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.

February 13, 2017

Dance Team 2nd in the Nation in Pom

If you have never seen our dance team in action, you are missing out! The Stevenson Varsity Dance Team placed 2nd in Medium Varsity Pom and 9th in Medium Varsity Jazz at the UDA National Dance Team Championship held in Orlando, Florida the first weekend of February. Just forty teams in the nation qualified to compete in the Medium Varsity Category. Half of the participants move on to compete in Semifinals and half of those participants move on to the final round. All final round participants earn a trophy and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, receive gold, silver, and bronze medals. We are very proud that our dance team took home two trophies and a silver medal! Congratulations Dancers and Coach Sekol!

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Page 2 Student Council to Host Regional Conference

The Stevenson Student Council was selected to host the Regional Conference for Macomb County for the Michigan Association of Student Councils. Our students were responsible for the planning of a leadership conference that will be attended by over 300 kids from all over Macomb County. The conference is Monday, February 13, 2017.

Band Booster Meeting

The Band Boosters will meet Monday, February 13, at 7 p.m. in the Band Room. Future dates are March 13, April 10, May 8, and June 5. Other important dates for Band parents to know:

Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Mandatory Band & Choir Disney Trip Meeting, 7 p.m.(Auditorium)

Tuesday, Mar. 14 - 2017-18 Instrumental Music Informational and Marching Band Kickoff, 7 p.m. (Auditorium)

Attention Seniors: Jostens Pick-Up

Attention Seniors: Jostens will be here from 10:15 through 12:15 on Tuesday, February 14 to pass out graduation announcement orders. Caps and gowns will not be passed out until the last day of school. All seniors need to go to the lunchroom between those times to get their items. CSI and MST can go straight from the bus to the lunchroom to pick up their items.

Athletic Booster Club Meeting

The Athletic Booster Club will meet Tuesday, February 14, at 7 p.m. in the E.C.C.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS AND SENIORS! THE LAST LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PICTURE:

Prestige Portraits will once again be coming to Stevenson to conduct a final Quick Sit for any senior who has not yet had their picture taken for 2017 yearbook or class composite. For a $20 fee, you have an opportunity to have your senior picture taken so you can be included with the rest of your senior class. The Quick Sit will take place Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Media Center. You will receive 4-6 head shots and automatic inclusion in the 2017 yearbook and class

composite. Checks should be payable to Prestige Portraits. Sign up times are in counseling with Ms. Brown.

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Friday, February 17, will be P2P's next big meeting in the West Aux. Gym during fourth hour from 10:25-11:45. Please remember to wear your Peer to Peer shirt (shirts still available for $10), bring a lunch, and as always, check in with your fourth hour teacher first.

Want to Play a Spring Sport?

Spring sports begin March 13. All student-athletes must have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2016 with the athletic department. Check the athletic website for tryout times and information. Please pay attention to the announcements for further details as the season gets closer. http://stevensontitans.com/2017/01/12/spring-tryout-calendar/

Elementary Science Olympiad Looking for Student Volunteers

The District Elementary Science Olympiad practice tournament is in need of student volunteers to assist with set-up, clean up and events. Students in need of volunteer hours or who just enjoy volunteering, the Science Olympiad practice tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 at Malow Junior High. Volunteers are needed from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. A certificate of service is provided at the conclusion of the evening. Interested students should contact Mr. Zott through email at patrick.zott@uticak12.org:

HOSA Rocks Regionals

Stevenson HOSA had an amazing weekend, February 4, at the Region 4 Leadership Conference. Our students competed along with 1,253 students from Oakland and Macomb counties. Stevenson ROCKED! Stevenson HOSA swept the nursing and biomedical events and took the top 2 places in Veterinary science. Forty of our 50 competitors placed in the top 10! The winners are:

Nursing Assisting: Alyssa Baginski 1st, Martha Yousif 2nd, Jennell Kiryakos and Nicole Cipolla top 10

