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VERONA

AREA

HIGH

SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER

2015

N E W S L E T T E R

300 Richard St.

Verona, WI

53593

Main office

Phone:

608-845-4400

Fax :

608-845-4620

K-wing office

Phone:

608-845-4500

Fax:

608-845-4570

September 2015 VAHS Wildcats

1 First day of school for Freshman and New Students only 1 iPad Rollout Meeting 7:30-8:30 AM PAC 2 First day of school for ALL students 2 iPad Rollout Meeting 5-6 PM or 7-8 PM PAC 4 Picture Day 7 NO SCHOOL—LABOR DAY 10 Deadline for Senior Pictures 12 ACT Test 8 AM -12 PM 17 Senior Class Meeting A+ Period (11:56-12:26) 18 College Visit Northern Michigan University A+ (11:56-12:26) 18 Freshman Tailgate Party 4-630 PM K-Wing 21 LATE START MONDAY 21 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 6-9 PM 23 College Visit Carleton College B Lunch Career Center 27 ACT Practice Test 6-915 PM RM G116 $30 30 College Visit Indian Tech, Tufts University/MA, Macalester College 30 Culver’s Counts Fundraiser for Junior Career Days 4-8 PM For Music Events Click:VAHS Music Events For Sporting Events Click: Big Eight Conference Schedules

Mark you calendar for Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. They are on a first come basis with 10 minutes conference sessions. Monday, October 26 4:00-8:00 PM Thursday, October 29 7:15-11:15 AM

Ms. Pam Hammen Principal Pam.Hammen@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4410 Mr. Daniel Kigeya Associate Principal Grades 10-12 Last Names A-Le Daniel.Kigeya@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4412 Ms. Tamara Sutor Associate Principal Grades 10-12 Last Names Li-Z Tamara.Sutor@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4411 Mr. Pheng Lee Associate Principal Grade 9, Exploration Academy, GEDO Pheng.Lee@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4560 Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 PM School Day: 8:30 - 3:37 PM Late Start Mondays: 10:00 - 3:37 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) 845-4620 - Main Office FAX 845-4570 - K-Wing Office FAX

Ms. Andrea Bonaparte, Social Worker Li-Z Andrea.Bonaparte@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4491

Ms. Theresa Brown, Counselor Grades 9-12 Last Name Ru-Z Theresa.Brown@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4429

Ms. Carri Hale, Counselor Grades 9-12 Last Names Fi-Le Carri.Hale@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4426

Ms. Kaila Rabideau, Counselor Grades 9-12 Last Names Li-Ro Kaila.Rabideau@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4427

Mr. Alan Buss, Dean of Students Alan.Buss@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4505

Ms. Robin Stalheim, Psychologist Robin.Stalheim@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4534

Mr. Cory Zimmerman, Social Worker A-Le Cory Zimmerman@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4433

Ms. Amy Moschkau, School-to-Career Coord. Amy.Moschkau@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4482

Ms. Pat Lynam, Nurse Pat.Lynam@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4415

Mr. Mark Kryka, Athletic & Activities Director Mark.Kryka@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4490

Officer Matt Morris Police Liaison Matt.Morris@verona.k12.wi.us (608) 845-4483

Frank Rodriguez School Parent Community Liaison Frank.Rodriguez@veroan.k12.wi.us 608-845-4451

2015-16 VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR *Includes Late Start Dates*

AUGUST 19, 20, 21 New Teacher Days AUGUST 26, 27, 28 Teacher Work/Staff Development Day AUGUST 31 NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1 First day of school for students SEPTEMBER 7 NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 14 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) SEPTEMBER 21 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) SEPTEMBER 28 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) OCTOBER 5 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) OCTOBER 12 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) OCTOBER 19 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) OCTOBER 26 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) OCTOBER 29 NO SCHOOL: PARENT CONFERENCES OCTOBER 30 NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) NOVEMBER 6 End of 1st Quarter NOVEMBER 9 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) NOVEMBER 16 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) NOVEMBER 23 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) NOVEMBER 25 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Flexible Work Day NOVEMBER 26-27 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break NOVEMBER 30 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) DECEMBER 7 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) DECEMBER 14 K-12* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) DECEMBER 21 K-5* LATE START (9:25 AM; CKCS elem 10:00 AM) DEC 23—JAN 1 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break JANUARY 4 Resume School JANUARY 4 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 11 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 18 NO SCHOOL January 22 End of 2nd Quarter JANUARY 25 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 1 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 5 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 8 K -12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 15 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 22 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) F EBRUARY 26 NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 29 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 7 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 11 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL MARCH 14 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 21 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 24 End of 3rd Quarter MARCH 25 NO SCHOOL M MARCH 28-APRIL 1 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break APRIL 4 Resume School APRIL 4 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 11 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 18 NO SCHOOL APRIL 25 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 2 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 9 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 16 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCSELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 23 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 30 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day JUNE 6 K-5* LATE START(9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JUNE9 End of 4th Quarter - Last day for students (early dismissal) JUNE10 NO SCHOOL: Parent Conferences/Comp. Day

Schedule for the 2015-16 school year

Period Time 1/2 8:30-10:03 3/4 10:13-11:49

5/6 1:03-2:36 7 2:46-3:37

A A+ 11:56-12:26 B Lunch 12:26-12:56

A Lunch 11:46-12:19 B A+ 12:26-12:56

LATE START MONDAY SCHEDULE

REGULAR DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00-9:30 Staff Professional Development Period Time 1/2 10:00-11:11 3/4 11:18-12:29

5/6 1:43-2:54 7 3:01-3:37

A Lunch 12:29-12:59 B A+ 1:06-1:36

A A+ 12:36-1:06 B Lunch 1:06-1:36

A special welcome and introduction to the 2015-2016 school year has been planned for the members of the

Class of 2019. Please dress comfortably and do not bring unnecessary items (place all other items in your

locker before going to the Main Gym at 8:30 AM). We will focus on initiating a smooth transition for our new-

comers in an effort to make this school year a success!

