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March / April Calendar 2-3

MMSD Calendar 4

Daily Bell Schedule 5

East High Office Contacts 6

Attendance-Who do I call? 7

Infinite Campus 8

Admin Team Updates 9-13

Human Rights Week 14-15

Exchange Student Information 16 /28

Volunteer Opportunities 17

East on Ice 18

Athletics 19

Department News 20-30

Purgolders Preschool 22

Summer School 31

MSCR 32-35

East High United 36

Foundation for Madison Public Schools 37

Taste of East 38

...and all that Jazz 39

Advanced Placement 29

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Parent Newsletter

March / April 2 0 1 3

Please be sure your student arrives to school by 8:15am and well Please be sure your student arrives to school by 8:15am and well Please be sure your student arrives to school by 8:15am and well Please be sure your student arrives to school by 8:15am and well rested! rested! rested! rested! Students who would typically have late arrival should be at Students who would typically have late arrival should be at Students who would typically have late arrival should be at Students who would typically have late arrival should be at school by 8:15am on test day. school by 8:15am on test day. school by 8:15am on test day. school by 8:15am on test day. Juniors must have their ID with them Juniors must have their ID with them Juniors must have their ID with them Juniors must have their ID with them

on test day.on test day.on test day.on test day.

Greetings East High School families!

National Merit Finalists Congratulations to the following seniors

who have advanced to Finalist status in the

National Merit Scholarship Competition:

Grace Coleman

Theodore Huwe

Patrick McCarthy

Scout Slava-Ross

Amelia Soth

Congratulations as well to Alondra Harris and Imani Lewis-Norelle who have advanced to Finalist status in the National Achievement Scholarship

competition.

On March 19th, students will be taking the fol-On March 19th, students will be taking the fol-On March 19th, students will be taking the fol-On March 19th, students will be taking the fol-

lowing tests: lowing tests: lowing tests: lowing tests: EXPLOREEXPLOREEXPLOREEXPLORE————Freshmen, Freshmen, Freshmen, Freshmen,

PLANPLANPLANPLAN————Sophomores, ACTSophomores, ACTSophomores, ACTSophomores, ACT————Juniors (Juniors (Juniors (Juniors (ID required).ID required).ID required).ID required).

There will be a separate activity for Seniors at There will be a separate activity for Seniors at There will be a separate activity for Seniors at There will be a separate activity for Seniors at

KEVA sports complex KEVA sports complex KEVA sports complex KEVA sports complex (add’l info on page 13).(add’l info on page 13).(add’l info on page 13).(add’l info on page 13).

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East on Ice

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M A R C H 2 0 1 3 — I M P O RTA N T DAT E S

4, 11 & 18 Early Release @ 2:24pm

4 Track Practice Begins

9 WSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Memorial

10 Daylight Savings Time (set clocks ahead one hour)

11 & 18 Sophomore Purgolder Time

11 Softball Practice Begins

13 Orchestra Concert, MWT 7:30pm

16 Middle School Strings Festival

16 East on Ice, Brink Lounge 6:30pm

18 Latino Parent Group, LMC Reference 5:30pm

18 Baseball & Girls Soccer Practices Begin

19 EXPLORE, PLAN & ACT Testing

20—22 Fine Arts Days

21 Senior Scholarship Deadline

25—April 1 Spring Break

25 Boys Golf & Boys Tennis Practices Begin

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SPRING BREAK * SPRING BREAK * SPRING BREAK * SPRING BREAK

FINE ARTS DAYS

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3 Honors Ceremony, MWT 7pm

5 ...and all that Jazz Dinner Dance, Masonic Temple 6pm

8 4th Quarter Begins

8, 15, 22 & 29 Early Release @ 2:24pm

11 & 12 Cabaret, MWT 7pm

13 ACT Exam, 8am

15 Latino Parent Group, LMC Reference 5:30pm

17—19 Link Crew Middle School Visits

19—27 Smokies Trip

22 World Language Honors Ceremony, Cafeteria 7pm

27 State Solo & Ensemble Fest (UW Platteville)

27 Prom, Monona Terrace 8pm—Post Prom, Dream Lanes 11:30pm

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*SPRING BREAK*

March 2013

4 Districtwide 5K Registration for 2012-13 School Year, 1—6pm 4, 11, 18 Middle & High School Early Release ( La Follette early release on March 1, 4, 11, and 18 ) 14 K-5 Staff Development Early Release - Elementary 10:45 or 11:30am Early Childhood and 4K – No p.m. classes 25-April 1 No School – Spring Break

April 2013

2 School Resumes 5 End of 3rd Quarter ( 43 days ) Elementary Early Release 10:45 or 11:30am, Early Childhood and 4K – No pm classes 8 Beginning of 4th Quarter

May 2013

6, 13, 20 Middle & High School Early Release 27 No School - Memorial Day

June 2013

12 Early Childhood and 4K – Last day of school 13 Last day of school – Morning Early Release – Elem. 9:15 or 10am (All Middle Schools except Wright dismiss @ 9:05; Wright dismissal @ 9:45 a.m.; High school dismissal times vary - check individual school calendars) End of 4th Quarter ( 48 days ) & 2nd Semester (91 days ) 24 First day of Summer School

2012201220122012----2013 School Calendar 2013 School Calendar 2013 School Calendar 2013 School Calendar


East Side Players Present:

George Orwell’s Animal Farm

May 2, 3 & 4

Margaret Williams Theatre, 7pm

(Saturday matinee, 2pm)

Tickets: $2 Students, $5 Adults

MAIN OFFICE—ROOM 1037 PHONE EMAIL MARY KELLEY, PRINCIPAL 204-1605 [email protected]

Kristi Vitale-Gerhardt, Admin Asst 204-1669 [email protected] Gloria Thering, Admin Asst—Finance 204-1746 [email protected] Main Office Asst 204-1733 (open)

12th GRADE—ROOM 1027

BRIAN BOROWSKI, ASST PRINCIPAL 204-1608 [email protected]

Ruth Drifke, Admin Asst 204-1558 [email protected] Shelley Day, Admin Asst 204-1614 [email protected]


RANDI KUBEK, ASST PRINCIPAL 204-1615 [email protected]

Shelley Day, Admin Asst 204-1614 [email protected]


BEA BONET, ASST PRINCIPAL 204-1557 [email protected]

Ruth Drifke, Admin Asst 204-1558 [email protected]


MIKKI SMITH, ASST PRINCIPAL 204-1620 [email protected] Jessica Penning, Admin Asst 204-1613 [email protected]

9th DEAN OF STUDENTS—ROOM 1023

MIKE LOVENBERG 204-1625 [email protected]

10th—12TH DEAN OF STUDENTS—ROOM 1027

ALEX THOMPSON 204-1620 [email protected]

REGISTRAR—ROOM 1040

Kristi Salvisberg 204-1745 [email protected] New Student Registration, Student Withdrawals, Transcripts (former students)

ATHLETICS—ROOM 1030

DAVID KAPP, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 204-1720 [email protected]

Judith Parish, Admin Asst 204-1604 [email protected] Coaching Concerns , Fees & Waiver Information, Physical Requirements , Schedules

HEALTH—ROOM 1029

Jackie Tomberlin 204-1619 [email protected] Maria Vasquez 204-1622 [email protected] Laura Wade 204-1621 [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES—ROOM 2031

Darlene Vitzthum 204-1638 [email protected] Academic Concerns, Counselors, Psychologists & Social Workers, Scheduling Concerns, Transcripts (current students)

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TELEPHONE MESSAGES

FOR STUDENTS

Telephone messages

received from parents

for their child can be-

come a very big

problem for school of-

fice staff and teach-

ers alike. Each time a

parent calls to leave

a message for a stu-

dent, office staff must

answer the tele-

phone, write up the

message, and leave

the office to take the

message to a class-

room. This procedure

is very disruptive to

the classroom learn-

ing process. Parents

can assist by confin-

ing their requests to

EMERGENCY situations

only. Proper planning

and communication

would be greatly ap-

preciated.

PERMISS ION TO

LEAVE SCHOOL

Parents! Remember

that students may

not leave school

without a pass from

their grade level of-

fice. If your student

has an appointment,

he or she must

check out and

check back in to


fice. If your student is

ill, he or she MUST go

to the nurses’ office.

Proper parent notifi-

cation and check

out will happen at

that time. Students who leave school

without a pass will

be marked unex-

cused.

Early release for

medical appoint-

ments : Pa ren t s

should call the ap-

propriate number to

the left or send a

note with their child

the day before the

absence, if possible.

Students then go to


fice to pick up a

blue pass excusing

them from class

early. Students com-

ing in late should

have been called in

or have a note from

a parent, doctor, or

dentist.

REQUESTS for HOME-WORK ASSIGN-

MENTS may be

done by accessing

the listing of all staff

on the East website

and e-mailing your

student’s teachers

directly. Phone re-

quests may be

done through the

grade level offices.

ABSENCES: WHO DO YOU CALL?

ATTENDANCE

PROCEDURES

FULL DAY ABSENCE

REPORTING:

204-1650

PARTIAL DAY

ABSENCES (EARLY

RELEASE OR LATE

ARRIVAL):

If YOUR STUDENT IS

IN:

GRADE 9:

JESSICA PENNING,

204-1613

GRADES 10 & 12:

RUTH DRIFKE,

204-1558

GRADE 11:

SHELLEY DAY,

204-1614


VOTER REGISTRATION

STUDENTS WHO ARE 18+ (OR WHO WILL TURN 18 BY

THE NEXT ELECTION) ARE ABLE TO REGISTER TO

VOTE. See Mr. Attaway in room 2002—You will need

a driver’s license or similar State ID to register.

Do you use the Portal? Have you established access to this infor-mation? If not, here’s why you should and how you can get ac-cess.

NOTE: You can sign up for Infinite Campus in person in Room 1023 (The Freshman Office) at East High School and must show a valid driver’s license or state ID. If you have questions or issues after the initial set-up, we can verify your identity over the phone and assist with issues.

What is Infinite Campus?

Today, all K-12 school districts use some sort of database sys-tem for managing student infor-mation and maintaining their records. Infinite Campus is a dis-trict-wide student information system designed to manage at-tendance, grades, schedules, test scores, and other informa-tion about the students in the MMSD. In 2007-08, Infinite Cam-pus replaced another system the MMSD had used since the late 1980's.

