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GOLDEN APPLE CELEBRATION
NORTH MATH TEACHER WINS 2021 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD
Congratulations to North Math Teacher, Cole
Pankratz, for being selected as the 2021
Golden Apple Award Winner!
North High School Principal, Kurt Madsen,
awarded Mr. Pankratz with the Golden Apple
Award (pictures below) this week in the
auditorium. The band played as students and
staff cheered and congratulated Mr. Pankratz.
WEAU TV-13 and the Eau Claire Public Schools
Foundation recorded the event to show (on Feb.
23) as part of the Golden Apple Award Series.
Video recording (left) by Faith Benzschawel,
North senior.
“CONGRATULATIONS MAN! Couldn't “You ALWAYS help out or volunteer to help
imagine someone more deserving. Thank when we have a need. You have many “Many staff members at North don’t know
you for all your help this year. I say that for talents!” -Andrew Thiel, associate principal what they would do without Cole
us all, but most definitely from me Pankratz! He not only is happy to answer
personally. I appreciate you, and clearly, we questions about all the new technology we
all do!” -Kevin Mesiar, science teacher Congratulations! are using but goes out of his way to ask if we
have new questions or problems he can help
with. He cares about his students and co-
workers and constantly helps all of us—and
#HuskyPride always with a smile.” – Marjorie Craemer,
math teacher.
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REMINDER – ART STUDENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Artwork from last semester and last
school year should be picked up in the
art rooms before the end of the third
DATES & RESOURCES
quarter
FEBRUARY HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES
25 High School F/T • SKYWARD
2020-2021 YEARBOOKS Virtual Conf, 3:15-7:15 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to remember
• CANVAS
the moments that matter from the 2020- • NORTH WEBSITE
2021 year. It will be a year to remember MARCH • AT-HOME LEARNING
like no other year! There are two ways to INFORMATION
order: Go to the Jostens website to pay 2 No School. High School F/T
with a credit card. Or, complete an order Virtual Conf, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • COVID-19 RESOURCES
form and drop it off at the NHS Main 9 ACT Cohort A (ECASD)
Office. Place your order by APRIL 30th, 10 ACT Cohort C • TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
2021 to save $8. If you order online you
may personalize your yearbook with a 11 ACT Cohort B & SUPPORT (LAPTOP SETUP,
19 Q3 Ends CANVAS FOR PARENTS, SKYWARD
name and up to four icons. If you have
SUPPORT, ETC.
any questions please contact Ms. Kempe! 29-2 Spring Break
• COVID-19 DASHBOARD
Get the most up-to-date COVID-19
information from ECASD.
• TEEN SUPPORT GROUPS:
SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL
HEALTH
ACT DATES FOR JUNIORS
February SPED Family Engagement
Newsletter
Cohort A – Tuesday, March 9th
Cohort B – Thursday, March 11th
Cohort C – Wednesday, March 10th ECASD & Community Resources
BLUGOLD BEGINNINGS VIRTUAL
TUTORING AND MENTORING FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Blugold Beginnings is offering virtual The FREE breakfast and lunch program is
tutoring and mentoring through offered to any person age 18 and under
Microsoft Teams daily, 3- 5 p.m. with for FREE. Curbside pick-up of breakfast
college student tutors. Students can get and lunch meals will now be available
help with math, science, social studies, from 8:30 am-10 am at North, Monday-
paper revisions, assignment calendaring Friday during school days.
and organization. Join here with the
Microsoft Team Meeting Link. Meals on Yellow Wheels will continue.
Please visit our website for specific times
Students will be asked to sign a contract and locations. Due to USDA regulations
for permission to meet with tutors. Please children do not need to be present, but a
contact the K-12 Coordinator Elroy parent or guardian must be present to
Perkin with any additional questions at pick up the meals at any location.
perkine@uwec.edu.
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DAKTRONICS SPOTLIGHT
LOCAL TV STATION HIGHLIGHTS NORTH’S LIVESTREAM TEAM
Jan Bowe’s Entertainment Technology class at North is in its
fifth year. Through the years, these students have grown the
program to include livestreaming, student-created
commercials, videos and graphics. All students have a place
to develop their skills and to add their mix to the magic!
