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MADISON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Respectful—Ready—Responsible
February / March 2018
I have been reading about school cultures and ways to build cultures that last. In simple terms, a
culture really refers to the way we do things. At Madison East, we have a collaborative school cul-
ture. We all work closely together to do what is best for each child and then, consequently, for all
children. When I say “we”, I do mean the collective “we” and not just school staff. Our parents and
families do so much to help enrich our students’ experiences. I am excited about the work that we
are doing together.
With the second semester well under way, we want to thank everyone for your continued support
of our students, teachers, and school as we collectively strive to provide optimal opportunities for
learning each and every day. In addition, we want to also welcome our new families to East and
trust that you will find yourselves to part of an outstanding and supportive learning community.
Students are currently working with our guidance department to develop new schedules for next
year. This process includes each counselor meeting with students to discuss course options that stu-
dents have identified in their chosen career path. Please take advantage of our online course
handbook and discuss this process with your student. As we begin the third grading period please
be aware of the upcoming events that are listed by date at the end of this newsletter. These are
great opportunities for you to meet with teachers to discuss supports as well as the exciting things
happening in our classrooms.
In closing, we want to thank our families for your diligence in having your students at school on-time
and well-prepared for learning each day. In addition, please continue to be mindful that our stu-
dents’ academic day continues until dismissal each afternoon and it is very important that students
are not dismissed early unless an unavoidable appointment or emergency is involved as valuable
instruction from the teacher can be missed in addition to required assignments. As always, thank
you for supporting the wonderful teaching and learning taking place here at Madison East High
School!
Mike Hernandez
Principal
ACT TEST—TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018—JUNIORS ONLY DAY
JUNIORS ACT TESTING SCHEDULE - Detailed testing information is listed on pages 4—9 of this newsletter
Only Juniors report to school for ACT Testing on Tuesday February 27, 2018
Bring your ID. A photo ID is required for testing.
No late arrival. Testing begins at 8:15am—please do not be late.
Juniors will be released at 1:15pm—no lunch will be served.
9th, 10th & 12th grade students do not have school on February 27.
EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS
Department Administrators & Mike Hernandez - Building Principal:
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Department Chairpersons
Math & Special Education
Mikki Smith - Assistant Principal, Freshman Academy:
February / March Events 3 Applied Tech, Business, English, Family/Consumer Sciences
Randi Kubek - Assistant Principal, Warner Neighborhood:
ACT Testing Information 4—9 Social Studies, Special Education
Alex Thompson – Assistant Principal, Yahara Neighborhood:
Department News 10—17 Health/Physical Education & Science
Maggie Zywicki - Assistant Principal, Olbrich Neighborhood:
Clase de inglés gratis para padres English Language Learning, Fine Arts & World Languages
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Free English Class for Parents TJ Rogness, Athletic Director
Summit Credit Union 12 DEPARTMENTS AND CHAIRPERSONS
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY:
ACP Update 18 Dennis Mossholder ddmossholder@madison.k12.wi.us
BUSINESS:
Student Services 19
David Kruchten dkruchten@madison.k12.wi.us
CROSS CATEGORICAL/ SPECIAL EDUCATION:
2018 Graduation Information 20—21
Lauren Zepp lbzepp@madison.k12.wi.us
Athletics 22
ENGLISH:
Amy Isensee ajisensee@madison.k12.wi.us
Purgolder Boosters 23 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING:
Leigh Vierstra lkvierstra@madison.k12.wi.us
Volunteer & Community Service Hours 24—25 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES:
Dottie Winger dwinger@madison.k12.wi.us
Student Achievement Night 26
FINE ARTS:
Paul Milisch pmilisch@madison.k12.wi.us
Work Permit Information 26
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Bell Schedule 27 Erin Walker ewalker@madison.k12.wi.us
MATH:
Infinite Campus 28 Kristin Brown kmbrown8@madison.k12.wi.us
SCIENCE:
East High Office Contacts 29 Michelle Tjugum mtjugum@madison.k12.wi.us
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Absences: Who Should I Contact? 30
Kevin Attaway kattaway@madison.k12.wi.us
STUDENT SERVICES:
Volunteer Opportunities 31—32
Ashley Schuchardt aaschuchardt@madison.k12.wi.us
Rene Staskal restaskal@madison.k12.wi.us
Food & Nutrition 32
WORLD LANGUAGES:
Centro Hispano 33 Joel Webber jmwebberw@madison.k12.wi.us
GOT SNACKS? East is accepting donations of Nut Free healthy snack bars or cereal bars that teach-
ers can hand out to hungry students. Donations can be brought to the Welcome Center on 4th Street and
left there for Helena White. Thank you!
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
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1 Latino Parent Night, LMC 6pm 1 Latino Parent Night, LMC 6pm
5 Full Day—Basic Bell Schedule (8:15am— 3:39pm) 3 French Pronunciation Contest, LMC & WL Rms
5—23 Climate Survey Window 5 Track Practice Begins
5—8 Human Rights Week 5 Tower TV 9:42am
6 9th Grade Orientation Night, Theater 6pm 5 Early Release 2:30pm Staff—PCT 2:45pm
7 Sinfonietta/Philharmonic Concert, 8—10 Spring Musical, Theater 7pm
Theater 7:30pm 10 Spring Musical, Theater 2pm
9 No School–Students (Staff PD) 12 Softball Practice Begins
10 ACT 8am 12 Full Day—Basic Bell Schedule (8:15am—3:39pm)
12 Tower TV 9:42am 14 Math Meet, 2nd floor 4pm
12 & 19 Early Release 2:30pm Staff—PCT 2:45pm 14 AVID 9-12 Parent Night, LMCs & Rm 1047 6pm
19 Purgolder Booster Club, LMC Purple 6pm 16 No School–Students (Staff PD)
20 Spring Primary, Rm 144 7am—8pm 17 Strings Festival, Spec Gym
21 Orchestra Concert, Theater 7:30pm 19 Baseball & Girls Soccer Practices Begin
27 Juniors—ACT Test Day, 8:15am—1:15pm 19 Early Release 2:30pm Staff—PCT 2:45pm
(No school 9th, 10th & 12th grade students) 19 Purgolder Booster Club, LMC Purple 6pm
28 Blood Drive, Rm 135 9am—2pm 21 Choir Concert, Theater 7pm
28 Band Concert, Theater 7:30pm 23 Hmong Literacy Night, Cafeteria 5pm
26—30 Spring Break—No School (Resume Mon. Apr. 2)
February 27, 2018 – ACT Test Day!
