The following Autographed books will be available for the students attending Family Literacy/Fun Night to have the opportunity to win. The students can register once to win one of the books.
Authors:
AVI
Gary D. Schmidt
Oge Mora
Tonya Bolden
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 27th at J.C. Elementary. Please join us between 5:30 and 7:00 that night for a variety of literacy filled activities, Team Nike in the gym for activities, and a chance to win a Basket filled with goodies through the Friends of Our School Basket Raffle. All students in attendance will have the opportunity to go home with at least one book of their choice that evening
Forensics Competes this Weekend
Congratulations to the Johnson Creek Forensics team for a fantastic showing at the Friday Night Lights Tournament hosted by Milton High School. We had four students advance to finalist rounds. Anna Yezzi advanced in Special Occasion Speaking and Olivia Sykes in Moments in History; both placing 3rd. Brooklyn Patterson advanced in Prose and Alyssa Kunath in Oratory; both placing 4th.
On Saturday the team had another great forensics tournament. The following students placed in their competitive categories: Anna Yezzi (Special Occasion Speaking) and Tyler Jensen (Demonstration Speaking) both placed 2nd. Olivia Sykes placed 3rd in Moments in History. Adriell Patterson ( Poetry) and Rianne Remsik (Special Occasion Speaking) both placed 5th.
Congratulations to the entire forensics team for a job well done!
Kindergarten Celebrates 100 Days with Kindness
On Wednesday, February 12th the Kindergarten classes at Johnson Creek Elementary celebrated their 100th day of school. As part of their celebration, the kindergarteners did a ‘100th Day of School’ project, focusing on kindness and helping others. Their goal was to collect 100+ items to donate to the Community Action Coalition in Watertown, WI, which works towards ending poverty in Jefferson county. Students brought in items such as new toiletries, gently used clothing, and non-perishable food items. The kindergarteners then counted the items and participated in making care packages, filling large Ziplock bags with the donated items, and also attaching a personal note from each child.
The students had a great time and were excited about being kind to others. What a great way to celebrate 100 days of success, while giving back 100 items to those in need!
February 16 Powerlifting
On Sunday, February 16th, the Powerlifting Team went down to Waterford for a last chance qualifier. Johnson Creek had 4 students that participated.
Of the three girls that participated, Kaiyli Thompson participated in her first-ever competitive powerlifting meet. She totaled 445 lbs. Brianna Berger set personal records in her back squat at 210 lbs and her deadlift at 260 lbs. WIth her 260lb pull at deadlift, she qualified for state. Her total was 575 lbs. Alyssa Kwarciany set 3 personal records in her second powerlifting meet: Back squat 240lbs, bench press 120lbs, and deadlift 285lbs. Her total of 645lbs ranks her top 10 in the state.
Alejandro Saldana represented the boy's team for Johnson Creek. Alejandro qualified for state for his second year in a row with a total of 925lbs. He set a personal record at the deadlift at 380lbs.
Also, a big thank you to Nick Hoffmann who already qualified for state and showed up to help out all day Sunday, coaching his teammates.
The State Championship is on March 7th and 8th where we will have 5 total lifters participating: Bri Berger, Alyssa Kwarciany, Sam Budig, Alejandro Saldana, and Nick Hoffmann.
Congratulations, team!
FBLA Attends Regional Conference
On Saturday, February 1st, the Johnson Creek FBLA team attended the Chapter V Regional Competition in Waterloo. When we arrived and got settled, we were welcomed with an opening ceremony. Looking at the crowd, some of us recognized some familiar faces from neighboring districts. Everybody was dressed up in suits and formal dresses. After the welcoming ceremony, it was time for events, so everybody was going in and out at different times; some of us taking tests, and some of us doing performing events.
In the meantime, there were three different workshops for us to visit, including one with someone giving lessons on how to introduce yourself.
After lunch, keynote speaker Jay Ewald told us the story of his life and enlightened us with lots of great motivation. After the speaker, the awards ceremony began.
Four of our students placed in the top five of their events and Anna Yezzi and Chelsea Hernandez will be advancing to the State Leadership Conference in Madison.
Overall, the experience was one to remember, especially because it was my first year being involved in FBLA. If I could go back and join sooner, I would, but because I can’t, all I can do is tell other people to join FBLA.
--Chelsea Hernandez, Historian
Students Compete in Powerlifting
Congratulations to the 4 students that participated in the Germantown Powerlifting meet last Saturday. There were over 200 lifters that participated and over 450 people that attended.
