Monday, November 15, 2021

Principal Blog Week of 11/15/21

Purpose Corner -This week I share with the West community the announcement I made to our entire student body regarding expectations of what it means to be a Wolverine, specifically in what we say to each other, as words matter. The transcript of the video can be accessed through this link.




Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) App - Students and families, the SUSO app is on every district iPad for use. Students, please take the time to go through the presentation link here on SUSO, to understand what SUSO is so you can use it as/if needed. There is also a link on the main page of the West website that will take you to the SUSO website. If you have any further questions about SUSO after going through the information, please ask any trusted adult in our building about this app and they will get you the information you need. You can... see something, say something, do something through this app.



  

Welcome to West Night - It is an expectation for students at West High School to stretch themselves and select a rigorous course schedule. For all underclassmen, the scheduling process happens in early February, but we encourage our students and families to begin thinking about that schedule today. All current families are welcome to Attend our “Welcome to West Night” on Monday, December 6th to connect with teachers and learn more about courses and programs we offer at West. Below is the one-page flyer for this event, we hope to see you there!!



Christmas Clearing Council - Our Ignition Mentors club has consistently partnered with the Christmas Clearing Council to support students and their families in our community during the holiday months. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County (CCC) promotes and coordinates giving to families in need during the holiday season. They provide a clearinghouse that matches these families with area groups, other families, businesses, and individuals who wish to help people less fortunate on a person-to-person basis. If you are interested in financially supporting local families please consider donating to the Council. Student mentors plan to collect cash or check donations on Tuesday the 16th, Wednesday the 17th, and Thursday the 18th, of November during 5th hour. Checks can be made out to Waukesha West. Parents are welcome to donate as well and can drop off that donation at our front kiosk anytime during the school day. Mentors will also have members collecting donations at the West Girls Basketball game on November 19th.





Dress Code Reminders - Below in italics is the dress code for all Waukesha high school students. As we move into winter, I want to clarify that winter coats are not allowed to be worn in the classroom, but light jackets and sweatshirts are allowed. 

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The Board of Education recognizes that each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference.  The Board will not interfere with the right of students and their parents to make decisions regarding their appearance, except when their choices interfere with the educational program of the schools.


Accordingly, grooming guidelines are necessary to promote discipline, maintain order, secure the safety of students, and provide a healthy environment conducive to academic purposes.  The following will be used as a guideline for student dress and grooming; does it:


  1. present a hazard to the health or safety of the student himself/herself or to others in the school:

  2. interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program;

  3. cause excessive wear or damage to school property;

  4. prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement.


Students are prohibited from wearing hats or other headwear (including hoodies) and coats in school on regular school days. The administration of any school may allow exceptions to this policy for legitimate reasons (religious, medical, or otherwise) or in the celebration of a specified pep rally, spirit day, or hat day. 


Any clothing, jewelry, body art, or any accessory advertising alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs are at a counter purpose with district AODA programs and therefore deemed inappropriate. Students should dress appropriately for school and must refrain from wearing items that display excessive midriffs, low-cut tops, and undergarments.  Students who violate the above expectations may receive disciplinary consequences.



Principal Advisory Committee - The Principal Advisory Council for 2021-2022 will be meeting this week, Wednesday, November 17th. Please contact any one of the representatives (below) to bring up topics or questions you have to bring forward in our monthly meetings. Please access the updated meeting minutes linked here:

Angela Schaaf
Erica Kasseckert
ericak0409@gmail.com
Keva Estrada
Fourestrada@gmail.com
Kim Sadowski
kimbersadowski@gmail.com
Karen Anderson
Tera Nehring
 Teranehring@gmail.com
Michelle Cameron
Krista Bitzan
Patti Bloom
pbloom27@wi.rr.com
Susan Fogelstrom


JIT (Just-In-Time) - JIT has been going well here at West!! JIT is a critical part of that journey. This is to ensure our students start strong in their academics!

WHO? 

Any student who has a failed learning target at every 4 ½ week progress check or before that time

OR

 Any student who is missing work for that previous

week or is in need of academic support in that class


              WHAT?

The student is assigned in IC (students need to check IC for their JIT assignment on Monday afternoons) for a two-week period to receive teacher support in order to complete missing work and be passing the learning target. Students may be released early based on completed work. Students may be grouped together to work on similar targets/summatives


WHEN?

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:20-

7:50 A.M. Attendance will be taken and recorded in IC


HOW?

A standard email communication will go out to both

parents/guardians and student


Archived Announcements (Link) Please access this link to find all of the information in our daily announcements from previous weeks.