May 2022 - Wildflower Word -

I was hoping I could start off this communication wishing everyone all the warmth of springtime, however, that does not seem to be the case as of late. Here’s to hoping.

We want to thank all of our freshman and sophomores last month for the wonderful display of grit and perseverance as they completed the state-wide ASPIRE and FORWARD testing. They were nothing less than rockstars.

This week we are very excited to kick off Shabazz Staff Appreciation. We want to thank all the families that have provided a little something extra for our staff. If you have a chance please send a staff member a quick email just to wish them well. I am so very honored to partner with the staff members at Shabazz.

Looking forward, our window for new applicants was open for about a month and we received a number of interested students and families. I can say this was the largest interest we have had since I have been at Shabazz. A huge thanks to our support staff team who were nothing less than diligent about communicating to all stakeholders about Experiencing Shabazz.

As always, thank you for being a part of the journey with us and I wish you all the very best.

Mary Jankovich

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 2-6

During the first week of May we take time out to thank our Shabazz staff who have worked tirelessly with students and families this school year.

A kind word or a small show of appreciation would mean a great deal to our staff as we near the end of the year. To show their appreciation students and families can send a SHOUT OUT to staff members which will be posted on the Shout Out page and emailed to the recipient.

PRESENTATION OF LEARNING DAY

To celebrate the exciting learning and experiences that have been happening at Shabazz, students and staff will wrap up the semester with our biannual "Presentation of Learning." On Wednesday, June 1 students will present and share the projects they have been working on, primarily in their learning lab courses, in our Project Based Learning (PBL) model here at Shabazz.

While we unfortunately can't welcome parents and community members to join us this spring due to COVID precautions, be sure to ask your students about their showcased work!

AROUND SHABAZZ

A MURAL FOR SHABAZZ

Shabazz is working with Dane Arts Mural Arts (DAMA) to create a mural for the exterior of our building. After a community input process, students and staff voted on the final design. Shabazz will be hosting a community painting of the mural the week of May 2-5 with the hope that the mural will be installed next school year.

THANK YOU!

We have a generous and thoughtful community of families! Last month we asked for snacks for our hungry students and you provided. Thank you for the snack bars, fruit snacks, granola bars and other items which have been a welcome treat in times of need.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ATTENTION SHABAZZ SENIORS

MMSD is celebrating our seniors on social media now through graduation with Senior Spotlights. We'd love to include you, your post-grad plans, and your senior (or other) photo. Please take a few minutes to fill out this form - the sooner the better!

Celebrating Shabazz Graduates.

Thank you so much, and congratulations!

2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

It’s almost time to begin choosing courses for the 2022-23 school year! This year students will choose courses for the entire school 2022-23 school year.

Course offerings will be updated and shared with students by Monday, May 9. Students will work through the process in E3 the weeks of May 11 and May 18. See below for the full schedule of the process!

Step 1: Review course offerings

Monday, May 9 - 2022-23 school year course offerings will be available and shared with students

Step 2: Students meet with E3 Leader and review transcripts

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Students will review their transcripts to plan the types of courses required next year
Students will make initial selections for 2022-23 school year courses

Step 3: Talk with current teachers about course offerings & make final course selections

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Students will have the opportunity to talk with current teachers about course offerings and have questions answered
Students will make final 2022-23 school year course selections

Step 4: Student Schedules Finalized

Student schedules will be finalized in Infinite Campus in August 2022 prior to the start of school

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE YEARBOOK IS MONDAY MAY 9

Students can still purchase a yearbook FOR $20 from now until Monday, May 9. Bring your cash or check 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 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.

STUDENT SERVICES

SUMMER SCHOOL

Enrollment is open for summer school! Do you need credits toward graduation? This is the perfect opportunity to get ahead and prepare for next year! Check out the website for more information about time and date of programming. Email Elizabeth Long with questions.

FREE ACT PREP CLASSES

MMSD is offering FREE ACT prep classes this summer for all students in 9th through 12th grade. This course will offer an opportunity to prepare for the ACT, a standardized test often used in the college admissions & scholarship process. Check out this link to learn more about how they will be offered.

As a part of this class students will learn how to maximize test performance, extend vocabulary, increase comprehension of difficult passages, and learn how to write a position/support essay. Research has shown that preparation and practice can significantly enhance how well you do on the actual test and decrease test anxiety.

Courses will be offered both in the traditional summer school format as well as in person at a number of community sites OR virtually as well. If you’re interested in taking an ACT Prep course, please complete this interest form by May 13, 2022.

Questions? Check in with Elizabeth Long, School Counselor!

Shabazz/Sherman Accelerated Clinical Labs (ACL) COVID Clinic is OPEN

MMSD School Locations

Hours at all sites will be 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m (last test at 3:30 pm)
Pre-registration is required through Wisconsin Covid Connect Pre-Registration
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 pm (last test at 12:30 pm)
Location: 1601 N. Sherman Ave
There are two designated parking spaces (signs posted) in the Shabazz parking lot for COVID testing. Call ACL staff who will meet you at door 3A or at your car.
ACL COVID Clinic Phone: (608)204-2453

COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS

Information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics: MMSD, PHMDC, and other Dane County sites for 1st dose, 2nd dose and/or 1st and 2nd booster doses.
CDC & WI DHS recommends a 2nd booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over the age of 50 and certain immunocompromised people ages 12 years and older. For more information or to determine your eligibility visit the DHS additional Doses and Booster Doses webpage.

Additional Covid Resources:

Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (Food Benefits)
BadgerBounceback.wi.gov (Health Care Assistance )
Help for Homeowners Wisconsin Help for Homeowners
Resilient Wisconsin (Mental Health)

AROUND SHABAZZ LAST MONTH

Community Building with E3 Class

Earth Day Clean Up at Starkweather

Frog Dissection in Anatomy & Physiology Class