Malcolm Shabazz City High School

The Quarterly Report

“40 Years of Innovative Education”
1601 N. Sherman Avenue • Madison, Wisconsin 53704 • (608) 204-2440

1st Quarter, 2010-

2010-11
Greetings from the Principal:

Getting and giving feedback is important. In some ways, feedback is at the heart of a learning
experience. In order to master a skill, we need feedback that indicates whether we are on the right
track. Quality, unbiased, and non-judgmental feedback assists all of us in determining if we are
moving in the right direction. We adjust our behaviors according to feedback. In the classroom,
teachers are constantly assessing students to determine what they know and can do, and they
provide feedback to students to encourage growth and learning.

Providing feedback sounds simple, yet, providing feedback to others in a way that can be heard
and used can be very difficult. Many times, we have not defined what quality means and may have
difficulty in identifying it. What is a quality paragraph or a quality presentation? How do we
describe and model quality writing for our students? Once we have a student’s work in front of us
further questions are raised. How do we give students unbiased feedback on their mastery of a
skill? How do we communicate our genuine support and acceptance of the student for who they
are, and, at the same time, have high expectations for their ability to learn and develop new skills?
How do we communicate our feedback without judgment, in an educational system that has
historically used grades as a means to divide students into groups rather than provide feedback for
learning?

These are all difficult questions. At Shabazz we believe that if we create an environment where
students feel safe, are treated with dignity and respect, are provided opportunities to develop
habits of work and mind, are given opportunities to solve conflicts, are asked to engage in the
world as active citizens through authentic service learning opportunities, and are provided
opportunities to take on leadership roles, then our students will thrive, grow and learn. So how are
we doing? What feedback are our students providing us? At the end of last year, students
completed a lengthy survey that addressed these issues. Below, I have summarized some of
these findings as they relate to our core mission at Shabazz. Ninety nine students responded to
our survey.

On the issue of a safe and harassment free school, our students responded in this way:

90.5% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I feel the teachers at Shabazz have
treated me with respect and fairness.” The remaining 9.5% somewhat agreed.

94.6% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I feel safe while attending
Shabazz.” The remaining 5.4% somewhat agreed.

87.1% agreed or strongly agreed to the statement “I have opportunities to be heard and
valued at Shabazz.” The remaining 12.9% somewhat agreed.

91.6% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I felt like I could ask questions, ask
for assistance, and take the risks needed to learn.” No one disagreed.

97.9 % agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I felt like I was accepted for whom I
was regardless of my gender, race, or sexual orientation.” No one disagreed.

In regard to student engagement, conflict resolution, and habits of work and mind, the students
responded in this way:

83.9% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I am thinking about my
future in more positive ways since attending Shabazz.” 11.5% of respondents somewhat
agreed.

82% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I have been more
productive (worked harder) at Shabazz than in my previous schools.” 12.4% somewhat
agreed.

85.4% of students agreed or strongly agreed to the statement “I wanted to participate in
learning activities in my classes at Shabazz.” 12.4% of respondents somewhat agreed.

83.2% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “While at Shabazz, I have
learned better ways to resolve conflicts.” 13.5% of respondents somewhat agreed.

Finally, on the issue of civic engagement, our students responded in this way:

75.8% of students agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “Since attending Shabazz,
I am more likely to do community service work.” 17.2% of the respondents somewhat
agreed.

80.7% of students agreed or strongly agreed to the statement, “Since attending Shabazz, I
am more aware of current issues and events that affect my community, my city, my state
and my country.” 14.8% of respondents somewhat agreed.
In a recent discussion with a student around expectations at Shabazz, the student said, “At
Shabazz, we have high expectations around service, leadership, problem solving, and making
decisions. At Shabazz, I have learned to challenge myself.” This is an amazing statement coming
from a high school student. I listen to this feedback and read the results from this survey and I
know something great is happening at Shabazz. Even more amazing than these results, is the
commitment of the staff and students at Shabazz to make it even better.

