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November/December 2014
CALENDAR
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Fall Play, “Dracula”
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 1,3,4 Musical Auditions
2
Standard Time Returns
3
Early Release at 2:31 p.m.- PCT
Immigration/Migration Open
House,
End of 1st Quarter
4
Election Day
10th Grade WKCE Testing
Youth Court - 5:00 p.m.
Second Quarter Begins
5-11
French Week
6
Musical Callbacks
7
ACT Registration Deadline
8
SAT Exam
11
Parent/Teacher Conferences,
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Veterans Day
12
Birth of the Baha’u’llah
Peer Court - 5:00 p.m.
14
No School - Professional
Development Day
18
Jazz & Percussion Concert,
7:30 p.m., Auditorium
20
Early Release at 12:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences,
12:30-8:00 p.m.
Black Parent Council, 6:00 p.m.,
Wisconsin Neighborhood Center
Latino Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.,
Fox Neighborhood Center/506
25
Veterans Recognition Panel
26
No School
27-28 No School - Thanksgiving
Dec. 1 Early Release at 2:31 p.m.
- PCT
2
Youth Court - 5:00 p.m.
4
Financial Aid Night,
7:00-8:30 p.m.
5
Memorial Benefit Concert
6
SAT Exam
7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8
Early Release at 2:31 p.m.- PCT
Q & A with Jay, 7:00 p.m.,
Wisconsin Neighborhood Center
10
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
Concert, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Peer Court - 5:00 p.m.
11
Concert Bands I & II Concert,
7:30 p.m., Auditorium
13
ACT Exam
16-24 Hanukkah (begins at sunset)
16
All Orchestras Concert, 7:30 p.m.,
Buchhauser Auditorium
17
All Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m.,
Buchhauser Auditorium
18
Black Parent Council, 6:00 p.m.,
Wisconsin Neighborhood Center
Latino Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.,
Fox Neighborhood Center/506
18-19 Winter Art Sale
19
Cupcake Smackdown
21 First Day of Winter
22-Jan. 2 Winter Break
25Christmas
26-Jan. 1 Kwanzaa
31
New Year’s Eve
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day
2
Mawlid al-Nabi (begins at sunset)
5
Return from Winter Break
6
Youth Court - 5:00 p.m.
2014-2015 Phone Contacts
General Information 663-5990
Building Principal & Secretary
Jay Affeldt, Principal
Sadie Larkin, Secretary
663-6040
663-5992
Assistant Principals & Secretaries
Fox Neighborhood
Matt Hendrickson, Principal
663-6046
Peggi Dahmen, Secretary
663-6101
Rock Neighborhood
Lorie Wesolek, Principal
Betty Loeffler, Secretary
663-6044
663-6172
Wisconsin Neighborhood
Pete Hartman, Principal
Jennifer Donatelli, Secretary
663-6042
663-5991
Wolf Neighborhood
Ben Radloff, Principal
Gina Dennis, Secretary
663-6048
663-6173
Important information: All Attendance calls
should be made to the appropriate Neighborhood
Office.
Student Services Department
Sherry Zander, Registrar
Deb Kosloske, Clerical Asst.
Troy Arneson, Dept. Chair
663-6054
663-6055
663-6050
Counselors by Neighborhood & Alphabet
Troy Arneson, Wolf A-O
663-6050
Joe Hamel, Wisconsin A-O
663-6064
Sherry Lucille, Rock & Fox P-Z
663-6175
Dan Maloney, Rock A-O
663-6060
Len Mormino, Wisconsin & Wolf P-Z 663-6061
Amy Olson, Fox A-O
663-6063
Ying Vang, ELL Counselor
663-6062
Multicultural Services Coordinator
JoAnne Brown
663-6168
School Improvement/Professional Development
Jenni Vondrak
442-2332
Athletics
Dean of Students
Nursing Staff
Special Education Department
Memorial Alternative Achievement Program
TBA
663-6115
Project Road
Katy Ainslie-Wallace
204-3552
MSCR High School Specialist
Roxanne Rios
442-2220
From the Desk of Principal Jay Affeldt
Dear Memorial Community,
The first couple months have been busy and productive at JMM. It’s great to
see all the energy from students, staff, and our community. Our classrooms are
filled with enthusiastic students and outstanding teachers, and every day we take
another step towards our vision of success for every student. We appreciate all your
support.
I want to thank you for providing such great feedback on our September Parent
Survey. We had over 300 responses, and I wanted you to know we are organizing
all of your ideas and suggestions so we can make improvements as a result. I will
be sending a new survey each month, and they will be a critical tool in helping us
work together to make Memorial even better. I’d be happy to discuss any of your
feedback or improvements with you in more detail. Give me a call, send an email
or consider attending a “Q&A with Jay”. You may have attended one on Monday,
October 20th, or the next one is Monday, December 8th, at 7pm in the Wisconsin
Neighborhood Center.