Highlights for the girls include:
Two first time lifters in the girls' division
Alyssa Kwarciany and Brianna Berger took 1st and 3rd place
Alyssa qualified for State with a total of 610lbs. She set personal records in the back squat at 230lbs and deadlift at 270lbs.
Brianna Berger just missed qualifying for State; taking 3rd place
Highlights on the boy's side include:
Nick Hoffmann and Sam Budig both qualified for State for the second year in a row.
Nick Hoffmann took 1st place with a total of 1275 lbs at a new weight division this year in the 220lb class.
Sam Budig took home a 3rd place in a tough 165 division setting multiple personal records. He set personal records in the back squat at 340lbs, the deadlift at 450lbs, and total at 995lbs.
The Johnson Creek School District announces its honor roll for the 2nd Quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Honor Roll is 3.00-3.49 and High Honor Roll is 3.5-4.00. Those students with (*) after their name indicates they achieved a 4.00 grade point average for this quarter.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Brianna Berger, Benjamin Blanke, Samuel Budig, Megan Christian, Hannah Constable, Lukas David, Reed Garsky, Alex Garza, Bailey Gosh, Paytin Guttenberg, Nicholas Hoffmann, Ralph Hombsch, Kaylee Jablonski, Brianna Klausch, Alyvia Mundt, Tyler Naatz*, Mateah Roehl, Viviana Segura, Justin Swanson, Isaiah Wollet
Juniors
Lindsey Beech, Maiya Benner, Allison Erdmann, Dylan Gruss, Nevaeh Hehr, Isabella Herman, Julia Nuno, Jayden Solberg*, Samuel Toebe, Braden Walling, Abigail Windl*, Anna Yezzi*
Sophomores
Kaylin Bender, Levi Berres, Hannah Budig, Samuel Buetow, Isabelle Doherty, Katelyn Draeger, Isaac Hartz, Melanie Hernandez, Alyssa Kunath, Alyssa Kwarciany*, Ryan Moore, Sara Neary, Adriell Patterson, Chantel Reiser, Denalyn Siewert*, Alexis Swanson, Dylan Thomas, Ashlee Walk, Russell Wieczorek
Freshmen
Elizabeth Arnold, Connor Baneck, Michael Caminata, Olivia Carlson, Milo Chart, Kylie Hehr*, Ella Olszewski, Brooklyn Patterson, Ethan Richardt, Brittany Rue, Alyssa Sadowski, Sarah Seaborn, Madalyne Thorman, Madeline Toebe, Gabrielle Trujillo, Bailey Wagner, Josey Whitehouse
HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Eagen Beck, Chelsea Hernandez, Brooke Joseph, Mackenzie Kletsch, Olivia Sykes, Emily Tolsma, Jasmine Tolsma, David Vallo, Ethan Walechka, Lily Webster, Simon Wenzel, Leo Wittig, Zachary Yuker
Juniors
Dalton Bredlow, Andrea Caminata, Jack Dotzler, Natalie Grenz, Bow Hartwig, Maryanna Hintz, Clara Kossmann, Julia Mielke, Howard Olszewski, Yesenia Orona Amaya, Wyatt Owen, Rianne Remsik, Alejandro Saldana, Kaiyli Thompson
Caleb Bigsby, Daniel Borkowski, Erin Brown, Matthew Gruss, Landen Heuter, Hannah Koch, Evan Pokorny, Shane Radtke
Students attend Bucks game
On Sunday, the students that met or exceeded the J.C. Elementary/Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge had the opportunity to sit courtside during the Bucks pre-game warmups for their game against the Phoenix Suns. The students enjoyed watching the players up-close and getting to see them prepare for the game.
Bango Visits Students
Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks mascot, came to J.C. Elementary on Wednesday to help celebrate the completion of the 5th Annual J.C. Elementary/Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge. Bango handed out Certificates to students that met or exceeded the Reading Challenge and these students will also have the opportunity to sit courtside during the pre-game warm-ups at the February 2nd Bucks game against the Phoenix Suns. Overall, the students read a total of 16,691 minutes and 503 books. This was an amazing effort by our students to engage in and enjoy reading.
Firefighters have lunch with students
Yesterday members of the Johnson Creek Fire & EMS Department came to have lunch with our elementary students.
Thank you for everything you do to support our school and community!