We are excited by the prospects of this new school year and school years to come, as the Shabazz
community works and learns together and continues its 40 year tradition as a leader and model for
effective and innovative practices in education.

Student Comments from the 2009-2010 End of the Year Survey:

“I have willingly learned a lot of new things at this school, and I had fun as I was doing it. I
bet there are a lot of other kids in other schools that cannot say the same.”

“Shabazz High School has really improved my point of view of life. I actually want to learn
and move on to attend school after I graduate from high school.”

“Coming to Shabazz has given me a more positive outlook on education. My home school
made me into a stressed-out robot, and Shabazz has taught me to think about things in
deeper way, rather than memorizing facts. Shabazz has also made me more independent,
which has in turn made me feel more prepared about moving on to college.”

“I feel the teachers at Shabazz have treated me with respect and fairness.”

“Shabazz has been a very positive experience for me. I have learned how to discuss, think
critically, support my opinion, and interact with others.”

“It saved my life.”

In 2011 we are celebrating 40 years of alternative education excellence at Malcolm Shabazz City
High School.

Aric Soderbloom, Principal Page 3


FENG SHUI PAINTING PROJECT
Are you familiar with the bone white walls of the
past at Shabazz? Have you seen the colorful,
warm, and inviting walls we have today? Last
year we started to improve the physical
environment of our school. After consulting
Linda Mundt, a Feng Shui designer, we painted
several rooms in more pleasing colors. The
students have responded to the ‘new look’ and
have taken very good care of our school. We
would like to continue this process, and like last
year, we need to raise the funds to finish the job.
If you would like to contribute to this project,
please make your check payable to Shabazz City
High School, and write on the memo line, “F.S.
Painting Project.” Thank you for making our
space a good place to be.
KEEP ON CLIPPIN’
Old habits die hard. For years you collected
“Labels for Education” and Campbell’s Soup
Labels for your kids’ schools. Now they’re “all
grown up,” and what are you to do with those
labels? Well, keep on clipping! It’s a waste to
throw them away. Although they will accumulate
slowly at Shabazz, they will still bring worthwhile
items to the school. Send labels with your
student, drop them off, or even mail them in.
Every little bit helps!
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READER’S WORKSHOP DONATIONS
If you are interested in making book donations or
contributions to our school’s reading initiatives,
please contact Denise Aulik (204-2469) at
daulik@madison.k12.wi.us. Thanks for your
support!
STUDENTS WOULD LOVE THIS!
Have an old karaoke machine? Donate it to us!
We’ll put it to good use.
KITCHEN WISH LIST
Our Shabazz Kitchen is actively used, and needs
a bit of restocking. We are particularly looking
for:
• Jumbo sized stainless steel bowl (approx.
24” in diameter)
• 1 or 2 tongs for frying bacon
• Supply of drying towels (white flour sack
towels are best)
• Large non-stick waffle iron
• Very large cast iron pan (the old fashioned
type that needs “seasoning”)
• Silverware
• Dish soap
• Scrubbies
• Paper plates, bowls, and plastic cups
• Paper napkins
REMEMBER WIND-UP
WATCHES?
Trip classes are looking for old,
working wind-up watches. Please send
them in to Tina (204-2468).
SUPPORT SHABAZZ LEARNING HELP SHABAZZ AND
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT!
The opportunity for students to learn through
doing is a foundation of the Shabazz curriculum.
We collect unused cell phones to raise money for
Field trips provide fantastic opportunities for both
our service learning programs. Please think of
experiential learning and service learning. Some
us when upgrading, and give us (instead of your
of our field trips are extended trip classes taking
provider) your old cell phone. It costs you
students and staff out of the building for a week
nothing, and earns a couple hundred dollars a
at a time. Others are half- or full-day visits to
year for the school.
sites like Cherokee Marsh, Aldo Leopold Center,
American Players Theatre, or the Wisconsin
Most folks have one or two old cell phones sitting
Historical Society Archives.
in drawers or closets at home. Cell phones that
find their way into the trash end up at a dump
Due to changes in district policy, schools now
and leach into the ground. They are toxic to our
have to cover the costs of classroom coverage
environment. All the phones we collect get
(substitute teachers) while instructors are off-site
refurbished and sent to other countries, or are
with a group of students. Substitute teachers
RESPONSIBLY RECYCLED. Please dig around
cost us about $200/day. That is an additional
your drawers to help Shabazz! Unused phones
expense above field trip admission fees,
can be dropped off at the office.
transportation costs, meals, supplies, and
equipment. Even without the added expense of
substitute teachers, many of our students cannot
afford to pay the full costs of a field trip.
TARGET REDCARD BENEFITS
In order to continue with this foundational piece
of our curriculum and approach to education, we SHABAZZ
are asking for your financial support. Any
contribution you can make to our field trip fund If you have a Target REDcard credit card, Target
will significantly help our program and our will donate up to 1% of your REDcard purchases
students. Tax deductible donations may be to Shabazz. Just visit www.target.com to enroll
made out to Shabazz City High School (with in Take Charge of Education® and select
“Field Trip Subs” written in the memo line of your Shabazz as your school of choice. It really adds
check). Thank you for your ongoing support! up!

