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RED HAWK REPORT JANUARY 2019
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Milton High School
114 W. High Street
Milton, WI 53563
Main Office: (608) 868-9300
Activities Office: (608) 868-9565
Attendance Line: (608) 868-9340
Counseling Office: (608) 868-9560
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Greetings,
As we ring in the New Year, we end the first semester of the school year.
Teachers are currently wrapping up the last lessons of the first semester and
preparing for finals. It has been a very good semester with many positive
stories across all four grade levels. We continue to encourage MHS students
to exhibit the Hawk Habits of Responsibility, Perseverance, Adaptability, and
Leadership.
Encouraging your Student during Finals
January 15, 16, and 17 are the dates for first semester finals. Information was
sent home to parents regarding the schedule and expectations during the
finals. However, I ask that you support your student in finishing the semester
strong. Your student will have a final assessment of some sort for each class. I
encourage you to ask your student to talk about their finals and their
preparation for each one.
Changing Classes at Semester
Every year at semester, the Counseling Office receives many requests for
changes in classes. Please know that with the growth in the number of
students, the number of “open” spaces can be very limited in a number of
courses. Schedule changes are not permitted in order to change teachers,
change lunches or accommodate a different order of classes. We take into
account changing academic needs as an allowable reason for a schedule
change as well as other special circumstances as approved by administration.
Looking forward to an Awesome 2nd Semester!
Go Red Hawks!
January Calendar of Events:
15th-17th: Semester 1 Final Exams
18th: No School
19th: Show Choir Invitational, all
day
21st: Professional Development
Day, No School
28th: Freshman Academic
Planning Meeting, 6:30 pm,
Auditorium
Issue 4
January 2019
RED HAWK REPORT
NEWS YOU CAN USE . . .
Family Access Mid-Term &
Report Card Release Dates:
Grading Period Release Date
Qtr. 2/Semester 1 1/25/2019
E-mail notification will be sent to
parents after grades have been
posted to Family Access.
J. Jeremiah Bilhorn
Principal, Milton High School
114 W. High St. Milton, WI 53563 Office: (608) 868-9300
Email: [email protected]
Tweeting at: https://twitter.com/MiltonPrincipal
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ATHLETIC NEWS
Signing Date
The National Letter of Intent/Celebratory Signing date is Wednesday, February 6 at 3:15 pm in
the Milton High School LMC. If your student is planning on participating in this event, please
call the Activities Office at (608) 868-9565.
Spring Sports Meeting - Monday, February 25
The Activities Department will be holding our Spring sports meetings on Monday, February
25.
These sports include:
Baseball
Softball
Track and Field
Boys Golf
Girls Soccer
Boys Tennis
6:00pm for all freshmen or new students and their families. This will be led by Mr. Hammil,
our Activities Director, in the auditorium at the high school. He will discuss the Athletic Code,
role of the athletes and parents, and much more.
7:00pm for all Spring sport student athletes and families. This meeting will be led by the
specific coaching staff with locations in the high school TBD. They will discuss
schedules, expectations, and much more.
Brian Hammil,
Athletic Director
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ATHLETIC NEWS FAQ:
How do I sign my child up for a sport at Milton High
School? Please complete these 3 easy steps and you are good to go! All 3 steps need to be completed
before your child can participate. If you have any questions, please call 868-9565.
How do I find out about schedule changes and game
locations? Sign up for this app and have all the schedules for Milton High School Athletics at your finger-
tips! If you have any questions, please call 868-9565.
RED HAWK REPORT JANUARY 2019
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INTERACT CLUB
Milton Interact Club would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s Teen
Gift Drive a success. Many families in the Milton community need help to provide a gift to their
teen during the holidays. Milton Interact Club collected money from businesses and community
members to help purchase gifts that the Milton Food Pantry distributes. The following people
deserve special recognition for their support this year:
Bank of Milton
Parkview Cafe
First Community Bank
Dave’s Ace Hardware
Pelsue Orthodontics
Hammer Chiropractic
Scoreboard Bar & Grill
Thank you to everyone for spreading the holiday spirit! Happy Holidays!
Attendance Reminder to Parents:
Reminder that parents need to send a note or call the attendance office if their student is missing
school within at least two days of the absence. The attendance line is 608-868-9399
(24 hr answering service).
