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Cardinal Connection
East Parent/Caregiver October 15, 2023
Greetings East High School scholars, families, and caregivers,
Welcome to the second part of the October Parent/Caregiver Connection newsletter. Just a friendly reminder, this newsletter is meant to provide newsletter topics normally in a monthly communication. Since we are a comprehensive high school, we feel communication is essential and a typically monthly newsletter will not capture some current topics that come up during the month.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us by calling the main office where one of our administrative assistants will assist you.
Go Cardinals!!
Renee Coleman, Principal
Christine Mitlyng, Associated Principal
Heidi Walter, Associated Principal
College and Career Section
SPEHS Working Wednesdays
about career opportunities in the area. If you would like to learn more about it please contact Ms. Leja at lllejar@sunprairieschools.org
Xello: College and Career Readiness Software
To assist students on their Academic and Career Planning journey students and staff use a program called Xello. Xello is an engaging online program that helps students build the skills, knowledge and plans to be future-ready. The program uses an investigative, discovery-based learning process. Students better understand themselves, their future career options, and the 21st-century skills they’ll need to succeed.
Our students have completed their first lesson in Xello: All About Me
Families/Caregivers are encouraged to explore Xello together with their children. Your child can log into their account via desktop or mobile device to share what they’ve learned about themselves, the world of work, and their future options.Webinar for Dane County Parents and Students
Supports for Students at Edgewood College
Tuesday, October 24, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Learn about the differences in applying for, qualifying, creating, and using support after high school graduation. Common accommodations, alternatives to full-time courseload with on-campus living, and suggestions for developing self-advocacy will also be shared. This information also applies to other post-secondary settings. Students with a physical or mental diagnosis, English Language Learner need, 504 or IEP plan or a temporary health condition such as a concussion may qualify for support.
The webinar will be led by Patrick Godar, Director of Disability and Accessibility Services at Edgewood College, pgodar@edgewood.edu.
Note: after the Webinar a recording will be available at EC DASFREE Entrepreneurship workshop for High School students
The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Precollege program will be offering a FREE, in person, Entrepreneurship Workshop at Grainger Hall, located at 975 University Avenue, on Saturday, November 4th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, for high school students who identify as under-resourced or first generation! Lunch will be provided. Workshop information is attached.
Registration is required! Students can visit our WSB Precollege Entrepreneurship Boot Camp event page to register today or scan and register through the QR code in the attached flyer! Please share this information with high school students who may be interested in learning more about entrepreneurship.
Want to learn more about FREE, precollege business introduction and exploration activities for high school students? Join our WSB Precollege email list TODAY to receive updates on FREE WSB Precollege program offerings.
AVID Tutors Needed
We are hiring AVID Academic Coaches/Tutors!
Are you or someone you know looking for a way to become more involved in our school communities? We are currently looking for community members to serve as AVID academic coaches. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college and career readiness system for students in the academic middle and/or students part of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Academic coaches support our AVID students during the tutorial process, a designated time in which students bring points of confusion from their content classes and work through them with an academic coach and a small group of their peers. This position pays $16/hr. For more information, please contact the AVID District Coordinator, Katie Janssen at kmjanss@sunprairieschools.org.
While there are some other shifts available, our greatest areas of need are:
Central Heights Middle School:
Periods 1 (8:57 AM - 9:36 AM) on Tuesdays and Friday
Periods 8-9 (2:15 PM - 3:35 PM) on Tuesdays and Fridays
Sun Prairie East High School:
Block 3A (12:11 PM - 2:12 PM) on Wednesdays or Thursdays AND/OR
Block 4A (2:19 PM - 3:45 PM) on Wednesdays or Thursdays
Sun Prairie Job Fair
College Goal Wisconsin-FAFSA College Financial Aid Night
SPEHS CBITS information
CBITS/REST Screening is only for our 9th graders. This screening will take place during SP30 in class on October 27th, 2023. Please fill out the form in the letter below or email kjandre@sunprairieschools.org
If you do NOT want your student to participate In the screening by October 19th, 2023. Thank you!
CBITS letter passive consent English and Spanish letters are available in the link.
SPEHS Yearbook
To purchase a yearbook, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com. Type in “Sun Prairie” and make sure you click on Sun Prairie EAST. The yearbooks for East and West high schools are different, so it is very important that you purchase the correct one.
All senior portraits are due by November 1, 2023.
All senior portraits will be uploaded directly to Jostens using the following link: https://images.jostens.com/0eU8MMFjIHom8tEqIvTvdQQ
Be sure to include the student’s first name, last name, and grade (12). Ensure that you spell the name correctly. Please make sure your photo file is titled as follows:
Student's Last Name, Student's First Name
Example: Davis, Amanda
To purchase a senior recognition ad, your submission of your Grad Ad is due by December 1, 2023.
You will purchase these at the same link where you can purchase the yearbook: www.jostensyearbooks.com. Simply scroll down to the section that says Yearbook Recognition Ads and click the button that says “Create My Ad.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Davis at andavis@sunprairieschools.org (608) 834-6700 ext. 5651 for Sun Prairie EAST.
Senior Photos
All senior portraits are due by November 1, 2023.
All senior portraits will be uploaded directly to Jostens using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/spehsseniorphoto24
Be sure to include the student’s first name, last name, and grade (12). Ensure that you spell the name correctly. Please make sure your photo file is titled as follows:
Student's Last Name, Student's First Name
Example: Davis, Amanda
If you have any questions or concerns in the meanwhile, please contact Amanda Davis at andavis@sunprairieschools.org (608) 834-6751 for Sun Prairie EAST.Upcoming Events
October 17th - SPEHS Picture Retakes
October 18th - PSAT testing for 11th grade scholars
October 19th - Parent/Caregiver - Teacher conference from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
October 20th - Parent/Caregiver - Teacher conference from 7:30 - 11:30 am
October 27th - CBITS/Rest assessment for 9th graders