Public School District. NewSletter. Community Listening & Input Meeting for the Phase III Referendum

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1 Public School District NewSletter Innovatively Educating...Every Child November 2017 Community Listening & Input Meeting for the Phase III Referendum Nov. 29, 6:00 p.m. & Dec. 5, 6:00 p.m Elementary/Middle School, 315 South Main Street, Brillion The Brillion Public Schools is seeking community input regarding the scope of the Phase 3 referendum that the Brillion Board of Education is considering for April of Two listening sessions will be held for community members to learn about the needs and to offer thoughts and ideas. Building tours will be offered. Brillion Elementary School Receives Education Innovation Award Brillion Elementary School was chosen by the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance as the Education Innovation Award winner and was honored at an awards ceremony on October 25, Brillion Elementary School was selected for this award because of it s dedication to provide innovative learning experiences to students through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Through these experiences students learn about the many careers available in both STEM and manufacturing fields. At Brillion Elementary School, every student in grades 4K-5th grade has opportunities to engage in solving real life, complex problems. Students work together in the Exploration Station to create, design, build and test these solutions. The Exploration Station opened to students in January of 2017.

2 BRILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL National School Lunch Week Celebration The Elementary and Middle School celebrated National School Lunch Week from October During the week, over 120 family members and friends joined their students for lunch---friday was the busiest day with over 40 guests! Everyone sampled fresh produce from our own school courtyard garden (tomatoes & cucumbers), as well as, Brillion-grown apples. We raffled sports balls and goodie bags as prizes for the 6-8th graders. The k-5th graders loved their assorted daily prizes! Thank you to everyone who stopped in to help celebrate National School Lunch Week with us! Do You Have Daytime Availability? We are looking for Food Service Substitute workers between the hours of 9-1pm. Hours and days needed will vary. Earn $11.94/hour. Call Melissa or Jody for more details ( or ) or click the "Employment Opportunities" link at Brillionsd.org. Free/Reduced Meal Benefits Did you know... New this year---if you are qualified for Free or Reduced Meals, Breakfast Meals are FREE! Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. You may apply/re-apply multiple times during the year if your income level has changed. If qualified for Free Meal Benefits, Breakfast & Lunch Meals are FREE. If qualified for Reduced Meal Benefits, a Breakfast Meal is FREE, a Lunch Meal is $.40. 2

3 BRILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Field Trip to Kettle Moraine The fourth grade students of Brillion Elementary traveled to Kettle Moraine State Forest in Campbellsport, Wisconsin to further develop their learning about Wisconsin geography. Prior to the field trip, students explored different types of Wisconsin maps, discovered how the glaciers shaped Wisconsin s landforms and waterways, and studied the different regions of Wisconsin. Additionally, students were also able to integrate physical education into their day by walking up Parnell Tower and hiking up and down Dundee Mountain. 3

4 BRILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BHS Summer Theatre Camp Showcases The Lion King Brillion High School Summer Theatre Camp, led by Mr. Mark Rajkovich, ran August 7-11 with a total of 33 students, grades 3-9. The eighth annual camp was held at the Endries Performing Arts Center and showcased the song, I Just Can t Wait to be King from The Lion King Jr. Three skits were also performed, The Lion and his Three Wise Advisors - Aesop s tale of when to say nothing, A Twist of Fate - Aesop s tale of Androcles and the Lion, and Curses! Foiled Again! - a melodrama. The week s activities revolved around theatre games led by BHS drama kids, play rehearsal led by Mr. Mark Rajkovich, Mrs. Dana Irish, Millie and Phyllis Haushalter, Mr. Jonathan Kobbs and Katharina Keller. Music was led by Mr. Jonathan Kobbs, dance choreography by Mr. Kevin Flogel and make-up by Mrs. Coree Wallander. Costuming was led by Mrs. Judy Christianson, Mrs. Dana Irish and Mrs. Phyllis Haushalter, set design by Ms. Renee Diedrick and snacks by Mrs. Judy Christianson. Drama students included Erin Rajkovich, Lauryn Kupsky, Jillian Riemer, Katharina Keller and Dylan Mentzel. A big thank you goes out to Kwik Trip and Verve Credit Union for sponsoring the yearly event. When the Leaf Blew In During a recent STEM lesson 4K students heard the story When the Leaf Blew In then had a chance to be the wind and blow leaves. They were able to experiment with different leaves, including actual leaves of different sizes and leaves cut from tissue paper, cardboard and construction paper. They were even able to use straws of different sizes and see if the leaf went the same distance using a smaller straw. A huge thanks to McDonald s for donating the straws! 4