The ACT will be given to East High Juniors on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
9th, 10th & 12th grade students will not have classes on ACT test day. Juniors should be at
school by 8:15am—there will be no late arrival. Juniors will be released by 1:15pm.
East High Prom Update: Athletic Events:
Prom will be held downtown at the Masonic Students must have their current East ID card up-
Temple from 8pm—10:30 p.m. on Saturday, on entry to home athletic events.
April 28, 2018. All Juniors and Seniors are wel- Students on the No Pass List will not be admitted
come. Tickets go on sale in April. to events.
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
JUNIORS
ACT Testing for 11th Graders:
February 27- ACT (Make Up Day March 20)
Bring your ID. A photo ID is required for testing.
A pancake breakfast will be provided by our East staff the morning of February
27, from 7am—8am in the cafeteria prior to testing.
No late arrival. Students must be in their assigned testing room by 8:15am—
please do not be late. Room assignments will be posted the week of Feb. 19.
Testing ends at approximately1:30pm for most students. For students with ACT
approved extended time, a late bus will be available at 3pm. No lunch will be
served.
WorkKeys Testing for 11th Graders:
April 4, Periods 1—7
No late arrival. Students must be in their assigned testing room by 8:15am—
please do not be late. Room assignments will be posted April 2.
SOPHOMORES
FORWARD Testing for 10th Graders:
April 13, Periods 1—4 http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward#
No late arrival. Students must be in their assigned testing room by 8:15am—
please do not be late. Room assignments will be posted the week of April 9.
ACT Aspire Testing for 10th Graders:
April 12, Periods 1—7
No late arrival. Students must be in their assigned testing room by 8:15am—
please do not be late. Room assignments will be posted the week of Apr. 9.
FRESHMEN
ACT Aspire Testing for 9th Graders:
April 11, Periods 1—7
No late arrival. Students must be in their assigned testing room by 8:15am—
please do not be late. Room assignments will be posted the week of April 9.
Find FREE student preparation materials at our east library site:
http://madison.campusguides.com/eastlmc (click on “ACT Test Prep Box” on the right side
of the page)*
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
Important Test Day Requirements:
Photo Identification: Photo IDs are required the day of the test. IDs must be an original, current (valid) ID
issued by a city/state/federal government agency or your school. Note: School ID must be in hard
plastic card format. Paper or electronic formats are NOT acceptable.
Electronic Devices: Using any electronic device at any time during testing or during break other than an
approved calculator or watch. All other electronic devices, including cell phones and wearable de-
vices, must be turned off and placed out of reach from the time you are admitted to test until you are
dismissed after testing concludes. This includes during the breaks. Approved watches must NOT
make any noise during the test.
Calculators: Extra calculators will be available for use. We suggest you bring a calculator to the test. It is
the responsibility of the student to know whether one’s calculator is permitted (refer to the ACT Calcu-
lator Policy). Most calculators students use at East HS (except the TI-89) are acceptable.
See the full list of prohibited behaviors on the ACT website.
General Test Taking Tips:
Prior to the Test
Get a good night’s sleep: Start this a few nights before exams begin for
maximum benefit
Eat a healthy breakfast
Be on time and be prepared: Bring materials that you will need (sharpened
pencils, calculators, etc.)
Dress comfortably: Some classrooms are warmer or cooler. Consider dressing in layers so you'll be comfortable no mat-
ter what room conditions you encounter.
During the Test
Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer
correctly.
There is no penalty for guessing.
You can and should write on the test booklet (i.e. underline, mark text, show your work)
Read the instructions, directions, and all questions CAREFULLY!
Cross off obvious wrong answers. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your
answer.
If you finish early, go back and check your answers!
Budget your time so you can finish the test. Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each
test.
If you get stuck on a problem, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later.
Focus on yourself and stay positive. It’s okay to be a little anxious - having a little nervous energy can help motivate
you to prepare and stay focused.
Reading sections - look at questions and answers before reading.
Math test - know that questions take more time and get more difficult as you go.
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
2018 ACT & WorkKeys Assessment
February 27th & April 4th
Dear parents/guardians of 11 grade students,
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On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, all Juniors will take the ACT + Writing Test at East High School. This will be a
Juniors only day district-wide. Students MUST be in their assigned classrooms by 8:15 am, and most will
conclude testing by approximately 1:30pm. Students may choose to send their scores to colleges for ad-
mission consideration.
If your student is ABSENT or LATE on February 27, 2018, the make-up test date for ACT is March 20, 2018.
A pancake breakfast will be provided by our East staff on the morning of February 27 , beginning at 7:15 in
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the cafeteria prior to testing.
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, all Juniors will be taking the WorkKeys Assessment during periods 1-4. The
ACT WorkKeys Assessments are the basis of the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate program. For
more information about the ACT WorkKeys assessments, please visit the ACT web site at
www.act.org/workkeys/assess/. Students who successfully complete WorkKeys will receive the certificate.
ANY STUDENT FOUND IN VIOLATION OF TEST DAY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REMOVED
FROM TESTING AND THEIR TEST WILL NOT BE SCORED.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TEST DAY:
BRING A VALID ID. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THEIR TEST ROOMS WITHOUT AN ID.
BRING NO. 2 PENCILS.
BRING A CALCULATOR. Please refer to the attached information about allowable calculators. Your
child is responsible for knowing if his/her calculator meets ACT standards of use. If you do not have a
calculator, one will be provided for you on test day.
NO CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES! ALL DEVICES WILL BE COLLECTED AND STORED SAFELY
in the test room and will be returned when the testing session concludes. Electronic devices are prohib-
ited during testing, including during breaks. STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM TESTING AND THEIR
SCORES WILL BE CANCELLED if they are found with cell phones or will not turn them in to staff.
Transportation home after testing is available on the city buses. Students will receive detailed information
closer to test day.
This is an outstanding opportunity for all students! You can support your child by talking about the im-
portance of this assessment, making sure that they are well rested, on time, and in attendance on testing
day. Thank you very much for your support!
ACT test prep site for students: www.actstudent.org/testprep
WorkKeys sample questions: www.act.org/workkeys/assess/sample.html
If you have questions or concerns please contact, Assistant Principal, Maggie Zywicki at 204-1638.
