- The 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote is still on for Tuesday, April 7.
- Due to a shortage of poll workers, Whitewater will be voting in only one polling place: The “Old” Armory.
- Some 100 clerks around the state indicate that they do not have enough poll workers to staff even one polling place.
- Milwaukee plans to have only 5 polling places, compared with the previous 180.
- Per a ruling by U.S. District Judge William Conley on April 2, absentee ballots may be received until Monday, April 13 at 4 p.m. However, the Republican Party has appealed this extension to the U.S. Supreme Court, so it is possible that absentee ballots received after April 7 might not be counted.
- New: Due to a ruling on Friday evening by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, absentee voters still need to have someone witness their ballot. That court, however, declined to issue a stay on the extension of the deadline for absentee ballots to be received.
- Clerks may not announce results of the election until April 13.
- Gov. Evers called on the Legislature to meet in Special Session on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. to consider changes to the election. Mr. Evers’ proposal would allow an all-mail election, sending a ballot to every registered voter who has not already requested one by May 19, and extending the time for those ballots to be received to May 26.
- New: It was reported that there was a sparse turnout of legislators for the Special Session; there was no debate on Gov. Evers’ proposal, and the session concluded with no action. The Special Session may convene again on Monday, but it appears unlikely that there will be any action. UPDATED 4/6/20 – The Wisconsin State Journal reports that today “the GOP-led Assembly and Senate have again adjourned the special session until after the election. In less than a minute Monday, the chief clerk of the Assembly convened and adjourned the session until Wednesday. No lawmakers were present for the session. The Senate made a similar move earlier in the day.”
- New: Also on Saturday, an appeal was filed in the U.S. Supreme Court by Republicans, seeking to block the extension for mail-in ballots to be received until April 13. Consequently it is possible that the deadline will still be April 7 when the polls close.
News
Wallace Merle Robeson died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Fairhaven
Wallace Merle Robeson
November 24, 1930 – March 21, 2020
Wallace Merle Robeson died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 21, 2020, at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Wallace, known as Wally to all, was the only child of Paul D. and Mary (Doubleday) Robeson, born on November 24, 1930 at home in Bradford Township, Rock County, Wisconsin.
Wally studied in one-room country schools and graduated from Clinton High School in the class of 1948. He attended Milton College for three semesters and after completing the requirements for a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Science Education, Wally graduated from Wisconsin State College in 1952. He served as a student pastor of the Methodist churches in Jasper and Trosky, Minnesota for one school year.
In August, 1953, Wally and twenty other collogues sailed for Turkey. Wally’s assignment was to Tarsus American College (TAC), a secondary boarding school for boys in Tarsus, Turkey, the hometown of St. Paul, the apostle. Wally taught classes in health, general math, chemistry, biology, bookkeeping, and was school treasurer during his three years there.
Wally met Ruth C. Sowter at an annual meeting between board schools in Istanbul, Turkey. After a short courtship by letter, they married on June 13, 1955 in Izmir, Turkey. In 1956, Wally and Ruth returned to the United States where Wally enrolled in the Graduate School of Theology at Oberlin College in Ohio. Ruth worked in her librarian profession while earning her PHT (Putting Hubby Through). Wally was awarded his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1960.
The couple were given career appointments to the Near East Mission by the United Church Board for World Ministries and returned to Turkey in August 1960. From 1960 to 1965 they lived in Izmir where Wally was the business manager of the school. In December, 1961 they welcomed to the world their one and only daughter who was the light of their lives. From 1965 to 1966, Wally was the principal of a boarding middle school in Talas, a small town in central Anatolia. Much to his dismay, he was forced to close the school in 1966 due to a lack of funds. For the next year, the family lived in Madison, Wisconsin where Wally earned his Masters of Administration in Secondary Education.
Wally spent the majority of his career as the principal of TAC from 1967 to 1988. He touched the lives of many through his years of service. He taught his students the importance of being individuals and worked hard to raise independent thinkers. Many of Wally’s students went on to become prominent businessmen, doctors, CEO’s, and politicians in Turkey. Wally and Ruth opened their home to international teachers to make them feel at home and were like parents to the students whose families were far away. Wally and Ruth retired to Fairhaven Retirement Community in 1996.
