Cedar Grove Belgium High School A Weekly Newsletter for Cedar Grove-Belgium High School H o m e o f t h e R o c k e t s! October 2, 2017 Special Points of Interest: WI School Board Week October 1-7 Homecoming Week October 2-7 Parent/Teacher Conferences October 10 & 12 Inside this issue: HS 2 Week Calendar 2 Counselor s Corner 3-4 Homecoming Week Schedule Homecoming Bell Schedule 5 6 CGBEA Brat Fry 6 School Board Week 7 Let s Work Together We value great communication at the high school. There are many ways in which to contact administration, teachers, and other staff members. Here are some ways to contact staff and stay in touch with what is happening at our high school and in the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District. Visit our website: www.cgbsd.com To contact via phone: 920-668-8686 or 877-424-2168 To contact via email: All staff members have an email address that begins with their first initial and last name, followed by.cgbsd.com. All email addresses can be found on the school website. Parent/Teacher Conferences 7 Rockets on Broadway 7
Page 2 HS Two Week Calendar THIS WEEK: Power Buff Volleyball, Monday Tailgating, Jr/Sr Cook-Off, Wednesday Powder Puff Football, Wednesday Homecoming Pep Rally, Parade & FB Game, Friday CGBEA Brat Fry, Friday Homecoming Dance, Saturday MONDAY, October 2 7:30p - Power Buff VB, Gym TUESDAY, October 3 5:15a - Exercise Class, MAC 6:00p - SO vs Ozaukee, SO Field 7:00p - VB vs Random Lake, Gym WEDNESDAY, October 4 3:30p - LTC CNA Class, Rm 111 5:30p - Tailgating & Jr/Sr Cook-Off, Parking Lot 7:00p - Powder Puff FB, FB Field THURSDAY, October 5 4:00p - CC @ Tendick Park (Saukville) 6:00p - SO vs Random Lake, SO Field 6:30p - Exercise Class, MAC FRIDAY, October 6 12:45p - Pep Rally, Gym 2:05p - Parade 4:30p - CGBEA Brat Fry, Commons 7:00p - FB vs Hilbert/Stockbridge, FB Field UPCOMING EVENTS: Parent/Teacher Conferences, Tuesday & Wednesday PSAT test, Wednesday HS Picture Retake Day, Friday MONDAY, October 9 TUESDAY, October 10 5:15a - Exercise Class, MAC 3:00p - GB Mtg, Rm 102 3:30p - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Gym 4:30p- SO @ Howards Grove 7:00p - VB @ Kohler WEDNESDAY, October 11 7:45a - PSAT test, Rm 102 3:30p - LTC CNA Class, Rm 111 7:00p - Board Mtg, Library THURSDAY, October 12 3:30p - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Gym 6:30p - Exercise Class, MAC FRIDAY, October 13 HS Picture Retake Day 7:00p - FB @ Random Lake SATURDAY, October 14 7:00a - Exercise Class, MAC 8:00a - Broncos FB, FB Field 10:00a - CC @ Sheboygan Lutheran SATURDAY, October 7 7:00a - Exercise Class, MAC 9:00a - VB @ Lakeland 8:00p - Homecoming Dance, Commons The above athletic dates only include varsity competition and are subject to change. For complete up to date athletic schedules including JV and JV2 games please click on the following link: www.thebigeast.org If you have any questions on how to use the link or other athletic scheduling questions please contact the high school office at 920-996-8686. (ext. 530 for Mr. Parsons, Athletic Director).
The Counselor s Corner Page 3 Each week I want to highlight some helpful strategies or important events coming up for CGB High School Students. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to contact me! Upcoming Events Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 13th - Senior Family Meetings Monday, October 2nd - Presentation on the Inspire Sheboygan County High School Co-op during Rocket Block Wednesday, October 11th - PSAT test, 7:45-11am, Room 102 Thursday, October 12th - A St. Norbert representative is available in the library during 2nd block starting at 10am. Wednesday, November 1st - A Cardinal Stritch representative is available in the library at 8am (during 1st block) Thursday, November 2nd - An Edgewood College representative is available in the library during Rocket Block. Wednesday, November 8th - A Michigan Tech representative is available in the library at 9:30 (2nd block) Tuesday, November 14th - A UW-Milwaukee representative is available in the library during Rocket Block Wednesday, November 15th - A Marian University representative is available in the library during 3rd block starting at 11:45am. Wisconsin Education Fairs Juniors and seniors - consider attending a nearby education fair! Over 100 representatives from various colleges, universities, trade schools and the military will be on hand to meet you and answer your questions. Here are some upcoming fairs: Marian University - Monday, October 16th from 9am to 11am Lakeland University - Thursday, October 19th from 9am to 11am If you would like to attend, register at www.gotocollegefairs.com to receive a barcode for check-in. Also, make a plan with your teachers to make up any missed work and call the office for attendance. Website Changes Details about upcoming events, scholarship information/deadlines, mental health resources, Academic and Career Planning (ACP) information, etc. can be viewed online via the www.cgbrockets.com School Counselor link (provided on the left side of the screen). For a calendar of important dates and deadlines, you can link to my homepage via the school counseling site.
