September 15, 2022

PARENT NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is gratifying to witness the large number of MUHS students who chose to participate in the pastoral offerings of the school. This morning the Orgullo Latino Homeroom sponsored our Thursday liturgy as we began the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). Students packed the Chapel for this Mass and later this afternoon a large group of seniors, student-leaders, and faculty return from the Kairos Retreat 141.

A board member sent me a recent study that examined the differences between men and women in different aspects of American life. One of the areas studied was the growing gender divide in the practice of faith where men are shown to be less active in religious pursuits than women. This gap widens steeply during a person's life. Later in life, 63% of women have been shown to believe in God with no doubts, compared to only 53% of men.

As I read this study, I was consoled by the countercultural impact an MUHS education has in raising young men to be religious and active in their faith lives. We strive to grow each graduate to know that God loves him and he returns that love through prayer and service. The liturgies, retreats, service projects, Adoration, Sacraments, daily prayer, examens, and Theology courses are aimed at growing your son to experience a personal relationship with God and seek to recognize the work of God in others.

As your son leaves the nurturing environments of his home and MUHS, he will be prepared to respond to societal pressures where the practice of faith is challenged. Thank you for providing your son an all-boys Catholic, Jesuit high school education that knows and responds to the unique needs of males as they defend and live their faith in college and later in life.

AMDG,

Mr. Jeff Monday

Principal

PSAT Test Sophomore Opt-Out Form due Sept. 20

Interested sophomores and all juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 12. MUHS will not hold classes this day due to testing. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT. Juniors who take the test can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT has three sections: critical reading, math and writing skills. There is no fee due from parents for their sons to take the PSAT. Sophomore parents who would like their sons to opt out of taking the test should complete the Opt-out Form linked below no later than Tuesday, Sept. 20. Any questions about the PSAT may be directed to Mrs. Jennifer Reuchlen, director of counseling, at reuchlen@muhs.edu.

PSAT Opt-out Form

Formulario de exclusión de PSAT en español

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.

MUHS Parent Retreat in Daily Life - Register by Sept. 19

Ignatian Spirituality animates the mission of Marquette High. The well-spring for Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit Education comes from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. These Spiritual Exercises provide patterns of prayer for a spiritual retreat that helps individuals experience God more actively in daily life and know Christ as the face of God. The MUHS parent retreat is comprised of five, one-hour in-person meetings and seven 20-minute periods of personal prayer, every two weeks. Prayer will be based on the book, The Spiritual Exercises for Everyone, by Doug Leonhardt, S.J. Books will be provided free of charge. In-person meetings will begin Tuesday, Sept. 27, and conclude Tuesday, Nov. 22. Group 1 will meet 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. and Group 2 will meet from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.; participants are welcome to bring their lunches. Please contact Janice Kofler at kofler@muhs.edu or Doug Leonhardt, S.J at leonhardt@muhs.edu, to sign up for the sessions or if you would like more information. The deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 19. Retreat Flyer

Special Topper Shop Flash Sale offering Workplace Apparel

A special flash sale has been set up offering MUHS men's and women's apparel appropriate for the workplace. The sale is open until Monday, Sept 19, at midnight. Orders will be available for pick up in the main office in mid-October. You will be contacted when the orders are delivered to MUHS. Home delivery is also an option for an additional fee. Questions can be directed to Jake Cosson at jake@bsg1881.com.

https://bsg.chipply.com/muhsmothersguild/store.aspx

Mandatory Freshman and Parent Drug & Alcohol Conversations

Freshman families should mark their calendars for this mandatory event. The presentation will be from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 (families last name A-L) and Tuesday, Sept. 27 (families last name M-Z & Spanish speaking parents). All freshmen and at least one parent or guardian are required to attend one of the sessions. While the two evenings are tentatively scheduled by alphabet, families can attend the evening that best fits their schedule. Families not attending will be required to complete a follow up presentation. An email was sent to freshman parents.

Wellness Workshops

The Counseling Department will be hosting workshops during homeroom on Wednesdays over the next month. A variety of wellness topics will be addressed, and students will be guided through exercises that can provide stress relief, breath & body awareness, emotional & thought regulation, and coping skills. The dates and specific topics are:

Sept. 21 - Spirituality & Mental Health
Sept. 28 - Breathe to Relax
Oct. 5 - Addressing Mental Health Stigma

Space is limited so sign-ups are required. Students will use a QR code to access the sign-up form. The QR code will be on signs around the building and in the student bulletin. Students can complete the sign-up form multiple times and will receive a confirmation email. If you wish to share ideas for future topics, contact the Counseling Department.

Freshman Fitness Program Handbook

All freshmen have received information and an orientation to the fitness requirement. The 2022-2023 Freshman Fitness Handbook is available here as well as on the MUHS website. The Freshman Fitness Program is a requirement for graduation, much like service and retreats. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Michael Duehring, director of performance and fitness, at duehring@muhs.edu.

