Official Publication for Parents and Students of Craig High School

Craig High School 401 S. Randall Ave, Janesville, WI 53545 608-743-5200 craighighschool.org

NOVEMBER 2017 (Cougar By Gary Gandy)

Parent/Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 25, 2017

4pm - 7pm

Thursday, October 26, 2017 8am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 7pm

Conferences will be held in the cafeteria and J-Room by department. Please park in the front or south parking lots and enter through the main entrance or sophomore doors (entrance #42). The information table will be located outside of the Library. It is very important that parents/guardians stop by the information table to pick up the student’s schedule and a map. Conferences will be on a first come first serve basis and there may be a short wait. While at confer-ences; parents/guardians will also have the opportunity to complete the Craig High School satisfaction survey. Any questions regarding conferences, please call Ms. Crook at 743-5262.

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Phone: (608) 743-5200 FAX (608) 743-5150

Web address: www.craighighschool.org

Craig High School

401 S. Randall Avenue Janesville, WI 53545

Dr. Alison E. Bjoin, Principal

October 16, 2017 Dear Parent, The School District of Janesville is on a continuous journey to make our schools the best places for students to learn, staff to work, and parents to send their children for a good education. In this effort, we appreciate your support. It is important to gather feedback from you to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth. Please take a few minutes and complete this Parent Satisfaction Survey to help provide this feedback. Once the survey is complete, the results will be analyzed by an outside organization. The data from the survey will be sent to each school and the Superintendent. Then, the results of the survey will be shared with parents and the community. The survey can be accessed online at: SDJ Parent Satisfaction Survey

Thank you for interest in and support of your child’s education with us. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the survey. Dr. Alison Bjoin

District Office: 527 S. Franklin St. Janesville, WI 53548-4779 (608) 743-5000 www.janesville.k12.wi.us

Mission: To serve our community by educating every child.

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ OFFICE

Parents/Guardians:

Please remember to clear the absences for your children.

It only takes 5 unexcused classes on 5 different calendar dates for

your child to become a habitual truant. If you have any questions con-

cerning attendance, please contact the attendance office at 743-

5233 or Ms. Robinson at 743-5221. Thank you!

LOST AND FOUND

Please stop in the Assistant Principals’ office and claim your lost items. Unclaimed items will be donated.

STUDENT PARKING

Students, please remember to park in your designated parking spot.. If someone is in your spot, please park in the front lot and report to the AP office immediately. If you are found to be in violation repeatedly of parking in the wrong lot, your permit may be revoked. Parking areas on the front street, including Visitor Parking, and in the front lot are for staff and visitor parking only. If you are in violation you may receive a parking ticket in the amount of $30.00, and your permit MAY BE REVOKED. Repeat offenders may be towed. Violations for parking in a handicapped stall without a handicap sticker may result in a $125.00 ticket.

PARKING PERMITS 2017-2018

If you bought a quarterly parking pass, it is time to pay for the next quarter by November 3rd. If not paid, the permit will be revoked on Monday, November 3rd. Student parking spots are still available for sale in the south lot. The cost for 3 quarters would be $75 beginning Novem-ber 6th.

As a reminder, students should purchase their own permit; they will need to sign the parking contract and will have to have the following information to be able to purchase a permit:

› Valid driver’s license,

› Proof of vehicle registration

› Proof of vehicle insurance

› Make/Model/Year/Color/Plate number

If the student does not have the above information they will not be able to purchase a parking permit. Parking Permits can-not be purchased online. Please call 743-5262 with any questions.

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BELL SCHEDULE

2017-2018

Monday, Thursday, Friday

1 8:00 – 8:47 47 minutes

2 8:52 – 9:39 47 minutes

3 9:44 – 10:31 47 minutes

4 10:36 – 11:25 49 minutes(with announcements)

L1- 1st Lunch 11:30 – 12:00 30 minutes

C1- Class – 5 11:30 – 12:17 47 minutes

C2- Class – 5 12:05 – 12:52 47 minutes

L2- 2nd

lunch 12:22 – 12:52 30 minutes

6 12:57 – 1:44 47 minutes

7 1:49 – 2:36 47 minutes

8 2:41– 3:28 47 minutes

Tuesday

1 8:00 – 9:26 86 minutes

2 9:31– 10:57 86 minutes

L1 - 1st Lunch 11:02 – 11:32 30 minutes

C1 – Class - 3 11:02 – 12:28 86 minutes

C2 – Class -3 11:37 – 1:03 86 minutes

L2 - 2nd

Lunch 12:33 – 1:03 30 minutes

4 1:08– 2:37 89 minutes (with announcements)

I-Block 2:42 – 3:28 46 minutes

Wednesday

5 8:00 – 9:26 86 minutes

6 9:31 – 10:57 86 minutes

L1- 1st Lunch 11:02 – 11:32 30 minutes

C1- Class - 7 11:02 – 12:28 86 minutes

C2- Class - 7 11:37– 1:03 86 minutes

L2 - 2nd

Lunch 12:33 – 1:03 30 minutes

8 1:08 – 2:37 89 minutes (with announcements)

