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Volume 1, Issue 1 ~ July, 2014
Preble High School
2222 Deckner Av.
Green Bay, WI 54302
Principal:
Natasha Rowell
WELCOME!
Welcome to the first Preble High School Newsletter for the 2014-2015 school year. For those
families and students who are new to our Preble High School community, welcome! We are so
excited to have the opportunity to be part of your child’s school experience. To our returning
families, welcome back and we look forward to enhancing your child’s school journey.
At Preble High School we are committed to instilling Preble Pride through focusing on qualities
of Respect, Responsibility, Dedication and building a Community. Our students are reminded
of these character traits daily when we do the morning announcements.
Associate Principals:
Renee Every
Dan Retzki
Courtney Kuehn
Our newsletter is a way to keep families informed and we will communicate important pieces of
information through this medium. We send the bi-monthly newsletter electronically, however,
should you prefer a paper copy, please indicate this to our staff at registration, or call our main
office.
Activities Director:
Dan Retzki
Manager of Student
Attendance and
Engagement:
Thomas Jennings
This first newsletter contains information that will help you and your child in making the high
school transition a bit easier and also ensuring that families are familiar with certain practices
and processes at Preble, from attendance to driving patterns, building access during lunch, class
meetings and school safety.
Telephone Numbers:
You will also find correspondence from our Parent Network. I encourage your participation in
this parent group as families play an instrumental role in our school community. We invite you
to partner with us to achieve high levels of excellence for all our students.
Main Office:
391-2400
Attendance Office:
391-2403
Student Services:
391-2402
Enjoy our newsletter! Feel free to contact me. I look forward to talking with families about
what we do and how we can better meet all student’s academic, athletic, social and emotional
needs.
Again, welcome to another exciting year at Preble High School – “Home of the Hornets.”
Inside this issue:
Student 1st Day
2
Class Schedules
3
Freshmen Orientation
5
Early Registration
6
Activity Start Dates
7
Counselor News
8-9
Ms. Rowell, Principal
Associate Principals
Associate Principals are assigned students
by their last name:
Mr. Thomas Jennings:
A-E
Mrs. Courtney Kuehn:
I-M
Mrs. Renee Every:
N-R
TBD:
F-H; S-Z
PHS Newsletter and
Correspondence
Did You Know? Preble High School went green
(paperless) with mailing newsletters and other
information. Preble has decided to do this so we
can provide information to families in a timely
manner and save printing and mailing costs.
Please update your contact information on Parent
Portal or call the main office.
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Preble Pride: Respect ~
PREBLE PARENT NEWSLETTER
Responsibility ~ Dedication ~
Student First Day
SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2014
Freshmen will report on Tuesday,
September 2nd, 2014 at 7:30 am to the
Field House (large gym) for orientation.
Students in grades 10, 11, 12 will report
starting at 10:20 am, unless otherwise
informed, with first period for all
students starting at 10:30 am. Each
class period will be shortened.
Busses will run at their normal time in
the morning.
DOORS
The main entrance on Deckner Ave. will
be the only door accessible during the day
starting at 6:15 am. Danz Ave. doors will
be accessible from 7:00-7:35 am. Danz
Ave. is closed during the lunch periods.
Reminders...
ATTENDANCE
The school attendance policy is contained
in the Student Expectation Booklet. It is
important that you call the Attendance
Office at 391-2403 to report an absence
of your child.
ATTENDANCE PROCESS
Students are expected to sign in and out
when arriving to school late, or when
leaving early for an appointment. The
CO-CURRICULAR CODE OF
CONDUCT
Violations of the Co-Curricular Code of
Conduct have consequences that may
limit or suspend a student’s participation
in co-curricular activities. One
parent/guardian is required to attend a
co-curricular rule interpretation meeting
prior to the start of a student’s first
participation in any co-curricular activity.
The code booklet is on our website at
www.gbaps.org/hs/preble under athletics.
GRADING PERIODS
At the high school level, grades are issued
approximately every six weeks. Grading
periods end on the following dates:
October 8th, November 18th, January 16th,
Community
PICKING UP/DROPPING
OFF STUDENTS
The main entrance circle will be closed
off at 2:30 pm every regular school day.
