Chief Connection Utica High School November 2014 http://uhs.uticak12.org Inside Principal’s Message Counseling Career Facilitator College Connection News @ U Senior News 2 4 14 15 25 32 Calendar of Events Student Council Athletic Director Band Boosters Dates to Remember 35 36 37 39 43 See “About the Cover” on page 25 Photo by teacher, Joel Kaczmarczyk From the Principal’s Desk Dear Utica High School families, November is upon us and so reminds us of the coming Holiday Season and the thanks we give for our good fortunes, whatever those might be. Over the course of the past three months, as I’ve acquainted myself with Utica High School, I’ve learned a great deal about my good fortune to be a part of this wonderful community. Last week, while walking through the Detroit Zoo with my wife and two children, dressed in their Halloween costumes for Zoo Boo, I was greeted by a “Hi Mr. Lietz!” from one of our seniors who was volunteering. She was there as a part of her Senior Project. I knew about the senior project, but it was wonderful to experience it and see the excitement of the young lady participating. She is one of nearly 400 seniors who will be completing service to graduate as a Utica Chieftain! Just days before, I spoke to 102 sophomores “tapped” to become a part of the Utica High School chapter of the National Honor Society. I was honored with the privilege to speak to these young people about the four pillars of NHS: leadership, scholarship, Character and Service. Each of these students has committed to serving the greater community to demonstrate leadership and hone character. That’s an incredibly worthwhile task, whether an NHS student or not. All of this as our Student Council just finished its “UHS Stand Up 2 Cancer Week” where over $4000 was raised from the student body to benefit that charitable organization and its quest to eradicate cancer. thanks for that which is most important to them. Then, they went around again, and talked about something that they were going to do to help someone else be thankful that year. That was an awesome thing. As your family gathers around the table for Thanksgiving in a few weeks, I hope you will take the time to remember that which you are thankful for, and take a moment to commit to something that will give another a reason to give thanks next year! If you’re able, reach out through your church, your mosque, community center, or other charitable organizations to make sure all of our community has a reason to be thankful this season. If we want our students to give back to their community and to be altruistic, we must model that behavior and encourage that commitment. General Colin Powell once stated, “Leadership is solving problems.” I’ve always enjoyed that quote as it suggests that the best leaders lead through service. Our community values are strengthened by our commitment to bettering that community. As we enter November, and we approach Thanksgiving, I wish you and your family my warmest regards and a happy, healthy and generous Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Tom Lietz Principal According to a 2011 survey by DoSomething.org, “72 percent of admissions officers prefer that students be consistently involved with one issue over a variety of causes,” putting an emphasis on consistent involvement and “why you tackled the issue and how you did it” (M. Saltpeter, USNWR, Nov. 11, 2011). In short, schools value service, but value it more if it’s for something that a student has shown a consistent passion toward and if that student is willing to get their ‘hands dirty’ and do something more than just fund raise. They want to see commitment in three dimensions, not just two. About 10 years ago, while traveling over the holiday, I stayed with a family that practiced a tradition at Thanksgiving that I have continued with my own family. Before they begin Thanksgiving supper, they give 2 UTICA HIGH SCHOOL SOUNDING BOARD MEETINGS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES All parents are welcome to attend our monthly Sounding Board meetings to receive information regarding student activities and educational programs offered at UHS. These meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Please mark your calendar and join us! The meetings are approximately one hour. We welcome new members! Meetings are at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Please be advised that students are NOT allowed to use electronic communication devices (ECD’s) in the classrooms and lunchrooms during the school day. The school is not responsible for any ECD’s that are lost or stolen. We are asking that students not bring ECD’s to school. For the 2014-2015 school year the meeting dates are as follows: November 10th December 8th January 12th February 9th, 7:00 p.m. March 9th April 13th May 11th, 11:30 a.m. Luncheon June 8th Any ECD’s that are used or are in sight during the school day will be confiscated and may be picked up after school from the appropriate associate principal. If any ECD is confiscated, your student will be assigned a Saturday School. ATTENDANCE PHONE NUMBERS Early Dismissal: 586-797-2471 o r teor t beb m m h e c e emm un r cl honoeyh eRrrineg ylouunrm s a e Pl ibngr launchr luDnrocp br o eeyryfdoay! y.the er monevovfefsrdyudrinagtloondgeerliv e canblneo nts. dauyna tude os are We nches t k you. lu Than Utica Administration Tom Lietz, principal Peter Paulon, associate principal A—K Jeremy Kranzo, associate principal L—Z Late Arrival: 586-797-2472 All-Day Absences: 586-797-2473 Please spell your child’s first and last name, grade, your contact information and the reason for the absence. If your student attends a shared time class at another high school you must call that school also. Please include your child’s teacher and the hour they attend. “It is the mission of Utica High School to promote a sharing of responsibilities by the home, school, student and community in the learning process. This collaboration will enable students to master critical thinking and problem-solving skills.” Chief Connection is the official newsletter of Utica High School. It is published monthly by the principal. 3 Chief Connection Counseling A-G Dr. Krolczyk Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 Phone: 586-797-2361 Email: [email protected] H-Pag (AVID) Dr. Perry Phone: 586-797-2369 Email: [email protected] Pah-Z Mrs. Carabelli Phone: 586-797-2364 Email: [email protected] Counselor Appointments Students wishing to make an appointment to see their counselor should complete a “Request for Appointment” form, which can be found in the counseling office. If a parent would like to see a counselor, please call the counseling office or email the counselor to request an appointment. Senior Meetings SAT – The SAT is a college-entrance exam required by some out-of-state colleges or universities. Students wishing Counselors will visit the senior English classrooms to discuss to take the SAT test should register at www.collegeboard.com. transcripts, graduation requirements, post-high school plans, the college application process, ACT, and financial aid / scholarships. Students will fill out a short questionnaire indicating what their future plans will be. ACT/SAT Test-Prep Students should be aware that ACT and SAT test prep workshops are available at various locations, and through local tutorCollege Applications We encourage seniors to apply to colleges on-line, preferably by ing companies. Test-prep software and test-prep materials are available through ACT/SAT. For more information, visit their Thanksgiving. websites at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com. A new NOTE: PARCHMENT is available for students to request electronic transcripts be sent to the colleges they are additional free site which includes a large full-length ACT practice test can be found at: www.learningexpresslibrary.com. applying to. Go to www.parchment.com to register. Stu(Students can sign in as a new user and click on “College Endents are advised to visit the UHS counseling website for trance Exams”) For additional information on each of these “Steps for Applying to College.” Students with questions or tests, visit our high school website. concerns about the application process are also advised to set up an appointment to see their counselor. Testing PSAT- The PSAT was administered to all sophomores on Wednesday, October 15th. Juniors wishing to compete for the National Merit Scholarship also took the PSAT on October 15th. Practice ACT- A decommissioned ACT was administered to all juniors not taking the PSAT on October 15th. Test results will be delivered to the junior English classes in early November. Juniors who took the PSAT on October 15th had the opportunity to take the practice ACT on October 22nd. ACT - The ACT test is a college-entrance exam required for all Michigan four-year institutions. Students who plan to re-take the ACT are encouraged to register for the test online at www.actstudent.org. The next ACT test can be taken on December 13h, with a registration deadline of November 7th. Tutoring Options Members of the National Honor Society volunteer to tutor students who need help in a variety of academic areas. The list of those students can be obtained in the counseling office. The counseling staff also has a list of private tutors and/or agencies that can be hired. For more information, please contact your student’s counselor. Scholarships/Financial Aid Information Scholarship information may be obtained by visiting the Utica High’s website at http://uhs.uticak12.org. College costs are soaring each year, while unemployment rises and families are strapped for cash. As a result, students are forced to take out thousands in student loans to fund their col4 Chief Connection Counseling News Continued Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 Beginning January 1, 2015, you may complete your FAFSA application on-line at www.fafsa.gov. A worksheet is available to fill out before doing it on-line at http:// www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/pdf/ fafsaws12c.pdf . Or if you would prefer to do the paper copy, you may download it at www.studentaid.ed.gov/PDFfafsa, complete it, and mail it. Or you may request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. Remember, Financial Aid is on a first-come firstserve basis. Apply before March 1, 2015, in order to qualify for the maximum amount of state aid. For more information or help in filling out the FAFSA, call 1-800-433-3243 or go to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/ completefafsa. lege education. This has made many parents and students turn to scholarships to fund their education. Unfortunately, these scholarships are not easy to find. Scholly was created to make finding and applying for these scholarships a lot easier. You can download this app from either the Apple App Store or through Google Play! Key Scholarship Resources Fast web Free Scholarship Matching Service www.fastweb.com Financial Aid’s Scholarship Section www.finaid.org/scholarship Federal Student Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Search for Scholarships on the Web: www.finaid.org/ websearch Use the resources available for funding your child’s education! Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) is a state agency that assists in determining eligibility and deliver funds for stateadministered financial aid programs on behalf of students. Visit their website and download the handbook titled FAFSA Free Application for “Affording College in Michigan – Guidebook for Students Federal Student Aid Workand Families.” This 20 page book is a wonderful resource shops for all families. www.michigan.gov/ssg Target Audience: High school seniors Financial Aid Information For Seniors and and individuals planning to attend college Fall 2015. Parents Dates: Select days throughout the fall– next event November 4, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. FREE Financial Aid Workshop Location: Anton/Frankel Center, 20 South Main St., Mount Sponsored by Utica and Eisenhower Clemens, MI 48043 or at OU’s main campus in Rochester. Description: FAFSA Workshops are designed for high High School Counselors th school seniors and transfer students who would like assisWednesday, November 5 , at 6:30 p.m. tance filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid Eisenhower Performing Arts Center (FAFSA). By selecting an appointment time, students and Our speaker, Carrie Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid their parent(s) will have the opportunity to fill out their FAFSA with professional assistance from Oakland University Advisor at Oakland University, will provide inforStudent Financial Services staff. Students and their parents mation on how to do financial aid for college. will need to bring some supporting materials, including FAFSA PIN number, each for student and parent. For a checklist All college-bound seniors should apply for financial aid of what to bring, visit oakland.edu FAFSAworkshopcheckfor college. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Stu- list. Just like a Financial Aid Night held at local high dent Aid, is the only tool used by colleges and universities schools, this session provides general information able to be to determine the amount of money that can be offered to used no matter what college or university students plan to you for financial aid. attend. Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free ApStart now; apply for a PIN number for both stu- plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), private resources availdent and parent. This will allow the form to be able, and more! Reservations are required. RSVP: oakland.edu/visit or call (248) 370‐3910 “signed” electronically at www.pin.ed.gov. 5 Chief Connection Counseling News Continued Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 College Goal Sunday Receive FREE on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA form. When: Sunday, February 8, 2015, between 2-4 p.m. @ Macomb Intermediate School District, Educational Resource Center 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038. For more information visit www.micollegegoal.org or call 1800-832-2464. CARE CARE is an agency that promotes the empowerment of individuals and families through relationships with schools, businesses, public services and other community based organizations. Solution-focused programs and activities are designed to strengthen individuals in their role as employees, students and as family members. CARE’s skilled and credentialed staff works with community members to prevent and respond to real life issues including the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. CARE’s client population includes adults, students, employees and employers, parents, people with disabilities, foster children and their parents, and those experiencing problems with the law. CARE’s WorkLife Solutions provides proactive tools for employers and employees that ensure a productive work/life balance by addressing issues that impact both personal and organizational development. CARE offers real solutions for real life. CARE offers a wide variety of educational activities focused on building solid relationships with others so that children and adults can learn ways to solve their own unique challenges. For more information, go to: www.careofmacomb.com. Macomb County Crisis Center The Macomb County Crisis Center is dedicated to helping people help themselves with any problem, anytime. The Crisis Center keeps current information on a variety of services in Macomb County. Callers who are not comfortable speaking English may ask for their own language. Callers will then be placed on hold and connected with an interpreter. All services provided by the Crisis Center are free of charge. The Crisis Center is confidential, private, and you do not have to give your name. Specially trained counselors are available 24 hours a day/seven days a week. (586) 307-9100 24/7 Youth Exchange Scholarships for US High School Student The US Department of State announces scholarships for American high school students to study abroad. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend a semester or academic year in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Thailand, and Turkey. This post 9/11 program focuses on increasing understanding between people in the US and countries with significant Muslim populations. The application deadline is January 7, 2015. Visit the YES Program’s website at http://yesprograms.org for more information. 2014—2015 ACT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8—21, 2014 February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 10—16, 2015 April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14—27, 2015 June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9—22, 2015 6 Chief Connection Counseling News Continued Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 Order your high school transcript 1. Log in to Parchment.com. Or, if you haven’t registered yet, click Sign up and follow the onscreen instructions to register. 2. Click Transcripts. 3. You now need to find the high school that has your transcript. o If you haven’t added any high schools yet, enter your high school’s information and click Search. o If your high school is already listed because you added it previously, click Deliver Latest Transcript and skip to step 9 below. o If you want to add another high school, click Add another school. Enter the high school’s information and click Search. 4. Select your high school and click Save & Continue. o If your school does not appear, check your school’s website to see if it has a Parchment link on it. Otherwise, you will need to contact them directly to request your transcript. o If your school does appear but when you click on it, it says it's not live, please contact your school directly to request your transcript. 5. You will be brought to the Enter your Enrollment Information page. Fill in the fields. o Fields with a * (asterisk) are mandatory. o Select whether you'd like to waive your FERPA rights. o If you opted in to College Discovery during the registration process, you can select whether you'd like your transcript to be shared with other colleges. 6. Click Save & Continue. 7. On the Sign the Transcript Request Form page: o Use your mouse or stylus to sign your name in the box. o Check the box to confirm that you are authorized to order the transcript, and then type your name. o For minors, a parent must sign, type their name and check the box that certifies that they are authorized to sign. Check the last box if you want a copy of the transcript stored in your Parchment account. If you check this box, it means that you will receive an unofficial copy of your transcript into your Parchment account where it will be stored. 8. Click Save & Continue. 9. Select your destination: Academic Destinations Fill in the fields and type in the Institution Name. 1. Click Search. 2. Check the box next to the school. 3. Click Save & Continue, or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations. 4. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees. The NCAA Enter your NCAA ID. 1. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations. 2. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees. 7 Chief Connection Counseling News Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 Continued The Common Application Enter your Common App ID. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check that the information is correct. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another for additional destinations. Pay the amount stated. Your transcript will be sent directly to the Common App Online system where it will be matched to your school forms by your counselor, and submitted on your behalf. Go to the Common App help topic for full instructions on requesting transcripts to be sent to the Common App. Myself 1. Select your preferred delivery method: Electronic Delivery - your email address will populate, but you can change it by clicking edit this email address. Paper Transcript - your address will populate, but you can change it by clicking edit this address. You can select Send via Overnight Delivery. 2. Click Save & Continue or Add Additional Destinations to send your transcript to multiple destinations. 3. Pay any applicable fees. Other Destinations Use this option if you need to send your transcript to an individual, employer, military address, etc. Fill in the Destination Information section. Fields with a * (asterisk) are mandatory. 1. Select the Delivery Method: Electronic Delivery (Enter an email address) Paper Transcript. If you select Paper Transcript, select where you would like your transcript sent to. You can also select Send via Overnight Delivery. 2. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations. 3. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees. Here's what happens next Your school will receive your transcript request. They will need to approve the request and upload your transcript (if it's available electronically), and then we will deliver your transcript to your destination. Or your school will prepare it themselves if it's not available electronically. You can track your order online. 8 Chief Connection 9 Chief Connection In order to complete the account set-up, you’ll need to link students to your account. To accomplish this you’ll need to provide the parent access ID and access password that is unique to each student and appears on the access letter provided by your child’s school. The picture below shows the parent access id and password that will need to be entered next to the student’s name. The Access ID is case sensitive. Parent/guardian ID here. Parent/guardian password here. If you’ve used the parent portal prior to the 2012-2013 school year, your parent/guardian ID and password now become the access ID and password and can only be used to link students to your account. You can no longer use the parent/guardian ID and password to log on to the parent portal. You must complete this process even if you have only one student account. Once the account is set-up, you will be able to log in to the portal once and view information for multiple children linked to your account. There is no change to how the students access the parent portal. Students do not need to setup a single sign-on account and only need to provide the student ID and password (provided in the parent portal access letter). 