Huskies Have HEART Newsletter
January 7, 2024
Greetings Central Heights Students and Families,
Monday, January 8th is B-day. Welcome to the new year! Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter! If there is ever anything you would like to see in our newsletter or questions you have about school that may help other families learn more about school, please be sure to reach out and ask!
Course selections and scheduling for the 2024-25 school year will take place starting in January. In preparation for this, we would like to invite you to our annual Course Expo on Tuesday, January 9th from 500-7:00 pm at Sun Prairie West High School or Thursday, January 11th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Sun Prairie East High School. Teachers and students from each department will be available to explain the many courses we will be offering at the high schools next year in an effort to help you select courses that are most meaningful to you and your future endeavors.
AP (Advanced Placement) night will be held in conjunction with the course expo. You will be able to hear what Advanced Classes are, the workload, expectations, and different AP classes available.
Dane County Youth Assessment
Central Heights will be administering the Dane County Youth Assessment between January and March, 2024 for all 7th and 8th graders.
If you want more information or want to opt your student out of this assessment, please follow this link: English.
Evaluación de jóvenes del condado de Dane
Central Heights administrará la Evaluación Juvenil del Condado de Dane entre enero y marzo de 2024 para todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado.
Si desea obtener más información o desea excluir a su estudiante de esta evaluación, siga este enlace: Español
International Cuisine Explorers meets every other Wednesday in room 515 after school from 3:40pm-4:40pm. Students must be signed up in Infinite Campus to participate.
Wednesday, January 17th
Brigadeiro (Brazil)
Wednesday, January 31st
Pan Bagnat (France)
All recipes will be nut free, but may include wheat, eggs, and/or dairy. Please reach out to Ms. Towey with any questions - estowey@sunprairieschools.org
Sun Prairie to Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 15, there will be a special community event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This free event, running from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted at theMckenzie Family Boys & Girls Club located at 232 Windsor Street.
The event centers on celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King through an array of activities designed to unite and inspire. Beginning at 10 a.m., the documentary “Been to the Mountaintop: Martin Luther King, Jr.”, which includes original footage from some of Dr. King’s major speeches, will be screened. Following the documentary, attendees can look forward to an engaging lineup of speakers compiled of local Black and African American community leaders, who will share their perspectives, insights, and reflections on Dr. King’s impact of their lives.
The program will feature powerful spoken word performances from student groups and various activities aimed at fostering community solidarity and dialogue. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations and build relationships centered on the themes of Dr. King’s mission. To facilitate camaraderie and fellowship, a complimentary brunch will be provided to all attendees.
The planning of this event is a collaborative effort between Mckenzie Family Boys & Girls Club, Sunshine Place, Community Schools, City of Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie Public Library, and Neighborhood Navigators.
To follow the event page, please visit: https://fb.me/e/3TlOCGBBo
Bus Delays and Emergencies
Please remember that buses may be slightly delayed when we are experiencing snow and icy conditions. Anything within 5 minutes of the scheduled arrival time is considered “on time.” If your child’s bus is delayed and/or evacuated for any reason (bus breakdown, emergency, etc.) students must stay with the driver and wait for further instructions. If another bus is dispatched students are to ride that bus and only get off at their assigned stop.
Buy your yearbook through this link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/centralheightsmiddleschool
Calendar Check:
Monday, January 15th: No School - MLK day
Monday, January 22nd: No School - Professional Development Day
Wednesday, January 31st: Family Fun Night at Central Heights from 5:30-7:00pm
Thursday, February 15th: Family Conferences from 4:00-8:00pm
Friday, February 16th Family Conferences 7:30-11:30am
In order to call your student out absent/excuse them from school, please call our attendance line: 608-318-8020.
Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea. Let us know (by calling: 318-8020) if they test positive for any communicable disease, such as COVID, influenza, strep, or pertussis. Your school's health assistant can provide guidance on when your child can return to school after testing positive.
Free and Reduced Meals and Fee Waiver Information
If you would like to apply for Free or Reduced status, please fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. Please see the links below for directions, the application, and frequently asked questions document. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Sun Prairie. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. Be sure to list each of your children on the application form. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact the Sun Prairie School District, Nutrition Department, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 or email nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org or call (608) 834-6544.
If you want to share your Free and Reduced status with Central Heights in order to request fee waivers for things like athletic fees, activity and club fees, course fees, and or summer school fees, please contact our school social worker, Matt Jahnke at (608) 318-8009 or mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org
Comidas gratis y a precio reducido e información sobre exención de tarifas
Si desea solicitar el estado Gratis o Reducido, complete la solicitud para comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Consulte los enlaces a continuación para obtener instrucciones, la solicitud y el documento de preguntas frecuentes. Solo necesita presentar una solicitud por hogar, incluso si sus hijos asisten a más de una escuela en Sun Prairie. La solicitud debe completarse en su totalidad para certificar que sus hijos reciban comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Asegúrese de incluir a cada uno de sus hijos en el formulario de solicitud. Si en algún momento no está seguro de qué hacer a continuación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Nutrición del Distrito Escolar de Sun Prairie, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 o envíe un correo electrónico nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org o llame al (608) 834-6544.
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Comida Escolar Gratis y a Precio Reducido
Formulario de Solicitud Gratis y Reducido (descargar para completar)
Si desea compartir su estado Gratis o Reducido con Central Heights para solicitar exenciones de tarifas para cosas como tarifas deportivas, tarifas de actividades y clubes, tarifas de cursos o tarifas de la escuela de verano, comuníquese con nuestro trabajador social de la escuela, Matt Jahnke al ( 608) 318-8009 o mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org
Here are some community resources we would like to share:
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Essential Children's Resources
A newly developed, statewide, user-friendly website and toll-free number, 877-WiscWay (877-947-2929), provides families with convenient, direct access to compassionate and knowledgeable children’s resource guides. Click here to access the Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage.
18 Rickel Rd, Sun Prairie
Hours of operation:
Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Tues/Thurs 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
Individuals can use the pantry every 2 weeks, personal care items also available
For more info, call 608-478-0510 or visit their website
Please visit the SPASD Local and Support Resources website for more information about community resources.
Take care and be well,
Sarah PrankeKlang, Principal
608-318-8001
Kyree Brooks, Associate Principal
608-318-8012
Cindy Wise, Special Education Coordinator
608-318-8002