Monday, Oct. 11 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:35 AM for Staff Development

REMINDER::
REMINDER

Thursday, Oct. 21 2nd Qtr. SCHEDULING DAY for Returning Students

● 8:45 Seniors ● 9:30 Juniors ● 10:00 Sophs ● 10:45 Classes Begin
Thu –Fri, Oct. 28 & 29 SCHOOL CLOSED – WEAC Convention
Wednesday, Nov. 3 SCHOOL CLOSED – End of 1st Quarter
Thursday, Nov. 4 NO SCHOOL for Returning Students – New Student Orientation Day
 COMMUNITY LUNCHES AT SHABAZZ
Nearly every Friday, students and staff share good food and good company over a lunch prepared and
served in the Shabazz Cafeteria. The students of the "Shabazz Experience" class guided by Gene
Delcourt, plan, purchase and prepare the meals. The class is made up of students in their first quarter
attending Shabazz. So far this year we've enjoyed Breakfast Burritos, with chorizo, scrambled eggs,
potatoes, and Pico de Gallo; "Malcolm Melt" sandwiches, with turkey, ham, cheese, avocados, red onions,
and tomatoes, and homemade chocolate chip cookies.

There is no charge for the meal, but a donation for groceries is always welcome. We would love to have
parents and guardians join us. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:25. If you would like to attend a
Community Lunch, please call the office at 204-2440 on Friday morning to let us know you are coming.
That way you can also make sure we are hosting a lunch that week, and find out what we are serving!
When you arrive at the school, check in at the office before heading to the Cafeteria for a great meal!

ILLNESS AND
THE SHABAZZ ATTENDANCE POLICY’

The most common reason for failing to earn credit in a class at

Shabazz is poor attendance. Missing more than 6 classes in a 9-week
quarter jeopardizes a student’s chance to earn credit for successfully
completing that class. It is important that students realize that the six
“permissible” absences are intended as “sick days” to be used for
illness.

It is not always easy to decide if your child is sick enough to stay home or well enough to be in school. To
guide in your decision-making, please remember a student with a high fever, diarrhea, or severe nausea
should stay home until feeling better. If your child has an infectious disease, such as strep throat, they are
welcome back at school after completing one course of medication. This is usually 24 hours, but please ask
your doctor or pharmacist.

Students at Shabazz are still subject to state truancy laws regarding unexcused absences. Please call the
attendance line at 204-2441, if your child will be out. The absence will still count toward your child’s
permissible absences, but this will prevent truancy and help the teachers know what’s up.

If a student has not abused the attendance policy by using sick days as skip days, he/she should have no
problem complying with both the Shabazz Attendance Policy and the District’s health policy. Please
encourage your child to attend classes regularly, and to use good health habits of frequent hand washing
and covering coughs to keep everyone healthy.
 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES AT SHABAZZ
by Susan Kaye

Hello and welcome back to all returning families. And, a special

welcome to all of the families who are joining us for the first time this
year! I want to (re)introduce myself and invite you to contact me if you
think I could be of service to you or your student. My name is Susan
Kaye, and I have been the Shabazz Social Worker for many years.

