WHITEHORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONNECTION
WHITEHORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONNECTIONA Monthly Publication Linking School and HomeJune 2011Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School218 Schenk Street, Madison WI 53714-2398Deborah Ptak, PrincipalPhone: 204-4482Safe Arrival: 204-4481Office: 204-4480 or 204-4490Fax: 204-0538 Website: www.madison.k12.wi.us/whitehorse/ANNIE GREENCROW WHITEHORSE PHONE NUMBERSSafe Arrival204-4481Nancy Judd, Secretary204-4490Carol Borland, Secretary204-4480Deborah Ptak, Principal204-4482Julie Cobb, Learning Coordinator204-4498Elizabeth Braun, Nurse204-1504Amy Schwab, Guidance Counselor204-4488Kelli Ballwahn, Librarian204-4484Jamie Duckert, Social Worker204-4496Karen Wydeven, Psychologist204-4487Camille Gutierrez, Spanish Translations204-4517Annie Hampel, MSCR After School204-4500Tracy Warnecke, PBS Coach204-4492(Positive Behavior and Support)Important DatesJune 3June 6 & 7June 6June 7June 8June 9June 10June 208th Grade Awards Ceremony in gym 7:50amPoint Cut off – permissions & due for Dells Trip by 3:20pm8th Grade ExamsPick up 8th Grade Dance Decorations @3:20Locker Clean out 8th GradeBLT Urban Adventure 8:00-1:00BOTZ to Olbrich 8:30-12:008th Grade Dells Trip 8:00-3:20AGE to Olbrich Park 8am-1pmYearbook distribution 6/7 GrLocker Clean out8th grade dance decorating 3:00 in gym, art, & orchestra rmsGrade 6 & 7 Dells Trip 8:00-3:208th Grade Completion Ceremony, Luncheon & Dance 10:302:52Return dance decorations @3:20Last day of School for 6th & 7th Gr - Dismiss at 9:05Summer School Begins
A Note from the Principal:The last few weeks of the academic year are upon us! I want to take thisopportunity to thank all of our Whitehorse families and friends for all that youhave done for our Whitehorse school community this year. You have supportedyour children’s learning and have provided countless volunteer hours in ourclassrooms, at special events and during field trip experiences. Please take amoment to read this final newsletter of the academic year. It includes valuableinformation about the end of the year celebrations, our 8th grade closing activities,summer opportunities and registration for the 2010-11 academic year.It is my hope that you will enjoy a wonderful summer with family and friends.Deborah PtakPrincipalUna nota de la Directora:¡Las últimas semanas del año escolar están sobre nosotros! Quiero aprovechar deesta oportunidad para agradecer a todas nuestras familias y amigos de Whitehorsepor todo lo que han hecho por nuestra comunidad escolar Whitehorse este año.Ustedes han apoyado el aprendizaje de sus hijos y han aportado innumerables horasde voluntariado en nuestras aulas, en eventos especiales y durante las experienciasde las excursiones escolares. Por favor tome un momento para leer este boletínacerca del final del año académico. Se incluye información valiosa sobre lascelebraciones del final del año, nuestras actividades para la finalización del octavogrado, las oportunidades de verano y los días de matriculación para el añoacadémico 2011-12.Es mi esperanza de que se puedan disfrutar un verano maravilloso con la familia ylos amigos.Deborah PtakLa Directora
Whitehorse LabyrinthUpdateBy Mr. BellWe will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 2 to coincide with the Whitehorse Barbeque,to celebrate the opening of our labyrinth. The labyrinth will serve many purposes which include:1. A place to relax, meditate or socialize in a peaceful manner2. Academic research, enhance curriculum3. Grow veggies and herbs for Whitehorse familiesWe would like to keep expanding the labyrinth. In the near future we’re hoping to increase themaze portion, add a seating area to accommodate a classroom and add picnic tables. We’re alsohoping to build a brick path in the labyrinth with the bricks being engraved with the names ofpeople who have contributed 25 or more to the project.If you would like to participate in this expansion, we are currently accepting cash/check donations(put labyrinth on memo line) which will be earmarked for this purpose. Contributions can bedropped off at the school office or to Bryan Bell, room 188. Please contact Bryan Bell (204-4518)with any questions. Donations are tax deductible!Thank you to all of you who have already donated plants, tools, labor and/or money. We appreciateyour support so much!!BryanLabyrinth Discounts/DonationsMay, 2011Gere LoggingmulchKeleny Soil15% off soilWhole FoodsplantsAmericas Best20% off plantsMarling Lumberlumber at costOperation Fresh Start labor for benchesMs. HohnboumplantsAshley Kommersherbs, seeds, plantsMrs. Franzplants, sprinklerAbbi MullenveggiesMrs. GutierrezHannah FibikarMrs. AnhaltMaddie MassmanPaul LemaMr. BellMrs. GrubisMrs. TibbettsMrs. Schwabmoneymoneybirdhousesplantsplantshose, plants,lumber, screwsplantsshepard’s hookplants
