The Howl
Greetings Wolf Pack!
Thank you everyone for a successful SP West Homecoming 2024. It was a fantastic week of community building, fun and celebration. Read on to see highlights, more pictures will continue to come over the upcoming weeks. This week we continue to celebrate and close out Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month and focus on Bullying Prevention month. We will have our first of two active threat drills of the year this Tuesday morning. Read on for lots of important information including our Attention Seniors section (thanks for a parent/caregiver suggestion) and College, Career, Life Readiness Corner which includes information for college visits, resources we use at school to help prepare students for career/life, etc. This week in the Howl:
- Greetings Wolf Pack!
- Upcoming Events
- Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
- Homecoming Celebration
- CBITS for 9th Graders
- Active Threat Drill
- Graffiti=Vandalism
- Bullying Prevention
- Restorative Practices
- Day of Giving- Donations
- Referendum 2024
- Attention Seniors!
- Yearbook Deadlines
- Senior meetings with counselors
- College, Career, Life Readiness Corner
- Xello
- EverFi
- HBCU Information
- Upcoming College Visits
- Classroom Corner and Student Celebrations
- Your Ideas in the Howl
- In Case you Missed It!
Upcoming Events
October 1st- All winter sport registration opened in IC
October 14th- 9th grade CBITS screener in SP30 time; 10th-12th grade- Glimpse survey in SP30
October 15th-
- Fall Active Threat DRILL ~9:00am, there will be a large police presence while we partner with local law enforcement for the drill (practice)
- SP West and Prairie View Orchestra Concert 7:00pm-9:00pm SP West PAC
- Boys United Volleyball Fundraiser after 4:00pm at Chocolate Shoppe
October 17th- SP West and SP East Choir concert 8:00pm
October 22nd- Fall band concert in the West PAC at 8:00pm
October 23rd- PSAT Testing- Morning- Reach out to Ms. Thao for more information
October 24th-25th- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- College/Career Info Session Open to All Students and Parents/Caregivers:
- Thursday, October 24th- 6:00pm- Small theater
- Friday, October 25th- 10:30am- Small theater
November 1st- Senior pictures due for Yearbook
November 11th-
- Boys and girls hockey starts
- Girls basketball starts
- Girls gymnastics
November 18th-
- Boys and girls wrestling starts
- Boys swim and dive starts
- Boys basketball starts
Daily Announcements
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
This week as we close out Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate OUR amazing Latinx staff and students. West High School’s Latino students had the wonderful opportunity to visit Royal Oaks Elementary to read and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Engaging with students from Kindergarten to fifth grade, our high school readers shared stories that highlighted the richness of Hispanic culture and heritage. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Principals Jennifer Ploeger and James Ackley, as well as multilingual teachers Molly Salas, Sahira Rocillo, Julie Parker, and Leires Ansel, along with all the dedicated Royal Oaks teachers who made this enriching experience possible. It was a day filled with joy and learning, fostering a deeper appreciation for our diverse community!
In our homecoming pep assembly our Latinos Unidos students shoed their heritage with pride with a flag parade and dancing while the student body went wild celebrating with and for them!
Tomorrow our Wolves will host our Cardinal Hispanic Student Union students and our Meadowview otter 5th grades for a cultural exchange to close out an incredible month. The 5th graders will spend 1/2 their time cooking with our Foods 1 and Foods 2 students making homemade tortillas and then the other half having a cultural exchange with our Latinos Unidos and HSU students as they share from their cultures and dance for the Otters.
Homecoming Celebration
This week's homecoming celebration was a huge success as we celebrate our One West identity and continue to develop and deepen traditions in our community.
As we celebrated homecoming we also launched our On Time to 1st campaign handing out over 12 Dunkin gift cards to students who were on time to their first hour block. This campaign will continue over the next several weeks with us randomly selecting students at least 2 days a week and celebrating them with a full school announcement and Dunkin gift card. Our goal is to reduce our 1st block tardies by 20% before the end of the quarter.
Monday our seniors took home the intramural football championship and our boys volleyball team was victorious over Madison East.
