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Dear SPASH Families:
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy and doing well. This year has challenged all of us
and I am proud of how our students and staff have worked through the first semester.
It feels good to know that we are now one full week into the second semester and welcomed over 200
students back into the building from first semester flexible E-learning. Please know that we eagerly look
forward to being able to have all of our students at school every day again and in the meantime will con-
tinue to work hard to ensure that everyone in our building properly wears a mask, frequently sanitizes their
hands, and practices social distancing as much as possible.
We will begin student registration and course selection for the 2021-2022 school year this week. Students
will receive all materials in their Advisory and any OLC students will receive the materials in the mail.
Students will then have two weeks to identify their choices for next year and will then submit their
registration to their counselors the week of February 15-19. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your
school counselor with any questions or for assistance with this process.
You can also access Registration Information and Materials at this link on our Counseling office webpage.
All juniors in Wisconsin will be taking the ACT+ Writing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. On that day all
SPASH juniors will complete the ACT at SPASH and all sophomores and seniors will have an e-learning
day. All students and families will receive more specific information about our schedule during the ACT
later in February as we get closer to the day of the test and field trip.
Parents of seniors: Graduation will be here before you know it! SPASH Graduation 2021 will be on Sun-
day, May 30th. At this time we are still uncertain of the exact type and location of ceremony that we will
be able to have. However, please know that we are planning accordingly and will communicate details
and information with you as soon as we can responsibly do so. You will receive a special newsletter
around May 1 with all of the information that you will need to prepare for graduation. Please be reminded
that students must complete all graduation requirements by May 27, 2021 and have a cap and gown to par-
ticipate in the ceremony.
Again, thank you for your support and engagement in your student’s journey at SPASH. We look forward
to seeing you again soon.
Sincerely,
Jon
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Attendance Dress Code Reminders
Parents, please remember to call the attendance
secretary before 9:00 AM when your student is • Clothing should completely cover torso.
absent. We need the student’s name, grade and
nature of illness. You can leave a message on the • Backless tops, spaghetti strap tops and halter
attendance voicemail, day or night, for your tops should only be used as layering pieces.
convenience. Please call 715-345-5402. • Undergarments must be worn and should not be
visible.
• Excessively short skirts or shorts may not be
Students Leaving School During the Day worn during the instructional day.
A student may leave school with written permis- • Hats should be removed upon entering the
sion from the parent or if the parent comes into building.
the Attendance Office to pick up the student and
sign him/her out. This policy is for the protection
of your student. Parking is available in the “Visitor
Parking” area in front of the school.
WHICH OFFICE TO CALL CELL PHONES
If your student is going to be absent
call the Attendance Office: Students are reminded that cell phones
are to be off and put away while students
Linda Glodowski or Rae Parkinson are in class. Repeat violators will have
715-345-5402 their phone taken away and put in the of-
fice or parents will be required to pick up
To help you determine which office you need to the phone.
contact for assistance at SPASH, here is a listing
of office staff:
Doreen Zarecki, Head Secretary
Main Office………………………715-345-5400
Michelle Formella, Bookkeeper
Main Office……………………....715-345-5400
Bonnie Bronk, Athletics…………..715-345-7309 OUR FOOD COURT IS NOW OPEN!
Diane Tetzloff, Secretary Daily from 7:00-3:30
Counseling Office…………..…....715-345-5403
Option 7
CALLER ID
We receive many calls from parents who have Reminder all meals are provided FREE for
missed calls from numbers identified as Stevens the remainder of the school year. Come
Point Area Public Schools on their caller ID check out the many options we offer for
service. When you return calls to these numbers, Breakfast, Lunch, Ala Carte, and After the
you will always receive the Main Office Staff. If Bell. Ala Carte items can be purchased with
the original caller did not leave a message, we are cash or by using your Food Service Account.
unable to assist you in locating the person who If you would like to set a limit on your child’s
called. If a call was made from the health office, a ala carte purchases, please email:
message is left or staff will call back shortly, if
necessary. Thank you for your cooperation with foodservices@pointschools.net
this issue.
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Online Payment Opportunities
Families are encouraged to make payments for
school fees through Skyward Family Access.
Online payment is available for school fees and
Class of 2021 at this time all orders for graduation family lunch account replenishment. A $1.00
cap, gown and accessories for graduation through
Jostens should have been placed. If you have not handling fee is charged to cover processing
placed your order, please call Jostens at 1-800- costs.
567-8367 or email: www.jostens.com/contact..
Delivery information will be shared in April.
