Last week during Purgolder Time, students learned about the Curve of Forgetting. This week students explored how Focused Notes can affect the Curve of Forgetting and then learned about the 5 phases to the focused note-taking.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) publicly released “report cards” for schools and districts across the state on November 14th. Report cards are released each fall per state statute, part of the state’s accountability system. Using last year’s data from standardized state assessments, DPI calculates a score from 0 to 100 in four priority areas: achievement, growth, target group outcomes, and on-track to graduation. Each school and district across Wisconsin receives one of five overall rating categories, from ‘Fails to Meet Expectations’ to Significantly Exceeds Expectations,’ as well as corresponding one to five stars. For additional information about interpreting the results, check out DPI’s “At-A-Glance” overview of the report cards in English, Spanish, and Hmong

For the second year in a row, the Eastside Players, East High School's Theatre group, are heading to the State Round of the WISSDA Theatre Festival. They competed with 12 other schools in the Sectional Round, and the students in the cast/crew earned 3 of 3 nominations to advance (and one perfect score). The State Festival will take place at UW-Green Bay this weekend.

This past week students were able to attend a visit from IBEW Local 159 (Electricians Union). Students learned two different paths to being an electrician, the college and straight out of high school route. They also learned about the application process, benefits, and pay. Lastly, students were able to learn the art of bending conduit and how to bend properly at various angles to be able to feed wire for buildings. We appreciate IBEW Local 159 for their time and demonstration.

On Tuesday, East students attended a Career Trades Fair at the Local Plumbers Union.  Students were able to see many different trades while having the ability to participate in a hands-on activity and talk with representatives. Each student completed a worksheet on what they learned and what skills were needed for each trade they talked to.  They all had a great time and learned a lot about the various trades in the Madison Area.

We are more than half way through the first semester! Many families met with teachers this week to discuss students' academic progress. This is a great time for student to take advantage of the academic supports at East High School offered through clubs, activities, and our community partners.

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The current phase of construction wrapped up this week. Beginning on Monday, students will be learning in newly renovated classroom areas on the ground floor and first floor. Beginning on Monday, Rooms 3000-3023 on the third floor will be closed for construction. Students should check their schedule in IC on Monday morning to find where their classes have been relocated to.