May, 2010 - Macomb Intermediate School District
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May, 2010 - Macomb Intermediate School District
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Website: www.uticak12.org Mr. Pfannes-Principal 39701 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 Ms. Chesney, Ms. Hildebrand, Mr. May-Associate Principals May, 2010 Stevenson High School 2009-2010 MAY May 3—All Night Party Meeting 7 p.m. May 3—14 - AP Exams May 7—Midsummer Night’s Dream School Play 7 p.m. May 10—Senior Meeting for 12th grade during school May 12—Senior Honors Night 7 p.m. May 17—Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting May 28— 31—No School, Memorial Break JUNE June 3-4 —Senior Exams June 7—Prom at Penna’s of Sterling Heights June 11—Graduation Rehearsal at the Palace 11:30 a.m. June 12—Graduation at the Palace 1:00 p.m. June 12—All Night Party June 13—Back Up Graduation Date June 15—Exams 1st & 6th Hour—Full Day June 16—Exams 2nd & 3rd Hour—Half Day June 17—Exams 4th & 5th Hour—Half Day June 17—Last Day of School 2010-11 August 24—Senior & Junior Registration August 25—Sophomore Registration Attendance Office Main Office Fax 797-1999 797-1900 797-1901 Message from Mr. Pfannes Dear Parents: It is hard for me to believe that we have entered the last full month of school. Thinking about the seniors graduating and leaving Stevenson High School reminded me of a quote from Gilda Radner: ―I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.‖ It sure would be nice to have a perfect ending to the high school career of each of our graduating seniors, but short of that, I will always cherish the year I have spent with them and the parents that support them. I will wait with excited anticipation to find out what the future holds in store for them. While we know that everything isn’t always perfect, we intend to make the senior final weeks as close to perfect as possible. On Friday, we will meet with the seniors to discuss all of the exciting events that will be occurring in the coming weeks. To give you a short preview, on May 5, the faculty held a competition to see who will be giving this year’s commencement address to the seniors. On May 12, students who have earned honors this year will be recognized at Senior Honors Night which is at 7 p.m. On May 17, we are having mandatory Senior Parent Meetings to tie up any loose ends and give out tickets to graduation. Parents with students who have last names A-L will meet at 5:30 p.m. Parents with students who have last names M-Z will meet at 7 p.m. Seniors will take their final exams on June 3 and 4. On June 4 we will have a Senior Picnic. Prom will be at Penna’s of Sterling on June 7 at 7 p.m. We will have an 11:30 a.m. mandatory graduation rehearsal for graduating seniors at the Palace of Auburn Hills on June 11. Then the big day, graduation will be June 12 at 1 p.m. at the Palace and that night parents will host an All Night Party at the school. The next month promises to be a lot of fun for seniors and their families. Many of our students have created memories to last a lifetime this year. Our Vanguard newspaper has been busy racking up awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) including a Gold Award (First Place). Individual winners include Lindsay Beaver (Honorable Mention News Story Writing), Jamyz Clancy (Honorable Mention for Advertising Layout), Amanda Hewer (2nd Place News Page Layout), Julianna Osman (1st Place Feature Story Writing), Jeff Philip (2nd Place Advertising Layout), Zach Reilly (Honorable Mention Environmental Story & 2nd Place Sports News Story), Marisa Riddle (Honorable Mention News Story Writing), and the team of Megan VanSparrentak and Chelsea McCoy (Honorable Mention Editorial Story Writing Team Event) . In addition to the state awards, Vanguard Newspaper students took home five first place awards from the American Society of Newspaper Editors/Quill and Scroll 2010 International Writing and Photo Contest. The winners from that event are Adam Gasperoni Riddle (1st Place Editorial Writing), Amanda Hewer (1st Place Advertising Layout), Chelsea McCoy (1st Place News Story Writing), and Megan VanSparrentak (1st Place Editorial Cartoon and 1st Place General Columns). Mrs. Pantano is the advisor for the Vanguard. Our Ambassador Yearbook students earned the Sparty Award (An Elite Award above 1st) this year from MIPA. The whole staff earned five awards including 3rd place Headline Writing, 3rd Place Division Page Designs, Honorable Mention Theme Development, Honorable Mention People Spread Section, and Honorable Mention Academic Spread Section. There were also many individual award winners including Katrina Belfiori (Honorable Mention Feature Photo), Lauren Belfiori (3rd Place Sports Action Photo), Caitlin Edberg (1st Place Pfannes continued Sports Action Photo and 1st Place Copy and Caption Writing), Sitha Hoeung (Honorable Mention for Copy and Caption Writing), Brittany Kochajda (Honorable Mention Sports Reporting), Richard Kuhn (Honorable Mentions for Feature Writing Student Life and Organizations Spread), Koren Pardiac (Honorable Mention Sports Photo), Mallory Rajter (2nd Place Organizations Writing), Melysa Sutherland (Honorable Mentions Feature Writing Student Life and Organizations Writing), Sheereen Syed (Honorable Mention Opening and Closing Designs), and Rece Wheeler (Honorable Mention Sports Feature Writing). There were also three team awards. The team of Mallory Rajter, Laura Perry and Rebecca Seta earned 2nd Place for Advertising Spread. Trpko Blazevski and Richard Kuhn earned an Honorable Mention for Organizations Spread. Lauren Belfiori, Katrina Belfiori and Angelina Bonanni earned an Honorable Mention for Sports Spread. Mrs. Pantano is the advisor for the Ambassador. John F. Kennedy— President, War Hero, Pulitzer Prize Winner We had seven of our industrial technology students qualify for State competition. Our students competed in the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) regional competition, with the top 4 positions in each category qualifying to compete at the state level. Adam Bialecki qualified for States in both Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing (1 st) and Detail & Assembly CAD Drawing (2nd). Brad Foley qualified in Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing (4th) and Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing with Pictorial (2nd). Nick Iannucci qualified in Furniture over 30‖ tall (2nd). Gary Wallace (1st) and Domeniko Gashaj (2nd) both qualified in CAD/CAM Prototype of Plastic Part. Alex Dominquez qualified in Architecture Open Framing Model (2 nd). Tom Oziem qualified in Architecture Open Framing Model (1st). A 'Grand Prize Award' goes to the student who produced the most outstanding project of that division regardless of category. Stevenson senior, Tom Oziem won the 'Grand Prize Award' for the most outstanding Architecture project. Tom will be pursuing a career in Architecture Engineering at Lawrence Tech University in the fall, where he won an annual scholarship. Stevenson had six students receive honors in the Social Studies Olympiad competition. Nicolette Lojewski won gold in Investing. Donna Hurt won gold in Poster Storyboard. Shermie Jacob and Mindy Cao won gold in the Library Grand Prix. And Will Ascenzo and Gianfarnco D’Aristotile won bronze in the Social Studies Quiz Bowl. Henry Kissinger— National Security Advisor, Secretary of State Jenna Ross was part of the UCS Underwater Robotics Team T.U.R.R.E.T (Technical Underwater Robotics Research Engineering Team) which competed this past weekend in Chicago against nine other teams from Michigan and Illinois. The team took 1st place Overall, 1st place in Missions, 1st place in Engineering Presentation, and tied for 1st place in Display Board. The 2010 competition theme focuses on the Loihi seamount, an active undersea volcano that rises more than 3,000 meters above the seafloor. The mission tasks challenge teams to deploy instruments, take sensor readings, plot data, and collect samples of geologic features as well as organisms that inhabit the volcano’s flanks. The 2010 Stevenson High School Science Olympiad Team finished 9th at the State Tournament on Saturday, May 1 at MSU. The team finished with a score of 360 points, and three medals. The level of competition at the state tournament can be appreciated fully when you consider that there are 239 Division C teams registered in the state, the top 48 teams in the state competed on Saturday. A 9th place overall is terrific! That's the top 4 %. Team members included seniors Lisa Cocco, Tyler Greene, Crystal Putrus and Rafae Qazi. Juniors - David Cinquegrani, Mark Cinquegrani, Troy Ferland, Andrew Morris, Ishita Pandya, and Michael Zelenak. Sophomores - Lauren Cocco, Mark Hein, Austin Rudisill and Bilal Qazi. The medals were won by Lisa Cocco and Tyler Greene, 4th place in Anatomy and Physiology, Lisa Cocco and Lauren Cocco, 4th place in EggONaut and Mark Cinquegrani, David Cinquegrani and Austin Rudisill, 4th place in Mission Possible. The students' hard work, determination and sense of humor throughout the year and at the competition led to their success. I am proud of everything our students have achieved this year and I am especially proud of our graduating seniors. With the closing of this newsletter, I say goodbye to our senior parents and seniors. I hope you have many fond memories of your time at Stevenson High School. I know, as you look forward, it can be a little bit scary not knowing what the future holds. It is my hope that each and every one of our seniors accomplishes greatness. In the meantime, I am satisfied that our graduating seniors have received an education that has prepared them for what Gilda Radner referred to as the ―Delicious Ambiguity‖ of the future. With Titan Pride, Associate Principal Comments Mr. May—10th Grade Ms. Chesney—11th Grade Ms. Hildebrand—12th Grade Parking Permits for the 2010-2011 School year As we progress through second semester of the 2009-2010 school year, thoughts naturally turn to parking permits for the 2010-2011 school year. With approximately 700 seniors next year and only 400 parking spots, seniors in “good standing” will be given first priority for these spots. To be in ―good standing” a senior must have: Limited number of unexcused absences and tardies by hour for the entire 2009-2010 school year. We will be checking attendance at the end of this school year to determine those eligible. Please remind your student of the importance of good attendance. This past year there were many students who applied for parking permits who had perfect attendance the previous school year. When looking at tardies, three tardies equals one unexcused absence. We will also be checking student’s discipline record and confirm they have taken the ACT/MME tests their Junior year. Things that do not have an impact on parking permits are after-school jobs, co-op students, members of extracurricular activities and out-of district students. We also look at parking permit holders during the school year. If a student goes on credit review, or has some disciplinary problems, parking passes can be revoked. If, and only if there are spots still available after all seniors have had the opportunity to purchase their passes, will we consider Juniors for the remaining spots. The remaining spots will be allocated to Juniors based strictly on their attendance from the 2009-2010 school year. Sophomores will not be eligible to park. Applications will be available the week of May 31st and must be turned in by the end of this school year. The following students earned the ―All-conference Academic Team‖ Award for the Macomb Red Division-A among the top 77 in Macomb County at Stevenson High School: William Ascenzo Devin Aryan Melanie Brender Emily Caoagas Bridget Cappel Steven Czyz Tyler Greene Alana Hartley Nicole Kaufman Brittany Kelley Junsup Park Jenna Ross Matthew Tunesi Jarred Versical These students will be honored on May 12th. Congratulations All-conference Team! Congratulations to our Class of 2010 Valedictorians and Salutatorian! Class Valedictorians Ramnik Bhatti Melanie Brender Emily Caoagas Bridget Cappel Steven Czyz Noha El-Ghoroury Michael Geraltowski Tyler Greene Alda Kasa Nicole Marie Kaufman Brittany Kelley Patrick McLaughlin Junsup Park Esther Philip Jenna Ross Binh Ton Matthew Tunesi Chelsea Young Salutatorian Rita Benjamin ACT and SAT Free Events Announcements Do you know where your scores will take you? The Princeton Review has several free events coming up to help you prepare yourself for the ACT, SAT, and the college admissions process. Take a practice test and see where you stand! Free Practice ACT: Saturday, May 8 from 9am-1pm Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, and Novi Free SAT Day: Saturday, May 15, from 9am-1pm Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, and Novi The practice tests will be administered to you in a way that’s very similar to how the real ACT and SAT are given. Why? Because you need to become familiar with the format of the ACT and SAT and the testing environment you’ll face. Scores Back and Strategy Session: Saturday, May 22, from 11am-1pm Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Novi, Rochester, and East Lansing Parents and students are welcome to attend Scores Back and Strategy Session. Receive your scores, learn