Back to School 2019 by The Herald

Back toSchool 2019

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Greater Jasper Schools The Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will welcome back approximately 3,120 students in grades preschool through 12 for the 2019-20 school year. Students entering kindergarten will graduate from high school in the year 2031. Students graduating from Jasper High School in 2020 will celebrate the 122nd anniversary of graduates from a fully commissioned high school serving the community. Enrollment procedures To enroll in kindergarten in the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corp., a child must be 5 years of age by Aug. 1. To enroll in the first grade, a child must be 6 years of age by Aug. 1. Indiana law requires that if a child turns age 7 during the school year, the child must enter school. Children enrolling in these grades must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. An original birth certificate will be required. A hospital certificate will not be considered legal proof of age. All required immunizations must be completed before enrollment. Transfer students Credits from an in-state school will be accepted at face value if the school is commissioned by the Indiana State Board of Education. Credits from an out-of-state school will be accepted at face value if the school is commissioned and accredited by the State Department of Education of that state. Non-accredited in-state or outof-state school credits will not be accepted at face value. Students desiring credit earned in a nonaccredited school must present a transcript at the school in which enrollment is sought. The transcript will be referred to the superintendent. The superintendent or his designee will evaluate the course of study, certification of the teachers, and other aspects of the educational programs of the students seeking credit. Assessment tests administered by the corporation may be used. On the basis of the evaluation, a determination of grade placement or granting of credit shall be made. Foreign students who attend the high school for one year under a student exchange program will be placed in a grade according to the age, maturity and academic background of the student. Students who are classified as seniors will be allowed to take part in senior activities including commencement. They will be awarded an honorary graduation certificate. An effort will be made to place students in the classes recommended by sponsoring agencies. Attendance procedures State law requires that every child ages 7 to 17 must attend school. For a child to receive the benefit of the opportunities a school provides, he or she must attend regularly. Make-up work does not replace the value of classroom discussion and interaction. If a child is unable to attend school, the parent or guardian must notify the school before 10 a.m. that the student will be absent. In case of absence, call the individual school: Fifth Street Elementary School, 812-482-1406; Tenth Street Elementary School, 812-482-2529; Ireland Elementary School, 812-482-7751; Jasper Middle School, 812-482-6454; or Jasper High School’s attendance office, 812-482-1040. If a call has not been received by 10 a.m., school personnel will attempt to contact a parent or guardian by calling a home, work or emergency number provided. A reasonable effort will be made to contact a parent or guardian,

but the failure to do so does not relieve the parent or guardian of the responsibility for the student’s school attendance or reporting a reason for absence. If a student is habitually absent without an excuse, the student may be suspended or expelled for truancy. At times, parents may need to keep a student away from school to accomplish something that cannot be done at another time. This includes medical and dental appointments. This type of absence must have a prior approval of the building principal or designee if it is to be excused. If a student’s absence is prolonged, the school may require a doctor’s certificate before the student may return to school. Students are responsible for all school work — absent or not, excused or unexcused. Students will be permitted to make up work that is missed during an excused absence. School textbook program The school corporation provides rental textbooks for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The textbook rental is a proportionate cost of value of the textbooks. See individual school and grade rental information. School food program Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program. Nutritious noon meals are served every school day. Students may buy lunch for $2 (grades one through five), $2.25 (grades six through 12) per day. A breakfast program is provided at Fifth Street Elementary School, Tenth Street Elementary School, Jasper Middle School and Jasper High School. Students in grades kindergarten through five may purchase breakfast for $1.25 per day. Students in grades six through 12 may purchase breakfast for $1.50 per day. Participation by the federal government in the school food service program has also made it possible to provide some students with free or reduced-price meals. The reduced price for a noon meal is 40 cents per day. The reduced price for breakfast is 30 cents per day. Income guidelines for textbook and lunch assistance The following guidelines for assistance for textbook and workbook rental and lunch are effective for the 2019-20 school year. The household size and the annual, monthly and weekly wages are listed, respectively. Reduced-price income eligibility guidelines: one-person household, $23,107, $1,926, $445; two, $31,284, $2,607, $602; three, $39,461 $3,289, $759, four; $47,638, $3,970, $917; five, $55,815 , $4,652, $1,074; six, $63,992, $5,333, $1,231; seven, $72,169, $6,015, $1,388, and eight, $80,346, $6,696, $1,546. For each additional family member, add $8,177, $682, $158. Applications for assistance are available electronically. Applications will be available electronically beginning July 19 in both English and Spanish. Online applications are accessed at the district website (www.gjcs.k12.in.us) under “Parent Information.” Help in completing the application form is also available at each respective school. Only one application for each family is required. Board policy on school bus transportation School bus transportation must be looked upon as a privilege rather than a right. The state of Indiana does not require a school corporation to provide transportation for any student. The major purpose of school

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Greater Jasper calendar Aug. 7......................................................................... School begins Sept. 2...............................................................Labor Day, no school Sept. 25................................................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 2...................................................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 11................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 21-25.........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 27-29........................................... Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 20............................................................. End of first semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2.......................................................... Christmas break Jan. 3...................................................................Snow make-up day Jan. 6...................................................................... School resumes Jan. 20................................ Professional development day, no school Feb. 14................................................. Snow make-up day, no school Feb. 17................................................. Snow make-up day, no school March 18............................................................ End of third quarter March 23-27..................................................Spring break, no school April 10............................. Snow make-up day (Good Friday, no school) May 22........................................................ End of second semester May 22.................................................................... Commencement Make-up days will be taken from earliest to latest.

bus transportation is to get pupils who live an unreasonable walking distance from school to school and back in a safe, punctual and economical manner. The school will provide necessary and sufficient transportation to and from school. Scheduling and operation of the program will take into consideration hazards, potential dangers and appropriate safeguards. Safety of students transported is not the sole responsibility of the school board, but requires the cooperation of the administration, bus drivers, parents and students. Each student has the responsibility to act in a quiet and orderly manner to obey all rules and regulations, and to extend respect to the bus drivers. Each parent has the responsibility to support the authority of proper behavior of the child. Each bus driver must obey all rules and regulations of the state of Indiana and use every care for the safety of the children under his or her charge. He or she must maintain discipline in a firm, fair and impartial manner. For further information, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Glenn Buechlein at 812-482-1801. Bus drivers Route 1, Chris Flamion; Route 2, Tim Nordhoff; Route 3, Tina Dearing; Route 4, Dwain Merder; Route 5, Tina Hasenour; Route 7, Ann Fleck; Route 8, Brad Danhafer; Route 9, Aggie Kress; Route 10, Jackie Howard; Route 11, Ken Hurst; Route 12, Arlet Jackle; Route 13, Angie Kern; Route 14, Karmin Goeppner; Route 15, Holly Armstrong; Route 16, Dawn Giesler; Route 17, Becky Kraus; Route 18, Kurt Lechner; Route 19, Joanie Wening; Route 20, Nancy Kluesner; Route 23, Cathy Kieffner; Route 24, Linda Freeman; Route 25, Mark Kieffner; Route 26, Judy Heller; Route 27, to be announced; Route 28, Mark Gehlhausen; Route 29, Stefanie Reinsch; and Route 30, Bobby Schitter. Title I Title 1 is a federally-funded program to help students who are achieving below grade level. Special teachers or aides are provided to assist youngsters who qualify for the program. The 2019-20 program will serve students in grades kindergarten through five at Fifth

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Street Elementary School and Tenth Street Elementary School. For further information, call the principal of Fifth Street Elementary School or Tenth Street Elementary School or Assistant Superintendent Todd Hitchcock at 812-482-1801. Special education Programs have been established to meet the educational and social needs of students with one or more disabilities. Eligibility and placement are determined by a committee comprised of parents, teachers and specialists. Some students participate in fulltime special classes while others attend special classes part time or receive support within the regular education environment. The Dubois-Spencer-Perry Exceptional Children’s Cooperative provides special programs for students in nine school corporations. For further information, call Pam Bell at 482-6661 or the principal of the child’s school. Standardized testing Students are given a variety of standardized tests that are used for diagnosis and placement. Students in grades three through eight and 10 will also participate in spring ILEARN testing in April 2020. Passing the grade 10 ILEARN in English language arts and math is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the 2018-19 grade nine students. High ability programming

Students whose ability and achievement test scores are in the top 3 percent may be invited to participate in enrichment programs. The program begins in kindergarten. Students in the high school are grouped according to ability and academically gifted students are offered enrichment programs as well as the opportunity to take honors level and Advanced Placement courses. Student assistance services Special support is provided to students who are experiencing difficulty with school or home. Students, parents and staff members can contact the school offices to speak with their school counselor or school social worker: Heather Goodhue, Fifth Street Elementary School and Ireland Elementary School; Melanie Krueger, Tenth Street Elementary School and Ireland Elementary School; Lisa Flamion and Tiffany Maxey, Jasper Middle School; and Holly Hughes, Amanda Grothouse, Sean Jochum, Brian Uebelhor and Dana Kunz, Jasper High School. Each school also has a nurse on staff to help with health needs and emergencies: Sherry Fleck, Fifth Street Elementary School; Dee Buschkoetter, Tenth Street Elementary School; Brandi Stiles, Ireland Elementary School; Cecily Jo Meyer Jasper Middle School; and Jamie Hutton, Jasper High School. Board of school trustees Bernie Vogler, president; Ken Schnaus, vice president; and Ken Greg Eckerle, secretary. The other members are Arlet Jackle and Tim Demotte. The board meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the corporation’s administrative office at 1520 St. Charles Street, Jasper. Central office staff Tracy Lorey, Ph.D., superintendent; Todd Hitchcock and Glenn Buechlein, assistant superintendents; Monica Young, corporation treasurer; Jackie Howard, deputy treasurer and payroll; April Hopf, secretary of textbook rental and employee benefits; Kristy Vaughn, database management and technology coordinator; and Katie Knies, food service coordinator. The Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools’ office telephone number is 812-482-1801.

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JASPER HIGH SCHOOL

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, Aug. 7, beginning at 8 a.m. Students will be released at the normal time of 3 p.m. These are the hours of every normal school day. Students and parents are asked not to call requesting schedule changes; these will resume after school begins through Friday, Aug. 23. Teachers will inform students of necessary supplies the first day of school. Parents are asked to download the Jasper High School app, available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app allows parents to receive the most accurate and upto-date information for JHS Registration Greater Jasper Schools will be online again this year and runs through Monday, July 29. The office will offer extended hours until 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, for parents having challenges with registration and needing assistance, Fees are not assessed and collected until after class changes are completed. Parents may come into Jasper High School between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 4 and 5. Checks made out to Jasper High School or cash will be accepted for textbook rental and fees. If these days are not convenient, parents may pay online at MySchoolBucks or send

the check in an envelope with their student. Be sure and put the student’s name of the outside of the envelope. Families requesting textbook assistance are required to complete a form each year. All students pay the following fees: student handbook, $4.81; corporation fee for technology, $14.83; and an activity fee, $30. These fees total $49.64 and are the only fees for students on assistance. Free, reduced-meal applications Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools uses online free and reduced-meal applications. A link to complete and submit the application can be found on the corporation and school websites under the parent information tab. Free and reduced-meal applications also will be available as part of the school’s online registration process. Applications are available in English and Spanish. It is important to fully complete the application. Applications with missing information must be denied. Free and reduced-meal applications are confidential. Parents’ information will only be used to determine their child’s eligibility for school meal programs. Children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for textbook assistance if they choose. They will receive a

letter notification via email once their eligibility has been determined, or postal mail if we do not have a valid email. To ensure a child receives free or reducedmeal benefits as soon as possible, parents are to complete and submit the application prior to the start of school. New students Students new to Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools should call to schedule a time to enroll. They may call any time between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The times to enroll will be between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 31 and Aug. 1. Incoming freshmen completing the 201819 school year at Jasper Middle School or Holy Trinity need not schedule an appointment. Orientation Students new to Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools should attend an orientation between 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Those who should attend include both incoming freshmen as well as students new to GJCS. The primary purpose of this orientation will be a guided tour. Students may arrive at any time between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Meet-the-teacher night This evening is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

14. The plans are to meet in the auditorium. Important information will be shared with parents prior to them going through their student’s schedule, beginning in homeroom Staff Brian Wilson, principal; Geoff Mauck, assistant principal; Brian Lewis, athletic director; Sean Jochum, Brian Uebelhor and Dana Kunz, guidance; Holly Hughes and Amanda Grothouse, social workers; Jamie Hutton, nurse; Tina Luebbehusen, Ross Polen, Brooke Keusch, Abby Kennedy, Gina Schuetter, Kathy Overton, Amy Rasche and Amy Bastien, English; Dee Ann Bell, Megan Johnson, Susan McKenzie, Devin Rottet and Ross Halvorsen, foreign language; Andrea Fleck, Josh Dodd, Chad Gayso, Patrick Keeley, John Coller and Stephanie Jackman-Burns, fine arts; Dean Jerger, Phil Kendall, Andy Noblitt, Erin Spellmeyer, Scott Yarbrough, Brooke Elrod, Jamie Lofton and Mykala Waldron, science; Jason Ahlbrand, Jolie Painter, Karen Stenftenagel, Scott Yarbrough, Eric Dall, Cameron Harris, Alicia Clark and Ashton Knies, math; Terry Gobert, Julie Ferguson, Jarett Helming, Julie Schnell, John Goebel, Stephanie Jackman-Burns and Jarrod Land, social studies; Tony Ahrens, Nick Eckert, Dean Jerg-

er and Tony Lewis, health and physical education; Kyla Beier and Beatriz Cobo, family and consumer sciences; Amanda Schipp, Jessica Mehringer, Fred Routson and Evan Elrod, business; Fred Routson and Joshua Dahmer, industrial technology; Andrew Helming and Brianna Lammers, agriculture; Atalie Schroering, health occupations; Joe Shelton, Rick Stenftenagel, Joan Noblitt and Julie Henke, special needs; Jason Knies, resource officer; Marci Showalter, Ecoach; Marina Espinosa, media center; Liz Milligan, study hall; Karen Patton, Karen Lynn, Jamie Ruxer, Tina Dekemper, Teri Norris, Stephanie Reinsch, Lisa Jennings, Jeanie Scherer and Jeff Richardson, instructional assistants; Deb Schum, Theresa Stenftenagel, Tina Hilgediek, Hillory Werner and Megan Wehr, clerical; Bob Schnell, Luke Hopf, Mike Hochgesang, Shane Werner, Leesa Beyke, Jon Vaughn and Mark Mayo, maintenance and custodial; and Loretta Hoffman, Melba Burger, Barbara Ernst, Judy Hubster, Marcia Lindauer, Carmen Pfau, Barb Young, Ann Ward, Sue Greive, and Deb Lagenour, cafeteria. Phone numbers General office, 812-482-6050; athletic office, 812-482-4450; and attendance office, 812-482-1040.

Kids get a lot of freedom when choosing classes By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com The ideal course loads in high school should help students prepare for college. Then college courses should help students prepare for their career. That’s the goal, but it can be challenging for students to make sure they’re taking the right classes at the right time that will get them ready for their next steps in education and the working world. Finding balance Many high school students want to enroll in Advanced Placement classes, which are higher level and can earn them college credit. AP classes are rigorous, helping students develop their collegiate study habits. And the workload can be tough, especially if the student is involved in outside activities such as sports or theater. As a high school student, it’s important for you to find balance with AP classes and extracurricular activities by focusing on what’s most interesting and important to you. Next, have strong time management. “Take the APs you are most interested in — not every single AP that is offered,” says Jennifer Turano of Collegewise, a college counseling company in California. “That way studying won’t feel as onerous.” She says the same rule applies to activities. Only do activities you love and ask yourself if you would participate even if the extracurriculars couldn’t be listed on your application. “And use time between activities wisely,” says Turano. “I’ve seen students quite successfully studying for AP exams while on the way to softball games -- with apps like Quizlet.” College courses College students want to take courses that will help them in the rapidly progressive job market. Still a lot of class work is foundational and builds over time. Turano advises freshmen to take a good mix of classes that satisfy pre-recs for their major or potential major with other with

classes they’re interested in that are unrelated to their major. She urges students to take pre-recs during freshmen year so they’re not stuck taking an entrylevel class as an upperclassman. Besides, those pre-recs can help alert you right away if your major isn’t a fit. Be open to trying new things, too. Consider enrolling in classes that aren’t in your major to fully experience what your college has to offer. One of Turano’s former students, a public policy major, took a psychology class where she volunteered at a prison. The student said it changed her life and she’s now interning at the Public Defender’s office to see if it’s the right career for her. Opportunities to learn College students have lot of freedom when it comes to choosing coursework. “With online course selection, the possibilities are endless,” says education and college admissions expert Frances Kweller, founder of Kweller Prep, a New York City test prep school specializing in advanced test preparation and college admissions and applications. “You can browse and search by requirements, keywords and more to choose your classes. “But, how do you know what courses you should choose? Frankly, there is no right answer. Each college, school, major and minor has different requirements and different amounts of leeway, but it is always wise to take a base number of courses to fulfill requirements.” Matthew Holsapple, dean of student success at Husson University, agrees. He says there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to signing up for college coursework because “every student represents different hopes, dreams and challenges.” The dean recommends students meet with an adviser to identify and develop long- and short-term goals and to contextualize the value general courses can provide. That adviser can then help the student maximize other learning opportunities, including

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internships and individual classes to further goals. Holsapple says electives and general education courses allow students to explore interests and to earn additional credentials, such as a minor, in a specific field. He sees them as ways for students to develop an important advantage in a competitive job market. He encourages students to approach elective and general education courses, not as a burden. Instead, see them as opportunities to learn skills, such as communication, critical thinking and human understanding, all of which will give students increased value after graduation.