My role at Shabazz is to assist families, students, and staff to help build

on the strengths of our students, and to eliminate any barriers to
success. I invite you to use me as a listening ear, a conflict mediator, and a resource for community
services and information. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll help you find it. I want to help with any problems;
none are too big or too small to talk about with me. Lots of families and students consult with me about
issues as a confidential way to find out options, or just to have someone who listens and understands. To
reach me, please stop by Room 219A, call 204-2470, or email skaye@madison.k12.wi.us. This year, I am
working at the Doyle building on Tuesdays, but I can be reached there if it’s an emergency. The Shabazz
office staff will assist you in reaching me there.

Shabazz is grateful to have a UW Social Work Graduate Student Intern again this year. We are happy to
welcome Kristi Dahl who comes to us with lots of experience, enthusiasm, and excitement for learning.
Kristi can be reached at 204-2449 or email kldahl2@wisc.edu. We both look forward to assisting you in any
way we can. – Susan

PARENT MEETINGS
We encourage all parents and significant adults in our students’ lives to participate in our monthly
parent meetings. This is a great way to network with other Shabazz families and to get involved
with the school. Our meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Shabazz
LMC. The meetings are informal, but informational. Our first meeting will be Thursday, October 7
at 6:30 p.m. in the LMC. At this meeting we will brainstorm topics for future meetings
The 2010-11 schedule is:
October 7 December 2 February 3 April 7
November 4 January 6 March 3 May 5

“Children need love, especially when they don’t deserve it.”

Harold S. Hulbert
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 NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
by Anita Simansky

Welcome back returning students and parents, and welcome to our new students and families. I’m looking
forward to working together this year. We’ve already gotten off to a good start, with students stopping in to
talk about high school and post high school plans, Youth Options, Certified Nursing Assistant classes, work
credit, youth apprenticeships, etc. We’ve had a presentation from a recruiter at the Madison College
(formerly known as MATC), and other colleges are scheduled to visit in the coming weeks. (See the college
visit article on opposite page.)

This year we are fortunate to have two graduate students from the UW Counseling Psychology program
doing their practica with us: Emily Meier will be the Shabazz Counseling Intern for the entire school year;
Jessie Abegglen will be here for first quarter and the start of second quarter.

Senior Conferences:
Conferences I would like to meet with all seniors during first quarter. If we didn’t meet for a
junior conference last spring, it’s best to have parents join us for this conference. Parents can call me
(204-2450) or email asimansky@madison.k12.wi.us to set up a time. I will also be available during Parent
Conferences on Oct.1. For senior conferences, remember that the student has to be there, too, and it would
be best to make an appointment. Otherwise, I’m glad to talk with parents who just stop in during Parent-
Teacher Conferences.

ACT Test:Test If you are planning on taking the ACT this school year please note the following test and
registration dates. Seniors who haven’t taken the ACT and want to submit a score with college applications
this fall should register to take the test in December, if you haven’t already registered for the October date.
Juniors generally take the ACT in April.

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required

October 23, 2010 September 17,2010 9/18 – 10/1/10
December 11, 2010 November 5, 2010 11/6– 9/10
February 12, 2011 January 7, 2011 1/8–21/11
April 9, 2011 March 4, 2011 3/5–18/11
June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011 5/7–20/11

Cost: $33 for ACT (No Writing), $48 for ACT Plus Writing. It is typically suggested that students
take the ACT Plus Writing test, as more and more colleges are requiring the writing portion of the
test. Fee waivers are available to those on Free or Reduced Lunch.

Register online at www.actstudent.org. The Shabazz student code is 501-159.