5 BRILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL Seventh Grade Trip to Camp U-Nah-Li-Yah A breath of luscious clean air cleared the lungs of all. The gorgeous pines towered high above the campsite, and the excited noises of tweens walking into their cabins filled the campsite as us seventh graders got to Camp U-Nah-Li-Yah in northern Wisconsin for a three day, 2 night visit. I was nervous about walking in, Canyon Fox, a seventh grader, claimed. It s a lot different than I thought, He stated that his expectations were low, but he had a lot of fun! Some activities he liked were Capture the Flag and canoeing. The place was big, exclaimed Rachel Pope, an excited member of the camp. I liked the climbing wall. I made it to the top twice! One thing that she will remember for a long time is canoeing with all of her classmates and friends. She was also glad she didn t have to kiss the moose! After every meal we had amazing entertainment performed by the Gizmo winners. Predator and Prey was a pretty interesting game, with classmates running in fright to get away from the predators chasing them. We all regret getting on that bus to go back, but it sure was an amazing, once in a lifetime experience for everyone. Written by Megan Elmergreen, Corinne Mitts, Ella Wolff, and Kristen Roggenbauer 5

6 BRILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT Pumpkin Decorating Contest Sixth Grade held their second annual pumpkin decorating contest this week. All entries had to exemplify an aspect of a book each student was reading. So, contestants could choose to focus on bringing a character to life, portraying a scene from the book, replicating the cover, or explaining the theme of the story. With each entry, students gave a booktalk on their book, and explained how the pumpkin was designed and decorated. The pumpkins were put on display, and then fifth through eighth grade students were invited to vote. Winners were: Alex Castillejos (Pax), Kaitlin Tisler (Flipped), and Alana Doege and Madelynn Breit (Rain, Reign). Voted most artistic, and receiving the most votes overall, was Jaden Bastian (The Tiger Rising). Voted most creative was Tiffany Zinkel (Miss Peregrine s Home For Peculiar Children). And, the honorable mention pumpkins were made by Laci Sabel (Pax), Sophia Galoff (Prisoners of War), Brianna Rieth (Moo). 6

7 BRILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT Basketball Boys 7th Grade 11/14 4:15PM Brillion Chilton 11/16 4:15PM Brillion Valders 11/21 4:15PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 11/28 4:15PM Brillion Mishicot 11/30 4:15PM Reedsville Away vs. Reedsville 12/5 5:15PM Chilton Away vs. Chilton 12/7 5:15PM Mishicot Away vs. Mishicot 12/12 5:15PM Brillion Hilbert 12/14 5:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 12/19 5:15PM Brillion Reedsville Basketball Boys 8th Grade 11/14 4:15PM Brillion Chilton 11/16 5:15PM Brillion Valders 11/21 5:15PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 11/28 5:15PM Brillion Mishicot 11/30 5:15PM Reedsville Away vs. Reedsville 12/5 4:15PM Chilton Away vs. Chilton 12/7 4:15PM Mishicot Away vs. Mishicot 12/12 4:15PM Brillion Hilbert 12/14 4:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 12/19 4:15PM Brillion Reedsville Basketball Boys JV 11/17 5:00PM Brillion Mishicot 11/21 5:50PM St. Mary Catholic Away vs. St. Mary Catholic 11/25 2:30PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 5:30PM Freedom Away vs. Freedom 12/5 5:50PM Valders Away vs. Valders 12/8 5:50PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 12/12 Brillion Shiocton 12/12 6:00PM Shiocton Away vs. Shiocton 12/15 4:30PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/19 6:00PM Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 12/21 5:50PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/4 5:50PM Brillion New Holstein 1/8 5:50PM Brillion Hilbert 1/11 6:05PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel 1/16 5:50PM Brillion Roncalli 1/19 5:50PM Brillion Valders 1/25 6:05PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 1/29 6:00PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 2/1 Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 2/2 5:50PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/5 5:50PM Brillion Laconia 2/8 5:50PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/13 5:50PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 2/16 5:50PM Brillion Kiel 2/22 5:50PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli Basketball Boys JV2 11/21 5:50PM St. Mary Catholic Away vs. St. Mary Catholic 11/25 1:00PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 5:30PM Freedom Away vs. Freedom 12/5 5:50PM Valders Away vs. Valders 12/8 5:50PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 12/15 4:30PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/19 6:00PM Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 12/21 5:50PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/4 5:50PM Brillion New Holstein 1/8 5:50PM Brillion Hilbert 1/11 6:05PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel 1/16 5:50PM Brillion Roncalli 1/19 5:50PM Brillion Valders 1/25 6:05PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 1/29 6:00PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 2/1 Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 2/2 5:50PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/5 5:50PM Brillion Laconia 2/8 5:50PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/13 5:50PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 2/16 5:50PM Brillion Kiel 2/22 4:30PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli 7