Jennifer Ramsden,
Math Teacher
& Interact Club Advisor
ATTENDANCE
Tara Huber,
Associate Principal of
Student Services
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2019
During second semester, the School District of Milton is participating in the Youth Risk Behavior
Survey (YRBS) sponsored by the WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The survey will be
administered to all students in grades six through twelve and will measure students’ health
behaviors. The YRBS includes questions that ask about behaviors that result in unintentional
and intentional injuries, social support, personal safety, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug
use.
Completing this anonymous survey will cause little or no risk to your child. The only potential
risk is that some students might find certain questions to be sensitive. The survey has been
designed to protect your child’s privacy. Students will not put their names on the survey. Also,
no class or student will ever be mentioned by name in a report of the results. Results of this
survey will help children in the future by influencing health and safety programs. We would
like all students in grades 6-12 to take part in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. No action
will be taken against you, or your child, if your child does not take part. Students can skip any
question that they do not wish to answer. In addition, students may stop participating in the
survey at any point without penalty. Students will be asked to fill out the computer-based
questionnaire that takes about 30 minutes to complete during regular class time.
If you have any questions or would like to see the survey, please contact your student’s School
Counselor. If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please watch your email for
more information about the survey and return the “opt out” form to the school no later than
January 25, 2019.
YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is about to
enter their busy season with the first level of competi-
tion, Regionals, taking place Saturday, February 2nd.
The Milton chapter saw increased membership again
this school year and is sending forty-seven members to
compete at Deforest High School. With over sixty differ-
ent event choices to choose from, Milton is hoping to
once again place in the top 8 for our Region. Last year,
we earned fourth place, which is based on a points sys-
tem for winning competitive events (X amount of points
for first place, a few less for second place, etc.). With
larger schools like Waunakee and Portage in our Re-
gion, where every business class student is also in FBLA,
we were VERY proud to place fourth last year.
This year, students are completing in a variety of event topics and styles. Event categories in-
clude: objective tests, production tests, collaborative tests with role play case studies, speaking
events, presentation events with equipment, presentation events without equipment, prejudged
reports, and prejudged projects. Students can also choose to compete individually or with a
team of up to three students. All students compete at the Regionals level with the top three in
each event advancing to the State competition. We are excited to showcase our business
knowledge and hard work on February 2nd!
FBLA NEWS
Student(s) Event
Harry Ban, Chase Nording, & Eli Hammer Entrepreneurship
Alton Banushi, Caralyne Silha, & Todd Myers E-business
Alexis Boston Agribusiness
Maddy Brovick Advertising
Katie Chesebro, Sam Goodger, and Natalie Van
Acker
Business Plan
Ryan Cox Graphic Design
Deven Deegan Digital Video Production
Maddy Dobson Agribusiness
Maisy Dyhr Job Interview
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FBLA NEWS
Student(s) Event
Ida Fladhammer & Adam Kuglitsch Marketing
Ryan Gasser Word Processing
Chrissy Hughes & Nichole Williams Hospitality Management
Julia Jaecks Introduction to FBLA
Jorden Ludeking-Mclean Cybersecurity
Garret McKay-Severt Computer Problem Solving
Nick Niemeyer Introduction to Information Technology
Kelly Ploszaj Impromptu Speaking
Ana Ransom Introduction to Business
Hannah Richardson Personal Finance
Maddy Rosquist Introduction to Business Presentation
Nicholas Rossignol Business Calculations
Abdallah Shaikh Public Speaking
Maddie Smart Introduction to Business
Annison Stenson Introduction to FBLA
Ellen Toberman Introduction to Public Speaking
Davis Turk Sales Presentation
Tim Wallace Introduction to Business Procedures
Karisa Chesebro Public Service Announcement
Ty Knudsen, Michael Birkhimer, & James Axe Sports & Entertainment Management
Henry Collins Introduction to Financial Math
Caleb Dammen, Greyson Hammer, & Nate Girard Social Media Campaign
Allie Slatter Introduction to Business Procedures
Joey Leverenz Introduction to Business Communication
Sheryl Avery,
Business Teacher
& FBLA Advisor
RED HAWK REPORT JANUARY 2019
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MHS Special Education
MHS Staff
9th & 10th Grade Case Managers
Jessica Dowd Shannon Kligora
Kayla Miller Nicole Schaefer
11th & 12th Grade Case Managers
Todd Babcock Shara Frank
Whitney Wiese
ID Case Managers Alex Kitchner Molly Lippitt
Speech & Language
Kris Sundlin
Paraeducators Robert Barnett
Kelly Herbst Christine Zimmerman Holcomb
Carol Johnson Nancy Moxley Julie Pearson Teresa Smith
_________________________
Assistive Technology
Students can use technologies to help boost reading, writing, and study skills. Please click on the links below to learn more.