8:30-9:45 Main Gym/Assembly Assembly headed by Mentors and Mentor Leaders

9:50-3:00 Small/Large Group Activities/Class Schedule Outside

Low ropes course headed by Mentors Small Group Activities

Led by Mentors Presentation with Coach Richardson

"THE POWER OF ONE" - We make 1000's of CHOICES each day. It is YOU versus YOU...Who will win? Building Tours

Lunch K-wing

Freshmen students and families are invited to our 13th annual “Welcome to VAHS” Gathering on Friday, September 18, 2015.

Welcome Class of 2019 FRESHMEN FIRST DAY

TUESDAY, September 1, 2015

First Day of Class 9/1/2015 Group 1 (AM) Activity Group 2 (PM) Activity 8:30-9:45 Main Gym 8:30-9:45 Main Gym 9:50-11:00 Small Groups 9:50-11:00 Small Groups 11:00-11:45 Building Tour 11:00-12:00 Outside Activities 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:00-12:45 Building Tour 12:15-1:15 Outside Activities 12:45-1:15 Lunch 1:20-2:25 Large Group - PAC 1:20-2:25 Large Group - PAC 2:30-3:00 Schedule 2:30-3:00 Schedule 3:05-3:20 Main Gym 3:05-3:20 Main Gym 3:20-3:37 Commons 3:20-3:37 Commons

3:20-3:37 Dismiss to MAIN Commons for Ice Cream Social sponsored by our FFA

3:20-3:37 Dismiss to MAIN Commons for Ice Cream Social sponsored by our FFA

First Day of Class 9/1/2015 Group 1 (AM) Activity Group 2 (PM) Activity 8:30-9:45 Main Gym 8:30-9:45 Main Gym 9:50-11:00 Small Groups 9:50-11:00 Small Groups 11:00-11:45 Building Tour 11:00-12:00 Outside Activities 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:00-12:45 Building Tour 12:15-1:15 Outside Activities 12:45-1:15 Lunch 1:20-2:25 Large Group - PAC 1:20-2:25 Large Group - PAC 2:30-3:00 Schedule 2:30-3:00 Schedule 3:05-3:20 Main Gym 3:05-3:20 Main Gym 3:20-3:37 Commons 3:20-3:37 Commons

Welcome Class of 2019 FRESHMEN FIRST DAY

TUESDAY, September 1, 2015

In order to ensure that every Freshman has the opportunity to be involved in all Freshman events, we decided to hold a tailgate party this coming year instead of having the Freshman Picnic and

Dance. This event is only for students and all teachers will be invited to participate. Tailgating will begin at 4 pm in the K wing and freshmen football field that includes food, music and activities led by mentors. Buses will be ready to take any students who do not plan to attend the football game home

at 6:30 pm. Students who attend the football game will be picked up by buses around 9:30 pm

Hemos planeado una especial bienvenida e introducción al año escolar 2015-2016 para los integrantes de la Ge-

neración 2018 (Class of 2018). Por favor vístanse con ropa cómoda y no traigan artículos innecesarios (coloquen

todas sus demás pertenencias en su casillero antes de ir al gimnasio principal (Main Gym) a las 8:30 de la ma-

ñana. Nos concentraremos en que nuestros nuevos estudiantes inicien la escuela haciendo una buena y fácil

transición para que puedan tener un exitoso curso escolar.

8:30-9:45 Gimnasio Principal/Asamblea Escolar Asamblea presidida por mentores y sus lideres

9:50-3:00 Actividades en Grupo pequeño/grande Horario de clases Afuera

Juego de Cuerdas (Low ropes) encabezado por los mentores Actividades en grupos pequeños

A cargo de los mentores Presentación con el entrenador Richardson

“EL PODER DE UNO” – Tomamos miles de decisiones diariamente. Eres tu contra ti mismo...¿quien ganara? Recorrido de la Escuela

Almuerzo K-wing (edificio pequeño)

Los estudiantes Freshmen y sus familias están invitados a nuestro 13º evento “Bienvenidos a la Escuela Preparatoria del Área de Verona” El viernes 18 de septiembre de 2015.

