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FLIGHT OF THE EAGLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
A Blue Ribbon Exemplary School
6500 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Fක඗ඕ Tඐඍ Pකඑඖඋඑ඘ඉඔ’ඛ Dඍඛඓ . . .
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C඗ඖගඉඋග Iඖඎ඗කඕඉගඑ඗ඖ:
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
MID-WINTER BREAK
FEBRUARY 16TH—20TH
Hඑඏඐඔඑඏඐගඛ එඖ ගඐඑඛ එඛඛඝඍ:
From the Principal’s Desk
Ike 2014-15 Calendar
Principal Sounding Board Meetings
Daylight Savings Time
Ike ACT Workshop 2015
Counseling Communiqué
Family Connection with NavianceTM
ACT Preparation Class
Michigan Merit Exam (MME)
High School Testing Schedule
Career Center News
UCS Early Childhood Programs
School Age Child Care Programs
Teacher Homework Websites
Curriculum Corner
Student Council News
National Honor Society
Key Club Birthday Kit
Senior All Night Party
Instrumental Booster Club News
Athletic Booster Club News
Student and Staff Recognition
Community Education
Velocity Jr.
UCS means SUCCESS
UCS Volunteer Form
Kroger Rewards
PowerSchool Notifications
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Eisenhower List of Clubs
Copy Room Volunteers Needed
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Macomb Community College
Protect MI Child
Student/Parent News
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ear Eisenhower Family:
many Eisenhower students earn college
credits by participating in our AP program.
We have completed our first semester Good Housekeeping magazine says, not only
and the second semester began on
will these courses impress admissions
January 19th. Watch for your child’s report officer, but they’ll yield college credit which
card in your mailbox. Semester grades are can accelerate your child’s higher-education
recorded on the student’s permanent
experience. Ben Kaplan, author of How to
transcript. A semester grade is determined Go to College Almost for Free, passed four AP
by the first quarter grade (40%), the second exams and was admitted to college at
quarter grade (40%) and the exam grade
sophomore standing. He says, “It’s perhaps
(20%). Each semester grade earned,
the most underutilized way to reduce college
beginning with 9th grade, is averaged to
costs, because essentially each credit you
compute the student’s grade point average earn before you set foot on campus is one
(GPA). You can monitor your student’s
fewer you have to pay for later.”
progress and attendance through the
The juniors will be taking the ACT on
PowerSchool Parent Portal every day.
March 3rd. That will be a “Juniors only” day
Soon counselors will begin meeting with at school. “Juniors only” will attend school
students to start scheduling for the 2015on the morning of March 4th to take the
2016 school year. Parents, please take the Work Keys Test. See pages 10 and 11 for
time to read over the scheduling materials more information. Juniors will begin the
your child will receive. Review your child’s Spring Testing with the M-STEP test on
goals and career pathways as you work
Tuesday, April 14th. Watch for information
together to select appropriate classes.
on the M-STEP in March.
Parent involvement is very important as you
We sometimes think of Valentine’s Day
assist your student(s) in making the best
as
an
American holiday or a holiday made
choices for next year’s schedule. A
curriculum guide describing each course is up by the card companies, but Valentine’s
Day has been celebrated since the 14th
available on the UCS website
Century. It is celebrated in many countries
www.uticak12.org under Student
Curriculum Guides on the left side of the including Denmark, Norway, Finland,
Slovenia, Romania, Turkey, Guatemala,
page.
Brazil, and most of South America. It’s also
Research has proven, the more
celebrated in parts of Asia and the Middle
challenging and rigorous schedule a student East. Valentine’s Day is celebrated
takes while in high school, the more
differently in different parts of the world. In
prepared they will be for college. More than some it is the signal for the start of spring
95 percent of our senior class report they
and in Finland it is celebrated as “Friends
will be going to college or technical training Day.” I would like to take this opportunity
schools after high school graduation. Every to wish you all a “Happy Valentine’s Day”
student should consider taking Advance
and may you celebrate it with friends and
Placement (AP) courses when they choose family!
classes for next year. A high school student
GO EAGLES!
may earn college credit and thereby save
parents money for college tuition by passing
the AP tests given in May with a score of 35. These tests are comparable to final exams
in college introductory courses. Every year Nanette Chesney
Principal
2014-2015 IKE CALENDAR
Dඉගඍ/L඗උඉගඑ඗ඖ
Tඑඕඍ
February 16—20
Eඞඍඖග
No School—Mid-winter Break
February 23—Classes resume
7:20 a.m.
February 26—28—PAC
7:00 p.m.
Spring Musical: “Into the Woods”
March 1—PAC
2:00 p.m.
Spring Musical: “Into the Woods”
March 3
7:10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Juniors: ACT testing
7:10 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
10:50 a.m.—2:11 p.m.
Juniors: Work Keys testing
10th and 12th graders schedule
March 4
AM share time classes and 4th hour share time
programs are cancelled. PM block share time
programs will run as scheduled.
March 6—Eisenhower HS
4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
March 19—Eisenhower HS
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
UCS Career Expo
April 3—10
April 13
No School—Spring Break
7:20 a.m.
April 14
April 14 & 15—PAC
Juniors: M-STEP testing begins
6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
May 22—25
May 26
June 2—Palazzo Grande
June 6—Palace of Auburn Hills
Classes Resume
Mandatory Student/Parent Senior Meetings
One parent/guardian and the senior must attend
one of the meetings.
No School—Memorial Weekend
7:20 a.m.
7:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
Classes Resume
Senior Prom
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
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PRINCIPAL SOUNDING BOARD MEETINGS
Tඐඍ Pකඑඖඋඑ඘ඉඔ ඗ඎ Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Iඖඞඑගඍඛ Pඉකඍඖගඛ ග඗ J඗එඖ ගඐඍ
S඗ඝඖඌඑඖඏ B඗ඉකඌ (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 next Sounding Board meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the ECC.
2014-2015 SB MEETINGS
February 10, 2015
3:30 p.m.
ECC-Meeting with NCA Visitation Team
March 17, 2015
1:00 p.m.
ECC
April 14, 2015
1:00 p.m.
