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J A N UA RY 2 0 2 2
Every Child…..Every Class…..Every Day
MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR / DR. JORDAN SINZ
2022 – Much Lies Ahead
The new year brings a tremendous opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. In the
world of a district administrator, it also means that one-half of the year is over and, in my case, the mid-
point of year number five in the Wisconsin Heights School District. What an incredible experience this
has been. Collectively, we have many things to celebrate, and we also have some incredibly important
district-level items that await.
• The district's facility project continues to move along. Roof decking has been recently placed, and
metal framing will be going up soon. It is exciting to think about our future as a combined
campus. This will undoubtedly enhance our ability to collaborate as a district staff and be a
tremendous convenience to families who otherwise may have to commute between three different
buildings. Stakeholders can follow the progress on our webpage at:
https://www.wisheights.k12.wi.us/planning-updates/. Additionally, updates are provided in-person at
each School Board Meeting. The WHSD Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of the
month. Our next Board Meeting will be on Monday, January 10. The meetings start at 6:00 PM
and are held in the STEP room. The STEP room is located in the middle/high school facility and is
directly inside the main entrance. We will continue to share information as the process unfolds.
• Everyone associated with the Wisconsin Heights School District should be extremely proud of the
student learning that has and will continue to take place in our district. As a part of our 2020-21 DPI
report card, our district's academic standing was compared to the other 420 districts in
Wisconsin. Our academic achievement placed Wisconsin Heights in the top 16% of districts
statewide. Furthermore, our student growth placed us in the top 18% of districts in Wisconsin.
We were able to maintain high levels of achievement and growth during the 20-21 school year – even
in the midst of tremendous challenges. I have no doubt this outstanding performance will carry on
because I get to witness our students and staff doing amazing things firsthand.
It is these items that I take with me as we enter into the 2022 calendar year. I encourage you to share my
excitement for the Wisconsin Heights School District. We are doing great things, and I see many
phenomenal things ahead. Together, we will ensure that our school system is one of excellence.
I hope you are in the midst of enjoying a wonderful Holiday with your family and friends! School will be
back in session on January 3, 2022. We are together on the journey of providing an educational
experience of distinct quality! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 608-767-2595 (office),
608-370-3997 (cell), or jsinz@wisheights.k12.wi.us.
Black Earth Elementary News SCOTT MOORE, Principal A new year is upon us! We are looking forward to a great rest of the school year and are excited to see what 2022 will bring us! We are looking ahead with our batteries fully charged and ready to get back to it! Adult School Crossing Guard Week Wisconsin’s Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week will be held the week of January 17-21, 2022. Our school is incredibly fortunate to have Dale Clason safely cross students on the corner of Center Street and Park Street each day! If you see Dale during this week, make sure to let her know that her work is very appreciated! Cold Weather Clothing Please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather. Even though there is no snow on the ground, snow pants help keep your child warm! You can help avoid items being lost by labeling coats, snow pants, mittens, and hats for easy identification should they become lost. Also, just a reminder that school starts at 7:50 AM and students can be dropped off between 7:30 and 7:45 AM. There are no staff members available to watch children until 7:30. With the temperatures getting cooler in the mornings, we want to keep students safe and not be left unattended. Mazomanie Elementary News DALE GREEN, Principal Happy New Year! Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is going well at Mazomanie Elementary. We practice our expectations when needed and our students are being recognized for their efforts with Gotcha and Golden Tickets regarding expected behaviors at school. We are proud of our students and their efforts regarding “Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe.” Ask your students about PBIS at school. We welcome any parent feedback regarding our program. The PBIS website at www.pbis.org offers information as well as parent tips to use at home if you are interested. Our students and staff continue to pursue academic growth in all areas with specific growth goals in the area of literacy with an emphasis on vocabulary this year. We presented our school improvement goals to our school board in November. In January, our students will complete our mid-year assessments to track our specific progress. We are looking forward to a wonderful start in 2022! Best wishes for a safe and healthy 2022! Elementary Dates Monday, January 3rd | School Resumes Thursday, January 6th | WHPTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM - Mazomanie Elementary Library Monday, January 17th | Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL for students
Middle/High School News
ELIZABETH DOSTAL, Principal
Middle School/High School
The New Year brings with it some changes in our intervention approach at the Middle School and a change in
instructional delivery for our Business Education program.
