West High School Parent Newsletter · It takes 7-12 days for the nits to hatch. The nits may be camouflaged the color of the hair or white once the louse has hatched. Lice are not

Parent Newsletter January 2020 | 966 Shawano Ave. | Green Bay, WI 54303 | (920) 492-2600

West High School

Principal:

Michelle Jacobson

Associate Principals:

Dexter McNabb

Micah Hoffman

Athletic Director:

Sue Kuester

Assistant Activities Director:

Mari Tomita

Assistant Athletic Director/

Registrar:

Kari Petitjean

Telephone Numbers

Main Office:

(920) 492-2600

Attendance Office:

(920) 492-2603

Student Services:

(920) 492-2602

Page 1 West High School Parent Newsletter

A Message from the Principal Dear Wildcat Families, The close of the semester is just a couple weeks away. Here at West, we have many avenues of support in place for students as they make their final push for their best grades and as they prepare for finals. After school tutoring is available Monday through Thursday in our LMC from 3:30-4:30 pm. During nearly every class hour, we have a Wildcat Support Center for students who are looking for a quiet place to study or receive help on assignments. We also have outstanding teachers and counselors who are here to help. Please communicate with teachers or counselors if you have any concerns or questions. There are a few things families can do at home to support their sons or daughters during finals.

1. Make sure they get a good night’s sleep.

2. Limit work hours that week and limit time spent on phones or devices.

3. Support them by having a quiet place to study.

4. Make sure they fuel up with a good breakfast. Encourage your teen to finish all their classes on a strong note. School success is a team effort with parents and school staff encouraging students to do their best. We can all help them achieve success at their highest levels.

Michelle Jacobson Principal of West High School “Empowered Learners Committed to Integrity”

Connect with us on social media @GBWestHS

Important January Dates

15-17 Semester Exams

20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(no school)

24 Early Release

New Year’s resolutioN

We encourage all Wildcat families to make excellent attendance

their New Year’s resolution, and we’re here to help! Please contact

your student’s school social worker to work together on this goal.

Have questions about anything in this newsletter?

Please message our Main Office Secretary, Brittney Kunkel, at [email protected], or call (920) 492-2600.

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Newsletter%20Question


The LMC Corner

Textbooks Students received textbooks in August/September for year long and semester classes. Students enrolled in classes that end at Semester should return their books to the LMC on semester exam days, no later than Friday, January 17. Flipster Online Magazines West LMC subscribes to an app called Flipster for students and staff to access magazines online for research and leisure reading. Available magazines include: National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Wisconsin Magazine of History, Popular Mechanics, People and many more. The Flipster app can be accessed through your student’s Classlink Launchpad.

Library Media Specialist, Clare Putman at 492-2600

West Cat Clawset

Our Cat Clawset is a resource for students who may

not have essentials they need to have a successful

day. In the Clawset, we keep a supply of extra clothes,

hats, gloves, hygiene products and a variety of school

supplies. If your student is in need of items from the

Clawset, please speak to his or her social worker.

Free City Bus Rides for

Students

Green Bay Metro offers free

rides to students with a

current and valid student ID.

You can find a full map and lists of route stops at:

greenbaywi.gov/234/Routes-Schedules

2019-2020 Exams/Finals Schedule—Semester 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Wednesday, January 15 Thursday, January 16 Friday, January 17

Period 1 7:30-9:00

Period 2 9:10-10:40

Period 4 10:50-12:20

Period 3 7:30-9:00

Period 7 9:10-10:40

Period 5 10:50-12:20

Period 8 7:30-9:00

Period 6 9:10-10:40

Cafeteria breakfast and lunch will be served all three days of exams

Students are to remain within the classroom for the entire testing period

Students should not leave the classroom once a testing period begins

Students are to leave the building when not testing

Study & Sundaes

Link Crew Leaders will be available in the cafeteria

after school on Monday, January 13, to help students

organize notes, offer study tips and serve up

ice cream. Just in time to prepare for first

semester exams. The event is open

to all students, but Freshmen are

especially encouraged to attend.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

West will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood

Drive on Thursday, February 20, from 8:30 am—1:30 pm.

Students, staff, family, friends and community members

are encouraged to donate. For an appointment time,

please email Roseann Smith at [email protected], or

call 492-2600. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

https://greenbaywi.gov/234/Routes-Schedules

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Blood%20Drive%20Apt.