I-Block 2:42 – 3:28 46 minutes

Lunch will be decided by the Class Subject

Monday, Thursday, Friday – 5th

Hour

Tuesday – 3rd

Hour

Wednesday – 7th

Hour

First Lunch Second Lunch Social Studies Agriculture

Science Art

Math Business/Computers

SWS World Language

Freshman Seminar English

Plato/Study Skills FACE/Personal Finance

ELL Music Tech Ed

Personal Finance-Ward Phy Ed Study Hall

2017/2018

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Craig Calendar 2017/2018

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October 2017

Craig High School Counselors:

A-Doz Mrs. Osmond

Dr-Ja Mrs. Fiore

Je-M Mr. Watson

N-Schu Mr. Bryan

Schw-Z Ms. Rudkin

Seniors

Counselors met with Seniors in I-Block about gradua-

tion requirements, the college application process, and

sending transcripts. We will be meeting soon regard-

ing scholarship information as well as financial aid

information.

Currently seniors should be:

Sending in college applications and be aware of

deadlines.

Keep visiting colleges.

Begin watching for scholarships

available in the Student Center.

NOTE: Seniors that failed any required courses

should have made it up in summer school or have

the class in their current schedule. If you have any

questions about this contact your counselor.

Scholarships

Seniors, keep your eyes open for new scholarship op-

portunities. They are announced and posted in the

Student Center or check out the Financial Aid/

Resources section under Student Services tab on the

Craig High School homepage. The local scholarship

form will be coming out in early December. One ap-

plication will put you in the pool for any of the local

scholarships or which you are eligible. Return the ap-

plication by March 1st. Also a word of caution: Be

careful of any scholarship or other financial aid oppor-

tunities that require you to pay a fee for their service.

These could be scams.

Financial Aid Night

Parents of seniors interested in getting information

about financial aid should plan to attend a financial aid

meting that will be held at Craig High School on No-

vember 8, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. The pur-

pose of this meeting is to explain the filing of the Fed-

eral Financial Aid Form (FAFSA). A financial aid

representative will be there to answer any questions

you may have. For more information on the FAFSA

or to apply for a FSA ID, visit their website at

www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Juniors Counselors went into Personal Finance classes to dis-

cuss credits, career exploration, post secondary op-

tions and career cruising. Now is a good time to be-

gin scheduling campus visits. The best way to know if

a campus is right for you is to go on a tour, get an ad-

missions presentation and get a feel for the college.

ACT

All juniors will be taking the ACT plus writing on

February 27 and work keys on February 28th. Juniors

will attend school on February 27th from 8 to approxi-

mately 12:30. The will then be released for the rest of

the day. Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors will not

attend school on February 27th. The schedule for

February 28th will be posted in the future.

National Test Dates -

12/9/17, 2/10/18, 4/14/18, 6/9/18, 7/14/18

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ASVAB Test offered

at Craig High School

The ASVAB Test is used as a military entrance exam;

however 83% of those who take the test have no inter-

est in joining the military. Included with the test is the

Career Exploration Program that is free service that

many take advantage of as the multiple-aptitude bat-

tery that measures developed abilities and helps pre-

dict future academic and occupational success. The

test can help students determine areas of strength and

interests not identified by other types of tests. The

ASVAB Test is offered to any sophomore, junior, or

senior. It is administered annually to more than one

million high school, post-secondary students, and

military applicants.

The ASVAB will be offered Tuesday Nov. 7th,

2017 from 8:00 – 11:00 AM in Room B040 at Craig

High School. Students need to sign up in Student Ser-

vices and have a permission slip signed. Test space is

limited for the Free test; priority will be given to Sen-

iors.

Sophomores Counselors are currently meeting individually with

sophomores and parents. We will discuss credits,

transcripts, course selection, post-secondary options.

Invites to the meetings are being sent out from Octo-

ber-December.

Freshman We hope your child’s first few months at Craig are

going well. It is important to help your student:

› Start establishing good study habits

› Choose challenging classes to begin preparing for

college

› Understand the impact of high school grades and

course selection on college admissions

› Get involved in extra-curricular activities, volun-

teering, internships or work experiences

If you have any concerns, please ask your student’s

teachers or counselors for assistance.

Forensics Does your student have a flair for the dramatic? A passion for politics? A headful of opinions and nowhere to share them? Then tell your student to learn about the Craig Forensics (Speech) team! This academic team travels to competitions and is eligible for a varsity letter.

Forensics provides 15+ categories for students to explore acting, interpretive reading, and formal speaking. The categories range from memorizing and acting out a scene with a small group to speaking off the cuff about current events and social issues. There is truly something for everyone who feels that they have some-thing to say and want their voice to be heard! Students are encouraged to speak with the forensics coaches, Nicole Hilbelink and Anne Vander Zee, to learn more about the different categories and begin preparing for

the competition season, which runs from late January to mid-April (for those who qualify for State).

If you have questions, feel free to contact the coaches for more information. Better yet, encourage your student to contact one of the coaches!

