Warrior Weekly News

What an exciting week at MHS!

The buzz of the start of the school year picked up STEAM (that is a pun!) this week as we had our Warrior Mentors lead our incoming freshmen through our Warrior's 101 event. The Mentors shined as they spoke about what it means to be a Warrior and shared about all of the great opportunities available at MHS. To hear the pride of our upperclassmen speak about MHS, made me so proud. Needless to say, it was a great event and the Class of 2028 is ready to rock it!

On Wednesday night, we hosted the Ribbon Cutting event for our new construction. The turnout for the event was amazing as visitors were greeted by our cheerleaders and drumline hyping the crowd. They were thrilled by the talents of our robotics students. Additionally, our Student Council and National Honor Society Students acted as guides for visitors. Throughout the event, I had the privilege of giving tours and meeting many community members. As I spoke to former students, parents, grandparents, retired staff, local business owners, etc., I was moved by the pride of our great community and the connection everyone feels to MHS. The stories were amazing. The consensus of the visitors is that our students are going to have many incredible learning opportunities. For me, the event connected the great past of MHS to the bright future for our Warriors. The support of the whole Muskego community is part of what make MHS a great school.

One last bit of information is related to Homecoming. We have Homecoming week a bit earlier this year. Please see the information below to help you plan for the exciting week. Homecoming at MHS is a fun time and I hope everyone gets involved. Every year during the Homecoming Pep Assembly our students honor our current and past service members during our homecoming pep assembly. Please email Mrs. Michels (genevieve.michels@muskegonorway.org) if you have a friend or family member who attended MHS and is currently serving or has served in the US Military. Please email a photo of them, their name, their graduation year, and their military branch. This is an incredibly powerful tribute to those that sacrifice for our country.

We are ready to kick of the 24-25 school year. Let's go!

Go, WARRIORS!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

262-971-1790 EXT 4500

Looking ahead, we will be sharing a video created by our FBLA students to help students better understand the need to make safe choices while driving. The video will be shown during Homecoming Week to serve as a strong reminder about safety.

Know that we want all of our students to be safe and understand the power of choices as they are learning to drive and gaining experience behind the wheel. Please reach out to your student's counselor if you have any concerns with the video being shown to your student.

• Tuesday, September 3, 2024: SCHOOL STARTS
• Thursday, September 5, 2024: Pre-ACT (grades 9 & 10) & Practice ACT (Grade 11) (1/2 day of school).
• Monday, September 9-13: Homecoming week (see details below)
• Friday, September 13: Homecoming Varsity football game at 7:00pm
• Saturday, September 14: Homecoming dance
• Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Warriors Welcome/Parent Open House 5:30-7:30pm

Students that did not get pictures taken on Fees and Forms Day, can have their picture taken on the 1st day of school, Tuesday, September 3 in the Cafeteria between 7:00-2:25.

*Retakes will be Wednesday, October 16th during the lunch periods 11:00-12:40

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.

For parking information, click here (map included).

Test day will run from 7:25-11:05. Students are dismissed at 11:05 and busses will leave promptly at 11:15. There will be NO classes in the afternoon.

• MHS students in grades 9 and 10 will take the PreACT - online, bring a fully charged Chromebook, an ACT Approved Calculator, and their student ID.

• MHS students in grade 11 will take a practice ACT - students will need their charged Chromebook an ACT Approved Calculator, and their student ID.
  
  Student testing locations will be shared with students via email next week and posted outside Student Services.

Seniors DO NOT report to school on this date; however, teachers will provide extended learning opportunities to be completed on their own.

• 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

Monday = Adam Sandler day

Tuesday = Generation Gap Day

Wednesday = Class color day

Thursday = Rhyme Without a Reason

(pair up with friends and dress like things that rhyme. Example: bat, hat, cat.)

Friday = Warrior spirit day

*Dance tickets will be on sale starting September 9th during the lunches for $25.

MHS is welcoming four service animals this year. Please see the attached letter.

This year we will continue our focus on improving digital citizenship, which includes the appropriate use of cell phones during the school day. In an effort to increase student engagement and promote a positive learning environment, MHS will continue its focus on appropriate cell phone use during school hours. Providing guidelines for responsible cell phone use promotes classroom engagement, encourages academic honesty, and develops positive classroom and social interactions. For more information, review the Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Device.

Links to information on Teens and Cell Phone Use & Discussion Topics:

• CBS News (Study on Teens, Cell phone use, and Mental Health)

• Smartphones and Anxious Kids

• Phones in Classroom Hurt Test Grades

• Pros of responsible cell phone use during the school day and in life.

• Positives of taking a break from cell phones for mental health and wellness.

• The importance of planning ahead for rides to and from school, activities, etc.

• Appropriate times to use a cell phone during the school day.

Twice annually, MHS administration reviews drug-free environment data and efforts with the Board of Education. You may view the presentation here from 57:00 to 1:25. Thank you for your support and partnership in our efforts to maintain a drug-free school environment.

At any time, you are able to see what your student has checked out from Destiny (physical collection) or Sora (ebooks and audiobooks). Linked are the directions for accessing the two accounts; you will need to be able to login as your student. It is the goal of the library to provide the right material for the right student; please use Novelist (provided by Badgerlink) to see professional and varied reviews. If you have additional needs or questions regarding the library materials your student accesses, please contact Muskego High School Librarian, Emily Dittmar.

• Destiny Physical Collection Access - will need to utilize the student log-in

• Sora eBook and Audiobook Access - will need to utilize the student log-in

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

• Forte Theatre Company presents auditions for "Oliver Jr" on September 9 & 10th. More info here.
• Dairyland Bus Company is hiring, see flyer here.

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

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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