October 2009— 2009—Published OnOn-line Monthly Shawnee Mission Public Schools
Lancer Newsletter
East Lancers 51 Years
Shawnee Mission East High School www.smsd.org/schools/smeast
Message from the Principal The Influenza Season is Here – Simple Guidelines to Follow to Keep Everyone Safe The influenza season is off to a fast start, and the experts are predicting this year could be one of the worst years on record. Not only is there concern for the seasonal influenza bug, but health officials throughout the United States are concerned about the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as swine flu. As a result of this additional threat, we are asking parents/guardians to be especially diligent in monitoring the health of their children. Even though it may be inevitable the H1N1 virus will strike our building, all of us need to follow the two guidelines listed below in an attempt to reduce contamination and spread of the illness.
Key Dates: 10/2 10/3 10/5 10/6 10/6 10/8 10/14 10/14 10/14 10/16 10/20 10/21 10/24
from the Centers for Disease Control. Any student who becomes ill at school MUST be seen by the school These guidelines ask schools to isonurse before leaving the building. late ill students and staff until they are picked up from school. In addiThis simply means what it says. In tion, the school district plans to disthe past year we have dealt with seminate information from the Johnmany students and parents who cirson County Health Department. cumvent the process. Students would either phone or text parents, Some parents might be asking at indicating they were sick and needed what point (if it occurs) schools will to be picked up. Often, the student be closed as a result of the H1N1 would meet the parent at a desigvirus. School closure will NOT ocnated location and leave the building cur unless there is a large number of without checking out through the either teachers or students absent office or seeing the nurse. This which impedes the normal function year, more than ever, it is critical for of the school. What that exact numevery sick child to see the nurse be- ber is we do not know. All decisions about school closures will be made fore leaving school. by administrative personnel at the If your son or daughter is diagdistrict office. nosed with the H1N1 virus please We urge all parents to visit the notify our school nurse (Susan school district website Varner) by phone and advise accordingly. Obviously, we will want (www.smsd.org) or click on the SME the child to remain home until she/ link to get the most up-to-date information about the virus. You will he is released to return to school find helpful hints on how to recogby your healthcare provider. nize the symptoms of the influenza It is important to know if we have as well as suggestions on how to students in the building who have handle ill people and avoid contamicontracted the virus. Your student nation. We appreciate the concerns name and situation are confidential – of all parents – know we plan to do nevertheless it is important to notify everything we can to create the most us if confirmed cases exist so we can safe and germ-free environment posmonitor the health of all students. sible. The most important piece of this guideline is to keep your child at home until recovery has occurred or Karl R. Krawitz, Ed.D she/he has been released by your Principal healthcare provider.
Lancer Day Parade 2pm Homecoming Dance 8-1030pm NO SCHOOL, Improvement Day LATE START, 9:40am PTA General Meeting 11:30am Picture Retake Day PSAT/NMSQ, Plan Tests 10th, 11th grades, 7:40am-12pm No School 9th, 12th grades College Clinic 6:30pm NO SCHOOL, End of Quarter Parent/Principal Coffee 7pm Parents should know the school disCulvers Night 5-8pm trict will receive continuous updates ACT Test Date on the guidance given to schools
BPA Poinsettias Large, beautiful, red poinsettias for the holiday season are now on sale! Only $10.00 a piece! Please make checks payable to SME BPA and send to 7500 Mission Road, PV, KS 66208 Attn: Jennifer Hair. Questions? Contact Jennifer at jenniferhair@smsd.org
NHS Criteria in 2010 Please avail yourself of the criteria necessary to become a National Honor Society member when you are a junior. Some of the decisions you make as a freshman and/or sophomore might impact your ability to be eligible for NHS. National Honor Society recognizes scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Membership is by invitation only. The Lancer Chapter considers membership for all junior and senior students who:
Have a minimum cumulative nonweighted GPA of 3.5 at the end of their sophomore or junior year.
Pass an administrative review of their discipline record during the years prior to potential membership. Students with the minimum GPA who have office referrals may be refused the opportunity to apply.
Document no less than 20 community service hours earned between June 1st & the beginning of second semester of the year they wish to seek candidacy. It is the candidate’s responsibility to submit and keep hours updated on forms provided at the initial meeting.
Are endorsed for their leadership ability by a teacher, coach, or sponsor. The student must identify two organizations where they demonstrated leadership any time while they were a student in high school. This is different than participation. They will write an essay about how their leadership impacted the organization and have it signed by the teacher/sponsor/coach. At least one of the signatures must be from an SME staff member. Parents may not endorse their student for leadership.