Changes to MS Intervention Programming:
• Lab model
For Spring semester 2022, we will offer three Math Labs and three Literacy Labs. Math labs will
be organized by grade level (6, 7, and 8), while Literacy Labs can be mixed grades.
In Math Lab, students will have pre-teaching of upcoming content, strategic tutoring with current
grade-level assignments with acceleration, or backfilling of needed skills as they are encountered
in the grade-level work.
In Literacy Lab, students will work with grade-level content in Social Studies and Science. This
will be set up as stations; this arrangement allows for mixing grade levels. Text work will expose
students to key texts students will encounter in Social Studies or Science. Word work will focus
on using vocabulary from the text/discipline. The Summary Station will center on student
mastering summarizing/paraphrasing, analysis, and synthesis.
• Identification system
Students will be referred to the labs using three criteria:
▪ Teacher recommendation.
▪ Test scores.
▪ Present level of performance.
• Staffing
We will discontinue intervention in its current form.
Amye Johnson will staff the six Labs for Spring 2022.
Changes to Business Programming:
Ms. LaSavage resigned, and her last day is 1/7/2022. We did not have any applicants for the Business
Education position. While we will repost the Business Education position for the 22-23 school year, this is
what we will be doing for the second semester:
Class Period Course Title Plan
1 Personal Finance Contract with MATC for an online/blended course.
2 Web Design Offer Wisconsin Virtual School Web Design Class.
4 Computer 8 Replace course with Introduction to Culinary with
Ms. Bilskemper.
7 Computers 6 Ms. Statz will teach.
8 Microsoft Office Contract with MATC for online courses: Microsoft
Office Word and Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
HS Students in the elective Business Courses (not Personal Finance as it is a graduation requirement) will also
have the opportunity to take a different course that we offer on campus. Mr. Wong and Ms. Shaffer will be
meeting with students in the next two weeks to work on these changes.
Athletics
BEN VOSS, MS/HS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
As winter weather approaches stay up to date with the most recent schedule on our
Wisconsin Heights Athletics webpage https://www.capitolconferencesouth.org/public/genie/487/school/1/
Varsity Boys Swimming
Tue 01/04/2022 6:00pm Sauk/Heights vs. Oregon Sauk Prairie High School
Sat 01/08/2022 10:00am Muskego High School, Sauk/Heights Schroeder YMCA Aquatic Center
Tue 01/11/2022 6:00pm McFarland, Sauk/Heights McFarland High School
Sat 01/15/2022 11:00am Middleton, Sauk/Heights Middleton High School
Tue 01/18/2022 6:00pm Sauk/Heights vs. Edgewood Sauk Prairie High School
Sat 01/22/2022 11:00am Platteville, Sauk/Heights UW Platteville
Tue 01/25/2022 6:00pm Baraboo, Sauk/Heights Jack Young Middle School
Sat 01/29/2022 10:00am Beloit Turner, Sauk/Heights Beloit Memorial High School
Varsity Boys Hockey
Thu 01/06/2022 7:00pm Monroe Co-op, Sauk/Heights Stateline Ice and Community Expo
Tue 01/11/2022 7:00pm Sauk/Heights vs. Edgewood SPARC
Sat 01/15/2022 8:00am Waunakee, Sauk/Heights Waunakee High School
Tue 01/18/2022 7:00pm Sun Prairie, Sauk/Heights Sun Prairie High School
Thu 01/20/2022 7:00pm Oregon, Sauk/Heights Oregon High School
Tue 01/25/2022 5:00pm Baraboo, Sauk/Heights Baraboo High School
JV/JV2 Boys Basketball
Tue 01/04/2022 6:00pm River Valley Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/07/2022 6:00pm Waterloo Waterloo High School
Mon 01/10/2022 6:00pm Barneveld Wisconsin Heights High School
Thu 01/13/2022 6:00pm New Glarus High School New Glarus High School
Tue 01/18/2022 6:00pm Marshall Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/21/2022 6:00pm Cambridge Cambridge High School
Mon 01/24/2022 6:00pm Cambridge (JV2 Only) Cambridge High School
Tue 01/25/2022 6:00pm Deerfield (JV2 Only) Deerfield High School
Thu 01/27/2022 6:00pm Belleville Wisconsin Heights High School
Varsity Boys Basketball
