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DUBOIS COUNTY, INDIANA
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 SECTION B
Greater Jasper Schools Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will welcome back approximately 3,204 students in grades preschool through 12 for the 2014-15 school year. Students entering kindergarten will graduate from high school in the year 2027. Students graduating from Jasper High School in 2015 will celebrate the 117th anniversary of graduates from a fully commissioned high school serving the community. Enrollment procedures To enroll in kindergarten in the Greater Jasper school corporation, a child must be 5 by Aug. 1. To enroll in the first grade, a child must be 6 by Aug. 1. Indiana law requires that if a child turns 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 that state’s department of education. Nonaccredited 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 and 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. Makeup 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 School, 812-482-1406; Tenth Street School, 812-482-2529; Ireland Elementary School, 812-482-7751; Jasper Middle School, 812-482-
6454; and Jasper High School 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 and 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 the 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 in grades one through five may buy lunch for $2 and students in grades six through 12 may purchase lunch for $2.25 per day. A breakfast program is provided at Fifth Street, Tenth Street and Jasper Middle schools. 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 also has 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. 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 2014-15 school year. The household size and the annual, monthly and weekly wages are listed, respectively. Reduced-price income eligibility guidelines: one-person household, $21,590, $1,800, $416; two, $29,101, $2,426, $560; three, $36,612, $3,051, $705, four; $44,123, $3,677, $849; five, $51,634, $4,303, $993; six, $59,145, $4,929, $1,138; seven, $66,656, $5,555, $1,282, and eight, $74,167, $6,181, $1,427. For each additional family member, add $7,511, $626, $145. Applications for assistance are available from the superintendent’s office or any school office. Help in completing the application form is also available at these
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Greater Jasper Calendar Aug. 7.........................................................................School begins Sept. 1..............................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 11................................................................End of first quarter Oct. 20-21............ Parent-teacher conferences, evening appointments Oct. 23-24........................................................................ Fall break Nov. 26-28.......................................................... Thanksgiving break Dec. 22............................................................ End of first semester Jan. 5......................................................................School resumes Jan. 19.............. Martin Luther King Day, snow makeup day, no school Feb. 6..................................Professional development day, no school Feb. 16................. Great Americans Day, snow makeup day, no school March 6..............................................................End of third quarter March 20..............................................Snow makeup day, no school March 23-27.................................................Spring break, no school March 30..............................................Snow makeup day, no school April 3............................................................ Good Friday, no school April 6...................................................Snow makeup day, no school May 22....................................................... End of second semester Makeup days will be taken from earliest to latest.
offices. Only one application form for each family is requested. 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. 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 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. 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. Bus drivers Route 1, Terry Wigand; Route 2, Sandra Russell; Route 3, Tony Haas; Route 4, Dwain Merder; Route 5, Rodney Schmitt; Route 6, to be announced; Route 7, Ann Fleck; Route 8, Joanie Wening; Route 9, Aggie Kress; Route 10, Jer-
ry Willis; Route 11, Byron Wening; Route 12, David Fuhrman; Route 13, Angie Kern; Route 14, Karmin Goeppner; Route 15, Frances Leinenbach; Route 16, Stephanie Reinsch; Route 17, Becky Kraus; Route 18, Kurt Lechner; Route 19, Tim Nordhoff; Route 20, Nancy Kluesner; Route 22, Bob Schitter; Route 23, Cathy Kieffner; Route 24, Judy Heller and Doug Biehl; Route 25, Mark Kieffner; Route 26, Debra Nedreberg; and Route 27, Craig Greulich. 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 2014-15 program will serve students in grades kindergarten through five at Fifth Street and Tenth Street schools. For further information, call the principal of Fifth Street or Tenth Street or Superintendent Dr. Tracy Lorey at 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 812-482-6661 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 also will participate in spring Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus from March 2 to 11 and April 27 to May 15. End-of-course assessments will be given at the end of study in Algebra I and II, Biology I and English 10. Passing the Algebra I and English 10 assessments is a graduation requirement for all 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 and/or school social worker: Heather Goodhue, Fifth Street and Ireland Elementary; Melanie Krueger, Tenth Street and Ireland Elementary; Lisa Flamion and Tiffany Maxey, Jasper Middle School; and Holly Hughes, Sean Jochum and Brian Uebelhor, Jasper High School. Each school also has a nurse on staff to help with health needs and emergencies: Sherry Fleck, Fifth Street School; Leslie Guy, Tenth Street School; Brandi Stiles, Ireland Elementary; Lucy Weaver, Jasper Middle School; and Jamie Hutton, Jasper High School. Board of school trustees Nancy Habig, president; Bernie Vogler, vice president; and Mike Braun, secretary. The other members are Ken Schnaus and Greg Eckerle. The board meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the corporation’s administrative office, 1520 St. Charles St., Jasper. Central office staff Tracy Lorey, Ph.D., superintendent; Kim Strobel, curriculum director; Monica Young, corporation treasurer; Wanda Jones, deputy treasurer and payroll; April Hopf, secretary, school lunch and textbook rental; and Kristy Vaughn, database management and technology 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 Jasper High School students is Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 8 a.m. Students will be released at the normal time of 3 p.m. These are the normal hours of every school day. Students and parents are asked not to call the school requesting schedule changes; these will resume after school begins. The welcome back dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in the high school cafeteria. Registration Registration packets should be picked up at the main entrance of Jasper High School between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31, and Friday, Aug. 1. Those unable to pick up their packets during that time may request that a friend or relative pick up the packet. Registration and book rental take place from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Checks made out to Jasper High School or cash will be accepted for textbook rental and fees. Families requesting textbook assistance are required to complete a form each year. Parents may call and request a form be mailed to their residence if they have not already received one this summer. A family with students attending more than one school needs to turn in only one form for the family at any of the attended schools. New students Students new to Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools should call to schedule a time to enroll. The best time to call is between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1. Incoming freshmen completing the 2013-14 school year at Jasper Middle School or Holy Family need not schedule an appointment. Wildcat welcome Students new to Jasper High School, including incoming fresh-
men, are expected to attend an orientation program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Students with last names beginning with A through L should attend from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; students with last names beginning with M through Z should attend from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Students unable to attend at the designated time may attend the other session. Staff Brian Wilson, principal; Glenn Buechlein, assistant principal; Andy Noblitt, athletic director; Sean Jochum and Brian Uebelhor, guidance; Holly Hughes, social worker; Jamie Hutton, nurse; Tina Luebbehusen, Ross Polen, Anthony Price, Brooke Keusch, Abby Kennedy, Kathy Overton and Aaron Hohl, English; Dee Ann Bell, Megan Johnson, Gina Schuetter and Devin Rottet, foreign language; Andrea Fleck, Josh Dodd, James Goodhue, Patrick Keeley,
John Coller and Stephanie Jackman-Burns, fine arts; Mary Jo Theising, Dean Jerger, Phil Kendall, Geoff Mauck, Erin Spellmeyer, Scott Yarbrough, Brooke Elrod, Leah Henson and Jamie Lofton, science; Joan Schaeffer, Jason Ahlbrand, Jolie Painter, Karen Stenftenagel, Scott Yarbrough, Eric Dall and Cameron Harris, math; Terry Gobert, Julie Ferguson, Jarett Helming, Julie Schnell, John Goebel, Stephanie JackmanBurns and Jarrod Land, social studies; Tony Ahrens, Nick Eckert, Joan Schaeffer and Connie Poe, health and physical education; Kyla Beier, family and consumer sciences; Amanda Schipp, Dana Kunz and Evan Elrod, business; Fred Routson and Collin Daunhauer, technology; Brian Meyer, agriculture; Atalie Schroering, health occupations; Amanda Beck, Deb Nordhoff, Joe Shelton and Rick Stenftenagel, special services; Joey Hurm, media ser-
vices; Liz Milligan, study hall; Karen Patton, Bev Kleiser, Karen Lynn, Marilyn Beier, Luke Keller, Charles Jones and Roy Carpenter, instructional assistants; Deb Schum, Tina Hilgediek, Hillory Werner and Shelley Uebelhor, clerical; Bob Schnell, Luke Hopf, Mike Hochgesang, LaVerne Mosier, Leesa Beyke and Ellen Bough, maintenance and custodial; Loretta Hoffman, Melba Burger, Barbara Ernst, Rita Goeppner, Judy Haase, Judy Hubster, Jill Hutslar, Marcia Lindauer, Carmen Pfau, Barb Young and Ann Ward, cafeteria.
not drag the floor. ■■ Shirts must be tucked in at all times and 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 or hair colors 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 of at least knee length may be worn. ■■ For safety reasons, shoes that are appropriate for school 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 as needed.
Jamie Ruxer, office staff; Lisa Flamion, home-school adviser; Lucy Weaver, RN, nurse; Jace Brescher, Jan Flynn, Jeff Hayes, Paul Nichter and Jeremy Wolf, math; Jace Brescher, Susan Gibson, Ben Mundy, Matt Pryor, Debi Quade and Bob Stenftenagel, science; Susan Ahlbrand, Amanda Dalton, Cassie Eckerle, Kathy Eckerle, Kelli Kempf, Molly Rupert, Kari Schaefer, Samantha Venderley, Shannon Weyer and Jeff Zink, language arts; Michelle Brown, Adam Fleck, Wes Moser, Tom Rupert, Lisa Seng and Jeff Zink, social studies; Gavin Lichlyter, Theresa Luebbehusen and Cassie Williams, special education; Katie Blessinger, English and Spanish; Kelly Spencer, art; Haley Ondiek, family and consumer science; Courtney Heberer, music; Kyle Jahn, technology; Michaela Eckerle, interventionist; band, John Coller, James Goodhue and Patrick Keeley; physical education, Julie Ruhe and Chris Tucker; health, Jill Wigand; Jordan Beach, Lisa Brewer, Beth Gentry, Donna Gootee, Chris Krodel, Cathy Light, Andrea Messmer, Jane Renner and Denise Smith, instructional assistants; Lindsey Smith, computer instructor; Virgie Evans, library services; Jerry Jahn, Becky Kraus, Bobby Schitter and Ruth Wilson, maintenance and custodians; Lori Betz, Marilyn Heidorn, Brenda Hoffman, Nancy Hopf, Brenda Keusch, Teresa Knebel, Carol Ruckriegel and Eileen Schnieders, cafeteria staff; and Monica Scott, PTSO president.
Phone numbers General office, 482-6050; athletic office, 482-4450; and attendance office, 482-1040. PTO Linda Letterman, president; Gretchen Werner, treasurer; and Sherri Monesmith, secretary.
JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, 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. New student enrollment Parents of Jasper Middle School students not enrolled at Tenth Street School, Ireland Elementary School or Precious Blood School at the end of the 2013-14 school year should call 812-4826454 to enroll the students as soon as possible. If there is no answer, leave your name and phone number and someone will get back to you.
registration fees paid. Checks should be made payable to GJCS/JMS Book Rental. To pay by credit card, there is an online payment option — click “Online Payments” on the JMS website at www.jms.gjcs.k12.in.us. There is a 3.6 percent service fee for all online payments.
New student orientation Orientation for all sixth-graders and for new seventh- and eighth-graders will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, in the school’s black gym.
Lunch money Deposits may be made to cafeteria accounts on registration days. Checks may be made payable to GJCS/JMS Cafeteria or online. Cost of student lunch per day is $2.25. Extra milk is 25 cents. Breakfast will be served between 7:25 and 7:55 a.m. 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.
Registration and payment of fees Registration packets will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 1. Take the packet home, and read and complete contents carefully. Included in each packet will be registration forms that must be completed for all students by a parent or guardian with legal custody and an invoice for book rental and other fees averaging $150 as well as Parent Teacher Student Organization and other information. Registration will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, or between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Completed forms from the registration packet should be returned and book rentals and
Applications for assistance (textbook and meals) To speed up the registration process, completed assistance applications may be submitted to the GJCS superintendent’s office before registration day. If assistance was received last year, a letter should have been delivered in the mail. Applications are also available at all GJCS school offices and must be filled out completely. The state requires a parent’s signature in two places on the form if requesting both textbook and cafeteria assistance. Parents are asked to return the completed application form to the Greater Jasper Schools Administrative Offices, 1520 St. Charles Street, Suite 1, Jasper IN 47546. Families who are di-
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THE HERALD ■ FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014
TENTH STREET SCHOOL
Tenth Street School will have registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, in the school gym. Parents unable to attend may send a friend or relative with their child to collect information. Financial matters should be settled at registration. Book rental will be collected on this evening. Although some book rental prices may vary based on students’ course of study, the vast majority of students’ textbook fees will be: grade three, $133.46; grade four, $125.16; and grade five, $132.13. 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 money will also be taken in preparation for the first week of school. 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 in the amount of $14 for lunch and $8.75 for breakfast. Guardians will be encouraged to seal these 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 unspecified money will be put into a cafeteria’s lunch fund. Families applying for or receiving meal assistance will be processed on the spot. Guardians should bring all vital information, such as income, Temporary Aid for Needy Families, food coupon verification and household membership information. The Parent Teacher Club at Tenth Street School has numerous activities for parental involvement and will have a table set up at registration where activities will be explained and dues will be collected. The dues are $5 per family. Officers will be available to answer questions regarding the Scrip program and the financial
contributions that the club makes toward children and their families.
Supplies Developmental preschool: roll of paper towels, box of Kleenex or Puffs, package of napkins, package of large Elmer’s glue stick, bottle of white Elmer’s glue, package of small paper plates (boys only), package of large paper plates (girls only), regular-size backpack, diapers and diaper wipes (for those that are not toilet trained), an extra change of clothes need to be kept at school. The juice fee for the year is $32. Kindergarten: backpack, two jumbo pink erasers, two boxes of eight regular crayons (Crayola preferred), Fiskars scissors (blunt tip), two large glue sticks, box of facial tissues, three pocket folders, package of 10 No. 2 pencils (Ticonderoga or USA Gold preferred), two packages of dry-erase markers (four markers; Expo preferred) , container of Clorox wipes. Grade one: six No. 2 plain yellow wood pencils (sharpened; Ticonderoga or USA Gold preferred), two large pink soft erasers, eight black dry-erase markers (fine point; Expo preferred), Fiskars scissors, two boxes of 24 Crayola crayons (no fluorescent or gel crayons), zippered pencil bag (large bank bags are excellent; no boxes), large Elmer’s glue stick (no bottled glue), three twopocket folders (large enough to hold 9-by-12-inch paper; no Trapper Keepers), two large boxes of Kleenex, school bag or backpack (not on wheels), box of gallonsize zip-close freezer bags (girls only; zippered; no sliders), box of quart-size zip-close, quart-size freezer bags (boys only; zippered; no sliders). Grade two: four pocket folders (no spiral binders or Trapper Keepers), 24 No. 2 pencils with name or initials (sharpened; no foil- or plastic-covered or mechanical pencils), package of four to six dry-erase markers (wide tip), package of dry-erase markers (fine tip), two large pink erasers, package of pencil-top erasers, one school supply bag (large bank bags are excellent), two boxes of regular 24 crayons (no markers or twistable crayons), two glue sticks, Fiskars scissors, three boxes of regular-size tissues, five
sandwich bags (freezer bags preferred; do not label), five gallonsize bags (freezer bags preferred; do not label).
Note for new students A tour of the building will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Students new to the school, including third-grade students who attended Fifth Street School last year, are welcome to attend with their parents. Students’ first day Boys and girls who ride with parents or walk to school are asked to report to the school gym between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. Children riding buses will arrive at various times because to bus route demands. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. After a brief talk in the gym, students will go directly to class. The school asks parents not to eat in the cafeteria on this day because of the large number of students who will be learning the
routine. Lunch and textbook fees should be paid prior to this day. School will be dismissed at the regular time, which is 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. Staff Kent W. Taylor, principal; Kyla Buechlein, Stephanie Buse, Andrea Denu, Marlene Huls, Lori Kunkel and Jeff Sudbury, grade three; Angela Bueltel, Jessica Freyberger, Melissa Hall, Sherry Knies and Wesley Laake, grade four; Kendra Jasper, Jacque Leinenbach, Eileen Meyer, Trisha Pfau, Kevin Schipp and Carma Thimling, grade five; Kathi Brooner, life skills interventionist; Meagan Chase, English as a New Language; Carrie Berg, special needs resource; Jodi Smith, Title I and art; Leslie Jerger, speech; Julie Noblitt, special needs resource;
Emi Donato, Abby Giesler, Cheryl Goller, Jodie Harris, Flo Kluesner, Michelle Lamkin, Sara Lindeman, Shari Lopez, Brenda Miller, Kay Staples, Lori Verkamp, Tammy Werner and Yvonne Wigand, instructional assistants; Amy Beck, Karen Gudorf, Tami Pfaff, Paula Wheeler and Marilyn Wolf, cafeteria; Craig Folz, Kristina Hundley and Shane Werner, facility management; Jane Begle and Donna Uebelhor, student data management; and Melanie Krueger and Leslie Guy, student wellness management. Parent Teacher Club Michele Rose, president; Nikki Popp, first vice president and media relations coordinator; Kelly Schwartz, second vice president and volunteer coordinator; Julie Henke, secretary; Jodi Smith, treasurer; Carmen Meservy, head Scrip officer; Amanda Kluemper, assistant Scrip officer; and Stephanie Buse, teacher representative.
