January 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We made it to the midpoint of this academic year, and we're excited to share our school's commitment to redefining readiness for our high school students. At Chippewa Falls Senior High School, we firmly believe that preparing for the future extends far beyond grades and test scores. It's about empowering our students with a diverse set of skills and mindsets essential for success in an ever-evolving world.

Our focus on redefined readiness encompasses fostering adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience among our students. Through innovative learning experiences, real-world applications, and opportunities for self-discovery, we aim to equip them with the tools needed to thrive beyond the confines of traditional academics. We encourage students to explore their passions, engage with diverse perspectives, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

As partners in this journey, we invite you to join us in supporting this holistic approach to readiness. Together, let's continue nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not just academically prepared but also equipped with the skills and mindset to tackle the complexities of tomorrow's world.

Thank you for entrusting us with your student's education and growth.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Donna Goodman

Chippewa Falls Senior High School

• 3rd quarter conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• To schedule a conference time with a teacher, watch for the conference calendar link later in February.
• You will have the option to indicate whether you want the conference to be in-person or virtual.
• If you select the virtual option, your confirmation email will include a link.

The Student Service Newsletter, Guidelines, contains important information about scholarships, early graduation, and opportunities for college credit, job shadowing experiences, and youth apprenticeships.

During Teacher Advisory Time, students will be using Xello to strengthen their employability skills by learning about their career matches, how to write a resume, do a job search, and participate in a mock interview. We will be offering a chance for students to explore local college and career spotlight videos to promote awareness of opportunities for their future.

Chippewa Falls Senior High School implemented a model known as “B.A.R.R.” (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) during the 2019-2020 school year. BARR is an evidence-based model that provides our school with a comprehensive approach to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. The model focuses on the power of relationships and data to remove both academic and non-academic barriers to learning and ensure that no student is invisible. The BARR model consists of eight components that include focusing on the whole student. Teams of teachers, administrators, and student services work together to recognize what interventions are working and what needs to be addressed.

Academic and behavioral data has been collected since the BARR model was introduced to Chi-Hi. Below is the graph representing the number of freshmen students with one or more failing grades each quarter from 2020-present. We have had a significant decrease in failures since the implementation of the BARR program.

As part of BARR, students are recognized for their growth, positive attitude and transition to Chi-Hi. This year’s honorees for the first two quarters are pictured below are:

Q1: Mya Johnson, Kimberly Xiong, Jerney Joles and Lincoln Sedlacek.

Q2: Mason Johnson, Aubray Werle, Jacob Torkelson and Caleb Dallas.

The Green Team, consisting of Isabella Biederman, Maddie Hunt, and Kam Glamann.

In a bold step toward sustainability, the Green Team is leading an ambitious grant writing effort to secure funding from three key sources — the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP), Solar for Good, and the Solar Moonshot initiative. They were recently notified that they were awarded two out of the three grants. Their collective aim is to install a cutting-edge 40kW photovoltaic (PV) system at HOPE Village, a local homeless shelter comprising 11 tiny homes and a community resource center.

This comprehensive PV system will entirely fulfill the energy needs of HOPE Village, revolutionizing the shelter's environmental impact and operational efficiency. The Green Team's vision extends beyond energy generation; it aligns with a commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible community engagement.

Notably, the grant proposal includes provisions for an emergency backup battery system dedicated to the community resource center. This addition ensures uninterrupted power supply during emergencies, safeguarding vital services for the families relying on HOPE Village.

The collaboration with EIGP, Solar for Good, and Solar Moonshot underscores the holistic approach of the Green Team towards sustainable solutions. By pooling resources from these diverse funding channels, they aim to set a new standard for eco-friendly initiatives within homeless shelters across the state and the nation.

This grant proposal marks a pivotal moment in HOPE Village's journey towards sustainability and resilience. The Green Team's efforts will not only illuminate the lives of those within the shelter but also serve as a source of inspiration for community-driven renewable energy projects.

Chi-Hi's FBLA book drive collected 263 books. They are for the Chippewa Falls Elementary Schools to make reading more accessible. Thank you for your support.

Chi-Hi will be hosting the State FBLA Leadership Conference since our very own Gabi Peterson is the State FBLA President. There will be 32 school districts attending and 447 FBLA members participating in leadership workshops throughout the day.

NHS is hosting after school study sessions from 4-5pm in the cafeteria for the ACT prep in February and March (dates listed in flyer). Chi-Hi Teachers will be leading the sessions.

CLASS OF 2024

It’s time to order your Caps/Gowns and Graduation supplies!

TIME SENSITIVE CLASS ORDER...DON'T MISS OUT

Ordering online is the preferred method for placing your graduation orders…click below!

Jostens Chi-Hi ordering site.

HOW TO ORDER:

• Order on line at jostens.com
• Scan or take a picture of your form and mail the form to Jostens at this address:

ted.annis@jostens.com Jostens of Northern Wisconsin * PO BOX 3073 * Eau Claire, WI 54703

(email or texted picture)

Order Deadline: January 26, 2024

The Votes are in:

• 62.1% of the Chi-Hi senior students voted to have the Processional format for Graduation,
• 33.3% of the seniors voted for the ceremony on Dorais Field, and
• 4.6 % voted for the ceremony to be in the gym.