ECC
Dates are all subject to change.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
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IKE ACT WORKSHOP 2015
Ike ACT Workshop 2015
Eisenhower High School is offering an after-school ACT workshop during the first four
weeks of the new semester. All current 11th graders are eligible to attend the following
workshop dates FREE of charge. Juniors had the opportunity to learn more about these
sessions during their English classes in January.
The workshop will be coordinated and led by Eisenhower staff members
Martha Davidson and Andy Bulat and will review key content and test-taking strategies for
the ACT exam given in March. It will be held in Eisenhower’s ECC from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
each day. Although there is no charge for the workshop, participating students will need to
commit to applying themselves to the instruction and requirements of the workshop and
to abiding by school rules regarding conduct and procedures in the ECC.
Don’t simply hope to do well on the ACT. Be pro-ACT-ive and join us at the ACT
workshop.
What To Bring
Workshop participants should bring their student I.D., a notebook, and a pen/pencil to
each session.
Workshop Calendar
Date
Session
Instructor
Time
Wednesday, 1/21st
Orientation and English
Bulat
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/28th
Math
Davidson
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/4th
Reading and Writing
Bulat
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/11th
Science
Davidson
2:30-4:00 p.m.
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COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ
2014-2015 C඗ඝඖඛඍඔ඗ක Bකඍඉඓඌ඗ඟඖ
Sගඉඎඎ
A—D
Dr. Julia Jones-Lau
Ms. Katie Lelito, Co-Op Coordinator
E—G
Mrs. Bettye Kittle
Ms. Dyann Pugliese, Career Development Facilitator
H—Ma
Mr. Tom Versele
Ms. Danielle Gibbs, Admin. Assistant Counseling
Mb—Sa
Mrs. JP Stice
Counseling Office Phone: (586) 797-1390
Sb—Z
Mrs. Lindsey Dunn
Counseling Fax: (586) 797-1391
Sඋඐ඗ඔඉකඛඐඑ඘ඛ ඉඖඌ Fඑඖඉඖඋඑඉඔ Aඑඌ
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!
You may have recently received a letter regarding the Early
College Program. The Early College of Macomb, 11th grade
students enter a college program while still in high school. They
benefit from a curriculum that enables them to earn their high
school diploma and attend a 13th year of school after
graduations, earning an Associate’s Degree with no cost to
themselves for tuition, fees and books. Applications for
the Early College of Macomb (Class of 2017) will be
accepted until mid February 2015. If you are turning it into
your school counselor, you must have it to your counselor
BY February 10th or you will be asked to deliver it yourself.
Acceptance is based on student records, attendance, admission
test results, GPA (2.0—3.2) and recommendation by the home
high school. If more than twenty students apply from any
school, there will be a lottery. DO NOT wait until the
application deadline to see your counselor!!!
Details regarding scholarships are available in the Counseling
Center, on the Eisenhower website and the Utica Community
Schools homepage under ‘Scholarships.” Scholarship
opportunities are also made available to students through the
weekly Student Notes. Weekly Student Notes are read to the
students in 1st hour every Monday and posted in the classrooms
and Counseling Center. There is a ‘Scholarship drawer’ located in
the front of the counseling center. Additions to this drawer are
made weekly. Students, please check this often!!
Sගඉගඍ ඗ඎ Mඑඋඐඑඏඉඖ Tඝඑගඑ඗ඖ Iඖඋඍඖගඑඞඍ Pක඗ඏකඉඕ
The State of Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
provides full tuition funding for a number of two-year Associate
Degree programs for students who are TIP eligible. TIP eligible
students may also qualify for other forms of financial aid by filing
the appropriate applications.
Tuition Incentive Program Eligibility
 A student must have (or had) Medicaid
coverage for 24 months within a 36consecutive month period as identified by the Michigan
Department of Human Services.
 TIP covers tuition charges up to 24 credits per academic year
For more information please search “Tuition Incentive
Program” using a search engine (i.e.… Google, yahoo) and select
the Michigan.gov website.
Aගගඍඖගඑ඗ඖ Jඝඖඑ඗කඛ!
FAFSA REMINDER: APPLY NOW!!
Mඉඋ඗ඕඊ Sඋඐ඗ඔඉකඛ එඛ Hඍකඍ!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is
the main form you will use to apply for federal
financial aid. There are many free resources– online
and offline– to help you and your parents navigate the application
process. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
Spring/Summer High School Scholars program offers public
high school students the chance to take college courses for a
minimal expense. Applications for juniors to apply for the 2015
Macomb Scholars program are now available in the counseling
center. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and students
will be selected based on their application. The number of
students nominated pre-determined based on the graduating
class size. Two types of Scholar awards: Scholastic (tuition and
fees are waived for two classes) and Leadership ($50 fee for each
course). Applications are due to Mrs. Stice in counseling by
FEBRUARY 6th!! No late applications accepted.
 Submit the FAFSA as early as possible. Do your best to
apply by priority financial aid deadlines.
 Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
 Apply online to reduce the processing time of your
application by one to two weeks.
 Prepare your tax returns and ask your parents to prepare
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their returns as early as possible. Income and asset figures
from your tax returns are needed to complete the FAFSA.
COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ,
CONT’D
L඗඗ඓඑඖඏ ඉඐඍඉඌ….
Iඖඎ඗කඕඉගඑඞඍ Wඍඊඛඑගඍඛ
February 27th—March 13th AP Test Registration
 www.FAFSA.ed.gov - Complete the Free Appli-
March 19th UCS Career Expo
cation for Federal Student Aid to be considered
for federal, state and college grants, loans and
work study. Many scholarships require the completion of the FAFSA.
April 16th UCS College Fair–Henry Ford High School
April 13th— June 1st Spring Summative Assessments
May 4th—May 15th Advanced Placement Exams
 www.fastweb.org - Largest free online scholar-
ship search Web site.
** Dates for scheduling TBD
 www.knowhow2go.org - Informative Web site
to help you make your college dreams a reality.
 www.EduGuide.org - Interactive Web site to
help you develop your plan for college.
DID YOU KNOW???
~Tඍඛග Tඉඓඑඖඏ Sගකඉගඍඏඑඍඛ ඎ඗ක ගඐඍ
ACT~

Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test
booklet.

Read the directions for each test carefully.

Read each question carefully.