Practice booklets are available in the counseling office and online. Students may take a free practice ACT
by calling for an appointment at Kaplan Test Prep Center 255-0575.
 MADISON COLLEGE (MATC) COLLEGE VISITS
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Shabazz hosts a variety of post high school
educational recruiters. College representatives
visit throughout the year. All students are
Sandy Hall, the director of Madison College’s
welcome, not just juniors and seniors. It is a
(formerly MATC) Disability Resource Services,
great opportunity for students to become familiar
will hold an informational meeting for students
with the process and start thinking about college
with disabilities and their parents on Wednesday,
choices.
October 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the LMC. She will
present information concerning available
Missing class for a College Visit will not count as
services, applications, deadlines, entrance
an absence, as long as a student gets
requirements, and financial aid. Afterwards, she
permission from his/her teacher be-forehand.
will be available to answer your questions.
Upcoming visits include:
This meeting is especially important for seniors
• Naropa University, located in Boulder,
and their parents/guardians, but students from all
Colorado, 4th Period on October 18; and
grade levels who may attend MATC at some
point in their future are also encouraged to • Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington,
attend. 4th Period on November 10.

Please contact Lori (204-2451, Rm. 30) if you are Beloit College and Northern Michigan University
planning to come or would like more information. will also be coming soon. Students should listen
to the announcements for dates.

ATTENTION JUNIORS: PSAT Test

If you are interested in taking the PSAT this fall please note the following registration dates, testing dates,
and costs for your home high school. To register, go to your home high school or see Anita or Emily in the
guidance office. Malcolm Shabazz’s High School Code is 501159.

WEST HIGH: LA FOLLETTE HIGH:

Test date: October 16th @ 7:30 am Test date: October 13th @ 7:30 am
Registration dates: Oct. 4th – Oct. 8th Registration date: As soon as possible
Cost: $20 Cost: $18

EAST HIGH: MEMORIAL HIGH:

Test date: October 13th @ 7:30 am Test date: October 16th @ 7:30 am
Registration dates: Oct. 4th – Oct. 8th Registration date: October 4th
Cost: $25 Cost: $20
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 SENIOR PICTURES
After the heartwarming and often heart-rending
process of getting your child’s Senior pictures
taken, you finally have the finished product. Now
what? If you would like to be included in your
home school’s yearbook, now is the time they will
be looking for your picture and your bio. Please
contact your home school as soon as possible as
to their needs.
As for Shabazz, seniors don’t need to submit
their pictures until April 1 – however, the sooner
the safer from a parent perspective. We will
happily accept them at any time. The picture
needs to be a “hard copy” not digital. Also,
please don’t rely on your photographer to submit
pictures to Shabazz. Instead, mail a hard copy
to Colleen Kellogg here at Shabazz, or send the
photo with your child to give to her (or place in
her school mailbox).
This year we will be selling yearbooks through
the first week of the 4th Quarter which is April 6th.
They cost $15.00 and can be ordered in the
Shabazz Office.
Mark Your Calendars
TURKEY
URKEY DAY
Turkey Day is a highly
anticipated annual event,
which takes place the
day before Thanksgiving
– this year that’s
November 24. Shabazz
hosts fun activities
culminating in an all-school Thanksgiving feast
which students, staff members, and Alumni
attend. A Talent Show is the first event of the
day, with songs, dances, skits, and poetry
created and performed by students and teachers.
After the talent show, we join in a variety of
activities around the school. Then the Feast
begins! The food is authentic, filling, and
accommodating to our vegan and vegetarian
students, who have specially prepared dishes.
After everyone is sated, school is dismissed for
the day, and we have our long weekend to be
thankful with others in our lives. More
information on Turkey Day will be coming out in
November, but please mark your calendars now!

SORRY, NO BALLOONS AT SCHOOL, PLEASE

Please do not send balloon bouquets to students at school. Due to a serious latex
allergy, we are not able to have helium balloons at Shabazz.

Any deliveries sent to Shabazz and accidentally brought in will be stored in the LMC until the end of the day
when the student can retrieve them. Thank you for your help in this.