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JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday, Aug. 7, is the first day of school at Jasper Middle School. Students will report at 8 a.m. and be dismissed at 3 p.m. Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window closes Monday, July 29. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account. The website is www.gjcs.k12.in.us. New student enrollment Parents of new Jasper Middle School students not enrolled at Tenth Street, Ireland Elementary or Holy Trinity elementary schools at the end of last school year should call 812-482-6454 to enroll as soon as possible. If no answer, parents are asked to leave their name and number, and someone will return the call. New student orientation Orientation for all sixth-graders and new seventh- and eighthgraders will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, in the school’s black gym. School’s block party Jasper Middle School will hold a block party on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Cafeteria money Deposits may be made to cafeteria accounts on registration days. Checks may be made payable to GJCS/JMS cafeteria or online). Cost of the student lunch per day is $2.25. Extra milk is 50

cents. Breakfast will be served between 7:30 and 7:55 each morning for $1.50. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to make deposits to their account during the breakfast time or parents may make online deposits. Free and reduced-meal applications Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools uses online free and reduced-meal applications. A link to complete and submit the application can be found on the corporation and school websites under the parent information tab. Free and reduced-meal applications also will be available as part of the school’s online registration process. Applications are available in English and Spanish. It is important to fully complete the application. Applications with missing information must be denied. Free and reduced-meal applications are confidential. Parents’ information will only be used to determine their child’s eligibility for school meal programs. Children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for textbook assistance if they choose. Families will receive a letter of notification in the mail once eligibility has been determined. To ensure a child receives free or reduced-meal benefits as soon as possible, parents are to complete and submit the application prior to the start of school. Eighth-grade achievement night pictures Eighth-grade achievement night pictures may be picked up at the high school during the Wildcat

kickoff freshman orientation. Student dress Principles for good grooming and proper dress are necessary to set an atmosphere conducive to improving the learning situation. It is primarily the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are applying these principles. Examples of the student dress policy include: ■■ Clothing, jewelry or any article that advertises alcohol or tobacco, promotes drug usage, has obscenities, is sexually explicit, or has sexual implications is not permitted. ■■ Shorts are not permitted. ■■ Leggings or yoga pants must be covered by a shirt, dress or garment that is fingertip length. ■■ Chains hanging from pants or clothing and excessively large metal necklaces are not permitted. Bracelets or necklaces with spikes are not permitted. ■■ Pierced jewelry in parts of the body other than ears is not allowed. ■■ Pants shall be worn at the waist with the bottom hem diameter no larger than the size of the student’s proper shoe size. Pants may not drag the floor and may not be torn or ragged. ■■ Shirts must have sleeves that cover the shoulders and under arms. ■■ Sweatshirts, sweaters and other banded bottom shirts should be worn appropriately and hang no lower than the bottom of the hip in accordance with the standards of neatness and good taste as perceived by the

administration. ■■ Coats and jackets should be stored in the student’s locker during the school day. ■■ Hats/caps, bandannas, sunglasses, headwear and extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Hoods may not cover any part of the head during the school day. ■■ Tattoos must be covered at all times. Writing on the skin is not permitted. ■■ Skirts may be worn, but must be knee length or longer. ■■ For safety reasons, shoes that have a back to them must be worn at all times. Plastic or rubber flip-flops are not appropriate for school. ■■ Bags and backpacks may be carried to and from school and to eighth period only. The administration reserves the right to use other situations of distraction or issues of safety to disallow items in these categories as needed. Staff Officer Brian Lampert, school resource officer; David Hubster, principal; Phil Tolbert, assistant principal; Ben Mundy, athletic director; Donna Arensman, athletic secretary; Tiffany Maxey, guidance counselor; Lisa Flamion, home-school advisor; Marci Showalter, e-learning coach; Kathy Combs, Pam Egbert and Kari Roth, office staff; Cecily Meyer, RN, nurse; Dana Kunz, transitions coordinator; Jace Brescher, Jan Flynn, Paul Nichter, Brent Seibert and Jeremy Wolf, math; Susan Gibson, Ben Mundy, Matt Pryor, Debi Quade and Bob Stenftena-

gel, science; Susan Ahlbrand, Kathy Eckerle, Beth Grammer, Anna Grant, Cassie Guth, Kelli Schmitt, Chelsea Terry, Samantha Venderley, Shannon Weyer and Kasey Young, language arts; Anna Grant, Michelle Johnson, Wes Moser, Tom Rupert and Jeff Zink, social studies; Ross Halvorsen, German; Devin Rottet, French; Kyle Jahn, technology; Beatriz Cobo (preparation for college and career instructor) and Haley Ondiek, family and consumer science; Katie Blessinger, Spanish; Katie Blessinger and Beth Grammer, English as a new language; Gavin Lichlyter, Theresa Luebbehusen and Cassie Williams, special education; Michaela Eckerle and Paul Nichter, interventionists; Kena Robling and Kari Schaefer, library services; Julie Ruhe and Chris Tucker, physical education; Kari Schwinghamer, art; Courtney Heberer, music; Jill Wigand, health; John Coller, Chad Gayso and Patrick Keeley, band; Emily Blome, Lisa Brewer, Beth Gentry, Donna Gootee, Andrea Hulsman (computer instructor), Chris Krodel, Andrea Messmer (ENL instructor), Jane Renner, Andrea Sutt and Yvonne Wigand, instructional assistants; Chris Flamion, Becky Kraus, Bobby Schitter and Ruth Wilson, maintenance and custodians; Julie Barth (manager), Lori Betz (assistant manager), Ruth Bush, Marilyn Heidorn, Nancy Hopf, Carol Ruckriegel Eileen Schnieders and Helen Stenftenagel, cafeteria; Andrea Atkins and Jennifer Schnarr, PTSO presidents.

TENTH STREET SCHOOL

Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window closes Tuesday, July 30. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account. The website is www.gjcs. k12.in.us All parents accessing the parent portal for the first time must use the school-generated user identification and passcode that was sent home with their child in May. Meet-the-teacher night All families should plan to attend a meet-the-teacher night from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. For families needing internet access or technical assistance, Tenth Street Elementary School’s registration will occur at this time. For families opting not to pay online, financial matters should be settled during on-site registration night. The children’s textbook fees will be $124.11 for third grade, $115.87 for fourth grade and

$130.18 for fifth grade. Each parent should plan to make payment for textbook rental this evening if online payment has not previously been completed. Those families who have accumulated Scrip credits will be discounted accordingly. Checks for books are to be made payable to GJCS Elementary Book Rental Fund. Breakfast and lunch Unless previously collected through online registration, breakfast and lunch money also will be taken in preparation for the first week. Elementary lunches will cost $2 and breakfast will cost $1.25 daily. During registration, money will be collected for the first partial week of school as well as the first full week of school — $16 for lunch and $10 for breakfast. Guardians will be encouraged to seal the previously mentioned amounts in a specially marked envelope. Money in excess of the $14 for lunch and $8.75 for breakfast will not be refunded, but it will be added to the child’s account for future purchases. All non-descriptive money will be put into a cafeteria’s lunch fund.

Parent-Teacher Club The Parent-Teacher Club at Tenth Street Elementary School has numerous activities for parental involvement at their table. The dues for the PTC — $5 per child or $10 per family — will be collected at this table, too. Officers will be available to answer questions regarding the Scrip Program and the financial contributions that our PTV makes toward the children and their families. Registration night Registration night is between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Families may tour the building, meet their child’s teacher and visit classrooms. Icy treats will be served after students and parents have registered and visited their children’s teacher. Students’ first day Boys and girls, who ride with parents or walk, are asked to report to the school gym between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Students riding buses will arrive at various times due to bus route demands. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m.

for those students who have purchased breakfast the first day. After a brief talk in the gym, students will go directly to class. The school asks that parents not eat on this day, due to the large number of students who will be learning the routine. Parents are asked to make sure to have lunches and textbook fees paid prior to this day. School will be dismissed at 3 p.m. Students being picked up by parents must have written notice of this arrangement to their teacher by 8:30 a.m. These children will be waiting on the east side of the building at the main entrance on former Kundek Street. Staff Kent W. Taylor, principal; Stephanie Buse, Andrea Denu, Lori Kunkel, Brock Moeller, Ashley Mundy and Jodi Smith, grade three; Kyla Buechlein, Angela Bueltel, Jessica Freyberger, Sherry Knies, Wesley Laake and Kirsten Prechtel, grade four; Maggie Bies, Heather Breslin, Kendra Jasper, Eileen Meyer, Trisha Pfau and Kevin Schipp, grade five; Melissa Hall, life skills intervention-

ist; Meagan Chase, English as a second language; Marlene Huls, music and art; Leslie Jerger, speech; Jacque Beier and Jami Seifert , special needs resource; Emily Eberhardt, Title I teacher. Donna Bryan, Emi Donato, Emily Eberhardt, Jaime Fleming, Kelli Gehlhausen, Tina Hasenour, Mariah Hundley, Flo Kluesner, Michelle Lamkin, Shari Lopez, Brenda Miller, Ragena Riehle, Kelly Schwartz, Laura Sinkhorn, Rachel Uebelhor, Rebecca Walker and Tammy Werner, instructional assistants; Karen Gudorf, Tami Pfaff, Pam Seibert and Marilyn Wolf, cafeteria; Randy Begle, Craig Folz and Kristina Hundley, facility management; Jane Begle and Donna Uebelhor, student data management; and Melanie Krueger and Deodra Buschkoetter, student wellness management. PTC officers Andrea Gehlhausen, president; Crystal Arvin, vice-president; Sheila Buechler, secretary; Abby Troutman, treasurer; Bethany DeMotte, Head Scrip officer; and Melissa Hall, teacher representative.

FIFTH STREET SCHOOL

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will close Monday, July 29. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account should call the Fifth Street Elementary School office at 812-4821406 for a thorough walk through of how to complete the online process. Parents of students who are new to the area and have not previously enrolled at Fifth Street Elementary School are asked to contact the office for additional enrollment information. Students

and parents who took part in kindergarten round-up should attend the back-to-school night as well as students who qualify for the developmental preschool program. Back-to-school night Teachers and staff will have a back-to-school night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Families may tour the building, meet their child’s teacher, receive information on bus transportation, pay fees and visit classrooms. Online enrollment needs to be completed prior to this night for both current or new students. The children’s textbook fees will be $144.70 for kindergarten, $153.70 for first grade and $128.86 for second grade.

The cost for the elementary breakfast program will be $1.25 and lunches will cost $2 daily. Parents are asked to pay ahead by depositing money into their child’s lunch account. Parents are asked to make payment for each child’s textbook rental and lunch fees this evening if online payment has not previously been completed. Make the book rental check out to GJCS Elementary Book Rental Fund and check for lunch fees out to Fifth Street Elementary School. PTO Stop by the Parent-Teacher Organization and The Leader in Me Initiative tables in the gym for more information. The PTO will

collect the $10 dues per family, order forms for school apparel and volunteer sign-up forms. Learn more about how TLIM places a strong focus on academics and a positive culture. First day of school The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 7, starting at 8 a.m. with students being dismissed at 3 p.m. Students must arrive to school by 7:55 a.m. and report to the gym. Breakfast will be served from 7:10 to 7:45 a.m. Children will go directly to their classroom after a brief talk in the gym. Parents are asked not to eat on this day due to the large number of students who will be learning their routine.

Supplies The PTO has provided some of the school supplies for this school year. The parent or guardian are only responsible for the following supplies. Developmental preschool: backpack with no wheels. Grades kindergarten, one and two: backpack with no wheels, two boxes of Kleenex tissues and one container of Lysol disinfecting wipes. Boys: one box of zip-close gallon-size freezer bags. Girls: one box of zip-close quarter-size freezer bags. Optional: one roll of paper towels, 8-ounce hand pump bottle Please turn to the next page

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of hand sanitizer and Mr. Clean magic erasers. Staff Ryan Erny, principal; Gina Weyer and Chelsea Seibert, secretaries; Sherry Fleck, nurse; Jordan Beach and Holly Nowotarski,

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developmental preschool; Kristy Dilger, Adrienne Kraft, Madeline Massey, Kamasia Schnaus, Valerie Small and Alyssa Weisheit, kindergarten; Diane Brescher, Michelle Corbin, Chloe Dilger, Lisa Guthrie, Janelle Hasenour, Audra Jahn and Brooke Lewis, grade one; Angie Cox, Nicole Gadlage, Erin Huebner, Lisa Hurt, Karen

Pieper and Heather Yarbrough, grade two; Megan Messmer, elearning; Stacy Hilgefort, speech; Lynne Bohnert, Title I coordinator; Sharon Loveless, art; Mary Burke, music; Holly Knies and Ashtynn Gore, special education; Lindsey Healy, English language coordinator; Heather Goodhue, social worker; Sabrina Peters,

librarian; Cheri Acton, Mary Bradley, Gerri Buchta, Charity Elkins, Dianne Elmore, Jayne Jahn, Rhonda Kellams, Corrin Krapf, Cindy Newkirk, Audrey Nordhoff, Tina Pfau, Lora Ross, Shannon Seifert, Susan Stetter, Beth Teder and Melissa Vogler, instructional assistants; Tim Mendel, Marla Braunecker and

Deb Elkins, maintenance and custodians; and Geri Wehr, Michelle Witte and Karen Parnell, cafeteria.

students with a total of $360 will incur a flat fee of $2.50 for the entire transaction.

house. The PTO will have tables set up outside each grade level to collect contributions on the night of the open house. The PTO also will have a sign-up for a basket giveaway for each grade level as well.

Crawford, Sara Olinger and Kathy Wagner, kindergarten; Dawn Kilian, Kelly Lehmkuhler, Cheryl Sermersheim and Kelly Shields, grade one; Jenny Hanneman, Sarah Johnson, Debbie Weidenbenner and Amy Winkel, grade two; Amy Buechlein, Amber Fleck and Lisa Kincer, grade three; Andrea Ackerman, Caleb Begle, Emily Freeman and Nikki Roberts, grade four; Amber Hoffman, Andrea Mehringer and Heather Pfister, grade five; Amanda Beck and Ashley O’Connor, resource; Susan Gossett, librarian; Mary Burke, music; Sharon Loveless, art; Leslie Jerger, speech therapist; Heather Goodhue and Melanie Krueger, home-school advisors; Margaret Brescher, Jill Peter, Donna Jones, Aggie Kress, Cindy Vogler, Cathy Bartley, Lisa Mann, Sandy Ruckriegel, Wendy Meyer, Shanelle Best and Stacey Metz, instructional assistants; Brandi Stiles, school nurse; Mark Gehlhausen, maintenance; Darla Jones and Jade Wehr, custodians; and LaDonna Werner, Becky Weisheit, Kathy Meyer, Nancy Berger and Pat Fleck, cafeteria.

PTO Sarah Leinenbach, president; Kim Hagan, treasurer; and Michelle Corbin and Audra Jahn, teacher representatives.

I R E L A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L

Classes will begin at Ireland Elementary School on Wednesday, Aug. 7. School will be in session from 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Registration process Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will close Monday, July 29. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. If a child was a student here last year, an account is already created; their username and password will remain the same. To register child(ren) online, follow these steps: go to the respective school’s web page and click on the parent information tab; click on PowerSchool Parent Portal and log in; and click on registration (on left-hand side). Review and update all important school information that has been prepopulated. As parents proceed, there are numerous documents that will need to be signed off on. Parents are to make sure to complete all steps as they will not be able to sign out if it is incomplete. For families requiring inter-

net access or technical assistance, Ireland Elementary School will be open to assist families throughout the entire enrollment window from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday, July 29. The school also will be open until Monday, July 29. For families choosing to pay book rental fees and lunch money by check rather than an online credit card, they may stop by the school office during the enrollment window after they have completed the online registration process. Parents may want to come throughout the day to avoid long lines. Parents choosing to use a credit or debit card, the school is now utilizing a different credit card payment system, MySchoolBucks. There will be a 3.9% surcharge for book rental. MySchoolBucks also is linked to the school’s lunch program. All parents are asked to set up an account in MySchoolBucks to view lunch account balances throughout the year. Parents can load up to $120 per student with one transaction fee of $2.50. For example, parents who load $120 for three

Medical concerns The students that had a medical concern for the 2018-19 school year will receive their paperwork by mail, which may be returned to school at any time during the registration window. New students’ orientation An orientation for all new students and families will be available at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, in the school gym. This is an optional meeting for new students and parents. Open house, meet teacher night An open house/meet teacher night has been set from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher. The PTO supports and finances many activities throughout the school year. The contribution form and envelope for the PTO, $10 per family, will be distributed to parents on the night of open

Book rental fees Kindergarten, $144.70; grade one, $153.70; grade two, $128.86, grade three, $124.11; grade four, $115.87; and grade five, $130.18. School lunches School lunches will be served in the cafeteria for $2 per meal or $10 per week. Lunch money may be paid online by credit card, or if paying by check, stop by the school office throughout the entire enrollment window from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday, July 29. The school also will be open until Monday, July 29. Pupils wishing to bring their lunch may do so, but are required to eat it in the cafeteria. Staff Shannon Bauer, principal; Abby Giesler and Toni Reckelhoff, secretaries; Tara Britton, Stacey

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their children with clear communication on the right temperament to approach almost any situation. They should have thorough conversations with these new drivers about remaining calm and practicing defensive driving methods such as learning to increase their awareness and anticipate the driving behaviors of others on the road. Student driving courses and classes are offered to support new drivers (or drivers who might need a refresher), by properly educating them on how to handle insurance situations in case of accidents in the future. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, taking a multistage driver’s license course can decrease the chance of getting into an accident by 50 percent. Educating first-time drivers on the ins and outs of car insurance can alleviate more anxiety from an already stressful situation. Ac-

cording to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, as an added incentive to do well in school, many insurance companies are willing to give young drivers discounts for achieving good grades and completing additional driving education classes. After being educated on best driving methods, it’s important to allow teen drivers chance to enjoy the freedom of a car. Especially with all the afterschool activities available, kids need time to

decompress with some solo time. This could help these new drivers be more present when they arrive back home for time with the family. And if they are in charge of covering the costs of their car such as gas, insurance and repairs, it may also encourage teen to get a job earlier than they might have otherwise. When it comes to any concerns parents may have about whether having a license will create more distance between them and their

teenager, remember that the parents always have the final say and can set conditions and driving rules. If the new driver bends these rules, then he or she might risk losing the privilege of driving for a set amount of time. Psychology Today states that it’s completely normal for adolescents to begin withdrawing from their family and parents during this phase of life. Handing over the keys to the car to a teenager will won’t make or break familial relationships.