Wally is survived by his daughter, Mary Heather (Dogan Satir); three granddaughters: Ayse Celik (Ural Celik), Zeynep Goktepe, and Ipek Goktepe; Troy Marinkovic who was like a grandson; and his pride and joy Aria Celik, his beloved great granddaughter; he is also survived by many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ruth. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charitable Giving “Nonitemizer” Deduction included in CARES Act
While many in our community are navigating the CARES act for reasons pertaining to their small business or for income assistance during this time of uncertainty, there is also a charitable contribution provision that is worth noting for members of the Whitewater community looking to support COVID-19 relief efforts as well as continuing the efforts of other non-profits.
The CARES Act creates a $300 “nonitemizer” deduction for 2020. For individuals who do not itemize deductions on their tax returns there is still an incentive for increased charitable giving.
The deduction:
- Is in full effect as of Friday, March 27 and will apply to donations made for all of 2020
- Only for people who do not itemize their taxes
- Donors who itemize their taxes are eligible for the existing charitable deduction
- Only for cash donations (not in kind)
- Can be used by the charity for any purpose (not limited to COVID-19 relief efforts)
Two Physicians Unaware of Local Confirmed COVID-19, but both say, “That being said….”
The physicians at SSM Dean Medical Group Whitewater provided this response to whether they are aware of any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whitewater:
Roberta Wedl, M.D.: “I am unaware of any confirmed cases in Whitewater. That being said, from a practical matter, I cannot imagine that it is NOT here; we just have not found it yet.”
Nathaniel Besch, D.O.: “I am not aware of local community spread of the virus. That being said we as a community should behave like there is viral spread in the community. Distance yourself from others. Stay home unless absolutely necessary. If we do this we can minimize viral spread and keep our community safe.”
No Foolin’ – Today is Officially Census Day; Please Act Now if You Haven’t Already
April 1st Census Day Reminder from the City of Whitewater
Don’t Forget to Respond! – The 2020 Census is open for self-response online at 2020Census.gov, over the phone by calling the number provided in your invitation (844-330-2020 – English, 844-468-2020 – Spanish), and by paper through the mail.
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
It’s also in the Constitution: Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.
Whitewater Arts Alliance Offers a Virtual Tour of their (unfortunately closed) Clay Collective Show
The Whitewater Arts Alliance sent out a brief newsletter update about what the group is doing in response to COVID-19. As they had decided to close the Clay Collective Show, which was scheduled through the end of March, Gallery Manager, Taylor McDarison, has created a virtual tour of the pieces. Virtual visitors can access the tour through a link in the Spring newsletter, or by using this link: https://www.whitewaterarts.org/new-page-3. If clicking the link does not work, copy and paste the address into your own browser, or visit our website at https://www.whitewaterarts.org/, go to our events page, and choose “The Clay Collective –Virtual Tour” link.
Whitewater Kiwanis Suspends this Year’s Easter Lily Sale
The Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club has suspended its Easter Lily sale, which was to raise funds for summer school busing. They will hold funds for use towards WUSD or other community needs unless people want Kiwanis to return the funds to them.
Please notify Rick Norman, Treasurer of Kiwanis and Chair of the Lily sale, by phone at 262-391-2228 or email at rick@normanww.com to hold or return Easter Lily funds.
Thank you for your support of Kiwanis and the children of our community.
Whitewater High School – Online Schedule, Grading Updates, and More / Whitewater High School – Horario en línea, actualizaciones de calificaciones y más
March 31, 2020
Hello Whippet Families,
As we have now heard from Governor Evers that we will be at home through at least April 24, 2020, we would like to take this time to welcome you to Whitewater High School’s Home based learning plan. This is going to look and feel different for all of us. We are committed to doing all we can to ensure that our students continue to learn and have contact with their teachers and classmates. We will be working as much as possible on the varying needs of our students and families.
As we make the transition to online learning, it is important that you discuss with your student the expectations of being an online learner. Please feel free to reach out to your teachers to gain clarification and know that Mr. O’Shaughnessy and I are available to assist you as well. Our school counselors, Ms. Hamilton and Mrs. Sonmor-Wintz are also here to help you. They will have office hours as well and will continue to be available for your questions about scheduling, post-secondary options, or your personal well being.
Our teaching staff has been working hard to create meaningful lessons designed to ensure that our students continue to progress academically. As we start the journey let’s remember to be willing to accept some bumps, be excited about the challenge ahead, and get through this together. I hope I can provide some answers to questions you have as we start this process.