January Events

15-17 Semester Exams

16 Boys’ Basketball JV Games 5:40p

vs Seymour

16 Boys’ Basketball Varsity Game 7:00p

vs Seymour

16 Boys’ Hockey Varsity Game 8:30p

vs Waupaca at Cornerstone Ice Center

16 Girls’ Hockey JV Game 8:30p

vs Fox City Starts at Cornerstone

17 Boys’ Swim Varsity Invitational 5:30p

at Appleton North High School

17 Girls’ Basketball JV Game 5:45p

@Xavier

17 Girls’ Basketball Varsity Game 7:00p

@Xavier

18 Boys’ Swim JV Invitational 12:00p

at Sheboygan South

18 Girls’ Ice Hockey Varsity Game 5:30p

vs Milwaukee at Cornerstone

18 Boys’ Hockey Game 7:00p

vs Sheboygan South at De Pere Ice

18 Girls’ Ice Hockey JV Game 7:30p

vs Milwaukee at Cornerstone

20 MLK Jr. Day—NO SCHOOL

21 Boys’ Swim Varsity Meet 5:30p

vs Bay Port at Southwest


vs Seymour


vs Seymour


vs Shawano Community at Crawford

23 Wrestling JV/Varsity Match 5:30p

vs multiple

24 Early Release


@Menasha


vs New London


@Menasha


vs New London


vs De Pere at Cornerstone Ice Center


@West De Pere

9 Wrestling JV Meet 6:00p

vs Mishicot

9 Wrestling Varsity Meet 6:30p

vs Mishicot


@West De Pere


vs Xavier


vs Xavier


vs Fond du Lac at Cornerstone

11 Boys’ Swim Varsity Invit. 11:00p

at Sheboygan North


@Sheboygan South


@New London


vs Menasha


@New London


vs Menasha

24 Boys’ Basketball JV Game 5:45p

@Peshtigo


vs Omro


vs Omro


@Marquette Lakeview Arena


@Peshtigo


vs Marshfield at Cornerstone

25 Wrestling JV Invitational 9:00a

@Bay Port High School


vs Houghton at TBA location

27 Boys’ Hockey Varsity Game 8:30a

vs Ashwaubenon at Cornerstone


@Sheboygan North


vs Shawano


@Shiocton


vs Shawano


@Shiocton


@Shawano Community


@Shawano Community

Looking for club meeting dates and times?

Check out our full list at: http://bit.ly/WestClubMeet


http://bit.ly/WestClubMeet

Green Bay West Health & Wellness


Head lice

Head lice are small wingless insects that live on a person’s head. The adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed tan/gray in color. The female lives 3-4 weeks and can lay up to 10 eggs per day. The tiny eggs (nits) are attached ¼ from the base of the hair shaft usually at the back of the head and behind the ears. It takes 7-12 days for the nits to hatch. The nits may be camouflaged the color of the hair or white once the louse has hatched.

Lice are not a health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene. Nor do they transmit disease.

Lice only crawl, they do not fly or jump.

Lice are most often shared by head to head contact, rarely through combs, hats or headbands.

Treatment

Wash hair with a lice shampoo, like Nix. Repeat 7-10 days later if live lice are seen. The shampoo

only kills live lice. They do not harm the eggs. May repeat in 7 days if live lice are seen. Do not use

more often than every 7-10 days.

Comb hair daily for 14 days with metal nit comb. Start with a very small section of hair and starting at

the scalp. (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP)

Remove every egg (nit) and louse that you see, dispose of them in the garbage or flush in drain/toilet. Cleaning

Wash bedding, hats, coats, towels in hot water and or put in drier on high heat.

Clean brushes and combs in hot soapy water, soak for 10 minutes Other things to consider

Be sure to check everyone else living in the household and treat if lice/nits are found

Notify the parents of your child’s friends that your child has lice

Your child will not be excluded from school

Check your child’s hair weekly for any signs of lice

If your child has hair long enough consider putting it up in a ponytail or a braid

Green Bay West Health & Wellness


The Benefits of Taking Wellness Breaks at School

What are Wellness Breaks?

Wellness Breaks are short classroom activities that

can be applied to any dimension of wellness, and can

be easily facilitated through various means including

videos, exercises, games, competitions, etc.

Why at School?

These breaks can infuse social and emotional learning,

trauma sensitivity, stress management, and exercise into

daily classroom routines, enhance overall well-being,

and help students thrive at school and in life.

Goals of Wellness Breaks

Increase academic performance

Teach mindfulness

Improve attitude/disposition

Build self-efficacy & confidence

Focus student energy

Increase productivity

Prevent Chronic Disease

Rejuvenate learning

Increase concentration

Teach stress management

Improve health metrics

Greater student enjoyment

Recommendations:

Duration: 3-5 minutes per break

Frequency: 1-2 times per day

Timing in the Day: Once in the morning, and once in the afternoon

Timing in the classroom: Timing will depend on the type of class, and when deemed appropriate. Wellness

Breaks can be used during times when refocus, stress relief, or a boost of energy is needed.

Content: Could be specific to any or all dimensions of wellness, including social and emotional learning,

or trauma sensitivity.

Anticipated Outcomes

Increased: Decreased:

Academic performance Emotional distress

Positive social behavior Behavior incidents

Overall well-being Bullying

Physical activity Fights

Self-efficacy Behavior referrals and suspensions

Social and emotional skills Substance abuse

Mindfulness Stress on teachers

How to Increase Student Engagement

Communicate the WHY

Taking care of yourself is

important now and for the

future...here’s why!

Consistency

The more students practice

Wellness Breaks, the better

their skills become, and a

cultural shift can occur.

Passion & Enthusiasm

We want students to be

passionate and enthusiastic

about wellness and to

continue the practices in life.

Age Appropriate

Students can learn and

develop skills young and

refine as they age.

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West High School Parent Newsletter · It takes 7-12 days for the nits to hatch. The nits may be camouflaged the color of the hair or white once the louse has hatched. Lice are not