We had such an amazing turnout for Go to School Night, and your feedback was
so positive. Given the increase in numbers, we are considering moving the opening
session to the Main Gym, and will have more student volunteers, in bright shirts, to
help you find your way next year. The opportunity for you to hear from our staff
regarding classroom procedures, academic expectations, and course content
allows you to be part of your student’s success. Thanks for taking your time to share
the evening with us.
With the First Quarter ending soon and quarter grades being finalized, I want to
remind you that we have many opportunities for students to access additional
support. Our After School Study Center is open Monday through Thursday with
JMM staff available to provide assistance, and peer tutoring can arranged
through our Student Services Department. Please encourage students to use these
resources for academic help, to meet teachers, access technology, or just to have
a place to do homework.
Our Evening Dinner Program is now in its third year. All students involved in an
after-school program are entitled to the dinner at no charge from 5:00-6:00 pm,
Monday through Thursday in the cafeteria.
I also want to mention the importance of taking advantage of Parent-Teacher
Conferences, which will be held November 11th from 4-8pm and November 20th
12:30-8pm. We need to make sure we are working together to do all we can to
support our students. You hopefully already received an email with info on how to
sign up online for Conferences through Sign Up Genius.
Lastly, based on your feedback we will be emailing each newsletter to the school
community, in addition to posting them on our website.
Thanks you all for a great start, and as always please let us know if you need
anything.
We are JMM.
Jay Affeldt
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER: (Mark your calendars now!)
November 3rd, 2014: End of 1st Quarter
November 4th, 2014: Grade 10: WKCE Tests: The State of Wisconsin requires
that all 10th graders take this test. It tests your proficiency in reading, writing,
math, science, and social studies. You cannot skip or be excused from this test.
Make-up testing is mandatory if you are absent. You will not be readmitted to
class until you have completed this test.
November 11th, 2014: Parent Teacher Conferences (4-8pm)
November 12th-13th: Career and Course Exploration- 9th Grade Classes in
Computer Labs
November 18th-19th: Career and Course Exploration- 10th Grade Classes in
Computer Labs
November 20th, 2014: Parent Teacher Conferences (12:30-8pm)
November 21st, 2014: Everything Counts Presentation (High School Success
Strategies)- 9th Grade Classes
November 24th-December 19th: 9th Grade Individual Conferences (20 minute
checkins with counselors)
December 4th, 2014: Grade 12: FINANCIAL AID NIGHT FOR SENIOR PARENTS in
the Memorial High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Our guest speaker will deliver
a “how-to” session on applying for financial aid.
December 5th, 2014: Grade 12: This is the deadline the Student Services
department sets for timely processing of college applications by the Holiday
Break. Deliver completed college applications materials to your counselor no
later than December 5th.
December 20th-January 4th, 2015: All Grades: Winter Vacation!
The ASPIRE (formerly EXPLORE/PLAN test from ACT) for 9th/10th grade students
is scheduled for late April/early May in 2015 (more specific dates to follow).
Juniors will take the ACT on March 3rd, and the WorkKeys assessment on March
4th, 2015
Also in November and December:
-Career Speaker Sessions will continue- To enhance students’ awareness
about the world of work, student services will identify which careers of
interest have been identified most on Career Cruising, and host one per
month for students to hear from during the lunch hour.
-College applications will continue to be processed
-Seniors should continue to see counselors to make their post HS Plans
PHYSICAL EDUCATION REPLACEMENT CREDIT (PERC) FORM
Board Policy 3540 states: “A student who participates in a WIAA sanctioned
athletic activity during 11th grade, or during the fall sports season of their 12th
grade year, may, upon application and approval, be permitted to complete
an additional one-half credit (.5) in english, social studies, mathematics, or
science in lieu of one half credit (.5) of physical education.” In other words,
students can graduate with 1 credit or 2 semesters of physical education credit
(instead of 1.5 or 3 semesters) if they meet the requirements in the policy stated
above. It needs to be completed and handed into that office on the first
day of practice of the sport/athletic season they intend to use it as a physical
education replacement for.
ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION
Juniors and Seniors: ACT and/or SAT test results can be critical to a college
application. You need to start giving this your attention beginning in January
of your junior year. A more complete summary is available on the Memorial
Student Service Department’s website, including links to the ACT and SAT
websites
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR
Under Memorial’s “Neighborhood” model, counselors are assigned to each of
the four neighborhoods, and then a caseload of students alphabetized by last
name. All students are assigned to a counselor in their assigned neighborhood
according to their last name. (See Neighborhoods list below). That counselor
will support that student for all four years of high school through graduation.
Each counselor is also joined by a psychologist, social worker, nurse, and
principal (also organized by neighborhood). That team meets, collaborates,
and supports the students they share, coordinating services between them
as needed and appropriate. Also assigned to all neighborhoods are the ELL
counselor, social worker, and minority services coordinator.
