October 30 - November 3

      

 Weekly Happenings

Thank you everyone for your engagement and participation in the PD day at Wausau West last Thursday!  Super thankful for the on staff presenters as well for sharing your own learning: Melissa, Tammy, Xia, Dave, Tim and Todd - Thank you for putting yourselves out there.

Congratulations to our students on our Mountain Bike Team for their 2nd Place Finish at State: Max Aures, Erin Block, Sam Doberstein, and Keegan Nye!

Congratulations to Joe Finnegan and Ben Burish on their 'Melvin F. Pontious Creative Sparks in Music Education Award' through the Wisconsin Music Educators Association for their involvement in the Northwoods Marching Band.

 

Need to Know

You Matter Moments - Throughout the week we will be taking many opportunities to celebrate You Matter moments with our students.  The theme throughout the week is generosity and gratitude.  Lean into this theme and have conversations throughout the week with students about creating mindsets of thankfulness and giving back.  Activities this week:

• Food drive during ELT (Teachers are responsible for counting items and having students deliver them to the food pantry on the first floor during ELT. Look for an email from Danielle or Tony for more details).  Winning ELT gets a pizza or donut party.
• Valentines for Veterans - Throughout the week students can swing into the IMC to write positive notes to veterans.
• Lunch room activities - Each lunch hour throughout the week students will be able to engage in positive activities focusing on being generous or sharing gratitude.
• Wednesday will be an extended advisory. Click on the advisory link before Wednesday to see the planned activities.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Parents received a letter via email or mail last Tuesday with a specific per family link and instructions to schedule an 8-minute conference (via in-person, WebEx or phone call) with their student's teacher(s) either Thursday, November 9th or Monday, November 13th sometime between 3-6:30pm.  Parent signup will began at 8am on Thursday, October 26th and continue until 24 hours prior to conference date. If parents have any problems, please refer them to Dawn Seehafer.  

Parent-Teacher Conference Teacher Appointment Schedules -

1. Here is the link to view your schedules and info lookup directions. Teachers cannot change their schedule, contact Dawn if needed.
2. Please view your online schedule frequently. If a parent calls, Dawn will add/delete/change their schedule if possible.
3. Check your "Parents/Guardians Needing a Different Time" listing and contact them when you have time.
4. Parents can add/delete/change their conference(s) up to 24 hours prior to conferences.
5. Dawn will be in the main office during conferences at ext. 4021, if needed.
6. There will be treats in the teacher's lounge. Please come down during your break and enjoy.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - In response to teacher feedback, parent-teacher conferences are still on the same nights but the format has changed. Parents are allowed to schedule only one way per night.  Here is what it looks like:

   
With this said, Dawn is available to block off times when it says "Not an option" if needed.

Dr. Nye's Listening Sessions - Anyone can attend at any of the schools.

Extended Advisory - Wednesday, November 1st we will have an extended advisory between period 2nd and 3rd hour.  Below is the altered schedule and here is the link, You Matter Altered Schedule 11/1/23.  Please print and display in your room for students to prepare.  Please check the Advisory link below before Wednesday to ensure you know what is going on during the extended advisory.

Picture Retake Day - There will be a retake day on Tuesday, November 7th from 7-10a.m. for any student or staff member to get their picture taken for the yearbook. There will be a charge of $9 for students if nothing is really wrong with the pictures. If eyes are closed or something like that, it will be free of charge. Students must bring old pictures back that day to the photographer.

Skyward Login - As a reminder, there is a new process for logging into Skyward.

• Employees need to click on the button that says “DCE - Secure Login” to log into Skyward.
• If they click on the button that says “Sign In” they will get a message that says “We are unable to validate the information entered. You may have entered an invalid username or password. -OR- Your account may be locked due to too many invalid attempts.”

Absences - Please put advance (non-illness) absences into Skyward and Frontline at least 72 hours in advance or they will not be approved. Extended absences of 3 days or more should be entered at least two weeks in advance (share with staff).