Pace yourself—don't spend too much time on a single
passage or question.

Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.

Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser. Do not
use a mechanical pencil or ink pen; if you do, your answer document cannot be scored accurately.


Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones if you have time remaining
on that test.
On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among
those remaining.

Answer every question. Your scores on the multiplechoice tests are based on the number of questions you
answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.

If you complete a test before time is called, recheck your
work on that test.

Mark your answers properly. Erase any mark completely
and cleanly without smudging.

Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or continue
writing the essay after time has been called. If you do,
you will be dismissed and your answer document will
not be scored.
ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE ALL
PORTIONS OF THE STATE
ASSESSMENT TO GRADUATE FROM
UCS? THE ASSESSMENT CONSISTS
OF THE ACT, WORKKEYS AND
SPRING SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENTS.
Tඍඛග ගඉඓඑඖඏ ඛගකඉගඍඏඑඍඛ ඎ඗ක ඉඌඞඉඖඋඍඌ
඘ඔඉඋඍඕඍඖග ගඍඛගඑඖඏ
The College Board’s student site has compiled free tips and
strategies for taking the AP Exams in world languages, math and
science, and history and social sciences.
Students can also hone their essay-writing skills with
downloadable, previously administered free-response questions
available on the AP student pages on www.collegeboard.com/
student .
For more information visit: http://www.actstudent.org
‘If I spent as much time doing the things I worry about
ACT Tඍඛග Pකඍ඘ඉකඉගඑ඗ඖ O඘඘඗කගඝඖඑගඑඍඛ
getting done as I spend worrying about doing them, I
wouldn’t have time to have anything to worry about.’
Beryl Phizer
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COUNSELING COMMUNIQUÉ,
Student Assistance Center
Community Assessment,
Referral and Education
Dedicated to the prevention of
alcohol, tobacco and other drug
use.
For referral information to
CARE, please speak to your
child’s counselor.
CONT’D
The Student Assistance Center at CARE (Community Assessment, Referral and Education)
offers Utica Community Schools’ families the opportunity to receive a thorough assessment for
children who are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems. Students and their
families can meet with an experienced mental health/substance abuse counselor to gain insight into
their difficulties and assistance accessing the most appropriate service. Normally families would pay
a fee for the Student Assistance Center assessment on a sliding fee scale based on family income.
However, Utica Community Schools has a partnership with the Student Assistance Center and is
able to offer the assessment at no charge to the student or the family. Please speak with your
child’s counselor for additional information.
Since prescription drugs are found in the home, and prescription drug use is on the rise, parents
can take immediate action to reduce their children’s access to them. For additional information,
visit: http://health.macombgov.org/sites/default/files/content/pdfs/DrugDisposalTrifold.pdf
 For more information about substance abuse prevention, visit
http://www.careofmacomb.com .
A Nඍඟ Yඍඉක’ඛ Rඍඛ඗ඔඝගඑ඗ඖ ඎ඗ක Eඞඍකඡ Pඉකඍඖග: Tඉඔඓ ග඗ Y඗ඝක Kඑඌඛ Aඊ඗ඝග Dකඝඏඛ ඉඖඌ
Aඔඋ඗ඐ඗ඔ…10 Rඍඛ඗ඔඝගඑ඗ඖඛ Tඐඉග Sඐ඗ඟ Y඗ඝක Kඑඌඛ Y඗ඝ Cඉකඍ
3.
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8.
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10.
1. Teach your children to trust you by seeing you as a role model.
2. Be patient, not just tolerant. Apologize when you make a mistake or do something you regret.
Ask teens what they need from you – and do whatever you can to meet those needs.
Listen to your teens, a lot. Avoid interrupting.
Teach your children about ethics, values and principles they can apply in choices and decision making.
Help them discover the feeling of gratitude, not just to say thank you.
Keep the promises you make. If you do not keep your word, acknowledge that. Help your teen understand the circumstances or choices that precipitated the change in your plans.
Answer your teen’s questions and be consistent. When you notice behavioral changes in them, make yourself available and
encourage them to talk about what is going on in their life.
Be understanding when they have a difficult time and let them know you will love them no matter what.
Be diligent. Have ongoing conversations with your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol.
From: www.drugfree.org
Hඍඔ඘ ග඗ Fඉඕඑඔඑඍඛ ඉඖඌ H඗ඕඍඔඍඛඛ Aඛඛඑඛගඉඖඋඍ
 FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM AT SCHOOL: Apply at www.lunchapp.com (also qualifies student for free/reduced athletics
and AP testing.)
 GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: 313-923-3535
 EMERGENCY FOOD MACOMB FOOD SERVICE: 586-469-7700
 HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE: 586-469-5222
 HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN: MI Child/Healthy Kids (coverage to age 19) www.michigan.gov/mdch: 1-888-988-6300
 HEALTHCARE FOR ADULTS: www.hrsa.gov
 FREE HEALTH CLINIC/MACOMB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 586-469-5471
 PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE: www.pparx.org or 888-477-2669, www.needymeds.org or 800-503-6897, Rx Savings Card
www.pparx.org/prescription_assisstance_programs
 DENTAL: TRI-COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL: 248-559-7767 www.dentalhealthcouncil.org
 FREE COUNSELING SERVICES: Oakland University Practicum Center (Rochester) 248-370-2633
 JOB POSTINGS: Set up by the State of MI for private and government jobs www.michigan.gov/jobs
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COMMUNIQUÉ
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COUNSELING
COMMUNIQUÉ
, CONT’D
Wඐඡ Sගඉකග ඉග ඉ Tඟ඗-Yඍඉක C඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ C඗ඔ- schools have revised their course outlines and established
new courses in order to comply with the offerings of the uniඔඍඏඍ?
Among the students attending two-year colleges are a large
number who begin their higher education knowing they
would eventually transfer to a four-year school to obtain their
bachelor's degree. There are many reasons students may go
this route. Upon graduating from high school, they simply
may not have definite career goals. Although students don't
want to put their education on hold, they probably prefer not
to pay exorbitant amounts in tuition while trying to "find
themselves." So, while the cost of a university education escalates, the option of spending freshman and sophomore years
at a two-year college looks attractive. Students may also find
themselves looking at attending a two-year college because
they are unable to meet initial entrance standards - a specified
grade point average (GPA), standardized test scores, or
knowledge of specific academic subjects - required by most
four year universities. Many such students praise the community college system for giving them the chance to be, academically speaking, "born again." If a student’s plan is to attend a
two-year college with the ultimate goal of transferring to a
four-year school, the increased importance of the community
college route to a bachelor's degree is recognized by all segments of higher education. As a result, many two-year
versities.