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Holy Trinity Catholic School will begin the 2019-20 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Preschool and pre-kindergarten will begin the week of Aug. 12. Registration packets, ice cream social Parents are asked to pick up their back-to-school packets at Central Campus between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All information included in the packet is to be completed and returned to the Central or East Campus offices by no later than 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Back-to-school nights Each campus will host a backto-school night and will begin with an informational meeting. Parents and students may tour the campus, meet their teachers, hear about their classroom expectations and structure, decorate lockers, and pick up middle school class schedules. Central Campus — preschool (age 3): 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 6, classroom. Central Campus — pre-kindergarten (age 4): 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 6, classroom. Central Campus — grades kindergarten through two: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, gymnasium. East Campus — grades three through eight: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, gymnasium. A few openings remain in all grade levels, preschool through grade eight. Contact the school office at 812-482-4461 to find out more information. School times Students in grades kindergarten through eight report to school on Aug. 7. The doors will open at both the Central and East campuses at 7:10 a.m. for drop off. Upon arrival, students need

to report to the Central Campus gym or the East Campus cafeteria. Students must arrive to school by 7:40 a.m. at the East Campus and 7:55 a.m. at the Central Campus. Dismissal will begin at 2:40 p.m. at both Central and East campuses. After-school care is available for all students through the YMCA at the Central Campus. Students in preschool and prekindergarten will begin the week of Monday, Aug. 12. Students in morning classes will attend from 8 to 11 a.m., and those in the afternoon class will attend from noon to 2:40 p.m. Full-day preschool and prekindergarten students attend from 7:55 a.m.- 2:40 p.m. Both morning drop off at 7:10 a.m. and YMCA after-school care from 3 to 6 p.m. are available for preschool and pre-kindergarten students. Bus information Holy Trinity Catholic School is working in conjunction with Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools on bus transportation. Students in kindergarten through grade two may ride the GJCS buses to Fifth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to Central Campus. Students in grades three through eight may ride the GJCS buses to Tenth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to East Campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon. Holy Trinity will run an abbreviated route to pick up students. Shuttle routes also will be run between the East and Central campuses for students whose parents have dropped them off at one campus and need to get to the other campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon for pick up. All parents are asked to complete the transportation form as accurately as possible to aid in

Holy Trinity calendar Aug. 5...................Central Campus back-to-school night (kindergarten through two) Aug. 6................ Central Campus back-to-school night (preschool and prekindergarten) Aug. 6............. East Campus back-to-school night (third through eight) Aug. 7........ Full day for students in grades kindergarten through eight Aug. 12..........First day for students in preschool and prekindergarten Sept. 2............................................................. Labor Day, no school Oct. 11...............................................................End of first quarter Oct. 16-17............................................. Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21-25....................................................................... Fall break Nov. 27-29..........................................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 20..........................End of second quarter, end of first semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2.......................................................... Christmas break Jan. 3.................................................. Snow makeup day, no school Jan. 6.....................................................................School resumes Jan. 20.....................................Professional development, no school Feb. 14................................................ Snow makeup day, no school Feb. 17................................................ Snow makeup day, no school March 18...........................................................End of third quarter March 23-27................................................................ Spring break April 10..........................................................Good Friday, no school May 22...................... End of fourth quarter, end of second semester Snow days will be taken in order as follows: Jan. 3, Feb. 14, Feb. 17 and April 10.

the finalization of bus routes for the students. Parents will receive finalized information regarding their child’s specific route at the back-to-school night. Lunch information Student lunches cost $2.70. Adult lunches are $4. Extra milk or bottled water may be purchased for 40 cents. Applications for free and reduced-cost lunches are included in the back-to-school packets. Parents and guests are welcome any day. They are asked to notify the cafeteria by 9 a.m. if they plan to eat that day’s lunch. Supplies Supply lists for students in preschool and pre-kindergarten are included in the back-to-school packets. New this year — all classroom supplies will be provided for

students in grades kindergarten through eight. Supplies will be in the students’ classrooms on the first day of school. Staff Administration: Father Gary Kaiser, priest delegate; Jon Temple, East Campus principal; and Jenna Seng, Central Campus principal. Preschool: Lauren Emerson, Amy Hopf, Connie MessmerBrenner, Linda Dall, Mindy Sendelweck, Chelsea Ramos, Dana Howard and Jade Kieffner. Grades kindergarten to five: Holly Reckelhoff, Emily Uebelhor and Shelley Weinzapfel, kindergarten; Jamie Clauss, Ashley Dupps and Chris Hinkle, grade one; Andrea Hurm, Bridget Schneider, and Kari Seal, grade two; Sarah Hopf, Kyla Thomas

and Kathy Wolf, grade three; Debbie Kieffner and Stephanie Pinkstaff, grade four; and Keri Ballard, Dana Buechlein and Kelly Schaefer, grade five. Grades six to eight: Sister Becky Mathauer, language arts and religion; Kristi Wehr, language arts; Janelle Foster and Denise Miller, math, pre-algebra and Algebra I; Charmaine Oxford, science and German; Brady Gunselman, social studies; and Kristin Gutgsell, health and Biology I. All grades: Lenea Harless, art; Ann Nagy, music; Angie Ruxer and Kristin Gutgsell, physical education, Judy Buechlein and Anna Rolwing, library; Edgardo Rivera, Spanish I and English as a new language; Denise Miller, computer applications; Kristin Gutgsell and Denise Miller, college and career readiness; Cassie Beyke, Jill Sargent and Nancy Knies, special needs; Megan Cambron, Amanda Kuczynski and Kelly Wigand, instructional assistants; Ken Burchfiel, Catholic Charities counselor; Brady Gunselman, athletic director; Cindy Miller and Staci Zehr, administrative assistants; Cathy Mundy, technology coordinator; Mary Ramirez, finance; Travis Knight, marketing and development; Alan Brenner, Julie Eckert, Brad Fleck, Sheila Klem, Susan Schmitt and David Underwood, maintenance; Gail Flannagan, Amber Huckelby, Marsha Kluemper, Cindy Rees, Mary Schuetter, Jackie Seifert, Amy Uebelhor, Marlene Vonderheide and Brenda Wirthwein, cafeteria; and Cheryl Hartings, Alan Brenner, Nancy Kluesner and Karmin Goeppner, bus drivers. School council Greg Fuhs, Mike Fischer, Eric Schue, Lisa Kieffner, Susan Oeding, Julie Schnell, Mike Shappard and Megan Jochem.

JASPER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Jasper Christian Academy welcomes students to a full day of school on Monday, Aug. 12. Nursery and preschool class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Extended care also is available from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enrollment for any student not previously registered may be done by calling 812-634-2406. Tours of the school will be given by appointment. Information on classes is available by calling the school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The enrollment fee for any new student is $50 per family. Book fees need to be paid by Thursday, Aug. 1. Call the office because book fees vary according to grade. Jasper Christian Academy offers a high-quality, Christianbased educational program. For more information, call the school at 812-634-2406 or 812-631-0485. Supplies Ages 2 and 3: crayons, liquid glue, scissors, plastic school box, fingerpaint set, paint smock,

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student’s name. Meals Hot lunches, dessert and two snacks are provided each day for all full-time students.

Southwest Schools The Southwest Dubois County School Corp. begins classes on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Offices at the four corporation school buildings will open on Tuesday, July 23. Registration of new students Beginning Wednesday, July 24, families who are new to the corporation are asked to call the office of the school building where their child(ren) will be attending between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. They may make arrangements for enrollment, registration and scheduling. Registration, book rental Online registration opens Monday, July 29. On-site registration and book rental for all four corporation schools will be held at Southridge High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. The rental fees for all schools will vary according to grade level and courses taken. Textbook assistance is available to students who qualify based upon income guidelines for free or reducedprice meals. Textbook assistance does not pay 100% of the rental fees owed. Breakfast, lunch program All corporation schools will offer a breakfast and lunch program for the upcoming year. Breakfast consists of a hot or cold entreé, fresh fruit or fruit juice and milk. If a child is a car rider and plans on eating breakfast, plan their arrival time accordingly so the student isn’t late for class. Breakfast serving times are: Holland and Huntingburg Elementary schools, 7:30 a.m. through the arrival of the last bus; Southridge Middle School, 7:35 to 7:55 a.m.; and Southridge High School, 7:35 to 8 a.m. Breakfast prices are $1.25 per day for grades pre-kindergarten through five and $1.50 for grades six through 12. Lunch prices are $2.40 per day for grades pre-kindergarten through five and $2.65 per day for grades six through 12. Reduced-price meals are 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch. If the student wants to purchase an extra milk with their meal, the cost is 40 cents each. SMS/SHS students have the option of purchasing an a-la-carte lunch. The price will vary with the items offered. Free and reduced-price meals, textbook assistance Application forms for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance are available online or onsite on registration day. The application and instructions can be accessed on the corporation website. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. The quickest way to apply and be processed for free or reducedprice meals and textbook assistance is to complete the application online through Harmony. Parents will need to log into Harmony through their child’s username and password to access the application. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if there are more children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton at 812-683-2272, ext. 2607, or cottono@swdubois.k12.in.us. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. There is a charging policy in place for negative lunch accounts due to guidelines of the

USDA. A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation’s website. Wellness In accordance with the school corporation’s school wellness program, parents who choose to send snacks for their child’s classroom for special occasions are asked to send healthy snacks. The corporation encourages wrapped snack items from the store. Indoor air quality The Indiana Legislature enacted 410 IAC 33 which became effective on May 13, 2011, to give guidance to school corporations for maintaining proper indoor air quality in its facilities. Southwest Dubois County School Corporation has established procedures and practices to adhere to regulations established by 410 IAC 33. Individuals who have questions or concerns regarding indoor air quality issues in a facility operated by Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971. Integrated pest management program Southwest Dubois County School Corp. has established an integrated pest management program in an attempt to use nonchemical methods to minimize children’s and employee’s exposure to pesticides. In the event that pesticide use is required, the application will be performed when no children are present in the building to be treated. Individuals who would like to be notified when pesticides are to be used in the building their child attends should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971. Children’s Internet Protection Act The school corporation follows guidelines to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, established Dec. 21, 2000. The school corporation utilizes filtering technology to block access to web sites that may be inappropriate for use by children. Individuals with questions regarding internet use in the Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971. Asbestos The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1987 required compilation of all asbestos containing building materials within the public and private schools in grades kindergarten through 12. This compilation was designed to identify not only if the asbestos was present, but its location, amount and condition. Southwest Dubois complied with the act by developing and implementing asbestos management plans for all of its school facilities. The six-month periodic surveillance inspections are being conducted by the school corporation and triennial re-inspections are being completed by accredited asbestos inspectors as required. Southridge Middle School and Huntingburg Elementary School do not contain asbestos building materials. The asbestos materials

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Southwest calendar Aug. 7......................................................................... School begins Sept. 2...............................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 11................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 14........................ Elementary school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 15................. Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 16........................ Elementary school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 17................. Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21-25.........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 27-29........................................... Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 20............................................................. End of first semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2.......................................................... Christmas break Jan. 3...................................................................Snow make-up day Jan. 6...................................................................... School resumes Jan. 20................................ Professional development day, no school Feb. 14................................................. Snow make-up day, no school Feb. 17................................................. Snow make-up day, no school March 13............................................................ End of third quarter March 23-27..................................................Spring break, no school April 10............................. Snow make-up day (Good Friday, no school) May 22............................ End of fourth quarter and second semester May 22............................................................................ Graduation Make-up days will be taken from earliest to latest.

identified in the other buildings of the corporation are non-friable and in good condition. Non-friable asbestos does not represent a health risk. Individuals who have questions concerning the asbestos program should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange. Transportation Bus transportation is a privilege and not a right. Transportation is provided to students who live in the Southwest Dubois County School district. Transportation also may be provided for a variety of activities including field trips, co-curricular and extracurricular trips. The bus driver’s main responsibility is to transport students. The bus driver is the sole authority on the bus while students are being transported. School buses are by far the safest form of transportation on the roads. Drivers are expected to make safe transportation their number one priority. Occasionally, a student may misbehave on the bus to the point that it is a distraction to the driver. Prompt action is necessary to ensure the safety of all the students on the bus. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at bus stops. The corporation will not enter into disputes involving parents and students concerning manners that take place prior to students boarding the bus, or after the student has disembarked from the bus on his or her way home. Students will ride only assigned school buses and will board and depart at assigned bus stops. Students will not be allowed to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than an emergency, except as approved by the principal or his or her designee. A change in a student’s regular assigned bus stop may be granted for a special need if a note from a parent is submitted to the building principal. Bus guidelines Be prompt. Be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives in the morning. Be courteous. Talk in a normal tone. Cooperate with the driver. Keep the bus clean. Be safe when boarding or de-

parting the bus and when on the bus. Bus drivers Route 1, Jeff Summers; Route 2, Becky Blesch; Route 3, Joe Nord; Route 4, Donna Roesner; Route 5, Lauren Seaton; Route

6, Amanda Thewes; Route 7, Lee Blesch; Route 8, Dick Hebeison; Route 9, Janet Fenwick; Route 10, Rick Jones; Route 11, Jim Heim; Route 12, Theresa Englert; Route 13, Coriann Arts; Route 15, Donovan Brunsman; Route 16, Donnie Astrike; Route 18, Kenny Peacock; Route 19, Jamie Brady; and Route 20, Sandy Holst. Corporation staff Tim LaGrange, superintendent; Allison Pund, business manager and treasurer; Melissa Boeglin, curriculum director, test coordinator and Title I administrator; Jerri Kramer, executive secretary; Audrey Hartloff, receptionist and transportation secretary; Kelly Murphy, director of transportation; Brian Blackgrove, director of maintenance and facilities; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; and Katy Beck, information technology. Board of school trustees Jon Menke, president; John Schroeder, vice president; Jennifer Thacker, secretary; and Leslie Petry and Belinda Lange, members.

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SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Southridge High School classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 7. Regular school hours are from 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The administrative office will open on Tuesday, July 23. The office phone number is 812-683-2272. Students will be given all necessary forms, books and other materials during this day. All high school students have received their class schedules for the upcoming school year, with corrections and changes in scheduling having already been taken care of. Additional changes in individual class schedules will be considered only if the request is deemed necessary by counselors or administration. Registration, freshman orientation Beginning Wednesday, July 24, any high-school age student new to the corporation who has not attended Southridge High School is encouraged to call the office at 812-

683-2272 to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. The freshman orientation meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Students will go through a variety of activities and will conclude at 3 p.m. Activities scheduled that morning are for incoming freshmen and students new to Southridge. Transportation must be provided by parents. Registration, book rental for returning students Online registration opens Monday, July 29. On-site registration/book rental for all four corporation schools will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31, at Southridge High School. Cost per student will vary according to a student’s schedule. The 2019-20 high school yearbook may be ordered and should also be paid for at this time. Cost of the yearbook is anticipated to be $45

and should be paid to Southridge High School Yearbook. School officials ask that the yearbook be paid for with a separate check. Parents may also enroll for PTO membership. Parking For the purpose of identification and security, all students who intend to drive to school will be required to purchase a parking pass, and will be assigned a specific parking area. A fee of $3 will be charged each student who elects to drive his or her own auto. Funds collected will be utilized to purchase parking passes and other related expenses. Driving to school is a privilege, and those privileges may be revoked if students do not follow the rules for driving. Staff Chad Sickbert, principal; Greg Werner, assistant principal; Andy Hammack, school resource offi-

cer; Brett Bardwell, athletic director; Jenny Fowler and Amanda Pulley, guidance counselors; April Trayweek and Elaine Bromm, secretaries; Vickie Stephens, treasurer; Kate LaMar, school nurse; Christine Vinson, social counselor; Shannon Seibert, Ashlee Vinson and Shawn Schaefer, business department; Lannie Butler and Erich Kendall, fine arts; Amber Barclay, art; Tricia Clark, Abby Lutgring, Jennifer Fessel-Bell and Rosalinda Ornelas, English as a second language and world language; Scott Mundy, Leigh Neu, Erica Hohl and Kaitlin Uebelhor, language arts; Amber Hasenour, Brock Matthews, Mark Rohrer and Sara Schleter, math; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Dave Schank, Ryan Wallace, Alex Pund and Katie McCord, science; Brett Bardwell, Michelle Allen, John Schneider and Ted O’Brien, social studies; Scott Buening and Traci Mattingly, physical education and health; Becky Julian,

Jackie Mundy and Nicole DeKemper, special needs; Susan Wagner, Brad Wibbeler and Chris Satterfield, agriculture, Project Lead the Way and automotive technology; Amanda Sattler, Amanda Sattler, specialized instructional assistant for SHS Alternative School; Coriann Arts, Jobs for America’s graduates; Lisa Ash, Phyllis Pund, Cynthia Uhrick, Heather Williams, Amanda Thewes and Debra Doughty, instructional assistants; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director (812-683-2272, ext. 2607); Clara Boeglin, Desiree Hartwick, Rachel Hoblitzel, Kathy Hughes, Joan Leistner, Angela Mendel, Shirley Reese, Stacey Ruhe, Julie Steckler, Donna Watts, Alicia Wilz and Diane Wendholt, cafeteria; and Zoila Abarca, Maria Abarca, Gary Bender, Bill Buse, Ana Calmo de Gil, Linda Dalziel, David Houchin, Lonnie Jones, Joyce Lubbehusen and Jennifer Schneider, custodial and maintenance staff.

Scientific). Grade seven: three spiral notebooks, four pocket folders, one 1-inch binder (three-ring, loose-leaf paper), one package of five dividers, one package of plastic page protectors, red pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter, colored pencils, markers, package of dry-erase markers, scissors, glue stick, supply box or pencil pouch, calculator (Texas Instrument TI30X IIS is preferred), one package of index cards (4-by-6-inch, science), one package of 4-by-6-inch index cards (science), one stenographer notebook (math) and one box of tissues. Grade eight: six single-subject notebooks with perforated pages (different colors, one for each class), five folders in different colors (one for math, social studies, science, English and related arts), Pencils, Pens, highlighters, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, package of 100 3-by-5-inch index cards (lined), earbuds with a regular headphone jack (not one that plugs into an iPhone), package of dry-erase markers (dark colors), calculator (Texas Instrument TI30X IIS or TI-30X), and one to three boxes of tissues for classrooms. Parents are asked not to by three-subject notebooks. Algebra students will need two extra single-subject notebooks and one 1-inch binder (three-ring, hard or soft). Students will need a pencil bag (zipper type) that is least 7-by-10 inches. It must be able to fit a calculator and all supplies in it.

A paper agenda/plan book is optional.

SOUTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southridge Middle School classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 7. Students are to report to the school gym’s Door 24 between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Students will receive a class syllabus, textbooks and other necessary information during this day. Regular class hours are from 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The administrative office will open Tuesday, July 23. The office phone number is 812-683-3372. New student registration, grade six orientation Beginning Wednesday, July 24, any middle school age student new to the corporation who has not attended Southridge Middle School is encouraged to call the office at 812-683-3372, ext. 3031, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Orientation for grade six will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, in the gym. Students will go through a variety of activities and orientation will conclude with a parent meeting from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the SMS gym. Transportation must be provided by parents. Registration, book rental Online registration opens Monday, July 29. On-site registration and book rental for all four corporation schools will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. Cost per student will vary according to their schedule. Physical education shirts can be purchased for $5.

Parents also may enroll for PTC membership. Student dress guidelines The following limitations are intended to help students make choices in regard to dress for school. Clothing that disrupts education or endangers their safety or that of others is considered inappropriate and will not be permitted to be worn in school. The appearance of Southridge students influences, to a large degree, the impression the community, and the general public have of the student body. It is to the student’s advantage to make a favorable impression. ■■ All students must wear shoes or sandals. ■■ A student’s clothing, person and hair must be neat, clean and appropriate. ■■ All skirts and dresses must be at knee length. Capris must be below knee length. ■■ Tank tops are prohibited and cannot be exposed under sheer articles of clothing. ■■ All clothing covering the upper body must have sleeves and not expose any cleavage, bare midriff front or back, underarm areas and undergarments. Shirts worn must be of a length able to be tucked in pants. ■■ Jeans and pants may not have holes in them of any kind or location. ■■ Hats, caps, bandanas and other unusual headgear are not permitted. ■■ The wearing of shorts and pajamas are prohibited.

■■ Compression exercise garments may be worn but a shirt long enough to cover the buttock region must be worn. ■■ Items of clothing with unacceptable symbols, language or double meanings are not allowed. ■■ Sunglasses are prohibited, unless prescribed by a doctor. ■■ Decorative chains, attached to the waistband, billfolds, and so forth are prohibited. ■■ Approved dress for Spirit days is an exception to the dress code. ■■ Appearance must be educationally appropriate and non-distracting at all times. Supplies Additional materials may be needed throughout the year for special projects. Parents will be notified in advance. The physical education uniform will consist of appropriate black shorts, which may be purchased by students. Shirts may be purchased in the school office for $5; they can be reused each year. Grade six: five one-subject notebooks (for core classes and related arts classes), 1 1/2 -inch binder, five folders for binder (three-hole, punched), two large boxes of tissues, one package of colored pencils, one package of markers, glue sticks, scissors, pencils, red correction pens, one package of highlighters, black Sharpies, ruler (centimeters and inches), dry-erase markers (fourpack), pencil pouch, earbuds (for use with technology) and calculator (Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS

Staff Greg Gogel, principal; Doug Collins, guidance counselor; Shea King, secretary and attendance officer; Tracey Michel, secretary and treasurer; Amber Barclay, art; Lannie Butler, band director and music; Erich Kendall, choir and music; Rosalinda Ornelas, English as a second language, school liaison and world language; Traci Mattingly, health and career education; Lisa Durcholz, health and physical education; Tom Collins, industrial technology; Kasey Mullins and Shannon Seibert, keyboarding and computer applications; Nichole Riehle, Leigh Hochgesang, Jen Schutte, Alison Lindauer and Shannon Fuhs, language arts; Mary Reese, Annette Altmeyer and Myra Schnuck, math; Kate LaMar, nurse; Scott Buening, physical education; Joe Keusch, school psychologist; Jeffrey Tempel, Beth Meece and Kyle Baseden, science; Sarah Bardwell, media coordinator; media assistant, to be announced; Stephen Longabaugh, Craig Popp and Brad Ohanian, social studies; Erin Marshall,Tiffany Neuhoff and Kendra Kern, special needs; Margaret Fleming, Donatta Jones, Dee McKinney, Beth Stillwell, Honey Sturgeon and Natalie Meece, special needs assistants; Janet Bradley, speech pathologist; and Sharon Hoppenjans, Shannon Schmitt, Michelle Songer, Linda Barnett, Kathy Buse and Deb Goeppner, cafeteria.

