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“Pursuing Excellence One Student At A Time!”
Principal’s Corner
We have been proud in recent years that Menomonee Falls High School’s consistent
graduation rate at or above 98% has been among the highest in Wisconsin. Last
year, our graduation rate of 100% among African American students went unnoted
but is a significant point of pride. At no other point in US history has a high school
diploma been as important as it is today. Our success is a credit to our community
and the commitment of our entire district to make post high school preparation
our top priority. To that end, we are committed to every child and model the
perseverance in our work that we hope every student will develop while they are
Mr. Corey Golla
with us. We have decreased failure rates to a fraction of what they were several
years ago and have tripled the percentage of students in our AP courses since 2009. I would like to take this
month’s space to celebrate the developments at Quest, where we serve our students who often struggle the most.
Quest has nurtured, supported, and educated some of our most challenged students for many years. Diane
Gariepy is widely known for the patience and support she has had with students and families who have
struggled in the traditional high school setting. Last year, we were able to take advantage of resources made
available as we ended a long running contract with WCTC, which has also offered an alternative graduation
option for some students. With those resources, we added Erin Brodzeller to the program. Mrs. Brodzeller was
a highly respected English teacher at Menomonee Falls before leaving to pursue a career in at-risk education.
After three years working at Lad Lake, we were lucky to welcome her back. The partnership she has forged with
Mrs. Gariepy and the fresh focus we have developed on Quest is allowing us to continue our high graduation
rate while simultaneously raising the bar for these students.
This year we have seen the development of more intense projects at Quest that allow students some choice
in content as they prove their competency in key skills that will serve them after graduation. The students
and staff at Quest have developed a partnership with local agencies to include service learning as part of the
student experience at Quest. Most notably, they have worked intensely with Interfaith who marshals resources
to serve a wide range of needs in Waukesha County. It is clear that this experience has given our students a
fresh perspective on others while developing their own interpersonal skills and sense of self.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Corey Golla,
Principal
Ms. Suzy Thomas,
Associate Principal for
students with last names, A-L
Mr. Bob Vitale,
Associate Principal for
students with last names, M-Z
Mr. Ryan Anderson,
Director of Athletics/Activities
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANTS
Mary Zentgraf
Bobbi Von Asten
Kathy Sanders
Eileen Proffitt
Tammy Strupp
Tina Kastory
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Save the Date
In the current school year, we have added
more rigorous options for students to
develop their reading and math skills. This
is done through a combination of direct
instruction from our Quest teachers, support
from the staff at the High School, and the
introduction of online options. We are
seeing growth in these areas we have not
seen at Quest in the past.
Spring Metals Recycling Drive
Saturday June 4th 2016
Even while teaching, Mrs. Gariepy and
Mrs. Brodzeller are looking to the future.
They have been partnering with content
area teachers from the high school in
each department to solidify standards and
develop projects in those respective content
areas. This will assure that the work done at
Quest will align more closely with the work
at the high school. This will also provide
better opportunities for students at Quest
to return to the high school. The projects
being developed will further enhance the
rigor at Quest while making the work more
engaging for students.
We have a lot to be proud of at Menomonee
Falls High School.
While our high
achievement and growth in advanced
programs is notable, the work at Quest is
among our most notable development in the
past several years. I am pleased that we
are able to better support the growth and
engagement of students who might have felt
disenfranchised in the past. In Menomonee
Falls, every student is important.
Thank you for your support of these students
and the teachers who serve them.
Corey Golla
Principal
Save the Date
What: Jamnesty Benefit Concert
When: Friday, May 13, 2016
6:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Menomonee Falls High School Cafeteria
The Menomonee Falls School District in
conjunction with the Band Bunch Booster
organization will be holding their annual
Spring Metals Recycling Drive at the High
School Stadium parking lot on Saturday, June
4th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Clean water is recognized as a natural right,
and yet we see that in many African countries,
many people lack access to this basic necessity.
