October 27, 2023 | Issue 2

A Message from the Principal

Hello Eisenhower Families,

One of the questions I get often asked involves the period of time in the middle of our day we call Flex. So, I thought that this would be a time to update you on that period of time in our day. We are seven weeks into the semester and have had 24 days of student-choice flex sessions and 15 advisory sessions. During our early-year advisory sessions, students attended class meetings, engaged in school spirit and culture building, reviewed school safety information, and other grade-level matters. Currently here is what our grades are focusing on in their respective Advisory times (Mondays):

7th Grade is working on strategies to overcome obstacles and learning strategies to reach their goals. November will bring lessons about and for service projects.
8th Grade is focused on identifying their own strengths and how to leverage them for future success. They will also engage in service project learning in November.
9th Grade is working on mindfulness and resilience in their lives. In November they continue working on ongoing resilience and wellness.
10th Grade is learning about their personal learning styles. November will bring the results of the PreACT assessments.
11th Grade has been learning about Career and Service Based Learning (CSBL) Opportunities and career exploration. November will bring ACT prep sessions for all juniors.
12th Grade has been investigating College and Career Readiness (CCR) as well as tracking their ongoing academic progress. November will be our first foray into graduation information!

A major component of Flex (Tues-Fri) is teaching students how to prioritize their responsibilities and empowering them to make good decisions. Students should use this time to make up missed work, retake assessments, ask questions, do additional practice, collaborate or study with others, take advantage of enrichment opportunities, or take the needed time to meet with staff who can help guide or support them. Students should prioritize meeting with a teacher in any class where they are in need of extra help or additional support. A student may be assigned to flex by a teacher if the teacher knows the student needs help or needs to make something up and hasn’t signed up for it on their own. Students are expected to schedule themselves weekly for the four days of flex in advance, otherwise, they are auto-assigned to a random location - which is less than ideal for this part of their day and a poor use of their time!

Although our students may be REALLY upset that I am telling you this…Parents and guardians can see where their students have spent their flex time on their Infinite Campus schedules. I would encourage you to ask your student what they have signed up for and you can encourage them to seek out any help or support they may need for their classes to effectively utilize their time during the day.

We Are Ike,

Matthew Buckley, Principal

New Berlin Eisenhower

@IkePrincipal

Phone: 262.789.6330

Unity Day

Unity Day was on October 18th, it is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month in October that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It was started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world.

#UnityDay #BeANiceHuman #TheIKEWay

New Berlin Eisenhower students attended the Experience The Trades Expo hosted by the Waukesha County Business Alliance in celebration of Manufacturing Month! The expo provided students the opportunity to meet local employers and participate in hands-on demonstrations of career pathways in manufacturing and construction.

Students learned about a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and more. They also had the chance to try their hand at some of the skills required for these jobs.

The Experience The Trades Expo is a great way for students to explore their career options and learn about the many rewarding opportunities available in the trades. Thank you to the Waukesha County Business Alliance for hosting this important event!

Information sessions provide prospective students an opportunity to learn more about a college/university’s academic and student life by meeting in a small group setting with the admissions representative. The goal of each session is to provide a comprehensive overview of the school and answer any and all questions students may have.

Upcoming College Visits

November:

11/1/23 Lawrence University @ 11:40 a.m.

11/1/23 UW-Oshkosh @ 12:40 p.m.

11/2/23 Northern Michigan University @ 12:40 p.m.

Lunchtime Military Visit in The Commons

US Army 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

US Marine Corps 3rd Wednesday of each month.

US Navy 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month.

Spirit Wear Store Closes Tonight!

Winter Sports Registration

If you haven't already, register now for your '23-24 winter sport! When registering, please take the time to review the updated Athletic/Co-Curricular Code of Conduct in addition to the other important documents that are part of the registration process.

The sports registration process is a two-step process. Step one is completing the online registration. Step two is paying the sports participation fee. Both steps must be completed in order to participate. If a student decides to not participate, the participation fee will be refunded.

CLICK HERE for the Sports Registration Page

STEP #1: Register or login

Log into your family account (if you have previously created an account for a family member) OR a new account by clicking the icon above. You cannot have multiple accounts.
Students registering for athletics must have their online registration completed and have a current physical on file before the student is authorized to participate in practice/tryouts. As part of the registration process, each athlete must upload an updated Sports Physical Form OR an Alternate Year Card, depending on when the date of their last sports physical. The magic date for knowing if an updated physical is needed is April 1, 2022.
Physicals completed April 1st, 2022 (or after) are valid for the 2023-24 school year with a completed Alternate Year Card. The Alternate Year Card is completed by the parent/guardian.
Physicals completed prior to April 1st, 2022 are not valid for the 2023-24 school year. A new Sports Physical must be completed in order to be eligible for the 2023-24 school year (see form below). The Sports Physical Form is completed by your healthcare professional.
You will find there are many options in our area for sports physicals, whether it’s your physician’s office or another clinic.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the Athletics & Activities Office.
If you have any questions about your upcoming fall sport or activity, click here for the contact info for the head coach or head advisor of the program.

STEP #2: Payment of sport fee

A $155 athletic fee is assessed for each sport your child participates in. There is a family max of $465. CLICK HERE to pay registration fees for your desired sport or activity. Please note, all activity fees must be paid prior to the first day of participation.