Nicole Hilbelink - Room 716 - nhilbelink@janesville.k12.wi.us

Anne Vander Zee - Room 607 - avanderzee@janesville.k12.wi.us

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2017 CRAIG FFA Holiday Sale

To order call 743-5187 or email drunde@janesville.k12.wi.us

visit www.craighighschool.org or janesvillecraigffa.theaet.com &

Click on TopNews—Holiday Sale

Name Phone #

ITEM SIZE COUNT PRICE ORDER TOTAL

#1 MIXED FRUIT BOX Navels (18) & Braeburn (18) ___________ $24.00

#2 MIXED FRUIT BOX Navels (14) Braeburn Apples (12) & Pears (10) $24.00

#3 MIXED FRUIT BOX Grapefruit (8) Navels (12) & Braeburn Apples (10) $24.00

#4) MIXED FRUIT BOX Grapefruit (6) Navels (12) Braeburn Apples (8) & Pears (6) $24.00_____________________________

#5 MIXED FRUIT BOX Grapefruit (11) Navels (18) __ $24.00 ____________________________

#11) HOLIDAY DOT GIFT BOX Decorated Gift Box

Grapefruit (6) Navels (10) Honey Crisp Apples (10) & Pears (6) $28.00

#12) HOLIDAY MINI BARN BOX Decorated Gift Box

Navels (10) Honey Crisp Apples (6) & pears (4) $20.00

#13) HOLIDAY BOW BOX Decorated Gift Box

Navels (14) Honey Crisp Apples (12) & pears (10) $28.00

PINK TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT 2/5 bu 20-24 $20.00

PINK TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT 4/5 bu 40-48 $30.00

NAVEL ORANGES 2/5 bu 36-44 $24.00

NAVEL ORANGES 4/5 bu 72-88 $34.00

CLEMENTINES 5 lbs 24-28 $14.00

DRIED CRANBERRIES 6 –4oz packages $14.00

GRANNY SMITH APPLES 2/5 bu 40 $24.00_____________________________

BRAEBURN APPLES 2/5 bu 40 $24.00_____________________________

HONEYCRISP APPLES 2/5 bu 40 $40.00

APPLE SAMPLER 2/5 bu 40 $28.00

Red, Gold, Granny, Honeycrisp & Braeburn __________________________________

D’ANGOU PEARS 16 lbs 36 $24.00

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA 10” pot (3 plants) 1 $15.00 Colors: R P Burg W

HONEY 2-12 oz bottles $14.00_____________________________

FRUIT WILL BE DELIVERED DURING THE WEEK OF DEC. 4th, 2017

PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CRAIG FFA.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CRAIG FFA

Orders Due by November 3, 2017

SEE REVERSE FOR MORE

CHEESE, SAUSAGE & NUTS

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2017 CRAIG FFA Holiday Sale Page #2

To order call 743-5187 or email drunde@janesville.k12.wi.us

visit www.craighighschool.org or janesvillecraigffa.theaet.com &

Click on TopNews—Holiday Sale

Name Phone #

ITEM SIZE COUNT PRICE ORDER TOTAL

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA 10” pot (3 plants) 1 $15.00 Colors: R P Burg. W (Order now & come Dec 4th 3-6 p.m. pick out your poinsettias )

HONEY 2—12 oz bottles $14.00

A. CHEESE LOVER’S DELIGHT BOX $24.00

5 - 8oz. Wisconsin Cheeses (Cheddar, Brick, Colby, Co-Jack & Pepper Jack)

B. GOURMENT BEEF SAUSAG E _______18 oz $12.00

C. PREMIUM CASHEWS 16 oz $16.00

D. GOURMENTMIXED NUTS (No peanuts) 16oz $16.00

E. CHOCOLATE COVERED MIXED NUTS 16 oz $16.00

F. PICNIC IN A BOX $20.00

2 - 8oz Wisconsin Cheeses 1 - 7 oz Sausage & 1 Mustard

G. BEEF STICKS 40 oz box 25-35 pieces $28.00

H. SMOKEY SNACK STICKS 10-12 pieces $14.00

I. SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD 16 oz $10.00

J. SMOKEY BACON CHEESE SPREAD 16 oz $10.00

K. HORSERADISH CHEESE SPREAD 16 oz $10.00

L. JALAPENO CHEESE SPREAD 16 oz $10.00

M. CHEESE STICKS 24 oz. 24 Ind. pieces $14.00

N. VEGETABLE CHEESE SPREAD 15oz. $10.00 FRUIT WILL BE DELIVERED DURING THE WEEK OF DEC. 4th, 2017.

PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CRAIG FFA.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CRAIG FFA

Orders Due by November 3, 2017

SEE REVERSE FOR MORE

Fruit, Poinsettias & Honey

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Craig PTO: Craig Cares Campaign

REMINDER:

Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 23, 2017 *Portrait package order forms are available in the AP Office*

