FLIGHT OF THE EAGLE Dwight D. Eisenhower High School A Blue Ribbon Exemplary School 6500 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Fකඕ Tඐඍ Pකඑඖඋඑඉඔ’ඛ Dඍඛඓ . . . process. The juniors will do the State of Michigan testing later this spring. School is definitely in full swing! Three years ago the State Board of Our first marking period ended on Education adopted more rigorous Friday, October 31st. Report cards standards for scores on this statewide will be available at Parent/Teacher testing. This shift helps reflect whether conferences. Parent/Teacher schools are preparing their students to conferences will be held on be on-track for being career- and Wednesday, November 12th from 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. and on Thursday, college-ready when they complete their November 13th from 11:30 a.m.—2:30 high school educations. p.m. with conferences continuing at There is no school on Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Communication November 26th through Friday, between home and school is very November 28th giving us all the important. The entire staff is looking opportunity to celebrate that traditional forward to the opportunity to meet American holiday – with you and discuss your student’s THANKSGIVING. I am thankful for progress in school. Any report cards the wonderful students, staff and not picked up at conferences will be community of Eisenhower and for sent home with the student on Friday being a part of this wonderful the 14th. Eisenhower family. May the good things of life be yours in abundance, Sounding Board is our parent group at Eisenhower. These meetings not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the year. give parents an opportunity to meet, D Cඖගඉඋග Iඖඎකඕඉගඑඖ: Nanette Chesney, Principal Robert Enne, Associate Principal Scott May, Associate Principal Ken Marnon, Associate Principal Main Office: ............. (586) 797-1300 Attendance: .............. (586) 797-1399 Early Dismissals-Must leave a message Illness Late Arrivals & Tardies Counseling: ............... (586) 797-1390 Homework requests Counseling Fax: ....... (586) 797-1391 Main Office Fax: ..... (586) 797-1301 NOVEMBER 27TH Hඑඏඐඔඑඏඐගඛ Iඖ ගඐඑඛ එඛඛඝඍ: From the Principal’s Desk Ike 2014-15 Calendar Principal Sounding Board Meetings Science Olympiad Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Snacks Sold in Schools UCS 8th Annual Academic Blitz Parent Teacher Conferences Counseling Communiqué Transcript Requests ACT Preparation Class Career Center News Community Education Early Childhood Programs Macomb Community College School Age Child Care Program Teacher Homework Websites Curriculum Corner Get Smart—Fall Play Student Council News National Honor Society Key club Birthday Kit Instrumental Booster Club News Senior All Night Party Santa’s Craft Castle Athletic Booster Club News Student and Staff Recognition Kroger Rewards UCS means SUCCESS UCS Volunteer Form PowerSchool Notifications PowerSchool Parent Portal Copy Room Volunteers Needed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Student/Parent News Vision and Mission 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6-12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27-28 29-30 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 ear Eisenhower Family: ask questions and have input. All future meeting dates and times for Sounding Board can be found on page 3. Hope to see you there. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! and GO EAGLES! We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you? Our Marching Band performed beautifully Nanette Chesney in the Band-a-Rama and earned a “I” Principal rating at the MSBOA Marching Band competition in October. Be sure to read about other student accomplishments on pages 27—28. Don’t forget – our weekly Student Notes are posted on our website. On March 3 and 4, 2015, our juniors will take the ACT and Work Keyes tests. These ACT scores can be used as part of the college admission 2014-2015 IKE CALENDAR Dඉගඍ/Lඋඉගඑඖ Tඑඕඍ November 4 November 5—PAC November 12 Eඞඍඖග No School—Professional Development 6:30 p.m. Financial Aid Night 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences Half Day of School Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences November 21 November 22 November 23 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. November 22 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Santa’s Craft Castle November 13 November 24—New Aux. Gym 1st—6th Hours Fall Play—Get Smart Club Photo Day November 26—28 No School—Thanksgiving Break December 24—January 4 No School—Winter Break Begins January 5 Classes Resume January 14 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams January 15 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams January 16 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams January 19 No School February 16—22 No School—Mid-winter Break March 19—Eisenhower HS 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. April 3—10 April 13 UCS Career Expo No School—Spring Break 7:20 a.m. May 22—25 Classes Resume No School—Memorial Weekend May 26 7:20 a.m. Classes Resume June 6—Palace of Auburn Hills 10:00 a.m. Senior Graduation June 10 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams June 11 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams June 12 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. Half Day of School—Exams—Last Day Page 2 PRINCIPAL SOUNDING BOARD MEETINGS Tඐඍ Pකඑඖඋඑඉඔ ඎ Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Iඖඞඑගඍඛ Pඉකඍඖගඛ ග Jඑඖ ගඐඍ Sඝඖඌඑඖඏ Bඉකඌ (SB)! The Principal’s Sounding Board meetings are scheduled six times for the 2014-2015 school year. The meetings last approximately one hour in the ECC (in the Media Center). Mark your calendar, the second Sounding Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the ECC. 2014-2015 SB MEETINGS November 18, 2014* 1:00 p.m. ECC January 13, 2015 1:00 p.m. ECC February 10, 2015 1:00 p.m. ECC March 17, 2015 1:00 p.m. ECC April 14, 2015 1:00 p.m. ECC *Notice the November meeting date has been changed (originally November 11th) - dates are all subject to change. SCIENCE OLYMPIAD Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team for receiving a $500 award from the Shelby Community Foundation for Science Olympiad. Susan Ogden, Coach. Left to right: Nanette Chesney—Eisenhower Principal, Susan Ogden—Club Advisor and Nancy Bates— Foundation Representative. Page 3 UCS NON-HOMESTEAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Utica Community Schools NON-HOMESTEAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Election on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 P O L L S O P E N 7 : 0 0 a . m . – 8 : 0 0 p. m . For more information, please visit w w w. u t i c a k 1 2 . o r g / r e n e wa l or call 586.797.2800 Q U I C K FA C T S T h e N o n - H o m e s t e a d M i l l a g e Ren e wa l …is a reauthorization of an existing millage that is restricted to rental, commercial and industrial properties within Utica Community Schools. …is not levied on owner-occupied homes and has ZERO impact on the homeowner’s property taxes. …supports school operations, including teachers, basic school supplies and utilities such as heat and water. …will help maintain current academic programs that support the district’s goal of high student achievement. SNACKS SOLD IN SCHOOL Nඍඟ Fඍඌඍකඉඔ Gඝඑඌඍඔඑඖඍඛ Sඍග ඎක Sඖඉඋඓඛ Sඔඌ එඖ Sඋඐඔ New federally-mandated snack and beverage standards were implemented effective July 1, 2014 in school districts nationwide. This will impact snacks sold by the district and through school fundraisers. In accordance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Utica Community Schools has implemented the required nutrition standards for all snacks sold in school by all parties, including parent/student organizations, teachers, boosters, fundraisers, and the Food and Nutrition Services department. These standards for snack sales are in effect from any time before school through one-half hour (30 minutes) after school. The standards do not apply to items sold beginning 30 minutes after Page 4 UCS 8TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC BLITZ PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Wednesday, November 12th: 4:30 p.m.— 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13th: 11:30 a.m.— 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13th: 4:30 p.m.— 7:30 p.m. Page 5 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ 2014-2015 Cඝඖඛඍඔක Sගඉඎඎ A—D: Dr. Julia Jones-Lau E—G: Ms. Bettye Ann Kittle* H—Ma: Mr. Tom Versele Mb—Sa: Ms. JP Stice Sb—Z: Ms. Lindsey Dunn *Mrs. Kittle will be at Ike on M, W & Friday am only. Ms. Katie Lelito, Co-Op Coordinator Ms. Dyann Pugliese, Career Development Facilitator Ms. Danielle Gibbs, Administrative Assistant Counseling Counseling Office Phone: (586) 797-1390 Counseling Fax: (586) 797-1391 Wඍඍඓඔඡ Cඝඖඛඍඔඑඖඏ Nගඍඛ/Fඔඑඏඐග ඎ ගඐඍ Eඉඏඔඍ/Bඔඉඋඓඊඉකඌ Kඍඡ Sඋඐඔඉකඛඐඑ Rඍඛඝකඋඍඛ The weekly Counseling Notes is the counseling office’s primary tool of communicating information including special events, college information events, scholarships and financial aid. These notes are distributed weekly to all teachers for posting in each classroom. In addition, information is also published each month in the Counseling Communiqué section of the Flight of the Eagle. All information is then posted on the Eisenhower website. College costs are soaring each year, while unemployment rises and families are strapped for cash. As a result, students are forced to take out thousands in student loans to fund their college education. This has made many parents and students turn to scholarships to fund their education. Unfortunately, these scholarships are not easy to find. Scholly was created to make finding and applying for these scholarships a lot easier. You can download this app from either Download the SCHOLLY app! Tඝගකඑඖඏ Oගඑඖඛ the Apple App Store or through Google Play! Members of the National Honor Society volunteer to tutor students who need help in a variety of academic areas. The list of those students can be obtained in the counseling office. The counseling staff also has a list of private tutors and/or agencies that can be hired. For more information, please contact your student’s counselor. Fast web Free Scholarship Matching Service www.fastweb.com ACT Tඍඛග Pකඍඉකඉගඑඖ Wකඓඛඐඛ Search for Scholarships on the Web: www.finaid.org/ websearch When evaluating applications, college admissions staff consider ACT scores among the most important factors. ACT scores also influence the money families may receive through university scholarship program and Michigan Competitive Scholarship program. ACT workshops will help students learn proven test-taking strategies. Students can find ACT workshop information on the counter of the counseling office. Macomb Community Colleges Offers ACT Test Prep Workshops will be offered in January and March. For further information, costs and schedule, please call (248) 552-7209. Financial Aid’s Scholarship Section www.finaid.org/scholarship Federal Student Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Uඛඍ ගඐඍ කඍඛඝකඋඍඛ ඉඞඉඑඔඉඊඔඍ ඎක ඎඝඖඌඑඖඏ ඡඝක උඐඑඔඌ’ඛ ඍඌඝඋඉගඑඖ! Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) is a state agency that assists in determining eligibility and deliver funds for stateadministered financial aid programs on behalf of students. Visit their website and download the handbook titled “Affording College in Michigan – Guidebook for Students and Families.” This 20 page book is a wonderful resource for all families. www.michigan.gov/ssg ACT Boot Camp by The Student Connection is another great option, please call (586) 741-8706 or www.thestudentconnect.com Sඋඐඔඉකඛඐඑඛ ඉඖඌ Fඑඖඉඖඋඑඉඔ AID එඖඎකඕඉගඑඖ ඎක Sඍඖඑකඛ: * Beware of scholarship scams. If you have to pay money Seniors and Parents please plan to attend our Financial Aid to get money, it is probably a scam. Never invest more evening hosted by Eisenhower High School on Wednesday, than a postage stamp to get information about scholarships November 5, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower PAC. A or to apply for a scholarship. Beware of unclaimed aid Financial Aid representative will present information relevant to myth. The only money that goes unclaimed is money that FAFSA applications. All students are encouraged to apply for cannot be claimed! financial aid regardless of your family income. Many scholarships require that you have the FAFSA completed. Prepare yourselves to file your taxes early as FAFSA deadlines are in March. First Page 6 come first serve! COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, CONTINUED FAFSA Fකඍඍ Aඔඑඋඉගඑඖ ඎක Fඍඌඍකඉඔ Sගඝඌඍඖග Macomb County. Callers who are not comfortable speaking English may ask for Aඑඌ Wකඓඛඐඛ their own language. Callers will then be placed on hold and connected with an interpreter. All services provided by the Dates: Select days throughout the fall– next event November 4, Crisis Center are free of charge. The Crisis Center is confidential, private, and you do not have to give your name. 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Specially trained counselors are available 24 hours a day/seven Location: Anton/Frankel Center, 20 South Main St., Mount days a week. Clemens, MI 48043 or at OU’s main campus in Rochester. (586) 307-9100 24/7 Description: FAFSA Workshops are designed for high school seniors and transfer students who would like assistance filing a Pඉකඍඖගඛ! Wඐඉග එඛ ඉඔඔ Tඐඑඛ Tඉඔඓ Aඊඝග Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By selecting ‘Sඍචගඑඖඏ’? an appointment time, students and their parent(s) will have the Is your child at risk for serious legal and health ramifications? opportunity to fill out their FAFSA with professional assistance As counselors, we hear about this all the time. Kids are given a from Oakland University Student Financial Services staff. handheld computer at a young age without any instruction on Students and their parents will need to bring some supporting how to use it. They don’t understand the true capacity of the materials, including FAFSA PIN number, each for student and World Wide Web. They were never taught, like our generation, parent. For a checklist of what to bring, visit oakland.edu/ how to use these handheld devices appropriately. Please don’t FAFSAworkshopchecklist. Just like a Financial Aid Night held at say, ‘this will never be my child’. It is happening everywhere. local high schools, this session provides general information able Below is information from an article found on reputation.com to be used no matter what college or university students plan to regarding current trends in ‘sexting.’ As you have seen in recent attend. Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free and local news reports, this is happening in our backyards if not Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), private resources our own homes. available, and more! Reservations are required. Target Audience: high school seniors and individuals planning to attend college Fall 2015. RSVP: oakland.edu/visit or call (248) 370‐3910 CARE CARE is an agency that promotes the empowerment of individuals and families through relationships with schools, businesses, public services and other community based organizations. Solution-focused programs and activities are designed to strengthen individuals in their role as employees, students and as family members. CARE’s skilled and credentialed staff works with community members to prevent and respond to real life issues including the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. CARE’s client population includes adults, students, employees and employers, parents, people with disabilities, foster children and their parents, and those experiencing problems with the law. CARE’s WorkLife Solutions provides proactive tools for employers and employees that ensure a productive work/life balance by addressing issues that impact both personal and organizational development. CARE offers real solutions for real life. CARE offers a wide variety of educational activities focused on building solid relationships with others so that children and adults can learn ways to solve their own unique challenges. For more information, go to: www.careofmacomb.com. Mඉඋඕඊ Cඝඖගඡ Cකඑඛඑඛ Cඍඖගඍක The Macomb County Crisis Center is dedicated to helping people help themselves with any problem, anytime. The Crisis Center keeps current information on a variety of services in What is sexting? It refers to sharing naked (or near naked) pictures electronically. Yes, this includes cell phones. Teenagers send explicit photos for several reason. Some of those include: peer pressure/cyberbullying, self-esteem issues, as a romantic gesture, or as a sexual favor in exchange for other services. Teens that engage in destructive forms of sexting often have other problems such as binge drinking or substance abuse. Studies show that girls are more likely to send explicit photos of themselves than boys. Additionally, although about 80% of US kids under the age of 18 who were surveyed know sexting is wrong, many do it anyway. Aside from the reputation ramifications kids face with sexting, most kids, and adults, do not understand the legal ramifications involved. Stated simply, sending sexts of people under the age of 18 years of age is illegal. Teens who send sexually explicit photos can be convicted of child pornography charges and have their names permanently placed on registered sex offender lists. Even if your child would never send a photo of themselves, forwarding a photo that they received is equally as bad. This makes them a ‘distributor’ of child pornography and if caught, would likely be charged. Help your child understand what happens to kids that do this and get caught. Help them understand that as their knowledge of technology increases, so do the local law enforcement agencies and that they will likely be caught at some point if a pattern of sexting were to start. Your teen can likely outwit you technologically, so prevention is your best form of protection rather than trying to outwit them. Page 7 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, CONTINUED development of areas of interest. A job or other meaningful Sit down with your child and explain that you understand use of free time can demonstrate maturity. why kids text but emphasize the legal dangers involved. Explain to them how to handle situations where they may receive 7. A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s a sext; under no circumstances should it be forwarded. unique personality, values and goals. The application essay Additionally, explain to your child that if you (their parent) found should be thoughtful and highly personal. It should sexts on their phone that you have a legal obligation to bring that demonstrate careful and well-constructed writing. to law enforcements attention. 8. Letters of recommendation from teachers and guidance You can adopt a healthy digital home and maintain practice counselors that give evidence of integrity, special skill and of appropriate monitoring by considering the following. positive character traits. Students should request recommendations from teachers who respect their work in Ban cell phones at the door. Have a place where all phones an academic discipline. are plugged in when home. Kids (and you too!) can check for messages or calls as you walk by, but their phones do not 9. Supplementary recommendations by adults who have had need to be in their rooms and traveling throughout the significant direct contact with the student. Letters from house with them. coaches or supervisors in long-term work or volunteer activities are valuable; however, recommendations from Never let your child keep their phone in their room at night. casual acquaintances or family friends, even if they’re well If you are worried they may take the phone to their room known, are rarely given much weight. after you got to bed, then have all phones plugged in your bedroom at night. 