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 2010 1st Quarter Club Dates: September 13 — October 22
2nd Quarter Clubs Begin Week of November 8th

Film Club [Mon – Thur] Denise’s Room

Come hang out and enjoy a variety of great films over lunch in Denise’s room. Watch them on her big
screen and lounge on the cozy couches. Do you have a movie you would like to see? Speak with Denise
and she can help make that happen.

Spoken Word [Wednesdays] Monica’s Room

Come share and write poetry with Ali Muldrow and Monica over lunch. Polish off your pieces, get feedback
from your peers, and most importantly have fun. All skill and interest levels welcome. Get practice and
help for Turkey Day if you’re performing.

Student Leadership and Action Council [Every Other Wednesday] Group Room
If you like planning and having your voice heard, then this is the group for you. Come join and help us write
the By-Youth-For-Youth (BYFY) grant, plan the 1000 hour pledge and clebration, create new and cool
clubs for Shabazz, volunteer in the community, and learn some great leadership and teambuilding skills.
Come make a difference with SLAAC! First meeting was Wednesday, Septermber 29th

Young DJz – DJ Club and Workshops

[Tuesdays 4 – 7pm] East Madison Community Center (8 Straubel Ct.)]
Do you want to learn how to mix music? Would you like to learn how to set up, use and break down DJ
sound and lighting? Learn how to become a mix-master as the Speakerboxx DJz and other Madison Area
DJ’s show you how it’s done. Have your mixes heard on the radio, internet, in the community, and more.
We will be sponsoring and DJing some community and school events as well.

COMING SOON:
9th/10th Grade Intermediate Basketball League
Girls Basketball League (grades 9 – 12)
Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Trips (Winter)
Shabazz Sha-Bang! (1000 or service celbration; Spring ’11)
Shabazz Day Away (Spring ’11)

For more info on MSCR R.E.C. Clubs at Shabazz contact

Tauri Robinson @ 204-2445 or stop by room 212B
ltrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us or www.mscr.org
 2010-11 Shabazz Calendar
October 1 Picture Retake Morning @ 10:45-11:30 AM
October 1 1st Quarter Newsletter Mailed Home and Posted on Website
October 1 1st Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home (for parents who didn’t come to conferences)
October 4 – 8 E3 Outdoor Education Trip
October 7 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC
October 11 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:35 AM for Staff Development
October 21 2nd Qtr. SCHEDULING DAY for Returning Students
• 8:45 AM for Seniors
• 9:30 AM for Juniors
• 10:00 AM for Sophomores
• 10:45 AM Classes Begin
October 28 & 29 SCHOOL CLOSED – WEAC Convention
Oct. 29–Nov 9 Parent Portal Grades View Closed

November 3 SCHOOL CLOSED – End of 1st Quarter

November 4 NO SCHOOL for Returning Students – New Student Orientation Day
November 4 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC
November 5 2nd Quarter Begins
November 11 1st Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home
November 18 2nd Quarter Newsletter Mailed Home and Posted on Website
November 24 Turkey Day @ 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Great Shabazz Talent Show @ 10 AM in Sherman Gym
The Feast @ 1:15 PM in Sherman Cafeteria
Nov. 25 & 26 SCHOOL CLOSED – Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC

December 14 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
Dec. 20 – 31 SCHOOL CLOSED – Winter Break

January 3 SCHOOL REOPENS

January 6 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC
January 10 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:35 AM for Staff Development
January 13 3rd Qtr. SCHEDULING DAY for Returning Students
• 8:45 AM for Seniors
• 9:30 AM for Juniors
• 9:55 AM for Sophomores
• 10:15 AM for Freshmen
• 10:45 Classes Begin
January 14–25 Parent Portal Grades View Closed
January 17 SCHOOL CLOSED – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20 & 21 SCHOOL CLOSED – End of 2nd Quarter
January 24 NO SCHOOL for Returning Students – New Student Orientation Day
January 25 3rd Quarter Begins
January 28 2nd Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home