In fact, UNICEF estimates that 4,500 children
die from a water-related illness each year:
three times the population of our high school! Jamnesty is a 5th annual event sponsored
by the Amnesty Club at MFHS. The event will
feature musical performances by MFHS students
and teachers, as well as raffles and food. All
proceeds benefit The Water Project in order
to further well construction in Africa. We are
currently at about half of our goal of $7,000. For questions, please contact Paul Franzowiak
at [email protected]
This is a great way to unload that scrap metal
for free while helping to raise funds and support
our school district’s bands, Orchestra and
music program. What can be donated? Any
old appliances, snow blowers, lawn mowers,
grills, shelving, fire pits, fireplace sets, patio
furniture, old siding, stainless steel, brass,
electrical wire, plumbing pipe, old window
screens, old Christmas lights, bicycles, swing
sets and much more. Just about anything
goes. If nothing else, please simply save your
aluminum cans for the event. Why pay a fee at
the dump? Don’t just throw away at the curb.
Awards Ceremony
Parents, Guardians and Students, On Monday,
May 16, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Menomonee Falls
High School will be hosting the Academic and
Merit Awards Achievement Ceremony.
In
April students who have achieved a 3.8GPA, or
above, for consecutive semesters, will be sent
an invitation to attend. Please see the MFHS
Website for the specific requirements. If you
have any questions, you may call the High School
at 262-255-8444 and ask for Nancy McDonald.
This recycling event is free and open to the
community so help spread the word to family,
friends and neighbors. Thank you in advance
for your support. Every little bit helps!
If you have questions or need a place to drop
off your treasures prior to June 4th, please
contact Barb Nienow at 262 251-8968.
Save the Date
Menomonee Falls Scholarship & Educational
Foundation Annual Auction - November 5th
2016, 5:30-10:00 Hilton Garden Inn
Registration Days for 2016-2017
August 15, 2016 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
August 16, 2016 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
August 24, 2016 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grades 9 and 10
Grades 11 and 12
Make-Up Day
Calendar
of Events
March 25-April 3........... Spring Break
April 4............................ School Resumes
April 5............................ End of 3rd Quarter
April 21-24.................... Spring Musical Play “Legally Blonde”
May 2-13....................... AP Testing
May 14.......................... Junior Prom
May 16.......................... Achievement Awards Ceremony 6:00 PM Main Gym
May 18.......................... High School Freshman & Symphonic Bands 7:30 PM MFHS
May 19.......................... HS Orchestra & Wind Symphony Wall of Fame Concert 7:30 PM MFHS
May 20.......................... Senior Holiday 6:30 PM Davian’s
May 25.......................... Scholarship Night 7:00 PM
May 27.......................... Built in Snow Day – No School unless snow day
May 30.......................... No School – Memorial Day
June 1........................... Senior Athletic Awards
June 2........................... High School Spring Choir Concert 7:30 PM MFHS
June 6-8........................ Final Exams
June 8........................... Graduation Rehearsal 11:30 AM
June 11......................... Graduation Ceremony 4:00 PM Schumann Stadium
(Gymnasium if inclement weather)
Athletics: Grad Bricks
As the school year is wrapping up, it is time to think about
graduation for our seniors. Almost 350 MFHS students will
earn a diploma in 2016. One way to leave a lasting mark
to celebrate the special occasion is to purchase a “Grad
Brick”. Over 200 bricks have been purchased in the last
12 months to support the Capital Improvement Campaign
to update the athletic facilities at MFHS. Bricks start at just
$100 and will be permanently displayed at the entrance of
Schumann Stadium. You can place your order online by
simply going to: http://fallsathletics.donationbricks.com/
If you have questions, please contact Ryan Anderson at
262-255-8497.