Tuesday our adapted soccer athletes celebrated a victory over Waunakee and we were excited to have our first interdistrict adapted soccer game. Our boys soccer teams also played with heart and One West pride.
Wednesday Main Street was "Wolfdom" as we celebrated our 3rd annual homecoming parade.
Friday we had an outstanding pep rally, and our football team fought hard while our cheer and dance teams also preformed with heart.
The dance on Saturday night was a grand success with over 1000 students attending for "A Night in Vegas" (pictures to come next week)
Throughout the week staff and students alike showed their spirit with their dress up enthusiasm.
CBITS for 9th Graders
In partnership with Journey Mental Health Center and the United Way, we are offering a program for all 9th graders called REST (Resilient response to the Effects of Stress and Trauma).
Tomorrow our staff will be screening all 9th graders during SP30 using a screener/questionnaire.
Students whose questionnaire score indicates symptoms of depression or traumatic stress will have a face-to-face conversation with a school staff or REST Team member. These conversations are meant to provide support and to determine what resources would be useful for the student. If you have questions or would like more information about the REST screening, please call Susi Sirianni at 608-478-1700 ext 5335 or email sesiria@sunprairieschools.org.
More information y en espanol: HERE
Active Threat Drill
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority at Sun Prairie West High School. We hold a variety of drills throughout the year which not only enable us to practice our response to emergencies, but teaches our students life long skills to respond to situations that could happen at college, the workplace, and beyond. In addition to monthly fire and evacuation drills, we hold two active threat drills each year. This communication is to inform you that we will hold our first active threat drill of the year on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Because of our partnership with the Sun Prairie Police Department in this drill, there will be a large police presence on our campus for part of the day. Know that we will clearly identify the drill as a practice drill to accompany some pre-teaching that our first hour teachers will do. Please accept this notice as we do not wish to cause alarm or concern.
When practicing active threat response, we empower our staff and students to make decisions based on the situation and environment (we use the ALICE model). While a first thought may be barricading and hiding, we emphasize the importance of knowing ALL options: Counter, Evacuate, Barricade, Hide.
Based on where the threat is identified as it relates to your location:
Evacuate: Find the closest exit and get out of the building. In a real event, run to a space where you can no longer see the building. Neighborhood, business, wooded area, etc are all options. Getting to safety is the number one priority….information on where to reunify will come via email, police announcements, phone calls, etc. For a drill, get out of the building and gather as a class/group to discuss where you would go and what you would do should it be a real event.
Counter: Whether you barricade and hide or evacuate, having something in your hand to throw as a distraction is best practice should you encounter the threat. Something as simple as wadded up paper can disrupt the focus and through process of the threat enabling you with the time needed to get away.
Hide and Barricade: While some classrooms have more glass than we are traditionally accustomed to, note the spaces near you that still offer barricade and hide options. Science rooms, science storage rooms, bathrooms, and teacher work rooms offer spaces to hide and/or barricade.
Although it is a drill, we expect our students and staff to treat this drill seriously. We appreciate your support by making sure our students participate in the drill as directed by school officials.
Graffiti= Vandalism
While we continue to see a tremendous improvement in the behavior in bathrooms this year over the last 2 weeks we have seen a slight uptick in graffiti, specifically in female restrooms. A reminder to all students that any type of writing, drawing, etching etc on school proper is a form of vandalism. This causes undo strain on our custodial staff as well as not respecting our beautiful building. Students found to have participated in graffiti (drawing or writing of any kind of school property not meant to be written on) will have a behavior referral, consequences up to and including in-school, out-of-school suspensions and a ticket as well as a referral to restorative practices.
Bullying Prevention
We started this year with a week long SP60, SP30 that was lengthened to 60 minutes from 30 to ground ourselves in restorative practices. Students learned the basics of restorative practices and how we will use restorative practices to build community so that we have a strong foundation to which we can repair harm when it occurs. Throughout the school year we will have monthly 60 minutes circles in SP30 to build community and strengthen our skills around courageous conversations and upstander behavior. Our next "SP60" community circle will be focused on courageous conversations as we build capacity of all students to step up and step in when in appropriate conversations are happening. We are also developing community and norm building circles to integrated into our sports teams, clubs and organizations to strengthen our community and improve student to student interaction in those spaces, specifically in online spaces.
