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.

November 28, 2016

Attention CSI and MST Students

If you attend CSI or MST in the morning, you were not given the opportunity to give input on improving the school. Please take the time to complete the Student School Improvement Survey at http://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/12577/19663

AVID at Stevenson

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.

AVID NEWS:

AVID students chose to use the Powder Puff games this year as part of their service credit hour requirement. AVID was able to raise over $2000 to help us pay for college visits and team building programs.

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Page 2 AVID elective teacher Mary Murphy and her students were awarded the Farmer's Insurance Thank America's Teachers Grant of $2500. Thank you to everyone who helped us get the votes we needed to win in support of our program.

AVID 11 students are starting a poetry unit which ties into our public speaking and writing initiatives. Look for some of the articles to be publish in upcoming issues of the Vanguard.

Interested in Engineering?

Students interested in the PTI Engineering Academy should apply soon as there are still a few spots left for the winter academy session. Students will need to apply online and upload a resume and letter of recommendation to the PTI site. http://academyatpti.com

Band News-Two Students Make History!

or the first time in Stevenson History, we have two students selected to be in the All-State Honors Band. Congratulations Rachel Li and Michael Sekich! This year there were over 2,500 auditions in the State so this is quite an accomplishment!

Rachel and Michael represent the excellence that occurs in our instrumental music program. Come hear the excellence at either the Davis Junior High Concert on

December 7 at 7 p.m. or the Stevenson High School concert on December 8 at 7 p.m. or both!

The Marching Band will celebrate their 25th year in a row of division one ratings at their banquet on December 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Congratulations Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson was in the top ten performers at the Annual MAC Open Fall Classic Competition held at the Evola Music Store in Shelby Township on November 5-6, 2016. Emily placed in the top three in all her piano and vocal events. She is now working on nine solos to perform at the Michigan Music Association Contest to be held in February.

The MAC Open had 613 participating students from all over Michigan including pianists, vocalists and instrumentalists whom competed amongst others at their same level in various events such as the America League, National League, Duets and Concertos. The main two events were 2 Solo Competitions and Evaluations. The top three students in each level received trophies.

Congratulations Emily! We are very proud of you. Good luck at your contest in February!

It’s Official-Jessica Weihs is the New Stevenson Record Holder in 100 Free Swim!

The official record books were checked and Jessica Weihs’ time of 55.99 in the 100 free beats out Class of 1989 S. Hinton’s previous record of 56.60. The record board will be changed at the end of the Boys season. Congratulations again to Jessica Weihs!

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All parents/guardians are invited to attend the monthly Parent Advisory Committee meetings with Mr. Pfannes, the principal. The November meeting will be held in the ECC at 6:30 p.m. on November 29 and again in the Principal’s Conference room at 8:30 a.m. on November 30.

Principal’s Student Advisory Board

Mr. Pfannes will be accepting applications to his Student Advisory Board. Meeting will start in January and run through May on select Tuesdays of the month. Applications can be picked up in the office and are due Friday, December 9.

Titan Book Club

Titan Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, 11/29, after school in room D-51. New members always welcome.

Attention NHS Students

There will be an National HS meeting December 8 immediately after school and December 9 before school in the Amphitheater.

Gay Straight Alliance News

On November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance, many of us took part in candle lighting vigils across the county to honor all those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor her memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence that year and began an important memorial that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

As we move forward in the upcoming months the GSA will begin preparation for the school-wide "No Name Calling Week" campaign. All student allies are welcome to attend meeting, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Meeting are held on Wednesday's in Room A-11 from 2:20-3:20. Should you have any questions please contact Lynn Fonacier, School Social Worker at (Lynn.Fonacier@uticak12.org)

Monday, November 28

Key Club Food Drive Begins

Tuesday, November 29

Key Club, Amphitheater, 6:50 am & 2:30 pm Art Club, D-61, 2:15 - 3:15 pm

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Page 4 Titan Book Club, 2:15 pm, D51 Girls Freshman Basketball, 4:30 pm, @ Troy High School Girls JV Basketball, 6 pm, @ Troy High School Parent Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, ECC Girls Varsity Basketball, 7:30 pm, @ Troy High School

Wednesday, November 30

Parent Advisory Board Meeting, 8:30 am, Principal's Conference Room Gay Straight Alliance, A-11, 2:20 - 3:20 pm Quiz Bowl, E Wing, 3-6 pm

Thursday, December 1

Driven 4 Christ, Prayer at the Flagpole, 7 am (E85) Debate, 2:30 - 3:15 pm, B28

Friday, December 2

Girls Varsity Basketball, 7 pm, @ Fitzgerald HS

Saturday, December 3

No events scheduled

Sunday, December 4

JV/Varsity Dance: Sterling Heights Regional @ Stevenson

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2016-2017 UCS SNOWBOARD/SKI CLUB

FRIDAY NIGHTS MT. HOLLY (BEST NIGHT)!!!!!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

CONTACT/SPONSOR:KRISTI CARPENTER

KRISTI.CARPENTER@UTICAK12.ORG

586-797-6816

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Download registration or get copies from Mrs Carpenter and turn it in at the IRC/MST along with cash or check ($20.00) made payable to Mt. Holly to get your ID cards.

IRC located at 14201 Canal Rd Sterling Hts 48313

SKI YOU SOON!!!!

Happy Titansgiving Sale

Click here for the Happy Titansgiving Sale Event in the Titan Shoppe!

Submit Senior Picture for Yearbook and Class Composite-Pictures at Prestige must be taken by December 17, 2016 and must be submitted from anywhere else by January 24, 2017.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS: It is senior picture time! Please click on the link for

information. A spec sheet is included to hand to photographer. Senior pictures are due to yearbook by January 24, 2017.

Surprise your senior student!

Attention Senior Parents: Surprise your 2017 graduating senior with a special senior message (baby ad) in the back of the Ambassador yearbook. Write a special message to show your senior how proud you are of his/her accomplishments. Discounted pricing in our early bird special until Dec. 31, 2016. Click on the senior message link for ad rates and order form. Contact Ms. Pantano, yearbook adviser, for any questions.

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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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