10 Chief Connection PowerSchool e-mail system The PowerSchool e-mail system allows us to regularly send important school notices directly to you. To register for these updates, please log on to your PowerSchool account and sign up under the “E-Mail Notifications” tab. Our goal is to have 100 percent of our parents enrolled in this system so that we can keep you better informed and reduce the use of paper in our school. Your help with this effort is greatly appreciated! 1. Log into PowerSchool. 2. Click on the Email Notification tab. Result: The Email Notifications screen displays. 4. Click in the boxes to the left of the information you want to receive. 5. Select how often you want the notification. Daily is not recommended. 6. Click in the box to the right of Send now. 7. Enter the email address you want the notifications sent to. Enter up to three e-mail addresses separated by commas. Note: Please enter your email address even if you do not wish to have notifications sent at this time. Teachers can use this information to contact you, if necessary. 8. Click on Submit. IMPORTANT The display of assignment due dates and the frequency of posted grades may vary across teachers. All teachers will post grades for progress reports and report cards. Individual teachers may update grades on a more frequent basis. If you have a concern regarding your child’s grades we ask you to follow the steps below: a. Speak with your child. b. Have your child talk to their teacher. c. Refer to the teacher’s grading policy. d. Contact the teacher via email or phone. e. Contact the school administration via email or phone. Attendance concerns may be addressed by contacting your child's Associate Principal 11 Chief Connection Counseling News Continued Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290 Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360 12 13 Chief Connection Notes from the CAREER FACILITATOR...Patrice Wynn WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CAREER & COLLEGE-READY? Technological advances and global competition have transformed the nature of work. Tomorrow’s jobs will require more knowledge, better skills, and more flexible workers than ever before. Tomorrow’s workers must be prepared to change jobs and careers several times, continually updating their knowledge and skills. To prepare today's students for tomorrow, Utica Community Schools is committed to helping students achieve in challenging subjects. As increased demands are made of the 21st- century workforce, students graduating from high school should be prepared for college AND careers. College and career readiness means that a high school graduate has the knowledge and skills in English and mathematics required to earn a self-sustaining wage or to succeed in postsecondary opportunities without remediation. Post-secondary remediation is often necessary for students who do not meet the level of knowledge and critical thinking expected from a high school graduate. This expectation means that they: Use technology and tools strategically in learning and communicating Use argument and reasoning to do research, construct arguments, and critique the reasoning of others Communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences Solve problems, construct explanations and design solutions These characteristics of career & college-ready students are visible within the academic standards of the Michigan Department of Education, including the arts and the Career and Technical Education Career Ready Practices. The link below provides those standards. (www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/ccs_standards_417951_7.pdf) Students are provided with opportunities throughout their K-12 education to use technology and tools; engage in argument, reasoning, and problem solving; and to communicate and collaborate in preparation of being Career and College Ready. The Michigan Career & College-Ready Portal (www.michiganccr.org) is designed to offer resources and tools that can assist in helping students be Career & College-Ready upon high school graduation. Career & College Readiness “is at a critical crossroads, attracting a lot of important research and attention from education professionals in search of effective solutions”. (Pearson) This research indicates that: 9 out of 10 jobs require education beyond high school – community college, university, technical/vocational program, and apprenticeships. 33% of Michigan’s high school graduates enrolled in the state’s public colleges (including research, state colleges, universities and two-year colleges) require remediation/learning support upon entry. These students are unprepared for the rigor, time-management, or education required to enter post-secondary education. The Michigan Department of Education has a website that provides parents with a guide for their student’s planning and preparation. Parents can access this guide at www.michiganccr.org/Parents/Resources.aspx In addition, the following link to an article by the Detroit Free Press, gives compelling information on the workforce we are preparing our students for. http://www.freep.com/longform/news/nation/2014/09/30/jobeconomy-middle-skill-growth-wage-blue-collar/14797413/ Sources: Michigan Department of Education, US. Department of Education and PearsonHigherEd.com Written and compiled by Dyann Pugliese, Career Development Facilitator, Eisenhower High School. 14 Chief Connection College Connection everything you need to know to prepare for life after high school Top Ten Things Colleges Look for in a High School Student unusual talent or experience, or anything else that makes the student unique. Overall, colleges are seeking students who will be active contributing members of the student body. 1. A high school curriculum that challenges the student. Academically successful students should include several Honors and Advanced Placement classes. Extracurricular Activities—Life Outside the Classroom 2. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend. Grades should show an upward trend over the years. However, slightly lower grades in a rigorous program are preferred to all A’s in less challenging coursework. Sure, life in school is pretty interesting. You’ve got algebraic equations, Bunsen burners, verb conjugations... but chances are, you’ve got commitments outside of school, too. Maybe you have a part time job, play in a band, are on a sports team, or do volunteer work. 3. Solid scores on standardized tests (SAT, ACT). These should be consistent with high school performance. Colleges Care 4. Passionate involvement in a few activities, demonstrating leadership and initiative. Depth, not breadth, of experience is most important. The good news is that colleges pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom. Yes, your academics probably come first, but your activities reveal a great deal about you, such as: 5. Community service showing evidence of being a “contributor.” Activities should demonstrate concern for other people and a global view. 6. Work or out-of-school experiences (including summer activities) that illustrate responsibility, dedication, and development of areas of interest. A job or other meaningful use of free time can demonstrate maturity. How you’ve made a meaningful contribution to something What your non-academic interests are Whether you can maintain a long-term commitment Whether you can manage your time and priorities What diversity you’d bring to the student body 7. A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s unique personality, values and goals. The application essay Maintaining a Balance should be thoughtful and highly personal. It should Keep in mind, colleges are not interested in seeing you demonstrate careful and well-constructed writing. “do it all.” 8. Letters of recommendation from teachers and guidance “We're looking for a commitment to and a passion for counselors that give evidence of integrity, special skill and an activity outside of the academic setting—we're looking for positive character traits. Students should request depth rather than breadth,” explains Nanci Tessier, a college recommendations from teachers who respect their work in admissions director. an academic discipline. Colleges don't have a checklist of requirements when it 9. Supplementary recommendations by adults who have had comes to extracurricular—they want to see your individuality— significant direct contact with the student. Letters from and your consistent commitment. coaches or supervisors in long-term work or volunteer Haven't Gotten Involved Yet? activities are valuable; however, recommendations from casual acquaintances or family friends, even if they’re well Lots of school, community, and religious organizations known, are rarely given much weight. give you chances to explore your interests and talents. If you haven't felt drawn into something yet, there's no shortage of 10. Anything special that makes the student stand out from the opportunities for you to explore. rest of the applicants! Include honors, awards, evidence of 15 School Activities It's pretty easy to find out about activities available at school. Once you start exploring, sometimes the challenge is figuring out how much to do. Here are some quick tips: Most importantly, when you find something you like to do, stick with it. If you're interested and have extra time, try to excel in more than one area. For example, write for the paper and volunteer. But make sure you're giving your all to each activity, and, most importantly, to your school work. Don't worry about being president, or captain. The key is whether you've done something significant, center stage or behind the scenes. Work Experience Work experience—paid or volunteer, year-round or summer—can help you identify career interests and goals, It's pretty easy to find out about activities available at school. Once you start exploring, sometimes the challenge is figuring out how much to do. COLLEGE VISITATIONS & INFORMATION Ohio State Buckeyes! Attend an Open House at Western Michigan University 100% Green! Ohio State no longer prints application materials. Interested students should apply online at apply.osu.edu. Admission deadline is February 1, 2015. December 1, 2015 is the priority deadline to be considered for the full range of scholarships. National Buckeye Scholarship: Admitted nonresident with ACT composite scores of 28+ or combined SAT CR and Math scores of 1260+ may be eligible for an annual $12,000 award. U of M Dearborn Go Blue Fridays Join U of M Dearborn for campus tours, a special presentation and lunch. This is a great opportunity to find out about degree programs, scholarships, financial aid, and the admission process. Program: 9:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Dates available November 14, 2014 Visit: umd.umich.edu/visit Financial Aid Workshop November 15, 2014 You must register by calling (313) 593-5100. Space is