Tue 01/04/2022 7:30pm River Valley Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/07/2022 7:30pm Waterloo Waterloo High School
Mon 01/10/2022 7:30pm Barneveld Wisconsin Heights High School
Thu 01/13/2022 7:30pm New Glarus High School New Glarus High School
Tue 01/18/2022 7:30pm Marshall Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/21/2022 7:30pm Cambridge Cambridge High School
Tue 01/25/2022 7:15pm Deerfield-WI Deerfield High School
Thu 01/27/2022 7:30pm Belleville Wisconsin Heights High School
JV Girls Basketball
Thu 01/06/2022 6:00pm Marshal Marshall High School
Sat 01/08/2022 1:00pm Mineral Point Mineral Point High School
Tue 01/11/2022 6:00pm New Glarus High School Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/14/2022 6:00pm Cambridge Wisconsin Heights High School
Thu 01/20/2022 6:00pm Belleville Belleville High School
Sat 01/22/2022 12:00pm Parkview Parkview High School
Tue 01/25/2022 6:00pm Madison West Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/28/2022 6:00pm Waterloo Waterloo High School
Varsity Girls Basketball
Thu 01/06/2022 7:00pm Marshall Marshall High School
Sat 01/08/2022 2:30pm Mineral Point Mineral Point High School
Tue 01/11/2022 7:30pm New Glarus High School Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/14/2022 7:30pm Cambridge Wisconsin Heights High School
Thu 01/20/2022 7:30pm Belleville Belleville High School
Sat 01/22/2022 2:30pm Parkview Parkview High School
Tue 01/25/2022 7:30pm Madison West Wisconsin Heights High School
Fri 01/28/2022 7:30pm Waterloo Waterloo High School
Notes from the Nurse KATY HOWE, School Nurse I want to thank the Wisconsin Heights community for making our two vaccine clinics so successful. Three hundred doses of the COVID vaccine were given between the two vaccine clinics and I’m hoping that will help protect many in our community from the likely surge due to the Omicron variant. We are seeing high levels of COVID in our community and have started to see quite a few cases of Omicron in Dane county. Once the new variant has been identified in an area it has quickly taken over because it can spread more quickly. It does look like the vaccine is working well against Omicron to prevent severe disease and death. Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. Consistent masking in the community will also be important this winter to help reduce the impact of the new Omicron variant. Due to the success of our previous vaccine clinics, and the request from many to hold another one, we were able to contract with WI DHS and AMI again to hold a 3rd vaccine clinic. Vaccine Clinic January 4th, 2022 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM Black Earth Elementary All doses of the COVID vaccine will be available. We are hoping to get second doses to those who need them and boosters to 16 and 17 year olds since those are now available. Boosters and first doses will also be available to students, families, and community members. More information will be out before the vaccine clinic, including a registration link to make an appointment. MS/HS Counseling Department KURT WONG, MS/HS School Counselor New Job/Volunteer opportunities are posted under the Middle/High School Resources tab. https:// www.wisheights.k12.wi.us/schools/wisconsin-heights-middle-high-school/job-and-volunteer-opportunities/ Seniors College Financial Aid Presentation The FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) financial aid presentation by the Edgewood College financial aid advisor can be found under the Wisconsin Heights High School Academics tab. https://www.wisheights.k12.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-2023-Financial-Aid.pdf Scholarship Information All scholarship information is posted on the Wisconsin Heights High School website under Academics. The scholarships are posted in order of their deadline. We are currently updating the Class of 2021 Independent & Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship booklet. More information will be sent to seniors in January. Seniors should be working on their college applications. If you need any help, email kwong@wisheights.k12.wi.us, or call me at 608-767-2586 x3003, or stop by my office.
