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Family Newsletter for Monona Grove High School
~ May/June 2018
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A Message From Dr. Brost
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Dear Parents:
We will soon wrap up another school year and graduate the Class of 2018! Even though they are a bit nervous about "leaving the nest," seniors are excited for the next phase of their lives. Seniors will take their Final Exams on May 29, 30, and 31. Graduation practice is at 9:00 a.m. on June 1. All students participating in Commencement must attend practice. Commencement is at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. There is no limit on the number of family members or guests who may attend graduation. Underclassmen will have their Final Exams on June 5, 6, & 7. Details of their schedule will be e-mailed via Infinite Campus the last week in May.
We will be collecting all student Chromebooks and chargers at the end of the school year. They will be looked over to make sure they are ready for the upcoming school year. The process for collecting them is being finalized and will be communicated to students as the end of the year draws closer. Students should also make certain that all fines and fees are taken care of prior to final exams. These will be posted on the main office window.
Advanced Placement exams begin the week of May 7. Exams are administered at the District Office again this year. Students should make sure that they know the schedule for their assessments and that they arrive in time to park and get to the assigned room.
Students continue to be involved in many great experiences beyond the classroom. Some of these include the recent completion of the musical, Crazy for You, the State Forensics Meet, HOSA, FBLA, and DECA competitions, a Jazz Band Festival in Eau Claire, and all of the spring sports. We are very proud of the dedication our students, advisors, and coaches make in our co-curricular activities. We are equally proud of how our students conduct themselves when competing and performing.
Juniors and seniors are looking forward to Prom on May 5. Senior Recognition will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 16. The Fine Arts Recognition is in the auditorium at 8:00 p.m. on May 30. The next Parent/Educator Forum will be in the IMC on May 21.
As both Prom and Graduation approach, please remind your student to make good decisions. We want students to enjoy these celebrations AND be safe. We know from research that teenage brains are still developing. As a result, they tend to think that nothing can happen to them.
We are looking forward to a great end to the school year. Please contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Paul Brost, Ph.D.
Principal
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| Final Exam Schedule |
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June 5
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June 6
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June 7
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7:55-9:05
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Period A1
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Period A5
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Period B3/4
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9:20-10:30
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Period A2
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Period B1
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Period B5
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10:45-11:55
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Period A3/4
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Period B2
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Make up
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| Important Information for Seniors |
SENIOR RECOGNITION
Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Seniors should report to gym by 6:10 p.m.
FINAL EXAMS FOR SENIORS
May 29, 30, 31 during regular classes
Senior make up day on May 31
GRADUATION PRACTICE
Friday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Practice is
mandatory for students
GRADUATION
Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m.
MGHS Gym
Tickets are not required for students or guests, and there is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Designated seating for the elderly and for persons with disabilities is available. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; due to limited space, we request that only one non-disabled person sit with each person with a disability in the seating area designated for these guests.
GRADUATION RESPONSIBILITIES OF SENIORS
In order to be certified for graduation and participate in the ceremony, seniors MUST do ALL of the following:
- complete courses
- take final exams
- take care of all fines, detentions, and/or suspension time
- meet the 24 credit and specific course requirements
- attend graduation practice
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| Senior Recognition Celebration |
Please mark your calendars for our annual Senior Recognition Celebration!
Join your friends, family, teachers, and members of the community to celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2017!
Senior Recognition Night
Wednesday, May 16, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Monona Grove High School Auditorium
Refreshments will be served following the program
Students who will be recognized during the program will receive a letter in early May.
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| AP Exam Reminder |
A reminder to students who have registered to take the AP Exams. These exams will be administered May 7 - 18. Make sure you know what days your exams are offered. All exams will be at the district office, so please make transportation arrangements and arrive on time. Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible.
Morning exams require you to arrive no later than 7:40am, afternoon exams have an 11:40am arrival time. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bishop in the Student Services office.
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Senioritis -
I'm accepted so I am in, right? WRONG!
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Senioritis: Thoughts from the reviewer of final high school transcripts...An excerpt from a college admissions counselor. Click HERE
to read more.
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| Summer Office Hours |
Summer office hours vary.