Have you witnessed or experienced bullying or harassment? Please report it to any adult at school or report it HERE:
Restorative Practices
Why are we delving into Restorative Practices at Sun Prairie West?
- Current behavior and discipline data in our district indicates that our Black and Brown students experience referrals and exclusionary discipline at a disproportionate rate.
Our district is committed to disrupting inequities that contribute to the school to prison pipeline for our students.
Our district is committed to social emotional wellness for all students, including universal Social Emotional Learning instruction and strategies, which prioritizes a focus on the “whole child”.
Engaging in system-wide learning and implementation around Restorative Practices, Circles, Restorative Justice, and alternatives to discipline will lead to more equitable outcomes for our Black and Brown students.
It is important to engage in processes that restore harm when a previously established connection between two or more individuals has been broken.
Implementing and engaging in restorative practices within our system will represent a culture shift.
A multi-year system-wide implementation plan is necessary to achieve lasting, desired outcomes.
Day of Giving- Donations
We are currently in the planning stages for 'A Day of Giving' with acts of service within our school and the surrounding community. By engaging in acts of service, our students will gain valuable experiences and volunteer hours that can contribute towards their post-secondary goals.
Your generosity and partnership are deeply appreciated as we strive to foster a culture of positivity, community engagement, and personal growth among our students.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Blank Holiday Cards for students to share joy with people in local nursing homes
Crafting Supplies to do crafts with elementary students
Non-perishable Snacks for rewarding positive behavior
Monetary Contributions in the form of cash or check payable to Sun Prairie Area School District
All contributions can be brought to the front office at Sun Prairie West High School.
Sincerely,
SP West PBIS Student Celebrations
Referendum 2024
How would referendum funds be used?
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - $4 million
OUR MISSION: To inspire and prepare every child, every day, by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
- Our students’ needs are increasing more than ever before. This includes increased numbers of students living in poverty, a growing number of multilingual learners, and a record number of students experiencing housing insecurity.
- The District would allocate $4 million in referendum funds to respond to these challenges and continue to find ways support every child, every day.
- Through our diverse array of programming, our students are able to explore their passions and develop new skills to carry them beyond their time in school, all while building connections with their peers and our staff. The district’s priorities include supporting our students’ early learning and redefining the high school experience for our students who are nearing graduation.
- Our 4-year-old Kindergarten program (SP4K) sets our students up for success. Students who go through the SP4K program enter Kindergarten meeting or exceeding developmental targets for their age group.
- Academic and career planning is woven throughout our students’ educational experience to get them college and career ready. This includes helping to connect students with the trades.
STRENGTHEN COMPETITIVE STAFF COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - $7 million
OUR GOAL: To recruit and retain the best staff.
- We know that our kids learn best when they are supported by the best staff. Retaining and recruiting high-quality educators leads to better outcomes for students. We retain and recruit the best staff when we have competitive pay and benefits.
- In 2019, Sun Prairie passed an operating referendum to increase teacher salaries to the Dane County average. Our district was in line with this average as recently as the 2021–2022 school year.
- Since that time, other area districts have made teacher salaries a core component of their operating referendums. Within two years, movement by other districts has shifted Sun Prairie below the county average.
- Upon successful passage of the referendum, the District would immediately allocate $3 million to increase pay for our current educators to bring the District above the Dane County Average and would increase the base salary to $51,402 for those with a Bachelor’s degree and $55,402 for those with a Master’s degree. The remaining $4 million would be held to fund future adjustments to remain competitive.
STABILIZE OPERATING EXPENSES - $14 million
OUR RESPONSIBILITY: To remain good stewards of our communities’ investment in the finances and facilities of the district.
- We have carefully managed our budget. The mill rate for the 2023–2024 fiscal year was $9.86, which is significantly lower that the $11–$12 that was predicted during the 2022 Referendum and represents a sizable reduction from a mill rate of $13.06 during the 2019–2020 fiscal year. This means that the mill rate has decreased over the past five years, even with the referendum approved by voters in 2022. Our district has accomplished this through diligent budget stewardship.