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
2018 ACT & WorkKeys Assessment
February 27th & April 4th
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
2018 ACT & WorkKeys Assessment
February 27th & April 4th
Estimados padres / tutores de estudiantes de 11 ° grado,
El martes, 27 de febrero de 2018, todos los Juniors tomarán el examen ACT + Writing en East High School.
Este será un día solo para Juniors en todo el distrito. Los estudiantes DEBEN estar en sus aulas asignadas a
más tardar a las 8:15 a.m., y la mayoría concluirá el examen aproximadamente a la 1:30 p.m. Los estu-
diantes pueden optar por enviar sus puntajes a las universidades para la consideración de admisión.
Si su estudiante está AUSENTE o TARDE el 27 de febrero de 2018, la fecha del examen de recuperación
para el ACT es el 20 de marzo de 2018.
El personal de East proporcionará un desayuno de panqueques en la mañana del 27 de febrero, comen-
zando a las 7:15 a.m. en la cafetería antes del examen.
El miércoles 4 de abril de 2018, todos los Juniors tomarán la Evaluación WorkKeys durante los períodos 1-4.
Las evaluaciones ACT WorkKeys son la base de el programa de Certificado de Preparación para ACT
Nacional de Carrera (o en inglés, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate). Para obtener más infor-
mación sobre las evaluaciones de ACT WorkKeys, visite el sitio web de ACT en
www.act.org/workkeys/assess/. Los estudiantes que completen WorkKeys exitosamente recibirán el certifi-
cado.reyeshern
CUALQUIER ESTUDIANTE ENCONTRADO EN VIOLACIÓN DE LOS REQUISITOS DEL DÍA DE
PRUEBA SERÁ ELIMINADO DEL EXAMEN Y SU EXAMEN NO SERÁ CALIFICADA.
REQUISITOS DEL ESTUDIANTE PARA EL DÍA DE PRUEBA:
TRAER UNA IDENTIFICACIÓN VÁLIDA. LOS ESTUDIANTES NO SERÁN ADMITIDOS A SUS SALAS DE PRUEBAS
SIN IDENTIFICACIÓN.
TRAER LÁPICES QUE SON NO. 2.
TRAER UNA CALCULADORA. Por favor, consulte la información adjunta sobre las calculadoras
permitidas. Su hijo/hija es responsable de saber si su calculadora cumple con los estándares de uso de
ACT. Si no tiene una calculadora, se le proporcionará una el día del examen.
¡NO SE PERMITE TELÉFONOS CELULARES U OTROS APARATOS ELECTRÓNICOS! TODOS LOS APARATOS SERÁN
RECOGIDOS Y ALMACENADOS CON SEGURIDAD en la sala de pruebas y serán devueltos cuando fi-
nalice la sesión de prueba. Los aparatos electrónicos están prohibidos durante los exámenes, incluso
durante los descansos. LOS ESTUDIANTES SERÁN DESPEDIDOS DE LAS PRUEBAS Y SUS PUNTUACIONES
SERÁN CANCELADOS si se encuentran con teléfonos celulares o no se los entregan al personal.
El transporte a casa después de las pruebas está disponible en los autobuses de la ciudad. Los estudiantes
recibirán información detallada más cerca del día del examen.
ACT test prep site for students: www.actstudent.org/testprep
WorkKeys sample questions: www.act.org/workkeys/assess/sample.html
Para obtener más información, por favor llame (608) 204-1624
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
2018 ACT & WorkKeys Assessment
February 27th & April 4th
Nyob zoo cov ua niam ua txiv muaj me nyuam nyob qib 11th,
Hnub Tuesday, ob hlis ntuj tim 27th, 20018, txhua tus cov kawm qib 11th yuav xeem ACT+Writing Test nyob
rau tsev kawm ntawv East High. Hnub no tsuas yog rau txhua tus cov kawm qib 11th. cov me nyuam kawm
ntawv yuav tsum mus kom txog rau hoob uas teem rau lawv thaum 8:15am, thiab feem ntau xeem tiav rau
thaj tsam 1:30pm. me nyuam kawm ntawv ho nyiaj los lawv ho xa lawv cov qhab nia mus rau tsev kawm
qib siab/colleges kev ntsuamxyuas txog txais mus kawm.
Yog koj tus me nyuam qhaj los yog qeeb rau lub Ob Hlis 27th, 2018, yuav tau mus xeem ACT rau lub Plaub
hlis 20th, 2018.
Ncuav qe yuav muaj rau cov me nyuam noj yav sawv ntsov thaum Ob Hlis ntuj thaum 7:15 nyob rau hauv
chav noj mov ua ntej yuav xeem yog los ntawm cov xib fwb.
Hnub Wednesday, Plaub Hlis 4th, 2018, txhua tus me nyuam kawm ntawv qib 11th yuav tau xeem Work-
Keys Assessment xuab moos 1-4. The ACT Workkeys Assessment yog sawv cev pab ACT National Career
Readiness Certificate program. Xav paub ntau txog ACT Workkeys Assessments, Thov mus xyuas the ACT
web site at
www.act.org/workkeys/assess/. Tus me nyuam twg xeem tiav Workkeys yuav tau txais ntawv pov thawj.
TUS ME NYUAM TWG YOG HNUB NTAW POM UA TXAUM TXOJ CAI KEV XEEM YUAV
RAUG MUAB TSHEM TAWM KEV XEEM THIAB YUAV TSIS MUAB QHAB NIA RAU
ME NYUAM KAWM NTAWV YUAV TSUM NPAJ UA RAU HNUB XEEM NTAWV:
NQA IB DAIM ID TXOJ CAI SIV TAU. YUAV TSIS PUB ME NYUAM KHAG MUS RAU HAUV LAWV COV HOOB
YOG TSIS MUAJ ID.
NQA XAUM QHUAV #2
NQA CALCULATOR. Thov xyuas li daim ntawv nrog tuaj no hom calculators twg thiaj pub nqa
Koj tus me nyuam nws yuav tsum paub tus kheej nws Lub calculator yuav tsuam siv tau rau ACT cov
cai siv. yog koj tsis muaj calculator, yuav muaj ib lub rau nws siv hnub ntawv.
TSIS PUB MUAJ CELL PHONE LOS YOG LWM YAM ELECTRONIC DEVICES! TXHUA YAM DEVICES YUAV SAU
THIAB KHAWS CIA CHAW ZOO nyob rau hauv hoob xeem thiab yuav muab rov qab thaum xeem tag.