Please call before visiting the office.
June 12 - August 31
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| Report Card Deadline |
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June 30 will be the final day parents will be able to print or view report cards for the 2017-18 school year. After that date, only information for 2017-18 school year will be available.
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2018-19 Student Calendar
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Click
HERE for the 2018-19 Student Calendar.
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| 2018-19 Senior Pictures and Ads for Grads |
Click this link for everything you need to know about submitting a senior picture to the yearbook staff.
Please remember that no hats or weapons can
appear in any of the pictures and
senior pictures must be from the waist up.
Pictures must be portrait orientation,
NOT landscape
Please make sure you have your pictures taken several weeks before the
September 28 deadline. July and August appointments give the photographer plenty of time to get proofs back and send us the pictures.
Click
ADS FOR GRADS; for all information about submitting a Senior Congratulatory Ad for your senior.
If you have any questions, call Ms. Dames at 608-316-1858 or e-mail the yearbook staff at
[email protected]. Please contact her with any questions before
June 8 or after
August 31.
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| 2018-19 Online Registration Opens May 1 |
Online Registration for Returning Students Begins May 1, 2018
Annual Online Registration for currently enrolled students begins
May 1
and runs through
June 30, 2018
. Parents of returning students are required to register them each year. Families can access their data via the Online Registration link found in their Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Directions for registration are available here:
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Parent Educator Forum Meeting
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All parents/guardians of MGHS students are welcome to attend the Parent Educator Forum meeting on Monday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the last meeting of the school year!
Parent Educator Forum is an informal meeting in which Dr. Brost gives a brief overview of current issues in education and events occurring at the high school, occasionally followed by group discussion. There is no formal agenda, it's an opportunity for parents to have contact with high school staff, without dues or volunteering. Typically, we meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 in the IMC (library) for about an hour. This is a great opportunity to meet with Dr. Brost in a small group setting, hear what's going on at the high school level and discuss issues!! Parents interested in what is discussed can email Lisa Stangler at [email protected] to get notes from our most recent meeting. We'd love to see new faces!
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Homework Help
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The Overtime Program is a program for students who need a place to do homework after school and for students who need extra time to complete an assignment or get extra help in a class. Some students may be assigned to Overtime by their teachers if there is a need.
Overtime takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in the IMC. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the Overtime Program if they need additional help with an assignment or in one of their classes.
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Student Services Department News
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ACT Results and Score Reports
Students who have questions about how and when they will receive their ACT score reports from state testing in February are asked to see page 28 of their
"Taking the ACT Test"
booklet that was distributed during pre-administration bubbling.
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If students do not
have an ACT web account, they must wait until
after
they receive their mailed score report before creating an account.
ACT with writing score reports are mailed 5-8 weeks after the test date. To create their account, students will need to enter the ACT ID from their paper score report.
Advanced Placement Testing 2018
Students registered to take the Advanced Placement Exams are reminded that the regularly scheduled exams will be administered between May 7 - May 18. A copy of each student's exam schedule including dates, times and rooms of the exams will be sent to the students via the email used when registering for the exams. A reminder that all testing will occur at the Monona Grove District Office. Transportation is not provided to or from the district office, please make necessary arrangements prior to the date of the exam, and if possible, carpool with classmates as parking is limited. If transportation will be problematic, please see Susan Bishop at least one week prior to your AP Exam date and she will assist you in making these arrangements.
All students must arrive to the test location at the time noted during your registration (typically 7:40 for morning exams and 11:40 for afternoon exams). Late arrivals will not be admitted and you will not be allowed to test in the late testing sessions. You must stay for the entire duration of the testing; no leaving early is allowed (including for sporting events). Talk to coaches or advisors if you have an activity the day of one of your exams to arrange to arrive late.
NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM!
No electronic equipment (cell phone, smartphone, smartwatch, fitbit, laptop, tablet computer, chrome books, portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player or iPod), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, or any other electronic or communication devices are allowed during the administration or breaks.
If a student is found to have a cell phone or any other electronic device, the device will be confiscated, and the student must be dismissed from the testing room. The student's score will be cancelled and fees will not be returned.