What is the Infinite Campus Par-

ent Portal?

The Parent Portal is a confiden-tial and secure website where parents and guardians can get current information about their child's school attendance and grades.

What information is included in

the Portal? What do I use it for?

When you, as a parent or guard-ian, log-in, you have access to information about all of the stu-dents for which you are associ-ated. Class schedules, assign-ments and grades can be viewed. E-mail hyperlinks facilitate com-munication with classroom teachers. In addition, schools post important information on the home page, such as events, notices, etc. Attendance informa-tion is also available. The Parent Portal allows report cards to be viewed online and printed.

Through the Infinite Campus Par-ent Portal, MMSD provides an online communication tool which can help you as a parent or guardian stay current with your student's progress. From an Internet connection at home, the workplace or any public library, you can view up-to-date informa-

tion about your student's atten-dance and grades.

How do I first use the Infinite

Campus Parent Portal?

You must set up a user account in order to use the Portal. Your child's school provides you with a Parent Portal activation code. By using this code and following the instructions in the Parent Portal User Setup Guide, you can setup your own user ac-count for the Parent Portal.

The Infinite Campus Parent Por-t a l i s l o c a t e d a t : http://infosvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ic/entry_public. We rec-ommend you "bookmark" this location after you get your ac-count enabled. After you go through the process of creating your user name and password, write them down and keep them in a place where you can refer to them at a later date. The user name and password will allow you to see student information, but only for those children for whom you are a parent or guardian.

P A R E N T P O R TA L

The Parent Portal is a confidential and secure

website where you can get current information

about your child's school attendance and grades.

If you have questions, contact Jessica Penning at 204-1613 or [email protected]


Parents,

On March 19, 2013March 19, 2013March 19, 2013March 19, 2013 almost all 9th graders will take the EXPLORE Test. A few 9th graders who took the EXPORE Test in 8th grade and tested well above the bench-

marks will take the PLAN.

The EXPLORE Test helps 9th graders build high school course plans that will pre-pare them for college and/or work and introduces them to career options that are

relevant to them. It shows your son or daughter:

■ areas where they need extra help or additional courses

■ suggestions for improving their skills

■ careers that match their interests

EXPLORE scores provide early indicators of whether students are on track for col-lege. With plenty of time before students graduate, teachers can use this informa-tion to focus on areas of need. Students who take EXPLORE are more likely to be

ready for college.

The results of this test are important to your child as s/he plans for the future, and also to our school district, as these results provide valuable information about

the performance of our entire 9th grade student body.

In preparation for the test, please encourage your child to take this test seriously and make every effort to do their best. Please also make sure that your child

comes to school well rested and nourished on the days of the test.

If you would like to learn more about the EXPLORE test please visit the East High School website: http://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/. Please note, you can also contact me at 204-1617 or via email at [email protected]. You can also contact one of the 9th grade counselors, Ms. Arkin at 204-1634 or Ms. Schu-

chardt at 204-1637 if you would like a hard copy of this information.

Regards,

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10th Grade—Assistant Principal Bea Bonet

[email protected], 204-1557

Salutations East High School 10th grade students and Families: I do hope this finds all of you well and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring! After all, Jimmy the Groundhog did not see his shadow so an early Spring is near! February, though shorter, was a very productive month. The new semester began without many snags and kids soon got into a new routine. Winter sports wrapped up and Spring sports began their training. The February 14th Blood drive "Give from The Heart" was another huge success thanks to Ms. Winger and her Health Occupations group and Tauri Robinson and the Black Student Union for all their hard work promoting the event.

Our Winter Dance was rescheduled from February this year to Friday, March 1stFriday, March 1stFriday, March 1stFriday, March 1st. The Dance was going to be sponsored by the East Girls Basketball Team and the 10th Grade Congress, however our Girls Basketball Team went on in Regionals, so unfortunately the dance was cancelled. We’ll try again next year.

Fine Arts Week Fine Arts Week Fine Arts Week Fine Arts Week this year will be held on three days due to our testing schedule that week - it will be Wednesday March 20 Wednesday March 20 Wednesday March 20 Wednesday March 20 ---- Friday March 22Friday March 22Friday March 22Friday March 22. We will mainly focus on East performers this year, as time permits we'll have a few outside acts. Finally, our Honors Ceremony is Honors Ceremony is Honors Ceremony is Honors Ceremony is Wednesday, April 3 at 7pmWednesday, April 3 at 7pmWednesday, April 3 at 7pmWednesday, April 3 at 7pm in the Margaret Williams Theatre - watch for your special letter of invitation in the mail if you meet academic criteria. Please join us in honoring and recogniz-ing your academic achievements by attending this important event.

Want to get involved and be a leader at East? Join Link Crew!Join Link Crew!Join Link Crew!Join Link Crew! They are accepting applica-tions for 10th and 11th graders now to join for next year - you'll find it immensely rewarding. See Ms. Schuchardt in Student Services for an application.

Sophomores should keep in mind that Tuesday, March 19th is called EPAS DayTuesday, March 19th is called EPAS DayTuesday, March 19th is called EPAS DayTuesday, March 19th is called EPAS Day - all 9, 10 and 11th grades will be doing academic standardized testing - 10th grade will be doing the 10th grade will be doing the 10th grade will be doing the 10th grade will be doing the PLAN Test. PLAN Test. PLAN Test. PLAN Test. Plan on getting a good nights sleep the night before and eating a healthy break-fast the morning of this very important test - all I ask is that you do your very best. You will be testing for several hours - more on the schedule for that day will be forthcoming. In closing, I would like to remind sophomores that Spring and second semester is a time of renewal - fresh growth, new starts and learning. Don't lose your focus on your classes, your attendance, your homework, your instrument or play practice, your sports or other extracur-ricular activities - all are so important as you prepare for the final two years left of high school. Enjoy your well-deserved and much needed Spring break vacation starting March 23rd - April 1st . I know we will all come back energized and refreshed - ready to tackle the busy last quarter of the school year! Best Regards,

Beatriz Bonet

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11th Grade—Assistant Principal Randi Kubek

[email protected], 204-1615 ACT information:ACT information:ACT information:ACT information:

All Juniors at East will participate in ACT testing on March 19, as part of a 9th, 10th, and 11th grade district EPAS testing day. Regulations around ACT testing procedures are very strin-gent; therefore, it is important that students and parents take note of somewhat exceptional

expectations in the days leading up to, and including, testing day.

• Testing will begin at 8:20am on March 19. There are no late entrances to the exams.

It is very important that students arrive on time for the test. Lunch will be provided

following the exam, and students will attend their afternoon classes following lunch.

• There is one make up day allowed for students who are out sick on March 19. It is

April 2. This is the only opportunity students will have to make up the school-provided

ACT. Saturday testing sessions are still open for individual parent registration on April

13 and June 8. Test registration fees are the responsibility of parents on those dates.

There are no fees for taking the ACT exam with the schools on March 19.

• Students must have school ID’s to take the ACT on March 19. ID’s will be checked at

the door on the day of the exam. If students do not have current school ID’s, please

get photos taken in the LMC as soon as possible, so that the ID is completed in plenty

of time for March 19.

• Students will need a calculator for the math portion of the ACT. We will have a limited

number available for use to students who do not have one, so please encourage stu-

dents to bring them on test day. Cell phones or other electronic devices with calcula-

tors are strictly prohibited in the testing room. For additional information about which

types of calculators are permitted, visit www.actstudent.org or call toll free at 800-

498-6481 for a recorded message with details about calculator use.

• We encourage students to eat a healthy breakfast before the test. No food or bever-

ages of any kind are allowed in the test rooms. There will be one outside-the-room

break during the ACT test. Snacks and water will be provided during this break.

• Additional information regarding test day procedures will be posted on East’s website

as we draw closer to EPAS testing on March 19. For additional information, contact

Randi Kubek, 11th grade Assistant Principal, at 204-1615 or at

[email protected].

• The Urban League of Greater Madison is offering ACT prep classes free of charge to

eligible students each night from March 4—March 15 (Monday through Friday only)

from 4—6pm. Those not eligible for free participation may pay on a sliding fee scale.

Please contact the Urban League at 729-1211 for additional information, or speak

directly with your East counselor.

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12th Grade—Assistant Principal Brian Borowski

[email protected], 204-1608 Hello East Parents and Guardians

Update on Tardy Improvement Project/Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)

Tardy Students during the first Semester of 2012-13 School Year: 23,421

Tardy Students during the first Semester of 2011-12 School Year: 31,628

That is a decrease of 8207 tardy students. Or, 92 less tardy students per day (89 total days this semester). Overall a 16% decrease. That is a big WOW! Thank you to Tim Rietmann, PBS Team and all of the teachers who have helped to support students to improve. It has been a true team effort and East at its best. Also the students have taken the initiative to truly help themselves. The No Pass List: Students who have 10 tardies in a quarter are added to the No Pass List and are required to stay in classes and are also not allowed into East events. Stu-dents are truly doing a better job of getting to class on-time. This has also led to less behavior

issues as well as increased academic achievement.

New twist for 2nd semester for No Pass List: Students who are Habitually Truant (absent/un-

excused more than 5 school days in a quarter) will be added to the No Pass List.

Students, we know that you can improve as you showed us all 1st Semester! Again, all of these efforts are to increase attendance and academic achievement and are not meant to be puni-

tive in nature as students can correct the issue on their own.

PBSPBSPBSPBS: Ice Cream Social Celebration: Students who met the following requirements: 2.5 GPA, 3 or fewer tardies, no behavior referrals and no unexcused absences were rewarded with free

Ice Cream at lunch which was served by staff. 440 students qualified for this event. Congrats.

SeniorsSeniorsSeniorsSeniors: Please be checking in with your senior on a regular basis regarding credits, classroom grades, attendance, etc. Make an appointment with your student’s counselor if there is a con-cern about graduation on June 14th. Again, there are many opportunities at East for struggling students. There is also support here as well in the community with homework. Our goal is to

have all of our Seniors walk the stage at the Kohl Center.

FeesFeesFeesFees: make sure that they are paid for prior to June.

Cap and GownsCap and GownsCap and GownsCap and Gowns: are ordered and paid for. Also, if students wish to donate their Gown to East

following graduation it would be greatly appreciated.

