Steven Pfannes, Principal 39701 Dodge Park Road Attendance Office…….…. 797-1999

Alison Hildebrand, Associate Principal Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Counseling Office…….…. 797-1993

Tim Youngblood, Associate Principal Main Office…………....……797-1900

Bob Enne, Associate Principal Fax……………………...797-1901 Website: http://Stevenson.uticak12.org

Vision Statement: Stevenson High School will encourage and empower all students to acquire the necessary skills to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society. Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a positive and challenging learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their greatest potential as responsible, productive members of a diverse society.

April 22, 2019

Dear Titan Families,

In the next couple of days, you should be receiving an email with your student’s report card. If you do not receive an email with the report card by Wednesday, please reach out to the associate principal’s office for assistance.

Our theater students have been preparing for a performance of Little Shop of Horrors. The students will be performing this show April 26 to 28. I hope you will buy a ticket at https://titantheatertroupe.seatyourself.biz to be entertained and to support these students.

Announcements for the Week of April 22

Principal’s Student Advisory Board Meeting May 1

Any student who applied to be part of the Principal’s Advisory Board and any current/former Advisory Board members should plan on attending a meeting right after school on May 1 in the Principal’s conference room. The meeting should be less than an hour.

2019 Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show

The following Stevenson Artists had their work displayed at the annual, juried Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show at the Anton Art Center in downtown Mt. Clemens.

• Alexandra Koenders (watercolor, pen & ink)

• Kaelyn Jaw (digital)

• Kaitlyn Howell (mixed media)

• Viktoria Opyt (glass mosaic)

• Katherine Payne (honorable mention portfolio)

Congratulations Stevenson Artists!

This Week’s Announcements

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Congratulations to the following SHS SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Off-Site Team Members!

Congratulations to the off-site Social Studies Olympiad winners!

Gold Medals: (1st Place State-Wide)

• Veronica Isho – Online Presentation

• Kelly Puentes – Poetry

• Natasha Hembree - Storyboard Poster

• Justin Picar – Theme Graphic Design

Silver Medals: (2nd Place State-Wide)

• Olivia Beckman – Artistic Poster

• Veronica Isho – Take A Stand Essay

Bronze Medals: (3rd Place State-Wide)

• Alyssa Rhein (2) – Investments and Collage Poster

• Jenna Michajlyszyn (2) – Digital Photography and Investments

• Roxana-Alicia Zaraza – Investments

• Ann Osinski – Investments

• Alexa Frischman – Investments

• Kaelyn Jauw – Theme Graphic Design

Honorable Mention: (4th Place State-Wide)

• Maria Xhoga – Current Event Essay

• Bonnie Ruan – Artistic Poster

The team will be competing for more medals in on-site events at the Olympiad on Saturday, May 4th, including Library Grand Prix, Speakathon, and Quiz Bowl. Congratulations off-site winners and good luck on-site competitors!

Attention Seniors Looking to Work in the Skilled Trades after High School

The Macomb Intermediate School District is hosting a two-part event for seniors, staying local after graduation, that are interested in the skilled trades and are looking for a company to partner with who offer tuition reimbursement, an apprenticeship program, or have a strong history of on the job training with company advancement. Please see the attached flier, application, and permission slip/media release forms. The two-part event consists of a “boot camp” on May 1 followed by an employer meets student event on May 11.

Titan Touchdown Football Club Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Support Titan Football by eating at Dooley’s April 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please see attached flier.

Band Booster Fuddruckers Fundraiser

The Band Boosters will be having a restaurant night at the 18 Mile/Van Dyke Fuddruckers on Monday, April 29th from 5 - 9 PM. Come on out and support the Titans Bands! Grab a flyer at: https://www.stevensonbands.org/data/uploads/site-docs/fuddruckers_042919.pdf

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF FROM COOKING FOR THE SANP!!

Don't want to cook? Great!! We have you covered!!

