5/17/13

IMPORTANT PROM INFORMATION!

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Renaissance Place (1451 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - 7:00pm to midnight.~

This year prom will offer more than dinner and dancing. The PTSO has some great raffle prizes and additional activities that we hope the students will enjoy. Students will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes secured by the PTSO and donated by some great Milwaukee businesses.

*Raffle prizes:

(2) Great American Passes,~
(4) Bucks Seats for 2013-4 season
Milwaukee County Zoo passes
Harley Davidson~Museum passes
$60 Joey Bouno certificate
Movie/dinner certificates
*Bingo~prizes:

4- Nicolet tee shirts
10-water bottles(collapsible Nicolet)
2- Maxfield's gift certificates
Knight’s popcorn
The program for the evening is as follows:

6:45- student~ arrival time
7:00- Grand March begins
7:30- parents leave, students are seated
7:45- dinner is served (appetizers first)
7:55- King and Queen are crowned, continue eating
8:15- dessert is served
8:35- dancing begins and will continue till midnight (DJ)
8:50- photo booth is opened
**This year the following activities will be sponsored by the PTSO:

9:00- casino tables open including bingo
9:00- caricature artists available~
9:45- chocolate fountain~
12:00- prom ends

5/17/13

ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF MAY 20TH
5/20/13 School Board Meeting, 6:00pm in Library
5/21/13 Band Concert, 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Centre
5/22/13 Early dismissal for students, 1:19pm
5/22/13 MEPA Scholarship Awards Program, 6:00pm in Library
5/22/13 Orchestra Concert, 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Centre
5/23/13 Merit Awards, 2:40pm in cafeteria
5/23/13 Choir Concert, 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Centre
5/27/13 No School – Memorial Day

PTSO GRAD GRAM ORDER FORMS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY!!
LAST CHANCE! This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff.
Please download the order form from the Nicolet website: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/grad_grams.pdf
and also posted on the PTSO page: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/ptso.cfm
or pick up a copy in the High School Office. Drop Dead Deadline is Monday, May 20th.

COOKIES & CRAM – SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST
PTSO will be hosting Cookies and Cram to kick off the 2nd semester exam study sessions.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1st from 10am to noon in the cafeteria.

RECEPTION HONORING DR. MONROE
On Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, we will be honoring Dr. Monroe at an Ice Cream Social in the Nicolet Library.  An invitation can be viewed on the Nicolet website: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/evite.pdf
We hope you can attend.

5/13/13

Correction to PTSO Meeting date - The correct date for the next PTSO meeting is...
Thursday, 5/16/13 PTSO Meeting, 6:00pm in B113.

PROM INFORMATION - SATURDAY, MAY 18TH AT THE RENAISSANCE PLACE

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Renaissance Place (1451 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - 7:00pm to midnight. 
The program for the evening is as follows:

6:45- student  arrival time

7:00- Grand March begins

7:30- parents leave, students are seated

7:45- dinner is served (appetizers first)

7:55- King and Queen are crowned, continue eating

8:15- dessert is served

8:35- dancing begins and will continue till midnight (DJ)

8:50- photo booth is opened

9:00- casino tables open

9:45- possible dessert/ice cream bar

12:00- prom ends

5/13/13

ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF 5/13/13
5/14/13 PTSO Meeting 6:00pm in B113
5/18/13 Prom at Renaissance Place, 7:00pm

RECEPTION HONORING DR. MONROE
On Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, we will be honoring Dr. Monroe at an Ice Cream Social in the Nicolet Library.  An invitation can be viewed on the Nicolet website: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/evite.pdf
We hope you can attend.

PTSO GRAD GRAM ORDER FORMS NOW AVAILABLE!!
The Nicolet PTSO graduation tradition of Grad Grams is here! This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff.

Please download the order form from the Nicolet website http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/grad_grams.pdf
and also posted on the PTSO page: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/ptso.cfm
or pick up a copy in the High School Office. Deadline is Thursday, May 16th. Don't delay, order your Grad Grams today!

COOKIES & CRAM – SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST
PTSO will be hosting Cookies and Cram to kick off the 2nd semester exam study sessions.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1st from 10am to noon in the cafeteria.

YEARBOOKS COMING SOON – HAVE YOU ORDERED YOURS?
Have you ordered the yearbook?  The 2012-2013 yearbook is on its way!  Don't be left out of the fun.  Check your fees at the High School Office today to see if you'll get the yearbook in June.  If you pay the fees before May 17th, you won't have to wait in line to get yours on yearbook signing day, June 3rd.  Bring a check for $70.00 to the High School Office before May 17th!

BEST BUDDIES OF WISCONSIN IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hello all...looking for something FUN and worthwhile to do next weekend?  Best Buddies of Wisconsin is looking for volunteers .......Information is below, our group will be a part of the North Shore Walk @ Concordia campus!

With our North Shore and Lake Country walks only a little over a week away, we are still in need of volunteers. If you guys know any students, faculty, friends, family members, coworkers…anyone who would like to volunteer, please share the link(s) below with them and ask them to sign up. It might be a good service project for National Honors Society or Key Club. Every little bit helps!!
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Lake Country: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4FAFAB2DA13-best2
North Shore: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4FAFAB2DA13-best3

Dear Parents and Students:

It has come to our attention that many of the exam exemption notices that were mailed home on Friday, had either an incorrect attendance box checked or the box may not have been checked and should have been.  We are in the process of revising the attendance data and will send a revised notice to all students in their 2nd hour class tomorrow, Tuesday.  We apologize for the errors and have taken steps to correct this from happening in the future.

Thank you for understanding.  If you have any questions, you may call the High School Office at 351-7531.

5/10/13

GERMAN AATG NATIONAL EXAM AND DSSV ESSAY CONTEST

Six Nicolet students were honored at the Deutscher Sprach und Schulverein Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 5th.  Held at Marquette University High School, the ceremony honored students for high performance on the AATG National exam and the DSSV Essay Contest.    Leading the way for Nicolet was major prize winner William Jen, who pocketed $150 and a snazzy book about Austria.  Also honored for Nicolet were Ava Crawford-Dukejevic, Tom Driscoll, Emiy Perez, Natalie Muenster and John Sherman who likewise won cash awards and tickets to German Fest.  The DSSV (Deutscher Sprach und Schulverein) is a Milwaukee organization which exists to encourage the teaching and learning of German.  A group photo can be found on our website: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR LANGUAGE TEACHERS (WAFLT)

The WAFLT has announced that senior William Jen is the recipient of the 2013 WAFLT Excellence in Foreign Language Study Award.  His German teacher Mark Wagner is to be congratulated, as well, for supporting and maintaining a language program that produces such excellent students.

4 NICOLET STUDENTS TRIUMPH IN THE STATE FRENCH PRONUNCIATION COMPETITION

Four Nicolet students won gold medals in the State French Pronunciation Competition:

Alessandra Tejeda - Gold medal for extemporaneous prose

Emily Blumenthal and Jennifer Froh - Gold medal for Reader's Theater

Sophia Geho - Gold medal for French Musical Performance

NICOLET STUDENTS TAKE HOME FICB CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Ben Henken, Andrew Keene, and Ari Reyes for winning the state Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl in Madison this past Thursday.~ In the semi-finals, down 15pts, Andrew Keene answered the final question giving Nicolet a 5point victory over Oshkosh North.~ Nicolet went on to dominate the Championship round winning by over 100 points over Sauk Prairie to bring home the trophy.

2 NICOLET STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Nicolet Students did a fantastic job during state level history~competition on Saturday in Madison.~ This amazing group of young people~supported one another throughout the day and were outstanding~representatives of Nicolet High School.~ The following students walked~away with honors and awards:

- Sydney O'Hare won the "Mayflower Award for Early American~History" for her performance "Elizabeth Burgin: The Lost Patriot"
- Anna Girton won a second Honorable Mention for her Individual Exhibit~"Theresienstadt: A Missing 'Note" in History"
- Samantha Srok won a first Honorable Mention for her Individual Documentary~"The Stonewall Riots: Changing Face of the Gay Right Movement"
Two Nicolet students will be representing Nicolet at the National~History Day competition in Washington, D.C. in June.~ These students are :
- Madeline Folstein for her performance "Prohibitions Effect on~Feminism and Women's Rights"
- Jubilee Hou for his individual website "H.H. Bennett: The~'Snapper'"~ Jubilee's website is available online at
- http://34814624.nhd.weebly.com/
Good luck to Maddy and Jubilee at Nationals!

THREE NICOLET STUDENTS RECEIVE WILLIE D. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIPS

Three Nicolet students were among 25 graduating high school seniors in greater Milwaukee to receive scholarships from the Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, named for the Green Bay Packers legend and Milwaukee business icon. Benjamin Levey, Jessica Luecke, and Josephine Scott each received $2,000 scholarships at the 22nd Annual Award Ceremony Dinner April 26 at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.  Congratulations to these students!

5/6/11

Parents of Graduating Seniors

Graduation participation forms are now past due.  If your son/daughter has not turned theirs in, please have them see Ms. Hecker in Room C-103 or their guidance counselor.  Seniors who do not turn in the participation form will not be included in graduation.

Sign up for extra graduation tickets is taking place in Room C-103.  Email and phone orders will not be taken.  Seniors must come in to sign up.

Reminder - all graduating seniors are required to attend rehearsal at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3rd in Gym 2.

See the Graduation Information Booklet on the Nicolet website to answer all your graduation questions.  Hard copies are available in Room C-103. 

The order form for the graduation DVD is available on the Nicolet website and in Room C-103.

If your son/daughter wins an award or scholarship that you would like noted in the graduation program, please send an email to Ferne Hecker at ferne_hecker@nicolet.k12.wi.us or call her at 414-351-7520

5/4 The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:30pm, Community room
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST continues this weekend in the Studio Theatre (in the Community Room).  Performances will be Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.  Call our ticket line to check ticket availability (414-351-8174)

ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF 5/6/13 – Staff Appreciation Week!
5/7/13 Performing Arts Committee meeting, 7:00pm in B113
5/8/13 Early Release Day – students dismissed at 1:19pm
5/9/13 Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm in Library
5/10 & 5/11 “Normal, The Musical”, 7:30pm in Theatre
5/12/13 “Normal, The Musical”, 2:00pm in Theatre

PTSO NEEDS BAKERS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Every year the PTSO sponsors a very popular Teacher/Staff Appreciation Dessert Buffet.  This year’s Dessert Buffet will be Thursday, May 9th.  If you would like to provide a dessert (lemon bars, chocolate dipped strawberries, and ginger cookies were big hits last year), remember to keep items peanut-free, please bring 2-3 dozen treats, and cut them into small portions so that the teachers and staff can sample a variety of desserts.  The staff really appreciates it and has asked for the recipes in the past.  Drop off your goodies with the recipe (optional) at Nicolet on Thursday, May 9th by 9:00a.m. in the High School or District Office.  If you can provide a dessert, please call or email Julie Richter at mrichter5@wi.rr.com   Thank you!

PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING
Please join us on Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m., Room B113 at Nicolet HS for the Performing Arts Committee Meeting. Several important items to discuss:

• Stage Extension Fundraising Status - Only 1 more month to raise funds for the project to ensure installation by next fall! ~See the letter below from Sue.~ Thanks to all who have donated so far!
• Upcoming events - May concerts and award ceremonies
• Dr. Monroe's retirement event
• Outreach to new members - plans for next year
• Facebook Page setup
• At the last meeting, the request for new choir uniforms was approved - your PAC in action!