Students must be picked up on Deckner
Ave. Please follow the driving pattern
in the circle when dropping off in the
morning. Proceed cautiously to ensure
student safety. Please do not park on the
school side of the street on Danz Ave.
before or at the end of the day. This is
reserved for buses to pick up students.
Visiting parents and guardians are able
to park in the visitor spaces in Main Lot
M, or the visitor spaces in front of the
school on Danz Ave. If the visitor
spaces are full, please park in the gold
spaces in Main Lot M and ask the main
office for a parking permit. Thank you
for your assistance with this matter.
only exception to this is during the lunch
hours.
ACTIVITY BUS RIDERS
Did you know that ANY student who is
involved in an after school activity of
ANY kind, can ride the city bus for free
any time after 4:00 pm? What a great
way to get home if transportation is a
reason why you might not be participating
or if you already are participating!
Students can stop in the main office to get
the sticker they need!
February 20th, April 16th, and June 10th.
Grades are cumulative for each semester.
Each semester also has a final exam or
project which counts up to 20% of the
semester grade. Finals will be given over
three half days.
LOST AND FOUND
Please note that items left in lost and
found will be donated at the end of each
grading period (6 weeks).
MESSAGES DURING
SCHOOL DAY
Messages and deliveries for students are
very difficult to do. We do not like to
interrupt classes for messages, lunches, or
other deliveries. If it is not an emergency,
we ask that you make other arrangements.
SCHOOL DRESS
Articles of clothing that have names,
pictures or symbols of alcohol, drugs,
sexual connotations, violence or gangs
may not be worn at school or to any
school function.
STUDENT ID BADGES
Board Policy #443.1 - clearly states that
all students will wear their student ID.
This is a school expectation we will
enforce. Please encourage your child to
wear their ID all day, every day! After
three reminders to wear/show their ID, if
lost, a new one will be made at the cost of
$5.00 to the student. Every student must
wear their ID every day, visible on the
front upper torso above the belt line.
Please refer to the School Board Policy in
the Expectations Booklet, page 23.
CITY BUS RIDERS
City bus students must stop in the Student
Services to pick up their bus pass each
month. September passes will be given
out during student registration.
PREBLE PRIDE
At Preble we emphasize four pillars of
pride, namely: Respect, Responsibility,
Dedication, Community. We expect
students to exemplify these traits.
If you have an emergency during the school
day, please contact your student’s associate
principal.
SUMMER BAND
OPPORTUNITIES
Visit www.gbaps.org/hs/preble, PHS website,
for more information about Pep Band Nights,
Meet the Team Night, and Preble Marching
Band Camp.
YEARBOOK SALES
High school is an important time in our lives,
and these precious moments are captured and
featured in your YEARBOOK. Order your
yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com.
Yearbooks can be purchased on registration
day for $50.00. Pre-order deadline is January
31st, 2015. After this date, the cost increases to
$60.00.
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Student Information
Doors will be locked during lunch
periods. Students who leave the building,
will be able to enter seven minutes before
the class period ends, through the main
entrance, with their ID.
All staff are instructed that this
information is confidential. If a parent or
guardian prefers that this information not
be listed or if a change needs to be made,
please notify the Student Services
Department at 391-2402 when school
starts.
HEALTH INFORMATION
PARKING PERMIT
PRE-REGISTERED
DOORS AT LUNCH TIMES
Each year we request important medical
information about your son/daughter to be
kept in the student’s cumulative folder in
Student Services. We maintain this
information until a student graduates.
This information is provided to the Preble
staff so we can assist your son/daughter
with their medical needs as necessary.