Join us on Wednesday, May 8th at Buffalo Wild Wings on 44883 Mound from 5-9pm. Just show the attached picture on your phone or feel free to print and the SANP benefits from your night off!! Tell all your friends and family...take the night off for the SANP!!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED...

The Senior All Night Party is fast approaching, and the party is planned. However, we could use your help. Please visit the following sign ups to either DONATE something needed OR to VOLUNTEER your time. Anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Donate Food or Item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADA62EABF49-senior Volunteer your Time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548ada62eabf49-stevenson1 Steven Pfannes Principal Stevenson High School

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 22 College for Creative Studies @ 4:00 p.m. Located in room D 55 Baseball Boys Varsity vs Chippewa Valley @ 4:00 pm @ Stevenson Tennis Girls Varsity vs Dakota HS @ 4:00 pm @ Stevenson HS Tennis Girls JV vs Dakota HS @ 4:00 pm @ Dakota HS Softball Girls Varsity vs Grosse Pointe South @ 4:30 pm @ Davis Jr Softball Girls JV vs Grosse Pointe South @ 4:30 pm @ Grosse Pointe South Soccer Girls Junior Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse North @ 5:00 pm @ Fraser HS Soccer Girls Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse North @ 6:30 pm @ Stevenson HS April 23 Boy's Golf @ 2:30 pm VS Fraser @ Maple Lane Golf Boys Varsity @ Maple Lane GC (Fraser HS) @ 2:25 @ TBA Baseball Boys Junior Varsity vs Chippewa Valley @ 4:00 pm @ Chippewa Valley Track Coed Varsity vs Utica HS @ 4:00 pm @ Utica HS Track Meet- Dual Meet at Utica @ Utica HS @ 4:30 Soccer Girls Freshman vs Dakota HS @ 4:30 pm @ Dakota HS Baseball Boys Freshman vs IKE @ 4:30 pm @ Heritage JH Softball Girls Varsity vs Grosse Pointe North @ 4:30 pm @ Grosse Pointe North Lacrosse Boys JV vs Dakota HS @ 5:00 pm @ Stevenson HS Parent Advisory Meeting- Located in the ECC 6:30 P.M. Lacrosse Boys Varsity vs Dakota HS @ 7:00 pm @ Stevenson HS April 24 Student Council Meeting @ 6:30 located in the ECC Parent Advisory Meeting- located in the Principal's Conference Room 8:30 A.M. The Sterling Heights Fire Department will be holding an information session during 5th hour- Seniors interested in attending should sign up in the counseling office. Commencement Speech Auditions: See Mr. Lopo (E-88) for requirements and to sign up * You must be signed up and meet requirements to audition College for Creative Studies @ 4:00 p.m. , located in room D-55 Tennis Girls Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse North HS @ 4:00 pm @ Stevenson HS Baseball Boys Junior Varsity vs Chippewa Valley @ 4:00 pm @ Stevenson HS Tennis Girls JV vs L'Anse Creuse North @ 4:00 pm @ L'Anse Creuse North Baseball Boys Varsity vs Chippewa Valley @ 4:30 @ Chippewa Valley Soccer Girls Junior Varsity vs Fraser HS @ 5:30 pm @ Fraser HS Soccer Girls Varsity- vs Fraser HS @ 7:00 pm @ Stevenson HS