These rules apply during the exams as well as during breaks and following the exam prior to dismissal.
Eat a nutritional breakfast the morning of your exam(s). If you have two exams in one day, please pack a lunch to eat quickly between exams. You will not have time to leave and get something. If you participate in the free or reduced lunch meal program, please let Susan Bishop know at least one week prior to your exam so that she can make arrangements for you to have a healthy meal.
Bring sharpened number two pencils (NO mechanical pencils), a black or blue pen, and if necessary, a calculator or straightedge to your exam.
Any questions can be directed to Susan Bishop.
SENIOR NEWS
Mark your calendars for Senior Recognition Night!
Join your friends, family, teachers, and members of the community to celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2018!
Senior Recognition Night
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
6:30 pm
Monona Grove High School Auditorium
Refreshments will be served following the program
Students who will be recognized during the program will receive a letter during the first week of May.
Scholarship Information
Seniors are encouraged to continue applying for scholarships! New scholarships offered by area families, service organizations, and businesses are being posted daily. Click on Student Services, then Post-Secondary Planning, and then scholarships. The most recent additions with upcoming deadlines are listed at the bottom of the list. Hurry - many deadlines are coming soon!
Financial Aid Offers...Now What?
Are you confused by your financial aid offer or wondering how to fill in the gaps between a financial aid offer and the cost of tuition? Karla Weber, Communications Manager at the UW-Madison Office of Student Financial Aid, shares information regarding next steps in making decisions related to financial aid. Also, remember that your best resource to answer your financial aid related questions is the financial aid office at the college where you will be attending in the fall. (see article below)
The offers of financial aid have arrived - now what?
After submitting applications and lots of waiting, your students are likely getting their offers of financial aid. Now your family needs to make some BIG decisions - where do you start?
Identify the sources of financial aid your student is being offered. Remember anything labeled "Grant" or "Scholarship" is the good stuff - that's free money that never needs to be repaid. These funds ultimately reduce your out of pocket cost for college. "Work-study" is an employment program. Your student will need to work to earn the dollars they've been offered through the program. Anything labeled "Loan" is money that will eventually need to be repaid - sometimes with interest. Always take a "Subsidized" loan first - the interest on subsidized loans doesn't begin accruing until after your student finished their degree-program.
If your student applied to more than one school - compare their offers of financial aid. Start by taking each schools' tuition and cost for housing and subtract their individual offers of FREE money (grants/scholarships) from that total. The remaining amount is what will have to be covered through other financial means, whether that be taking out educational loans, working, etc. This remaining amount is often called the "Net Price" and is the number you want to compare between schools - which school will provide you with the lowest Net Price?
If what your student has been offered isn't enough, families of undergraduates have two additional loan options they can pursue:
* Federal Parent Loan for Undergrad Student (PLUS). This is a federal loan that the parent of a dependent undergraduate can apply for and receive. Some schools include this loan in their offer, others don't. Why? It's not a guaranteed loan and requires a separate application and basic credit check through
https://studentloans.gov.
* Private Educational Loans. Some schools may have a preferred private loan lender list. Otherwise, we encourage families to start with the bank/credit union you're already a member of to see what educational loans they offer. In general, private loans can vary drastically in terms of interest rates, repayment terms, etc. Make sure you do thorough research before you agree to take out any private loans!
Please also make sure to take some time in the coming months to talk to your students about money management and budgeting. Studies have shown that students learn the most about managing money from their parents. Does your student have a checking or savings account? Do they understand credit and/or credit cards? If you don't talk to your student about money - who will?
It is also never too late to save for college. If your student has a summer job, have him/her save some earnings each week to have spending money when they get to campus.
And, don't forget that the Financial Aid Office at the schools your student is considering are truly your BEST resource to help you through the process. There's also great, general financial aid information online through the Federal Student Aid website - https://studentaid.ed.gov.
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| Prom and Post-Prom Information |
Prom is May 5!
Tickets are on sale at both lunches thru May 4th.
$20/sgl $35/cpl
- Prom will be held in the MGHS Commons on May 5
- Tickets will NOT be sold at the door
- Doors open for parents at 7:30 p.m.
