college and/or careers. There is no fee for completing the assessment. Please see the attached flier below for more information:
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - English
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Spanish
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Hmong
*11th-grade students take the ACT at their primary school of enrollment. JEDI Virtual School students take the ACT at the Prairie Phoenix Academy location.
Additional Information
Registration
Students will complete some pre-assessment steps here at school to create their myACT account and get ready for testing. Their myACT account is where they can access their results (in addition to what gets sent home in the mail 3-8 weeks after testing) and elect to send to secondary institutions.
Sun Prairie East Students will complete the online pre-registration on March 1st during SP 30.
Note: Students need their Chromebooks charged and ready for both pre-registration and testing day as it is an online assessment.
Testing Day
Scholars who are testing are required to bring a picture ID and their fully charged Chromebook and charger on the testing day. Students may also bring ACT-approved calculators. Any non-approved calculator will not be permitted. While small purses will be permitted, large bags, cell phones, and all other electronics (including smart watches) are not permitted in the testing environment. Scholars who access medication during the school day will be accommodated. Food or snacks will not be allowed in testing rooms unless it is necessary for medical reasons. Water bottles are only permitted outside of the testing area.
For Juniors who are taking the ACT, bus routes are running as normal. Students arriving later than the start time will not be permitted to their assigned testing room and will be asked to attend the retake assessment on March 19th.
Further information will be shared about the testing schedule for the day in later communication. Please note that for students who will be testing with accommodations, more information will be communicated about their testing experience. Reach out to your scholar's 504 Coordinator (Amy Kohl-East) or Coordinator of Students Services (Mallory Long-East) if you have further questions.
Test Preparation
All scholars have access to FREE ACT prep through Methodize Test Prep. To access Method Test Prep, scholars can log into their Xello Account. Once in their account, the scholar needs to scroll to the bottom right and click on Methodize Test Prep. Other information and resources for students can be found here.
We look forward to this opportunity for our scholars to demonstrate their college and career readiness and take the next steps toward their post-secondary goals. More information about testing room assignments will be coming as the date gets closer. If you have questions in the meantime, please refer to your school assessment coordinator’s information below.
Sincerely,
Heidi Walter
Assistant Principal - East School
Other Cardinal Section
SPEHS Auditions for Upcoming Performance
5th - hour tutoring
Upcoming Events
February 19th - 23rd - 3rd week of Black History Month (See above for Spirit Week List)
February 20th - 22nd - 3- part series on Fight the Power during WIN times
February 23rd - 3rd quarter progress grades are in IC
February 23rd - Soul Food Night at SPEHS from 5:30 - 7:00 pm