limited for each session. Session 1: 9:00—11:30 a.m. Session 2: 1:00—3:30 p.m. 16 The Haworth College of Business is among an elite group of less than 5% of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is among a select 2% of business schools worldwide that have specialized accreditation for accountancy. Western Michigan also offers hundreds of other top majors. Campus Visitations from 8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. on November 14th and December 5th RSVP by phone (269) 387-2000 or register @ http://wmich.edu/ admissions/openhouse/ Onsite admissions available on all tours! Northern Michigan University Is hosting a WILDCAT WEEKEND Saturday, November 8, 2014 and Saturday, March 21, 20154. Go see why 9,400 students have made NMU their college choice. While on campus you will have the chance to tour campus, interact with faculty and staff, chat with an admissions counselor, and experience beautiful Marquette. Go to www.nmu.edu/ weekend or call 1-800-682-9797. Find out if you qualify for one of the most prestigious scholarships (high school senior with 24+ on ACT and 3.5) Check it out at nmu.edu/ Bowling Green Preview Days 2014-2015 Saturday, December 6th Future students and their families are invited to this special program from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The morning includes campus tours, academic and student services displays, opportunities to talk with faculty, staff and students, an information session for multicultural students, residence hall tours, scholarship and financial aid information. To make a reservation for Preview Day, go to www.bgsu.edu. Preview Day for Sophomores and Juniors! In April 2015: visit www.bgsu.edu or call (419) 3727800 for more information and to make a reservation. Discover OU November 21, 2014 & February 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Engineering and Computer Science Day Saturday, January 31, 9:00—2:30 Business Day Saturday, March 7, 9:00 –12:00 Human Health Day Saturday, April 18, 9:00—12:00 For more information: www.oakland.edu/ futurestudents or call (248) 370‐360 or email: [email protected] University of Toledo Effective January 1, 2015 students deadlines: who meet the minimum academic December 1st: Application and credential deadline requirements of a 2.75 cumulative for full-fee scholarship competition January 15th: Application and credential deadline for freshman scholarship consideration high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT will be eligible to receive a minimum Out-Of-State Award of $5,000. These students could earn up to the remainder of the value of the Out-Of-State surcharge based on their financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Boston University: earn a four-year, full tuition scholarship to bu! Deadline: December 1, 2014 The Boston University Trustee Scholars Program has attracted students with outstanding academic ability and the potential to inspire fellow students to excel. Nominations, essays and applications MUST be submitted by December 1, 2014. All applications and nomination materials are available online at bu.edu/ admissions/trustee. presidentialscholars !! If an academically qualified student (2.75 cumulative high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT) submits an enrollment deposit prior to December 31, 2014 at 11:59 pm the student will be eligible to receive the Out -Of-State Award valued at the full amount of the Out -Of-State surcharge. If an academically qualified student (2.75 cumulative high school GPA or a 21 ACT/990 SAT) submits an enrollment deposit after January 1, 2015 at 12:00 am MSU’s Science Learning Community – the student will receive a minimum Out-Of-State Award of $5,000 and up to the remainder of the value Lyman Briggs - has Fall visit days on November 7th, November 21st and De- of the Out-Of-State surcharge based on their financial cember 5th. For more info or to register, need as determined by the FAFSA. go to www.lbc.msu.edu/visit . The university website has been updated to reflect the Thinking about MSU? Interested in political, legal, so- award criteria outlined below: http:// cial and economic issues? Then check out the James www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/ Madison College Fall Visit Day on November 10th. out-of-state.html For more info or to register go to www.jmc.msu.edu/ visit. Space is limited. Macomb Community College Saturday, November 15, 2014 Oakland University This 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. event gives students the opExplore Your Options at Oakland portunity to learn about the diverse academic degree University and certificate programs available, financial aid and Are You Ready for College? scholarship options, campus life and more. Enjoy Saturday, December 6, 2014, raffles, giveaways and food. Register online today at 9:00—11:30 a.m. at OU’s Mt. Clemens location. www.macomb.edu/discovermacomb 17 SMALL COLLEGES OF MICHIGAN Students weigh their options with smaller colleges/ universities and larger ones every year. Costs associated with attending a smaller school often turn students away before they even inquire. Listed below are some of the many smaller schools in Michigan along with information students need to assist in the decision making process. Please see your counselor or contact the school directly if you need more information. You will find that more often than not, the amount of scholarship and private aid provided by these schools makes them as affordable, if not more affordable, than the larger public universities. Additionally, 4-year graduation rates from Michigan small colleges are double that of public universities. Hillsdale Admissions Receptions for students and parents: Hillsdle.edu/admissions/events Albion College Albion College has a strong Methodist affiliation, however, religion is not taught through the school. Albion enrolls 1,500 students. The average GPA is 3.5 and the average ACT score is a 25 (superscore) for newly admitted students. The student to faculty ratio is 13:1. Early Decision deadline is December 1st and students enrolled in advanced course work are rewarded in admissions and financially. Students begin working on career placement their freshman year. There is a vibrant Greek life, friendly competition and a lot of school spirit! Calvin College Albion’s Division III athletic programs are a huge Spread over 400 acres in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cal- part of campus life. There are 120+ clubs, sports and vin College is a liberal arts, Christian college with more organizations. Students are all very involved and busy. than 100 majors and strong ties to internships and Albion houses a huge equestrian facility with a state of studying abroad. 4,000 students, 3.6 average GPA, aver- the art barn, 15 Albion owned horses that compete in age ACT 26 (does not superscore). NCAA competition; plus students are able to board their own horses there as well. Scholarships are considered for students with a 3.2 GPA and 22 ACT and above. $35 Application fee is Aquinas College waived if you apply before December 1st. Participate in November 7th Open House a ‘Fridays at Calvin’ for information! It is an all-day, no November 14th Science, Nursing & Math Day cost program that gives you a 360° look at Calvin life. December 5th Leadership Day It is a great way to see if Calvin is for you! Register at January 31st Athletics Day www.calvin.edu/visit or call 800-688-0122. Aquinas College is a Catholic school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 50% of the school’s population is Madonna University Catholic and has a predominate Christian-based popuLocated in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a lation. Although Aquinas was founded as a teaching Liberal Arts College with a 11:1 faculty to student ratio. school, it is a liberal arts college with 61 majors. The Discover Madonna by attending informative presenta- largest schools on Aquinas’ campus are Sciences, Social tions on the admissions and financial aid process, aca- Science, Business Administration, Sports Management, demic programs, and career resources. Free lunch and and Sustainable Business. Aquinas has a nursing protour provided. Madonna offers more than 100 under- gram that is in collaboration with University of Detroit graduate majors and more than 25 graduate degrees, Mercy. 60 freshman students are admitted directly including a doctorate in nursing practice. http:// into the nursing program every year. Aquinas has a www.madonna.edu total enrollment of 2,300 students with a student to faculty ratio of 1:16. Aquinas practices rolling admisHillsdale College sions and there is a 2-4 week turnaround on all applicaFounded in 1844, as a classic liberal arts school, Hills- tions. Scholarship competition deadline is January 1st. dale wants their students to be wrestling with founda- AQ days and open houses for students and families tional questions such as “What does it mean to be hu- through December. man?” Rigorous college for students who want to be Visit http://www.aquinas.edu for more information. challenged. 1,400 students, 3.77 GPA, Average ACT 29. 10:1 student to faculty ratio. 30 majors including 9 pre- Andrews University professional programs (Pre-law students had the high- Founded in 1874, Andrews University is located in est LSAT scores in Michigan!) 100+ student-led clubs Berrien Springs, Michigan. Berrien Springs is 15 and organizations. Hillsdale does not use FAFSA to minutes from St. Joseph and 1-1/2 hours from Chicadetermine financial need. Instead they use a profile go. Andrews University is a faith-based (Baptist) camspecific to Hillsdale. pus on 1,600 rural acres. The total enrollment is 3,600. 18 There is a large national draw to Andrews as it has affiliate schools in 20 different countries. There are six schools within Andrews. They are the Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Architecture, Technology, Health Science, and Seminary. There are 130 undergraduate programs and 60 majors/70 minors. Andrews University is well known for their education program, nursing program, lab technician program and their school of business. With rolling admissions, Andrews admits students with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT (average 3.2 GPA, 24 ACT). 