Senior PartySenior PartySenior PartySenior Party: Saturday June 8th here at East High School. We are starting to organize the Senior

Party. If there are parents who are interested in helping please contact Mr. Borowski.

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March 19March 19March 19March 19thththth: March 19th is a testing day for all students grades 9, 10 and 11. The Seniors will be taking a Senior Trip to KEVA for some team building and fun. We will be leaving East at 8:30am and returning for lunch around 12:30pm. Students will need to have a release form signed by parents to participate. Any student/parent who does want to go/want their student to go can be excused from school for their morning classes. No Seniors will be allowed to be in the building during this time as the entire building will be used for Testing (Plan/Explore/ACT). Students will also need to ride the bus with staff to the event. Students are not allowednot allowednot allowednot allowed to drive themselves to this event. Also, students who do not ride the busses will not be allowed to enter KEVA. Students will need to be on-time for this event as we will be leaving promptly at 8:30. Please be on the look-out for permission slip from your students. Any parents who are inter-

ested in Chaperoning this event please contact Mr. Borowski.

Overall it has been a great 1st Semester here at East. I am very proud of our students and am

looking forward to a great 2nd Semester.

Mr. Borowski

Accreditation Process Accreditation Process Accreditation Process Accreditation Process Dear East Parents and Guardians, On April 15th and 16th East High School will go through an accreditation process. This external review will be taking place at all Madison High Schools and is important both for validating our programming and also for providing critical information and feedback to continue our school improvement efforts. As part of our accreditation process, East must survey its parents, staff, and students regarding their as-sessment of our climate, programming, and progress. We are very interested to hear parents’ feedback on East so that we can use the information to make our school stronger for all students! We are hoping that you will take a few minutes (about 10-15) to fill in the parent survey. The survey infor-mation is confidential. The link for the survey is on the home page for East High School: https://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ If you have any questions please contact: Randi Kubek [email protected] 204-1615

or Lori Schacht DeThorne [email protected] 204-1537

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From February 18 - 21 East High School held our third annual “Human Rights Week” presentation series. It was an excellent program. The speakers were superb and the students were wonderful hosts. While the topic can be inherently grim and sobering it was a valuable experience for everybody involved. The oppor-tunity to strengthen our connections with the community and the university is tremendously valuable in-deed. We hope to continue this important work both because of the necessity to educate our kids around these issues as well as the imperative in cultivating an empathic drive for those who will determine our future. We can only strive for the day when “Human Rights Week” becomes moot and obsolete. Special thanks to the students who worked so hard to put this all together, and thanks especially to East High

School. It truly is a special place to work and learn. Below is a list of the presentations and brief bios of

our speakers.

Tsela Barr and Veena Brekke Tsela Barr and Veena Brekke Tsela Barr and Veena Brekke Tsela Barr and Veena Brekke are members of the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project. They both returned in November from Gaza as part of a delegation with the Interfaith Peace-Builders, an organization that strives to give delegates a unique chance to see the direct impact and reality of occupation in Gaza and the West Bank. They have both long been active advocates for the rights of the Palestinian people and for

justice in the Middle East.

Patrick Hickey Patrick Hickey Patrick Hickey Patrick Hickey is the director of the Workers’ Rights Center of Madison, a group that provides many legal and educational resources for workers. He is also a community organizer active in promoting immigrant

rights and educating the wider community about those rights.



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Organized By: Organized By: Organized By: Organized By: Bill Gibson and the Madison East Student Organization for Human Rights

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Margaret

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Erin Parker Erin Parker Erin Parker Erin Parker received her bachelor's degree in ecology & environmental science from Michigan Technologi-cal University and her teaching certifications from Edgewood College after several years of working as a park ranger for the National Park Service. Her master's degree in curriculum and instruction, from UW-

Madison, is expected in May 2013.

Camden Goetz Camden Goetz Camden Goetz Camden Goetz is a high school student hailing from the distant land of Wisconsin Rapids. He works with local, state, and national groups such as the Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) and the Transgender Student Rights project to advance the rights of gender and sexuality minorities, especially in

educational systems.

Morgan Young Morgan Young Morgan Young Morgan Young is the Immigration/Poverty attorney at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Morgan provides legal technical assistance, training, program development and support for local Wiscon-sin domestic violence programs regarding immigration, refugee, migrant legal issues, family law matters and public benefits information. Before coming to the Coalition, Morgan was the staff attorney at the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse in Superior, Wisconsin where she provided family law repre-

sentation to abuse victims.

Joe Mingle Joe Mingle Joe Mingle Joe Mingle is a member of the Dane County Food Council, an organization which works on developing sustainable agricultural projects and policies. Long a resident of Madison and a tireless activist he is cur-

rently involved in many local projects involving food security and urban agriculture.

Margaret Mbeseha Margaret Mbeseha Margaret Mbeseha Margaret Mbeseha is the owner of the Nwankem Benevolent Foundation, Inc., an organization which helps provide access to social services for children with disabilities in Cameroon. Margaret created the

organization in 2010 to help provide services to those in need in Cameroon.

Anne Waliaula Anne Waliaula Anne Waliaula Anne Waliaula holds a Ph.D. in Global Studies and Social Studies from Ohio State University. She is cur-

rently the outreach director for the African Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Alfred McCoy Alfred McCoy Alfred McCoy Alfred McCoy earned his Ph.D. in Southeast Asian History from Yale. He has written extensively on the in-ternational drug trade, covert operations, US imperialism, and torture, and his books have been trans-lated into many languages. A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Ter-ror was the inspiration for a film “Taxi to the Dark Side” which won an Oscar for best documentary in

2008.

Joel Rogers Joel Rogers Joel Rogers Joel Rogers is a professor of Law, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Sociology at UW-Madison as well as a longtime political activist. Newsweek magazine recently identified him as one of the 100 living Ameri-cans most likely to affect US policy in the 21st century. He is also a contributing editor at The Nation and

Boston Review.

Matt Rothschild Matt Rothschild Matt Rothschild Matt Rothschild is the editor of the Progressive magazine. He has appeared on several national news pro-grams, including The O'Reilly Factor and Nightline. He hosts a weekly half-hour radio program, and is the

editor of Democracy in Print: The Best of the Progressive 1909-2009.

Emily PtakEmily PtakEmily PtakEmily Ptak----Pressman, Adrian Conner, and River Heisler Pressman, Adrian Conner, and River Heisler Pressman, Adrian Conner, and River Heisler Pressman, Adrian Conner, and River Heisler are students at Madison East High School. They are all active in the struggle for justice for transgender students in schools throughout Madison. They

have also led workshops and presented on panels exploring these issues for youth and adults.



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Nacel Open Door, is an International Exchange Organization located in St. Paul, MN. We are looking for Host Families that want the ultimate cultural experience. Opening your home and hosting an exchange student from another country is giving each of these students an opportu-nity to come to America and make their dreams come true. You will gain cultural knowledge of

their country, as well as develop a bond for life with these students.

Nacel Open Door has two programs to offer our Host Families:

School Year Placement School Year Placement School Year Placement School Year Placement ---- One semester (5 months), Full school year (10 months) and Full Year (12 month) students come to America to go to school and become part of your family. To apply t o h o s t a s c h o o l y e a r s t u d e n t p l e a s e g o t o : h t t p : / / d a t a . n a c e l o p e n d o o r . o r g / n a c e l / h o s t f a m i l y 2 / f a m i l y . p h p or www.nacelopendoor.org/repping_forms.htm to do the online application. Anyone that is 18 or older living in your home the website will direct you on how to do the online background check. Password for the background check is noted on the website. Additional requirements to complete the process is two recommendation forms, signed and dated confirmation page from part 2 of your online application and the orientation form signed. Both of these forms are at-tached along with the complete list of what is required to make the process final. Please print all three attachments. Please complete in full Part 1 and Part 2 of the online application, and print the confirmation page for your signatures. At the time of the house visit I will take the required

pictures and pick-up the required form.

Summer PlacementSummer PlacementSummer PlacementSummer Placement—students will come for one month in July or August and experience the sum-mer in America with your family. To apply to host a summer student, please go to www.nacel.net and do the online application. The same requirements and paperwork are required for both pro-grams. We also have summer school students who come to America to improve their English. Nacel supplies the workbooks and all necessary materials to work with your student for 14 hours during their month stay with you. You log in the students hours and review their workbook for

accuracy. Nacel will pay you $210 for working with your student.

All students speak English, have health insurance and have their own spending money. Host families are to provide the meals at home, and a loving/caring family life. The student is to have their own bed. The student is responsible for all personal expenses, including food that they like to eat. School fees, uniforms, school lunches and supplies are all paid by the student. All ex-penses outside of the host home, the student is responsible for paying themselves.

If you and your family are interested in hosting an exchange student, please contact me. If you know of other families that would like to host an exchange student, I’d appreciate you forwarding

my email to them.

It is a very rewarding experience for your family and for the student. My family has been hosting summer students and school year students for many years, and we have life-long relationships with all of them. Plus it will give you a chance to go visit another country, as the Natural Parent and Students always want you to come visit them as a thank you for hosting their child. It opens

up a whole new world for you and your family.

Thank you,

Barbara Dean

Coordinator, Nacel Open Door

1782 Cave Rd

Mineral Point WI 53565

608-574-7420 cell

608-623-2813 home phone/fax

[email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities at Madison East High SchoolVolunteer Opportunities at Madison East High SchoolVolunteer Opportunities at Madison East High SchoolVolunteer Opportunities at Madison East High School 2012201220122012----2013201320132013 Madison East High School is home to a diverse and exciting group of young people. They have come to East from a wide variety of family, ethnic, and national backgrounds, to pursue their education and prepare for adulthood. They will study languages, art, literature, history, mathematics, and science, as well as develop career and life skills in areas as diverse as nursing and fashion. Many find their studies to be challenging. Please come and meet

our students—you can help them reach their goals.