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL
Fifth Street School students will begin the school year at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Dismissal will be at 3 p.m. Students must arrive before 8 a.m. Registration and packet pickup Parents are asked to pick up registration packets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, or Monday, July 28. Parents are to enter the building through the front doors near the flagpole. All packets will be sorted by grade level and in alphabetical order. Parents are asked to locate their child’s name and pull the correct packet(s). Registration night will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. During registration, parents will return all packets, meet their child’s teacher(s) and learn more about what’s happening at Fifth Street. If a parent or family member is unable to pick up a packet and/or attend registration night, they are asked to call the school office and make arrangements to register the child for the upcoming school year. Information concerning fees, meals, insurance and other school-related items will be included in the packets. PTO dues of $5 per family will be collected. Fifth Street School logo shirts and sweatshirts will be available for those who wish to purchase these items. Parents of students who are new to the area and have not previously enrolled at Fifth Street School are asked to contact the school office for additional enrollment information at 812-482-1406. Students and parents who took part in kindergarten round-up should attend registration night, as registration is for all children at Fifth Street. Students who qualify for the developmental preschool program should attend registration. Book rental Kindergarten, $127.72; grade one, $149.41; and grade two, $136.86. Checks are made payable to Elementary Book Rental Fund. Rental fees may vary depending upon the program needs of the student. Meal prices The cost for the elementary breakfast program will be $1.25 daily and lunches will cost $2 daily. Families applying or receiving meal assistance will not need to pay for lunches until a decision has been made on their application. During registration, money will be collected for the breakfast and/or lunch programs; parents can pay ahead by depositing money in their child’s lunch account.
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Staff Leah Jessee, principal; Gina Weyer and Jan Kramer, secretaries; Ashtynn Gore and Holly Nowotarski, preschool; Kristy Dilger, Adrienne Kraft, Kamasia Schnaus, Valerie Small, Hannah Simmons and Alyssa Weisheit, kindergarten; Diane Brescher, Michelle Corbin, Nicole Gadlage, Lisa Guthrie and Janelle Hasenour, grade one; Angie Cox, Megan Messmer,
Karen Pieper, Lisa Lorey and Heather Yarbrough, grade two; Stacy Hilgefort, speech; Heather Goodhue, social worker; Lynne Bohnert, Title 1 coordinator; Sherry Fleck, nurse; Sharon Loveless, art; Mary Burke, music; Lindsey Healy, English language learner; Sabrina Peters, library; Cheri Acton, Gerri Buchta, Maria Eckert, Dianne Elmore, Lauren Greener, Minda Haggh, Rhonda Kellams, Jayme Kerstiens, Tammie Messick, Cindy Newkirk, Audrey Nordhoff, Philip Olinger, Tina Pfau, Shannon Seifert, Susan Stetter, Beth Teder
and Melissa Vogler, instructional assistants; Holly Knies and Joan Noblitt, resource; Marla Huther and Deb Nordhoff, custodians; Jim Wigand, maintenance; Geri Wehr, Jane Werner and Michelle Witte, cafeteria. PTO Alissa Brosmer, president; Andrea Holsworth, Abby Troutman and Stacy Huelsman, vice presidents; Andrea Norris, treasurer; Carrie Decker, secretary; Sarah Leonard, room parent liaison; and Janelle Hasenour, teacher representative.
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I R E L A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Students attending Ireland Elementary School will report to school at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. School will be dismissed at 3 p.m. All payments must be rendered prior to the opening of school. Therefore, payment for book rental fees, along with PTO dues of $5 per family, should be paid between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, in the school gymnasium. Parents are asked to enter the building for registration by the northwest door next to the kindergarten rooms. Book rental prices will be kindergarten, $127.72; grade one, $149.41; grade two, $136.86; grade three, $133.46; grade four, $125.16; and grade five, $132.13. Book rental prices may vary based on a student’s course of study. Also on book rental day, order forms and
samples for T-shirts, shorts and sweatshirts with the Ireland Elementary School logo imprinted on them may be viewed and ordered. Each pupil will be held responsible for the care of the books assigned to him or her. In case of loss or damage to the books, the student must purchase the extra book at the regular cost. Registration Parents are asked to pick up student packets from the school office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 25. Parents should enter the building through the main doors by the clock tower. All forms in the packet should be completed at home, as this will allow families a smooth process for registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28. Included in this packet will be registration cards, insurance
forms, school rules and other materials relevant to the opening of school. Only parents and guardians should complete the necessary forms and return them to school July 28. A brief orientation program for new students and their parents will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in the gym. This meeting is to familiarize new parents to the school’s routines. Attendance at this meeting is optional. School lunches School lunches will be served in the cafeteria for $2 per meal or $10 per week. During registration, money will be collected for the first full week of school. A special envelope will be provided by the school for this purpose. Families applying or receiving meal assistance will not need to
pay for lunches until a decision has been made on their application form. Pupils wishing to bring their lunch may do so, but they are required to eat it in the cafeteria. For additional information, call the school at 812-482-7751. Staff Raymond Mehling, principal; Barb Hopf and Toni Reckelhoff, secretaries; Tara Britton, Stacey Crawford, Sara Patton and Kathy Wagner, kindergarten; Dawn Kilian, Kelly Lehmkuhler, Cheryl Sermersheim and Kelly Shields, grade one; Robin Small, Debbie Weidenbenner, Amy Winkel and Darlene Ziegler, grade two; Shannon Bauer, Amber Fleck, Lisa Kincer and Andrea Mathies, grade three; Andrea Ackerman, Ryan Erny, Amber Hoffman and Nikki Rob-
erts, grade four; Anne Brosmer, Kyle Heichelbech and Andrea Mehringer, grade five; Gaylene Laubscher and Ashley O’Connor, resource teachers; Susan Gossett, librarian; Mary Burke, music; Sharon Loveless, art; Leslie Jerger, speech therapist; Cindy Vogler, computer lab; Heather Goodhue and Melanie Krueger, homeschool advisers; Margaret Brescher, Jill Peter, Cathy Bartley, Karen Forbes, Aggie Kress, Mary Jo Popp, Cindy Vogler, Lisa Mann, Sandy Ruckriegel, Cathy Egler and Penny Fortwendel, instructional assistants; Brandi Stiles, school nurse; Mark Gehlhausen, maintenance; Rhonda Englert and Jill Kress, custodians; and Doris Hulsman, Alice Roush, LaDonna Werner and Donna Renner, cafeteria.
JASPER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Jasper Christian Academy welcomes all students to a full day of school Monday, Aug. 11. Nursery and preschool classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. Extended care 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 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. The enrollment fee for any new students is $50 per family.
Jasper Christian Academy Calendar Aug. 11.......................................First day of school Sept. 1.................................... Labor Day, no school Oct. 23-24...............................................Fall break Nov. 26-28.................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22......... End of first semester, Christmas break
Book fees need to be paid by Aug. 1. Call the office because book fees vary according to grade. Jasper Christian Academy offers a Christian-based educational pro-
Jan. 5............................................ School resumes Feb. 16................... Great Americans Day, no school March 23-27....................................... Spring break April 3................................... Good Friday, no school May 21................. Kindergarten graduation program Dates are subject to change.
gram. Nursery enrollment for children ages 2 and 3, prekindergarten and kindergarten is still being taken. Meals Hot lunches, dessert and two
snacks are provided each day for all full-time students. Supplies Ages 2 and 3: crayons, liquid glue, scissors, plastic school box,
fingerpaint set, paint smock, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of disinfecting wipes. Label all items with the student’s name. Prekindergarten (age 4) and kindergarten (age 5): crayons, liquid glue, scissors, watercolor paints, paint smock, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of disinfecting wipes. Label all items with the student’s name. For more information, call the school at 812-634-2406 or 812-631-0485.
Should parents delay child’s entry into kindergarten? By ERIC CHRISTENSEN Creators.com Parents have to make many difficult choices, knowing a decision today can affect a child’s entire life. For parents of children with summer birthdays, one of these tough decisions is when to start kindergarten. Some parents are intentionally holding their children back a year so that their children will begin school with a head start. Although parents think they are doing what’s best, schools and scientists aren’t so sure it is the right decision for every child. Intentionally delaying a child’s entry into kindergarten is known as “academic redshirting,” a play on a term referring to collegiate athletes who don’t compete for a year in order to develop their talent. Parents engage in academic redshirting for a combination of reasons. Chiefly, it is because they feel their child needs another year to mature and develop. Lori Day, educational psychologist, author
and consultant at Lori Day Consulting, says, “Reasons include issues of stamina to get through the day; social maturity; behavior; the ability to focus, sit still, and be a good student.” Another reason is the belief that an older child will test better, earning better class placement and academic rewards throughout their education. Jessica Kelmon, associate editor at GreatSchools, a nonprofit children’s education website, agrees. “For many kids, kindergarten is their first time at school, and kindergarten is getting increasingly academic. ... Kids used to learn a lot in kindergarten, but now kids are expected to come to kindergarten with certain skills, and that can be tough.” The scientific evidence for the benefits of academic redshirting is mixed, particularly when studied over the long term. Day says, “In cases where it’s simply a question of development and maturity, holding a child back for a year often does benefit the child
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PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL
Precious Blood School will begin the school year at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Students will be dismissed at 3 p.m. Preschool and kindergarten orientations Preschool orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, for 3-year-olds and at 7 p.m. for 4-year-olds. Preschool begins the week of Aug. 18. Kindergarten orientation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Both of these orientations are for students and parents. Open house An open house for parents of students in grades kindergarten through five is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. This meeting gives an opportunity for parents to meet the students’ teachers. The open house is for parents only. Lunch money The student lunch price is $2.25 per day. Extra juice, extra milk and bottled water can be purchased for 35 cents each. School times School begins at 7:55 a.m. School is dismissed at 3 p.m. Shuttle bus riders will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Supplies Kindergarten: two boxes of Kleenex, five white glue sticks (regular size; not large), backpack, $5 to cover cost of picture developing, one folder with two pockets (horizontal pockets only). Make a $10 check payable to Precious Blood School for a rest-time
mat. This check can be given to the child’s teacher at the kindergarten orientation or on the first day of school. Grade one: two boxes of Kleenex, box of 24 crayons, white Elmer’s glue, two glue sticks, scissors, large pencil bag, two spiral notebooks (81⁄2 by 11 inches), package of pencils, two highlighters, folder, composition notebook (93⁄4 by 71⁄2 inches), binder with clear front pocket zip-close sandwich bags. Grade two: two boxes of Kleenex, two No. 2 wooden pencils, two red correcting pens, scissors, box of 24 crayons, two pocket folders, large pencil bag, two or three white glue sticks, Elmer’s white glue, gallon-size zipclose bags (last names beginning with A through L), quart-size zipclose bags (last names beginning with M through Z), two large erasers, four dry-erase markers (any color), two composition notebooks (93⁄4 by 71⁄2 inches), two highlighters (any color), package of Post-It notes (3 inches square) and package of index cards (3 by 5 inches). Grade three: three boxes of Kleenex, 24 pencils (no mechanical), large pencil bag, two 4-ounce bottles of Elmer’s white glue, four glue sticks, scissors, plastic pocket folder, crayons, magic markers, large pink eraser, container of Clorox wipes, two composition notebooks (93⁄4 by 71⁄2 inches), gallon-size zip-close bags (last names beginning with A through L), two rolls of white paper towels (last names beginning with M through Z). Mrs. Wolf’s students
Precious Blood Calendar Aug. 7.............................................................First day for students Sept. 1.............................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 10............................................................... End of first quarter Oct. 21-22.............................................. Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-24........................................................................ Fall break Nov. 26-28......................................................... Thanksgiving break Dec. 22.............. Christmas vacation, end of second quarter and first semester Jan. 5.................................................................... School resumes Jan. 19.............Martin Luther King Day, no school, snow makeup day Feb. 16............... Great Americans Day, no school, snow makeup day March 6............................................................ End of third quarter March 20.............................................Snow makeup day, no school March 23................................................................-27Spring break March 30.............................................Snow makeup day, no school April 3........................................................... Good Friday, no school April 6..................................................................Snow makeup day May 22........................... End of fourth quarter and second semester Snow make-up days will be used in this order: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 20 and 30 and April 6.
only should bring notebook paper (college rule). Grade four: two family-size boxes of Kleenex, pencils with erasers, large pencil bag, glue stick, two red pens, magic markers, package of 12 colored pencils, box of no more than 24 crayons, container of Clorox wipes (last names beginning with A through L), Dixie cups (last names beginning with M through Z), package of loose-leaf paper (wide rule), 1-inch binder with pockets, two composition notebooks (93⁄4 by 71⁄2 inches), protractor, scissors, two rolls of clear tape (individual dispensers), $5 for film development. Grade five: two boxes of Kleenex, ruler, scissors, pencils, large pencil bag, blue or black ink pens
(not erasable), pack of dry-erase markers, 4-ounce Elmer’s white glue, spiral notebook (8 ½ by 11 inches), two composition notebooks (93⁄4 by 71⁄2 inches), markers, highlighter, box of 16 or 24 crayons, package of loose-leaf paper, four pocket folders (different colors; put in a three-ring binder), one white binder (11⁄2 inches with pockets), compass, protractor, $5 for craft supplies. Notes for all classes ■■ Pencil bags may be picked up in the school office. The $5 cost supports the PTO. ■■ Do not buy blue gel glue or roller-ball glue. Purchase only white glue. ■■ Do not purchase large Trap-
per Keepers. They are difficult to store in desks. ■■ Do not purchase hard plastic cases for supplies. The cases do not fit in desks. ■■ When purchasing markers, do not purchase scented ones. ■■ When purchasing crayons, do not purchase washable crayons. Staff Michelle Brandle, principal; Connie Messmer, preschool; Alyssa Heeke and Bridget Schneider, kindergarten; Kathy Bachman and Holly Reckelhoff, grade one; Ashley Dupps and Kari Seal, grade two; Chris Hinkle and Kathy Wolf, grade three; Janelle Foster and Stephanie Pinkstaff, grade four; Cassie Beyke and Kelly Schaefer, grade five; Judy Buechlein, library; Sister Susan Ann Necas, music; Angie Ruxer, physical education; Lenea Harless, art; Jill Sargent, interventionist; Nancy Knies, speech; Debbie Tobin, school counselor; Mike Kreilein, school newspaper adviser; Julie Eckert, custodian; Linda Dall, preschool assistant; Kris Jochim and Megan Cambron, instructional assistants; Mary Ramirez, Julie Barth, Gail Flannagan and Kerry Herzog, kitchen; Staci Zehr, administrative assistant; Barb Trambaugh, parish secretary; Father Gary Kaiser, pastor; Sister Betty Koressel, SP, pastoral associate; Bonnie Meadows, coordinator of religious education; Barb Schutz-Hopf, finance coordinator; and Brian Schuetter, facilities manager.
H O LY FA M I LY S C H O O L
Registration at Holy Family School was held Sunday, July 20, following Mass. Families who were unable to attend the registration are asked to pick up their packets in the school office. All forms from the packets are to be turned back into the school office by Monday, July 28. The school office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents interested in sending their child to Holy Family School who have not already applied should call the school office at 812482-4485 to set up a meeting with Principal Sally Sternberg. They also may visit the website at www. holyfamilyschooljasper.com to find out more information. School times Students in grades kindergarten through eight report to school by 7:40 a.m. Dismissal begins at 2:40 p.m. Bus information Holy Family School operates an abbreviated bus route for pickup and drop-off. Additionally, Greater Jasper Consolidated School buses also pick up and drop off students. Questions on busing may be answered by contacting the school office. Book fees Information on book fees, tuition and financial assistance can be obtained by calling the school office at 812-482-4485 or the parish office at 812-482-0376. Lunch information Student lunches cost $2.35. Adult lunches are $3.35. Additional milk may be purchased for 35 cents. Applications for free and reduced-cost lunches will be included in the registration packets. Guests are welcome any day. They are asked to notify the cafeteria by 9 a.m. if they plan to stay for that day’s lunch. Supply list Supply lists are included in the registration packets and are also available on the school’s website.
Holy Family Calendar Aug. 7......School begins, full day Sept. 1....... Labor Day, no school Oct. 10.......... End of first quarter Oct. 20-22............Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-24...................Fall break Nov. 26-28....Thanksgiving break Dec. 22.... End of second quarter and first semester
School choice Holy Family School is a choice school. This means that parents who desire to send their child to a private school, such as Holy Family, may do so with the help of a School Choice Scholarship (voucher) provided they meet the guidelines. School Choice Scholarships can cover most, if not all, of the tuition at Holy Family School, making private school more affordable. More information is available on the school’s website at www.holyfamilyschooljasper.com under the tabs of Prospective Students and Tuition Information. Further information may be obtained by calling the school office at 812-4824485 and speaking with Principal Sally Sternberg. Sonshine preschool Preschool will hold an open house and parent meeting for the first-year (for 3-year-olds) class on Tuesday, July 29. The open house and parent meeting for the second-year (for 4-year-olds) class will be held Wednesday, July 30. Both meetings will be held in Room 9, preschool classroom. Preschool will begin Tuesday, Aug. 12, for first-year classes. Stu-
Jan. 5............... School resumes Jan. 19...Martin Luther King Day, no school, snow makeup day Feb. 6........Professional development day for teachers, no school Feb. 16..... Great Americans Day, no school, snow makeup day March 6....... End of third quarter March 20....... Snow makeup day March 23-27........... Spring break March 30....... Snow makeup day
dents will attend Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. Preschool will begin Monday, Aug. 11, for the secondyear classes and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 to 11 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. An optional third day is Friday. Students are taught basic prayers, academics, social skills and coordination skills. Openings remain for the afternoon session for the first-year class. To register, call the office at 812-482-4485. Staff Sally Sternberg, principal; Cindy Miller, secretary; Cathy Mundy, technology coordinator; Abby Wessel, preschool; Cheryl Rohleder, preschool aide; Shelley Weinzapfel and Jane Greenwell, kindergarten; Jamie Clauss, grade one; Jenna Fettes, grade two; Marla Giesler, grade three; Jenna Hochmeister, grade four; Jenny Hanneman, grade five; Deborah Kieffner, social studies and Spanish; Kristi Wehr, language arts; Denise Miller, math; Charmaine Oxford, science and German; Sister Becky Mathauer, religion; Sandy Siebert, physical education; Judy Linette, health;
April 3......Good Friday, no school April 6............ Snow makeup day May 21......................Graduation May 22.......End of fourth quarter and second semester Snow days will be eliminated from the earliest to the latest on the calendar. Any additional days will be added to the end of the school year.
