JOHNSON CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDS WIAA SPORTSMANSHIP SUMMIT
Johnson Creek, Wis. – Six individuals representing Johnson Creek School District High School and the community attended the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association/Rural Mutual Insurance Sportsmanship Summit in Stevens Point, Wis., on Dec. 12.
More than 725 participants on 122 teams representing 106 member high schools attended Summit. Each school was represented by a team of students, school administrators, coaches, school board members and/or community leaders.
The mission of the Sportsmanship Summit was to strengthen the principles of sportsmanship by promoting teamwork through networking and the sharing of resources, and instilling the motivation to make a difference.
The Summit featured two keynote addresses and three time slots for five different break-out sessions, which focus on the ideals of sportsmanship/citizenship. The morning keynote address was presented by Craig Hillier, author of Playing Beyond the Scoreboard. The afternoon keynote address was presented by Lance Allan, sports anchor at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee.
Participants also attended three morning break-out sessions. The subjects for the five, 40-minute break-out presentations available during the three time slots were “The Coach and Participants Roles in Sportsmanship” by Mark Maas, veteran teacher and coach, and State track & field color commentator on the NFHS Network; “Obtaining Victory with Virtue” by Mark Horbinski of WON80 and a member of the WIAA Sportsmanship Committee; “Sportsmanship: The Official’s Perspective” by Thaddeaus Hilliard, veteran WIAA licensed official; “Peer Sportsmanship Leadership” by Athletic Directors Aaron May of Waunakee and Sportsmanship Committee member, and Eric Nee of Sun Prairie; and “Sportsmanship Roundtable Discussions” moderated by Amy Vesperman, superintendent at Plum City, and Jenny Bandow, athletic director at Luxemburg-Casco. They are also members of the WIAA Sportsmanship Committee.
Together, schools, parents, booster clubs and communities can establish standards and expectations regarding good sportsmanship. Sportsmanship and good citizenship are the responsibility of everyone.
The team members representing Johnson Creek High School were:
1. Heidi Haartz - School Board Member
2. Chad Hayes - Athletic Director
3. Megan Rojemann - Head Girls Volleyball Coach
4. Marc Blakeley - Head Boys Baseball Coach
5. Brianna Berger - Student/Athlete
6. Izzy Doherty - Student/Athlete
12/10 Students of the Week
Students Participate in Hour of Code
90 percent of American schools don’t teach computer science. Fewer students are learning how computers work than a decade ago. Girls and minorities are severely underrepresented. And yet, technology is increasingly shaping almost every aspect of how we live our lives.
That’s why Johnson Creek Elementary School joined in on the largest education event in history: The Hour of Code. During Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-7), students spent one hour learning computer science by doing online tutorials and even programming their own games.
The Hour of Code is a campaign to prove that regardless of age, race or gender, anyone can learn how to not just consume, but build the technologies of the future.
Our students are among over 2 million to try one Hour of Code worldwide. This movement, organized by Code.org and supported by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and over 100 others, is a statement that today’s generation of students are ready to learn critical skills for 21st century success.
New this year was a 'Code Your Own Dance Party' game and 'The Grinch,' based on the movie currently in theaters. They were both a big hit with our students. Ask your child to see what they were working on!
12/3 Elementary Students of the Week
Humane Society Donation
The students at the Johnson Creek Elementary School collected items for the Jefferson County Humane Society early in November. The students chose where they wanted their donations to go and then helped organized this community service project. They made posters as well as collected and counted all of the items that were brought in. Our students donated close to 400 items as well as a few garbage bags full of blankets and towels to give to the Humane Society.
We were very excited to be able to help out the animals at the humane society and would like to thank Sara Lastusky from the Jefferson County Humane Society for working with us in order to make this a success.
Elementary Students of the Quarter (Q1)
Students Construct Display Cases
Students in Building Construction class recently finished installing and finishing trophy cases that class of 2018 graduate Ben Polman built last spring! Ben designed and built the cabinets and doors to fit the glass and bracketry from the existing trophy cases. The Building Construction class installed the cabinets, glass, and doors, as well as staining and applying the finish.