10. Anything special that makes the student stand out from the rest of the applicants! Include honors, awards, evidence of unusual talent or experience, or anything else that makes the student unique. Overall, colleges are seeking students who will be active contributing members of the student body. Practice routine monitoring at random times. You own the phone, you have the right to check it. If they are hiding something, this will likely be a problem. This is an even better reason to check it. Eචගකඉඋඝකකඑඋඝඔඉක Aඋගඑඞඑගඑඍඛ—Lඑඎඍ Oඝගඛඑඌඍ ගඐඍ Cඔඉඛඛකඕ TALK to your child regularly. Sexting is just another modern day danger for parents to Sure, life in school is pretty interesting. You’ve got algebraic worry about. Communicate with your child, be proactive and be equations, Bunsen burners, verb conjugations... but chances are, aware of habits with their cell phone use. They may outwit you you’ve got commitments outside of school, too. Maybe you in technology but they cant question your love and concern if have a part time job, play in a band, are on a sports team, or do you create an environment at home that nurtures their safety. volunteer work. Information in this excerpt is based on recent news reports as well as a Colleges Care report from reputation.com The good news is that colleges pay attention to your life T Tඍඖ Tඐඑඖඏඛ Cඔඔඍඏඍඛ Lඓ ඎක එඖ ඉ Hඑඏඐ both inside and outside the classroom. Yes, your academics Sඋඐඔ Sගඝඌඍඖග probably come first, but your activities reveal a great deal about 1. A high school curriculum that challenges the student. you, such as: Academically successful students should include several Honors and Advanced Placement classes. How you’ve made a meaningful contribution to something What your non-academic interests are 2. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend. Grades should show an upward trend over the years. Whether you can maintain a long-term commitment However, slightly lower grades in a rigorous program are Whether you can manage your time and priorities preferred to all A’s in less challenging coursework. What diversity you’d bring to the student body 3. Solid scores on standardized tests (SAT, ACT). These should be consistent with high school performance. 4. Passionate involvement in a few activities, demonstrating leadership and initiative. Depth, not breadth, of experience is most important. 5. Community service showing evidence of being a “contributor.” Activities should demonstrate concern for other people and a global view. 6. Work or out-of-school experiences (including summer activities) that illustrate responsibility, dedication, and Page 8 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, Maintaining a Balance Keep in mind, colleges are not interested in seeing you “do it all.” CONTINUED about degree programs, scholarships, financial aid, and the admission process. Program: 9:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Dates available November 14, 2014 Visit: umd.umich.edu/visit “We're looking for a commitment to and a passion for an activity outside of the academic setting—we're looking for depth rather than breadth,” explains Nanci Tessier, a college admissions Aගගඍඖඌ ඉඖ Oඍඖ Hඝඛඍ ඉග Wඍඛගඍකඖ Mඑඋඐඑඏඉඖ director. Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ Colleges don't have a checklist of requirements when it comes to extracurricular—they want to see your individuality— and your consistent commitment. Haven't Gotten Involved Yet? Lots of school, community, and religious organizations give you chances to explore your interests and talents. If you haven't felt drawn into something yet, there's no shortage of opportunities for you to explore. School Activities It's pretty easy to find out about activities available at school. Once you start exploring, sometimes the challenge is figuring out how much to do. Here are some quick tips: Most importantly, when you find something you like to do, stick with it. If you're interested and have extra time, try to excel in more than one area. For example, write for the paper and volunteer. But make sure you're giving your all to each activity, and, most importantly, to your school work. Don't worry about being president, or captain. The key is whether you've done something significant, center stage or behind the scenes. Work Experience Work experience—paid or volunteer, year-round or summer—can help you identify career interests and goals, It's pretty easy to find out about activities available at school. Once you start exploring, sometimes the challenge is figuring out how much to do. COLLEGE VISITATIONS & INFORMATION The Haworth College of Business is among an elite group of less than 5% of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is among a select 2% of business schools worldwide that have specialized accreditation for accountancy. Western Michigan also offers hundreds of other top majors. Campus Visitations from 8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. on November 14th and December 5th RSVP by phone (269) 387-2000 or register @ http://wmich.edu/ admissions/openhouse/ Onsite admissions available on all tours! Bඟඔඑඖඏ Gකඍඍඖ Pකඍඞඑඍඟ Dඉඡඛ 2014-2015 Saturday, December 6th Future students and their families are invited to this special program from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The morning includes campus tours, academic and student services displays, opportunities to talk with faculty, staff and students, an information session for multicultural students, residence hall tours, scholarship and financial aid information. To make a reservation for Preview Day, go to www.bgsu.edu. Preview Day for Sophomores and Juniors at BGSU! In April 2015: visit www.bgsu.edu for more information and to make a reservation. Bඟඔඑඖඏ Gකඍඍඖ Sගඉගඍ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ ඌඍඉඌඔඑඖඍඛ: December 1st: Application and credential deadline for full-fee scholarship competition January 15th: Application and credential deadline for freshman scholarship consideration Bඛගඖ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ: ඍඉකඖ ඉ ඎඝක-ඡඍඉක, ඎඝඔඔ ගඝඑගඑඖ ඛඋඐඔඉකඛඐඑ ග ඊඝ! Oඐඑ Sගඉගඍ Bඝඋඓඍඡඍඛ! 100% Green! Ohio State no longer prints application materials. Interested students should apply online at apply.osu.edu. Admission deadline is February 1, 2015. December 1, 2015 is the priority deadline to be considered for the full range of scholarships. National Buckeye Scholarship: Admitted nonresident with ACT composite scores of 28+ or combined SAT CR and Math scores of 1260+ may be eligible for an annual $12,000 award. Deadline: December 1, 2014 The Boston University Trustee Scholars Program has attracted students with outstanding academic ability and the potential to inspire fellow students to excel. Nominations, essays and applications MUST be submitted by December 1, 2014. All applications and nomination materials are available online at bu.edu/admissions/trustee. G BLUE FRIDAYS: U ඎ M Dඍඉකඊකඖ Join U of M Dearborn for campus tours, a special presentation and lunch. This is a great opportunity to find out Page 9 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, Wඑඔඌඋඉග ඟඍඍඓඍඖඌ! CONTINUED and 22 ACT and above. $35 Application fee is waived if you apply before December 1st. Participate in a ‘Fridays at Calvin’ Northern Michigan University is hosting a WILDCAT for information! It is an all-day, no cost programs that gives WEEKEND Saturday, November 8, 2014 and Saturday, March you a 360° look at Calvin life. It is a great way to see if Calvin 21, 20154. Go see why 9,400 students have made NMU their is for yourself! Register at www.calvin.edu/visit or call college choice. While on campus you will have the chance to 800-688-0122. tour campus, interact with faculty and staff, chat with an admissions counselor, and experience beautiful Marquette. Go Mඉඌඖඖඉ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ to www.nmu.edu/weekend or call 1-800-682-9797. Find out if Located in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a you qualify for one of the most prestigious scholarships (high Liberal Arts College with 75+ undergraduate programs and a school senior with 24+ on ACT and 3.5) Check it out at 11:1 faculty to student ratio. Discover Madonna by attending nmu.edu/presidentialscholars !! informative presentations on the admissions and financial aid Yඝගඐ Eචඋඐඉඖඏඍ Sඋඐඔඉකඛඐඑඛ ඎක US process, academic programs, and career resources. Free lunch and tour provided. Madonna offers over 100 undergraduate Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐඔ Sගඝඌඍඖග majors and more than 25 graduate degrees, including a The US Department of State announces scholarships for doctorate in nursing practice. American high school students to study abroad. http://www.madonna.edu The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high Hඑඔඔඛඌඉඔඍ Cඔඔඍඏඍ school students to spend a semester or academic year in Bosnia, Founded in 1844, rich heritage, Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali, classic liberal arts school Hillsdale wants Morocco, Oman, Thailand, and Turkey. This post 9/11 their students to be wrestling with program focuses on increasing understanding between people foundational questions such as “What in the US and countries with significant Muslim populations. does it mean to be human?” Rigorous The application deadline is January 7, 2015. Visit the YES college for students who want to be Program’s website for more information. challenged. 1,400 students, 3.77 GPA, Average ACT 29. 10:1 student to faculty ratio. 30 majors including 9 pre-professional programs (Pre-law students had the highest LSAT scores in ******************************************************** Michigan!) 100+ student-led clubs and organizations. Hillsdale does not use FAFSA to determined financial need. Instead Sඕඉඔඔ Cඔඔඍඏඍඛ ඎ Mඑඋඐඑඏඉඖ they use a profile specific to Hillsdale. Students weigh their options with smaller Hillsdale Admissions Receptions for students and parents: colleges/universities and larger ones every Hillsdle.edu/admissions/events year. Costs associated with attending a smaller school often turn students away Aඔඊඑඖ Cඔඔඍඏඍ before they even inquire. Listed below are Albion college has a strong Methodist affiliation, however, some of the many smaller schools in Michigan along with religion is not taught through the school. Albion enrolls 1,500 information students need to assist in the decision making students. The average GPA is 3.5 and the average ACT score is process. Please see your counselor or contact the school a 25 (superscore) for newly admitted students. The student to directly if you need more information. You will find that more faculty ratio is 13:1. Early Decision deadline is December 1st often than not, the amount of scholarship and private aid and students enrolled in advanced course work are rewarded in provided by these schools makes them as affordable, if not admissions and financially. Students begin working on career more affordable, than the larger public universities. placement their freshman year. There is a vibrant Greek life, Additionally, 4-year graduation rates from Michigan small friendly competition and a lot of school spirit! colleges are double that of public universities. Albion’s Division III athletic program are a huge part of _______________________________________________ campus life. There are 120+ clubs, sports and organizations. Cඉඔඞඑඖ Cඔඔඍඏඍ Students are all very involved and busy. Albion houses a huge Spread over 400 acres in Grand Rapids, MI. Calvin College equestrian facility with a state of the art barn, 15 Albion owned horses that compete in NCAA competition and students are is a liberal arts, Christian college with over 100 majors and strong ties to internships and studying abroad. 