Links

Weekly Advisory Notes & Links -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uhHyG38ZyHOSbaTJQ17AuxXM6KeZBHqeHWiVYGdsWM/edit

Staff Folder:    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tA9F8Uxtg_6GgTuocX64uuUGSrKEtCKq?usp=drive_link

Pride Ticket Rotation schedule:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10SwPkVNia-n4wB4mcWfWQQXlweW3WhIrKJK-I-tU5R4/edit#gid=0

Pride Ticket Website: https://pbis.dce.k12.wi.us/

Link to Monthly Club/Activity Calendar

Upcoming Dates

October:

30      6-12 Vertical Teaming, 3:15-6pm

30      Winter Sports Parent Mtg

November:

1        Extended Advisory after period 2 (see above)
3        Quarter 1 ends

6        Quarter 2 begins

7        Picture Retakes, 7-10am

7        Grading table closes, 3pm

8        BLT Mtg, 369, 2;45-4pm

8        Report cards published on Parent Portals

9        Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-6:30pm

13      Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-6:30pm

15      Faculty Mtg, 310/329, 2;50pm

15      Board Mtg, 6:30pm

Field Trips

Complete the following at least 2-weeks prior of your field trip:

• Consider academic and curricular importance when scheduling
• Receive Principal's approval
• Make arrangements for payment/cost of trip
• Complete request form, attach student list (alpha with student's name, no nicknames, & ID number)
• If taking busses, student lists by bus with staff member name (health supplies for specific students will be packaged per bus).
• Verify each student field trip permission form is on file in IC
• Complete Online Bus Request
• Schedule appointment with Health Aide to review details about the trip
• Notice of trip and itinerary sent home
• Notify special education department/case manager of students attending the trip
• See Mike Raether if you have any questions.

District Forms – all forms can be found under this link - District Forms

• Field Trip Request Fillable Form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent and Release of Information fillable form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent for MEDICAL Treatment and Release of Information

The Medical Form only needs to be completed by parents/physicians if an overnight trip along with the Parental Consent.

*NO additional field trips on -

JH Adventure Days (10/18/23 & 5/8/24)

Junior ACT Testing (3/12/24)

Sophomore Forward Testing (TBD, p.m.)

Teacher	Dates	Destination	Form & Class list
Jennifer Gipp	10/29-31/23	FBLA Fall Leadership Conf, Madison	Form & Class list
Paulson	10/30/23	Leaf Raking	Form & Class list
Ackley/Rice	10/31/23	Blessings in a Backpack	Form & Class list
John Glynn	10/31-11/4/23	Indianapolis, IN. National FFA Conv	Form & Class list
Jenny Oosterhuis	11/3/23	NTC Wausau	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/8/23	UW-Green Bay	Form & Class list
Alex Schremp	11/9/23	NTC-Finance Bowl	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/12/23	Rib Mountain	Form & Class list
Jodi Peterson	11/12-13/23	Kalahari	Form & Class list
Miranda Ritger CANCELED	11/14/23	American Family Field	Form & Class list
Goldbach/Pernsteiner	11/14/23	Coloma Local 139	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/16/23	Skyward	Form & Class list
Ackley/Rice	12/5/23	Blessings in a Backpack	Form & Class list

October 23 - 27

     

 Weekly Happenings

Student of the Month - Congratulations to the students of the month: Sophia Kettner, Crysania Thao, Chloe Thao, Andres Smith, Madison Gilray, James Dadabo, Mara Meverden, Emmery Pheifer, Rylan Douck, Madison Sazama, Emma Schueller, Cali Rabbit, Jada Davis, and not pictured Elin Nielsen.

Council Blood Drive a huge success with both student and staff donors collecting 40 pints.  Great job by all who had a part in making this such a success.

Couple pictures from the week - President's Own Marine Band, our Marching Band at their final show, and a few students getting ready to take home the babies overnight (always fun to welcome them back to school the next day!).

Congratulations to all Fall Sports coaches and athletes!  The seasons all provided memorable and exciting times throughout the Fall.  Our Girls Swim team will be competing in Conference on Thursday at Wisconsin Rapids! Also, wish Sara Mlodik luck as she will attempt to defend her state title at Wisconsin Rapids this coming Saturday!  

Need to Know

Sunshine Update - Sympathy cards were sent to Mark Graefe on the loss of his father and Tammy Behnke on the loss of her mother. Our deepest condolences go out to them and their families during this difficult time.

