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February 2014 VAHS Wildcats

Verona Area High

School

FEB 2014 Newsletter

300 Richard St Verona WI 53593

Main Office

Phone:

(608) 845-4400 Fax:

(608) 845-4420

K-wing Office Phone:

(608) 845-4500 Fax:

(608) 845-4570

www.verona.k12.wi.us

Dates to Note in FEBRUARY 3 HOMEROOM SCHEDULE

CLUB MEETINGS: Science, French, Spanish @: 3:45; Forensics @ 4 PM

Course Information Fair; 6-8 PM starting in PAC

Prom Meeting @ 6:30 PM in K-wing Library

4 HOMEROOM SCHEDULE

CLUB MEETINGS: Volunteer @ 3:50 PM F139, Forensics Practice 4 PM

5 NHS Meeting @ 7:45 AM in PAC

Josten’s during Lunches by PAC for Senior Graduation Orders

CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 4 PM; Math Meet @ 4:15 PM @West

6 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 7:30 AM & 4 PM; Science Olympiad @ 3:45 PM

Summer Spain Trip Meeting @ 7:30 AM in C136

7 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics Practice @ 7:30 AM

8 2014 Special Olympics Polar Plunge

ACT Test 8 AM

Farm Toy Show Set-Up

9 Farm Toy Show

Prom Fashion Show 1-3 PM in PAC

10 LATE START

Badger Conference Jazz Festival

CLUB MEETINGS: German@ 3:40 PM, Forensics @ 4 PM

11 CLUB MEETINGS: Volunteer @ 3:50 PM F139, Forensics Practice 4 PM

VAHS Music Concert (SB, CH, Jazz) 7:30 PM in PAC

12 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 4 PM

Senior Class Trip Planning Meeting for Senior Parents 6:30 PM in D137

13 Badger Conference Band Festival

CLUB MEETINGS: Science Olympiad @ 3:45; Forensics @ 4 PM

15 Open Gym for Baseball in Main Gym 7-8 AM

Sober Saturday Nights at Keva 7-10 PM

17-21 FFA Week

17-March 22 Sugar River Gallery: Ring of Fire, Ceramic Art from surrounding Madison 17 CLUB MEETINGS: Science @ 3:40 PM; Art, French, Spanish @ 3:45 PM; Forensics @ 4 PM



20 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 7:30 AM & 4 PM; Science Olympiad @ 3:45 PM

21 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 7:30 AM

22 Open Gym for Baseball in Main Gym 7-8 AM

District Solo Ensemble in Mt. Horeb

24 LATE START

CLUB MEETINGS: German @ 3:40 PM; Forensics @ 4 PM


Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences 4:30-8:30 PM (Progress Report Pick-Up)


27 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 7:30 AM & 4 PM; Science Olympiad 3:45 PM

Per 2—UW 2 Year College Visit

28 CLUB MEETINGS: Forensics @ 7:30 AM

For Music Events Click: VAHS Music Events For Sporting Events Click: Big 8 Conference Schedules

http://www.vahsmusic.org/

http://www.big8conference.net/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=186


Ms. Pam Hammen,

Principal

[email protected]

(608) 845-4410

Mr. Brian Boehm

Associate Principal

Grades 10-12 Last Names A-L

[email protected]

(608) 845-4412

Ms. Wendy Whitley

Associate Principal

Grades 10-12 Last Names M-Z

[email protected]

(608) 845-4411

Mr. Michael Murphy

Associate Principal

Grade 9, Exploration Academy, GEDO [email protected]

(608) 845-4560

Office Hours are 8:00 - 4:00 PM School Day is 8:30 - 3:35 PM

Late Start Mondays are 10:00 - 3:35 PM

845-4400 - Main High School Office

845-4500 - K-Wing Office

845-4430 or 4431—Student Services

845-4403 - Absence Call In (Grades 10-12)

845-4503 - Absence Call In (Gr 9, EA, GEDO)