strategies for section on the test, and find out how to gain admission into a top-notch school. Students should walk away from the practice tests and Strategy Session with a feel for where they stand on the tests, where their scores will take them, and the confidence to ace the exams. Spots are limited- please call The Princeton Review at 800-2Review, or visit us online at PrincetonReview.com/events to reserve your spot today! Con g r at ulat ion s t o St e v e n son Hig h Sch ool 2 0 0 9 -1 0 Acad e m ic Sch olar s Wh o We r e Hon or e d at t h e Mar ch 2 2 , 2 0 1 0 Boar d Of Ed ucat ion Me e t in g ! Devin Aryan William Ascenzo George Awwad Caitlin Ball Charbel Barrak Katherine Barton Rita Benjamin Emily Benoit Amee Bhatt Ramnik Bhatti Stephanie Binfet Trpko Blazevski Isaac Boehnlein Melanie Brender Luke Broses Jeffrey Brousseau David Brown Mindy Cao Emily Caoagas Bridget Cappel Cristina Cerrone Amanda Ciaramitaro Jenna Cline Lisa Cocco Casey Corzilius Steven Czyz Kristin Dara Carleen Deluna Austin Dusseau Jonathan Duvall Natalie El-Alam Noha El-Ghoroury Stephanie Falotico Marissa Gardner Michael Geraltowski Amirreza Gharagozlou Ishwarpal Gill Tyler Greene Morgan Gregorich Ashley Habner Bethany Hanks Alana Hartley Alexis Heffner Megan Heileman Amanda Hirsch Brianna Hogan Casey Hunsberger Kayla Kalmar Alda Kasa Rani Kattoula Nicole Kaufman Brittany Kelley Christopher Kogut Joseph Koralewskli Mark Kovalcik Michele Lowe Jillian Matthew Anthony Mazur Patrick McLaughlin Amanda Meyer Christina Micakovic Angela Miriani Kaitlyn Nako Junsup Park Michelle Park Brianna Patrick Alina Philip Esther Philip Crystal Putrus Rafae Qazi Kathryn Reading Alexis Reaume Martina Risteska Jenna Ross Jeffrey Sant Sapna Shah Emily Shamon Anthony Sinishtaj Evan Smith Jesse Stirnemann Maria Suvak Stephanie Tarczynski Matthew Techel Mhiles Tecson De'Yonko Thomas Joshua Thomas Binh Ton Martin Toplanaj Matthew Tunesi Megan Vansparrentak Jarred Versical Ashley Wahnschaff Michael Wesner Megan Whitehair Rose Wong Kathryn Wright Chelsea Young Your students’ cap and gown will be held if: 1. They have not returned all their books/athletic gear/any school issued equipment. 2. And/or they have received a fine. 3. They have not paid Senior Dues. Senior Parent Meetings May 17, 2010 Last Name: A-L 5:30-7:00 PM Last Name: M-Z 7:00-8:30 PM Purpose of Parent Meetings Class of 2010 Prepare Senior Families for a smooth end of the school year by discussing the following: Watch a short video Unpaid fines and dues Diploma cards Senior announcement delivery Senior Honors Night Commencement Tickets Final Weeks of School – Conduct/Consequences Exam Days Senior Picnic Cap and Gown Distribution Prom Commencement Rehearsal Commencement Senior all Night Party Class Motto Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Class Song If today was your last day—Nickelback Parents who attend the meeting will be given their tickets for commencement. Titan Days - Save the Date Registration for Current Students for 2010-11 School Year: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Senior & Junior Registration Sophomore Registration And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country— John F. Kennedy There cannot be a crisis next week, my schedule is already full— Henry Kissinger . CARE invests in youth by working with school personnel and parents to promote the healthy development and education of young people. CARE’s Student Assistance offers families the opportunity to receive a clinical evaluation. Clinicians work with families to prevent and respond to real life struggles including the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs or mental health concerns. Our schools district has an agreement with CARE to provide these services free of charge to all their students. Clinical evaluations are completely confidential. To make a clinical appointment, call 586.541.2273. CARE connects and refers people to resources that strengthen, and empower individuals and families. In addition to the Student Assistance services, CARE Prevention programs include: Skills for Managing Anger, Teen Intervene, Parenting Workshops, Project Focus, and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Presentations. For program descriptions dates and times, refer to the CARE website www.careofmacomb.com or contact CARE’s Family Program department at 586.541.0033. CARE is a valuable community and educational organization making a difference for youth, families and schools. We recognize that when one person in a family has a problem, it affects everyone. Substance abuse/misuse is a universal concern. The adage “it takes a village to raise a child” is more relevant than ever. Together we can help make our community a better place to live and work. Student Assistance Services CARE has provided Student Assistance since the early 1980's and has formal agreements with many Macomb County Districts. Districts that have a "full service" agreement with CARE enable their students, who are Iexperiencing problems due to mental health or substance abuse issues, to meet with a counselor to determine a course of action that can lead to academic success and emotional health. Students, grades K Ithrough 12, can talk to a counselor about grief and loss, depression, family or school relationships or their unhealthy use of alcohol or other drugs. These sessions are offered free and confidential. An appointment can me made by the parent. School personnel do not need to be involved in this type of referral. Districts are asked to make their families aware of this service. Telephone Information and referrals to treatment, support groups and other types of services can also be obtained through CARE by calling 586.541.CARE. Districts that have full service agreements with CARE are: • Center line Public Schools • East Detroit Public Schools • Fitzgerald Public Schools • Fraser Public Schools • Lakeshore Public Schools • Lakeview Public Schools • L' Anse Creuse Public Schools • Mt. Clemens Community Schools • St. Clair Shores Alternative Education • South Lake Public Schools • Utica Community Schools • Van Dyke Public Schools • Warren Consolidated Schools • Warren Woods Public Schools Districts that have a limited agreement with CARE are: • Chippewa Valley High School; Dakota High School &Mohegan High School only • Clintondale Community Schools • Macomb Intermediate Schools • Richmond Community Schools • Roseville Community Schools These districts can authorize a referral to CARE. Please call your district counselors office to receive clarification. Check us out on Facebook! Become a fan of CARE! Search for Community Assessment Referral & Education (CARE) on Facebookl UCAT provides community