Cardinal Call

This week's Cardinal Call is full of fun events and celebrations. Additionally, we have some important district-wide information in the general announcements section. Football fans, and to everyone who just tunes in for the commercials, enjoy the big game tonight!

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Interim Principal

Congratulations to the Maple Network that won our 9th grade networks food drive. In total our 9th graders donated 715 lbs. of food and supplies.

Join us in congratulating the following exceptional students who exemplify the best of our school community through their dedication, kindness, and hard work!

🎉 Amia Xiong (9th) - Nominated by Mr. Lucas
Amia is a shining example of what it means to be a Cardinal! Always ready to lend a helping hand, she brings insight to discussions, produces high-quality work, and brightens the classroom with her positivity. She embodies the values of our Willow Network with her thoughtfulness, humor, and hard work!

🎉 Jason Vang (10th) - Nominated by Mrs. Jaci Suchomel & Mrs. Lisa Allaman
Jason’s dedication to his studies and leadership in the classroom make him an inspiration to others. His kindness, empathy, and determination shine through in everything he does. Whether he’s supporting classmates, excelling in volleyball, or stepping out of his comfort zone, Jason is a role model for success!

🎉 Laura Gomez (11th) - Nominated by Ms. Sarah Deering
Laura has shown incredible growth in her academics and continues to lead with compassion, commitment, and tenacity. Her attentiveness and kindness make a difference every day, and we are proud to celebrate her achievements!

🎉 Isabelle Johnson (12th) - Nominated by Ms. Molly Reichelderfer
Despite facing challenges, Isabelle’s resilience, creativity, and inquisitiveness have never wavered. She continues to tackle every obstacle with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to her schoolwork. Her perseverance is truly inspiring!

👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to Amia, Jason, Laura, and Isabelle for their incredible contributions to our school community! Keep up the amazing work! 🎈🎊

Great work by our students in athletics and activities working hard to finish semester 1!

This unique opportunity will provide 40 juniors and seniors from Prairie Phoenix Academy, Sun Prairie East, and Sun Prairie West High Schools the chance to visit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across multiple states this spring. The experience will include campus tours at institutions such as Central State University, Kentucky State University, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Lincoln University. In addition, students will visit significant African American historical landmarks, further enriching their learning and awareness.

100% of your donation amount will go directly to our fund for the students taking this trip.

If you would like to provide a donation by check or would like a record of your donation for tax purposes, please follow these steps:

Any donations can be documented on this SPASD Donation Form. Please note "HBCU Trip" in the where/who collected the donation line item. When the donation form has been completed, our business office will keep lookout for an incoming check. If you require an invoice, please email rmrake@sunprairieschools.org and we will have one prepared for you.

• Please make check payable to:
• SPASD Attn: Tara Zuelzke
• 501 S. Bird Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590
• On the memo line please note "HBCU Trip"

Our Teaching, Learning, and Equity department has been working on resources designed to help parents stay informed and engaged in their student’s math learning journey. These websites provide an overview of course offerings, key learning goals, and ways to support your child at home. We encourage you to explore the sites and connect with us if you have any questions. Check out our resources here: Middle School Math Curriculum Webpage | High School Math Curriculum Webpage

If you are a student parking in the student parking lot, you need to have a parking pass. If you do not have a parking pass, they can be purchased in the main office. Please stop down prior to school or during your lunch to purchase a pass from our financial assistant Ms. McFarlane. Passes for semester two are $30.

Quarter three progress grades will be issued on 2/21/25. If you have questions about how to access Infinite Campus please contact Ms. Johnson in the student services department. Her direct phone line is 608-834-6729.

We want our families to stay informed and connected to resources. If you need information or support visit Resources for Immigrant Students & Families webpage.

Gun safety is a shared responsibility that affects the well-being of our entire community. Visit the district’s Gun Safety Resource page for more information.

Teachers will be reaching out to schedule conferences in the coming weeks. Conferences will take place on Thursday February 27, 2025 from 4:15 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 11:45 AM. If you’re unable to make these dates and times, please connect with your scholar's teachers for an update on your scholar’s progress or schedule an alternate time to meet.

The local scholarship application is now open. Deadline to complete is February 28th. This is a great opportunity to be considered for scholarships that are only available to Sun Prairie students.

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.

It is a busy time of year as we being to wrap up winter sports and transition to spring. If you have any questions about upcoming seasons please reach out to the athletic and activities office.

Ms. Boberg CAA

Come check out an adapted sports league floor hockey game this month on Thurs Feb 13 or Friday Feb 21. Full schedule here.

Check out the upcoming spirit days for Black History Month. Sponsored by BSU!

Please take a look at the upcoming events for FFA Week.

The first hockey team in Sun Prairie was the 1974-1975 season. They weren't very good at the start of the season, but did improve and ended up with a .500 record. It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years!

Congratulations to eight Sun Prairie East Student Athletes who committed to playing sports in their colleges:

Cooper White - Football at Northern State

Gavin Meece - Football at Minnesota State

Cole Dwyer - Cross Country/Track at UW - Eau Claire

Jackson Waitkus - Football at Northern State

Brady Schauer - Football at University of Minnesota - Duluth

Alex Klun - Football at Beloit College

Kiah Frydenlund - Softball at UW-Superior

Sophia Peterson - Volleyball at Edgewood

Check out our Sun Prairie Dance Team in action at Regionals!

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

Please see the information below on a current Sun Prairie United FBLA and DECA fundraising opportunity.

The Sun Prairie East yearbook staff has been working hard all year to create a unique and memorable 2024-25 yearbook for our school. Don’t miss out on this year’s edition, the last day to order the 2024-2025 yearbook is Friday, February 14th.

Order Your Yearbook Now! Order your yearbook at www.jostens.com.

We can’t wait to share this year’s book at distribution! Don’t delay!

Amanda Gustafson and Katrina Horst, Yearbook Advisors

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

• Soul Food Dinner - February 21
• Spring Conferences - February 27 and 28
• Spring Break - March 24-28