Safety First
M14 FORM-PARENT
TEACHER CONFERENCES
The District is making efforts to ensure
that we are fully compliant with your
child’s rights under laws that protect the
privacy of your child’s educational
records. Because educational record
information is shared at parent-teacher
conferences, this authorization should be
in place for an individual who is not the
parent or legal guardian to attend and
participate in these conferences. This
form is important so that we do not share
Parking permits will be available to
eligible students for pickup during
registration. The parking permit will be
issued upon receipt of $75.00. Students
owing fines or have restricted time will
not be allowed to purchase a parking
permit. All permits not paid for by
your child’s educational record
information with an individual you
have not authorized to receive such
information. Confidentiality and privacy
of your child’s educational records is
extremely important to the District. We
appreciate your assistance in making sure
the highest protections are given to this
information.
DANCE GUEST FORMS
Students who have a non-Preble guest
attending a PHS Dance must pick up and
complete a Guest Form from the main
office prior to purchasing tickets. Any
Friday, September 5th, will be issued to
students on a first come basis. Parking
permits will be reduced to $37.50 at third
grading period (January 15th, 2015).
USE OF CELLPHONES
Students may use their cell phones in the
building during non-instructional time
i.e.: passing time, designated lunch hour
and after school. Students may not use
their cell phones during instructional time
i.e.: class, study hall, LMC (library) or
learning labs unless they have permission
from their supervising teacher.
questions may be directed to the main
office.
SAFETY DRILLS
To help insure safety, Preble holds a
minimum of nine fire drills, one tornado
drill, and two A.L.i.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown,
Inform, Counter, Evacuate) drills with an
evacuation to our rally points during the
school year.
Students will receive training regarding the
A.L.i.C.E. drills. Families will be able to
access a link on our website to read all the
information.
Class Schedules
DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Time
7:30-8:20
8:26-9:16
9:22-10:17
10:23-11:13
11:19-12:09
12:15-1:05
1:11-2:01
2:07-3:00
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
EARLY RELEASE
SCHEDULE
th
On Friday, September 12 , district staff
will have professional learning. Students
will be dismissed at 12:50 pm.
Other early dismissal days are:
October 10th, 2014; November 14th,
December 5th, January 30th, 2015;
February 13th, April 10th and May 8th.
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Time
7:30-8:05
8:10-8:45
8:50-9:30
9:35-10:10
10:15-10:50
10:55-11:30
11:35-12:10
12:15-12:50
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Did you know?
STUDENT INFO TABLE
LEARNING LABS IN LMC
Academic Labs: Students can receive
extra help with their academic classes.
Labs are open before, after and during the
regular school day. Students can attend
during their study hall or lunch hour.
Learning Lab: Labs are open on
Wednesdays and Thursdays after school
on regular school days.
SCHOOL STORE
The Hornet’s Nest is open before school
from 7:00-7:30 am during the lunch
periods, 10:20-1:00 pm, and after school
from 3:01-3:15 pm on most regular
school days. Show your Preble Pride and
support our school store.
A student information table is located in
the main office. Here you will find
brochures for all of Preble’s clubs,
co-curricular groups, and sports. There
are sport forms, parking applications,
letterman jacket order forms, school
maps, sports camp, clinic dates, and other
miscellaneous information available.
STUDENT AND FAMILY
ACTIVITY PASSES
An Activity Pass allows students and
parents of Green Bay Area Public Schools
entrance to any athletic event involving
the student’s home school and any other
Green Bay Area Public School except
where there is limited seating, events
where group sponsoring is attempting to
meet operating expenses, and WIAA/
FRCC sponsored meets and/or
tournaments. The cost of the Student
Activity pass is $25.00 for students in
grade 9-12. Family Activity Passes may
be purchased for $50.00 for one card and
$52.00 for two cards. These cards permit
entrance to students in the family who are
K through 8th grade and two adults.
WORK PERMITS
Work permits are available for sale in the
LMC during lunch hours and from
3:00-3:15 pm, Monday through Friday on
regular school days. Work permits cost
$10.00.
Student Group
STUDENT COUNCIL
Elections for the Preble Student Council’s
Class Officers will take place the week of
September 9th. Intent-to-run forms will
be in the Student Council box on the
counter in the Main Office. Any student
may run for the Preble Student Council,
given she/he meets the Co-Curricular
Code and fully completes and submits an
intent-to-run form to the main office.
If a student runs and is elected, the
parent/guardian of the student must
volunteer at one of our student sponsored
events; which is grade specific.
