Families: We just wanted to let you know that we will be doing an update to Skyward at 3pm today. You will not be able to access Family Access while the update takes place. It is expected to be down for at least two hours.
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!
Welcome Bobby Rose
Meet Robert (Bobby) Rose, the new high school social studies teacher.
Mr. Rose lives in Fitchburg with his wife Katie and their corgi, Winston. He has been teaching for 6 years and was previously a teacher for 4 years at Pecatonica High School in southwest Wisconsin.
Mr. Rose attended UW- Madison for his undergrad and then received his teaching certification from Concordia University.
He loves sports (coaching, watching, and playing), the outdoors, and his friends. Katie and Robert were married this past June in Madison.
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
7:00pm - MS Band/Choir Concert in the Weis Center. Students should arrive no later than 6:30pm and dress in concert black.
Thursday, October 24
NO SCHOOL (Multi District Inservice)
Friday, October 25
NO SCHOOL (District Inservice)
Thursday, October 31
8:30am-1:30pm - Johnson Creek High School Student Council sponsored Blood Drive in the Activity Room. Here's how to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, November 5
7:00pm - Trivia Night
Wednesday, November 6
End of 1st Quarter
Saturday, November 9
One Team One Dream Gala 2019
4:30-11:30pm at the Elk's Lodge, 117 North 1st Street, Watertown WI
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 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
Wednesday, October 16
8:00-11:00am - PSAT testing (optional) for 11th grade students who signed up and paid in advance.
Thursday, October 17
James from MATC will be at school this morning beginning at 7:45am to help students complete the MATC application. For students applying on this morning, the application fee will be waived. Students need to:
7:00pm - HS Band/Choir Concert in the Weis Center. Students should arrive no later than 6:30pm and dress in concert black.
Thursday, October 31
8:30am-1:30pm - Johnson Creek High School Student Council sponsored Blood Drive in the Activity Room. Here's how to schedule an appointment. Students who would like to sign up should speak to Mr. Ramseier, Mr. Morris or a member of Student Council.
Today is a HOMEROOM day
Homeroom -
Digital portfolio work time
Tuesday, November 5
Europe Trip Students will be hosting a Trivia Night to help fundraise for their trip. Trivia Night will be held in the Weis Center. Registration opens up at 6:45 p.m. and Trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m. Early entry fees (before October 31) are $5 per student / $15 per adult or $75 per team of 6 adults. Discount expires after October 31 and entry fees go up to $10 per student / $20 per adult or $100 per team of 6 adults. Concessions will be available for purchase. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. If you have any questions or would like to enter a team, please contact Ms. Andrea Hill at hilla@johnsoncreekschools.org. Thank you for your support!
Wednesday, November 6
End of 1st Quarter
Saturday, November 9
One Team One Dream Gala 2019
4:30-11:30pm at the Elk's Lodge, 117 North 1st Street, Watertown WI
