2nd Semester Virtual Student Materials Pickup/Drop off (Posted 1/18/21)
Virtual students can drop off semester 1 materials and pick up semester 2 materials on Friday, January 29th from Mr. Maske at the security desk.
NHS & The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Donation Drive (Posted 1/18/21)
NHS has an opportunity for you to help those most in need and suffering during the pandemic. The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Donation Drive is collecting Covid-19 related items and other urgent needs, and our drive is from January 18-29. The boxes collecting the items are located in the cafeteria by the front doors and in front of the main office with a more detailed list of items. Please consider donating!
List of Items if you want to include: masks, thermometers, disinfecting wipes, canned goods, breakfast bars, peanut butter, jelly, men's boxers (2L and 3L), children's underwear, men's shaving razors, alcohol-free mouthwash, powder-free vinyl gloves (L), boys and girls tops, and men and women pants and tops.
Eisenhower's UNICEF Donates 146 Toys to the Salvation Army (Posted 1/14/21)
THANK YOU to Eisenhower's UNICEF Club for their incredibly successful Toy Drive this last month. Under the leadership of Eisenhower seniors, Grace Kiel and Nikki Dienberg, the Eisenhower UNICEF Club was able to donate a total of 146 toys to the Salvation Army, which were then given out to children in need across southeast Wisconsin. Congratulations to Grace, Nikki, and the entire UNICEF Club for making this a success...and a special thank you to all who made a generous donation to this event!
Robotics Kickoff (Posted 1/4/2021)
If you are interested in joining robotics, we will be starting up this Saturday 1/9. With everything, it will be a different year for us but it should still be fun and challenging. If you are interested in joining the team this year, please email Mr. Krack (Michael.krack@nbexcellence.org) or Miss Koski (bobbiejo.koski@nbexcellence.org) for more information.
ACP Family Night Goes Virtual on 1/20 & 1/21 (Posted 12/17/20)
Our annual Academic and Career Planning (ACP) Family Night will be held virtually this year via pre-recorded grade-level presentations and course summaries, which will allow students and their families to access the information at a time that works best for them.
Information for rising 7th & 8th graders will be available on Wed. Jan 20
Information for rising 9th - 12th graders will be available on Thu. Jan 21
While we encourage parents and students to make an effort to reserve some time on those dates to review the shared information together, the information may be accessed at ANY TIME on or after those dates leading up to the course request window for the 2021-22 school year.
The event is designed to inform parents about the learning opportunities available to their students, the resources available to help support them through the Academic and Career Planning process, and how to register for courses for the 2021-22 school year. The grade-level presentations and course summaries, along with a number of supplemental topical presentations (for rising 9th-12th graders and their families), will be shared via links included in School Messenger e-mails which will be sent out to families on the above dates. Contact your student's counselor with any questions.
STUDENT SERVICES
Americanism and Government Scholarship test - Mark your calendars! (Posted 1-8-2021)
The American Legion Department of Wisconsin offers a scholarship opportunity March 8-19, 2021 testing students on their knowledge of City, County, State and Federal Government and flag etiquette. The test is offered to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. The top scorers at each grade level in each of The American Legion Districts are eligible to win scholarships. The test consists of 50 multiple choice, true/false questions and an essay question. Interested students will register at the same time that they take the test. The test window will be open on March 8, it will not be open prior. The questions are timed so the answers cannot be researched. The test can only be taken one time per student per year. Follow this link for more information.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Reposted 12-3-2020)
Attention Seniors: The FAFSA is available as of Oct. 1! Completing the FAFSA is a critical step in determining eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid, including grants and scholarships. Since aid is limited, it is important to apply early. The deadline for submitting FAFSA is June 30, 2021. Each college may have its own deadline so you should check with the college(s) you’re interested in attending. For more information about FAFSA, click here or click here to start your free application.
2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (Posted 11-10-2020)
The National ACT will be offered at Eisenhower on April 17, 2021. The registration deadline is March 12, 2021. The late registration deadline is March 26, 2021. Register online at: http://www.actstudent.org
WCTC ACT Exam Prep Course (Posted 1-7-2021)
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is offering the ACT Exam Preparation course via Zoom for Spring Term. The course is designed for high school students preparing to take the ACT. Students will learn strategies and aspects of the ACT in the areas of math, reading, writing, science reasoning, and English grammar to prepare them for success on their exam. Students will log into the course on the following Saturdays: February 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 2021 from 8:00am - 12:20pm. The fee for the course is $77.01. Additional details can be found in this flyer.
PSAT/NMSQT (Posted 1-4-2021)
If you did not get the chance to take the PSAT in October and are interested, there is one more administration being offered at Ike. The last administration of the PSAT will be on January 26th from 7:30-11:30am. Please fill out this form if you are interested in taking the PSAT this January. This PSAT administration is for 10th/11th grade students only. The cost of the PSAT is $17 and will be added to your fees in Infinite Campus. After you sign up, Mrs. Mees will be in touch with further test day information. Please contact Mrs. Mees in Student Services with questions at: emily.mees@nbexcellence.org
UPCOMING COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS
BigFuture Days College Fair (Posted 1-12-2021)
College Board is hosting their first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. Sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. You'll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming, ask questions about topics you want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps. Learn More/Register Here Students can attend any event and more than one. Save the date(s)!