Check for updates at Check for updates at Check for updates at Check for updates at www.volunteeryourtime.orgwww.volunteeryourtime.orgwww.volunteeryourtime.orgwww.volunteeryourtime.org , Key Words: “Madison East High School”, or Contact Cynthia Chin , Key Words: “Madison East High School”, or Contact Cynthia Chin , Key Words: “Madison East High School”, or Contact Cynthia Chin , Key Words: “Madison East High School”, or Contact Cynthia Chin

[email protected]@[email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us (608) 204(608) 204(608) 204(608) 204----1603 x 415341603 x 415341603 x 415341603 x 41534

Unless otherwise noted, placements possible MonUnless otherwise noted, placements possible MonUnless otherwise noted, placements possible MonUnless otherwise noted, placements possible Mon————Fri. Most volunteers come 1 or 2 days a week. Fri. Most volunteers come 1 or 2 days a week. Fri. Most volunteers come 1 or 2 days a week. Fri. Most volunteers come 1 or 2 days a week.

East High School is located at 2222 East Washington Avenue, between 4East High School is located at 2222 East Washington Avenue, between 4East High School is located at 2222 East Washington Avenue, between 4East High School is located at 2222 East Washington Avenue, between 4thththth and 5and 5and 5and 5thththth Streets. Approx. 20Streets. Approx. 20Streets. Approx. 20Streets. Approx. 20----minutes from campus minutes from campus minutes from campus minutes from campus

on city bus routes #4, #5, or #6. Onon city bus routes #4, #5, or #6. Onon city bus routes #4, #5, or #6. Onon city bus routes #4, #5, or #6. On----street parking within 1street parking within 1street parking within 1street parking within 1----2 blocks. 2 blocks. 2 blocks. 2 blocks.

OpportunityOpportunityOpportunityOpportunity ContactContactContactContact

Literacy Instruction.Literacy Instruction.Literacy Instruction.Literacy Instruction. Assist students who are below grade level in reading to make gains. Systematic reading intervention curriculum supervised at all times by an on-site specialist. 8:20, 10:15, 12:45,

1:45, 2:45

Mary Luteyn 204-1543 [email protected]

PrePrePrePre----College Composition Editors and Mentors:College Composition Editors and Mentors:College Composition Editors and Mentors:College Composition Editors and Mentors: Assist juniors and sen-iors in their Pre-College Composition class. Go through writing and editing process with students one-on-one, give real time advice from

your own college perspective! M 11:03- 11:42, T-F 11:15-12:10

Sidra Cutts-Byrne (608)204-1832 [email protected]

Classroom Mathematics TutorsClassroom Mathematics TutorsClassroom Mathematics TutorsClassroom Mathematics Tutors Assist individuals or small groups in

the classroom with tasks and challenges presented by the teacher. Cynthia Chin 204-1603 x 41534 [email protected]

After School Homework ClubsAfter School Homework ClubsAfter School Homework ClubsAfter School Homework Clubs—tutoring help in all subjects needed,

with math & science in high demand. 3:30-5:30 pm For tutoring PLUS recreation clubs/field trips--ask T. Robinson

Cynthia Chin 204-1603 x 41534 [email protected]

OR Tauri Robinson at 204-1752 [email protected]

Japanese & Arabic LanguageJapanese & Arabic LanguageJapanese & Arabic LanguageJapanese & Arabic Language—native/experienced speakers needed to tutor small groups or individuals in beginning conversation, reading,

grammar. 12:45-2:45 Tues-Friday.

Claudine Clark 204-1799 [email protected]

ESL NewcomersESL NewcomersESL NewcomersESL Newcomers -students new to U.S., conversation partners and

assignment readers needed . Maychoua Thao [email protected]

Newcomer ESL Social Studies.Newcomer ESL Social Studies.Newcomer ESL Social Studies.Newcomer ESL Social Studies. Help students new to this country with History class work. Spanish or Hmong language skills helpful, but not

required. Afternoons.

Amy Piaskowski [email protected]

AVID/TOPSAVID/TOPSAVID/TOPSAVID/TOPS—Academic/mentoring support for 1st-generation college-bound students. Math, Science small group tutoring assistance

needed. Tues & Thurs throughout the day

Langston Evans 204-1656 [email protected]

SEWING SUPPORT SEWING SUPPORT SEWING SUPPORT SEWING SUPPORT Assist with basic operation of sewing machines

and reading patterns, as well as independent projects Daytime hours TBA, Spring Semester (January).

Dottie Winger 234-7788 [email protected]

NURSING NURSING NURSING NURSING Daytime hours TBA, also eves. & weekends. Assist with CNA lab training and skills check-off. Could become paid position. All appli-cants must have 2 yrs experience with at least one year in long term care plus completed "Train the Trainer" coursework. Application re-

quired via Dept. of Health Services.

Dottie Winger 234-7788 [email protected]

BASIC CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM AIDEBASIC CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM AIDEBASIC CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM AIDEBASIC CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM AIDE. Students take this class to pre-pare for a standard chemistry course the following year. They need help with concepts, lab procedures and assignments, plus encourage-ment to persist in learning science. Please bring enthusiasm, ptience, and knowledge of introductory chemistry (structure of the

atom, writing formulas and equations) to this opportunity.

Patricia Wathen [email protected]

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITY----BASED INSTRUCTIONBASED INSTRUCTIONBASED INSTRUCTIONBASED INSTRUCTION Facilitator to assist students who use the community as their classroom. Help students prepare for life after high school via service learning, community-service or commu-nity-based instruction. All programs developed and cross-trained by certified special education teacher. Weekdays between 8:30-4p according to the public school schedule. Make a real difference while earning a reference. Additional back-

ground checks required for some sites.

Del Underbakke (cell) 622-9006 (office) 204-1823

[email protected]



Brink Lounge • 701 East Washington Avenue

Saturday, March 16, 2013 • 6:30pm –11pm

$35 Per Person ($40 at the door)

Please join us for a fun and lively evening of music, conversation, games, food and drink (admission price includes food and two free drinks tickets for wine, beer, or soda).

There will be a $250, $100 and $50 cash raffle, silent and live auction and a euchre

tournament. We will have a Coaches’ Recognition Event at 7:30pm.

RSVP by March 8, 2013

❏ Yes, I/ We will be attending

Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________

Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________

Email Address __________________________________________________________________

❏ Sorry, I cannot attend. However, I have enclosed a donation to the Purgolder Booster Club.

Please mail your response to Kari Douglas

394 Woodland Cr., Madison, WI 53704

[email protected] - 608.244.1649

MAKE CHECKS OUT TO:

PURGOLDER BOOSTER CLUB

Must be 21 years to attend. Please RSVP early.

Thank you to Kramer Printing.

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Hey sports fans!Hey sports fans!Hey sports fans!Hey sports fans! Be sure your student-athlete is ready to go on the first day! See Judith in the Athletic Office to get a blue card. You MUST have a blue card on the first day of practice or you will not be allowed to participate. Fees are due by the

first game/contest.

Practices start:

March 4—Track and Field

March 11—Softball

March 18—Baseball and Girls Soccer

March 25—Boys Tennis and Boys Golf

We will be accepting orders for Letter Jackets during the month of March. Forms are due by Friday, March 22. Jackets will arrive by June 1. See Judith in the Athletic Office to pick up an order form, try on jackets, and drop off your order. All orders must be paid in full up front. Order forms and information are also available on the Athletics webpage: eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/2254

ImPACT Testing: Concussion safety is an important aspect of high school athletics. The ImPACT© test is a computerized testing program that assists medical doctors, training staff, and other health professionals to better understand when it is safe for athletes to return to participate in sports should they suffer a concussion. The test is administered on a computer to each student-athlete and measures brain functions like memory, reaction

time, and attention span.

The ImPACT test provides an individualized baseline record of brain functioning that is used to assess where a concussed athlete is in the recovery process and how quickly they can make a safe return to the sport. As concussions can have a variety of effects on dif-ferent people, having individualized baseline knowledge of a student-athlete’s brain func-

tion allows medical staff to understand a concussion’s effects on that particular student.

Madison East High School currently offers FREE team-wide testing at the beginning of the

season for each of the following sports: · Football Boys and girls soccer Wrestling Boys and girls basketball

· Hockey Gymnastics Softball Baseball

· Track and field (pole vault)

This test is voluntary. Parents are strongly encouraged to have their children participate in

the program.

The ImPACT test is also available at NO COST to any other East High School athletes that wish to take the test. Please contact athletic director Dave Kapp ([email protected]) or athletic trainer Mandy Louderback

([email protected]) for more information on the testing procedure.

EAST HIGH ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: Dave Kapp, Athletic Director [email protected] 204-1720 Judith Parish, Admin Asst [email protected] 204-1604

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2012-2013 EAST HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS AND CHAIRPERSONS

BUSINESS, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & AVIATION:

David Kruchten, [email protected]

CROSS CATEGORICAL:

John Rodin, [email protected] and Bonnie Goeke-Johnson, [email protected]

ENGLISH:

Donald Hoaglin, [email protected]

ESL:

Amy Piaskowski, [email protected] and Leigh Vierstra, [email protected]

FAMILY and CONSUMER ED:

Dottie Winger, [email protected]

FINE ARTS: Lori Merriam, [email protected]

MATH:

Karen Paschke, [email protected] and Phil Galarowicz, [email protected]

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Rich Cleveland, [email protected]

SCIENCE: Erin Parker, [email protected]

SOCIAL STUDIES: Kevin Attaway, [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES: Laura Gillis, [email protected] and Pam Herman, [email protected]

WORLD LANGUAGES: Claudine Clark, [email protected]



D AV I D K R U C H T E N ,

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Congratulations to Madison East DECA. Thirty five East students gave up their Saturday to compete at the district competition at Sun Prairie H.S. on January 12th. The competition involved tests and role plays in various mar-keting related events. Obliterating their totals from last year, East students took home 35 medals including 10 top 5 finishes. Special congratulations to Erin Barry, Leon Dinh, Erica Somerson, Maddie Martin, Alex Pingry, Nathan Hamm, Haley Havens, Katelyn Blake-Leibowitz, Charlotte Hudek and Douglas Reidemann who had top five finishes. Next up is the state competition in

Lake Geneva!


F A M I L Y A N D F A M I L Y A N D F A M I L Y A N D F A M I L Y A N D

C O N S U M E R C O N S U M E R C O N S U M E R C O N S U M E R

E D U C A T I O NE D U C A T I O NE D U C A T I O NE D U C A T I O N

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Purgolders Preschool

May 7th—May 31st 2013

Madison East’s Purgolders Preschool is looking for children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age that are toilet trained. The Purgolders Preschool will run

Tuesdays - Fridays (not Mondays).