Bienvenidos: Estudiantes de la Generación 2019 PRIMER DÍA para alumnos FRESHMEN (noveno grado)

Martes, 1º de septiembre de 2015

Primer Día para la Generación de 2015 1er Grupo (mañana) Actividad 2do Grupo (tarde) Actividad

8:30-9:45 Gimnasio principal 8:30-9:45 Gimnasio principal

9:50-11:00 Grupos pequeños 9:50-11:00 Grupos pequeños

11:00-11:45 Recorridodelaescuela 11:00-12:00 Actividades afuera

11:45-12:15 Almuerzo 12:00-12:45 Recorridodelaescuela

12:15-1:15 Actividades afuera 12:45-1:15 Almuerzo

1:20-2:25 Grupo grande en el PAC 1:20-2:25

Grupo grande en el PAC

2:30-3:00 Horario 2:30-3:00

Horario

3:05-3:20 Gimnasio Principal 3:05-3:20

Gimnasio principal

3:20-3:37 Commons 3:20-3:37

Commons

3:20-3:37 Trasladarse al área común principal (MAIN Commons) para comer helado patrocinado por FFA

3:20-3:37 Trasladarse al área común principal (MAIN Commons) para comer helado patrocinado por FFA

Primer Día para la Generación de 2015 1er Grupo (mañana) Actividad 2do Grupo (tarde) Actividad

8:30-9:45 Gimnasio principal 8:30-9:45 Gimnasio principal

9:50-11:00 Grupos pequeños 9:50-11:00 Grupos pequeños

11:00-11:45 Recorridodelaescuela 11:00-12:00 Actividades afuera

11:45-12:15 Almuerzo 12:00-12:45 Recorridodelaescuela

12:15-1:15 Actividades afuera 12:45-1:15 Almuerzo

1:20-2:25 Grupo grande en el PAC 1:20-2:25

Grupo grande en el PAC

2:30-3:00 Horario 2:30-3:00

Horario

3:05-3:20 Gimnasio Principal 3:05-3:20

Gimnasio principal

3:20-3:37 Commons 3:20-3:37

Commons

Bienvenidos: Estudiantes de la Generación 2019 PRIMER DÍA para alumnos FRESHMEN (noveno grado)

Martes, 1º de septiembre de 2015

Para asegurarnos que cada estudiante de 9º grado tenga la oportunidad de estar involucrado en todos los eventos para los estudiantes de 9º grado, decidi-

mos hacer una fiesta en el estacionamiento este año, en lugar de tener el día de campo y baile para los estudiantes de 9º grado. Este evento es solo para

estudiantes y les invitara a todos los maestros que participen. La fiesta en el estacionamiento comenzará a las 4:00 pm en el campo de futbol de la K-wing, y habrá comida, música y actividades dirigidas por los mentores. Los autobu-ses estarán listos a las 6:30pm para llevarse a casa a cualquier estudiante que

no planee asistir al juego de futbol. Los estudiantes que vayan al juego de futbol serán recogidos por los autobuses a las 9:30 pm.

Please welcome our new VAHS staff!

Names listed from top left: Katy Dueppen, Lelsey Morrison-Grams, Leotha Stanley, Dustin Moench, Justin Scanlon Carrie Punzel, Matt Bruss, David Fidler Clemence Darriet, Andrea Bonaparte, Laila Miguel Salaris Schoville, Cheryl Christensen, Sofia Ruelas Berta Armacanqui, Sue Wooley, Emilie Homan Not pictured: Frank Rodriguez, Yamil Kiesch, Matthew Morris, Tony “Farmer” Endres, Cami Streets, Ryan Stout, Karin Wirth

Greetings VAHS families and students. The Student Services team is very excited to welcome you ALL back to a wonder-ful school year! In addition to welcoming VAHS families and students back to Wildcat Country, the Student Services team would also like to welcome new VAHS Counselor, Ms. Lesley Morrison-Grams (serving students with last names of A-Fe) and our new VAHS Social Worker, Ms. Andrea Bonaparte (serving students with last names of Li-Z).

During this time students and families often have a lot of questions about making adjustments to class schedules. The amazing Counseling team will be making schedule adjustments based on the following policy: Policy for Schedule Adjustments Students are welcomed to come into the Student Services Office beginning on Wednesday, Septem-ber 2nd—Friday, September 4th, to make an appointment with their assigned counselor. Schedule adjustments MUST BE SCHEDULED WITHIN THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF SCHOOL. Schedules will not be adjusted or changed via phone call or email. Please note that schedule changes will be made ONLY for the following reasons: 1. Failure of the student to meet proper course prerequisites 2. A different course is needed as a result of failure or deficiency toward graduation requirements 3. Class conflicts (two classes scheduled during the same period) 4. Recommendation of a post-secondary institution and mandatory for admission consideration 5. Desire to strengthen a schedule and not take a study hall 6. Requests a study hall and does not have one within their schedule 7. Completed a course during summer school, or through correspondence work and a class is no

longer needed (official documentation from the institution where the course was taken is needed for any level of consideration to be given toward such a request)

8. Teacher recommendation that confirms the original placement was not appropriate 9. Extenuating circumstances that do not fall into a category noted above must be submitted in writ-

ing to your grade level counselor All appeals must be signed by a parent/guardian before they will be considered. Your counselor will review and determine if the appeal will be brought before an administrator for final consideration. Appeals will only be presented to administrators via counselors. Schedule adjustments will NOT be considered or allowed for the following reasons 1. Student wishes to change to improve grade point average 2. Student states that the class is not what one thought it would be or one does not like the class 3. Student states that the class is getting too hard 4. Student states that they have changed their mind about the class 5. Student concerns with the teacher assignment 6. Student is unhappy with the lunch period assignment 7. Student has concerns relating to members of a given class 8. Student desires to have the same teacher all year or class the same block all year 9. Student desires to have a release period/study hall/class or a responsibility pass during specific

period

Meet the 2015-2016 Counseling and Social Work Team!