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR
Neighborhood
Counselor
Fox River Neighborhood
Mrs. Amy Olson (A-O)
Mrs. Sherry Lucille (P-Z)
Rock River Neighborhood
Mr. Dan Maloney (A-O)
Mrs. Sherry Lucille (P-Z)
Wisconsin River Neighborhood
Mr. Joe Hamel (A-O)
Mr. Len Mormino (P-Z)
Wolf River Neighborhood
Mr. Troy Arneson (A-O)
Mr. Len Mormino (P-Z)
All ELL students
Mr. Ying Vang-Counselor
Phone #
663-6063
663-6175
663-6060
663-6175
663-6064
663-6061
663-6050
663-6061
663-6062
HOW TO CONTACT MEMORIAL’S SCHOOL NURSE, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Neighborhood
NURSE
SOCIAL WORKER
PSYCHOLOGIST
Fox River
Rock River
Ms. Imholte
442-2241
Ms. Dietrich
663-6071
Wisconsin River
Ms. Dietrich
663-6071
Wolf River
Ms. Dietrich
663-6071
All ELL Students
Ms. Dietrich-663-6071
Mrs.Imholte-442-2241
Mrs. Suzanne Blackamore
663-6052
Mrs. Suzanne Blackamore
663-6052
Mr. Marques Flowers
442-2995
Mr. Marques Flowers
442-2995
Mrs. Rosemary BarrientosSocial Worker- 663-6051
Mrs. Deb Conway
663-6066
Mrs. Deb Conway
663-6066
Mr. John Rummel
663-6053
Mr. John Rummel
663-6053
Mrs. Deb Conway-663-6066
Mr. John Rummel-663-6053
Multicultural Services Coordinator- Ms. JoAnne Brown- (608) 663-6168
For email addresses, go directly to the Memorial Student Services website @ https://
memorialweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/1353
Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their counselors, and to establish
a good working relationship to assist in helping student work towards their
graduation and post HS goals. In addition, the rest of their student service team
including the nurse, social worker, and psychologist are available daily for support.
Confidentiality is respected, and all issues are open for discussion and problem
solving. Given the heavy traffic that is typical in the Student Services office, students
wanting to speak with their counselor are encouraged to make an appointment by
seeing Deb Kosloske or Sherry Zander in Student Services. Choose a meeting time
that will not cause class time to be missed; counselors cannot excuse students who
come during class time without written teacher permission.
SENIORS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
December 5th, 2015 is the deadline Student Services Department sets for
timely processing of college apps to be delivered to college campuses by the
Holiday Break. Students should submit any college materials that need to go
through their counselor no later than this date. If you are just beginning this
process please read the guidelines below.
1. ELECTRONIC/ONLINE APPLICATIONS: When applying online, download and
print the “Counselor” portion only if the school requires it (this is no longer
common). Bring this part to your counselor so they can fill out and send any
necessary information to that campus.
These can also be emailed to client via the application website.
2. Order your transcript to be sent to the schools you wish to apply to. Please
note that our process has changed.
The First Step to ordering a transcript is to create an account at www.
parchment.com. As you move through the registration process, please note
that MMSD does not issue “registration codes” to students. Simply leave this
item blank and continue with the account process. Also, when designating
the high school, JMM is listed as “Memorial High School”, not “James Madison
Memorial High School.” Once registered, the website will provide additional
instructions for ordering your transcripts. This electronic service allows you to
order transcripts online at any time and track the status of the transcripts that
have been sent. You can send your transcripts directly to colleges, the NCAA,
the Common Application and other destinations of your choice
Current Students and their parents may download and print a copy of a
transcript from Infinite Campus for your own personal use. Personal transcripts
are not considered official and will not be accepted for admission purposes to
colleges and universities, the Common Application, or the NCAA. Most athletic
offices, employers, and some scholarship applications will accept a printed
copy of the personal transcript.
Transcripts needed for scholarship purposes are free. In order to request an
official transcript for scholarship purposes, please contact Students Services or
your counselor.
3. PAPER APPLICATIONS: These are not common or available at most schools
anymore. If you are completing one, bring the completed paper copy of an
application to your counselor for processing. Attach application fee check,
additional attachments, etc..
4. SOME PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE A RECOMMENDATION:
Your counselor will need a “Student Brag Sheet” and “Parent Brag Sheet”
plus a resume of your activities in order to write a recommendation for you.
Give or email “Teacher Report Form” to teachers who you have requested
letters of recommendation from, and fill out a “Teacher Brag Sheet” if they
would like one (they can be obtained in Student Services). Make sure to give
your teacher a stamped, addressed envelope to each campus you would
like their letter sent to. School staff like at least 2 weeks notice when asked to
complete a recommendation.
5. SENDING ACT/SAT TEST RESULTS: All test scores (ACT, SAT I and SAT Subject
Tests) must be sent directly from the testing agency. This means that YOU
contact the testing company. The Counseling Department cannot do this for you.
You may request to have your results sent to colleges on the registration form for
either test, as a limited number are free of charge at that time.