Susan McKenzie, Spanish I; Lenea Harless, art; Sister Susan Ann Necas, music; Judy Linette, library; Joe Hopf, athletic director; Patrick Keeley, John Coller and James Goodhue, band; Nancy Knies, speech; Cheryl Hartings and Nancy Kluesner, bus drivers;
Rectory staff Father John Boeglin, pastor; Mike Helfter and David McDaniel, deacons; Diane Verkamp, parish secretary; Jan Hasenour, finance; Mary Altman, director of religious education; Dan Racicot, music; and Carol Stemle and Glenda Green, housekeeping. School board Members: Ben Hasenour, Kent Heim, Julie Ferguson, Bob Stratton, Kathy Giesler, Terri TiguePetry, Angela Rennie, Cindi Bies and Lisa Kieffner.
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Southwest Calendar Aug. 7...............................................School begins Sept. 1.................................... Labor Day, no school Oct. 10.......................................End of first quarter Oct. 13......... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 15.......... Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 20.......... Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 22......... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 24-27............................................... Fall break
assistance application through Harmony. Parents will need to log into the Harmony data system using their child’s username and password to access the application. One application covers all children in a single family, even if the children attend different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Ora Lee Cotton, food service director, at 683-2272, ext. 2607. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation’s website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us. Wellness In accordance with the corporation’s School Wellness Program, parents who choose to send snacks for their child’s classroom for special occasions are encouraged to send healthy snacks. The corporation encourages wrapped item snacks that are bought at the store.
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Full-day kindergarten Southwest Dubois will offer only full-day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year at both Holland and Huntingburg elementary schools. There will be no cost for full-day kindergarten. Indoor air quality compliance The Indiana Legislature enacted 410 IAC 33, which became effective May 13, 2011, to give guidance to school corporations for maintaining proper indoor air quality in its facilities. The Southwest Dubois County School Corp. 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 the Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should call J. Patrick Bradley 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 call Bradley at 812-683-3971. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act 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 act by developing and implementing asbestos management plans for all of its school facilities. The act’s six-month periodic surveillance inspections are conducted by the school corporation and triennial reinspections are completed by accredited asbestos inspectors as required.
Healthy options best for lunches By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Packing children’s lunches can be stressful. You want healthy foods that taste good and won’t spoil by lunchtime, and you worry about your children’s and their peers’ allergies. Four-year-old Sophia attends pre-K and loves “grown-up” lunches her mom, Lizz Smoak, makes for her. “She loves soft tacos and quesadillas,” Smoak says. “I use guacamole or hummus as spread, and use seasoned ground turkey or chicken and cheese to fill.” Unlike many of her classmates, Sophia doesn’t drink juice with her lunch. “I stopped sending juice to school and began strictly sending a 16-ounce water bottle dyed with beet juice or fruit puree,” notes Smoak. Teachers compliment Sophia’s lunches, which Smoak says aren’t tough to make. “I always cook more for dinner and can turn it into something fun,” she says. A grumbling stomach can be a distraction in the classroom, so make sure your kids eat a nourishing lunch. “A tummy full of healthy food will do wonders for a child’s health and well-being, says children’s health advocate Merilee A. Kern. “It can even help them achieve good grades due to more stable blood sugar levels, which increases brain function, including the classroom-critical attention span.” A healthy lunch is also an asset for kids in gym classes and sports activities, because it provides “necessary pre-energy and postrecovery fuel for the activities of the day,” Kern adds.
Many kids are picky eaters, but you still want them to eat a balanced meal. “Present the healthy food, don’t offer other meals instead, and let the child decide how much or whether they will eat,” says Jill Graybill, a registered di-
Southridge Middle School and Huntingburg Elementary School do not contain asbestos building materials. The asbestos materials identified in the other buildings of the corporation are nonfriable and in good condition. Non-friable asbestos does not represent a health risk. Individuals who have questions concerning the asbestos program in the school corporation should call Bradley.
Nov. 26-28............................ Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 19.....End of second quarter and first semester Dec. 22.......................................Snow makeup day Dec. 23-Jan. 4........................... Christmas vacation Jan. 5............................................School resumes Feb. 16................Presidents Day, snow makeup day March 8....................................End of third quarter March 20....................................Snow makeup day March 23-27........................................ Spring break April 3.........................................Snow makeup day May 19...End of fourth quarter and second semester May 22.................................................. Graduation
etitian and community nutrition educator for Spectrum Health. “Also remember portions these days are huge, so kids who eat only a few bites of certain foods may still be doing OK even though it doesn’t look like much food.”
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 websites that may be inappropriate for use by children. Individuals with questions regarding Internet use in the school corporation should call Bradley. Corporation office Mike Eineman, superintendent; Allison Pund, treasurer; Jerri Kramer, executive secretary; Audrey Hartloff, receptionist and transportation secretary; J. Patrick Bradley, director of building, grounds and technology support; Al Mihajlovits, director of transportation; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; and Nathan Beyke and Katie Weber, computer technicians. School board trustees Kevin Wertman, president; Christopher Neu, vice president; Mike Broeker, secretary; and Shannon Hildebranski and Leslie Petry, members.
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SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Classes at Southridge High School begin Thursday, Aug. 7. Regular school hours are 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 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 administrators. Registration Any student new to the corporation who has not attended Southridge High School should call the high school at 812-683-2272 to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Freshman orientation will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Students will go through a variety of activities. Parents are welcome to attend with the incoming freshmen and students new to the school. Transportation must be provided by parents. Book rental All parents and students of Southridge High School are asked to pay their book rental fees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Costs per child will vary according to class-
es being taken by each student. The 2014-15 high school yearbook may be ordered and also should be paid for at this time. The yearbook will cost $40 and should be paid with a separate check payable to Southridge High School Yearbook. Parents also may enroll for membership in the PTO. Breakfast and lunch program The high school cafeteria will again be offering several meal choices from which the students may select their lunch. Type A lunches will be served at a cost of $2 and reduced price of 40 cents. Students also have the option of purchasing an a la carte lunch if they desire. The price of the a la carte lunch will vary with the items purchased. Serving time for breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost for breakfast is $1.25 and reduced price is 30 cents. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches will also qualify for free or reduced-price breakfasts. Breakfast will consist of a hot or cold entrée, fresh fruit or fruit juice and milk. Application forms for free or reduced-price meals will be distributed to students on registration day. The application and instructions also can be accessed on the corporation website, www. swdubois.k12.in.us. Forms must be complete before processing. If
any information is missing, the application will be returned for the information needed before processing. Parents also can submit a free or reduced-lunch assistance application through the Harmony data system. Parents will need to log into Harmony through their child’s username and password to access the application. One application covers all children in a single family, even if the children attend different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Ora Lee Cotton, food service director, at 683-2272, ext. 2607. 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 students’ cafeteria accounts. Students cannot charge breakfast and can charge one lunch before being given an alternative snack. Negative lunch account notices will be sent home via e-mail twice a month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated breakfast and lunch guidelines for 2014-15. The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome-back letter from the cafeteria in the registration packet to get familiar with any new guidelines. Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s caf-
eteria account through Harmony from the corporation’s website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us.
rector, at 683-2272, ext. 2607. 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 students’ cafeteria accounts. Students cannot charge breakfast and can charge one lunch before being given an alternative snack. Negative lunch account notices will be sent home
Parking Because of traffic congestion and a lack of parking space on campus, 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. Money 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 Kelly Murphy, principal; Chad Sickbert, assistant principal; Brett Bardwell, athletic directors; Jenny Fowler and Amanda Pulley, guidance counselors; Shannon Seibert, Ashlee Vinson and Greg Werner, business department; Lannie Butler and Cathy Weil, fine arts; Amber Barclay, art; Tricia Clark, Abby Lutgring and Jennifer Fessel-Bell, foreign language; Scott Mundy, Leigh Neu, Keith Younker and Erica Hohl, language arts; Amber Hasenour, Gary Lange, Brock Matthews and Shawn Schaefer, math; Amy Lyons, media
specialist; Melissa Boeglin, Dave Schank, Ryan Wallace and Alex Pund, science; Brett Bardwell, Michelle Allen, John Schneider and Ted O’Brien, social studies; Scott Buening and Tracy Mattingly, physical education and health; Becky Julian, Jackie Mundy and Nicole DeKemper, special needs; Susan Wagner, Brad Wibbeler and Chris Satterfield, vocational and agricultural information technology; Southridge H. S. Alternative School – Amanda Ward, Southridge High School alternative school specialized instructional assistant; Coriann Arts, Deb Stemle and Cammie Parsons, instructional assistants; April Trayweek and Brianne Wahl, secretaries; Vickie Stephens, treasurer; Sarah Heichelbech, school nurse; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; Barbara Bilderback, Clara Boeglin, Maria Brewer, Mary Lou Buse, Kathy Hughes, Joan Leistner, Shirley Reese, Donna Roesner, Tella Toney, Donna Watt and Desiree Hartwick, cafeteria. Curtis Potts, Steve McEllhiney, Zoila Abarca, Maria Batz-Guzman, Ana Calmo de Gil, David Houchin, Lonnie Jones, Joyce Lubbehusen, Daron Mitchell, Daniel Perez, Susana Portillo, Carlos Rodriguez, Jennifer Schneider and Heath Snider, custodial and maintenance.
SOUTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Southridge Middle School classes begin Thursday, Aug. 7. Students will receive a school handbook, class syllabus, textbooks and other necessary information during this day. Regular school hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. New student and sixth-grade orientation Any middle school age student new to Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should call Southridge Middle School at 683-3372, ext. 3031, between July 28 and Aug. 6 to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. A sixth-grade orientation will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in the gym. Students will go through a variety of activities. Orientation will conclude with a parent meeting from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the gym. Transportation must be provided by parents. Book rental Parents are asked to pay book rental fees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. The rental fees will vary according to the courses taken. ParentTeacher Club membership also will be taken. Breakfast and lunch program Southridge Middle School will offer breakfast consisting of a hot
or cold entrée, fresh fruit or fruit juice and milk. Serving time for breakfast is 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. Students who ride in a car and plan to eat breakfast should plan their arrival time accordingly. Students who qualify for free or reducedprice lunches also will qualify for free or reduced-price breakfasts. Student breakfast prices are $1.25; reduced price is 30 cents. Student lunch prices are $2; reduced price is 40 cents. Application forms for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be distributed to students on registration day. The application and instructions can also be accessed on the corporation website, www.swdubois.k12. in.us.. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, the application will be returned for the information needed before processing. Parents also can submit a free or reduced-lunch assistance application through the Harmony data system. Parents will need to log into Harmony through their child’s username and password to access the application. One application covers all children in a single family, even if the children attend different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Ora Lee Cotton, food service di-
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guidelines for 2014-15. The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome-back letter from the cafeteria in the registration packet to get familiar with any new guidelines. Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation’s website, www.swdubois. k12.in.us. 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. Examples of the students dress policy are: ■■ 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 the knee. ■■ Tank tops are prohibited and
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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 or undergarments. Shirts worn must be of a length able to be tucked in your 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, leggings, and pajamas are prohibited. ■■ 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. The administration reserves the right to use other situations of distraction or issues of safety to disallow items in these categories
as needed. Supplies Grade six: four three-subject notebooks with pockets (for core classes), one five-subject notebook with pockets (for related arts classes), five pocket folders, two large boxes of tissues, one package of eight colored pencils, one package of eight markers, Post-It notes, mechanical or No. 2 pencils, red correction pens or pencils, one package of highlighters, Black sharpies, ruler with inches, centimeters and millimeters, two packages of index cards (spiral bound) Additional materials may be needed throughout the year for special projects. Parents will be notified in advance. Grade seven: four spiral notebooks, four pocket folders, two three-ring binders (1 inch), eight dry-erase markers, pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue stick, supply box or pencil pouch, calculator (Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS is preferred), two packages of index cards (4 by 6 inches; for science and math), box of tissues. Grade eight: seven singlesubject notebooks with perforated
pages (different colors, one for each class and three for math), five pocket folders (one for each subject area), pencils, pens, highlighters, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, dry-erase markers in dark colors, calculator (Texas Instrument TI-30X preferred or one with π, sin, cos and tan keys), one to three boxes of tissues for classrooms, notebook with pockets or notebook, folder (for related arts). Note: Students do not need three-subject notebooks, protractors, compasses, stenographer notebooks or rulers. The pencil bag needs to be large enough for a calculator and supplies (a colored bag with plastic window and zipper works well). The physical education uniform consists of appropriate black shorts. Shirts may be purchased in the school office for $5. Staff Annette R. Altmeyer, principal; Doug Collins, guidance counselor; Janice Buening, secretary and attendance officer; Tracey Michel, secretary and treasurer; Beth Meece, English as a Second Language; Amber Barclay, art; Lannie Butler, band director and music; Cathy Weil, choir and music;
Traci Mattingly, health and career education; Lisa Durcholz, health and physical education; Denise Thompson, hearing impaired; Tom Collins, industrial technology; Kasey Leinenbach and Ashlee Vinson, keyboarding and computer applications; Nichole Riehle, Leigh Hochgesang and Tammy Gerber, language arts; Jen Schutte and Katy Schnarr, language arts and social studies; Marcia Messmer, Mary Reese and Myra Schnuck, math; Sue Kern and Abby Fink, math and science; Cheryl Scott, media coordinator; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Scott Buening, physical education; Joe Keusch and Aaron Meyer, school psychologist; Jeffrey Tempel, science; Stephen Longabaugh and Melissa Schaber, science and social studies; Brad Ohanian, social studies; Erin Marshall and Tiffany Neuhoff, special needs; Karel Abell, Margaret Fleming, Matt Krieg, Marc Lampert, Dee McKinney, Rosy Rivas, Tim Sternberg, Beth Stillwell and Melanie Wilkey, special needs assistants; Janet Bradley, speech pathologist; and Sharon Hoppenjans, Angela Mendel, Michelle Songer and Betty Langebrake-Reynolds, cafeteria.
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 Thursday, Aug. 7. Among the activities scheduled for the upcoming school year are musical programs, a spelling bee, Destination ImagiNation, math and spell bowl competitions, convocations, field trips, basketball and book fairs.
A transportation plan will be provided for students needing assistance. For more information, visit www.swdubois.k12.in.us or call 812-683-1172, ext. 1030 or ext. 1009. Programming includes preschool for ages 3 and 4 and ages 4 and 5, after-school tutoring, and summer academic and enrichment activities.
Registration and textbook rental Registration and book rental will tale place Wednesday, July 30. Parents may come in to register students and pay book rental fees anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. New families that have moved into the Southwest Dubois school district and have a student to enroll may do so between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. any weekday beginning Monday, July 28 Textbook fees are kindergarten, $90.88; grade one, $115.07; grade two, $136.86; grade three, $148.55; grade four, $115.70; and grade five, $149.86.
Breakfast and lunch program Huntingburg Elementary will offer a breakfast and lunch program. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches will also qualify for free or reducedprice breakfasts. The breakfast price $1; the reduced price is 30 cents. The lunch price is $1.90; the reduced price is 40 cents. Extra milk is 40 cents. Application forms for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be distributed to students on registration day. The application and instructions can also 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.
Full-day kindergarten Huntingburg Elementary School will offer full-day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. There will be no cost for full-day kindergarten. A kindergartenonly afternoon transportation route also will be provided. It will leave Huntingburg Elementary at approximately 2:30 p.m. to deliver students home within the city limits of Huntingburg. Kindergarten and RIDGE Kindergarten orientation and a Raiders Involved in Daily Growth and Enrichment preschool orientation will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Each session will be offered in English and in Spanish. College and career ready Indiana academic standards, length of the school day and transportation information will be discussed. RIDGE 21st Century Community Learning Center Huntingburg Elementary School will offer an afterschool program for students in prekindergarten through grade five beginning Monday, Aug. 11. The 21st RIDGE program will offer tutoring, homework help, remediation and fun-filled enrichment activities. Community partnerships/Community Connect will also provide many enrichment activities as well. After-school hours of operation will be daily from 3 to 6 p.m.
