East Troy High School Newsletter
November 2018
Principals Notes
October was a busy month at ETHS. As we reflect, we are thankful for all of the positives including the Halloween Bash, post-season success for athletic teams, musical concerts, and student participation and accomplishments in clubs and activities. We also reflect on the more difficult situations, including the evacuations this fall, and are thankful for everyone's safety and the assistance of many professionals during our challenging times.
We want to share that on Friday, November 9th, 2018, we will be doing a short lesson during resource on evacuations including dismissal protocol. The feedback that we received from the police and fire department was positive, and complimented the swiftness of the evacuations and the cooperative behavior exhibited by students.
Moving forward, as the seasons change, we will continue to focus on the changes that lie ahead. Beginning in 2019-20 school year, the high school will be moving to a trimester schedule. Details of a trimester schedule can be found in this newsletter. In addition, there will be parents/guardians information sessions on November 13th from 4:30-5:30 PM and November 28th from 6-7 PM in the high school lecture hall.
We also want to congratulate the volleyball team for winning the Division 2 State Championship at the Resch Center in Green Bay. We also wish the cast and crew of the musical good luck this weekend as they preform The Little Mermaid.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kevin Kitslaar and Stacey Kuehn
Co-High School Principals
Office Phone Numbers:
Main Office 262-642-6760
Attendance Office Ext 5241
Counseling Office Ext 5224
Principal Kevin Kitslaar Ext 5222
Principal Stacey Kuehn Ext 5240
ETHS presents 'The Little Mermaid'
Senior Section
Senior Graduation Day is June 9th
Any questions about senior privilege pass please view the following presentation.
Dates to Remember (November)
11/10 - Musical Performance of the Little Mermaid 7:00pm
11/11 - Musical Performance of the Little Mermaid 2:00pm
11/14 - Team Date - Students Arrive at 8:15 am
11/21 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/22 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/23 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/28 - Team Date - Students Arrive at 8:15 am
Trimester Approved by School Board for 19-20 School Year
What is a trimester schedule?
1st Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
2nd Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
3rd Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
Length of an Academic Term
In a trimester schedule, the school year is divided into three terms or trimesters. Each trimester is about 60 days of instruction. The students will receive final grades in their classes three times each year: end-Nov, mid-March, and in June.
Number of Classes Per Day
East Troy High School’s trimester schedule will allow students to focus on up to five classes per day (and still have a Resource period). This means the day will be divided into five classes, with each class meeting for approximately 71 minutes.
Opportunity to Enroll in Courses
In the East Troy High School trimester schedule, students will have three terms, each of those can include up to five classes per day. Therefore, a student can enroll in up to 15 classes in a given school year.
Length of the School Year
The school year is no longer or shorter with a trimester schedule than a semester schedule.
TRIMESTER SCHEDULE
Period 1………………….. 7:45am-8:56am (71 minutes)
Resource………………….. 9:01am-9:31am (30 minutes)
Period 2………………….. 9:36am-10:47am (71 minutes)
Lunch A………………….. 10:47am-11:17am (30 minutes)
Period 3A………………….. 10:52am-12:03pm (71 minutes)
Lunch B………………….. 12:03pm-12:33pm (30 minutes)
Period 3B………………….. 11:22am-12:33pm (71 minutes)
Period 4………………….. 12:38pm-1:49pm (71 minutes)
Period 5………………….. 1:54pm-3:05pm (71 minutes)
This includes 5 minutes passing time
Counseling Corner
11/7 was national stress day...We are focusing on the importance of Self-Care for students and teachers:
Recognizing the signs of stress, grief, loss, transition…
Physical Responses
Change in appetite, shallow rapid breathing dizziness, headaches, muscle tension, increased heart rate and upset stomach
Emotional Responses
Shock or numbness, anger towards others involved, fear, depression, guild/frustration, sadness, feeling unsafe or vulnerable, loneliness
Mental Responses
Confusion, difficulty concentrating, difficulties remember details
Behavioral Responses
Withdrawal from others, angry outbursts, crying, irritability, decreased energy/ambition, relationship conflicts, increase use of alcohol or medications, fear of being alone
Self-Care Activities
Eating healthy & regularly
Exercise
Yoga/Mediation
SLEEP
Take a break from technology
Re-read a favorite book or re-watch a favorite movie
Play with friends/family/pets
Time to reflect on your feelings and allow yourself to feel your feelings
Talking to Students About School Safety: Tips for Parents and Educators
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Reaffirm Safety
ETHS staff take school safety seriously. We emphasize that schools are very safe. It can be helpful to let your teen speak about their feelings and validate all reactions to an event.
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Make Time to Talk
Let your teen’s questions guide the information provided. Be patient and look for clues that a he/she wants to talk.
Emphasize how to access support.- Please contact the Student Services Office if your teen needs to talk to a professional.
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Maintain a Normal Routine
Keep a regular schedule to assure and promote physical and mental health. Gently encourage maintenance of school work and extracurricular activities. Routines offer a sense of normalcy and predictability.
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Observe Student’s Emotional States
Some teens will express themselves verbally while others show changes in behavior, appetite, or mood which may suggests anxiety or stress.
As always, feel free to reach out to someone in our Pupil Services Department for assistance.
Administrative Assistants
Mary Harding
Brenda Rosin
262-642-6760 x5224
Counselor A-K
Jeff Crandall
262-642-6760 x5227
Counselor L-Z
Dominique Boston
262-642-6760 x5228
School Psychologist
Kori Pehkonen
262-642-6760 x5264
Social Worker
Kim Pluess
262-642-6760 x5242
Attendance and Bell Schedules
Student Absences
- Same Day: Parents should call the attendance office before 8:00 am. If leaving a message, please include your name, your child's name, and the reason for the absence.