YEARBOOKS COMING SOON – HAVE YOU ORDERED YOURS?
Have you ordered the yearbook?  The 2012-2013 yearbook is on its way!  Don't be left out of the fun.  Check your fees at the High School Office today to see if you'll get the yearbook in June.  If you pay the fees before May 17th, you won't have to wait in line to get yours on yearbook signing day, June 3rd.  Bring a check for $70.00 to the High School Office before May 17th!

EXAM SCHEDULES AND EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
You can find the exam schedule for second semester as well as the exam exemption policy on our website under  "Attendance, Calendars & Schedules" and under "News & Information."
Here are the direct links:
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule_2.pdf
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_exemption_policy.pdf

PTSO GRAD GRAM ORDER FORMS NOW AVAILABLE!!
The Nicolet PTSO graduation tradition of Grad Grams is here! This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff. ~Please download the order form from the Nicolet website http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/grad_grams.pdf
and also posted on the PTSO page:http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/ptso.cfm
or pick up a copy in the High School Office. Deadline is Thursday, May 16th. Don't delay, order your Grad Grams today!

5/1/13

NICOLET ANNOUNCES DEANS LISTS FOR THIRD QUARTER
Nicolet High School is proud to announce the Dean’s Lists for third quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.  To qualify for this honor, students must earn all A’s or B’s for the quarter or semester.  Additionally, students are allowed to earn one C if they have an A to offset it.  Congratulations to all of our students that have earned this distinction. 
Go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm to see a complete listing.

WISCONSIN ECONOMICS ECON CHALLENGE WINNERS!
Congratulations to Briana Gray, Daniel Lerner and Elizabeth Tavolier for winning 1st place in the Wisconsin Economics Econ Challenge. They each brought home a $100 prize for their efforts, which of course made them very happy! See photo at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC SILVER MEDAL
Congratulations to Natalie Muenster who earned a National Scholastic Silver Medal for her painting called "Peanut Gallery". She will be traveling to New York to receive her award at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall on May 31, 2013.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR 2013 YOUNG PEOPLE'S ART EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
Congratulations to our Wisconsin State Fair 2013 Young People's Art Exhibit and Competition Participants and Winners.  The exhibit will be open to the public during the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair, August 1-11 in the lobby of the Wisconsin Exposition Center. Winners will receive ribbons and monetary awards ranging from $30.00 to $100.00.

Young People's Art Exhibit Best of Show Award Adrienne Evans
Best Photography Award Senior Gwen Davis

1st Place in Photography Rhea Stark
1st Place in Painting Jordan Perry
1st Place in Drawing Brandon Poll

2nd Place in Drawing Gabe Katz
2nd Place in Mixed Media Jessica Waddington

Other exhibitors include:
Adina Barrientos
Sophie Cohen
DeVante Coleman
Elizabeth Geboy
Natalie Muenster
Laura Shires

UW-MADISON GERMAN DAY COMPETITION
Nicolet continued its dominance at the UW-Madison German Day competition taking home the State Title for the second straight year.    Competing on Wednesday, April 17th, the Nicolet German students bested 27 other high schools in the state. This marks the fourth title in the last five years.  Please congratulate the following: 

Event One:  Spelling II (Perfect Score) Brandon Poll, Martin Muenster
Event Two: Spelling Advanced  Natalie Muenster, Laura Banh. John Jaekels
Event Three:  Poetry II    Gefunden von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Teddy Uy
Event Four:  Skit:  Laura Banh, Avery Kornitz, Mari Johnson, Julia Vascan, Stephen Johnson, Sandra Gurneau, Molly Wertheimer, Katya Opryschenko, Ava Crawford, Ella Dierberger, Bryce Uy, William Jen, Ben Brown, Hunter Bronek, Anna Novak, John Sherman, Natalie Muenster, Sam Vucetich, Chris Sorenson. 
Event Five:  Poetry Advanced     Die Lorelei  von Heinrich Heine Jimmy Abram
Event Six:  Vocal   Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus  (Comedian Harmonists)
Patti Bykowski, Stephen Johnson, Brandon Kennedy, Morgan Kornitz,  Devin Harrison, John Sherman, Wayne Martin, Jane Moede, Teddy Uy,Katja Opryschenko

DELTA EPSILON PHI – GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY
Nine students were inducted into Delta Epsilon Phi, the Honor Society for high school students of German in a ceremony at Nicolet on Thursday, April 25th.    Students honored are Bryce Uy, John Sherman, Sandra Gurneau, Julia Vascan, Ella Dierberger, Ben Brown, DEP alum and guest speaker Kindia duPlessis, Natalie Muenster, Anna Novak, Laura Banh and DEP President William Jen.  Their teacher is Mr. Mark Wagner.

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARD WINNER!
Congratulations to Natalie Muenster who earned a National Medal (silver) in the Scholastic art & Writing Awards of 2013, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.  Their work was selected by professional artists or writers as the most accomplished in the nation.  This year, 230,000 works of art and writing were submitted.  Only the top 1,950 were recognized at the national level.  We’re proud to have Natalie represent our school in this year’s National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

4/30/13

NORMAL THE MUSICAL

Nicolet presents NORMAL THE MUSICAL -- two powerful arts-based presentations which safely raise awareness of mental health, eating disorders, body image and the importance of stress-management.

On May 10-12, Nicolet will present NORMAL THE MUSICAL -- the Jonathan Larson award-winning 75 minute rock musical based on Yvonne Adrian's true story about her daughter's 5-year battle with anorexia.~ Produced in 2005 in New York City, the play illustrates how a family breaks down (and then comes together) during a family crisis, but also offers robust resources and support relating to mental health, stress management and wellness.

In 2005, The New York Post described NORMAL THE MUSICAL as " the feel good musical that shows that any subject, if handled well, is grist for the musical mill."~ The musical launched a national educational nonprofit ("NORMAL") which began in Milwaukee in 2006.~ Now working in collaboration with Harvard School of Public Health, the NORMAL nonprofit organization offers training seminars and presentations to support mental health awareness, recovery and prevention in schools.

NORMAL THE MUSICAL musical will be presented on May 10-11 at 7:30 pm and on May 12 at 2pm in the Community Room space. ~The performances are free and open to the public. ~ Each performance will include discussions facilitated by Sandy Blaies, the clinical director of the Eating Disorders unit at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital and her staff, as well as some people in recovery.

More info about the musical can be found on the NIS website - http://www.normal-life.org
Feel free to contact Jennifer Tomlin, 414-351-8171, with questions and ticket requests for the musical.

4/26/13

ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF 4/29/13
4/26 & 4/27 The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:30pm, community room
4/28/13 The Importance of Being Earnest, 2:00pm, community room
5/1/13 NHS Foundation Meeting, 7:30am in B113
5/1/13 Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
5/2/13 The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:00pm, community room
5/3 & 5/4 The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:30pm, community room

PTSO GRAD GRAM ORDER FORMS NOW AVAILABLE!!
The Nicolet PTSO graduation tradition of Grad Grams is here! This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff. ~Please download the order form from the Nicolet website http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/grad_grams.pdf
and also posted on the PTSO page:
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/ptso.cfm
or pick up a copy in the High School Office. Deadline is Thursday, May 16th. Don't delay, order your Grad Grams today!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.~Please contact Karen Holmes at 414-351-0747 or~karenholme@aol.com~if you are able to help with typing and/or assembling booklets. An informal volunteer meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 7pm at Karen's house, please call/email for details. Thank you!

PTSO NEEDS BAKERS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Every year the PTSO sponsors a very popular Teacher/Staff Appreciation Dessert Buffet.  This year’s Dessert Buffet will be Thursday, May 9th.  If you would like to provide a dessert (lemon bars, chocolate dipped strawberries, and ginger cookies were big hits last year), remember to keep items peanut-free, please bring 2-3 dozen treats, and cut them into small portions so that the teachers and staff can sample a variety of desserts.  The staff really appreciates it and has asked for the recipes in the past.  Drop off your goodies with the recipe (optional) at Nicolet on Thursday, May 9th by 9:00a.m. in the High School or District Office.  If you can provide a dessert, please call or email Julie Richter at mrichter5@wi.rr.com   Thank you!

TICKETS FOR “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”
Tickets are now available.  To order tickets please call 414-351-8174 and leave a voicemail order. 

Performances are Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m., Friday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 7:30 p.m..  Tickets are $7.00.  Performances will be presented in our Studio Theatre in the Community Room.  

NON-NICOLET PROM GUESTS
Students may invite a Non-Nicolet student provided they are pre-approved by Principal DePue.  Pick up a Guest Approval Form in the High School Office.  Guest approval forms are due in the HSO by May 1st .

PROM INFORMATION
Prom will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Renaissance Place (1451 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 272-1451) 7:00pm to midnight.  Ticket sales will begin the week of April 29th  and end on Friday, May 3rd.  Tickets are $60 per person with preferential seating and free T-shirts guaranteed for those buying their tickets by May 3rd.

4/21/13

ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF 4/22/13
4/22/13 School Board Meeting
4/23/13 Diversity Committee, 2:45pm in B113
4/24/13 Early Release, students dismissed at 1:19pm
4/24/13 ED101 Screening and Talkback, 6 – 7pm in the Library
4/24/13 MEPA Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
4/26 & 4/27 The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:30pm, theatre
4/28/13 The Importance of Being earnest, 2:00pm, theatre

RESOURCE PERIOD PILOT WEEK TWO APRIL 22-26
You may have received calls about unexcused absences for 9th period this week.  9th period is the resource period.  All students are marked absent for 9th period and as they check into their resource period class, they should be marked present.  If your student has an unexcused absence for 9th period and they say they were with a teacher, tell them to pick up a correction slip in the High School Office and have it signed by their teacher.  We have one more week of Resource Period Pilot next week.

ED101 SCREENING AND TALKBACK, APRIL 24, 6 – 7PM IN THE LIBRARY
On April 24th, there will be a free district-wide training for educators and parents.~ This presentation is meant to effectively train school leaders, educators and parents about eating disorders, proper intervention strategies and evidence-based treatment and resource options.~ The seminar will feature a short documentary film ("ED 101") about eating disorders, followed by a 20-30 minute discussion with leaders in the field of eating disorders; including, Dr. Laura Lees, a clinical psychologist based in Milwaukee and Chase Bannister, who is Vice President of NORMAL and of Veritas Collaborative -- a leading adolescent eating disorder treatment facility located on the Duke University Medical Center Campus.~ In addition, there will be an adult father/daughter team who can speak to having successfully come through treatment as a family and who also helped to create the NORMAL nonprofit and its award-winning programs.~ The purpose of the ED 101 seminar is to train community leaders about the latest facts and research about mental health, eating disorders, obesity, dieting and exercise prior to the presentation of NORMAL THE MUSICAL.~

The free ED 101 seminar will take place from 6-7 pm in the library at Nicolet High School and is open to school leaders and parents (no students).
Flyers have been sent to other North Shore school districts, as this event is open to the community.

PTSO NEEDS BAKERS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Every year the PTSO sponsors a very popular Teacher/Staff Appreciation Dessert Buffet.  This year’s Dessert Buffet will be Thursday, May 9th.  If you would like to provide a dessert (lemon bars, chocolate dipped strawberries, and ginger cookies were big hits last year), remember to keep items peanut-free, please bring 2-3 dozen treats, and cut them into small portions so that the teachers and staff can sample a variety of desserts.  The staff really appreciates it and has asked for the recipes in the past.  Drop off your goodies with the recipe (optional) at Nicolet on Thursday, May 9th by 9:00a.m. in the High School or District Office.  If you can provide a dessert, please call or email Julie Richter at mrichter5@wi.rr.com   Thank you!

