BULLETIN

OCT

13 - Senior Meeting (ORDERING FOR GRADUATION)

13 - Parent/Caregiver/Conference - Virtual

15 - Parent/Caregiver/Conference - In Person (North Gym)

16 - NO SCHOOL

20 - Study Abroad Meeting - 6PM

21 - PSAT (Arena)

21 - Senior (GOWN EXCHANGE)

21/24 - Fall Play "You Can't Take it With You"

Last week, in recognition of Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Shorewood High School physics teacher and head girls’ cross-country coach Regina “Gina” Schindel was nominated for the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Great Teacher Spotlight!

Across 22 years of teaching physics and 24 years of coaching cross-country, Gina has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to young people. Now in her sixth year at Shorewood, she continues to expand access and opportunities for students interested in physics while growing our girls’ cross-country program and creating a team culture rooted in belonging, perseverance, and personal growth.

Whether helping students navigate a complex physics concept or encouraging runners through a challenging mile, Gina builds confidence, resilience, and a belief in what students can accomplish. Please join us in celebrating Coach Schindel and thanking her for the many ways she supports our students and strengthens the Shorewood community!

Fall Parent/Caregiver-Teacher Conferences are next week! Please read this letter for details and instructions on how to sign up.

Please note: Virtual conference sign-up must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12.

As part of our in-person conferences on Thursday, we will also be holding a facial tissue drive in the North Gym. If you would like to donate a box or two, please bring them with you to the in-person conferences. We will have a donation box right when you walk in!

We hope to see you there, either virtually or in person!

Our teachers will be working long days as they transition from their regularly scheduled classes into evening conferences.

To show our appreciation, we are providing easy, grab-and-go dinner options so teachers can quickly grab a meal between their regular school day and conferences.

Please consider contributing a monetary donation to help provide dinner for our teachers!

We have approximately 50 teachers on staff and expect to spend about

8–10 per teacher for each evening.

Venmo donations can be sent to: https://venmo.com/u/Erica-HansenFrank

If you would like to arrange an alternative payment option, please email Erica Hansen-Frank <erica.hansenfrank@gmail.com>

Thank you for helping us show our teachers how much we appreciate all they do for our students!

~SHS PTO

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week's North Shore Financial Aid Night! Whether you were unable to attend or simply want to review the information that was shared, we have made the presentation materials available to all families:

• Presentation Recording: Recording linked here

• Presentation Slides: Slideshow linked here

Hands-On FAFSA Help:

If you would like free, expert assistance completing the FAFSA, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of College Goal Wisconsin. They host virtual and in-person events throughout the state with financial aid professionals available to walk you step-by-step through the application.

If you would like to order portrait prints, please visit the website listed on the proof and enter:

• Online ordering will be available at:
  a-me.io/XX9763

• Password: Student ID Number

Your student's Student Number can be found in Infinite Campus, on the sticker in their binder, or on their portrait proof.

Picture orders should be placed by: FRIDAY OCT 16
Packages will be delivered to school and sent home with students through their Advisory teacher.

Yearbooks are available to order!
https://www.midwestyb.com/shorewood-high-school

Thinking about studying abroad next summer?

Join us for a virtual CIEE information session to learn about High School Summer Abroad opportunities for students at Shorewood HS.

CIEE offers 120+ programs in 40 destinations around the world, with options in Language & Culture, Arts & Culture, Business, Leadership & Service, Social Change, and STEM. Students can spend 3–4 weeks abroad exploring a subject they’re passionate about, experiencing a new culture, building independence, and making connections with students from across the U.S.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• Program and destination options
• Scholarships and ways to make study abroad more affordable
• What’s included and what students can expect while abroad
• Safety and support
• The application process and important deadlines
• Time for student and parent questions

CIEE has over $7 million in scholarship funding available each year, with awards that can cover up to 100% of program tuition for eligible students. Families and students are encouraged to attend together!

Tues, Oct 20th | 6pm
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1b0fb56e-cb46-48c0-99bf-7c79f01a634c@84ff6d6e-bfbf-4f95-a0c7-bfaaf8017af2?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Explore programs from Japanese in Tokyo to Sports Management in Barcelona, Culinary Arts, Marine Science and more!

October 22nd-24th @ 7PM

October 24th @ 2PM

in the SHS/Gensler Auditorium

Don't miss our season opener, the crowd-pleasing, outrageous play

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU!
by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

One of America’s most beloved and popular comedies, this valentine to an eccentric family has delighted audiences for decades! With accidental explosions, snakes, a clash of family expectations and the unexpected arrival of G Men, it's sure to be fun for the whole family!