8 BRILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT Basketball Boys Varsity 11/17 5:00PM Brillion Mishicot 11/21 7:15PM St. Mary Catholic Away vs. St. Mary Catholic 11/25 4:00PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 7:00PM Freedom Away vs. Freedom 12/5 7:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 12/8 7:15PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 12/12 Brillion Shiocton 12/12 7:30PM Shiocton Away vs. Shiocton 12/15 5:50PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/19 7:30PM Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 12/21 7:15PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/4 7:15PM Brillion New Holstein 1/8 7:15PM Brillion Hilbert 1/11 7:30PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel 1/16 7:15PM Brillion Roncalli 1/19 7:15PM Brillion Valders 1/25 7:30PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 1/29 7:30PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 2/1 Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 2/2 7:15PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/5 7:15PM Brillion Laconia 2/8 7:15PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/13 7:15PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 2/16 7:15PM Brillion Kiel 2/22 7:15PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli 2/27 3/15 TBD TBD Postseason Basketball Girls Varsity 11/10 5:00PM Brillion Laconia 11/14 7:15PM Brillion Southern Door 11/16 Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 11/21 7:30PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 11/25 2:30PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 7:15PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 12/1 7:15PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 12/7 7:15PM Brillion Valders 12/12 7:30PM Gibraltar Away vs. Gibraltar 12/15 7:15PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/18 Brillion Mishicot 12/22 7:15PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli 12/30 1:00PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 1/5 7:15PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/12 7:15PM Brillion Kiel 1/15 7:15PM Brillion Reedsville 1/18 7:15PM Brillion New Holstein 1/20 12:50PM Wisconsin Dells Away vs. Wisconsin Dells 1/23 7:15PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 1/26 7:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 1/29 7:15PM Brillion Mishicot 1/30 Brillion Mishicot 2/1 7:15PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/6 7:15PM Brillion Roncalli 2/9 7:15PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/15 7:15PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel 2/20-3/3 TBD Post Season 3/8 TBD WIAA State Away vs. WIAA State 8