PTSO GRAD GRAM HELP NEEDED!
Volunteers needed: The Nicolet PTSO graduation tradition of Grad Grams will be coming soon. This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff.  Please contact Karen Holmes at 414-351-0747 or karenholme@aol.com if you are able to help with typing and/or assembling booklets. Thank you!

NICOLET ANNOUNCES THE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2013
Each department nominated a student for doing an outstanding job for the month of March and students were given a personalized award by Principal Greg DePue.  Congratulations to: Monique Scott (11)-Science, Haley Coleman (11)-Math, Carly Cohen (11)-Performing Arts, Taylor Slivinski (11)-English, William Jen (12)-Foreign Language, Patrick Fliess (10)-Guidance & Cole McCullough (12)-Career Education.  See a group photo at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

TICKETS FOR “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”
Tickets are now available.  To order tickets please call 414-351-8174 and leave a voicemail order. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a witty comedy written in 1895 by Oscar Wilde.  It is considered one of the great plays of the theatre.  Our cast includes:  Connor Wahrman, Steven Long, Sidney Wolf, Erin Wathen, Max Wilson, Sona Perlin, Maddy Folstein, Tony Scotton, and Quinn Rosen.  Director's Assistants are Eva Schwarz and Audrey Simon.  Our stage crew has built three sets of scenery for this show including a scenic drop designed by Adrienne Evans.  The show is set in Victorian England.

Performances are Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m., Friday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 7:30 p.m..  Tickets are $7.00.  Performances will be presented in our Studio Theatre in the Community Room.  

NON-NICOLET PROM GUESTS
Students may invite a Non-Nicolet student provided they are pre-approved by Principal DePue.  Pick up a Guest Approval Form in the High School Office.  Guest approval forms are due in the HSO by May 1st .

PROM INFORMATION
Prom will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Renaissance Place (1451 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 272-1451) 7:00pm to midnight.  Ticket sales will begin the week of April 23rd and end on Friday, May 4th.  Tickets are $60 per person and preferential seating will be guaranteed and free T-shirts will be included for those buying their tickets during the first week of sales.

4/21/13

SENIOR HEALTH UPDATE
College freshmen have a higher risk of getting meningococcal meningitis.  Everyone should be concerned about Hepatitis A, especially with so much worldwide travel, globalization of the food supply and the frequency of eating at restaurants.  Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is now available for both males and females. 

If immunizations are needed, the North Shore Health Department provides the above vaccines for a nominal fee to uninsured persons through eighteen years of age.  Payment is by cash or check.  A parent or guardian needs to sign for those under 18. 

The North Shore Health Department has offices in Brown Deer and Shorewood.  An off-site clinic is held each month at the North Shore Library in Glendale. Call 414-371-2980 to schedule an appointment at one of these locations.

For the entire press release go to:
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/vaccinate.pdf

4/15/13

Third Quarter report cards were mailed home on Friday, April 12.  Below is a copy of the letter included with the report cards regarding National Honor Society.

April 12, 2013

Dear Parent(s) and Student:

I would like to make you aware of a change in our process for inducting students into National Honor Society.  This year we are transitioning to a new process beginning with the class of 2015.

In the past, Nicolet had a fall senior induction and a spring junior induction.  Hereafter, the sophomores and juniors will have inductions in the spring only; we are eliminating the fall (senior) induction beginning with the class of 2015.  In the fall of 2013 we will hold our last induction for Nicolet senior students (Class of 2014).  Nicolet students will continue to have two opportunities to be invited to apply provided they qualify; once as a sophomore and again as a junior.

Invitations are issued to students who have met the following criteria: 

Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a weighted scale
No unexcused absences
No suspensions
No academic integrity violations. 
Once invited, students attend an informational meeting which explains the application process.  Student applications will be reviewed by a selection committee chosen by the principal.  

The selection committee, comprised of 5 teachers, reviews each application based on student demonstration of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  In addition, comments from a faculty survey on each student’s character and leadership will be read prior to voting.  The committee shall vote on each candidate; those who receive a majority vote of the selection committee (3 out of 5) shall be admitted to the National Honor Society. There is no restriction as to the number of applicants who may be admitted.

Once inducted, students will be asked to perform 25 hours of service/13 hours for fall inductees (including five hours for the school) and participate in at least one National Honor Society-sponsored activity.

I would encourage any student interested in National Honor Society to be thinking now about service and leadership activities.  Whether it’s through a Nicolet activity or with a favorite organization, student service and leadership play an important role in the NHS selection process.  Students should also be vigilant about their attendance and clearing their unexcused absences within 5 days. 

A copy of the selection criteria may be found on our website: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/national_honor_society.cfm

Sincerely,

Greg DePue

Principal

4/12/13

ART AUCTION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
If you haven't had a chance to get in on the action, there's still time to bid on the sculptures created by Nicolet art students from "upcyled" metal scrap material.  Some of them would make great garden art and all of them are great "conversation pieces." Proceeds will go to the art department to be used for another artist in residence program. 

The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH AT 7:00 PM.  All the details can be found at: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/academics/online_art_auction.cfm

4/12/13

MEPA SCHOLARSHIP
The Multi-Ethnic Parent Association (MEPA) of Nicolet High School is currently accepting applications for 2013 scholarships to be awarded to ethnically diverse graduating seniors who have demonstrated a desire to achieve and plan to attend a college, vocational or technical school. Scholarship recipients will be announced and honored at the annual MEPA Senior Awards Program.

Applications were emailed using each qualifying student’s Nicolet email address. Additional applications can be obtained from the Nicolet Guidance Office (Room C105). All applications are due in the Guidance Office no later than May 6th by 4pm.

ATTENTION SENIORS:~
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE APRIL 15!
Nicolet seniors have some amazing scholarship opportunities available from local family groups and local organizations for Nicolet seniors.~ Please stop by the guidance office to complete and return an application for consideration.~ Please go to our website to see a list of all the scholarships available or refer to the graduation handbook:~ http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us

GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation participation forms are due in Room C-103 by May 1st.~ Forms are available on the Nicolet website along with the Graduation Information Book.~ The Information Book, which will tell you everything you need to know about graduation 2013, is also available in the High School Office, District Office and Guidance Office.~ The form must be signed by both parent and student. ~

Graduation caps and gowns which have not been picked up are available in the District Office, Room C-103.

Graduation rehearsal on Monday, June 3rd is mandatory in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.~ Rehearsal will be held in Gym 2 at 12:00 noon.

If your son/daughter has received scholarships/awards to be noted in the graduation program book, please contact Ferne Hecker at: ferne_hecker@nicolet.k12.wi.us ~ Scholarship/Award information will be accepted until Friday, May 24 to be included in the program book.

An order form for the Class of 2013 Graduation DVD is also included on the Nicolet website and in the Graduation Information Book:~ http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

If you have any questions not answered in the information booklet, please contact Ferne Hecker at 414-351-7520 or at the above email address.
 

4/12/13

DRIVE 4UR SCHOOL EVENT – SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH
Please join the Booster Club this Saturday, April 13, 2013, and participate in our Drive 4UR School Event. The event is being held in the Nicolet High School parking lot from 10am -4pm and for every house hold that participates by test driving a ford vehicle our Booster Club gets a 20 dollar donation. So please come out anytime during our event on Saturday April 13, 2013 and Drive 4UR School!

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 15    
4/18/13 PTSO Meeting, 6:00pm in B113

PTSO GRAD GRAM HELP NEEDED!
Volunteers needed: The Nicolet PTSO graduation tradition of Grad Grams will be coming soon. This is a thoughtful way for friends, relatives, teachers, neighbors, and students, etc., to express their personal congratulations to a 2013 graduating senior and retiring Nicolet Staff.  Please contact Karen Holmes at 414-351-0747 or karenholme@aol.com if you are able to help with typing and/or assembling booklets. Thank you!

STATE MATH MEET - 2013 ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM CLASS AA
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the All-State 2nd Team in Mathematics for their outstanding performance on the State Math Meet.
2013 All-State 2nd Team Class AA: Annie Jen, Gabe Ferns, Michael Yarmulnik

CO-ED HIGH SCHOOL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Just a reminder that teams are now forming for the Nicolet Recreation Department Co-Ed High School slow pitch softball league!  Games will be played on Wednesday evenings beginning in mid-May, so be sure to get your registration in. Gather your friends and form a team or sign up to be placed on an existing one.  Stop in the Recreation office for a registration form or for more information.  The informational flyer is also available at: 
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/High%20School%20Softball%20League.pdf  Play Ball!!!

4/11/13

YARD ART!
There's still time to bid on the sculptures created by Nicolet art students from "upcyled" metal scrap material.  Some of them would make great garden art and all of them are great "conversation pieces."  Proceeds will go to the art department to be used for another artist in residence program. 
The Auction closes tomorrow, Friday,  April 12th..  All the details can be found at:
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/academics/online_art_auction.cfm

4/8/13

The next meeting of the Performing Arts Committee will be Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., Room B113 at Nicolet HS. 

• Outreach to new members
• Upcoming events - Concerts, Awards, etc.
• Please participate in making the rest of this year memorable, and help us start planning for next year.

Lori Cipparone, Secretary
Sarah Acker, Chairperson

4/5/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 8th   
4/10/13 Early Release for students, 1:19pm
4/11/13 Standing Committees meeting, 4:00pm in Library
4/12/13 Talent Show, 7:30pm in auditorium $5 adults/$3 students

NICOLET HIGH SCHOOL FEATURED IN LATEST ISSUE OF MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE
The article, "An Equation for Success--Keeping super-smart high school students challenged in the classroom has become a nationwide goal. Locally, one high school may have found an answer to the problem," focuses on the college-level calculus 3 course offered at Nicolet in conjunction with Cardinal Stritch University. Read the online version here.

BADGER STATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR RESULTS
Congratulations to the following students on another fantastic year at the Badger State Science and Engineering Fair that was held at Marquette University on Saturday, March 23rd.
1st place in the entire Fair and winner of the ISEF trip: Gabriel Ferns
Category Winners:
2nd place in Medicine/Health:  Olivia Gorman and Katya Opreshchenko
1st place in Math/Computer Science:  Gabriel Ferns
2nd place in Math/Computer Science:  Bertrand Stone
1st place in Chemistry/Biochemistry:  Martin Muenster and Natalie Muenster
3rd place in Biology:  Oliver Lefevre
1st place in Behavior/Social Science:  Hope Merens
2nd place in Behavioral/Social Science:  Sarah Marowski
3rd place in Behavioral/Social Science:  Rosie Goodman and Yael Greenberg
Specialty Awards:
American Psychological Association:  Hope Merens
CH2MHill Award:  Mina Chhikara
Genius Olympiad:  Martin Muenster and Natalie Muenster
Intel Excellence in Computer Science:  Gabriel Ferns
National Association of Corrosion Engineers:  Ben Hayes
United States Army:  Martin Muenster and Natalie Muenster, Gabriel Ferns
U.S. Department of Navy/Marine Corps:  Hannah McBride and Jeremy Moser
Stockholm Junior Water Prize:  Mina Chhikara

April 4th, 2013


Dear Parent/Guardian,

Today we were notified that there is a confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough) in a student in the 10th grade. To be considered confirmed the student did not have to be tested, but was coughing and a sibling tested positive for the pertussis.

Pertussis is a contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory tract.  Symptoms may initially resemble those of a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and a mild cough.  The cough becomes more severe; the person may have coughing fits and sleep disturbance.  Persons of any age can become infected, but the illness is most serious in infants and young children. There have been an increased number of cases in Wisconsin this year.  Please review the Pertussis Fact Sheet for more information.

