Jr. & Sr. High Update

Here at Reedsville High, we sure have a lot to be thankful for! We are thankful for our teachers & staff who truly care and support our students on their educational journey. We are also thankful for our Panther community - for the trust and confidence that you have for our school and district is greatly appreciated. And we are most grateful for our parents and guardians of our amazing students. As we all know, it takes a village and are thankful for this partnership.

With the holiday season, it is important to tell our stories of what we are grateful for. Who are your thankful for? What have you been blessed with? I hope that through this season you can share those stories with those around you. I know my story focuses much around this school and district. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by amazing students, a tremendous team, and a supportive community. Thank you!!

Please see the newsletter for important reminders and upcoming events. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Go Panthers!

Mrs. Melissa Wiese, Jr. & Sr. High School Principal

- December Parent Teacher Conferences are being held Wednesday, December 11th from 3:30 - 7 pm.

- If the times listed do not work for your family, please reach out to your student's teachers.

- Conference Sign Up

- The Jr and Sr High Band and Choir students are excited to share with you their hard work from the first semester at our Winter Concert on Thursday, December 12th. The concert begins at 6:30pm in the HS gym. Students should arrive at school in their concert black by 6:00pm to warm up. We hope to see everyone there to support our amazing musicians!

- Music Department Fruit Sale Delivery is on Friday, December 13 from 2:00-5:00. Come in through door F at the HIGH SCHOOL to pick up your orders before the weekend.

- The Big East Conference Honors Band and Choir Concert is on Thursday, January 9 at the Capitol Civic Center in Manitowoc. The concert begins at 6:00pm and is free to the public to attend. Mark your calendars for this great musical evening and support our high achieving musicians.

- The Student Council has been busy! A few nights ago, Student Council hosted a Senior Night Out. Seniors were invited for a nerf battle throughout the halls of RES.

- Congratulations to Reedsville High School who won the coin battle between Valders High School. All money raised went to Painting Pathways Clubhouse.

- Follow The Panther Pack Instagram page for student activities, themes for sporting events, and other Reedsville announcements.

- The Jr. & Sr. High will be getting in the holiday spirit by hosting some dress-up days. See image for more details!

- Student Council will be doing a Candy Cane Gram fundraiser. Students must preorder by December 13th and will be delivered the following week.

'Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Parents, when checking in on your child's Christmas list, teens tend to have tech on the top of their wish list. Santa is well aware of how kiddos can enjoy and stay safe with their new technology/devices and you should be too. As students become teenagers, they may begin testing boundaries & start becoming more independent. Guiding, modeling and having clear communication regarding tech use is vital to keeping children safe. You are NOT prying by monitoring your child's online behavior...you are being a proactive parent.

Before children receive a techy gift, parents should:

• Research the device

• Set up the device ahead of your child opening it.

• Create a "Family Agreement" that sets expectations as well as boundaries.

• Have open conversations about online activity. Conversation starters

There are 2 fantastic articles linked below that every parent should read.

They are filled with valuable information as well as eye-opening statistics regarding children of all ages and the technology they use.

• https://pixelprivacy.com/resources/keep-children-safe-online/
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ (An overall great site with guidance for parents as well as tips & FAQs broken down by age, topic, and platform.)

AI Deepfakes are rampant. PLEASE talk to your child/children about the use of AI to fool/manipulate people. The "Tips to protect yourself" section covers it all and can facilitate great discussions.

• https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2024/PSA241203

Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. ddemeyer@reedsville.k12.wi.us

-Senior photo submission & dedication pages are due January 1st!!

-Please see image below for important information regarding senior photos, dedication pages, and opportunities to advertise your business.

-Also, see link on how you can add your own photos to be used for this year's yearbook.

-High School Yearbooks are now on sale!! Purchase yours today online at www.yearbookforever.com.

If you are not getting text or email messages from the school district, complete the following steps. School messenger is used for important/urgent announcements including school closures/emergencies and we want to ensure that everyone that needs this information is receiving it.

- Log on to PowerSchool or call the school office to update your information including email & cell phone numbers.

- Text YES to 67587.

Questions? Use this handout as a resource.

School closings due to winter weather will also be posted on our school Facebook page and listed on local news stations.

Please see important updates from our school nurse, Mrs. Tracey Schmidt.

- December Nurse Update

- Actualizaciones de enfermeria de diciembre

- Seniors - the FAFSA form is now available FAFSA form.

- College Goal Wisconsin gives free online assistance with filling out this financial assistance.

- Looking to follow our winter sport athletes? Check out the live streaming available within our conference. Go Panthers!

- We've had a lot of students arrive to school late which is causing disruptions to the 1st hour classes. Please have a discussion with your student that arriving to school on time is important. As a reminder, first bell is at 7:40 a.m. with school starting at 7:45. Thanks for your help with this!

- The photo shows our emergency, take action poster that is in each classroom. During our monthly fire drills, staff will review with students what each action is used for and what students will do for each emergency.

- Here is a great video explaining the different actions Reedsville can use for different emergencies. Students in 6th-12th will be shown this video in the coming week during our monthly fire drill.

Safety Procedures Video

- We've had a lot of students run up some negative balances very quickly. Please be aware of lunch balances within PowerSchool and enter in monies as needed. We appreciate your help with this.

- Breakfast: $2.50 daily ($12.50 weekly) & Lunch: $3.50 daily ($17.50 weekly)

- Fees can also be made anytime online! Visit the school website and use RevTrack to payment payments throughout the year.

- The RSD Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available via the link or District website.

- The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is available via the link or District website.

Website - https://www.reedsville.k12.wi.us/

Phone - (920)754-4341

Office - Mrs. Kiya Streetman - kstreetman@reedsville.k12.wi.us

Counselor - Ms. Morgan Esselman - messelman@reedsville.k12.wi.us

Athletic & Activities Director - Mr. Eric Seyler- eseyler@reedsville.k12.wi.us

Principal - Mrs. Melissa Wiese - mwiese@reedsville.k12.wi.us

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• December 11: Parent Teacher Conferences
• December 12: Winter Concert
• December 23 - January 1: No School - Winter Break