Households can also submit a free or reduced-lunch and textbook assistance application through the Harmony data system. Parents will need to log into Harmony through their child’s username and password to access the application. One application covers all children in a single family, even if the children attend different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Ora Lee Cotton, food service director, at 683-2272, ext. 2607. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation’s website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us.
a part of the school volunteer program. Activities that need volunteers are held during the school day as well as the evening. Some of the tasks can be done at home. Activities include tutoring students, assisting in the classroom, Destination Imagination, addressing envelopes, helping with the PTO fundraisers and helping in the library.
the supplies listed here; no additional supplies are needed. Students are to avoid bringing gadgets or toy items — such as pencil toppers — to school. Kindergarten: backpack (no wheels, but big enough to hold folders), school box (approximately 8 by 5 inches), 12 No. 2 pencils (no plastic, paper-coated or fuzzy
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Wellness In accordance with the corporation’s School Wellness Program, parents who choose to send snacks to the child’s classroom for special occasions are encouraged to send healthy snacks. School volunteer program Parents are invited to become
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pencils; no mechanical), one box of 24 Crayola crayons, 10 Crayola or Elmer’s glue sticks, Fiskars scissors (pointed tip), eraser, one package of washable markers (wide tip), two dry-eraser markers (wide tip), one folder with two pockets and prongs. Grade one: backpack (no wheels), No. 2 pencils (no plastic, paper-coated or fuzzy pencils), Fiskars scissors (pointed), 16-pack of Crayola crayons, one box of eight Crayola classic markers for classroom (washable, fat tip), four large Elmer’s glue sticks, one dryerase marker (fat, black), one dry eraser for music. Grade two: backpack (no wheels), 24 No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), box of 16 crayons for classroom, 8-ounce bottle of El-
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mer’s glue, one Elmer’s glue stick, eraser, one-subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled), four dryeraser markers, dry eraser, eight markers, earbuds for iPad (prefer Gumy name brand), colored pencils (optional), one folder and No. 2 pencil for music. Grade three: backpack (no wheels), package of No. 2 pencils, eraser, Fiskars scissors (pointed), two sticks and one bottle of Elmer’s glue, Crayola crayons and markers, colored pencils, three pocket folders, one red checking pen, one-subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled), 1-inch ring binder, one package of black dry-erase markers, earbuds or iPad (prefer Gumy name brand), one No. 2 pencil and folder for music. Grade four: backpack (no wheels), four packages of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), three blue
sticks and one bottle of glue, package of dry-erase markers, dry eraser or cloth, four pocket folders, one package of paper, three erasers, crayons, set of markers, three spiral-bound notebooks (8 1/2 by 11 inches, wide ruled), highlighters, set of colored pencils, red checking pen, one No. 2 pencil and folder for music. 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 inches and 4 by 6 inches, both lined), four dry-erase markers (low odor), dry eraser or cloth, one folder and No. 2 pencil for music. Staff John Seger, principal; Tessa Neukam, secretary and receptionist; Jolea Layton, secretary and
treasurer; Amy Kaetzel, Christine Mears, Alison Luebbehusan and Emily Dills, kindergarten; Alia Gasser, Karen Olinger, Sara Prusz and Dana Underwood, grade one; Lori Barnett, Brett Schuler, Karen Snyder and Kathy Tooley, grade two; Stacy Kappner, Elaine Main, Christina Qualkenbush and Yvonne Zink, grade three; Matt Block, Stacie Dearing, Jennifer Underhill and Matthew Widolff, grade four; Kent Butke, Jeannine Mundy, Kathy Ring and Amanda Thompson, grade five; Dana Ferguson, special needs; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler; physical education; Yvonne Hochgesang, speech pathologist; Sheral Stanton, Title 1 administrator; Beth Meece, English as a Second Language; Wendi Nurrenbern, Title I literacy coach; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Lisa
Fuhrman, nurse assistant; Rita Hopf, Ruth Buechler, Amber Hill, Patty King, Doris Kunkler, Mary Lopez, Beth Mathies, Debbie Schmitz, Lou Ann Harris and Desiree Hartwick, cafeteria; Sheral Stanton, Leslie Denu, Anthony Spinner, Jessica Kassebaum, Rosa Rivera, Sandy Munroe, Teresa Stuffle, Christine Mears, Kendra Gehlhausen, Sami Colson and Ryan Hill, 21st Century Community Learning Centers and RIDGE; Judy Heller, Tony Byers, Eric Corbett and Linda Dalziel, maintenance and custodial.
two Expo dry-erase markers, one sock, erasers. Grade one: two boxes of 24 crayons, two boxes of washable markers, two glue sticks, one spiral notebook (wide ruled), Fiskars scissors (child size), colored pencils, several No. 2 pencils, pocket folders (two plain colored and one of choice), one box of zip-close bags (girls, quart size; boys, gallon size), erasers, one dry-erase marker (for music). Grade two: two spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70 to 100 sheets), pencils, erasers, crayons, one box of zip-close bags (optional), glue, colored pencils, markers, Fiskars scissors, Crayola watercolor paint set, two pocket folders, one dry-erase marker for music. Grade three: Notebook paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), spiral notebook, Fiskars scissors, crayons or colored pencils, glue, checking pen, No. 2 pencils, protractor, dry-erase markers, ruler, eraser, pocket folder (for music). Grade four: No. 2 pencils, erasers, three spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled, 100 sheets), one clean sock, two glue sticks, scissors, crayons and markers or colored pencils, three dry-erase markers, box of zip-close bags (boys, quart; girls, gallon), ruler (inches and centimeters), three pocket folders (plain red, purple and yellow), pocket folder (for music). Grade five: five spiral notebooks, loose-leaf paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), glue, No. 2 pencils, eraser, two black or blue pens, one red pen, three folders, colored pencils, Fiskars scissors, crayons, one box zip-close bags (quart size),
pocket folder (for music). The PTO will provide a pencil pouch for each student and all basic supplies may be shared as classroom supplies. Some supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. No supply pouches, school boxes or Trapper Keepers are needed.
PTO Officers: Kyla King, president; Theresa Tanner, vice president; Ashley Blessinger, treasurer; Erin Witte, secretary; Dana Ferguson and Sarah Flamion, parent representatives; and Stacy Kappner and Alison Luebbehusen, teaacher representatives.
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 opened its administrative office Wednesday, July 23. Students will be welcomed to the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 7. The 2014-15 school theme is “‘Bee’ Your Best Self.” Programming includes class sets of iPads in grades two and three, Accelerated Reader, 90-minute uninterrupted reading blocks, Rocket Math for grades one through five, Dynamite Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, Sustained Student Progress, Wellness Initiatives, spell and math bowl competitions, a Character Counts carnival, field trips, a field day, musical programs, a spelling bee and book fairs. Registration and textbook rental Registration and textbook rental will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. The cost of rental will be kindergarten, $88.82; grade one, $112.99; grade two, $144.02; grade three, $148.54; grade four, $117.94; and grade five, $124.97. Applications for free or reduced-fee textbooks must be completed at registration. Full-day kindergarten Holland Elementary School will offer only full-day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. There will be no cost for full-day kindergarten. Preschool and kindergarten orientation Orientation will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. It will be an opportunity for the students to meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and learn some of the classroom procedures. General information Approximately 220 students in preschool through grade five will be welcomed to the 2014-15 school year. Supervision of students begins with the dropping off of
students from the first bus at 7:35 a.m. Students should not be on the school grounds prior to 7:30 a.m. because there is no supervision. 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. 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 for students in grades kindergarten through five begin at 8:10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Preschool hours for students identified with special needs will be from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. General education students will attend preschool from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
pleted summer packets within the first week of school. Those students will be rewarded for their efforts with a special treat.
RIDGE 21st Century Community Learning Center Holland Elementary will host an after-school Raiders Involved in Daily Growth and Enrichment program from 3 to 5:30 p.m. first come, first served for kindergarten through grade two. The program will begin Monday, Aug. 8. RIDGE for grades three through five will begin Monday, Aug. 11, and will take place at Huntingburg Elementary. The program will offer tutoring, homework help, remediation and fun-filled enrichment activities. Community partnerships/Community Connect will also provide many enrichment activities as well. For more information, visit www. swdubois.k12.in.us or call 812-6833971, ext. 5003 or ext. 1009.
Wellness In accordance with the 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.
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Open house All parents and families are invited to an open house and book fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. Breakfast and lunch The cafeteria offers a breakfast and lunch program for the students. The cost for breakfast will be $1; reduced price is 30 cents. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:40 a.m. and will continue until after the last bus of students arrive and have time to eat. The lunch price for students will be $1.90 per meal.; reduced price is 40 cents. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches also qualify for free or reduced breakfasts. Parents can access monthly meal menus and information of their child’s lunch account through the Harmony data system on the corporation website, www.swdubois. k12.in.us.
Supplies Kindergarten: backpack (big enough to hold folders), one folder, No. 2 pencils, four to six large Elmer’s glue stick (no bottles), two boxes of crayons (24-pack only), one box of zip-close bags (boys, gallon size; girls, quart size), Fiskars scissors (child size), one or
Staff Sarah Bardwell, principal; Annette Trout, secretary; Vicki Schulthise, preschool; Patty Schwoeppe, Toni Jones and Sandy Holst, preschool instructional assistants; Keisha Kamman and Jessica Niehaus, kindergarten; Gwen Sermersheim, grade one; Donna Borden, grade two; Darla Werne, grade three; Andrea Brown, grade four; Craig Denu, grade five; Lindsey Sickbert, special education; Janet Bradley, speech; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Linda Mullis, library assistant; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Gail Cartwright, art; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Jessica Dimmick, specialized instructional assistant; Mara Jochem, Brenda Kahle, Sue Kissling, Tacy Erwin, Amber Kunz, Ashley Kratzer, Samantha Frick, Becky Fenneman and Susan DeWitte, instructional assistants; Melinda Kamman, Mary Helen Ellis, Toni Jones and Desiree Hartwick, cafeteria; and Joyce McEntire and Gordon Singer, custodial. PTO Kim Kendall, president; Jennifer O’Brien, vice president; Jayme Horton, secretary; and Lisa Montgomery, treasurer.
Northeast Schools The Northeast Dubois County School Corp. will begin classes Wednesday, Aug. 6. All schools will be dismissed at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Friday unless otherwise stated by the specific school. The Northeast Dubois County School Corp. 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 Book fees for Dubois Elementary and Celestine Elementary schools will be ready at registration. Book bills for grades five through 12 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. There also are optional newspaper, locker and yearbook fees. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 toward each of their student’s 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 because 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
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Northeast Calendar July 30.........................Registration and open house July 31..................................................Registration Aug. 6................................First full day for students Sept. 1..................................... Labor day, no school Sept. 9............................................ Midterm grades Oct. 10.......................................End of first quarter Oct. 15.......................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 20.......................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-27............................................... Fall break Nov. 17........................................... Midterm grades Nov. 26-28............................. Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 19.....Christmas vacation begins, end of second quarter and first semester Dec. 22.................... No school or snow makeup day Feb. 4............................................. Midterm grades Feb. 13........................................Snow makeup day
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 is also available. The deadline file for textbook assistance is Oct. 1. After receipt of the application, a 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, Du-
Feb. 16....... Great Americans Day, no school or snow makeup day March 5...............Kindergarten roundup at Celestine Elementary March 10.Kindergarten roundup at Dubois Elementary March 13........................End of third quarter grades March 23-27........................................Spring break April 3................................... Good Friday, no school April 23........................................... Midterm grades May 22................. End of fourth quarter and second semester, last day for students May 23.................................................. Graduation Dismissal on Fridays will be at 2:30 p.m. All additional missed days of school will be made up starting May 26.
bois 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 kindergarten through grade four; $1.90 for students in grades five through 12; and $2.50 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 re-
duced price meals should contact their school principal for more information concerning eligibility requirements. A separate application must be sent for each child. Bus transportation Bus pickup will begin Aug. 6. Parents who have any concerns about the time schedule 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; Ralph Senninger, Route 7; John Fuhrman, Route 9; Larry Hall and 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.
Corporation staff Bill Hochgesang, superintendent; Ruth Leistner, treasurer; DeAnn Meyer, deputy-treasurer; Kathy Klawitter, curriculum coordinator; Susan Goben, technology director; Michelle Young, corporation nurse; Rick Gladish, transportation director; Shanna Steckler, technology integration specialist; and Libby Schwenk, speech and language pathologist. School board Mary Pankey, president; Bernard Knies, vice president; Kelly Knies, secretary; John Siebert and Brennan Schepers, members; and Art Nordhoff, attorney. Cafeteria Northeast Dubois High School: Joyce Hulsman (head cook), Denise Baglan, Marlene Vonderheide and Sandy Braunecker . Dubois Middle School: Diane Terwiske, Glenda Neukam, Marcia Helming and Bev Schroering. Dubois Elementary School: Mary Sander, Judy Davis and Bev Schroering. Celestine Elementary School: Shirley Schmitt and Judy Betz. Maintenance Marvin Betz, maintenance director; Larry Hall, assistant maintenance director; and Tony Smock, Jason Braunecker and Harold Hall (part-time). Custodial Shirley Dillon, Jennifer Sendelweck, Scott Smock, Stephanie Smock, Diana Voelkel, Jeff Chatman,and Patty Chatman.
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Registration and open house will take place 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in the school library. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31. The registration packet will include an application form for the free and reduced-cost lunch and textbook assistance program, medical consent and waiver form, a student driving permit and a Tri-Cap permission form. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 toward each of their student’s book bills. Book bills will be posted in Skyward toward
the end of August. Lunch money can be put into cafeteria accounts. Annual passes may be purchased at this time. Separate checks should be made out for each transaction. Parents should have their child’s Social Security number available. Parents who have questions should call 812-678-2251. Freshman orientation Freshmen Orientation at Northeast Dubois High School will take place on the first day of school, which is Wednesday, Aug. 6. Schedules and general informa-
tion will be given; locker assignments will be made for all students at this time or it is available online. New students Any new high school students enrolling in the corporation for the first time should call the high school as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, Aug. 4, to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Daily schedule The daily schedule at the high school starts at 8 a.m. and ends
at 3 p.m. on Fridays, school is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. When high school students arrive on the first day of school, they should follow the posted signs to assigned homerooms where they will receive their schedules and supply lists. Staff Rick Gladish, principal; Sarah Danhafer and Penny Kerstiens, secretaries; Sherrie Knies, cafeteria assistant; Terry Friedman, athletic director; Kristi Boeglin, guidance counselor; Tara Rasche, librarian; David Fox, band and
music; Jolynn Cruz, alternative education; Chris Collins, Brian Dodd, Roger Elliott, Tina Fawks, Colleen Fouse, Brenda Gogel, Tracy Gutgsell, Elbert “Buddy” Hart, Courtney Hopf, Cynthia Jacob, Brian Kirchoff, Dwayne Knies, Seth Matheis, Amy Mitchell, Jesse Rosborough, Travis Schroering, Tammy Schulthies, Ellen Senninger, Karen Terwiske, Traci Wineinger and Logan Ziegler, teachers; and Laine Busick, Susan Genet, Beth Henke, Decia Linne, Holly Morton, Ashley Rasche and Ellen Senninger.
DUBOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dubois Middle School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. Classes will dismiss at 3:08 p.m. Classes are dismissed on Fridays at 2:38 p.m. Registration Registration and open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Parents are asked to take care of their book bills and emergency forms at this time. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 toward each of their students’
book bills. Book bills will be mailed towards the end of August. Supplies Grade five: Scissors, ruler, two glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, ink pens, pencils, colored pencils, two Expo markers, highlighter, package of 30 plastic sheet protectors, pouch to organize supplies to carry from class to class, spiral notebook, sticky notes (any kind), two (1 inch) binders, two folders with prongs, two packages of loose-leaf paper, compass, protractor. Grade six: Scissors, colored
pencils, two glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, two Expo dry-erase markers, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes. Grade seven: Pencils, colored pencils, red pens, markers, black dry-erase markers, glue, scissors, ruler, scientific calculator, two three-ring binders (one 1 or 11⁄2 inches and the other 11⁄2 inches), three folders, paper, one-subject spiral notebook, one (1 inch) binder, one-subject notebook or looseleaf paper. Grade eight: pencils, colored
pencils, red pens, markers, black dry-erase markers, glue, scissors, ruler, compass, scientific calculator, two three-ring binders (one 1 or 11⁄2 inches and the other 11⁄2 inches), three folders, paper, onesubject spiral notebook, one (11⁄2 inch) binder, one-subject notebook or loose-leaf paper.
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.
sleeping bag and pillow should be brought to registration and placed outside the kindergarten room. Most student supplies will be furnished by the PTO. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and a backpack to carry items to and from home.
Staff Ryan Case, principal; Mary Sendelweck, secretary; Charlotte Schepers, office assistant; Bonnie Mickler, librarian; Camille Berg, guidance counselor; Jolynn Cruz,
alternative education; Kelly Beck, John (Andy) Chinn, Christine Dorsam, David Fox, Debbie Gladish, Brenda Gogel, Kristy King, Julie Lechner, Audrey Lichlyter, Seth Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Amy Mitchell, Beth Neukam, Julie Neukam, Ben Nowotarski, Linda Schmitt, Missy Sinnott, Tina Terwiske, Kyle Wigand and Traci Wineinger, teachers; and Sheila Bachman, Adam Block, Michelle Cave, Lisa Guetig, Andrew Matheis, Nicole Mauntel and Kyla Thomas.
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Registration at Celestine Elementary School will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Parents are asked to take care of the book bills and emergency forms at this time. Parents with questions should call 812-678-2777 or 812-678-3011. Rather than having an open house
with registration, the staff is planning parent nights for Aug. 27 and Feb. 4. Daily start and dismissal The school year at Celestine Elementary, home to kindergarten through grade four, will begin at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. Dismissal of first buses and car pickups will begin at 3:05 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Fridays.
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Registration at Dubois Elementary School will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in the school gymnasium. Parents are asked to take care of their book bills and emergency and medical forms at this time. Questions should be directed to the school office at 812-678-3011. Rather than having an open house with registration, the staff
is planning parent nights for Aug. 28 and Jan. 29.