The incubation period for pertussis is usually 7-20 days from point of exposure.  If your child becomes ill or is ill with cold-like symptoms that include cough, keep your child at home and minimize contact with others.  Contact your doctor and request evaluation for pertussis explaining the potential exposure.  Pertussis is treated with antibiotics.

This is a good time to check the immunization records of all people in your household. It is important to obtain any needed immunizations now to protect against future exposures to this disease.  Children should receive DTaP (which protects against pertussis) at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12-18 months, and 4-6 years of age.  A pertussis booster is recommended at 11-12 years of age and for adults.

Please contact your medical provider, or your local health department if you have any questions. 414-371-2980.

Laura J. Nigh RN, BSN
School Nurse
Nicolet High School
Phone: 414-351-7574
Fax: 414-351-7526
Laura_Nigh@nicolet.k12.wi.us

SUMMER SCHOOL
Information about Summer School is now on the website under Academics  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/ 
Registration begins on April 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM in C103.

SCULPTURE AUCTION
With a grant from the Nicolet High School Foundation, art teacher Patty Leeson engaged local artist Paul Bobrowitz to spend a week at Nicolet as artist in residence and work with students to create sculptures from salvaged materials.~The students toured his six acre outdoor gallery in southeastern Wisconsin and then visited a salvage yard to gather the raw materials for their sculptures.~ Working with Mr. Bobrowitz they created the amazing pieces that are being offered for auction. The Auction will run from April 4th  to the 12th.  All the details can be found at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/academics/online_art_auction.cfm

4/2/13

ATTENTION SENIORS:SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE APRIL 15!
Nicolet seniors have some amazing scholarship opportunities available from local family groups and local organizations for Nicolet seniors.  Please stop by the guidance office to complete and return an application for consideration.  Please go to our website to see a list of all the scholarships available or refer to the graduation handbook:  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us


GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation participation forms are due in Room C-103 by May 1st.  Forms are available on the Nicolet website along with the Graduation Information Book.  The Information Book, which will tell you everything you need to know about graduation 2013, is also available in the High School Office, District Office and Guidance Office.  The form must be signed by both parent and student. 

Graduation caps and gowns which have not been picked up are available in the District Office, Room C-103.

Graduation rehearsal on Monday, June 3rd is mandatory in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Rehearsal will be held in Gym 2 at 12:00 noon.

If your son/daughter has received scholarships/awards to be noted in the graduation program book, please contact Ferne Hecker at: ferne_hecker@nicolet.k12.wi.us  Scholarship/Award information will be accepted until Friday, May 24 to be included in the program book.

An order form for the Class of 2013 Graduation DVD is also included on the Nicolet website and in the Graduation Information Book:  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

If you have any questions not answered in the information booklet, please contact Ferne Hecker at 414-351-7520 or at the above email address.

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 1st    
4/2/13 Return from spring break!
4/3/13 NHS Foundation Meeting, 7:30am in B113
4/3/13 Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
4/5/13 Early Release at 11:30am  - End of Quarter 3

GERMAN STATE COMPETITION RESULTS
Finishing the trifecta of pre-break competitions, Nicolet earned 15 of the 40 prizes at the State German Pronunciation Contest, held Saturday the 23rd at Marquette University.  Special recognition goes to repeat champions Ella Dierberger and Jane Moede, and a shout out to William Jen, for taking first place for four out of the last five years.

German 4/5
1st Place:   Ella Dierberger, William Jen,  Julia Vascan and John Sherman
2nd Place:    Sandra Gurneau, Chris Sorenson and Bryce Uy

German Three:~
1st Place   James Abram
3rd Place:    Joe Moede

German Two:
1st Place   Jane Moede
2nd Place: Eva Crawford-D and Morgan Kornitz
3rd Place: Tom Driscoll, Robert McCracken

Level One:
2nd Place:  Kai Rune

Congratulations to the members of Nicolet's Model United Nations team! 
The team represented China, Botswana, Guatemala, Spain, and the Philippines at a UWM conference attended by 600+ students from over 30 schools.  All members of the team performed well, with the following students winning awards for their position papers and work in committees:
Maggie Beck and Will Jen -- Council of the EU
Adrienne Evans -- Justice on the International Court of Justice
Sharlotte Irwin -- Subcommittee on Establishing a Global Strategy for Persons Displaced by Climate Change
Natalie Muenster -- Subcommittee on Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change on Food Supplies
Ale Tejeda -- Subcommittee on the  UN's Role in Watching Over Elections
Sam Vuchetich -- Subcommittee on Implications of the Act of Targeted Killings

And in a lovely swan song moment, senior Connor Wahrman won for both his position paper and his portrayal of a KGB agent in the Joint Crisis Committee.  We are sad to have spent our last Model UN with our graduating seniors Connor, Micki Bear, Rachel Halstrom, Margi Merline, Will Jen, and Sam Srok.

Congratulations to all!

Senior Nancy Gao awarded the prestigious UNC Chapel Hill Moorehead-Cain Merit Scholarship
Nicolet superstar, Nancy Gao, has been awarded the prestigious UNC Chapel Hill Moorehead-Cain merit scholarship--the first merit scholarship program established in the United States. Everything is paid for, including summer internships, study abroad, computer, supplies, etc. For more information about this prestigious scholarship, visit:
http://moreheadcain.org/about

Additionally, Ms. Gao was featured on TMJ4 news. You can watch the video here:
http://www.todaystmj4.com/wisconsintonight/198370941.html

Congratulations to our very own Nancy Gao!

4/1/13

AATG NATIONAL EXAM COMPETITION FINALIST
Congratulations to Senior William Jen, who has been named a finalist in the AATG National Exam Competition.  He is now competing with 100 other students in the nation to win a four week study trip to Germany. 

NICOLET ANNOUNCES THE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2013
Each department nominated a student for doing an outstanding job for the month of February and students were given a personalized award by Principal Greg DePue.  Congratulations to: Talia Berman(12)-Career Education, Adam Mazin(10)-Foreign Language, Roland Nguyen(9)-Physical Education, Jubliee Hou (9)-Performing Arts, Sarah Baker(10)-Math, Patricia “Patti” Bykowski(10)-English, Angel Millan(10)-Visual Arts & Cassandra Berkel(11)-Social Studies.  Follow this link to see a photo of the group:  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

3/19/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 18th   
3/19/13 Diversity Committee Meeting, 2:45pm in B113
3/20/13 Multi-Ethnic Parent Association (MEPA) Meeting, 7:00pm, B113
3/21/13 PTSO Meeting, 6:00pm in B113
3/22/13 Early Release Date Added!  Students dismissed at 1:19pm
3/25/13 – 4/1/13 Spring Break – have a fun and safe vacation! 
4/2/13 School resumes on Tuesday, April 2

JUMP START TO SPRING BREAK ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND
Dr. Monroe has announced that there will be an early release date on Friday, March 22nd.  Students will follow the normal early release schedule that dismisses students at 1:19pm.

ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ESSAY COMPETITION
Junior Maggie Beck wrote an essay on global ethics for the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs essay competition, “Ethics for a Connected World.”  Maggie won an honorable mention for her work.
Here's the link: http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/about/announcements/0077

BRADY CORPORATION 2013 ALL-STARS PROGRAM
Congratulations to Zach Pagel and Emma Wathen on being selected as 2013 Brady Academic All-Stars. They will be honored at a reception at Miller Park where they will receive a commemorative award and will be entered in a drawing to win scholarships of $1,000 each.

3/15/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 18th   
3/18/13 School Board Meeting, 6:15pm in library
3/19/13 Diversity Committee Meeting, 2:45pm in B113
3/20/13 Early Release, students dismissed at 1:19pm
3/21/13 PTSO Meeting, 6:00pm in B113
3/22/13 NEW Early Release Date Added!  Students dismissed at 1:19pm
3/25 – 4/1 Spring Break – have a fun and safe vacation! 
4/2/13 School resumes on Tuesday, April 2

(Correction)NICOLET ENGLISH TEACHER RECEIVES 2013 KOHL TEACHER FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Nicolet is proud to announce that English Teacher Nicole Mueller has been selected as a 2013 Kohl Fellowship recipient.  Recipients are chosen for their skill as a leader and agent for positive change, and their superior ability to inspire the love of learning in their students.

JUMP START TO SPRING BREAK ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND
Dr. Monroe has announced that there will be an early release date on Friday, March 22nd.  Students will follow the normal early release schedule that dismisses students at 1:19pm.

CHERRY BERRY FROZEN YOGURT FUNDRAISER TONIGHT!
Tonight Cherry Berry Frozen Yogurt on Silver Spring in Whitefish Bay will have a fundraiser from 6-10pm for the Brittney Gigl Memorial Scholarship fund. Also, on Sunday March 17th Red Mango in River Point will host a similar fundraiser from 1:00pm-9:00pm. Get some great Froyo and help a great cause.

3/15/13

NICOLET SCIENCE TEACHER RECEIVES 2013 KOHL TEACHER FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Nicolet is proud to announce that English Teacher Nicole Mueller has been selected as a 2013 Kohl Fellowship recipient.  Recipients are chosen for their skill as a leader and agent for positive change, and their superior ability to inspire the love of learning in their students. 

Ms. Mueller will receive a $1,000 grant for herself and a $1,000 grant for Nicolet from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation and co-sponsors (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools, Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agencies, and Wisconsin Newspaper Association).  This award will be presented at a regional luncheon on Saturday, March 23rd at Greenfield High School along with other Fellowship, Kohl Excellence Scholarship and Initiative Scholarship recipients.

2013 HERB KOHL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Nicolet High School is pleased to announce that senior Benjamin Levey has been selected as 2013 Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship recipients and will receive a $1,000 award.  Recipients are selected by a statewide committee for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, citizenship and community and school involvement. 

Nicolet High School is pleased to announce that senior Aleena Choudhry has been selected as a 2013 Herb Kohl Initiative Scholarship recipient and will receive a $1,000 award.  Aleena was chosen to receive this award because she has shown a high level of motivation to achieve, and strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond.

Both students will be recognized at a regional luncheon on Saturday, March 23rd at Greenfield High School along with other Fellowship, Kohl Excellence Scholarship and Initiative Scholarship recipients.

REGIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION
On Saturday, March 2, several Nicolet students participated in regional History Day competition at UWM.  Over 500 students from various schools in southeastern Wisconsin were a part of this competition.  The top three projects in each category move on to state competition.  Congratulations to the following Nicolet students who will be representing Nicolet in Madison at the State History Day competition.

Individual Exhibit:
Anna Girton: Thereseinstadt
Tom Driscoll: The G.I. Bill

Individual Documentary:
Samantha Srok: Stonewall Riots
Timothy Leplae-Arthur: Suez Crisis

Group Documentary
Stella Kleynerman, Ben Hayes, Sona Perlin: Luis Bunel and Surrealism
Elaine Knaus and Elliana Sinykin: Seeing Eye Dogs
Alternates: Irene Leplae-Arthur and Ariel Behling: Lucille Ball

Individual Website:
Jubilee Hou: H.H. Bennett

Paper:
Katie Cianciola: Mildred Fish Harnack

Individual Performance
Sydney O'Hare: Elizabeth Burgin
Maddy Folstein: Prohibition

Special thanks to Deb Krause, Mark Schill, Sue Bolly, Nasif Rogers, Kasey Ehrke, Lulah Colan, and Phyllis Santacroce for your extra efforts in supporting our students.

