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AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Welcome back! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is
Michael Olson. I am the high school counselor and each month you
will be receiving this newsletter. The newsletter is used to inform you
of events and/or issues relating to the high school and students. If you have any questions regarding the
information found in this newsletter, please feel free to contact me at 532-0525, ext. 6108. Karen Kleiber
is the Guidance Assistant and is able to help students and parents with a wide variety of questions and
concerns, or scheduling appointments and can be reached at ext. 6109.
Getting Involved: Wrightstown Schools have a strong tradition of student and parental involvement. I
would like to encourage you to continue that tradition. Students have the opportunity to be involved in
numerous clubs, organizations and athletic teams to match almost any interest. If you have any
questions on how you or your son/daughter can become involved, please contact me.
Senior Grad Party Meeting: Please plan to attend the first meeting on Wednesday, September 8th at
6:00 pm in the high school library. We need lots of help!!! All senior parents are encouraged to attend.
We need parents of the senior class to help out with taking tickets, the burger and brat fry and 50/50
raffle for each of the home football games. The money that is raised is donated to the Senior Graduation
Party. If you unable to attend the meeting, but are willing to help out, please contact Karen Kleiber.
Freshman Student/Parent Meeting: The first Parent Network Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
September 8th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the high school library. The meeting will be geared towards
freshman and their parents. We will discuss high school rules/policies, extracurricular activities, clubs,
high school planning, career planning, socializing, peer pressure, cell phones and any other topics that
might come up. Students are also welcome to attend.
15th Annual Craft Sale: The craft show is scheduled for Saturday, October 9th! If you or someone you
know would like to reserve a booth at the craft sale, please contact Karen Kleiber at 920/532-0525, ext.
6109. The parents of the Senior Class sponsor and help to organize the craft and bake sale. All of the
money raised from this sale goes toward paying for the Senior Graduation Party. Without the funds from
the craft show, we would not be able to put on the Senior Grad Party as we have come to know it. Our
2009 craft sale profit was over $8,000! In order to put on the craft show we need the help and support of
the parents of the Senior Class. Bryan and Kay Van Rossum have generously offered to head up and
make the booyah this year. We are looking for donations of chicken, vegetables, etc. If you are able to
help out with a donation please contact Bryan or Kay at 920/532-4831. Also, please send any 12 oz or
16 oz containers and ice cream pails you might have to school. They are needed for the carryout
booyah.
Campus Tour: We will be taking a campus tour of UW–Madison on Wednesday, October 6th. Juniors
and Seniors need to pick-up a permission slip in the Guidance Office if they plan to go along. The bus
will leave at 6:30 am and will return by 3:30 pm.
ACT Registration: Students need to register on-line at www.actstudent.org. The regular registration
deadline for the October 23rd test date is Friday, September 17th. The Wrightstown High School code is
502-595. Information for on-line registration and a Preparing for the ACT booklet can be picked up in the
guidance office.
University/Technical College Applications: UW-System applications cannot be submitted until after
September 15th. Students should apply online at apply.wisconsin.edu. These applications will be
processed in a timelier manner. Technical college applications can be filled out and submitted at any
time. All applications are available in the Guidance Office.
NWTC: Applications will be accepted for the 2011-2012 school year beginning September 13, 2010.
Applicants to the RADIOGRAPHY, DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY AND DENTAL HYGIENE
programs must apply within a 5 day window of September 13-17, 2010. At that time, your application
must be COMPLETE with testing, application fee, transcripts, references and necessary prerequisite
classes. The Nursing Associate Degree program is not included in this window and will continue taking
applications until they program is filled. Any student interested in a Health program should turn in their
application materials as soon as possible. Please contact Mr. Olson with any questions.
FVTC: Community Open House – Tuesday, October 5th, 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Over 200 degree, diploma and
certificate programs to choose from! Visit with faculty and students; get a first-hand look at the high-tech
labs and classrooms; take a campus tour; find out how to pay for college; not to mention the great food
and prizes! Apply for admission in person during the Open House and pay no application fee! ($30
value). www.fvtc.edu/open house or call 1-800-735-3882.
Teen Outreach: Teen Outreach is a club that provides and sponsors additional activities for students.
Some of these activities include pizza & movie nights, Ski Brule ski trip, Milwaukee Bucks game, dances,
Great America trip, Haunted House, bowling, etc. The dues for the club are $20.00, or students may sell
4 entertainment books instead of paying the dues. The Entertainment Book sale will be kicked off during
the first week of school and the cost of the books is $30.00. If you or someone you know would be
interested in purchasing a book, please contact a member, myself or Karen Kleiber.
Please take the time to organize the day with your son or daughter before they head out to school in the
morning. Phone calls requesting that messages be given to students should be limited only to serious or
emergency situations. All absentees should be called in to the office by 10:00 am. We appreciate your
help with this matter!
Welcome Back!!
Michael Olson, Counselor, ext. 6108
Karen Kleiber, Guidance Asst., ext. 6109
920/532-0525