845-4420 - Main Office FAX

845-4570 - K-Wing Office FAX

Ms. Mindy Breunig, Counselor

Grades 9-12 Last Names Hp-M

[email protected]

(608) 845-4626 (845-4588 on Thursdays in K-wing)

Ms. Theresa Brown Counselor

Grades 9-12 Last Names Sf-Z

[email protected]

(608) 845-4429 (845-4588 on Tuesdays in K-wing)

Ms. Carri Hale, Counselor

Grades 9-12 Last Names D-Ho

[email protected]

(608) 845-4426 (845-4588 on Fridays in K-wing)

Mr. Nick Olson, Counselor

Grades 9-12 Last Names N-Se

[email protected]

(608) 845-4491 (845-4588 on Mondays in K-wing)

Ms. Alicia Ziolkowski, Counselor

Grades 9 - 12 Last Names A-C

[email protected]

(608) 845-4427 (845-4588 on Fridays in K-wing)

Mr. Alan Buss, Psychologist

[email protected]

(608) 845-4434

Ms. Robin Stalheim, Psychologist

[email protected]

(608) 845-4528

Mr. Cory Zimmerman, Social Worker

Cory [email protected]

(608) 845-4433

Ms. Amy Moschkau, School-to-Career Coord.

[email protected]

(608) 845-4482

Ms. Pat Lynam, Nurse

[email protected]

(608) 845-4415

Mr. Mark Kryka, Athletic & Activities Director

[email protected]

(608) 845-4490

Officer Aaron Truscott, Police Liaison

[email protected]

(608) 845-4483


Parent-Teacher-Student

Conferences & Progress Report

Pick-Up Please mark your calendar for

PTS conferences on:

Tuesday, February 25 4:30-8:30 PM

Progress Reports are also available for pick-up on this evening. Grade 9, EA and GEDO student progress reports may be picked up in the K-wing office. Grades 10-12 student progress reports may be picked up in the main office. Any Progress Reports not picked up on this evening will be mailed the following day.

Conferences are with teachers for ten minutes on a first-come basis. Students are welcome to join in these conferences with their parents/guardians. You may always schedule additional time with teachers if needed.

Ms. Angie Midthun-Hensen, VAHS Ag/Science Instructor, has recently been awarded the 2014 DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award.

This award is to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of agricultural science

education. There is one award given annually.

Ms. Midthun-Hensen will receive a $5,000 grant for her classroom/program, paid travel expenses to attend the NSTA national conference on science education, mentoring with a DuPont Pioneer scientist, classroom resources from DuPont Pioneer, and access to a DuPont Pioneer product plant or research facility. She will also be presented the award at the Teacher Awards Banquet at the National Conference.

Congratulations, Ms. M-H on this well deserved and prestigious award!!!!

EPAS Testing for Grades 9, 10 & 11 On March 4, 2014, Freshmen, Sophomores and

Juniors will be taking the Explore and Plan tests

at the High School from 8:30 AM until 12:15

PM. Students will be in

a Homeroom setting for

this testing.

Seniors do not report

to school on this day.

Breakfast will be served

from 7:45—8:20 AM.

Busses will be leaving at

1:00 PM.

It’s just around the corner…

March 17-21, 2014


VAHS Youth Apprentice Student of Month Annalyse Shipley Grade 12

Youth Apprentice – Certified Nursing

Assistant Program

Annalyse plans on attending Madison College in the

Liberal Arts Transfer Program and then transferring

to a UW school to complete her degree nursing. Her

career goal is to become a Nurse Anesthetist.

Annaylse is the first generation in her family to

attend college. Go Annalyse!

What got you interested in the Youth Apprentice program?

Last year I saw a presentation about Youth Apprentice in English class. I knew I wanted to work in

the healthcare field and I thought the program would be a great opportunity to get that kick-

started.

Where you working and what are are your job duties? Or where would you like to

work?

Last summer I completed the Nursing Assistant program at Madison College and this fall passed the

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency test. I am currently applying for CNA positions and would love to

work at UW Hospital.