- Our fixed expenses have continued to rise while state funding has not kept pace with inflation. From 2010–2024, we received $3,300 per student less than inflation during the same time. If state funding had kept up with inflation, our district would have $27.7 million more to use to support our staff, kids, and community.
- The District would allocate $14 million in referendum funds to maintain district operations and address the costs of fixed expenses without disruptive reductions to staff or student programming.
Without the referendum, the district will experience a $6 million budget deficit for the 2025–2026 school year. The deficit is projected to increase to $14 million over subsequent years. Without additional revenue, the district will need to engage in significant budget reductions.
Attention Seniors!
Cap and Gown Ordering
On Monday, Oct 21st during SP30, Seniors will meet in the PAC with vendors from Midwest Scholastic to discuss caps, gowns, and other graduation supplies. If students are not able to attend this meeting, they can receive a packet of information in the front office starting later that day. Please see Mr. Barth or Ms. Reimer with any questions.
Senior Meetings
Seniors! Now that you have had time to view and review the Senior Planning Presentation. Schedule a time TODAY to meet with your counselor for your 1:1 Senior meeting. Our goal is to meet with 100% of our seniors to hear your dreams, goals plans for after high school so we can assist you in the next steps. Please use the following Booking Links to meet with your counselor:
Ms. Saldana (Last names A-G): cmsalda.youcanbook.me
Mr. Medema (Last names H-M): https://keithmedema.youcanbook.me/
Ms. Wagner (Last names N-T): https://wagner-counseling.youcanbook.me/
Ms. Thao (Last names U-Z): https://pthao-west.youcanbook.me/
Senior Yearbook Information
Senior Photo Upload: All portraits will need to be uploaded directly to Jostens at the following link: https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload All portraits must be submitted by Friday, November 1st 2024.
Senior Recognition Ads: All senior grad ads will need to be completed directly through Jostens by Friday, November 1st 2024 at the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=3151854 An account will need to be created to submit your student’s ad.
College, Career, Life Readiness Corner
Tools to help students become career and life ready
Xello is a software tool to support students with Academic and Career plans in grades 6-12. Students engage in three lessons per semester that explore topics such as study habits, work values, career demands and resume writing. These are the lessons that students SP30 grades are based on. Students also use Xello t create a course plan for High School. Ask your student about their first Xello lesson of the year.
EverFi: EverFi is a software tool to support students with financial literacy in grades 9-12. Students participate in a variety of activities to learn important skills around building smart money habits, consumer skills and budgeting. Lessons also center around education and financial aid. Seniors will have their first EverFi lesson of the year this Friday with other grades following soon.
HBCU Festival
Alfred Street Baptist Church presents its 22nd Annual Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Festival, a hybrid event being held November 8-9, 2024. The festival is dedicated to connecting high school students and their families to HBCUs, and scholarship opportunities. Approximately 80 colleges and universities will be represented during the two-day event. Many will provide on-the-spot admission decisions, conduct music auditions, and waive application fees. Additionally, seminars and exhibitor presentations will be held to help students navigate the college application process, seek financial aid opportunities and acclimate them to campus life. This event is available virtually.
Register HERE
Classroom Corner and Student Celebrations
State bound Wolves!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Milena Halberg and Mya Mommaerts who are STATEBOUND for girls tennis doubles.
Algebra 2- Ghosts, Graveyards and Test Prep
To help Algebra 2 students get ready for their first Individual Test, we played Ghost in the Graveyard where groups work together on clusters of problems! When groups complete the clusters correctly, they get to put Ghosts in the Graveyard. Each tombstone is worth a mysterious amount of points!
Special Education Shines
Some of our special ed teachers took an idea of task bins in classes for Low Incidence students and made them a reality. Each unit in Biology has a separate bin with various activities that are leveled to a lower more basic understanding. We are also creating additional engaging ways for students to learn content (matching folders or larger coloring pages) beyond what they do in the class that is more accessible.
Your Ideas in the Howl
We need YOUR input too! Do you have an idea of something that should be included in the Howl? Your ideas are always welcome. Email our Admin Associate to the Principal, Jordain Blank at jnblank@sunprairieschools.org.