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Daily start and dismissal Dubois Elementary School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 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. Mondays through Thursdays or prior to 2:15 p.m. Fridays are required to sign the child out in the school office. Parents are
Supplies Kindergarten students are to bring a sleeping bag, a pillow and some type of bag with the child’s name on it to hold the items. A sleeping bag and pillow should be brought to registration and placed outside the kindergarten room. Most supplies will be furnished by the PTO. Each child is to bring a backpack to carry items to and
Staff Brenda Ferguson, principal; Gretchen Brinkman, secretary; Shannelle Kline, librarian; Melissa Fox, music; Brooke Gehlhausen, Title I; Jennifer Ashby, Angela Barker, Kristen Breeding, Beth Cave, Jonetta Hackman, Keasha Fromme, Maureen Luebbehusen, Patricia Mehringer, Kim Miley, Leah Schroering, Mindy
Sendelweck, Kristine Starr, Jennifer Wright, Brian Kirchoff and Elbert “Buddy” Hart, teachers; Judy Fawks, Melissa Fox, Karen Haefling, Jenna Hagen, Katie Hutton, Jenna Klem, Chelsea Lemond, Amy Lynch, Riley Mehringer, Stacey Neukam, Brittany Scherer and Amanda Johnson, assistants; Denise Merkel, preschool teacher; and Ann Deel, Amanda Fuhrman and Tasha Klem, preschool assistants.
Plan now to manage after-school activities By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com Soccer, cheerleading, science club, marching band, karate. That might be just one child’s weekly schedule. According to “All Work and No Play? Listening to What Kids and Parents Really Want from Out-of-School Time,” a recent study by the nonpartisan opinion research organization Public Agenda, 79 percent of America’s middle and high school students regularly participate in activities both after school and on weekends, and 57 percent have some kind of non-school activity nearly every day. The study also reports that 85 percent of young people say that their after-school activities are enormously important to them. As the school year approaches, you’re likely thinking about which activities your child can comfortably handle after school. The experts at KidsHealth say that even well-intentioned parents can sometimes oversched-
ule their kids, thinking that a variety of activities are good for self-confidence, socialization and those dreaded college applications. Therefore, it is important to create a realistic schedule each season. “My son made the school and the traveling soccer team, which eats up most of every weekend, and gets us out of the house by 6 a.m.,” says mom of three Caitlin McKenna. “He enjoys it on most days, but it takes a toll on our family schedule. We miss just about every family party, because the teams frown upon missing practices and games.” Those after-school activities can have an impact, on your child and on you. As you think about registering your child for multiple sports and activities, also think about the stress from overscheduling. KidsHealth says that top signs that kids are too busy are complaints of headaches and stomachaches due to stress, missed meals, lack of sleep, falling behind on schoolwork, underper-
forming on tests, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Set limits. Here are ways to help manage your child’s afterschool activities: ■■ Choose activities based on your child’s age, interest level, abilities and temperament. KidsHealth says, “If something’s too advanced, the experience is likely to be frustrating. If it isn’t engaging, kids will be bored. And when kids do something only to please their parents, it defeats the whole purpose.” ■■ Start slowly. Begin with only one sport per season, choosing one that doesn’t have a practice or game schedule every day. ■■ Check in with school organizers or coaches to get a realistic view of the required time commitment before you sign up your child. Create a plan with your partner, parents or other loved ones for driving and attending the activities. ■■ Know the expenses involved. Some teams require equipment and uniforms, and some clubs re-
quire dues. ■■ Create a schedule for before and after all after-school activities to keep kids in balance. If, say, Scouting starts at 7 p.m., then kids will have to do homework from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ■■ Create a plan for equipment and uniform cleaning and maintenance. Teach younger kids to deliver their uniforms to the laundry room after every practice and game, and teach older kids how to remove grass stains from their uniforms so that they may handle their own laundry needs. Set out shoe brushes and a mat for muddy cleats at a specialized cleaning station, and designate storage spots for other equipment. ■■ Plan to spend equal time with all of your children, regardless of whether they are involved in activities. ■■ Keep a calendar to stay organized. Display it on your refrigerator, in plain sight, so that you’re always in-the-know about timing, and can arrange transportation easily.
■■ Set priorities. Schoolwork comes first, followed by family commitments. If the activity cuts into either of those, the child may need to drop it. ■■ Allow for downtime. Everyone in the family needs time to unwind and relax. You may worry that allowing your child to quit after-school activities will create a negative habit. David Elkind, author of “The Hurried Child,” says that parents should be relieved to know there is no evidence of “transfer of training.” In other words, just because a child quits soccer doesn’t mean he’ll grow up to quit every job he has. Elkind also says that children in preschool “may learn to put their toys away after playing in a classroom, but we know from research that it doesn’t transfer over to their house!” Therefore, you should consider having your child quit when an activity isn’t fun anymore or if it hurts your child’s self-esteem. Then it might be time to move on to a different activity.
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Southeast Schools It is the policy of the Southeast Dubois School Corp. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national original or age in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act, Public Law, Title VI and VII, the Equal Pay Act of 1973 and Title IX. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to Richard D. Allen, assistant superintendent, Southeast Dubois School Corp., 432 E. 15th St., Ferdinand IN 47532, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C. For more information, call 367-1653. A copy of the student employee procedure for handling of complaints alleging violations of Title IX is available at Allen’s office. School bus safety School buses are by far the safest form of transportation on the roads, according to national statistics. Drivers are expected to make safe transportation their first priority. Occasionally, a student will misbehave on a bus to the point that it is a distraction to the driver. Prompt action is necessary to stop such behavior to protect the safety of all students being transported. No set rules or guidelines can cover all incidents that may arise. However, officials have tried to include those expectations that are necessary for the safety of all the students who ride the buses in the school corporation. School bus guidelines ■■ Be prompt. Students should be waiting for the bus in the morning at the appropriate time. ■■ Be courteous. Students are asked to observe the same conduct they would in the classroom. Talk in normal tones; cooperate with the driver and fellow students. Refrain from eating or bringing snacks and drinks on the bus. Always help to keep the bus clean by disposing of trash appropriately. ■■ Be proud. Students should sit quietly in their seats; teasing, scuffling, tripping, holding, hitting or using hands or feet in an objectionable manner will not be tolerated. ■■ Be safe. Students are to wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door has been opened to leave their seat for unloading. The bus driver will motion for them to cross the road when loading in the morning. They are to
stay back at least 15 feet from the road. Once leaving the bus, they are to walk away from the bus quickly, and they should not attempt to pick something up that may have been dropped. The safety of students being transported requires the cooperation of the bus driver, parent and student. The bus driver must obey all rules and regulations of the State of Indiana and use every precaution for the safety of children on his bus. This includes maintaining discipline. Each parent has the responsibility to support the authority of the bus driver and to encourage the proper behavior of his children. Each student is expected to act in a responsible manner and assist in the safe, orderly operation of the bus. If everyone works together, the students of the Southeast Dubois School Corp. can be transported in the safest and most efficient manner possible. Bus drivers Harold Monroe, Route 1; Jennifer Fleck, Route 2; Tracy Austin, Route 3; Chris Englert, Route 4; Judy Mehling, Route 5; Dennis Fleck, Route 6; Jeff Fleck, Route 7; Norma Fleck, Route 8; Janice Hochgesang, Route 9; Bernie Gutgsell, Route 10; Jack Welp, Route 11; Delana Johanneman, Route 12; Jerry Borden, Route 13; Brad Haas, Route 14; Joyce Welp, Route 15; Cathy Bolte, Route 16; and Kathy Kern, Route 17. School board Kent Uebelhor, president; Matt Eckert, vice president; Elaine Miller, secretary; and Cecilia Hamilton and Brian Partenheimer, members. Central office staff Richard Allen, superintendent; Tracy Troesch, treasurer; and Barb Welp, deputy treasurer and administrative assistant. Notification of rights The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords parents and students older than 18 certain rights with respect to a student’s education records. These rights are: ■■ The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the superintendent or his designee a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The superintendent will
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Southeast Calendar Aug. 7..............................................................First day for students Sept. 1............................................................. Labor Day, no school Sept. 10................................................................. Progress reports Oct. 10...................................................... End of first grading period Oct. 24-27.........................................................................Fall break Nov. 12.................................................................. Progress reports Nov. 26-28..........................................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 23...................................................................End of semester Dec. 24-Jan. 1..............................................Christmas holiday break Jan. 2.................................................................. Snow makeup day Jan. 5........................................................ Second semester begins Jan. 19................................................................ Snow makeup day Feb. 4.................................................................... Progress reports Feb. 13................................................................ Snow makeup day Feb. 16................................ Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 6...........................................................End of grading period March 20............................................................. Snow makeup day March 23-27................................................................. Spring break April 3............................................................ Good Friday, no school April 6.................................................................. Snow makeup day April 15.................................................................. Progress reports May 20........................................................ End of second semester May 21................................................................. Snow makeup day May 22................................................................. Snow makeup day May 23............................................................................Graduation May 26-29...........................................................Snow makeup days More snow makeup days will be added in June if needed. make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. ■■ The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the superintendent and clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise that person of the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. ■■ The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record to fulfill his professional responsibility. Upon request, the schools of the Southeast Dubois School Corp. disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks to enroll. ■■ The schools of the Southeast Dubois School Corp. may release certain “directory information” without written consent unless the parent has advised the school district to the contrary. Directory information, which means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if dis-
closed, includes but is not limited to the student’s name, address, parents’ home and work telephone numbers, email address, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight, dates of attendance, awards, degrees and honors received, motor vehicle description (including license plate number), hair and eye color, race, sex, age, grade level, date of birth, diploma received, college plans, other institutions attended by the student, enrollment status and other similar information. Directory information may be released to media organizations, colleges, civic and school-related organizations, school and athletic publications and state and local governmental agencies including military recruiters. Parents desiring to object to the disclosure of any or certain categories of directory information to these parties should request Form 8 (denial of permission to release certain directory information without prior or written consent) from the superintendent’s office. Complaints regarding failures by the schools of the Southeast Dubois School Corp. to act or to comply with the Family Education and Privacy Act may be filed with Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington D.C. 20202-4605.
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Forest Park Junior-Senior High School will begin the 201415 school year Thursday, Aug. 7. School will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Forest Park takes great pride in being a school where everybody is somebody. The school understands to achieve this it must establish strong communication with the parents and foster partnerships with businesses and community groups. Communication with parents and partners in the communities is essential to create the shared vision which produces knowledgeable, hardworking and informed citizens for the communities. The school understands this and will work hard to communicate both its successes and its needs. Forest Park offers parents online capabilities to view up-todate information on their child’s grades, attendance, discipline and many other features. Parents should not hesitate to contact the school if there are concerns. New staff members Brad Weyer will teach German; Jessica Eckert, sophomore English; David Welp, geometry; and Emi Steczyk, junior high art. New students Starting July 29, any student new to Southeast Dubois School Corp. is asked to come to the main office to register for the upcoming year. Book fees Book fees will be collected Sept. 12 after all schedules have been finalized. Individual teachers will inform students of classroom supply needs when they report for classes. Lunches School lunch will be $2. Students are asked to bring a check or cash to Rita Sonderman in the main office before classes begin in the morning or to wait and give the money to the cashier at lunch time. The entire amount is deposited in the student’s account. Dress codes ■■ Clothing should not detract from the learning environment. Student policies are the same as last year with a few points of emphasis. ■■ Shorts, skirts or dresses should be no shorter than three inches above the knee. ■■ Tights and other stretch fabrics are not appropriate unless a cover garment is worn that is within 3 inches above the knee. ■■ All shirts must have sleeves. ■■ Pants must be belted and worn at waist level. ■■ Clothing with holes will not be allowed if the holes are more than three inches above the knee. Attendance Attendance is important both at school and at work. Parents should call the school when their child is sick or will be absent. Early morning messages can be left at 812-367-1831. If a student misses more than four days, the absence must be cleared by speaking with the office. If a student must miss more than four days a semester because of illness, arrangements must be made for missed work and a doctor’s note must accompany the student when the student returns to school. When a student’s attendance is less than acceptable, parents will be notified. Students must be on time at the beginning of the day. More than one tardy to school will result in disciplinary action from the office. Academic goals Junior-senior high school is a challenging time for all students. Administration and staff believe strongly in helping every child develop goals surrounding individual growth and learning. Forest Park is committed to giving every
child that wants that opportunity to have every means to achieve their goals. Academic programming at Forest Park is steeped in strong fundamentals while seizing advances in technology to enhance creative and innovative learning. Forest Park’s achievement on state testing supports that goal. In addition, advanced courses are offered in calculus, chemistry and biology, with numerous other offerings that count for college credit. Parents and students are encouraged to speak with Dee Ann Wylam or Audrey Fleck to take advantage of the opportunities to be prepared for post-secondary courses. Keeping abreast of changes that emphasize career and technical training Forest Park is working to build a strong vocational program through industrial technology, agriculture, business, and family and consumer science courses. Important dates Although the first student day is not until Aug. 7, there are several dates that are important leading up to the opening of the school year: ■■ July 29 and 30: Last year Forest Park High School began a one-to-one initiative which placed a laptop-like device in the hands of every student from the freshman level through senior level. As a first step in presenting each freshman with such a device, it is required that parents attend a 30-minute session on one of these two nights. The session will be held in the auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending no later than 7 p.m. Kyle Greulich, Forest Park technology integration specialist, will speak about the program, answer any questions, and have each parent sign an agreement for the use of the device. It is important that at least one parent of every incoming freshman attend just one of these sessions. ■■ July 29 through Aug. 1: The high school main office and guidance offices will be open for any new students to Southeast Dubois County School Corp. to register. Office hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these days. Schedule changes will also be made on these days. Students must have schedule changes made before the first day of school on Aug. 7. Freshmen are asked to come to guidance on July 29, sophomores on July 30, juniors on July 31 and seniors on Aug. 1 for necessary changes. Students received schedules before leaving for summer break, but they are
encouraged to check updates in Harmony or they can stop by during the above hours to speak with Dee Ann Wylam or Audrey Fleck. Only necessary changes will be considered. ■■ Aug. 4: Seventh-grade orientation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. All students and parents are expected to attend. Parents should have received a letter in the mail containing important information to be returned on this night. Parents not having received this information are asked to contact Paula Wendholt at the main office. The number is 812-3671831. Activities will include Kyle Greulich providing information on the one-to-one initiative, students will meet with individual homeroom teachers, and parents will meet with seventh-grade teachers. ■■ Aug. 4: Eighth-grade parents will meet in the cafeteria. All students and parents of incoming eighth-grader students are asked to attend. Kyle Greulich will present the one-to-one initiative, Sharon Gramelspacher will speak about the Washington, D.C., trip and math, science, social studies and English teachers will conduct informative sessions on expectations for the upcoming year. The junior dance will be held after the meetings. The dance runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and carries a $4 admission charge. All proceeds are used for Destination ImagiNation. Administration offices Jim Mehling, principal, ext. 4001; Jarred Howard, assistant principal, ext. 4002; Doug Louden, athletic director, ext. 4200; Rita Sonderman, extracurricular treasurer, ext. 4005; Paula Wendholt, principal’s office administrative assistant, ext. 4003; and Sharon Lindauer, athletic office administrative assistant, ext. 4199. To reach administration or services, call 812-367-1831 and then the extension following the name.
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Cedar Crest Intermediate School is for fifth- and sixth-grade students in the Southeast Dubois County School Corp. The facility is on the east side of State Road 162, a quarter of a mile north of State Road 64. The address is 4770 S. State Road 162, Huntingburg IN 47542. The phone number is 812-634-2006. The fax number is 812-481-2963. School hours School starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. daily. The school doors are open from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. each day. All visitors are to turn right after entering the school driveway and use the south entrance to the building. Student registration, enrollment days Registration for all returning and new school corporation fifthand sixth-grade students is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, and from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Book fees will be announced at a later date. Beginning July 29, office hours are from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to
2:30 p.m. daily. Anyone who needs an appointment should call the school office. Lunch The student lunch price is $1.85 per meal. Applications for free and reduced lunches are available in the school office. Breakfast snacks also typically are available for purchase. Lunch and snack money should be sent to school on the first day of the week. The money should be placed in an envelope with the child’s name on it. Checks should be payable to Southeast Dubois Lunch Account. Notes ■■ Alicia Kunkler is the new special education teacher. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and a Master of Arts degree in special education from Western Kentucky University. ■■ Hannah Sitzman is moving from special education to teach sixth-grade language arts, reading and social studies. ■■ Cheryl Verkamp has moved from the classroom to be the technology integration and media spe-
cialist for grades five and six. ■■ Emi Steczyk is the art teacher, a position she held on a temporary basis during the second semester last year. ■■ Kristin Gayso is the new sixth-grade band teacher. She continues as fifth-grade music teacher and Forest Park band director. She also is teaching music at Ferdinand Elementary. ■■ Devin Craig is the new sixthgrade music teacher. She is also teaching music at Pine Ridge Elementary. ■■ Kristin Egloff is a new instructional assistant. She recently graduated from Indiana State University with a license in elementary education. ■■ Google Chromebooks was added last year in the reading and language arts classrooms. Chromebooks are being added this year so each student will have one in all homerooms. Students in both grades five and six will have individual use of a chromebook with teacher direction and supervision throughout the school day. ■■ Teachers of math and English and language arts will be us-
ing the new Indiana standards as the guide to their instruction.