- Doors open for students at 7:45 p.m.
- Grand March begins at 8:00 p.m.
- Dance begins at 9:00 p.m. and ends at 12:00 a.m.
- No students will be admitted to the dance after 10:00 p.m.
Students should be prepared to have all bags, pockets, and coats inspected upon arrival. Please also remember that there is no re-entry to the dance and that no one will be allowed admittance to the dance after 10 pm
. All other school rules apply. Be safe, be smart, and have fun!
Remember the fun will continue after the dance with the Post-Prom Party. Here are the details:
- The party will be held at Rockin' Jump Madison, 2700 Novation Parkway.
- Party hours are midnight to 3 a.m.
- All attendees must have a signed waiver on file before they can participate. The waiver can be submitted online and can be found on the Rockin' Jump Madison website home page: https://rockinjump.com/madison/ If 18 or over, you can submit the waiver yourself. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian submit the waiver.
- All juniors and seniors are welcome, whether attending prom or not. Other students are welcome if they attend prom as the date of a junior or senior.
- Remember to bring a change of clothes.
- Attendees will have access to all Rockin' Jump activities - trampolines, rock wall, etc. The required socks are also provided with your ticket.
- Pizza, beverages and other snacks will be provided.
- Door prizes will be awarded throughout the event. You must be present to win door prizes.
- Consider leaving bags and purses in your vehicle. Students should be prepared to have all bags, pockets, and coats inspected upon arrival.
- No admittance after 1 a.m., or re-admittance if you leave before 3 a.m.
- All other school rules apply.
Tickets will be on sale during lunch periods, April 30 - May 4, for $5 each. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 each, space permitting. We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance.
If you have questions, please email
Margaret Breunig Clark at
[email protected]. And get ready for a rockin' good time at post-prom!
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| News from the Nurse |
REMINDER: Medications kept in the school office must be
picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school year. We will allow for pick up until
June 11th. Medication not picked up by this date will be disposed of per school board policy.
Also, please be reminded of this School Board Policy:
Due to Latex allergies among students, staff, visitors of Monona Grove Schools, latex
balloons
at school are NOT allowed. Latex
balloons
have the biggest health risk for latex allergic people because when the
balloon
pops, latex particles become airborne and can lead to respiratory distress if breathed in. Please do NOT bring latex into school buildings and grounds. School health office/first aid supplies include non-latex gloves, band aids and tape. For more information click here for the Administrative Rule(pg4) Admin Rule 453.5
Thank you!
Kate Wittig RN
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| Summer Camps |
Sign up for Summer Sport Camps through MGHS
Summer Sport Camp registration is officially up and running! Register your student by visiting
and clicking on the link for summer camps.
Offerings include:
- Boys Basketball, Grades 2-8
- Boys and Girls Soccer, Grades K-8
- Dance Youth Camps, Grades K-6
- Football, Grades 5-12
- Girls Basketball, Grades 4-8
- Strength & Conditioning, Grades 9-12
- Volleyball, Grades 5-12
- Wrestling, Grades 5-12
Please contact Activities/Athletics Administrative Assistant Nicole Poley at (608) 316-1371 or [email protected] with questions.
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| MG School Picture Order Forms |
MG school picture order forms are available at
Click on PRINTABLE ORDER FORMS. Scroll down to the MG Eagle icon. All picture days/times are listed on this printable form. This is in place of a letter sent during the summer.
Students - keep your ID for the start of next year.
Any questions or other assistance call Capital School Pictures at 839-1700 before picture day.
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Infinite Campus Information
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Is your Infinite Campus Information Up to Date? Do you have a change of information such as a new doctor, a new e-mail address or phone number? It is very important that all of your information is up to date on Infinite Campus. Please log into your Parent Portal and enter the new information.
Infinite Campus Mobile App
Parents may access Infinite Campus on their mobile devices. The mobile app information can be found at the bottom of the parent portal window. The District ID is GJGZMY.
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Prevention-Intervention-Center (for) Alcohol-Drug-Abuse Newsletter
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Click
HERE for the MAY '18 PICADA (Prevention-Intervention-Center (for) Alcohol-Drug-Abuse Newsletter.
