WILDCAT WEEKLY
February 6-10, 2023
SHELBY JUNIOR HIGH
Ms. McDill - Principal
Mr. Dahl - Assistant Principal
Dates to Know
Feb 8 - Static 3p-4:15 in the Drama Room
Feb 8 - 10th Grade Scheduling for Ike/Utica Students 2023-24
Feb 9 - NJHS Bagel Day
Feb 10 - Valentine's Day Sucker Sale Begins
Future Dates of Note:
Feb 20-24 - Mid-Winter Break - No School
March 2 - Utica/Ike Lacrosse Registration Meeting 6:45p - Utica HS Cafeteria
March 6-10 - Spirit Week
March 7-9 UCS District Art Show, Sterling Heights Community Center 10a-8p
April 3-7 - Spring Break - No School
May 29 - Memorial Day - No School
June 7-9 - Exams - ALL 1/2 DAYS
PowerSchool updates
The process for accessing report cards in PowerSchool has changed for families. Below are some helpful links.
- How to make a PowerSchool parent portal account
- How to download report cards
- How to download NWEA reports
- How to reset a PowerSchool password
Reporting Your Child's Absence
How to Report an Absence
When a student is going to be absent, parents/guardians should report the absence before the school day begins. Calls to the attendance line can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Shelby Attendance Line is 586-797-3799. Absences will be input to PowerSchool by 4:00 pm on the date of the absence.
Per UCS policy, the following reasons for an absence will be accepted as an excused absence; student illness, hospitalization, doctor ordered bed rest, mandatory court appearance that has been pre-arranged, death in the immediate family, family vacation that has been pre-arranged and approved, medical appointments and administrative permission. All other absences will be unexcused.
Pre-approved absence forms can be obtained in the counseling office, the main office or in Schoology.
9th graders sports update!!!
When filling out your paperwork you need to make sure you put your high school in Big Teams. If you put Shelby Jr. High then the staff cannot see your profile.
Utica and Ike are Digital!
Utica and Eisenhower is using digital ticketing. The link families can use to purchase tickets is https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10109. You can also Click here for a QR code you can scan to purchase tickets
Please remember that all elementary and junior high students must be with a parent to enter sporting events.
Lacrosse Information and Registration
ATTENTION 9TH GRADE BOYS GOING TO UTICA or IKE:
UTICA-IKE 2023 BOYS LACROSSE IS GETTING READY FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON.
Winter Conditioning has begun and is every Tuesday and Thursday 7-8pm at Utica HS weight room and Axillary Gym. Bring tennis shoes and water bottles. No sticks or equipment needed. Enter through door #11.
THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PARENT & PLAYER REGISTATION/UPDATE MEETING!! Thursday March 2nd - 6:45p at Utica HS cafeteria. Enter through Door #5. This will be the last parent meeting before tryouts.
This meeting is for any player and parent(s) interested in lacrosse that attend Utica High School or Eisenhower High School and 9th grade graders that are eligible to play for those schools. No player experience needed but very helpful. The team will be united again for the 2023 season. We will discuss the upcoming season, meet the coach, update on conditioning programs, equipment, cost to play and athletic requirements, meet the current board, important dates and Q&A.
To join the TeamSnap or have any questions, email ikeboyslacrosse@gmail.com or check out the Utica Eisenhower Boys Lacrosse Facebook page for info.
TRYOUTS WILL BEGIN MARCH 13TH THRU 16TH!!!