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Are reviewed by the entire Shawnee Mission East staff and endorsed for the demonstration of good character as a citizen of SME. This will include before and after school, classroom participation, sports, activities, and involvement at school-sponsored events.
but because of construction this year it will be in April. If you have any questions, concerns or great volunteer ideas, contact Pat Kaufman at her home number: 677-1839. It's Great to be a SHARE Lancer!!!!!!
Pat Kaufman Selected students are required to attend SHARE Director, Room 463 the initiation ceremony and pay a mem- 913-993-6820 PatKaufman@smsd.org bership fee, which includes the honor cords worn at graduation. Students www.smeshare.org who participate in chapter meetings, school-sponsored service projects and SME "Little Lancer" maintain a GPA of 3.5 will graduate Cheer Clinic with a distinction of being a NHS The Shawnee Mission East "Little member and wear honor cords at the Lancer" Cheer Clinic will be held on graduation ceremony. Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 1:004:00 p.m. in the SME Gym. This clinic We seek to initiate the top students at Shawnee Mission East for membership is for all Kindergarten through 6th grade students! Participants will have in the Lancer Chapter of National the opportunity to cheer with the SME Honor Society. We strongly recomCheerleaders during the October 23 mend that any questions regarding SME Varsity Football Game at the SM NHS and the membership criteria be North District Stadium. All particiinitiated by the student and addressed pants will learn chants, cheers, and directly to Mrs. Rebecca Murphy, the jumps! Registration fees are $35.00 National Honor Society Sponsor. per child. Each child will receive snacks, a SME Cheer t-shirt and poms! SHARE The SHARE Fair and SHARE sign-ups For more information, please contact were held in September, but it's never Kelly Chapman, SME Cheer sponsor, too late to volunteer!!! If your student at 993-6801 or at kellychapdidn't have time to sign up, please tell man@smsd.org. them to drop by the SHARE office, room 463. We're at the north end of the SMSD Influenza Symp4th floor by the Science rooms and our tom Screening Tool door is in the stairwell. They can also The symptoms of influenza (flu) ine-mail me at PatKaufman@smsd.org. clude fever, cough, sore throat, and We have an amazing range of volunteer sometimes body aches, headache, chills opportunities from tutoring, to walking and feeling tired. Some people also dogs, to working in a soup kitchen or have diarrhea and vomiting. The most a food pantry, or helping to clean up important thing that you can do to keep flu from spreading in the community is our environment. to keep your sick student at home. SHARE is fortunate to have a terrific Use the following checklist to help degroup of adults that support SHARE. cide if you or someone in your family ...our SHAREHolders. If you'd like to may have influenza like illness: be added to that list and receive the monthly SHARE on-line newsletter, ___Yes ___ No Does your student please e-mail me. have a fever of 100 degrees or higher? Our special Freshman Only projects in October are The Pumpkin Patch at Crown Center, Saturday, October 10, to support TLC and the Soup Kitchen project, Monday, October 19, after school. Our Garage Sale is usually in October,
___ Yes ___ No Does your student have a cough? ___ Yes ___ No Does your student have a sore throat? ___ Yes ___ No Does your student have a headache? Page 2
___ Yes ___ No Does your student have body aches? ___ Yes ___ No Does your student have chills? ___ Yes ___ No Does your student have vomiting or diarrhea?
listens. YouthFriends accommodates your interests and busy schedules. Volunteer for as little as one hour a week and select a school location close to home or work. For an application, go to youthfriends.org. For more information, please contact your building connector, Becky Wiseman at 9936638 or Terry Wintering, Shawnee Mission volunteer and community partnership coordinator at 993-6411.