Joke of the month from Student Services— What is the difference between a guitar and a fish? -You can’t tuna fish!

Student council kicked things off in mid-August this year with a summer meeting to brainstorm events and fundraisers for the school year, but most importantly to plan homecoming!

Homecoming week (spirit days, the pep rally, the football game, and the dance) are what most students look forward to in the first few weeks of school.

Homecoming Spirit Week:

Monday, October 5—Pajama Day (school appropriate)

Tuesday, October 6—Tourist Day which involves breaking out all the old maps, bucket hats, sunglasses, and Hawaiian shirts

Wednesday, October 7—Decade Day wear anything from a 1920s flapper dress to 80s workout clothes!

Thursday, October 8—Class Color Day or for Seniors...Toga Day!

Freshman—Green, or favorite senior shirt

Sophomores—Red

Juniors—Blue

Friday, October 9—The school week wraps up with wildcat pride day, the pep rally, parade, and the football game.

Saturday the 10th will be a busy day for student council, as before the dance (which is 8-11pm) members can volunteer to set up the gym and commons and decorate it for this year’s nautical theme, “Sail Through the Night”. The song for this year is appropriately sea-themed: Swallowed in the Sea by Coldplay. After homecoming, student council will have more time to focus on fundraisers and other school wide events, but for the upcoming month and a half homecoming is the focus!

STUDENT COUNCIL HOMECOMING WEEK INFORMATION

"You're the top, your the coliseum, your the top, you're the Louvre Museum"

...and so the song continues.

Press Release

VAHS Theatre Some Eggs Just Can’t Be Beaten!

HONK!iscomingtoVeronaAreaHighSchool!VAHSTheatrewillpresenttheawardwinningmusicalHONK!onOctober1‐4,2015intheVAHSPerformingArtsCenter.WinneroftheprestigiousOlivierAwardforBestNewMusicalin2000inEngland,HONK!isadelightfulmodernretellingofthestoryoftheuglyduckling.Sinceitfirsthatchedin1993Stiles&Drewe'smusicalHONK!haswingeditswayaroundtheworldinover8000productionsandinmanydifferentlanguages.Winnerofmultipleawards,thisheart‐warmingcelebrationofbeingdifferentissuretodelightaudiencesofallageswithitssparklingwitandmemorablescore.Uglylooksquiteabitdifferentfromhisdarlingducklingbrothersandsisters.Theotheranimalsonthefarmarequicktonoticeandpointthisout,despitehismother'sprotectiveflapping.Feelingratherfoulabouthimself,thelittlefowlfindshimselfonadventureofselfdiscoveryallthewhileun‐knowinglyoutwittingaveryhungryCat.AlongthewayUglymeetsawholeflockofuniquecharac‐tersandfindsoutbeingdifferentisnotabadthingtobe.Alonghisrollickingandharrowingjourneyhenotonlydiscovershistruebeautyandgloriousdes‐tiny,butalsofindsloveandacceptanceinallitsforms.Wittyandhilarious,butalsodeeplymoving,HONK!treatstheaudiencetoequalamountsoflaughterandtears.Itsmessageoftoleranceanddiversityisperfectforafamilyaudience.VAHSstudentswhoareperformingintheproductionincludeRandyKessenichasUgly,NateLucasastheschemingCat,EllieHeinzenasIda,,MaddieVilkerasQueenie,SolomonRollerasDrake,EmilyMarckesanoasLowbutt, MaxLukeasGreylag,andThomasEndterasBullfrog.Anadditionalcast,crew,andpitorchestraofover50studentsjointobringthestorytolife.The show isunder thedirectionof SteveNibbe,musicaldirectionbyHeatherThorpe, and theor‐chestra isunder thedirectionofEricAnderson.VAHSTheatreAlumsKendra Johnson (costumes),Sara Bartlett (choreography), and Danny Halminiak (tech) complete the production team. VAHSTheatreseniorHollyDunnwillstagemanagetheproduction.Ticketsforanyperformanceareavailablethroughtheboxoffice.Toreserveyourseats,simplycall845‐4488.Thisisauniqueproductionthatyoucertainlywillnotwanttomiss.Getyourticketstoday!

Winter Apparel Donations The Verona Kiwanis Club is collecting new and gently used winter coats, gloves, hats, and snowpants to be distributed to Verona Area School District children and families in need. To make a donation, please bring your items to one of the many collection bins throughout Verona and Fitchburg. Collection bins will also be placed at the following schools: Sugar Creek, New Century, Savanna Oaks, Stoner Prairie, Glacier Edge, Badger Ridge, and Core Knowl-edge. We ask that all donations be clean and in good condition. Donations will be collected through Wednesday, October 7th, 2015. Donated items will be available for Verona Area School District families in need on Friday, October 9th from 3:00-6:00pm at the Badger Prairie Needs Network at 1200 E. Verona Avenue, Verona. Families who need transportation should con-tact Chris Mand, VASD Social Worker at 845-4733. Families do not need to register or bring identification to participate. This is a FREE event that helps families get the winter apparel they need to stay warm during our cold months!