4,000 students, able to board their own horses there as well. 3.6 average GPA, average ACT 26 (does not superscore). Scholarships are considered for students with a 3.2 GPA Page 10 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, Aඝඑඖඉඛ Cඔඔඍඏඍ Aquinas College is a catholic school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 50% of the school’s population is catholic and has a predominate Christian based population. Although Aquinas was founded as a teaching school, it is a liberal arts college with 61 majors. The largest schools on Aquinas’ campus are Sciences, Social Science, Business Administration, Sports Management, and Sustainable Business. Aquinas has a nursing program that is in collaboration with University of Detroit Mercy. 60 freshman students are admitted directly into the nursing program every year. Aquinas has a total enrollment of 2,300 students with a student to faculty ratio of 1:16. Aquinas practices rolling admissions and there is a 2-4 week turnaround on all applications. Scholarship competition deadline is January 1st. AQ days and open houses for students and families through December. CONTINUED Management. Division 3 sports, 75 clubs and organizations and an abundant Greek Life make Adrian College a great campus to live and learn. Visit campus on Acquaintance Days or any day! Visit http://www.adrian.edu/ for more information. Nකගඐඟඌ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ Located in Midland, Michigan. Northwood University is 15 miles from Lake Huron, 135 miles north of Detroit and not far from Saginaw and Bay City. In a forest setting on 434 acres, Northwood is a Business school with an enrollment of 1,700 (450 freshman). Additional Northwood campuses are located in West Palm Beach and Texas. A Northwood education is different than other small schools in Michigan because students start the business program their freshman year. From day one, Northwood students are immersed in their major and surrounded by students that have the same interests and aspirations. Northwood offers an accelerated BBA/MBA program along with majors in Accounting, Advertising/ Marketing, Aftermarket Management, Economics, Entertainment, Sport and Promotion Management, Visit http://www.aquinas.edu for Entrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing and Management, more information. Finance, Hotel Restaurant/Resort Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Aඖඌකඍඟඛ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ Marketing. Northwood has a competitive Division II athletic program and an abundant Greek Life. All 4-year programs at Founded in 1874, Andrews Northwood provide University is located in Barien students with internship Springs, Michigan. Barien Springs is opportunities and high job 15 minutes from St. Joseph and 1-1/2 hours from Chicago. placement upon graduation. Andrews University is a faith based (Baptist) campus on 1,600 Minimum GPA 2.7 and rural acres. The total enrollment is 3,600. There is a large ACT 17 for admission national draw to Andrews as it has affiliate schools in 20 different countries. There are six schools within Andrews. They (Average 3.2 and 22 ACT). Personal statement is a are the Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Architecture, Technology, Health Science, and Seminary. There crucial part of the application! Visit are 130 undergraduate programs and 60 majors/70 minors. Andrews University is well known for their Education program, Northwood today! Www.northwood.edu or call Nursing program Lab Technician program and their school of 800-457-7878. business. With rolling admissions, Andrews admits students with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT (average 3.2 GPA, 24 Lඉඟකඍඖඋඍ Tඍඋඐඖඔඏඑඋඉඔ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ ACT). 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid based on Located in Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Tech has topgrades and test scores (before applying for FAFSA)! Preview notch technology-infused academic programs, vibrant campus weekends are available and information can be found at: life, athletics, and proven career placement. It is a private, fully http://www.andrews.edu/future accredited school on 102 acres with 4,500 students. Lawrence Aඌකඑඉඖ Cඔඔඍඏඍ Tech is the largest architecture school in Michigan and among Located on 132 acres in Adrian, Michigan. Adrian College the top 10 in the nation. There are over 100 programs in the Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, was honored as a College of Distinction for the 2011-2012 engineering and Management. Lawrence Tech is proud of their school year and ranked in US News Report as a 2012 Best 12:1 student/faculty ratio and day, evening, weekend and online Regional College in the Midwest. Additionally, Adrian was within the top five schools in the region for students who have courses and programs. Over 600 residential students reside in three housing centers and on Lawrence Tech’s campus are over the least debt upon graduating. Adrian’s total enrollment is 60 student organizations plus 11 fraternities and sororities. The 1,688 and the student to faculty ratio is 1:19. It is a liberal arts average ACT for the freshman class is a 23.8 and the average college with over 40 academic programs. Adrian is proud to GPA is a 3.21. Visit campus and experience Lawrence Tech by offer a 4+1 (combined Bachelor/Masters program) in Athletic visiting www.ltu.edu or calling 248-204-3160. Training, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Chemistry, and Sports Page 11 COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ, CONTINUED Uඋඕඑඖඏ Eඞඍඖගඛ ඉග Oඉඓඔඉඖඌ Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Explore Your Options at Oakland University If an academically qualified student (2.75 cumulative high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT) submits an enrollment deposit prior to December 31, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. the student will be eligible to receive the Out-Of-State Award valued at the full amount of the Out-Of-State surcharge. Are You Ready for College? Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:00—11:30 Discover OU If an academically qualified student (2.75 cumulative high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT) submits an enrollment deposit after January 1, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. the student will receive a minimum Out-Of-State Award of $5,000 and up to the remainder of the value of the Out-Of-State surcharge based on their financial need as determined by the FAFSA. November 21, and February 13, 9:00—10:00 Engineering and Computer Science Day Saturday, January 31, 9:00—2:30 Business Day The university website has been updated to reflect the award criteria outlined below: http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/ freshman/scholarships/out-of-state.html Saturday, March 7, 9:00 –12:00 Human Health Day Saturday, April 18, 9:00—12:00 For more information: www.oakland.edu/futurestudents or (248) 370‐360 or email: visit@oakland.edu call Uඖඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ ඎ Tඔඍඌ Effective January 1, 2015 students who meet the minimum academic requirements of a 2.75 cumulative high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT will be eligible to receive a minimum OutOf-State Award of $5,000. These students could earn up to the remainder of the value of the Out-Of-State surcharge based on their financial need as determined by the Free Application for TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! Tකඉඖඛඋකඑග කඍඝඍඛගඛ ඉකඍ ඉඞඉඑඔඉඊඔඍ ඖඔඑඖඍ Our school district has joined forces with Docufide to bring you Secure Transcript™ - the safe, paperless way to send transcripts directly to the colleges you choose. It is easy, secure and available 24/7. Docufide will send you an email to confirm that your request has been processed and your transcript has been sent. Additionally, Docufide will confirm that the colleges have received them. Secure Transcript makes applying to college a little easier- for you, for your school and for your colleges too. To create your account, go to www.uticak12.org and click on ‘Secure Transcript’ on the left side of the page. By registering on Docufide now, you are shortening your ‘To Do’ list for the fall. All transcript requests can be made simply by logging back into Docufide and choosing the school or organization that you want transcripts sent to. Best of all? It is free. Page 12 ACT PREPARATION CLASS Page 13 CAREER CENTER NEWS Mඉඖඝඎඉඋගඝකඑඖඏ Dඉඡ 10.03.14 Manufacturing Day 10.03.14 provided high school students from Utica Community Schools and Macomb County the opportunity to see and learn firsthand about careers in manufacturing in Macomb and Oakland counties. In response to a national campaign to increase awareness of the role of manufacturing in our economy, the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Macomb Intermediate School District joined forces with executives from area manufacturers, school districts and economic development agencies to organize a day of hands-on tours in manufacturing, design, and robotic facilities. Students from Utica Community Schools’ Career and Technical Education classes were invited to participate in the tours conducted by local manufacturers. Two companies, JD Cutting, Inc. and DASI Solutions, emphasized that while a college education is necessary for many careers, manufacturing jobs require skill training and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills. Both companies stressed the importance of analytical, organizational and computer skills in the 21st century workplace. Wඐඡ STEM ඒඊ කඍඉකඉගඑඖ? 