Wඐඍඖ Sඐ඗ඝඔඌ I Tඐඑඖඓ Aඊ඗ඝග Tකඉඖඛඎඍකකඑඖඏ
If a student is interested in moving from a two-year college to a four-year school, the sooner he/she makes up his/
her mind that he/she is going to make the switch, the better
position he/she will be in transferring successfully (that is,
without having wasted valuable time and credits). The ideal
point at which to make such a decision is before a student registers for classes at the two-year school; an advisor can help
plan the course work with an eye toward fulfilling the requirements needed for the major course of study.
Naturally, it is not always possible to plan a transferring
strategy that far in advance, but the key to a successful transfer is preparation, and preparation takes time - time to think
through objectives and time to plan the right classes to begin
work after high school graduation.
Information provided by Petersons.com
Wඍඔඋ඗ඕඍ ග඗ Fඉඕඑඔඡ C඗ඖඖඍඋගඑ඗ඖ!
Utica Community Schools is pleased to
introduce Family Connection linked with Naviance™– a comprehensive website
that your child can use to make plans about colleges and careers. Family
Connection allows your child to:
Research colleges
Research and apply for scholarships
Research careers
Prepare for the ACT test
Set academic and career goals for the future
Build a resume
Tenth and eleventh grade students will receive their login and password
information in the month of January. Please discuss this exciting new opportunity
with your child. Look for additional information regarding this district initiative.
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ACT PREPARATION CLASS
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MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM (MME)
Mඑඋඐඑඏඉඖ Mඍකඑග Eචඉඕ: Mඉකඋඐ 3 ඉඖඌ 4, 2015
Tඝඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉකඋඐ 3කඌ එඛ ඉ Jඝඖඑ඗කඛ-඗ඖඔඡ ඌඉඡ.
Sඍඍ ඛඋඐඍඌඝඔඍ ඊඍඔ඗ඟ ඎ඗ක Mඉකඋඐ 4ගඐ ඉකකඑඞඉඔ ගඑඕඍඛ
This time of year seems the busiest for all students, but especially for high school juniors. In addition to working hard
in school, juniors are scheduling their classes for the 2015-2016 school year, planning for senior year and graduation,
researching colleges and preparing for the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) testing cycle. The MME holds great
importance for this year’s junior class.
The Michigan Merit Exam is the state’s assessment given to all Michigan eleventh graders. Beginning with this school
year, 2014-2015, the MME has been divided into two testing cycles. Part I consists of two major components: the ACT
college entrance examination and the WorkKeys assessment. Part II consists of the Michigan summative assessments in
English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies which measure student learning in the Michigan Merit
Curriculum. This year’s assessment cycle will take place during a testing window that begins Monday, April 13th and ends
Friday, June 5, 2015. It is important that students recognize the importance of each of the testing cycles.
The state requires school districts to administer Part I of MME on March 3rd and 4th. The make-up dates for the exam
are March 17th and 18th. If your child misses the exam during the scheduled test dates, he/she will be required to take it
during the make-up period. All students taking part I of the MME will participate in required pre-test sessions prior to the
test dates.
If you have questions regarding the upcoming assessments, please contact your child’s school.
Please see the altered schedule below for all tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students and Henry Ford II ninth
grade students.
Tඝඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉකඋඐ 3, 2015
 Juniors should report by 7:10 a.m. and will be dismissed at approximately 12:30 p.m.
 No School for all tenth and twelfth grade students
Wඍඌඖඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉකඋඐ 4, 2015
 Juniors should report by 7:10 a.m. and will be dismissed when testing is complete at approximately 10:30 a.m.
 Afternoon half-day for all tenth and twelfth grade students
 7:10 a.m.
Arrival time for eleventh graders
 10:30 a.m.
Dismissal time for eleventh graders
 10:50 a.m.
Arrival time for tenth and twelfth graders
 11:05 a.m. – 2:11 p.m.
Students attend 4th – 6th hour classes
 2:11 p.m.
Students dismissed
All morning and 4th hour shared-time programs are cancelled.
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HS SCHEDULE
FOR
ALL STUDENTS
Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ Sඋඐඍඌඝඔඍ ඎ඗ක Aඔඔ Sගඝඌඍඖගඛ
Mඉකඋඐ 3 ඉඖඌ 4, 2015
Dඉඡ 1: Tඝඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉකඋඐ 3කඌ
7:10 a.m.
11th grade students arrive for testing
12:30 p.m.
11th grade students dismissed from testing
*No School for 10th and 12th grade students
DAY 2: Wඍඌඖඍඛඌඉඡ, Mඉකඋඐ 4ගඐ
7:10 a.m.
11th grade students arrive for testing
10:30 a.m.
11th grade students dismissed from testing
10:50 a.m.
10th and 12th graders arrive
2:11 p.m.
10th and 12th graders dismissed from school
*AM share time classes and 4th hour share time programs are cancelled
*PM block share time programs will run as scheduled
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CAREER CENTER NEWS
Wඐඉග එඛ Cඉකඍඍක & Tඍඋඐඖඑඋඉඔ Eඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ?
Tඐඍ G඗ඉඔ ඗ඎ CTE එඛ ග඗ Iඖගක඗ඌඝඋඍ Sගඝඌඍඖගඛ ග඗ Cඉකඍඍක Sඓඑඔඔඛ ඉඖඌ Eච඘ඍකඑඍඖගඑඉඔ
Lඍඉකඖඑඖඏ O඘඘඗කගඝඖඑගඑඍඛ.
The nature of work has changed because of technological advances and global competition.
Employment today requires more knowledge, higher skills and flexibility. To be competitive, today’s
workers must prepare to change jobs and careers perhaps several times in their working years. They
must continually update their knowledge and skills to be current in their field. To prepare today’s
students for their future careers, schools must offer challenging courses and relevant context.