Classes
Home based learning will not be like in-person learning. Beginning the week of April 6th, the lessons you receive from each teacher will give you a feel for how instruction will be delivered, the type of work you will be required to complete, and the methods for communicating with your teachers. You will also have the opportunity to touch base with your teacher.
Starting April 6, Whitewater High School will be using the following schedule:
- Mondays & Wednesdays (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7)- 30 min increments
- Tuesdays & Thursdays (Periods 2, 6, 8, 9) – 30 min increments
- Teachers will be available during the school week during the hours (7:45am-3:15 pm) to answer questions/etc via email or google classroom.
- Contacts made by students and families outside of school hours will be answered within a 24 hour period from time communication was sent
- Fridays: Check-in, follow up with students, “Office Hours” via Google Hangout
WHS Home-Based Learning Class Schedule 2019-2020
Monday-Thursday: Students will be expected to log in to Teacher Websites/Google Classrooms during the indicated times to complete class assignments and activities. Students may additionally complete assignments and class work outside of these times as necessary.
Fridays: Scheduled office hours, check-ins
What to Expect On-line
Teachers have been working diligently to establish learning targets and to identify those essential skills you need to learn to complete this school year in a new, online environment. Each lesson may be presented by the teacher either through a recorded video or some other means of technology that will allow students to access the lesson at the designated class time as well as to review at a time that fits their schedule.
Teachers will also post work that will support the learning of the target. Students should log-in during the posted class times to receive the lesson and complete the assignments by the designated due dates established by your teachers. Teachers may create scheduled video conferencing sessions (such as a “review class”) as well as be available during daily office hours to answer your questions.
What if my student does not engage with the online schedule?
- If there is no evidence of engagement or completing the assigned activity and/or check-in after two scheduled days, teachers will contact the student and their parent/guardian.
- If there is no evidence of engagement after three scheduled class days, teachers will contact the building administration, who will in turn contact the student and parent/guardian.
Grades
In order to ensure the continuous learning of our students and aid teachers in the evaluation of student learning, starting on April 6, 2020, Whitewater High School will transition the high school grading system from quarterly to semester grading for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. In addition, we will be transitioning to a Pass/No Pass grading scale.
The changes to semester grading in addition to pass/no pass grading will give students and teachers the maximum flexibility to end the school year without disruption to student GPAs and credit attainment as long as students pass the semester. This also will allow staff to most accurately reflect student learning.
Grading Scale Definitions
Pass: Student has met or exceeded minimum progress levels for identified essential learning targets (standards). A grade of D- or higher is passing.
No Pass: Student has not met minimum proficiency levels for identified essential learning targets (standards). Every effort has been made to ensure that students have received feedback and opportunity to demonstrate mastery of standards.
Semester grades will be calculated as follows:
- 100%- Q3 and Q4 assignments (cumulative combined and with an ending assessment/project)
- 12th graders have historically not taken 2nd semester exams at Whitewater High School
AP Classes/Exams
According to the college board, Advanced Placement exams in May are still on. However there are changes regarding how the exams will look, time limits, etc. Our AP teachers will be able to answer questions or concerns regarding AP classes/content. Our AP Coordinator Dawn Shelbourn can answer questions or concerns regarding AP testing/exams. Ms. Shelbourn can be reached at dshelbourn@wwusd.org
For those students and families that decide to cancel their exam, they should contact Dawn Shelbourn. Any student that does cancel will not be charged for the exam this year. The testing schedule for AP exams is tentatively going to be released on April 3rd. All AP students and parents are encouraged to use the following link to check for updates as they become available
AP LINK: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update
ASPIRE and FORWARD Testing
Per the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, standardized tests that are normally given at the high school level- the Aspire and Forward tests have been cancelled for this year due to the amount of time we have been out of the building because of COVID-19.
Student Portfolios/Academic Career Planning
Grades 9-11 Student Portfolios will be postponed at this time.
Grade 12 Students should be continuing the Portfolio process by completing their presentation via google slides. The Senior exit interview process may be altered if it is not possible to include community members or face to face interviews. Any students with questions or concerns regarding individual portfolios students should contact their school counselor (Ms. Hamilton or Ms. Sonmor- Wintz)
Graduation
Please know that all Whitewater High School faculty, staff and administration are committed to the success of every senior in the class of 2020. All 12th students who fulfill the online requirements during home based learning and have earned the necessary credit requirements as described in board policy will graduate at the conclusion of this semester. Decisions on a graduation ceremony have not been determined at this time. We are hopeful that the health emergency will end and permit a ceremony to take place.
