August 25, 2022

PARENT NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The care, health, and safety of your son is always our top priority. Tragically, too often our attention is drawn to incidents of violence in our nation's schools. This week we held school safety sessions for all the students. Mr. Casey Kowalewski, Dean of Students, presented to students to prepare them to respond to any type of emergency situation.

Our school is fortunate to have a team of former law enforcement officers who serve as members of our security team under the direction of Mr. Mike Dubis, former MPD Captain. Further, Mr. Phil Horter, MUHS Student Supervisor, is also a retired police officer and an expert on school safety and teaches courses on this topic to school administrators across our state. The expertise of the entire team is utilized in taking a preventative approach to security incidents on campus.

An important component of our approach to safety is the sacredness of the teacher-student relationship. Cura personalis is a central tenant to Jesuit education that animates the MUHS approach. The faculty are committed to caring for all aspects of our students' lives - physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Students are shown that they can always turn to their counselors, advisors, teachers, and administrators for guidance. They also learn the responsibility they have for showing compassion and concern for one another, particularly during times of distress or struggle.

Another key element in any effective safety plan are committed students who report issues of concern to school personnel. In this week's presentation, Mr. Kowalewski called on the students to "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." This applies to students reporting concerning posts on social media or suspicious activity that may be observed on or away from campus. Here are the presentation slides and relevant information to discuss with your son in the coming days.

We will always do our best to communicate in a timely manner with our parents in matters of school safety and climate. In assisting with our communication efforts, please let us know if you have any changes of email addresses, mobile phone numbers, or emergency contact information.

Let us pray for victims of violence in our nation's schools and in our world.

AMDG,

Mr. Jeff Monday

Principal

Parent Night for Grades 10, 11 & 12 - Aug. 31

Parent Night for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Parents will hear from President Michael Marco, S.J., and Principal Jeff Monday, as well as follow their son's schedule, meet the teachers and learn about course requirements. An abbreviated school schedule allows for eight-minute classes and the opportunity to navigate the school building. Parking is available in the student parking lots and side streets.

Noack Strength & Fitness Center

Students who missed the deadline to register for Hilltopper Sports Performance Academy or Blue & Gold may still register. Please use this link to find the registration form, and return to the fitness center, or email to Mr. Mike Duehring at duehring@muhs.edu. The Fall '22 MUHS Strength & Conditioning newsletter can be found here.

Helpful Tips from the Technology Dept

The Technology Team will periodically share tips on how to keep your son on the right track when it comes to balancing their time on social media and their face-to-face interactions. To start, here is a link to a guide on how to create some balance with technology. Common Sense is a great site for all things digital. Please visit Common Sense to find out more tips. If you have any questions, please contact Academic Technology Coordinator Tom Mussoline at mussoline@muhs.edu.

Hilltopper Robotics Information Session Sept. 15 or Sept. 20

The Hilltopper Robotics Team student and parent information sessions for the 2022-2023 season will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, at MUHS 7 p.m. - 8 p.m; and Tuesday, Sept. 20, at DSHA, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. All interested students and at least one parent need to attend one of the sessions, whichever is more convenient for your schedule. The award-winning Hilltopper Robotics Team is a collaboration between MUHS and DSHA, with most meetings held at MUHS. Experiences include building, programming, and operating robots, web design, marketing (including social media), fundraising, and encouraging team spirit in preparation for and at competitions. To learn more, visit www.team1732.com. For more information, contact Marianne Stone at stone@muhs.edu.

Fathers Club Family Tailgate Sept. 16

The annual Family Tailgate will be held from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Hart Park Pavilion, Wauwatosa. Reservations are required. $14 per adult, $10 per child (5-10 years old) and 4 years old and under are free. Registration deadline is Sept. 9. For more information, contact Felix Garcia at cuwnicu@sbcglobal.net. Registration Event Flyer

Mother/Son Mass and Breakfast Sept. 18

The annual Mother/Son Mass and Breakfast will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. Breakfast will follow in the Cannon Commons. A freewill offering of $15 per person is suggested but not required. All faiths welcome. Registration deadline is Sept. 11. For more information, contact Carol Roder at croder0803@gmail.com or Angie Tappa at tappafam98@gmail.com. Registration Event Flyer