The Counselor s Corner, continued... Page 4 High School Co-op Work Experience **On Monday, October 2nd, there will be an informational meeting about the High School Co-op Work Experience. This meeting will be held during Rocket Block in the Study Hall room (rm. 102).** Cooperative Education is a work based learning opportunity that links classroom instruction in Technology Education, Marketing Education, Family and Consumer Education, and Business and Information Technology Education with real world work experience in related occupations. The Co-op program provides on the job training and evaluation through carefully planned and supervised experiences that develop, improve, and/or refine occupational competencies required for a given career objective. These competencies include attitudes, skills, and knowledge. The co-op program through INSPIRE Sheboygan County is open to students ages 16-18 who are looking to explore the manufacturing or automotive career field. Here is a brief overview of the co-op program: Students must apply and interview for positions All co-ops are a minimum of 75 hours over 1 academic quarter Co-ops are currently offered 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters Students are paid $10/hour Students must be enrolled in a tech ed course Students receive 0.5 high school credit for successful completion of the co-op The co-op is pass/fail Students must be age 16-18 and provide their own transportation Important Dates October 2, Parent Meeting, The Vollrath Co-6:30-8:00 PM October 5, Parent Meeting, Bemis Manufacturing-6:30-8:00 PM November 3, Companies hire and contact students Approximately Nov 13, Co-op positions begin For participating companies, click on the link here: http://inspiresheboygancounty.org/participating-companies/ Apply Online! Applications are due on October 6th at: http://inspiresheboygancounty.org/inspire-cooperative-education-program-2/
Page 5 Homecoming Week 2017 Schedule Monday, October 2, 2017 Mismatched Day (wear mismatched clothes) Rocket Block Band Practice/Door Decorating 7:30 pm - Power Buff Volleyball Game in gym Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Throwback Day (dress your favorite era) Rocket Block Band Practice/Door Decorating 6:00 pm Soccer vs Ozaukee 7:00 pm - Volleyball vs Random Lake - Homecoming Court announced approximately 6:30 pm after JV match` Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Class Color Day (wear class colors) Rocket Block Band Practice/Minute to Win It in the Gym 7:00 pm - Powder Puff Football game 5:30 pm - Tailgating (6:30 pm Jr vs Sr cook-off contest) 6:50 pm Class Pictures Class Colors: Freshmen - Yellow & Brown Sophomores - Lime Green & Maroon Juniors - Blue & Silver Seniors - Purple & Gold Thursday, October 5, 2017 Cartoon Character Day (dress like a cartoon character) Rocket Block Band Practice/Minute to Win It in the Gym 4:00 pm - Cross Country @ Tendick Park, Saukville 6:00 pm - Soccer vs Random Lake - Homecoming Court announced at 5:45 pm Friday, October 6, 2017 (Homecoming Bell Schedule) Rocket Spirit Day (wear orange and black) 9:45 10:40 am Final construction on floats 12:25 pm Court released to get dressed 12:30 pm Student Council members, and the seniors who are involved in coronation report to gym 12:35 pm Band members report to band room 12:40 pm Whole school released to gym for Pep Rally 12:45 pm Coronation & Pep Rally 2:05 pm Students released from school for parade School dismissed after the parade 7:00 pm Football game against Hilbert/Stockbridge 7:00 pm Homecoming Court will be introduced Half Time CGB High School Band and Color Guard Field Show Saturday, October 7, 2017 9:00 am - Volleyball Conference Tournament @ Lakeland University 8:00 11:00 pm - Homecoming Dance in High School commons. 10:00 pm - Grand March *All students must be at the dance by 9:00 p.m. *If students leave the dance, they are not permitted to return. *Spectators will not be admitted until 10:00 pm. Homecoming Dance 2017 - CGB Clubhouse Saturday, October 7, 2017 HS Commons: 8:00-11:00 pm, Grand March: 10:00 pm Admission $7.00 All students must be at the dance by 9:00 pm.
Page 6 Homecoming Bell and Lunch Schedule Friday, October 6, 2017 Block 1 7:45-8:40 Block 2 8:45-9:40 Early Lunch EAT FIRST LUNCH Teachers and students with this lunch will go to 4th Block after lunch (11:15) Late Lunch EAT LATE LUNCH Teachers and students with this lunch will go to 4th Block first and then eat lunch. 10:40-11:10 11:40-12:10 Block 3 9:45-10:40 Burton Claerbaut Friedel De Ruyter Desens Friend Early Block 4 10:45-11:40 Late Lunch 11:40-12:10 Early Lunch 10:40-11:10 Late Block 4 11:15-12:10 Navis Hoeppner Palmer Janke Paradise Ruona Schumacher Stauber D. Urness R. Urness Teachers not listed do not have a 4B block and can eat during either lunch. Rocket Block 12:15-12:50 CGBEA Annual Brat and Hamburger Fry Friday, October 6, 2017 Serving 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. High School Commons Proceeds from the fry support the CGBEA Scholarship Fund. Join us for the fry then enjoy the football game!
Page 7 Wisconsin School Board Week October 1-7, 2017 It s Wisconsin School Board Week! The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has set October 1-7, 2017 as Wisconsin School Board Week as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. Cedar Grove-Belgium students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board. Take time to thank our school board members. Board Members left to right: Dan Bruhn, Kurt Kraus, Laura Schieffer, Aileen Dahlke, Lori Gruell, Nancy Niebauer, and Chad Hoopman Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences October 10 & 12, 2017 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. High School conferences are not scheduled. Parents may meet with high school teachers on a first-come, first-served basis from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the gym on Tuesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 12. 9th Annual Rockets On Broadway October 16, 2017 7:00 p.m. CGBMS Auditorium Admission: $5 suggested donation Featuring: Rocket Choir, Women s Choir, and our talented GLEE for Kids singers!