Knight News
September 26 - October 1, 2022
HOME OF THE PURPLE KNIGHTS
Monday, September 26
Jv/Var Boys Soccer vs. Lake Geneva Badger (4:30/6:30 pm)
Tuesday, September 27
PICTURE DAY DURING ACADEMIC LAB
Var Girls Golf Regionals @ Elkhorn (8:00 am)
Wednesday, September 28
Var Girls Tennis Conf Meet @ Madison (9:30 am)
- Jv/Var Boys Soccer vs. Sun Prairie (5:00/7:00 pm)
- Jv/Var Girls Volleyball @ Sun Prairie (5:30/7:00 pm)
- Jv/Var Boys Volleyball vs. Madison La Follette (5:30/7:00 pm)
Thursday, September 29
PICTURE DAY DURING ACADEMIC LAB
- PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES (5-7pm Fieldhouse)
Var Girls Tennis Conf Meet @ Madison (12:00 pm)
Fr Football vs. Burlington (4:30 pm)
Friday, September 30
PICTURE DAY DURING ACADEMIC LAB
Var Football @ Burlington (7:00 pm)
Saturday, October 1
Jv/Var Cross-Country Invite @ UW Parkside (8:30 am)
Jv Girls Volleyball Invite @ Turner (9:00 am)
Var Girls Volleyball Invite @ Clinton (9:00 am)
Jv/Var Boys Soccer vs. Freeport (10:00/11:30 am)
Var Girls Swim Invite @ Middleton (11:00 pm)
TERM 1 PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES
Term 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on September 29th from 5:00-7:00. Conferences will be held in the Beloit Memorial Fieldhouse. Everyone can come in through the Athletic Entrance. Schedules will be available for families.
PICTURE DAY!
Student Pictures will be takin on Tuesday, September 27, Wednesday, September 28 and Friday, September 30 during Academic Lab (Block 3). All Students should plan on to have their picture taken as this will be used for the School Year 22-23 Student ID. If you would like to order pictures you may go online at mylifeouch.com and follow the instructions below. Order Forms are also available in the Main Office.
PreACT Testing
On October 13th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will complete the PreACT.
The PreACT is a paper and pencil assessment that formatively gives students a better sense about their academic skills, interests, plans, and goals as they build toward the PreACT Secure (9th and 10th grade) and the ACT (11th grade) in the Spring. Data will be used at the building level to identify areas of strength and growth to establish coherence in our instructional adjustments.
- 9th grade students will be served breakfast from 7:30-7:50. 9th Grade students will report to their assigned testing room at 7:50 AM. Testing for 9th graders will conclude at approximately 11:20 PM.
- Lunch will be offered from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Sophomores and Juniors should report to their assigned testing rooms at 12:00 Noon.
The testing for Sophomores and Juniors will conclude at approximately 3:35 PM.
Students and parents of students who receive accommodations for the Pre-ACT will be provided additional information regarding their testing session in a separate email. Any student requiring accommodations for testing, regardless of grade level, should report to their assigned testing room at 7:50 AM.
HOMECOMING -BRIGHT KNIGHT
The theme for this year's homecoming is neon themed, a Bright Knight! Below are some of the details that you need to know for the week, including ticket sales. Please contact me directly with any questions!
Dress Up Days- Oct. 3rd-7th
Monday- Neon Day
Tuesday- Pajama Day
Wednesday- Class Color War (9th-Yellow, 10th-Orange, 11th- Pink, 12th- Black, Staff- Red)
Thursday- Beach/Tourist Day (School Appropriate- No Swimsuits)
Friday- Purple and White
Homecoming Dance Contract Have Been Email to Students
Students must fill out the dance contract prior to purchasing a ticket. All of the dance expectations are included in the contract.
Homecoming Dance Criteria
No more than 5 periods of unexcused absences or unexcused tardies and no in school or out of school suspension from September 20th-October 8th. Even after you are approved and purchase a ticket, your attendance will be revoked due to a suspension!
Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales
Tickets cost $10 and will be sold Oct. 3rd-Oct. 7th. Sales will be run in the IMC before and after school. If students are identified as McKinney Vento, they can get a free ticket from Ms. Prewitt or Ms. Weller.
FREE FAFSA (FINANCIAL AID) HELP
There will be free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) help at Beloit Public Library. The FAFSA is required for all students attending college, and it determines if you are eligible for free college money! This includes technical, two-year and four-year colleges.
Please see the flier below for dates that are available in the community. These events take place at 6:00 pm and families are welcome to attend. (Click to zoom images)
COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN 2022
Do you have questions on how to complete the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid)? The FAFSA is the form
a student needs to complete to apply for financial aid, such
as grants and loans. Plan to attend a College Goal Wisconsin
event in-person or virtually to receive free information and
assistance completing the FAFSA.
It is highly recommended that a dependent student attend the event with a parent so the FAFSA can be submitted that day. If you would like to bring your own laptop, please feel free to do so.
You can Attend In Person or Virtually
You will need the following items in order to complete your 2023-24 FAFSA. If you are considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes, you will also need these items for your parent(s).
- 2021 Federal Tax Return and W2s
- 2021 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)
- Cell phone (if you have one)
- Social Security Number
- Alien Registration Card or Permanent Resident Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Date of birth for parents
- Month and year of parents’ marriage, divorce, or separation
- FSA ID (if you have one). To create an FSA ID, please visit studentaid.gov. Every student and at least one parent if the student is considered a dependent student needs one
EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM - START COLLEGE NOW
The Early College Credit and Start College Now Programs provide students an opportunity to take college courses and earn credits while still in high school as approved by the School District of Beloit. Tuition and textbooks are paid for by the District as long as the student passes the course. If the student fails to earn a passing grade, the tuition and textbook cost will be billed to parents.
The deadline to apply for a Spring course is OCTOBER 1st through the Early College Credit Program at a UW School and/or a Wisconsin Private College, or the Start College Now Program at a Wisconsin Technical College.
Please see the links to the applications below. ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT ON THE COLLEGE CAMPUS OF YOUR CHOICE.
All applications must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Snow in the School Counseling Office by October 1st .
University of Wisconsin link:
https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/dual-enrollment/2019_11_27_UW_SystemECCP_and_HS_Form.pdf
Wisconsin Private School link:
Technical College link (available only to 11th-12th):
https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/educational-services/career-prep-dual-enrollment/start-college-now
PRELIMINARY SAT/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST
Attention sophomores and juniors. Beloit Memorial will be offering the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice SAT test. Juniors who take the test may be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program depending upon their test score. The cost of the test is $18.00 and seating is limited. See Ms. Hart in the guidance office for more information and to sign up.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BELOIT COMMUNITY HUB
Our community partners share flyers about their programming, events, and other activities that are family-friendly, educational, and fun.
Access all community flyers HERE.
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361.3000
Memorial@BeloitSchools.net