Labyrinth LaborersMay, 20111.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.Kaitlin KnoblockAriel Ketcham-WarshawSydney PowersOlandrius BryantMaggie DeckerAndy LaSavageAshley KommersDerrick HarrisMiah HallAbby MullenStone Laack-VeederElizabeth Barnard-LabrosseJames MellenderSean NeillGabe RouseJessica .32.Chandler WeihertZahiya FaouziTyler AllenHailey MasinoKatie FellerChristian Roe-BeaudettePaul LemaAshanti PhippsNyliyah ConklinAngelica GamezHayden MickelsonJordan PowersMrs. GrubisMrs. WaltersMr. BellMr. SeelyThanks to everyone who helped in any way with this project. We’re sorry if somehow yourname has been omitted. We hope everyone has a chance to visit and use the labyrinth in thenear future.WHITEHORSE RUNNERS EXCELL AT CRAZYLEGS RUNThe Whitehorse Crazylegs Team had a great time at this year’s run. There were 17 studentrunners and 10 teachers who all completed the 5 mile race. The students trained hard for 7weeks and the results proved it was worth it. There were 194 runners in the 14 year and underage group for boys and 163 runners in the 14 year and under girl’s group. We had 4 top 50runners in both groups. Our top 50 boys were Alex Cotter (6), Austin Cray (23), John Rottier(32), and Shaun White (50). Other male finishers were Travell Ewing and Dylan Klosky. OurTop 50 Girls were Emily Pederson (20), Rachel Hellrood (27), Hanna Hilgendorf (39) and HaileyHilgendorf (40). We had five 6th grade girls complete the race. They were Paige Corfits, PaigePeterson, Maddie Massmann, Kailey Mael and Katie Feller. Other girls also finishing were BekahSmith and Olivia Russo. It was a very exciting way to celebrate our Spring Running Club. Ourthanks go out to all the teachers who helped at the race and with Running Club this Spring.
The following students were nominated for the American Legion Award, which is given annuallyto an outstanding eighth grade boy and girl based on their qualities of service, honor,leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and courage. These nominees completed a questionnaire thatis then evaluated by a teacher selection committee. The 10 finalists (5 boys and 5 girls) will becited at the 8th grade awards ceremony on Friday, June 3, 2011.Sydney AnnenCaleb BellHannah BenischWhitney BraunAlyssa BruceRobert BrunkerKatherine CaseyMiguel ChapmanYang ChenMichaela CurleyBrittney DuncanJosedavid EstradaAnthony FellerSamantha GoldadeKayla HalvorsenJoseph HayesRachel HellroodHailey HilgendorfHanna HilgendorfTyler HornungAlexander HosokawaCharles Jackson JrKaitlyn JacobsenAustin JohnsonIsiah JonesKarissa KraemerBrendon LerchStefanie LinesKareem MassieKatherine MillerNicole MottierJake MuthErin O'ConnellKaylee PahlowCaden ParrEmily PedersonJoseph PhillipsKala PyleJohn RottierOlivia RussoMadison SandersonMaria SchaeferBailey SchmidRebekah SmithCaitlyn SosinskyDiamond SpikesAmelia StoeberlDaniel TempletonShiakia ThaoHannah TormeyJulia VillegasMarlisha WilbournRebecca YeazelWeronika Zolnik
Every month teachers nominate a student from their homeroom who fulfills thefollowing criteria:1. Has 90 points2. Exhibits good citizenship3. Is caught being good4. Has a positive attitude / influence on others5. Shows academic success and / or improvementThe students nominated joined Ms. Ptak, Ms. Warnecke and parents for a pancakebreakfast in our Family and Consumer Education classroom. Below are the studentswho were our Students of the Month for May.7th Grade6th Grade8th GradeTyler AllenJordan DukesLevi BechtoldMayte BergKJ HouseRyan LehmanJillian Phillips.Daniel RodriguezQuincey MelmsMelissa PontySammie SnyderNicole MottierSydney PowersSydney StankowskiMax StickelReanna RasmussenCJ ThaoJulia VillegasThe following students were nominated for a Principal’s Award in May, These students werepresented with a certificate from Ms. Ptak for their acts of kindness and positive behavior inour Whitehorse Community. Way to go students!NamePrince ViningCa’Lasia DavisWilla BrenneisHayden MikkelsonAdam ParizoKamrun-James PhillipsJordyn CampbellAdam ParizoLinsey Vander PlaatsHailey HovorkaBrandon NelsonIan RakowDrew WilsonCristian Gonzalez-AguilarShawn LonginoGrade666666666677777Victoria RamirezChristian HelserElizabeth KieferJordan JohnsonAustin BahrKala PyleGreta SandersonQuincey MelmsPaul RamseyJames WhalenIan SweeneyCassidy JohnsonHaley ParkerDaniel TempletonChristian BahlerKarissa Kraemer7888888888888888