This is the 4th year of the Craig Cares campaign. During the holiday season, the Craig PTO seeks donations for individual students. These donations go to our neediest students who may otherwise not have anything for the holi-days. We do this as a gift card campaign and seek to match each student in need with a sponsor. We request that each sponsor donate $100 in gift cards as well as some small stocking stuffer items, such as lip balm, ear buds, etc. If you or your employer would be willing to sponsor a student(s) for the holiday season, please contact me be-fore Wednesday, November 15th. I will then provide you with information about a student and what their wishes are for the holiday season. The items, which will mostly be gift cards, will need to be purchased and returned to Craig High School by Friday, December 8th. Thank you for considering this opportunity. Please contact me if you would like to sponsor a student(s) or make a donation. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make the check payable to "Craig PTO" and specify "Craig Cares" on the memo line. Thank you, Andrea Nickel anickel@janesville.k12.wi.us

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A reminder that any medications to be taken at school needs a medication consent form. Over the counter medications require a parent signature. Pre-

scription medications require both a physician signa-ture as well as parent signature. Forms can be

found on the school district website or picked up in the AP office.

So far Student Council has had a very successful school year. We elected our fresh-men officers, President Brooke Pehl, Vice President Claire Kettle, Secretary Mae Wil-liams, and Treasurer Bria Mikkelson. We also held our first blood drive on October 4th, hosted by the juniors. It was very successful and we are planning another one in the month of February. Homecoming week was also a large part of the first mid-term. The Sunday before all of student council spent hours decorating the hallways to match their class slogan, these year the Junior class won. On the final day of home-coming week, sadly the parade was rained out; however, the assembly was a huge hit. Seniors took first place in tug-a-war, for the third year in a row, as well as, in the noise competition. At the game, Mac Ryan, Mr. Kealy, and Mr. Phillips were able to burn the "J," and carry on the tradition. Student Council is also planning a winter bash for mid-December, further info on that will be provided. Claire Mikkelson Student Council Public Relations

Craig staff and students will be practicing fire drill exit strategies. Students will also be trained on exit procedures in the event of a fire drill, or emergency, dur- ing student passing time. An instructional video has been created, and it will be shared with all students throughout their I-Block. Additionally, instructional lesson plans will also be used during I-Block to reinforce appropriate safety measures and help students understand their responsibilities during a fire drill/emergency evacuation. Janes-ville Fire Department personnel were in attendance to assist Craig Staff during the Fire Prevention week fire drill the week of October 9th-13th to provide some feedback on safe and effective exit strategies. We look for-ward to supporting our students in this process. If you have any questions, please contact CHS administra-tion.

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CRAIG LEO CLUB HOLDING EYEGLASS/SUNGLASS DRIVE

Please consider donating eyeglasses you no longer wear to help change someone’s life! The Craig LEO Club, affiliated with the Janesville Lions Club, will be conducting an eyeglass drive during parent-teacher confer-ences October 26-27. By donating your prescription eyeglasses or non-prescription sunglasses, you help adults and children in low and middle income communities by providing them the opportunity to obtain eye-glasses or sunglasses. You can deposit your eyeglasses or sunglasses dur-ing conferences in the collection boxes provided. Collection boxes will be stationed in the hallway leading to the Cafeteria. Thank you for helping others!

A reminder that any medications to be taken at school

needs a medication consent form. Over the counter medi-cations require a parent signature. Prescription medica-tions require both a physician signature as well as parent

signature. Forms can be found on the school district website or picked up in the AP office.

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Kindergarten Enrollment

2018-2019 School Year

School District Residents

If you have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to September 1, 2017 and they are not currently enrolled in a

School District of Janesville Pre-school for Janesville (P4J) or Early Childhood (EC) program it is time to

enroll in the Janesville Public School District. Enrollment will take place at the Educational Services Center

located at 527 S. Franklin St. (administration building) in the New Student Enrollment office. You may enroll

anytime during the two week period.

Weeks of December 4–8 and December 11-15

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M/W/F both weeks, Thurs. December 7 and Tues. December 12

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017

If you cannot attend the enrollment period please come in as soon as possible to enroll after December 15,

2017. Enrollment in the district is required for participation in orientation. When you enroll, you will need

your child’s birth certificate for proof of age, proof of residency (top portion of a utility bill, or current lease)

to determine school assignment, immunization records and photo identification. If you have questions on

general enrollment, please contact the New Student Enrollment office at 743-5152 during regular office hours,

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requests for School Transfer/Placement within the School District (goldenrod forms) for incoming

kindergarten students should be submitted through the enrollment process. Forms are available at all schools,

as well as at the Educational Services Center. If you have questions regarding this process contact Tami

Carlson at 743-5006. The status of requests will be determined by January 15, 2018 if they are turned in by

December 15th. If you have a student currently attending a school under a School Transfer/Placement within

the School District, it does not automatically qualify your kindergarten student for attendance at the same

school; however, siblings are generally assigned to the same school. In order for your kindergarten student to

attend the same school as a sibling, you must submit a request during the Kindergarten Enrollment time frame.

If you know of a child in your neighborhood or from community activities that would be entering

kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year, please pass this enrollment information on.