Oct. 26 Professional Learning Day - The rooms that will be used at the senior high on the 26th are as follows: auditorium, band room, choir room, commons, gym, IMC, and rooms: 301 (new addition), 303, 310/329, 312, 313, 315/316, 319, 320, 321, 324, 330, 340, 342, 345, 346, and 347.  All teachers in these rooms should ensure that all materials are organized and put away. Please also be aware that any room may be used on the 26th if needed during the day.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - In response to teacher feedback, parent-teacher conferences are still on the same nights but the format has changed. Parents are allowed to schedule only one way per night.  Here is what it looks like:

   
With this said, Dawn is available to block off times when it says "Not an option" if needed.

Individualized parent emails will go out Monday or Tuesday, October 26th or 27th with instructions and a link to sign up for an 8-minute spot with a 2-minute passing time. A teacher link will be added to this blog as soon as possible so check back. All teachers are required to be in the building for conferences unless on the shared teacher list or already talked to Dawn/Mike receiving approval. 

Dr. Nye's Listening Sessions - Anyone can attend at any of the schools.

Vector Training Courses - A quick reminder that our vector training courses are due October 26th. The website can be accessed at https://dce-wi.safeschools.com/. Your district username and password are the same for this site as all other district applications. 

You Matter Day - Wednesday, November 1st, is You Matter Day.  There will be an extended a.m. advisory between period 2 and 3.  Below is the altered schedule and here is the link, You Matter Altered Schedule 11/1/23.  Please print and display in your room for students to prepare.  Thanks

Picture Retake Day - There will be a retake day on Tuesday, November 7th from 7-10a.m. for any student or staff member to get their picture taken for the yearbook. There will be a charge of $9 for students if nothing is really wrong with the pictures. If eyes are closed or something like that, it will be free of charge. Students must bring old pictures back that day to the photographer.

Skyward Login - As a reminder, there is a new process for logging into Skyward.

• Employees need to click on the button that says “DCE - Secure Login” to log into Skyward.
• If they click on the button that says “Sign In” they will get a message that says “We are unable to validate the information entered. You may have entered an invalid username or password. -OR- Your account may be locked due to too many invalid attempts.”

Absences - Please put advance (non-illness) absences into Skyward and Frontline at least 72 hours in advance or they will not be approved. Extended absences of 3 days or more should be entered at least two weeks in advance (share with staff).

Links

Weekly Advisory Notes & Links -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uhHyG38ZyHOSbaTJQ17AuxXM6KeZBHqeHWiVYGdsWM/edit

Staff Folder:    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tA9F8Uxtg_6GgTuocX64uuUGSrKEtCKq?usp=drive_link

Pride Ticket Rotation schedule:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10SwPkVNia-n4wB4mcWfWQQXlweW3WhIrKJK-I-tU5R4/edit#gid=0

Pride Ticket Website: https://pbis.dce.k12.wi.us/

Link to Monthly Club/Activity Calendar

Upcoming Dates

October:

24      Annual Board meeting, SH Auditorium (regular board meeting immediately after at the Admin Bldg

25      BLT Meeting, 369, 2:45-4pm

26      NO School, Inservice at Wausau West High School

27      NO School

30      6-12 Vertical Teaming, 3:15-6pm

31      New Teachers Mtg, 369, 2:50-3:20pm

Field Trips

Complete the following at least 2-weeks prior of your field trip:

• Consider academic and curricular importance when scheduling
• Receive Principal's approval
• Make arrangements for payment/cost of trip
• Complete request form, attach student list (alpha with student's name, no nicknames, & ID number)
• If taking busses, student lists by bus with staff member name (health supplies for specific students will be packaged per bus).
• Verify each student field trip permission form is on file in IC
• Complete Online Bus Request
• Schedule appointment with Health Aide to review details about the trip
• Notice of trip and itinerary sent home
• Notify special education department/case manager of students attending the trip
• See Mike Raether if you have any questions.

District Forms – all forms can be found under this link - District Forms

• Field Trip Request Fillable Form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent and Release of Information fillable form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent for MEDICAL Treatment and Release of Information

The Medical Form only needs to be completed by parents/physicians if an overnight trip along with the Parental Consent.