El Club Kiwanis de Verona está recolectando ropa de invierno nueva o que no haya sido muy usada, tal como: abrigos, guantes, gorras, pantalones para la nieve, etc. para luego distribuirlos a las familias y niños del Distrito Escolar del Área de Verona que los necesiten. Para hacer una donación, por favor lleve la prenda o artículo a uno de los muchos contenedores o depósitos de recolección disponibles en Verona y en Fitch-burg. Los mismos estarán ubicados en las siguientes escuelas: Sugar Creek, New Cen-tury, Savanna Oaks, Stoner Prairie, Glacier Edge, Badger Ridge, y Core Knowledge. Le pedimos que toda la ropa o prendas que done estén limpias y en buen estado. Todas las donaciones se recogerán regularmente hasta el día miércoles 7 de octubre de 2015. Todos los artículos donados estarán disponibles para ser repartidos a las familias y ni-ños necesitados del área del distrito escolar de Verona, el viernes 9 de octubre de 3:00 a 6:00 de la tarde en Badger Prairie Needs Networkk (1200 E. Verona Avenue, Vero-na). Las familias que necesiten transporte deben llamar a Chris Mand, trabajadora so-cial de VASD al 845-4733. Las familias no tienen que inscribirse ni mostrar una identificación para poder partici-par. Este es un fabuloso evento y es GRATIS con el fin de poder ayudar a las familias a obtener la ropa de invierno que necesitan para mantenerse abrigados durante los fríos meses invernales.

Badger Bus Lines, Inc. Bus Schedule – Click here to access the bus schedule. You may also obtain the schedule in the Back-to-School issue of the Verona Press, the Fitchburg Star and the VASD Webpage. Primary Office Number (for normal daily calls) 608-310-4444 Daily Operations Primary: Secondary: Jenni Lawler, Assistant Operations Mgr Karen Maher, Verona Transportation Mgr primary - 608-310-4867 office - 608-310-4880 cell - 608-239-5309 cell - 608-886-9816 jennil.badgerbus@gmail.com karenm.badgerbus@gmail.com Routing Change Requests, Spec Ed, Special Transportation Requests Brenda Kraemer, Assistant Operations Manager 5501 Femrite Dr Madison, WI 53718 primary - 608-310-4869 office - 608-319-4247 brendak.badgerbus@gmail.com Emergency Contact: Jason Fenske, Director of Operations primary - 414-944-1168 jasonfbadgerbus@gmail.com

Seniors who purchased a Parking Pass may pick up

their permit in the main of-fice during the first week of

school!

Juniors...listen to announcements for information on the parking!

Junior Prom 2016—April 30 Alliant Energy Center

Calling all Junior Parents! Be a part of the planning for Junior Prom 2016. Committees forming for food, promotions, entertainment, fashion show, treasurer & decorations.

Meetings: 6:30-7:45 PM KWING Library October 6, November 16, December 7, January 11, February 1, March 7, April 4 VAHS Prom Advisors: Rhonda King kingr@verona.k12.wi.us and Shannon Anderson andersos@verona.k12.wi.us

Athletic Fees and Booster Clubs, by Mark Kryka, Athletic and Activities Director

Fees, uniform costs, equipment costs, athletic trainer costs, and tournament entry fees

all increased, and have continued to do so. Hence, the athletic fees are used to cover

the areas where the budget falls short. Following the cost of transportation, athletic

fees are used to replace uniforms, pay officials and so on. Since this is always a tight

situation, booster clubs work to support and supplement individual programs.

Booster clubs have become a very important part of the athletics program. As the ath-

letic budget has had to cover many of the increases in areas listed above, with a lim-

ited budget, teams have taken on more expenses that could no longer be covered.

Many of the boosters do ask for a yearly booster fee which helps pay for things that the

budget does not cover, and most provide an itemized list of what the fee is used for. It

may pay for additional coaches, practice gear, hats, shirts and team meals after con-

tests. Parents are encouraged to participate in the booster activities to enjoy a better

sense of what the booster clubs do and enjoy the work to promote their child’s activity.

VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL FALL - 2015

Day one begins with Period 1. Day 1 will have periods 1, 3, 5 and 7. Day 2 will always begin with period 2. Day 2 will have periods 2, 4, 6 and 7. A complete calendar has been developed for the entire year. To access and/or download the calendar please go to the Block and Advisory button.

A+ / ADVISORY

For A+ and Advisory information throughout the year, be sure to visitthe high school website and click on the Block and Advisory button.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

9/21/2015 6:00 - 9:00 pm 6:00 PM

SCHEDULE PICK-UP IN MAIN OFFICE

6:15 – 7:00

• FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PARENTS WILL MEET IN THE PAC

• JUNIOR PARENTS WILL MEET IN THE MAIN COMMONS

• SENIOR PARENTS WILL MEET IN THE ORCHESTRA ROOM H-106

BELL SCHEDULE

7:00 – 7:10 PERIOD 1

7:17 – 7:27 PERIOD 2

7:34 – 7:44 PERIOD 3

7:51 – 8:01 PERIOD 4

8:08 – 8:18 PERIOD 5

8:25 – 8:35 PERIOD 6

8:42 – 8:52 PERIOD 7

NOCHE DE VUELTA A CLASES

9/21/2015 6:00 - 9:00 pm 6:00 PM

SE ENTREGARÁN LOS HORARIOS EN LA OFICINA PRINCIPAL (MAIN OFFICE)