Elementary Students of the Week (Week of 12/9):
12/2 Students of the Week
Elementary Students of Quarter 1
DAR Good Citizen
Congratulations to Justin Swanson who represents Johnson Creek High School this school year as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship; including dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Through academics, athletics, and community service; Justin is a leader who inspires others to do well. From prom king to class president to youth football coach; Justin has touched the lives of many. He will be missed next school year as he attends college for a degree in electrical engineering.
Cross Country at Sectionals
Division 3 sectionals were held Saturday at UW-Whitewater. Our girls' team ran a tremendous race finishing 9th overall. Scoring as individuals, our boys ran hard and well to wrap up their season.
Senior Hannah Constable ran an excellent race, finishing 2nd overall and qualifying for state as an individual. The State Cross Country Meet will be held Saturday, November 2nd in Wisconsin Rapids. This is Hannah's third appearance there, last year she finished 10th.
Another special congratulations to our other two seniors, Mateah Rohl and Kaylee Jablonski.
Third Grade Visits Discovery World
Third grade students from Johnson Creek Elementary School had the opportunity to visit Discovery World in Milwaukee, WI on Friday, October 18, 2019. Students participated in a workshop titled Bubble Science in which they learned about how to make the best bubble and the chemistry and physics behind them. They also watched the video Weird Nature: Devious Defenses where they learned about how animals protect themselves from their predators both on land and in water. Students also explored many other amazing exhibits! It was truly a great day for all!
This trip was granted to third grade through the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant.
10/17 Students of the Week
Equestrian Places 3rd
This past weekend, the Johnson Creek Equestrian Team placed 3rd at the district show. This resulted in an invite to the state show on October 26 & 27 in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. Congratulations to Mikaela Brown and Madline Toebe, coached by Lauren Ansay!
Students Interview Diesel Mechanic
Sawyer Grunewald and Mason Riegel are collaborating on a science project, exploring the science behind a diesel engine. Recently, they had an opportunity to interview Bryce Reichert from Meier Truck Service to learn more about diesel engines.
9/30 Students of the Week
AP Students Visit UW Madison
AP Literature students attended UW-Madison for a workshop presented by the University's Writing Center. These Johnson Creek Students will once again run our own writing center in the Flex Learning Center. The Johnson Creek Writing Center is open to all MS/HS students that are seeking help writing papers, giving presentations, and group projects.
9/16 Students of the Week
Welcome Ms. Dunton
Welcome, Ms. Morgan Dunton, our new Kindergarten teacher!
Ms. Dunton recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Elementary Education. She grew up in Oconomowoc and has returned back home to begin her teaching career. Her favorite things are traveling, decorating, coffee, and animals. In her free time, Ms. Dunton likes to spend time outside, go rollerblading, shopping, and enjoying time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Macy and Murphy.
Ms. Dunton couldn’t be more excited to join the Johnson Creek family!
Welcome, MS. Dunton!
Meet Cindie Venem
Meet Cindie Venem, our new addition to the Middle School Math team. She grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated from Memphis State University. After teaching a year there, she moved to Texas, then California (both Southern and Northern), then Washington, then Japan, and landed in Wisconsin. She had a really neat opportunity a few years ago to teach in Kuwait for 3 years. Kuwait is okay, but the traveling was the best part! She was able to check off some things on her bucket list - visit Iceland and touch a glacier, ride a camel into the Sahara Desert and camp overnight, and hike to Petra, just to name a few. But one of her proudest moments happened this past Memorial Day when her oldest daughter, Jordan, got married and she and her youngest daughter, Jenna, got to walk her down the aisle!
During her free time, she loves to hike and kayak so that she can observe the wonders that nature has to offer!
Welcome, Ms. Venem!
Meet Ms. Jessica Barczak
Meet Ms. Jessica Barczak
Ms. Barczak is the new special educator at the Johnson Creek Middle School, working closely with 7th and 8th grade. She recently graduated from UW-Madison and is excited to start off her first year as an educator in the Johnson Creek School District! She is a big Brewer and Packer fan and in her spare time is an avid runner, and enjoys traveling. Most recently, during the summer Ms. Barczak visited Ghana for three weeks to complete a global health mission trip.
Welcome, Ms. Barczak!
Welcome Ms. Meghan Woodson
Meet Ms. Meghan Woodson.
Ms. Woodson will be joining the Kindergarten team as a literacy teacher. This will be her second year teaching. Last year she taught kindergarten in Rochester, MN while working towards her masters.