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Supplies Grade five: one large glue stick, two red pens, 12 No. 2 pencils, one large eraser, box of eight colored pencils, one two-pocket folder, two reams of lined writing paper with three holes, box of eight washable markers (thin tip), two boxes of family-size tissues, 6-inch ruler (with inches and centimeters), pencil pouch, package of highlighters, four notebooks (one three-subject notebook, three with 70-plus pages), scissors , earbuds for use with technology. Grade six: five dark blue or black pens (no gel pens), more than 30 No. 2 pencils, box of eight colored pencils, package of multicolored highlighters, box of eight washable markers (thin tip), eraser, ream of lined writing paper with three holes, five notes (70 pages, wide-ruled), pair of scissors, 4-inch transparent protractor (6-inch will work), one compass (Fiskars with lock), 6-inch ruler, large glue stick, bottle of rubber cement, expandable file, two boxes of family-size tissues,
Staff Mark Jahn, principal; Sharon Welp, administrative assistant and treasurer; Sharon Meyer, Terri Bell, Kelly Schroering and Bill Harris, grade five; Janet Kamman, Jamie Giesler, Lee Bilderback and Hannah Sitzman, grade six; Alicia Kunkler, special education; Chad Gayso, grade five music; Devin Craig, grade six music; Kristin Gayso, band; Emi Steczyk, art; Cheryl Verkamp, technology integration and media specialist; Dorothy Buechler, library manager; Susan Sanders, Kim Elliott, Abby Luebbehusen, Stephanie Bolling and Kristin Egloff, instructional assistants; Elaine Kreilein, home-school adviser; Rhonda Chumbley, Staci Jacob and Barbara Wright, cafeteria; Joey Meyer, head maintenance; Keith Gehlhausen and Al Harris, custodial staff; Gene Klem, seasonal mowing; Marian Bromm, nurse; Rachel Hinson, speech; and Bill Harrris, high-ability program coordinator.
New families Any families that have recently moved into Ferdinand area with school age-children and have not pre-registered are asked to call the school office at 367-2721 or stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
breakfast costs $1.25 per meal; the reduced price is 30 cents. Lunch is $1.85 per meal; reduced price is 40 cents. Extra milk may be purchased for 30 cents each. Lunch money will be collected each Monday or whatever the first day of the week may be. Checks should be made out to Southeast Dubois Lunch. Parents are encouraged to pay for lunches by the week, month or semester and with a check. The money will be deposited into the child’s account and can be accessed by parents if they use 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 at www/sedubois.k12.in.us/
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Ferdinand Elementary School officially starts Thursday, Aug. 7. Students are asked to report to school between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m. Classes begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 2:55 p.m. Students should report to their classrooms no later than 7:45 a.m. New happenings ■■ Ferdinand Elementary School has brightly painted walls in the foyers and library. The hallways have silhouettes of students reading or using technology. Walls in the student bathrooms have fun and colorful creations. Three new water fountains have been added and new carpet has been replaced throughout the building. ■■ This is the first year for full day pre-school. ■■ The school is going to attempt to save a tree with on-line registration for all returning students and report cards sent home via email. End-of-year report cards will be sent home as a hard copy. ■■ A special education teacher and music teacher have been added to the staff. ■■ There is a new school logo. ■■ Grade three will have new 1:1 Chromebooks. ■■ A Prairie Farm milk cap collection will be used a fundraiser. ■■ Weather permitting, students may walk to school the first Tuesday of each month. Registration Parents of previously registered students will be sent an email regarding the procedures and open dates for on-line registration. For families who need access to a computer or the Internet, Ferdinand Elementary School will have its computer lab available the week before school. Parents are asked to visit Ferdinand Elementary the week prior to school 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 and register for a curbside pickup number. The office will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, and daily between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 29 to Aug. 1. Curbside, carpool pickup 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 dis-
played 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 let the office know and office personnel will add them to the request form and send home the cards within the first two weeks of school. The school encourages families to form carpools with friends or people that live in their neighborhood to help reduce the traffic at school. If parents wish to pick up children other than their own on a regular basis, they can simply request a new pickup lane number to be used for the group of students they will pick up. Parents can make this request by registering in the school office. Summer reading challenge Students will be asked to turn in their summer reading bingo forms when they return to school. By turning in one coverall bingo allows the student to participate in a splash party; by turning in both coverall bingo forms they will participate in the splash party and a bouncy house obstacle course.
Book fees Book fees are kindergarten, $100.29; grade one, $129.74; grade two, $120.46; grade three, $83.38; and grade four, $77.62. Financial assistance Application forms for meals and textbooks will be available in the office. Parents are to check the guidelines to see if they qualify for state and federal reimbursements. In addition, anyone who qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches will receive free textbooks if they apply prior to Sept. 5. If children in one family attend more than one school, parents need to complete only one application. Parents should complete one application per family, even if children attend more than one school.
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students walk the hallways listening to music. The school also has implemented monthly family fitness contests with grades kindergarten through two and grades three and four earning an extra recess by parents by simply turning in tickets announcing they spent 15 minutes doing family fitness activities like walking, hiking, riding bikes, playing ball, and so forth. The class with the most tickets each month wins. Supplies Parents are asked to save Box
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Tops. Last year’s Box Top campaign gleaned more than 60,000 box tops and raised more $6,000 for the school. By Saving Box Tops, Ferdinand Elementary School is able to purchase needed school supplies. Additionally, the school is adding Prairie Farms milk caps as a fundraiser. 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. Half-day preschool classes are from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The preschool program is open to
children age 4 by Aug. 1. Contact the school office 812-367-2721 for more information. The August payment will be due the week prior to school. Orientation Parents may bring their child to the orientation session. Orientation sessions are as follows: preschool, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4; kindergarten, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4; grade one, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12; grade two, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14; grade three, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12; and grade four, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Staff Stacy Kitchin, principal; Pam
Kippenbrock, administrative assistant and treasurer; Ann Rogier and Katelyn Buening, preschool; Julie Lindauer and Marie Patton, kindergarten; Ann Clark and Kelly Wollenmann, grade one; Sarah Beck, Kim Fleck and Kathy James, grade two; Ginger Rasche and Karen Wendholt, grade three; Tina Goffinet and Denise Heilers, grade four; Sarah Johnson and Candi Gehlhausen, resource; Marian Bromm, school nurse; Kristin Gayso, music; Beth DeSchamp, art; Julie Nonte, library; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Rachel Hinson, speech pathologist; Jen Lusk, high abil-
ity program; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Mary Ann Bettag, Sr. Linda Bittner, Connie Helming, Andy Knies, Joanie Metz, Debbi Nord, Edrina Schaefer, and Michelle VanMeter, instructional assistants; Ruth Hoppenjans, Debbie Buechler, Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer and Patty Nordhoff, cafeteria; Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer, Nikki Perry and Patty Nordhoff, housekeeping; and Randy Sickbert, head maintenance.
trips — will need to obtain a form from the school office three school days prior to the day they would like to volunteer. The school will submit the one-time form for the volunteer to the superintendent’s office. New families Families that have recently moved into the Pine Ridge attendance area with school-age children are asked to call the school office and leave a message.
folder, 1-inch, three-ring binder, two large boxes of Kleenex, earbuds (any brand). Grade four: small three-ring binder with a soft cover, 12 or more No. 2 lead pencils (no mechanical), two boxes of Kleenex, skein of yarn in a color of the student’s choice, earbuds (any brand). All items should be labeled with the child’s name. Plastic supply boxes, rolling backpacks and Trapper Keepers are not allowed. Families may drop off school supply items during registration, which is Tuesday through Thursday, July 29 to 31. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.
PTO Paula Muller, president; Christie Anderson, vice president; and Vicki Schuler, treasurer.
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Pine Ridge Elementary School’s first day for the 2014-15 school year is Thursday, Aug. 7. Parents will have the opportunity to pay book bills from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of July 28. The office also will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Students and parents are welcome to find their classroom, locate their desk and drop off supplies during registration times. The annual school open house is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Summer reading bingo Students will be asked to turn in their summer bingo sheet when they return to school. Students who read and completed their reading bingo cards throughout the summer will be rewarded for their efforts. Cafeteria prices The elementary meal price is $1.85 for lunch and $1.25 for breakfast and the adult meal price is $3. Preschool program Pine Ridge will be conducting all day preschool and morning classes only. 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. Transportation is not provided by the schools. If interested in either session, call the school office at 812-326-2324. Kindergarten Kindergarten parents are invited to an orientation night on Tuesday, August 5th. The orientation session will run from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Kindergarten classrooms. We prefer that children not attend this session. We strongly encourage parents to bring their children into school for an informal visit prior to the first day of school. Please refer to the hours previously listed to plan a time to visit school.
Arrival and dismissal The school doors will open as soon as the first bus arrives around 7:30 a.m.; children are asked to enter the gym. Classes will begin at 7:55 a.m. Students who do not ride a bus to school should arrive no earlier than 7:40 a.m. Adult supervision begins with the arrival of the first bus. Students riding the early buses will be dismissed at 3 p.m. All other students will be dismissed by 3:20 p.m. Students in cars will be dismissed from the gym and escorted to the south parking lot at 3 p.m. The gate will be opened for cars to line up along the sidewalk and load students at dismissal. Cars may not enter the front circle between 7:30 and 8 a.m. 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 pickup when a child is leaving during school hours. For the 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 and prompt attendance is extremely important. When a student is unable to attend class due to an illness or for other reasons, 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 (less r than S100 degrees) for 24 hours without medication. Medication If a student is in attendance and medication is to be administered during the school day, certain 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 paperwork. 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 should be worn. It is strongly recommended that students not wear sandals, flip-flops or shoes with excessive heals to school. Pine Ridge PTO The Pine Ridge PTO board consists of four to six members who oversee programs and initiatives at school. The board is always looking for active members. Anyone interested in being an active member should call Principal Ryan Haas at 812-326-2324 or email ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us. The PTO supports many of the activities during the school year, including include field trips, convocations, awards and additional classroom materials. The first PTO meeting is set for Wednesday, Aug. 20. Other meetings will be announced during the school year. Parents as volunteers Parents are welcome to volunteer. Parents who would like to volunteer should contact the school office with the days and times they are available. All volunteers who work with the students in that role must undergo a limited criminal history check. Volunteers — including those who wish to attend field
Book fees Pine Ridge’s book fees for the 2014-15 school year are kindergarten, $100.29; grade one, $129.74; grade two, $120.46; grade three, $83.38; and grade four, $77.62. 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. Supplies Preschool: family-size box of Kleenex, two folders, plain white T-shirt in the child’s size. Kindergarten: two folders, small blanket, earbuds (any brand). Grade one: two folders with pockets, two family-size boxes of Kleenex, earbuds (any brand), new plain white, cotton T-shirt in the child’s size for a classroom project. Boys are to bring one roll of paper towels and one box of large box zip-close bags. Girls are to bring one container of hand wipes and one box of small zipclose baggies with a plastic slider for sealing. Grade two: three boxes of Kleenex, two folders with pockets, earbuds (any brand), one new plain white or yellow cotton Tshirt in the child’s size for a classroom project. Boys are to bring one box of quart-size zip-close baggies with the plastic slider for sealing. Girls are to bring one bottle of hand sanitizer. Grade three: 12 or more No. 2 lead pencils (no mechanical), one
Staff Ryan Haas, principal; Janet Dauby, administrative assistant and treasurer; Alyssa Merkley, Title I; Erica Eckert, preschool; Jennifer Blackgrove, Andrea Gehlhausen and Andi Longabaugh, kindergarten; Paula Kluesner and Brooke Wehr, grade one; Patty Mercker and Natalie Wells, grade two; Susan Brier and Brenda Weyer, grade three; Glenda Begle and Phil Winkler, grade four; Rose Fischer, special needs; Rachel Hinson, speech therapist; Beth DeSchamp, art; Devin Craig, music; Brandy Welp and Julie Nonte, media services; Karen Kippenbrock, technology coordinator; Tami Hochgesang and Cheryl Verkamp, technology assistants; Marian Bromm, nurse; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Jen Lusk and Brooke Wehr, enrichment coordinator; Margie Andry, Denise Durcholz, Judy Verkamp, Amy Fraze, Kayla Homrighausen, Michele Hedinger, Margaret Potter and Nancy Rohl, instructional assistants; John Schipp, Sherri Schipp and Arlene Betz, custodial staff; and Rosemary Betz, Melinda Gutgsell and Michele Hedinger, cafeteria staff.
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North Spencer Schools The first day of school in the North Spencer School Corp. will be Wednesday, Aug. 13, which will be a full day. All building principals will be in their offices daily as of Thursday, July 31, and residents who have moved into the school corporation during the summer are urged to register school-age children in August. Parents are to call the school their child will attend for an appointment. Parents will need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records with them at the time of registration; it is state law that a student cannot be registered without these two items. For more information, call the appropriate school. North Spencer schools, their phone numbers and principals are David Turnham Educational Center (grades kindergarten through six) in Dale, 812-937-4300, Jen Jazyk; Chrisney Elementary School (grades kindergarten through six) in Chrisney, 812-3628200, Julie Kemp; Nancy Hanks Elementary School (grades kindergarten through six) on State Road 162 just south of State Road 62, 812-357-5091, Jody Schmitt; Lincoln Trail Elementary School (grades prekindergarten through six) on State Road 245 between
North Spencer Calendar Aug. 13......................................First day of school Sept. 1................................... Labor Day, no school Sept. 30........................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23................................................... Fall break Nov. 27-28............................Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 18-Jan. 2................................ Winter vacation Jan. 5...........................................School resumes
Santa Claus and Lamar, 812-5442929, Ben Lawalen; Heritage Hills Middle School (grades seven and eight) in Lincoln City, 812-9374472, Chad Schneiders; and Heritage Hills High School (grades nine through 12) in Lincoln City, 812-937-4472, Nick Alcorn, principal, and Jeff Cochren, assistant principal. Lunch Lunch will be served beginning Aug. 13. The price for lunch at the elementary schools will be $1.95, the lunch price at the middle and high schools will be $2.20, and an adult lunch at the middle and high schools will cost $2.95. Breakfast will be available at David Turnham Educational Center and Nancy Hanks, Chrisney and Lincoln Trail elementary schools for $1.45. Breakfast also will be available at the high school and middle school for $1.75.
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Jan. 19............Martin Luther King Day, makeup day Feb. 16....................... Presidents Day, makeup day March 23-27....................................... Spring break April 3..................................................Good Friday April 6................................................. Makeup day April 17............................................... Makeup day May 22.......................................Last day of school May 23..........................................Commencement May 26-29......................................... Makeup days
Textbook rental Textbook rental fees vary at each of the six schools in the corporation and by grade level. All Heritage Hills Middle and High School students pay book rental fees at the time of registration. Elementary school book rental bills will be given to students at preregistration or on the first day of school and are to be paid within the first two weeks of school. Guidelines and application forms for free textbooks and free and reduced-price lunches are on file in the offices of all schools. They will be available in each building July 31.
dren’s Cooperative. School board The school corporation’s board of trustees has seven members: two who represent Clay, Huff and North Hammond townships; two who represent Jackson and Grass townships; and three who represent Carter and Harrison townships. The school board meets in regular session at 7 p.m. CDT on the second and fourth Mondays of
each month at the office of Superintendent Dan Scherry. The office is on State Road 162 east of Heritage Hills High School near Lincoln City. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the school board are Annie Oxley, president; Elaine Daubenspeck, vice president; David Waninger, secretary; and Clint Coleman, Don Detzer, Lori Gogel and Pam Thompson. The school corporation complies with rules and regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office for Civil Rights and the Department of Education. Central office staff Dan Scherry, superintendent; Marc Schum, director of facilities and transportation; Heather Harbottle, treasurer; and Karen Hildenbrand, deputy treasurer.
Memberships North Spencer School Corp. is a member of the Patoka Valley vocational cooperative and the Southern Indiana Education Center. The corporation is also a member of the Exceptional Chil-
H E R I TA G E H I L L S H I G H S C H O O L
Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City has students attending in grades nine through 12. The school opened in January 1973. Remodeling and renovations were completed in 2001. The high school curriculum includes academic, career clusters, vocational and fine arts. Academics include Advanced Placement courses in English language, English literature, 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, marching band, chorus, art, a fall play and a spring musical. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Students have the opportunity for tutoring during success period each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:20 CDT, through peer tutoring by the National Honor Society and during a math clinic after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Extracurricular activities offered include football, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, golf, softball and track. Also offered in addition to regular class activities are FFA, Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society, student council, peer helpers, Key, Optimist, pep and drama clubs, dance team, academic and spell bowl teams, Special Olympics, Destination ImagiNation and Robotics. Other enrichment activities also are offered. Registration Students attending Heritage
Hills High School may register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 7; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 11. Registration will begin in the high school commons area. Information required at registration includes the parents’ work phone numbers, the name and phone number of the family doctor, the name of the person to contact in case of an emergency, special health information and the child’s Social Security number. An enrollment form will need to be completed. School hours School will begin at 7:58 a.m. CDT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CDT. Orientation An orientation program for incoming freshman will run from 2 to 5 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 11. The program will begin in the commons area and includes a building tour, icebreaker activities and an informational meeting with the principal and the student’s core teachers. A parent meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. CDT in the auditorium followed by a meal for the freshman and their families in the cafeteria. Staff Nick Alcorn, principal; Jeff Cochren, assistant principal; Jay Burch, athletic director; Martha Barnett, bookkeeper; Kathy Wilmes and Todd Wilkerson, guidance; Cathy Hawkins, nurse; Angie Burch, librarian; Cathy Compton, library assistant; Jacque Bunner, Connie Lynam and Romilda Pund, secretaries; Joe Asbury, Gary Ayer Jr., Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Kurt Denning, Andy Fischer, Molly Fischer, Sandi Fortune, Greg Gogel,
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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 in Lincoln City and has 310 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 4-Star status in 20052009 and once again in 2013. The Indiana Department of Education also has identified HHMS as an A school for the 2012-13 school year. Extracurricular activities offered are football, cross country, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, track, student council, Natural Helpers, academic bowl teams, robotics, voice, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Junior Optimist, Registration Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5; 1 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 7; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CDT Monday, Aug. 11. In conjunction with registration, grades eight and seven teachers will have a meet your teacher night for students and parents. The event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 7. Student registration is required for all students attending Heritage Hills Middle School for the 2014-15 school year. Parents are asked to update their personal information and pay textbook fees and device rental during registration hours. Fees and device rental will range between $94 and $120. Students will receive a class schedule and locker assignment. Students also will have the opportunity to purchase or order a gym uniform, which includes shorts for $14 and a shirt for $6. Student insurance forms and physical forms for athletes also will be available. School hours School will begin at 7:58 a.m.