Students also learn how to setup and manage the Daktronics
Video Scoreboard in the Doghouse. This includes operating
the livestream during events, a responsibility more important
than ever this year. Nick Tabbert at WQOW TV-18 took notice
of North’s Daktronics Team and asked to do a story to spotlight
the team’s commitment to engaging the online audience. In
addition, the Daktronics Team at North is completely student-
driven, which is unique at the high school level.
North athletics and activities is extremely fortunate to have our
Daktronics Team running the show at our events. They provide an
enhanced experience both in-person and via livestream that is better
than I have seen at any other venue. -Mike Pernsteiner, NHS athletic
director
For the first time, the Daktronics Team also livestreamed
swimming and hockey events this year.
#HuskyPride
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FOOD PANTRY
& WEARHOUSE
COHORT C WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY
Materials Pick Up THANK YOU, SAM’S CLUB AND
The next materials pick-up is Feb. 12th.NHS JEN SOUBA
students email rbruchert@ecasd.us. Upcoming
pick-up dates: 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14. This week the Food Pantry received
our monthly donation of juice, jerky,
Free School Breakfast and Lunch fresh fruit, string cheese and yogurt from
Information Sam’s Club. North parent, Jen Souba, helps
us out by picking it up from Sam’s and delivering it to
Free breakfast and lunch can be picked up at
North High School. She even must do the shopping sometimes! Thank
North Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
you, Jen, for supporting our North Community. We couldn’t run the Food
Pick will be in a “grab and go” fashion. Enter the
Pantry successfully without your support, and the support of others (like
North parking lot using Piedmont Street and go to
Sam’s).
Door #1 under the Husky.
North Food Pantry Order Form SIGN UP FOR WEEKEND MEALS
Weekend Meals are an additional food resource for students in ALL
All Cohorts are invited to order food from the
cohorts. It’s easy to sign up! Just complete this form and drop it off in the
Pantry. Please use the online order form (link
main office at North or let us know at the same time you’re ordering food
below) or contact Janelle Patenaude. Order
from the Food Pantry.
Online Now
Technology Support & Resources NORTH FOOD PANTRY ORDER FORM
All Cohorts are invited to order food from the Pantry. Please use the
More Virtual Learning Information
online order form (link below) or contact Janelle Patenaude. Order
Online Now
ACT DATES FOR JUNIORS
Cohort C – Wednesday, March 10th. Attention A BUSY MONTH FOR THE HUSKY WEARHOUSE
ALL Juniors in Cohort C. You will be taking the It was wonderful to have students from all cohorts shop in the
ACT at North in less than two months. If you Wearhouse this month! All students are invited to shop in the
would like a study guide for this test, please pick WearHouse! Please contact Ms. Patenaude to set up your time.
one up in Student Services at North High School.
This week the WearHouse
Important 2021-22 registration received another generous
information donation from Hope Gospel
Mission. Thank you for supporting
On Wednesday, January 27, counselors hosted
our Husky Community!
Teams meetings by counselor and grade level to
prepare students for registering for next year’s
Many students from Cohort C are
courses. Skyward will be open for students to
shopping in the WearHouse (left)
register on their own thru Friday, Feb 5.
by setting up a time with Ms.
Patenaude.
Art Students – Pick Up Work
Attention art students from last semester AND last
year. If you still have work in either of the art
rooms left to pick up, please do that as soon as
you can. Any work not collected by the end of
the third quarter will no longer be available for
pick up.
JOIN THE PACK DAY
That’s right, near Valentine’s Day, “Join the
Pack” and wear your heart-throbbing red, pink
and white outfit on Wednesday, Feb. 17th!
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From the School Nurse
“Mental health is relative to our physical and daily wellbeing, in COVID times and otherwise. Please
check out the following link to the ECASD Nursing Department webpage which is updated monthly with
information and resources on how to improve and maintain healthy thought processes, attitudes,
practices and relationships - for both adults and children.”
Link: ECASD | School Nurse
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR ENDS SUNDAY, FEB. 7TH
You have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 7th to register in Skyward for your courses next year. Counselors
have hosted Microsoft Teams meetings for all North students. If you missed the meeting, access the recording in the
chat, or access the PowerPoint and Skyward instructions on North’s homepage. If you have any problems or
questions, please contact your counselor immediately!