Saturdays with Ignatius at Marquette High

Saturdays with Ignatius will continue this academic year. Every second Saturday of the month, except December, January, and May from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., there will be a Mass in the Marquette High Chapel. During the Mass, Fr. Doug Leonhardt, S.J. with give a homily on an Ignatian topic with a short time for reflection. The program is one hour only and provides an opportunity to taste and see how Ignatian Spirituality helps us to find God in the busyness of our lives. The theme this year is: Christ invites us to know Him and grow in His friendship. This will be a dive into the Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises, coming to know Christ so our knowledge leads to love, our love a greater friendship and living into our vocation to love God and our neighbor. The topics will explore how Christ befriended people in the Gospels, how their lives were changed, and how He wants to do the same with us.

Sept. 10 - Jesus and John the Evangelist
Oct. 8 - Jesus and Mary Magdalen
Nov. 12 - Jesus and Peter
Feb. 11 - Jesus and the Woman at the Well
March 11 - Jesus and the Blind Man
April 1 (1st Saturday) - Jesus and Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

Presenters Needed for Engineering & Applied Sciences Homeroom

The Engineering & Applied Sciences Homeroom invites professionals to speak to our homeroom held during activity periods so as to share stories about their career experiences either in person or via a Zoom or Google Meet streaming session. Activity periods run from 9:40 a.m. until 10:07 a.m. If interested please contact Mr. David Vogt (vogt@muhs.edu) to arrange a date for your in-person/virtual visit.

From College Counseling

SENIOR PARENTS:

Did You Miss Our Aug. 18 Senior Night? The College Counseling Team remains grateful for the impressive attendance at our Aug. 18 Senior College Night. Thank you to the Class of 2023 families for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and support for the college process ahead. If you missed our event, please have your son stop in to the College Counseling Center (Room 119) to pick up his personalized packet and review of key items and schedule a meeting with his assigned college counselor.
Parent Form - Return by Sept. 9: Thank you to Class of 2023 parents who have already completed and returned the Parent Questionnaire to College Counseling. Please refer to the email sent earlier this month for additional details. As reviewed during our Senior Night, parent responses and insights provided on the form are extremely helpful to advisors as they craft your son's letter of recommendation for colleges. If you have not returned your form, visit the College Counseling main page for an electronic version (available in both English and Spanish) that you can complete and return by email. A hard copy of the form (gold sheet) was also included in your student's Senior Night folder if you prefer to complete the form by hand and have your son return to school. Return instructions are listed on the form. Please know the value and importance of this form in the college process. Thank you for taking the time to return by Sept. 9.

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS/PARENTS:

Upcoming Area Event: West Point/ROTC Milwaukee Area Outreach Briefing
West Point/ROTC Outreach Briefings are a great way to find out more about Academy and ROTC Cadet Life, the admissions process as well as what it means to be an Army Officer. Join West Point and local ROTC representatives to have your questions answered and meet the Field Force liaisons who will help you through the process.
- When: Monday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Where: Emory Clark Hall (Building 31), Room 111, Marquette University Campus
- RSVP directly with Outreach program coordinators here.

Nursing Office News

The state of Wisconsin has launched their new COVID testing site - COVID Connect 2. Feel free to set up your son's account now in case of testing needs throughout the year. Please check the consent form to allow testing for your son. Consent must be given regardless of your son's age. Click on the link for instructions and information: COVID Connect 2

COVID Protocols

Please notify Ms. Brooks if anyone in your household has tested positive or have had an exposure to a positive person. She will give you protocols for your situation.
There will be testing available to staff and students only this year. Due to limited supplies, the state is only allowing these two groups to be tested.
If you come in for a COVID test, please be masked when you enter the building.
Information for new testing procedures will be shared in the near future.

If you have any questions or concerns, email Nurse Jennifer Brooks at brooks@muhs.edu or call her at (414) 933-7220, ext. 5129.

COVID Dashboard

MUHS maintains data regarding COVID-related cases impacting students and employees. Below is a dashboard providing updated information. The school provides regular updates and information to parents.