The Preble Student Council is a group of
students including the Executive
Committee made up of students from last
year’s Student Council, the Intra-City
Student Council Representatives, and the
Class Officers. They meet one or more
times per month during the school day on
a rotating basis to plan Student Council
events and activities for Preble. Some
projects may meet after school and
Saturday mornings. Student attendance is
expected at meetings and to work events.
A checklist system will be used.
Any questions may be directed to the
Activities Director, [email protected].
Seniors ~ It’s your turn!
YEARBOOK
SENIOR PORTRAIT
High school is such an important time in
our lives, and these precious moments are
captured and featured in a yearbook.
Order your 2014-2015 yearbook today at
www.yearbookforever.com.
Pre-order deadline is January 31st, 2015.
Price is $50.00. After this date, the cost
increases to $60.00.
Senior Requirements:
 Color photograph
 A traditional headshot
 Preferably no hands/arms visible, no
hats, no inappropriate clothing, and no
props
 Digital image
 Professional quality
 Professional pictures can be emailed to
Preble Yearbook.
 If you do not plan to have a
professional take your senior picture,
Mr. Crehore will provide photography
options in the fall.
PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
December 1st, 2014
Preble Yearbook asks you to plan ahead!
Make sure your senior picture is
everything you want it to be. The file
should be labeled with your first and last
name. Please send your senior picture to:
[email protected]
SENIOR MEETING
This meeting is scheduled in May, and
covers important information pertaining
to graduation preparation and the
ceremony. If your son/daughter is unable
to attend this meeting, please remind
him/her to pick up the information in the
main office.
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Freshmen Orientation, Link Crew
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
7:30 -10:20 am
The staff and Students of PHS invite the
class of 2018 to our Ninth Annual Link
Crew Freshmen Orientation on
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. The
purpose of this orientation is to make the
transition from middle school to high
school a positive one. Seniors and juniors
will be serving as leaders to the freshmen.
Large and small group activities are
designed to address students’ needs and
concerns in an enjoyable manner.
Freshmen will then receive their
schedules and proceed to their first
hour class. Please remember to wear
comfortable clothing! If there are any
additional questions, please contact the
Miscellaneous
Link Crew Coordinators at:
Mrs. Rowe - [email protected]
Ms. Geyman - [email protected]
Ms. Evans - [email protected]
Main Office - 920-391-2400
All Freshmen must attend this
orientation! Note: Attending “Freshmen
Forward” does not replace this
orientation.
CLASS MEETINGS
All grades will have a class meeting
where we will cover school rules and
expectations. These are scheduled in
September.
Administering Medication
ACADEMIC/SERVICE
LEARNING AWARDS
It’s an opportunity to celebrate your
child’s academic accomplishments and
recognize the volunteer hours they have
given. This event is generally held in
May. If your child is receiving a
recognition, you will be invited. Please
join us.
STUDENT-PARENT
EXPECTATION BOOKLET
Your son/daughter will receive the
expectation booklet during student
registration. Please review the booklet
with your son/daughter, as it contains
useful, important information.
Immunization Requirements
In accordance with the 1983 WI Act 334, no medication shall
be given to a student by any employee of the school unless the
following are delivered to the individual administering the
medication:
It’s not too early to start thinking about getting your student
vaccinated to meet the state requirements for the 2014-15 school
year. The requirements for high school include:
1.

One dose of Tdap vaccine. This has been phased in and is
required for all students in grades 6-12. (This requirement is
met if a student has had a Tdap, Dtap, DT or Td within the
past 5 years).

You are asked to provide the dates of your child’s
vaccinations and if applicable chickenpox disease date to
the Registrar in the Student Service Office.
Prescription Medication - written instructions from the
prescribing physician for the administration of the
prescribed medication.
2. Both Prescription and Nonprescription Medication a written statement from the parent/guardian authorizing
school personnel to give the medication in dosage
prescribed by the physician and authorizing school
personnel to contact the physician directly.
These forms are available in our Student Services office.
In addition to the legal requirements listed, the following
should be noted:
1.
2.