Career and technical education (CTE) draws its curriculum from the workplace.
Standards for CTE programs must remain fluid and flexible. As technological advancements
and changes in processes and practices take place within business and industry, teachers must be poised to make
adjustments to their instruction. (Michigan Department of Education)
Almost all public high school graduates (97%) earn at least some credits in career and technical education (CTE; 15% of all credits
public high school graduates earn are in CTE; and 9% of sub-baccalaureate postsecondary credentials are earned in a CTE field. (These
statistics are from the National Career/Technical Education (CTES) program, housed within the U.S. Department of Education’s
national Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
The Michigan Career and Employability Skills Standards that are incorporated into CTE courses are: (Michigan
Department of Education)
1. Applied Academic Skills
2. Career Planning
3. Developing and Presenting Information
4. Problem Solving
5. Personal Management
6. Organizational Skills
7. Teamwork
8. Negotiation Skills
9. Understanding Systems
10. Using Employability Skills
The Advisory Board of the CTE Department of Utica Community Schools is comprised of members of business
and industry as well as CTE teachers. These partners are critical to insuring that UCS’ CTE programs remain up-todate with the needs of employers. Their advisement insures that the standards of each CTE program form a
comprehensive package of job expectations, instructional content and hands-on experiences.
CTE education is designed to provide students with fundamental job skills, in some instances, specific to a career.
UCS CTE course offerings include: Construction/Building Maintenance, Machine Shop, Welding, Auto Shop, Small
Engines, CAD, Architecture, Computer Network Repair, Mechatronics, Engineering & Technology, Accounting,
Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Web Page, Retail Store Operations, Computer Science, Future
Educators, and Medical Health.
Questions, comments, need more information? Contact Mrs. Pugliese, Eisenhower’s Career Development Facilitator
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UCS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Utica Community Schools
Early Childhood Programs
586-797-4660
www.ucscommunityeducation.com
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 and UCS 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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
2015-2016 Early Childhood Registration Information
In-District families open registration starts March 3, 2015
Out-of-District families open registration starts March 30, 2015
Call 586-797-6988 or go to www.ucscommunityeducation.com, click the Early Childhood tab and the
link for the “Preschool/Nursery FAQ’s” page for answers to frequently asked questions.
Early Childhood Programs 2015-2016
Infant and Toddler Care (First Playmates)
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.
Full-Day Preschool (Carousel)
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 completely 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 class
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-free Preschool
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 years old on or before September 1, 2015. Call 586-797-6930 for more
information on the GSRP program.
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SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
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. 
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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 14
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS,
CONT’D
School Age Child Care
CALLING ALL SACC SUPERHEROES TO
MID-WINTER BREAK CAMP AT:
Rose Kidd Elementary
38397 Gladstone, Sterling Heights (off Utica Road between Schoenherr and 17 Mile Road)
February 16 –20, 2015 , 7 am – 6 pm
Superhero Healthy Eating
Beaumont Hospital will be visiting
Superheroes to give a Special
Presentation on healthy eating habits to
keep Superheroes strong & healthy!
HELP WANTED:
Now Hiring Writer for Comic Strip
Every Superhero has a story, write yours!
Each superhero will write an original comic strip.
LEGO WORKSHOP
Children will enjoy using their imagination to
create a Lego Superhero when Bricks 4 Kidz
visits the Superhero Winter Break Camp!!
Comic Book - Art Class
Young Rembrandts will be giving
each superhero a step-by-step
drawing method that will result
in their very own
Comic Book Character Drawing!
Breaking News!!! Batgirl BOOT CAMP
Master Shredder Captured
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and
Donatello have Captured Master Shredder.
To celebrate we will be serving a
Special Pizza Lunch. Batgirl will challenge you to use your Superhero
skills, Leaping Buildings in a single bound, creep
and crawl in and out of the Spider Man Obstacle
Course and break through a Boulder Wall.
In addition to the above listed activities/presentations, a visit from the local police and fire department is scheduled.
Children will participate in arts and crafts, science, gym, computer time and more.
To Register a Superhero
Phone the SACC Office at (586) 797‐6980 with a Visa/MasterCard/Discover COST: $150.00
Per child for the week
Camp fee must be paid at time of registration
Fee includes 2 snacks per day. Please provide a sack lunch and drink for your superhero.
Camp is open to all currently registered SACC students whose SACC account is in good standing.
Sorry camp fee is non-transferrable or refundable, for those who register but do not attend.
Camp is not charged hourly, half or full day rate and cannot be prorated.
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TEACHER HOMEWORK WEBSITES
Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ Tඍඉඋඐඍක H඗ඕඍඟ඗කඓ Wඍඊඛඑගඍඛ
AP Pඛඡඋඐ඗ඔ඗ඏඡ
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
S඗උඑඉඔ 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
S඘ඉඖඑඛඐ
Klesko, Monica
miclasefavorita.weebly.com
Rajewski, Maria
Srarajewski.weebly.com
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CURRICULUM CORNER
Eඖඏඔඑඛඐ Dඍ඘ඉකගඕඍඖග
Happy New Year to all and to all a good………. start to
another exciting semester at EHS! Amidst last minute ACT, the
English department is getting geared up for the scheduling
process that is about to take place. Although each student is
required to take four years of English during his/her years at
high school, we would like you to also keep some other classes
in mind as you get ready to schedule for the next year. The
ELA department offers some electives that might be interesting
to you. One elective is the Literacy for the Real World class.
yearbook teaches life skills that students will take with them and
use in the real world.
We also have several award-winning journalism classes that
students may wish to enroll in. The Introduction to
Journalism class provides students with a journalistic base.
Students will study: a brief history of journalism, ethics & law,
photography, publication design, desktop publishing, newspaper
& yearbook production, the business end of publication, and (of
course) writing. Writing will include the practice of: news,
feature, entertainment, opinion, and sports stories. Because
students will report on real events, they will log some outside of
class hours to photograph and cover the happenings in and
around school. Throughout the year, students will also have the
opportunity to contribute to the newspaper and yearbook by way
of photography and writing. Also, with any published work,
students will be able to start a clip file to display what they have
accomplished. This book could be used to land a student an
internship in college or even at a professional venue.