May 7th – May 10th May 21st – May 24th

May 14th – May 17th May 28th – May 31st

Purgolders Preschool will be from 8:20am until 12:10pm8:20am until 12:10pm8:20am until 12:10pm8:20am until 12:10pm.

Please pass this quality childcare opportunity on to any parent of pre-

school-aged children.

The best part about our preschool is that the parents receive QUALITY childcare for $1.00 per day. Please make the check payable to “Katie Please make the check payable to “Katie Please make the check payable to “Katie Please make the check payable to “Katie

Buettner”Buettner”Buettner”Buettner” (not Madison East).(not Madison East).(not Madison East).(not Madison East).

For a Purgolders Preschool application contact Ms. Katie Buettner, East

HS Purgolders Preschool Coordinator:

email [email protected]

phone 204-1732


The District Strings Festival will be taking place on Saturday, March 16th at East High School. Under the direction of East’s new Orchestra Director, Peggy Boettger, this spectacular event features the musical talents of elementary, middle and high school string players. Designed to motivate and challenge area string players the 46th Annual Strings Festival will be held at 12:00 noon in the East High

Gym.

On March 18, 20013, Madison East Concert Choir will be per-forming at the new Batavia Fine Arts Centre as special guests of Manhattan Concert Chorale, a New York City-based profes-sional choir of 28 voices, under the direction of Dr. Craig Arnold. Dr. Arnold is internationally re-nowned as Director of Choral Activities and Conductor of the internationally renowned Nordic Choir at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Concert Choir is honored to be participating in

this extraordinary opportunity.

A night of jazz awaits you!! On Friday, April 5th, the East High Jazz Bands will present their 9th annual “…and all that Jazz” Din-ner Dance at the Masonic Tem-ple. Featuring the sounds of the Jazz Orchestra, the “Big” Big Band and East High Combo, din-ner is served at 6:30p.m. and dancing begins at 8 p.m. Please join us for an exceptional

evening of great music, lively dancing, a silent auction and raffle prizes. For more informa-tion or purchase of tickets, con-tact Pam at 332-9179 or East-

[email protected].

The Monona Grove Silverstage Invitational was held February 16th. Mad City Swing partici-pated and put on a stunning performance. The "ENCORE" Show Choir and Show Band placed a very respectable 7th in the largest field of teams (18) that they faced all sea-son. "ENCORE" members unani-mously felt it was their best per-f o rmance o f t he sea -son. Ivy Sanderfoot won "Best F ema l e V o c a l i s t i n a Show." Miriam Plane and Lucy Williams trophied in the "Best Duet" catetory with Kylie Marke-land winning the "Best Female Vocalist Overall." "ENCORE" and Mad City Swing would like to thank all of the loyal parents and fans that traveled all over the State supporting the show choir teams this winter and in-vite everyone to see the show at

Cabaret!!

East “ENCORE” and Mad City Swing Choirs will be presenting their annual variety show “Cabaret 2013” on the evenings of April 11 and 12 at 7:00. Tickets will go on sale April 2nd and can be purchased from Mrs. B e i l k e ([email protected].

us) or from any show choir mem-ber. This is one of East High’s most popular events and the show typically sells out. “ENCORE” trophied twice this season receiving a 3rd runner-up at Burlington on January 12th and a 4th runner-up at New Lon-don on February 2nd. East solo-ist, Ivy Sanderfoot, set a school record at the Burlington Invita-tional by being selected as “Best Female Vocalist Overall” and “Best Female Vocalist In a Show” at the same competition. Ivy is East High’s first solo to garner both of these awards during the same season!! Con-gratulations, “ENCORE” and Ivy Sanderfoot!!

On March 9th, a record number

of East band, choir, orchestra

and piano students are entered

to compete in the annual Dis-

trict Solo/Ensemble Music con-

test. This event will be held all

day (8a-4p) at Memorial High

School. Class A (most difficult)

performances that are given the

highest rating--a *lst--will be

sent on to compete again at the

State Music Contest to be held

on Apr i l 27th at UW-

Platteville. Best of luck to all of

these talented and hard-working

musicians!!

MUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTES: BY BROOKSY BEILKE-SKOUG

FROM THE M A T H FROM THE M A T H FROM THE M A T H FROM THE M A T H

DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT C Y N T H I A C H I N


Celebrating Our Students:Celebrating Our Students:Celebrating Our Students:Celebrating Our Students:

This year’s Math Modeling compe-tition results have been an-nounced. 3 out of 518 papers submitted from around the United States (and Asia) came from East High. Thank you to the following students for representing us as one of only 2 schools to enter

from the State of Wisconsin:

Cora Wiese Moore, Mary Cath-erine Ottelien, Zoe Koenig, Liana McClintock, Jaia Werner, Kristine Patzer, Haley Havens, Juliana Ol-sen-Valdez, Joshua Spitzer-

Resnick, Lily Klapper.

We didn’t place as well as we hoped this year, but the research and synthesis we completed were still a challenge and rewarding. The wildlife—related topic got stu-dents excited about the career possibilities for combining mathe-matics talent with their passion for conservation, and they look forward to reading the top-ranked papers when they are published this summer. In the meantime, our four most experienced model-ers will enter the Society of Indus-trial and Applied Mathematics

MegaMath Challenge in March.

This is a first for our school, so it will be a great learning experi-e n c e . h t t p : / /

m3challenge.siam.org/

Kicking off National Engineers’ Week in Style, several Engineer-ing Club students toured the UW-Madison demonstration nuclear reactor as part of a Saturday campus visit sponsored by three undergraduate engineering or-ganizations, on February 16th. Other students conducted an af-terschool workshop on biomedi-cal engineering with students from BlackHawk, Sherman, and O’Keeffe Middle Schools on Feb-ruary 18th. Participants studied arterial blockages and the use of coatings to control the release of oral medications. On March 7th, club members will attend the state Sustainability Summit in Milwaukee, learning about the science of climate change and the technology, education, and business trends associated with new perspectives on the environ-ment. Thank you to Madison Col-lege for partnering with us for

this trip.


UPCOMING UPCOMING UPCOMING UPCOMING MATH MATH MATH MATH

EVENTSEVENTSEVENTSEVENTS

Math Meet Math Meet Math Meet Math Meet

March 13th

Math WeekMath WeekMath WeekMath Week

May 20-24

PiPiPiPi----Mile Mile Mile Mile

May 25


STUDENT SAFETY TIP

Students who possess an electronic device such as a cell phone or i-pod do so at their own risk to possible loss, damage or liability.

Please consider leaving these items at home.

(Math, continued)

Next Up: UW-Madison Engineering EXPO, plus Family Science Nights at Lakeview and Emerson Elementary Schools in April! For financial support we are grateful to the Foundation for Madison Public Schools and our many individual donors (via bake sales, penny drives, and the upcoming March 8th International Fair & Community

Dinner).

Upcoming Opportunities Upcoming Opportunities Upcoming Opportunities Upcoming Opportunities

We hope everyone heard about the new Computer Programming course being of-fered in 2013-2014. This is a year-long elective course. Contact Ms. Dorsey, Rm 3016, if you have questions. 204-1603 x

41531 [email protected]

Students and families are reminded that UW-Madison regularly hosts speakers with free and entertaining talks accessible to grades 7-12 on Monday evenings at 6 pm. Pizza included, so register in advance to be counted. Schedule information and reg-istration at: https://www.math.wisc.edu/

wiki/index.php/Madison_Math_Circle

Final Math Meet Math Meet Math Meet Math Meet of the Year is March 13th, hosted here at East. Sign up to defend your house, math students! See Mr. Gala-

rowicz or Mr. Arnold. Cora Wiese Moore

was our top scoring individual on Febru-

ary 6th. Let’s go for a team win this time!

The 14th Annual Pi Mile 14th Annual Pi Mile 14th Annual Pi Mile 14th Annual Pi Mile will take place at Warner Park on Saturday May 25th, with registration at 9 am and the Run/Walk be-ginning at 10 am. Join the East math com-munity for a nice walk or run, and get a t-shirt plus pie. Proceeds pay for mainte-nance of the calculator rental program--replacement batteries as well as calcula-tors. (Note: Donations of used calculators welcome anytime.) Watch for more infor-mation about registration soon. Math club advisors are now accepting donated prized for the end-of-race drawing. Contact Phillip G a l a r o w i c z ([email protected] or 204-

1603 x 41528).

Math Week will be May 20Math Week will be May 20Math Week will be May 20Math Week will be May 20----24 this year. 24 this year. 24 this year. 24 this year. We are seeking guest speakers from the community to talk about how mathematics is used throughout the Madison area. Ar-tistic, social, and political applications are of interest, as well as technical and busi-ness uses. This year’s special theme is the Mathemat ics of P lanet Ear th. http://mpe2013.org/ Please contact Cyn-thia Chin ([email protected] or 204-1603 x 41534) if you have sugges-tions for presentations or would personally

like to volunteer.


Chemistry TutoringChemistry TutoringChemistry TutoringChemistry Tutoring

If your student is in need of chemistry help, the Chemistry Tutoring Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in the MSRC (room 3034) from 3:45-5:00 pm. We are also seeking more tutors, so if your student did well in chemistry and is interested in Service E credits, please see Ms. Parker or Ms. Tjugum. We are looking to expand the tutoring sessions to possibly include other subjects in

the fall.

Sturgeon BowlSturgeon BowlSturgeon BowlSturgeon Bowl

Five students competed in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Stur-geon Bowl in Milwaukee on February 9th. The five member team answered trivia questions about marine and freshwater science, competing against 19 other Wisconsin high schools. This is the

third year that Madison East students have competed in the bowl.

Rockwell Teaching AwardRockwell Teaching AwardRockwell Teaching AwardRockwell Teaching Award

Science teacher Ron Welhoefer has been nominated for a Rockwell Teaching Award. This award honors teachers that take on the responsibility of working with local schools of education to pro-

vide student teaching placements for new teachers.

