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Today is an B Day

The weather today:  Chance of rain, high of 55°

Lunch: General Tso’s chicken w/brown rice OR Black-eyed Peas and rice OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, broccoli, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Autism Acceptance

People with autism are often creative, innovative, and highly talented. But many people are surprised when a famous person admits to being on the autism spectrum. While there may be many challenges accompanying a diagnosis, there is still room for success and achievement. Famous people like Dan Akroyd of Ghost Busters and Elon Musk have said they fall on the autism spectrum.

Only 2 days left in the Penny War!

Here's the latest battlefield report:

• Leading the Charge: Our dedicated Teachers with a whopping +1501 points!

• Hot on Their Heels: House 6B with a solid +696 points!

• Rounding Out the Top 3: House 8C with a strong +667 points!

Uh Oh! Looks like House 8B fell victim to some sneaky tactics and went from +1701 to -1755 points! At least you are still ahead of 7C who is in last with -1771.

The war ends this Friday after school! Don't forget to dig deep in your piggy banks and bring in that spare change to help your house win AND more importantly, send Wendy and Abigail off to high school!

• Attention band students!  You will earn ten cents when you attend your lesson this week to put towards the penny war!  You get to decide if you want it in pennies or silver coins AND you get to decide which bin it goes in!

• Discovery club will meet this Friday (April 19th) in room 309. Please dress for the weather. 

• There will be No Algebra Club after school today..

• 7th and 8th grade track athletes that have not completed the Google form to sign up for events for next Monday’s meet need to do that ASAP during SP30 this morning.  You must fill it out immediately in order to participate in the upcoming Monday meet.

• Reminder that Careers Club meets on Tuesdays after school for 8th graders and Friday after school Friday for 6th and 7th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• This Friday is another “Friday Nights” Event.  This week it will be at CH Bird school, from 5:15-7:17 pm, with an open gym available. 

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

 

Today is an A Day

The weather today: Chance of rain, high of 63° 

Lunch:  Hot dog OR macaroni and cheese with a breadstick  OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, baked beans, fruit choice, triple chocolate cookie and milk.

Please welcome the following subs to our building: Mr. Metcalf and Mrs. Baldwin

Happy Birthday to:  Tan Yang and Ezra Blumel. Please come to the main office and pick up your birthday cards.

.Other Announcements:

• Military Children

Since the 1970s, military families have grown so much that military children now outnumber actual U.S. troops. Military children and families are important to service.

According to the Department of Defense, the number will only grow. Active-duty service members are having kids younger and more often, as the average age of a military child is five years old.

• Belize Penny War Update:

8B has a dramatic lead with 1701 points while the teachers are second with 717 points. 7 Co Nexx took a big hit dropping from -295 to -3165! Total money raised so far is $122.42. Nice job Panthers Keep it going!  Reminder if we get to $500 we have a donor that has generously agreed to match it!

• 7th and 8th graders we will be meeting today at lunch. Please bring your Chromebooks. Let Mrs. Kvalheim know if you have questions.

• Discovery club will meet this Friday (April 19th) in room 309. Please dress for the weather. 

• There will be No Algebra Club after school on Thursday.

• Reminder that Careers Club meets on Tuesdays after school for 8th graders and Friday after school Friday for 6th and 7th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Attention all 8th grade choir students: Today is the Beyond the Note Festival at the Great Wolf Lodge! All students that are attending the trip will meet in the choir room at the start of 2nd hour. Bring your bags with you. Good luck with your performance today! 

• This Friday is another “Friday Nights” Event.  This week it will be at CH Bird school, from 5:15-7:17 pm, with an open gym available. 

• Hey Panthers! Our 8th grade Peer Ambassadors are hosting another theme week!

Next Week April 22-26 we look forward to seeing all students and staff participating!

Monday: East (Red) Vs West (Blue)

Tuesday: Character Day 

Wednesday: BBQ dad Vs Soccer Mom

Thursday: Decade Day

Friday: Comfy Day

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

Today is an B Day

The weather today:  Chance of rain, high of 72°

Lunch: Chicken and waffle sandwich OR Big Daddy’s cheese pizza OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, hashbrown rounds, jice slushie, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Hmong Heritage

Before the 1960ss, the Hmong lived in small villages located in the mountainous areas in the central and northern part of Laos. For many decades, they were able to live peacefully by raising livestock and doing agricultural farming to support their families.  They were independent and enjoyed the freedom that they came to seek.