26% more opportunities than non-STEM highest wages for high school graduates Objects created through 3-D printing are exhibited at DASI Solutions where students saw commercial applications for 3-D printing. lowest unemployment rates growth of 17% in the next 10 years (vs 8% for non-STEM jobs) the next decade will require STEM skills in 80% of jobs The event was designed to dispel the misperception that manufacturing job openings have declined and are dirty, dangerous and low paying. The current supply of skilled workers does not meet the demand in Michigan especially in Metro Detroit. The campaign hopes to reduce the skilled labor shortage by connecting high school students with companies experiencing a skilled labor shortage. Was the event successful? One student from Eisenhower High School thinks so. During his tour at JD cutting, a presentation included the company’s need for entry-level employees. He contacted the company, applied for a job and has been hired! Eisenhower Advanced Woodworking students observe cabinet doors being mass cut at JD Cutting using CAD technology (left) and the final product assembly (right). Questions? Contact Mrs. Pugliese, Career Development Facilitator, at (586) 797-1372 or Dyann.Pugliese@uticak12.org. Page 14 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Education Youth & Teen Enrichment Fall 2014 Community Education offers a wide variety of programs for every age from infant to adult. Included in our brochure is a full selection of enrichment classes currently scheduled in our schools and throughout the community. For a full listing of classes please visit our website www.ucscommunityeducation.com UCS Swim Program Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Waza Dragons Soccer American Gymnastics & Cheer Greg Grant Basketball Game Crazy Academic Inspiration Mad Science Young Rembrandts Sew Many Things Graceful Moves Dance Linsey’s Dance & Cheer Rhythm Pointe Dance Academy Mathnasium Sew May Things Evola Music Basic Babysitting Master K’s Karate Windemere Equestrian Center Elite Indoor Sports For more information or to register with Visa/ MasterCard or Discover, please call 586-797-6900 or visit our website at www.ucscommunityeducation.com. REFUND POLICY Unless otherwise indicated, refunds will be the amount of tuition less $10 processing fee. Refunds will be granted for all classes, excluding classes that meet one or two times, prior to the start of the 2nd class. No refunds after the second class. Classes that meet one or two times will only be refunded prior to the start of the class. Material, book, and disk fees will not be refunded. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be issued in the manner in which it was paid. No refunds for Swim or Sports Camps. RETURN CHECK POLICY All returned checks are subject to a $25 processing fee. Page 15 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Utica Community Schools Early Childhood Programs 586-797-6985 Register now for the 2014-15 school year. Call us today as space is limited! Call 586-797-6985 We offer many programs to meet each child and family’s individual needs. All of our programs provide for the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of each child. Every classroom is designed to meet the need of that particular age group in a safe, comfortable learning environment. Our teachers are qualified by the State of Michigan. Teachers and Assistant Teachers are required to participate in Early Childhood professional development each year. We also have staff on duty at all times that are both CPR and First Aid Certified. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Early Childhood Programs First Playmates- Infant and Toddler Care Infants and Toddlers (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) receive gentle, nurturing care, and support as they explore and interact with teachers, other children, and discovery activities. This program is offered 7am-6pm, year round. Carousel- Full Day Preschool Carousel is offered for 3 and 4 year olds at three locations in the school district. Teachers plan activities and prepare an environment designed to prepare young children for Kindergarten. This program is offered 7am-6pm, year round. Preschool/Nursery- 3 and 4 year old Part-time Preschool We offer both morning and afternoon sessions of Preschool for 3 and 4 year old children. Our programs use Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum (an approved state curriculum) and Michigan Department of Education Standards to help meet Kindergarten readiness skills. Children must be toilet trained. Montessori- 3 and 4 year old Preschool Montessori philosphy guides children’s learning in a nurturing environment. Children learn by manipulating materials, which develop meaningful practical skills and academic knowledge. Creavitity, respect, reasonable behavior, self-disipline, and self-motivation are encouraged. Classes are multi-age. Come Play With Me- Toddlers and Parents This is a weekly Parent and Toddler class for children 21 months- 3 years old. Classes offer children many different learning options, allowing the children to choose the activities that are most attractive to them. This fosters the children’s self-esteem, nurtures their budding attention span and allows them to view learning as an active process. Great Start Readiness Program The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a free preschool program for families that meet program requirements; including income eligibility guidelines and/or existing risk factors. Children must be 4 yearls old on or before October 1, 2014. www.ucscommunityeducation.com Page 16 MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE Page 17 SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM School Age Child Care Program SACC is available at every UCS Elementary Building In School Age Child Care we strive to provide the best care for your child in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. We offer multiple opportunities for children to participate in activities that are developmentally appropriate and allow for social, physical, and intellectual stimulation. It is our goal to consistently grow in all areas to provide your child with positive experience before and after school. School Age Child Care registration packets can be downloaded at www.communityeducation.com or are available from your SACC Director. Packets must be completed and returned to the SACC Director. Registration Fee: $40 child or $55 per family (non‐refundable). To register for SACC, please call the School Age Child Care Office (586) 797‐6980. Cash or checks must be brought to: Community Education Center @ Walsh, SACC Office, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (Payment will not be accepted at individual site) SACC IS A PREPAY PROGRAM. The cost of SACC is $4.00 per hour, there is a minimum charge of one hour per morning and/or afternoon session. S A C C chool ge hild are ‐ Winter and Spring Break Winter Break – February 16 – February 20, 2015 Spring Break – April 6 – April 10, 2015 SACC will be available from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday at the Community Education Center @ Walsh, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Special activities will be held during winter and spring breaks COST: $150 for the week, per child Regardless of days and hours used. Fee must be paid at time of registration. Program is for students who are currently registered in the UCS SACC Program. (Fee includes 2 snacks per day; please provide a sack lunch with drink for your child) Summer CAMP (School Age Child Care) Summer Camp is designed to meet the needs of working parents by offering planned and supervised Day Camp experiences by a qualified staff. The program is available to any current UCS elementary school student. Out of District families are welcome. Child care will be available Monday – Friday, 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. Each child will be provided two snacks per day. Day Camp experiences will include, on‐site speakers/presentations, sports, crafts, and science, gym and playground activities. Weekly Field Trips are planned (additional fees required). Fees are based on half‐day / full‐day rates. For Information on School Age Child Care program please call: (586) 797‐6980 Page 18 TEACHER HOMEWORK WEBSITES Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐඔ Tඍඉඋඐඍක Hඕඍඟකඓ Wඍඊඛඑගඍඛ AP Pඛඡඋඐඔඏඡ Hallam, Lisa surviveappsychology.weebly.com Eඖඏඔඑඛඐ Coval, Kelly www.coval.weebly.com Mඉකඓඍගඑඖඏ/Fඑඖඉඖඋඍ Lafaive, Louise Schoology.com Mඉගඐ Antishin, Thomas www.antishinike.com Champa, Gretchen http://mrschampa.weebly.com Davidson, Martha www.eisenhowermath.weebly.com Hallam, Trapper www.hallamsalgebra1.weebly.com Morin, Wendy www.morinmath.com Noch, Douglas www.nochmath.weebly.com Olin, Mark www.olinmath.weebly.com Schuchard, Michelle www.schuchardsmathclass.weebly.com Straughen, Richard www.planbook.com Thomas, James www.thomasjg.weebly.com Sඋඑඍඖඋඍ All Chemistry ikechemistry.weebly.com DeRiemaker, Brygida www.deriemaker.weebly.com Logsdon, Jason www.bb91.misd.net Nichols, Nancy www.edmodo.com Schoettle, James www.jschoettle.com Siemianowski, John www.siemianowski.weebly.com Sඋඑඉඔ Sගඝඌඑඍඛ Bronson, Amber www.edmodo.com Brzezinski, David ikesocialstudies.weebly.com Copacia, Terry ikesocialstudies.weebly.com D’Angelo, Derek www.bb91.misd.net Donahue, Kevin www.aplia.com Drath, David mrdrathsclass.weebly.com Sඉඖඑඛඐ Klesko, Monica miclasefavorita.weebly.com Rajewski, Maria Srarajewski.weebly.com Page 19 CURRICULUM CORNER Eඖඏඔඑඛඐ Dඍඉකගඕඍඖග The school year is in full swing with the arrival of fall, and the English Department is busy as usual trying to get tenth graders acclimated to high school life, preparing juniors for impending tests such as the ACT, and readying seniors for college. Our department’s focus is on literacy for all students, so we will be stressing close and critical reading skills through both classic literature and informational text while working diligently to break down the writing process through different types of writing pieces. A fun opportunity for avid readers is Book Club, which meets every Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in room 135. This club is sponsored by Holly Kralik and Paula Stiff and is a great opportunity to enjoy extra-curricular reading and have some interesting and insightful conversations about novels. Please feel