CREDIT FOR NON-MMSD COURSES
In SOME cases high school credit will be granted for pre-approved educational
experiences undertaken outside the MMSD. In ALL cases students must receive
prior approval from both their Neighborhood principal and the chair of the
Memorial department to which the non-MMSD educational experience is related.
NOTE: Requesting a course via the Youth Options Program and having that
request denied by MMSD does not constitute prior approval. Students must obtain
prior approval as outlined above before the grade and credit for the course can
be included on their transcript; grades will not be counted in your GPA.
Students who do not receive prior approval may request to have educational
experiences listed on their transcripts, but no credit will be granted for these
experiences.
Credits earned for graduation will consist of Carnegie Units awarded by MMSD
high schools or other accredited high schools in which students were physically
enrolled. Credits will also be granted for the state-mandated extensions of MMSD
credit, such as Youth Options Program credits or Youth Apprenticeship Program
credits. Credits awarded by any other institutions or because of a court mandate
may continue to be listed in an appropriate fashion on the summary of courses
taken. However, no credit will be granted by the District, and the grade will not
be calculated into the GPA.
For complete coverage of all of these issues and more visit the Memorial Support
Services Website: http://memorialweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/1347
Announcements:
JMM EXAM SCHEDULE
WINTER SPEED and STRENGTH is available
to all students wanting to get/stay in shape this
winter. Speed and Strength meets after School
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s at 3:505pm, November-February. The program is free.
2014-2015
FIRST SEMESTER
Tuesday, January 20
The Sword & Shield is posted monthly on the school website: https://memorialweb.
madison.k12.wi.us/node/1652
The paper is always looking for students to write
articles about clubs, sports, activities, music,
student groups, etc. For more information about
advertising or contributing articles, contact
Mrs. Teri Parris Ford; tparrisford@madison.
k12.wi.us or editor-in-chief; Nathan Wang on
Facebook. The club meets weekly afterschool in
the photolab, but you do not have to attend club
meetings to contribute. Look for our group on
Facebook for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/264875903554228/
Most Spanish students don’t gain fluency - our
mission is to make fluency possible for every
student!
The Nicaragua Summer Exchange has
partnered with the University of Leon, and
the University of Wisconsin to provide high
school students with the most affordable path
to Spanish fluency. We believe every Spanish
student should join bilingual America. For
more info contact;director Ilba Prego, www.
highschoolspanish.org
“This is not a school sponsored activity and the Madison
Metropolitan School District does not approve, support, or
endorse this program/activity.”
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 2 Exam
Period 3 Exam
Makeup Exam
Wednesday, January 21
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 4 Exam
Period 5 Exam
Makeup Exam
Thursday, January 22
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 6 Exam
Period 7 Exam
Makeup Exam
Friday, January 23
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
Period 1 Exam
Makeup Exam
SECOND SEMESTER
Monday, June 8
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 7 Exam
Period 1 Exam
Period 4 Exam
Tuesday, June 9
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 5 Exam
Period 3 Exam
Makeup Exam
Wednesday, June 10
8:30 – 10:00
10:15 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:00
Period 6 Exam
Period 2 Exam
Makeup Exam
Thursday, June 11
8:30 – 10:00
Makeup Exam
Senior Tribute Information for the Yearbook
The 2014- 2015 Olympian Yearbook Staff is excited to continue the tradition of senior tributes!
A “tribute” will offer you an opportunity to recognize special seniors and/or send a lasting
message to your JMMHS soon to be grad as they leave high school. Your message will be
placed in the senior section of the yearbook. To reserve your space, please follow these
guidelines:
1. Select a tribute size. See pricing schedule below.
2. Create a photo collage or presentation using any digit editing program and submit
your digital tribute the size chosen at 300 dpi, OR
3. Create a rough sketch of the layout for your tribute and submit photos and text to our
staff to design a simple layout for you. Label photos.
4. All tributes will be printed in color. No price reduction will be granted for printing in
black and white. Photos for all tributes must be submitted in a JPEG or TIFF format with
a resolution of at least 300dpi. Printed photos must not be cut, glued or taped. Do not
send irreplaceable prints.
5. Submit your digital tributes to jmmhsolympian@gmail.com with “Tribute” in the subject
line.
6. Make checks out to: JMM, do not mail cash.
7. Mail payment and printed photos to Olympian Yearbook Tribute, attn: Teri Parris Ford,
201 S Gammon Rd., Madison, WI 53717.
8. Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for any photos that you would like
returned. Photos will not be returned until May 2015.
9. All questions can be directed to Teri Parris Ford, yearbook advisor,
tparrisford@madison.k12.wi.us
Prices/Sizes: Color Tributes
Color tributes are available in the following
sizes for the prices shown:
Eighth page: horizontal
• $50
• (4 1/8” wide x 2 5/8”)
•
Quarter page: Vertical
• $85
• (4 18” wide x 5.5”0
•
Half Page: Horizontal
• $140
• (8.5” wide x 5.5”)
•
Full Page: Vertical
• $240
• (8.5” wide x 11 1/8”)
Photo Submission Guidelines
 The school, yearbook staff, or the
publishing company does not
accept responsibility for lost or
damaged photos.