Two Saturdays: February 13 & 27 | 9:00 a.m. - noon. Only $10.00 per attendee! Tech Savvy 2021 is a two-day, virtual workshop for girls in grades 6 to 10 to inspire and encourage them in STEM fields and careers. The girls who attend Tech Savvy will experience inspiring discussions and exciting hands-on activities led by professional women in STEM fields. To help complete the online workshops, and encourage further exploration, there is a supply bag pick up at multiple locations throughout Rock and Walworth counties for registered attendees. Bags include materials needed for the workshops, conference t-shirt, a hardcover book titled The Confidence Code for Girls, and, if you're one of our lucky winners, a door prize! Learn more now! Register Here Registration is limited to 100 students! Don't miss your chance to get involved.
Astrophysics? Engineering? Forensic Science? How about plants, animals, people, and computers? Each participant will get to choose from exciting online workshops to customize her own STEM experience and have the opportunity to be inspired with a keynote speaker and a discussion panel with women in STEM careers. This is one event you won't want to miss!
Register for a UW-Madison PharmD Virtual Event this spring (Posted 1-8-2021)
Coming up this semester, UW-Madison will be hosting three virtual events for students, advisors, teachers and parents who want to learn more about the pharmacy profession and about our PharmD program here at UW–Madison. We hope to see you there!
Pharmacy Career Exploration Day - February 27, 2021 This event is a great opportunity for you to learn about the variety of exciting career paths available to PharmD graduates. Register for Career Exploration Day here!
Spring Open Houses - March 13, or April 10, 2021 We are offering two open houses this semester. The content covered is the same, so choose one that works best for your calendar. These events are designed for anyone interested in exploring the Doctor of Pharmacy program at UW–Madison. Register for an Open House event here!
High School Summer AI Program by Stanford PhD Students (Posted 1-7-2021)
AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session (25 hours) pre-college enrichment program that exposes high school students (Grades 9-12) to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford University, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students with prior programming experience are placed in an advanced cohort. We offer multiple dates and times for our Summer Break and Spring Semester programs. Students may applyhere and learn more in our flyer and brochure or on our website. Please contact Lucas Hornsby at lhornsby@stanford.edu or at (917) 371-8971 with any questions.
Wisconsin's Private Colleges (Posted 11-20-2020)
Follow this link for more information regarding campus visit opportunities at Wisconsin's Private Colleges. Please check each institution's website for the most up-to-date information regarding visit opportunities. WISCONSINSPRIVATECOLLEGES.ORG/VISIT The 2020-21 Guide to Admissions and Financial Aid is now available. Begin your college search here.
ATHLETICS
Middle School Bowling (Posted 1/12/21)
Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students who are interested in participating in the upcoming middle school bowling season!
The Middle School Bowling Club is a fun, short-season bowling league that gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a great lifelong activity while competing against other middle school bowlers from around the state.
You may not realize it but bowling has been among the fastest-growing high school sports over the past decade and the Wisconsin Middle School Bowling Club is a great way to get involved.
New Berlin Club Details:
Bowl 11 weekly league sessions and practices with coaches on the lanes on Wednesdays at New Berlin Bowl from 4:15 – 6:15 pm Season Runs February – May. The first Practice is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th at 4:15 pm.
Open to all skill levels - beginners welcome, optional tournament teams to compete against other area schools all bowlers get a club shirt and opportunity to compete at the State Tournament.
Cost & registration:
$85 per bowler includes bowling, shoe rental, and instruction. Player registration and a parent meeting are on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm at New Berlin Bowl.
To sign up please email roth.josephm@gmail.com or call Joe Roth at 414-923-6872. More information about the Wisconsin Middle School Bowling Club is available at www.wimsbowlclub.com.
Middle School Girls Volleyball Registration: Please visit www.ikelions.org/forms to register for MS girls volleyball.
Registration is a two-step process.
The first step is to upload your physical forms and sign-off on the required documents through our Rschool registration page.
The second step is to pay the MS activity fee via SDNB's Revtrak page.
Student-athletes must be fully registered in order to participate. Once registered, you will receive additional details about the upcoming season.
Practice Days & Times:
First day of Practice: Monday, February 1st after the school day. Please come dressed to participate in tryouts. Again, student-athletes must be fully registered to participate.
Practices are Monday - Thursday from 3 pm to 5 pm in the lower gym. A more specific practice schedule will be given during the start of the season.
Matches:
Matches begin on Thursday, February 11th, and generally occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the middle of March. 7th-grade teams will play at 3:30 pm and 8th-grade teams will play at 4:30 pm. A detailed match schedule will be provided shortly, but like everything this year, is subject to change.
Spectators will be limited based on each school's policies. It's possible some schools may not allow spectators based on their mitigation strategies and the size of their facility.