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We are writing to inform you about a new school health program that will make schools safer for individuals with asthma and anaphylaxis and to share some important health reminders.

In 2023, Wisconsin passed a law allowing your child’s school to maintain and administer a quick-relief asthma inhaler to treat life-threatening respiratory distress at school. Similarly, Wisconsin law allows schools to stock FDA-approved nasal epinephrine spray (Neffy) as our emergency medication for anaphylaxis. All Shorewood schools now have a stock albuterol inhaler and Neffy, in addition to an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen). These may be utilized by our health team and first responders for urgent and emergent situations only. These stock medications do not replace the need for students with prescribed emergency medications to have their own at school.

In addition, as we start the year, we wanted to share a few reminders from the health offices:

• Immunizations: Wisconsin Student Immunization Law (Wis. Stat. § 252.04) requires all students to meet a minimum number of required immunizations to attend school. You may check your child’s records using the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) and use this form to update your child’s information. Immunization requirements can be waived only for health, religious, or personal conviction reasons. Your child's immunization record must meet Wisconsin State requirements by the 30th day of school, 10/14/2026. Either by having your child receive all required immunizations or by filling out, signing, and returning the form waiving immunization to the school.

• Medications at school: If your child needs to take medication (prescription or over-the-counter) at school, this form must be completed every school year for all prescription, emergency, and over-the-counter medications. Please bring the completed form, with the prescribing provider’s signature for prescriptions, and medication in its original packaging to the main office at your child’s school.

• Health conditions and support plans: If your child has any medical diagnoses that require specific care, it is important to keep the school informed. Some students may require an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) or an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) at school to help support health needs while they are at school. Medical diagnoses that should be reported include, but are not limited to:

• Seizure Disorder

• Severe Allergies (Allergy Action Plan)

• Asthma (Asthma Action Plan)

• Diabetes

• Feeding support needs (G-tube)

• When to stay home: Please keep your child home if they have:

• An illness that significantly impacts their ability to learn.

• A temperature of 100°F or higher.

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Untreated live head lice.

• A confirmed communicable disease that requires students to stay at home.

Please reach out with any questions you may have related to this information or your child’s specific needs. We look forward to working together to ensure a safe and healthy school year!

Kindly,

Cassandra Gabor

Shorewood School District Nurse

cgabor@shorewood.k12.wi.us

414-961-2888

Instructional Calendar Committee Interest Form

The District's Instructional Calendar Committee (teachers, administrators, parents/caregivers, residents, and members of the School Board) will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the following dates to develop next year's school calendar:

• Monday, October 19, 2026
• Monday, November 2, 2026
• Monday, November 16, 2026

Those interested in joining this year's Committee must be available for all meetings, and participation will be limited to 15 members. Please respond to indicate your interest in serving on the Committee by Monday, October 12.

Broad representation across schools and the community is a priority, and the District will confirm Committee participation and meeting attendance with those selected to serve by email no later than Wednesday, October 14.

PSAT Workshops (free with code: SHSPSAT)

This 90-minute workshop (in-person or virtual options) will cover everything students need to know about the test, including the benefits of taking the PSAT, structure and scoring, important strategies, and practice problems. Juniors and sophomores may attend. Learn more and register here.

ACT Diagnostic Tests (free!)

We are offering free diagnostic ACT tests for juniors only on several days students do not have school this fall. The test comes with a detailed score report and can be a very helpful tool for students to better understand their strengths and areas for improvement on the test. Register here.

The first of many College App Lunch Workshops starts next Tuesday, September 8th, in B116! Stop by to ask questions about your applications, get support with your essay, or simply use the time and space to work on your college applications.

Here are the future dates:

10/20

10/23

10/30 (November 1st is the EA/ED deadline for many schools and happens to fall on a SUNDAY this year. Please plan accordingly!)

We hope to see you! As always, individual meetings are welcome and encouraged! Please see us with any questions.

Thank you!

SHS Counselors

Please join us on Saturday, November 7th for one of Shorewood's favorite events, the annual fall yard clean-up. Volunteers help older and disabled neighbors with light yard work. It's a great way for families, students (anyone!) to connect with neighbors and to give back to the community. No job takes more than 3 hours. Volunteers get a free t-shirt, a donut, Starbucks coffee and a Culver's coupon. NHS students earn volunteer hours.

If you have questions, reach out to Becca Pipkorn at shorewoodcleansup@gmail.com.

To sign up, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCXgHEEHxIgxtlS_VBELLhuMR1eth4g-6U_rDXioBXo0MRiQ/viewform