Congratulations! The students below maintained 100 points for the entire school year. Theyarrived to every class on time everyday and followed our school wide expectations ofRespecting Everyone, Respecting Education, and Respecting the Environment. We are veryproud of all of you!*6th GradeWilla BrenneisPaige CorfitsHannah FibikarKeaton GillMegan GrunstRyan HentrickGrace HunterSkyler ImhoffAvery KuhlowElizabeth LabrosseEvan LokenKailey MaelMadeline MassmannAbbi MullenMeghan O’ConnellPaige PetersonKalianna PivettJordan PowersSydney PowersReanna RasmussenDaniel RomeroMary RottierNathan StammJessica WarnerMatthew Webster*7th GradeEili AdamsEric CefaluAlexandra CountsHailey GeilKeith HatlebergKasey HorwathGrace JuhlinRachel LangeEvan MarxMegan MullenDanielle RamseyNathan SeidlLeah SmithRowen SpiresMarley TaliaferroCJ ThaoYengkong Thao*8th GradeKatherine CaseyMitchell CefaluBrittney DuncanKayla HalvorsenJoseph HayesRachel HellroodTyler HornungKaitlyn JacobsenStephanie LinesErin O’ConnellCarly OlsonJoseph RosenauHaylee SchmirlerCaitlyn Sosinsky
Congratulations to all of our 6th Graders who participated in the Wisconsin Senior CenterAnnual Essay Contest! All 6th graders wrote a 300 word or less essay about a person olderthan 50 years in age and whom they had/have a special relationship with! Twenty-four essayswere submitted for review by the East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging. Elderly adultsreviewed the essays and selected two Whitehorse winning essays.The following students had their essays submitted:Grothman/EhlenfeldtAurorah AndersonMeghan O'ConnellTytan RaulsKevin DunnNick AlvanosJaycee JohnsonTracy RayKailey MaelBell/O’BrienGabe RouseMadeline MassmannPaul LemaFrancis TurielMiguel ClaudioAbby LeggStone Laack-VeederJessica WarnerKroes/WaltersReanna RassmussenAlbert Shoshany-GlosserWilla BrenneisPrince ViningKat PetrowskiMatt WebsterSkyler ImhoffSam HolmesThe following students were selected to be this year’s winning essays:Gabe Rouse and Madeline MassmannThese students were honored with their family and teachers at an ice cream social at theMadison Senior Center on Wednesday, May 11th. Their essays have also been forwarded tothe state wide contest!All 6th graders had the opportunity to invite their special person or family member to SeniorReceptions in our LMC in May. Students, family members and staff enjoyed muffins and juiceas they listened to the thoughtful and touching essays read by our students.
Congratulations go out to the Science Olympiad team for finishing in 15th place at the StateCompetition in Oshkosh on April 30. Science Olympiad is a competitive science event whereparticipants compete against other students their ages in areas of Life, Personal and SocialScience, Earth & Space Science, Physical Science & Chemistry, Technology & Engineering andInquiry & Nature of Science. This year’s team members include:Shannon Braun, Willa Brenneis, Kevin Dunn, Mahlek Hamdan, Reanna Rasmussen, DanielRomero, Mary Rottier, Albert Shosany-Glosser, Reid Simon, and Matt WebsterIndividuals finished in the top 10 in the following events:4th place – Solar System7th place – Road Scholar7th place – Tower7th place – Crime Busters9th place – Experimental Design10th place – Bottle Rocket10th place – Junkyard Challenge10 place – Compute ThisMary Rottier and Mahlek HamdanDaniel Romero and Albert Shoshany-GlosserMahlek Hamden and Albert Shoshany-GlosserWilla Brennies and Albert Shoshany-GlosserWilla Brennies and Reanna RasmussenDaniel Romero and Reid SimonKevin Dunn and Matt WebsterWilla Brennies and Reanna RasmussenThe Science Olympiad team can consist of up to 20 members in grades 6-9. If you enjoyscientific challenges consider joining the Science Olympiad team next year.On Wednesday, May 11th one 7th grader and five 6th graders took a bus downtown toparticipate in the First Annual Middle School Science Symposium. The Symposium was heldat the brand new Wisconsin Institute of Discovery on the campus of the University ofWisconsin. The goal of the symposium was to have students do independent research andshare their findings with others. As they learned at the symposium, discovering somethingnew and exciting in science doesn’t mean anything until it is shared.The Whitehorse students that attended were: Lydia Anderson, Avery Kuhlow, Mary Rottier,Reanna Rasmussen, Daniel Romero and Reid Simon. Lydia shared her research on pheromoneswhile the other students researched and shared the impact of music on memory. Studentsfrom all Madison Middle Schools were there to share their findings.The symposium was a great success and plans for next year are already taking place.
