Warrior News
A Weekly Newsletter for Warrior Families and Students
October 9, 2020
Greetings Warrior Families and Friends,
It was another great week to be a Warrior! Huge thank you to everyone for your support of the adjusted approach to our parent/teacher conferences this past week. We believe these events are so critical to the strong partnership we have and we appreciate your strong engagement. We have received some very positive feedback on the structure of the event and we ask that if you have not done so yet, please complete the brief Google Form that was shared via Infinite Campus on Thursday. Your feedback is essential to our process of continuous improvement for events like this one. Whether you attended or not, we value your voice on how we can better serve our students and families.
The unique times we are navigating through have brought many challenges and opportunities, yet I continue to be inspired by the response of our students, families, and staff. Our Warrior Nation continues to step up, rise up, and lift one another up no matter what we face. Thank you for making Muskego an outstanding community to be a part of. Together we are capable of facing and overcoming any challenge we might face.
Have an awesome week and GO WARRIORS!
Todd Irvine
Principal
National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is October 18-24, 2020
Does your teen driver know what to do if they are involved in a car accident?
1. Safely exit the vehicle if possible.
2. Make sure everyone is okay.
3. Call the police.
4. Call their parents.
MHS WarriorBots
The Mechanical Team has been testing prototypes of an intake. They are trying a new design to see if it will work better to pick up balls. They changed the wheels on the drivetrain to turn with more ease and also started to make fixes on the climber to improve the climbing success rate.
The Electrical Team worked on the organization of the electrical cabinets and training new members. At the beginning of the month, they worked on wiring the 2019 robot to practice for when they start wiring the 2020 robot. They have now started getting things ready and organized to rewire the 2020 robot.
The Programming Team further improved their programming knowledge, learning the basics of programming a drive subsystem. Some minor improvements were made to the robot, and they solved a few key issues.
The Business Team organized an info night for the new incoming freshmen. They made a team info video and a MHS hype video, both of which can be found on the team’s YouTube channel at WarriorBots6421. They have also been expanding the team’s sponsor list and are working to get new sponsors.
Seniors! Apply to UW Schools for Free!
The following UW-System Universities will waive Application Fees for any applications submitted during the month of October:
UW-Green Bay
UW-Milwaukee
UW-Oshkosh
UW-Platteville
UW-Stevens Point
UW-Whitewater
COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN
College Goal Wisconsin helps students put their hands on money for college by accessing federal and state financial aid. The statewide program is designed to assist students and families in the timely completion of their Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). College Goal Wisconsin will take place virtually on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 14, 21, and 28, 2020
Wednesday, November 4 and 11, 2020
ALL EVENTS START PROMPTLY AT 6 P.M.
The agenda for the evening:
5:50-6:00 p.m. Log in to the FAFSA completion event
6:00 p.m. The FAFSA completion event begins with a short presentation on tips to complete the FAFSA
6:30 p.m. Families can ask questions and receive individual assistance to complete the FAFSA
Click here to register for an event
After you register you will be emailed a link and instructions the day of the event to connect to the Zoom meeting.
Students should attend the virtual FAFSA completion event with a parent or guardian if possible. If a parent can’t attend, the student can attend on their own. Please have the following specific materials available that evening to complete the FAFSA. Independent students should bring their own income and asset information.
Click here to register for an event
After you register you will be emailed a link and instructions on the day of the event to connect to the Zoom meeting.
Students should attend the virtual FAFSA completion event with a parent or guardian if possible. If a parent can’t attend, the student can attend on their own. Please have the following specific materials available that evening to complete the FAFSA. Independent students should bring their own income and asset information.
Financial Aid Information
The FAFSA is now available for families to complete. Any families who were not able to attend the live webinars can watch a recorded version here. The next free webinar with an opportunity to ask questions will be available on Wednesday, October 14th. If you or your student have any further questions regarding Financial Aid please contact your student's assigned school counselor for further information and assistance.
ACT
The ACT is postponing the section-only testing that was planned to start this September in order to increase testing capacity for those who need to take the full ACT test. At this time, ACT is planning for section retesting to be available later in 2021 but will continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on test center capacity to prioritize safe and equitable access to testing.
Please see dates below. Registration deadlines are well in advance of the test date: Register Here
PLEASE NOTE: All juniors will take the ACT during the school day on March 9th. Students will register at school as a group.
ASVAB
Muskego High School will be offering the ASVAB to any interested junior or senior. The test will be administered the morning of Thursday, October 15th at Muskego High School. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. Although the test is administered by the military, it is not (and never has been) a requirement that a test-taker with a qualifying score enlist in the armed forces. The ASVAB measures eight content areas: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension. Any interested junior or senior should contact their School Counselor.
NCAA Eligibility Webinar
The NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for your college-bound student-athletes and their families on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m. Eastern. Please use this link to register for the event. The webinar will cover topics like Division I & II requirements and navigating eligibility during COVID-19.
Resume Workshop Opportunity
Student Services and our Connect Program will be offering a Resume Workshop for all students. This opportunity will offer the chance to create a resume, learn how to modify your resume for a job you would like to pursue in the near future, as well as tips on how to make your resume appealing for possible future careers. Additionally, this is an opportunity for students to compile and organize their experiences to be used, not only in developing a resume, but in a future job, career, college, and scholarship applications down the road. Limited space is available!
Getting into the Trades: Youth Career Cluster Chats
WRTP│BIG STEP is offering virtual sessions called Getting into the Trades: Youth Career Cluster Chats. These sessions will highlight the various construction skilled trades pathways and what is required for an apprenticeship in these crafts.
Each session will feature an overview of the identified trades with a chance to hear from representatives working in the industry. We encourage students to sign up for as many or as few sessions that interest them. They can register to receive a recording if the time doesn’t work with their school schedule to attend “live.” The Zoom registration link can be found through the below links or by going to wrtp.org/events.
Click links below to register for the sessions or access a recording of the sessions.
When and How to Notify MNS About COVID-19
PLEASE NOTIFY MNS IF ANY STUDENT OR STAFF MEMBER EXPERIENCES THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS OR STATUS USING THIS FORM.
THIS FORM MAY BE USED BY ANY FAMILY MEMBER, STAFF MEMBER, OR STUDENT.
Muskego High School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790
Twitter: @MHSIrvine