Father/Son Golf Outing Registration due Sept. 30

The annual Father/Son Golf Outing will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at Ironwood Golf Course, Sussex. Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:15 p.m. Students can play with any adult. All golfers are welcome regardless of skill level, play 9 or play 18! RSVP by Sept. 30. Event Flyer Registration

Building Bridges Meeting Oct. 11

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, MUHS will be holding the first Building Bridges meeting of the year from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Cannon Commons. All are welcomed for this evening of food and fellowship. RSVP to Mr. Adrian Gardner (click here for RSVP Form) by Friday, Oct. 7. Building Bridges is a resource support group geared towards our African American families.

Class of 2027 Application Available

The online application for Fall 2023 admission (the Class of 2027) is now available on the MUHS website. If you know a current 8th grade boy who would benefit from a Marquette High education, please share the information with the family. Current 8th grade boys may also sign-up for a fall semester Campus Visit. In addition, younger students may sign up for our Future Hilltopper list. Both boys and parents will receive information about MUHS and updates on activities they can attend. www.muhs.edu/admissions

Senior Yearbook Photos and Quotes due Oct. 7

Senior photos and quotes for the 2023 Flambeau yearbook are due Friday, Oct. 7. Senior photos must be a formal head-and-shoulder portrait. If your son will not have a traditional portrait taken, we will use his school ID photo for the yearbook. Photos can be emailed to yearbook@muhs.edu. An email with details was sent to parents. Senior quotes should be mature statements that are appropriate for all audiences and something your son will still appreciate long into the future. Students received a Google form via their school email to submit their quote.

ACT Test Prep for Juniors to be held at MUHS

Wisconsin Test Prep, a local ACT test preparation company, will offer a prep course at Marquette High from Jan. 17 through Feb. 25. The prep classes take place on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at MUHS and a practice test on Feb 25 from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at MUHS. The cost is $175. Visit http://www.wisconsintestprep.com/index.htm to fill out the registration form and submit payment. Space is limited.

From College Counseling

SENIOR PARENTS:

MUHS Transcript PDF to each Senior: Mrs. Sullivan from the College Counseling Team is in progress with sending a personal email to each senior with a PDF attachment of his MUHS transcript. As this is a personalized project, emails will span from Sept. 14-16 in alpha order from A-Z. Please encourage your senior to watch for this email that will come from "College Counseling" and save the transcript PDF to a safe place on his computer. The transcript will be especially helpful and important for his college application process. Information about completed and in progress coursework is often needed for college application completion. Some colleges (including the UW system application) offer the opportunity for students to upload an unofficial transcript directly into their application. This PDF will serve that purpose.
Transcript Requests for College Applications are Underway: Seniors who have submitted a college application need to take the next step to see Ms. Sahagún in College Counseling to request a transcript. Ms. Sahagún is available on a drop-in, no appointment needed, basis throughout the day (including before school, lunch and after school) to go over what students have submitted. Students should plan to spend a few minutes with her for each request. Transcript requests should be made with Ms. Sahagún at least two weeks before a college deadline. If your student has questions, have him stop in College Counseling – we are happy to help.

JUNIOR & SENIOR PARENTS: Upcoming College Information Events

National College Fair Coming to Milwaukee - Sunday, Oct. 2, Noon - 3 p.m.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will host the NACAC Milwaukee National College Fair at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Almost 200 colleges will be in attendance. We encourage students complete the quick registration in advance of attending. Registration provides students with a barcode that can be offered to colleges of interest for easy scanning to join a mailing list. To learn more, view the participating colleges and register, visit the NACAC Milwaukee National College Fair site. P.S.: The Packers play at 3:25 p.m. that day – time to attend the National College Fair first. And look for your MUHS College Counselors in the Counseling Help Booth!
Jesuit Excellence Tour College Fair at MUHS - Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

MUHS will host the 2022 Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) College Fair. Please refer to the recent email shared with junior and senior parents for additional event details.
MUHS/DSHA College Financial Aid Information Night - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. Hosted at DSHA
Guest presenters from the Marquette University Office of Student Financial Aid will lead presentations in English and Spanish to review the college financial aid application process and answer your questions. Please refer to the recent email shared with junior and senior parents for additional event details.

Nursing Office News

The state of Wisconsin has launched their new COVID testing site - COVID Connect 2. Please set up your account now! The link has been provided below with instructions and information.

Step 1 - Parents create an account at https://covidconnect2.wi.gov/.
Step 2 - Parents create an account for your son and link it to your account.
Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lBUqs-seIMfephdhFaSd7eLZyUfQyJHYmSymgiLlJKU/edit?usp=sharing

COVID Protocols

The health and safety of the community remain a high priority at Marquette University High School. These Health and Safety Protocols are meant to advise students, parents, and staff on the MUHS safety measures. Additional updates may be forthcoming as the situation evolves.
Please notify Ms. Brooks if anyone in your household has tested positive or has 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 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.