6:15 – 7:00

• LOS PADRES DE LOS ALUMNOS DE 9º Y 10º GRADO SE REUNIRÁN EN EL PAC

• LOS PADRES DE LOS ALUMNOS EL 11º GRADO SE REUNIRÁN EN EL ÁREA COMUN PRINCIPAL (MAIN COMMONS)

• LOS PADRES DE LOS ALUMNOS DEL 12º GRADO SE REUNIRÁN EN EL SALÓN DE ORQUESTA H-106

HORARIO DE CLASES

7:00 – 7:10 PERÍODO 1

7:17 – 7:27 PERÍODO 2

7:34 – 7:44 PERÍODO 3

7:51 – 8:01 PERÍODO 4

8:08 – 8:18 PERÍODO 5

8:25 – 8:35 PERÍODO 6

8:42 – 8:52 PERÍODO 7

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 MORE  IMPORTANT  INFORMATION  

FOR  PARENTS  OF  SENIORS:    

Sample  Grad  Ad:    Please  note,  grad  ads  will  be  similar  in  size  and  format  as  shown  here.    

Kevin  Anderson  

Grad  Ad  $35.00  

Make  checks  payable  to    Verona  Area  High  School  

   Grad  Ad  

         Your  Photo  Here!  

 Sample  Message:    We  wish  you  the  best  of  luck  in  all  that  you  choose  to  pursue.    Follow  your  dreams!        -­‐ Wish  Love,  

Your  Family    

 As  in  years  past,  we  will  be  including  a  special  senior  section  of  “Grad  Ads”  in  the  yearbook.    If  you  wish  to  purchase  a  “Grad  Ad”  for  your  graduating  senior,  please  complete  the  information  below  and  send  this  form  (along  with  a  check  made  payable  to  VAHS),  to  the  high  school  with  a  notice  of  “Attention  Yearbook”.    All  pictures  that  are  submitted  will  be  available  for  you  to  pick  up  during  the  last  week  of  school.    We  wil  NOT  be  mailing  the  pictures  back,  so  pelase  remind  your  son/daughter  to  pick  them  up.    The  deadline  for  “Grad  Ads”  is:    

Deadline  -­‐  Wednesday,  October  29  at  4:00  p.m.    Important  Guildelines:    • Please  note,  pictures  will  be  cropped  to  fit  in  the  photo  box.  • All  Grad  Ads  should  be  typed  using  approximately  50  words  or  less.  • Please  make  certain  items  are  capitalized  as  you  would  like  them.  • If  you  use  a  famous  quote,  don’t  forget  to  quote  the  person.    This  is  required  by  copyright  law.  • Limit  of  2  grad  ads  per  student  please,  unless  we  have  room  to  include  more.  • We  reserve  the  right  to  edit  or  modify  all  text  if  necessary.  • Name  and  phone  number  should  be  printed  clearly  on  the  back  of  the  photo.  • Please  fill  in  your  name  and  phone  number  on  this  form,  and  submit  with  your  Grad  Ad.  • Keep  in  mind  that  the  closer-­‐up  photos  are  best.    Full  body  shots  end  up  being  small!  • Please  do  not  submit  any  pictures  with  nudity  –  bathtub  photos  included.  

 Name:  ___________________________________________________________      Phone  Number:  _______________________________  

 If  you  have  questions,  please  call  Rita  A.  Mortenson  at  845-­‐4445  

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Important Yearbook Information for The Class of 2016

 To all Verona Area High School 2015-2016 Seniors and their Parents/Guardians:  

This is to inform you that senior portraits will be in color in our yearbook. Because of the deadline for color pages in the yearbook, it is important that we receive your portraits by Thursday, September 10, 2015.  

We are asking all seniors to bring in one vertical wallet size color photo (like the sample shown on the right) , or you can send the photo electronically, bring in on a CD, or have your portrait studio send it to us by Thursday, September 10, 2015. If you would like to send the photo electronically, please make certain the photo resolution quality is at least 300 DPI or higher and send it to the e-mail address listed below. Please note, we will not be returning this photo to you. If you submit your photo electronically, please name the photo last name, first name. If you submit your photo in hard copy format, please neatly write last name, first name on the photo. This is very important for organizational purposes.  

Members of the senior class feel that it is very important to include all seniors. Therefore, although studio pictures are the most common, we encourage you to summit a photo even if not taken by a studio. Many students have a family friend or another student take their photo. When selecting a photo, we are asking all seniors to submit a photo that is waist up. Since we use these photos in the Verona Press, on the “Big Screen” at graduation at EPIC, and possibly in the senior video, we are requesting that photos be waist up for consistency. In addition, all photos must be school appropriate. All photos are subject to approval by the VAHS administration. If you do not submit a photo, we will use the school Lifetouch photo that is taken during the 1st weeks of school. You will not have to submit your Lifetouch photo, we will have access to it. If you choose not to submit a photo, and you do not get your Lifetouch photo taken, you will not be pictured in any of these events/occasions.  

Many photographers offer to send your photo directly to Verona Area High School. However, we recommend that you check with your photographer to make certain they plan to send it by Thursday, September 10, 2015. Please keep in mind that because of our color production schedule, we MUST adhere to these deadlines. Also keep in mind that studios fill up quickly in the summer, so make your appointment early.  