support for students The UTICA AREA COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (UCAT) is a coalition that was formed in 1992 to serve the Utica community area. UCAT’s mission is to develop and implement strategies to prevent, delay or reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by youth in the community. These programs have parental and community input to enhance existing substance abuse prevention efforts. UCAT’s Vision: A safe and supportive community for families where • Healthy activities are encouraged • Parents provide care and guidance to children • Youth develop into capable and competent young adults UCAT’s Goals: • Increase community awareness about the devastating effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs • Promote positive community activities for youth • Support parents in their prevention efforts UCAT meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, in the Sterling Heights Police Department Library. Titan Time Tutoring Tutoring is available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15—3:15 p.m. in the Media Center for students who need additional help with math, English, science or social studies. STUDENT NEWS CLASS OF 2010 IMPORTANT END OF YEAR DATES Class of 2010 End of the Year Calendar (Revised) Friday, May 7 (during school) - Senior Meeting Wednesday, May 12 - Senior Honors Night 7:00 PM Monday, May 17 - Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings (Auditorium) Last Name: A-L 5:30-7:00PM Last Name: M-Z 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday, June 3 - Morning Classes – Afternoon Exams Friday, June 4 Morning Exams followed by Senior Picnic Monday, June 7 - PROM at Penna’s of Sterling 7:00 PM June 11 - Graduation Rehearsal at the Palace 11:30 AM Saturday, June 12 - Graduation at the Palace Saturday, June 12 1:00 PM All Night Party Boys' and Girls' Golf STUDENT NEWS All boys and girls, currently in grades 8-11, that are interested in playing summer golf and/or trying out for the high school team, please contact Coach Walczak at [email protected] for information and/or to sign up. Space is limited for summer golf, which starts Friday, June 18. The girls' season starts August 11, 2010 with try-outs at Sycamore Hills Golf Course at 10 A.M., all skill levels welcomed. Please contact Coach Walczak prior to try-outs to sign up 1st Annual!!! May 6th 4pm-10pm $6 PIZZA! FUN! PRIZES! Utica Zap Zone 586-323-0030 Come have some fun!! GSA Sponsored! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SANP COMMITTEE FOR SENIOR PARENTS! The Senior All Night Party is a great way for your senior to celebrate their graduation in a safe and fun environment while creating many wonderful memories with their peers. Does your senior have his/her ticket for the June 12th Party? Hurry and get one now before prices go up again! Theme: The Journey, Past, Present & Future Parents, In order for the party to be a success, WE NEED YOUR HELP with the following! Please note: *The following items are needed ONLY if your student is planning ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS on attending the All night Party! HEADLINERS: Please send in a headline that might be published about your senior in 20-30 years for use on the Head Lines of the Future Wall. Where do you see your child in 20-30 years after graduation? Be creative! Be outrageous! Be funny! Be ambitious! Examples of Head Lines include: - Mike Puzzuoli Wins the Nobel Peace Prize! - Nicole Kaufman, Noted Neurologist, Develops Artificial Brain! For Headliners: Please put headliners in an envelope and label "headliner" and drop in box in office marked "SANP", or Contact Marie Kaufman at 586- 662-1623 or e-mail her at [email protected] * note: Stumped on a headline for your student - send Marie an e-mail or phone her. Let her know what your students goals/interests are and she will come up with a headline for COLLEGE ITEMS: We are in need of college related items such as flags, posters, banners, blankets, towels, hats, blow up mascots, etc. for our Future College area. If you want items returned, please label with your name. Also, let us know where your senior is attending (or thinking of attending) so we can try to represent everyone. Small college items/college attending: can be put in an envelope/bag and dropped into the SANP box, label envelope/bag "college items" or contact Debbie Puzzuoli at 586-243-5401 or e-mail her at: [email protected]. For large items please use contact info. PICTURES: Please send in two pictures of your senior for the Memory Wall. Pictures should not be larger than 5x7 size. One picture should be from their early childhood (e.g., toddler or elementary age) and the other should be a senior picture (consider using a watermarked proof!). Please label the pictures clearly with your child's name, so that we will have correct spelling for display. Also, consider using copies of the pictures, because pictures will NOT be returned! For Pictures: Please put in an envelope labeled "Memory Wall Pics" and drop off in box in office marked "SANP". For questions, Please contact Diane Rabe at 586-254-0592 or e-mail her at [email protected] VOLUNTEERS: PARENTS PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP WITH ADVANCED PREPARATONS, SETUP FRIDAY NIGHT, ASSIGNMENTS THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY OR CLEANUP IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARTY! ANY AND ALL ASSISTANCE IS WELCOME! GET INVOLVED AND HELP MAKE THE PARTY A SUCCESS!! For volunteering: Contact Angela Patrick at: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER FOR US TO PLAN DETAILED LAYOUTS, ALL COLLEGE ITEMS, HEADLINERS, AND PICTURES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY MAY 14th. This date has been extended, so hurry, don't miss out - send your items in! *ONLY STUDENTS ATTENDING THE ALL NIGHT PARTY NEED TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE ITEMS. Thank You, Your SANP Committee Counseling Corner 2009 – 2010 COUNSELOR BREAKDOWN A- Bri Brj-G H-Mal Mam-Sam San-Z Mrs. Reitzel Dr. Jones-Lau Ms. Juday Mr. Fiott Mrs. Mattson IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE COUNSELORS... May 12 - Honors Night 7 p.m. - Mark your calendars now for this special evening event for our seniors. Reminder to Seniors - Continue to check Stevenson’s website, as well as your English teacher’s classroom, for a posting of current scholarships. See Mrs. Gow in the Career Center for applications. The following guidelines are intended to provide assistance Juniors and Sophomores – Watch the t.v. announcements for information on available summer programs. These provide wonderful opportunities to have a university experience in a career area of interest to you. See your counselor for further information. to students in planning for their post-high school education: MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM/MICHIGAN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES The State of Michigan has not yet determined their budget for the year. Without an approved budget, we do not know what the status of the Michigan Promise scholarship is for this year’s seniors or students from classes that have already graduated. We will keep students and parents informed about this program as more information becomes available. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS All local scholarships are published on Stevenson’s Web site and can be accessed by clicking on ―Counseling and Career Servic es‖ and then by clicking on ―Scholarships and Financial Aid.‖ Additionally, senior English classes will have printed copies of scholarships posted in the classroom. Copies of all scholarship applications are available in the career center. ACADEMIC SUCCESS BEGINS WITH CLASSROOM SUCCESS As our first card marking period is well under way, it is important to reinforce the skills necessary for our children to achieve academic success. The following list, from ―How to Get Good Grades,‖ by Linda O’Brien, focuses on student success in the classroom. Please take a moment to discuss these important ideas with your child. Learn how to adapt to different teachers Be in school, on time, every day Be prepared for each class Sit in front of the class, if possible Be aware of your body language and nonverbal behavior Always do your homework Participate in class and be a good group member Treat others with courtesy and respect Involve your parents SUMMER PROGRAMS 2010 Carnegie Mellon University : 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412)268-2082 www.cmu.edu Grades 10-11 (Must be 16 by June 07) June 26-Aug. 06, 2010. Six-week college course program in: music/art/design/drama/architecture/Science/Engineering/Computer Science/ Preparatory courses- APEA (Advanced Placement Early Action). Deadline for Applications is May 1, 2010. Cornell University Summer College: B20 Day Hall, Ithaca, New York, 14853. (603)255-6203. www.summercollege.cornell.edu. Programs run June-August: Architecture, Art, Business, College Success, Computing and Information Science, and more. Deadline for most programs is April 30, 2010 Ferris State University: Summer Academic Camps Grades 10-12 410 Oak Street, ALU113, Big Rapids, MI. 49307. (800)562-9130. https://ucelcpd.ferris.edu. Select three day or one week programs in June or July for: Allied Health Science Camp, Biotechnology Camp, Criminal Justice Camp, CAD and Manufacturing, Computer Technology, French Language/Culture, Television and Digital Media Production. Deadline for applications is two weeks prior to the start date of class. Georgetown University: (202)687-5719. www.summer.georgetown.edu Summer College in Washington D.C. July 11- August 14, 2010. Earn undergraduate college credits in the business program or the college prep program. Earn 3-6 undergraduate college credits. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Rolling admissions. George Washington University Summer Pre College Program. (202)242-6802. www.summerscholars.gwu.edu. Session 1 courses July7-16, 2010. Session 2 courses July21-30, 2010. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 1, 2010. Harvard Summer School Program, Grades 10th-12th. www.ssp.harvard.edu (617)495-3192. Program: June 19-August 07, 2010. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 03,2010. Macomb Community College, Summer Career Academics. (586)445-7640. [email protected]. Grades 11th - 12th One week programs in June and July include: Biotechnology, Robotics, Media and Communication Arts, Culinary/Pastry Arts, Fire Service Career Academy, Law Enforcement, Veterinary Technician & Advanced Veterinary Technician. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 15, 2010 with the exception of the law enforcement academy, which requires the return of an application by May 27, 2010. Michigan Technological University (MTU) Summer Youth Program Camp. Alumni House 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI. 49931. (888)773-2655. www.youthprograms.mtu.edu Grades 10th & 11th Women in Engineering *Explorations in Engineering, *Engineering Scholars Program * Summer Youth Exploration/Career and Adventure Exploration, *Cryptography,* Spatial Visualization and Engineering Designing for college credit. Programs run in late June-July. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Rolling admissions. Deadline for Competitive Scholarship Programs: April 1, 2010 NMH (Northifeld Mount Hermon School): One Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA 01354-9638. (413)498-3290. www.nmhschool.org College Prep Program. No application deadline. D E P A R T M E N T N E W S Stevenson Drama presents May 7 7:00pm Tickets $5.00 Grease monkey vs. Skilled Automotive Technician What do you think of when you picture an automotive mechanic? If you’re like most, you may picture someone rolling under a car on one of those cool skateboard looking things, covered in oil and probably missing teeth. The fact is that the typical automotive technician has changed a lot in the last 10 years! These days a successful mechanic is more likely to have a laptop or scan-tool in his tool box than a combination wrench set. D E P A R T M E N T N E W S As the automotive repair industry has changed, so has the Stevenson Titan Auto Shop, by recently gaining national certification with the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF supports certified programs by: Receiving advanced technical training Thorough knowledge of automotive systems and communications Excellent communication skills Reasoning ability Above average mechanical aptitude Increased opportunities and funding for the automotive program at Stevenson Along with this certification, Stevenson also offers additional opportunities for students, such as: 2+2 Partnerships with 3 technical universities and Macomb Community College These partnerships allow auto students to receive up to 4 college credits for successfully completing their high school auto classes In the next decade, nearly all ASE mechanics will be expected to have college degrees Stevenson auto students have had the pleasure of hosting 5 automotive specific technical colleges in the auto shop annually. Many Stevenson auto students have attended these schools and received degrees and technical certifications. Also, Stevenson High School Career Technical Education (CTE) courses have combined to charter UCS’s first ever