This Week’s Events

April 25 NHS Meeting @ 2:00 Located in the ECC Golf Boys Varsity vs Cousino High School @ 2:45 pm @ Sycamore Hills Boy's Golf @ 3:04 VS Cousino @ Sycamore Hills Baseball Boys Junior Varsity vs Chippewa Valley HS @ 4:00 pm @ Chippewa Valley HS Soccer Girls Freshman vs TBS @ 4:30 pm @ Davis JH Baseball Boys Freshman vs Romeo @ 4:30 pm @ Romeo HS Softball Girls Junior Varsity vs Anchor Bay HS @ 4:30 pm @ Davis JH Lacrosse Boys Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse HS @ 7:00 pm @ L'Anse Creuse HS April 26 Boy's Golf @ 3:04 VS Fraser @ Sycamore Hills Baseball Boys Varsity vs Chippewa Valley @ 4:00 pm @ Stevenson HS Track Coed Varsity -Steve Johnson Relays @ Warren Mott @ 4:00 pm Softball Girls Varsity vs Anchor Bay @ 4:30 pm @ Anchor Bay HS Lacrosse Boys JV vs L'Anse Creuse HS @ 5:30 pm @ L'Anse Creuse HS Track Meet Steve Johnson Relays @ Warren Mott HS Soccer Girls Varsity vs Lake Orion HS @ 6:30 pm @ Lake Orion HS Little Shop of Horrors Performance in the Auditorium @ 7:00 PM April 27 Baseball Boys Freshman - Tournament 3-6 inning games (Grosse Pointe South HS) @ 10:00 am @ Grosse Pointe Sough HS Softball Girls Junior Varsity vs Softball Girls Varsity vs Regina Catholic HS @ 11:00 am @ Davis JH Softball Girls JV vs Regina Catholic HS @ 11:00 am @ Regina Catholic HS Softball Girls JV vs Regina Catholic HS @ 12:30 pm @ regina Catholic HS Softball Girls Varsity vs Regina Catholic HS @ 1:00 pm @ Davis JH Soccer Girls Junior Varsity vs Lake Orion @ 5:00 pm @ Lake Orion HS Registration is open for the 24th Annual UCS Chess Tournament. Visit the tournament website for the registered player list, to download the entry form, and other information: www.ucschesstournament.weebly.com Little Shop of Horrors Performance in the Auditorium @ 7:00 PM April 28 Baseball Boys Varsity vs Lake Orion - time TBA @ Utica Jimmy John's Field Little Shop of Horrors Performance in the Auditorium @ 2:00 PM Baseball Boys Varsity vs Lake Orion HS @ 4:00 Lake Orion @ Utica Jimmy John's Field Titan Touchdown Football Club Pasta Dinner Fundraiser @ Dooley's from 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Located at: 51748 VanDyke in Shelby Twp~ April 29 Boy's Golf @ 9:00 am Evans - Gill Tournament @ Gowanie CC College for Creative Studies @ 4:00 Located in room D-55 Tennis Girls Varsity vs Marysville HS @ 4:00 pm @ Marysville HS Softball Girls Varsity vs Chippewa Valley HS @ 4:30 pm @ Chippewa Valley HS Soccer Girls Junior Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse @ 5:00 pm @ L'Anse Creuse Soccer Girls Varsity vs L'Anse Creuse High School @6:30 pm @ L'Anse Creuse SANP meeting located in the cafeteria @ 7:00 PM

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Sounding Board

Parents are invited to monthly Sounding Boards. The Sounding Board is an opportunity to meet with the Stevenson administration for updates and discussions on the school.

April 23, 2019 6:30 pm, ECC

April 24, 2019 8:30 am, Principal’s Conference Room

Morning meetings are in the Main Office Principal's Conference Room.

Attention students interested in finding about a career in fire fighting

The Sterling Heights Fire Department will be holding an information session during 5th hour on April 24. Seniors interested in attending should sign up in the counseling office.

Support Titan Theater

Little Shop of Horrors performed and built by Stevenson Students in grades 9-12 April 26-28. Tickets on sale March 25 go to https://titantheatertroupe.seatyourself.biz

Want to see Hamilton in Detroit at the Fisher Theater? Titan Theater is raffling off two balcony tickets to Hamilton for the April 20th performance. Drawing to be held April 10th at Uno's Pizzeria & Grill. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Mrs. Jackson or any theater family, must be 18 to purchase & win.

Titan Touchdown Football Club Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Support Titan Football by eating at Dooley’s April 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please see attached flier.