Biomedical Laboratory Science: Angela Opyt 1st, Dominque Johnson 2nd, Michael Hromada 3rd and Eshonni Malhotra, top 10

Veterinary Science: Alyssa Polizzi 1st, Bridgette Johnson 2nd

Medical Assisting: Sarah Soufi 1st, Reina Ankiwi, top 10 and Staniya Marangatil, top 10

Dental Terminology: Rabeeh Rajab 3rd

Page 4 Pathophysiology Knowledge Test: Jaskaran Aujla 2nd, Christian Yousif, top 10

HOSA Quiz Bowl: Thomas Jacob, Luke Chrisman, Manraj Singh and Aditya Vageesh 2nd place

Sports Medicine: Lexi Madak 5th, Matelda Raban 8th

Physical Therapy: Breanna Major 6th

Medical Spelling: Ajay Sreedhar 7th

Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: Gabby

Megge, top 10 and Zina Pinderi, top 10

Extemporaneous Health Poster: Emily Hang, top 10

CPR/ First Aid: Cristal Gross and Brianna Regan, top 10

Healthy Lifestyles: Cassidy Cundiff top, 10

Home Health Aide: Amanda Essak, top 10

Extemporaneous Writing: Amanda Isabell, top 10

Job Seeking Skills: Megan Karjo, top 10

Creative Problem Solving: Brekell Bee, Jireh Lutella and Alina Foreman, top 10

Community Emergency Response Team: Sydney Media and Rosie Qaisar, top 10

Clinical Specialty: Christiana Strong, top 10

Pharmacology Knowledge Test: Ishraq Rahman, top 10

Please congratulate these competitors as well. They all worked hard and represented Stevenson well! Some events had over 50 competitors: Nick Biliti, Steever Nizar, Clarissa Mansoor, Mel Rofoo, Suraiya Matin, Megan McClellan, Anna Method, Victoria Nissan, Lacey Phillips, and Ava Szymanski!!

Finally, please congratulate the HOSA advisors Mrs. Rawling and Mrs. Schornak.

Hoops for Hope Cancer Awareness Game

The Varsity Basketball team and Sophomore AVID class hosted a cancer awareness game on Thursday night, February 9th. Our students and staff, along with the Country Day basketball team, worked hard to make this event a great success. AVID students sold t-shirts in the lunchroom, raffle tickets at the game, donated money and gift cards and volunteered their time to make signs and help promote the game. Members of the basketball team played the game in honor of

someone who is battling cancer or is a survivor, or in memory of someone who has lost their battle to cancer. After the game, the jerseys were presented to the sponsors to take home as a keepsake. The proceeds from the Hoops for Hope event will go to a local non-profit organization called The Believe Foundation. They focus on helping families, right here in our community, that are suffering the hardships that come along with a cancer diagnosis. The event was a great success

Page 5 and proud moment for our Titan community, bringing together both teams, parents, staff and students for a worthy cause. For more information about the Believe Foundation or to make a donation, please visit their website at thebelievefoundation.net.

Macomb County Boys Swimming and Diving Invitational

Congratulations to all of the Stevenson Boys Swimmers who gave it their all at

the Macomb County Boys Swimming and Diving Invitational February 4, 2017.

Isaiah Darnall placed in the top eight in both of his individual events.

Congratulations Isaiah for 6th in the 500 Freestyle and 4th in the 100 Backstroke.

Coach wants to recognize the efforts of his relay team. The relay members are

Drew Blessed – junior, Isaiah Darnall – sophomore, Max Gabrel – sophomore, Bobby Leone – senior,

Sean Lusky – senior, and Dominic Rzeppa – freshman.

Skills USA- Automotive skills regional competition

This weekend four auto students from Stevenson Auto competed in the regional Skills USA competition at the Automotive Service Department of Macomb Community College. The students combined to compete in two categories Brake Service and Electrical Systems Service.