Ms. Woodson graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood and a reading instruction minor in December 2017, and with her Master in Education from Winona State University in June 2019. She grew up in Hartland and just moved back with her high school sweetheart, Curry, and two cats, Bucky and Holly, to be closer to family.
In her spare time, Ms. Woodson likes to read suspenseful novels, spend time outside, enjoy time with friends, family, and her beautiful new niece, Emersyn, and cheer on the Brewers and Packers! She's very excited to be a part of the Johnson Creek family!
Welcome, Ms. Woodson!
Meet Ms. Kayla Maller
Meet Ms. Kayla Maller.
Ms. Maller graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelors of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with a minor in Business Administration in 2017. Previously, Ms. Maller taught at Deforest Area Middle School and this will be her 2nd year teaching. She is excited to start the school year and become a member of the Johnson Creek Family!
In her spare time, Ms. Maller enjoys crafts, hikes, exploring new places, taking pictures with her camera, and hanging out with family and friends!
Welcome Ms. Maller!
Meet Ms. Raven Wilson
Meet Raven Wilson, the new Middle School Math Teacher.
Ms. Wilson graduated in 2017 from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Mathematics license. This will be Ms. Wilson's 3rd year teaching. She previously taught 2nd grade in Redgranite, WI. Ms. Wilson recently moved to the area with her boyfriend and their sweet cat, Sierra.
In her spare time, Ms Wilson enjoys reading, crafting for her friends and family, and yoga. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan! Ms. Wilson is so excited to join the Johnson Creek family this year.
Welcome, Ms. Wilson!
Meet Mrs. Short
Meet Mrs. Ashley Short, the new 2nd grade teacher with a math focus.
Mrs. Short recently graduated from UW-Whitewater with an elementary education major and a minor in elementary mathematics. She is extremely happy to begin her teaching career at Johnson Creek and stay part of the community after student teaching at JC Elementary last spring!
Mrs. Short and her husband love animals (especially dogs) and have two rescue dogs of their own. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, spending time outside, reading a good book, and watching the Packers. Above all, she loves traveling with her husband and exploring National Parks!
Welcome, Mrs. Short!
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Bentheimer
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Bentheimer.
Mrs. Bentheimer is the new Crossroads lead teacher. Crossroads, or CAP2, is the alternative education program that works with students from Johnson Creek and Lake Mills. This is Mrs. Bentheimer's 13th year as an educator, and all of her experience is in alternative education; assisting students at-risk of not graduating from high school.
Mrs. Bentheimer received her bachelor's degree from Edgewood College and is licensed to teach history and social studies. However, her passion has always been with alternative education.
Prior to joining Johnson Creek, Mrs. Bentheimer taught for 8 years at an alternative high school in West Allis, coordinated transition services for students with special needs in Jefferson and Dane County, piloted a Youth Apprenticeship program in Madison Wisconsin, and lead the GED program in Watertown. She is also in the middle of graduate work for school counseling with Concordia University.
Mrs. Bentheimer's areas of expertise include: Trauma informed education, African- Centered Pedagogy, Project Based Learning, Career Counseling, and Personalized Learning.
Mrs. Bentheimer lives with her husband Tim and her 11 year old son Zachary; as well as their dog named Marley. In her spare time she likes to swim, exercise, practice yoga, play the piano, read, and spend time with her family.
Welcome, Mrs. Bentheimer!
Meet Mr. Castillo
Meet Mr. Julio Castillo. He is the new ELL Teacher for the District.
Mr. Castillo graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2012 with degrees is in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language (ESL). He has been teaching for 7 years, including having taught ELL in Delavan for 2 years. For the last 5 years, Mr. Castillo taught ELL, 5th, and 2nd grade in Verona. He has 2 children, Taylor and Raymond. He and his wife Jennie have been married for 10 years. Mr. Castillo loves outdoor music and spending time with his 3 dogs.
Welcome, Mr. Castillo!
Meet Mrs. Nelson
Welcome Mrs. Lindsey Nelson, our new literacy-focused Kindergarten teacher to Johnson Creek.
Mrs. Nelson is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She earned her degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and is pumped to begin her career at Johnson Creek Elementary School! Mrs. Nelson married her high school sweet-heart this past summer and adopted a spunky cat named Molly. Mrs. Nelson loves anything that gets her outside or exploring. Her ideal day would be to hike to a beautiful spot and spend the day reading, relaxing, and picnicking.