Back to school: Learning lights up the brain By MARILYNN PRESTON Creators.com The run-up to Labor Day is always a bit of a letdown. I feel like summer is kaput, vacation is over and Instagrammed, and it’s time to sharpen my pencils, buy new notebooks and head back to school. Who uses pencils? Or notebooks? And what school? I haven’t returned to the classroom since computers were the size of a Starbucks, but that’s how many of us are hardwired to feel when Labor Day comes and goes. So lesson up. Back to school isn’t just for kids, and that’s a good thing. If you’re keen on boosting your well-being — and who isn’t? — then please welcome this seasonal shift into back-to-school mode. Use it to study and learn

new stuff that informs and improves your own vision of living a healthier, happier life. In other words, you can alter your course ... but it requires continuing self-education. Here are four electives to consider: Stress 101 Stress is unavoidable. It’s part of life. The news is scary; you’re feeling squeezed for time; your roommate sneezes on your cereal bowl. Stress happens. When there is too much unrelieved stress in our lives, we get sick, depressed and unhappy, as science has been proving to us for the last 50 years. So here’s your assignment: Find a good teacher and learn healthy ways to consciously release, transform and move through your stress. You have many choices: Medi-

tation, tai chi, yoga and deep breathing may lead the list of stress-releasers but fishing, needlework and cleaning out the garage can also calm your brain, ease your anxiety, and focus you back to the present moment. It’s there, we keep discovering, that stress and worry give way to joy and gratitude. Learn how to eat well Your medical doctor probably knows very little about nutrition, so why should you? I’ll tell you why. Until you study and understand what it means to nourish your body with real, clean, unprocessed food, you’ll be bamboozled by every fad diet that arrives in your junk mail. We’re talking billions of dollars spent on belly fat removal schemes that are insanely unreliable. It’s a scam, a fraud — “lose

10 pounds while you sleep!” — and still we’re surrounded by an endless parade of weight-loss ads that prey on our collective ignorance. Forget quick fixes. End the drama. Dump your gimmicky diets. Instead, make this the semester you learn to cook, or assemble and eat balanced meals that are healthy and delicious, based on real food. (Anyone who tells you that eating smart is only for wealthy people is passing on misinformation.) For top grades, learn to read food and drink labels. Acquire the knowledge that will guide you away from added sugars and toxic additives and steer you back to your own kitchen, where you can prepare yummy meals with real ingredients in sensible portions. For extra credit, cook with

your kids. It’s a terrific way to be creative together and raise healthy eaters. Go deeper Wisdom is like coral; you layer it on, bit by bit. Now that you’re in the back-to-school mindset, ask yourself: What do I enjoy doing now that I want to learn more about? If you’re good at golf, for instance, but want to get better, learn some exercises — mental and physical — to calm your mind and strengthen your torso. If you’re a yogi, take the next few months to explore a slower, deeper practice. Whatever activity sparks joy with you now — playing piano? bridge? pickleball? — crank it up a notch over the next few months. The more you know, the more you grow.

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H U N T I N G B U R G E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L

Huntingburg Elementary School will welcome students to the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Among the activities scheduled for the upcoming year are musical programs, spelling bee, math and spell bowl competitions, convocations, field trips, basketball and book fairs. The administration office will open Tuesday, July 23. The office phone number is 812-683-1172. New students Beginning Wednesday, July 24, families with child(ren) new to Southwest Dubois County School Corp. are asked to call the Huntingburg Elementary School office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make arrangements for enrollment and registration. Registration, book rental Online registration opens Monday, July 29. Onsite registration and book rental for all four corporation schools will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31, at Southridge High School. The cost for book rental is projected to be: kindergarten $98.63;

grade one, $96.43; grade two, $124.73; grade three, $111.53; grade four, $140.70; and grade five, $158.50. Preschool, kindergarten orientations Preschool and kindergarten orientations are Wednesday, July 31. Preschool is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m.; kindergarten is from 6 to 7 p.m. Volunteer program All parents are invited to become a part of the school’s volunteer program. There are a wide variety of areas, including activities during the school day as well as the evening. Some of the signups are items that can be done at home. A sampling of activities include tutoring students or assisting in the classroom, helping with the PTO fundraisers and helping in the library. Supplies Parents are asked to send only the supplies listed here; no additional supplies are needed. Students are to avoid bringing any toy or gadget items to school. Kindergarten: backpack (no wheels; big enough to hold folders). Other items to be purchased by the school will be charged at

book rental. Grade one: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), Crayola crayons (box of 24 or more), eight-pack of eight Elmer’s glue sticks, four dry-erase markers (fat, black), three large pink erasers, one box of Crayola large markers (classic colors), one box of Crayola thin markers (classic colors) and Lysol wipes. Grade two: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), box of 16 crayons, Elmer’s glue (8-ounce bottle and three glue sticks) large pink eraser, four dry-erase markers, dry eraser, eight markers, colored pencils (optional), 70-page notebook (wide ruled), zip-close bags (one quart- or gallon-size) and box of kleenex. Grade three: backpack (no wheels), package of No. 2 pencils, cap erasers, Elmer’s glue (two sticks and one bottle), Crayola crayons and markers, colored pencils, one red checking pen, one spiral-bond notebook (one subject, wide-ruled) and Fiskars scissors (pointed).

Grade four: backpack (no wheel), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), four glue sticks and one bottle of glue, package of four dryerase markers and one dry-eraser cloth, one pocket folder, one package of paper (lined, wide ruled), two pink erasers, crayons, set of markers, three spiral-bound notebooks (81⁄2-by-11-inch, wide ruled), package of highlighters, set of colored pencils and red checking pen. Grade five: backpack (no wheels), protractor, ruler, No. 2 pencils, scissors, glue, six notebooks, five pocket folders, crayons, set of colored pencils, set of markers, red checking pens, highlighters, index cards (3-by-5-inch and 4-by-6-inch, both lined), package of four dry-erase markers (low odor) and dry eraser or cloth.

grades kindergarten through five are from 8:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preschool students will attend four half-day sessions Monday through Thursday. The morning session will be from 8 to 10:45 a.m. while the afternoon session will be from noon to 2:45 p.m.

sors (child size), colored pencils, several No. 2 pencils, pocket folders (two plain colored, and one of choice), erasers, two sets of headphones, three dry-erase markers, three highlighters and one spiral notebook (wide ruled). Boys and girls are asked to zip-close bags: boys (quart size), girls (gallon size). Grade two: two spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70 to 100 sheets), one pocket folder, pencils, four large erasers, crayons (two boxes of 24), zip-close bags (quart size) disinfectant wipes, two dryerase markers, one package of eight markers (washable), Fiskars scissors, four large glue sticks, two sets of headphones, two yellow highlighters, one package of notebook paper (wide ruled) and one ruler (centimeters and inches). Grade three: two packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), one Fiskars scissors, box of crayons, two glue sticks, one box of pencils, two pink erasers, two sets of headphones, two Composition notebooks, two 1-inch binders (three ring) and two or three dry-erase markers. Grade four: one package of No. 2 pencils, erasers, two Composition notebooks, two grading pens, two glue sticks, scissors, crayons or markers, two pink erasers, two sets of headphones,

Staff Chad Whitehead, principal; Kelly Murphy, assistant principal; Misty Gasser, secretary and receptionist; Erin Witte, secretary and treasurer; Rachel Blessinger, Amy Kaetzel, Alison Luebbehusen, Tiffany Nicholson and Ashley Rasche, kindergarten; Nichole Arnold, Jennifer Underhill, Christine Mears, Sara Prusz and Stacie

Dearing, grade one; Lori Barnett, Brett Schuler, Kristen Nordhoff Kathy Tooley, grade two; Stacy Kappner, Elaine Main, Andrea Brown, Yvonne Zink, grade three; Andrea Mathies, Ginger Rasche, Lindsey Riehle and Matthew Widolff, grade four; Christina Qualkenbush, Jeannine Mundy, Amanda Thompson and Brett Roesner, grade five; Sarah Rogers, special needs of grades kindergarten through two, Dana Ferguson, special needs for grades three through five; Tonya Schepers and Michaela Bolling, English language coordinators; Sarah Bardwell and Stacey Humbert, media specialists; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Emily Meyer, art; Yvonne Hochgesang, speech pathologist; Melissa Boeglin, Title I administrator; Wendi Nurrenbern, Title I literacy coach; Katie Lamar, nurse; Laura Buse, nurse assistant; April Susnjara, social worker; Rita Hopf (manager), Sharon Broeker, Ruth Buechler, Joni Hassfurther, Patty King, Doris Kunkler, Beth Mathies, Donna Parsons, Donna Roesner and LaDonna Tobin; and Rick Jones, custodial and maintenance.

H O L L A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L

Holland Elementary School will welcome students to the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The administrative office will open Tuesday, July 23. The office phone number is 812-536-2441. The 2019-20 school theme is “Ignite Your Mind.” Programming includes a focus on writing, one-to-one devices, Accelerated Reader, 90-minute uninterrupted reading blocks, Rocket Math, Dynamite Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, Sustained Student Progress, Wellness initiatives, spell and math bowl competitions, Character Counts Carnival, field trips, field day, musical programs, spelling bee, robotics, book fairs and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related classroom activities. Students will also participate in the Raider Pride positive reward system emphasizing persistence, resourcefulness, integrity, dependability and empathy as well as Rachel’s Challenge. Holland Elementary will incorporate Project Lead the Way activities throughout the year. New students Beginning Wednesday, July 24, families with child(ren) new to Southwest Dubois County School Corp. are encouraged to call the Holland Elementary School office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make arrangements for enrollment and registration. Registration, textbook rental Online registration opens on Monday, July 29. Onsite registration and textbook rental for all four corporation schools will be held at Southridge High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. Lunch account deposits can be made at this time and community

connect services including TriCap, Crisis Connection and free backpacks will be available. The cost for book rental will be kindergarten, $83.19; grade one, $112.47; grade two, $133.48; grade three, $121.83; grade four, $125.68; and grade five, $130.08. Free and reduced-price applications may be completed and turned in at registration. Preschool, kindergarten orientations Preschool and kindergarten orientations will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. It will be an opportunity for the students to meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and review some of the classroom procedures. General information Approximately 230 students in preschool through grade five will be welcomed to the 2019-20 school year. Supervision of students begins with the dropping off of students from the first bus at 7:35 a.m. Students who are car riders and walkers should arrive at school no earlier than 7:30 a.m. and no later than 8 a.m. Students are not allowed on the grounds prior to 7:30 a.m. All arrivals should go directly to the gym. Car riders should be dropped off at the south entrance to the gym. Walkers should also enter through this door. Dismissal of car riders and walkers takes place at the canopy entrance to the main building at 3 p.m. All students riding the buses are dismissed from either the back door or the gym entrance. School hours School hours for students in

Open house All parents and families are invited to an open house and book fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Supplies Pencil pouches will be provided for each student. No supply pouches, school box or trapper keepers are needed. All basic supplies may be shared as classroom supplies. Some supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Kindergarten: backpack (big enough to hold folders), one folder, No. 2 pencils (sharpened preferred), six to eight large Elmer’s glue sticks (no bottles), crayons (two boxes of 24), one box of zipclose bags (quart size), Fiskars scissors (child size), one spiral notebook (wide ruled, 100 sheets), two to four pink erasers, washable markers, two sets of headphones and colored pencils. Grade one: crayons (two boxes of 24), markers (two boxes, washable), two glue sticks, Fiskars scis-

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Northeast Schools The Northeast Dubois County School Corporation will begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 7. All schools will be dismissed at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays unless otherwise stated by the specific school. The Northeast Dubois County School Corporation complies with all Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or veteran status, and limited English proficiency in matters pertaining to admissions, employment, and access to programs. Book rental fees The registration packet will be made available on the NED website the week of July 22 for Dubois and Elementary schools. The packet may be printed and filled out before parents come to registration. Grades five through 12 book bills will vary according to the number of courses taken and the subjects selected by the students. Included in the high school fees are class dues. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 toward each of their studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book bills at registration. Financial assistance The school corporation encourages parents to apply for financial assistance, which is available for any parent whose total household income, without deductions, meets the established income standards of the federal government. Moreover, parents should feel absolutely no shame in applying for this federal assistance which is provided for students in schools throughout America. One of the reasons Northeast Dubois has failed to receive as many grants as other schools in the area is the fact that many

parents who qualify for federal assistance do not apply for this assistance; therefore, the available money goes to another school corporation rather than Northeast Dubois. The amount of money provided to school corporations for the tutorial program and computer grants is based upon the number of qualified applications for free and reduced lunches. If parents think they qualify, they should apply because it will help the school corporation in the funding of the schools. Application forms for this assistance are available at the time of registration, and help in completing the application also is available. The deadline file for textbook assistance is Oct. 1. After receipt of the application, the school official will review it based upon the established income standard set by the federal government. The application will be accepted or rejected as set up by federal guidelines. In case of a rejection, an appeal can be filed by delivering a written request to appeal within 15 days after receiving a written notification of the rejection. The request should be sent to the attention of Superintendent William G. Hochgesang, Northeast Dubois County School Corp., 5379 E. Main St., P.O. Box 158, Dubois IN 47527. School food program All corporation schools have a lunch program. Menus are published weekly in The Herald, on the school website and in the corporation bulletin. The price for lunches will be $1.75 per meal for students in preschool; $2 per meal for students in kindergarten through grade four; $2 for students in grades five through eight; $2.15 for students in grades

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Aug. 7......................................................................... School begins Sept. 2...............................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 11................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 21-25.........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 27-29........................................... Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 20............................................................. End of first semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2......................................................... Christmas break Jan. 3...................................................................Snow make-up day Jan. 20.............................................Teacher inservice day, no school Feb. 14................................................. Snow make-up day, no school Feb. 17.................................Great Americans Day, snow make-up day March 11............................................................ End of third quarter March 23-27..................................................Spring break, no school April 10............................. Snow make-up day (Good Friday, no school) May 22................................................................. Last day of school May 23............................................................................ Graduation May 26-29.......................................................... Snow make-up days

nine through 12; and $3 for adults. Breakfast will be served at all schools for $1.25 per meal. Milk can be purchased separately for 40 cents. Free or reduced-price meals are available for qualifying students. Application forms are furnished to students at the beginning of the school year. Parents who believe their children may be eligible, under federally established guidelines for free or reduced-price meals, should contact their school principal for more information concerning eligibility requirements. One application must be sent for each household. Bus transportation

Open house An open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Teachers will be available in classrooms to greet families and answer any questions students or parents may have. Freshman orientation Freshman orientation will take place on the first day of school (Wednesday, Aug. 7). Schedules, general information, and locker assignments will be given at

School board Mary Pankey, president; Bernard Knies, vice president; Kelly Knies, secretary; John Siebert and Brennan Schepers, members; and Art Nordhoff, attorney.

Bus pickup will begin on Wednesday, Aug. Parents are to check with the bus driver on the route. Bus drivers Tony Danhafer, Route 2; Tim Danhafer, Route 3; Ed Freyberger, Route 4; Brad Knies, Route 5; Jeff Wigand, Route 6; Sheila Bachman, Route 7; John Fuhrman, Route 9; Jason Braunecker, Route 10; Morris Kalb, Route 11; Tony Quinn, Route 12; Brian Terwiske, Route 13; Jeff Bieker, Route 14; Larry Mehringer, Route 15; and Chris Reckelhoff, Route 16. Jennifer Braunecker, Scott Chatman, and Tony Smock are drivers for the special education buses.

Cafeteria Northeast Dubois High School: Joyce Hulsman, food service director; Leah Englert; Sandy Braunecker; and Regina Schulz. Dubois Middle School: Diane Terwiske, Marcia Helming, Bev Schroering and Seinda Wyland. Dubois Elementary School: Patty Englert and Teresa Hopf. Celestine Elementary: Shirley Schmitt and Teresa Knebel. Maintenance Tony Smock, maintenance director; Jason Braunecker; Harold Hall; and Patty Chatman. Custodial Diana Voelkel, Jeff Chatman, Scott Chatman, Nina Wininger, Debbie Hartwick and Carla Wagner.

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Online registration, with the ability to pay online, opened Wednesday and closes Friday, Aug. 2. Links are located on the school website. For parents who need assistance or want to drop off a book bill or lunch payments, on-site registration will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in the high school library. Due to online registration, distribution of 1:1 devices will take place on the first day of school; however, a minimum $25 deposit must be paid before a student can receive a device. All schedules, locker assignments and book bills are available online. Also included online are the application forms for free and reduced lunches and the textbook assistance program. Also available online will be the medical consent and waiver form and students driving forms. Lunch money can be put into cafeteria accounts. Annual passes also can be purchased (on-site only). If online registration and payment has been completed, there is no need to attend on-site registration. If there are any questions, attend on-site registration or call the high school office at 812 678-2251.

Corporation Bill Hochgesang, superintendent; DeAnn Meyer, treasurer; Gretchen Brinkman, deputy-treasurer; Andy Chinn, curriculum director; Michelle Young, corporation nurse; Ryan Case, transportation director; Shanna Steckler, technology integration apecialist; and Libby Richardson, speech and language pathologist

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this time or can be found online through Skyward Family Access. Daily schedule The daily schedule at the high school starts promptly at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. When high school students arrive on the first day of school, they should follow the posted signs to the appropriate classroom where they will receive their schedules and other back-toschool information.

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Supplies Supplies that students need will be discussed in individual classes; however, all students should bring a notebook, pen, and pencil on the first day of school. New students Any new high school student enrolling in the corporation for the first time should call the high school as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, Aug. 2, to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Staff Tina Fawks, principal; Tasha Klem and Denise Palmer, secretaries; librarian, to be announced; Terry Friedman, athletic director; Kristi Boeglin, guidance counselor; Paige Mundy, social worker; Jennifer Vonderheide, alternative education: David Fox, band and music; Audrey Case, Brian Dodd, Roger Elliott, Brenda Gogel, Tracy Gutgsell, Cynthia Jacob, Brian Kirchoff, Dwayne Knies, Seth Matheis, Amy Mitchell, Andrea Rickelman, Elliebeth Russell, Travis Schroering, Karen Terwiske and Traci Wineinger, teachers; Kim Butler, Felicia Henke, Decia Linne, Juanita Overton, Denise Palmer and Trinia Schweikarth, assistants.