Electronic Devices txwv lub caij xeem, thiab lub caij so. ME NYUAM YUAV RAUG KOM TSUM TSIS PUB
XEEM THIAB COV QHAJ NIA YUAV RAUG TSHEM yog pom muaj cell phone los yog tsis muaj rau cov xib
fwb.
Tsheb los mus tsev thaum xeem tag yuav muaj Npav/city buses rau. Hnub xeem ntawv thaum twg ze qhov
yuav xeem tiav lawm mam tshaj xo thiab.
Qhov no yog ncauj kev rau txhua tus me nyuam kawm ntawv! Koj pab nrog koj tus me nyuam tham txog
qhov kev xeem no yog tseem ceeb, xyuas kom lawv tau so txaus, tuaj tha sij hawm thiab tuaj hnub xeem
ntawv. Ua tsaug ntau qhov koj pab txhawb!
ACT test prep site for students: www.actstudent.org/testprep
WorkKeys sample questions: www.act.org/workkeys/assess/sample.html
Yog muaj lus nug los yog kev txhawj xeeb thov hu rau, Assistant Principal, Maggie Zywicki at 204-1638.
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EAST HIGH NEWSLETTER—February / March 2018
B U S I N E S S, M A R K E T I N G & I T
DAVID KRUCHTEN, DEPARTMENT CHAIR & DECA Adviser
East DECA students continued to build on their success from recent years. Recently, we had over 60 kids (new
high for us) give up their Saturday to go compete at Sun Prairie where they took a 100 question test and pre-
sented two role plays to judges. For the role plays they are given a different business or marketing related sce-
nario that they have to solve. Most events have between 30-40 competitors or teams from area schools. There
were over 900 competitors overall. Over 50% of our students got a medal in one of their events (hard to do)
and we had a couple dozen finalists (very hard to do), and quite a few top 3! It looks like we will send close to
20 students to state which is a new record!
Students who scored exceptionally well were Maggie McGlenn, Lily Xistris, Layne Bower, Declan Nashold, Tom
Knauff, Maycie Page, Sydney Marz, Linnea Drott, Jamara Harris, Carol Spencer, Ben Gillian-Daniels, Bailey
Richards, Izzy Parenteau, Carleigh Drill, Bridget Schlichting, Augie Voss, Zinnia Voss, Mandius Muckler, Tessa
Lynch, Faith Patten, and Emily Patzer. Many of these students have also been partnering with local businesses
to write 30 page research papers as an additional competition for state. The state tournament is March 5-7 in
Lake Geneva.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
DOTTIE WINGER, DEPARTMENT CHAIR
The next Blood Drive will be held on February 28, 2018 in room 135, 9am—2pm.
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Free English Class for Parents Clases de inglés gratis para padres/adultos
This Spring, East will again be hosting English in Esta primavera, East volverá a tener Inglés en
the Schools with the Literacy Network las escuelas con Literacy Network
April 3—May 22 Fecha de inicio 3 de abril-22 de mayo
East High School - Room 1014/1016, 6—8pm East High School - Salón 1014/1016, 6—8pm
Free Childcare - Room 1015 Cuidado de niños gratis - Salón 1015
(minimum age 2 years) (edad mínima 2 años)
Participants will choose the topics they want ¡Los participantes elegirán los temas que
to study! quieran estudiar!
No registration necessary. For more information, Llama al 204-1624 para registrarse.
please call (608) 204-1624.
FINE ARTS
YONG KIM
Habitat for Humanity’s
SOUPer Bowl XXII
Feb 3, 2018 , 12:00—5:00 pm
Madison West High School
Ceramic bowls created by Purgolder art stu-
dents in Ceramics IB, 2 & 3 classes will be sold
at the SOUPer Bowl fundraiser for the UW-
Madison Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of
Dane County, which has been a Madison tra-
dition since 1995. It is the largest fundraiser for
the UW-Madison student chapter of Habitat for
Humanity of Dane County. Last year’s event
served more than 1,300 attendees over 200
gallons of soup!
The cost is $15 for a bowl (soup, salad, bread
and dessert included) or $35 for a family of
four (four meals and two bowls included).
Begin by choosing a locally-made ceramic
bowl from hundreds of handmade bowls.
After choosing a bowl, select the soup of
your choice, salad, bread and desserts.
Next, enjoy a wide-variety of entertain-
ment including celebrity soup servers, local
high school bands, an acapella singing
group from the UW, the UW Marching Band
and Bucky Badger.
The event also includes a silent auction of artis-
tic bowls created by local artists and a raffle.
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https://www.summitcreditunion.com/project-teen-money/students
MATH
CYNTHIA CHIN
Ready for the Winter Olympics? Six teams of East students participated in the November 2017 High
School Mathematics Competition in Modeling. Results were still pending as of press time, but were
scheduled to be released sometime in January. Two teams researched, problem-solved, and wrote on
transforming a Western United States property into a ski resort capable of hosting world-class competi-
tions. They planned routes and sited facilities for athletes as well as spectators. Our other four teams
chose to create mathematical algorithms and determine logistical needs for deployment of a light-
bearing drone fleet-- an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional fireworks displays. We will have
at least one team from East competing in the prestigious MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge the
weekend of March 2-5, 2018.
JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH MATH…..LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017-2018
Course Selection for next year begins soon. Enrollment and success in appropriately challenging mathe-
matics courses are an important part of keeping educational and career options open. Soon-to-be jun-
iors and seniors in particular can often choose something that relates very directly to a future career ob-
jective. All students and families are encouraged to discuss their choice of mathematics class for next
year with their current teachers and counselors or case managers before making a decision.
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Some points to consider:
1) Graduation Requirements: If you have failed any semester of Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 in the
past, learn how to make that up and commit to doing so, either next year or in summer school.
2) Academic “best fit”: Be sure you understand the difference between the content, pacing, and expec-
tations of mainstream college-prep courses and accelerated/honors courses. Learning mathematics
well at the right speed gives a student more options in the long run than half-learning at a pace that is
too rapid for a particular individual. On the other hand, students who feel they are ready for a greater
degree of challenge should definitely investigate enrichment through either advanced coursework or
extracurricular mathematics activities. Any students unsure about their selections should continue to dis-
cuss their personal preparation with family and current teachers. Try to make the best choice NOW.
Changing courses is extremely difficult once class times and sizes are set in late spring.