Important Dates for Seniors

• April 30 Commencement Speech Auditions in ECC at 2:15 until done – See MR. LOPO (E-88) by Wednesday, April 24 for requirements and to sign up – must be signed up and meet requirements to audition.

• May 13 – May 17 Prom Tickets go on sale at 10:15 to noon in the cafeteria or on PaySchools for $60 each

• May 15 GUEST PASSES FOR PROM DUE at 2:15 p.m. to Mrs. Suvak – No exceptions (Guest passes for prom will be available starting April 17)

• May 28 Honor’s Night at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium– INVITE ONLY – invitations will go out early May.

• May 30 SENIOR EXAMS 4th, 5th, and 6th hour in classes • May 31 SENIOR EXAMS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour in classes

Announcements from Past Editions of the Titian Voice

• May 31 Senior Picnic at 10:15 a.m. to Noon outside West Gym Senior Picnic – Food will be provided, caps and gown pick-up when you leave (provided you have met all of your obligations)

• June 3 Graduation Practice 6:45 am – 8 am– O’Rena @ Oakland University. Graduation Rehearsal – If you do not attend rehearsal you cannot walk at graduation.

• June 3 Prom from 7 pm- 11pm at Pennas of Sterling (Entry by pre-sale ticket only) • June 9 Graduation at 11 am at the Oakland University O’Rena

Calling all SENIOR PARENTS...SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY INFORMATION:

Have you bought your Senior their "ALL NIGHT PARTY" ticket yet? If not, ticket forms are available in the SHS office, please fill out the form and turn your payment into the box in the office. We are excited that the party is coming along, but we could always use some suggestions, donations and help. Come to our next meeting set for Feb. 4th at 7pm in the cafeteria. If you can't make that meeting, all future meetings are located in the cafeteria at 7pm. The dates are: April 29th, May 6th & 28, and June 3rd.

It's that time of year again - Color Guard Clinics are here Anyone is welcome to come, no experience is necessary. The first clinic will be on Tuesday, April 30th in the Stevenson Band Room from 6:30-7:30. We can't wait to see you there! - SHS Color Guard Coaches Download a flyer at www.stevensonbands.org/data/uploads/marchingband/shs-color-guard-flyer-2019.pdf

The annual UCS Career Focus Luncheon

Nearly 2,000 UCS sixth graders will be meeting May 1-2 for the annual Career Focus Luncheon, being sponsored by the UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence, in partnership with Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce. It will provide an opportunity for the district's sixth graders, their teachers and principals to meet with local business and community leaders. As members of the Graduating Class of 2025, it will also acquaint students with the variety of career opportunities which exist.

Patricia Lopez, President of Rose-A-Lee Technologies will provide the keynote address.

Business leaders will sponsor the children's participation, by either reserving an entire table of 10 as a corporate sponsor or by purchasing individual sponsorships. If parents who are also local business owners wish to participate, they can contact the UCS Foundation at 797-6953 or email at email@ucsfoundation.org.

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

Please note that the date for the Senior All Night Party has been changed from Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9th, 2019 because of the change in the graduation date. The time remains the same from 11:00pm-4:00am.!!

Looking for Team and Club Parent Reporters-New Season Starting

I would like to highlight and celebrate the success of every team and club. I cannot do this alone. I am looking for parents from different groups who would be willing to write a paragraph each week during the season to report on the events of the week. If you are interested, please email me. Seven.Pfannes@Uticak12.org

June 9- Graduation @ "O-Rena" at Oakland University @ 11:00 a.m.

Not too late to order a yearbook for your Titan ATTENTION PARENTS: If you have not purchased a 2019 yearbook yet, especially for graduating seniors, please click on the attached link to reserve a copy for your teen.

Attention students interested in finding about a career in fire fighting

The Sterling Heights Fire Department will be holding an information session during 5th hour on April 24. Seniors interested in attending should sign up in the counseling office.