• Peer Ambassadors, 7th grade will meet today at lunch and 8th grade we will meet Wed. at lunch.

• All Panthers, April is month of the military child. Please show support by wearing purple on Wednesday!

• Chess club meets this Wednesday after school in Mr. Barnet's room. Hope to see you there!

• After our 1st day of the penny war we have an update for you!

Leading the way is house 8B with a total of 1,060 points!

2nd place is the teachers with 923 points and the final team in positive point totals is house 8C with 305 points.  

Teams that have been sabotaged already and are in the negative are as follows:

4th place: 8A: -205 points

5th place: 7A: -229 points

6th place: 7C: -295 points

7th place: 6B: -515 points

And the house that has been sabotaged the most so far is 6A with a total of -930 points. 

Let's keep the pennies coming in!!  

• Reminder that Careers Club meets on Tuesdays after school for 8th graders and Friday after school Friday for 6th and 7th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

Today is an B Day

The weather today:  Chance of rain, high of 56°

Lunch: Chicken alfredo pasta OR Big Daddy’s cheese pizza OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Autism Acceptance

Saida M. is a woman with Autism who lives in California. She is an advocate for people with Autism. When asked why she thinks it is important to share her story, she said, “As a woman who has autism, I have faced lots of challenges due to me being a female in the community. I use my voice to help bring change to action. I also use my advocacy and activism work to help the new generation of girls growing up on the autism spectrum, and I also love helping the women on the spectrum as well.”

• Reminder that there is NO Algebra Club after school today.

• GSA Announcement:

Tomorrow is The Day of (No) Silence. We appreciate you embracing the support of LGBTQIA+ students. 

Remember that you can also show your support today by wearing a rainbow sticker or a colorful outfit. 

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

Today is an A Day

The weather today: Cloudy, high of 64° 

Lunch:  Bacon cheeseburger on a pretzel bun OR pulled pork sandwich OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, green beans, fruit punch, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Military Children

For years, the media have been referring to the military as a "family business." They call it that because military children are not only twice as likely to join the military when they become adults, but also because as of 2016, 80% of troops who joined the military between 2012 and 2013 came from a family with at least one military-connected family member.

• This week we contnue honoring The Day of (No) Silence. This year, we are celebrating the day of (NO) silence by speaking out to raise awareness and give LBTQIA+ people their voice and power back. 

One way that you can show your support is joining us with our dress up days.

Today is matching day.

Tomorrow will be honoring the Day of (No) Silence. You can show your pride or allyship by wearing a colorful outfit or getting a rainbow sticker from your SP30 teacher.

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Attention ALL band students - are you interested in jazz?  Want to check it out to see what it is like?  Come check it out this week Thursday before school at 7:15.  Enter door #7 and be sure to bring your instrument.

• There will be NO Algebra Club this week.

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

Today is an B Day

The weather today:  Partly sunny, high of 58°

Lunch: Walking tacos OR cheese quesadilla OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, shredded cheese, black beans, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Hmong Heritage

Hmong people have a long history dating back about 5,000 years. The term Hmong is often translated as meaning “free” or “free people.”  Hmong people had no written language in the early years.  Therefore, folktales were developed during this time and have been orally recited ever since, passing from one generation to the next.

• GSA Announcement:

This week we are honoring The Day of (No) Silence. Each year students across the country take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBTQIA+ students.

Today is mismatch day.

Tomorrow will be matching day. While we may all be unique, we have so much in common as well. Find someone to match with for tomorrow.

• Attention Fiddle Club members, there will be no Fiddle Club today after school 

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Attention ALL band students - are you interested in jazz?  Want to check it out to see what it is like?  Come check it out this week Thursday before school at 7:15.  Enter door #7 and be sure to bring your instrument.

• Reminder to band students - regular lessons resume this week!  Be sure to check google classroom if you don't remember your time.  Start quarter 4 off on the right foot by coming to your lesson this week!

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

Today is an A Day

The weather today: Cloudy, high of 62° 

Lunch:  Spicy chicken patty sandwich OR pizza dippers w/marinara OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, tater tots, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Arab-American Month Fact

Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017.