9 BRILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT Basketball Girls 7th Grade 1/16 4:15PM Reedsville Away vs. Reedsville 1/18 4:15PM Brillion Mishicot 1/23 4:15PM Brillion Valders 1/25 4:15PM Chilton Away vs. Chilton 1/30 4:15PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 2/1 5:15PM Brillion Reedsville 2/6 5:15PM Mishicot Away vs. Mishicot 2/8 5:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 2/13 5:15PM Brillion Chilton 2/15 5:15PM Brillion Hilbert Basketball Girls 8th Grade 1/16 5:15PM Reedsville Away vs. Reedsville 1/18 4:15PM Brillion Mishicot 1/23 5:15PM Brillion Valders 1/25 5:15PM Chilton Away vs. Chilton 1/30 5:15PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 2/1 4:15PM Brillion Reedsville 2/6 4:15PM Mishicot Away vs. Mishicot 2/8 4:15PM Valders Away vs. Valders 2/13 4:15PM Brillion Chilton 2/15 4:15PM Brillion Hilbert Basketball Girls JV 11/10 5:00PM Brillion Laconia 11/14 5:50PM Brillion Southern Door 11/16 Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 11/21 6:00PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 11/25 1:00PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 5:50PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 12/1 5:50PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 12/7 5:50PM Brillion Valders 12/12 6:00PM Gibraltar Away vs. Gibraltar 12/15 5:50PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/18 Brillion Mishicot 12/22 5:50PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli 12/30 2:30PM Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 1/5 5:50PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/12 5:50PM Brillion Kiel 1/15 5:50PM Brillion Reedsville 1/18 5:50PM Brillion New Holstein 1/20 11:10AM Wisconsin Dells Away vs. Wisconsin Dells 1/23 5:50PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 1/26 5:50PM Valders Away vs. Valders 1/29 5:50PM Brillion Mishicot 1/30 Brillion Mishicot 2/1 5:50PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/6 5:50PM Brillion Roncalli 2/9 5:50PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/15 5:50PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel Basketball Girls JV2 11/10 5:00PM Brillion Laconia 11/14 5:50PM Brillion Sheboygan North 11/16 Hilbert Away vs. Hilbert 11/21 6:00PM Amherst Away vs. Amherst 11/25 4:00PM Brillion Wrightstown 11/28 5:50PM New Holstein Away vs. New Holstein 12/1 5:50PM Brillion Sheboygan Falls 12/7 5:50PM Brillion De Pere 12/15 7:15PM Brillion Chilton High School 12/18 5:50PM Brillion Seymour 12/19 5:00PM Sheboygan North Away vs. Sheboygan North 12/22 5:50PM Roncalli Away vs. Roncalli 1/5 5:50PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/11 Wrightstown Away vs. Wrightstown 1/12 5:50PM Brillion Kiel 1/15 5:50PM Brillion Reedsville 1/18 5:50PM Brillion New Holstein 1/23 5:50PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 1/25 5:50PM Manitowoc Lutheran Away vs. Manitowoc Lutheran 1/26 Valders Away vs. Valders 1/29 5:50PM Brillion Manitowoc Lutheran 2/1 5:50PM Chilton High School Away vs. Chilton High School 2/6 5:50PM Brillion Kewaunee 2/9 5:50PM Brillion Two Rivers 2/15 5:50PM Kiel Away vs. Kiel 9

10 BRILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT Swimming Boys JV 12/14 6:00PM C/V/B Multiple Schools 1/4 6:00PM Kiel C/V/B vs. Multiple Schools 1/18 6:00PM Plymouth C/V/B vs. Multiple Schools Swimming Boys Varsity 11/28 6:00PM C/V/B Green Bay Southwest 12/1 6:00PM Oshkosh West C/V/B vs. Oshkosh West 12/2 10:30AM Oshkosh West C/V/B vs. Oshkosh West 12/8 5:00PM Appleton West C/V/B vs. Appleton West 12/14 6:00PM C/V/B Multiple Schools 12/16 8:00AM Port Washington C/V/B vs. Port Washington 12/21 5:30PM Manitowoc Lincoln C/V/B vs. Manitowoc Lincoln 1/4 6:00PM Kiel C/V/B vs. Multiple Schools 1/6 11:00AM Sheboygan North C/V/B vs. Sheboygan North 1/13 12:00PM Manitowoc Lincoln C/V/B vs. Manitowoc Lincoln 1/18 6:00PM Plymouth C/V/B vs. Multiple Schools 1/27 1:30PM Plymouth C/V/B vs. Plymouth 2/3 9:00AM Two Rivers-Roncalli C/V/B vs. Multiple Schools 2/10 TBD Cedarburg C/V/B vs. Cedarburg 2/16 TBD WIAA State C/V/B vs. WIAA State Wrestling Varsity 11/30 7:00PM Brillion New London 12/5 7:00PM Brillion Kiel 12/9 9:30AM Brillion Multiple Schools 12/12 7:00PM Chilton-Hilbert Away vs. Chilton-Hilbert 12/16 9:30AM Kewaunee Away vs. Multiple Schools 12/19 7:00PM Brillion New Holstein 12/22 5:30PM Wrightstown Away vs. Multiple Schools 12/28 9:30AM Whitewater Away vs. Whitewater 1/6 9:00AM Cedar Grove-Belgium Away vs. Multiple Schools 1/9 7:00PM Brillion Valders 1/16 7:00PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 1/23 7:00PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers 1/27 9:30AM Wisconsin Dells Away vs. Multiple Schools 2/3 8:00AM Brillion Multiple Schools 2/10 TBD Kewaunee Away vs. Kewaunee 2/17 TBD Dodgeland Away vs. Dodgeland 2/22 TBD WIAA State Away vs. WIAA State Wrestling JV 12/5 6:30PM Brillion Kiel 12/12 6:30PM Chilton-Hilbert Away vs. Chilton-Hilbert 12/19 6:30PM Brillion New Holstein 1/9 6:30PM Brillion Valders 1/16 6:30PM Sheboygan Falls Away vs. Sheboygan Falls 1/23 6:30PM Two Rivers Away vs. Two Rivers Wrestling Middle School 1/13 TBD Ashwaubenon Away vs. Ashwaubenon 1/15 4:15PM Manawa Away vs. Multiple Schools 1/20 TBD Bay Port Away vs. Bay Port 1/22 4:15PM Brillion Multiple Schools 1/27 TBD Neenah Away vs. Neenah 1/29 4:15PM Washington Middle School Away vs. Multiple Schools 2/5 4:15PM Hortonville Middle Away vs. Hortonville Middle 2/12 4:15PM Fond du Lac Away vs. Multiple Schools 2/19 4:15PM Bonduel Away vs. Bonduel 2/20 4:00PM Reedsville Away vs. Multiple Schools 2/26 4:15PM Brillion Multiple Schools 2/27 4:00PM Chilton Away vs. Multiple Schools 3/1 4:00PM Plymouth Away vs. Multiple Schools 3/6 4:00PM Kiel Away vs. Multiple Schools 3/8 4:00PM Mani. Washington Jr. Away vs. Multiple Schools 3/12 4:00PM Brillion Multiple Schools 3/15 4:00PM Valders Away vs. Valders 10