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can receive a device. All schedules, locker assignments and book bills are available online. Also included online will be the application forms for free and reduced lunches and the textbook assistance program. Also available online will be the medical consent and waiver form. Lunch money can be put into cafeteria accounts. If online registration and payment has been completed, there is no need to attend on-site registration. If there are any questions, attend on-site registration or call the middle school office at 812-678-2181. Start and dismissal Dubois Middle School will be-

gin classes at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Classes will dismiss at 3:08 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 2:35 p.m. Fridays.

pens (black, blue and red), pocket folder (music), two 1-inch binders (three ring), plastic sleeves, notecards (lined) and earbuds. Grade seven: pencils and colored pencils, pens (red, blue, black), two glue sticks, scissors, ruler, scientific calculator, three 1-inch binders (three ring), four pocket folders, iPad stylus, plastic sheet protectors, loose-leaf paper and earbuds. Grade eight: pencils, pens (red, blue and black), markers, two black dry-erase markers, two glue sticks, sticky notes, ruler, notecards (lined), scientific calculator, three 1-inch binders (three ring), three pocket folders, plastic sheet protectors, two notebooks (perforated edges),

loose-leaf paper and earbuds.

Preschool open house Open house will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. The teachers are Keasha Fromme and Melissa Fox.

sleeping bag and pillow should be brought and placed outside kindergarten room at registration. Student supplies will be furnished by the PTO for grades kindergarten through four. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and a backpack to carry items to and from home.

Supplies Kindergarten students need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and some type of bag to hold it with the child’s name on it. The

Staff Tara Rasche, principal; Brooke Atkins, secretary; Lori Fuhrman, librarian; Melissa Fox, music; Brooke Klem, Title I; Jennifer

Ashby, Angela Barker, Kristen Breeding, Megan Colvin, Katie Gogel, Jonetta Hackman, Maureen Luebbehusen, Andrew Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Kim Miley, Madison Mundy, Heather Pancake-Schmid, Leah Weyer and Jennifer Wright, teachers; and Ann Deel, Judy Fawks, Amanda Fuhrman, Lori Fuhrman, Jenna Hagen, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Keusch, Kelly Keusch, Kim Leinenbach, Amy Lynch and Stacey Neukam, assistants.

Supplies Grade five: scissors, ruler, glue sticks (four sticks and Elmer glue), several ink pens and pencils, colored pencils, two Expo dry-erase markers, highlighters, a pouch to organize supplies, spiral notebook, loose-leaf paper, sticky notes, three spiral notebooks (wide ruled), two composition notebooks, compass and earbuds. Grade six: scissors, colored pencils, two glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, two Expo dry-erase markers, two packages of pencils, highlighters, spiral-bound notebook,

Staff Ryan Case, principal; Mary Sendelweck, secretary; Charlotte Schepers, office assistant; Bonnie Mickler, librarian; Camille Berg, guidance counselor; Kelly Beck, Andy Chinn, Christine Dorsam, David Fox, Kristy Schepers, Julie Lechner, Audrey Lichlyter, Patricia Mehringer, Beth Neukam, Julie Neukam, Ben Nowotarski, Linda Schmitt, Andres Schroeder, Missy Sinnott-Fleck, Tina Terwiske and Traci Wineinger, teachers; and Sheila Bachman, Donna Betz, Angel Gogel, Neil Graves, Justin Hall, Julie Kelley, Carla Seng and Lisa Shipman, assistants.

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er, teachers will greet families in their classrooms from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. If there are any questions, call 812-678-3011. Daily start and dismissal Dubois Elementary School will begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 8 a.m. and will dismiss at 3 p.m. School is dismissed on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. All parents who pick up their child from school prior to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 2:15 p.m. on Friday are required to sign the child out

Food helps to fuel students’ education By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com From nursery school right up through college, your children need the right tools so they can learn and put their knowledge to use. With proper nutrition, they can strengthen their body and mind for all kinds of activities. Your children will be filled with excitement from learning new things, making friends and taking on responsibilities. They’ll be engaged in activities at all ages, remaining attentive for hours, running from classroom to classroom, doing homework and, before you know it, growing into young adults. Food is fuel, and a healthy first meal of the day gets the engine going. It’s a well-known fact that children who have a healthy breakfast before school will likely have more brainpower and learn better than those who come in hungry. A protein-rich breakfast containing things like milk or eggs can help your young ones’ concentration in the classroom. Proteins are essential for a growing child, for they provide amino acids that help build muscles, and when combined with physical activity, those muscles are

strengthened. Protein also keeps the stomach feeling fuller and satisfied, and it’s rich with nutrients to help bones get stronger as they grow. But what if they can’t drink milk (one of the most complete foods available) or don’t like eggs? Healthy alternatives include soy and rice drinks, Greek yogurt, peanut butter on rice cakes and homemade oatmeal bars (throw in some favorite ingredients like dark chocolate chips or raisins). With a little trial and error, you’ll find out what they enjoy and what keeps them satiated. More than protein, a growing child — and all of us, really — should be eating a balanced diet of protein (animal proteins are preferable to vegetable proteins), complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Think of fueling the body like building a campfire. Protein helps ignite the flame like kindling. Carbohydrates make the flame grow like tinder does, and fat fuel to the fire to keep it burning. Simple sugary carbohydrates like white breads and pastas, for example, will flare and make the fire burn out quickly, whereas complex carbs like sweet potato and brown rice will keep feeding the fire. Eating small snacks throughout the day keeps the fire burning.

in the school office. Parents are asked not to drop students off before 7:40 a.m.

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dergarten through grade four) will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Morning announcements begin at 7:50 a.m. Official attendance begins at 8 a.m. Dismissal of the first buses and car pick-ups will begin at 3 p.m. School is dismissed on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. All parents who pick up their child from school prior to 3 p.m. are required to sign the child out in the school office. Parents are asked not to drop students off before 7:30 a.m. Supplies Kindergarten students need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and some type of bag to hold it with the child’s name on it. The sleeping bag and pillow should be brought

and placed outside kindergarten room at registration. Student supplies will be furnished by the PTO for grades kindergarten through four. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and a backpack to carry items to and from home. Staff Tara Rasche, principal; Judy Haase, secretary; Lori Fuhrman, librarian; Melissa Fox, music; Christine Betz, Jami Gress, Jessica Leonard, Patricia Mehringer, Madison Mundy, Renae Rohleder, Denise Schroering and Jennifer Wright, teachers; and Diane Hasenour and Brenda Wildman, assistants.

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Southeast Schools The Southeast Dubois County School Corp. participates in the National School Lunch Program, which is a federally funded meal program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. The program assists in providing nutritionally balanced, lowcost or free meals. The regulations and guidelines governing the school meal program are set by the USDA. All guidelines must be followed daily, including meal pattern requirements as well as exact serving of portion sizes which are aligned by age group calorie needs in order to avoid excess calories. When children eat a healthy, wellbalanced diet, studies have shown that they enjoy the benefits of improved attentiveness and cognition, plus they have more energy to perform at their best. Well-nourished students have higher test scores, increased school attendance, improved concentration and improved classroom behavior. Students, who are physically fit, sleep better and are better able to handle the physical and emotional challenges that they encounter during the day. Households with gross incomes (not net income) at or below the reduced-price income guideline limits set by the USDA may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance. Application forms will be available to all households as part of their backto-school registration paperwork. In addition, applications also are available at all school offices upon request (812-817-0900), or households may print an application from the food service forms found on the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation website at www.sedubois.k12.in.us.

Households only need to apply one time (one application), even if the household has children who attend different schools within the corporation. A household may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Household composition is based on an economic unit, which is a group of related or unrelated individuals who are living in the same household, and whose members share housing, significant income and expenses, such as rent, utilities and food. Information on a free and reduced-price school meals application is confidential. Information submitted on the application may be subject to verification. Any questions may be directed to the food service director at 812-817-0900 or janel.reckelhoff@sedubois.k12.in.us. There is automatic eligibility (Direct Certification) to students based on their participation (or a household member’s participation) in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law as homeless, migrant, runaway, a foster child, or enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program. No application is required for households who receive a letter of Direct Certification notification. Households receiving a letter of Direct Certification have the right to decline the benefits. Households notified of their children’s Direct Certification eligibility must contact the school if they choose to decline any of the benefits. If a household is not sure whether their child(ren) has been

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Southeast calendar Aug. 7......................................................................... School begins Sept. 2...............................................................Labor Day, no school Sept. 11.................................................................... Progress report Oct. 11................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 21-25.........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 13..................................................................... Progress report Nov. 27-29........................................... Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 20............................................................. End of first semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2.......................................................... Christmas break Jan. 3...................................................................Snow make-up day Jan. 6..........................................................Second semester begins Jan. 20............................................ Teacher in-service day, no school Feb. 5....................................................................... Progress report Feb. 14................................................. Snow make-up day, no school Feb. 17...................Great American Day, snow make-up day, no school March 18..........................................................End of grading period March 23-27..................................................................Spring break April 10............................. Snow make-up day (Good Friday, no school) April 22..................................................................... Progress report May 22........................................................ End of second semester May 23............................................................................ Graduation May 26-19.......................................................... Snow make-up days More snow make-up days will be added in June if needed.

directly certified, the household should contact the school. As mandated from the USDA, schools within the National School Lunch Program must have administrative guidelines and procedures for all meal charges. The charge procedure for the Southeast Dubois County School Corp. can be found in each student handbook, posted on the corporation website (sedubois.k12.in.us), and on each school’s individual website under the section of “Lunch Menus” (along with other useful and helpful information). Parents can use Harmony Family Access for online access to check student meal account balances, view their child(ren)’s food purchases, make credit card pay-

ments and view all menus. Breakfast and lunch Breakfast is served at both Pine Ridge and Ferdinand Elementary schools at 7:30 a.m. The price is $1.40 per day for grades pre-kindergarten through four; reduced price is 30 cents. Lunch prices are $2.15 per day for grades pre-kindergarten through six and $2.30 for grades seven through 12; reduced price is 40 cents. Parents are asked to prepay money into their child(ren)’s meal account to eliminate the worry of lost money, and to ensure that money is always available in the meal account. A pre-pay system is utilized for all student meal accounts, which operates like a debit system

does, meaning money should be placed in each student’s meal account prior to the days they intend to make meal or food purchases. Wellness Dedicated to the wellness of its stakeholders, an active wellness committee of teachers, school staff, students, parents, administrators, community members, school board members and the district school nurse have developed and continue to maintain a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health and well-being of all its students and staff members. Each school year, there is a review process of the wellness policy in order to implement and amend the policy to continually encourage the choice to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Family and community stakeholders participation in review and implementation of the wellness policy is always welcome. Anyone having an interest in wellness issues impacting Southeast Dubois County School Corp. students may contact any of the schools. It takes a community-wide effort to ensure positive student outcomes. School board Kent Uebelhor, president; Matt Eckert, vice president; Elaine Miller, secretary; and Cecilia Hamilton and Brian Partenheimer, members. Central office staff Dr. Jamie Pund, superintendent; Tracy Troesch, business manager; Sharon Welp, deputy treasurer and administrative assistant; Janel Reckelhoff, food service director; and Karen Kippenbrock, director of technology.

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F O R E S T PA R K J U N I O R - S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L

Forest Park Junior-Senior High School will begin the 2019-20 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 7. School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. Orientation Orientation for all students and parents will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet the staff, tour the school, pick up student schedules, pay lunch accounts, and so forth. Seventh-grade orientation will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. All students and parents are expected to attend. Information related to various components of the seventh-grade school year will be presented. Students and parents also will have an opportunity to tour the school, meet with teachers, find their locker, and so forth. Eighth-grade orientation will begin at 6 p.m. in designated homerooms. Eighth-grade teachers will conduct informative sessions on expectations for the upcoming year. Senior students and parents will meet at 6 p.m. in the Buechler Arena for information related to their senior year, college and career preparation, scholarship opportunities, and so forth. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., junior students and parents are asked to meet in the Buechler Arena for an informative presentation on preparation for their junior year, graduation requirements and recommendations for ACT/SAT tests. All Forest Park students and parents have the opportunity to tour the school, meet the staff and update Harmony information. In the commons area, the Parent-Teacher Support Group will host a raffle where parents can purchase tickets for an opportunity to have their child’s book bill paid by the PTSG. Also in the commons area, all-sport passes will be sold by the athletic department. New staff members Staff members and their positions are as follows: Collin Daunhauer, Project Lead the Way; Denise Heilers, athletic office administrative assistant; Sharon

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Hoppenjans, cook; Tyler Lemen, principal; Sylvia McFadden, sophomore English and geography; Cassidy Nalley, assistant principal; Eric Obermeyer, band director; and Krista Thomas, special education

office before classes begin in the morning or wait and give the money to the cashier at lunch time. The entire amount is deposited in the student’s account. The free and reduced forms can be found on the school’s website.

School hours School will be in session from 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The first bell rings at 7:55 a.m. and students are expected to be in their first period class by 8 a.m.

Important dates Online registration opens Wednesday, July 24. Every parent is required to update contact information and complete the registration paperwork. The school is open during the day if parents need access to a computer or WiFi. The high school guidance offices will be open Aug. 1, 2 and 6 for student registration along with schedule changes. Office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. these days. Students should have schedule changes made before the first day of school on Aug. 7. Students received schedules before leaving for summer break, but they are encouraged to check updates in Harmony or stop by during the above hours to speak with Dee Ann Wylam or Audrey Fleck.

Book bills Book bills will be shared with parents/guardians and students at the beginning of the school year. Supplies Anyone needing a list of supplies for each class may check the school’s website for a complete list. New students Starting July 22, any student new to Southeast Dubois School Corp. is asked to come to the main office to register for the upcoming school year. School lunch School lunch will be $2.30. Students are asked to bring a check or cash to Susan Blume in the main

Administration offices Tyler Lemen, principal, ext. 4001; Cassidy Nalley, assistant principal, ext. 4002; Doug Louden, athletic director, ext. 4200; Susan Blume, extracurricular treasurer,

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Guidance counseling, social work offices Dee Ann Wylam, counselor and academic advisor, ext. 4109; Audrey Fleck, counselor and school social worker, ext. 4205; and Lisa Fletcher, guidance and office administrative assistant, ext. 4108. Staff John Anderson, criminal justice; Annette Applegate, agriculture; Christy Bartley, grade seven science; Nettie Boeglin, grade eight English; Chuck Bradley, chorus; Molly Cummings, English junior level; Brooke Daunhauer, English freshman level; Collin Daunhauer, Project Lead the Way; Steven DeKemper, special education; Ronnie Drew, industrial technology; Greg Durcholz, mathematics; Ross Fuhs, physical education; Kelie Gadlage, biology; Nicholas Grothouse, grade seven English; Melissa Haas, special education; Jesse Hagedorn, history and geography; Tony Hasenour, grade eight social studies and history; Emily Hauser, Spanish; Amy Hawkins, grade seven math; Karl

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Hinson, grade eight math and computer science; Kathy Hopf, credit recovery; Nicole Hopf, mathematics; Natalie Howard, librarian; Joe Keller, government/ econ; Dana Kline, Spanish and physical education; Sylvia McFadden, English sophomore level and geography; Eric Obermeyer, band director; Don Prusz, mathematics and physics; Jessica Reinbold, English senior level; Lavina Schwartz, mathematics; Emi Steczyk, grades seven and eight art; Tammy Taylor, art; Krista Thomas, special education; Tara Uebelhor, grade seven social studies and reading; Brock Valuch, grade eight science and high school science; David Welp, business; Brad Weyer, German; Christa Widolff, family and consumer science; Karrie Wolf, chemistry; Michele Fuhrman, Jodi Gogel, Samantha Jarboe, Charlie Jones, Ashley Kilburn, Barb Kordes, and Melody Saylor, instructional assistants; Mark Oser, Kevin Bolte, Penny Kemper, Rick Kippenbrock and Kathy Meyer, maintenance and custodians; and Linda Boeckman, Mary Lee Berg, Evelyn Hasenour, Tara Eckert, Doris Glenn, Sharon Hoppenjans, Kathy Schnieders, Chris Sisk and Arleta Weyer, cooks.

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C E D A R C R E S T I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L

Cedar Crest Intermediate is for students in grades five and six of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation The facility is on the east side of State Road 162, a quarter of a mile north of State Road 64 at 4770 S. State Road 162, Huntingburg IN 47542. The phone number is 812-817-0900, ext. 2. The fax number is 812-481-2963. School hours School starts at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. each day. Registration Registration will be available online using Harmony Parent Ac-

cess beginning Wednesday, July 24. In-school registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 29, and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Book bills will be announced. Lunch The daily lunch fee is $2.15. Supplies Grade five: one large glue stick, two red pens, No. 2 pencils (minimum of 12), one large eraser, one box of colored pencils, two reams of lined writing paper, one box of washable markers (fine tipped), two boxes of tissues, one

ruler (centimeters and inches), one pencil pouch, one package of highlighters, one single-subject notebook, one three-subject notebook, pair of scissors, set of earbuds and Sharpies (fine point and ultra-fine point, one each). Grade six: one blue or black pen, one red pen, two colored pens (other than blue, black or red), No. 2 pencils (count of 30), one box of colored pencils, one package of highlighters (green, yellow, blue, pink and orange), one package of washable markers (fine tipped), one large eraser, three singlesubject notebooks (wide ruled),

two packages of filler paper (wide ruled), pair of scissors, one 6-inch ruler, three glue sticks, one bottle of rubber cement, two boxes of tissues, one pencil pouch, set of earbuds and Sharpies fine point and ultra-fine point, one each).

portant. When a student is unable to attend school, parents must notify the school office by phone on the day of the absence. If the office does not hear from the parent or guardian of an absent child, the office will contact the parent or guardian by phone. Students must be vomit, diarrhea and fever free (under 100 degrees F.) for 24 hours without medication.

background check prior to volunteering. The corporation website has a link for volunteers to access the background check. The cost is $17.95 and is good for three years.

Staff Mark Jahn, principal; Stephanie Bolling, administrative assistant and treasurer; Terri Bell, Abby Rogier, Lisa Schroeder and Kelly Schroering, grade five; Jamie Giesler, Autumn Langen, Kyla Lueken and Hannah Sitzman, grade six; Alicia Kunkler and Olivia Schilling, special education;

Eric Obermeyer and Kristin Gayso, music and band; Emi Steczyk, art; Tina Vaal, library manager; Amy Hagedorn, Brenda Hochgesang, Eric Herndon, Cody Schnell and Michelle Sermersheim, instructional assistants; Elaine Kreilein, home-school advisor; Kellie Schroering and Shalynne Smith, nurses; Rhonda Chumbley, cafeteria manager; Staci Jacob, Barb Wright and Karen Schueler, cafeteria staff; Joey Meyer, head maintenance; Keith Gehlhausen and Barb Wright, custodians; and Katelynn Wessel and Erin Brown, speech.