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Menomonee Falls Messenger
April 2016 • Issue 5
Published Six Times Per Year
Menomonee Falls High School
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Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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MFHS PTSO
Calling ALL PARENTS! Are you feeling lost, left
out and unsure what will be happening at the
High School next year? The MFHS PTSO is a
great way to find out what is going on at all
levels and areas of the school. The PTSO is an
organization that supports the Students, Parents,
High School Staff and Community. We provide
scholarship opportunities for our graduating
seniors, gift and grants for our staff members,
along with in-depth knowledge for our parents in
the forms of speakers and/or special programs.
We are called upon by various school clubs and
administration for volunteer or financial help
throughout the school year. It’s a great way to
be involved with your child’s school!
The MFHS PTSO is looking for parents wanting
to get involved at the High School. There are
many ways that you can get involved – attend
the monthly meetings where you can meet
other parents, staff, and administration and
discuss issues. Do you have a special talent
or skill that you would like to share? Perhaps
one of our committees would work for you then.
Check out our current roster (located under
“organizations” on the HS Website), to see what
types of committees are represented. New
ideas are always welcomed!
We are currently recruiting for board/
committee positions for the 2016/2017 school
year, including Leadership positions – no
experience necessary. Our current Leadership
and Committee team members are either
“graduating” this year or will be senior parents
next year. In order to keep the HS PTSO active,
we need you to get involved. You are invited
to attend our April 19th PTSO meeting. Grab a
friend and come join us. It will be held in the
office conference room #119. Enter at the main
entrance and follow the directional signs.
Spiritwear and Marcus movie tickets are still
available. Contact Cheryl or Sue if you would
like to purchase any items.
For more information on Committee/Leadership
responsibilities, please contact one of our CoPresidents listed below. They will be happy to
meet with you.
Sue Sutherland & Cheryl Cieslewicz
Co-Presidents – 2015/2016
MFHS PTSO
[email protected]
[email protected]
From the Desk of Associate
Principal, Ms. Suzy Thomas
Spring is here and with that comes assessments. The Wisconsin
Forward exam is a new assessment that will be used to gauge how
well students are mastering the Wisconsin State Standards. In 10th
grade, students are tested in Social Studies. The test is computer
based and untimed. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available to
students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items. The OTT is intended to give
students the opportunity to practice with the tools available on the Forward Exam and we strongly
encourage students to visit the site.
Aspire is an assessment that all 9th and 10th grade students take at MFHS. It measures
what students have learned in the areas of: English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. ACT
Aspire is an online assessment. It predicts how a student will perform on both The ACT and
ACT WorkKeys when they reach 11th grade. MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) is an assessment for our 9th and 10th grade students.
It shows growth over the course of the school year. Students are assessed in Math, Reading,
English and 9th grade only in Science. We hope students put forth their best effort and take their
time in completing this computer based, untimed test.
Spring Testing Dates
Test
Date
Grade level/class
Subject tested
Wisconsin
Forward Exam
April 19
10th grade US History
Social Studies
May 10
10th grade AP US History Social Studies
Aspire
April 25, 26, 28, 29
*Adjusted
School Schedule
9th and 10th graders
Eng, Writing, Reading,
Math, Science
MAP
May 2-26
9th grade
Math, Reading, English
Science
May 2-26
All 10th grade
Math, Reading, English
Aspire Testing Schedule for All Students: April 25 – April 29
Monday 4/25
Thursday 4/28
1
7:50-9:20
1
7:50-9:20
2
9:25-10:55
2
9:25-10:55
Lunch
Lunch
3
12:00-1:30
3
12:00-1:30
4
1:35-3:05
4
1:35-3:05
Tuesday 4/26
Friday 4/29
5
7:50-9:20
5
7:50-9:20
6
9:25-10:55
6
9:25-10:55
Lunch
Lunch
7
12:00-1:30
7
12:00-1:30
8
1:35-3:05
8
1:35-3:05
Note:
• Wednesday, April 27 will be our regular
Wednesday Schedule
• Lunch will be from 10:55 – 11:55 for all
students
• Open Campus will be allowed only for Juniors
and Seniors
• Additional Lunch Seating will be available in the
gym and outside (weather permitting)
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From the desk of the Associate
Grad Gram Alert!