3) Specific Career Goals and College Credit:
Algebra Concepts for Transcripted Credit (ACTC) allows juniors and seniors to earn dual credit at Madi-
son College (MATC) and get a head start on vocational or transfer programs there.
Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications is a second-year algebra course that will give students
the tools to look critically at business and personal financial data and apply it to the real world. It is an
algebra-based, technology-rich program that uses Algebra I skills in financial settings. Real-world prob-
lems in investing and banking transactions, business modeling, consumer and purchasing data, and em-
ployment/retirement scenarios are solved by applying the relevant mathematics. This course does fulfill
the high school graduation requirement for a third-year of math . However, students preparing for a four-
year college should consider this course a supplement to their Algebra 2 /Algebra 3 experience, not a
replacement.
Advanced Placement Statistics is the equivalent of a one-semester college course which partially or
completely fulfills mathematics requirements for many college majors – such as business, psychology,
and social sciences ,as well as physical and natural sciences-- and focuses heavily on the appropriate
application of mathematical thinking to social, political, and research questions. Open to students who
have completed Algebra 2. College-bound students who have not already completed Algebra 3 should
register for both courses concurrently. Advanced placement credit is awarded on the basis of AP exams
taken in May.
Advanced Placement Calculus is the equivalent of a one-semester college course (AB—1st semester,
BC—2nd semester) which partially or completely fulfills mathematics requirements for college majors in
business, physical, and natural sciences. The focus is on studying change, the cumulative effect of many
small changes, and computing quantities using both discrete(numerical) and continuous (analytic) mod-
els. Advanced placement credit is awarded on the basis of AP exams taken in May.
Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles provides an overview of terminology and various ap-
proaches to programming. Advanced placement credit is awarded on the basis of a digital portfolio of
performance tasks submitted in April, and considered together with the result of AP exams taken in May
Advanced Placement Computer Science A is the equivalent of a single-semester, language-
specific college programming course (object-oriented programming in Java). Advanced place-
ment credit is awarded on the basis of AP exams taken in May
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(Math—continued from page 13)
Youth Options allows eligible students to get a head start on post-secondary coursework in the college
setting. See the district website for a description of this program, or talk with your counselor. https://
cte.madison.k12.wi.us/youth-options
Youth Apprenticeships are also head-start programs, but with a specific occupational focus and includ-
ing an employment component. https://cte.madison.k12.wi.us/youth-apprenticeship
IF YOU CAN’T WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR TO DO MORE MATH…
1) There are still two math meets left this year—February 21st at West and March 14th on our home field.
See Mr.Galarowicz, Ms. Paschke, or your math teacher to sign up. The March 14 th meet will be extra –
special. (Do you know pi?)
2) National Engineers Week is Feb 18-24, 2018 – Mark Your Calendar & Share in the Fun on Feb 22nd!
For more information about Engineering careers,
visit
www.discovere.org
http://www.egfi-k12.org/
http://www.fabfems.org/
DREAM BIG!! East High Engineering Club students led
6th-grade science students at BlackHawk Middle
School in two activities designed to increase their
knowledge of structural engineering—working on
buildings that can survive hurricane-force winds and
associated storm surges in coastal areas. Thank you
to Science Teacher Kristoffer Bohling for hosting our
visit on January 10th.
These same activities and many more will be shared
with families throughout the East attendance area on
the evening of February 22nd. A free educational
showing of the MacGillivray Freeman film Dream Big:
Engineering Our World will take place in the East High
Auditorium (Margaret Williams Theater). The 45-minute
film highlights the work of engineers to make our world
safer, cleaner, and more equitable. Families with stu-
dents in grades K-12 at East High and its associated
middle and elementary schools are invited to attend
together. There will also be opportunities to engage in
hands-on activities and meet with representatives of
the UW-Madison College of Engineering.
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We anticipate a Welcome and Preliminary
Activity (K-8) Period beginning at 5:15 pm,
with the film showing to start at 6:00 pm.
Following the film, participants may choose
to try another activity (gr 7-12), or to attend
a Q & A session. The event will conclude at
approximately 7:45 pm. PLEASE NOTE: This
schedule is TENTATIVE as of press time.
Please email or call Engineering Club Advi-
sor Cynthia Chin for an update AFTER Febru-
ary 1st. cchin@madison.k12.wi.us 608-204-
1603 x 41534.
As of our printing deadline, East’s Robotics
team for the FIRST Tech Challenge Compe-
tition was scheduled to complete the first
round (state level) of competition by the
end of January. Stay tuned for news of our
results. Thank you to Sector 67 for serving as
our design-and-build venue. Thanks also to
Chris Meyer, Sean Size, and Alex Squitieri for
mentoring the team members.
3) America Saves Week is Feb 26-March 3
this year. East students can improve their
financial know-how by taking math, social
studies, business, or family and consumer
science courses. Learn more about ways
to save NOW by asking a teacher, or visit
http://www.americasavesweek.org/
4) Start investigating summer opportunities right away! Programs like the UW-Madison Summer Science
Internship and Engineering Summer Program have competitive application processes and mid-spring
deadlines. Teachers and counselor can help you get started—talk to them!
https://esp.engr.wisc.edu/esp/
https://science.madison.k12.wi.us/internship
Fundraising by Clubs Thanks in advance for support of the Engineering Club Penny Drive (February, in
your math class), raising funds to support middle school science outreach this spring. Half the proceeds
will go toward the UW-Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders—this is an easy way to put some
loose change to work for a good cause. Also, sometime in May, the Math Club will host the ever-
popular Pi-Mile (5K) charity run, benefitting the Madison East Graphing Calculator Rental Program. Start
your ovens! There will be pie!
Thank you to the families of East Alumni Olive Lemberger and Kristi & Heather Entwistle for the donation
of used graphing calculators –with fresh batteries, too!—for the use of current East students.
Goodbye to Ms. Lander (formerly Ms. Lee) Mathematics Teacher Sarah Lander has accepted a position
with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective this semester. We wish her well as she leaves for this
new opportunity, and we thank her for many years of energetic leadership, positive team spirit, innova-
tive teaching, and dedication to students in Algebra 1, 2,3 and Geometry at East.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
KEVIN ATTAWAY, DEPARTMENT CHAIR
We in the social studies department would like to congratulate you on making it through the first
semester. We hope that you begin the second semester refreshed and ready to finish the school
year. For those of you who are enrolled in year-long classes, we encourage you to continue to
keep in touch with your teachers and build upon the relationships you established in the first semes-
ter. For those who are enrolled in new classes to start the new semester, we welcome you to our
classrooms and look forward to create an engaged and caring learning community.