Oak Park Neighborhood Library, Mon. through Thu., 5-8:45 p.m. Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Merriam, KS Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mon, thru Thu. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
For students who cannot make it to a library location or who need help after hours, Live Homework Help is available via the Internet provided by the Kan-Ed. Students in kindergarten JOCO Library through grade 12 can connect with expert tutors online at no charge, seven Homework Help The Johnson County Library is offering days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. free homework assistance for students (Auyda en Espanol es disponibles todos los dias de 1 p.m. hasta 12 a.m). at four library locations through May 15. The drop-in Homework Help pro- They can get instant help with math, gram provides homework coaches who science, English, and social studies. They can chat, share papers and other are available to assist students after files and link to Web sites. Click on school and on Sundays. The library the Get Help button on provides many useful resources for If you checked “yes” to only one of students. The goal of the program is to www.jocolibrary.org/homework to access this resource. Or, to talk online to the questions above, or if your stuteach students how to use library rea Johnson County Library librarian dent is ill with other symptoms, keep sources to complete their homework click on the Live Chat icon and conyour student at home at least one day assignments. nect instantly, no software needed. Lito observe for other symptoms. If Homework coaches aid and motivate brarians are available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. other symptoms develop, use the by demonstrating the use of library Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 checklist questions again to decide whether to continue to keep the stu- resources including books and articles p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dent home. Send your student back both in the library and online,” stated on Saturdays. Erin Howerton, Johnson County Lito school after he or she has been brary School Liaison. “The coaches can The Johnson County Library Homecompletely well for 24 hours. show students how to find and use in- work Help Program is generously supported by the Sprint Foundation and the WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY STU- formation to complete their assigned Johnson County Library Foundation. DENT’S SCHOOL? homework,” she said. If you checked “yes” for fever AND Interpretive services and other accomone of the other symptoms, tell your The schedule for Homework Assismodations for those with special needs student’s attendance office that your tance at Johnson County Library locaare available. Please request these serstudent is home with influenza-like tions is as follows: vices or accommodations from library illness and specify which symptoms Central Resource Library, 9875 W. staff 48 hours or more in advance of they are experiencing. 87th St., Overland Park, KS scheduled event. Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. If your student has been diagnosed To learn more about the Homework by a healthcare provider with a dif- Mon. through Thu., 4-7 p.m. ferent illness, such as strep throat, SME Newsletter Publication Guidelines tell your student’s attendance office • The SME Lancer Newsletter is published monthly (electronically) during the and follow your healthcare proschool year except for a combined November/December edition. vider’s recommendation and school • Deadline for submissions is the 1st Friday of each month with newsletter distriguidelines for when to return to bution occurring on the last Friday of the month. school. SHOULD I KEEP MY STUDENT HOME? If you checked yes to fever of 100 degrees or higher and one or more of the other symptoms, your student has an influenza-like illness. Keep your student home until they have been fever free without fever reducing medications for 24 hours or until your student is completely well for a full day, whichever is longer. Even though your student is feeling better they still can pass the virus to other people.
YouthFriends
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As a YouthFriend mentor, you can choose from a wide range of in-school activities including having lunch with a • student or group of students; sharing • special talents or career interests, tutoring; or simply being a good friend who SME Newsletter - October 2009
Submissions in Word are preferable. You may also send articles in other word processing formats or graphically as a pdf or jpeg. Electronic submissions are best, but hard copy material can be placed in the “Newsletter” folder located in the PTA mailbox. Your submissions may be edited due to space considerations. Questions? Contact Heather Royce, SME Associate Principal at 993-6600, earoyce@smsd.org; or Joan Beahm, PTA Newsletter Editor at 341-3725, jmbeahm@hotmail.com. Page 3
Help program, contact Erin Howerton at (913) 495-2432 or visit the library Homework Help Web Site: www.jocolibrary.org/homework.