free to check it out! The English Department would also like to welcome two long-term substitutes into our department. Kelli Korte will be in for Kathy Willette’s classes and Brenda Iafrate will be in for Erica Kincannon while she is on maternity leave. We look forward to working with both of them. Mr. Antishin Mrs. Champa Mrs. Davidson Mrs. Hallam Mrs. Morin Mr. Noch Mr. Olin Mrs. Schuchard Mr. Straughen Mr. Thomas www.antishinike.com http://mrschampa.weebly.com www.eisenhowermath.weebly.com www.hallamsalgebra1.weebly.com www.morinmath.com www.nochmath.weebly.com www.olinmath.weebly.com www.schuchardsmathclass.weebly.com www.planbook.com www.thomasjg.weebly.com Mඉගඐ Cඔඝඊ A new math club has been started at Eisenhower. The members of the club will have two major functions. First, they will be providing math help to other students with tutoring sessions. The time and location of this help will be in the weekly notes. Their second function will be to compete in local, state and national mathematics competitions. Any students interested in joining the Eisenhower Math Club can see Mr. Antishin in room 205 for more details of meeting times and locations. Sඋඑඍඖඋඍ Dඍඉකගඕඍඖග Mඉගඐ Dඍඉකගඕඍඖග Physics students in Mr. Luz’s class build understanding by finding relationships between variables in simple labs. Results and conclusions are written on dry-erase white boards then To ensure the success of all students in mathematics, the shared with the rest of the class during physics “Board Eisenhower Mathematics Department is offering extra help to Meetings.” Each month, Mr. Luz will share the White Board of all students. Students should speak to their teacher if they feel the Month with the Ike community. This month: Constant they do not fully comprehend the content. Many teachers offer Acceleration Model. Brandon V, Brendan R., Danielle L., and either before or after school help. To aid students who cannot Brendan B. show on their board, a square relation between the attend extra help sessions before or after school due to position of an air-track cart and time with a parabolic curve. transportation or previous obligations such as participation in They also show that the velocity of the cart increased with a athletic teams; lunch hour tutoring is available. A member of constant, uniform rate on the second graph, which they found the mathematics department is available to help during the to be its acceleration. All students then will take these lunch hours. The Math Lunch Hour Tutoring can be found in relationships, along with work from Eisenhower math classes, an alcove in the hall leading to the math and science hallways. to create the physics equations needed to then solve deeper Students who are not sure where to find the help could ask any physics problems. of the administrators or lunch monitors for directions. Math teachers have also begun assigning students to the lunch hour tutoring if the students are not showing proficiency in understanding the concepts. Parents may be contacted if the students do not follow through with the assigned tutoring. Eචගකඉ Hඍඔ Sඍඛඛඑඖඛ Tඍඉඋඐඍක Wඍඊඛඑගඍඛ All students can find additional information concerning their classes at their teacher websites. Page 20 GET SMART—FALL PLAY Page 21 STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Hඕඍඋඕඑඖඏ large box in the commons to store these gifts until the Marines pick them up. On the collection days, the first hour class that acquires the most toys will win a prize. The holiday season is a time to give back and every penny makes a difference. Keep your eyes out for Student Council members carrying donation cans and consider dropping some spare change in there if you can. We hope you all had a blast at the homecoming game and dance! Congratulations to Danielle Linska and Kevin Wilk, Eisenhower’s 2014 Homecoming King and Queen. It’s not often that the king and queen are crowned at the pep assembly instead of the big game. Great work Ike Football for the victory and thanks to all who came out to show their spirit at the game and during spirit week as well. TOYS FOR TOTS Tඍඔඍගඐඖ Lඍඉඌඍකඛඐඑ Dඉඡ This year’s telethon will be on December 3rd. Every hour, classes are pitted against each other to raise the most On November 12th, club officers and teachermoney and win a prize! As students run down to the nominated students are invited to the PAC to listen to a Media Center to turn in their money, Student Council motivational speaker and collaborate with fellow school members will be updating class totals during the allotted leaders. Participants are excused for the whole day to engage in exciting team-building games. Lunch and t-shirts amount of time until a winner is announced at the end. It will be provided. The theme is mountain climbing, so grab is an all-day event broadcasted live on the Student News. your gear and be ready to surmount the obstacles that await All proceeds go towards buying gifts to give families the Christmas morning they otherwise would not have been you. Your leadership skills will take you to great heights! able to afford. TOYS FOR TOTS Rඍඕඑඖඌ101 ඎක Sඍඖඑකඛ It’s never too early to get into that gift-giving spirit! All seniors, if possible, should text @ikeseniors to Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marines organization that provides (586) 649-3714 for class updates. You wouldn’t want to Christmas presents to underprivileged children by miss out on any important information. collecting and distributing donated toys. There will be a NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Gඍඖඍකඉඔ Mඍඍගඑඖඏඛ @ 6:40 ඉ.ඕ. එඖ ගඐඍ Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක PAC November 5, 2014 December 3, 2014 January 7, 2015 February 4, 2015 March 4 or 11, 2015 (depends on MME dates) April 1, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 20, 2015 – Hours forms are due during lunches. Students without a lunch may turn them in to Mr. Smith in his room 416 at the beginning of the day. They will not be accepted late. Page 22 KEY CLUB BIRTHDAY KIT Page 23 INSTRUMENTAL BOOSTER CLUB NEWS The 2014/15 Eisenhower Marching Eagles have ended their season on a high note! The band, under the direction of Mr. Christopher Traskal and Mrs. Lawanda Parker, recently performed at the 2014 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 16 Marching Band Festival and marched away with a Division I rating! We were very proud to receive straight 1’s, awarded by professional adjudicators, in the captions of Marching, Music and General Effect. This event was held on October 7th at L’Anse Creuse High School North and included High School Marching Bands from our community and surrounding districts. The Marching Eagles proudly performed their halftime show, “Royalty: On a Throne of Music” with selections from Ellington, Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Elton John. Another of our big performances took place this month! It was the annual Win-the-Band contest, where a lucky raffle winner got to have the band play right in front of their home! The Marching Eagles also dazzled the crowd at Band-a-Rama on October 5th, when they performed along with other UCS High Schools, each performing their unique half-time shows. The hard work and practice paid off, as the Marching Eagles soared through each performance! Although Marching Season is nearly over, all the bands are still hard at work! The Instrumental Music “Winter Band Concert” will be held on December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC, and will feature performances by the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, as well as an encore performance by the Marching Eagles! While the bands are practicing, the Color Guard is also hard at work. The Ike Fusion Winterguard is an outstanding group of students that meets all off season and competes on the Michigan Colorguard Circuit (MCGC). This group is basically an indoor Colorguard that performs to a soundtrack instead of live musicians and focuses on advanced guard techniques. Auditions/Clinics will be held throughout October in the Commons. For more information, please visit www.Ikebands.com! Mark your calendars for Eisenhower’s annual Santa’s Craft Castle on Saturday, November 22nd! This is the Instrumental Music Department’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and features over 100 vendors selling their crafts, jewelry and food. This event has become a community tradition, and you will not want to miss it! It is a great way to get into the Holiday Spirit and start your Holiday shopping! Keep up with Eisenhower Instrumental Music on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ikehsbands), Twitter (www.twitter.com/ikebands) and in www.ikebands.com. You won’t want to miss all the Bands have to offer! SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY Sඍඖඑක Aඔඔ Nඑඏඐග Pඉකගඡ SANP questions: Dave TenHopen @ (586) 677-5959 or email dten@comcast.net The Senior All Night Party is a parent sponsored event with the goal of keeping all the seniors safe on the night of graduation. It is a fun filled event that will create life time memories! Mඍඍගඑඖඏඛ Meetings are scheduled on Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m. The dates are as follows: The committee for the 2015 Senior All Night Party is looking for volunteers! We need help on planning committees and donation committees. We have many committee chair positions returning to help again with this year’s party. C-Cඐඉඑක Pඛඑගඑඖ Aඞඉඑඔඉඊඔඍ We are looking for a senior parent to assist at the chair position for the Senior All Night Party. There are many volunteers staying on to assist again this year, but we need a leader! Please come to one of our meetings, to see the great things that this party provides to our graduating seniors. Cඖගඉඋග Iඖඎකඕඉගඑඖ November 19th February 11th March 11th April 15th May 13th Seniors, don't miss out on the LAST time that you will see your whole class. Food, inflatable games, Casino, Hypnotist shows, caricature artists, psychic readers, prizes, and so much more! Registration or ticket questions: Christine Suhy at csuhy26@gmail.com Page 24 SANTA’S CRAFT CASTLE Eisenhower High School Instrumental Boosters’ present the 31th Annual Juried Arts & Craft Show Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eisenhower High School 6500 25 Mile Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48316 (Between Van