MacBook Air Learning Supports
Accessibility Tools
Google Chrome Extensions
Self Service Apps/Software
Learn More About Bookshare,
an online library of accessible ebooks, @ bookshare.org
Looking for an effective study tool?
Check out: Quizlet
Looking for a great organizational tool? Check out Google Keep
DVR
Students can meet with Julie Barker to help them create resumes, find jobs and more! Students who bring back their paperwork signed meet once a month with her to give up-dates and get hands-on help for their next step towards their post secondary goal! If you would like to sign your child up now or want more information please contact:
Julie Barker, MS, CRC, CVE, LPC Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor-Advanced
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rock County Job Center
1900 Center Avenue Janesville, WI 53546
Telephone: 608-741-3582 Fax: 608-741-3579
Toll Free: 800-228-2648
Or DVR Application
_________________________________
Opportunities Incorporated
Many of our students will be working with Oppor-tunities Incorporated this year to gain further knowledge of their chosen careers of interest. Ser-vices will focus on company tours and job shad-ows. These services will be determined through the student’s IEP and for most students will begin during their 9th or 10th grade years. Please con-tact your student’s case manager for more infor-mation. We have recently visited Blackhawk Technical College in Milton WI.
Interested in Learning Sign Language?
Check out: Lifeprint 100 1st Signs ,
Work at your own pace through Lessons @
Lifeprint ASL Lessons, or Join MHS ASL Club from 3:00-3:45 on Thursdays in Room 205
RED HAWK REPORT JANUARY 2019
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UW-Whitewater LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) is now accepting applications for Fall 2019. LIFE will provide a complete college experience for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disability. With ample supports, specialized instruction, residential living, and community integration, the program will serve a critical need in our region and community. The program will have two components, which includes a Basic Program (2 years) and an Advanced Program (2 years), that are designed to facilitate independent living and employment success for persons with significant cognitive limitations. Transition Presentations: For Juniors and Seniors looking to hear about disability services offered at the college level there will be 2 presentations.. The presentations will be in room 121 on 2/11/19 at 5:00 PM and 2/26/19 at 10:15 AM. Representatives from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be presenting on 2/6/19 in room 209 at 5:00 PM and 3/6/19 in room 121 at 10:15 AM. All students and parents that are not currently signed up for DVR services are welcome to attend. A letter with the times will also be mailed home shortly. If parents plan on attending or if you have any questions please contact Miss Lippitt at [email protected] or (608)868-9300 ext. 1209.
Left: New Students in Ms. Schaefer’s class collect data for a time line memory box.
Right: Ben filing in Vocational Skills class.
Left: Kimmy and Allison getting a great work out.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS
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FRENCH NEWS
PEACE GARDEN
Despite the winter, Milton French Club has been working hard on
the Milton Peace Garden (our response to the 2015 terrorist attacks
in Paris) so we can be ready for spring! This winter we have been
working on refinishing the garden bench and planning for our
planting day when winter turns to spring (date TBD). Community
members interested in donating supplies, money, or expertise to
the garden can contact Madame Bratz at MHS
([email protected]). Community members are always wel-
come to help us with planting and garden maintenance in spring
and summer. Stay tuned for more news about planting dates and
further updates, or like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/miltonpeacegarden/
VISITORS FROM FRANCE COMING IN FEBRUARY
Two MHS students will host visitors from France for 3 weeks in February. The visitors are from a
school near Lyon, France, that concentrates on English language study. The goals of the visit are
language and cultural immersion. The students will attend school with their American hosts,
MHS French students Grace Ruggles & Laine Bucklin, to have the opportunity to improve their
English and experience what an American high school is like. The hosting students are excited
to welcome their new friends, as it gives them an opportunity to practice their French and learn
more about French culture, and make new international friends. MHS has been participating in
this hosting program for over 10 years, in conjunction with the organization Language & Friend-
ship.
HOST A STUDENT FROM FRANCE
More French visitors will be coming to the Milton area this summer. The students will be here
June 23-July 8. This is a great opportunity to provide global learning opportunities to Milton stu-
dents, make international friendships, and learn more about French culture. We have had
French visitors to Milton for the past 10 years and wonderful stories abound about the interna-
tional connections made. In addition, families who host can also receive discounts on the cost of
the student trip to France in 2020 or 2022 (see below).