All medication must be brought in the original bottle by a
parent unless previous arrangements have been made
with the district nurse.
Requests must be renewed each school year by the
parent/guardian (including the physician form) for the
student to be given the medication.
3.
It is the responsibility of the student to remember to come
in and take his/her medication.
4.
Any changes in dosage of medication must be in writing
from the physician. This information can be faxed to
school.
Left over medication must be picked up by the parent at
the end of the school year or the medication will be
properly disposed.
5.
Vaccines are available through your private physician or through
the Brown County Health Department (920-448-6400).
Families are encouraged to get students immunized as soon as
possible. This is also an excellent time to discuss with your
medical provider other recommended vaccinations for teenagers
such as meningococcal vaccine and HPV vaccine.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
PHS STUDENT REGISTRATION
The schedule for Student Registration 2014-2015 school year is as follows:
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Last Name Starting with A - M
8:30 – 11:30 AM
2:30 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Last Name Starting with N - Z
8:30 – 11:30 AM
2:30 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Make Up Day A - Z
2:30 – 6:00 PM**
Social Workers will be available each afternoon from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
**Spanish Translator will be available from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
AVOID LONG LINES - REGISTER ON LINE
To avoid the long lines, families can update student information online again this year. Families who took
advantage of this opportunity cut approximately 30 minutes off the time it took to register. You will need an
active Parent Portal account. Using your student’s account will not work.
Parent Portal link: https://campus.gbaps.org/campus/portal/greenbay.jsp.
Harmann Studios will be taking student pictures for student ID’s. Please come dressed
appropriately for school portraits.
Picture order forms will be available in in the main office after July 10th, or you may
print the order form from our PHS website at www.gbaps.org/hs/preble.
Payment will be accepted at registration.
Enter through the main entrance on Deckner Ave. – Door #1.
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2014-2015 PREBLE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY START DATES
AND CODE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Code Meeting Schedule by Sport
Location: PHS Auditorium
Time: 6:00 pm
Dates/Sport:
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014: Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, and Boys Soccer
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014: Cross Country and Girls Volleyball
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014: Boys Volleyball
Athletes and a parent/guardian must attend a code meeting. All athletes must have paperwork on file in the main office before they
can tryout. Visit http://www.gbaps.org/hs/preble/athletics/Pages/Home.aspx and click on Athletics then select forms.
BOYS’ SOCCER: Try-out dates are August 11th, 12th, 13th from 7:00-9:00 am and 4:30-6:30 pm. Location Willow Creek. Cuts
made Wednesday, August 13th. For more information visit www.preblesoccer.com.
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL: Practice starts Monday, August 25th from 9:00-11:30 am in the main gym for all boys interested in
playing. No cuts from the team. Check Twitter for summer open gym. Twitter: MrMattingly04
CROSS COUNTRY: Practice begins Monday, August 18th from 8:30-10:30 am in the small gym. No cuts from the team and
everyone gets to run in every meet. Further information is available at www.preblecc.webs.com.
FOOTBALL: Freshmen, JV and Varsity equipment handout, Monday, August 4th at 7:30 am. More information can be found
at www.prebleqbc.com.
GIRLS’ GOLF: Begins Monday, August 11th from 9:00-12:00 pm at Royal Scot Golf Course. No cuts are made and all ability
levels are encouraged to tryout. For more information contact Coach Johnson at [email protected].
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Tryouts are Tuesday, August 12th, 8:00-10:00 am AND 3:00-5:00 pm at Preble tennis courts. After school
starts practice is 3:30-5:00 pm.
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: Tryouts are August 18th and 19th from 9:00-11:00 am AND 5:30-8:00 pm. Teams will be decided
on August 19th during the 5:30-8:00 pm session
GBU GIRLS’ SWIM TEAM: August 12th from 6:00-8:00 am AND also 4:00-6:00 pm at Southwest High School. For more
information contact Coach DeGrand at [email protected].
DANCE: June and July - Tues./Thurs. 1:00-3:00 pm, August - Mon.-Fri. 1:00-3:00 pm. During the school year, Mon.-Fri. 3:306:00 pm in the commons. For more information contact Cortney Huth at [email protected].