RUBE GOLDBERG COMPETITION AWARD
BIG congratulations to the Nicolet Nightmares! At Friday's (March 1st) Wisconsin Rube Goldberg Competition the team won the Rookie of the Year Award, scoring the highest total score of the first year teams! The team consisted of: Katie Braun,
Mercedes Halaska, Madee Haworth, Rachel Heuer, Ann Richards, Amy Vanderhout.  They completed the task of using a Hammer to Drive a nail in 31 steps!  For more information on Rube Goldberg Follow this link: http://rubegoldberg.com

PERFECT SCORES ON ACT!
Congratulations to Rachel and Alexandra Heuer for earning the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT college admission and placement exam! Nicolet now has five students that had perfect scores this school year!

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT CHALLENGE BOWL
Congratulations to Ari Reyes, Ben Henkin, and Andrew Keene for winning this year's Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl.  The competition was held at the Manpower Headquarters downtown where over 20 teams participated in this year's competition.  Nicolet was well represented as we took three teams and all made it to the final bracket.  All participants are actively involved in the Millionaire's Club.  The winning team will participate in the state-wide competition on May 2nd in Madison.  For a team picture follow this link:  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

3/11/13

FRESHMEN HEALTH CURRICULUM UPDATE
Dear freshmen parents:  My original update sent on Sunday, March 10th was missing the first four bullet points inside the letter.  I apologize for this error - please go to this link to read the letter in its entirety:

www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/parents/health_office_forms.cfm

Thank you.

Mr. DePue

3/10/13

Dear Parents:

The Physical Education, Health & Wellness Department is reflective of Nicolet's commitment to the excellence and the education of the whole child.  The comprehensive four year program is current with research indicating the importance of making health and fitness part of everyday life.

The Personal Wellness Curriculum is a strong component for freshmen students. One of the units is Human Growth and Development and is approximately eight (8) weeks in length. This unit was reviewed by a Parent/Community Advisory Committee and will begin during the month of April.

The unit consists of the following topics:
5. Birth Control
6. Pregnancy/Childbirth
7. Behavior/Decision Making
8. Sexual Assault     

As with all educational endeavors, your involvement as a parent is crucial to our success.  We know that sexuality-related risks for teens decrease when communication about sexuality at home increases.  To that end, please ask your child about homework assignments and classroom discussions.

Your support of this sensitive, yet extremely important subject is vital.  We also understand that, for personal reasons, you may prefer your child not participate in this program.  If this is true, please contact your child’s guidance counselor and we will honor your request.  Your son or daughter will be assigned to a study hall for the duration of the Human Growth and Development unit to work on an alternate set of assignments.

Thank you.

Mr. Greg DePue
Principal
351-7522

3/8/13

SWIM TEAM/ORCHESTRA RUMMAGE SALE
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, 8AM – 2:30PM

UW MARCHING BAND COMING SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH –
Community tailgate begins at noon – Concert begins at 1:30.  Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 4-8:30PM

LATE START FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Classes begin at 11:30am, bus service will be adjusted for late start.  For questions about your pick up time, call Ferne Hecker 351-7520.

NICOLET MERIT AWARD DEADLINE MARCH 15
Reminder that the Merit award deadline is Friday, March 15, no extensions or exceptions are allowed and it must be filled out completely. Return completed packets to the High School Office.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call Reenie Wilkie at 414-446-5232 or Mary Beth Mills at 414-247-1440.

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION IS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 16!

3/8/13

National Honor Society

The invitations to apply to the National Honor Society were mailed to eligible students on Monday, March 5th.  Please be aware of the deadlines and meeting dates in the letter.  Beginning with the class of 2015, eligible sophomores and juniors will be invited to apply in the spring. 

Students are being invited to apply if they qualify under the selection procedures outlined in the National Honor Society bylaws.  Please follow this link for the updated criteria: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/national_honor_society.cfm
(Our apologies to those that received an outdated selection procedure with their letter, please get the revised copy by following this link).

If you did not receive an invitation to apply, you may contact the high school office and speak with Lori Reinhart to get more information.

SENIORS GRADUATION PICK UP FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH

Representative from Jostens will be here on Friday to distribute graduation items and cap/gowns.  Please have your senior bring balances due on Friday, March 8th to pick up their orders during lunch hours.  Any unclaimed orders can be picked up in the District Office after Friday.

3/6/13

You can still purchase a ticket!
BAND TOGETHER EVENT SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH
UW Madison marching band concert - fundraiser for Nicolet

www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/badger_band.cfm

3/5/13

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
The second semester Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, March 14 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Follow this link to read the letter from Dr. Rick Monroe:

www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/p_t_conferences.pdf

3/1/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 4th   
3/6/13 Early Release, students dismissed at 1:19pm
3/6/13 NHS Foundation meeting, 7:30am in B113
3/6/13 Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
3/7/13 Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm in Library
3/7/13 Combined Music Concert, 7:30pm in Fine Arts Centre
3/8/13 Jostens- pick up of graduation materials during lunch
3/9/13 Swim Team/Orchestra Rummage Sale, 8am – 2:30pm

NICOLET MERIT AWARD DEADLINE MARCH 15
Parents: Did you know the Nicolet Merit Award is open to all Nicolet students who demonstrate school spirit by simply being current with schoolwork, volunteering at school, attending at least 5 school events, being a member of a club or team and displaying good citizenship?  This Award recognizes your child's positive commitment to our school community and is clearly a plus on college applications.

The Merit Award packet with details is available in the school offices or can be downloaded from the website http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/merit.pdf

Hurry as the cut-off date for applications is Friday, March 15, 2013, no extensions or exceptions are allowed and it MUST be filled out COMPLETELY. ~

There is no penalty for turning the packets in early!  Return completed packets to the High School Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Reenie Wilkie at 414-446-5232 or Mary Beth Mills at 414-247-1440.

SENIORS GRADUATION PICK UP FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH
Representative from Jostens will be here on Friday to distribute graduation items and cap/gowns.  Please have your senior bring balances due on Friday, March 8th to pick up their orders during lunch hours.  Any unclaimed orders can be picked up in the District Office after Friday.

NICOLET SWIM TEACH AND ORCHESTRA HOLDS ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE MARCH 9TH – 8AM -2PM
The Nicolet High School (NHS) Orchestra and Swim Team will be holding their 23rd annual Rummage Sale in the Nicolet High School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

NHS music and swim team students will be accepting donations of sellable items of all varieties to sell at this annual event, which normally raises between $4000 and $8000.  The funds raised from this event are used to offset extra-budgetary items, such as equipment, trips, and scholarships.

Tax-deductible donations of either sellable items or money will be accepted in the NHS Cafeteria on Friday, March 9, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.  Items may also be dropped off in advance at the Nicolet pool, if necessary.  If you have large items that need to be picked up, or for additional information, please contact Dwight Davis, swim team coach, at 414-351-8149 or Jamin Hoffman, orchestra director, at 414-351-8173.

NATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR RESULTS!
Congratulations to Hope Merens, Betrand Stone, and Nancy Gao for earning the top three grand prizes at the Nicolet Science and Engineering Fair.  These students will be competing at the International Science and Engineering Fair this May in Phoenix, Arizona.

2/28/13

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT!
2/28/13 Diversity Committee, 2:45pm in B113

GERMAN PRONUNCIATION CONTEST RESULTS
On Saturday, NHS German students took part in the Southeastern Wisconsin German Pronunciation Contest.  Held at Rufus King, the contest requires students to recite a poem and then take part in an impromptu conversation.   94% of students competing qualified for the state tournament.  Congratulations to the following NHS German students for qualifiying:
*Asterisk denotes a perfect score

German One: Kai Rune and Cierra Vine

German Two:
Emily Perez
Martin Muenster and Tom Driscoll
Jane Moede and Eva Crawford-D:
Zach Zenge and Robert McCracken
Katya Opryshchenko and Morgan Kornitz

German Three:
Wayne Martin * and James Abrams *
Joe Moede

German 4/5
Natalie Muenster *and Laura Banh
Julia Vascan and John Sherman
Chris Sorenson *and William Jen
Bryce Uy and Sandra Gurneau *
Ella Dierberger *

THE 12TH ANNUAL BRITTNEY GIGL MEMORIAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (BG3V3)
will be held at Nicolet on March 17th beginning at 11:00am. This is the Brittney Gigl Memorial Scholarship Fund's largest fundraiser of the year and 100% of the money raised will go to the Scholarship Fund.

This is currently the largest scholarship Nicolet offers to graduating seniors. If you are interested in how to apply for this scholarship please contact the guidance department.  The tournament is open to all students, parents, faculty, staff, and former students. Registration will be open from February 26 – March 5.

For more information please go to BG3v3NICOLET.com or contact Mr. Jacobson at dann_jacobson@nicolet.k12.wi.us

If you are interested in playing or would like to make a donation please see these links for more information:
http://www.bg3v3nicolet.com/donation-letter.html
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/event_attach/385707/bg3v3.pdf

2/22/13

Senior Parents!

All senior parents should read the document at the following link for all things Graduation.  There is an order form for the graduation video and a REQURED participation form that needs to be returned by May 1st.  Posted on the main page: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25TH   
2/25/13 School Board Meeting, 6:15pm, Library
2/27/13 MEPA Meeting, 7:00pm in B113

JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Each department nominated a student for doing an outstanding job for the month of October and students were given a personalized award by Principal Greg DePue.  Congratulations to: Mitchell Bass (12)-Career Education, Amelia Scott (12)- Foreign Language, Maxwell Croysdale (9)-Math, Emily Anderson (9)-Performing Arts, Benjamin “Benji” Cohn (9)-Physical Education, Lieschen du Plessis (9)-Visual Arts, Yuliya Ostapovych (10)-Science, Brianna Cardinale (12)-Guidance, Marissa Lockhart (9)-English & Jacob Becker (11)-Social Studies. 
See the photo of the group at the following link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

76TH ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Ripon College - Congratulations to Senior Sam Streeck who will receive a $600 scholarship sponsored by Post No. 331.

FROM OFFICER KELLY DEJONGE…
You may have seen an additional squad car in the parking lot in the morning -THERE IS NO REASON TO BE ALARMED.  As of Wednesday, the Glendale Police Department is having a marked patrol car in the parking lot of all schools prior to school starting in the morning.  This is just for "presence" and not to be considered as something wrong at the school.  I used to drive an unmarked squad car to Nicolet every day; I now drive a marked (black/white) squad.

2/19/13

NICOLET ANNOUNCES DEANS LISTS FOR SECOND QUARTER AND SEMESTER 1
Nicolet High School is proud to announce the Dean’s Lists for second quarter and semester 1 of the 2012-2013 school year.  Congratulatory letters were mailed home on Friday, February 15th.  Follow this link to see students listed by grade level that have made the Dean’s Lists:  www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

To qualify for this honor, students must earn all A’s or B’s for each quarter or semester separately.  Additionally, students are allowed to earn one C if they have an A to offset it.  Congratulations to all of our students that have earned this distinction. 

Nicolet Student Wins One of the Top Awards at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Exhibition
Nicolet junior Carrie Trebian placed among the top 10 in the state in the 2013 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Art Exhibition. Carrie earned second place for her oil pastel drawing exhibiting the theme “What is Worth Fighting For?”    In addition to being recognized for her work, Carrie will be receiving a significant monetary award in the form of US Savings Bond, generously provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.  Her work was on display during the WASB Convention from January 23-24 at the Delta Convention Center in Milwaukee, along with work created by students from all over the state of Wisconsin.  Other Nicolet students who had their work on display at the convention include senior, Kira Broadnax, junior, Paulina Varela and junior, Jessica Waddington. Other students who entered the competition include juniors, Gaya Fasuylan, Calley Manion and Laura Shires.