The second semester will see most of you (congratulations, seniors) start the process to register for
classes in the 2018-19 school year. As you go through the process with your guidance counselors
and core teachers, we in the social studies department would like to encourage you to sign up for
some of our elective courses. We offer a wide range of subjects in our discipline, from civics to histo-
ry to socio-economics to social justice. Our core history classes (U.S. History, World History, and Mod-
ern U.S. History) are complemented with our Honors courses as well. Our electives include Arts and
Ideas, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, Human Social Behavior, Latin American Studies, African
Studies, Intro to Economics, Sociology, U.S. Government and Politics, and U.S. and the World. We
also offer Advanced Placement courses in Psychology, European History, U.S. Government, Macro-
economics, and Microeconomics.
A reminder to all juniors and seniors who have either not taken or passed the state-required civics
exam: in order to graduate, one must take and pass the exam (based on the Immigration and Cus-
toms Enforcement agency’s citizenship exam) with a score of 65 or better. (If you have an IEP, you
merely need to take the test. If you took the exam before last August, and passed with a score of
60-64, you should be all right—check your Infinite Campus Assessment tab.) Those juniors who are
enrolled in Modern U.S. History courses the second semester will be taking the exam in those classes.
Anyone else who still needs to take and pass the test will be offered an opportunity to do so after
school during the second semester. A notice will be made during the morning announcements and
Tower TV at least a week before it is given.
The Dane County Bar Association is offering its annual essay contest again. The theme this year is
“Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom.” Following are the details of the contest:
The contest is open to students in grades 9-12
Essay entries must be typewritten and contain the entrant’s name, school, and current grade.
All entries are limited to 500 words, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Judging is done based upon originality and interpretation of this year’s theme.
The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2018.
All entries are accepted by email to lejordan@dcba.net
More information about the essay contest can be found at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/
public_education/initiatives_awards/law-day.html
Finally, we urge to you do the best you can do in your classes. We welcome the opportunity to help
you if you need any help, whether it is on a project, a lesson, or preparation for a test. Each of us in
the social studies department have different responsibilities outside of the regular school day, so if
you require assistance, please check with your teacher to see when she or he is available.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
LAUREN ZEPP, DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Hello East families!
Purgolder Unified Champions are proud to participate in the Polar Plunge on February 17, 2018. Stu-
dents and staff will brave the cold to raise money for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Join our team and
learn more at http://polarplungewi.org/locations/feb-17-madison/.
Freezing for a reason benefits more than 10,000 athletes statewide, and helps build a more inclusive
community for people with intellectual disabilities.
Contact Sara Schaefer, Zoe Slattery, or Lauren
Zepp for more information!
WORLD LANGUAGES
KATHLEEN GRIMM
On December 13, 42 French students travelled to Milwaukee to visit the Milwaukee Art Museum. In
addition to getting an introduction to the museum in French and a tour of the museum as a whole,
the students also got a guided visit of a display of French art titled “From Degas to Picasso”. The do-
cents helped the students understand the history of art in France and other places by talking about
the conventions of art and the progression of how artists evolved in their work. Students saw paint-
ings, etchings, sculpture and more in the French display. After the guided tour, students had a bit
more time to explore the museum on their own and enjoyed folk art, Haitian art, modern works and
more. After the museum, the students went to the Milwaukee Public Market where they had many
options to buy their own lunch. Students tried Middle Eastern, Mexican and Asian cuisine from one of
the many vendors in the market. Many thanks to the generosity of the French club and their sales of
Seroogy’s to cover the rest of the cost of the trip, from entrance fees for all students, the bus and
substitute teachers. Students shared their personal highlights of the museum with their classmates
the next day.
Congratulations Ms. Clark!
East High World Language teacher Claudine Clark was
named Global Educator of the Year, by the Wisconsin Super-
intendent's International Education Council.
To view the full article on www.channel 3000.com click here
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ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING (ACP) UPDATE
JESS ABEGGLEN, 9th Grade Coordinator
TOM KANIES, 10th-12th Grade Coordinator
Madison East held a very successful ACP College
and Career Day on December 15. All freshmen
attended the Career Fair with more than 40 local
businesses and employers providing information
and demonstrations. Juniors participated in the
College Fair, with more than 25 colleges and uni-
versities sharing information. Sophomores, mean-
while, all developed Resumes under the guidance
of employees from American Family Insurance,
one of our key business partners. In total, more
than 1200 East students and 100+ presenters par-
ticipated in our biggest College and Career Day
yet!
(Above) American Family Insurance staff helped East sophomores
develop resumes at our College and Career Fair in December.
For the first time, Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is hitting every classroom at East this year.
Throughout the school year, students are being supported by their teachers to think about how their
education and experiences at East help them grow and get closer to who and what they want to
be. At East, all teachers periodically pause and connect their curriculum with ACP by having stu-
dents reflect on their growth in different competencies from MMSD’s Graduate Vision. During April
and May, 9th-11th graders will turn some of these reflections into ACP Portfolio Presentations, and
will share their growth with other students and/or adults.
Madison has a goal for
all students to graduate
with the skills and abili-
ties to be successful in
college, career and
community. This goal
was developed with
feedback from more
than 2500 students,
teachers and communi-
ty members. You can
see these skills in what
we call the MMSD
Graduate Vision. Teach-
ers support student de-
velopment of Graduate
Vision skills as part of the
Academic and Career
Planning process.
MMSDs’ Graduate Vision circled by the four guiding questions in the ACP
Process.