Senior Tyler King competed in Brakes and scored a third place finish, just points behind the second place finisher. Tyler will represent Utica Schools as an alternate for the State Competition in April. Tyler is a great example to his fellow auto students. He has always displayed strong character, willingness to learn new skills, and Mr. Hoover believes his teachers would agree he is a respectful diligent worker.

Other competitors from our schools were Jacob Dixon (brakes), Skye Mecum (Electrical), Niall Mullins (Electrical). These were the only competitors representing Utica schools in Auto Service among 90+ students from the Macomb Region. This region is the largest competition in auto service. Nearly 25 students compete for each skill area making it even more challenging to place.

Social Studies Olympiad

Coach Frischman is excited to announce the selection of Senior Martin Noci and Junior Sarena Danou as Co-Captains of our 2017 Stevenson Social Studies Olympiad Team! Martin has been involved with SSO since elementary school and has been a leading member of our award-winning Quiz Bowl Teams during his years at Stevenson. Sarena is new to SSO, but has already actively recruited many new members for our 2017 team and demonstrated tremendous enthusiasm

about her participation in multiple events. Congratulations to them both!

There will be a brief meeting next Thursday, February 16 for all SSO members and anyone else still interested in joining the team. Students that have not already emailed Coach Frischman with the

Page 6 event(s) they wish to participate in, should do so ASAP. Spots are filling up fast thanks to the excitement about our team this year!

Finally, a reminder that the hard and fast deadline for getting your off-site event entries to Coach this year is Wednesday, March 15th.

School to Work Program (Co-op)

The School to Work Program is available to all 11th and 12th grade students. Eligible students must be willing/able to leave school after fifth hour and not have obligations that would prevent them from going to work every day (sports, band, and club activity). Eligible students will have reliable transportation, the ability to work independently, and able to accept adult responsibilities including constructive criticism and direction. Students in the School to Work Program earn an income while gaining experience in an adult job.

Areas that paid internships are available in include but are not limited to business offices, financial offices, medical environments including Beaumont Hospital, Chiropractic offices, dental offices, medical offices of all types, and PT offices. CAD engineering jobs, auto field jobs, machining jobs, welding jobs, Retirement home positions, law offices (limited) , and township offices in various departments. These are just a few of the opportunities we have provided our students. It is our goal to try to find each intern a career type job to experience although any students who are currently working and receiving a payroll check (no cash payments for services can be allowed) are eligible for the program if they meet the full qualifications of the program. In some cases, the students want to retain their current “typical teenage job”, while enrolled in Co-Op which they can do as long as they meet the criteria of the program as mandated by the state of Michigan.

F.A.Q. Regarding School to Work Program (Co-op)

WHO IS THE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SERVE? Students who are interested in experiencing a professional real world job in their career interest prior to leaving high school.

WHO IS ELGIABLE TO BE IN THE PROGRAM? (1) Students MUST have their own transportation, as it is your responsibility to get yourself to and from work each day without the need to rely on anyone else. (2)Students who have a good attendance record (including tardy free attendance) and (3) a strong GPA of at least 2.5 overall average. Special consideration of these conditions are on a per student bases.

WHO GETS THE JOBS FOR STUDENTS AND HOW DOES THAT WORK? You interview with Mrs. Adams (the program Coordinator) and determine what area of interest you are looking to have a career experience in if you are accepted into the program. Based on your personal data, Mrs. Adams will let you know if she can assist you in finding a job and what classes you must take, or have had previously, to be prepared for the specific job opportunities. It is the student’s responsibility to get a job with Ms. Adams assistance.

Page 7 WHEN SHOULD YOU LOOK INTO THE PROGRAM AND THE OPEN JOBS? I suggest you start talking to Mrs. Adams about next year right registration starts. Pick up an application in the CO-OP office and return it to her office, which is located in the main office. She will give you the application for the program, a template for the resume, and any other information she has on your specific opportunities. Then a follow up should take place starting in May when interviews begin to take place. She will prepare you for all interviews.