Author Speaks to 4th Grade
Local Watertown author Frances Milburn, who wrote the Fall serial story, 'Cancel the Wedding', for the Watertown Daily Times came to speak to Ms. Wagner's class yesterday. She talked to the students about the writing, editing, and revision process of writing a book for the newspaper and then having it published as a book. The students then played a comprehension game with her and were able to purchase books and ask her questions.
Kindness Rocks
Students in Ms. Wagner's 4th grade have made "Kindness Rocks" and will be giving them away this week.
11/05 Elementary Students of the Week
4K Family Outreach Storytime
On October 19th, the 4K (4-year-old kindergarten) classes joined Abby Armour, director at the Johnson Creek Public Library, for a family storytime. 4K students were invited to bring siblings and family members to the public library for a story time and craft and to check out the newly renovated children’s section of the library. Abby opened with a hello song, including some silly verses about pumpkins, then read the book called, “Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins” by Dianne Ochiltree. Following the story, the 4K teachers lead an art project where the students made jack-o-lanterns while practicing their cutting skills. The 4K teachers host a family outreach once a month with different activities including sensory play, movie nights, open gyms, library story times, holiday programs, and more! A special thanks to Abby for hosting October’s family outreach and the families who were able to attend!
10/15 Students of the Week
Honey Extraction
Students in Miss Sambs' Animal and Plant Science class, as well as Mrs. Winter's Foods 1 class, had an opportunity to learn about honey extraction today.
Ms. Wagner's Class Skypes with Ohio
Today Ms. Wagner's class did a Mystery Skype with a 3rd grade class from Ohio for part of the Global Read Aloud Project. Both schools are reading the book Amal Unbound. The Skype started by asking questions about their state as well as giving clues about our state, The students continued giving clues until we identified what state they were in, and until they guessed we were from Wisconsin. The students then made connections to the book and described the character traits of the main character. The class will connect again in a couple of weeks to discuss the book again. The students loved the experience!
Equestrian Team Advances to State
The Johnson Creek Equestrian Team competed this weekend (Oct 6/7) in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (WIHA) horse show at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This year our team consisted of three members, Morgan Toebe, Madeline Toebe and Mikaela Brown, the team is coached by Lauren Ansay. The team competed in Division C (3-5 riders/team) and placed 1st out of 10 teams.
The team has qualified for the state horse show which will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Wisconsin on November 3 and 4.
The team competes in a variety of equestrian events such as showmanship, reigning, ranch riding, western pleasure, hunt seat, jumping, and speed events.
10/1 Elementary Students of the Week
Maurices raises $100
Maurices at the Outlet Mall raised money for our school and presented this $100 check. Thank you, Maurices!
Middle School Announcements
MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Middle school yearbooks are on sale until January 31st, 2019
6:00-7:30pm - National Honor Society Induction Dinner and Ceremony in the Weis Center.
Thursday, December 13
Today is a homeroom day.
Homeroom schedule:
Culture Club meeting in Ms. Hill's room.
7:00pm - Middle School Band and Choir Concert in the Weis Center
Monday, December 17
3:00-4:15pm - Art Club session in the Art Room. We have announcements for upcoming trips and Open Studio or Xmas Gift work time.
Tuesday, December 18
7:00pm - High School Band and Choir Concert in the Weis Center
Thursday, December 20
Today is a homeroom day.
Homeroom schedule:
E-Portfolio work day
NO SCHOOL (WINTER BREAK)
December 24 - January 1
Wednesday, January 2
Classes resume
Wednesday, January 23
High School Exams
Thursday, January 24
High School Exams
Friday, January 25
End of 1st Semester
High School Exams
Monday, January 28
2nd Semester begins
Homecoming Court
Pictured L to R: Senior Rep Morgan Toebe, Junior Reps Alex Garza and Brooke Joseph, King and Queen Anthony Purpi and Taylor Hallam, Sophomore Reps Braden Walling and Bella Herman, Freshman Reps Josue Peralta and Hannah Budig. Not pictured: Senior Rep Caleb Hartwig