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Statement of Nondiscrimination
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.
If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.
If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.
In Case you Missed It!
Information Too Important to Miss!
We strive to keep The Howl as streamlined as possible with all of the important information for our community. To the end once something has appeared in The Howl, it will move here to the "In Case you Missed It!" section. Take a moment to peruse and make sure you have not missed important info!
Bullying and Harassment
- Bullying - Deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation, or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. It includes, but is not necessarily limited to such behaviors as stalking, cyberbullying, intimidating, menacing, coercing, name-calling, taunting,making threats, and hazing. Bullying behavior can be
- Physical (e.g. assault, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior)
- Verbal (e.g. threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks
- Indirect/Psychological (e.g. spreading cruel rumors, manipulating social relationships, intimidation, social exclusion, and cyberbullying)
Cyberbullying - The use of information and communication technologies such as e-mail, text messages, instant messaging, personal websites, social media, or hacking into or otherwise gaining access to another’s electronic accounts (e-mails, social media, etc.) and posing as that individual to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others and involves an imbalance of power.
- A REMINDER: It is against school policy to take a picture or video of any other person (student, staff, etc) at school or during a school event without their consent. It is also against school policy and violates our PACK agreement (kindness) to SHARE a picture on any platform without the person's consent.
- Hazing - Any intentional or reckless act which endangers the physical health or safety of a student, or is meant to induce pain or humiliation, or that results in property damage or theft and is directed against another student or students, for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, class, club or team sponsored or supported by a school or the school district regardless of students’ willingness to participate.
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices are a set of techniques and approaches that focus on being, reflecting, forgiving and growing. Instead of relying solely on punishment, they emphasize understanding the root causes of conflict and working together to create positive change. The key principles of restorative practices include relationship building, harm reduction, accountability and healing. Fostering strong connections between individuals and communities is the foundation for ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. Think about it, when people feel connected and supported, they are more likely to engage openly and honestly. Moreover, when there is a conflict with someone you care about, you are going to take the time to address the conflict, listen attentively, take responsibility/reflect and move forward with a resolution. Now that we know the key principles, they can be implemented in the form of circles in the classroom and restorative conferences. In classroom circles, it gives classroom communities equal opportunity to share thoughts and feelings. On the other hand, in restorative conferences, the individuals who have been harmed and those who have caused harm come together to discuss the impact of their actions and develop a plan for repair. Restorative Practices can help create a more positive and inclusive environment by focusing on rebuilding relationships and addressing the underlying causes of conflict. Next week, we will be discussing why at Sun Prairie West, we are delving deep into this work.
Wolf Study Lounge
Our before and after school tutoring is up and running!!! Schedule out time this week to stop by the Wolf Study lounge to get help, catch up, or study for your classes.
Morning Tutoring: 8:05 AM – 8:35 AM
After-School Tutoring: 3:50 PM – 4:40 PM- Activity bus available at 4:45pm
Questions? Reach out to Nehemirah Barrett @ntbarre@sunprairieschools.org
Safe and Open Bathrooms
We have made INCREDIBLE progress starting in 4th quarter of last year on bathroom behavior. WELL DONE STUDENTS and a shout out to our floor team! We have experienced exponentially less vandalism and have had less vaping in the bathrooms. A reminders of our expectations and processes to keep bathrooms safe and open.
- We don't hang out in bathrooms. Bathrooms are not a gathering space and students should not be gathering in groups in bathrooms. If an adult enters the bathroom and there are students standing around they are immediately ushered out. Repeated behavior of hanging out in bathrooms will result in a behavior referral and may result in a search if accompanied by a vape detector going off or report of vaping.
- One to a stall. There is never a reason for more than one person to be in a bathroom stall. This behavior will result in a behavior referral (this is still true if the door is open... please see previous.. we don't hang out in bathrooms).
- Vaping. We don't vape at school, on school grounds or during school activities. Period. Our bathrooms are equipped with vape sensors. Students in the bathroom when the vape sensor goes off will be searched.