MS/HS Counseling Department (continued)
KURT WONG, MS/HS School Counselor
Admissions officials look at:
• High school rank in class and GPA (grade point average) and the strength of a student’s courses over
all four high school years.
• ACT and/or SAT scores.
• School and community activities.
• Teacher recommendations, if required.
• Student essays, if required.
• Overall quality of student effort in preparing the application – following directions, proper spelling,
typing or neat handwriting, etc.
UW Universities/Colleges: Application priority dates and deadlines vary from campus to campus and
sometimes among different programs at one campus. It is to your advantage to apply early! If you have
any questions, please contact Mr. Wong or the institution to which you are applying.
The UW System has an enrollment management policy that limits the number of students each campus can
accommodate. Specific programs may also have enrollment limits. Even applicants who meet minimum
admission requirements may not be admitted. You may use the UW System Application for Undergraduate
Admission to apply to any UW campus. Several items must be submitted to complete your application file.
• A $25 application fee must be paid to each campus to which you apply with the exception of
UW Madison ($60). In cases of exceptional need, the application fee may be waived. Contact your
counselor for details.
• An official copy of your high school transcript. If you have completed any college course work,
you must also have an official transcript sent from each college or university attended.
• ACT or SAT test scores currently optional at many schools. Some admission offices require an
official score report directly from the testing agency before evaluating an application.
• Visit https://apply.wisconsin.edu and use the UW System online application for admission.
The Admission Decision – High school seniors notified of admission before finishing their senior year are
expected to graduate, successfully complete course work in progress at the time they applied and maintain
the class rank required for admission. UW System institutions reserve the right to rescind admission if a
student fails to meet conditions on which admission was based.
MATC will start processing applications as soon as they receive them. You will need to look up the
specific programs you are applying to because prerequisites vary. You will also be able to find out if there
is a waiting list or not. From the Madison College homepage http://madisoncollege.edu/ click on the Apply
for Admission button. Madison College’s online application is secure and easy to use:
• Save your work and come back to it later.
• Receive immediate notification of receipt via e-mail.
• No delay – application processing starts right away.
Some programs may have unique admission requirements or early such as assessment test scores, course
requirements, or early admission deadlines. From the Madison College homepage, click on the link
to “Programs of Study” and find your program to check for any additional requirements.
College/Technical School Applications
Students should email Ms. Shaffer in order to have a transcript sent to any school they are applying.
At the present time there is no charge to have a transcript sent. Once the request is received, the Guidance
Department will mail the transcript out. Get your college applications in as soon as possible.
Cyber Safety
DEBBIE SCHMIDT, Mental Health/Student Support
Cyber Safety: Children’s increased online presence may put them at greater risk of child exploitation.
Parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers can take the following measures to help protect children from
becoming victims of online child predators.
Discuss internet safety and develop an online safety plan with children before they engage in online
activity. Establish clear guidelines, teach children to spot red flags, and encourage children to have open
communication with you.
Supervise children’s use of the internet, including periodically checking their profiles and posts. Keep
electronic devices in open, common areas of the home and consider setting time limits for their use.
Review games, apps, and social media sites before they are downloaded or used by children. Pay
particular attention to apps and sites that feature end-to-end encryption, direct messaging, video chats, file
uploads, and user anonymity, which are frequently relied upon by online child predators.
Adjust privacy settings and use parental controls for online games, apps, social medial sites, and
electronic devices.
Tell children to avoid sharing personal information, photos, and videos online in public forums or with
people they do not know in real life. Explain to your children that images posted online will be permanently
on the internet.
Teach children about body safety and boundaries, including the importance of saying ‘no’ to
inappropriate requests both in the physical world and the virtual world.