CDT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CDT. Parents are asked not to drop off students before 7:15 a.m. CDT. Students are asked to report to the gym by 7:15 a.m. 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 extracurricular program.
binder, packet of dividers for binder (prefer ones that have folders in dividers), pencil pouch to go in binder, highlighter, one dry-erase marker (fine point), two boxes of Kleenex, scientific calculator (Algebra I students need a graphing calculator), two packs of index cards (3 inches by 5 inches), swim trunks for boys, one-piece swimsuit for girls.
Supplies Grade seven: earbuds, package of loose-leaf paper (wideruled), red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils, one 11⁄2-inch binder, 1-inch binder, packet of dividers for binder (prefer ones that have folders in dividers), pencil pouch to go in binder, one dry-erase marker (fine point), Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, basic fourfunction or optional scientific calculator, swim trunks for boys, one-piece swimsuit for girls. Grade eight: earbuds, package of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), black or blue pens, red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils, 11⁄2-inch binder, 1-inch
Staff Chad Schnieders, principal; Davette Smith, secretary; Martha Barnett, treasurer; Julie Becher, guidance counselor; Jay Burch, athletic director; Joe Asbury, Kim Brown, Adrienne Collignon, Shannon Fuhs, Cathie Gehlhausen, Alex Isaacs, Jennifer Hahne, Ray Kaetzel, Jerrilyn Klueh, Duane Lorey, Katara Luebbehusen, Dawn Mix, Paula Muller, Miranda Mundy, Brian Oxley, Kayla Richard, Clay Robison, Jacquie Sabelhaus, Matt Sisley, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Pam Swader, Kevin Tempel and Josh Wetzel, teachers;
Angie Burch, librarian; Ashley Tempel, speech pathologist; Cathy Hawkins, Debbie Fischer and Jennifer Meunier, nurses; Mary App, Paula Carpenter, Brianna Jarboe,Tammy Delashmutt, Caitlyn Gasaway, Carmen Knies, Joyce Philipps, Angie Schultise, Karen Seger, Jamie Tapley and Pam Wilson, teaching assistants; Karen Kippenbrock, Dan Bertke, Brett Elder and Brian Pund, technology; Miriam Whitaker, Sara Brown, Lee Ann Fischer, Debbie Hall, Linda Jones, Karen Luebbehusen, Lori Luebbehusen, Rita Meyer, Jeanette Raven, Laura Rohl and Peggy Wendholt, cafeteria; Stacy Brown, Marcia Burdin, Sheryl Ebelhar, Angie Gideon, Cathy Hawkins, Lisa Hinton, Kristine Madden, Albert Nord, Mary Schaefer, Faye Smith, Lori Tischendorf, Betty Tribbie and Elaine Werne, bus drivers; and Tim Thompson, Albert Nord, Ken Moffitt, Nancy Rust, Elana McDaniel, Mark Souder and Tom Lange, maintenance and custodial.
Music lessons produce myriad of benefits By JULIA PRICE Creators.com Most kids dream of growing up and becoming a rock star at some point. Whether the dream is fleeting or a deeper passion, learning a musical instrument is extremely beneficial for children. It not only is an opportunity to practice focus and attention but also allows children to express themselves in ways they never will be able to with words. If your child isn’t inherently interested in taking up piano or guitar, or even in banging pots together, they still may be open to the idea of learning to play an instrument by ear. Perhaps lessons have no appeal to your little one. If you have a keyboard or another instrument lying around, your child may try to figure it out on his or her own out of curiosity. If this is the case, patience could be your best friend when it comes to approaching them about taking lessons down the road. There are many different viewpoints on whether or not parents
should force their kids to take formal lessons. However, most happy grownups would say that their parents generally were supportive and proactive in introducing them to new activities, but never made them stick to anything they hated. You may be deciding whether you want to commit to a new round of lessons. Between school schedules and sports practices, making time for music lessons might feel impossible -- but it’s often easier than you think. Most lessons are 30 minutes on average, and if you own the instrument yourself, the teacher could be willing to come to you. This is a perfect way to create some free time in your routine for a quick workout, cooking dinner or catching up on some emails. Aside from that, the benefits of learning a musical instrument for your children include: ■■ Freedom of expression. Making music is a chance to express oneself in a completely new way. This is why it’s important to find a teacher who not only understands the importance of structuring lessons around learning the fun-
damentals, but also encourages students to really listen to and connect with the instrument. The right teacher gives your child an exciting new tool to communicate his or her heart through music.
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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 at Chrisney Elementary for the 2014-15 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13. Registration Registration for the 2014-15 school year will take place from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 5. At that time, parents may pay book fees and update emergency information on file. Fees can also be paid online with Harmony at https:// harmony.nsspencer.k12.in.us/ces. nsf/weblogin. Parents should use their login information from 201314 school year. Book rental Kindergarten, $64.43; grade one, $88.99; grade two, $89.09; grade three, $86.58; grade four, $77.54; grade five, $75.29; and grade 6, $82.44. Supplies Kindergarten: school box, two glue sticks, four pink erasers,
three pocket folders (one must be yellow), two boxes of Kleenex, box of crayons (24-count), two black dry-erase markers, one box quartor gallon-size zip-close bags, four yellow No.2 pencils. Grade One: school box, six pocket folders, box of crayons (24-count), scissors, two glue sticks, pencils, two big pink erasers, two yellow highlighters, two packages Post-it notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, three black dry-erase markers. Grade Two: school box, two glue sticks, two pink erasers, three pocket folders, scissors, markers, three-ring binder (1 inch); three spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), yellow No. 2 pencils, package of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), Post-it notes (3 inches square), 2 yellow highlighters, box of 24 crayons, colored pencils, 12-inch ruler with centimeters, four black dry-erase markers, pencil-top
erasers, two boxes tissues, earbuds or headphones. Grade Three: school box, box of 24 crayons, two big pink erasers, scissors, two glue sticks, package of No. 2 pencils, package of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), highlighters, four two-pocket folders, four one-subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled), 12-inch ruler, four black dry-erase markers, package Post-it notes (3 inches square), two boxes of tissues, one flash drive. Grade Four: school box, earbuds or head phones, four pocket folders with clips in the center, four red pens, one package Post-it notes (3 inches square), three dry-erase markers, small dry-erase board, crayons, 12-inch ruler, scissors, one package colored pencils, one package No. 2 pencils, two large pink erasers, 10 single-subject, wire-bound notebooks, glue sticks, one package multicolored high-
lighters, three boxes of tissues. Grade Five: school box, four single-subject notebooks, colored pencils, scissors, compass, clear protractor, 12-inche ruler, glue sticks, five two-pocket folders with clips in the center, two large pink erasers, four or more dry-erase markers, package Post-it notes (3 inches square), one package looseleaf paper, two boxes of Kleenex. Grade SIx: school box, looseleaf paper, 12 or more No. 2 pencils, red ink pens, markers, 12inch ruler, four ultra-fine black Sharpies, two highlighters, colored pencils, index cards (3-by5-inch or 4-by-6-inch), package Post-it notes (3 inches square), dry-erase board, rubber cement, scissors, nonscientific calculator, paperback thesaurus, paperback dictionary (good college level), protractor (see-through; no slide device), washable dry-erase markers, dry-erase eraser, white art
eraser, four boxes of tissues.
Supplies Kindergarten: two boxes of Crayola crayons (24-count), four glue sticks, 1-inch binder, eight black dry-erase markers, familysize box of Kleenex, box of snacksize zip-close bags (girls), one box of gallon- or sandwich-size zipclose bags (boys), three packs of 1-inch metal book rings and a $10 supply fee (used for snacks and classroom craft expenses). Grades one through four: Bring $10. Supplies will be purchased. Grade five: two boxes of Kleenex, colored pencils, scissors, pencils, two loose-leaf paper packs, highlighter, three packages of Post-it notes (any size), three three-prong folders (assorted colors), one simple calculator, one pencil sharpener (not electric or
battery-operated), index cards, three notebooks, one 1-inch binder and one four-pack of dry-erase markers. Grade six: Bring $10. Supplies will be purchased. All students in grades one through six should bring crayons, scissors, glue and pencils for art class. All students should have a backpack so they can get their books and papers to and from school safely. It is also recommended that all clothing items be marked clearly with the child’s name because many children have clothes that look alike.
ton, preschool; Kara Greenwood and Emily Weyer, kindergarten; Heather Tretter and Heather Souders, grade one; Lesley Meyer, Jill Scherry and Kerri Winkler, grade two; Dana Dilger and Kate Kress, grade three; Abbie Balbach and Lynn Keller, grade four; Laura Hutchinson and Duffy Schulthise, grade five; Laura Martin, grade six; Amber Wetzel, school social worker; Amanda Bretz, special needs; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilyn Klueh, music; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Whitney Malin, physical education; Janet Stoermer, technology; and Joy Anderson, Nancy Brown, Angie Doan, Kami Gogel, Pam Greene, Lisa Hinton, Susan Marchand, Holly Minto, Samantha Stephens and Marie Wessel, teaching assistants.
Staff Julie Kemp, principal; Susan Roos, secretary; Nicole Gasaway, Heather Sisley, Jill Ebert-Lasher, Nikki Crews, Madeline Scherle, Ashley Peters, Janet Marshall, Katie Huebschman and Melinda Swallow, teachers; Brittany Forler, special needs; Ashley Tempel, speech; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Whitney Malin, physical education; Gina Kost, art; Adrienne Roos, music and band; Amber Wetzel, school social worker; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Janet Stoermer, technology; Marilyn Trinkel, Susan Schaefer, Kimberly Pearsohn, Carolyn Ambs, Denise Gasaway and Faith Schaefer, teaching assistants; Andrew Schroeder, Monica Bailey and Linda Cohoon, maintenance; and Pat Kramer and Jennifer Lindsey, cafeteria.
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The first day of David Turnham Education Center for the 2014-15 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13.
to 3 p.m. CDT and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CDT Aug. 5 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Aug. 6, 7 and 8. For more information, call 812-937-2400.
Registration All registration forms and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12.in.us/dtes.nsf/weblogin. Students/parents may use their login information from last year. If the information has been lost or if students are new to the school this year, it will be made available to all families in the summer letter from Principal Jennifer Jazyk. For those who do not have access to a computer or would like to pay by check or cash, or is a new enrollee for the 2014-15 school year, the school office will be open for registration from noon
Open house An open house is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 5. Students and their parents will meet at 6 p.m. CDT in the gym with a Parent, Teacher, Education Organization meeting. The teachers will be present to meet with the students and parents. The office will be open until 7:30 p.m. CDT to pay book fees and register. Book fees Kindergarten, $69.63; grade one, $80.73; grade two, $79.86; grade three, $84.77; grade four, $80.25; grade five, $72.35; and grade six, $83.90.
Staff Jennifer Jazyk, principal; Jamie Watkins, secretary; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Laura Clay-
10 ways to handle a child’s school anxieties By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com Children and teens often experience school-related stress and anxiety, and some kids feel emotional discomfort more intensely than others. The first day of school, especially the first day in a new school, can trigger anxiety symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, sleeplessness and panic attacks. You might notice these symptoms in your child weeks prior to the first day of school, and you may also be tipped off to your child’s worries through the questions he asks: “Will any of my friends be in my class? What if the teacher is mean? Who will I sit with at lunch? What if I miss the bus?” Some of these worries you may remember from your own school days. Anxiety can impact your child to the point where they refuse to go to school or they’re simply miserable about going. Little ones might cling, cry or throw a tantrum in the car. Older kids might withdraw or become extra irritable. You hate to see your child suffer, so here are some general ways that you can help ease your child’s worries: 1) Give your child a solid foundation. Stress packs a wallop when anyone is tired or hungry, and when a child is anxious, she might forget to eat, not feel hungry, not eat nutritious foods or not sleep soundly. Experts at anxiety resource AnxietyBC say you can help by providing healthy meals and snacks, and a regular daily routine including a bedtime that allows for optimal sleep, so that life is more
predictable for your child. With a foundation of wellness, your child has an advantage in handling stress. 2) Ask your child to share his or her fears. “Tell your child that it is normal to have concerns,” say the AnxietyBC experts. The experts at children’s book publisher Scholastic suggest asking “What makes you feel that way?” Create a safe and welcoming outlet for him or her to talk about worries. Before school begins, and within the first few weeks, set up a regular discussion time in a comfortable private space where siblings cannot enter and distract. 3) Know how to respond well. AnxietyBC’s experts advise, “Don’t assure them with ‘Don’t worry!’ or ‘Everything will be fine.’ Children often seek reassurance that bad things won’t happen in order to reduce their worry. Instead, encourage your child to think of ways to solve his or her problem.” Ask your child “If (worry) happens, what could you do?” or “Let’s think of some ways that you could handle that situation.” You’ll then coach your child on how to cope with real and imaginary dangers. 4) Try role-playing. If your child is willing, he can play the part of the “mean” teacher, and you can respond as the student, modeling appropriate responses and mindsets. Don’t pressure your child into this exercise, though; added stress will only make anxieties worse. 5) Encourage your child to accentuate the positives. Ask your child questions to re-direct his
attention away from worries and toward the good parts of school. “Most kids can think of something good, even if it’s just getting a snack or going home at the end of the day,” say AnxietyBC’s experts. 6) Control your own anxieties. If you’re nervous about handing your child over to the teacher’s care, your child will
pick up on your anxiety. “When saying goodbye in the morning, say it cheerfully — once,” say the AnxietyBC professionals. Don’t reward your child’s crying or protests by allowing him to stay home. And certainly don’t get emotional in front of your child. Instead, say, “I can see that going to school is making you unhappy, but you still have to go.
Tell me what’s worrying you, so that we can talk about it.” When your child reveals his worry, you can deliver a problem-solving skill. 7) Practice ahead of time. Before the first day of school, ask your child to help you plan See ANXIETIES on Page 21
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Nancy Hanks Elementary is on State Road 162 north of Santa Claus. It serves students from St. Meinrad, Mariah Hill, Fulda and Santa Claus (Holiday Village and parts of Christmas Lake Village). Nancy Hanks opened in 1993 and houses students in kindergarten through grade six. The principal is Jody Schmitt. The first day for the 2014-15 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13. School will begin at 7:50 a.m. CDT and dismiss at 2:55 p.m. CDT daily. Registration Registration will take place 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 4 and Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 6 to 8 and from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5, for all students. At that time, parents may pay fees and receive registration materials. An open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 11. Parents of students new to the Nancy Hanks area should arrange to enroll the children by calling the school at 357-5091 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, a birth certificate and a physical exam. Forms may be picked up at the time of registration.
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Supplies Kindergarten: backpack, 200 index cards (3 by 5 inches), one box of Kleenex, one box of sandwich bags, two boxes of crayons (24-count), six to eight glue sticks, small pencil box, Fiskar scissors, two black dry-erase markers, big pink eraser, one package of No. 2 pencils, pocket folder for music, two plastic pocket folder (orange and green), five paper pocket folders (green, red, yellow, blue and purple), one 1-inch, three-ring binder. Grade One: two boxes of crayons (24-count), Elmer’s school glue, four glue sticks, one package of No. 2 pencils, one package pencil-top erasers, scissors, one small pencil box, backpack, four black dry-erase markers, highlighter, one pocket folder for music, two plastic folders with pockets (blue and purple), two paper pocket folders (green and yellow), one
1-inch, three-ring binder. Grade Two: one box of crayons (24-count), Elmer’s school glue, scissors, two packages of No. 2 pencils, big pink eraser, one package of pencil-top erasers, two boxes of Kleenex, one 1-inch three-ring binder, four dry-erase markers, backpack, small pencil box, yellow highlighter, one pocket folder for music, two plastic pocket folders (blue and yellow). Grade Three: red pen, one box of crayons (24-count), 10 dry-erase markers, one box of Kleenex, pink eraser, highlighter, small pencil box, three-ring clear zippered pencil bag, package of Ticonderoga pencils, one glue stick, scissors, five plastic pocket dividers with tabs for three-ring binder, Postit notes, pencil-top erasers, one 1-inch three-ring binder with plastic cover, pocket folder for music. Grade Four: No. 2 pencils, one box of crayons (24-count), pink eraser, glue (two sticks or bottle), five pocket folders (red, green, purple, blue and yellow), small school box, scissors, four packages Post-it notes (3 inches square), highlighter, two boxes of Kleenex, eight to 10 dry-eraser markers, red pen, two spiral notebooks (70 sheets each), pocket folder for music, one 1-inch, three-ring binder. Grade Five: two boxes of tissues, one box of crayons (24-count), markers, scissors,
for brave behavior. When your child returns from a day of school, acknowledge your child’s bravery and ask about the positive parts of his day so that his thoughts direct to the experiences he liked, rather than stewing about an unliked portion. 10) Help your child connect with friend. The Scholastic experts suggest getting a copy of your child’s class roster and setting up playdates so that your child can widen his circle of friends, instead of focusing on the friends he has “lost” because they’re not in his class. And make plans with “old friends,” assuring your child that he’ll see Billy and Tommy at basketball. If your child’s anxiety is a vast departure from your child’s usual behavior and lasts well past
the beginning of the school year, consider taking him to his pediatrician or a counselor for evaluation and resources. Scholastic’s experts say, “Anxiety disorders do affect children and are often overlooked because some children do not tend to act out.” When anxiety is untreated, it can lead to depression. The editors of Parents magazine say, “Whether you consult a social worker, a psychologist or a psychiatrist, choose someone who specializes in working with kids your child’s age. And be sure that this expert, your child’s teacher and you work together as a team. Finally, remember that kids see their friends attending school; they want to be able to do that too. Some just need extra help to overcome their fears.”