PRIDE IN FOOD SERVICE WEEK: FEB 1-5, 2021
This week is Pride in Food Service Week! The Kitchen
staff at North has approximately 34 years of service for 5
people. Alexa Anderegg has 17 of those years. Kitchen
Manager, John Henckel, has worked in Food and
Nutrition for 19 years. Food Service worker, Deb Loken,
retired in December after 28
years with the district. Thank you
for all your hard work!
STUDENT COUNCIL PCIS SERIES
Now until Feb. 9
EVENTS & Student Council’s Positive Cultural Impact Scholarship Series is
just around the corner, and EVERY day is YOUR day to make a
INFORMATION positive difference at North! Want to stand out among
VOICES OF WISCONSIN STUDENTS applicants? Start your service project today! Scholarship
Now until Feb. 9 amounts will be released soon, and Seniors, YOU’LL WANT IN!
How would you like to be PAID to go to a Zoom meeting?
The Voices of Wisconsin Students Project is looking to hear BRAINS@PLAY
the voices of students across Wisconsin about learning, Now until Feb. 9
coping and building resilience during COVID-19. You’ll get UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
to share with students ALL across Wisconsin! Scan the QR Gamers, listen up. This one’s for you! The Brains and Games
code on the TVs or one of the posters around school for Competition, hosted by the University of Southern California,
meeting dates and times. You’ll receive a $10 gift card just is an international competition seeking creative ideas for
for participating! multiplayer games. Collaborate with people around the world!
Scan the QR code on the TVs or posters around school to join
the upcoming workshop on February 1st.
JOIN THE PACK DAY
Pink and red may be a fashion “no-no” for the other 364 days
each year, but there ain’t no laws when you have paws,
Huskies! That’s right, near Valentine’s Day, “Join the Pack” and
wear your heart-throbbing red, pink and white outfit! Cohort B,
‘your day to “Join the Pack” is Friday, Feb. 12! Tell your pals in
Cohort C, it’s their turn on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Can you hear
it? (WHISPER) The pack is calling…
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HUSKIES SPORTS
ALT FALL REGISTRATION & HUSKY FEST IX ONLINE
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPORTS IS OPEN
Registration for Alternative Fall Sports Season is now open. Go to the Eau Claire Area School District Athletic Registration Page.
• The athletics web page has registration instructions and the link to register is at the end of
the instructions.
2020-21 Alternate Fall Sports Season • If a family has already created an account for a winter sport registration, whether for this
student or another student in the family, please do not create another family account. Go to
• Cross Country-Boys & Girls
“Returning User.” If you forgot your password, it can be recovered in that section. It will be sent to
(Monday, March 15)
the email address you used to create the account. If you don’t remember what email address you
• Football (Monday, March 8) used, contact the athletic office.
• Golf-Girls (Monday, March 29) • If you do not know your physical date, leave blank and the athletic office will complete it. If
• Soccer-Boys (Monday, March your physical is out of date, the athletic office will contact you. There is a link to download the
22) necessary physical form at the end of the instructions on the webpage. New physicals can be
• Swimming & Diving-Girls uploaded within the registration.
(Monday, Feb. 15) • Registration for Summer School Strength and Conditioning is also available under the
• Tennis-Girls (Monday, March 8) Summer Activities section. We highly encourage our athletes to sign up during their registration
for Alt Fall sports.
• Volleyball - (Monday, Feb. 22)
• Spring Sports (Boys Tennis, Track & Field, Girls Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Boys Golf) dates
will be announced soon.
HUSKY FEST IX ONLINE: FEB 1 – FEB 7
Winning ends at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7 (Superbowl Sunday). All bidders who register to bid on the website will get
their names put into a drawing for a $100 Rumps Butcher gift card.
Husky Fest IX is being held virtually this year (replacing our missed event last November). The North Booster Club has worked to create an
event that will raise funds for our athletes. Covid-19 has had wide reaching effects and has made raising funds in our traditional methods
(concessions/in person Husky Fest, etc.) difficult or impossible. We hope you take out your phones/tablets/computers and have fun trying to
win some great prizes donated by area businesses!