National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). For the first time, auto students have the opportunity to be recognized for high achievement by their classmates, parents, and employers. Excellent opportunities will open for these students by being able to achieve: Greater educational pursuits Scholarships Advanced placement employment Respect of other skilled technicians across the country Additionally, beginning in Fall 2010, senior CTE auto students will have the opportunity to receive math credit in the form of their “Senior math experience requirement” while studying an integrated auto/math curriculum that connects their mechanical aptitude and automotive repair skills with math standards which are increasingly relative to the auto industry. The 21st century has indeed brought many changes, not only to the automotive industry, but also technology, education, and future employment requirements. The Titan Auto Shop is proving that it too will embrace the technical and educational shift that is currently taking place in the world. Today’s auto students will be tomorrow’s hybrid, alternative fuel, automated and highperformance vehicle repair technicians. By becoming NATEF certified, chartering the NTHS, teaching core academic principles, and partnering with colleges, the Titan auto program is assuring that the notion of Grease Monkey Mechanics is Gone and a new found respect for skilled technicians is present. The students completing this program will be thoroughly prepared for a successful and rewarding career. TITAN AUTO “ Where character is built one job at a time” National Technical Honor Society Stevenson High School became a charter member of the National Technical Honor Society in February 2010. Students in career and technical education (CTE) classes will be nominated by their CTE teachers for admission if they meet the criteria. The criteria include: a 3.0 GPA, outstanding attendance and an A average in CTE classes. Seniors will be able to wear honor cords of purple and silver at graduation. The motto for this national group is ―Success Favors the Prepared Mind‖. Congratulations to all nominated students. We are very excited to offer this opportunity at Stevenson High School. D E P A R T M E N T At the State Solo and Ensemble Festival the following students were nominated from over 4,200 participants from the entire State. There are 15 flutes, and 14 Trumpets selected out of the ENTIRE State of Michigan and our Amee and Isaac are a part of them! WOW! Adjudicators nominated our students to participate in the MYAF Band. The students will now be able to perform May 13th-15th as part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Week at Western Michigan University during Michigan Week. CONGRATULATIONS to Stevenson High Schools own Amee Bhatt on Flute and Issac Boehnlein on Trumpet. Congratulations to Chris Sanger, our new Titan Marching Band Drum Major for the 2010 Season! Congratulations to the Stevenson Jazz Ensemble who received straight 1st Divisions at State Jazz Festival on April 15th at Eisenhower High School. With this rating the group has been invited to perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Labor Day Weekend. Congratulations Stevenson Orchestra Members for earning a 1st Division Rating of Excellence at the MSBOA District and State Chamber Festivals! Upcoming Concert Information: N E W S Choir Concert Wednesday, May 5 UCS Show Choir Extravanganza Tuesday, May 11 Orchestra and Jazz Band Concert Wednesday, May 19 Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert Thursday, May 20 7:00 PM 7:45 PM (at Ford II HS) 7:00 PM 7:00 Stevenson M athematics Department Announcement The Mathematics Department would like to recognize Shane Brender ’12, Olga Foroshivska ’11, and Cody Marshall ’11, for scoring the highest, respectively, on the American Mathematics Competitions 12 Test on February 9. Over 85 students took the higher order thinking test at Stevenson that addressed mathematics that is not necessarily taught in traditional mathematics courses. Congratulations! The Publication students attended their state competitions on Friday. The V anguard newspaper took a Gold A ward (First Place) with five individual writing and graphic design awards. The A mbassador Yearbook took a Sparty A ward (elite award above first place) and 18 individual writing, graphic design and photography awards. These awards are extremely important in that we are in the highest competitive category (Division 1) and up against major schools, such as Eisenhower, Troy, Grosse Pointe North and South, and Novi High Schools I am extremely proud of them. Ms. Pantano—Yearbook/ Newspaper A dvisor Utica SkillsUSA members to become “Champions at Work” at State Leadership Conference in Lansing, Mi. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs to excel by teaching employability skills such as communication, problem solving and leadership in conjunction with their trade, technical and service skills. Annual membership exceeds 303,000 students and instructors in more than 3,700 schools and colleges in every state, three territories, and the District of Columbia. D E P A R T M E N T N E W S SkillsUSA emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work. Members are heeding the call from employers and preparing themselves to become future leaders in the workplace by developing self-esteem and skills needed for technical-related careers and community service. Utica schools sent 30 participants to the 2010 SkillsUSA Michigan State Leadership and Skills Championships in Lansing on April 16-18, 2010. Twelve students from the Utica Center for Science and Industry, seven from Utica High School, and eleven from Utica Stevenson High School competed in various areas. Career and technical students from all over the state gathered to compete to see who would be the best workers in Michigan’s future. Over 700 volunteer judges critiqued students in 75 contests such as Architectural Drafting, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Welding, Plumbing, Video Production, and Automotive Service Technology. Representatives from Lawrence Technological University, Ferris State University, and the International Academy of Design & Technology had exhibits at the vendor expo to interact with the students, to help them become “Champions at Work.” Stevenson High School was fortunate to have had students earn podium finishes: The team consisting of Viktor Rasi, Domeniko Gashaj, Gary Wallace, and Jon Vitale took 3rd place in Computer Automated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) while Ryan Bradley pulled away taking 1 st place in CNC Milling Technology. Top qualifiers in each category advance to the 2010 