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SPEHS Parent/Caregiver Sunday Call
East Parent/Caregiver February 11, 2024
Greetings East High School scholars, families, and caregivers,
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Good luck to the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. May the best team win. Happy Valentine's Day to our scholars and families if you celebrate it. This week, SPEHS will host Family and Teacher conference on February 15th from 4:15 pm to 8 pm and February 16th from 7:30 am to 11:45 am. If you have any questions about your scholar's grades or progress in class, please reach out to their teacher.
Black History Month started on Thursday, February 1st and our Black Student Union scholars are celebrating this year's theme, 50 Years of Hip Hop through morning announcements of fun facts, guest speakers, a spirit week, lunch activities, and all school assembly. This week, BSU is hosting a trivia contest between grades. We are looking forward to which grade will take all of the gold chains. Also, BSU scholars are selling What's Luv Valentine candy gram until February 13th.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the main office and our admin assistants will be able to direct you to the correct admin.
Regards,
Renee Coleman, Principal
Chrissy Mitlyng, Associate Principal
Heidi Walter, Associate Principal
Every student at SPEHS has our support and we strive for them to reach their full potential. We also want each scholar to have a sense of community at SPEHS and to be inspired to reach their full potential.
SPEHS Black History Month
WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans in the United States and to acknowledge key figures from their past and present.
We celebrate Black History Month to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans in the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States, today.
Why are we celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop this month?
August 11, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. To honor the legacy and influence of this now global culture, SPEHS BSU have planned activities and events this month. The celebration of 50 years of hip-hop during Black History Month acknowledges its origin in the Bronx in the 1970s, highlighting its cultural impact globally, influencing music, fashion, language, and social movements!!
SPEHS BSU's 50th Years of Hip Hop Tshirt Sale
Hello Families and Community Members!!
Our Black Student Union will be selling shirts this month. Our theme for 2024 is 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Shirts are $15.00 (S-XL), $17 (XXL) and $19 (XXXL). Here is the link to place your order. Please see Reggie or Priscilla if you have any questions!
To pay for your shirt, please see or email Priscilla pagarne@sunprairieschools.org
50 Years of Hip Hop Activity - February 12th - 16th 2024
Hip Hop Trivia
Who will win the Hip Hop Trivia? Will it be 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade or 12th grade?
What's Luv Valentine Candy Gram
Don't forget to get your Valentine Candy Gram before Valentine's Day.
Feedback on SPEHS Mission and Vision Statement
East and West Drama club
East and West drama clubs are raising money for our June drama club trip to New York City to help cover travel and experience expenses. We are also hoping to provide scholarships for one West and one East student who might not otherwise be able to go.
SPEHS Athletics
GoFan tickets
Need tickets? Download the GoFan app and search for Sun Prairie East or purchase from the website: SUN PRAIRIE EAST CARDINALS.
Senior Only Section
Scholarship Information
The local scholarship application is now open. All seniors are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 28th. The link can be found on our website.
College Visit
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
In addition, a representative from Winona State University will be here on Monday, March 11th, during 4th block. If interested in meeting with the representative, please pick up a pass in Student Services.
Junior Only Section
On March 12th, Sun Prairie East, West, and Prairie Phoenix Academy High Schools will be closed except for Juniors registered for the ACT. The ACT is a state-mandated educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college and/or careers. There is no fee for completing the assessment. Please see the attached flier below for more information:
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - English
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Spanish
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Hmong
*11th-grade students take the ACT at their primary school of enrollment. JEDI Virtual School students take the ACT at the Prairie Phoenix Academy location.
Additional Information
Registration
Students will complete some pre-assessment steps here at school to create their myACT account and get ready for testing. Their myACT account is where they can access their results (in addition to what gets sent home in the mail 3-8 weeks after testing) and elect to send to secondary institutions.
Sun Prairie East and West: Students will complete the online pre-registration on March 1st during SP 30.
Prairie Phoenix Academy: The week of March 4th during the ACT Prep Workshop.
Note: Students need their Chromebooks charged and ready for both pre-registration and testing day as it is an online assessment.
Testing Day
Scholars who are testing are required to bring a picture ID and their fully charged Chromebook and charger on the testing day. Students may also bring ACT-approved calculators. Any non-approved calculator will not be permitted. While small purses will be permitted, large bags, cell phones, and all other electronics (including smart watches) are not permitted in the testing environment. Scholars who access medication during the school day will be accommodated. Food or snacks will not be allowed in testing rooms unless it is necessary for medical reasons. Water bottles are only permitted outside of the testing area.
For Juniors who are taking the ACT, bus routes are running as normal. Students arriving later than the start time will not be permitted to their assigned testing room and will be asked to attend the retake assessment on March 19th.
Further information will be shared about the testing schedule for the day in later communication. Please note that for students who will be testing with accommodations, more information will be communicated about their testing experience. Reach out to your scholar's 504 Coordinator (Amy Kohl-East and Amy Giza-West) or Coordinator of Students Services (Mallor Long-East and Kellie Miesbauer-West) if you have further questions.
Test Preparation
All scholars have access to FREE ACT prep through Methodize Test Prep. To access Method Test Prep, scholars can log into their Xello Account. Once in their account, the scholar needs to scroll to the bottom right and click on Methodize Test Prep. Other information and resources for students can be found here.
We look forward to this opportunity for our scholars to demonstrate their college and career readiness and take the next steps toward their post-secondary goals. More information about testing room assignments will be coming as the date gets closer. If you have questions in the meantime, please refer to your school assessment coordinator’s information below.
Sincerely,
Chai Lee Heidi Walter Annetta Wright
Assistant Principal - West Assistant Principal - East School Counselor - PPA
cmlee1@sunprairieschools.org hlwalte@sunprairieschools.org alwrigh@sunprairieschools.org
Other Cardinal Section
ESports Spring Season - League of Legends
First meeting is after school on Wednesday February 14th in room #2755. If interested you can fill out the attached application or stop and see Mr. Halvorson or Mr. Bliefernicht. See you then! League of Legends Application
SPEHS Auditions for Upcoming Performance
SPEHS Yearbook
Please don't forget to order your yearbook by February 16th. Yearbooks need to be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Seniors, superlatives and senior quotes have been sent out. These are due no later than February 2nd. Please check your email for direct links to complete each survey.
We have two surveys for everyone to fill out!! The first is about music. What music are you listening to right now? What is trending? Which songs are overplayed? Let us know in this survey: https://forms.gle/FNteouxd7Z3hHoij8
The second survey we have for everyone to fill out is the Staff superlative survey. Pick staff members that fit with each category. It's super fun. Check it out here: https://forms.gle/Br8onfoWjMAH9Nwe6
You don't need to answer every question. Just answer the ones you can.
Thanks! Yearbook staff.
5th- hour tutoring
Upcoming Events
February 12th - 16th - 2nd week of Black History Month
February 12th - February 13th - BSU sale of What's Luv Valentine's Day candy gram
February 15th - Family/Teacher conference from 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm
February 16th - Family/Teacherconference from 7:30 am - 11:45 am