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid based on grades and test scores (before applying for FAFSA)! Preview weekends are available and information can be found at: http://www.andrews.edu/future Adrian College ment, Finance, Hotel Restaurant/Resort Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. Northwood has a competitive Division II athletic program and an abundant Greek Life. All 4-year programs at Northwood provide students with internship opportunities and high job placement upon graduation. Minimum GPA 2.7 and ACT 17 for admission (Average 3.2 and 22 ACT). Personal statement is a crucial part of the application! Visit Northwood today! www.northwood.edu or call 800-457-7878. Lawrence Technological University Located in Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Tech has top-notch technology-infused academic programs, vibrant campus life, athletics, and proven career placement. It is a private, fully accredited school on 102 acres with 4,500 students. Lawrence Tech is the largest architecture school in Michigan and among the top 10 in the nation. There are more than 100 programs in the Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management. Lawrence Tech is proud of their 12:1 student/faculty ratio and day, evening, weekend and online courses and programs. More than 600 students reside in their three housing centers. Lawrence Tech’s campus offers 60 student organizations plus 11 fraternities and sororities. The average ACT for the freshman class is a 23.8 and the average GPA is a 3.21. Visit campus and experience Lawrence Tech by visiting www.ltu.edu or calling 248-204-3160. Located on 132 acres in Adrian, Michigan. Adrian College was honored as a College of Distinction for the 2011-2012 school year and ranked in US News Report as a 2012 Best Regional College in the Midwest. Additionally, Adrian was within the top five schools in the region for students who have the least debt upon graduating. Adrian’s total enrollment is 1,688 and the student to faculty ratio is 1:19. It is a liberal arts college with more than 40 academic programs. Adrian is proud to offer a 4+1 (combined Bachelor/Masters program) in Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Chemistry, and Sports Management. Division III sports, 75 clubs and organizations and an abundant Greek Life make Adrian College a great campus to live and learn. Visit cam- Blue Devil Days at Lawrence Tech pus on Acquaintance Days or any day! Visit http:// Saturday, November 7, 2014 www.adrian.edu/ for more information. Tour the campus and university housing. Meet faculty and students and find out about scholarships and financial aid! Register at www.bluedevildays.ltu.edu Northwood University Located in Midland, Michigan, Northwood University is 15 miles from Lake Huron, 135 miles north of Detroit and not far from Saginaw and Bay City. In a College for Creative Studies forest setting on 434 acres, Northwood is a Business Visit CCS and choose your own method of exploring school with an enrollment of 1,700 (450 freshman). what college has to offer you. Take a campus tour, An a additional Northwood campus is located in meet with faculty one-on-one, visit with your admisWest Palm Beach. A Northwood education is differ- sions counselor, attend a financial aid session to learn ent than other small schools in Michigan because how affordable CCS can be and more. Choose one students start the business program their freshman or attend all!! year. From day one, Northwood students are immersed in their major and surrounded by students Saturday, November 22nd, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. that have the same interests and aspirations. North- Saturday, February 28th, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. wood offers an accelerated BBA/MBA program Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. along with majors in Accounting, Advertising/ Thursday, May 28th, 3:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Marketing, Aftermarket Management, Economics, Entertainment, Sport and Promotion Management, To receive event information, agenda times, a camEntrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing and Managepus map and directions, or to RSVP, go to 19 www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/info, call (313) 664-7427 or email [email protected] sive one-month Spring Term, an ideal time for learning experiences not typically available during the more traditional terms, such as researching medicinal plants in the Amazon or renewable energy in Europe. Alma College Open House Saturday, November 8th Andrews University is tied for 5th campus ethThe day includes a campus tour, the chance to meet nic diversity according to U.S. News and World students and faculty members, lunch and tickets to Reports’ 2012 edition of “America’s Best Colthe home football game versus Albion College. Just leges” Andrews University’s teaching program register on the Alma website for this event. has been ranked #1 in the State of Michigan for the past four years. On average, Aquinas College students graduate with $9,000 less debt than their public university peers. Hillsdale College maintains the highest GPA of Calling ALL MUSICIANS: Detroit Institute of Music Education is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November 5th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This event includes classroom tours, a meet and greet with instructors and current students, and live performances throughout the college! Check it out! any NCAA Division II Liberal Arts college in the nation. Hope College offers more than 1,800 intern- ships in Michigan, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington DC and 200 study abroad opportunities in 60 countries. All Kalamazoo College students engage in a Senior Individualized Project, an in-depth research or creative project done in the senior year. Small Colleges of Michigan Did you Know? Madonna University has the state’s only bache- lor degree in Sign Language Studies. At Adrian College, 35% of students participate on a varsity or club sports team and 55% of At Spring Arbor University, studying abroad is students play intramural sports, everything from required for graduation and is built into tuition. Lacrosse to Equestrian. Adrian College has been named a “Least Debt Load College” two Marygrove College students with financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 may qualify to years in a row by U.S. News and World Rereceive up to 100% of their tuition cost in fiports. nancial aid without any loans. Alma College Students participate in an inten- UCS FINANCIAL AID EVENING Paying for College November 5, 2014 6:30 p.m. at Eisenhower High School, Performing Arts Center All College bound seniors should apply for Financial aid regardless of whether you believe you are eligible for assistance. This presentation will provide you with the necessary information to get this done in time! 20 21 School Age Child Care Program SACC is available at every UCS Elementary Building In School Age Child Care we strive to provide the best care for your child in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. We offer multiple opportunities for children to participate in activities that are developmentally appropriate and allow for social, physical, and intellectual stimulation. It is our goal to consistently grow in all areas to provide your child with positive experience before and after school. School Age Child Care registration packets can be downloaded at www.communityeducation.com or are available from your SACC Director. Packets must be completed and returned to the SACC Director. Registration Fee: $40 child or $55 per family (non-refundable). To register for SACC, please call the School Age Child Care Office (586) 797-6980. Cash or checks must be brought to: Community Education Center @ Walsh, SACC Office, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (Payment will not be accepted at individual site) SACC IS A PREPAY PROGRAM. The cost of SACC is $4.00 per hour, there is a minimum charge of one hour per morning and/or afternoon session. . S AC C chool ge hild are - Winter and Spring Break Winter Break – February 16 – February 20, 2015 Spring Break – April 6 – April 10, 2015 SACC will be available from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday at the Community Education Center @ Walsh, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Special activities will be held during winter and spring breaks COST: $150 for the week, per child Regardless of days and hours used. Fee must be paid at time of registration. Program is for students who are currently registered in the UCS SACC Program. (Fee includes 2 snacks per day; please provide a sack lunch with drink for your child) Summer CAMP (School Age Child Care) Summer Camp is designed to meet the needs of working parents by offering planned and supervised Day Camp experiences by a qualified staff. The program is available to any current UCS elementary school student. Out of District families are welcome. Child care will be available Monday – Friday, 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. Each child will be provided two snacks per day. Day Camp experiences will include, on-site speakers/presentations, sports, crafts, and science, gym and playground activities. Weekly Field Trips are planned (additional fees required). Fees are based on half-day / full-day rates. For Information on School Age Child Care program please call: (586) 797-6980 22 23 24 Chief Connection BOOK CLUB NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 7 p.m. Join us at Barnes & Noble on Hall Rd & Hayes The Noticer by Andy Andrews Like all humans, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems— marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, business people on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as many other obstacles. Fortunately, when things look the darkest, a mysterious man named Jones has a miraculous way of showing up. Jones is a unique soul, he explains that he has been given a gift of noticing things that others miss. “Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely,” he says. “Don’t squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take, for your lives matter beyond measure…and they matter forever.” Jones speaks to that part in everyone that is yearning to understand why things happen and what we can do about it. Military Moms of Michigan This is an organization that supports the military overseas who have ties to Michigan. We are collecting soup labels and coupons for them. We are collecting labels from the Campbell’s corporation. All labels will be sent to the Veterans’ Administration Hospital for Children in Grand Rapids. The hospital can turn these labels in for cash to purchase equipment and educational games and toys for the hospital. The coupons, both current and expired, are distributed to military bases around the world where they can be used in the base stores. The manufacturers will honor them for up to six months after the expiration date. MMOMs are looking for donations of all types to mail to the Marines overseas. Please visit the website: www.jocokyroots.com/ OCFriends.htm to see what the military personnel have requested. Please continue to collect items for Ronald McDonald House: Metal can tops and box tops can be dropped off to Dr. Dabrowski, in Room 229. Coupons, soup labels and donations can be delivered to room 234. Remember that Utica High School recycles! There is a paper dumpster located just outside the front office! 25 NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U Chief Connection About the Cover In the auditorium, junior Callum Clow adds the finishing touches to the barn backdrop for The Wizard of Oz. "It took around four days, or about eight hours, to complete the barn, but the entire backdrop took about two weeks," Clow said. "When everything's complete, the entire set will look amazing with a realistic feel. It'll resemble Oz." The Fine Arts Department will present the show on Nov. 20th-22nd at 7:00 p.m., as well as a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Nov. 22nd. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. Chief Connection All new apparel including brands from Under Armour, Jansport , Nike and Gear. Plus all new umbrellas, car stickers, coffee travel mugs, lanyards, and picture frames. Hours are Monday-Friday 10:20-12:00 p.m. or by appointment at 797-2356, check or cash only. Gift cards available. We will be open for Parent Teacher Conferences. Phone: 797-2411 Dana Boice—Director, School Store Fully stocked with new Under Armour, Nike, Jansport and Gear clothing and accessories. National Honor Society News The Florence Burk Chapter of the National Honor Society held its tapping ceremony on October 24th in the cafeteria during first and second hours. We tapped 107 members during their first hour class and invited them to breakfast. Please see our members on page 27. Congratulations to all the new members! The formal Initiation ceremony will be held on December 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Arthur Harper Auditorium at Utica High School. All parents are invited to attend. The NHS meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:45 a.m. in the ECC room. The next scheduled meeting is on November 11, 2014. The Executive Board meets the first Tuesday of each month in room 234 at 6:45 a.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2014. All fundraiser money was due to Ms. Kammann by October 31st. Continue to check the NHS website, www.uticanhs.weebly.com, for updates and information. All service opportunities and tutoring requests are posted. Additional information and updates are also available there. 26 Chief Connection NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 2014 - 2015 Abbatoy, Thea *Ackerman, Andraya Balaj, Bryan Baranski, Megan Berg, Jacqueline *Bhatt, Ishani Branthoover, Emily Castillo-Trigillio, Jasmine Cavataio, Marissa Chmiel, Alyah Chmiel, Parker *Clarkson, Kelly Cortes, Emily *Demo, Dylan Doran, Nicole Dukes, Preston Elder, Katelyn *Evanoff, Christina *Abdulghani, Luna *Agosta, Jenna *Barch, Meaghan *Barczewski, Robin *Baron, Morgan *Baum, Sara *Baumann, Saxton *Beutler, Samuel *Borders, Monica *Briggs, Ian *Caporuscio, Juliana *Clink, Kellyn *Cruz, Marinel *Cummings, Jessica *Danielson, Evan *Davis, Mary *DiLorenzo, Lillian *Duff, Gina *Easterbrook, Ryann *Ebeling, Caden *Fairless, Joshua *Foldessy, Madison *Gad, Yasmin *Gielniak, Julia SENIORS Ezell, Justine Macks, Trevor Fair, Taylor Mansour, Laurita Feeman, Jacob Mauser, Ashley Franklin, Tyler Maze, Hannah Franzen, Caroline Medin, Grace Merandi, Samantha *Harms, Anna Hijazi, Mahmoud (Moe) Merrill, Christopher Metcalf, Jenna *Hoover, Kayla Jackard, Kara Misovski, Stefen Jacobs, Chaicee Molina, Cynda Kaschalk, Christopher Nakkina, Sowmyaw Kerr, Ashley *Nguyen, Andrew Korber, Samantha *Nguyen, Austin Lafever, Alyssa Nikonowicz, David Ledbetter, Brienna Paine, Patience Lewis, Anna Patano, Arienne Lodge, Jordynn Phylpo, Sara Lombardo, Gino *Picari, Lucy *Gjini, Peter *Glass, Alexandra *Goettsch, Jonathan *Gudobba, Cameron *Guertin, Hayley *Guitar, Annalise *Habba, Shannon *Haley, Christopher *Halliwill, Brianne *Hann, Lena *Hawe, Ashlie *Hayes, Sara *Herc, Ryan *Hill, Lauren *Koneval, Brenden *Kotlarz, Magdalena *Kraemer, Jack *Krajenke, Katie *Lehr, Tara *Lewis, Grace *Liskey, Sabina *Lupinski, Tristan *Machusko, Melissa *Markusic, Jacob *New Members 27 JUNIORS *McCollum, Megan *Megly, Maher *Michol, Ashley *Miller, Alexia *Miller, Jason *Miller, Nicole *Minto, Paige *Misze, Amy *Montreuil, Andre' *Nelson, Danielle *O'Rourke, Caroline *Oberts, Jillian *Oleskie, Miranda *Opatich, Sydney *Peek, Megan *Peplinski, Jacob *Ptak, Karolina *Reyes, Magnus *Rovinson, Aaron *Sarti, Mario *Schemmel, Erika *Seetharaman, Keshav *Shaw, Alan *Simbeni, Sophia *Simopoulos, Sophia Pointdexter, Kollin Russo, Mario *Seib, Christopher Senn, Skylar Smellie, Jacob Sorenson, Merideth Spagnuolo, Ashley Spuz, Lauren Stout, Jacob Szandzik, Alyssa Szatkowski, Steven VanDrunen, Alicia Vitanovski, Marina Wasikewski, Andrzej Weisman, Amanda Widman, Bailey *Yono, Zachary Zentz, Elijah *Sifco, Valerie *Smith, Rachael *Spagnuolo, Bridget *Spinale, Paige *Stewart, Emily *Stockman, Stephen *Strange, Ceion *Suchoski, Natalie *Swiatkowski, Sara *Thomas, Ryan *Thompson, Alivia *Torongeau, Samantha *Traore, Iman *Tremper, Katelyn *Vasquez, Julia *Waddell, Ashley *Walker, Haley *Walters, Lukas *Watkins, Summer *Wierzbicki, Kimberly *Willcock, Carina *Wundrach, Dean *Yousif, Yousif *Zudor, Jennifer NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U Chief Connection 28 Chief Connection NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U UCS school lunch rooms are serving up important menu changes as a result of new federal regulations. The changes will create healthier menu items for our students by requiring larger portions of fruits and vegetables. In addition, our lunches will feature more whole grains, along with lower sodium content. The new federal law also mandates that every school district adjust its meal prices to ensure the overall rate is comparable with federal reimbursement rates. As a result, the new requirements mandate an increase in lunch prices for all Utica Community Schools. Student lunch prices for the 2013 - 2014 school year will be $ 2.50 for elementary, $2.75 for junior high and $ 2.80 for high school. Breakfast served at Utica High School from 6:50am to 7:15am will remain at $1.40. Food Service staff members are ready to continue their partnership with parents to make sure our students are well-nourished and ready to learn. Start the day right – come join us for breakfast! A nutritious breakfast is available for students when they arrive at school each morning. The cost is $1.40, milk included. For students with an approved free or reduced price application on file, the price is 30 cents or free. A variety of food choices are offered. Milk alone is .45 cents. We look forward to serving our students the most important meal of the day! DEPOSITING LUNCH MONEY INTO YOUR CHILD'S ACCOUNT: Parents can go to www.sendmoneytoschool.com to pre-pay for their student's lunch meals, and never worry about lost money again! Click on "create a new account." The district offers special discounts if you pay in advance. FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS: Parents who think they might qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch can go to the main office or, for your convenience, can go to www.lunchapp.com and fill out the application online. Notification of benefits is faster using the online service. If you have already signed up on www.lunchdeposit.com, your username and password will not change. Visit the district website at www.uticak12.org, or contact the Food Service Department at 586-797-1185 for questions. Please keep in mind that if your student qualifies for free and reduced lunch, he or she will also qualify for reduced costs on specific national exams. Parking at Utica High School Please keep a watchful eye for students crossing the streets and making their way into the building from the student parking lots. Also, use caution as students use the cross-walk on Shelby Road. Please DO NOT park on Shelby Road, either before or after school. The Shelby Township Police will issue tickets to those parked on Shelby Road. Also, unless you have a permit from the State of Michigan licensing bureau, DO NOT park in spots reserved for the physically challenged. They are monitored daily by the Shelby Township police. Remember, the speed limit in all parking lots is 10 mph. Feel free to wait for your student at the end of the school day in the Wiley Elementary parking lot. Parents: For access to your student’s grades, absences, etc., please don’t forget to pick up your student’s Power School log-on. See Ms. Killius in the counseling office, and have your ID available in order to receive it. Reporting an absence? Please call the Attendance Office Early Dismissal: 586-797-2471 Late Arrival: 586-797-2472 All Day: 586.797.2473 Attention Parents: New e-mail system to keep parents informed! We are pleased to announce a new e-mail system that will allow us to regularly send important school notices and newsletters from the Board Office directly to you. To register for these updates, please log on to your PowerSchool account and sign up under the “E-Mail Notifications” tab. Our goal is to have 100 percent of our parents enrolled in this system so that we can keep you better informed and reduce the use of paper in our school. Your help with this effort is greatly appreciated! 29 Invites You To Friday Night Madness November 21, 2014 6:00 PM GIRLS & BOYS Freshman/JV/VARSITY *team contests *team scrimmages *fan prizes *fan contests Donation of: $3 students $5 adults All proceeds benefit ALS 30 31 CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS November 4, 2014 November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014 November 13, 2014 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 10:22 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. No School - Professional Development Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 26 - Nov 28, 2014 December 1, 2014 Dec. 24, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015 January 5, 2015 January 19, 2015 Feb. 16 - Feb. 20, 2015 February 23, 2015 March 16, 2015 March 31, 2015 7:00 p.m. April 1, 2015 7:00 p.m. April 2, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 6 - April 10, 2015 April 13, 2015 April 16, 2015 1:15 p.m. No School - Thanksgiving Break Classes Resume Winter Break Begins Classes Resume No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School - Mid-Winter Break Classes Resume Sign Up Senior Speech Contest - Main Office Parent - Senior MANDATORY Meeting Parent - Senior MANDATORY Meeting Deadline Senior Speech Contest No School - Good Friday No School - Spring Break Classes Resume Senior Speech Contest May 7, 2015 May 22 - May 25, 2015 June 4, 2015 June 6, 2015 Senior Honor's Night (invitation only) - Auditorium No School - Memorial Day Weekend Senior Prom - Palazzo Grande Graduation Ceremony—Palace of Auburn Hills 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2015 Senior All-Night Party The Class of 2015 Senior All-Night Party will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2015. Our next planning meeting will be held on Thursday, November 6th, in Room 155 at 7:00 p.m. Parents: We need your help!! Please plan on attending and bringing your ideas! 