Stevens Point Area
Online Learning Center (OLC)
Online courses are a great option for many students
who have the motivation and appreciate the flexibil-
ity and convenience of an online learning environ-
ment. We have over 140 courses to choose from in
all core subjects as well as many electives. Students
take an online course for a variety of reasons includ-
ing schedule conflicts, technology enrichment, four
SPASH Yearbooks are available for
year course planning and class not available face-to-
face. Over 90% of our courses are now taught by our
sale! You can order one through March
own District teachers. For more information includ- 19, 2021 for $65.00. Please visit the
ing a list of course offerings, please check out our SPASH homepage for the ordering link
OLC website: www.pointschools.net/olc. or visit Jostens.com.
Special note regarding OLC summer school: Differ-
ent procedures exist for students wishing to take an
online summer school class in comparison to the pro- Summer School Dates
cedures for taking a traditional face-to-face class.
Summer school will start on Monday, June 14 and
• Every interested student must apply between late run until Thursday, July 22 with no school on July
March and late May through the OLC website: 5. Summer school course registration information
www.pointschools.net/olc. Accepted applicants and forms will be available online through the Ste-
will be notified. vens Point Public School District Website in late
• OLC original credit courses are available to stu- March. If you have questions about summer school
dents in grades 9-12 living in the Stevens Point you can contact Educational Services at 715-345-
School District area (public, private, parochial or 5445 or Secondary Summer School Coordinator,
homeschooled).
• Summer OLC start date: Monday, June 7
• Summer OLC end date: Thursday, July 22
If you have any questions, please contact the OLC
office: 715-345-5400 ext. 70104 or by email
secondaryolc@pointschools.net.
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SPASH Library
12th Annual Book Swap
April 5th - 9th
What exactly is a book swap? What do I have to do to participate in it?
Where will it be held? Does it cost money?
1. Go through your home collection of slightly used hardcover or paperback books you want to
donate to the book swap. Please ask your family’s permission before you bring a book that
may be wanted at home.
2. Beginning March 29, bring these books to school and deposit them in your English teacher’s
book swap box or in the library.
3. Receive a “book buck” from your teacher or librarian for each paperback or 2 bucks for
each hardcover book that you donate.
4. Keep your ticket(s) you have received for donating book(s). Attend the book swap on
April 5th - 9th in the SPASH Library. English classes may sign up with the librarian for
times to bring their class to the book swap.
5. Choose a new book to read. Cash in your tickets.
6. Teachers will be given extra book bucks to hand out to students as “rewards” to spend at
the book swap.
7. Books may also be brought in the day of the book swap.
Hardcover books = 2 bucks Paperback books = 1 buck
There is no cost other than donating a book that you have finished reading and no longer care
to own. Books must be age appropriate for 9th grade and up. We will not accept: children’s
books, textbooks, magazines, or books with extreme violence or nudity. Books must be in good
to slightly used condition. The librarian has final discretion in determining the acceptability
of a book. If you have any questions please call Beth Molski at 715-345-5406 or
email bemolski@pointschools.net.
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To all “alternate” FALL student-athletes (Grades 9 -12):
The “Alternate” Fall Sports Season is approaching for our 9th - 12th grade students. We are extremely
excited and thankful for this opportunity. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, we will not be holding our
“Meet the Panthers” night prior to the season. Below are the official start dates for our “Fall” sports
teams.
Monday, February 8 Girls Swim
Monday, February 22 Volleyball
Monday, March 8 Girls Tennis
Monday, March 8 Football
Cheer
Monday, March 15 Rugby (girls)
Monday, March 15 Boys/Girls Cross Country
Monday, March 22 Boys Soccer
Monday, March 29 Girls Golf
All alternate fall sport athletes/parents should review the Athletic Code of Conduct powerpoint. You
can view with this link or the link on SPASH Athletic Webpage:
https://wi01932907.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=671
Head Coaches of our alternate fall sports programs will be conducting informational meetings (virtually) with
students and parents in the upcoming weeks.. If you are interested in participating in one of these
sports, PLEASE contact the head coach so the coach knows to put you on the list of partici-
pants!! Also, if you want to communicate with one of our coaches, emails are below:
Girls Swim Grant Moser gmose388@uwsp.edu
Volleyball Molly Williams mowillia@pointschools.net
Girls Tennis Michele O’Donnell modonnel@pointschools.net
Football Pete McAdams pmcadams@pointschools.net
Cheer Colleen Buetow cbuetow@pointschools.net
Cross Country Donn Behnke (boys) dobehnke@pointschools.net
Mike Olson (girls) ccole44@yahoo.com
Boys Soccer Derek Bell derekbell6@gmail.com
Rugby Carrie Diamond/Tim Wandtke spashgirlsrugby@gmail.com
Girls Golf Mark Lesinski mlesinsk@pointschools.net
REMINDER:
Please make sure all WIAA Sports physicals are up-to-date (you may check with SPASH athletic as-
sistant Bonnie Bronk @ bbronk@pointschools.net). Please make sure student/parent has completed
and submitted the required on-line athletic forms through Skyward FAMILY Access.
