March 2022 - Wildflower Word -

LAST MONTH AT SHABAZZ

Climbing, dissecting, and a spicy chili cook-off

just three of the activities happening at Shabazz last month.

MARCH CALENDAR

March 8

ACT Day - Gr. 11

NO SCHOOL for Gr. 9, 10, 12

March 10

Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences

4:00 - 8:00pm

March 11

Parent/Teacher Conferences

8:00am - 4:00pm

NO SCHOOL

March 17

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Intentional Planning Professional Development

March 18

NO SCHOOL

MMSD Mental Wellness Day

March 28-April 1

Spring Break

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MARCH

Message from Mary Jankovich

Dear Shabazz Community

I hope this letter finds you all doing well and enjoying some of our first evidence of spring with the melting of some snow, and a bit of warmer temperatures. I wanted to make sure I communicate some important dates as we move to the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

I would like to take a moment and recognize all of our staff for their efforts in February to help us celebrate Black History Month as a school community. I'm also so proud of our student leaders and staff for all of their efforts and leadership.

Please be mindful of Hannah’s very informative emails as this is a way to keep abreast of what we are doing as a community each week. March has a number of things going on, to say the least.

March 8 - ACT (Juniors Only)
March 10 (afternoon) and 11 (all day-No School for Students) -Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 17-Intentional Planning PD for 22-23 (no school for students)
March 18 - Mental Wellness Day (no school for staff or students)
March 28 - April 1-Spring Break (no school for students and staff)

I, once again, want to close with reinforcing our priority of school safety, and my focus on making sure we are maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all.

I believe school safety begins with strong, trusting relationships among students and staff, and with true engagement in classrooms. Our school vision is based on the belief that all students can be successful if they are well-understood and well-supported, and that's on all of us. Working together, we can make sure every single student is well-understood, well-supported, and truly connected to our school community.

Lastly, open communication and the willingness to share information is also critical. Students and families should share any concerns regarding safety with any staff member they trust, during school hours, who can immediately relay that information to the administration and/or our support staff personnel. Please also know you can always contact me directly to discuss any concerns you have.

Shabazz strong,

Mary Jankovich

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

MARCH 8 - ACT FOR JUNIORS

Just a reminder that all juniors are scheduled to take the ACT at Shabazz on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Below you will find the schedule for the day, slides which outline the day in more detail, and ACT prep opportunities.

March 8 Schedule:

8:00-8:30 Panera breakfast offered for students

8:30-8:45 Report to testing rooms

8:45-1:35 ACT Testing (most students will complete the test by 1:35)

Please check out these slides which outline your day in more detail.

To Prepare:

Take a practice test

Complete your non test information in your My ACT account

Stop in to see Elizabeth or reach out by email with any questions!

MARCH 10/11 - VIRTUAL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Thursday, March 10: 4:00 - 7:00PM

Friday, March 11: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

IMPORTANT: Which teachers should you sign up with?

You can figure out who your child's teachers are by looking at their schedule in IC, asking your child, or sending me an email.

IMPORTANT: How does the sign-up work?

The sign-up is arranged by teacher, in tabs across the top. Each staff member has a tab, organized alphabetically by first name. You can use left and right arrows to move through the tabs.

All conferences are virtual Zoom meetings. Zoom links for different teachers will be sent out next week. Students are encouraged to attend as well. The sign-up closes at 8PM on 3/10.

Click here to sign up for conferences:

Shabazz Virtual Conferences: 3/10 & 3/11

AROUND OUR SHABAZZ COMMUNITY

PEACEFUL PAINTING CLASS NEEDS YOUR HELP

Peaceful Painting class will be working with Dane Arts Mural Arts to design and create a community mural to be installed on the exterior of the building. We need your help! Painting class would like support in generating ideas and imagery for what the mural should include. Please respond to the questions on the Shabazz Mural survey with any ideas you might have for our community mural.

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP SHABAZZ?

We will gratefully accept healthy snacks for our hungry students. A quick bite between classes might be just what is needed to bring about the needed energy to be attentive and engaged throughout the day. Snacks accepted: granola or cereal bars, fruit snacks, veggie straws/chips, goldfish, and/or juice boxes. Thank you!

SHABAZZ 2021-22 YEARBOOKS FOR SALE

Students had an opportunity to purchase a yearbook during enrollment at the beginning of the school year. However, any student can still purchase a yearbook from now until Monday, May 9. The cost is $20.00. Bring your cash or check for $20.00 to Hannah in the main office. In order to reserve a yearbook you must purchase one in advance.

Yearbooks are made for and by Shabazz students. Please consider purchasing a piece of Shabazz history.

Yearbooks should be ready for distribution during the final days of the school year (early June). Any student who purchased a yearbook will need to come to Shabazz to pick it up before the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS

Students can choose to have their yearbook photo be different from the school photo on their student ID. Simply email your photo to our art teacher Rachel Schramm at rcschramm@madison.k12.wi.us by Friday, March 4.

STUDENT SERVICES

COLLEGE FAIR FOR ALL DANE COUNTY FAMILIES

Over 100 colleges will be in attendance at the Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) College Fair on Monday March 7 from 6-8 pm. Grade 11 and 12 students are strongly encouraged to attend, however the fair is open to anyone. This is a free event.

Where: La Follette High School, 702 Pflaum Rd More info here > > >

PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN ACTION

Hanah Jon Taylor of Cafe Coda, Madison's premier jazz space, introduced general music and Jazz concepts to students in the Shabazz Impulse class. If you can agree on "the one," you can play anything with anyone.