Communication
I realize that this new learning method will take some adjusting to and require flexibility from all of us. We will probably make mistakes and hopefully, we will learn from them. The key is communicating. That important first step is to communicate with your teacher. Every teacher will have office hours daily and those hours will be posted on the High School Home Based Learning Plan located on the district website under the COVID-19 link.
Remember…
Remember, we are all in this together. If you are having issues accessing online resources, the Internet, your device or understanding and/or completing any lesson, please let us know. We realize that there is a lot going on right now. We want to help you in any way we can to be successful and, as much as possible, free from stress. If you have any questions or concerns along the way, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Michael Lovenberg
Principal, Whitewater High School
mlovenberg@wwusd.org
Nathan O’Shaughnessy
Assistant Principal, Whitewater High School
noshaughnessy@wwusd.org
31 de Marzo de 2020
Hola Familias Whippet,
Como ahora hemos escuchado del Gobernador Evers que estaremos en casa por lo menos hasta el 24 de abril de 2020, me gustaría aprovechar este momento para darle la bienvenida al plan de aprendizaje basado casa de Whitewater High School. Esto se verá y se sentirá diferente para todos nosotros. Estamos comprometidos a hacer todo lo posible para garantizar que nuestros estudiantes continúen aprendiendo y tengan contacto con sus maestros y compañeros de clase. Estaremos trabajando lo más posible en las diferentes necesidades de nuestros estudiantes y familias.
A medida que hacemos la transición al aprendizaje en línea, es importante que discuta con su estudiante las expectativas de ser estudiante de aprendizaje en línea. No dude en comunicarse con sus maestros para obtener aclaraciones y saber que Mr. O’Shaughnessy y yo también estamos disponibles para ayudarlo. Nuestros consejeras escolares, la Sra. Hamilon y la Sra. Sonmor-Wintz también están aquí para ayudarlo. También tendrán horario de oficina y continuarán estando disponibles para sus preguntas sobre la programación, las opciones postsecundarias o su bienestar personal.
Nuestros maestros han estado trabajando duro para crear lecciones significativas diseñadas para garantizar que nuestros estudiantes continúen progresando académicamente. Al comenzar el viaje, recordemos estar dispuestos a aceptar algunos golpes, entusiasmarnos con el desafío que nos espera y superarlo juntos. Espero poder proporcionar algunas respuestas a las preguntas que tenga al comenzar este proceso.
Clases
El aprendizaje basado en casa no será como el aprendizaje en persona. Debes planear gastar alrededor de un total de 15-20 horas a la semana para todas tus clases combinadas. A partir de la semana del 6 de abril, las lecciones que reciba de cada maestro le darán una idea de cómo se impartirá la instrucción, el tipo de trabajo que deberás completar y los métodos para comunicarse. También tendrás la oportunidad de contactar con tu maestro.
Comenzando el 6 de Abril, Whitewater High School utilizará el siguiente horario:
- Lunes & Miércoles (Períodos 1, 3, 5, 7)- incrementos de 30 minutos
- Martes & Jueves (Períodos 2, 6, 8, 9)
- Los maestros estarán disponibles durante la semana escolar durante las horas (7:45 am-3:15 pm) para responder preguntas / etc. por correo electrónico o en el aula de Google.
- Los contactos realizados por estudiantes y familias fuera del horario escolar serán respondidos dentro de un período de 24 horas desde el momento en que se envió la comunicación.
- Viernes: Ponerse en contacto con los estudiantes, “Horas de oficina” por Google Hangout .
WHS Horario de Clase para El Aprendizaje Basado en Casa 2019-2020
Lunes – Jueves: Se espera que los estudiantes inicien sesión al sitio web / Google Classroom de los maestros durante los horarios indicados para completar las tareas y actividades de clase. Adicionalmente, los estudiantes pueden completar las tareas fuera de estas horas como sea necesario.
Viernes: Horario de Oficina Programado para Contactar a los Maestros
Qué esperar en línea
Los maestros han estado trabajando diligentemente para establecer objetivos de aprendizaje e identificar las habilidades esenciales que necesita aprender para completar este año escolar en un nuevo entorno en línea. Cada lección puede ser presentada por el maestro a través de un video grabado o algún otro medio de tecnología que permita a los estudiantes acceder a la lección en el horario de clase asignado, así como para revisar en un momento que se ajuste a su horario.
