SHS Newsletter:
October 2019
FALL TESTING - JUNIOR CLASS:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Each fall, students in the Junior class take the College Board's PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) test. This test qualifies students for national scholarships as well as provides them with an opportunity to practice the SAT. While all Juniors in Michigan take the SAT in the spring, the fall PSAT/NMSQT test also informs our staff on what skills we need to address with our students to bolster their college, career, and life readiness.
DETAILS OF THE TESTING DAY:
- STUDENT ARRIVAL: 7:45 A.M.
- TESTING DURATION: 7:55 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.
- STUDENTS INVOLVED IN OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS: Any student involved with morning off-campus programs, including EFE, EFA, KAMSC, and/or dual-enrollment are to remain on SHS's campus during their testing time.
- WHAT TO BRING: Students should bring a calculator, or one will be provided if a student does not have one.
- WHAT TO LEAVE OUT OF THE TESTING ROOM: Backpacks, coats, phones, Chromebooks, pencil/pens, and food and drinks must remain out of the testing room. Bringing these items into the testing environment may result in a testing abnormality.
- ROOM ASSIGNMENTS: Students are assigned a testing room at SHS and are assigned by last name.
- A-D: Room 101
- E-K: Room 103
- L-P: Room 105
- R-Z: Room 107
COMMUNITY EDUCATION NIGHTS
"Trauma and the Impact on Learning": October 14, 2019 - 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. (SHS - Performing Arts Center)
SCS would like to invite our parents, families, and community members to a monthly series of "Community Education Nights". This series aims to introduce topics connected to learning and the school environment that are of importance for our school community to understand, ask questions about, and/or become acclimated. As SCS listens to our community ask questions about learning and elements that impact our students, we want to provide you with the latest information and support in order to ensure all Eagles succeed.
The first "Community Education Night" will focus on trauma and the impact it has on students and learning. Whether you understand or are able to define trauma, we encourage our school community to attend. SCS School Psychologist, Michelle Schneider delivered this information to all teaching and administrative staff during our professional learning prior to the start of the school year. Mrs. Schneider is leading this presentation for our families and school community in an effort to bring this valuable information to our school community.
We hope you can join us on Monday, October 14th from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. in the SHS Performing Arts Center. Child care will be provided.
"Vaping and E-cigarettes": November 11, 2019 - 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (SHS - Performing Arts Center)
With vaping and e-cigarettes capturing a great deal of attention nationally, our second "Community Education Night" will center on the learning about this hazardous health trend within school-aged students. This presentation and question and answer session will include information from the American Heart Association. In the meantime, please review information about this topic below and feel free to join us on November 11th for additional information.
101 on e-cigarettes Infographic 1.19.pdfGUIDANCE OFFICE UPDATES
EMC FAQ Handout revised Jan 2019.pdfEARLY MIDDLE COLLEGE (EMC) PRESENTATION
Is your student thinking about Early Middle College? SHS is hosting an EMC information meeting for families of eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. in the SHC Performing Arts Center. KRESA's Lisa Bartell will be joining us in presenting information and answering questions about EMC. Frequently Asked Questions about EMC are summarized in the beside this announcement. Any immediate questions may be addressed by SHS Guidance Counselor Larry Ledlow or Principal, Matthew Dailey.
PREPARING FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
As your student prepares for life after graduation, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is offering valuable opportunities for students and families to get acquainted with options after high school. While both flyers are below, the College Night on Monday, October 14th is slated to bring at least sixteen colleges and universities into the area for a one-stop opportunity to learn about areas of study, admissions criteria, and campus offerings. In oder to qualify for federally-funded aide for post-secondary learning, families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). KVCC is hosting a multitude of evenings to support families with completing their FAFSA and address any questions or concerns about the process. If you have any questions about these events, please contact Schoolcraft High School Guidance Counselor, Larry Ledlow at (269) 488-7358 or via email at ledlowl@schoolcraftcr.org. SHS has also arranged for the following universities to visit our building during both lunch periods:
- Western Michigan University: October 15th
- Calvin College: October 21st
- University of Michigan - Flint: October 22nd
College Night: KVCC.pdfFAFSA Nights: KVCC.pdfCOMMON BOND X-TREME KICK-OFF PARTY
OCTOBER 16, 2019 - SHS PAC
Common Bond is a club at Schoolcraft High and Middle Schools that matches mentor students with challenged students in a variety of monthly activities. Our goal is to provide fun events for all students to have the opportunity to meet new peers, form friendships, and ultimately, continue to build a positive and inclusive culture at Schoolcraft Community Schools. Our first party of the year takes place on Wed., Oct. 16th from 3:00-4:30 in the high school multi-purpose room. Students grades 6-12 are welcome to come and enjoy music, a giant inflatable obstacle course, a mechanical bull, a caricature artist, pizza, pop and lots of fun! The cost is free to students, but donations to our Common Bond fund, snacks, fruit, and paper products are always welcome. Checks can be made out to Schoolcraft High School, and memo to Common Bond. All waivers to ride the bull and go through the obstacle course as well as permission slips are available from Mrs. Green in the high school, and Mr. Beery in the middle school. If you haven’t already, please “friend” our Common Bond Facebook and Instagram sites where information and pictures of our events are posted.
Stay tuned for our expanding of Common Bond to earlier grades this year!
Don’t have after school time available due to sports, college classes, etc., but still want to be a part of the Bond? Contact Mrs. Green and she will brainstorm ways for you to mentor a peer or spend time in Room #100 making a difference….
Contact Mrs. Green (greena@schoolcraftcs.org) for Common Bond apparel!
Be a Superhero, join Common Bond!
SHS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS: "She Kills Monsters"
The fall play is in full swing, and this time we are literally swinging swords and flinging spells as we prepare for the fantasy adventure of “She Kills Monsters”. Check out our picture of Lily Hendershot’s handmade Dragon heads. Make sure you order your tickets in advance through the Drama link on the district website, or visit www.schoolcrafttheatre.weebly.com!
FALL SPORTS SEASON
As our Fall sports season is nearing the end of reagular season competition, our Eagle student-athletes and our coaching staff have set themselves up for exciting final stretch to the season. Among our fall sports accomplishments:
- Varsity volleyball is currently ranked number one in Division III. They are the Battle Creek Lakeview, Gull Lake, and Western Michigan Christian Invitational Champions and the East Grand Rapids and Portage Central Invitational Runner-ups. Andelyn Simkins is a finalist for Miss Volleyball.
- Varsity Football is currently ranked fifth in Division VII.
- Boys Varsity Soccer has advanced to the MHSAA District semi-final on Tuesday, October 15th.
- Varsity Cross Country wraps-up their season at the MHSAA Regional in Centreville on October 26th.
We wish all of our fall student-athletes the best as they continue to represent our community with pride, integrity, and fierce competitiveness.
SCS CALENDAR
SCS Bond Elevator Speech Card Final.pdfNOTE ABOUT NEWSLETTER:
Our goal is to provide a monthly newsletter delivered to the SHS school community electronically. With the "on-the-go" life-style and connectivity to our mobile technology, we hope this communication in conjunction with the Schoolcraft App, Live Feed updates, and social media posts keep you informed about the exciting things happening at SHS and within Schoolcraft Community Schools.