Important Dates for Seniors

• April 30 Commencement Speech Auditions in ECC at 2:15 until done – See MR. LOPO (E-88) by Wednesday, April 24 for requirements and to sign up – must be signed up and meet requirements to audition.

• May 13 – May 17 Prom Tickets go on sale at 10:15 to noon in the cafeteria or on PaySchools for $60 each

• May 15 GUEST PASSES FOR PROM DUE at 2:15 p.m. to Mrs. Suvak – No exceptions (Guest passes for prom will be available starting April 17)

• May 28 Honor’s Night at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium– INVITE ONLY – invitations will go out early May.

• May 30 SENIOR EXAMS 4th, 5th, and 6th hour in classes • May 31 SENIOR EXAMS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour in classes • May 31 Senior Picnic at 10:15 a.m. to Noon outside West Gym Senior Picnic – Food will

be provided, caps and gown pick-up when you leave (provided you have met all of your obligations) • June 3 Graduation Practice 6:45 am – 8 am– O’Rena @ Oakland University. Graduation

Rehearsal – If you do not attend rehearsal you cannot walk at graduation. • June 3 Prom from 7 pm- 11pm at Pennas of Sterling (Entry by pre-sale ticket only) • June 9 Graduation at 11 am at the Oakland University O’Rena

Calling all SENIOR PARENTS...SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY INFORMATION:

Have you bought your Senior their "ALL NIGHT PARTY" ticket yet? If not, ticket forms are available in the SHS office, please fill out the form and turn your payment into the box in the office. We are excited that the party is coming along, but we could always use some suggestions, donations and help. Come to our next meeting set for Feb. 4th at 7pm in the cafeteria. If you can't make that meeting, all future meetings are located in the cafeteria at 7pm. The dates are: April 29th, May 6th & 28, and June 3rd.

SENIOR SECTION

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED...

The Senior All Night Party is fast approaching, and the party is planned. However, we could use your help. Please visit the following sign ups to either DONATE something needed OR to VOLUNTEER your time. Anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Donate Food or Item: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADA62EABF49-senior Volunteer your Time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548ada62eabf49-stevenson1

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

Please note that the date for the Senior All Night Party has been changed from Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9th, 2019 because of the change in the graduation date. The time remains the same from 11:00pm-4:00am.!!

June 9- Graduation @ "O-Rena" at Oakland University @ 11:00 a.m.

Not too late to order a yearbook for your Titan ATTENTION PARENTS: If you have not purchased a 2019 yearbook yet, especially for graduating seniors, please click on the attached link to reserve a copy for your teen.

Not too late to order a yearbook for your Titan ATTENTION PARENTS: If you have not purchased a 2019 yearbook yet, especially for graduating seniors, please click on the attached link to reserve a copy for your teen.

JUNIOR SECTION

Not too late to order a yearbook for your Titan ATTENTION PARENTS: If you have not purchased a 2019 yearbook yet, especially for graduating seniors, please click on the attached link to reserve a copy for your teen.

The annual UCS Career Focus Luncheon

Nearly 2,000 UCS sixth graders will be meeting May 1-2 for the annual Career Focus Luncheon, being sponsored by the UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence, in partnership with Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce. It will provide an opportunity for the district's sixth graders, their teachers and principals to meet with local business and community leaders. As members of the Graduating Class of 2025, it will also acquaint students with the variety of career opportunities which exist.

Patricia Lopez, President of Rose-A-Lee Technologies will provide the keynote address.

Business leaders will sponsor the children's participation, by either reserving an entire table of 10 as a corporate sponsor or by purchasing individual sponsorships. If parents who are also local business owners wish to participate, they can contact the UCS Foundation at 797-6953 or email at email@ucsfoundation.org.

UCS DISTRICT NEWS AND INFORMATION

SOPHOMORE SECTION

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. It is the policy of Utica Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any instructional opportunities, programs services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at Utica Community Schools, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or call (586) 797- 1000