11 BRILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL The Pumpkins are Calling! As temperatures sink, leaves loose their grip, and the wind becomes brisk, it can only mean one thing. Halloween is on its way, and pumpkins are about to be carved. The kindergarteners have picked the cream of the pumpkin crop for this years grinning jacko-lanterns. Seventh graders buddied up to help bring their partners plans to life by carving up unique and wonderful creations. When the orange dust settled and the guts and seeds were cleaned up, the kindergarteners and their buddies shared some of the season s magic by reading some festive books. All had a spooky good time during this year s activities. Thank you kindergarteners for allowing the seventh graders to be part of your fun-filled day! 11

12 BRILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL Citizen Scientists In science this year, 8th graders have joined ranks as Citizen Scientists with the Water Action Volunteers to study the health of our local Spring Creek. 8th graders will visit the creek about once a month to conduct various water samples and then report the data back to the state. This data will be used to help monitor the water conditions at the creek and perhaps help develop a plan to improve our local creek! BRILLION HIGH SCHOOL FBLA Fall Leadership Lab On October 17, five FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) members attended the Fall Leadership Lab in Appleton, Wisconsin. There, they connected with other FBLA members and grew their leadership skills by attending breakout sessions and listening to the keynote speaker. Pictured L-R: Zach Bonick, Hunter Krepline, Reece Nett, Colin Schuman, Nick Lemberger 12

13 BRILLION HIGH SCHOOL FACS Success! (Family and Consumer Sciences) By Amy Graminske, FACS Teacher, Brillion High School Greetings from the FACS department! I am excited to begin my third year at Brillion after taking over for Judy Christianson, who retired after 42 years. With Judy s support, I am carrying on what she began by teaching fundamental life skills to our young people. While in college, I learned the importance of identifying perennial problems that lead us to the objectives and purposes of what, and why we teach. Today s families are very busy and many life skills are not the primary focus in the home. Some students come in, literally not knowing the difference between a potato peeler and a beater attachment, and most have no idea how to sew a button on a shirt. What about the more important skills such as the fundamental knowledge and skills for life relationships or raising a child? These are the things we focus on in FACS, along with 21st century skills, because these skills affect our careers, family life, health and relationships. One of our success stories is Brooke Quinzer. Brooke has taken 5 FACS classes over the last two years. As a junior, Brooke took textiles and was required to construct a hot pad to demonstrate her sewing machine skills. After sewing the inner pattern, she had to tuck the edges under and sew the thicker material around the edge to finish off the project. If I remember correctly, she broke 8 sewing machine needles and finally gave up, turning it in with the pins still intact for whatever reduced grade she could get. Yet, she worked through it, never truly gave up and, in the end, finished the class successfully. Brooke returned in her senior year for Clothing class where she designed and constructed several dresses for her daughter, pj pants for her brother, a hot pad gift set, and a designer purse constructed of old jean scraps, personalized with embroidery. Now graduated, Brooke is creating masterpieces and selling them to anxious buyers. Brooke is just one of many success stories. Students come through these classes, gaining the much needed skills, knowledge and tools necessary for success in the real world. Tristian Bastian with his completed block quilt. Brooke with some of the dresses that she constructed. Desiree Devroy s hand stitched whale Monster cake made by Brooke s lab group 13

