Cardinal Connection

As a friendly reminder, this is the second part of the January Parent/Caregiver Cardinal Connection newsletter where this newsletter provides topics normally in a monthly communication. As a comprehensive high school, communication is essential and a typical monthly newsletter will not capture current topics that come up during the month. This newsletter contains essential information about upcoming events at SPEHS in January/February 2024.

On Tuesday, January 23rd, the second semester starts for SPEHS scholars and families. Grades for first semester will be finalized on Friday, January 25th and submitted to scholar's transcripts by Wednesday, February 7th. Scholars should review their second semester schedules as there may have been some changes.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us by calling the main office where one of our administrative assistants will assist you.

Go Cardinals!!

Renee Coleman, Principal

Christine Mitlyng, Associated Principal

Heidi Walter, Associated Principal

Hello Parents and Caregivers! I am sending a friendly reminder to please submit documentation of any medical or dental appointments - this can be a screenshot of the appointment, a letter from the provider, or discharge paperwork. You may send the documentation in with your student or email it to me at: kmmorri@sunprairieschools.org.

Since 1980, every three years over 20,000 Dane County youth in grades 7-12 are surveyed regarding their opinions, concerns, attitudes, behaviors and experiences to provide educators, community agencies, parents, policy-makers and funding bodies the data needed to inform grant writing, program development and public policy. The last survey was administered in 2021.

Dane County school districts, including SPEHS, will be administering the Dane County Youth Assessment to all students on 1/29/2024. Please review the links below for more details on the survey, participation options and who to contact for questions.

Parent consent HERE

Consentimiento de los padres AQUI

Dear 9th, 10th and 11th Grade SPEHS Families,Dear 9th, 10th and 11th Grade SPEHS Families,

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, scheduling for the 2024-2025 school year (aka Schedule Fest) will begin for our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students at Sun Prairie East. This will run through Thursday, February 1, 2024. During Schedule Fest, students will be given lessons and materials in their SP30 classes to guide them through the scheduling process. Counselors will also be attending 9th grade English classes on January 29th and 30th to provide additional support to our 9th graders as they work through their first Schedule Fest at SPEHS. School counselors will also be available in the LMC during SP30 for added support from January 30th through February 1st.

The deadline to submit schedule requests is Thursday, February 1st by the end of the school day.

The Schedule Fest slides (linked below) will be part of the SP30 lessons. This is a fantastic resource for caregivers/parents to review with their students. Please make sure to check in with your student(s) regarding their scheduling choices.

9th Grade Slides

10th-11th Grade Slides

How to select your courses using Xello

Cómo seleccionar tus cursos usando Xello (Español)

Did you know??

Each student at SPEHS has access to FREE ACT and SAT prep material through a program called Methodize test prep!

• To access Methodize, your student can log into their Xello Account

• Click on “Methodize” (under “Links and Resources” on your Xello Dashboard.)

ACT March 12th - ONLY 11th graders taking the ACT will be in attendance on this day. For all other students, school is closed.

PreACT Secure April 19th - ONLY 9th and 10th graders taking Pre-ACT Secure will be in attendance on this day. For all other students, school is closed. If you have any questions about these state assessments, please contact Blair Feltham at hlwalte@sunprairieschools.org

The local scholarship application is now open. All seniors are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 28th. The link can be found on our website. Additional information for Seniors on applying for scholarships can be reviewed here.

We are asking scholars and families to check their ACP Google Classrooms often for upcoming opportunities and information.

• January 22nd - No school

• January 23rd - Start of 2nd semester

• January 23rd - Feburary 1st - SPEHS Schedule Fest ( Scholars are SP30, no WIN time)

• January 25th - 1st semester grades are finalized

• February 1st - Start of Black History Month

• February 7th - Final first semester grades are reported on transcripts