Families interested in hosting a French student for 3-4 weeks can find out more by visiting
https://languageandfriendship.com/hosting or contacting Madame Bratz
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FRENCH NEWS
FRANCE TRIP 2020
MHS French is in the early stages of preparation for
its bi-annual trip to France. The next trip to France
will be in summer of 2020 and is available to any
student who will have satisfactorily completed at
least French 2 by the time of the trip. The tentative
itinerary is set and we are awaiting final details
from the travel company (Language & Friendship).
The trip’s focus will be based on the AP French Lan-
guage & Culture Themes and will include visits to
Paris, Nantes, the castles of the Loire valley, Britta-
ny, and lots of World War 2 sites in Normandy.
Milton French teachers Madame Bratz & Madame La Pean - Usher will host an informational meeting for
interested students and their parents on Monday, March 4, at 5:30pm. At the meeting, interested fami-
lies will receive information about the trip, about fundraising, and about Early Bird and other discount
opportunities (including hosting students from France, described above). If your student is interested in
this trip, we strongly encourage you to put this meeting date on your calendar!
BABYSITTING FUNDRAISER
Milton French recently hosted its annual babysitting fundraiser in December. It was a great success and
a lot of fun. Thank you to all the families who used our babysitting services to enjoy a night out. Your
participation helped raise funds for our annual French Scholarship for students who continue their stud-
ies of French after high school.
We will host another babysitting fundraiser around Valentine’s Day, so keep an eye out for more infor-
mation if you’d like to enjoy a night out while French Club takes care of your little ones.
A FUTURE WITH FRENCH
Wondering what your student can do with their French? Opportunities abound! Students who take 4
years of French in high school can earn college credit for their high school work. Programs vary by col-
lege, but MHS offers AP French for seniors and many take advantage of this opportunity to get a leg-up
on their college credits.
In addition to AP, many colleges offer a “retro-credit” program that enables students to earn college
credit in French based on a placement test. This is a great opportunity for students who do all 4 years of
French but choose not to take AP. All UW system schools have a “retro-credit” program of this type.
Many MHS French alumni are able to easily complete a French major or minor (depending on how they
place and the requirements of their school) in addition to their chosen major, simply based on the hard
work they put in during their time at MHS. Regardless of students’ chosen major, having a French major
or minor easily added on in this way can open doors for students.
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FRENCH NEWS continued For students interested in engineering, Valparaiso University
offers an International Engineering program that includes a
capstone internship with an engineering firm in France. This
is a fantastic opportunity for students looking at STEAM ca-
reers, especially in the global economy. To learn more about
Valparaiso’s French International Engineering Program,
check out this video:
Valparaiso International Engineering - French
For students interested in business, check out these
short videos highlighting UW-Madison’s Professional
French Master’s Program:
Professional French Master's Program #1
Professional French Master's Program #2
Many more opportunities exist for students with lan-
guage skills, particularly French. Recent studies show
that French is the fastest-growing language in the world,
with many arguing that it is “the language of the future.”
To find out more, check out these articles:
Forbes: French is the language of the future
Language Magazine: The Future of French
While changing global factors will always affect which
language is considered “the most useful,” it’s important
to remember that knowledge of any language is useful.
Multilingualism has long been normal for most of the
world, and is becoming the new normal for the US. With
the undeniability of the global economy, students who
succeed in French can and will find effective ways to
use it and to benefit from it in their personal and professional lives, regardless of market shifts or
world events.
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GEAC PROGRAM Global Education Achievement Certificate Program
By Ms. Bratz, Global Education Coordinator & National Board Certified French Teacher
Many sources cite a critical need for Global Competence in tomorrow’s workforce. The need is not
limited to learners intent on pursuing international business careers, or typically “college-bound”
students. Rather, it is almost universally seen as a base requirement for almost any future job in almost
any sector. This is reflected in multiple domains, such as the inclusion of “Global Collaborator” as a
student standard for ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), and the recent inclusion
of Global Competence as a learner standard by PISA, the organization that ranks international school
systems annually. Global Competence is fast becoming a universally-expected outcome for learners.
(To learn more about why global education matters, check out this article from EdWeek)
Since 2014, MHS has been part of Wisconsin’s Global Schools Network. This network is made up of
schools that qualify to offer the Global Education Achievement Certificate, known as the GEAC, to stu-
dents. The GEAC is an additional graduation credential, awarded by DPI, that students can earn on
their transcript. It indicates that the student has voluntarily undertaken a program of study that focuses
on global education. The GEAC credential can help students set themselves apart in college and ca-
reer applications. The GEAC program is open to any student at MHS.