MARCHING BAND CAMP: Camp will be held August 18th-22nd. Please refer to the following link for further information:
https://docs.google.com/a/gbaps.org/file/d/0B78tyEyRrYsWMF9VUHFqenZVcU0/edit.
MUSICAL: Auditions are on September 3rd and 4th from 3:15-7:00 pm in the choir room and auditorium. Listen for
announcements during the first week of school. All cast, crew, pit members will attend the Code & General Information
Meeting on Monday, September 15th at 3:15 pm in the Auditorium. Updates can be found at:
http://preblechoirs.weebly.com/fall-musical.html
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School Counselor News
Welcome Back Edition!
August 2014
STUDENT SERVICES PHONE NUMBER: 391-2402
HOURS: 7:15-3:15
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Counselor assignments for the 2014-2015 academic year are in alphabetical order. Students are encouraged
to see the Student Service’s secretary to make an appointment to see their counselor. Appointments may be
made for the present day or a day or two in advance. Students may make appointments during their study
hall, during lunch periods, and during class if necessary. Walk-ins will be taken when there are open time
spaces. Office hours are 7:15 am. to 3:15 pm.
Our counselors are Kaity Liddicoat, Keri Gerlach, Phil Kerksieck, Al Pannier, Natalie Killion, Kayya Nau,
and Katie Thao. Counselors are available to talk about educational and career issues.
Counselors
Student's Last Names
Phil Kerksieck (Co-Department Chair)
A-C
Al Pannier (Co-Department Chair)
D-F and S
Keri Gerlach
Spanish Speaking Families
Kaity Liddicoat
H-I and Pathways and AVID Counselor
Kayya Nau
J, N-R
Natalie Killion
K-M, Z
Katie Thao
T-Y
SOCIAL WORKER/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST ASSIGNMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dusti Evans, Christina Gingle, and Kelly Rowe, are available to discuss personal and social issues with
students. A new Pathways Social Worker will be joining us. Amy Olson-Guillen is our School Psychologist.
She is responsible for special education referrals and attends all student consultations.
Appointments can be made in the Student Services Office. You may call the
Student Services Office at 391-2402 for further help or information.
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SENIOR INFORMATION
APPLYING TO COLLEGE
Technical school and college-bound seniors should
apply to the schools of their choice early in the fall;
hopefully during the months of October and
November. Applications should be submitted to
the Student Services Office so an “official
transcript” can be attached and checked to
eliminate errors and omissions. An official
transcript means a signed transcript is sent directly
from the Student Services Office to the selected
college. If it is an on-line application, we ask that
students complete a “release of information” so we
can send an official transcript. Letters of
recommendation and a student profile can be
attached to the transcript if required. Last year,
Preble’s Student Services Office processed
nearly 2800 transcripts and applications, so
please allow ten school days to prepare these
materials.
JUNIOR/SENIOR INFORMATION
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The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude battery of tests. It
assists the student in better understanding how they
compare to a nationally representative group of
individuals on skills important to their future training
and job performance. Taking the test does not
obligate a student to join the Armed Services.
Taking the ASVAB is free.
PSAT 2014 FALL TEST DATE
Please put Wednesday, October 15th, 2014, on your
calendar for next year’s PSAT test. This test is a
qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship
Competition. It is given periods 1-3 (sometimes goes
into period 4). The PSAT will be available on a first
come, first served basis to juniors only.
FRESHMAN INFORMATION
ACT 2014/2015 TEST DATES/REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
FRESHMAN PARENT/COUNSELOR
September 13th is the first ACT test date with an
August 8th registration deadline.
Starting in September, all parents and guardians of
freshmen will be participating in an Individual
Planning Conference, or IPC, with their School
Counselors. These conferences will assist parents
and their children to prepare for their futures
whether they are going into the world of work,
military, technical, or four-year colleges. This will
be a great opportunity for parents and freshmen to
start planning for their high school years and beyond. Questions will be answered and resource
materials will be provided. Please call Student
Services at 391-2402, starting Monday,
September 15th, to schedule an appointment.