Principal, Mr. Bob Vitale
We are quickly approaching the end of school. There are numerous
achievement and award nights coming up during the months of May
and June. Seniors, graduation is right around the corner and there are
a few items which need to be completed before June 11.
• 46 passing credits
• attendance (detentions served)
• books returned
• fees paid
• laptops returned
If any of these items are not taken care of, your participation in the ceremony will be jeopardized.
Those parents that are in need of handicapped seating for the graduation ceremony, that
request needs to be made in writing or email and sent to Mr. Vitale by May 19, 2016. The
handicapped seating allows for the handicapped individual and one other person.
Senior parents, if graduation is held outside there are no tickets needed for entry. If graduation is held
inside due to weather, your son/daughter will be given four (4) tickets. Those will be administered
during graduation practice June 8th. If those tickets are lost, new ones will NOT be administered.
As for final exams, we will follow the exam schedule found on page 4 of the student handbook.
This is a reminder that campus is open for all students.
June 6
1st hour Exam 7:50-9:20
2nd hour Exam 9:35-11:05
Lunch
11:05-11:50
3rd hour Exam 12:00-1:30
June 7
4th hour Exam 7:50-9:25
5th hour Exam 9:35-11:05
Lunch
11:05-11:50
6th hour Exam 12:00-1:30
June 8th
7th hour Exam 7:50-9:25
8th hour Exam 9:35-11:05
No lunch served
Zero hour
12:00-1:30
This is another reminder for those students who would like to take some enrichment or credit
recovery courses for the summer. Summer Academy will begin June 20 and run through July 28.
If you have any questions, please see your counselor or administrator.
Important dates to remember:
Wednesday Early Release............. May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1
No School..................................... May 27, 30
Exam Dates.................................. June 6, 7, 8
Important dates:
May 14 Prom, May 16 Achievement Awards, May 20 Senior Holiday, May 25 Scholarship Night,
June 1 Senior Athletic Awards, June 8 Graduation Practice, June 11 Graduation
Summer Academy:
June 20- July 28 Session I 8:00-10:00/ Session II 10:15-12:15
(Week of July 4th of we will NOT meet on the 4th, but will continue on the 5th.)
Registration begins April 17 and closes May 31.
Respect Everyone, Respect Education, Respect Environment! If you have any questions, or if I
can be of any assistance, please contact me at 262-255-8444, visit the school during the regular
school hours, or email me at [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support!
Do you know someone graduating in June? Grad
Grams are those well wishes and congratulations
on cardstock pages that are assembled into a
booklet and presented to all graduating seniors
along with their diploma.
These Grad Grams will be available in the
main office after Spring Break. Grad Grams are
sponsored by the MFHS Booster Club and sell for
$1.00 each, 8 for $5.00 and 25 for $15.00 with
proceeds going toward senior scholarships and
funding other activities and events that benefit
all students.
All Grad Grams will be due back to the main
office no later than Friday, May 27th.
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Healthcare Academy
Healthcare Academy Capstone Research Exemplifies Collaboration
The Healthcare Academy Capstone students have written over 200 pages of research investigating
a variety of health concerns this year. Through their process, the students, working in small group
research teams, have studied their topics and worked with community healthcare professionals
to make real-life connections to their research, compile further evidence, and demonstrate
understanding. The Healthcare Academy Senior Showcase, a presentation to community
healthcare professionals, school personnel, and family, will culminate the experience April 20.