Dyke & Mound Road) Free Parking $2.00 Admission Handcrafted Items Craft Raffle Castle Cafe’ Over 160 Exhibitors Bake Sale 50/50 Raffle Holiday Music provided by Music Students NO Strollers Please All proceeds support the Eisenhower Instrumental Program Page 25 ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB NEWS The Athletic Booster Club supports all sports (fall, winter 2014-2015 Mඍඍගඑඖඏ Sඋඐඍඌඝඔඍ and spring) at Eisenhower High School. The purpose of our The IKE Athletic Booster Club meets on the second club is to raise funds to supplement all sports beyond what the Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the ECC at Eisenhower. school district can provide. The Booster Club runs the concessions at the varsity, junior varsity and freshman football November 10, 2014 games and boys and girls basketball games. We also run the December 8, 2014 50/50 Raffle at varsity football games and sponsor male and January 12, 2015 female senior athletes with $500 scholarships. We also throw the best party in Shelby Township, the Annual Spring Auction. February 9, 2015 Check out our website at www.ikeboosterclub.org for more March 9, 2015 details. Come on out and join the IKE Booster Club and make a difference. April 13, 2015 2014-2015 IKE Booster Club Board Members May 11, 2015 Ed Gehle -President Jeff Freeman -Vice President Mark Pettke-Treasurer Mike Wojcik -Secretary Mike Oakes-Membership Chair Coleen Macciomei -Historian/Volunteer Chair Rඍඋඍඖග Bඛගඍක Cඔඝඊ Aගඐඔඍගඑඋ Pඝකඋඐඉඛඍඛ New Eagle Mascot costume The membership cost for a family per school calendar year is only $10 ($5 for alumni families). You can go to the IKE Booster Club website at www.ikeboosterclub.org, go to the forms section and download a membership form. “Sඉඞඍ Tඐඍ Dඉගඍ” The Eisenhower Athletic Booster Club Annual Spring Auction has raised over ~$205,000 to date and we are pleased to announce the date of our 9th Annual Spring Auction. Come on out and join the IKE Booster Club and support our Eagle Athletes by attending the . . . 9TH ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION Boys/Girls Golf: Bushnell range finders Girls Volleyball: Training equipment SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 All Sports: Sideline misting fans Palazzo Grande Banquet Hall Dinner…Live/Silent Auction...Raffles Thank you for all your continued support! GO EAGLES!! Page 26 STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION The Pep Assembly was SUPER fun. LOTS of the success was because of the kids and the games and their UBER-preparedness, but the rest was all because of you!! Thanks again for a SUPER Homecoming. Congratulations on winning the first SPIRIT TROPHY!! You deserve it! Nanette Chesney-Maleficent. Melissa Minton-Cat Women, Shane Smith-Batman, Michelle deCardenas-Wonder Women, Craig Pajak-Ironman, Scott May-Superman, and Andy Bulat-Spiderman. Marielle Jane Kittle was born on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 and entered our world at 6 pounds 10 ounces! Proud mom is Bettye Ann-Counselor, Kevin and big sister Evelyn! The Senior Powder Puff Team claimed victory after a hard fought battle against the Juniors. Paige Duda was named Senior Offensive MVP and Gwen Kulin was named Senior Defensive MVP. For the first time in Powder Puff history, the Most Loyal Player award was given out and Karley Quenneville was the recipient for going above and beyond what was asked of her. Nicole Meyer was named Junior Offensive MVP and Claire Lovins was named Junior Defensive MVP. Seniors 33/Juniors 19. Senior Coaches were Patrick Packan and Ryan deCardenas. Junior Coaches were Tom Antishin and Doug Noch. Marielle Jane Kittle born October 1st. Juniors Powder Puff team Seniors Powder Puff team. Jennifer Ramirez, Art teacher, took a great picture of this past October’s Blood Moon. Congratulations to our Girls Swim & Dive team for capturing the Macomb County Championship. Coach Lisa Doherty. Page 27 STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION, CONT’D Mr. Springer, Ike’s Theatre Director, is happy to announce the Eisenhower High School’s 201314 Thespian Inductees. In addition to the honor of induction, which represents at least one-hundred hours of quality work in theatre and related disciplines, The International Thespian Society recognizes Thespian honor ranks for work beyond the initial requirement as well as Thespian scholar distinction for achievement in general academic course work. First Name Emily Stanton Ainsley Haley Kaitlyn Emily Edward Madyson Bailey Andrew Madeline Last Name Allen Aspelund Belisle Bradley Cody Cook Czarnecki DeJausserand DeLaere Fera Fugate Grade 11 12 11 11 11 12 12 11 11 11 12 First Name Rachel Erin Savannah Bianca Nicolette Kyle Kaitlyn Kayla Emma Dylan Tommaso Last Name Hinde Kurtz Lancaster Lombardini Lulgjuraj Macciomei Meyers Miller Nowaczyk Parker Randazzo Grade 11 11 12 11 12 11 11 12 11 11 11 First Name Alexandra Lilian Griffin Jenna Alana Kaitlyn Robert Kaylyn Rebecca Jennifer Last Name Rose Schmidt Sheridan Sierzenga Smith Stickley Thomas Ulicny Viviano Wilt Grade 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 Alumni 12 Alumni Congratulation to our JV football team as they finished the season 8 - 1. Coaches John Morrison, Derek Berdeski, Derek Chriss, and Ben Moffit. Juniors Jamie Beck and Jordan George are two of the 46 students chosen from 25 different Macomb County schools to be part of Junior Leadership Macomb. The group has already been to Oakland University Anton Frankel Center in Mt. Clemens to hear Anne Snyder, from MSU School of Osteopathic Medicine, Leadership Macomb Graduate and certified “True Colors” trainer, facilitate a personality assessment exercise. They boarded the Clinton Township riverboats where the importance of the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair was explained. On October 11th Lee Meadows, Ph.D., author, Director of the Undergraduate Management Program and Professor of Management at Walsh College gave a witty and humorous presentation focused on various leadership characteristics. Karen Palka, founder and Executive Director of ”A Beautiful Me,” a non-profit organization and Judge Linda Davis who is also the President of Families Against Narcotics (FAM) provided some great exercises. 2014-2015 Eisenhower High School “Wind Ensemble” has been chosen to perform at the annual Michigan Music Conference! Playing at a Music Conference is the highest honor a high school band can receive in the State of Michigan – the equivalent of an athletic team winning a state title – and we are honored to represent the Eisenhower community at this extremely prestigious event. For the 2014-15 school year, the conference will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 22nd24th. We have been chosen to perform at the opening night “Collage Concert”, which will feature 15 ensembles from across the state in one 75 minute performance. This event will take place Thursday evening January 22nd in the very beautiful DeVos Hall, home of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. The audience will be made up of instrumental music and vocal directors, university professors and students, administrators, and friends and family – all of whom will be there to hear the Ike Wind Ensemble perform! We are very proud to be the first music group in the history of Utica Community Schools to ever perform at the Michigan Music Conference and will work tirelessly to represent our School, School District, and the Community at large in the highest possible manner! Christopher Traskal, Instrumental Music Director. Page 28 KROGER REWARDS There is no cost to sign up—just five minutes of your time. Kකඏඍක Cඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Rඍඟඉකඌඛ Pකඏකඉඕ Hඍඔ Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐඔ Eඉකඖ $’ඛ Eඞඍකඡ Tඑඕඍ Yඝ Sඐ! Note: Kroger resets all of the Community Rewards designations on May 1st of each year. ALL participants are required to go online to re-designate their school of choice. Pඔඍඉඛඍ ඎඔඔඟ ගඐඍඛඍ එඖඛගකඝඋගඑඖඛ: 1. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Have your Kroger Plus Card handy. If your card is already registered online, click on SIGN IN and go directly to Step 6 on the next page. 2. Click on CREATE AN ACCOUNT in the upper right corner of the screen. Once you select your specific Kroger store successfully, the Kroger Plus Card screen appears. 3. After completing the Kroger Plus Card screen successfully, the Sign Up to Receive Special Offers by E-mail screen appears. The selections on this screen are OPTIONAL. Once you click on save and continue the Confirm Your Kroger.com Account Information screen appears. 4. Click on *I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The One Last Step to Activate Your Kroger.com Account appears asking you to check your e-mail inbox and follow the instructions to complete the activation process. 5. Go to your e-mail inbox and click on the LINK IN THE BODY OF THE E-MAIL and sign-in with your E-MAIL ADDRESS and PASSWORD to activate your account. Continued with Step 6 on the next page. Page 29 KROGER REWARDS, CONTINUED Kකඏඍක Cඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Rඍඟඉකඌඛ Pකඏකඉඕ Hඍඔ Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐඔ Eඉකඖ $’ඛ Eඞඍකඡ Tඑඕඍ Yඝ Sඐ! 6. Click on MY ACCOUNT in the upper right corner of the screen. 7. Scroll to the bottom of the Account Settings and click on COMMUNITY REWARDS then click on EDIT COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM INFORMATION. Once you enter your ADDRESS INFORMATION, the Kroger Community Rewards screen will display. Step 1 is to Find Your Organization, enter 90887 and click SEARCH. Dwight D. Eisenhower High School information should appear. Select it and click on SAVE CHANGES and click on LOGOUT. 8. GO SHOP—every time you swipe your Kroger Plus Card, a portion of your purchase will benefit Eisenhower High School. It will state this on the bottom of your receipt. 