- East High School uses the school notification system School Messenger for attendance calls. The families of students whose absences have not been verified by 8:30 am with a parent/guardian will receive an automated phone call placed to primary phone and parent/guardian cell phone numbers listed in Skylert.
- Reminder if going to the doctor or dentist bring in excuse from the doctor or dentist to the main office so that the absence can be recorded as medical.
- Pre-Arranged: A pre-arranged absence form must be completed and submitted to the office at least one day prior to the proposed absence. The form is available on the District website and in the HS office. If you have completed the pre-arranged absence process, you do not need to call the office the day of your child's absence.
Student Late Arrivals
If your child will be arriving late, call the attendance office and note the approximate time your child will be arriving.
District Policies
Attendance and truancy policies are available in the Student Informational Book and in the Board Policies online.
Bell Schedules
EAST TROY HIGH SCHOOL
SCHEDULE – MONDAY-FRIDAY
2018-2019
Assembly Bell………………….. 7:40 a.m.
Tardy Bell……………………… 7:45 a.m.
Period 1………………………… 7:45 – 8:36 a.m.
Period 2………………………… 8:40 – 9:30 a.m.
Period 3 – Resource Period…………. 9:34 – 10:04 a.m.
Resource Passing Bell…………. 9:38 a.m.
Period 4………………………… 10:08 – 10:58 a.m.
Lunch A………………………... 10:58 – 11:28 a.m.
Period 5A………………………. 11:02 – 11:52 a.m.
Period 5B………………………. 11:32 – 12:22 p.m.
Lunch B………………………… 11:52 – 12:22 p.m.
Period 6………………………… 12:26 – 1:16 p.m.
Period 7………………………… 1:20 – 2:10 p.m.
Period 8………………………… 2:14 – 3:05 p.m.
2018-2019
EAST TROY HIGH SCHOOL
TEAM DATE BELL SCHEDULE
Assembly Bell……………………... 8:15 a.m.
Period 1…………………………. 8:19 – 9:10 a.m.
Period 2…………………………. 9:14 – 10:04 a.m.
Period 4…………………………. 10:08 – 10:58 a.m.
Lunch A………………………… 10:58 – 11:28 a.m.
Period 5A……………………….. 11:02 – 11:52 a.m.
Period 5B……………………….. 11:32 – 12:22 p.m.
Lunch B………………………… 11:52 – 12:22 p.m.
Period 6…………………………. 12:26 – 1:16 p.m.
Period 7…………………………. 1:20 – 2:10 p.m.
Period 8…………………………. 2:14 – 3:05 p.m.
2018-2019
EAST TROY HIGH SCHOOL
EARLY DISMISSAL BELL SCHEDULE AT 11:30 A.M.
Assembly Bell………………….. 7:40 a.m.
Tardy Bell……………………… 7:45 a.m.
Period 1………………………… 7:45 – 8:13 a.m.
Period 2………………………… 8:17 – 8:46 a.m.
Period 4………………………… 8:50 – 9:19 a.m.
Period 5………………………… 9:23 – 9:52 a.m.
Period 6………………………… 9:56 – 10:25 a.m.
Period 7………………………… 10:29 – 10:58 a.m.
Period 8………………………… 11:02 – 11:30 a.m.
Team Day (Late Starts)
2018-2019 Scheduled Team Dates
Grade Post
Quarter 1 Grades (End 11/2) Nov. 7 at 3:30
Quarter 2 Status Dec. 13 at 3:30
Semester 1 Grades (End 1/18) Jan. 23 at 3:30
Quarter 3 Status/Conferences Feb. 25 at 3:30
Quarter 3 Grades (End 3/22) April 3 at 3:30
Quarter 4 Status May 9 at 3:30
End of Year Seniors (End 5/29) May 29 at 3:30
End of Year for 9-11 (End 6/5) June 10 at 3:30
East Troy Fitness Center
Trojan Athletics
The fall athletic season ended with a bang this year. Our Girls Volleyball team took home the state title! When all of the dust settled, we had a record breaking year. Out of the 7 varsity sports that East Troy offers, we finished with 4 First Place, 2 Second Place, and 1 Third Place finish in conference! Congratulations to all of the athletes on their accomplishments!
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Mackenzie Lindow and Erin Rice (#1 Doubles), Allison Slusar and Belle Verbeten (#2 Doubles), and Sydney Raddeman (#2 Singles) advanced to the individual state tournament. Mackenzie and Erin took home their 3rd State Medal finishing in 5th place. Allison and Belle competed very well winning their first match and finishing in the top 16, and Sydney dropped her first match against Edgewood, but played extremely well. Congratulations ladies!
Boys and Girls Cross Country
Congratulations to our boys and girls Cross Country team as they finished a strong season. Our boys finished 3rd place as a team at the WIAA State Meet. Henry Chapman took home the individual state title, while Nate Fox finished on the podium! It was a great showing from our boys team. On the girls side, Ella Rondeau, Chrissy Nolting, and Rachel Bottum all qualified for the state meet as individuals. Congrats ladies!
Football
Girls Volleyball
Trojan Schedule: Winter Sports (November)
11/13/18 7:15pm @ Pius XI High School
11/16/18 7:15pm vs McFarland
11/20/18 7:15pm @ Big Foot High School
11/27/18 7:15pm vs Edgerton
11/30/18 7:15pm @ Clinton High School
Boys Basketball
11/17/18 10:00am (varsity scrimmage) @ Oshkosh North High School
11/24/18 7:00pm vs Martin Luther
11/29/18 7:15pm @ McFarland High School
Wrestling
11/26/18 7:00pm @ New Berlin West High School