HCA Class of 2016 Capstone Research Topics
Senior Showcase
Please join us in celebration of
MFHS Healthcare Academy Class of 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Gallery Walk sharing Capstone Research
Recognition Ceremony
Light Breakfast
Menomonee Falls High School Library
RSVP to Jennifer Tarcin by April 13
[email protected]
262-946-2297
Francesca Anderson
Anna Clough
Stephanie Cole
Bryanna Conroy
Sophie Dejanovich
Natalie Ehr
Ariel Eikenmeyer
Tessa Estock
Rachel Frankowski
Devin Godager
Alexandria Graeber
Taylor Hibl
Jessica Kaiser
Mayelie Kamara
Kaitlin Kirchberger
Sienna Knaebe
Alishea Laird
Laurie Lapp
Soshina Lee
Wen Lu
Jacob Lucht
Alexis Magaw
Brianna Marinich
Kelly Messina
Ashley Nienhaus
Madeline Perinovic
Gabrielle Pipia
Joseph Plantier
Claire Rhode
Hannah Roskopf
Sarah Rynning
Erica Schad
Maura Schwabenlander
Rima Shah
Aprajita Singh
Daovien Thao
Destinee Xiong
Ashley Zdroik
Alzheimer’s
Bipolar Disorder
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children
Osteoporosis
Pediatric Cancer
Postpartum Depression and Its Effect on Family Relationships
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Premature Birth
School-Related Stress
Teenage Obesity
HCA Blood Drive Surpasses Goal
The Healthcare Academy teamed with The
American Red Cross in January to collect
95 units of blood, saving up to 285 lives.
Blood drives have evolved into a significant
component to the Healthcare Academy
experience. Students receive handson experience working in a healthcare
environment, have an opportunity to interact
with donors and organization staff, and
develop their understanding of the Academy
Essential Questions in a real life setting.
Student leadership develops over their three
years in the Academy. Sophomores learn about blood donation, prepare materials for the drive,
help recruit donors, and volunteer during the day of the drive. Juniors serve as volunteers and
mentors to the sophomores. The seniors plan and orchestrate the event! Their leadership is
essential and they are proud to accept the challenge. Seniors select a committee and work
with each other to execute the duties of each component: 1. Advertising/Marketing 2. Donor
Recruitment 3. Refreshment Coordination 4. Volunteer Scheduling. On the day of the drive,
senior leaders oversee the operations of each volunteer job category.
Our spring drive with BloodCenter of Wisconsin will be held April 29, 2016. As part of this
relationship, the students tour BCW Headquarters and the Blood Research Institute.
HCA Team Presents at National Conference
Healthcare Academy teachers, Jennifer Tarcin, Dana Kopatich, Denise Killian-Janicek, and Beth
Larson, presented a 75 minute workshop, Using a Career Lens to Foster Personalized Learning,
at the National Career Academy Coalition conference earlier this year. They were also invited
to share their expertise as members of a panel on integrated curriculum. It was an honor to
showcase this work to a national audience.
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The Film and Novel Society Welcomes
Liza Wiemer
Menomonee Falls Scholarship
& Educational Foundation
On March 9th, the MFHS Film and
Novel Society hosted Wisconsin
author Liza Wiemer in the library.
Ms. Wiemer discussed her book
Hello?, a fictional story of five
Wisconsin teens whose lives
intertwine because of a phone
call. The story takes place in
Door County so Ms. Wiemer
told stories about and showed
pictures of the real places that inspired her writing. Our students related to the themes
of friendship and family, heartbreak and hope. The audience enjoyed Door County
inspired snacks and beverages. After the presentation, students were able to get their
personal copies of the book signed.
The Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization
formed to raise money for scholarships and provide funds to
help with teacher classroom projects. The Foundation is the
organization which plans and implements the Community
Scholarship Program for Menomonee Falls High.
Business Academy
Students Network with Executives
Very very important fact: Scholarship donors do not
know what students receive from colleges/universities
unless it is a full-ride, so this has no bearing on their
selection. Selection committee uses the applications
turned in by seniors to make their choice. Seniors have
opportunity to apply for as many scholarships for which
they meet the criteria.
Important Date:
Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Community Scholarship Program
The Class of 2016 will be recognized with scholarships
and awards-from colleges and universities on
Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend!