Look for a letter in your registration materials for
further information.
ACT/SAT test dates, registration deadlines, and other
test information are now listed in the Counselor’s
Corner on the Student Services website.
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery)
Testing will take place on Thursday, October 23rd, at
7:30 am. The location will be announced in the
September newsletter.
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PREBLE PARENT NEWSLETTER
September-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide doesn’t usually happen out of the blue—there are often warning signs for others to see or hear. Know the signs.
Suicide is a Complex Problem
Feelings
*Hopelessness
*Rage, uncontrolled anger,
seeking revenge
*Feeling trapped-like there’s no
way out
*No sense of purpose in life
Actions
*Acting reckless or engaging in
risky activities
*Withdrawing from friends,
family and society
*Increased alcohol or drug use
*Giving away prized possessions
Changes
*Decline in quality of school
work
*Dramatic mood changes
*Anxiety, agitation, change of
eating/sleeping habits
Threats
*Threatening/talking about
hurting self
Multiple factors are involved when someone dies by suicide.
Research suggests many factors contribute to suicide. These
include: biological factors, precipitating factors, and triggering
events. Examples of biological factors include mental illness or
losing a family member to suicide. Precipitating factors include
poor grades, or family rejection. Crisis/triggering event include
experiencing a major loss, humiliation or bullying, and having
access to lethal means.
Identifying mental illness or alcohol/other drug abuse
problem is significant.

The most common mental illness leading to suicide is depression.
It is also the most treatable!

Binge drinking is highly correlated with suicide attempts. 90% of
people who completed suicide had some form of mental illness and/
or an alcohol/other drug abuse problem.
Reducing access to lethal means can be very worthwhile.
(www.meansmatter.com)
 Limiting access to the means for suicide provides the most
significant drops in suicide rates. Most often, youth who attempt
suicide use a gun kept in the home.
 Contact Social Worker if interested in obtaining a cable lock.
Important Resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin: www.preventsuicidewi.org
Mental Health of America: www.mhawisconsin.org
Bellin Psychiatric Center: 920-433-3630
Crisis Center: 920-436-8888
Volume 1, Issue 1 ~ July, 2014
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Preble Parent Network News
PREBLE PARENT NETWORK INTEREST FORM
YOUR’E INVITED!
Please accept our invitation to become
involved in Preble Parent Network.
Where: Preble High School, Room 105
When: 2014-2015 School Year
1st Wednesday of the Month
Please take a few moments to fill out the following interest survey and return it to:
PHS main office or mail to Preble Parent Network, PHS Main Office, 2222 Deckner
Ave., Green Bay, 54302
Parent Network Members would appreciate and encourage all families to participate in
this organization. Parent Network meets the first Wednesday of each month.
As parents we play a critical role in a
community based effort to ensure our
child’s success at Preble High School. It
is important that parents volunteer and
support the Parent Network. Parent
Network has managed the last couple of
years through the hard work and efforts of
a few volunteers.
Yes, I am interested in Preble Parent Network!
Please plan on attending our monthly
meetings to find out how your talents can
be used. Parent Network can't hold
events without parents being involved.
Without your help, we may have to cancel
events.
Freshman Dance ___, Ping Pong Tournament ___, Judge Homecoming floats ___,
Chaperone Junior Prom Dance ___, Chaperone Homecoming Dance ___, Post Prom
Party Coordinators & Volunteers ___, Chaperone Snowball ___, Senior Ball ___, Bake
for teacher appreciation ___, Chaperone Grad Night Party ___.
Name of Parent:
Student Name(s), Grade:
Phone:
E-mail:
May we call you to chaperone or assist in school activities? Please check if interested:
Do you have any ideas for us? Please feel free to jot them down here!
We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you, Cindy Baeb
If you can’t volunteer at this time, please consider a monetary donation. $15.00 is a suggested donation from our PHS families.
With your donation, you may select one free window cling as shown below. Checks can be written out to Preble Parent Network
and returned to the PHS main office. For more information, please contact me at: [email protected]
Return this form with your monetary donation:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
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