WHY SHOULD I WANT TO BE A SCHOOL TO WORK INTERN? 1) You will be able to get a firsthand look at your potential career pathway prior to leaving high school. 2) You will meet career professionals who can help network with you as you advance and achieve your goals. 3) You will have a professional experience to add to your resume, which can often open doors to future employment opportunities. 4) You can often secure a good job to keep while assisting with college expenses after graduation. 5)

Depending on your career pathway, it often helps step up your chances of getting into a college program. 6) You can earn an income to help advance towards your own independence financially. 7) Co-Op jobs often pay more than a “typical teenage” job will pay. 8) You leave an hour earlier from school so you are able to have more evening time to do other things.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN EMAIL: Cheryl.adams@uticak12.org or sign up to see her on the Co-Op office door, she will call you down when she is available to speak to you about the program.

Important Senior Dates

Here is the most updated list of senior dates, more details to follow. Please direct any questions to Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Lisa Lucas.

Feb 14: Josten's graduation announcement pick up (10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - CSI and MST go straight from the bus)

April 12: Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings (A-L 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., M-Z 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

April 18: Senior Student Meeting (2nd hour for most seniors, 5th hour for seniors not in the building 2nd hour)

May 15-19: Prom tickets on sale ($60)

May 30: 5th hour - Honor's Night Rehearsal and 7 pm - Honor's Night

June 1: Senior Exams - 4th, 5th, and 6th

June 2: Senior Exams - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, followed by the Senior Picnic and Cap and Gown pick up.

June 5: Prom - Penna's

TBD, but likely June 9: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

Page 8 June 10: Graduation - 10 am

France and Italy Trip- Summer of 2018

Have you ever dreamed of visiting Europe? If so, the art teachers are planning a 10-day trip to France and Italy for the summer of 2018 through the American Council for International Studies. There will be a meeting at Stevenson High School in the art room on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 pm. This exciting trip is open to students, staff, and parents! Please plan on attending the meeting if you would like more information about this trip. This is an independent trip through ACIS, not sponsored by Utica Community Schools. Please see Mrs. Fields in room D-61 if you have any questions.

Monday, February 13

Varsity/JV Bowling @ Shore Lanes, 3:45 pm Boys Freshman Basketball, 4 pm @ L'Anse Creuse North HS Boys JV Basketball, 5:30 pm @ L'Anse Creuse North HS Band Boosters Meeting, 7 pm, Band Room Boys Varsity Basketball, 7 pm @ L'Anse Creuse North HS

Tuesday, February 14

Happy Valentine's Day Key Club, Amphitheater, 6:50 am & 2:30 pm Josten's Graduation Announcement order pickup, Cafeteria, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Art Club, D-61, 2:15 - 3:15 pm Boys Varsity Swimming, 6 pm, @ South Lake HS Athletic Booster Club Meeting, ECC, 7 pm

Wednesday, February 15

Gay Straight Alliance, A-11, 2:20 - 3:20 pm Varsity/JV Bowling: MAC Red @ Sterling Lanes, 4 pm

Thursday, February 16

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Page 9 Driven 4 Christ, E85, 2:15 pm Debate, 2:30 - 3:15 pm, B28

Friday, February 17

Peer To Peer - Aux Gym activities, 4th hour, all members Varsity/JV Bowling: MAC Red Team @ 3:45 pm

Saturday, February 18

Varsity Wrestling, Individual Regionals @ Heartland JV Bowling: State Singles @ Sterling Lanes, 8 am Girls Varsity Competitive Cheer, 10 am, @ Cousino

HS

Sunday, February 19

JV Bowling: State Team @ Sterling Lanes, 8 am

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24

Enjoy February Break

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Announcements from Past Editions of the Titan Voice You May Have Missed

Parking Lot Safety

We are asking for cooperation from parents on a number of items regarding the parking lot at the beginning and end of the day.

Please talk to your students about not running through the parking lot. It is an issue of safety. Drivers may not always see them and be able to stop in time.