11th grade AP English Language and Composition….is a
course for juniors wishing to engage in a rigorous study of
various American authors and their writings. The class is
designed to challenge students with college-level material and
concepts and to assist them in becoming highly skilled readers,
writers and thinkers. An emphasis will be placed on analyzing
and practicing the ways writers use language both to convey
meaning and express philosophy. In particular, students will
examine authorial technique, style and purpose through works
such as The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Walden, The
Jungle, The Grapes of Wrath, The Great Gatsby, A Raisin in the Sun,
The Scarlet Letter, and The Crucible.
If you are a student who is very interested in English, an
avid reader or writer, or just enjoy studying the language, then
perhaps English 10 Honors is the course for you! This course
is designed to challenge students to become more highly skilled
readers, writers and thinkers. Teachers will emphasize literary
styles, techniques, and purposes creating literary and personal
connections while expanding students’ reading, composition and
This is an elective class which has been developed to
grammatical skills. The course will introduce the student to a
improve reading skills through various strategies and activities.
variety of genres in British Literature beginning with the AngloAlthough this is a semester class, students are welcome to remain Saxon Period through to Contemporary Modern Prose. In
for the entire year. Each semester is worth 1/2 credit and the
addition to literature, students will develop their writing skills as
class would be taken in addition to a regular English class. The they relate to the six analytic writing traits: ideas and content,
class is designed to provide daily instruction in reading, writing, complexity, focus, and development of ideas, organization and
listening, and study skills. Students will receive help in
language. This class is taught at a quicker rate than the regular
improving comprehension strategies and strengthening
10th grade English course and is an excellent preparatory course
vocabulary skills.
for 11th and 12th grade AP English classes.
12th grade AP English Literature and Composition........is
the final course in Eisenhower High School’s AP English
Program. The class is designed to challenge students with
college-level material and concepts and to assist them in
Newspaper and Yearbook classes. Completing editions becoming highly skilled readers, writers and thinkers. An
of The Eagle’s Eye newspaper or the annual Esprit de Corps
emphasis will be placed on analyzing and practicing the ways
yearbook is a tremendous and amazing project and an experience writers use language both to convey meaning and to express
unlike any other that a student may have here at Eisenhower.
creativity. Poetry, drama, fiction, and rhetoric will be studied as
The payoff for all that hard work is a great sense of
we examine authorial technique, style and purpose through
accomplishment. Students will be able to hold the finished
works such as Oedipus Rex, Hamlet, Heart of Darkness, Crime and
product in their hands and say, “Wow, this is what we did. I was Punishment, Pride and Prejudice, and Slaughterhouse Five.
a part of documenting history.” That created product will be
When you look at your schedules for the upcoming
around for years to come.
school year, think about challenging yourself! Try one of
As a member of the newspaper or yearbook staff, students
our honors, AP or journalism courses. The rewards are
obtain hands-on experience in desktop publishing, journalistic
endless!
writing, photography, design, advertising, sales, budget, time
management, communication, and working as part of a team.
Whether a student plans to pursue a career in journalism,
photography, advertising, design, or in another completely nonrelated field, one aspect will remain the same: newspaper and
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CURRICULUM CORNER,
CONTINUED
Fඑඖඍ Aකගඛ
Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ’ඛ Pඍකඎ඗කඕඑඖඏ Aකගඛ Dඍ඘ඉකගඕඍඖග Pකඍඛඍඖගඛ:
February 26th, 27th & 28th – 7:00 p.m. and March 1st – 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 adults
$10 students & seniors
Purchase tickets at ShowTix4U.com
Contact David.Springer@UticaK12.org with any
questions.
Mඉගඐඍඕඉගඑඋඛ Dඍ඘ඉකගඕඍඖග
The mathematics department would like to remind
parents that 20% of their student’s grade for the semester is
based upon the midterm exam. Review packets for each
class were distributed in the weeks leading up to the exams.
Please encourage your student to put the time and effort
needed for preparation for this exam. You can help by
asking to see that they are working on their review packets
and reminding them that additional help is available to assist
Members of Eisenhower’s mathematics department have
them in their studying during the lunch hours:
been working with the district throughout the semester in the
development of the new curriculum reflecting the change to  A lunch in Room 207
the Common Core State Standards. All new exams and
reviews have been created for this year reflecting the change  B & C lunches in room 218.
in curriculum.
The mathematics department would like to congratulate
Jacob Gould and Jason Vandenberg for qualifying for Part II
of the 57th Annual Michigan Mathematics Prize
Competition. Jacob Gould had the high score for
Eisenhower High School. Jacob and Jason are two of 1,200
finalists for this competition amongst 6,300 Michigan
students.
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STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
C඗ඖඎඍකඍඖඋඍඛ
Student Council members will be attending the MASC/
MAHS regional conference on Friday,
February 13th and leave for the State
conference on the 27th. These
conferences give us the opportunity to
interact with other student councils
and gain insight on how they run their
school. Hopefully we will be able to
bring back many ideas that can benefit the student body.
Eඔඍඋගඑ඗ඖඛ
for class office and representative positions within their own
grade. You have a voice, so exercise it! In addition to
electing representatives, a new executive board will be chosen
as well. We are very excited for new leadership to take over
into the upcoming year!
Mඉඖඌඉග඗කඡ Sඍඖඑ඗ක Pඉකඍඖග Mඍඍගඑඖඏඛ
Senior meetings will take place on the 14th and 15th of
April. At least ONE parent must attend ONE of the nights
with their senior. This is a mandatory event. They will take
place in the Performing Arts Center at 6:00 p.m. See you
there!
March is near, which means Student Council elections are
sooner than you think! If you are thinking of joining council,
be sure to pick up an
application on the
bulletin board located
by the front entrance.
Turn in your
application to the
Activities Office as
soon as possible.
During election week,
students will be able to
vote via online ballot
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Gඍඖඍකඉඔ Mඍඍගඑඖඏඛ @ 6:40 ඉ.ඕ. එඖ ගඐඍ Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක PAC




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.
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KEY CLUB BIRTHDAY KIT
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SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
Sඍඖඑ඗ක Aඔඔ Nඑඏඐග Pඉකගඡ
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!