Milwaukee Art Museum exhibition features outstanding student artwork February 2 – March 17, 2013
2013 Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners – Nicolet High School
Gold Key Winners:
Sid Brod, DeVante Coleman, Robert Dietz, Natalie Muenster, Jordan Perry, Brandon Poll, Laura Shires, Rhea Stark,
Silver Key Winners:
Gwen Davis, Minlie du Plessis, Paulina Varela
*Gold and Silver Key winning art works will be on display in the Milwaukee Art Museum.  Gold Key winning art works will go on to National Scholastic Competition

Honorable Mentions:
Maggie Beck, Peri Beer, Elizabeth (Bettine) Carey, Gwen Davis, Serena Dow, Libby Geboy, John Jaeckels, Gabe Katz, Jordan Perry, Rhea Stark (3), Lizette Varela

The following students had work/s entered into the competition, but their works were not juried into the exhibit:
Anna Barth, Ariel Behling, Kira Broadnax, Adrienne Evans, Arri Greenberg,  Jeni Hansen, Nikkie Her, Rose Hyland, Sarah Murphy, Salina Ploetcher, Carrie Trebian Jessica Waddington, Betsy Wilson

Congratulations to all of our entrants and winners!

Congratulations also to the Nicolet High School Art Department Instructors: Patricia Leeson, Thomas Medved and Becky Schmidt.

2/15/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15TH   
2/15/13 and 2/16/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7:30pm
2/17/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 2:00pm
2/20/13 Early Release for Students – 1:19 dismissal
2/21/13 PTSO Meeting - 5:45 (Note: time change) in B113

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT tickets will be available at the door for this weekend's performances:  Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  We suggest arriving 1/2 hour before curtain.  Joseph is "a party on stage" - Don't miss it!

SILVER KEY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The Stillwater Collective and Alliance for Young Artists and Writers have announced their awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards of Milwaukee for 2013. Congratulations to Benjamin Levey for two Silver Key Awards, Winn Alana May for receiving a Silver Key Award for “A Day in the Mind” and Magdalene Beck, for honorable mention.

On Saturday, February 9, the Nicolet Mock Trial Team competed in regional competition at the Waukesha County Courthouse.  The team, with no previous competition experience, had an outstanding performance.  After losing an extremely close round to the eventual second place finisher, the team won it remaining three rounds.  As a result, the team tied for third place in a field of 13 teams.  The mock trial team members are as follows:
Juniors Isaiah Agara, Sam Berman, Edyn Herbert, Grant Hussey, Adam Kallas, Craig Kravetz, Austin Mael, Emily Murphy, Ann Richards, Sam Srok
Freshman Maya Schwartz and Sophomore Tony Kordysh.  Congratulation to all!

SWIM TEAM/ORCHESTRA RUMMAGE SALE – MARCH 9th
The Nicolet High School Orchestra and Swim Team will be holding their annual Rummage Sale in the Nicolet High School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

NHS orchestra and swim team students will be collecting sellable items of all varieties to sell at this annual event, we normally raise between $4000 and $8000.  The funds raised from this event are used to offset extra-budgetary items, such as equipment, trips, and scholarships.

Tax-deductible donations of either sellable items or money will be accepted in the NHS Cafeteria on Friday, March 9, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.  If you have large items that need to be picked up, or for additional information, please contact Dwight Davis, swim team coach, at 414-351-8149 or Jamin Hoffman, orchestra director, at 414-351-8173.

GRADUATION SPEAKER INFORMATION
Seniors interested in being a speaker for commencement should follow instructions at the following link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

2/13/13

As you are aware, the Nicolet School Board has initiated its search for a new Superintendent.  To counsel us through this important process, we have retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting Boards with the consideration of candidates for Superintendent.

A key step in this process is to identify the characteristics we will be seeking in our new Superintendent. Nicolet High School serves students living in Bayside, Fox Point, Glendale, and River Hills, therefore, we would greatly appreciate your input and assistance with this important task.  We, therefore, invite you to participate in this process by:  Attending the Open Forum on Thursday, February 14th at 7:00 pm in the Community Room, Room F-106.  The Open Forum will be facilitated by a member of our consultant firm.

A very important step in the process is to identify the characteristics we will be seeking in our Superintendent.  If you have not done so already, please complete the online survey which can be accessed through the Nicolet website:
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us
Under “News and Information” click on Superintendent Search Survey. Follow the directions on the survey.  Please complete the online by 3:00 pm on February 18, 2013.

Your assistance with this most important task is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Marilyn K. Franklin
Nicolet School Board President

2/8/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8TH
2/11/13 8th Grade Parent Nite, 7:00pm, Fine Arts Centre
2/14/13 Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm in Library
2/15/13 and 2/16/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7:30pm
2/17/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 2:00pm
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT tickets will be available at the door this weekend.  We recommend arriving early.  Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.  Performances continue next week Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m..  Tickets for next weekend can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174. 

BABY PICTURES NEEDED FOR YEARBOOK!
Hi parents! Please make sure your seniors are bringing in baby pictures and young friends pictures! We need them for the yearbook by next week! Students can either bring them into B116 or email them to Mrs. Byrne at minda_byrne@nicolet.k12.wi.us  We really appreciate it!

RESOURCE PERIOD- PILOT TWO: COMING NEXT WEEK!
Pilot Two of the Resource Period will take place February 11th-22nd.  The menu of Resource Period Sessions and the registration survey will be available on the Nicolet website beginning Tuesday, February 5th.  The registration process will be the same as it was for Pilot One.  If students have forgotten how to enroll in sessions using the Google Survey they can refresh their memory by going to the Nicolet website home page under Resources, and clicking on the Resource Period Information link. 

PERFECT SCORE ON ACT!
Congratulations to junior Ben Lawton who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance examination.  Less than one-tenth of one percent of all test-takers earn the top score.  Great job, Ben!

GRADUATION SPEAKER INFORMATION
Seniors interested in being a speaker for commencement should follow instructions at the following link: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

NICOLET ANNOUNCES 2013 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
Congratulations to our seven National Merit Finalists; Nancy Gao, Annie Jen, Benjamin Levey, Drew Melchert, Margaret Merline, Connor Wahrman, and Emma Wathen. The selection of approximately 8,300 Merit scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress.  In March, NMSC will begin mailing scholarship offers to winners.  Good luck to these young men and women.

2/4/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4TH   
2/6/13 Early Release – students dismissed at 1:19pm
2/6/13 NHS Foundation Meeting, 7:30am in B113
2/6/13 Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
2/8/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7:30pm
2/9/13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7:30pm

TICKETS FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT are still on sale.  Performances are February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174. 

RESOURCE PERIOD- PILOT TWO: COMING SOON!
Pilot Two of the Resource Period will take place February 11th-22nd.  The menu of Resource Period Sessions and the registration survey will be available on the Nicolet website beginning Tuesday, February 5th.  The registration process will be the same as it was for Pilot One.  If students have forgotten how to enroll in sessions using the Google Survey they can refresh their memory by going to the Nicolet website home page under Resources, and clicking on the Resource Period Information link. 

During the Resource Period students are expected to use the time provided to build self-reflection and self-advocacy skills.

They are to select and attend sessions during the resource period to:
Get help in classes in which they are struggling, need a little additional help or behind in;
Work with their classmates on common projects or in study groups;
Reinforce and explore areas of personal interest.
Ultimately, they are to maximize this opportunity to better themselves.

The resource period is a time when students can access school resources such as: teachers, computers, library, tutors, study groups, etc. to support their learning.

NICOLET ON TWITTER
We're making it easier for you to get Nicolet news and updates on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can now follow us on Twitter or receive website updates via our RSS feed. The Twitter icon--the white bird in the blue square--is located on the upper right of the Nicolet website. If you already have a Twitter account, just click on the Twitter icon to subscribe. If you don't have a Twitter account, go to twitter.com and create one. The RSS feed icon is the orange square to the right of the Twitter icon. To subscribe to our website feed, you will need to download one of the RSS reader apps that are available. A RSS reader will automatically display Nicolet updates on your phone, tablet, or computer when updates are added to website.

PERFECT SCORE ON ACT!
Congratulations to junior Ben Lawton who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance examination.  Less than one-tenth of one percent of all test-takers earn the top score.  Great job, Ben!

GRADUATION SPEAKER INFORMATION
Seniors interested in being a speaker for commencement should follow instructions at the following link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/students/graduation_information.cfm

1/29/13

STUDENT COUNCIL PROM FUNDRAISER TODAY - TUESDAY, 1/29/13 AT COSI
8775 N Port Washington Road in Fox Point. A portion of the proceeds from the sales at Cosi on 1/29/13 from 4pm to 9pm will be donated to the Student Council Prom.  You must print and bring the flyer with you at time of purchase for the sale to be counted.  Got to this link to print the flyer: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/cosi.pdf

TICKETS FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT are still on sale.  Performances are February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174. 

FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION. NICOLET F.E.A.R. TEAM #4786 (FUTURE ENGINEERS OF AMERICAN ROBOTICS)
This year marks the beginning of a legacy at Nicolet High School. It will be the first year Nicolet High School participates in an innovative program called FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Nicolet F.E.A.R. Team #4786 (Future Engineers of American Robotics) is our student-led and organized robotics team that competes in the First Robotics Competition Program. ~As part of this program, students will be designing, creating, and building a robot to battle with teams from across the country.

The FIRST Organization gives out over $16 million each year in scholarships for high school students. These scholarships are not easily earned and require a great deal of leadership, organization, and community outreach on the part of the participants. Our participation opens up these scholarships to the Nicolet Robotics students.

No project like this comes without a cost. We are proud to partner with a number of community organizations and businesses and our support network is continuously growing. We have a unique opportunity for YOU to become a part of the Nicolet F.E.A.R. community.

Recently, F.E.A.R. was awarded an $8,000 grant under the condition we can match it with our own fundraising efforts. If every Nicolet family donated just $8.00, F.I.R.S.T. would have $16,000 to invest in the program.

For more information on F.E.A.R. please visit www.nicoletfear.com
To make a donation to F.E.A.R., Click HERE
Thank you in advance for your support of this incredible program.

1/28/13

IMPORTANT DATES FOR WEEK OF 1/28/13

1/28/13 Leveling Committee, 2:45pm in B113

1/28/13 School Board Meeting, 6:15pm in Library  (Note new time)

2/11/13  8th grade Parent Course Selection, 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Center (Note new date)

BAND TOGETHER
UW-Madison Marching Band to Perform in North Shore to Benefit Public Schools
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/band_together.pdf

The incomparable UW Band will be marching lockstep in Milwaukee’s North Shore March 10, as it performs songs from its famous Fifth Quarter and more in the Nicolet High School gymnasium.  This second “Band Together” concert is being hosted to support the four school district foundations; Fox Point-Bayside, Glendale-River Hills, Maple Dale-Indian Hill and Nicolet High School.  Mark Metcalf will again emcee the festivities.

The “Community Tailgate” will take place before the concert.  In addition to refreshments, available for purchase, the event will feature a silent auction, an instrument “Petting Zoo” hosted by Brass Bell, and performances by local school bands. A push-up contest featuring Bucky Badger will take place during intermission.  The public is encouraged to join in this afternoon of music, fun and community spirit. 
When:  Sunday, March 10, 2013
  Tailgate and Silent auction: 12:00 p.m.
  Concert begins at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any of the four district schools or can be purchased using PayPal by going to http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/foundation.cfm and clicking the DONATE button.  (Please add $1 to the ticket total if you want your tickets mailed to you prior to the event.)