Be alert to potential signs of abuse, including changes in children’s use of electronic devices, attempts to
conceal online activity, withdrawn behavior, angry outbursts, anxiety, and depression.
Encourage children to tell a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult if anyone asks them to engage in
sexual activity or other inappropriate behavior.
Immediately report suspected online enticement or sexual exploitation of a child by calling 911,
contacting the FBI at tips.fbi.gov, or filing a report with the National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org. Source: US Dept of Justice
Source: https://www.missingkids.org/
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Media Center News MARY JANE EDERER What’s Happening! It has been a busy month in the IMCs! Our Kindergarten classes have been reading and comparing various renditions of a childhood favorite– The Gingerbread Man. They also had fun making their own Gingerbread Man. Our three Gingerbread Men didn’t escape from the oven, but they have embarked on an adventure! If you see them during our break during winter break, please encourage them to return to school! 1st and 2nd Graders at Black Earth read Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. This is the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. As part of our book study, students designed their own balloons, and they are featured in a video found on our Schoology page. Digital Citizenship Tips and Tricks! Children in this digital age spend between 5 to 9 hours of total screen time, which can include gaming, watching TV, viewing online videos, social media and texting. This can start early and it increases dramatically as kids become tweens and teens. Common Sense Media offers advice and answers frequently asked questions for a variety of age level. Common Sense Media Screen Time FAQ It is important to teach children to moderate their own screen time habits, and finding the right balance for your family is essential. HealthyChildren.org states, “All children and teens need adequate sleep (8-12 hours, depending on age), physical activity (1 hour), and time away from media. Designate media-free times together (e.g., family dinner) and media-free zones (e.g., bedrooms). Children should not sleep with devices in their bedrooms, including TVs, computers, and smartphones.” Parents can create a personalized media plan with their children’s needs in mind with this online tool. See the tool in action before trying it. (Video)
Notes from the Music Department EMAILE STERNBERG, GINA ADEMINO, & NICK LANE Happy January Wisconsin Heights Elementary Families! We have had a wonderful first semester at both Mazomanie Elementary and Black Earth! Students at Black Earth have been listening and singing many holiday and winter songs. Students at Mazomanie Elementary have been hard at work reading and writing music notation. We have also been listening to music from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Ballet,” and our Fifth graders have been hard at work learning the ukulele! We so far have learned four chords and are playing along with the song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley! Third graders from Mrs. Gullickson’s Third Grade Class playing a hand clapping game along with the song “Trepak” from “The Nutcracker.” Fifth graders played ukulele in pairs! I wish you all a wonderful and safe winter holiday! Mrs. Sternberg Happy New Year! We finished 2021 on a “high note” with our long-awaited indoor performances by the middle/high school bands and choirs last month. For some student musicians, they hadn’t participated in an indoor concert since 2019. Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support of the Music Department at Wisconsin Heights! January Upcoming Events: • 3rd - 6:30 PM - Music Boosters Meeting via Zoom (contact Gina Ademino for the link) • 4th - 7:00 PM - High School Pep Band (Boys Basketball) • 14th - 7:00 PM - High School Pep Band (Girls Basketball) • 18th - 7:00 PM - High School Pep Band (Boys Basketball) Food Service REBEKKAH PLANO, Food Service Director Around the World in 80 Trays | January 18 to 21, 2021 The Around the World in 80 Trays campaign aims to increase international flavors in USDA School Meals Programs! Food can do more than just nourish the body, but it can also offer an invitation to participate in and explore the many diverse cultures of Wisconsin students. Join us in this week-long culinary adventure, kicking off after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. What better way to celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds of students across this great state than by remembering the legacy of MLK Jr. and his dream of equality and inclusion for everyone.
WISCONSIN HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT 10173 US Highway 14 Mazomanie, WI 53560 Phone: (608) 767-2595 Fax: (608) 767-3579 Email: jsinz@wisheights.k12.wi.us “Every Child...Every Class...Every Day”
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