On-line athletic forms must be filled out and an updated physical must be in the athletic office
before a student may begin practice.
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THE COUNSELING CONNECTION
Course Registration
and Verification ACT Assessment for Juniors
Counseling Office Contracts The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is en-
tering into a partnership with ACT®, Inc. to compre-
hensively assess Wisconsin high school students. All
2021-2022 course registration will be held during the
students who are juniors will take the ACT ® Plus Writ-
week of February 15th for incoming juniors and seniors
ing on March 9, 2021 (no need to register, the test is
in the SPASH auditorium. All students in grades 10-11
free).
will be mailed a course verification contract in May.
Courses should be reviewed carefully. Changes to the
The ACT Plus Writing consists of four multiple-choice
contract must be signed by both the student and parent/
tests: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science; and
guardian and returned to the Counseling Office within
a 40-minute essay test that measures writing skills.
two weeks upon receipt. If we do not receive your con-
ACT Plus Writing will be a paper and pencil test in
tract back within that time, we will assume that all of
Wisconsin for the 2021 administration. Test scores are
your classes are correct for next school year. The mas-
college reportable.
ter schedule of classes and teacher staffing are based
upon the students’ course selections.
For more information go to
http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/ACT
Therefore, schedule changes will not be granted for the
Practice tests and sample test questions are available
following reasons:
from ACT on www.act.org under “Test Prep” or
through the SPASH website under “Getting Ready for
1) Changing a lunch hour
the ACT”.
2) Changing your study center/commons
3) Requesting a teacher change
4) Wanting specific hours off for extracurricular
activities
5) Overloading a class for student convenience
Virtual Wisconsin Education Fair ACT Aspire Early High School
A virtual education fair will be held on Wednesday, ACT Aspire Early High School is a summative assess-
March 10th from 3-6 p.m. free of charge! We have ment that measures what students have learned in the
over 100 colleges and technical schools from all over areas of: English, Reading, Math, Science and Writing.
the Midwest participating. There will be live sessions, It is an online assessment. ACT Aspire Early High
tours and financial aid presentations. It will be a great School scores predicts how a student will perform on
opportunity for students and parents. If you have any the ACT when they reach 11th grade. All sophomores
questions about the program, please feel free to contact will be required to take the ACT Aspire in April. Dates
Mr. Nugent at 715-345-5403. to be determined.
For more information please visit
dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act
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THE COUNSELING CONNECTION
Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) opportunities are available to SPASH juniors and seniors. YA is a Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development program that provides work based learning experience at a job site
combined with classroom instruction of the student’s occupational interest. Every YA earns a paycheck,
school credit and real world experience. Youth Apprenticeship is available in several career areas including:
Agriculture, Construction, Finance, Health Science, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing,
Engineering, and Transportation.
The ideal time for a student to apply is sophomore year between now and the end of the school year. There
will be an informational, virtual presentation for sophomores and parents that want to learn more about this
state recognized school-to-work program. Watch your email for details coming soon.
Stop into the Career Center for more information. Brigitta Altmann-Austin, Assistant Principal, is also the
Career and Technical Education and Youth Apprenticeship coordinator.
CAREER CENTER NEWS
FAFSA Assistance Available- Every senior attending college (two or four year) should complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The documents you need to complete the FAFSA are listed
on the SPASH web page (click Career Center, then FAFSA assistance) you can also make a one-on-one ap-
pointment from the same webpage to complete the FAFSA. Financial aid may be awarded in the form of a
grant, loan or work study.
JOB POSTINGS- Starting in March, there will be many summer employment opportunities posted on the
bulletin board in the Career Center.
SCHOLARSHIPS- We call December through February “Scholarship Season.” This doesn’t mean there are
no longer scholarships available after February. Keep checking the tabs (listed by month due) on the web
page. Many local scholarships will continue to be posted through May. Don’t miss out on these opportuni-
ties.
FACEBOOK-Parents and Students, follow the Career Center Facebook page for the latest information for
students, regarding scholarships, jobs and events in the Career Center.