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Anxieties (Concluded from Page 20) lunches or pick out outfits for the first week. If possible, bring your child to the school for a walk-through before hallways are crowded with other kids, and explore locations such as the gym, classrooms and the playground. 8) There’s an app for that. “MindShift,” by Creative Bistro, is a free app available on iTunes, offering teens easy tools to recognize and manage signs of anxiety, plus tips for handling test anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, conflict and other challenges common during the typical school day. Think of this app as a portable coach to help your child when he’s in the middle of a stressful situation. 9) Praise and reward your child
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The first day for Lincoln Trail Elementary School is Wednesday, Aug. 13. School will begin at 7:40 a.m. CDT and dismiss at 3 p.m. CDT daily. Registration Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Monday May 4 and Wednesday through Friday, May 6 to 8, and noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5 for all students. At that time, parents may pay fees and receive registration materials. An open house will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning with a short meeting at 6 p.m. in the school gym. Parents of students new to the Lincoln Trail area should make arrangements to enroll their child by calling the school at 544-2929 as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring their child’s 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 exam. Forms may be picked up at the school office. All registration forms and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12.in.us/dtes.nsf/weblogin. Students/parents may use their login information from last year. Book rental Kindergarten, $73.87; grade one, $86.10; grade two, $88.56; grade three, $85.72; grade four, $78.34; grade five, $81.40; and grade six, $86.44. Supplies Kindergarten: one pocket folder, backpack, two packages index cards (3 by 5 inches), three boxes of tissues, pencil box, scissors, four pencils, two glue sticks, one box of crayons (24-count), pink eraser. Grade One: No. 2 pencils; scis-
sors, glue sticks, pink chunk erasers, one box of crayons (24-count), zippered pencil pouch, two boxes of tissues, one 1-inch, three-ring binder, two pocket folders, one dry-erase marker. Grade Two: pencils; erasers, two spiral notebooks (wide ruled), glue sticks, scissors, pencil box or pouch, one box of crayons (24-count), ruler with inches and centimeters, two boxes of tissues, three pocket folders (red, blue and yellow), two dry-erase markers, Post-it notes (3 inches square). Grade Three: pencils, erasers, one ruler (standard and metric), two pocket folders (red and blue), one package three-holed loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), two 1-inch, three-ring binders, pencil pouch, three boxes of tissue, clipboard, earbuds or headphones. Grade Four: pencils, erasers, two boxes of colored pencils, two three-prong pocket folders (red and yellow), one package
loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), two 1-inch, three-ring binders, one zippered bag for supplies and art class (a school box is acceptable), two packages Post-it notes (3 inches square), one package dry-erase markers, two boxes of tissues, two one-subject notebook, earbuds or headphones. Grade Five: No. 2 pencils, zippered pencil pouch, erasers, two boxes colored pencils, two dryerase markers, ruler, protractor, index cards, three pocket folders, two 1-inch three-ring binders, two packages loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), two box of tissues, one spiral notebook, earbuds or headphones. Grade Six: ruler (standard and metric), No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, pencil pouch, one 1-inch three-ring binder, two packages loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), one spiral notebook, basic calculator, one pocket folder, protractor (flat and clear), one black Sharpie, two
boxes of tissue. Staff Ben Lawalin, principal; Casey Guthrie, Kim Beck, Michaela Bolling, Audra Jahn, Andrea Vance, Gaynell Peters, Emilee Smith, Kyla Lueken, Lisa Schroeder, Trisha Vaal, Lori Persohn, Traci Porter, Lee Ann Tempel, Keri Ballard and Deanne Sitzman, teachers; Melissa Haas, special needs; Gin Kost, art; Adrienne Roos and Ryan Akers, music; Clay Robison, physical education; Becky Gasaway, technology; Debbie Fischer and Jennifer Meunier, school nurses; Mary Roos, secretary; Marisa Marshall, Melissa Stinson, Kathryn Ward, Andrew Hagan, Kathy Gehlhausen, Sue Kaufman and Stephanie Hendershot, teacher assistants; Tony Gessner, Lynn McDowell and Kelly Faciane and Reva Kelley, maintenance; and Terri Brockman, Juanita Taylor and usan Esarey, cafeteria.
Take time to build relationship with child’s teachers By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com A new school year means time to connect with your child’s new teachers. Every teacher who will guide your kid through their educational achievement and extracurricular activities wants to hear from you and work together to make your child soar. You’re a team for your kid’s learning, so start that relationship off on the right foot. ML Nichols, the author of “The Parent Backpack for Kindergarten Through Grade 5: How to Support Your Child’s Education, End Homework Meltdowns, and Build Parent-Teacher Connections,” says, “Teachers know which families support their children’s learning — and which do not. That’s because it shows up in the classroom every day through students’ work and the stories they tell. Just as your kids talk about school at home, children come to school innocently sharing stories about what mom or dad said about school, homework and teachers. And research shows, not surprisingly, that teachers have higher expectations for students whose parents are involved in their child’s education in productive ways.” Here are ways to connect with your kids’ teachers right from the start of the school year: ■■ Say hello. On the first day of school, step into the classroom to shake the teacher’s hand and “let them know that you look forward to working with them as a part-
ner in educating your child,” say the experts at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Exchange email addresses with your child’s teacher, and the NCLD advises checking in at least monthly, even if your child is doing well in school. ■■ Provide teachers with valuable information about your child. Explain your child’s favorite interests and any learning techniques that seem especially helpful for your child. The NCLD advises sharing positive anecdotes about your child that may affect how they interact with others. Teachers also need to know about any challenges your child has, so that time is not lost due to trial and error. ■■ Stay informed. “Read the class newsletter or website so you can reinforce at home what your kids are learning at school,” says Nichols. And when that newsletter or update comes from the teacher, respond with a quick, ‘Thank you!’ as a kindness the teacher will appreciate. Keep emailed responses brief, so as not to infringe on the busy schedules. ■■ Communicate effectively. “Everything you write or say to your child’s teacher either strengthens or weakens the bridge you’re building,” says Nichols, who shares her Power of P3 to keep messages focused: “Start out on a Positive note whether you’re communicating via note, email, phone or in person. Be Professional (polite and respectful in your observations and feelings) and Persistent when needed.” Nichols advises discussing difficult issues
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on the phone or in parent-teacher conferences, not via email. ■■ Be respectful. Address the teacher by his or her official title, such as “Miss Smith” or “Dr. Smith,” not by first name until invited to do so. “And never go over the teacher’s head without letting him or her know you plan to do so,” says Nichols. Unnecessarily discussing a teacher with a higher-up can be detrimental to your relationship, and long-lasting resentment can build, poisoning your efforts to help your child. “When blame and accusations seep into your communication, teachers will defend their actions rather than respond to your concerns,” says Nichols. ■■ Say thank you. With endless testing, new teacher evaluations, crowded classrooms and higher
standards, teachers are under tremendous pressure. Add in troublemaker parents and kids, and teachers are even more strained. So when you acknowledge their efforts with a thank-you note, the gesture leads to a deeper connection. ■■ Volunteer. Teachers appreciate getting a bit of extra help in the classroom or on class trips, so be enthusiastic about helping out. ■■ Try not to brag. Parents can be competitive, intentionally or unintentionally. Resist the urge to tell the teacher about your child’s every accomplishment in prior schooling years or over the summer. Teachers will discover your child’s strengths naturally as the school year progresses, and perhaps you’ll receive messages of praise about your child from the
teacher. ■■ Let school administrators know how much you appreciate your child’s teacher. The NCLD says, “Stop by the office and speak to the principal or vice principal in person, or send a letter to the superintendent, with a copy to the teacher.” Done once and genuinely, you’ll strengthen the connection with your child’s teacher, and the praise he or she gets will be reflected in classroom energy. ■■ As the school year progresses, ask the teacher whether there is anything you can do to be of help to your child, to the classroom, or to him or her. Especially months into the school year, teachers appreciate offers of assistance, and they love knowing that their student has a supportive family who cares about education.
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Homework area helps eliminate most distractions By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com With kids of all ages assigned so much homework, you’ll certainly want to help make every homework session as efficient as possible. This often begins with creating an official “homework spot.” In a recent study conducted by Houzz, a website for home decorating and design, 52 percent of respondents say the designated homework spot in their house is the either kitchen or dining room table. When asked why, parents say, “to keep an eye on progress.” Houzz experts maintain that “in addition to parental supervision, creating the right study space within the home will not only help kids get their homework finished, but can also help them learn more effectively.” The study notes 13 percent of parents report their kids’ chosen homework spot is “sprawled on the couch or family room rug,” which the New Jersey Education Association says “should be reevaluated.” NJEA reports that the most important elements to a successful homework space are comfortable seating, enough work surface, a place to store materials and a distraction-free area. Distractions are the real culprit. If kids can see the television from the dining room table, which occurs often in an open home layout, they will surely be distracted by whatever is on the screen, even if it’s the evening news. Kids may not watch any programming that’s on, but the sounds from it will certainly prevent them from focusing fully on their homework questions or reading. To create a fully functional, efficient homework station, follow these easy tips: ■■ Choose the perfect homework spot. It might be a desk in a child’s bedroom or a kid-sized desk in your home office -- a station set up specifically for homework, with everything the child needs right in easy reach. Keep school supplies in desk drawers so children don’t have to become distracted getting up to look for these items when they need them. ■■ Ensure privacy. Make it a rule in your household that when kids are at their homework spots, they’re not to be interrupted. Questions can wait until after they’ve finished their homework, and requests to play will also not be allowed. Set a specific time span and perhaps hang a sign on the door to the room with the
homework spot displaying when the session will end. “We made a chalkboard with my son’s name on it, reading: ‘Shhhh! Jeremy is WORKING! He’ll see you later!’ And we write the homework end time on the chalkboard,” says a mom of three, Emma Frank. “Believe it or not, it was my husband who would always interrupt him, until we put the sign up as a reminder.” ■■ Decide whether kids should do homework together or alone. If kids can’t share a space without distracting one another, set up homework stations for each in different rooms, dividing all necessary supplies so kids have everything they need in their respective desks or homework caddies. ■■ Think about comfort. A chair with a cushion can make it easy for kids to stay still and focus on work intended for a desk, like math and writing. A setting like a comfy chair may be more conducive to reading. Houzz experts say a separate chair also provides a welcome change of scenery for kids. ■■ Keep computers out in the open. Positioning a computer so the screen is visible to you keeps kids on the online pages where they should be and discourages distracting online browsing or messaging with friends, Houzz experts explain. ■■ Make it easy for kids to be organized. When kids have a designated spot for their backpacks and then an inbox for important papers that need to be signed by you, efficiency is improved. The Houzz experts also recommend a bulletin board for tacking up important papers and allowing kids to decorate their boards with inspiring photos and quotes. Storage bins and inexpensive plastic tubs keep kids’ supplies orderly, and a label-maker helps kids to personalize their storage needs. ■■ Involve kids in decorating their homework spots. When kids have a say in such decor options as the color and pattern of their desk chair cushion, their computer skin and other elements of their homework station, they have a sense of ownership over the space and may be more likely to spend time there. Encourage kids to express their personalities in their homework spaces with approved decor items. “My daughter loves scrapbookingstyle stickers for her bulletin board, so when she gets a good
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report from the teacher or a good grade on a test, we give her a pack of new stickers for her homework zone,” says Denise DeRano, a mom of two. ■■ Add a personal touch of your own. Every now and then, leave a note on your child’s desk express-
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Vincennes University Jasper Campus has provided educational opportunities to citizens in the surrounding area for 43 years. Since opening its doors in September 1970, VUJC has served thousands of students from Dubois, Daviess, Spencer, Pike, Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange and Perry counties. The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 18. More than 150 college credit classes are scheduled to meet on the Jasper campus. Additional classes are scheduled to meet in the evenings at Loogootee, Shoals and Washington. The full class schedule is available at www.vinu.edu/jasper. VUJC continues to grow and last fall had an enrollment of approximately 900 students. Construction has been completed on the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing. An Associate Degree in General Technology will begin Aug. 18. Students in this program will attend classes full time and work part time with corporate partners for paid work experiences. A variety of day and evening
classes are offered each semester: Most are scheduled to meet once a week during the semester. This enables a student to carry a full schedule of classes (12 to 17 hours) by attending only two or three days per week. The evening offerings permit those who are employed full time to carry a full schedule of classes if they so desire. More than 30 associate degree programs are offered, including degrees in business, nursing, social work and law enforcement. VUJC offers two types of associate degree programs: those designed specifically to transfer to fouryear institutions and those designed as occupational programs. Federal, state and local financial aid assistance is available to eligible students who are enrolled in an associate degree or certificate program. The tuition rate for the 2014-15 academic year is $164.74 per credit hour. The 300- and 400-level bachelor degree courses are $190.28 per credit hour. Most of the classes are three-credithour courses. VUJC offers a bachelor’s de-
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gree in nursing. The program is designed for registered nurses who want to return to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. VUJC also offers the associate degree nursing major. A student completing the degree requirements will be eligible to take the state board exam and be licensed as a registered nurse. Practical nursing also is offered. Licensed practical nurses may complete the associate degree and become registered nurses through an accelerated option. The nurs-
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Auto CAD, lean manufacturing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety, computer of beginners, cake decorating, culinary arts, conversational Spanish, digital photography, management and supervision skills and martial arts. The short-term certification program continue to be popular. The Continuing Education Department offers a phlebotomy technician training program and medical assisting in the fall and dental assistant training in the spring. Certified nursing assistant training is offered throughout the year. The department offers Kids’ College in the summer; that includes sports camps, computer camps, academic skills camps, robotics and cooking classes. Also hundreds of online training programs and classes are available for personal growth and enrichment and professional development. Registration continues through the summer until Aug. 15. For further information about course offerings and registration, call VUJC at 482-3030 or 800-809-8852 or visit www.vinu.edu./jasper.
Put your students’ ‘app-titude’ to the test By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com These days, so much learning is done online, especially on smartphones and tablets. While educators and parents want to limit screen time, kids are going to be using these tech devices, so at least they can challenge themselves and learn in the process. Need help with note taking? Trying to learn more about geography? Want to build your vocabulary? Study the solar system? Chances are there’s an app for that! Here is a rundown of some of the most useful apps for students: ■■ “Stack the States” — Learn state capitals, flags, nicknames and more state info with this fun and educational app, from Freecloud Design Inc. This app, which retails for 99 cents, is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It has high ratings, too, including
“Best Kids App for iPad” from Best App Ever Awards. ■■ “Grammaropolis” — Teach kids grammar with this app, which comes free with the “Noun” neighborhood. You can buy the other parts of speech, such as verbs and prepositions, in-app. The National Parenting Center gave the app, which has quizzes, videos and animated shorts, their 2012 Seal of Approval. It’s available for Android devices, as well as iPhone, iPad and iTouch. ■■ “Math Bingo” — More than 1 million players use this fun-withmath app. The goal is to get a pattern of five “Bingo Bugs” in a row, all by correctly solving math problems. Made for kids ages 6 to 8, the app works with iPhone, iPad and iTouch. It sells for 99 cents. ■■ “Duolingo” — Ready to learn French? Master Spanish? Tackle German? Check out this free app, which is available for Android and
Apple devices. Students learning a new language or brushing up on one they already know benefit from the app, which has on-thespot translations and the ability to test your language skills in a “duel” with your friends. Google Play named Duolingo “Best of the Best” for 2013, and Apple named it the “2013 App of the Year.” ■■ “Loot Pursuit: Pompeii” — Challenge sixth- and seventhgrade kids with Common Corealigned math problems using algebra, geometry, ratios, fractions and more to protect 75 genuine artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. This iPad app, which costs $3.99, has 25 levels, can be played timed or untimed, and has cross-curriculum content in social studies, math and language arts. ■■ “Pizza Party” — Learn frac-
tions so party guests can get a piece of cake or a slice of pizza. This free SylvanPlay network app, by Educate Inc., works on iPad and iPhone devices. It’s designed to help kids ages 6 to 9 practice math problems in a very practical way. ■■ “Notability” — Need an app that lets you stay organized with your schoolwork? This app, by Ginger Labs, sells for $2.99 and lets you track your notes any way you take them, including recording audio, annotating documents, filling out worksheets or typing an assignment. You can draw, too, using a variety of “pens” and “papers.” ■■ “Cultiwords” — Enhance your child’s vocabulary with this word-of-the-day app. Middle-school students can learn new words and review ones they’ve memorized. The app, which retails for 99 cents, is compatible with iPhone, iPad
and iTouch. The app starts you with 40 words, and you can buy additional sets within the app. ■■ “Star Walk 5 Stars Astronomy Guide” — Science students, especially budding stargazers, will love this app, which sells for $2.99 and works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Simply point your device at the night sky to see a star map that tells you exactly what you’re looking at, including stars, planets, constellations and satellites. The app has over 8 million users and won the Apple Design Award for 2010. ■■ “The Official SAT Question of the Day” — Prepping for the SAT? Get a daily quiz with this app, from College Board. The app is free and challenges your test taking with actual SAT questions. It only works in portrait mode but is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
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