End of the Year FieldtripsGrade DateWhereCost IncludesCriteriatransportation,The following behavior criteria will bePark admission,used beginning 4th quarter, Monday,and Hot DogMarch 30, 2011 until Friday, June 3,Lunch2011.8Wednesday,Mt 25.00 (pleaseTo be eligible for this trip, studentsthJune 8Olympusnote that thismust be at 75 points or higher. PointsDepart atamount may becan be earned back only until 3:30 on7:50 andreduced basedFriday, June 3rd. If a student has areturn atupon moneysuspension the week of the trip, they will3:30 toremaining innot be allowed to t. 25.00 (pleaseTo be eligible for this trip, studentsthOlympusnote that thismust be at 75 points or higher. PointsJune 9Depart atamount may becan be earned back only until 3:30 on7:50 andreduced basedFriday, June 3rd. If a student has areturn atupon moneysuspension the week of the trip, they will3:30 toremaining innot be allowed to attend.Whitehorsefundraisingaccounts)Permissions will be distributed on Friday, May 6th in homerooms. Money and permissions forthese fieldtrips are due by Friday, June 3, 2011. Any questions, please call Mrs. Cobb,Learning Coordinator at 204-4498Other 4th Quarter Positive Awards, Celebrations and EventsGradeDateEventGrade 8Friday, June8th Grade End of the Year3rd @ 8:00Award Ceremony in theGymnasium. All parents andguardians are welcome toattend.Grade 8Thursday8th Grade CompletionJune 9thCeremony at 10:30followed by luncheon, anddance until 2:52. Allparents and guardians arewelcome to attendcompletion ceremony.CriteriaAll 8th grade students will attend.All 8th grade students will attend. All 8thgrade students are asked to report tohomeroom at 10:00. If a student has asuspension the week of this event, theywill be asked to leave after thepromotion ceremony.
Schedule of Events:10:00-Students report to Homeroom for attendance10:28-Students report by Homeroom to the gym10:30-Completion Ceremony Begins11:20-Ceremony is completed- All guests leave side gym door11:30-Students report back to homeroom for yearbook distribution and signing12:00-Students report to gym for luncheon, and dance (Students can drop off items in thecoat check room)2:52-Dismissal and bag pickup. All Whitehorse 8th grade students can and are expected to attend DressThe Awards Ceremony is on June 3, 2011 at 8:00 am. Many students will be receivingawards. You may chose to dress up if you wish.The Completion Ceremony, Luncheon, and Dance- This event is Thursday, June 10,2011 from 10:00-2:52. Students will report at 10:00. Students can report at usual timeif they cannot get a ride to school at 10:00. Students are asked to dress up, howeverthis is not a formal affair. Young men should wear a dress shirt or something betterthan a t-shirt. Ties are a nice addition, but are not required. Young ladies should wear adress, skirt, or nice pants. Clean jeans are acceptable, sweat suits or sweatpants arenot.Yearbooks are available to purchase ( 15.00) Coat Check Room- The coat check room will be in Ms. Mountford’s room. All studentswill have a grocery bag labeled with your name. This room will be supervised by parents.Students are allowed to store items that they do not want to loose during the dance(ie yearbook, phones, etc.). Be sure to take your bag with you when you leave. There isa gift in the bag for you! Pictures-Students can bring cameras if they want to take pictures. There will be anarea designated for you to take pictures with your friends. Dance Tickets-The cost of this event is 10.00. This will include your Milios lunch,party favors, all the snacks and beverages you would like to eat during the dance, DJ,class gift, and much more. Tickets will go on sale Monday, May 23rd until June 3rd . Youmay purchase them in the office between classes, at lunch or before/after school.