Science Department News Erin Parker, Department Chair

Pictured from

left:

Olin Halston,

Alondra Harris,

Erin Barry,

Ted Huwe &

Jacob Benford

Student Services Office—Room 2031

Ms. Vitzthum

Student Services Secretary, 204-1638 9th 10th 11th

12th

Ms. Schuchardt

204-1637

[email protected]

9th grade

A-J

Ms. Arkin

204-1634

[email protected]

9th grade

K-Z

Ms. Gary (AVID Only Room 1046)

204-1647

[email protected]

AVID

Students

AVID

Students

AVID

Students

AVID

Students

Ms. Gillis (10th – 12th)

204-1635

[email protected]

B, C B, C

B, C, D, E, L, N

Mr. Nash (10th – 12th)

204-1636

[email protected]

A, F, S, T, U, V

A, F, S, T,

U, V

A, F, O, P S, T, U, V

Ms. Callis (10th – 12th)

204-1631

[email protected]

H, I , J, K

H, I, J,K

H, I, J, K, M, W

Ms. Olson (10th -12th)

204-1628

[email protected]

D, E, L, M,

N, O, P, W

D, E, L, M, N, O, P, W

Mr. Nigh (ELL, 10th -12th)

204-1633

[email protected]

ELL 1, 2

ELL 1-4

G, Q, R,

X, Y, Z

ELL 1-4

G, Q, R,

X, Y, Z

ELL 1-4

G, Q, R,

X, Y, Z

2012-2013 Counselor Assignments (by student last name):

Please feel free to contact us via phone or email



STUDENT SERVICES 9th AND 10th TEAM STUDENT SERVICES 11th AND 12th TEAM

Kristen Guetschow – School Psychologist Michael OrRico – School Psychologist

[email protected] [email protected]

Jessie Cudney – School Social Worker Pam Herman – School Social Worker/AODA

[email protected] [email protected]

Tim Rietmann – Engagement Coordinator, [email protected]

Jackie Tomberlin – School Nurse, [email protected]

Laura Wade – School Nurse, [email protected]

Becky Peterson – Minority Services Coordinator, [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates in Student Services 2013

(Bold = evening events for parents and students in the grade represented)

◊ Link Crew Visits to Middle Schools: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17th, 18th and

19th

◊ Senior Survey: Week of Monday, May 6th through Friday, May 10th in the Career Center

◊ Senior Award Night: Wednesday, May 29th in the MWT @ 6:30 p.m. (seniors)

Spanish is more than language - it's a

career, a culture, a community and a

lifestyle!

This summer discover the excitement of

bilingual America with the Nicaragua

Summer Exchange 2013

Our Summer Exchange to Granada is

three quarters full, with students enrolled

from Madison, Chicago, Minneapolis,

Boston , New York, Washington D. C.

Contact us to hold your spot!

Ilba Prego, Director, Nicaragua Summer

Exchange 2013

www.highschoolspanish.org

[email protected]

1.888.674.0408

ADVANCED PLACEMENT


The Advanced Placement Program gives students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while they are still in high school. Through AP exams, students have the opportunity to earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. These courses are offered worldwide in over 13,000 high schools. There are many benefits for students who participate in AP – studying interesting and challenging topics, discovering new interests, and getting

a head start on their future. East offers the following Advanced Placement courses:

Calculus AB Calculus BC

English Literature and Composition Environmental Science

European History French Language and Culture

Macroeconomics Microeconomics

Music Theory Physics C: Mechanics

Psychology Spanish Language

Statistics US Government and Politics

After completing an AP course, students may take an exam. Students who are not enrolled in an AP course are Students who are not enrolled in an AP course are Students who are not enrolled in an AP course are Students who are not enrolled in an AP course are also welcome to take the AP exams if they feel well prepared in a subject area.also welcome to take the AP exams if they feel well prepared in a subject area.also welcome to take the AP exams if they feel well prepared in a subject area.also welcome to take the AP exams if they feel well prepared in a subject area. Students who have taken courses in high level subject areas (English, Science, History, etc.) have also successfully completed AP exams and received

credit.

AP Exam registration will take place online during a twoAP Exam registration will take place online during a twoAP Exam registration will take place online during a twoAP Exam registration will take place online during a two----week window from March 1week window from March 1week window from March 1week window from March 1stststst----March 15March 15March 15March 15thththth. . . . The cost of ex-ams remains $100 each. Students that are eligible for federal free/reduced lunch may take exams at no cost. Registration and payments may be made electronically at the following website using VISA or Master Card

credit or debit cards. No paper form is required. www.madison.k12.wi.us/students/ap

Families who do not wish to pay electronically must still set up an account and register online at the above websiteFamilies who do not wish to pay electronically must still set up an account and register online at the above websiteFamilies who do not wish to pay electronically must still set up an account and register online at the above websiteFamilies who do not wish to pay electronically must still set up an account and register online at the above website. Then, print a copy of the registration form and turn it in with a check or money order to the guidance office by 4 pm

on Friday, March 15th.

Regularly scheduled Advanced Placement exams for 2013 begin Monday, May 6th and conclude Friday, May 17th. The complete schedule is listed on the back of this page. With the exception of AP Chinese and Japanese exams that require the use of a computer lab, all other regularly scheduled AP exams take place at the Alliant Energy Cen-regularly scheduled AP exams take place at the Alliant Energy Cen-regularly scheduled AP exams take place at the Alliant Energy Cen-regularly scheduled AP exams take place at the Alliant Energy Cen-

ter's Exhibition Hall ter's Exhibition Hall ter's Exhibition Hall ter's Exhibition Hall at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way in Madison. Parking is free.

Students who register for the AP Chinese or Japanese language exams will be notified of their exam location by

email in early April. Students who register for late exams will be notified of the location of their exams by email.

For students with conflicts during the regularly scheduled exams such as athletic events, DECA or the International Science and Engineering Fair, you may sign up for exams on the late schedule. The College Board charges an addi-tional $40 for late testing when the conflict is not the result of signing up for exams that take place on the same

date and time.

For students who wish to register for 2 exams that take place on the same date and time, you must register for those exams on the regular schedule. You will not be charged the $40 late fee and the district will notify you which

exam is being moved to the late schedule during the last week of March.

If you have additional questions, please contact me at If you have additional questions, please contact me at If you have additional questions, please contact me at If you have additional questions, please contact me at [email protected]@[email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us or by phone at 608or by phone at 608or by phone at 608or by phone at 608----204204204204----

1537.1537.1537.1537.

Lori Schacht DeThorneLori Schacht DeThorneLori Schacht DeThorneLori Schacht DeThorne

AP CoordinatorAP CoordinatorAP CoordinatorAP Coordinator


WORLD LANGUAGESWORLD LANGUAGESWORLD LANGUAGESWORLD LANGUAGES C L A U D I N E C L A R K , D E PA R T M E N T C H A I R

How do East High language students continue to use their language after high school?How do East High language students continue to use their language after high school?How do East High language students continue to use their language after high school?How do East High language students continue to use their language after high school? The World Language depart-ment would like to showcase former students who have traveled, worked, volunteered or studied language after graduating from East. If you are a former student who has continued with language or know of one, please contact

us. We would love to hear how your language skills have benefited you and opened doors.

World Language students celebrated World Cuisine DayWorld Cuisine DayWorld Cuisine DayWorld Cuisine Day on February 21. Students bring in dishes from around the

globe to share a culinary experience from the many different cultures studied and represented here at East.

Facilitated Language Study NewsFacilitated Language Study NewsFacilitated Language Study NewsFacilitated Language Study News

Congratulations to Jacob Benford, Jonathan Betz, Alondra Harris, Clara KatzJacob Benford, Jonathan Betz, Alondra Harris, Clara KatzJacob Benford, Jonathan Betz, Alondra Harris, Clara KatzJacob Benford, Jonathan Betz, Alondra Harris, Clara Katz----Andrade and Andrade and Andrade and Andrade and Hli VangHli VangHli VangHli Vang who have been selected to join 18 Madison Country Day and West high school stu-dents to participate in a project entitled Kizuna (Bonds of Friendship), which will provide a

fully funded twofully funded twofully funded twofully funded two----week study tour week study tour week study tour week study tour to Japan from March 3-16, 2013.

The purpose of the program, sponsored by The Laurasian Institution,in partnership with The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnershi, is to promote understanding about the cur-rent situation in Japan and recovery efforts after the earthquake and tsunami that occurred on March 11, 2011. Additionally, Kizuna will encourage greater understanding between the

youth of Japan and the United States and foster long-term and ongoing interest in one another by providing first-

hand experiences with the culture of the other.

This is an extraordinary opportunity, and the students chosen will represent our school, Madison and the United

States. Stay tuned for more information this spring upon their return!

French News French News French News French News

Laissez les bon temps rouler! French and culinary arts students celebrated Mardi GrasMardi GrasMardi GrasMardi Gras on February 12 with a crepe party. Mlle Clark, Mme Grimm and M. Lenz flipped over 750 crepes to feed the hungry crowd as a thank you for a

job well done!

The East High French department is hosting the WAATF Concours Oral FrançaisWAATF Concours Oral FrançaisWAATF Concours Oral FrançaisWAATF Concours Oral Français (Regional French Pronunciation Contest) on Saturday, March 9, 2013. This event is for French students in southeast Wisconsin to show off their talents in a variety of speaking competitions; poetry recitation, prose reading, theater and impromptu conversation.

We are always looking for fluent speakers to serve as judges. Contact a French teacher for more information.

French:

Ms. Clark [email protected]

Ms. Grimm [email protected]

Mr. Lenz [email protected]

Spanish:

Mr. Bravo [email protected]

Mr. Jossart [email protected]

Mr. Kempen [email protected]

Ms. Rozas [email protected]

Ms. Severa [email protected]

Mr. Webber [email protected]

REC

REC

REC

REC

Recreation & Enrichment Centers (REC) are compre-

hensive after school programs for high school stu-

dents. REC is a place students can get homework

help, explore hobbies & develop skills. REC includes

clubs, extramural team sports and special events.

Clubs

Clubs

Clubs

Clubs

A variety of interest based activities are held from

school dismissal until 5:30. Clubs are based on stu-

dent interest space availability.

Extramurals

Extramurals

Extramurals

Extramurals

Team sports practice once a week after school and

compete on Saturdays. Focus is on participation and

sportsm

anship. Participants can register as an indi-

vidual or as a team. Registration is open to any high

school student residing within MMSD and not playing

on the WIAA team in the same season.