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Pine Ridge Elementary School’s first day for the 2019-20 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 7. Regular office hours begin NMonday, July 22. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, for registration. Parents will need their Harmony’s family access username and password to complete registration. Students and parents are welcome to find their classroom, locate their desk and drop off supplies during registration. Preschool and kindergarten meet-the-teacher night The preschool and kindergarten meet-the-teacher night will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Parents will meet with teachers for the first 30 minutes and students will be invited to visit the classroom after the parent meeting. Child watch will be provided by the Pine Ridge staff. The Pine Ridge Elementary School open house for grades one through four is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. All parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. Summer reading bingo Students are expected to turn in their summer bingo or kindergarten packet when they return to school on Aug. 7. Students should find time to read and complete the reading bingo challenge throughout summer. Students who put in the extra time to keep reading over the summer will be rewarded for their efforts. Cafeteria The elementary meal price is $2.15 for lunch and $1.40 for breakfast, and the adult lunch price is $3.50. Parents must keep a positive balance in their child’s account. Preschool The preschool class is an excellent place to begin a child’s formal elementary education. The class offers instruction by a certified teacher and includes an emphasis on early literacy, language development, social and emotional development, art, music and physical education. The advantage of attending the Pine Ridge preschool is that the students become familiar with the school schedule, atmosphere and programs offered. Students must be potty trained before the beginning of the school year. Transportation is not provided by the schools. Contact the

school office at 812-817-0900, ext. 3, if interested in the program. Kindergarten, preschool orientation Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten parents are invited to an orientation night on Wednesday, July 31. The orientation session will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms. Kindergarten and prekindergarten students are invited to visit the school during summer hours or registration time. Parents are asked not to bring children along to the orientation. Registration must be completed prior to the beginning of orientation. Registration takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Parents can complete registration online beginning on July 23. Harmony family access codes will be emailed to preschool and kindergarten parents prior to that date. Arrival and dismissal The school doors open at 7:30 a.m. As soon as the first bus arrives, students may enter the gym. Students are released to classrooms at 7:45 a.m. Car riders must be dropped off at the south lot and enter through the gym doors. Students riding early buses will be dismissed at 3 p.m. All other bus riders will be dismissed by 3:20 p.m. Car riders will be dismissed from the south gym doors at 2:55 p.m. for pre-kindergarten students and at 3 p.m. for students in grades kindergarten through four. The gate will be opened by a staff member for cars to enter the south lot. Parents are asked to park in the lot. Parents are to retrieve their child from staff at the door. Students will not be allowed to walk off of the sidewalk without parent direct supervision. Watch for signs the first week of school. Cars may not enter the front circle from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Early dismissal Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments outside of the school day. Parents must contact the school prior to early pickup. For their child’s safety, parents must go to the office and sign students out. If the child is to be picked up by another party, a note must be sent to the office giving the school permission to release the child to another person. Attendance Parents are reminded that regular attendance is extremely im-

Medication If a student is in attendance and medication is to be administered during the school day, the following regulations will be followed by school staff. Written consent signed by the parent and written instructions by a physician (if medication is a prescription drug) must include the date, child’s name, name of medication, time to be administered, dosage and termination date for administering the medication. The medication must be in the original container. No medicine of any kind may be sent to school with the child. Parents must bring in the medicine with the appropriate paper work. Dress code School dress should be neat and appropriate for the classroom. Shorts of appropriate length are permitted for the warmer days. On days when physical education is scheduled, athletic shoes and apparel must be worn. It is strongly recommended that students not wear sandals, flip-flops or shoes with excessive heals to school. Injuries occur due to poor support and protection from shoes such as these. Athletic shoes are the best type of shoes to wear for school. PTO The Pine Ridge PTO consists of four to six members oversee programs and initiatives at school. The board is always looking for active members. Anyone interested in being an active member may contact Principal Ryan Haas at 812-817-0900, ext. 3, or e-mail ryan. haas@sedubois.k12.in.us. The PTO supports many of the activities during the school year. These activities include field trips, convocations, awards and additional classroom materials. The PTO is on Facebook. Volunteers Volunteers are welcome in the school for field days, coaching and working with students on academic skills. All volunteers must complete a

New families Any new families that have recently moved into the Pine Ridge attendance area with school-age children are asked to call the school office at 812-817-0900, ext. 3, as soon as possible. Book fees Pine Ridge Elementary book fees for the 2019-20 school year have not been released. Check the school’s website for updates. Preschool tuition is $25 per day, $17 per day reduced-lunch rate or $12 per day free-lunch rate. It is preferred that all book fees are paid in full by the end of August. Families that are in need of assistance or a payment plan should contact the office prior to the end of August. Preschool tuition is $25 per day, $17 per day reduced-lunch rate or $12 per day free-lunch rate. Preschool payments must be kept up to date. Weekly or biweekly payments are expected to keep the program operational. Families can apply for assistance for prekinderagrten tuition and textbook costs by completing a free and reduced lunch application. Supplies Do not send anything not on this list. The PTO will provide the rest of the supplies. Preschool: one container of baby wipes, two plastic folders, one small blanket and one family picture. Kindergarten: two folders, one small blanket, one box of Kleenex and one pair of children’s headphones (labeled with child’s name). Boys are to bring one container of baby wipes. Girls are to bring one container of Lysol or Clorox wipes. Optional: dry-erase markers (fine tip) and paper plates (large, thin). Grade one: two folders with pockets, two family-size boxes of Kleenex and a pair of headphones (any brand). Boys are to bring a role of paper towels and a box of zip-close baggies with plaster slider for sealing. Girls are to bring one container of Lysol or Clorox wipes (not baby wipes) and one box of small zip-close baggies with plastic slider for sealing. Grade two: One box of Kleenex, two folders with pockets, one hard

cover binder (one inch) and a pair of children’s headphones or earbuds. Boys are to bring a 12-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer and one roll of paper towels. Grade three: 12 or more No. 2 leaders (not mechanical), one folder, one 1-inch binder (three ring), two large boxes of Kleenex, one pair of earbuds (any brand), one container of Lysol or Clorox wipes. Grade four: one small threering binder with a soft cover, 12 or more No. 2 lead pencils (not mechanical), two boxes of Kleenex, one pair of earbuds (any brand) and 1 skein of yarn the color of student’s choice. All items should be labeled with the child’s name. Families may drop off school supply items during registration between noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1 and 2. Many parents take advantage of this time to lighten the physical load and mental strain of the first day of school. Many parents take advantage of this time to lighten the physical load and mental strain of the first day of school. Rolling backpacks or trapper keepers are not allowed. Staff Ryan Haas, principal; Janet Uebelhor, administrative assistant and treasurer; Alexis Herron, Title I; Olivia Schilling, special needs preschool; Marilyn Stevens and Lacey VanWinkle, preschool; Andrea Gehlhausen and Andi Longabaugh, kindergarten; Erica Eckert, Paula Kluesner and Brooke Wehr, grade one; Lisa Knust and Natalie Wells, grade two; Susan Brier and Brenda Weyer, grade three; Glenda Begle and Phil Winkler; grade four; Alyssa Merkley, special needs; Caitlynn Wessel, speech therapist; Erin Brown, speech assistant; Beth DeSchamp, art; Kristen Gayso, music; Darlene Sitzman, media services; Karen Kippenbrock, technology coordinator; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Kellie Schroering, nurse; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Brooke Wehr, Enrichment coordinator; Jodie Crowley, Denise Durcholz and Audrey Mehling, instructional assistants; Karissa Rohleder, Tarry Kerkoff, Wanda Miller and Tamber Galloup; John Schipp, Sherri Schipp and Lonnie Chapman, custodial staff; and Rosemary Betz, Melinda Gutgsell and Michele Hedinger, cafeteria staff.

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Ferdinand Elementary School officially starts Wednesday, Aug. 7. Students are asked to report to school between 7:20 and 7:40 a.m. Classes begin at 7:45 a.m. The school day will end at 2:55 p.m. Students should report to their classrooms no later than 7:45 a.m. Back-to-School Open House New this year, FES will have a Back-to-School Open House from

6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, for families to meet the teachers, visit classrooms, participate in fitness activities with Upgrade and hear a message from the new principal, Mrs. Sweat. The agenda is as follows: ■■ Principal message and welcome: 6 and 7 p.m, in the gym. The message will be the same; you pick the time that works best, since it is

an open house format and not all families will arrive by 6 p.m. ■■ Meet the Teacher: 6:20 to 7:30 p.m., open-house format. ■■ Upgrade Fitness Fun, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., gym and playground. Ongoing this year ■■ Implementation of the Upgrade Health and Wellness Grant. ■■ Weather permitting, students may participate in walk-to-

school days. ■■ Prairie Farms milk caps and Box Tops collections will be used as fundraisers. ■■ A pizza/cookie dough fundraiser will be held in the fall, along with the walk-a-thon in the spring. Each will support the efforts of the PTO. Registration Parents will be sent an email

on Tuesday, July 23, regarding, the procedures for online registration. Online registration will open the following day, Wednesday, July 24. For families who need access to a computer or the Internet, Ferdinand Elementary School will have the computer lab available the week before school. Please turn to the next page

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Parents are asked to visit Ferdinand Elementary School the week prior to school (July 31 through Aug. 4) to pay book fees, complete applications for assistance, deposit funds into their child’s lunch account, pay for August preschool, and use the computer lab for online registration. Online registration may also be completed from home. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 2. The office will also be open until 8 p.m. Monday, August 5. Curbside, carpool pick up Parents must have an official Ferdinand Elementary School pickup lane number to pick up a child by vehicle. The pickup lane card needs to be prominently displayed in the windshield for easy viewing by staff. Student numbers are attached to their backpack and must match the number displayed in the vehicle. Families needing additional pickup lane cards should contact the office and office personnel will add them to the request form and send home additional vehicle cards within the first two weeks of school. The school encourages families to form carpools with friends or people who live in their neigh-

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borhood to help reduce traffic at school. If parents wish to pick up children other than their own on a regular basis, they can request a pickup number from the students’ parents or guardians and display it in their windshield. New families Any families who have recently moved into the Ferdinand area and have not preregistered their school-aged children are asked to call the school office at 812-8170900, ext. 1, or stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Book fees Book fees for the 2019-20 school year are kindergarten, $115.58; first grade, $119.35; second grade, $123.95; third grade, $105.89; and fourth grade, $105.54. Check the school’s website for updates. It is preferred that all book fees are paid in full by the end of August. Families that are in need of assistance, or a payment plan, should contact the office prior to the end of August. Preschool tuition is $25 per day; $17 per day reduced-lunch rate or $12 per day free-lunch rate. Preschool payments must be kept up to date. Monthly payments are expected to keep the program operational. Families can apply for assistance for pre-kindergarten tuition and textbook costs by completing a free or reduced lunch applica-

tion. All payments must be made online or by sending a check. Communication The best source of communication will be via email, text, school messenger, and phone. Parents are to make sure their email address and phone numbers are always current on Harmony, the school’s data system. Breakfast and lunch Lunch is $2.15 per meal; reduced meal is 40 cents per day. Breakfast is $1.40 per meal; reduced meal is 30 cents per day. Breakfast will be served from 7:25 to 7:40 a.m. daily (excluding twohour delays). Extra milk may be purchased for 55 cents each. Parents may credit their child’s lunch money online. If writing a check, make it out to Southeast Dubois Lunch. Parents are encouraged to pay for lunch by the month or semester if writing a check. The money will be deposited in their child’s account and can be monitored by parents using Harmony, the school corporation’s data system. School menus are published in the paper each week and are posted on the school’s Facebook page and website. Wellness initiative New in the 2019-20 school year is that Ferdinand Elementary is honored to be an Upgrade School

through the Welborn Foundation. More information on this and the initiative will be forthcoming. Walk-to-school days have been established throughout the year, weather permitting. Every Wednesday is deemed Walking Wednesday. This takes place before school, and students walk the hallways listening to music. Additionally, the school uses the Minds in Motion program. Supplies Children will need a backpack. Last year’s Box Tops campaign gleaned over 27,000 box tops and raised more than $2,700 for the school. Preschool All preschool students will need a curbside pickup number. All-day preschool classes are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Monday through Friday. The full-day preschool program is open to children who are age 4 by Aug. 1. Contact the school office at 812-817-0900, ext. 1, for more information. The August payment will be due the first week of school. Staff Ann Rogier, Kayla Kippenbrock and Carmen VanWinkle, preschool;Sarah Beck, Jennifer Blackgrove and Alyssa Heeke, kindergarten; Katelyn Buening, Angie Evitts and Allison Schnie-

ders, grade one; Ann Clark and Lori Persohn, grade two; Katelynn Schnell and Amie Weyer, grade three; Lee Bilderback and Kerri Winkler, grade four; Maria Sweat; principal; Pam Kippenbrock, administrative assistant and treasurer; Alexa Rasche, resource; Kellie Schroering, school nurse; Kristin Gayso, music; Beth DeSchamp, art; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Erin Brown and Caitlynn Wessel, speech pathologists; Ashley Becher, high-ability program; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Margie Andry, Kristie Birchler, Sister Linda Bittner, Brooke Frick, Mary Lou Gonzales, Connie Helming, Marian Kippenbrock, Rachel Lindauer, Joanie Metz, Edrina Schaefer, Jamie Schepers and Janelle Tyree, instructional assistants; Debbie Buechler (manager), Tammy Greulich, Laurel Gehlhausen and Patty Nordoff, cafeteria; Tammy Greulich, Laurel Gehlhausen housekeeping; and Jared Schroering, head of maintenance. PTO Board: Tara Vaught, president; Steffi Schmuecker, vice president; Eric Wirthwein, treasurer; and Ashley Becher, secretary. Meetings are held every other month on the second Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. The first meeting is Sept. 10.

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North Spencer Schools The first day school in North Spencer County School Corp. will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, which is a full day. North Spencer County School Corp. principals are in their offices beginning Monday, July 29, and residents who have moved into the school corporation during the summer months are urged to register school-aged children in August. Parents are asked to call the school their child will be attending for an appointment. Parents will need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records with them at the time of registration. A student cannot be registered without these two items; this is state law. North Spencer Corp. schools, their phone numbers and principals are David Turnham Educational Center (preschool through grade six) in Dale, 812-937-2400 ext. 6, Kelsey Henrickson; Chrisney Elementary School (preschool through grade six) in Chrisney, 812-937-2400, ext. 7, Lori Hermann; Nancy Hanks Elementary School (preschool through grade 6) located on State Road, 812-357-5091 or 812-937-2400 ext. 4, Jody Schmitt; Lincoln Trail Elementary School (preschool through six) on State Road 245 between Santa Claus and Lamar, 812-937-2400, option 5, Ben Lawalin; Heritage Hills Middle School (grades seven and eight) in Lincoln City, 812-937-2400, ext. 3, Chad Schnieders; and Heritage Hills High School (grades nine through 12) in Lincoln City, 812937-2400, ext. 2, Nick Alcorn, Jeff Cochren is the assistant principal. Call any of the schools for further information. Breakfast, lunch Breakfast and lunch will be

served on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The elementary schools serve breakfast from 7:20 to 7:40 a.m. CT. Breakfast at the middle and high school is from 7:30 to 7:50 a.m. CT. Prices for elementary school lunches will be $2.10. Middle and senior high school lunch prices will be $2.35. Breakfast is available at David Turnham Education Center, Nancy Hanks Elementary, Chrisney Elementary and Lincoln Trail Elementary schools. The cost is $1.55. Breakfast also is available at Heritage Hills High School and Heritage Hills Middle School for $1.85. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.45 and lunch for $3.25. Families who qualify for free meals can receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost. A family qualifying for reduced-priced meals will pay 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch. Textbook rental Textbook rental fees vary at each of the six schools in the corporation and vary by grade level. All Heritage Hills Middle and High School students pay book rental fees at the time of registration. Elementary school book rental fees will be given to students at preregistration or on the first day of school and are due within the first two weeks of school. Guidelines and application forms for free textbooks and free and reduced-price lunches are on line, or on file in the offices of all schools. These forms will be updated and available in each building on July 29. Families who feel they may need assistance with meals and

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North Spencer calendar Aug. 14................................................................. First day of school Sept. 2...............................................................Labor Day, no school Sept. 19................................................... Parent-teacher conferences Sept. 26................................................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21-22......................................................................... Fall break Nov. 27-29........................................................... Thanksgiving break Dec. 23-Jan. 1................................................................Winter break Jan. 20...........................................................Martin Luther King Day Feb. 17..................................................................... Presidents’ Day March 23-27..................................................................Spring break April 10........................................................................... Good Friday May 22.................................................................... Commencement Makeup days (to be used in order): Jan. 20, Feb. 17, April 10, 13, May 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

textbook rental may file a 2019-20 household application for free and reduced-price school meals. Only one application needs to be filled out for each family even if the children attend different schools. Instructions and applications for meal and textbook assistance are available in each school office, on each school’s website and are also available in the students’ Harmony registration packet. Forms must be filled out completely before they can be processed. Any application with missing information will be returned for completion. Once completed and turned in, a family should expect a response within 10 days. If families do not receive a timely response, they may contact Mary Waninger at 812-937-2400, ext. 2003. Families who have been preapproved for free meals due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Foods Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or any other source category were notified in a letter in July. Any family not receiving this

notice should contact Mary Waninger at 812-937-2003. Eligibility guidelines are listed as household size and yearly income: one, $23,107; two, $31,284; three, $39,461; four, $47,638; five, $55,815; six, $63,992; seven, $72,169; and nine, $80,346. Each additional person, add $8,177. In an effort to promote the health and wellness of the community, the school has developed a wellness policy. Parents wanting to view this policy may do so on the North Spencer County School’s website under the Parent Resource Link, NSCSC Policies. Contact the school if wanting to become involved with this program. For any questions regarding the application for meal or textbook assistance or any of the above information, contact Food Service Director Mary Waninger at 812-937-2400, ext. 2003.

tration includes completion of an enrollment form, parents’ work numbers, name of family doctor and phone number, person to contact in case of an emergency, special health information and social security number. During registration, students will receive their 2019-20 class schedules and locker assignments. They may purchase or rent textbooks and pay class fees. Information per bus assignment also will be available. Student insurance forms and physicals forms for athletes will be available. Students driving to school must purchase a car tag to park on the campus. The parking permit will cost $5.

core teachers. A parent meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. CT in the auditorium followed by a meal for the freshmen and their families in the cafeteria.

Memberships North Spencer School Corp. is a member of the Patoka Valley Vocational Cooperative and the

Southern Indiana Educational Center. The corporation is also a member of the Dubois-SpencerPerry Exceptional Children’s Cooperative. School board Members and districts: Lori Gogel, Clint Coleman and Annie Oxley, Carter and Harrison townships; Brian Gehlhausen, Clay Huff and North Hammond townships; and Don Detzer and Dave Waninger, Grass and Jackson townships. Officers: Lori Gogel, president; Brian Gehlhausen, vice president; Don Detzer, secretary; and Clint Cleman, Annie Oxley, Dave Waninger and Lahna Mulzer, members. All meetings are open to the public and are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 6 p.m. CT. Corporation staff Dan Scherry, superintendent; Jennifer Jazyk, director of learning and assessment; Ben Lawalin, high ability; Chad Schnieders, Title II; Jennifer Jazyk, Title I literacy coordinator; Marc Schum, director of facilities and transportation; Tama Rickelman, Daniel Bertke and Brian Pund, technology specialists; Martha Barnett, treasurer; and Karen Hildenbrand, deputy treasurer. Central office staff Dan Scherry, superintendent; Jennifer Jazyk, director of learning and assessment and Title I literacy coordinator; Marc Schum, director of facilities and transportation; Tama Rickelman, Daniel Bertke and Brian Pund, technology specialists; Martha Barnett, treasurer; and Karen Hildenbrand, deputy treasurer.