Yearbook DistributionDistribution for students who have purchased a yearbook willbe on the following dates:June 9th for 8th gradersJune 8th for 6th and 7th gradersThere will be a limited number of extra yearbooks for purchase. The cost is 15.00 and canbe brought to the office.Class Photo---8th Grade Class PictureIf you would like to order a class picture, forms are posted outside of the office. 4x6 photosare 1.00, 5x7 photos are 2.00, and 8x12 photos are 5.00. A class picture is postedoutside of the office if you would like to view the photo. These photos orders are due in theoffice on June 3, 2011. Students will receive their pictures the last week of school. If youhave questions, please call Mrs. Cobb (204-4498)Change of Address?Are you moving over the summer?Have you moved during the school year?In order to ensure that you receive 4th Quarter Reportcards, Registration materials, the Summer Newsletter, etc., please make sure our office hasyour correct address and phone information. If something has changed during the schoolyear, please put changes in writing or call the Whitehorse office. You may call or e-mail oursecretary, Nancy Judd (204-4490), njudd@madison.k12.wi.us or Carol Borland (204-2280),chiller@madison.k12.wi.usChild’s NameGrade (2011-2012)New Address:New Phone Number:New e-mail:New School Next Year
From the Health Office:Traveler Alert! MeaslesIf you or your family are planning any international travel this summer, be especially surethat you are fully protected from measles.Countries worldwide are seeing more measles cases this year. In Europe, France(approximately 5000 cases this year), Serbia, Spain, Macedonia, Turkey, and Belgium haveparticularly large outbreaks, but the disease is widespread worldwide. Airport and airlineexposures are possible.Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known. The organism can remain in the air andinfectious for as long as two hours.The MMR vaccine provides excellent protection. Anyone born after 1956 should have 2 dosesof MMR vaccine. MMR vaccine is available from your medical clinic or free for children andsome adults at Public Health-Madison and Dane County (266-4821; www.publichealthmdc.com).Look up your child’s immunization record on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry at PublicImmunization
WHITEHORSE RUNNERS EXCELL AT CRAZYLEGS RUN The Whitehorse Crazylegs Team had a great time at this year’s run. There were 17 student runners and 10 teachers who all completed the 5 mile race. The students trained hard for 7 weeks and the results proved it was worth it. There were 194 runners in the 14 year and under
Westmark Whitehorse, Conference Room 4 14:00 to 16:00 Grad School Workshop. Westmark Whitehorse, Tagish Room 16:00 to 18:00 Student Publishing Workshop. Westmark Whitehorse, Tagish Room 19:00 to 22:00 Yukon College Open House and Wine and Cheese. Shuttle bus service will run between the Westmark Whitehorse (Wood Street entrance) and Yukon
prominent Whitehorse Butte with its multi-directional but fairly shallow drainages flowing multidirectional toward the unit’s boundary or (southeast) to Little Whitehorse Creek that crosses the unit east-west at its mid-section (and which –like the creek’s main stem – is also enclosed by rangeland fences).
Whitehorse Liquidity Partners Inc. (“Whitehorse”) was founded in August 2015 by Yann Robard; Mr. Robard previously directed the secondaries effort at the CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board), most recently as Head of Secondaries and Co-
“Whitehorse will be a well planned self sustaining community that is a leader in energy conservation and innovation that maintains and conserves wilderness spaces for future generations. Whitehorse will continue to strive for a better quality of life that is reflected in its vibrant economy and social life.” This is the challenge in Phase 2.
Whitehorse Park Fencing and Gate Replacement NEPA No.: DOI-BLM-OR-M000-2009-0017-CX A. Proposed Action The BLM is proposing to replace, repair, and install fencing around certain portions of the Whitehorse County Park boat ramp area perimeter, and to install a gate to a non-public access road adjoining the parking area.
Council’s Heritage Policy (Clause 22.11 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme) and the State Heritage Overlay (Clause 43.01 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme). These guidelines are also to assist owners of heritage places in determining what may be acceptable in the development of their place.
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Araling Panlipunan . ang ikalawang sangay ng heograpiya – ang heograpiyang pantao na tumutukoy sa pag-aaral ng wika, lahi, relihiyon, at pangkat-etnolingguwistiko sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng daigdig. Ang mga paksa na nakapaloob sa modyul na ito ay sistematikong inayos upang mas madaling maunawaan ang daloy ng iyong pag-aaral. May mga angkop na gawaing inihanda para sa iyo upang maging .