In the morning, it would increase safety in the student lot if parents who are dropping off students used the southern entrance loop instead of entering the student lot.

In the afternoon, we are asking parents to avoid entering the student lot from 2:11 to 2:21 to facilitate the safe exit of students. Parents who arrive during this time should use the southern entrance loop to pick up students.

SAT Student Workshops

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Page 10 MISD is hosting an additional SAT Student Prep Workshops. Please see the attached flyer for more details and please share with counselors, students and parents. Register online at www.misd.net.

Vape Pens and Vaping Products

Please be aware that Vape Pens and Vaping Products are banned in school. Students caught with these items are subject to a suspension up to ten days. Minor in possession of Vape Products is a Civil Infraction in the City of Sterling Heights. Please be aware that minors and their parents can be subject to a $500 fine under this ordinance.

Interested in preparing for college, consider AVID!

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.

Evening of Excellence Gala

The Evening of Excellence Gala will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township beginning at 6 p.m. The UCS Foundation is proud to be announce our ninth year of hosting an event that supports the Superintendent’s Scholarship Fund and the UCS art and music programs. Musical talents from the district’s high schools will perform along with a UCS student. Works of art will be available for purchase. Info on tickets to the Gala, which includes dinner, entertainment and art sale are available by calling the UCS Foundation at 586.797.6953 or online at www.ucsfoundation.org. The UCS Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization comprised of community volunteers.

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors

The mandatory Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting will be April 12, 5pm - 6pm (last names A-K) and 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (last names L-Z). We will be going over all of the important information for the end of the year, including Prom and Graduation. Please mark your calendars now, attendance is mandatory for your senior to be able to participate in Prom and Graduation!

Important Senior Dates

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Page 11 Here is the most updated list of senior dates, more details to follow. Please direct any questions to Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Lisa Lucas.

Feb 14: Josten's graduation announcement pick up (10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - CSI and MST go straight from the bus)

April 12: Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings (A-L 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., M-Z 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

April 18: Senior Student Meeting (2nd hour for most seniors, 5th hour for seniors not in the building 2nd hour)

May 15-19: Prom tickets on sale ($60)

May 30: 5th hour - Honor's Night Rehearsal and 7 pm - Honor's Night

June 1: Senior Exams - 4th, 5th, and 6th

June 2: Senior Exams - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, followed by the Senior Picnic and Cap and Gown pick up.

June 5: Prom - Penna's

TBD, but likely June 9: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

June 10: Graduation - 10 am

Attention Seniors: Jostens Pick-Up

Attention Seniors: Jostens will be here from 10:15 through 12:15 on Tuesday, February 14 to pass out graduation announcement orders. Caps and gowns will not be passed out until the last day of school. All seniors need to go to the lunchroom between those times to get their items. CSI and MST can go straight from the bus to the lunchroom to pick up their items.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS AND SENIORS! THE LAST LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PICTURE:

Prestige Portraits will once again be coming to Stevenson to conduct a final Quick Sit for any senior who has not yet had their picture taken for 2017 yearbook or class composite. For a $20 fee, you have

Page 12 an opportunity to have your senior picture taken so you can be included with the rest of your senior class. The Quick Sit will take place Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Media Center. You will receive 4-6 head shots and automatic inclusion in the 2017 yearbook and class composite. Checks should be payable to Prestige Portraits. Sign up times are in counseling with Ms. Brown.

Attention Senior Parents: Place a Senior Message in Yearbook

There is still time to surprise your senior with a senior message ad (baby ad) in the back of the 2017 yearbook. Tell your graduating senior how proud you are of their accomplishments. See attached

link for ad pricing. Surprises are fun! Keepsakes are forever!

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors

The mandatory Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting will be April 12, 5pm - 6pm (last names A-K) and 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (last names L-Z). We will be going over all of the important information for the end of the year, including Prom and Graduation. Please mark your calendars now, attendance is mandatory for your senior to be able to participate in Prom and Graduation!

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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.