7Seniors/Juniors
THE COUNSELING CONNECTION
1) Placement Tests for the UW System
Are you planning on attending a UW System school in the fall? Register online for your placement tests at ex-
ams.wisc.edu/placement/regionaltesting/information.php. UWSP offers the test. Even if you are going to a differ-
ent school, you can typically still take your test at UWSP. Please go to the website for more information. Space is
limited! First come, first served.
2) Making Your Last Semester Count—Final Transcripts
All universities and most technical colleges require that your final transcripts be sent. Your final semester grades are
important to ensure a successful transition into college and to be sure your admission acceptance is not taken away.
If your grades fall drastically, you are in jeopardy of not being able to attend your college.
3) AP Exam Dates
Ap Exams are May 3 through May 14. Your AP teachers will have more information for you in regards to the test-
ing schedule. For more information, you can also go to www.apcentral.collegeboard.org.
4) ACT Plus Writing
All juniors will be taking the ACT Plus Writing on March 9 at SPASH (no cost to students). You may also take the
ACT on April 17, June 12 or July 17. Which are Saturday test dates. If you choose to take it a second time, register
at www.act.org. Fee waivers are available for students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch.
2021 AP Exam Schedule
Week 1 Morning (8:00 start time) Afternoon 12 noon Afternoon (2:00 start time)
Monday, May 3, 2021 United States Government Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and
and Politics
Magnetism
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Calculus AB German Language & Culture
Calculus BC Human Geography
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 English Literature & Comp. Japanese Lang. & Culture
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Thursday, May 6, 2021 United States History Art History
Computer Science A
Friday, May 7, 2021 Chemistry European History
Spanish Literature & Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Week 2 Morning (8:00 start time) Afternoon 12 noon
Monday, May 10, 2021 French Language & Cult. Macroeconomics
World History: Modern
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Seminar Latin
Spanish Lang. & Comp. Psychology
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 English Lang. & Comp. Microeconomics
Music Theory
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Comparative Govt. & Politics Statistics
Computer Science Principles
Friday, May 14, 2021 Biology Chinese Lang. & Culture
Italian Lang. & Culture Environmental Science
8Keeping Your Heart Healthy
February is National Heart Month! Please see below for tips to keep you and your
children healthy. Children and teens who practice healthy habits now, have a lower
risk for heart disease later in life.
Engage in Physical Activity Maintain a Healthy Weight Keep Cholesterol Levels In
Every Day Check
- Calculating your body mass index helps
determine a healthy weight for your height
and age Cholesterol is a substance
- The American Heart Associ- found in the bloodstream. Too
ation recom- mends 60 much cholesterol can lead to
Go to: heart disease.
minutes of physical activity
daily https://nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/calculator.aspx
- Limit screen time (TV watch- to calculate your child or teen’s body mass -High cholesterol can run in
ing and video games) and index families
get out- side -Cholesterol levels can be
checked by a blood test
- Get involved in sports or - Healthy foods and exercise
other group fitness activi-
ties help maintain appropriate
cholesterol levels
- Park far away from store - Talk with your primary care
entrances to take a few provider to discuss your risk
extra steps a day factors and testing for cho-
lesterol
Eat a Heart Healthy Diet Quit Smoking, Chewing and Using
Smokeless Tobacco
- Eat more fruits and vegeta- - According to the American Heart Asso-
bles ciation, “Using ANY tobacco product
damages nearly EVERY organ in your body
- Choose whole grain and can cause heart disease and cancer.
over white flour Smokeless tobacco is NOT a safe alternative
to smoking”
- Eat more lean meats and
less red meat and meats
high in fat
- Drink more water and less
soda, juice and sports
drinks
- Limit extra fat and sugar
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SStevens Point Area Senior High
1201 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
MARK YOUR HOME CALENDARS
2020-2021
Feb. 15-19—Registration Week-Course Input May 3—Academic Letter Awards—TBD
March 9—ACT—All Juniors May 3-14—AP Exams
March 10-Virtual College & Career Fair 3-6 p.m. May 10—Athletic Awards—TBD
March 19—SPASH Yearbook Order Deadline May 12—Fall Sports Meeting—TBD
March 22—26 Spring Break—No School May 30—SPASH Graduation—TBD
April 1—End of 3rd Quarter May 31—No School—Memorial Day
April 2—No School—Good Friday June 4—Last Day of School (pending snow days)
April 17—ACT @ SPASH June 12—ACT Test @ SPASH
June 14—Summer School Begins
Please know dates and times may change due to the fluidity of COVID-19. We will
communicate changes on our Webpage, Blackboard and Facebook.
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