32 CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS 33 CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS 34 CHIEFTAIN NEWS November 4, 2014 November 10, 2014 November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014 November 13, 2014 November 20, 2014 November 21, 2014 November 22, 2014 Nov. 26 - Nov 28, 2014 December 1, 2014 December 8, 2014 Dec. 24, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015 January 5, 2015 January 12, 2015 January 14, 2015 January 15, 2015 January 16, 2015 January 19, 2015 February 9, 2015 Feb. 16 - Feb. 20, 2015 February 23, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 6 - April 10, 2015 April 13, 2015 April 13, 2015 May 7, 2015 May 11, 2015 May 22 - May 25, 2015 June 2, 2015 June 6, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 10, 2015 June 11, 2015 June 12, 2015 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 10:22 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:22 a.m. 10:22 a.m. 10:22 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:22 a.m. 10:22 a.m. 10:22 a.m. No School—Professional Development Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences Musical—The Wizard of Oz Musical—The Wizard of Oz Musical—the Wizard of Oz No School—Thanksgiving Break Classes Resume Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office Winter Break Begins Classes Resume Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office Exams 1st & 2nd Hour, Early Dismissal Exams 3rd & 4th Hour, Early Dismissal Exams 5th & 6th Hour, Early Dismissal No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office No School—Mid-Winter Break Classes Resume Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office ACT Testing No School—Good Friday No School—Spring Break Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office Classes Resume Senior Honor's Night—Auditorium (invitation only) Sounding Board Meeting—Luncheon No School—Memorial Day Weekend Department Recognition Awards Breakfast Graduation Ceremony—Palace of Auburn Hills Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office Exams 1st & 2nd Hour, Early Dismissal Exams 3rd & 4th Hour, Early Dismissal Exams 5th & 6th Hour, Early Dismissal—Last Day 35 Chief Connection Notes from Student Council...Kimberly Hodsdon Awareness Week 2014 The week of October 20-24, Student Council hosted the first annual Cancer Awareness Week. Each day was dedicated to a different cancer that had personal relevance to staff and students in the building. Everyone was encouraged to wear the color that symbolized the cancer each day. Facts, statistics, and a video were also shard each day. Fourth hour classes competed against each other to see who could raise the most money for the national charity, Stand Up To Cancer. There was also a competition to see which fourth hour could have the highest percentage of students wearing the colors of the cancers. In addition, student council sold Awareness Week T-Shirts to advertise and celebrate the week. All proceeds raised by the tshirt sales were also donated to Stand Up To Cancer. There are still t-shirts available if parents or family members would like one. Long sleeve shirts are $15 and short sleeve shirts are $10. Please contact Mrs. Hodsdon at [email protected] if you would like one! Here are the results of the week: Daily prizes for the most money raised that day: (If a class won one of the top three prizes, than a runnerup won the daily prize) Monday - Melanoma Cancer - Mrs. Konnie's fourth hour Tuesday - Hodgkin Lymphoma - Mr. A. Davis' fourth hour Wednesday - Lung Cancer - Mrs. Rice's fourth hour Thursday - Brain Cancer - Mr. Rojeski's fourth hour Friday - Breast Cancer - Dr. Dabrowski's fourth hour Spirit Wear Winner - Mr. See's fourth hour with 100% participation TOP 3 DONATION WINNERS: 1st Place - Mr. LaPratt's fourth hour - with an average donation of $19.85 per student 2nd Place - Mrs. Hilliard's fourth hour - with an average donation of $11.02 per student 3rd Place - Mrs. Grieco's fourth hour - with an average donation of $10.00 per student TOTAL DONATIONS COLLECTED BY UHS: $4,031.87 THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED AWARENESS WEEK!!! IT IS TRULY INCREDIBLE WHAT WE CAN DO WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER TO STAND UP TO CANCER! 32 Chief Connection FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...Jim Vigus Athletic Boosters website: www.uhsathleticboosters.net Utica High Athletic Booster Club Meetings: November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room. December 1st, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room. There are no home athletic events for the month of November. Start dates for Winter Sports: November 3rd November 10th November 17th November 24th Ice Hockey Girls’ Basketball and Competitive Cheer Boys’ Basketball, Wrestling, Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling Boys’ Swimming A physical dated April 15, 2014 or later must be on file to try out for a winter sport. Varsity Winter Coaches: Boys Basketball – Gerry Kraemer Girls Basketball – Tom McDonald Wrestling – Clint Davis Boys Swimming – Joe Michol Varsity Dance – Danielle Gleason Ice Hockey – Matt Burke Bowling – Ron Young [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] daneillen@[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Please email the coaches above if you have a question regarding a winter sport. You may also contact me, Jim Vigus, at [email protected] or 586-797-2278. Displaying Good Sportsmanship The Athletic Association has set rules as to how players are to behave during a competition. There are also rules and guidelines outlined as to how spectators should conduct themselves. Of course, spectators are present to motivate and cheer the team to victory. However, spectators/fans are not allowed to make taunting or offensive statements directed towards the players, game officials or the opponent’s spectators. Utica High School has consistently received praise and accolades from local, state and national organizations for displaying good sportsmanship (representatives from many athletic organizations attend our games). It is important that we stay focused on “cheering our team to victory” during a competition. In recent reports regarding sportsmanship at UHS, officials have called our students “classy kids,” and made the following comments: “UHS athletes compete at a high level,” and “Coaches, players and fans are all a class act.” Our expectation is that you continue the tradition of displaying good sportsmanship at athletic events. 37 Chief Connection Athletic Director Cont. 38 Chief Connection Sharps Band Notes Flats : BAND AND ORCHESTRA BOOSTER NEWS ~ Where involvement is the key. Karen Haithcock – UHS Band & Orchestra Publicity Officer November brings colder temperatures, fallen leaves, and turkeys. Thanks to “Movember” raising awareness on men’s health issues it also now brings mustaches. Hopefully it does not bring turkeys with mustaches. November also means the end of marching band season. While members of the marching band are pleased to gain back some hours in their schedules no longer filled by practices they are also kind of sad about not being around all of their band friends. It is especially hard not to see as much of the freshmen everyone got to know so well and the IB students who are now busy back over at their schools. Utica’s Marching Band is a very close group with a family type feel and everyone is grateful for the time they get to spend together. With over a month since the last football game the band will be really excited to be marching together again in the Macomb County Santa Parade in Mt. Clemens on the day after Thanksgiving. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, remember… “Gratitude is the music of the heart, when its chords are swept by the breeze of kindness.” ~ author unknown MACOMB COUNTY SANTA PARADE The Macomb County Santa Parade marches down Main Street in Mount Clemens starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 28th. The parade route runs on Main Street from Church Street north to Clinton Street. The parade ushers in the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving with the arrival of Santa! There will be lots of fun and festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy. Including your very own Utica Chieftains Marching Band! You won’t want to miss their final 2014 marching appearance. Even Santa has them on his good list. RAFFLE THE BAND Band members are selling Raffle the Band tickets for a little while longer! $5/Ticket or 5 for $20 - Drawing will be held on November 14 Winner will receive a personal performance by the Utica High School Marching Band following the Mt. Clemens Holiday Parade on Friday, November 28th. Location needs to be within reasonable distance of the band’s return route from Mt. Clemens to Utica. I had a friend post pictures recently of a wild turkey in her back yard. Can you imagine what that turkey will do if this friend of mine enters the raffle and wins the marching band playing in her yard? Oh wait, the band does this the day after Thanksgiving. Never mind. Be sure to get your tickets from a band member before it’s too late! NEW MUSIC RELEASES NOVEMBER 2014 November 4: November 10: November 11: November 17: November 18: November 24: November 28: Calvin Harris/Bob Dylan FooFighters Nick Jonas/Ne-Yo/ Pink Floyd “Then Endless River” (vinyl) One Direction/Depeche Mode/Rolling Stones “From the Vault” (LA Forum 1975) Nickelback/Tyga/David Bowie/Paul McCartney Tribute David Guetta/Nicki Minaj Eminem & Guest Artists THE ANNUAL CITRUS SALE HAS BEGUN! Buy now through November 12th. A community favorite! Help support the instrumental music program at Utica High School by participating in our annual fruit sale! We have partnered with Florida Indian River Groves to provide you with the freshest fruit available. Navel oranges, grapefruits, tangelos and combo packs are available. Juicy, sweet and bursting with flavor! Don’t forget your friends, family, and coworkers. Everyone loves fresh fruit from Florida! You can place orders through any band member or ORDER ONLINE at FruitOrder.com. Click on the Order Now! Button and enter in the UHS organization number 794645. By using the website you may purchase your fruit using a credit card or debit card and it will be delivered to Utica High School. Or, for an additional fee, you can have it shipped to friends and family at other locations. Karrie Jackard is coordinating this event for the band. If you have any questions please give her a call at (586) 2423677. Pick up at Utica High School is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 5 th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you would like to support the band, but do not want fruit please type “donate fruit” in the comment section located at the end of the order page and we will be happy to deliver your order to a local food bank. 39 Chief Connection UHS Band Boosters Cont. BAND STORE With the holidays quickly approaching you can buy EXCLUSIVE Chieftain pride merchandise at the band store. It is easy to shop online at http://www.uticabands.org/store . Some of the merchandise is designed for band members, but there are a lot of items that anyone at Utica High School will enjoy having. We’ve got stuff people like including the NEW coolest shades in town! These Wayfarer style orange/black sunglasses sporting the Utica Chieftains logo are only $10! Hurry and get yours before they sell out! Another item anyone from Utica would love to have is our distinguished Utica Chieftains Afghan. The blanket is woven in black and orange on a natural color background. It displays various aspects