Non-District Residents

If you are a non-resident of the School District of Janesville and have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to

September 1, 2017 and would like your child to attend the School District of Janesville you must also apply for

OPEN ENROLLMENT. The timeline for Open Enrollment is February 5 to April 30, 2018. Currently

enrolled non-residents in a P4J or EC program do not need to re-apply. If you have questions regarding the

Open Enrollment process, please contact Tami Carlson at 743-5006.

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Inscripción al Kínder

Año Escolar 2018-2019

Residentes del Distrito Escolar

Si usted tiene un niño que va a cumplir 5 (cinco) años de edad antes del 1° de septiembre de 2017 y no está

actualmente inscrito en un programa Preescolar para Janesville (P4J) o uno de Primera Infancia (EC) del

Distrito Escolar de Janesville, es tiempo para inscribirlo en el Distrito Escolar Público de Janesville. Las

inscripciones serán en el Centro de Servicios Educativos, localizado en el 527 S. Franklin St. (edificio

administrativo), en la Oficina de Inscripciones de Nuevos Estudiantes. Usted puede inscribir en cualquier

momento durante el periodo de dos semanas.

Semanas del 4 al 8 de diciembre y del 11 al 15 de diciembre

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lun/Mie/Fri ambas semanas; jueves 7 y martes 12 de diciembre

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Jueves 7 de diciembre de 2017

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Martes, 12 de diciembre de 2017

Si usted no puede asistir a los periodos de inscripción, por favor venga lo más pronto posible para la

inscripción después del 15 de diciembre de 2017. Se requiere la inscripción en el distrito para la participación

en la orientación. Cuando usted vaya a inscribir, necesitará el acta de nacimiento de su niño para acreditar la

edad, comprobante de domicilio (la parte de arriba de una factura de servicio o recibo de la renta) para

determinar la asignación de la escuela; los registros de vacunación y una identificación con foto de usted. Si

tiene preguntas acerca de la inscripción en general, por favor comuníquese a la Oficina de Inscripciones de

Nuevos Estudiantes al 743-5152 durante las horas regulares de oficina de 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Las Solicitudes para Transferencia/Colocación de Escuela dentro del Distrito Escolar (formas doradas) para

estudiantes que entran al Kínder, se deben entregar a través del proceso de inscripción. Los formularios están

disponibles en todas las escuelas, así como en el Centro de Servicios Educativos. Si tiene preguntas acerca de

este proceso, comuníquese con Tami Carlson al 743-5006. El estado de la solicitud será determinado antes del

15 de enero de 2018 si se entrega antes del 15 de diciembre. Si usted tiene a un estudiante que asiste

actualmente a una escuela bajo la Transferencia/Colocación de Escuela dentro del Distrito Escolar; esto no

califica automáticamente a su estudiante de Kínder para asistir a la misma escuela; no obstante, los hermanos

son asignados generalmente a la misma escuela. Para que su estudiante de Kínder asista a la misma escuela

que un hermano, usted tiene que presentar una solicitud durante el periodo de Inscripciones al Kínder.

Si usted conoce a un niño en su vecindario o por actividades en la comunidad, que pudiera estar

entrando al Kínder para el año escolar 2018-2019, por favor pase esta información de inscripciones.

No Residentes del Distrito

Si usted no es un residente del Distrito Escolar de Janesville y tiene un niño que va a cumplir 5 (cinco) años de

edad antes del 1° de septiembre de 2017 y le gustaría que su niño asistiera al Distrito Escolar de Janesville,

usted debe solicitar la INSCRIPCION ABIERTA. El plazo para la Inscripción Abierta es del 5 de febrero al

30 de abril de 2018. Los estudiantes que no son residentes inscritos actualmente en un programa EC o P4J, no

necesitan llenar otra solicitud. Si tiene preguntas acerca del proceso de Inscripción Abierta, por favor

comuníquese con Tami Carlson al 743-5006.

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Request for School Transfer/Placement (Intra District Transfers) within the School District of Janesville Attendance Areas Due to Move: If you move within the School District of Janesville during the school year and wish to remain at your current school please ask the school office for a Request to Remain in Current School Following Move to New Attendance Area Form (Blue). Complete the form and return it to the school office. Due to Parent Choice: If you wish to apply to have your student transferred/placed in another school within the district next school year (2018-2019), please ask the school office for a School Transfer/Placement Within the School District Form (Goldenrod). Completed forms will be accepted from December 1 through December 15, 2017 only. Submit your Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District Form (Goldenrod) to your home school attendance area office. Parents applying for Requests for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District will be notified of approval or disapproval by January 15, 2018. Parents applying for Requests for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District for incoming Kindergarten students will be notified of approval or non-approval after they have enrolled their child during the Kindergarten Enrollment period with the New Student Enrollment Office. If you have questions, please contact the school office of your home school attendance area. Open Enrollment – Public School Choice – District to District Transfers If during the school year, you move outside the School District of Janesville and you wish to remain at your current school please contact the Administrative Services office at 743-5006 and request a tuition waiver form within two weeks of your move. This will allow you to be eligible to attend your current school for the remainder of the current year tuition free. If your move occurs prior to February, you will also need to complete an open enrollment application. Application instructions are provided to the School District of Janesville by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and should be available by mid-January 2018. This year applications will be accepted February 5 – April 30, 2018. If you have questions regarding Open Enrollment or Public School Choice please contact the Administrative Service Office at 743-5006.