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 P඗ඛඑගඑ඗ඖ 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.
SANP questions:
Dave TenHopen @ (586) 677-5959 or email
dten@comcast.net
Mඍඍගඑඖඏඛ
Meetings are scheduled on Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m. The
dates are as follows:
 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!
C඗ඖගඉඋග Iඖඎ඗කඕඉගඑ඗ඖ
Registration or ticket questions:
Christine Suhy at csuhy26@gmail.com
INSTRUMENTAL BOOSTER CLUB NEWS
2015 has already been a busy time for the Eisenhower
Instrumental Music Department. We are very proud to
announce that the Eisenhower High School Wind Ensemble
performed at the 2015 Michigan Music Conference (MMC).
The group was chosen as one of 15 ensembles from across
the state to perform at the MMC’s Opening Night Collage
Concert that took place in Grand Rapids’ Devos Hall on
Thursday, January 22nd. This was a huge honor and we are
thrilled to have represented the instrumental music program,
Eisenhower HS and Utica Community Schools at this
prestigious event.
The Jazz Ensemble is gearing up for their annual trip to
Central Michigan University Jazz Festival from February 5th7th. They will spend their time at CMU attending clinics,
listening to other groups play and they will also perform!
Leading up to this exciting weekend, the Jazz Ensemble
performed in the PAC on January 12th, as well as had a Jazz
Weekend clinic rehearsal on January 28th, when several
clinicians came in to work with the ensemble. Stay tuned for
more information about this highly anticipated event!
Another big happening for the Instrumental Music
Department this month was the MSBOA District 16 Solo
and Ensemble Festival. This took place on Saturday, January
28th at Rochester High School. This was a voluntary event
that allowed students to play solo pieces and/or ensemble
groups of their choice. This is a great way for our musicians
to showcase their talents! Those who qualify are eligible to
play their music at State Solo and Ensemble Festival in
March. Congratulations to all of our fine
musicians who participated in this event!
On February 9th, all of our concert
bands will be participating in our annual
Pre-Festival Concert Clinic taking place in
the PAC. At this performance every group
will play for a panel of hired adjudicators as
well as the regular audience in attendance. After the three
selections have been played, all the judges will come up on
stage and work with groups to assist us in our preparation for
MSBOA District Band Festival taking place in mid-March.
Performance times for Pre-Festival are going to be posted
soon so please check on www.ikebands.com for the most up
to date details!
The Music Department is still selling off our old
Marching Band uniforms. These make great momentos for
alumni and students alike. Individual pieces of the uniforms,
such as jackets or hats, can be purchased separately or the
uniform as a whole. Contact the Instrumental Music
Boosters or Mr. Traskal for information and pricing.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Instrumental Music
Department.
Keep up with Eisenhower Instrumental Music on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/ikehsbands), Twitter
(www.twitter.com/ikebands) and on ikebands.com. Check in
and see what the bands have to offer! All bands are under
the direction of Mr. Christopher Traskal and Mrs. Lawanda
Parker.
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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
February 9, 2015
games and boys and girls basketball games. We also run the
March 9, 2015
50/50 Raffle at varsity football games and sponsor male and
April 13, 2015
female senior athletes with $500 scholarships. We also throw
the best party in Shelby Township, the Annual Spring Auction.
May 11, 2015
Check out our website at www.ikeboosterclub.org for more
The membership cost for a family per school calendar year
details. Come on out and join the IKE Booster Club and make
is only $10 ($5 for alumni families). You can go to the IKE
a difference.
Booster Club website at www.ikeboosterclub.org, go to the
2014-2015 IKE B඗඗ඛගඍක Cඔඝඊ B඗ඉකඌ Mඍඕඊඍකඛ forms section and download a membership form.
Ed Gehle -President
“Sඉඞඍ Tඐඍ Dඉගඍ”
Jeff Freeman -Vice President
Mark Pettke-Treasurer
Mike Wojcik -Secretary
Mike Oakes-Membership Chair
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 . . .
Coleen Macciomei -Historian/Volunteer Chair
9TH ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION
Rඍඋඍඖග B඗඗ඛගඍක Cඔඝඊ Aගඐඔඍගඑඋ Pඝකඋඐඉඛඍඛ
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
New Eagle Mascot costume
6:00 p.m.—12:30 a.m.
Boys/Girls Golf: Bushnell range finders
Palazzo Grande Banquet Hall
Girls Volleyball: Training equipment
Dinner…Live/Silent Auction...Raffles
All Sports: Sideline misting fans Tickets $75 per person
Competitive Cheer: Tumbling and Gymnastic mats
Tables of 8 or 10 available
Boys Wrestling: Training equipment
For more details, go to
Boys Lacrosse: Reconditioning of helmets and
equipment
Girls Softball: Equipment storage lockers
All Sports: New dumbbells and weights for weight
lifting/training.
www.ikeboosterclub.org
or contact Ed Gehle at gehlefamily@wowway.com
Thank you for all your continued support!
GO EAGLES!!
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STUDENT
AND
STAFF RECOGNITION
The Macomb County Wrestling Referees awarded Eisenhower Wrestling
Coach David Drath with an award for Outstanding Contributions to the
Wrestling Community on Saturday, December 20th at the Macomb County
Wrestling Championships. Congratulations Coach Drath!
Congratulations to both the varsity and junior varsity Dance Teams for taking first place at
Regionals!! On Saturday, January 10th at the University of Illinois Forum the varsity team
took first place for their jazz and hip hop routines and junior varsity took first place for their
jazz and pom routine. Varsity Coach Rachelle Kiehle and Junior Varsity Coaches Ashley
Burnett and Christy Schmid. Both undefeated teams are headed for Orlando, Florida to the
ESPN Center on January 31st and February 1st to compete at Nationals.
David Drath, Eisenhower Wrestling Coach.
Varsity and junior varsity dance teams at
University of Illinois Forum.
Senior Daniel Fullen won the 2015 Chairmen’s Award in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 27th
Annual High School Poster Contest—the winner was selected by NAIAS 2015 Chairman Scott LaRiche. Daniel’s winning
design was featured as part of the auto show program booklet at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit this past January. In
addition, Daniel received a $1,000 award. Daniel attends Utica Center for Science and Industry and hopes to do more with
illustration and graphic design after high school.