 Select vertical photos for vertical
spaces and horizontal photos for
horizontal spaces.
 The yearbook staff may enlarge or
reduce photos to fit the layout.
 Please attach a label to the back of
the photos with your name and
address.
 The yearbook staff reserves the right
to reject photos or text or ask for the
customer to make changes to
confirm staff’s standards.
 Tributes are sold on a first come first
served bases!!! We appreciate early
submissions to help ensure that we
have space for your tribute.
Spotlight on Anti-Bullying Practices in MMSD
The Madison Metropolitan School District strives to provide an environment
where every student feels safe, respected, and welcomed.
Bullying can have harmful social, physical, psychological and/or
academic impact on students who engage in bullying behaviors
and bystanders that observe acts of bullying.
The 2010-2011 school year marked
Bullying is…
the first year of implementing the
district’s Anti-Bullying Policy. The
2015 school year
start of the 20142011-2012
Harmful
Intentional
comes with renewed energy to
ensure students and parents are
aware of effective, more thorough
bullying reporting procedures as
well as enhanced anti-bullying
Imbalanced
in power
practices in our schools.
How Families Can
Report Bullying
In the event that your child
shares that bullying has taken
place, families are encouraged to
access:
“Report of
Bullying/Harassment Incident”
The one-page form is available in
your school office and online at:
www.madison.k12.wi.us/node/925
District policy defines bullying as,
Bullying includes…
“the intentional action by an
individual or group of
individuals to inflict harm
when there is an imbalance
of real or perceived power.”
Physical harm
Training staff to prevent and
intervene in bullying behavior
Spreading rumors
False accusations
Schools have outlined procedures
Manipulating
friendships
Reporting bullying behavior
Cyber-bullying
Harassment based
on protected class
Anti-bullying practices are part of
each school’s system of Positive
Behavior Support (PBS) and
include:
for...
Investigating the incident
Determining whether acts of
bullying were verified
Carrying out interventions, and
disciplinary action if appropriate.
Building community in classrooms
and schools
Teaching students strategies to
intervene in bullying behavior
Preventing bullying behavior
through enhancing social and
emotional capacities of students
Group and individual interventions
for students in need of more
support
Xyuas Cov Kev Tiv Thaiv Kev Thab Plaub
Hauv MMSD
Nroog Madison Cheeb Tsam Tsev Kawm Ntawv (MMSD) sib zog los muab qhov chaw kawm uas
txhua tus me nyuam kawm ntawv muaj kev ruaj ntseg, muaj kev sib fwm, thiab muaj kev txais tos.
Kev thab plaub muaj cuab kav yuav muaj kev cuam tshuam piam sij tau rau txoj kev sib raug zoo,
tus kheej, lub siab lub ntsws (psychological) thiab/los yog muaj kev cuam tshuam rau kev kawm
rau cov me nyuam kawm ntawv uas muaj cov cwj pwm thab plaub thiab cov neeg ob cag uas tsom
kwm qhov kev thab plaub.
Kev thab
plaub yog…
¥
¥
¥
Xyoo 2010-2011 yog thawj xyoo ntawm
Kev piam
sij
Tiv Thaiv Kev Thab Plaub. Thaum pib
Kev tab
meeg ua
ntawv thiab cov niam txiv faj seeb txog
Lub fwj
chim tsis
siab luag
Kev thab plaub
xws li…
Kev piam sij rau
tus kheej
Kev tshab lus taug
xaiv
Cov kev sib liam
cuav
Kev tswj cov kev
phwj ywg
Kev thab plaub
hauv vas sab
(Cyber-bullying)
Kev ua saib tsis
taus raws qhov
raug tiv thaiv
Qhov Cov Yim Neeg
Yuav Muaj Cuab Kav
Cej Luam Kev Thab
Plaub
qhov kev siv tsev kawm ntawv Tsab Cai
ntawm xyoo 2014-2015
2011-2012 rov pib dua los
xyuas meej kom cov me nyuam kawm
cov txheej txheem cej luam kev thab
plaub kom meej pem thiab koom tes
rau cov kev tiv thaiv kev thab plaub
hauv peb cov tsev kawm ntawv.
Tsev kawm ntawv tsab cai txhais kev
thab plaub tias yog, “qhov kev tab
meeg ua los ntawm qee leej los
yog tej pawg neeg kom muaj kev
piam sij thaum pom tias lub fwj
chim tsis sib luag.”