To earn the certificate, students must demonstrate Global Competence, which is defined by 4 compo-
nents: [Image courtesy of Asia Society]
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GEAC PROGRAM continued
MHS students who choose to pursue the certificate demonstrate their Global Competence by ful-
filling 4 components during the course of their high school career, and documenting their work in a
portfolio presentation prior to graduation:
1. Global Coursework:
Successfully complete at least 4 years of a single world language
Successfully complete 4 credits of GEAC-approved courses
(some examples include: Global Studies, AP Environmental Science, International
Business, Ceramics 1)
2. Cultural Literacy
Read at least 4 books from the GEAC-approved reading list and write reflection papers on
each
Read/view at least 4 more pieces of global media and write reflection papers on each
3. Global Citizenship
Actively participate in globally-focused clubs and/or community events each year of high
school
4. Global Service
Design and implement a service project that will positively impact a global community
5. Capstone Reflection Paper
Write a reflection about how their global coursework and experiences over the past 4
years have impacted their development as global scholars
Students who successfully complete the program receive the designation of “Global Scholar” on
their high school transcript, and a special seal on their high school diploma. The credential can make
students stand out among their peers for jobs, post-secondary education, and scholarship opportuni-
ties. Because employers no longer consider global competence as a “nice-to-have,” but rather an
essential characteristic among employees, the GEAC program provides Milton students with fantas-
tic opportunities for future success.
Students and parents interested in learning more about the GEAC program at MHS can visit
https://mhsglobal.milton.k12.wi.us/home
Alissa Bratz,
French Teacher, French Club Advisor,
& Global Education Coordinator
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Milton High School
1st Semester Final Exam Schedule & Staff Expectations
January 15, 16, & 17, 2019
Final Exam Schedule:
Tuesday, January 15
7:35 - 8:18 1st Period Study Session
8:22 - 9:00 2nd Period Study Session
9:00 - 9:10 Passing Period
9:10 - 10:30 1st Period Exam
10:30 - 10:40 Passing Period
10:40 - 12:00 2nd Period Exam
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period
Wednesday, January 16
7:35 - 9:00 3rd Period Exam
9:00 - 9:10 passing period
9:10 - 10:30 4th Period Exam
10:30 - 10:40 passing period
10:40 -12:00 5th Period Exam
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period
Thursday, January 17
7:35 - 9:00 6th Period Exam
9:00 - 9:10 passing period
9:10 - 10:30 7th Period Exam
10:30 - 10:40 passing period
10:40 -12:00 8th Period Exam
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period
Students must be in attendance from 7:35 until 12:00.
Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of afternoon flex periods for additional
studying and exam review.
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MHS DAILY BELL SCHEDULES
HOMEROOM PLC WEDNESDAYS
PLC DAY: WEDNESDAYS
NON-PLC DAYS: MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Warning
Bell Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8
7:30 7:35- 8:23
8:27- 9:15
9:19- 10:07
10:11- 11:01
Lunch 1 11:01- 11:27
5B 11:31- 12:19
6B 12:23- 1:11
1:15- 2:03
2:07- 2:55
5A 11:05- 11:53
Lunch 2 11:53- 12:19
6B 12:23- 1:11
5A 11:05- 11:53
6A 11:57- 12:45
Lunch 3 12:45- 1:11
Warning Bell
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5 Period 6 Period
7 Period
8 PLC Time
7:30 7:35- 8:21
8:25- 9:11
9:15- 10:01
10:05- 10:54
Lunch 1 10:54- 11:20
5B 11:24- 12:10
6B 12:14- 1:00
1:04- 1:50
1:54- 2:40
(Students Release)
2:45- 3:15 (MHS Staff Only)
5A 10:58-11:44
Lunch 2 11:44- 12:10
6B 12:14- 1:00
5A 10:58- 11:44
6A 11:48- 12:34
Lunch 3 12:34- 1:00
Warning Bell
Period 1
Period 2
Home-room
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5 Period 6 Period
7 Period
8 PLC Time
7:30 7:35- 8:18
8:22- 9:05
9:09- 9:45
9:49- 10:32
10:36- 11:21
Lunch 1 11:21- 11:47
5B 11:51- 12:34
6B 12:38- 1:21
1:25- 2:08
2:12- 2:55
(Students Release)
2:45- 3:15 (MHS Staff Only)
5A 11:25- 12:08
Lunch 2 12:08- 12:34
6B 12:38- 1:21
5A 11:25- 12:08
6A 12:12- 12:55
Lunch 3 12:55- 1:21