of Utica High School including sports, fine arts and academic activities. The cost for an afghan is $40. For an extra $5 you can even have the afghan embroidered with student name and class. If having embroidered, please note that November 20 th is the last day to order in time for Christmas delivery. The afghan is a nice keepsake that will be cherished for years to come. While you’re at the band store you might as well pick up a Utica High Chieftains stadium seat. Just because football season is over doesn’t mean you’re time as a Utica fan is finished. There’s plenty of exciting winter sports ahead with chances to use a new stadium seas at basketball, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, bowling, hockey and cheer events all season long. GO CHIEFS seems to come out a little louder and stronger when you’ve got a comfortable stadium seat. NOVEMBER RESTAURANT NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 PANERA We encourage all Utica High families to come on out and support the band on November 19 at Panera Bread (14121 Hall Road) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. That’s the Panera on the north side of M-59 in between Schoenherr and Hayes. A printed flyer or an electronic version of the flyer on a mobile phone or tablet must be presented when ordering. One printed flyer or electronic flyer per device per person. The donation given will be based on the amount of sales associated with the flyers. The flyers cannot be passed out onsite the night of the event. You must do this ahead of time. The flyer can be found on the band’s web site at http://www.uticabands.org/announcements/novemberrestaurantfundraiser-panerabread. UPCOMING EVENTS 11/14: Raffle the Band Drawing Winner Announced 11/12: Last day to order for Citrus Sale 11/19: Restaurant Night at Panera (M59/Hayes) 11/20 - 22: The fall musical, Wizard of Oz 11/28: Mt. Clemens Holiday Parade & Raffle the Band WINNER’s Performance 12/5 Citrus Delivery at Utica High (tentative) 12/10: Winter Concert 1/31: MSBOA District XVI High School Solo & Ensemble (optional) 2/11: Pre-festival concert at Utica High School March: Bowling for the Band (Kathy Groves) 3/12 - 14 (TBD): MSBOA District XVI High School Band Festival 3/21: MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble (optional) May: Diegels Greenhouse Flower Sale (Cyndi Feeman) 5/13: Spring Band Concert at Utica High School 6/6: Commencement at the Palace of Auburn Hills (10 th & 11th graders to perform) MEET YOUR COLOR GUARD A zesty splash of color from flags and the dramatic tossing of rifles combined with elements of dance provided by the color guard enhance the marching band by adding layers of visual depth to accentuate the music. Utica’s team makes it look easy and effortless. However, under the direction of Captain, Samantha Korber and their coaches Rachel Pharis and Ashton Ciamitaro the team puts in lengthy hours of practice and rehearsal to achieve this level of perfection. On average, spending anywhere from six to ten hours a week working together in the summer and fall and that’s not even including their individual work outs. Dance alone has its own set of obstacles to achieve. To dance while spinning a flag, outside in the wind or rain, or tossing and catching a rifle in tempo with over 100 musicians surrounding you adds a whole new element of challenges. It is not easy to learn all the different kinds of spins and techniques. Different spins create different illusions to match with tempos. Even though it becomes easier after a couple months even seasoned veterans are challenged when they mess up and have to get back in time. The members of the color guard are an extremely dedicated group who put in long hours of practice and who are continually pushing themselves to master new skills. For example, the strength needed for rifle toss as well as the grace for dance make color guard a lot hard work, but also the girls have a lot of fun and say it is definitely worth it. They love the beauty of the sport and the creative element involved. They love to perform and to show people what they’ve worked so hard to learn. Think you have what it takes to be in color guard? As Samantha Korber points out, “It’s so much fun, it pushes you in ways you have never been pushed, but when you are out there performing it’s the most amazing feeling.” If interested, look for color guard meetings in the spring, usually in April. 40 Chief Connection UHS Band Boosters Cont. In the meantime, congratulations to the members of the color guard on a job well done. Not a game or event went by this fall when fans were not captivated by their stunning performances. PLUS these girls took the lead in their fundraising efforts on Tag Day raising more donations than any other team. In a survey taken by the color guard their answers reveal that while the girls do believe unicorns exist (and as one pointed out are hiding) they are torn however in their answers when asked pirates vs. princesses. That they are willing to discuss shows a playful side that is refreshing from such hard workers. It shows they don’t take themselves too seriously and are able to find joy in life. It is this element of joy that comes across in their performances and why they are so entertaining. Having these thoughtful, kind, dependable, fun and zany girls as part of the marching band family has been a real pleasure. Pictured back row left to right: Justis Montgomery, Meagan Tan, Clare Decker, Patience Paine Front row left to right: Meghan Miller, Samantha Korber, Lily DiLorenzo ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOUR Utica High Band students went on an elementary school tour on October 13. The band visited Flickinger, Wiley, West Utica and Monfort Elementary Schools. The elementary school kids were super excited to get to see and hear the marching band play for them. It left many of them excited to be in band. The visits were equally as rewarding for Utica High Band students as many returned to their former elementary schools and got to share their passion for music to inspire and motivate future band members within the community. KEEP IN TOUCH NEXT BAND BOOSTER MEETING: Tuesday, November 18th, at 7 p.m. in the Band Room ~ PLEASE JOIN US! Parents, ever wonder what is going on in band? This is the place to find out! A wealth of information is shared at each meeting and gives the opportunity for you to ask questions; offer suggestions; doodle on the meeting agenda; say things official sounding like “motion to adjourn” and last but not least, there is always good company and usually food. At the October meeting, for example, we ate the rest of the Cheesecake samples. Free & delicious! If you don’t attend you’ll never know what you might miss. Please note: due to the holidays there is no meeting in December. Meetings resume in January and are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month. REMIND 101: The Band Boosters would like to get more band families to sign up for Remind 101. If you are a band family and not signed up please do so at https://www.remind.com/join/boost-band. BAND WEBSITE: www.uticabands.org shares announcements and information on events, fundraisers, and contact information for the band. As well as providing access to the band’s calendar, documents such as meeting minutes, forms and volunteer information. The web site links to the band’s social media sites of twitter and Facebook as well as sign up genius. Using Pay Pal you can not only order merchandise online from the store, but you can also make a donation to support the instrumental music program at Utica High School. New this month, check out the exciting video of our drum line. It’s a really cool clip shot as part of the new DVD the band will be launching for sale later this year. 41 Chief Connection UHS Band Boosters Cont. On behalf of the 2014 Utica High School Marching Band, `thank you to all of our fans for supporting us through this marching band season. The season was filled with a lot of hard work, but also a lot of fun times and laughter. Together challenges were overcome and strong bonds of friendship formed. “WE ARE YOUNG” is a wrap! UHS Band Boosters present UTICA HIGH SCHOOL AFGHANS “The Perfect Gift for the Holidays, Birthdays & Graduation” For additional information, or to submit an order by mail (with payment), please contact: Robert or Jackie Gambrell UHS Band Boosters 11459 North Woods Dr. Shelby Twp. MI 48317 (586) 803-3806 [email protected] COST OF AFGHAN - $40 (Approximate size is 48" x 66") The afghan can be personalized by embroidery of your first name and year of graduation - $5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDER FORM YES! I wish to order a UHS afghan. Enclosed is payment of $40 per afghan. Please make checks payable to: UHS Band Boosters. Name_______________________________________ Phone#_____________________________________ E-Mail address_______________________________ PERSONALIZATION: If personalization is desired, please list first name and year of graduation. Personalization is an additional $5 per afghan. Name_______________________________________ Graduation Year______________________________ TOTAL $ Enclosed____________________________ Delivery time: 2-4 weeks. You will be contacted when your afghan is ready. For more information, please contact Robert or Jackie Gambrell 42 Utica Community Schools 11303 Greendale Sterling Hts., MI 48312 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Utica High School 47255 Shelby Road Utica, MI 48317 Main Office: 586-797-2200 Attendance Office: All Day 586-797-2473 Late Arrival 586-797-2472 Early Dismissal 586-797-2471 Counseling Office: 586-797-2290 Fax Number: 586-797-2201 Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Sterling Heights, MI Permit No. 24 Mr. Tom Lietz, Principal, Email: [email protected] Utica High Home Page: http://uhs.uticak12.org UCS District website: www.uticak12.org DATES TO REMEMBER November 4 November 10 November 12 November 13 November 13 November 20 November 21 November 22 November 26—28 No School—Professional Development Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Early Dismissal, 10:22 a.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Wizard of Oz Musical, 7:00 p.m. The Wizard of Oz Musical, 7:00 p.m. The Wizard of Oz Musical, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. No School—Thanksgiving Break December 1 December 8 December 24 Classes Resume Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m. Winter Break Begins January 5 January 12 January 14 January 15 January 16 January 19 Classes Resume Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m. Exams 1st & 2nd Hour—Early Dismissal 10:22 a.m. Exams 3rd & 4th Hour—Early Dismissal 10:22 a.m. Exams 5th & 6th Hour—Early Dismissal 10:22 a.m. No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Nondiscrimination in Education In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, it is the policy of Utica Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at Utica Community Schools, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or call (586) 797-1000. 43
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