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK "Band Together for Nicolet Unified School Districts"

1/25/13

IMPORTANT DATES FOR WEEK OF 1/28/13
1/28/13 LATE START FOR STUDENTS 11:30am classes begin – no lunch
1/28/13 Leveling Committee, 2:45pm in B113
1/28/13 School Board Meeting, 7:00pm in Library
1/30/13 8th grade Parent Course Selection, 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Center

SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS WITH LATE START FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH-11:30am
Buses will be coming later in the morning to pick up students. Students should look on Skyward to make sure they know where their first hour classes will be.  Schedules will be given to them in their first hour class.  There will be NO HOMEROOM on Monday.  Please have your student check Skyward for the location of their first hour class.  Also, due to the shortened schedule, there will be NO LUNCH served on Monday. 

SPECIAL TICKET PRICE FOR BUCKS GAME
The Milwaukee Bucks are offering specially priced tickets on behalf of Dave Trattner, a parent in the Nicolet School District and long-time employee of the Bucks.  For more information go to:  www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/recreation/flyers/Milwaukee%20Bucks.pdf

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Tickets for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174.  Performance dates are February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 each and all seating is reserved.  JOSEPH is a very popular show so we encourage everyone to reserve their tickets soon.  When this show was produced at Nicolet eight years ago it sold out before it opened.  This is great family entertainment--don't miss it!

2012 NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Congratulations to Martha Leplae-Arthur on being named a Finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship® Program.  This program recognizes academically promising black students throughout the nation and provides scholarships to a number of the most outstanding program participants.  The selection of some 800 Achievement Scholarship® winners from the Finalist group is now in progress.  The names of Achievement Scholar® designees will be sent to news media for announcement in early April.  All Achievement Scholar® awardees will be selected on the basis of their abilities, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

1/18/13

The following message is from the Nicolet Student Council:

Hello, students and parents!

If you haven’t heard already, Nicolet is hosting our first annual Relay for Life. It’s an overnight event on May 31st, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Student Council.  Relay for Life gives our community the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

At Relay for Life, teams of 8-15 people camp out in the Nicolet Football Stadium with music, food, and entertainment. You can register a team online at www.relayforlife.org/nicoleths or fill out paper registration in Mr. Welna’s room (F226). Each team member is required to pay a nonrefundable $10 registration fee and must fundraise an additional $65 to be eligible to stay overnight.  It may seem like a lot, but everyone will have constant guidance from Student Council on how to reach his or her $65 target.

Every team also needs to have ONE adult chaperone. Parents/teachers: this is where we need your help! We ask that you to keep an open mind about chaperoning. Chaperones don’t have to pay registration fees or fundraise money—they just have to pledge to stay overnight.

Nicolet has a community goal of $20,000, and NONE of that will be possible without YOUR help. All the money is donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research and treatment. We’re all working toward the final goal—creating a world with more birthdays, one cancer-less life at a time.

Thank you!!!

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 21st  
1/21/13 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
1/22/13 Exams for hours 1 and 2
1/23/13 Exams for hours 3 and 4
1/23/13 MEPA Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
1/24/13 Exams for hours 5 and 6
1/25/13 Exam for hour 7, students leave by noon

STUDENT OF THE MONTH-DECEMBER
Each department nominated a student for doing an outstanding job for the month of December and students were given a personalized award by Principal Greg DePue.  Congratulations to: Winn Alana May (12)-English, Brandon Kennedy (9)-Math, Alexis Terry (9)-Foreign Language, Robert Dietz (10)-Visual Arts, Christopher Jelenchick, (11)-Physical Education, Andrew Keene (12)-Career Education, Brionna Hale (12)-Social Studies, Carly Herda (9)-Guidance, Adrienne Evans (11)-Performing Arts & Raphael Hallerman (10)-Science.  Go to this link to see a group photo:  http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/nicolet_notables.cfm

SPECIAL TICKET PRICE FOR BUCKS GAME
The Milwaukee Bucks are offering specially priced tickets on behalf of Dave Trattner, a parent in the Nicolet School District and long-time employee of the Bucks.  For more information go to:  www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/recreation/flyers/Milwaukee%20Bucks.pdf

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Tickets for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174.  Performance dates are February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 each and all seating is reserved.  JOSEPH is a very popular show so we encourage everyone to reserve their tickets soon.  When this show was produced at Nicolet eight years ago it sold out before it opened.  This is great family entertainment--don't miss it!

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link- www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf

FOOD SERVICE AND LUNCH DURING EXAMS
There will be food service in the morning each day before exams and for students who are waiting for their next exam.  Lunch will be served on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of exams.  There will be no lunch on Friday.  Students are encouraged to stay on campus for lunch if they have an exam beginning at 12:30pm so they are not late to their next exam.  Students will not be admitted late to exams and will have to reschedule the exam with their teacher.

EXAM TARDINESS
There is no late admittance to exams.  Students that are tardy will have to reschedule their exam with the teacher.  Please encourage your son/daughter to be on time for their exams.

BUS SERVICE FOR EXAMS
There will be normal bus pick-up in the morning of each exam day.  There will be a bus leaving at noon and at 2:30 on each of the exam days except for Friday when buses leave at noon.  There is no afternoon exam on Friday.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE ON EXAM DAYS
Students only need to attend school on exam days if they are taking an exam.  These are the only days of the year we have open campus.  Students that are not taking an exam and must wait for bus transportation must remain in the cafeteria.  Students may not be in the hallways or other parts of the building during exam times.

STUDENT PARKING DURING EXAMS
Any student licensed to drive may park in the student lot on exam days without penalty as long as the car is parked legally.  Students parking permits for second semester are due on Friday, January 18th.  The notice of approved applications will be posted in the HSO the week of January 21st.  Payment for 2nd semester parking is due by February 1st.  When the permit is paid for the parking tag will be given to the student to place in their vehicle.  Tickets will be issued after the 1st for any vehicles not displaying the second semester tag.

1/14/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 14TH 
1/14/13 Nicolet 101 for New Parents to Nicolet at 6:30-8:30pm
1/14/13 Special School Board Closed Meeting, 4:00pm
1/17/13 School Board Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm, Library
1/17/13 PTSO meeting 6:00pm in B113

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Tickets for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT can be reserved by calling 414-351-8174.  Performance dates are February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 each and all seating is reserved.  JOSEPH is a very popular show so we encourage everyone to reserve their tickets soon.  When this show was produced at Nicolet eight years ago it sold out before it opened.  This is great family entertainment--don't miss it!

1/11/13

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 14TH 
1/14/13 Special School Board Meeting-Closed Session, 4:00pm
1/17/13 School Board Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm, Library

NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
The Health room has recently seen an increased number of sick students; symptoms include stomach aches, headaches, fever, cough, and cold symptoms.  If your child is sick, please keep them home for at least 24 hours from onset of symptoms.  Thank you!

LOST AND FOUND FROM SEMESTER 1
Parents and students who are looking for lost items should claim them during exam week.  All of the items in lost and found will be organized in the detention room in Lower F, from January 22nd though the 25th.  After the 25th, unclaimed items will be picked up and donated to charity.

COCOA AND CRAM – JANUARY 19
What: Cocoa & Cram
When: January 19th 10am - 12 noon
Where: Nicolet High School Cafeteria

Nicolet students are invited to a study session to help kick off 1st semester exam week. Bagels and cocoa will be provided to fuel their energy. Teachers, tutors, aides and laptops will be available to help facilitate studying.

This successful annual event is supported by PTSO, MEPA and the Foundation. Parent volunteers are needed to help set up, serve and clean up. Please contact Kristin Wright at kristin-email@earthlink.net if you are interested in helping out.

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link: 
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf

FOOD SERVICE AND LUNCH DURING EXAMS
There will be food service options available for students throughout the day during exams.  Lunch will be served on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of exams, but there will be no lunch on Friday.

EXAM TARDINESS
There is no late admittance to exams.  Students that are tardy will have to reschedule their exam with the teacher.  If a student misses an exam, it is the students responsibility to meet with the teacher to reschedule their exam.   Please encourage your son/daughter to be on time for their exams.

BUS SERVICE FOR EXAMS
There will be normal bus pick-up in the morning of each exam day.  A bus will be leaving at noon and at 2:30 each of the exam days except for Friday when buses leave at noon as there is no afternoon exam on Friday with the exception of makeups.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE ON EXAM DAYS
Students only need to attend school on exam days that they are taking an exam.  These are the only days of the year we have open campus.  Students that are not taking an exam, but are at Nicolet, must wait in the cafeteria.  Students may not be in the hallways or other parts of the building during exam times.

STUDENT PARKING DURING EXAMS
Any student licensed to drive may park in the student lot on exam days without penalty as long as the car is parked legally.  Applications for 2nd semester parking permits are due on Friday, January 18th.  The notice of approved applications will be posted in the HSO the week of January 21st.  Payment for 2nd semester parking is due by February 1st.  Permits will be given to students once the permit has been paid for.  Tickets will be issued after February 1st for any vehicles not displaying the second semester tag.

January 10, 2013

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Today we were notified that there is a case of pertussis (whooping cough) in a student in the 9th grade.

Pertussis is a contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory tract.  Symptoms may initially resemble those of a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and a mild cough.  The cough becomes more severe; the person may have coughing fits and sleep disturbance.  Persons of any age can become infected, but the illness is most serious in infants and young children. There have been an increased number of cases in Wisconsin this year.  Please review the Pertussis Fact Sheet for more information. http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/news_events/pertusiss.pdf

The incubation period for pertussis is usually 7-20 days from point of exposure.  If your child becomes ill or is ill with cold-like symptoms that include cough, keep your child at home and minimize contact with others.  Contact your doctor and request evaluation for pertussis explaining the potential exposure.  Pertussis is treated with antibiotics.

This is a good time to check the immunization records of all people in your household. It is important to obtain any needed immunizations now to protect against future exposures to this disease.  Children should receive DTaP (which protects against pertussis) at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12-18 months, and 4-6 years of age.  A pertussis booster is recommended at 11-12 years of age and for adults.

Please contact your medical provider, or your local health department if you have any questions. 414-371-2980.

Laura J. Nigh RN, BSN
School Nurse
Nicolet High School
Phone: 414-351-7574
Fax: 414-351-7526
Laura_Nigh@nicolet.k12.wi.us

1/8/13

In order to make the link to our "SAFE SCHOOLS - Anonymous Tip Line" more accessible, we have moved it right underneath "Resources" on the Nicolet web page.  If a student or community member is not comfortable speaking directly to administration about any issue related to the safety and security of Nicolet High School, please direct them to this link:
http://nicolet.k12.wi.us/resources/anonymous_tip_line.cfm

1/7/13

Good Afternoon Freshman Families,
Due to a scheduling conflict the Nicolet 101 series  for Freshman Parents that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 9th has been rescheduled for Monday, January 14th from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Nicolet Library.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact, Lisa Elliott at 351-8245.  Thank you and have a wonderful day!

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 7TH 
1/9/13 Early Release for students – 1:19pm

ANONYMOUS TIP LINE
In an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for all, we have initiated an anonymous tip line which has been posted under the "News & Information" portion of our website.  Here is the direct link:
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/anonymous_tip_line.cfm

COCOA AND CRAM – JANUARY 19
What: Cocoa & Cram
When: January 19th 10am - 12 noon
Where: Nicolet High School Cafeteria

Nicolet students are invited to a study session to help kick off 1st semester exam week. Bagels and cocoa will be provided to fuel their energy. Teachers, tutors, aides and laptops will be available to help facilitate studying.