Please let your studio know about the DEADLINE. It is important that they realize that our senior picture section will be in color, as it has been the past few years. Also, remember that photos need to be vertical, not horizontal.

If you have any questions about this, please call Rita Mortenson at 845-4445

I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.    

How do you submit your photos? Either bring in a digital or paper copy to the high school main office

or you can e-mail all photos to

vahsyearbook@verona.k12.wi.us

2015–16 VAHS ACT Prep Program Registration Form Students from any school district at any grade level may participate  

 The Verona Area High School ACT Prep Program offers students an ACT Practice Test followed by an ACT Test Prep Course. The Practice Test follows the same format as an actual ACT Test.  Students receive a detailed performance report at the prep course. Results will be mailed to students not taking the prep course. The results can then be used to help students focus on key areas during the Prep Course or individual study.  The Prep Course focuses on the four subject areas covered by the ACT Test:  English, Math, Reading, & Science. The essay portion is not covered, Each day of the 4­day course is devoted to one of those four subject areas.  During each class students will be given subject­specific test taking tips, review commonly covered content, and work through a variety of practice problems in an effort to prepare students to take the ACT Test.  

*** Select from the following ACT Prep Courses or ACT Practice Tests below *** Note:  The program designers recommend that students take a practice test prior to the prep course.  However, feel free to select courses and/or practice tests in any order you prefer. It is not required that any offerings be taken simultaneously. 

 

Taking the ACT Test on October 24, 2015 or Later? Choose from the following options: ❏ ACT Practice Test  Date: Sun. Sep. 27, 2015  Time: 6‐9:15pm  Room: G116  Fee: $30 ❏ ACT Prep Course   Dates: Mon. Oct. 12, 2015 ‐ Thu. Oct. 15, 2015  Time: 4‐5:30pm  Room: G116  Fee: $80  

Taking the ACT Test on December 12, 2015 or Later? Choose from the following options: ❏  ACT Practice Test  Date: Sun. Nov. 15, 2015  Time: 6‐9:15pm Room G116  Fee: $30  ❏  ACT Prep Course   Dates: Mon. Nov. 30, 2015 ‐ Thu. Dec. 3, 2015  Time: 4‐5:30pm  Room: G116  Fee: $80  

Taking the ACT Test on February 6, 2016 or Later? Choose from the following options: ❏  ACT Practice Test  Date: Sun. Jan. 10, 2016  Time: 6‐9:15pm Room G116  Fee: $30  ❏  ACT Prep Course   Dates: Mon. Jan. 25, 2016 ‐ Thu. Jan. 28, 2016  Time: 4‐5:30pm  Room: G116  Fee: $80  

*All VAHS 11th Grade students take the ACT Test during school on March 1, 2016. Choose from the following options: ❏  ACT Practice Test  Date: Sun. Jan. 31, 2016  Time: 6‐9:15pm Room G116  Fee: $30  ❏  ACT Prep Course   Dates: Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 ‐ Thu. Feb. 18, 2016  Time: 4‐5:30pm  Room: G116  Fee: $80 

 Taking the ACT Test on June 11, 2016 or Later? Choose from the following options: ❏  ACT Practice Test  Date: Sun. May 8, 2016  Time: 6‐9:15pm Room G116  Fee: $30  ❏  ACT Prep Course   Dates: Mon. May 23, 2016 ‐ Thu. May 26, 2016  Time: 4‐5:30pm  Room: G116  Fee: $80 

 NOTE: No Prep Course or Practice Test corresponding to the April 9, 2016 Test  

 *Registration Deadline:  Two weeks prior to the start date of the prep course or practice test. 

Questions??  Contact Pete Stremlow at stremlop@verona.k12.wi.us or (608)845‐4690 

Important!   This is only PRACTICE. Students must register for the real ACT test at www.act.org  

 Detach Here.  Make the check payable to VAHS. Mail check to: Verona Area High School, Attn: Pete Stremlow, 300 Richard Street, Verona WI 53593 

 Student Name _______________________________       Parent/Guardian Name___________________________________  Phone _____________________     Email _______________________________________   Amount Enclosed $ __________   Circle the Practice Test and/or Prep Course you are registering for: Sep 27 Practice Test  Nov 15 Practice Test  Jan 10 Practice Test  Jan 31 Practice Test  May 8 Practice Test Oct 12 Prep Course  Nov 30 Prep Course  Jan 25 Prep Course  Feb 15 Prep Course   May 23 Prep Course 

 *NON‐VAHS STUDENTS ONLY:  Name of School Attending _____________________________________________________  Home  Address ________________________________________________    City _____________________   Zip__________  

For Office Use Only: Ck # ______  Amt ______  Date ______ 

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM AND DEADLINES FOR STUDENTS:

The Youth Options Program allows high school juniors and seniors to enroll at an institution of higher education in Wisconsin. Under the program, certain approved courses may be taken, without cost, that lead to credit that can be applied toward high school graduation, as well as toward post-secondary programs. A student who intends to enroll in the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Edgewood College, or Madison Area Technical College in the spring semester of the school year 2015-2016 must adhere to the following timelines:

1. Make an appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss your plans and choose courses that work with your graduation pathway.