- A note on searches. Students are searched if there is a reasonable suspicion they may have been vaping. This includes: they are in the bathroom when a vape sensor goes off, we receive a report of vaping or the same group of students has been seen in multiple bathrooms during a short period of time. A search includes searching their belongings (backpack, jacket, etc), having the student empty their pockets and removing their shoes and shaking them off. Have no fear... students are not touched during searches. This is a time that the admin team member (Dean, AP, Principal JP) will also check in with the student about grades, attendance, etc.
- Vandalism. We are committed to being good stewards of tax payer resources! Bathrooms are being checked 4 times a day for vandalism and status is recorded. If vandalism is found then cameras are reviewed and any student that was in the bathroom during that time is interviewed. Students found responsible for vandalism will receive school consequences, be responsible for the cost of repairs and receive a vandalism ticket.
Great work on the progress made! Keep up the great work.
Launch Your Own Business
Are you interested in going into business after High School? Why wait? Start NOW! Join the business incubator opportunity to launch your own business with mentorship and support while receiving your profits. Learn business planning, marketing, and finance in a real-world way while improving creativity, confidence, critical thinking, and communication! Earn a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash and college scholarships!
Parent/Caregiver Opportunity
We have created the JEDI Alliance as a space where people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities feel welcome and supported. We celebrate the unique perspectives that diversity brings and understand that inclusion is key to innovation and growth. We understand that advancing equity is an ongoing journey that requires listening, learning, and adapting. We acknowledge that deep-rooted inequalities exist within our society, and we are committed to identifying and dismantling the policies, practices, and cultural norms that perpetuate these disparities. This includes examining our own organization’s processes and making necessary changes.
We are excited to welcome diverse voices and new perspectives that represent parents and caregivers who have often felt unseen and undervalued to be engaged in learning and questioning topics and matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the District. JEDI Alliance members are invited to share their experiences, triumphs, and concerns and are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback. With a commitment to continuous improvement and transparency, our promise is to be collaborative, informative, and deliberative in lifting our District's Equity Framework.
The JEDI Alliance application is still open. Meetings will occur every first Tuesday of the month starting Oct 1, 2024 through June 3, 2025. Application link JEDI Alliance Application.
Driver's Education
Are you ready to get your driver license? Wonder what to do and next steps? Concerned that money may get in the way of this important next step in your life? Wisconsin residents who are 14–19 years of age, are eligible for or are receiving free & reduced lunch, and have not previously held a driver license are eligible to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. To learn more and apply, visit the Wisconsin DOT website. QUESTIONS? Contact spbtw@sunprairieschools.org
Restorative Practices
Here at Sun Prairie West, restorative practices can occur throughout the school day in both academic and nonacademic settings. We all utilize restorative practices to build relationships with students and create a safe and accepting school climate. When a restorative school climate is established, students trust staff and each other and feel safe going to an adult for help if something is happening on campus that needs attention. We all, caregivers included, must model how to be able to communicate during conflict, acknowledge when we hurt someone, and ask for forgiveness and have the ability to repair the damage. Below is the form for our community to seek for support regarding conflict resolution and creation of circles for classrooms and schoolwide groups.
Adapted Sports League
Come cheer on and support our adapted soccer athletes this season. Below are the schedules. In addition, here is the clothing store that is open until September 30th, all orders will be picked up at Elite Embroidery in Sun Prairie: https://spadaptive2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Exciting times as we take on other districts!!
Future Focused Mondays
Mondays are our Future Focus Mondays. Wear your favorite college/career gear on Mondays & join the movement promoting the great opportunities available to all SP West students after graduating high school. Students- this is a great opportunity to ask staff about their career path.
Leaders of the Pack
Are you looking for leadership opportunities and want to be a leader within the West community? Do you want to help shape our story? Sign up to be a Leader of the Pack TODAY! We are looking for more Leaders to volunteer for beginning of year events including Keys to Success, Registration and Wolf Welcome Night.
Leaders of the Pack is open to any West Wolf that strives to embody PACK each and every day and is ready to step up as a leader for our community. Activities for leaders of the pack include: serving on Student Senate, volunteering at school wide events, giving school tours, being a buddy for new students and being a guide for our incoming 9th graders. Sign up today!