National Leadership and Skills Championships, June 21-26, 2010, in Kansas City, MO. Congratulations to all SkillsUSA competitors and good luck Ryan Bradley at Nationals! The Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) regional competition was held May 1st at Dakota high school. The top 4 positions in each category will compete at the state level. Below are the results: Place 1st 4th 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Student Adam Bialecki Brad Foley Adam Bialecki Brad Foley Nick Iannucci Gary Wallace Domeniko Gashaj *Tom Oziem Alex Dominguez Division Mechanical Design Mechanical Design Mechanical Design Mechanical Design Woods Plastics Technology Plastics Technology Architecture Architecture Category Grade MD8, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing 10 MD8, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing 10 MD9, Detail & Assembly CAD Drawings 10 MD16, Mechanical Detail CAD Drawing w/Pictorial 10 WO10, Furniture over 30‖ tall 11 PL7, CAD/CAM Prototype of Plastic Part 11 PL7, CAD/CAM Prototype of Plastic Part 12 AD5, Architecture Open Framing Model 12 AD5, Architecture Open Framing Model 12 There are numerous categories in each division (subject). A 'Grand Prize Award' goes to the student who produced the most outstanding project of that division regardless of category. Stevenson senior, Tom Oziem won the 'Grand Prize Award' for the most outstanding Architecture project. Tom will be pursuing a career in Architectural Engineering at Lawerence Tech University in the fall, where he won a $13,000 per year scholarship! Four elementary schools to close as part of budget deficit reduction plan As part of its ongoing attempt to deal with mounting budgetary concerns, the Utica Community Schools Board of Education has approved closing four of the district’s 29 elementary schools – Ewell, Rose Kidd, Magahay and Walsh – effective the end of the 2009-2010 school year. The Board also approved new attendance area boundaries as part of its school closing plan. Ewell students will be reassigned to Monfort, Switzer or Morgan Elementary. Magahay students will be reassigned to Flickinger, Havel or Browning. Rose Kidd students will be reassigned to Harvey or DeKeyser, while Walsh students will be reassigned to Schuchard or Plumbrook. As part of the plan, residential neighborhoods will remain together and, in many cases, will actually reunite areas which had been separated in previous attendance area adjustments. Both junior high and senior high school attendance patterns remain unaffected by the Board’s decision. Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine M. Johns emphasized that the next phase of the plan will be the implementation of transition activities for the new students. “Our principals – both those whose schools are closing and those who will be receiving new students – will design activities with care and concern,” Johns said. “We are committed to having the supports in place so that our students will very quickly acclimate to their new schools.” Teachers and parents from both the closing and receiving schools will also be a part of the transition activities, Johns said. The Board made its decision after review of a four-month-long study by the citizen-based Facilities Study Team (FST), whose charge was to review the efficient use of district schools and provide a recommendation. Meetings were conducted at each of the schools recommended for closure to gain parent input and answer questions. The decision to close the schools is another strategy used by the district to offset an anticipated $33 million deficit for 2010-2011. The school closings will result in a savings of some $3.1 million annually. The $33 million shortfall is expected due to an anticipated $268 per student cut in state aid next year, in addition to the continuation of the 2009-2010 reduction of $165. Further loss will come from ongoing decline in student enrollment, increasing costs in retirement payments to the state, rising health care costs and a decline in the sales, property and income taxes that serve as the basis for funding the state’s public school district. Over the past seven years, the district has reduced spending by more than $46 million, including the elimination of more than 400 employee positions, sale of unused property, reduced-cost health care options and an aggressive energy management plan. In 2009-2010, the district cut $4.3 million due to unexpected cuts in state funding, which provides more than 80 percent of its operating revenue. At each of the school-level meetings, parents were encouraged to contact their state representatives to demand an accounting for ongoing failure by the state legislature to bring about stable and ongoing financial reform with regard to Michigan’s public schools. For more information, access the district website at www.uticak12.org . Titan Time Tutoring Tutoring is available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15—3:15 p.m. in the Media Center for students who need additional help with math, English, science or social studies. Teachers and National honor Society students are available to help your student achieve his or her academic goals. Emergency Card: Please be sure to keep your student’s emergency card up to date. In the event of an emergency, we need your student’s information to be accurate. It is important that any health issues are listed on the card. Any change in address or phone number contacts need to be made through the school attendance office-registrar. New Student Enrollment Information In order to enroll new students, please make sure you have the following documentation during enrollment at Stevenson High School: Birth certificate Shot record Unofficial copy of transcript Parent’s Michigan driver’s license with new address OR Michigan ID OR Work badge with your picture OR Passport Sterling Heights tax bill OR Closing statement on purchase of a house OR Lease agreemenmt Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptom Fever Cold Fever is rare with a cold. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucusproducing) cough is often present with a cold. Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Chills are uncommon with a cold. Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Sneezing is commonly present with a cold Aches Stuffy Nose Chills Tiredness Sneezing Sudden Symptoms Headache Sore Throat Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. Sneezing is not common with the flu. Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. A headache is fairly uncommon with A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases. a cold. Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. The only way to stop the spread of diseases is to spread awareness. Wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you're sick! (source: CDC website) H1N1 Flu Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases . =2 0A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu. Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu. Clip these important numbers for quick reference IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS ALL NIGHT PARTY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE BOOKSTORE (for fees) COUNSELING MAIN OFFICE TITAN SHOPPE 822-2011 Ms. Angela Patrick 797-1950 797-1999 797-1903 797-1990 797-1900 797-1948 For FASTER assistance, please use these direct phone numbers OUR ATTENDANCE/MAIN OFFICE HAS MOVED (again) Due to CONSTRUCTION in our current Main Office, the Attendance Office moved back to it’s old location. The NEW main entrance is now at DOOR #2, to the right of the flag pole. ABSENCE LINE—797-1999 (see above) Student Medications New forms must be filled out prior to dispensing any medications in the office. M edications N O T picked up the last day of school will be DI SCARDED Lost and Found Please have your student visit our Main Office Lost and Found area if they have misplaced an item at school. Items left in our lost and found will be sent to a DONATION CENTER after the last day of school. EMAIL ADDRESS In order to continue receiving the newsletter, please let us know if your email address changes as soon as possible. Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: The forms for free and reduced lunches is available on line at lunchapp.com Second annual Arts & Idols event lets you be the judge! It’s not too late to participate in the second Annual Arts and Idols Gala, which will feature area singing sensations as you help benefit the Utica Community Schools Scholarship Fund. This very special event is set for Thursday, May 20 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township. This year’s Arts and Idols Gala features a full dinner, silent and live art auctions and the chance to rub shoulders with current and future celebrities, culminating in the final competition between 10 “Idols,” adult singers who were selected in earlier auditions from among nearly 100 musical hopefuls. Celebrity judges will select the winner of the Arts & Idols singing competition at the event. They include such local notables as Detroit Red Wings commentator Mickey Redmond, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel, WJR mid-morning host (and voice of Michigan football) Frank Beckman, radio personalities Big Al and Jackie Purtan and 41-A District Court Judge Kimberley A. Wiegand. And, for the first time, audience members can join in the fun by casting a vote for their favorite Idol. A highlight of the Gala will be the display of the artwork of talented student artists from district schools. The works will be available for purchase as part of the scheduled silent and live auctions. Several scholarships will also be up for auction at the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center is located at 54660 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township. The Arts and Idols Gala is sponsored by the Foundation and the Palazzo Grande. Individual tickets are $60, available by logging on to www.artsandidols.com . Additional sponsorship opportunities are still being accepted; information is posted on the Arts & Idols website, or contact the Foundation at 586.797.6953. UCS K-12 District Art Show on May 17 & 18, 2010 The Palazzo Grande 54660 Van Dyke Shelby Township 586-731-2100 Monday, May 17, 2010 6:00 PM Doors Open 7:30 PM Opening Remarks 9:00 PM Doors Close Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:00 AM Doors Open 8:00 PM Doors Close Clubs Clubs do not usually require participation in a class or require an invitation. The sponsors for clubs are all volunteer parents or staff members. Auto Club Book Club Chess Club Driven Club Environmental Club Euchre Club Face Aids Club Future Nurses Club French Club Gay, Straight Alliance German Club HOSA (Health Occupations) Junior State of America M.I.T.E.S. (Industry & Tech) News Ping Pong Club Robotics Team (Crevolution) Scrapbook Club Spanish Club Ultimate Frisbee Team Varsity Club Young Entrepreneurs Mr. Hoover Mrs. Acoff Mrs. Horton Mr. Hoover Mr. Tasich Mr. Tasich Mr. Frazier Mrs. Tancredi Madame White Ms. Christiansen Ms. Kuznicki Ms. Spezia Ms. Rawling Mrs. Chase Mr. Garcia Mr. Newman Mr. Siress Mr. Springer Mr. Gray Ms. Mann Mr. Brackx Ms. Cross Ms. Dollins Mr. Frasier Mr. Brandon Mr. Tasich [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] crevolutionrobotics.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Club On Saturday, April 17, 2010 seven of our eighteen Stevenson Chess Club members took part in the 15th Annual Utica Community Schools Chess Tournament. There were over 300 participants in the tournament with skills ranging from beginner to State Champions. The participants each competed in five separate games. There were 29 competitors in the senior high school division in the tournament. Five out of our seven member entrants won medals and trophies; all of our participating team members took points. Harjot Mann won a second place trophy and a silver medal, Alex Coulter won a fourth place trophy and a silver medal, Max Ballenger, Jon Horton, and Amit Shah each won a bronze medal, Ben Howland took 2 points, and Dino Fontana took 1 ½ points. Our Stevenson Club members did an outstanding job and we congratulate them! The Stevenson Chess Club is run by Chess Coach Marcia Horton and Assistant Chess Coach Joe Kielasa; the club meets on Tuesdays after school from 2:30 – 4:00pm each week and members can join at anytime. Recycling Club A MESSAGE FROM MR. TASICH AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB Parents and Stevenson community: We are asking you to recycle all your paper in our yellow and green Paper Retriever. The Environmental Club plans on using the funds gained from it to purchase recycling bins for all classrooms, cafeteria, and throughout the school. Help keep our community clean by being green! THE PAPER RETRIEVER IS THE YELLOW AND GREEN BIN IN THE SOUTH PARKING LOT NEAR THE TENNIS COURTS. The Environmental Club is also conducting a cell phone and printer cartridge drive. If you have any working cell phones or laser/inkjet cartridges cluttering your home bring, do some spring cleaning and bring them to the Main Office at Stevenson. There will be a designated box to place them in. Cell phone accessories are welcome as long as they are accompanied with a phone. The funds raised from this will go towards purchasing recycling bins for the