Steven Pfannes, Principal 39701 Dodge Park Road Attendance Office…….…. 797-1999

Alison Hildebrand, Associate Principal Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Counseling Office…….…. 797-1993

Tim Youngblood, Associate Principal Main Office…………....……797-1900

Kim Hodsdon, Associate Principal Fax……………………...797-1901

Website: http://Stevenson.uticak12.org

Vision Statement: Stevenson High School will encourage and empower all students to acquire the necessary skills to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society. Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a positive and challenging learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their greatest potential as responsible, productive members of a diverse society.

March 6, 2017

Congratulations Cheer Team 2nd in the State

The Varsity Cheer Team competed at State Finals this weekend and finished 2nd in the

State. Thank you to all the parents for supporting our ladies through a hard fought season.

Congratulations ladies and Coach Verdoodt for a job well done!

Congratulations Bowlers

Congratulations to Ann Osinski from our girl's varsity bowling team for

qualifying and moving on to States! Ann qualified 6th out of 73 girls

representing 15 different schools at the regional singles tournament that was

held on February 25th, 2017. She earned one of the ten spots available

representing our division to move on to the State competition held this weekend.

While she didn’t advance to the top 16, we are very proud of Ann for giving her all and representing

Stevenson at States!

Congratulations to the Boys Bowling Team for qualifying and moving on to States! The Titans

qualified 3rd out of the region. Congratulations Ryan Neumann 11th), JT Klarman (12th), Coach Chris,

Riley Scroy (12th), Matthew Kinnaird (9th-Davis), Tyler Amato (11th), David Danielak (12th), Robert

Rezeppa (12th), and Coach Joe! While they didn’t advance to the top 8, we are proud of the boys for

representing Stevenson at State finals this weekend.

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Page 2 Congratulations Machining Skills USA Team

Saturday, February 25, three students in Stevenson’s Machine class competed at the St. Clair TEC in

Marysville and all three students placed. The first place students will go to state

in April. Congratulations Mr. Neuman and the following students:

Evan Sandvig Stevenson Student 10th grade 1st in Turning ("Lathe")

Lucas Moticsak Utica High 12th grade 1st in "Bench and Grind" Brandon Smith Ford Student 12th grade 2nd in Milling.

Band Booster Meeting

The Band Boosters will meet Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Band Room.

Future dates are April 10, May 8, and June 10.

Other important dates for Band parents to know:

- Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Mandatory Band & Choir Disney Trip Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Auditorium)

- Tuesday, Mar. 14 - 2017-18 Instrumental Music Informational and

Marching Band Kickoff, 7 p.m. (Auditorium)

Pennies for Pasta

Key Club will be running their annual campaign, Pennies for Pasta March 6-10. Start

collecting that change to make a change in someone's life that is suffering with

Leukemia. See Mrs. Chase if you have any questions.

Need Vision Assistance?

Do you think your student might need glasses? Students who qualify for free and

reduced lunch and do not have vision insurance (including Medicaid), may be eligible

for a free vision exam and glasses if needed. The student must be 19 years or younger

and have a social security number or have a parent/guardian with a social security

number. See your counselor for details.

PEER TO PEER

On APRIL 13, from 3-7 pm, Stevenson's Peer to Peer students will be sponsoring a DODGE BALL

TOURNAMENT in our school gyms. This is open to the ALL STUDENTS and staff at

Stevenson: Students will be encouraged to sign up individually for $5 or with a

team of 6 for $30 total. Sign up & permission slip forms are available in the

Special Services office. Since playing dodge ball is not desired by everyone,

shirt, concession and bake-sale opportunities will be provided for P2P students

to practice communication and employment skills. EVERYONE is encouraged

to be there on APRIL 13... Further details to come. If any families are

Page 3 interested in donating baked goods or food/beverage items for this event, please contact Karen Ulmer

or Lynn Fonacier at 797-1962 or 797-1964 respectively.

Monday, March 6

Key Club - Pennies for Pasta, lunch/D66

Tuesday, March 7

Key Club, amphitheater, 6:50 am & 2:30 pm Key Club - Pennies for Pasta, lunch/D66 Art Club, D61 after school

Wednesday, March 8

Key Club - Pennies for Pasta, lunch/D66 Gay/Straight Alliance, A11, 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Thursday, March 9

Key Club - Pennies for Pasta, lunch/D66 Debate, 2:30 - 3:15 pm, B28

Friday, March 10

Key Club - Pennies for Pasta, lunch/D66

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Support Instrumental Music Program at Festival

The Instrumental Music students will be competing at different festivals March 10 and 11. Come out

and support the Wind Ensemble on March 10, click here for more information. You can listen to the

Symphonic Band on March 11, click here for more information . Don’t know what a festival is or what

is expected of you when attending, please click here .

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Page 4 Want to Play a Spring Sport?

Spring sports begin March 13. All student-athletes must have a physical on file dated on or after April

15, 2016 with the athletic department. Check the athletic website for tryout times and information.

Please pay attention to the announcements for further details as the season gets closer.

http://stevensontitans.com/2017/01/12/spring-tryout-calendar/

Social Studies Olympiad

A reminder that the hard and fast deadline for getting your off-site event entries to Coach is

Wednesday, March 15.

School to Work Program (Co-op)

The School to Work Program is available to all 11th and 12th grade students. Eligible students must be

willing/able to leave school after fifth hour and not have obligations that would prevent them from

going to work every day (sports, band, and club activity). Eligible students will have reliable

transportation, the ability to work independently, and able to accept adult responsibilities including

constructive criticism and direction. Students in the School to Work Program earn an income while

gaining experience in an adult job.