Meet Ms. Calvagna
Johnson Creek Elementary is excited to welcome Ms. Rebecca Calvagna this school year!
Ms. Calvagna will be teaching 1st grade this year. She graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2016 and this will be her 4th year teaching. Previously, she taught 5th grade and then 2nd grade in Janesville. Ms. Calvagna just moved to the area with her adorable dog, Franky Sinatra. In her spare time, she enjoys going to Brewers games!
Welcome, Ms. Calvagna!
PremiereBank Donates $5,000
PremierBank has donated $5,000 to the Johnson Creek One Team One Dream Fundraiser for the athletic Fields, for the “PremierBank Pkwy” street sign. The driveway in front of the Johnson Creek Middle School/High School has been named PremierBank Parkway in honor of their generous donation.
PremierBank has also contributed $1,000 as a “Table Sponsor” for our November 9, 2019 OTOD GALA Fundraiser. Several other local businesses have also generously supported the GALA.
The Johnson Creek School District appreciates the continued support of our local businesses.
Information about GALA or contributing to the campaign can be found at
http://www.jconeteamonedream.com/
Pictured Left to Right: Pictured (left to right): Tom Merfeld, VP/loan officer; Russ Turk, President & CEO; Dr. Garvey, Superintendent; Rick Wrensch, School Board President; Rochelle Mitchell, VP/Director of Public Relations
FFA Week dress up theme for today: wear an FFA shirt
Member breakfast before school in Room #607
Tuesday, February 25
FFA Week dress up theme for today: pajama day
7:00-7:40am - Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in Room #605
Wednesday, February 26
FFA Week dress up theme for today: blue and gold day
Thursday, February 27
FFA Week dress up theme for today: favorite tractor brand
Drive your tractor to school day.
$2 sundae (proceeds to be donated to Farmer's Veteran Coalition)
Friday, February 28
FFA Week dress up theme for today: farm dress up - students (animals) / staff (farmers)
$1 to wear a hat (proceeds to be donated to Farmer's Veteran Coalition)
Saturday, March 7
4:00-8:00pm - Please support the JC FFA by attending the 3rd Annual Hog Roast. Dinner includes pork sandwich, baked beans, baked potato, coleslaw, drinks and dessert. Cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door for adults. Kids 10 and under are $5. There will be a wide variety of raffles and silent auction items.
Monday, March 9
Teacher Inservice - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 24
7:00pm - Middle School Band/Choir Concert
High School Announcements
Buy your JCHS yearbook now!
Yearbook pricing:
$50 until November 1
$55 November 2 until January 1
$60 after January 1
TO GUARANTEE YOURSELF A YEARBOOK, ORDER BY JANUARY 22nd
To order online go to www.yearbookforever.com, then search for Johnson Creek High School (name stamping can only be purchased online) or drop check made out to Johnson Creek High School to the office. Please direct questions to yearbook advisor Marcus Novak at novakm@johnsoncreekschools.org
7:00-7:40am - Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in Room #605
11:45am - A representative from UW Whitewater will be in the Flex Learning Center to meet with interested students.
Lunch - A representative from the United States Navy will be in the Weis Center to meet with interested students.
Wednesday, February 26
FFA Week dress up theme for today: blue and gold day
Lunch - free mini root beer floats for all students and staff. There will also be a representative from the United States Marines here to meet with interested students.
Thursday, February 27
FFA Week dress up theme for today: favorite tractor brand
Drive your tractor to school day.
$2 sundae (proceeds to be donated to Farmer's Veteran Coalition)
8:15am - A representative from Upper Iowa University will be in the Flex Learning Center to meet with interested students.
Today is a HOMEROOM day
Homeroom schedule for today:
Digital portfolio work time
Friday, February 28
FFA Week dress up theme for today: farm dress up - students (animals) / staff (farmers)
$1 to wear a hat (proceeds to be donated to Farmer's Veteran Coalition)
4:00-8:00pm - Please support the JC FFA by attending the 3rd Annual Hog Roast. Dinner includes pork sandwich, baked beans, baked potato, coleslaw, drinks and dessert. Cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door for adults. Kids 10 and under are $5. There will be a wide variety of raffles and silent auction items.
Monday, March 9
Teacher Inservice - NO SCHOOL
Saturday, March 14
4:00-9:30pm - "Let's Make A Laugh" at Comfort Suites of Johnson Creek. Join us for a night of fundraising to benefit educational opportunities and scholarships for the students and teachers in the Johnson Creek School District.