Cov tsev kawm ntawv tau teev cov txheej
txheem rau…
¥
Cej luam tus cwj pwm thab plaub
¥
Soj ntsuam qhov teeb meem
¥
Txiav txim xyuas seb cov kev thab
Nyob rau qhov uas nej tus me
nyuam qhia tias muaj kev thab
plaub, cov yim neeg yuav tau:
“Cej Luam Qhov Teeb Meem
Kev Thab Paub/Kev Ua Saib
Tsis Taus”
Muaj daim foos nyob tom nej lub
tsev kawm ntawv chawv ua hauj
lwm thiab muaj nyob rau online:
www.madison.k12.wi.us/node/925
Kev tiv thaiv thab plaub yog ib feem
ntawm txhua lub tsev kawm ntawv
qhov Kev Pab Txhawb Kom Muaj
Tus Cwj Pwm Zoo (PBS) thiab xws li:
¥
¥
¥
¥
plaub puas tau muab txheeb xyuas
¥
Muaj cov kev tiv thaiv thiab kev qhuab
qhia yog tias tsim nyog.
¥
Cov qhia cov neeg ua hauj lwm
kom tiv thaiv thiab cuam tshuam
tau tus cwj pwm thab plaub
Tsim kev koom haum nyob hauv
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Enfoque en prácticas anti acoso escolar en
MMSD
El Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison (MMSD por su sigla en inglés) se esfuerza
por proveer un entorno en donde todo estudiante se sienta seguro, respetado y
bienvenido. El acoso escolar puede tener un efecto perjudicial en el aspecto social,
físico, sicológico y/o académico de los estudiantes que participan en comportamientos
intimidantes, sus víctimas y los espectadores que
observan aquellos actos de intimidación.
El acoso
escolar es…
¥
Dañino
El ciclo escolar 2010-2011 marcó el
primer año en la implementación
de la Política Anti Acoso Escolar
del Distrito. El comienzo del ciclo
2014-2015 llega con una
escolar 2011-2012
energía renovada para asegurar¥
Intencional
¥ Desequilibri
nos que los estudiantes y sus
padres estén conscientes de los
procedimientos más efectivos y
detallados para reportar y de las
o de poder prácticas mejoradas anti acoso
escolar en nuestras escuelas.
La política del Distrito define el
acoso escolar así: “La acción
El acoso escolar
incluye…
Daño físico
Rumores
Acusaciones falsas
Manipulación de
amistades
Intimidación
Acoso basado en
una clase protegida
intencional de una persona
o grupo de personas con el
objetivo de infligir daño…
cuando existe un
desequilibrio de poder real
o percibido.”
Las escuelas han delineado
procedimientos para:
¥ Reportar
actos intimidantes.
¥ Investigar
los incidentes.
¥ Determinar
si los actos
intimidantes fueron verificados.
¥ Llevar
a cabo intervenciones y
tomar acción disciplinaria si es
adecuado.
Cómo pueden las
familias reportar el
acoso escolar
En el caso de que su hijo le cuente
que lo han acosado, les
recomendamos a las familias que
busquen el formulario:
“Reporte de un incidente de
Acoso Escolar/Hostigamiento”
Spotlight on
MMSD
El formulario de una página está
disponible en la oficina escolar o en
el sitio web:
www.madison.k12.wi.us/node/925
Las prácticas de anti acoso escolar
son parte del sistema de Apoyo al
Comportamiento Positivo (PBS
sigla en inglés) de cada escuela
e incluyen:
¥ Entrenar al personal para prevenir
e intervenir ante el comportamiento
intimidante.
¥ Establecer
comunidades en los
salones de clases y en las
escuelas.
¥ Enseñarles a los estudiantes
estrategias de intervención en el
comportamiento intimidante.
¥ Prevenir el comportamiento
intimidante al mejorar la capacidad
socio emocional de los estudiantes.
¥ Intervención
individual y en grupo
para aquellos estudiantes que
necesitan más apoyo.
Depression and the School-Aged Child
by John Rummel
What is depression in childhood and adolescence?
Depression is a medical condition that causes people to feel sad, hopeless, or
irritable for a long period of time. It was once believed that depression only affected
adults, and that children or teens could not develop it. We now know that even
a young child can develop serious depression that needs treatment to improve.
However, symptoms of depression in children and teens can be difficult to recognize.
Many children and teens who are depressed do not get adequate treatment
because their symptoms are not identified. Mood swings and other emotional
changes caused by depression may be overlooked as unimportant or as a normal
part of growing up.
How would I know if my child has depression?
Depression often looks very different in children than it does in adults, and symptoms
may also vary widely from person to person. Here are some general guidelines:
Very young children may have a serious or somber appearance, or appear almost
ill. They lack the bounce of their nondepressed peers and may be tearful or irritable.
They may make frequent negative statements about themselves and can be selfdestructive.
Older (elementary school aged) children may exhibit academic problems, disruptive
behavior, or problems with friends. Parents often say that nothing pleases their
children and that they seem to hate themselves and everything around them.
Aggressive behavior, irritability and suicidal talk may also be present, especially as
the child approaches middle school age.
In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, teens may sleep a lot or move or
speak more slowly than usual, experience sleep disruptions, begin to do much worse
in school than they were doing before, or have attendance issues.