Areas that paid internships are available in include but are not limited to business offices, financial

offices, medical environments including Beaumont Hospital, Chiropractic offices, dental offices,

medical offices of all types, and PT offices. CAD engineering jobs, auto field jobs, machining jobs,

welding jobs, Retirement home positions, law offices (limited) , and township offices in various

departments. These are just a few of the opportunities we have provided our students. It is our goal to

try to find each intern a career type job to experience although any students who are currently working

and receiving a payroll check (no cash payments for services can be allowed) are eligible for the

program if they meet the full qualifications of the program. In some cases, the students want to retain

their current “typical teenage job”, while enrolled in Co-Op which they can do as long as they meet the

criteria of the program as mandated by the state of Michigan.

F.A.Q. Regarding School to Work Program (Co-op)

WHO IS THE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SERVE? Students who are interested in experiencing a

professional real world job in their career interest prior to leaving high school.

WHO IS ELGIABLE TO BE IN THE PROGRAM? (1) Students MUST have their own transportation,

as it is your responsibility to get yourself to and from work each day without the need to rely on anyone

else. (2)Students who have a good attendance record (including tardy free attendance) and (3) a strong

GPA of at least 2.5 overall average. Special consideration of these conditions are on a per student

bases.

WHO GETS THE JOBS FOR STUDENTS AND HOW DOES THAT WORK? You interview with Mrs.

Adams (the program Coordinator) and determine what area of interest you are looking to have a career

experience in if you are accepted into the program. Based on your personal data, Mrs. Adams will let

you know if she can assist you in finding a job and what classes you must take, or have had previously,

Page 5 to be prepared for the specific job opportunities. It is the student’s responsibility to get a job with Ms.

Adams assistance.

WHEN SHOULD YOU LOOK INTO THE PROGRAM AND THE OPEN JOBS? I suggest you start

talking to Mrs. Adams about next year right registration starts. Pick up an application in the CO-OP

office and return it to her office, which is located in the main office. She will give you the application

for the program, a template for the resume, and any other information she has on your specific

opportunities. Then a follow up should take place starting in May when interviews begin to take

place. She will prepare you for all interviews.

WHY SHOULD I WANT TO BE A SCHOOL TO WORK INTERN? 1) You will be able to get a

firsthand look at your potential career pathway prior to leaving high school. 2) You will meet career

professionals who can help network with you as you advance and achieve your goals. 3) You will have

a professional experience to add to your resume, which can often open doors to future employment

opportunities. 4) You can often secure a good job to keep while assisting with college expenses after

graduation. 5) Depending on your career pathway, it often helps step up your chances of getting into a

college program. 6) You can earn an income to help advance towards your own independence

financially. 7) Co-Op jobs often pay more than a “typical teenage” job will pay. 8) You leave an hour

earlier from school so you are able to have more evening time to do other things.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN EMAIL: Cheryl.adams@uticak12.org or sign up to see her

on the Co-Op office door, she will call you down when she is available to speak to you about the

program.

Important Senior Dates

Here is the most updated list of senior dates, more details to follow. Please direct any questions to

Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Lisa Lucas.

April 12: Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings (A-L 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., M-Z 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

April 18: Senior Student Meeting (2nd hour for most seniors, 5th hour for seniors not in the building

2nd hour)

May 15-19: Prom tickets on sale ($60)

May 30: 5th hour - Honor's Night Rehearsal and 7 pm - Honor's Night

June 1: Senior Exams - 4th, 5th, and 6th

June 2: Senior Exams - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, followed by the Senior Picnic and Cap and Gown pick up.

June 5: Prom - Penna's

TBD, but likely June 9: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

June 10: Graduation - 10 am

Page 6 Interested in preparing for college, consider AVID!

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a college readiness system that

includes a college prep course as well as academic strategies to help Stevenson students achieve their

college dreams. We currently have 6 sections of the AVID elective running and will be looking to

increase our numbers in the 2017-2018 school year. Please see Mrs. Reitzel in counseling or Mrs.

McCloud in A-10 for more details.

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors

The mandatory Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting will be April 12, 5pm - 6pm (last names A-K) and

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (last names L-Z). We will be going over all of the important information for the

end of the year, including Prom and Graduation. Please mark your calendars now, attendance is

mandatory for your senior to be able to participate in Prom and Graduation!

Important Senior Dates

Here is the most updated list of senior dates, more details to follow. Please direct any questions to Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Lisa Lucas.

April 12: Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings (A-L 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., M-Z 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

April 18: Senior Student Meeting (2nd hour for most seniors, 5th hour for seniors not in the building 2nd hour)

May 15-19: Prom tickets on sale ($60)

May 30: 5th hour - Honor's Night Rehearsal and 7 pm - Honor's Night

June 1: Senior Exams - 4th, 5th, and 6th

June 2: Senior Exams - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, followed by the Senior Picnic and Cap and Gown pick up.

June 5: Prom - Penna's

TBD, but likely June 9: Mandatory Graduation RehearsalJune 10: Graduation - 10 am

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Page 7 Attention Senior Parents: Place a Senior Message in Yearbook

There is still time to surprise your senior with a senior message ad (baby ad) in the back of the 2017 yearbook. Tell your graduating senior how proud you are of their accomplishments. See attached

link for ad pricing. Surprises are fun! Keepsakes are forever!

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors

The mandatory Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting will be April 12, 5pm - 6pm (last names A-K) and 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (last names L-Z). We will be going over all of the important information for the end of the year, including Prom and Graduation. Please mark your calendars now, attendance is mandatory for your senior to be able to participate in Prom and Graduation!

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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 Elliott-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.

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