The community believes in the students of Menomonee
Falls High School and has supported the Scholarship
Foundation since 1989 with various amounts of money
for students to further their education at a college/
university or career/technical school. Every year families,
friends, organizations, clubs come together and offer
scholarships to the senior class.
One of the goals of the Business
Academy is to expose students
to the world of business and
give them the opportunity to
network with professionals in
the field. Here are just some of
the experiences the juniors and
seniors have had so far this year.
Entrepreneurship
students
attended an event with the
Milwaukee Admirals where
they learned about sports marketing from leaders in the Admirals organization.
Kohl’s Corporate and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin hosted a Profiles and
Pathways session that students attended. Top executives from both organizations
shared their experiences that led them to successful positions. Other students learned
firsthand about careers in actuarial science when they visited Northwestern Mutual.
The Chief Financial Officer and Controller of CG Schmidt hosted accounting students
for a job shadow so they could learn about careers in finance and accounting. During
this job shadow students also met with a partner and staff accountants from Baker
Tilly for information on public accounting. Finally, students attended a trade show to
learn about branding hosted by the Promotional Products Association of Wisconsin.
These opportunities provide students a jump-start on their future careers in business,
placing them well above other high school students.
Students who privately receive an award or scholarship
from a college/university will also be recognized at the
Community Scholarship Program. Seniors are asked to
submit a list of those recognitions to the Student Services
Department by May 4 to be included in the booklet and
honored on stage.
The Foundation is always looking for new members
to join the Board which meets the last Tuesday of the
month at the high school at 7:30 a.m. If you also know
of anyone interested in starting a scholarship, please let
us know.
If you have any questions about the scholarship process,
please call Lynn Zindl, Scholarship Foundation Secretary,
@ 414.651.8681.
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Nutrition News
If your family lunch account is low ($5.00 positive or less) or is in the negative, you should be
receiving an automated low balance email reminder from Wordware. If you are not getting this
email reminder, please check your junk box and be sure to click to allow it! If you are still not
getting the email, please call 262-250-6462 and verify with us that we have the correct email
address that you want in your family’s lunch account. You can also still register your account
online at https://family.wordwareinc.com. You will need a family key in step 2 of the registration
process. Please call 262-250-6462, or email [email protected] to request yours. Please
monitor your lunch account often!
Did you know? We serve breakfast at all the schools! Research shows that students who
skip breakfast have shorter attention spans and don’t do as well on tests. At the elementary
schools the cost is $1.35, at the middle and high school it is $1.40. If your student receives Free
or Reduced lunch, the cost is $0.00. Find our breakfast AND lunch menus on the web site
under the Meal Menus/Online Payments tab!
This month’s Star Food is… cereal! We offer reduced sugared Golden Grahams, Coco Puffs,
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Multi Grain Cheerios and Trix every day!
Fun Cereal Facts:
•
Battle Creek, Michigan is nicknamed the “Cereal City” because it’s the world headquarters
of Kellogg Company.
•
The first breakfast cereal, originally named “Granula,” was invented in the United States in
1863 by James Caleb Jackson.
•
According to the book “Cerealizing America,” Americans consume 101 pounds or 160
bowls of cereal per person every year.
Varsity Boys Bowling Team
The MFHS Varsity Boys Bowling team wrapped up their
season the first week-end in March. They ended with
9 wins and 7 losses in District 1, qualified 2nd in the
District Tournament and moved on to finish in 4th place,
earning them a spot at State. During the District 1 Tournament, Brian Pfiel took 1st
and Nik Anderson took 2nd in the Singles Handicap
Tourney for some nice scholarship money. At State,
which was held in Wausau March 4, 5 and 6th, the team
bowled extremely well under very tough lane conditions
and finished 8th overall, missing the TV finals by 26
pins. In the Storm Doubles Tournament, Nick Bowers
and Nik Anderson finished 6th winning $200 towards
scholarships. Congratulations to all the bowlers and
their coaches for another great season!