In children of any age, watch for:
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Sadness, anxiety, or a feeling of hopelessness.
Loss of interest in food or compulsive overeating that results in rapid weight loss
or gain.
Staying awake at night and sleeping during the day.
Withdrawal from friends.
Rebellious behavior, sudden drop in grades or cutting school.
Complaints of pains including headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue.
Use of alcohol or drugs and promiscuous sexual activity.
A preoccupation with death and dying.
It is important to understand that symptoms of depression are different than a
temporary response to a loss, disappointment, or tragic event (bereavement or
grief). However, a stressful or traumatic situation can sometimes trigger an episode of
depression (if symptoms are severe or long-lasting).
Next steps if you suspect your child may be depressed
At one time it was a common belief that depression is “all in the mind” and that a
depressed person should be able to snap out of it. We now know that depression is
an illness that requires treatment—it is not a character flaw or weakness. Childhood
and teen years can be especially difficult for children with depression and their
family members, especially if it is not treated. Untreated major depression can last for
a year and sometimes longer. Prolonged or severe depression can lead to problems
making and keeping friends, difficulty in school, substance abuse, suicidal behavior,
and other problems that may carry into adulthood. If you think your child may be
depressed
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Consult with your child’s family doctor or pediatrician,
and explain your concerns.
Talk to your child’s counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker,
especially if your child is having difficulties in school.
Be proactive. Don’t take a “wait and see” attitude. Discuss your concerns with
a professional and educate yourself.
If you’re concerned about your child, you can contact our Student Services office at
Memorial, and speak to your child’s school counselor, a school psychologist or social
worker, or one of our nurses.
(sources: WebMD.com and the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools; http://
smhp.psych.ucla.edu)
Mark your calendar –
JMM TRIVIA NIGHT
April 5, 2014
7:00 pm
Reserve your table today - $80 for a table of 8 or $10/individuals.
Contact Peggi Dahmen – 663-6101
201 S. Gammon Rd, Fox Office, Madison WI 53717
Watch the JMM Website for more details.
Memorial Athletic Online Information
Eligibility forms:
All required forms for athletic participation are now available
on the web. You can access the site at https://webapp1.madison.
k12.wi.us/webapp1/athletic_forms/ or through the link on
JMM’s website in the Athletics section. BOTH Parents and
students will both login using their Infinite Campus User Name
and password. There is a separate process for both students
and parents, please make sure that both complete. You may
complete all this time for all anticipated sports throughout
the school year, please make sure to indicate correct season
and confirm information by clicking button at bottom of
questionnaire. Any pop-up indications that ask you to follow
up with athletic office can be done via email or calling 6636079. This step must be completed prior to reporting for
practice. Instructions regarding the navigation of the site are included with this packet.
Online Spirit store:
You can now order spirit wear for all your needs at http://madisonmemorial.ilchq.com/ The site will
be available 365 days a year/24 hours a day to shop for and purchase a variety of clothing and other
options with Memorial logos. If there are items you hope to see, please contact the Athletic Office and
we will work to get those added as options.
Schedule/Information:
You can sign up for schedule notifications at big8conference.net which will allow you to have up to the
minute information on schedules, postponements, and cancellations and will send alerts via email or
text. On twitter, athletics information is shared via @SpartanJMM
If you have additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact the athletic office:
Athletics SecretaryAthletic Director
Kelsey HeckJeremy Schlitz, CAA
Madison Memorial HS
Madison Memorial HS
klheck@madison.k12.wi.us jschlitz@madison.k12.wi.us
Phone: (608) 663-6191
(608)663-6079
Fax: (608) 442-2199
Twitter: @SpartanJMM
WINTER SPORTS Information
BOYS BASKETBALL – See Coach Collins or Coach Wheeler if you did not attend meeting, first
practice times listed below. Steve Collins stcollins@madison.k12.wi.us , Nate Olsen ndolsen@madison.
k12.wi.us, Brett Wheeler bwheeler@madison.k12.wi.us
Varsity – November 17, 6:30 am - Main Gym
Sophomore – November 17, 6:15 am – Field House
9th Grade – November 17, 3:45 pm – Field House
GIRLS BASKETBALL- Contact Coach Marques Flowers mjflowers@madison.k12.wi.us, with
questions. First practice times listed below.
Varsity – November 10, 6:15 am – Main gym
Sophomore – November 10, 6:15 am – Main gym
9th Grade – November 10, 3:45 pm – Field House
GYMNASTICS – Contact Coach Michelle Fuller mlfuller@madison.k12.wi.us
Set-up: Novemeber 9th – 4:00pm –Fieldhouse Ct. 1
November 10, 4:00 pm – Field House Ct. 1
BOYS HOCKEY – Contact Coach Jon Spencer with questions jspencer@madison.k12.wi.us , first
practice time listed below.