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Neighborhood Principals:
Olbrich: Maggie Zywicki, Tenney: Mikki Smith, Warner: Randi Kubek, Yahara: Alex Thompson
2017-2018 Counselor Assign- 9th 10th 11th 12th
ments by student last name):
Tenney
Ms. Arkin (9th—12th) G G G
Neighborhood
204-1672 (Room 1022A) Warner Warner Warner
Cohort B & C
samiller2@madison.k12.wi.us Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood
Pathways
Ms. Abegglen (9th—12th) Tenney
204-1576 (Room 1022B) Neighborhood Yahara Yahara Yahara
jmabegglen@madison.k12.wi.us Cohort A Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood
Ms. Elmore (AVID Students) AVID AVID AVID
AVID
204-1647 (Room 1046) Students Students Students
Students
selmore@madison.k12.wi.us (All Neighborhoods) (All Neighborhoods) (All Neighborhoods)
Ms. Gillis (10th – 12th) B-E, H B-E, H B-E, H
204-1635 (Room 2031) Warner Warner Warner
lgillis@madison.k12.wi.us Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood
Ms. Olson (10th – 12th) K – Q, X – Z K – Q, X – Z K- Q, X – Z
204-1631 (Room 2031) Yahara Yahara Yahara
mmolson2@madison.k12.wi.us Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood
Ashley Schuchardt (10th – 12th) A, F, I, J, R-V A, F, I, J, R-V A, F, I, J, R-V
204-1636 (Room 2031) Co-Chair Olbrich Olbrich Olbrich
aaschuchardt@madison.k12.wi.us Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood
Ms. Murphy (ELL, 9th – 12th)
DPI Levels 1 – 6 DPI Levels 1 – 6 DPI Levels 1 – 6
204-1637 (Room 2031) DPI Levels 1 - 5
(All Neighborhoods) (All Neighborhoods) (All Neighborhoods)
rlmurphy@madison.k12.wi.us
Warner Neighborhood & Yahara Neighborhood Olbrich Neighborhood & Tenney Neighborhood
Michael OrRico: Psychologist & AODA Ann Reyes: Psychologist & AODA
204-1667 204-1634 amreyes2@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2031
Jessie Cudney: Social Worker & Truancy Coordinator Pam Herman: Social Worker & Truancy Coordinator
204-1632 jcudney@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2031 204-1633
SUPPORT STAFF
Ed Ford: Freshman Academy Dean of Students Ben Fieck: 10th – 12th Neighborhoods Dean of Students
204-1625 ebford@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1023 204-1620 bfieck@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1025
Susan Harris: Administrative Assistant Cecilia Capacio: Registrar & Admin Assist Student Services
204-1638 slharris@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2031 204-1629 cncapacio@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2031
Ebrahim Amara: Multicultural Services Coordinator Shannon Longworth: Positive Behavior Support (PBS) &
204-1688 enamara@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1040G Bilingual Resource Teacher
Rene Staskal: Co-Chair, MTSS Coordinator, 504 Plan Coordi- 204-1663 slongworth@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2030B
nator & Psychologist Jeremy Thornton: PBS and Student Engagement
204-1627 restaskal@madison.k12.wi.us Room 2031 204-1737 jmthornton@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1040A
Kelly Sexson: Nurse, Warner Neighborhood Bonnie Ohm: Nurse Olbrich, Tenney &Yahara Neighborhoods
204-1621 ktsexson@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1029C 204-1619 bohm@madison.k12.wi.us Room 1029B
Laiza Ortiz: SocialWorker lortiz@madison.k12.wi.us
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2018 GRADUATION INFORMATION
Friday, June 8
5:00pm
University of Wisconsin-Kohl Center
All seniors and their families are encouraged to watch for important announcements through-
out the spring semester via the East website, daily building announcements, internal TVs, postal
mailings and future newsletters.
MIDWEST SCHOLASTIC—GRADUATION ATTIRE
East High School has again selected Midwest Scholastic as the supplier for all
graduation products. All students who plan to participate in the ceremony are required to
wear a purple cap, purple gown, gold and purple tassel on the cap, and a gold stole over their
gown. Students are responsible for purchasing their own caps and gowns and can order
directly from Midwest Scholastic through their website
(http://www.mwscholastic.com) or via paper order forms which can be picked up in the Main
Office, Student Services and 1027.
DRESS CODE FOR COMMENCEMENT
As East's commencement is a formal event with specific dress requirements, all students who
choose to participate in the ceremony are expected to wear either: a dress shirt with tie and
dress pants, dress pants with a blouse, dresses, or skirts with dress blouse under their cap and
gown.
Additionally:
Denim jeans of any color are not allowed.
Tennis shoes (including Converse and TOMS) and rubber flip-flops, and other casual sandals
are not permitted.
Nothing is to be worn on the gown except honor or congress cords and school related pins.
Nothing is to be on the cap except the tassel.
Students who may have difficulty obtaining dress clothes or may have difficulty in purchasing a
cap and gown package, should connect with their principal, guidance counselor, school social
worker or Main Office as soon as possible.
WHO TO CONTACT
Please contact any of the following staff members for questions regarding graduation and senior activities.
Maggie Zywicki -Asst. Principal, mazywicki@madison.k12.wi.us
Susan Harris -Admin. Assist. 204-1638 or slharris@madison.k12.wi.us
Michelle Galarowicz -Admin. Asst. 204-1733 or mrgalarowicz@madison.k12.wi.us
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FEES AND OBLIGATIONS
Please be sure to resolve all obligations and watch for Fee State-
ments throughout the spring semester. All fees and obligations
must be resolved or students will not receive their diploma. All
books, rented calculators, and sports uniforms should be re-
turned to avoid unnecessary fees.
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 2 — Senior Scholarship & Awards Night, 6:30pm
May 4 — Senior Fair & Cap/Gown Distribution
May 21— Senior Purgolder Time
May 30 — Senior Recognition Ceremony (Departmental Awards), 8:30am
Senior Brunch, 9:30am
June 2 — Senior Party, Location and time to be determined
June 4-6 — Semester Exams
June 6 — Graduation Rehearsal, 12pm
All fees & obligations due, 3:30pm
June 8 — Graduation Ceremony, 5pm
Senior Party Planning
Hello parents and guardians, and congratulations on the upcoming
graduation of your student!
Each year parents of seniors organize the senior class party. I am hop-
ing to get a diverse group of parents who are interested in working with
our
students on planning this event.
All parents interested in helping to put this special event together are
invited to an organization and informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the LMC Purple. Light snacks will be provided.
Thanks for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you
at the meeting!
Maggie Zywicki
Assistant Principal, Olbrich Neighborhood
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Welcome to Madison East High School Athletics
Sports Schedules and More
Follow East Athletics on Twitter
Connect with the East Booster Club on Facebook
East High Letter Jacket information and order forms
2018 SPRING SPORTS
What do I need to do to play?
The following are required of student-athletes prior to starting practice and/or tryouts with their team:
1. All Athletic Participation Fees Must be Paid AND All Uniforms and Equipment Must be Returned or Paid
Before a Blue Card can be issued, all outstanding participation fees listed on the student’s Infinite
Campus account must be paid.