Leslie and George Brett Jennifer and Brian Burns The 5th annual Renovation Sensation was a huge success thanks to our won- Kelly and Bill Colby derful homeowners: Renee and Barry Ann and Bill Crampton Grissom, Cynthia and David Savage, Ellen and Tom Cray SHARE Julie and Bryan Norton, Mary Beth Janie and Jay DeGoler The President’s Volunteer Service Pam and Brent Finley and Grover Simpson and Sally Award is a national program to recogFront Door Fitness Hilkene. We'd like to thank the folnize students who demonstrate outlowing sponsors for making the tour a Beth and David Fowler standing service to their community, Anne and Cliff Gall financial success as well, all of which nation or abroad during the 12 – month Linda Steeves-Haith and Myron Haith will benefit SHARE. period between April 1, 2009 and Julie and Perry Johnson Gold Sponsors March 31, 2010. Jan and Tom Kreamer Bank of Prairie Village Lathrop & Gage LLP Both SHARE hours and other volunteer Russell Stover Candies Jean and Jerry McNamara hours conducted independently may Rene and John Meara qualify. For most SME students, age Silver Sponsors The Mitchell Group Lisa and Wayne Auer 15 or older, the awards are: Nonie and Bill Newman Barnds Brothers, Inc. GOLD: 250 or more hours Mary and John Petrow Country Club Bank SILVER: 175 – 249 hours Beth and Ralph Richardson Ellenberger Corporation, LLC BRONZE: 100 – 174 hours Melissa and Tom Rooker Bronze Sponsors Nancy and Scott Sayler Karen and Mark Bailey For those SME students who will not Lili and Chris Shank have turned 15 by April 1, 2010, the Kay and John Callison Anne and Al Simmons Katie and John Chalfant awards are as follows: Angie and John Stout Colt Energy, Inc. GOLD: 100 or more hours Jane and Lewis Wetzel Fairway Animal Hospital SILVER: 75 – 99 hours G.A. Fischer Co. We would like to especially thank BRONZE: 50 – 74 hours Missy and Ed Kuklenski Gillman Studios A variety of volunteer services qualify. Laura and Bill Nelson Hen House Markets Fundraising for community services Kay and Charlie Newell Mary Beth and Grover Simpson and faith – based service can be inLori and John Sherk Cities of Mission Hills, Prairie Village cluded. Activities must be unpaid. Cindy and David Sitomer and Leawood Travel time and actual work time on Friends volunteer trips counts. Nancy and Bruce Anderson The following do not qualify for volun- Jan and Todd Bleakley teer service hours: Fund-raising for Cathy and Larry Botts sports teams, choir, plays, etc., from which the student benefits, 47th Annual College Clinic Court – ordered community service, Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 and sleeping or entertainment time after you traveled to the volunteer location. 6:30-9:00pm WANTED: College Clinic Volunteers Forms are available online at smeshare.org. Award applications and log Be a part of the regions largest college clinic! forms may also be picked up outside Help set-up Oct 14 in the afternoon the SHARE office room 463. Help with dinner for the college reps before the clinic Questions? Contact SHARE advisers Pat Kaufman or Lesley Multer at Greet at school entrances during the clinic (1 hr shift) 993-6820, eamulter@smsd.org , or Help clean up after the clinic PTA rep Jan Roach at 649-1981, La Miscellaneous duties before and/or during event. monter@swbell.net. All forms are to be returned to the SHARE office (Attention: Lesley Multer) by April 1, 2010. You may also email the form to Lamonter@swbell.net or post mark it by April 1, 2010 to Jan Roach, 4409 West 82nd Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208 SME Newsletter - October 2009
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If you can help, email Cathy Handy at handycmac@aol.com Representatives from over 200 colleges across the country will be onsite to chat and share information with high school students and their parents. Freshman through seniors encouraged to attend. Page 4
Counseling Office News— News—www.smecounselor.org Important Dates
College Applications
October 9—PSAT/PLAN registration deadline October 10—SAT given at East October 14—PSAT/PLAN test day for 10th and 11th graders only. 9th and 12th graders will not attend. October 14—College Clinic—6:30 p.m. October 15 (8:00 am.)—PSAT (Sophomore) Saturday Test Date registration deadline October 17—Alternate PSAT test day at Broadmoor (for 10th grade student) October 23—1st Quarter Report Cards distributed October 24—ACT—given at other area schools November 5—Freshmen and Sophomore College Planning Student and Parent Meeting—7 p.m.—SME Library
Students must check with individual college websites and/or application materials to determine what is required to complete an application folder. All colleges require an official student transcript, which must be mailed by the high school. Although the school mails the transcript, a student must request this service in writing 4 weeks prior to the application deadline. Starting last year, the counseling office will NOT require envelopes and postage from students for mailing transcripts.
Some schools also require letters of recommendation from a counselor. If a letter of recommendation is required, the student must complete (1) a Personal Data Sheet, (2) a Parent Information Form, and (3) a typed resume. Copies of these forms may be found in the counseling office or on the counseling website, www.smecounselor.org. These items Website should be completed and turned in to the student’s counDon’t forget to visit the Counseling Office Website— selor 4 weeks prior to the earliest deadline. At that time, the www.smecounselor.org. Our website provides important information regarding upcoming events, academic planning, student must also make an appointment with the counselor to discuss the letter of recommendation. and college and scholarship information. The Counseling Department also has a Web Back Pack site. Don’t forget to Students are asked to mail a paper copy or submit an online visit this site as well. You can access it from the student section of the college application themselves. The www.smecounselor.org website or using the following site counseling department will mail a Shawnee Mission East address: http://www4.smsd.org/SMECounselors/. Another Secondary School Report, transcript and letter of recomhelpful website for students is the Career Cruising website: mendation separately. If a teacher recommendation is rewww.careercruising.com. Visit the counseling office for quired, the teacher will mail the Teacher Report separately. login information. This website will assist students by find- Students must provide envelopes and postage for teacher ing careers that match their interests. They can search carecommendations. reers and find out what they are really like and they can find out about what courses they will need to take to match those Deadlines for Transcripts and/or careers.
