EVERY FAMILY, EVERY DAY NEWSLETTER | |
Update from the Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion | |
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DSEI Community Cabinet
As the 2022-2023 school year begins to wind down, Dr. Morgan is already planning for the 2023-2024 school year. In doing this, he wants to encourage interested parents/ caregivers of minority student groups to consider applying to serve on the DSEI Community Cabinet (DSEICC). The work of the DSEICC will continue to be to Learn, Share, Question, and Connect on topics and issues that impact your students' educational experience. More information will be shared in August about the application process for joining the DSEICC! Congratulations to DSEICC member Katey Kamoku for being elected to serve on the SPASD School Board. If you have any questions about the DSEICC, please contact Dr. Morgan or Robyn Rake.
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5th Annual B.E.A.M. Awards | |
On May 7, 2023, BEAM Award Founder Marilyn Ruffin, along with the BEAM Committee, Sun Prairie Community and District, celebrated over 800 students and adult leaders receiving awards at the fifth annual Sun Prairie BEAM (Black Excellence Achievement Makers) Awards. Individuals were nominated for Exemplary Peer Leadership, Models Excellence in Responsibility, Models Excellence in Teamwork, Models Excellence in Academics, Extraordinary Growth, and Outstanding Adult Leadership. | |
100 Black Men Partnership | |
On April 28, 2023, thirty-four (34) Sun Prairie East High School students not only toured the Wisconsin State Capitol but were welcomed and engaged in dialogs with current Wisconsin Representatives: Rep. Samba Baldeh, Rep. Francesca Hong, Rep. Melissa Ratcliff, and Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. The 100 Black Men of Madison’s Democracy Project is a nonpartisan activity designed to equip youth with the agencies of knowledge, exposure, and experiences that will prepare them to guide and educate "All" Communities of their rights and responsibilities regarding the electoral process today and tomorrow. | |
BSU Students were March Optimist Students of the Month | |
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BSU students and staff recognized at the March 15th Optimist meeting/lunch include the following:
Sun Prairie East High School Black Student Union
Students:
- Nevaeh Tolson-Eveans (sophomore)
- Calvin Henderson (freshman)
Advisor:
Sun Prairie West High School Black Student Union
Students:
- Brandon Jones (senior)
- Quinton Maddox (junior)
Advisor:
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Pang Khang Named Principal of C.H. Bird Elementary School
We are excited to announce that Ms. Pang Khang will be the next Principal of C.H. Bird Elementary School! Ms. Khang has a Bachelor of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures of Asia, both from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University. She currently serves as Dean of Students at Sun Prairie East High School. Prior to her current position, Ms. Khang had experiences as a Positive Behavior Interventions Supports Systems Coach and Advanced Learning Specialist, and as a first-grade teacher. Ms. Khang will become the first Hmong principal in Sun Prairie Area School District history.
Ms. Khang will begin in her new role on July 1, 2023.
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April was Hmong Heritage Month. Hmong people are an ethnically and culturally diverse group of people originally from southern China and Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. Thousands of Hmong people courageously fought alongside Americans during the Vietnam War, and many were forced to flee their native lands and resettle in communities throughout the United States, including Wisconsin, which is now home to our country's third-largest Hmong population.
Hmong Americans have lived and worked in Wisconsin for more than four decades, and have greatly contributed to our state's rich history, culture, economy, and public service. Many Hmong people are part of our community here in Sun Prairie as our neighbors, family members, friends, co-workers, business owners, students, and veterans.
We observe, recognize, and celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of the Hmong people to our schools, communities, state, and country.
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | |
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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been part of the history of the United States for over two hundred years, contributing to the culture, education, politics, economy, arts, literacy, science, and technological developments despite institutional and systemic injustices designed to prevent and limit these achievements and contributions.
We recognize that more than 10% of our student population is made up of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We also realize that our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members continue to be subjected to incidences of hate and discrimination in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these experiences have serious impacts on our Asian American and Pacific Islander youth and their mental and physical health.
We observe, recognize, support, and celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our schools, communities, state, and country.
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C.H. Bird Elementary School
C.H. Bird's Fly Birds after-school program hosted a Math and Literacy Game Night. Over the last few months, students learned games that teach math and literacy skills. They were ready to teach their families at a fun night of learning and community building.