Before a Blue Card can be issued, all outstanding uniforms and equipment fees listed on the stu-
dent’s Infinite Campus account must be paid.
Athletic participation fees of $115 for EACH sport (plus surcharge fees for golf, hockey, gymnastics,
and wrestling) are added to student’s Infinite Campus fee account after final rosters are set.
Athletic participation fees (or approved Fee Waiver) for the Spring sport are due before the first com-
petition or the student cannot compete.
Athletic fees are separate from school fees and must be paid separately in the Athletic Of-
fice. Please note athlete’s name, ID# and sport in memo line, or pay online through Infinite Campus.
2. Complete the Athletic Permissions (online)
Online at https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/athletic_forms/
Each athlete will need to complete the on-line permissions for each sport they may play.
Parent/Guardian also required to complete the on-line permissions for each sport the athlete may
play.
The parent/guardian must use their own Infinite Campus log-in and password to complete this.
The parent/guardian may not use the student’s infinite campus log-in or password. The system will
not recognize it.
Need assistance obtaining your Infinite Campus log-in and password,
https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/password/ and it will be emailed to you
Contact the Athletic Office at 608-204-1604
3. Submit the WIAA Physical Card or Alternate Year Physical Card
These can be found at the end of the Athletic Permissions questionnaire, after you hit “I attest that all
this information is true.”
A link will pop up that will take you to the form that you need.
Print the form, fill it out, and return it to the Athletic Office. This must be completed prior to the first
day of practice.
Pre-printed forms are also available in the Athletic Office.
4. Emergency medical Information Sheet (to turn in to the coach on the first day of practice)
Once all requirements are completed, Athletic Office will issue Blue Card to the athlete to be giv-
en to the coach on the first day of practice and/or tryouts.
Only athletes with a Blue Card will be allowed to participate in tryouts and practices.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Athletic Office.
TJ Rogness, Athletic Director Jeneene Olson-McConley, Athletic Assistant
tjrogness@madison.k12.wi.us jmolsonmcco2@madison.k12.wi.us
608-204-1720 608-204-1604
@MEAthletics
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PURGOLDER BOOSTERS
When you have some heavy lifting to do, it helps—and is way more fun--to have as many friends lend a hand
as possible. The Booster Club's two main heavy-duty projects come in the spring: well over half of our income
each year, which we use to support East and our athletic teams, is raised in two events each spring--the On-
Line Auction and the Party for Purgolders. For the 2018 editions of these events to be successful, the Boosters
need all hands on-deck: old hands, new hands, your hands! The more people on board, the easier the lifting
and the more the work-load becomes a party-load: a great way to support East while meeting other enthusi-
astic parents and staff. Join us at one of our upcoming monthly meetings to learn more: 6:30 p.m., East LMC,
On that same theme of many hands making work lighter and
more enjoyable, the Booster Club has some key volunteer posi-
tions open or becoming available next school year (after the
current volunteers’ students graduate this June). The Treasurer
uses Excel spreadsheets to keep tabs on Booster income and
expenditures in our checking and savings accounts, and tracks
the Boosters’ allocation purchases for our athletic teams. The
Spirit Wear Coordinator is on a mission to cover the eastside in
purple and gold, by selecting and marketing irresistible Purgold-
er clothing and accessories for sale in our on-line store. The Con-
cessions Coordinators organize and host our popular and lucra- The Booster outreach table at a
tive concessions stand at East football and basketball games
girls’ basketball game is in good
and other large events hosted at East. The stand is staffed by
students and parents from our athletic teams. Our popular, pro-
hands—Karyn’s and Warren’s.
ductive Fall and Spring Campus Cleanup Days are organized by
our Beautification Days Coordinator, who establishes the list of
projects for each event, secures the necessary supplies, and
leads the fun and furious events on two Saturday mornings. The
Outreach Coordinator spreads the good news about the Booster
Club’s efforts to parents and coaches at sporting events, par-
ents-team meetings, and school-wide events like Registration
Day. The Equipment Loan Coordinator supports our athletic
teams by loaning them equipment (e.g. tents, food service
items, and banquet decorations) owned by the Boosters. The
Team Reps Coordinator supports our athletic teams by providing
them with models and suggestions for organizing parent volun-
teers, and by facilitating information-sharing among the teams.
Finally, the Boosters’ primary mission is to raise money for East
and its athletic teams, so we are always looking for help organiz-
ing a fundraiser, an existing or new one.
Alex and the boys’ hockey team sets up
Each of these positions comes with helpful instructions and most the Booster concessions stand.
of them could be shared between two parents, and they defi-
nitely all provide the satisfaction of digging in with other great
East parents to support East and our athletic teams. Like East in
general, the strength of the Booster Club is our unity within diver-
sity, so we actively welcome and encourage involvement from
parents new to East or to the Boosters! For more information
about the Boosters’ volunteer gigs or spring fundraisers, come to
one of our upcoming meetings or send us an email: purgolder-
boosters@gmail.com.
Mark Geistlinger
Booster Club Co-Chair 2017-18
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VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Service and volunteerism seeks to enrich the lives of others through dedicating
one’s own time to make a difference. The willingness to work for the benefit of
those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that
is essential to the growth of an individual. The purpose of service does not exist
to only satisfy a requirement, but to genuinely help others.
As students volunteer throughout the summer and school year, they should
track their hours each time they volunteer.
Please visit https://east.madison.k12.wi.us/service-e to access a Community
Service Hours Tracking Form if needed.
All students are responsible for documenting their specific work and
community service hours. East Staff does not record or retain service records.
“The Best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
~Mahatma Gandhi
SERVICE ‘E’ RECOGNITION
East High School’s Seniors who have accu-
mulated 100 hours or
Service ‘E’ Award is the
more will receive the
oldest, non-academic
Service ‘E’ Pin.
award granted to
students who have In order to receive the Ser-
demonstrated volun- vice ‘E’ Recognition
teerism and service to Award, students must sub-
others without financial mit their service hours us-
or academic compen- ing the online form found
sation. on the East High School
website (this includes In-
Certificates are award-
dependent Study hours).
ed based on the total
Students who do not sub-
number of accumulat-
mit hours through this form
ed hours beginning the
will not receive recogni-
summer prior to fresh-
tion.
men year.
Please stop in the main
office with questions. (Continued on next page)
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