14 BRILLION HIGH SCHOOL (From left to right: Alex Abts, Isaac Koehler, Haillee Fritsch, Avery Wenzel, Marissa Heraly, Boden Brooks, and Ariel Heraly.) Community Blood Drive On Thursday, at the Community Blood Center s annual high school conference in Appleton, BHS Student Council was awarded special recognition for last year s outstanding improvement in the number of blood units donated. Seven of our 2016/17 student council representatives attended the event to accept the award. Each year, student council coordinates two blood drives that are hosted at the high school. For each event, students work together to recruit donors, set up the donation site, and make sure everything runs smoothly throughout the day. At both of last year s drives, our student s leadership helped us to nearly double the goals we had set, earning us the Community Blood Center s award for most improvement from the previous year. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with them! Students Draft Countries in Global Studies Students in the 9th grade Global Studies class participated in the third annual BHS Country Draft to determine which country each student will focus on throughout the yearlong course. The draft order for the 88 participants was determined by the results of several activities, including geography trivia and relay competitions. The draft was held in the Endries Performing Arts Center, where each student had fifteen seconds to stake their claim. Seniors Evan Rice and Cole Lester announced the draft, and results were live-tweeted. Students will learn about their drafted country this year by looking at how larger concepts, such as economic systems and human rights, apply to that nation. The work will culminate in the international potluck in May, where students will showcase what they have learned about the country and its culture. 14

15 BRILLION HIGH SCHOOL Project Unify Project Unify has had a busy month in October; this year it is our goal to participate in more community events, and also have an opportunity to volunteer in our community. First this month, Project Unify GOT BUSTED, for supporting Special Olympics Wisconsin in Run with the Cops that was held October 5 on the UW Oshkosh campus. Run With The Cops brings law enforcement, Special Olympics Athletes and the community together for a fun-filled evening 5k. A special thank you to the Brillion Police Department for your donation to the runners for this event! Secondly, our volunteer opportunity happened on Oct. 29 at Polly s Pumpkin Patch, a local family owned business that attracts families from all over the Fox Valley area. Polly s Pumpkin Patch is known for their corn maze, pumpkins and a variety of games and activities the whole family can enjoy. We spent time picking pumpkins, washing pumpkins and picking up corn husks. We are hoping to unify not only our school, but also the community. 15

16 Brillion Public Schools 315 South Main Street Brillion, WI ImPortant DateS PHONE NUMBERS Elementary School Office Middle School Office High School Office District Office The school s website contains information such as: Bus routes School Calendar of Events Sport Schedules Free & Reduced Lunch Forms Lunch Menus Employment Information Open Enrollment Information & Forms Staff & contact information Board of Education Information Board of Education Policies This only names a few of the items on the website! Winter Concert Dates All concerts located at Endries PAC December 6:00 pm - 5K, 1st, 3rd December 6:00 pm - 2nd, 4th, 5th, and Lion Choir December 17 - HS Band/Choir 4:00 pm December 18 - MS Concert: 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm Mark on Your Calendar November No School 24 No School December 2017 Winter Concerts All held at the Endries Performing Arts Center 11 5yr. Kindergarten, 1st & 3rd Grade Concert----6:00PM 12 2, 4, 5 Grade & Lion Choir Concert---6:00pm 17 HS Band/Choir Concert: 4:00PM 18 MS Concert 6:00PM-Choir at 25-Jan 1 6:00pm & Band at 7:00pm Winter Break January Classes Resume 18 End of First Semester 19 No School February No School 19 No School PK-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00-7:30