Math Team

Math lovers! Scan the QR code to sign up for the math team!

The Eisenhower Math Team is starting to sign up for competitions and we need YOU to be on the team. This opportunity is open to both middle and high school students and will be held either during Flex or after school, depending on competition length.

Boys Swim & Dive

Dive into Excellence with NB United Boys Swim & Dive Team!

Are you ready to make a splash? Join the NB United Boys Swim & Dive Team!

All skill levels are welcome! Whether you're a seasoned swimmer/diver or just starting out, we have a spot for you on our team. This is a no cut team.

Dive in and sign up today!

For more information, contact head coach alyssa.vollkommer@nbexcellence.org.

Girls Cross Country Sendoff

Girls Cross Country has qualified for the WIAA State Championship Meet for the 3rd straight season! Faith Wehrman won her 3rd Sectional title (18:26.6) and finished 50 seconds faster than the second-place finisher! Congrats to Faith Wehrman, Jadelyn Wehrman, Dena Marie Gonzales, Kylie Kwiatkowski, Macy McCormick, Ava Lindner, & Abby Lazzar!

Girls Golf Wins Conference Championship!

Congrats to the New Berlin United Girls Golf team for winning the 2023 Woodland Conference Title! It's the program's 7th straight title!

Boys Volleyball Wins Conference Championship!

Congrats to the New Berlin United Boys Volleyball team for winning the 2023 Woodland West Conference Title! It's the program's 11th title in the last 15 years!

Girls Cross Country Qualifies for State for 3rd Straight Season!

Eisenhower Girls XC has qualified for the WIAA State Championship Meet for the 3rd straight season! Faith Wehrman won her 3rd Sectional title (18:26.6) and finished 50 seconds faster than the second-place finisher! Congrats to Faith Wehrman, Jadelyn Wehrman, Dena Marie Gonzales, Kylie Kwiatkowski, Macy McCormick, Ava Lindner, & Abby Lazzar! The State Championship Meet will take place at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, October 28. Congratulations again to the Eisenhower Girls Cross Country program!

IKE Tennis Finishes as Sectional Runners-Up! Slonac & Heinrich Qualify for State!

Congratulations to Eisenhower Tennis for being the Sectional Runners-up at this year's WIAA Sectional Championship Meet! And congrats to our two State Qualifiers, Kiva Slonac @ #1 Singles and Karina Heinrich @ #2 Singles!

Way to represent ladies!

Inside Snapchat

Did you know the minimum age to have a Snapchat account is 13?

Snapchat asks for a date of birth upon sign-up, and if the birth date indicates that the user is under 13, they're not allowed to create an account. All the more reason why kids under 13 do NOT need Snapchat!

My true advice would be to wait until your child is 16+ to have Snapchat.

Can this app be used for fun and chats, YES! Can this app be used for sextortion, pornography, and predators, also YES!

You wouldn’t allow your child to be alone in their bedroom with a stranger right? -Of course not! Why allow them to be alone in their room with a device that can give them access to strangers? Do they really know all their “friends” on Snapchat in real life? It's important to remember that kids' brains are still developing and maturing, let's try to set them up for success!

Besides having access to predators on Snapchat there are other concerning features parents & guardians should know:

“My Eyes Only” is for Snaps that you want to keep extra private! Does your child have a “My Eyes Only” secret vault active? If so, do you know the password?
To view My Eyes Only, swipe up from the camera screen to open Memories, then swipe left to the My Eyes Only tab and enter your passcode.

SnapChat also tracks the physical location of people in their SnapMap. Does your child have the “Snap Map” active so everyone they are “friends” with can see their current location? Do you want others to be able to track your kids? While this can help kids know about their friends, it allows anyone connected to your child's account to know where they are 24 hours a day.

Please help me keep our kids safe, even in the digital world!

-School Resource Officer Komorowski

How to schedule an appointment with your counselor.

To schedule an appointment with your School Counselor, students and parents can use the following links.

Mr. Annoye (A-He)mrannoye.youcanbook.me

Mrs. Mees (Hi-O) mrsmees.youcanbook.me

Mrs. Lohse (P-Z) mrslohse.youcanbook.me

After the appointment has been booked, students will receive a confirmation email. This email will serve as their pass out of the classroom. Check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Students must have this confirmation available in order to leave class to attend their appointment. If you have any questions please reach out to your assigned school counselor.

Seniors don’t miss out on free money to help pay for college! Search for scholarships using the following resources:

Daily Announcements

SDNB Scholarship Database

Fast Web

Scholarships.com

Good Call Scholarship Search

UW System & Private College/University Scholarships

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Christmas Clearing Council

The 2023 Christmas Clearing Council Client Application is now available online. Since 1949, The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County has promoted and coordinated giving to families in need during the Christmas season. Parents/Guardians struggling financially may apply to receive Christmas gift assistance for their children this season.

Applications are now being accepted; The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Please follow this link for more information and for both English and Spanish applications.

Kitchen Help Needed, Apply Today!

EFNB is a proud sponsor of the West Performing Arts Center Season 2 Community Concert Series!

Sponsorship opportunities of all sizes are available: https://sites.google.com/.../westpac-community-concert...

Tickets are available now for $10: Click here

Pat McCurdy will be featured in our season opener on November 3! See you there!

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