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INSERT FOR NEWSLETTERS (Spanish) ELEMENTARY MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL

Solicitud de Transferencia/Colocación de Escuela (Transferencia Intra-Distrital) dentro del Área de Asistencia del Distrito Escolar de Janesville Debido a Mudanza: Si usted se muda dentro del Distrito Escolar de Janesville durante el año escolar y desea permanecer en su escuela actual, por favor pida a la oficina de la escuela una Solicitud para Permanecer en la Escuela Actual Después de la Mudanza a una Nueva Área de Asistencia (azul). Llene el formulario y devuélvalo a la oficina de la escuela. Debido a Opción Parental: Si usted desea solicitar que su estudiante sea transferido/colocado en otra escuela dentro del distrito el próximo año escolar (2017-2018), por favor pida en la oficina de la escuela una Solicitud de Transferencia/Colocación Dentro del Distrito Escolar (dorada). Las solicitudes se recibirán solamente del 1° de diciembre al 15 de diciembre de 2017. Entregue su Solicitud de Transferencia/Colocación Dentro del Distrito Escolar (dorada) a la oficina de la escuela del área de asistencia de su hogar. Los padres que presenten una Solicitud de Transferencia/Colocación Dentro del Distrito Escolar serán notificados de la aprobación o desaprobación antes del 15 de enero de 2018. Los padres que presenten una Solicitud de Transferencia/Colocación Dentro del Distrito Escolar para estudiantes que van a entrar al Kínder, serán notificados de la aprobación o desaprobación después de inscribir a su niño en la Oficina de Inscripciones de Nuevos Estudiantes, durante el periodo de Inscripciones al Kínder. Si usted tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese a la oficina de la escuela del área de asistencia de su hogar. Inscripción Abierta – Opción de Escuela Pública – Transferencias de Distrito a Distrito Si durante el año escolar usted se muda fuera del Distrito Escolar de Janesville y desea permanecer en su escuela actual, por favor comuníquese a la Oficina de Servicios Administrativos al 743-5006 y pida una solicitud de exención de colegiatura antes de que pasen dos semanas desde su mudanza. Esto le permitirá ser elegible para asistir a su escuela actual por el resto del año en curso sin pagar colegiatura. Si su mudanza ocurre antes de febrero, también necesitará llenar una solicitud de inscripción abierta. Las instrucciones para la solicitud las recibe el Distrito Escolar de Janesville del Departamento de Instrucción Pública (DPI) y deben estar disponibles para mediados de enero de 2018. Este año las solicitudes se recibirán del 5 de febrero de 2018 al 30 de abril 2018. Si usted tiene preguntas relacionadas a la Inscripción Abierta o la Opción de Escuela Pública, por favor comuníquese a la Oficina de Servicios Administrativos al 743-5006.

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Public School Open Enrollment Timelines

The State of Wisconsin has announced the application period for open enrollment (also

known as public school choice) begins in February for the following school year. Open

Enrollment laws permit children to attend a public school in a school district other than

the one in which they live.

The open enrollment application period for the 2018-2019 school year is from February

5, 2018 – April 30, 2018 Parents are encouraged to apply on-line at

https://www2.dpi.state.wi.us/OpenEnrollApp. Although on-line application is

recommended, paper applications may be obtained from the Department of Public

Instruction or any school district after January 15, 2018 and must be delivered (hand-

delivery is recommended) to the nonresident school district during the application period.

Paper applications to attend Janesville must be submitted to the Administrative Services

Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30th

(a postmark does not constitute timely

submission). Applications turned in prior to February 5th will be returned as not valid

and must be resubmitted after February 5th but before April 30th.

Enrollment in a requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and

is not guaranteed. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent.

Under School District of Janesville board policy, students who attended the district under

open enrollment the previous year are not required to reapply for the following school

year.

An application is required for each sibling in the family. For example, if a family has one

child in elementary school that has been approved for open enrollment and a new student

entering kindergarten next year, the student entering kindergarten must apply for open

enrollment in order to attend the School District of Janesville.

Parents will be informed in June whether their open enrollment applications have been

approved or denied. The student’s school or program placement will be provided in June.

If you have questions, please contact the Administrative Services Office at 743-5006.

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Periodo de Inscripción Abierta para las Escuelas Públicas

El Estado de Wisconsin ha anunciado que el periodo de aplicaciones para inscripción abierta

(también conocido como preferencia de escuela pública), comienza en febrero para el

próximo año escolar. Las leyes de Inscripción Abierta permiten que los niños asistan a una

escuela pública en un distrito escolar, fuera del distrito en el que viven.