Registration

Registration

Registration

Registration

All REC programs require participants to sign and

return the participation form and waiver.

Fees

Fees

Fees

Fees

In school MSCR clubs are free. Extramural sports are

$45 per sport. Traveling clubs and special events

have fees associated with the cost of admission.

MSCR offers scholarships for students who qualify for

free or reduced lunch.

Contact Information

Contact Information

Contact Information

Contact Information

Tauri Robinson

Tauri Robinson

Tauri Robinson

Tauri Robinson - East High School Office 1040 D

204-1752 or [email protected]

Diana Miller

Diana Miller

Diana Miller

Diana Miller - MSCR office, Fax 204-0557

204-3018 or [email protected]

East MSCR Rec. Activities Winter 2013




Club

Club

Club

Club

Day

Day

Day

Day

Dates

Dates

Dates

Dates

Location

Location

Location

Location

Homework Club:

Homework Club:

Homework Club:

Homework Club:

M

M

M

M –– ––Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

1/29

1/29

1/29

1/29-- -- 5/30

5/30

5/30

5/30

1016

1016

1016

1016

Homework club will be a quiet study and work space after school for students to work on homework, type up assign-

ments and get help with homework and academic proficiency. There are drop in tutors available, snacks, study tables for

group projects and special events.

Spoken Word

Spoken Word

Spoken Word

Spoken Word

Mon

Mon

Mon

Mon

2/4

2/4

2/4

2/4 -- -- 5/20

5/20

5/20

5/20

2000

2000

2000

2000

Come share your poetry with us. Get assistance and motivation to write your thoughts. Express what’s on your mind and

more. Performance opportunities available at rally’s, fine arts days and more.

BSU (Black Student Union)



BSU (Black Student Union) Tues

Tues

Tues

Tues

1/29

1/29

1/29

1/29-- -- 5/21

5/21

5/21

5/21

1015

1015

1015

1015

Come join us to discuss, mobilize and take action on issues that are important to the black community. You do not have

to belong to any specific group or nationality, we welcome all. We will do fund raising, community service, awareness

campaigns, special events and more.

SLAAC (Leadership)

SLAAC (Leadership)

SLAAC (Leadership)

SLAAC (Leadership)

Mon

Mon

Mon

Mon

1/30

1/30

1/30

1/30-- -- 5/22

5/22

5/22

5/22

1015

1015

1015

1015

If you like planning and having your voice heard then this is the group for you. Come join and help us write the By Youth

For Youth (BYFY) grant, plan new and cool clubs for MSCR, volunteer in the community and learn some great leadership

and team building skills. Come make a difference with SLAAC!

Hip Hop Movement

Hip Hop Movement

Hip Hop Movement

Hip Hop Movement

Wed

Wed

Wed

Wed

1/30

1/30

1/30

1/30-- -- 5/22

5/22

5/22

5/22

Forum

Forum

Forum

Forum

Calling all b-boys, b-girls and dancers! Want to learn some new moves and help put together routines? Learn the basics

and beyond! Performance opportunities at rally’s, fine arts days and more.

Project Unify

Project Unify

Project Unify

Project Unify

Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

1/31

1/31

1/31

1/31-- -- 5/23

5/23

5/23

5/23

Mugs Room

Mugs Room

Mugs Room

Mugs Room

Join the movement for some fun activities, field trips and unified sporting events. Project unify will host events and cam-

paigns to help promote understanding and inclusion in the school and community. Let’s change school climate together.

DJ Club

DJ Club

DJ Club

DJ Club

Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

Thurs

1/31

1/31

1/31

1/31-- -- 5/23

5/23

5/23

5/23

1015

1015

1015

1015

Come learn how to mix, hook up equipment and all the tricks of the trade form the Speakerboxx DJz. There will be

some paid opportunities depending on you skill level. No experience needed, just come and learn how it’s done.

Special Events

Special Events

Special Events

Special Events

Ski Trips:

Ski Trips:

Ski Trips:

Ski Trips: 2/1; 2/15;2/22 and 3/8. Forms available in room 1040 on the MSCR registration table.

The Taste of East

The Taste of East

The Taste of East

The Taste of East—Friday, March 8th; 5:30pm—8:30pm

Come enjoy food, songs and dance from the many cultures we have at East High School. If you would like to share some

of your culture at this event (food, art, song or dance), please contact Tauri Robinson at 608-204-1752.

Policies

Policies

Policies

Policies

Upon program completion, participants must leave the building. Participants will follow a code of conduct. Failure to

abide by the code of conduct is grounds for dismissal from the MSCR program. Participants dismissed from the program

due to conduct forfeit any rights to a refund. MSCR programs are open to all high school youth residing in the MMSD.

REC programs generally do not meet on non-school or early release days. Students must attend school in order to par-

ticipate in after school programming.


E A S T H I G H S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R — M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 3 P A G E 3 3 REC PARTICIPATION FORM

HIGH SCHOOL ____________________________

ACTIVITY #1______________________________

ACTIVITY #2 _________________________

ACTIVITY #3 ______________________

Participant Name ______________________________________

HS ID ______________________

Phone ________________________

Grade ________

Birth date ______________ Gender ________ Email _______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian _____________________________

Phone ______________________ Work/Cell _____________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City _________________

Zip Code ____________

With whom does the participant live? ____________________________

Phone _______________

Alternate ______________

Emergency Contact Name ____________________________________

Phone _______________

Relationship to participant? _______________

Health Insurance Provider ______________________________

Hospital Preference _______________

Group# ____________Subscriber#_______________

Doctor’s Name ____________________________________

Does your child have any special needs?

YES

NO

If Yes, what accommodations are needed? _________________________________________

Does your child have any allergies?

YES

NO

If Yes, what is the treatment plan for your child’s allergies? ___________________________________

Other information we should know about your child: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Race/Ethnicity (Optional—please check all that apply):

___ Asian/Pacific Islander

___ American Indian/Alaskan

___ Hispanic

___ Black/African American ___ White/Caucasian

___ Other

For Sports Use: Team Name: _________________________________

Experience Level: Beginner ______ Experienced ______

Position: ____________________________

Height: ____________

Shirt Size: __________

By registering for MSCR REC programs, I hereby agree and understand:

1. MSCR programs are not covered by accident insurance.

2. I and my child(ren) will adhere to MSCR rules and procedures.

3. I will hold the Madison Metropolitan School District harmless and defend the District against any claims brought by and on behalf of my child(ren) for any injury sustained by my

child(ren) as a result of his/her participation in a MSCR program, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to liabilities caused by or resulting from the gross negli-

gence of the District, it’s employees or agents.

4. Staff may take photos of my child(ren) which will be used for educational or marketing purposes.

5. I hereby give permission for MSCR to take or transport my child(ren) on supervised field trips during program hours.

6. All participants must leave the building at the close of the program. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their child(ren) at closing time.

7. I hereby grant permission for MMSD/M

SCR staff to share, with each other, any information or records regarding my child.

8. I agree to pay fees associated with the program I am registering for.

9. If emergency medical care is deemed necessary, MSCR staff is authorized to act in my child’s behalf in granting permission for my child to receive emergency treatment or sur-

gery.

I have read and agree to the 9 point waiver on this form: ______________________________________________

________________________

(Parent Signature)

(Date)

Please return to: The East High Main Office; attn: MSCR or Tauri Robinson (rm. 1040D)


13th Annual13th Annual13th Annual13th Annual

Madison School & Community RecreationMadison School & Community RecreationMadison School & Community RecreationMadison School & Community Recreation

2013 Chess Championship2013 Chess Championship2013 Chess Championship2013 Chess Championship

Eligibility Open to all Madison area students, Kindergarten through 12th gradeOpen to all Madison area students, Kindergarten through 12th gradeOpen to all Madison area students, Kindergarten through 12th gradeOpen to all Madison area students, Kindergarten through 12th grade

Date Saturday, March 2nd Saturday, March 2nd Saturday, March 2nd Saturday, March 2nd

Location Warner Park Community Recreation CenterWarner Park Community Recreation CenterWarner Park Community Recreation CenterWarner Park Community Recreation Center

1625 Northport Drive, Madison

Cost Free (Donations welcome to help support event’s future)Free (Donations welcome to help support event’s future)Free (Donations welcome to help support event’s future)Free (Donations welcome to help support event’s future)

Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophy to top individual finishers

1st place trophy to the top individual at each grade level (K-8)

1st and 2nd place trophy to top elementary and middle school teams

(ties for individual trophies are resolved with 5-minute blitz games)

# Games 5 games per player guaranteed

Schedule, Saturday March 2nd:Schedule, Saturday March 2nd:Schedule, Saturday March 2nd:Schedule, Saturday March 2nd:

Registration 8:15-9:00 am (limited to the first 125 players)

Game Round 1 begins at 9:15 am

Schedule Rounds 2-5 at approximately 10:30, 11:45, 1:15 and 2:30.

Grades KGrades KGrades KGrades K----2 rounds will start at the conclusion of the previous round. 2 rounds will start at the conclusion of the previous round. 2 rounds will start at the conclusion of the previous round. 2 rounds will start at the conclusion of the previous round.