9. Finally, we would be grateful if you would pass this along to your family and friends! Page 30 UCS MEANS SUCCESS Uගඑඋඉ Cඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Sඋඐඔඛ ඔඉඝඖඋඐඍඛ “UCS ඕඍඉඖඛ SUCCESS” Dඑඛගකඑඋග ග Hඑඏඐඔඑඏඐග Sඝඋඋඍඛඛ Sගකඑඍඛ ඎ ගඐඍ Pඍඔඍ ඉඖඌ Tකඉඌඑගඑඖඛ එඖ එගඛ Cඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Utica Community Schools (UCS) has initiated the “UCS means SUCCESS” program to highlight the community’s strong tradition of educational excellence. The district is encouraging submission of success stories from students, alumni, business owners, senior citizens and members of the greater community to share though videos, social media, local newspapers, school newsletters and the UCS Web site. “I see firsthand the amazing things happening in our schools every day,” said Dr. Christine Johns, superintendent of Utica Community Schools. “We can all take pride in UCS for its tradition of academic excellence and its integral role in our community. We’re launching the ‘UCS means SUCCESS’ program to celebrate our strong tradition of pride and excellence and share our stories with the community.” A few examples of UCS success this year include: UCS students consistently score higher on tests than the state average. The UCS graduation rate of 90 percent is nearly 14 points higher than the state average. All four UCS high schools – Eisenhower, Henry Ford II, Stevenson and Utica – are ranked among America’s best high schools by Newsweek magazine. UCS is a destination district for homebuyers. Realtors advertise a Utica Community Schools location as a strong selling point for homes. Utica Academy for International Studies was named Michigan’s most academically challenging high school by the Washington Post for the second year in a row. UCS was named one of the nation’s best communities for music education in 2014. “The quality of our schools helps protect home and property values and attract new businesses and families to our community,” said Dr. Johns. “Realtors repeatedly speak of the strengths of Utica Community Schools as a reason families move to this area.” “Our success is a result of a tremendous team effort on the part of students, teachers, parents, support staff, local businesses and the greater community. I look forward to celebrating the impact of UCS through this exciting effort.” Pඔඍඉඛඍ Vඑඛඑග www.UCSmeansSUCCESS.org to hear students, alumni, families, senior citizens, business people, and others share their experiences and thoughts about our schools. Submit your own UCS success story on the Web site or by calling Tim McAvoy at (586) 797-1107. We look forward to hearing from you! Page 31 UCS VOLUNTEER FORM Sඝඊඕඑගගඑඖඏ ඉ UCS Vඔඝඖගඍඍක Fකඕ If you are volunteering for any UCS activity, the UCS Volunteer form must be completed and submitting to Alicia Singer in the front office prior to the event. Page 32 POWERSCHOOL NOTIFICATIONS PඟඍකSඋඐඔ ඍ-ඕඉඑඔ ඛඡඛගඍඕ ග ඓඍඍ ඉකඍඖගඛ එඖඎකඕඍඌ The PowerSchool e-mail system allows us to regularly send important school notices directly to you. To register for these updates, please log on to your PowerSchool account and sign up under the “E-Mail Notifications” tab. Our goal is to have 100 percent of our parents enrolled in this system so that we can keep you better informed and reduce the use of paper in our school. Your help with this effort is greatly appreciated! 1. Log into PowerSchool. 2. Click on the Email Notification tab. Result: The Email Notifications screen displays. 4. Click on in the box(es) to the left of the information you want to receive. 5. Select how often you want the notification. Daily is not recommended. 6. Click in the box to the right of Send now. 7. Enter the email address you want the notification(s) sent to. Enter up to three e-mail addresses separated by commas. Note: Please enter your email address even if you do not wish to have notifications sent at this time. Teachers can use this information to contact you, if necessary. 8. Click on Submit. Iඕකගඉඖග: The display of assignment due dates and the frequency of posted grades may vary across teachers. All teachers will post grades for progress reports and report cards. Individual teachers may update grades on a more frequent basis. If you have a concern regarding your child’s grades we ask you to follow the steps below: a. b. c. d. e. Speak with your child. Have your child talk to their teacher. Refer to the teacher’s grading policy. Contact the teacher via email or phone. Contact the school administration via email or phone. Attendance concerns may be addressed by contacting your child’s Associate Principal. Page 33 POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL Sගඝඌඍඖග ඛඋඐඔ ඕඍඉඔඛ ඉඋඋඝඖග – ඔඟ ඊඉඔඉඖඋඍ ඉඔඍකග ඉඞඉඑඔඉඊඔඍ Eඕඉඑඔ ඉඔඍකග ගඑඖ: Parents can visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal if they wish to opt in to receive an email alert when their child’s meal account balance falls below $10. Easy to follow directions will appear on the PowerSchool screen as shown below. For questions, please contact UCS Food and Nutrition Services at foodservice@uticak12.org or call (586) 797-1180. Page 34 COPY ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Vඔඝඖගඍඍකඛ Wඉඖගඍඌ The Eisenhower Copy Room is looking for a few volunteers. Hඝකඛ: Weekly or Bi-weekly hours; with start and end times being flexible. Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Morning Shift 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Afternoon Shift: 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Afternoon Shift Dඝගඑඍඛ 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Duties include: Completing copy orders for teachers Laminating Hole-punching If interested please email Mrs. Colette Galayda at betea@aol.com with availability and or questions. Training can be provided if needed. Thank you. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL Dඟඑඏඐග D. Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Mඍඕකඑඉඔ එඖ Wඉඛඐඑඖඏගඖ D.C. There is a movement in Washington to build a Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington DC. It is scheduled to open in 2017. A link to the site is http://www.eisenhowermemorial.org/. Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial will inspire future generations with the 34th President’s devotion to public service, leadership, integrity, and democracy. Page 35 STUDENT/PARENT NEWS Iඓඍ Bඟඔඑඖඏ Tඍඉඕ Attention girls and boys, tryouts for the Ike Bowling team are on Monday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 18th. Ike competes in the Mac Red Conference and we have both varsity and junior varsity teams. Bowling is a winter sport and recognized by the MHSAA as a varsity sport with regional and state tournaments. We practice for three weeks and then compete for the next 10 weeks, finishing with the state finals in early March. There are excellent college scholarship opportunities available for boys and especially girls at local and out of state colleges. All skill levels are welcome; the coaching staff can start with a novice or an expert and help make you the best you can be. Tryouts start at 3:30 p.m. at Shelby Lanes located at 23 Mile Road on Van Dyke. Contact Mike Pollak at (586) 405-4822 for more information. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 Daylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a way of getting more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer. The reason DST works is because its saves energy due to less artificial light needed during the evening hours—clocks are set one hour ahead during the spring, and one hour back to standard time in the autumn. Many countries observe DST and many do not. Benjamin Franklin first suggested Daylight Saving Time in 1784, but it was not until World War I, in 1916, when it was adopted by several counties in Europe that initially rejected the idea. It is difficult to predict what will happen with Daylight Saving Time in the future. The daylight saving date in many countries may change from time to time due to special events or conditions. The United States, Canada and some other countries extended DST in 2007. The new start date is the second Sunday in March (previously the first Sunday in April) through to the first Sunday in November (previously the last Sunday in October). Timeanddate.com Eඕඍකඏඍඖඋඡ උඉකඌඛ UCS Smoking Policy Please be sure to keep your student’s emergency card up to date. In the event of an emergency, we need your student’s information to be accurate. It is important that any health issues are listed on the card. Any changes in address or phone number contacts need to be made through the school attendance office-registrar, Sandy Austin. In accordance with local, state and Federal law, Utica Schools enforces tobacco and smoke-free environment on all district property and in all district facilities twenty-four hours per day and seven days per week. Page 36 Dඟඑඏඐග D. Eඑඛඍඖඐඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐඔ 6500 25 Mile Road Shelby Township, MI 48316 Dඉගඍ/Lඋඉගඑඖ UCS District website: http://uticak12.org Tඑඕඍ Eඞඍඖග November 4 No School—Professional Development November 5—PAC 6:30 p.m. November 12 Financial Aid Night 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences Half Day of School Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences November 21 November 22 November 23 7:20 a.m.—10:22 a.m. 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. November 22 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Santa’s Craft Castle November 13 November 24—New Aux. Gym 1st—6th Hours Fall Play—Get Smart Club Photo Day November 26—28 No School—Thanksgiving Break December 24—January 4 No School—Winter Break Begins Vඑඛඑඖ Mඑඛඛඑඖ Eisenhower High School is committed to providing Excellence in Education for all students. The school will design programs and learning experiences that promote academic achievement and the personal and social growth of every student. As a richly diverse community of learners that values all its members, Eisenhower High School will assume a central role in the community by linking parents, local agencies and businesses to the school. The mission of Eisenhower High School is to foster academic and personal excellence. The staff along with parents and community will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to compete in a technological and global world. The safe and nurturing environment at E.H.S. in conjunction with a rigorous comprehensive curriculum will prepare students for graduation not only to succeed in college and careers but also to become informed, responsible citizens who respect diversity and value life-long learning. Nඖඌඑඛඋකඑඕඑඖඉගඑඖ එඖ Eඌඝඋඉගඑඖ 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 Elliot-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. Page 37
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