El periodo de solicitud para Inscripción Abierta para el año escolar 2018-19, es del 5 de

febrero y el 30 abril de 2018. Se recomienda que los padres llenen su solicitud por internet

en: https://www2.dpi.state.wi.us/OpenEnrollApp. Aunque se recomienda la solicitud por

internet, pueden obtenerse los formularios de solicitud en el Departamento de Instrucción

Pública o en cualquier distrito escolar, después del 15 de enero de 2018 y tienen que

entregarse (se recomienda la entrega en persona) al distrito escolar de no residencia, durante

el periodo de solicitud. Las solicitudes tienen que entregarse en el Departamento de

Servicios Administrativos, antes del las 4:00 p.m. del 30 abril (un sello del correo no

constituye la entrega oportuna). Las solicitudes entregadas antes del 5 de febrero, serán

devueltas como no válidas y tendrán que ser presentadas de nuevo después del 5 de febrero,

pero antes del 30 abril.

La inscripción en un programa o en una escuela que se solicita, está sujeta al espacio y a

otras limitaciones y no está garantizada. La transportación es responsabilidad de los padres.

Bajo la política del comité del Distrito Escolar de Janesville, los estudiantes que asistieron al

distrito bajo la inscripción abierta el año anterior, no necesitan llenar una solicitud de nuevo

para el año escolar siguiente.

Se requiere una solicitud para cada niño en la familia. Por ejemplo, si una familia tiene un

niño en la primaria que ha sido aprobado para la inscripción abierta y a un nuevo estudiante

entrando al Kínder el próximo año, el estudiante entrando al Kínder tiene que aplicar para la

inscripción abierta, para poder asistir al Distrito Escolar de Janesville.

Se les informará a los padres en el mes de Abril, si su solicitud de inscripción abierta ha sido

aprobada o rechazada. La colocación en el programa o escuela del estudiante, será

notificada en el mes de Mayo.

Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame a la Oficina de Servicios Administrativos al 743-5006.

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5/31/2016

MOVING???

If you will be moving from your current home address please contact the Craig High School office at 743-5252

as soon as possible to determine what paperwork you will need to fill out for your child to continue attending

his/her current school. Please note: if you are moving to an address outside the School District of Janesville in

most cases your child is eligible to continue attending the School District of Janesville as long as you complete

the appropriate paperwork within the required timeline.

If you have any questions about school placement for a particular address please contact Administrative

Services Secretary Tami Carlson at 743-5006. The Administrative Services Office is open year round.

If you are the parent of an elementary student and will be moving over the summer months when the

elementary schools are closed, please contact Administrative Services Secretary Tami Carlson at 743-5006 or

the New Student Enrollment Office at 743-5152 to complete the appropriate

paperwork.

Spanish Version

MUDARSE!!!

Si piensa moverse de su dirección de casa actual por favor comuníquese con la oficina escolar de Craig High

School al 743-5252 lo mas pronto posible para determinar que formularios tendrá que llenar para que su hijo(a)

continué asistiendo su escuela actual. Por favor note: si esta moviéndose a una dirección fuera del Distrito

Escolar de Janesville, en mucho casos su hijo(a) es elegible para continuar asistiendo al

Distrito Escolar de Janesville, siempre en cuanto usted complete los formularios apropiados dentro del tiempo

requerido.

Si tiene preguntas sobre colocación de escuela para una dirección en particular por favor comuníquese con la

Secretaria de Servicios Administrativos Tami Carlson al 743-5006. La Oficina de Servicios Administrativos

esta abierta todo el año.

Si es padre de un estudiante de primaria y se estará moviendo durante los meses de verano cuando las escuelas

están cerradas, por favor comuníquese con la Secretaria de Servicios Administrativos Tami Carlson al 743-5006

ó con la Oficina de Inscribir a Nuevos Estudiantes al 743-5152 para llenar los formularios apropiados.

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MOVING?

If you move over the summer, please call 743-5200 as soon as possible to determine what paperwork is needed. If moving outside the School District of Janesville, in most cases students may continue attending their cur-rent school as long as you com-plete the paperwork within the re-quired timeline. No address change can be made without proof of residency, which must have your name, current address, and date of the move. If you have a question about school placement for a par-ticular address, contact Tami Carl-

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE

Educational Services Center (ESC), 527 S. Franklin Street, Janesville, WI 53548

MUDARSE!!! Si piensa moverse de su dirección de casa actual por favor comuníquese con la oficina escolar de Craig High School al 743-5200 lo mas pronto posible para determinar que formularios tendrá que llenar para que su hijo(a) continué asis-tiendo su escuela actual. Por favor note: si esta moviéndose a una dirección fuera del Distrito Escolar de Janesville, en mucho casos su hijo(a) es elegible para continuar asistiendo al Distrito Escolar de Janesville, siempre en cuanto usted complete los formularios apropiados dentro del tiempo requerido.

Si tiene preguntas sobre colocación de escuela para una dirección en particu-lar por favor comuníquese con la Secretaria de Servicios Administrativos Tami Carlson al 743-5006. La Oficina de Servicios Administrativos esta abierta todo el año.