Awards will be given at the completion of the five roundsAwards will be given at the completion of the five roundsAwards will be given at the completion of the five roundsAwards will be given at the completion of the five rounds

Lunch (there will be a lunch break between rounds 2 + 3)

Trophies awarded beginning at 4:00 pm

Details:Details:Details:Details:

Time control each player gets 30 minutes to complete all moves

Rules touch move

Pairings Accelerated Swiss System, designed to pair opponents of similar ages and strength

Equipment boards, sets and score sheets will be provided, please bring a chess clock, if possibleplease bring a chess clock, if possibleplease bring a chess clock, if possibleplease bring a chess clock, if possible

Questions? Neil Gleason, 238-4312 or [email protected]

Ian Hannah, 204-3052 or [email protected]

13no Evento Anual13no Evento Anual13no Evento Anual13no Evento Anual

Campeonato de Ajedrez 2013Campeonato de Ajedrez 2013Campeonato de Ajedrez 2013Campeonato de Ajedrez 2013

Patrocinado por Madison School & Community Recreation


Elegibilidad Abierto a todos los estudiantes del área de Madison, Kindergarten a 12avo grado Abierto a todos los estudiantes del área de Madison, Kindergarten a 12avo grado Abierto a todos los estudiantes del área de Madison, Kindergarten a 12avo grado Abierto a todos los estudiantes del área de Madison, Kindergarten a 12avo grado

Fecha Sábado, 2 de marzo Sábado, 2 de marzo Sábado, 2 de marzo Sábado, 2 de marzo

Lugar Centro Comunitario de Recreación Warner Park Centro Comunitario de Recreación Warner Park Centro Comunitario de Recreación Warner Park Centro Comunitario de Recreación Warner Park

1625 Northport Drive, Madison

Costo Gratis

Premios 1ero, 2do y 3er lugar a los jugadores individuales con habilidades superiores

Trofeo del 1er lugar al individuo con habilidad superior en cada grado (K-8)

Trofeos de 1ero y 2do lugar para los equipos escolares de primaria y escuela media

(Los empates para los trofeos individuales se resuelven con juegos rápidos de cinco minutos)

# Juegos 5 juegos por jugador garantizado

Horario, sábado 2 de marzo Horario, sábado 2 de marzo Horario, sábado 2 de marzo Horario, sábado 2 de marzo

Registro 8:15-9:00 (limitado a los primeros 125 jugadores)

Juego Primera ronda empieza a las 9:15

Horario Rondas 2-5 empiezan aproximadamente a las 10:30, 11:45, 1:15 y 2:30

Nuevo este año las rondas para los grados K-2 empezaran al terminar la

previa ronda. Los premios se darán al completar las 5 rondas.

Almuerzo (alimento/bocadillos disponibles en el lugar del evento, la venta

se lleva a cabo por el programa de básquetbol juvenil)

La entrega de trofeos comienza a las 4:00 PM.

Detalles Detalles Detalles Detalles

Control del tiempo Cada jugador tiene 30 minutos para terminar todos los movimientos

Reglas Movimiento táctil

Emparejamiento Sistema Suizo Acelerado, diseñó en aparear a opositores de edades

y de habilidades similares

Equipo Se proporcionarán los tableros, piezas y las hojas para mantener los datos

Traer por favor un reloj de ajedrez, si es posible Traer por favor un reloj de ajedrez, si es posible Traer por favor un reloj de ajedrez, si es posible Traer por favor un reloj de ajedrez, si es posible

¿Preguntas? Neil Gleason, 238-4312 o [email protected]

Ian Hannah, 204-3052 o [email protected]


For the 2012-2013 school year, one EHU meeting is scheduled for each quarter:

September 13, November 8, February 14

and May 9. all Thursdays.

Meetings are held in the East LMC beginning at 7pm and usually ending by 8:30pm

The EHU meeting on Thursday, May 9 will be the last EHU meeting of the 2012-2013 school

year, and so, in addition to the usual informative update from principal Mary Kelley, we will

discuss the structure of EHU meetings, and of EHU itself, for next year.

Will East High United continue in its present form, with evening meetings?

It is up to you, parents, to decide!

If you are unable to attend the May 9th meeting, but wish to weigh in on the future of EHU,

please contact EHU’s soon-to-retire co-coordinators,

Helena Tsotsis (246-0036, [email protected]) & Ann Lacy (249-0231, elmside

@ameritech.net)

Thanks to everyone who participated in

Vitense Golfland’s “Support Our Schools” fundraiser this winter!

Mark your calendars for the second semester staff ap-

preciation breakfast,

scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th, during national Teacher Appreciation Week.

More information will be available in the May/June parent newsletter.

If anyone is interested in helping to coordinate the breakfast, please contact

Ann Lacy (249-0231, elmside @ameritech.net).

ABC Funds, Easy as 1,2,3! ABC Funds, Easy as 1,2,3! ABC Funds, Easy as 1,2,3! ABC Funds, Easy as 1,2,3!

The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools’ ABC Funds provides schools an opportunity to fundraise without adminis-

trative challenges which can impede efforts. Individual schools, PTOs or booster clubs, and individuals have the oppor-

tunity to create an ABC Fund for a special program or project that benefits students. FMPS manages all of the clerical

work by acknowledging donors, handling the accounting, processing and writing checks as well as helping promote

fundraising efforts. This extra support gives you the ability to focus on making your fund’s goal a reality.

The Foundation currently has 38 ABC funds benefitting both specific schools and district-wide endeavors. These funds

support a diverse collection of programs by contributing to scholarships, capital projects, arts, and athletics. The ABC

Funds provide students with a vast array of opportunities to enrich their educational experiences. For example, the

FMPS Breakfast ABC Fund provides free breakfast to students who qualify for reduced-price lunch. This district-wide

fund provided more than 55,000 free breakfasts during the 2011-12 school year! Randall School established an ABC

Fund to renovate and maintain the Olive Jones Park Playground. The fund supports the playground which is used by

Randall students and neighbors all year round. These examples demonstrate the wide-range of ABC Funds, providing

new possibilities and improvements throughout the Madison Metropolitan School District.

The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools is dedicated to creating opportunities and developing partnerships be-

tween schools and the community. If you have questions regarding ABC Funds or would like to learn more about the

Foundation, please visit our newly revamped website at www.fmps.org. To stay up-to-date on all FMPS news and

events, join our email list via our website!

Fondos ABC, tan fácil como 1,2,3!

Los Fondos ABC de la Fundación para las Escuelas Públicas de Madison (FMPS por su sigla en inglés) proveen una opor-

tunidad a las escuelas para recaudar fondos sin los desafíos administrativos que tal vez impidan sus esfuerzos. Las es-

cuelas individuales, grupos de padres y maestros, clubes “booster” e individuos tienen la oportunidad de crear un

Fondo ABC para un programa o proyecto especial que beneficia a los estudiantes. FMPS maneja todo el trabajo de ofi-

cina reconociendo a los donantes, arreglando la contabilidad, procesando y escribiendo cheques y ayudando a pro-

mover los esfuerzos de la recaudación de fondos. Este apoyo extra le da la capacidad de enfocarse en hacer que su

meta de financiación se hace realidad.

La Fundación actualmente tiene 38 Fondos ABC que benefician tanto las escuelas específicas como los esfuerzos del

distrito. Estos fondos apoyan una colección diversa de programas con una contribución a becas, proyectos de capital,

artes y deportes. Los Fondos ABC proveen una variedad de oportunidades a los estudiantes para enriquecer sus ex-

periencias educativas. Por ejemplo, el Fondo ABC del Desayuno de FMPS provee un desayuno gratis a los estudiantes

quienes califican por el programa de almuerzos gratuitos a precio reducido. ¡Este fondo por todo el distrito proveyó

más de 55,000 desayunos gratuitos durante el ciclo escolar 2011-12! La Escuela Primaria Randall estableció un Fondo

ABC para renovar y mantener el patio de recreo Olive Jones Park Playground. Estos fondos apoyaron el patio de recreo

que los estudiantes de Randall y los vecinos usan durante todo el año. Estos ejemplos demuestran el alcance de los

Fondos ABC que crean nuevas posibilidades y mejoras por todo el Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison.

La Fundación para las Escuelas Públicas de Madison se dedica a crear oportunidades y desarrollar asociaciones entre

las escuelas y la comunidad. Si tiene preguntas sobre los Fondos ABC o si quisiera aprender más sobre la Fundación,

por favor visite nuestro sitio web recientemente renovado www.fmps.org. ¡Para estar al tanto de todas las noticias y

eventos de FMPS, suscríbase a nuestra lista de envíos a través de nuestro sitio web!


SUPPORT THE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE FRUIT BOWLSUPPORT THE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE FRUIT BOWLSUPPORT THE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE FRUIT BOWLSUPPORT THE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE FRUIT BOWL

If you would like to make a donation to the fruit bowl—either in fruit or money (check payable to Helena White) please address them to:

Helena White

East High School, Room 2033

2222 E. Washington Avenue

Madison WI 53704

Thank you very much from the students at East High School!

The cost for a “Youth 10-Ride Card” is $10. The cards are sold in the East

High main office daily from 7:30am—3:45pm. These are sold on a “cash

only” basis; no checks are accepted for the Youth 10-Ride Card.

If you need any further information on bus fares, routes, schedules, etc.,

you can call Customer Service at 266-4466 or visit

www.cityofmadison.com/metro/

Taste of EastTaste of EastTaste of EastTaste of East International FestivalInternational FestivalInternational FestivalInternational Festival

March 8th, 5:30March 8th, 5:30March 8th, 5:30March 8th, 5:30----9pm in the East High Cafeteria9pm in the East High Cafeteria9pm in the East High Cafeteria9pm in the East High Cafeteria

Vendors will provide and sell multicultural foods.

Tickets are $1 per portion. \

There will also be a variety of performances highlighting our ethnic and cultural diversity. If you would like additional information, please contact Maria Diaz at 204-1706.

Come out and enjoy this celebration with your friends and family! Come out and enjoy this celebration with your friends and family! Come out and enjoy this celebration with your friends and family! Come out and enjoy this celebration with your friends and family!

E A S T H I G H S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R — M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 3 P A G E 3 2 E A S T H I G H S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R — M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 3 P A G E 3 8


It’s that time of year again for the East High Band Parents Associations 9th Annual “…And All That Jazz” Dinner Dance to be held at the Masonic Temple, 301 Wisconsin Ave on Friday, April 5. Doors open at 6pm, dinner is at 6:30pm and the dance begins at 8pm. Over the past 8 years, EHBPA has raised over $80,000 through this wonderful event. Under the direction of our illustrious band director, Mark Saltz-man all music is performed by the East High Combo during dinner, followed by dance music performed by East High Jazz Orchestra and our “Big” Big Band. There will be a silent auction, raffle and the infamous Duck Pond. Dinner Tickets are $30/person or $220 for a table of 8. Dance tickets are $10/person and $5 for students. Please complete the reservation form and mail to Pam Granzen 1938 Spohn Ave, Madi-son, WI 53704. For more information please email us at [email protected] or contact Sheryl

Trumbower, Chairperson at 608-279-2117.

Madison East High School

2222 E. Washington Avenue

Madison, WI 53704

Phone: (608) 204-1600

Fax: (608) 204-0388

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An electronic version of this newsletter is available

on East High School’s website:

https://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us/

Contact Kristi Vitale-Gerhardt to receive a printed version of this

newsletter (608) 204-1669 or [email protected]

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