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Heritage Hills High School students will begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 14. School will begin at 7:58 a.m. CT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CT. School information Heritage Hills High School is located in Lincoln City and has 600 students in grades nine through 12. The school opened in January 1973. The high school curriculum includes academic, career clusters, vocational and fine arts. Academics include advanced placement courses in English language, English literature, German, physics, calculus, and chemistry. Vocational classes include computer-aided drafting, automotive lab, business lab and vocational home arts. Project Lead the Way career pathways are established in the biomedical and engineering fields. Fine arts include concert band, chorus, art and a spring musical. The school is Advance Ed accredited. Students have the opportunity

for tutoring during the success period each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:20 CT through peer tutoring by the National Honor Society, Beta Club and during the math clinic after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Extracurricular activities including football, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, golf, softball and track are offered in athletics. Also offered in addition to regular activities are FFA, Business Professionals of America, Student Council, Peer Helpers, Special Olympics, Beta, Optimist, pep and drama clubs, dance team, academic and spell bowl teams, and other enrichment activities. Registration Students attending Heritage Hills High School may register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, and from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in the commons area. Information required at regis-

Orientation An orientation program for incoming freshman will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The program will begin in the commons area and include a building tour, ice breaker activities and an informational meeting with the principal and with the student’s

Staff Nick Alcorn, principal; Jeff Cochren, assistant principal; Jay Burch, athletic director; Kathy Wilmes and Ashley Tempel, guidance; Todd Wilkerson, education and career services coordinator; Davette Smith, bookkeeper; Leah Horton, nurse; Angie Burch, librarian; Cathy Compton, library assistant; Chris Knies and Marisa Marshall, secretaries; Mary Waninger, food service director; Joe Asbury, Gary Ayer Jr., Jake Broerman, Kim Brown, Kurt Denning, Keith Dossett, Matt Etienne, Andy Fischer, Molly Fischer, Sandi Fortune, Becky Gasaway, Jessica Griepenstroh, Mike Guth, Carl Hall, Olivia Hopf, Meg Johnson, Adam Knies, Chrissy Lauck, Corey Mauck, Heather Miller, Elisa Peters, Sara Pund, Alyssa

Sermersheim, Matt Sisley, Jennifer Sitzman, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Pam Swader, Khloe Vonderheide, Sheila Wahl, Kayla White, Candy Wilkerson and Adam Zollman, teachers; Susan Brinkman, Tammy Brown, Stephanie Caswell, Kathleen Crews, Deanna Heneisen, Angela Kralj, Mona Krieble, Pam Meiring, Lucy Meunier, Jody Schaad and Erin Vaal, teaching assistants; Tim Thompson, maintenance manager; Ken Chumley, Richard DeWitt, Susan Esarey, Sharon Franchville, Sharon Garland, Kelsey, Myers, Brian Rhoton, Crystal Schaeffer, Dusty Snively, Mark Souder, Greg Taylor and Josh Zorn, maintenance staff; Jodie Zorn, cafeteria manager; and Ashley Allen, Sara Brown, Valerie Carter, Linda Cohoon, Sheryl Ebelhar, LeeAnn Fischer, Kami Gogel, Jessica Hutsler, Loretta Johnson, Marlene Koenig, Karen Lubbehusen, Elisa Lyttle, Jamie Rhoton, Katie Sandage, Lori Tischendorf and Peggy Wendholt, cafeteria staff.

H E R I TA G E H I L L S M I D D L E S C H O O L

Heritage Hills Middle School will start school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. School information Heritage Hills Middle School is located in Lincoln City and has an expected enrollment of approximately 325 students in grades seven and eight. In addition to the four core classes that students take (math, language arts, science and social studies), they also engage in a curriculum of fine arts, technology, physical education, health, agriculture, current events and media. HHMS has gained four-

Star status for the last six years. The Indiana Department of Education also has identified HHMS as an A school for the last six school years. Extracurricular offering include football, cross country, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming/diving and track. Clubs and activities include Student Council, Natural Helpers, Academic Bowl teams, Patriot Voice, Junior Optimists, Robotics and science fair teams, FFA and hiking and chess clubs.

Contact information Contacts include the school number, 812-937-2400, ext. 3; fax, 812-937-4326; and website, http:// hhms.nspencer.k12.in.us/. Registration Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Tuesday, Aug. 6; 1 to 7 p.m. CT Thursday, Aug. 8; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. In conjunction with registration, grades seven and eight teachers will have a meet-your-teacher night for students and parents. Grade eight will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. CT Tuesday, Aug. 6. Grade

seven will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Registration is required for all students attending Heritage Hills Middle School for the 2019-20 school year. All parents are asked to update their personal information and pay fees and device rental during the assigned registration hours. Fees and device rental will range between $100 and $130. Students will receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase or order a gym uniform (shorts are $14, shirt is $6). Student insurance forms and physical forms for athletes also

will be available. School hours School is in session from 7:58 a.m. to 2:51 p.m. CT. Students are asked to report to the gym by 7:50 a.m. CT each morning. Students are allowed to stay after school if they are attending or participating in a sport, club or educational program that is a part of the HHMS extracurricular program. Supplies Grade seven: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), red pen, pencils (minimum Please turn to the next page

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of 12), 11⁄2 inch binder, 1⁄2 inch binder, one packet of dividers for binder (prefer ones that have folders in dividers), pencil pouch to go in binder, three dry-erase markers (fine point), Post It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, calculator (basic four-function or scientific), swim trunks for boys,

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one-piece swimsuit for girls. Grade eight: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), black or blue pens, red pen, No. 2 pencils (minimum of 12), 1.51⁄2 binder, 1⁄2 binder, one packet of dividers for binder (prefer ones that have folders in dividers, pencil pouch to go in binder, highlighter, three dry-erase markers (fine point), two boxes of Kleenex, scientific calculator, two

packs of 3-by-5-inch index cards, swim trunks for boys, one-piece swimsuit for girls. Staff Chad Schnieders, principal; Pam Wilson, secretary; Julie Becher, guidance counselor; Jay Burch, athletic director; Debbie Fischer and Joyce Keller, nurses; Angie Burch, librarian; Ashley Tempel, speech pathologist; Joe

Asbury, Kim Brown, Katie Dossett, Keith Dossett, Tamara Guillerman, Cathie Gehlhausen, Olivia Hopf, Ray Kaetzel, Duane Lorey, Katara Kramer, Dawn Mix, Paula Muller, Miranda Mundy, Brian Oxley,Jacquie Sabelhaus, Matt Sisley, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Phil Burden, Josh Wetzel, Josh Wilson, Adam Zollman and Matt Etienne, teachers; Mary App, Christina Bell, Paula Carpenter,

Kelley Blasdel, Andrew Hagan, Caitlyn Gasaway, Lynn McDowell, Angie Schulthise, Karen Seger, Josh Simon and Jamie Tapley, instructional assistants; Tama Rickelman, Dan Bertke and Brian Pund, technology; Davette Smith, treasurer; Jodie Zorn, cafeteria manager; and Tim Thompson, Brian Rhoton, Josh Zorn, Susan Esarey and Elana McDaniel, maintenance and custodial.

Grade two: one school box, box of 24 crayons, 6 Black Dry Erase Markers, Dry Erase Eraser (an old sock will work), 2 Glue Sticks, Headphones, two one-subject notebooks (spiral bound, wide rule), box of yellow wooden No. 2 pencils, scissors, two Post-It Notes (three inches square), Clorox Wipes and two boxes of Kleenex. Grade three: one school box, box of 24 crayons, six dry-erase markers (black, some fine tip), dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), two glue sticks, four onesubject notebooks (spiral bound, wide rule), package of yellow No. 2 pencils, scissors, Clorox Wipes and two boxes of Kleenex. Grade four: one school box, box of 24 crayons, four black dryerase markers, dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), one glue stick, headphones or earbuds, three one-subject notebooks (spiral bound), one package of yellow No. 2 pencils, Clorox Wipes and two boxes of Kleenex.

Grade five: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, six dryerase markers (black), dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), two glue sticks, four one-subject notebook (spiral bound, college ruled), package of yellow No. 2 pencils, scissors, Clorox Wipes and two boxes of Kleenex. Grade six: one school box, box of 24 crayons, four dry-erase markers (black), dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), two glue sticks, headphones or earbuds, two one-subject notebooks (spiral bound), package of yellow No. 2 pencils, scissors, Clorox Wipes and two boxes of Kleenex.

C H R I S N E Y E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L

The first day of school at Chrisney Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 14. School information Chrisney Elementary is located in Chrisney and has approximately 210 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 25 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Lori Hermann. The staff consists of 20 full and part-time teachers, a social worker, seven teaching assistants and a secretary. The cafeteria staff consists of two cooks. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program, preschool for ages 3 to 5, a Title I program for grades kindergarten through three, Destination Imagination, Robotics, PTO and academic bowl. The school also offers an award-winning outdoor lab and an after-school program. It is designated as a healthy, energetic, reading, outstanding and enthusiastic school and is located next to the public library. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. The internet address is http:// ces.nspencer.k12.in.us/. Registration, open house Registration for the 2019-20 school year will be held from noon to 6 p.m. CT Thursday, Aug. 1, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Friday, Aug. 2, for those needing to come into the office. At that time, parents may pay book fees, apply money to the lunch accounts and update emergency information. Parents needing access to the internet may also complete the registration process online during these times in the school’s learning lab. Open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CT Monday, Aug. 12. Visits to the classroom will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a free meal will begin at 6 p.m. Kids’ first festival The festival will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. CT Wednes-

day, Aug. 7, at Heritage Hills High School. There will be a free meal provided by Holiday World, lots of booths, cool prizes and free school supplies. New students New students to the Chrisney attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 7, as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records, birth certificate, and a physical. School hours Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. CT. School begins at 7:45 a.m. CT and ends at 3:08 p.m. CT. Car riders are dismissed at 2:55 p.m. CT. Book rental, lunch fees Book rental should be paid prior to the start of school, during registration times, or within the first week of school. The child will receive his or her book fees in the principal’s summer letter, during online registration, and if not before, in the first Thursday folder for the school year. A breakfast and lunch program will be offered. Breakfast is $1.55 and lunch is $2.10. Lunch accounts also should be established prior to Aug. 14. Parents may pay online or drop cash or check off during registration times. Make lunch checks to North Spencer Café and checks for textbooks to Chrisney Elementary.

until 5:30 p.m. each day. There are no set participation criteria. The fee will remain the same as in the previous school year. Call 812-9372400, ext. 7, for further details. Supplies Preschool: backpack, school box, box of 24 crayons, two dryerase markers (any color), dryerase eraser (old sock will work), six glue sticks, three-ring pencil pouch, one box of Kleenex and hand sanitizer. Kindergarten: one school box, box of four dry-erase markers (Expo, black), dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), dry-erase marker (Expo), two glue sticks, four yellow No. 2 pencils, hand sanitizer, box of Kleenex and one box of zip-close baggies (gallon, quart, sandwich or snack sizes). Grade one: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, four dry-erase markers (black), dry-erase eraser (old sock will work), two glue sticks, headphones, No. pencils, scissors and one box of Kleenex.

Staff Lori Hermann, principal; Susan Roos, secretary; Katie Williams, Heather Adkins, Laura Watts, Heather Sisley, Leslie Henrickson, Ashley Peters, Lance Rahman, Nikki Crews, Jill EbertLasher, Nicole Gasaway, Katie Please turn to the next page

Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CT and for ages 4 and 5 from noon to 3 p.m. An optional full day program/daycare is offered, too. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in the program or to inquire about fees. After-school care Chrisney Elementary will offer after-school care for students in grades kindergarten through six

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Huebschman and Jade Hermann, teachers; Brittany Forler, special needs; Kathy Gehlhausen, media;

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Dillion Gregory, physical education and health; Lacey Kilbarger, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Amy Priest, social worker; Debbie Fischer, school

nurse; Ashley Tempel, speech; Janet Stoermer, technology; Carolyn Ambs, Susan Schaefer, Denise Gasaway, Faith Schaefer, Lesley Myers, Lori Smith, Julie Seiler

and Jennifer Cohoon, teaching assistants; Todd Grundhoefer (head maintenance), Aby Brown and Mariah DeWitt, maintenance and custodial; Jennifer Lindsey (man-

ager) and Pat Kramer, cafeteria; and Faye Smith, Denise Gasaway, Pat Kramer, Sheryl Friedel, Delores Roush, Lori Smith and Mary Waninger, bus drivers.

access their portal with their established username and password from previous years. New families will receive access information in a summer mailing. Registration for the 2019-20 school year will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Thursday, Aug. 8, and from noon to 3 p.m. CT Monday, Aug. 12. At that time, parents may pay book fees and update emergency information. Parents needing access to the internet also may complete the registration process online during these times in the school’s learning lab. Open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. CT Monday, Aug. 12. A Parent, Teacher, Education Organization meeting will take place in the gym after which the classrooms will be open to visit with teachers. The learning lab will be open if parents need access to devices for online registration and the office will be open for parents to pay fees.

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the waiting list or to inquire about fees.

simple calculator and eight dryerase markers. School box should have glue, two blue pens, pencils, scissors, crayons and colored pencils, three composition notebooks and a student planner.

DAV I D T U R N H A M

The first day of school at David Turnham Educational Center School is Wednesday, Aug. 14. School information David Turnham is located in Dale and has approximately 285 students in grades kindergarten through six, with an additional 24 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Kelsey Henrickson. The staff consists of 25 fulland part-time certified, licensed teachers, a licensed social worker, nine teaching assistants and a secretary, Jamie Watkins. The preschool school staff includes one certified teacher and two assistants. The cafeteria staff consists of three cooks. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program. David Turnham also offers preschool for ages 3 through 5, a Title I program in grades kindergarten through six and an English as a new language program for students in grades kindergarten through six. Other activities include Robotics, PTO, academic bowl, band, chorus and art club. The school also offers a before- and afterschool day care, a fitness trail in its outdoor lab and after-school programs. It is a designated Upgrade school and is located near the public library. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. The school’s website is http://dtec. nspencer.k12.in.us/. Registration, open house Online registration is now open on Harmony. Parents may

New students Parents of new students to the David Turnham attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 6, or at khenrickson@npsencer.k12.in.us as soon as possible. Regular office hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT most days after Aug. 1. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and birth certificate. Parents also are asked to bring their child’s social security

Book and lunch fees Book rental should be paid prior to the start of school, during registration times or within the first week of school. The child will receive his or her book fees in the principal’s summer letter, during online registration, and if not before, in the first Thursday folder for the school year. Text fees are for kindergarten, $83.65; grade one, $71.82; grade two, $75.95; grade three, $81.44; grade four, $84.19; grade five, $90.66; and grade six, $103.96. The school offers a breakfast and a lunch program. Breakfast is $1.55 and lunch is $2.10. Lunch accounts also should be established prior to Aug. 14. Parents may pay online or drop cash/check off during registration times. Make lunch checks to North Spencer Café and checks for textbooks to David Turnham. School hours Students are able to enter the building at 7:25 a.m. CT. Breakfast and morning fitness runs are from 7:25 to 7:45 a.m. CT. School begins at 7:15 a.m. CT and ends at 3 p.m. CT. Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CT and for ages 4 and 5 from noon to 3 p.m. CT. An optional full-day program/ day care is offered, too. Registration is required. Currently, the full-day program is filled, but there is space for those looking for preschool only. Call to reserve a spot in this program, be put on

Supplies Preschool: backpack; all other items are covered in tuition fees. Kindergarten: two boxes of Crayola crayons, four glue sticks, eight dry-erase markers (black), one two-pocket folder, two familysize boxes of Kleenex, one pack of pink erasers, one package of index cards (4-by-6-inch), zipper pencil pouch and backpack. Grade one: $10, one package of dry-erase markers, two boxes of tissues, one pair of earbuds or headphones, and backpack. Grade two: backpack, school box, scissors, two glue sticks, box of 24 Crayola crayons, four dryerase markers, two folders (three prongs), 10 yellow No. 2 pencils, two large erasers, two notebooks, two boxes of Kleenex, earbuds or headphones, and box of zip-close bags (quart size). Grade three: $10, one pair of earbuds or headphones, one box of tissues and backpack. Grade four: $10, two boxes of tissues, one pair of earbuds, one package of dry-erase markers and backpack. Grade five: $10, one pair of earbuds or headphones, one package of dry-erase markers, two boxes of Kleenex and backpack. Grade six: one pair of earbuds or headphones, two-pocket folders, one package of tab sheets (five dividers), one package of notebook paper (not opened), four-pack of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, four spiral notebooks (70 pages),

Staff Kelsey Henrickson, principal; Jamie Watkins, secretary; Candace Gehlhausen and Brandy Welp, kindergarten; Heather Souders and Heather Tretter, grade one; Jill Scherry and Emily Weyer, grade two; Dana Dilger and Kate Kress, grade three; grade four, Abbie Balbach and Lynn Keller; Duffy Schulthise and Allison Myers, grade five; Laura Martin and Dana Campbell, grade six; Amanda Bretz and Lauren Giesler, special needs; Doris Troth, English as a new language instructor; Amber Wetzel, social worker; Corie Schwartz, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Ashley Tempel, speech; Debbie Fischer and Joyce Keller, school nurses; Nancy Brown, Alyssa Burger, Bobby Fromme, Angel Gideon, Pam Greene, Andreah Gogel, Holly Minto, Jenna Fulkerson, Lydia Spurlock, Kendra Tribbie and Amanda Howard, teaching assistants; Amber Knies (lead teacher), Jessica Deller and Carole VanWinkle, preschool; David Zazzetti (head of maintenance), Martin Lara and Maria Lara, maintenance and custodial; Marcia Kaetzel (head cook), Tammy Hall and Kendra Gogel, cafeteria; and Jennifer Ayer, Marcia Burdin, Rick Greene, Albert Nord and Josh Simon, bus drivers.

N A N C Y H A N K S E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L

The first day at Nancy Hanks Elementary School for the 2018-19 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 14. School information Nancy Hanks has a Ferdinand address, but is located in northern Spencer County. There are approximately 230 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 50 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Mrs. Jody Schmitt and secretary is Ellen Haefling. The staff consists of 17 full-time certified and licensed teachers, a guidance counselor and five teaching assistants. The preschool school staff includes one licensed teacher and three assistants. The school also houses the North Spencer County School Corp. Special Needs Preschool Program including one certified teacher and two assistants. The cafeteria staff consists of three cooks and offers a daily lunch and breakfast program. Ages 3 to 5 have options for preschool/daycare. Our school has Extracurricular activities include academic and math bowls, Destination Imagination, band, chorus, Robotics, art club and musical drama. The school is a designated Upgrade school and also offers fitness stations and a walking trail. The school also offers beforeand after-school programs and has a PTO dedicated to students. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. For more information, visit at http://nhes.nspencer. k12.in.us/. Registration, open house All registration forms and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12.in.us/nhes.nsf/weblogin.