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Mindfullness for Teens - Summer '18
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Summer 2018 class info and registration are now available by clicking on this web link:
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| MG21 Open House Rescheduled for May 9 |
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| News from the Fine Arts Department |
MG Bands Kick Off Spring Performances
at Eau Claire Jazz Fest
Spring is a busy time of year for MG band members. Jazz One, Two, and Three recently traveled to the UW-Eau Claire Jazz Fest, where they all had excellent performances. The festival is one of the premiere jazz fests in the Midwest, drawing more than 50 top high school groups. Band members were treated to an evening concert that featured UW-Eau Claire Jazz One with professional guest artists.
We hope to see many people at upcoming performances, which include:
- May 3 - Spring Band Concert 7pm
- May 10 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm
- May 12 - Show Choir Spaghetti Dinner 5:30pm
- May 14 - Choir Concert 7:30pm
- May 20 - Big Band Bash 6:00pm
- May 28 - East Side Memorial Parade 10am, Monona Dr.
- May 30 - Fine Arts Awards 7:30pm
The Fine Awards Night is set for
Wednesday, May 30th at 7:30pm in the Auditorium. Fine Arts students and families will receive an electronic invitation to the event. Any student who participate in Model UN, Art Club, Musical, Forensics, Drama, Show Choir, Jazz Pep Band, State Solo and Ensemble, or Pit Orchestra is encourage to attend. If you believe you should have received an invitation and did not, please contact Mrs. Collins at
[email protected] or 212-2036. Please plan on attending the event. It's a quick, fun and relaxing night for much-deserved recognition.
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| MG Lunch and Learn |
Monona Grove students who are interested in a career in law enforcement had an opportunity to have lunch with two City of Madison police officers. Officer Nelson and Offer Samson answered student questions and told stories of their careers in law enforcement. Students learned the importance of a clear record, community service and credits after high school in order to join the police force. Thanks for visiting MG, Officer Nelson and Officer Samson!
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| MG Forensics |
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Seven MG High School students competed at the State Forensics Festival on April 21 on the UW Madison campus. All seven of these students earned medals: Kylie Hollenstein, Sydney Dean, Katie Wallner, Sarah Fahlberg (gold), Kambria Farwell (silver), and Evelyn Marx and Skye Liston (bronze). The state festival finished up the Forensics Team's competition for the year. These students, as well as several others, also competed at Sub-District and District competitions during the month of March. Each one of them should be commended for their hard work and dedication. And since the team consisted of only one senior, the future looks very bright.
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MG DECA
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MG DECA students Hugh Counsell, Anna Brown, Haley Stauffacher, and Taylor Payne recently traveled to Atlanta, GA for DECA's International Career Development Conference. While there they competed with students from around the world in Marketing and Selling events. They also had time to take in some sights including the World of Coca-Cola museum, a CNN Studio Tour, and the Georgia Aquarium.
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| Skills USA Competition News |
Seven
Students competed at the State SkillsUSA Comp
etition
held at the Aliant Energy Center. SkillsUSA is a Career and Tech Ed Co-curricular activity where students can compete in 60+ career fields. This year we had two teams of students competing in Team Engineering Challenge and one student competing in Architectural Drafting. Students in the Team Engineering Challenge were given 8 hours to design, construct and present their solution for a small scale All-terrain vehicle that needed to run a gauntlet course of varying terrain. These students gained great experience using the design process, implemented problem solving and material allocation in this highly competitive event.
Connor Eason competed in Architectural Drafting redesigning the first floor of a commercial building using the CAD program Autodesk Revit. Connor earned 1st place overall and will be representing MGHS an
d the State of Wisconsin in Architectural Drafting at the national competition in Louisville, KY June 25-29th. This is a great way to end his senior year and we wish him luck and skill as he chases his dreams.
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| Prom Court |
This year's Junior Prom Court was announced:
Mattias Allen, Jordan Bishop, John Rodwell, Daniel Scaife, Ross Harford, Tyler Jung, Zoe Keck, Sierra McNall, Peyton Blang, Jensen Ruesch, Rachel Brandmeier, Gabi Arnold.
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