Transportation:
Roundtrip transportation is provided for away matches. Parents are permitted to transport their child if they complete the independent transportation waiver.
THANK YOU to Eisenhower's UNICEF Club for their incredibly successful Toy Drive this last month. Under the leadership of Eisenhower seniors, Grace Kiel and Nikki Dienberg, the Eisenhower UNICEF Club was able to donate a total of 146 toys to the Salvation Army, which were then given out to children in need across southeast Wisconsin. Congratulations to Grace, Nikki, and the entire UNICEF Club for making this a success...and a special thank you to all who made a generous donation to this event!
High School Math Team (Posted 1/13/21)
Attention all high school Math Team members. On February 4th, 2021 we will be participating in the AMC 10/12. This test will be done virtually, so students will need a computer and space at home to take the test. We will meet via zoom starting on 2/4/2021 at 3:15 PM and will start taking the test around 3:20 PM. The test is designed to take 75 minutes and students will need to stay logged in to the zoom call until they finish the test or time is up. If your student is interested in this competition, please have them email Mrs. Bauer at alyssa.bauer@nbexcellence.org. (Current math team members will be getting an email from Mrs. Bauer with this information as well)
FINE ARTS
There are currently no announcements.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIORS
West & IKE Scholarships:
Greater Milwaukee Association of Legal Professionals - Due January 31
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship - Due February 1
Marine Credit Union Member Scholarship - Due February 12
Simon Youth Scholarships - Due February 17
New Berlin Scholarship Fund - Due March 1
IKE Scholarships:
West Scholarships:
New Berlin West High School Accounting Scholarship - Due March 26
April Chesny Scholarship - Due March 26
Emily Brooks Foundation - Due March 26
New Berlin West Youth Football Scholarship - Due March 31
NBW class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship - Due April 2
Summer Party Tent Installer @ Area Rental (Posted 1/18/21)
Location: 17000 W. Cleveland Rd, New Berlin www.arearentalwi.com
Time Line: position is seasonal, late May to early June
Compensation: $10/hour +
Age Requirement: 16 or older
Job Description: Area Rental is seeking Seasonal Party Tent Installers and Customer Service for hard but enjoyable work. Must be able to lift 60 pounds or more for installers. Plenty of hours are available with a great earning potential. Students will travel to event sites in the SE Wisconsin area and will learn to erect a variety of style of tents at both small backyard parties to large summer festivals.
Contact: Amy Russell amy@arearentalwi.com
Related to Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Office Assistant/Marketer @ State Farm-Gehrand-Celeste Ins., New Berlin (Posted 1/14/21)
Location: 2675 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin 262-784-3080 http://www.christywithsf.com/
Timeline: ASAP
Age Requirement: 16 or older
Pre-requisite: Must have license and transportation.
Job Description: Our office is looking for a office/marketing assistant to help grow our business and promote our office in the community. Position would include creating awareness of the office in the New Berlin area through social media administrative work. Cold calling prospective customers to get information to quote insurance. Working on marketing campaigns for new and existing clients. Helping with Community events (car shows/golf outings/neighborhood of good). Hourly wage is provided and position does have the opportunity to earn additional bonuses on top of the hourly wage.
Related to Career Clusters: Business, Management & Administration
Baseball/Softball Umpire @ New Berlin Athletic Association (Posted 1/14/21)
Location: Hickory Grove, New Berlin 262-844-8391 www.nbaasports.com
Employment Dates: 5/1/21-7/30/21
The NBAA is looking for summer umpires for the 2021 baseball and softball seasons. Flexible schedule. If you are interested, please contact NBAA Umpire Coordinator - Mario Nudi at marionudi@sbcglobal.net
Age Requirement: 14 or older
Compensation: $15-$55 per game, depending on age level
Job Pre-requisite: none
Related to Career Cluster: Human Services
Misc. Summer Openings @ Milwaukee County Parks (Posted 10/9/20)
Location: 9480 W. Watertown Plank Rd. www.countypark.com 414-257-8083
Timeline: Start June 2021
Hours: Varies
Compensation: Starting pay of $7.77-$11.71/hr (pay rate differ between departments and skills set)
Milwaukee County Parks are hiring for the Summer of 2021. Please visit the website to view openings: www.countyparks.com
To apply: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Human-Resources
Related to Career Clusters: Government + Public Administration
The junior class is holding a monthly fundraiser at MOD Pizza in New Berlin to raise money for their class account. Go to MOD and say you're there for Eisenhower, order online and enter the code posted for the date, or show this flyer before paying and they will donate 20% of your bill to the group. Better yet, RSVP to one (or more!) of the links below and you'll get an email reminder that the fundraiser is happening that day, which is also useful if the event is postponed. Enjoy some pizza on the following dates: December 10, December 17, January 18, February 15, March 17, April 19, and May 10. NOTE: The dates for our fundraisers in November, December, March, and May have changed dates and online ordering codes!
Non-Discrimination Policy
The School District of New Berlin does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, or disability. View the Nondiscrimination Notice & Disclaimers page for more information.
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