FEBRUARY MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL MARY JANKOVICH
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Dear Shabazz Community,
This is such an exciting time of year. Students are just settling into their second-semester routines, and, as a community, we are also starting to review what actions and changes we took this year while looking ahead to next year. First semester grades and student evaluations are in, and hopefully, they reflect all the great work our students did the first semester.
We want to make sure we offer a huge welcome to the students and families that joined our Shabazz community for the second semester.
I truly believe the school community and safety begins with strong, trusting relationships among students and staff, and with true engagement in classrooms. Our school vision is based on the belief that
all
students can be successful if they are well-understood and well-supported, and that's on all of us-students, families, and staff. Working together, we can make sure every single student is well-understood, well-supported, and truly connected to our school community.
Please remember that
students don't have school next Friday, February 7
, since we have a Staff Professional Learning Day. Also please note that
Tuesday, March 3 is for Juniors only
, who will be taking the ACT at Shabazz that day. We will plan on supporting our students by making them a big breakfast to make sure they're ready to go.
Please know we're here to help and are committed to working with you to help every student succeed.
Mary J. Jankovich
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IMPORTANT INFO AND CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 6
Friday, February 7
Professional Development
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, February 13
Student Advisories
Thursday, February 27
Student Advisories
Friday, February 28
Mid-winter Break
NO SCHOOL
UPCOMING
Tuesday, March 3
ACT Testing
Juniors Only
NO SCHOOL for Grades 9, 10, and 12
Thursday, March 5
Parent Conferences
NO SCHOOL
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HANDY QUICK LINKS
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Yearbooks For Sale - Submit $$ to Office
Students who started at Shabazz first quarter this school year (2019-2020) had an opportunity to purchase a yearbook with other fees. Students who started at Shabazz
after
first quarter did not have an opportunity to purchase a yearbook with other school fees.
However, any student can purchase a yearbook from now until May simply by submitting $20.00 to Hannah in the Shabazz office. Students must submit payment to receive a yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed in the last days of the final quarter.
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Shabazz Family Engagement Night is an opportunity to come together as parents/guardians of Shabazz students. Our goal is to connect as a community, collectively learn about topics of interest to you, and for you to share your voice relating to our school's vision and direction.
At our first Engagement Night, School Counselor Elizabeth Long will introduce herself to the community, and school Social Worker, Susan Kaye will offer a presentation on basic needs and how keeping them in the forefront can transform conflict between parents and teens. We hope to see you there.
Please feel free to share your thoughts for future Family Engagement Nights
here
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Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Shabazz LMC (lower level)
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ACT Testing for Juniors
Just a reminder that Juniors will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, March 3. There is NO SCHOOL for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors on that day.
As Mary mentioned above
we will plan on supporting our students by making them a big breakfast to make sure they're ready to go.
There are several ACT Test Prep resources on our
Shabazz Library Portal. Look for the ACT/ASPIRE Test Prep tab.
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A Big Shabazz Welcome to Elizabeth Long
Hello Shabazz! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and the students at Shabazz. Many years ago I completed an internship at Shabazz and for the last seven years I have been the Counselor at Toki Middle School. I’m excited to be back and am looking forward to learning about Shabazz and supporting students and families! I’ve listed my schedule below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have.
Elizabeth's Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays: all day; Fridays: 7:45-noon
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Theatre Production Class Presents "The Forty-Two"
In January, Colleen's Theatre Production class presented "The Forty-Two", written by student Cory Wimmer (during Playwriting class last quarter). The play took place on a city bus and featured Iona McGregor, Bridget Fair, Cyrus Dasho, Jacy Swallop, Alex Jewell, Cassandra Frey, and Colleen. A free dress rehearsal was performed for friends and family and all classes were able to attend after that. During the Q&A, students commented on what a great job everyone did. Congratulations all! These plays are a highlight of the semester.
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Adopt a Book . . . or three
After two very successful quarters of Reading Toni Morrison, Denise has decided to make the class a firm part of her annual schedule of courses starting next year. However, this fall term, we wore out our 20+ year-old copies of
The Bluest Eye
and
Beloved
.
We are reaching out to our Shabazz community to ask for donations of the 3-book set of
The Bluest Eye
,
Beloved
, and
Song of Solomon
. Amazon.com has a boxed set of all three titles for $28.49. For a full class collection where all the page numbers match up, we will need 16 sets. Even if we are able to obtain a handful of sets, it would certainly help. If you can help us out, the ISBN: for the requested set is: ISBN-13: 978-0593082164
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Career Fair and Celebration of Learning
Many thanks to our community members who took time out of their busy schedule to come and talk to students about their career choices last month.
Thank you to Leah Evans, textile artist; Emily Bischoff, child care expert; Katie Ainslee-Wallace, counselor; Katie Vermillion Kalmon, UW Madison; Jocelyn Lepinski, teacher trainer; Nate Clark, film and animation; Steve Gay, construction; Robert Richmond, veteran; Sandy Thistle, MATC; Adam Alves, arborist; Sarah Driscoll, zoo staff; Angie Bobzien, photographer; Thomas Shiffler, MD; Mark Rickenbach wildlife ecology; Nick Zouski, DNR specialist; and Amy Krachey, physical therapist.
After a community lunch our afternoon Celebration of Learning included several examples of students' work this first semester. Thank you to all who attended, and everyone who worked hard to make the day a success.
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Shabazz Joins Mendota Elementary for Kindness Retreat
This past December Shabazz's Leadership class students were invited to Mendota Elementary School's all-day Kindness Retreat, where they served as role models while building community, bullying prevention, and developing ally skills.
The students spent the day learning together and from one another. Our students also had the opportunity to lead and participate in small group discussions, activities, and reflections with the 4th grade students throughout the day.
All students walked away with a deepened sense of community and belonging as well as huge smiles on their faces!
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During our New Student Orientation, twenty new students participated in several small and large group activities where they got to meet staff, and one another while learning all about Shabazz and our Universal Expectations for all students.
It was an upbeat day and staff was impressed with our new students. We wish you all a successful and meaningful semester!
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1601 Sherman Avenue
Madison WI 53704
608-204-2440
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