Here are the details:
1. Silent auctions/raffles are open until 9pm on Sunday, Feb. 7 (Super Bowl Sunday).
2. Registration information is available on the Booster Club site.
3. Our event FAQs (frequently asked questions) includes registration information as well as other details.
4. Link to the auction catalog.
Check the Athletics Calendar for the most updated schedule. Catch Winter Sports on Husky TV.
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CLASS OF 2021
GRADUATION PLANNING
Graduation for North will be held on Friday, May 28. It is our
intent to have an in-person ceremony, but a final decision has
not been made at this time. If we are unable to have an in-
person ceremony, we would move forward with a
ceremony/event where students would receive diplomas in
their caps and gowns. We will continue to update you as more
information becomes available. Please continue to monitor the
North High Weekly and emails for the school updates.
CLASS OF 2021 SONG &
MOTTO
You voted and the results are in, Seniors! Your Class Song &
CLASS OF 2021 ALL Class Motto are listed above. Thanks to everyone who
participated.
NIGHT PARTY
Thank you to Stephanie Pyykola for volunteering to be the Class
of 2021 All Night Party Chairperson. Please email Janelle
Patenaude with questions or if you’d like to volunteer for this
year’s party. More details soon.
SENIOR SHOUT OUTS
Let’s Celebrate Seniors on Facebook!
Please send a “Then” and “Now” picture of your senior (.jpg
or .png) by March 22, 2021, as well as a couple of sentences
about your senior to Janelle Patenaude. These items will be
put together and shared on North’s Facebook page. Senior
Shout Outs will begin posting to Facebook the week of March
22nd.
SCHOLARSHIPS
See the current list of scholarships available.
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CELEBRATING OUR
SCHOOL COUNSELORS BRIAN WOODIE MAUREEN DOUGHTY
KENDRA PAGEL ALEX BAIERL
JUSTINE HILDEBRANDT & AMBER SCHOEDER
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING
WEEK FEB. 1-5, 2021
This week is National School Counseling Week and time for us
to give a huge shout-out to our counseling staff. We are so
appreciative of everything they do to support students and
families all year long.
All ECASD High School Students: Virtual Teen Support Groups
have started at Memorial and North and it's still not too late to
join a group. Please read the, “Teen Support Groups: School-
Based Mental Health” brochure for more information and to talk
with your School Counselor if you would like to join a group. If
you do not have time for a group but could fit in a virtual and/or
in-person session for grief and loss support, please see your
school counselor. We are here for you!
Parents/Families and Caregivers: Please visit the School-Based
Mental Health (SBMH) webpage for new resources/updates (for
students too) and the ECASD District calendar for upcoming
"Parenting Children During Grief and Loss" support sessions.
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COCA-COLA VIRTUAL
SPONSORSHIP NIGHT – #GoHuskies
TONIGHT!
Join us tonight in the Doghouse for the last “Virtual” Daktronics
Sponsorship Night of the season! Thank you, Coca-Cola, for
supporting our North Community!
NORTH ALUMNI NEWS
Connecting our past with our future for a strong Husky Community.
If you are a North alumnus who are interested in being featured in the “Alumni Spotlight,” please email
Janelle Patenaude.
FOLLOW NHS ALUMNI ON FACEBOOK
Alumni updates and information can be found on the NHS Alumni News page.
YLEC EAU CLAIRE
The Youth Leadership Eau Claire Application for the Class of 2022 is OPEN for current high school sophomores to
apply! Applications are due on Friday April 9, 2021.
Our application is completely online (including educator & community reference forms!)
The YLEC program will include an opening in person retreat in July (pending COVID restrictions). Then, the class will meet one
school day each month from September through May (except January) to discuss community issues, explore career opportunities
and enhance their leadership skills. All program days are excused school absences. A total of 36 students from participating Eau
Claire County schools will be selected to participate in the program.
For more information on the program, contact Casey Schumacher, VP of Education & Young Professionals at the Chamber, at 715-
858-0614 or via email at schumacher@eauclairechamber.org.
Please share with your students & thank you for your support of YLEC!
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH, OUR SCHOOL
WILL BE TAKING SMALL STEPS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND STAFF ABOUT
INFLUENTIAL BLACK FIGURES AS WELL AS PROVIDE SOME LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
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