2. Contact the Admission Office of the college/university or vocational/technical college from which admission is being sought to determine that application and admission process required by that institution.

3. By October 1, 2015:

• Notify your counselor at Verona Area High School of your intention to attend a college or university named above for the spring semester of the school year 2015-16 under this program. Use Form PI-8700A which can be secured from your student’s counselor or by going to the website http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/youthoptions/index.html

• Please complete the form carefully and turn in to your counselor. Select a course(s) that is either different from any course, or is an extension (higher level) of a course the high school offers. Fifteen credits per student is the maximum allowed each semester.

4. By November 13, 2015, you will be notified of the action taken by the Board of Education as to whether or not the course(s) you selected will be awarded high school credit and how much credit you will be awarded. You may register only for courses that have been approved by the Board of Education.

5. If the Board of Education denies either the desired courses or the number of high school credits awarded, the pupil may appeal the school board’s decision to the state superintendent of schools within 30 days after the receipt of the school board’s decision.

If you have any questions regarding the Youth Options Program, please contact your high school counselor by dialing 845-4430.

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM

Frequently Asked Questions:

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/youthoptions/pdf/yo_faq.pdf

AND

VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR CULVER’S COUNTS!

CULVER’S IN VERONA WILL DONATE 10% OF ALL SALES FROM 5-8 PM TO SUPPORT

THE VAHS JUNIOR CAREER DAYS

COME JOIN US!

Plans are well underway for the iPad rollout set for this fall. This summer, over 300 staff members district-wide attended iPad training in preparation for the 1st phase of the K-12 iPad rollout scheduled to begin in September. Teachers had the opportunity to attend a wide variety of courses to learn the potential of the iPad. Courses included iPad Essentials, What’s in Every Student’s Digital Backpack, Reading Writing and Research on the iPad, and Enhancing Productivity and Collaboration, to name a few.

Rollout Schedule

At the high school, all freshmen and sophomores will

receive iPads as the district moves to a 1:1 program. In August and early September, parents were asked to attend an information meeting. At the meeting, they were provided information to sign up for an insurance plan (at a cost of $20) and learn about other necessary details for the successful implementation of this program. During the first two weeks of the school year, the technology coordinator will team up with the English and Social Studies classes to distribute the iPads to all freshmen and sophomores. At this time, training will also be provided. Students will then be able to take the iPads home for the remainder of the school year.

Over 300 Staff Members Attend iPad Training this Summer

iPad Rollout Set for FallVERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER 2015 SUBMITTED BY RITA A. MORTENSON

“My learners have been able to access information which is more appropriate for their own learning styles. I am able to spend more time creating lessons instead of photocopying paper to hand out. I am able to give all of my materials through the iPad, and students are able to turn in as well. This reduces the amount of paper I am using.”

- Mr. Matt Austin

2014-2015 Freshmen Survey Results Summarized • VAHS

iPad Survey Results

Students share what they liked about the iPad.

“I learned more with the iPad because it allowed me to look up things to learn more about them.”

“Not only did I constantly research things to get deeper into the subject but I also had some creativity by having multiple media presentation possibilities.”

“I did more learning by looking for resources than I have done any other year. I feel like I learned a lot from making projects vs. memorizing for tests.”

“It was a lot easier to contact our teacher to ask questions and being able to access the internet at school.”

“There's room for more creativity. The best thing for me was being able to do many different forms of projects on the iPad.”

Over 100 students participated in this survey the last week of school!

It was really helpful to be able to have your

work on the iPad at school and then bring it home and pick up where you

left off.

The Sugar River Gallery is featuring the artwork of VASD Art Faculty from August 26th-September 25th. The show includes drawings,

paintings, prints, ceramics, and mixed media pieces all created by the talented Art teachers in our school district. The gallery is located within

the main building of Verona Area High School and is open on school days from 8am-4pm or by appointment. Come check it out!

Life Threatening Allergies This is a reminder to parents that we have students at the High School with life threatening allergies. Foods that most often cause reactions are peanuts and tree nuts, fish and shellfish, milk, eggs, wheat, and soy. Ingestion of the food allergen is the principal route of exposure; however, it is possible for a student to react to touching the offending food. Students should wash their hands if they have food on their hands after eating. The district food service has removed peanuts, tree nuts, and fish from the items served. Tree nuts include: Almond Beechnut - risk unknown Brazil nut Bush nut Butternut - risk unknown Cashew Chestnut Coconut - risk unknown Filbert (Hazelnut) Hickory nut - risk unknown Lichee nut - risk unknown Macadamia nut Nangai nut Pecan Pine nut Pistachio Shea nut (found in soaps and lotions) Walnut Nut proteins are the part of the nut that causes a reaction. Tree nut oils may contain nut protein and should be avoided. Avoid natural extracts such as pure almond extract and natural wintergreen extract (filbert/hazelnut). Imitation or artificially flavored extracts are generally safe. The following are not "nuts" - nutmeg, water chestnuts, butternut squash. The most common non-food allergen is latex. “Dipped” latex products most often trigger allergic reactions. These soft, stretchy products contain high levels of the latex protein. We have students with severe allergies to latex. Please consider this when you bring in decorations and gifts for classroom parties. Latex balloons, Koosh balls, rubber cement and any other items containing soft latex are not allowed. Thank you, The VASD nurses