Los maestros también publicarán trabajos que apoyarán el aprendizaje del objetivo. Los estudiantes deben iniciar sesión durante los horarios de clase publicados para recibir la lección y completar las tareas en las fechas límite establecidas por sus maestros. Los maestros pueden crear sesiones de videoconferencia programadas (como una “clase de revisión”) y estar disponibles durante el horario de oficina para responder sus preguntas.
¿Qué sucede si mi estudiante no interactúa con el horario en línea?
Si no hay evidencia de compromiso o completar la actividad asignada y/o check-in después de dos días programados, los maestros se pondrán en contacto con el estudiante y su padre/tutor.
Si no hay evidencia de compromiso después de tres días de clase programados, los maestros se pondrán en contacto con la administración del edificio, que entonces se pondrá en contacto con el estudiante y el padre/tutor.
Transición de Calificación del Cuarto a la Calificación de Semestre
Para asegurar la continuación del aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes y ayudar a los maestros en la evaluación del aprendizaje de los estudiantes, comenzando el 6 de abril 2020, Whitewater High School cambiará el sistema de calificación de la escuela secundaria de cuarto a semestre para el segundo semestre del año escolar 2019-2020. Además, pasaremos a una escala de calificación Aprobar / Reprobar.
Los cambios en la calificación de semestre de la calificación de Aprobar / Reprobar darán a los estudiantes y maestros la máxima flexibilidad para acabar el año escolar sin interrupciones en los GPA de los estudiantes y el logro de crédito, siempre que los estudiantes pasen el semestre. Esto también permitirá que los maestros reflejen con mayor precisión el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. La transición a la calificación del semestre y la calificación de Aprobar / reprobar también protegerá el progreso académico y el avance de todos los estudiantes que podrían ser afectados negativamente por las brechas de acceso y oportunidad exacerbadas por el aprendizaje en casa/en línea.
Definiciones de Escala de Calificaciones
Aprobar: El estudiante ha cumplido o superado los niveles mínimos de progreso para los objetivos de aprendizaje esenciales identificados (estándares). Un grado de D- o superior está pasando.
Reprobar: El estudiante no ha cumplido con los niveles mínimos de competencia para los objetivos de aprendizaje esenciales identificados (estándares). Se ha hecho todo lo posible para asegurar que los estudiantes hayan recibido comentarios y la oportunidad de demostrar el dominio de los estándares.
Las calificaciones del semestre se calcularán de la siguiente manera:
- 100%- Q3 and Q4 asignaciones (combinadas acumuladas y con una evaluación/proyecto final)
- 12 grado históricamente no han tomado exámenes del segundo semestre en Whitewater High School.
Clases AP / Exámenes
Clases de Colocación Avanzada (AP)
Según la junta universitaria, los exámenes de Colocación Avanzada en mayo todavía sigue sucediendo. Sin embargo, hay cambios con respecto a cómo serán los exámenes, los límites de tiempo, etc. Nuestros maestros de AP podrán responder a preguntas o inquietudes con respecto a las clases/contenido de AP y nuestra coordinadora de AP Dawn Shelbourn puede responder a preguntas o inquietudes con respecto a exámenes de AP.
Esto es lo que necesitas saber con respeto a los exámenes de AP:
- Durarán sólo 45 minutos (3 horas normalmente).
- Estará totalmente compuesto de preguntas de respuesta libre (FRQ).
- NO incluirá ningún contenido típicamente cubierto después de principios de marzo.
- Los exámenes se pueden tomar en línea en casa o en la escuela.
- Se ofrecerán 2 fechas de examen: Uno en mayo, otro más tarde. Los estudiantes pueden decidir si quieren probar mientras el material está fresco en el mente O esperar a darse tiempo de estudio adicional.
- El crédito universitario permanecerá intacto, ya que las universidades están a bordo con este enfoque de examen y permitirán exámenes más cortos en situaciones de emergencia.
Para aquellos estudiantes y familias que decidan cancelar su examen, deben comunicarse con la Coordinadora de Whitewater High School, Dawn Shelbourn, para hacerle saber que están cancelando y que cualquier estudiante que cancele, no será cobrado por el examen este año. El calendario de pruebas para los exámenes AP se publicará tentativamente el 3 de abril. La Sra. Shelbourn puede ser contactada en dshelbourn@wwusd.org
Se alienta a todos los estudiantes y padres de AP a usar el siguiente enlace para buscar actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles.