What are some of your favorite classes at VAHS?

My favorite classes at VAHS have been Spanish (I’m in Spanish 5). I also enjoyed Medical

Occupations, Medical Terminology, and English.

What is your dream job?

Nurse Anesthetist

What are some of your hobbies outside of school?

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

What do you like most about being a Youth Apprentice?

I like that I am in charge of myself and my career path. I have the freedom to choose where I want

to work, and the opportunity to take additional nursing classes at Madison College. Youth

Apprenticeship gave me the resources and help I needed to get started down my chosen career

path.

For more information about Youth Apprenticeship at VAHS, contact:

Ms. Moschkau, School-to-Career Coordinator

B175 – Student Services

[email protected]


Scheduling Reminders

Starting January 24th, students will begin

getting information about scheduling for next

year’s classes. Students will receive a course

request card along with a course prospectus (a

document explaining all courses offered at

VAHS). Students should bring this information

home to discuss class options with parents/

guardians. Each student will fill out their

course request form, enter their class requests

online in PowerSchool and then turn in their

course request form to their 2nd hour teacher

on or before Friday, February 14th. Students

who have specific questions about class options

for next year can either talk to their current

teacher in that subject area and/or schedule a

meeting to meet with their counselor.

The teachers from each academic department

will be creating informational videos about

course offerings that will be shared with

students. The videos will also be available on

the VAHS website under the Student Services

Tab.

FREE Help Filling out Financial Aid

Paperwork

College Goal Wisconsin is an event that assists

high school seniors in completing the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Filling out this form is the first step to receiving

financial aid to help pay for college. The dates

of the events offered in our area are below.

Please also note the important list of

documents you must bring with you. These

documents are ESSENTIAL to have if you are

going to fill out the FAFSA form.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2pm – Madison

College (MATC), 1701 Wright St, Madison

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 2pm – Edgewood

College, 1000 Edgewood College Ave, Madison

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU – most of this

is information that parents will have:

2013 Federal Tax Return and W2’s, or

income estimates.

You don’t have to wait until after you file

your taxes! You are allowed to use

estimates.

2013 Untaxed Income Records such as child

support or veteran’s non-education benefits.

Information on savings, investments,

business assets, and farm assets (if

applicable)

Driver’s License (if you have one)

Social Security Number

Alien Registration Card or Permanent

Resident Card (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)

Junior Conferences

Each year the counseling team meets with each

Junior student and their parents/guardians.

This is an opportunity for us to talk about post-

high school planning and to get students ready

for their senior year. This year conferences will

start sometime in

March. Please watch

your mail for more

details about the

date/time your

conference is

scheduled.

Counselor’s Information, submitted by Ms. Ziolkowski, Counselor


VAHS THEATRE

Presents

Freckleface Strawberry

The Musical

Based on the book by Julianne Moore, VAHS Theatre Arts will present Freckleface Strawberry on March 7-9, 2014 in the VAHS Performing Arts Center.

Freckleface Strawberry was just like every other girl, except for one thing…she had freckles everywhere! Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap, to caking on makeup, and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize it's her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help of her loveable schoolmates including an amazingly talented ballerina, a cutie jock, a charming ditz, and a totally kooky teacher, Freckleface learns that everyone is different - and that's what makes everyone special! With fun music, awesome dancing… and a freckleface full of laughs, your whole family will love this brand new musical for all ages . . . freckles or not!

The VAHS Theatre production will feature a talented cast of veteran performers and new faces to the VAHS stage. The cast features Natalie Long in the title role. Joining her onstage in the ensemble is Alex Roller, Max Luke, Randy Kessenich, Elise Everitt, Frost White, Enya Joyner, Cassidy Slinger, Rylie Butzbaugh, Makena Meyers, Erin Bormett, Molly Kempfer, Thomas Endter, Zoe Hansen, Maggie Ferguson, Cierrah Stampfli, Jenine Ybanez, Mary Schroeder, and SheldonWood. Harry Ireland will stage manage and Mariah Braier will choreograph.

