Cardinal Call

ACT Testing is here! Best of luck to our 11th grade scholars as they take the ACT this week. You have worked hard over the course of your educational journey, and Tuesday is a great time to demonstrate all that you have learned. Additionally, as we move closer to May we are also moving closer to AP testing. We are in need of proctors; if you are interested in helping, please see the information in the newsletter. Finally, the spring athletic season gets underway on Monday, and we are excited to see what this season has in store for all of our students. Go Cardinals!

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

A reminder, on March 11th, all SPASD 11th graders will be taking the ACT at SP East, SP West and PPA (you take the assessment at your primary school. ONLY 11th graders report to school on the 11th. JEDI students take the exam at the PPA). The ACT is our state test for High School students and communicates academic readiness for college and careers. The ACT on March 11th is free to all juniors (and required). 9th, 10th, and 12th graders do not have school on March 11th. Now that we are about a week away, there are more details about the day of testing below.

Why

• Demonstrate your learning, skills and post-secondary readiness.

• State required test for 11th graders

• This information is used for:

• State report cards

• District scorecard for your school

• Students can choose to share with colleges, scholarships etc.

• Your school uses it schoolwide to identify areas of success and areas of growth

Test Preparation

• Be ACT Ready!

• Information about the different sections of the test

• Test taking tips

• Info on how to log into Methodize Test Prep for studying

Testing Day

• Transportation:

• We ask that Juniors arrive between 8:00-8:35am with testing beginning promptly at 9:00am. Room assignments will be communicated directly with scholars and also posted on test day.

• All scholars must be in their assigned location at 8:35am. Failure to do so will result in scholars needing to take the make-up exam on March 18th.

• Busses will run as normal in the morning

• Buses will pick students up after testing at 1:15pm

• What to bring:

• Picture ID

• Fully charged Chromebook and charger

• May bring ACT-approved calculators.

• What not to bring: The following will not be allowed in the testing room. Students will be provided a locked/supervised place for these items:

• Backpacks

• Large bags

• Cell phones

• Smart watches

• All other electronics

• Food

• Drinks

ACT Schedule - Tuesday, March 11th

Testing Schedule

• 8:05-8:35am

• Juniors report to testing locations for check-in

• 9:00am

• Test sessions begin. Scholars arriving after this time will not be permitted to test and will need to attend the makeup session on March 18th.

• 1:00pm

• Morning testing is completed. Students can grab a “to go” lunch and head to their bus or leave the building.

• 1:15pm

• Buses run after school routes

*Students testing with accommodations may have a different schedule for this day. A separate communication is shared if applicable.

Results

• Students can access their results in their myACT once results have been published (takes several weeks after testing)

• Paper copy of results is mailed 3-8 weeks after testing

• Students choose whether or not to send their results to colleges through myACT

At SP East, we are hoping to provide a special breakfast and variety of snacks for students on ACT day. We will provide donuts and hope donations will help fuel them through the morning. Click here to sign up. Thank you! Please drop off snacks to the SPEHS main office by March 10th at 4pm.

We look forward to this opportunity for our scholars to demonstrate their college and career readiness and take the next steps toward their post-secondary goals. More information about testing room assignments will be coming as the date gets closer. If you have questions in the meantime, please refer to your school assessment coordinator’s information below.

Sincerely,

Rachel Looper

Assistant Principal - East

If you would like to sign up to bring breakfast snacks prior to the ACT test on March 11th, please use the sign up genius below. Our hope is to have some grab and go snacks for scholars as they arrive for the exam in the morning. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mitlyng.

Below are this week's ACT tips from our high school leadership team. Take a look as we get closer to ACT day for juniors on March 11th.

Support scholars taking national exams by becoming an AP Proctor!

We are seeking proctors to work between May 5 and May 23 at East High School, West High School, and the PLC at the Hilltop Campus. Test proctors are responsible for test room security and the administration of exams. We have many opportunities to help, both full day and half day. Pay is $20/hour and proctors must be high school graduates over the age of 18 and pass a background check. Please complete this form by April 2 to indicate your interest, and share with your neighbors!

From March 10-13 Sun Prairie East and West Band students will welcome several guest artists to Sun Prairie to make music and collaborate in a performance on March 13. The week will feature:

Kim Archer - Composer in Residence

Carolyn Barber - Conductor in Residence

Will Healy - Guest Composer

Hannah Zazzaro - Vocalist

Spiritchild - Emcee

For more information check out the newsletter linked below.

Linked below is this month's French Newsletter.

Thanks to our taxpayers' investment in our 2024 referendum, together East and West High Schools are able to offer 11 courses that will serve 233 juniors and seniors that would not otherwise have been able to have these experiences.

Tutoring is available after school in the LMC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We have staff on hand that can help with all core content areas and students are able to make up summative assessments during 5th hour with coordination from their instructor.

Are you interested in exploring STEM classes over the summer? Linked below are options being offered at both Edgewood College and Madison College.

Check out the information for the talent hunt below.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test that measures a person's aptitude for military service and other careers. It's also used to help students identify their interests and potential career paths. You don’t have to be planning on joining the Military to take the test.

What the ASVAB measures

• Aptitude: The ASVAB measures aptitude in verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial domains.

• Future potential: The ASVAB helps predict future academic and occupational success.

Who can take the ASVAB

• High school students in grades 10 through 12 may take the ASVAB to help them identify their interests and potential career paths.

• If interested in taking the ASVAB free of charge, fill out the form below:

ASVAB Form

ASVAB Website for more information

UW - Eau Claire: 3/12/25 Block 2B

Madison College: 4/2/25

Please see Ms. Johnson in student services for a pass.

9th, 10th and 12th graders, wondering what to do on March 11th while the juniors take the ACT? Check out the STEM Open House at Madison College. This is ALL of their STEM programming (not the STEM academy). Register HERE

Spring sports are here! With track starting on Monday and other spring sports shortly to follow we are excited for this new season. As teams get underway, please stop by the athletic and activities office if you have any questions.

Ms. Boberg CAA

Our Mario Kart team took home 3rd Place in the D1 Mario Kart Division. The WIHSEA State was held at Madison College this past Saturday March 1st. This was the first year Mario Kart was added to the WIHSEA lineup of games and was an extremely successful season. Congratulation on our SP United Esports Mario Kart Team; Azure Wyatt, Sam Filter, Owen Gouldthorp & Colin Girton.

On March 21st we will be hosting our annual staff vs student basketball game. If you think you have what it takes to beat the staff team take a look at the sign up information from student council.

• March 10th- Boys and Girls Track
• March 17th- Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse
• March 24th- Baseball, Girls Soccer
• March 31st- Boys Tennis, Golf Boys

The WIAA is seeking applications for its statewide student leadership team. If you are interested, the application is linked below. Applications are due March 31st.

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

• ACT Testing - March 11th - 11th Graders ONLY
• Spring Break - March 24-28
• Prom - May 11th