Si es padre de un estudiante de primaria y se estará moviendo durante los meses de verano cuando las escuelas están cerradas, por favor comuníquese con la Secretaria de Servicios Administrativos Tami Carlson al 743-5006 ó con la Oficina de Inscribir a Nuevos Estudiantes al 743-5152 para llenar los formu-

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL TEENS

Every teenager wants to be happy, self-confident, popular, and successful. Some are willing to do just about anything to obtain these goals. Some let others make decisions for them, do things against their best judgment, or trade their own individual-ism for the chance of being accepted. Making good decisions can be difficult if you don’t know what you want in life. The fol-lowing strategies can be used to make a successful teen. Setting goals involves thinking about what it is that you wish

for out of life. Start by setting realistic goals, then break lar-ger goals into smaller goals and prioritizing them.

Discipline is what carries us along toward the realization of a goal. This means training regularly in order to improve your skills, even in the face of distraction.

Effective communication skills allow us to let our needs be known. At the same time, it’s important to understand the perspective of the other person. Listening is a key part of this strategy.

Often thought of as tedious and boring, organization is actu-ally a way to give your brain a break. When your environ-ment, thoughts, and tools are organized, it makes your work easier and more effective.

Risk-taking may seem out of place as a strategy for teens, but taking positive risks means being willing to operate out-side of your comfort zone. Trying something new can be scary, but can promote personal growth. It may mean follow-ing your own path, and separating yourself from the pack. Sometimes the pack may not always be the safest place to be.

In Conclusion: Remember only you can change yourself; how-ever, your willingness to change must be there. Every problem is not going to disappear, or every dream will not come true, but if you do the work, you will become a stronger, wiser, more competent person. You already have within you all of the tools and talents you need to create a better, more fulfilling life. All that’s left for you to do is to really want it.

FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ALL YEAR

Applications for free or reduced school meal bene-fits may be submitted any time during the school year. Contact your school office or the Business Services office at the ESC, 527 S. Franklin.

REQUEST TO WITHHOLD DIRECTORY DATA &

MILITARY/HIGHER EDUCATION OBJECTION

If you do NOT want student information or photos released, you must sign a “Request to Withhold Directory Data” form available at registration and the school office. If we have not received this form within 14 days of distribution of the school handbook, according to state statues, the data may be released. Please understand that by signing this form, your child will not have his/her picture or name in such things as the school year-book, student newspaper, sports programs, awards programs, music/drama program, and The Janesville Gazette (news stories, graduation issue). There can be no exceptions.

Also, federal law requires educational agencies to provide recruiters, upon request, names, ad-dresses and telephone listings. If you do NOT want this information available, please fill out and return the “Parental Objection” form within 14 days of enrollment.

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Craig High School provides programs to promote academic, social, physical,

and emotional development of all students.

craighighschool.org

Log on to Craig’s homepage to keep up-to-date on our activities. Follow links to telephone extensions, email addresses, calendars, announcements, athletics, Stu-dent Services, and more.

EDUCATION IS OUR INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE.

PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP AT CRAIG Principal’s Office Principal Secretary Mrs. Tricia Jones 743-5210 Principal Dr. Alison Bjoin 743-5205 Main Office Mrs. Jill Plenty 743-5200 Homework Request Line Mrs. Jill Plenty 743-5215 Bookkeeper Mrs. Angela Wolf 743-5256 Assistant Principal’s Office AP Secretary Ms. Judy Crook 743-5262 AP Office Mrs. Jolene Hess 743-5264 Assistant Principal Mr. Shawn Kane (A-G) 743-5260 Assistant Principal Mr. Monte Phillips (H-O) 743-5270 Dean of Students Ms. Sonja Robinson (P-Z) 743-5221 Health Aide Mrs. Alisha Braunreiter 743-5263 School Nurse Mrs. Trina Jackson 743-5235 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary Mrs. Mary Adamson 743-5266 Athletic Director Mr. Ben McCormick 743-5245

Attendance Office To Report an Absence Machine 743-5230 Attendance Clerk Mrs. Joyce Snyder 743-5231 Attendance Clerk Mrs. Tammy Christensen 743-5233 Student Center Guidance Secretary Ms. Mary Severin 743-5251 Transcripts Mrs. Betsy Nelson 743-5252 Police Liaison Officer Officer Brian Foster 743-5213 Social Worker Mrs. Ann Forbeck 743-5433 Food Service Mrs. Elise Allen 743-5168

Craig Athletics

Check the Craig High School Homepage and click the “Athletics” tab for the latest information regarding Cougar Sports and online Ath-letic registration. The athletics page also has information about join-ing the Cougar Athletics Team Supporters (C.A.T.S) booster club, which is a great way to help support all athletics here at Craig!

Sport Start Date Coach Coach Email

Girls Basketball November 6 Kerry Storbakken kstorbakken@janesville.k12.wi.us

Gymnastics November 6 Jean Welch Jean.welch44@gmail.com

Hockey November 6 Jon Mauermann Jmaauermann@janesville.k12.wi.us

Boys Basketball November 13 Mike Miller mmiller@janesville.k12.wi.us

Boys Swim November 13 Jon Hopkins jgileshopkins@gmail.com

Wrestling November 13 Mark Mullen mmullen@janesville.k12.wi.us