This successful annual event is supported by PTSO, MEPA and the Foundation. Parent volunteers are needed to help set up, serve and clean up. Please contact Kristin Wright at kristin-email@earthlink.net if you are interested in helping out.

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf

12/21/12

Winter Break begins Monday, December 24th – through Tuesday, January 1st.  Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2nd!

LINK TO DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Read the next Round-Table Report from Dr. Rick Monroe
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/district_newsletter_12_20_12.pdf

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1 AND EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf
Page 2 of this link contains the exam exemption policy. 

EXAM EXEMPTIONS REMINDERS
Students that are able to clear items to become eligible for their exam exemption, must do so by Friday, January 4th.  Eligible students will receive their exam exemption on Wednesday, January 9th in their 2nd hour class.

Have a happy and safe winter break!

12/17/12

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 17TH

12/17/12 Leveling Committee Meeting, 2:45pm in B113
12/17/12 School Board Meeting, 6:15pm in the Library
12/20/12 Diversity Committee Meeting, 2:45pm in B113

Winter Break begins Monday, December 24th – through Tuesday, January 1st.  Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2nd!

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1 AND EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link
http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf
Page 2 of this link contains the exam exemption policy. 

NICOLET ANNOUNCES THE STUDENT'S OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2012
Each department nominated a student for doing an outstanding job for the month of November and students were given a personalized award by Principal Greg DePue.  Congratulations to: Michelle Kofman (11)-English, Elizabeth Meister (12)-Library, Rosalee “Rosie” Goodman (9)-Science, Kierra Sanders (12)-Performing Arts, Sophie Eiseman (11)-Career Education, Chara Yu (12)-Math, Isaiah Agara (11)-Social Studies, Jessica Luecke (12)-Guidance, Jaime Kloehn (9)-Physical Education & Sam Sinykin (11)-Foreign Language.

HELP! NICOLET FOUNDATION ANNUAL APPEAL OFF TO A SLOW START
The holiday season is the one time of year that the Foundation asks for support from parents and families of Nicolet students. Funds raised now are used throughout the school year to enrich every student's experience. Donations to date are slow and we need your help to reach our goal of $10,000. Not every Nicolet family can afford to give, but every Nicolet student will benefit. That's why your gift is so vitally important!  Can you join me in making a gift today? Please return the donor card received in the mail or go to http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/people/foundation.cfm to to make your gift today. We promise to use your gift wisely, and to the greatest benefit possible.

Thank you,
Lisa Dietz
Parent and Nicolet Foundation Board Member

SHOO THE FLU....Flu strains change from year to year, so it is necessary to be vaccinated annually. The CDC tracks which flu strains are causing illness all year long and includes the strains in the vaccine that they think will be most common in the upcoming year.

Getting a flu shot not only protects you, but if you live with or know anyone who has asthma, diabetes or any other chronic illness, getting a flu shot helps to prevent the spread of influenza to them.

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO AVOID THE FLU

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay Home when you are sick
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough
• Wash your hands
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Get Vaccinated
• Practice other good health habits
• Get Plenty of Rest
• Manage your Stress
• Eat a Well-Balanced Diet

12/9/12

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 10TH
12/12/12 Early Release for students – 1:19pm
12/13/12 Band Concert, 7:30pm

STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL
As we enter the winter season, we need to emphasize several important conditions for students who stay after school.  We have limited supervision after school, and to ensure a safe environment, we ask that you adhere to the following:

**Ok to Stay After School…

in Cafeteria

• Athlete’s waiting for practice/game
• Open Enrollment Students waiting for Transportation Home

with Teacher

• Students getting academic support
• NOTE:  Students must leave the building immediately following academic support.

**Cannot Stay After School…

• Waiting to watch an athletic event

STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER FOR PROM
Come help support the Nicolet Junior Prom on Wednesday December 12th at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Glendale! On that day, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales from any guest that presents a fundraising ticket which can be downloaded from our website: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/prom_fundraiser.pdf

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
Congratulations to the 8 senior inductees to National Honor Society.  They are Callie Dickson, Lanoira Duhart, Allison Hung, George Paul, Mariah Schlossmann, Sydney Silverberg, Joseph Tarnowski, and Bryce Uy.  The induction ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 4th at Nicolet High School under the direction of Mr. Jamin Hoffman, advisor for the Nicolet Chapter of the National Honor Society. 

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SEMESTER 1
Exams are right around the corner! January 22nd to 25th.  See schedule at this link- www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/exam_schedule.pdf

12/7/12

Nicolet High School will be participating in the High School Survey of Student Engagement (HSSSE), which will be administered on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012.  More than 300,000 students across over 40 states participated in the survey from 2006-2012. The survey assesses the extent to which students are involved in a variety of educational activities, and will help teachers and administrators design school improvement initiatives. Individual students will not be identified on the surveys, and participation in the survey is voluntary. If you have any questions, please contact my assistant Mrs. Reinhart, 414.351.7522 or email lori_reinhart@nicolet.k12.wi.us

Important information for the 2012-2013 High School Survey of Student Engagement

Here are some things you need to know before taking this survey.

1. This survey is for research. We want you to tell us what you think about your school environment, your classroom experiences, and the support you receive from your teachers, classmates, and school administrators. We hope to learn about how involved you are in the life and work of your school, why you choose to be or not to be involved, and what kinds of improvements you want to see in your school. We think it will take you about 30 minutes to complete. You may find that completing the survey will enable you to reflect constructively on your high school experiences up to this point.

2. Participation is voluntary. You may choose not to take the survey, or you may choose not to complete the survey at any time.

3. You can skip any questions. Your responses to any questions that you answer will be recorded once you turn in your copy of the survey or after you click ‘NEXT’ on the final screen of the online version of the survey.

4. The survey is anonymous. Our research team will see your individual results, but we will not know your name or anything about you that you choose to omit from the survey. Your school administrators, teachers, and your school district will see the total results from all participating students, and they will not know whether you participated or not.

5. If you have any questions, you can contact the research team. Questions about the survey can be sent to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jonathan Plucker. He can be reached by email at hssse@indiana.edu, or by phone at 812-855-4438. If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, or if you would like to discuss any complaints or concerns about the survey, please contact the Indiana University Human Subjects office by phone at 812-856-4242, or by email at irb@iu.edu

11/30/12

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 3RD
12/3/12 Strategic Planning Meeting, 4:00pm in C102
12/4/12 National Honor Society Senior Induction, 7:00pm in B113
12/5/12 NHS Foundation Meeting, 7:30am in B113
12/5/12 Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm in B113
12/6/12 School Board Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm Community Room
12/6/12 Choir Concert, 7:30pm in Fine Arts Centre

WEEK 2 OF RESOURCE PERIOD PILOT
Students completed week one of the two week resource period pilot.  They are following an altered bell schedule to accommodate the resource period which occurs between hours 2 and 3.  Attendance is being taken and will show up as 9th hour. A "P" in the 9th hour field means the student was marked present; U means unexcused.  If your student was marked absent in error, they should pick up a correction form in the high school office.

NICOLET ANNOUNCES DEANS LISTS FOR FIRST QUARTER
Nicolet High School is proud to announce the Dean’s Lists for first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.  Follow the link for a list of students by grade level that have made the Dean’s Lists:  www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/deans_list.pdf 

To qualify for this honor, students must earn all A’s or B’s for the quarter.  Additionally, students are allowed to earn one C if they have an A to offset it.  Congratulations to all of our students that have earned this distinction. 

A letter from Mr. DePue was mailed to all Dean’s List recipients on Friday, November 26th.

11/28/12

Nicolet Families,

It has come to my attention that many of you have received a letter from the Milwaukee District Attorney's office stating that you have not provided the district with proof of  your child's immunizations.  After investigating the matter, I have learned that school districts must notify the local government of students who have not had their immunizations by this Friday, November 30, 2012.  For reasons currently  unknown, it appears Milwaukee county sent the letters prior to our deadline to get the data into them.  Hence, sending letters to people who have provided us with the appropriate immunization records.  We apologize for this inconvenience.  If you have received the letter, and have already provided us with the records, please disregarded the letter.  If you have yet to provide us with the immunization records, please do so by this Friday.

Sincerely,

Mr. Greg DePue

11/27/12

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITES FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26TH
11/28/12 Early Release for Students, 1:19pm
11/28/12 MEPA Program, 7:00pm in Theatre

MEPA SPONSORED EVENT – TALENT MISMATCH (Wednesday) 11/28/12, 7:00PM
MEPA is sponsoring this free program on Talent/Mismatch – the Gap Widens with Keynote Speaker Melanie Holmes, Vice President of World of Work Solutions, Manpower Group.  Open to all Nicolet families, staff and students.  The program begins at 7:00pm in the Nicolet theatre.  Follow this link for more info: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/mepa_event.pdf

11/16/12

5K RUN/WALK FOR AUDREY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
5k Run/Walk on Sunday, November 18th at 9:30am for Audrey, the 8-year old girl from Bayside diagnosed with Leukemia.  There will be food, a raffle and auction - no pre-registration is required.  The Run/Walk begins at 9:30 at Stormonth School - please help support this family in need.  Follow this link for more details:
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/run_walk.pdf

QDOBA FUNDRAISER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Support Nicolet High School’s Student Council on Tuesday, November 13th by patronizing Qdoba Mexican Grill at 8789 N Port Washington Road.  Student Council will receive 10% of sales when customers bring in the flyer.  You must bring in the flyer which you can print by following this link:  www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/qdoba.pdf

11/12/12

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE ENDS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH - Please Donate!
Dear Students and Families,

Fall is here and Thanksgiving is fast approaching.  Here at Nicolet, the Food Drive is an annual tradition put together by the Spanish 4H class in order to help families that are less fortunate celebrate Thanksgiving.  Our food drive provides ninety percent of the food raised for over one thousand families in Milwaukee through the Council for the Spanish Speaking.  Every can that we donate helps, so we are asking that everyone try to donate!  We need non-perishable food items that are not packaged in glass so that they do not break during transportation. 

The Nicolet Thanksgiving Food Drive ends on Friday, November 16th. Thank you for your support and let’s get some cans!   

11/9/12

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12TH
11/13/12    French Honor Society Induction, 6:00pm, Community Room
11/14/12    Early Release Day, students dismissed at 1:19pm
11/14/12    Nicolet 101 Parent Series, 6:30pm in Library
11/14/12    Spanish Honor Society Induction, 6:30pm in B113
11/15/12    School Board Standing Committees Meeting, 4:00pm, Community Room
11/15/12    PTSO Meeting, 6:00pm, B113

NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
New forms have been adapted for Scheduled Prescription and Nonprescription medications as well as PRN(when needed) Non-prescription medication administration.  Please read the forms carefully to determine which form is best suited for your child.  The forms can be found on our website at the following link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/parents/health_office_forms.cfm
Return completed forms to the Health Office or High School Office. Any questions please call Nurse Laura Nigh at 414-351-7574.

QDOBA FUNDRAISER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Support Nicolet High School’s Student Council on Tuesday, November 13th by patronizing Qdoba Mexican Grill at 8789 N Port Washington Road.  Student Council will receive 10% of sales when customers bring in the flyer.  You must bring in the flyer which you can print by following this link: www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/qdoba.pdf

RESOURCE PERIOD LINK ON NICOLET WEBSITE
www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/resources/resourceperiod.cfm
Students will have an altered schedule on Monday using their homeroom as a resource period to learn about registering for the upcoming pilot program.