Tickets for the production are $5.00 and can be obtained by calling the VAHS Theatre box office at 845-4488.

The Senior Show continues until February 7th. Help

celebrate our students’work! Beginning February 17

through March 22 the Sugar River Gallery will be hosting

the "Ring of Fire", a show focusing on the work of artists

that fire wood kilns in the area surrounding Madison. This

show is part of the locally produced shows in conjunction

with NCECA (the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts) conference in Milwaukee

from March 19-22. The closing reception will be March 22 from 5 - 7 PM.

The Sugar River Gallery is open during regular school hours.

http://vahstheatre.com/


VAHS Course Information Fair February 3, 2014

6-8 PM starting in the PAC


The 2014 Senior Class trip is fast approaching. On Monday, June 2 the entire senior class will be going to the Green Lake Convention Center for the day. Senior parents are needed to assist in the planning and coordination of the trip. Below are the meeting dates for planning the trip. It is my hope that you will attend the first meeting to volunteer in making this another traditionally great trip! February 12 6:30 PM Room D137 March 12 6:30 PM Room D137 April 9 6:30 PM Room D137 April 23 6:30 PM Room D137 May 7 6:30 PM Room D137 May 21 6:30 PM Room D137 If you have questions – please contact Greg

Verhelst at [email protected] or 845-

4498.

GIRL’S TRACK MEETING

There will be an organizational meeting for all

girls interested in being part of the 2014 track

team on February 14th at

3:45 pm in room K135 (K

wing).

ATTENDANCE IS

MANDATORY IF YOU ARE

PLANNING ON BEING ON

THE TEAM!!!

If, for some reason, you cannot make the

meeting, you must go see Mr. Happel at Badger

Ridge Middle School in the gym any time after 8

am the week of February 10th.

The Verona Lacrosse Spring 2014 Registration

is now open! Register online at

veronalacrosse.com

Boys & Girls Grades 2-12 – New players welcome!

Parent/Player “Kick-Off” Meetings Scheduled for:

Girls High School Players – February 4th 6:30 PM Badger Ridge Middle School Commons

Boys High School Players – February 12th 7:00PM Badger Ridge Middle School Commons

Boys/Girls Youth Players - February 17th 6:30 PM Badger Ridge Middle School Commons

Open Gyms start January 26th

Veronalacrosse.com for times & locations

Youth Apprentice Applications Now

Being Accepted! By Ms. Moschkau, School To

Career Coordinator

Get paid while you learn! Work in a business or

industry environment and gain valuable on-the-

job training

Youth Apprentice Applications for the next

school year are now being accepted. If you're

interested in joining our Youth Apprentice

program or hearing more about the

opportunities available, see Ms. Moschkau,

School-to-Career Coordinator in Student

Services, B175.

Applications will be

accepted through the

end of February. NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS ON

TUESDAY, MARCH 4.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS

WILL BE EPAS TESTING!!!


JUNIOR PROM Come join the fun. We need you!

Junior Prom 2014 April 26 from 8-11:30 PM

Alliant Energy Center

THEME: Bright Lights, Big City

Share your time, talent or funds!

Invite from VOLUNTEER SPOT will be coming your way for spots to sign up to help on April 26 (chaperones at dance, post prom activities, etc. )

Fundraising/Prizes Committee: We need money to cover deposits, decorations, etc.

Students needed to provide input on decorations and post prom activities

Email your interest or questions to VAHS Prom Advisor Sarah Greenlaw [email protected]

Monetary donations are needed now! You may forward donations (made out to VAHS) to: VAHS Prom Advisor, Sarah Greenlaw 300 Richard Street, Verona, WI 53593 Or you, may drop it off in a sealed envelope at the K-Wing office.

Students and/or Parents Join us for upcoming Prom meetings

6:30-7:45 PM K-WING Library

February 3, March 3, April 7

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!!!

mailto:[email protected]

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