Daniel Fullen with his winning poster for the 2015 NAIAS. The poster
idea came from a photo he took of the Detroit skyline while in Windsor.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION,
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CONT’D
VELOCITY JR.
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VELOCITY JR.,
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CONT’D
VELOCITY JR.,
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CONT’D
VELOCITY JR.,
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CONT’D
UCS
MEANS
SUCCESS
Uගඑඋඉ C඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔඛ
ඔඉඝඖඋඐඍඛ
“UCS ඕඍඉඖඛ SUCCESS”
Dඑඛගකඑඋග ග඗ Hඑඏඐඔඑඏඐග Sඝඋඋඍඛඛ Sග඗කඑඍඛ ඗ඎ ගඐඍ
Pඍ඗඘ඔඍ ඉඖඌ Tකඉඌඑගඑ඗ඖඛ එඖ එගඛ C඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ
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!
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UCS VOLUNTEER FORM
Sඝඊඕඑගගඑඖඏ ඉ UCS V඗ඔඝඖගඍඍක F඗කඕ
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.
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KROGER REWARDS
There is no
cost to sign
up—just five
minutes of
your time.
Kක඗ඏඍක C඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Rඍඟඉකඌඛ Pක඗ඏකඉඕ
Hඍඔ඘ Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ Eඉකඖ $’ඛ
Eඞඍකඡ Tඑඕඍ Y඗ඝ 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 ඎ඗ඔඔ඗ඟ ගඐඍඛඍ එඖඛගකඝඋගඑ඗ඖඛ:
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.
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KROGER REWARDS,
CONTINUED
Kක඗ඏඍක C඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ Rඍඟඉකඌඛ Pක඗ඏකඉඕ
Hඍඔ඘ Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ Eඉකඖ $’ඛ
Eඞඍකඡ Tඑඕඍ Y඗ඝ 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!
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POWERSCHOOL NOTIFICATIONS
P඗ඟඍකSඋඐ඗඗ඔ ඍ-ඕඉඑඔ ඛඡඛගඍඕ
ග඗ ඓඍඍ඘ ඘ඉකඍඖගඛ එඖඎ඗කඕඍඌ
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.
Iඕ඘඗කගඉඖග:
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.
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POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL
Sගඝඌඍඖග ඛඋඐ඗඗ඔ ඕඍඉඔඛ ඉඋඋ඗ඝඖග – ඔ඗ඟ ඊඉඔඉඖඋඍ ඉඔඍකග ඉඞඉඑඔඉඊඔඍ
Eඕඉඑඔ ඉඔඍකග ඗඘ගඑ඗ඖ:
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.
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EISENHOWER LIST
OF
CLUBS
Cඔඝඊ
S඘඗ඖඛ඗ක
Band
Book Club
Chess Club
Choir
DECA
Drama
Environmental
French
French NHS
German
German NHS (Delta Phi Epsilon)
GSA
HOSA
Key Club
Math Club
Meditation Club
N Art HS
National Honor Society
Project Outreach
Project Unify
Quiz Bowl
SADD
Science Olympiad
Spanish
Spanish NHS
Stand Up Christian Club
Student Council
Yearbook/Newspaper
Yoga
Chris Traskal
Paula Stiff and Holly Kralik
Lawanda Parker
Julia Holt
Louise LaFaive and Bill Tack
Dave Springer
Brygida Deriemaker
Dan Wagner
Dan Wagner
Rebecca Petrilli
Rebecca Petrilli
Kristin Oprita
Phil Crum
Linda Craun
Tom Antishin
Josephine Braun
Jennifer Ramirez
Shane Smith
Andy Bulat and Craig Pajak
John Morrison
Glen Kolbicz
Larry Wilk
Susan Ogden
Monica Klesko
Monica Klesko
Angelique Greer
Amber Bronson
Erica Kincannon
Gretchen Champa
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COPY ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
V඗ඔඝඖගඍඍකඛ Wඉඖගඍඌ
The Eisenhower Copy Room is looking for a few volunteers.
H඗ඝකඛ:
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. Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Mඍඕ඗කඑඉඔ එඖ Wඉඛඐඑඖඏග඗ඖ 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
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MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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PROTECT MI CHILD
Utica Community Schools is committed to promoting the safe and effective use of technology. Through our district’s
K-12 digital citizenship initiatives, we are providing students with information that promotes the proper use of digital content
and tools.
A tool that families can use to help protect their children is the Michigan Child Protection Registry. This free service
from the State of Michigan protects children’s e-mail, cell phone numbers and Instant Messaging addresses from receiving
inappropriate, adult-themed material.
The registry can be accessed by visiting www.protectMICHild.com. In addition, parents can click on the Protect MI
Child icon, which will soon appear on the district and school Web sites for direct access to the registry.
STUDENT/PARENT NEWS
Eඕඍකඏඍඖඋඡ උඉකඌඛ
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 officeregistrar, Sandy Austin.
UCS Smoking Policy
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.
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Dඟඑඏඐග D. Eඑඛඍඖඐ඗ඟඍක Hඑඏඐ Sඋඐ඗඗ඔ
6500 25 Mile Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316
Dඉගඍ/L඗උඉගඑ඗ඖ
February 16—20
February 23—Classes resume
February 26—28—PAC
March 1—PAC
March 3
UCS District website:
http://uticak12.org
Tඑඕඍ
Eඞඍඖග
No School—Mid-winter Break
7:20 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Spring Musical: “Into the Woods”
Spring Musical: “Into the Woods”
7:10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Juniors: ACT testing
*No school for 10th and 12th grade students
7:10 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
10:50 a.m.—2:11 p.m.
Juniors: Work Keys testing
10th and 12th graders schedule
March 4
AM share time classes and 4th hour share time
programs are cancelled. PM block share time
programs will run as scheduled.
March 6—Eisenhower HS
March 19—Eisenhower HS
April 3—10
April 13
4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
7:20 a.m.
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
UCS Career Expo
No School—Spring Break
Classes Resume
Vඑඛඑ඗ඖ
Mඑඛඛඑ඗ඖ
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.
N඗ඖඌඑඛඋකඑඕඑඖඉගඑ඗ඖ එඖ Eඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ
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.
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