More details about the graduation processional will be coming out in the Senior Letter in April.

Attention Parents/Guardians:

There are two ways to order a yearbook this year.

• Place an order on-line at this link.
• Pick up an order form located in the Main Office at Chi-Hi. Completed forms can be dropped off to Mr. Sikkink in room 139, the yearbook drop box outside room 132, or mailed to:

Chi Hi Monocle

735 Terrill St.

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Order your Yearbook before February 24th and save $15.00 off of the distribution day

price of $75.00! But you better hurry because at the time of printing there were only 100

books left available for purchase! Go online or get your order form and reserve your

copy today! Once these remaining books are sold there is no guarantee that any will

be available for sale on Distribution Day! It is important to pre-order your book as early

as possible to ensure that your student will have their copy at the end of May!

Please feel free to email with any questions you may have!

Scott Sikkink

Yearbook Advisor

sikkinsr@chipfalls.org

715-726-2406 ext. 1327

The Chi Hi Spanish Department is planning our next student trip to Spain during June of 2025. This ten day trip through Interact Travel will include visits to Madrid, Segovia, Salamanca, Granada, and Barcelona, as well as a three night home stay in Avila. Activities will include daily excursions to experience Spanish language and culture with the group.

Students must be enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher during the 2024-2025 school year to be eligible for the trip. Additionally, good academic & behavioral standing at Chi Hi is required.

• An informational meeting for students and families will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Chi Hi library. Students should check their email for announcements related to the trip meeting from the trip lead teacher Angie Oplinger (oplingac@chipfalls.org).

The French and Spanish Department will be holding our bi-annual language camp for elementary students in grades 1-4 on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

• High school language students are needed to teach 30 language lessons, cook a meal, and lead small groups of students in both French and Spanish.
• This event has become very popular and many volunteers are needed. Meetings will be held for interested high school volunteers during Prime Time in January.

Join us for the Chilly Chippewa 5K Run on Saturday, March 2 starting at 10:00 AM. This is a fundraiser for our Cross Country Team. Feel free to run the course or bring your pet and walk the course. We welcome all participants.

Make48 is a national prototyping competition recently held at the University of Stout where teams were presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges. The Chi-Hi Robotic team's entry, Boards and Bots won $2,000 for their first-place design. Elleana Kenney, Brett Schaeffer and Megan Schutte of Chippewa Falls High School were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship to UW-Stout. The team was coached by Everett Sarauer, a process engineer with TTM Technologies in Chippewa Falls, which sponsored Boards n’ Bots.

Maker48 Engineering Innovation Competition

The high school attendance line is accessible 24 hours per day:

• 715-726-2406
• Press 2 for Attendance Options (listen for the prompt)
• If your student will be arriving late or needs to leave early: Press 1
• To report or excuse an absence: Press 2

Regular student attendance is required by law (State Statute 118.16) and is essential if students are to make satisfactory progress in school. Students are required to attend all class periods. It is the responsibility of the student and the parent to see that the student attends school each day school is in session. Excused absences include: illness or injury; medical, legal, DMV, military appointments, college visits, funerals, school-related activities including sporting or competitive events and field trips, family vacations (please notify the school in advance), and family emergencies.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Any absence that is not cleared by a parent or guardian within 5 school days of the absence (the day of the absence and 4 additional school days) may be listed permanently as unexcused, which will generate a major behavior referral.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Patrina Gunderson

Chippewa Falls High School Attendance Office

715-726-2406, x1142

Please remember that if your student will be gone for an appointment during the school day they should bring in a medical note indicating that their absence was due to an appointment.

On page 6 from the Student/Parent Handbook is the below paragraph:

“MEDICAL EXCUSE REQUIREMENT

Excessive absences in excess of ten days may result in the student being placed “On Medical” by administration. Parents will receive a letter notifying them that their student has been placed “On Medical” and all future absences may require a medical excuse from a physician. Case-by-case considerations will be considered dependent on circumstances.”

CFSD is following the guidelines of Chippewa County Department of Public Health. We are encouraging families to please reach out to CCDPH or your student’s Health Care Provider for specific return dates and guidance. Please have a medical note or public health email sent to your student’s school as well so their attendance can be marked appropriately.

Chippewa County COVID website

Public Health COVID Contact: Deb

715-944-8351

twessels@co.chippewa.wi.us

Thanks! Nurse Lexi

Alexis (Lexi) Roth, RN

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

District Wide Registered Nurse

Hello Cardinals!

Here is your Cardinal Market weekly signup!

Here is the form for you to fill out. Please sign up if you are in need of food at home.

This week we will shop on FRIDAY during Prime Time!

All of this is free of charge!

We hope you and your family can benefit from this convenient resource this year!

• Dorais Field Livestream
  
• Chi-Hi Main Gym Livestream
  
• Purchase an All-Season Pass that can be used at ALL regular season home events. Passes may be purchased (cash/check) at the Chi-Hi Main office by returning this form, or by purchasing it on ticketspicket.com
• Chi-Hi Athletics & Activities Website
• Photos of Events happening at Chi-Hi can be viewed in Smugmug
  
• CFHS YouTube Channel