ENLACE de AP: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update
EXÁMENES ASPIRE y FORWARD
Según el Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Wisconsin, las pruebas estandarizadas que normalmente se realizan a nivel de escuela secundaria: las pruebas Aspire y Forward se han cancelado para este año debido a la cantidad de tiempo que hemos estado fuera del edificio debido a COVID-19
Carteras de estudiantes / Planificación de carrera académica
Grados 9-11 Carteras de estudiantes se pospondrá en este momento
Grado 12 Carteras de estudiantes debe continuar el proceso de Cartera
- Cualquier pregunta o inquietud con respecto a las carteras individuales, los estudiantes deben ponerse en contacto con su consejera escolar (Sra. Hamilton o Sra. Sonmor Wintz)
Graduación
Por favor sepa que todos los maestros, personal y administración de Whitewater High School están comprometidos con el éxito de cada estudiante de último año en la clase de 2020. Todos los estudiantes en el último año que cumplan los requisitos en línea durante el aprendizaje en casa y que hayan obtenido los requisitos de crédito necesarios como se describe en la política de la junta escolar se graduarán al final de este semestre. Las decisiones sobre una ceremonia de graduación no se han determinado en este momento. Esperamos que la emergencia sanitaria acabe y permita una ceremonia.
Comunicación
Me doy cuenta de que este nuevo método de aprendizaje requerirá algunos ajustes y requerirá flexibilidad de todos nosotros. Probablemente cometeremos errores y, con suerte, aprenderemos de ellos. La clave es comunicarse. Ese primer paso importante es comunicarse con su maestro. Cada maestro tendrá horas de oficina diariamente y esas horas se publicarán en el Plan de Aprendizaje Basado en el Hogar de la Escuela Secundaria ubicado en el sitio web del distrito bajo el enlace COVID-19.
Recuerda…
Recuerda, estamos todos juntos en esto. Si tienes problemas de acceder a los recursos en línea, del Internet, con tu dispositivo, o para comprender y / o completar alguna lección, infórmenos. Me doy cuenta de que están sucediendo muchas cosas en este momento. Quiero ayudarlo en todo lo que pueda para tener éxito y, en la medida de lo posible, estar libre de estrés.
Sinceramente,
Michael Lovenberg
Director, Whitewater High School
mlovenberg@wwusd.org
Nathan O’Shaughnessy
Director Asociado, Whitewater High School
noshaughnessy@wwusd.org
How Great to Post Something that’s “Normal:” City Compost Site is Opening this Sat., 4/4!
Compost Site Opening Information
The compost site will open for the season on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The compost site will also open on Wednesdays beginning April 8, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The City will provide a loader for loading chips and compost into residents’ trailers and trucks beginning Saturday, April 4. This loader will be available the first Saturday of every month until the site closes for the season. *Please allow enough time for unloading as the compost site will close promptly at the posted times.*
If you have any questions, please call the Streets Department at 473-0560.
N. Esterly Held a Pop-up Self-Distancing Music Festival
Last week Christine C. Hayes, Lincoln Elementary music teacher, emailed an invitation to her neighbors on N. Esterly Avenue to join her and her husband, Dr. Glenn C. Hayes, on March 25 for a “Happening” of a music sing-along. They announced the location would be “your front yard!” “Pull up a lawn chair or blanket in your front yard, bring out your personal device to follow the lyrics, and sing along with Christine, her guitar and amplifier,” Christine wrote. “Wave and smile to your neighbors and know that we are all in this together! Lift your spirits tomorrow from your doorstep. You and not alone.”
It was reported that eleven households participated joyously in songs such as, “You are My Sunshine,” and “What a Wonderful World.”
Sara Kuhl, UW-W Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Marketing & Communication, commented on Facebook, “We were walking on campus and could hear the music from Prairie Street by Heide. It was lovely!”
Click here for a story in the Daily Jefferson County Union.
By the way, if you haven’t yet seen a video of hundreds of thousands of people across New York standing at their balconies and windows on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. to cheer for those working on the frontline against COVID-19, it’s quite an uplifting view. Please click here for a Youtube video. It seems that the cheering happening has continued each evening since then.