November 10th, 6:30 am – Field House
GIRLS HOCKEY – Contact Bob Joers at Middelton HS, bjoers@mcpasd.k12.wi.us , first practice
time listed below.
November 10, 4:10 pm - Capitol Ice Arena
SWIM/DIVE –Contact Coach Paul Eckerle with questions, pteck@tds.net , first practice time listed
below. Pre-season team meeting, Wednesday, November 12th, @ 3:45 in room 500.
November 17, 6:00 am - Pool
WRESTLE – Contact Coach Brachman with questions, rjbrachman3@yahoo.com, first practice time
listed below.
November 17, 4:00 pm – Upper Gym
MSCR High School Recreation at Memorial High School: Join MSCR in the fun
this fall!
Fall Clubs: In school clubs are free, and current club listings are available in the
Welcome Center.
1. Breakin’ 101 (Breakdance Club): (Mondays) Learn how to breakdance or
polish your skills.
2. Art Klub: (Tuesdays) There’s always more time for art! Create with fellow
artists and friends.
3. Future Teachers Club: (Tuesdays) Are you considering a future in
teaching? Come get a jump start and explore this career.
4. Comic Book Super Hero Club: (Wednesdays) Join the discussion and view
some of the best new & old comic book and super hero movies.
5. Zumba Club: (Thursdays) Dance your way to fitness! Zumba can keep you
healthy, strong, and smiling.
6. Knitting, Crochet & Crafts Club: (Thursdays) Learn how to knit, crochet &
more! Walk away with projects or come with ideas of you own.
7. Anime Club: (Fridays) Do you love anime (Japanese animation) or want
to learn more about it? Join us every Friday to watch some of the best
anime episodes and movies.
8. Costume & Design Club: (Fridays) Do you have a flair for design? Want to
learn how to create your own costumes or designs? Come learn how!
Keep Moving with MSCR Extramural Sports at JMM:
Participation fee is $45 per player. Fee waivers to cover these costs are
available. Make checks payable to MSCR. Registration forms available at the
JMM Welcome Center & online at www.mscr.org.
1. Intermediate Basketball (9th & 10th grade) League: Registration ends 11/21.
Practice begins 12/2, once a week on Tuesdays (in the field house), with
games on Saturdays starting 12/6-1/17.
2. Metro Basketball (11th & 12th grade) League: Registration ends 12/19.
Practice begins in mid-January, once a week on Tuesdays (in the field
house), with games on Saturdays.
How do I sign up?
Pick up an MSCR Registration form in the JMM Welcome Center, or in the field
house Office 104 A with Ms. Roxanne Rios (MSCR). Sports forms are available
on-line as well. You may return registration forms to the Welcome Center, or Ms.
Rios.
Want to volunteer?
Be a part of the fun! Contact Roxanne Rios, and check out our volunteer
information page at www.mscr.org. All volunteers must complete an interest
inventory, background check and interview.
Do you have a club idea, or know of someone who would make a great club
leader?
Contact Roxanne Rios (see information below) and see your idea spring to life!
Contact Information:
Contact the MSCR REC Specialist for Memorial High School:
Roxanne Rios Office: (608) 442-2220
rrios@madison.k12.wi.us
From your school nurses,
Marie & Jane…………………..
When should you keep your child home from school?
Fever. Please do not send your child to school with a fever. Not only will they feel
miserable, but people are usually at their most infectious when they are febrile. The
definition of a fever is 100.4, (MMSD defines it as 100 or higher). A temperature of 100
often has a way of going up in an hour or two.
Please--resist the temptation to give acetaminophen or ibuprofen, send them off,
and cross your fingers. You might decrease their fever, but you won’t decrease their
contagiousness--and the stuff wears off.
Vomiting or diarrhea. (reasonably obvious). We’ve seen it happen. Usually it’s a
hopeful parent who thinks that just because the kid feels better after vomiting, they are
better. Unless they’ve gone many hours without vomiting, and have been able to keep
fluids down, they aren’t better--and really, with vomiting, diarrhea and fever you should
wait until your child has gone 24 hours without symptoms.
Cough and runny nose. If we kept kids home for every cough and runny nose all
winter, they’d hardly ever go to school. And usually, if they don’t have a fever and don’t
have trouble breathing, they can go. However, if they are really hacking away, keep
them home for a day or so. It’s kinder to your child--and to everyone at school.
AmeriCorps Achievement Connections Math Tutoring Program
Call for Volunteer Tutors! The AmeriCorps Achievement Connections program
at Memorial High School is seeking dedicated and caring individuals to commit
to two hours a week to tutoring students in math, with the top priority helping
students complete Algebra 1 by 10th grade with a C or better. This could be an
opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of students and give back
to the community.
● Lead one-on-one tutoring sessions
● Share your Algebra and Geometry skills
● Training provided
We are looking for tutors to begin tutoring this fall or spring at Memorial. For
more information on how to become a tutor, please contact Joy Pfeiffer
at AchievementConnections.memhs@gmail.com; (608) 442-2334.
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