Parents may use their log in information from last year. If parents have lost this information, or if they are new to the school this year, it will be made available to all families in the summer letter from Mrs. Schmitt. Parents who do not have access to a computer, do not have access to a computer, would like to pay by check or cash, or they are a new enrollee for the 2019-20 school year, the school office will be open for registration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Parents are to call 812-937-2400, ext. 4, if they are unavailable for the scheduled registration times. Open house will be held Monday, Aug. 12. Doors will be open between 5:30 and 7 p.m. CT. Parents and their child will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers, see school supplies and tour the school. The office will be open as well to ask questions, to pay book fees and register if needed. New students Parents of new students to the Nancy Hanks attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 4, or at jschmitt@ nspencer.k12.in.us as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate. Book and lunch fees Book rental fees will be sent home in the summer letter and posted on school’s website. Book rental should be paid prior to the start of school, during registra-

tion times or within the first week of school. The school offers a breakfast and a lunch program. Breakfast is $1.55 and lunch is $2.10. School hours Students are able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. CT. School begins at 7:50 a.m. CT and ends at 2:55 p.m. CT. Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CT and for ages 4 and 5 year olds from noon to 3 p.m. An optional fullday program/daycare is offered, too. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in this program, be put on the waiting list or to inquire about fees. Before- and after-school care Nancy Hanks will offer beforeand after-school care for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through six. Before-school care runs from 6: to 7:20 a.m. CT and after-school care runs from dismiss-

al until 6 p.m. each day. Fees will remain the same as in the previous school year. Visit the school’s website or call for details. Extracurricular programs Nancy Hanks Elementary offers programs and opportunities including Robotics, Student Council, Optimist Oratorical Contest, Destination Imagination, band, chorus, art club, math and academic bowls, musical drama and kindness committee. Supplies The PTO is donating school supplies for all students in grades kindergarten through six this year. Each student will only need to bring a backpack and headphones for grades three through six. Staff Jody Schmitt, principal; Ellen Haefling, secretary; Sara Paquette, Whitney Brown, Amber Lubbers, Janessa Steckler, Vanessa Deskins, Robin Collins, Ma-

rissa Eye, Donna Merder, Patricia Varner, Laura Weisman and Ben Kilbarger, teachers; Carrie Blessinger, special needs; Erica Nix, counselor; Corie Schwartz, art; Annisa Bradley, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Janet Stoermer and Andreah Gogel, technology; Janessa Potts, speech; Debbie Fischer and Joyce Keller, school nurses; Kris Gunn, Lisa Schaefer, Karen Washington, Ashley Begle and Marcie Gaines, teaching assistants; Ann Lochner (teacher), Jane Curtis and Cassie Berg, special needs preschool staff; Alexa Sigler (lead teacher), Erica Cital and Ashley Sitzman, preschool staff; Tom Vonderheide, Tim Alvey and Beth Nix, maintenance and custodial; Amanda Bell, Brenda Kress and Amie Wininger, cafeteria; and Lee Phillips, Rick Greene, Kami Gogel, Todd Ruxer, Carmen Fischer, Jeanne Daunhauer, Crystal Schaeffer and Jennifer Fleck, bus drivers.

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The first day of school year at Lincoln Trail Elementary is Wednesday, Aug. 14. School information Lincoln Trail Elementary is located in Lamar and has approximately 340 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 40 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Ben Lawalin and the secretary is Mary Roos. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program, preschool for ages 3 to 5, Lego Robotics, Vex Robotics, Student Council, PTO, academic and math bowls, band and choir. The school also offers a before- and afterschool program, opening at 6 a.m. CT and closing at 6 p.m. CT each day school is in session. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. Registration, open house Registration for the 2019-20 school year will take place online this year through Harmony. Parents may

register their children beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 10. Parents also may come to school to register any of those days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT. Parents may contact the school office if they are needing an evening appointment. Open house will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. CT Monday, Aug. 12. Staff introductions will be made and will move to teacher meet-and-greet in classrooms.

3 p.m. CT.

New students New students should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 5, as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate.

After-school care Lincoln Trail Elementary will offer after-school care for students in grades preschool through six until 6 p.m. CT each day. There are no set participation criteria. The fee will remain the same as in the previous school year. Please call the school for details.

School hours Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. CT. School begins at 7:40 a.m. CT and ends at

Website The school’s website is http:// www.nspencer.k12.in.us/. Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CT and for ages 4 and 5 from noon to 3 p.m. CT. An optional full-day program/ day care is offered, too. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in this program or to inquire about fees.

Breakfast, lunch program The school offers a breakfast and lunch program. Breakfast is $1.55 and lunch is $2.05. Lunch accounts also should be established by Aug. 9.

Book rental Book rental should be paid prior to the start of school, during registration times or within the first week of school. Book fees: kindergarten, $87.07; grade one, $69.58; grade two, $74.90; grade three, $81.66; grade four, $82.01; grade five, $87.09; and grade six, $101.16. Supplies Preschool: one folder, backpack and extra set of clothes. New for 2019-20 school year: All school supplies for students in grades kindergarten through six will be purchased by the PTO. The only things parents will need to purchase will be a backpack and headphones/earbuds. Staff Ben Lawalin, principal; Mary Roos, secretary; Kim Beck and Michelle Coleman, kindergarten; Andie Vance and Deanne Sitzman, grade one; Kim Beck and Michelle Coleman, kindergarten; Andie Vance and Deanne Sitzman, grade one; Gaynell Peters and Emilee

Leibering, grade two; Susan Marchand and Kristin Windell, grade three; Haley Langebrake and Adrienne Collignon, grade four; Lee Ann Tempel and Traci Porter, grade five; Nicole Zollman and Tricia Vaal, grade six; Maddie Fella and Lauren Giesler, special needs; Erika Nix, social worker; Lacey Kilbarger, art; Ryan Akers and Anissa Bradley, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Janessa Potts, speech; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Kathy Gehlhausen, Amber Taylor, Susan Bosley, Breigh Haase, Jessica Kincaid, Carrie Scott, teaching assistants; Casey Guthrie, Tanya Howell, Mandy Flohr, Cassie Neideffer, Erica Guthrie and Emily Paulin, preschool; Mike Satterfield and Kensey Myers, maintenance and custodial; Terri Brockman, Jenelle Schwindel, Jenna Greulich and David Waninger, cafeteria; Lori Tischendorf, Libbi Huffman, Phillip Rahman, Amie Waninger, Cathy Hawkins, Matt Goffinet, Cheryl McManaway and David Waninger, bus drivers.

More quality time, less screen time recommended By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Dale Janee’s 3-year-old daughter loves watching videos on her father’s cellphone. At first, she only used it a few times, and it was cute. But then, she wanted more screen time. “She got hooked to the point where she wanted to watch videos an hour a day or more and would try to get our phones whenever they were on the counter,” he says, noting his daughter would have “complete meltdowns” when her parents took the device away. So Janee took the advice of a friend (a school dean) who advised him to simply stop giving the girl the phone. They stopped letting her use the device, and Janee says it’s been life-changing. “She is calmer, and her behavior is much better. She wants to run outside, play catch and play with her toys instead of asking for the phone,” he says. Negative impacts This scenario of kids wanting to use technology is very familiar nowadays. Just ask licensed educational psychologist Christine Fonseca, who writes about children and screen time. “As little as two hours daily can adversely impact brain functions, including limiting attention and concentration, which can impact learning,” she says, noting that research shows kids’ social

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Screen time has been linked to increased anxiety, depression and loneliness. Parents are encouraged to monitor device use and talk with their kids about their online activities. skills and self-esteem are negatively impacted by screen time. She says studies also show a correlation between high screen time use and anxiety and depression. Dr. Nicole Beurkens, a holistic child and family psychologist, cautions parents to think twice before allowing their children to have a lot of tech time. “Research increasingly shows that excessive smartphone and digital media use can lead to mental health problems for children, teens and adults,” she says, explaining that even though the devices allow for socialization, they can also increase a child’s feelings

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chatting — and then only if necessary. Parents should watch learning-based media alongside kids 18 to 24 months old. Kids ages 2 to 5 should only watch one hour of quality media per day. Again, it’s best for parents to watch, too, so it can be a learning experience. Fonseca suggests curbing the tech time for the whole family. Take digital breaks daily; everyone should be off their devices and interacting together. She suggests making meals and car rides tech-free. Place restrictions on texting and gaming, especially when the child needs to use a device and focus, such as while writing a pa-

per or preparing a PowerPoint presentation. Beurkens cautions parents to not give kids smartphones at a young age, as they don’t have the ability to manage them safely and responsibly. “I strongly urge parents not to consider smartphones for their children until at least eighth grade, and that is if the child shows readiness to follow rules and manage the device responsibly,” she says, warning parents that even kids who don’t intend to view inappropriate content or interact with dangerous people can get themselves into unsafe situations.

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is available to eligible students who are enrolled in an associate degree or certification program. VUJC continues to grow. Computer science will be new and offered this fall. A new engineering transfer program as well as an agriculture program will be offered at the Jasper Campus. These partnership programs allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University by starting their education locally. VUJC offers block scheduling. Classes meet once a week during the semester. This enables students to have a full schedule of

classes by attending campus two or three days a week. Evening classes offer those that are employed full-time to enroll in a full schedule if they desire. The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 19. Admission applications can be completed online at www.vinu.edu/apply. A full class schedule is available at www. vinu.edu/jasper. For further information about classes and registration, call 812-482-3030 or 800-809-8852. Associate degrees available are behavioral sciences, psychology and sociology; business

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2 birds, 1 class: Dual-credit courses save time, money By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com Eighteen-year-old Joseph Ryan just graduated from high school. However, he’s already accumulated 12 hours of college credit — even though he’s never set foot inside a college classroom. That’s because he took advantage of his high school’s dual-credit partnership with the nearby community college he’ll be attending in the fall. Across the country, more colleges are partnering with high schools to offer dual credit partnerships that, in effect, enroll students in college courses while they are still in high school. These partnerships allow high school juniors and seniors to earn credit for both educational institutions. Schools differ on enrollment times, so it is up to the students and their parents to check with the high school guidance office or the affiliated college to sign up for classes. Dual-credit teacher Brent Duggins says the courses just make good sense. “The students are taking an actual class and earning real college credits for a very small fee. They are getting a taste of what the expectations will be in other college classes they enroll in down the road. By taking dualcredit courses in high school, they can potentially save hundreds of dollars, if not thousands.” Ryan says his parents paid approximately $200 for classes that would cost at least $1,800 at the local community college. And his high school provided the books. “That’s the equivalent of taking one full-time college semester for a couple hundred bucks,” he says. “I would say that’s a great deal, considering I eventually want to get both a bachelor’s and master’s de-

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High schoolers can save time, money and stress by taking classes at their local community college. gree and that will be expensive.” “When students take my accounting class, they receive three hours of college credit through the dual-credit partnership,” says teacher Denee Scheidenhelm. “I personally feel that is the greatest benefit. It gives them a head start when entering college courses. I expect my students to be serious, and typically, they do take this class more seriously. We do work at a slower pace than college, but it allows them to learn and understand the material.” Duggins believes that the classes are more difficult than regular high school classes. “Given that the format is different than a typical high school class -- there are fewer tests, and their weight is greater — the students are aware of the need for them to perform at their best on the assessments.” Dual-enrollment courses are

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enrolling in such a course,” Duggins says. “They are informed up front that if they fail or have to withdraw, it could have an impact on their ability to get financial aid down the road.” Duggins says how classes transfer might differ from school to school, but most of the time they will be accepted. However, some colleges will only accept a dual-credit course as an elective. “In our case, the students will have a community college transcript that they can have sent to their college of choice,” he says. “It is up to the individual colleges how and if to accept the credit.” Recent studies have shown that students who participate in dualcredit programs are more likely to stay in school and earn college degrees. And those studies make teachers like Scheidenhelm want to persevere. “What we are doing is allowing them to learn, understand the material and prepare for the next level,” she says. “It gives them a head start when entering college classes. And that’s very important.”

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Federal plan encourages breaking codes of silence By DIANE DIMOND Creators.com Here’s an idea: Instead of turning our schools into fortresses to try to prevent the next school shooting, how about we do more? As we contemplate adding metal detectors and bulletproof safe rooms to schools, how about we try an additional approach? How about setting up dedicated lines of communication within schools so students, teachers and staff can confidently share what they know about troubled kids and get them the attention they need? In most cases, school shootings are carried out by angry current or former students. And who is in the best position to observe these disturbed kids? Other kids, of course! If Sebastian overhears his classmate Luke incessantly talking about guns, or if Ruby knows Owen is talking about his romantic heartbreak and suicide, shouldn’t we give these kids a fast and safe way to relay that information? This common-sense concept is at the center of a new plan from the National Threat Assessment Center at the U.S. Secret Service, which recently issued an eightstep guide for safer schools. The plan has been described as “one of the most explicit pieces of lit-

erature to come out of the Trump administration on how to prevent targeted attacks.” The guidelines encourage administrators to establish an atmosphere in which students can make reports about the disturbing behavior of their classmates without feeling like a “snitch.” The incoming reports would be assessed by a specially trained “threat assessment team” of adults that includes education, mental health and law enforcement professionals. This team would be dedicated to talking with — and seriously listening to — students. The goal: to build trust and break down the “codes of silence” so many teens follow. Suggestions in the federal plan include setting up an online tip form and a dedicated telephone hotline, and/or designing a smartphone app to accept reports about worrisome behaviors. There’s no magic wand that will unmask potential school shooters, of course, but if a student sees that a classmate has posted a disturbing message on social media or a teacher suddenly notices a student isn’t completing homework and has withdrawn, they can use one of these new lines of communication to instantly alert the threat assessment team. If the reported threat is found to be a one-time occurrence, light disciplinary action and a note

home to parents might suffice. But if the threat is more serious or a repeat of past bad behavior, then the threat assessment team might direct the student to therapy or special tutoring. If the team decides the threat is a real and credible danger to the school, it will call in law enforcement. This kind of system has been in effect in Los Angeles County since 2009. Dr. Tony Beliz set the program in motion and stresses that it is not just about confronting high-risk kids. It also has to be about really engaging with them and staying in touch well after the first contact. “When we focus on the fact that we’re trying to help them get on with their life versus drilling them every day about whether you have a weapon, are you going to shoot somebody today, and we talk about the issues beneath that, they get better, they see some

hope,” Dr. Beliz said. School shooter Nikolas Cruz, who attended Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High but was involuntarily transferred to an alternative school for students with special needs, was wellknown as a kid with severe emotional and anger issues. He had been diagnosed as disruptive, explosive and impulsive at the age of 5. Somehow, Cruz’s longstanding behavior intervention plan was discontinued as he approached his high school graduation. On Valentine’s Day 2018, he returned to Stoneman Douglas High and shot dead 17 students and teachers in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Cruz’s classmates said they were not surprised when he was identified as the killer. Could this newly proposed road map to safer schools have prevented Cruz’s rampage? Who

knows for sure, but it might have helped if just one person had expressed genuine concern about his deteriorating behavior. We’re in a summertime lull right now, but schools will be back in session soon, targets for disturbed minds once again. We can continue on the singular path of hardening our schools against attack, or we can add a completely different course of action, one that focuses on tending to the young minds inside the school, directing the troubled ones to support services that could help them — and may avert a tragedy. Everyone says they want to help students feel safer in school. Toward that goal, we need to try every reasonable suggestion. Each school district across America should try to implement these new Secret Service suggestions — immediately — before the new school year begins.

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Preschool can bring out best in little ones By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com Many decades ago, when she was a young teacher in training, Liz McAllister wondered why parents of 3-year-olds took their children to preschool. “I would see these mothers and fathers walking in with them and think, ‘These are just babies!’ I wondered what they could possibly learn,” she admits. However, after McAllister began to seriously consider very early education, she eventually ended up as the longtime director of one of her city’s most sought-after preschools. She learned firsthand that 3- and 4-year-olds benefit in many ways from a preschool education — and although she is now retired, she will always be proud to have helped several generations of youngsters get off to good starts in life. Indeed, recent research shows that the first five years of life are particularly important for the development of a child’s brain. Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child reports that in the first few years, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second, building the brain’s architecture. Another analysis of several studies, titled Impacts of “Early Childhood Education on Medium- and Long-Term Educational Outcomes,” showed that children exposed to high-quality prekindergarten education performed better academically in later years. Early education also led to fewer special education placements, fewer instances of kids being held back in a grade and higher graduation rates. A high-quality preschool should be designed to set up young scholars for future success. Experts say the learning center should not only provide an opportunity for academic growth that prepares children for kindergarten but also promote emotional and social development.

“Young children have the capacity at a very young age to be academically challenged, and we need to educate them strongly during those years instead of waiting until they are older,” says Alise McGregor, founder of Little Newtons, an early education center with locations in Minnesota and Illinois. “Children’s minds are like sponges when they are very young,” says McGregor, who is also a nurse and is the author of the upcoming book “Creating Brilliance.” “Under age 5 is the most important time for development and our best opportunity to set up children for success. If we strongly educate children at a very young age, while their brains are so pliable, by the time they reach kindergarten, their brain capacity is much higher.” McGregor suggests several reasons parents should consider preschool education. First, children need socialization skills developed with people other than their own family members — and of course, this socialization needs to happen in a safe environment. “It’s important to introduce our children to other children and support their transition into their own friendship groups, and the earlier we do this, it helps children overcome shyness and gain self-confidence,” she says. Children also need to learn respect for others — and in preschool, children should learn to share, cooperate, take turns and treat others with kindness. “By carrying on conversations, following rules, listening, accepting consequences of actions, the child learns early how to start getting along in the world,” McGregor says. Finally, children need to develop resilience and skills in managing themselves and their emotions. “They may experience bumps or losing a game, but this is the foundation for building coping strategies for greater challenges in life,” she says.

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Arts could be used to reinforce classroom topics By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com “The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction in the life of the nation, is very close to the center of a nation’s purpose — and it is the test of the quality of a nation’s civilization.” — John F. Kennedy Funding challenges are making arts courses scarce in some school districts. Priorities need to be set between the creative arts, gym, music, drama, and in the older grades shop, home economics, civics, agriculture and more. There is high emphasis on core programs like mathematics, English and language arts, science and social studies. Since the 1990s, teacher accountability has been heavily rated by student test scores forcing teachers to “teach-to-test” and ignoring many of what they believe to be distractions. In a few states, such as Pennsylvania, teachers are strongly encouraged to include arts and humanities subjects in their K-12 classrooms. However, minimum time requirements are left up to the individual districts. Arts and humanities are specified as the “study of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, language and literature, including forms of expression, historical and cultural context, critical and aesthetic judgment and production, performance or exhibition of work.” There are mandated academic standards which need to be met in mathematics, reading, writing, speaking and listening. It’s believed that incorporating the various arts into the core programming helps to fulfill “the human need to create (which) can be expressed kinesthetically, aurally, spatially or through interdisciplinary interpretation.” Maddie, a New York City schoolteacher, says, “In a perfect world, budget topics would be presented and taught to young children using a thematic approach. For example, a topic such as the

rainforest would be extended via the art teacher with creating animals and habitat drawings. And in music, students would learn songs from the geographical region and learn about specific instruments of a given culture. In a school district without an arts budget, topics are taught in isolation across all components of a student’s day.” Maddie also points out that some students just naturally thrive in art and music, and without those classes, they miss out on developing their talents. School districts and teachers who incorporate the arts into their daily lesson plans have found benefits which go way beyond standardized test results. Students who are allowed to use one or more forms of the arts to strengthen their learning are often able to comprehend and retain information — for example encouraging children to create 3-D models of the planets helps them to visualize and understand the planets movements, their relationship to each other, and the effects caused by the seasons, gravitational pulls and other solar anomalies; students who participate in plays about historic events have more appreciation of decisions and how they affected our current lives. Arts integration in common core subjects offers several ways of processing information and may have positive effects on long-term memory. A 1970s graduate of a specialized arts high school lamented students’ reduced exposure of to all arts, as various forms of art build lifelong skills and careers. For instance, architects need to be able to visually “see” their creations in order to design buildings that will meet both space and use requirements. Problem-solving requires imagination, which can be nurtured through performing arts. Performing arts also help children develop social skills and learn how to collaborate. Including various forms of art

in the classroom adds excitement to students’ learning process and can encourage teachers. Teachers who see art’s positive impact on their students’ comprehension will feel strengthened in their efforts and will continue to challenge these students to learn and

experiment with their new knowledge. Arts integration helps motivate students and keep them fully engaged. Researchers have also found that many children with learning disabilities grasp class material more easily when they are allowed to use their creative

expression to “make sense” of the information. Classes that use the arts to reinforce subject matter can increase literacy as well as aid language development, math understanding and overall academic achievements.