February 3 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC

February 9 3rd Quarter Newsletter Mailed Home and Posted on Website
February 24 NO SCHOOL for Students – Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 10:30AM - 6:30 PM
February 25 SCHOOL CLOSED – SWEIO Convention
February 25 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home

March 3 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC

March 14 EARLY RELEASE @ 11:35 AM for Staff Development
March 17 3rd Qtr. SCHEDULING DAY for Returning Students
• 8:45 AM for Seniors
• 9:30 AM for Juniors
• 9:55 AM for Sophomores
• 10:15 AM for Freshman
• 10:45 Classes Begin
March 18–29 Parent Portal Grade View Closed
March 28 SCHOOL CLOSED – End of 3rd Quarter
March 29 NO SCHOOL for Returning Students – New Student Orientation Day
March 30 4th Quarter Begins

April 7 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC

April 8 NO SCHOOL for Students – Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
April 8 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home (for parents who didn’t come to conferences)
April 14 4th Quarter Newsletter Mailed Home and Posted on Website
April 18-22 SCHOOL CLOSED – Spring Break
April 25 SCHOOL REOPENS (NOTE: This is a Monday!)
April 28 Take Your Child to Work Day

May 2 – 6 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 3 National Teacher Day
May 5 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM in LMC
May 7 4th Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
May 19 Malcolm’s Birthday
May 30 SCHOOL CLOSED – Memorial Day

June 3–17 Parent Portal Grade View Closed

June 8 End of 4th Quarter
June 9 SCHOOL CLOSED – Graduation Ceremony @ 6:00 PM
June 17 4th Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home
June 20 First Day of Summer School
 MALCOLM SHABAZZ CITY HIGH SCHOOL
1601 N. Sherman Avenue • Madison, Wisconsin 53704 • (608) 204-2440
http://shabazzweb.madison.k12.wi.us/

Name Position Phone Email

Administration and Support Staff

Soderbloom, Aric Principal 204-2443 asoderbloom@madison.k12.wi.us
Chance, Donna Secretary 204-2440 dchance@madison.k12.wi.us
Curtis, Susan Nurse 204-2109 scurtis@madison.k12.wi.us
Gutzmer, Jackie Attendance 204-2441 jgutzmer@madison.k12.wi.us
Honer, Steve Psychologist 204-2462 shoner@madison.k12.wi.us
Kaye, Susan Social Worker 204-2470 skaye@madison.k12.wi.us
Kirch, Connie Kitchen Manager 204-2117 ckirch@madison.k12.wi.us
Meier, Emily Guidance Intern 204-2450 eameier@wisc.edu
Moss, Anna Librarian 204-2453 amoss@madison.k12.wi.us
Robinson, Tauri MSCR 204-2445 lrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us
Simansky, Anita Guidance 204-2450 asimansky@madison.k12.wi.us
Wess, Donna Custodian 204-2119 dwess@madison.k12.wi.us
Teachers
Aulik, Denise English 204-2469 daulik@madison.k12.wi.us
Banks, Robert Science 204-2465 rbanks@madison.k12.wi.us
Bennett, Lori Resource 204-2451 lbennett@madison.k12.wi.us
Brennan, Caroline Resource 204-2454 cbrennan@madison.k12.wi.us
Delcourt, Gene Social Studies 204-2460 gdelcourt@madison.k12.wi.us
Fee, Peter Math/Science 204-2467 pfee@madison.k12.wi.us
Jones, Katie Social Studies 204-2464 kdjones@madison.k12.wi.us
Kellogg, Colleen English 204-2458 ckellogg@madison.k12.wi.us
Kim, Kathleen Spanish 204-2461 kkim@madison.k12.wi.us
Muraski, Monica English 204-2466 mmuraski@madison.k12.wi.us
Murray, Tina Computers 204-2468 tmurray@madison.k12.wi.us
Szpak, Joe Phy Ed/Health 204-2455 jcszpak@madison.k12.wi.us
Vasquez, Martha Art 204-2459 mvasquez@madison.k12.wi.us
Young, Steve Math 204-2467 scyoung@madison.k12.wi.us