*NO additional field trips on -

JH Adventure Days (10/18/23 & 5/8/24)

Junior ACT Testing (3/12/24)

Sophomore Forward Testing (TBD, p.m.)

Teacher	Dates	Destination	Form & Class list
Dallas Rennie	10/25/23	Rothschild Elementary	Form & Class list
Jennifer Gipp	10/29-31/23	FBLA Fall Leadership Conf, Madison	Form & Class list
Paulson	10/30/23	Leaf Raking	Form & Class list
John Glynn	10/31-11/4/23	Indianapolis, IN. National FFA Conv	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/8/23	UW-Green Bay	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/12/23	Rib Mountain	Form & Class list
Jodi Peterson	11/12-13/23	Kalahari	Form & Class list
Miranda Ritger CANCELED	11/14/23	American Family Field	Form & Class list
Goldbach/Pernsteiner	11/15/23	Coloma Local 139	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/16/23	Skyward	Form & Class list

October 16 - 20

    

 Weekly Happenings

Congratulations to Logan Cherek for his outstanding leadership and performance in the Youth Apprenticeship Program!

Our students enjoying a great trip to UW-Green Bay this past week despite the rain!

The Fall athletic season is winding down. Our student athletes and their coaches have represented us well all year!  Get out and support our Evergreens as they begin tournament play!

• Soccer is hosting Superior on Tuesday the 17th and will play Saturday with a win.
• Volleyball is hosting Wausau East on Thursday the 19th and will play Saturday with a win.
• Football is playing Neenah at Neenah on Friday the 20th.
• Cross Country runs Saturday at Menomonie
• Swimming competes Saturday November 4 at Wisconsin Rapids

Congratulations on Conference Championships for Volleyball and Soccer!  Swimming still in the hunt!

Conference Champion Volleyball!

https://www.wsaw.com/2023/10/11/highlights-dc-everest-volleyball-clinches-conference-title-marshfield-stays-hunt-share/

Conference Champion Soccer!

Sara Mlodik - Won her 4th Conference Title in Cross Country - 2nd Person to ever do that along with Suzy Favor Hamilton

Come check out Band's last Marching performance on Thursday at 8 PM at Stiehm!

Need to Know

Faculty Meeting October 18 - Our faculty meeting on Wednesday will not be in person.  One activity we engaged in as a faculty last year was observing our colleagues throughout the building.  That experience was well received and I was asked to ensure we find a way to do it again this year.  In lieu of an in person faculty meeting on Wednesday, all faculty members are expected to conduct two 15-20 minute observations on the two floors where your physical classroom is not located.  For instance, if you are in the Art department you will conduct your observations on the second and third floors.  If you're in the math department, you'll be on the first and third.  These observations must be completed by November 14th.

As we did last year - I would ask for people who are willing to enter your name, room number, and which hours you're open for observation by your colleagues.  This way, only people who are opening their rooms will be observed.  (I am highly encouraging all teachers to open your classrooms).  Open Classroom Sign-Up

While conducting the observation please take notes and reflect on the practice you are observing.  Focus on clarity of instruction (how does the teacher articulate the desired learning outcome?), how students are receiving feedback, and ways in which the teacher creates a positive culture in their classroom.  We will use your reflections at our faculty meeting on November 15th.  

New Neighbors - In early October, district administrators, counselors and EL staff had the opportunity to be a part of a presentation done by several individuals in our community who have refugee status. It was a powerful presentation that began with a traditional Afghan tea and pastry service, followed by a documentary and a panel discussion. Here is the link to the documentary titled Refugee Resettlement and Asylum Seeking in Central WI for anyone interested. Also, there is another event and opportunity for you to see the presentation at the Community Partners Campus in Wausau on November 2. Please see the flyer for details!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner on November 9th and 13th from 3-6:30pm.  Please check below to make sure you are in the correct room those nights. If you have questions, give Dawn Seehafer a call or email by Wednesday, October 18th.

 

Oct. 26 Professional Learning Day - The rooms that will be used at the senior high on the 26th are as follows: auditorium, band room, choir room, commons, gym, IMC, and rooms: 301 (added 10/19), 303, 310/329, 312, 313, 315/316, 319, 320, 321, 324, 330, 340, 342, 345, 346, and 347.  All teachers in these rooms should ensure that all materials are organized and put away. Please also be aware that any room may be used on the 26th if needed during the day.