An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and others.

• This week we are honoring The Day of (No) Silence. 

We will be showing support for The Day of Silence by spreading awareness about the effects of bullying and harassment of the LGBTQIA+ students. 

Today is comfy day.

Tomorrow will be mismatch day. There are so many things that make up who you are. Represent your complexity with a unique outfit.

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134.

• Band students, remember to be at Sun Prairie EAST tonight by 6:30.  We will meet in the orchestra room.

• Reminder to band students - regular lessons resume this week!  Be sure to check google classroom if you don't remember your time.  Start quarter 4 off on the right foot by coming to your lesson this week!

• There will be NO Algebra Club this week.

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

Today is an A Day

The weather today: Cloudy, high of 38° 

Lunch:  Mini corn dogs OR Big Daddy’s pepperoni pizza OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Autism Acceptance

April is also recognized as Autism Acceptance month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with differences in communication, learning, and behavior, though it can look different from person to person. People with ASD will have a wide range of strengths, abilities, needs, and challenges.

Today is Autism Acceptance Day in Wisconsin

• Reminder that there is NO Algebra Club after school today.

• 8th grade Peer Ambassadors, we will be meeting at lunch today. See Mrs. Kvalheim with questions

• Shout out to our AMAZING students!!!! We appreciate the effort you put into the Forward yesterday and today as well as the respectful behavior that was demonstrated while taking the test. Shout out to the staff for making this event run so smoothly!! 

• This week we celebrate our Associate Principal Mr. Barret for National Associate Principal week. When you see him please thank him for the work he does to keep us safe and educated!!

• We also get to celebrate our wonderful paraprofessionals because this week is also National Paraprofessionals Week!!! We thank you for your dedication to our students and your willingness to always help where needed. We couldn't do it without you!

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

Today is an B Day

The weather today:  Snow likely, high of 35°

Lunch: Popcorn chicken w/a dinner roll OR sloppy joe sandwich OR sack lunch.  Sides, salad bar, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Military Children

We also celebrate military children during the month of April. There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service.

While military members serve around the world, we often forget the challenges faced by their children. Military families move on average every two to three years, impacting military children through changing schools and support networks.

• Due to Forward testing this week there will not be Algebra club on Thursday after school.

• Track practice today is only for 8th graders! 

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

Today is an A Day

The weather today: Rain likely, high of 39° 

Lunch:  Totchos OR Big Daddy’s cheese pizza OR sack lunch.  Sides, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, fruit choice, and milk.

.Other Announcements:

• Hmong Heritage Fact:

April was chosen as Hmong Heritage Month in commemoration of the first Hmong family arrival in Marathon County in April 1976, Tong Xeng Thao and his family.

As political refugees from the Vietnam War, the Hmong sought a new life in the United States. They were resettled in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other states by church organizations. Approximately 50,000 Hmong Americans now live in many communities across Wisconsin.

• Due to the weather, only the 7th grade track members will practice tonight, Tuesday, April 2nd. Tomorrow, April 3rd, only the 8th graders will practice after school.

• Due to Forward testing this week there will not be Algebra club on Thursday after school.

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.

 

Today is an B Day

The weather today:  high of 37°

Lunch: Spicy chicken patty sandwich OR bosco cheese sticks w/marinara cup OR sack lunch.  Sides, french fries, mango wango juice, fruit choice, blueberry lemon bites and milk.

Other Announcements:

• The month of April celebrates many different groups of people. April is known as Hmong Heritage, Autism Awareness, Arab-American, and Military Child month. We will share facts about each of these groups this month, so stay tuned!

• Due to Forward testing this week there will not be Algebra club on Thursday after school.

• Interested in finding jobs, exploring different career paths, and developing leadership skills? We will be starting Careers Club after school on Tuesdays for 8th graders and Fridays for 6th and 7th graders. Meetings will start after school in room 204. This club also includes the opportunity for a paid summer internship for 8th graders. Questions? Ask Ms. Charlotte in room 134

• Dress Code Reminder:  Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that does not cover your mid section, buttocks or chest. No undergarments should be showing. If you wear a cap, it must face backwards or forward, not to the side.  No earbuds are allowed. Also, sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside during the school day and no blankets please.  

• Cell phones must be turned off and kept in your lockers during the school day.