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Prairie Phoenix Academy
PPA students teamed up with CEOs of Tomorrow again this year to develop and run their own business, Hugga Muigga Café. Students learned about marketing, economics, and culinary skills to earn high school credit. They visited the District Support Center and Westside Elementary, giving out coffee samples and selling tea refreshers and coffee beans to staff.
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Central Heights Middle School
The Central Heights Black Student Union helped to plan events for Central Heights Family Fun Night at Sheehan Park, bringing staff, students, and families together to enjoy one of our city's great parks while building deeper connections and relationships. BSU, the Boys and Girls Club, the Central Heights School Community Organization, and Community Schools all showed up to support a great evening!
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Northside Elementary School
Northside looks forward to planting the Rainbow Community Garden every spring! Each grade level has planted seeds, and more will be added in the coming weeks! This summer Northside will host Tuesday Evenings in the Garden for families, staff, and community members to gather in the garden, pick produce, weed, and water.
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Creekside Elementary School
Creekside had an amazing celebration of learning and lifting up our Hmong community with a Hmong Heritage Day. So many Creekside staff members, students, family members, former students, and community members came together to plan the morning opportunities for students to engage in.
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Westside Elementary School
Westside Wildcats had a lot of fun at Multilingual Family Night! Westside works diligently at actively engaging the Wildcat families and the community throughout the school year as they focus on supporting and building the connection for Westside families/caregivers with their Wildcats' academic success.
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Please, join us in congratulating our stellar senior class of AVID grads!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! You are destined for great things.
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Click below to see the rest of the newsletter. | |
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We are seeking to diversify our workforce. To see all available positions, including the positions listed below, please scan the QR Code or visit Frontline.
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Substitute Support Staff - Learn more about becoming a substitute here.
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Substitute Teacher - Learn more about becoming a substitute here.
- Community Schools Site Coordinator - Patrick Marsh Middle School
- Community Schools Site Coordinator - Prairie Phoenix Academy
- Dean of Students - Sun Prairie East High School
- Dean of Students - Sun Prairie West High School
- Restorative Practices Coach - Sun Prairie East High School
- 1st Grade Teacher - Meadow View Elementary
- 3rd Grade Teacher - Meadow View Elementary
- 3rd Grade Teacher - Horizon Elementary
- 3rd Grade Teacher - Northside Elementary
- 4th Grade Teacher - Creekside Elementary
- 4th Grade Teacher - Royal Oaks Elementary
- 4th Grade Teacher - Meadow View Elementary
- 5th Grade Teacher - Creekside Elementary
- 5th Grade Teacher - Northside Elementary
- 5th Grade Teacher - C.H. Bird Elementary
- 6th Grade Math Teacher - Central Heights Middle School
- 6th Grade Literacy & Social Studies Teacher - Central Heights Middle School
- 7th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher - Prairie View Middle School
- 7th Grade Math Teacher - Prairie View Middle School
- 7th Grade Teacher - Patrick Marsh Middle School
- 8th Grade Teacher - Patrick Marsh Middle School
- 8th Grade Literacy & Social Studies Teacher - Prairie View Middle School
- LMC Specialist - Sun Prairie West High School
- Spanish World Language Teacher - Sun Prairie East High School
- Alternative Program Expulsion Abeyance Teacher - Prairie Phoenix Academy
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher - District Wide
- School Psychologist - Westside Elementary School
- School Counselor - Creekside Elementary School
- School Social Worker - Prairie Phoenix Academy
- Administrative Associate III (Teaching, Learning, & Equity) - District Support Center
- Administrative Associate III (Student Policy & School Operations) - District Support Center
- Principal Lead Admin Associate - Sun Prairie East High School
- Associate Principal/Dean of Students Admin Associate - Sun Prairie West High School
- Athletics & Activities Admin Associate I - Sun Prairie West High School
- Athletics & Activities Admin Associate I - Sun Prairie East High School
- Custodians
- Instructional Assistants
- Special Education Assistants
- Nutrition Team Members
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACTS:
Chris Sadler, Human Resources Director
Isabel Simonetti, Employee Relations Manager
Kelli Bialkowski, Human Resources Manager
humanresources@sunprairieschools.org
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Mission
Futures depend on us to inspire and prepare every child, every day by providing relevant, engaging, and innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
Vision
To be a high performing district of choice that reflects the cultures of our diverse community.
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