PRESIDENT'S OWN MARINE BAND - The President's Own Marine Band will be performing at the Sr. High on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:30pm. We would like to invite you to the FREE concert, but you do need to have a FREE ticket (scan QR code).  

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Our fall conferences are on Thursday, November 9th and Monday, November 13th from 3-6:30 p.m. Parents will have the option to have an in-person, WebEx, or telephone conference when signing up. Individualized parent emails will go out October 26th with instructions and a link to sign up during an 8-minute spot with a 2-minute passing time. All teachers are required to be in the building for conferences unless on the shared teacher list or have been approved by Mike. If you need to talk to Mike, please do so by October 23rd so that if your schedule can be blocked or changed accordingly by Dawn before the 26th.

Dr. Nye's Listening Sessions - Anyone can attend at any of the schools.

Vector Training Courses - A quick reminder that our vector training courses are due by the end of October. The website can be accessed at https://dce-wi.safeschools.com/. Your district username and password are the same for this site as all other district applications. If you have a lesson

Picture Retake Day - Picture retake day will be November 7th.  More details to follow.

Links

Weekly Advisory Notes & Links -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uhHyG38ZyHOSbaTJQ17AuxXM6KeZBHqeHWiVYGdsWM/edit

Staff Folder:    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tA9F8Uxtg_6GgTuocX64uuUGSrKEtCKq?usp=drive_link

Pride Ticket Rotation schedule:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10SwPkVNia-n4wB4mcWfWQQXlweW3WhIrKJK-I-tU5R4/edit#gid=0

Pride Ticket Website: https://pbis.dce.k12.wi.us/

Link to Monthly Club/Activity Calendar

Upcoming Dates

October:

18      Faculty Meeting adjusted - See announcement above

20      Grading Table opens

24      Annual Board meeting, SH Auditorium (regular board meeting immediately after at the Admin Bldg

25      BLT Meeting, 369, 2:45-4pm

26      NO School, Teacher Inservice

27      NO School

30      6-12 Vertical Teaming, 3:15-6pm

31      New Teachers Mtg, 369, 2:50-3:20pm

Field Trips

Complete the following at least 2-weeks prior of your field trip:

• Consider academic and curricular importance when scheduling
• Receive Principal's approval
• Make arrangements for payment/cost of trip
• Complete request form, attach student list (alpha with student's name, no nicknames, & ID number)
• If taking busses, student lists by bus with staff member name (health supplies for specific students will be packaged per bus).
• Verify each student field trip permission form is on file in IC
• Complete Online Bus Request
• Schedule appointment with Health Aide to review details about the trip
• Notice of trip and itinerary sent home
• Notify special education department/case manager of students attending the trip
• See Mike Raether if you have any questions.

District Forms – all forms can be found under this link - District Forms

• Field Trip Request Fillable Form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent and Release of Information fillable form
• Overnight or Out of State Trip Parent Consent for MEDICAL Treatment and Release of Information

The Medical Form only needs to be completed by parents/physicians if an overnight trip along with the Parental Consent.

*NO additional field trips on -

JH Adventure Days (10/18/23 & 5/8/24)

Junior ACT Testing (3/12/24)

Sophomore Forward Testing (TBD, p.m.)

Teacher	Dates	Destination	Form & Class list
Glynn/Kmosena	10/20/23	Mid StateTech Welding Contest	Form & Class list
Jennifer Gipp	10/29-31/23	FBLA Fall Leadership Conf, Madison	Form & Class list
Dallas Rennie	10/25/23	Rothschild Elementary	Form & Class list
Paulson	10/30/23	Leaf Raking	Form & Class list
John Glynn	10/31-11/4/23	Indianapolis, IN. National FFA Conv	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/8/23	UW-Green Bay	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/12/23	Rib Mountain	Form & Class list
Jodi Peterson	11/12-13/23	Kalahari	Form & Class list
Miranda Ritger CANCELED	11/14/23	American Family Field	Form & Class list
Goldbach/Pernsteiner	11/15/23	Coloma Local 139	Form & Class list
Paulson	11/16/23	Skyward	Form & Class list