Letters of Recommendation
ACT/SAT There are two remaining ACT test dates in 2009: October 24 and December 12. Students may register online at www.act.org. There are three remaining SAT test dates in 2009: October 10, November 7, and December 5. You can register online at www.collegeboard.com. We generally recommend that students begin their college testing in the spring of their junior year.
Student Profile Sheets
Applications due November 1, 2009: Requests must be made in the counseling office by October 2, 2009. Applications due November 15, 2009: Requests must be made in the counseling office by October 16, 2009. Applications due December 1, 2009: Requests must be made in the counseling office by November 3, 2008. Applications due December 15, 2009: Requests must be made in the counseling office by November 3, 2008. Applications due December 31, 2009 through January 5, 2010: Requests must be made in the counseling office by November 20, 2009.
If you haven’t done so, please return the Student Profile sheets to the Counseling Office so that we have the most accurate information on our database. Also, if you have any Attention Parents of Freshmen and changes in your family information (address, phone numbers, emergency contacts), please inform our computer Sophomores clerk, Beth Giles at 993-6609. Keep your information cur- The Counseling Department would like to share information rent so we may keep you informed. and answer questions about college planning for the parents of freshman and sophomores. Times have changed when 47th Annual College Clinic college planning was limited to saving money and taking Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 6:30-9:00 P.M. Represen- college prep courses. Come to this evening seminar to learn tatives from over 200 colleges across the country will share what is included in college admissions decisions and how information with students and their parents. Admission, students and parents can prepare for these decisions in time parking, and shuttle service is free. to make a difference. SME Newsletter - October 2009
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The seminar will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the SME library on Thursday, November 5, 2009. We will be looking forward to seeing and meeting all of you!
8:00 a.m. Late registration will not be accepted after that time.
Cost for registration is $16.00. ($18.00 for the Saturday Looking for Information and Resources on Careers? Check test – sophomores only.) Registration information will out the SME Counselors Web Back Pack for information on be given through morning announcements and will also career related activities and events, career search tools, and be available on the website: www.smecounselor.org. an abundance of career themed resources: http:// Career Exploration www4.smsd.org/SMECounselors/ or http:// www4.smsd.org/jamieheller/ Career Exploration is an important part of development as students grow. We now have access to a new online proPSAT/NMSQT – The Preliminary gram that uses interested and skills inventories to generate a list of possible careers and colleges that have those degree SAT/National Merit Scholarship programs. The website is Qualifying Test. www.kansascareerpipeline.org. Students need to see their The PSAT/NMSQT measures the verbal, math, and writing counselors for the Batch Codes that will allow them to take skills that students have developed over the course of their the inventories education. Typically, students take the PSAT in their junior year of high school. It is also beneficial for motivated col- Private School Shadow Days lege bound sophomores. The PSAT serves as a valuable Are you a private school student and want to see what tool to assist students, parents, and schools with early colShawnee Mission East is like? Join us on one of these days lege preparation and planning. (October 19, October 26, November 9, or November 16). If The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to one of those dates does not work out for you, you can also National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competi- select a day between October 19-November 20. Note: SME is on a modified block schedule. Mondays all class tions for the college scholarships that will be awarded in periods meet; the other days of the week you will only be 2011. Students who meet published participation requireable to see 3 (even day) or 4 (odd day) classes. You will get ments, which include taking the PSAT in their junior year, an opportunity to shadow one of our Link Crew Leaders for will enter the NMSC competitions for recognition and awards. Information about NMSC programs, entry require- the day, take a tour of the building, and you will be able to experience eating in the Cafeteria. Bring anywhere from ments, and scholarships to be offered in 2011 can now be $3-5 for lunch. found at www.nationalmerit.org and in the 2009 PSAT/ NMSQT Student Bulletin that will be given to all students at Your day will begin in the Counseling Office at 7:30 a.m. SME who register for the exam. where you will pick up your visitor pass and meet your Link
Crew Leader. Classes begin at 7:40 a.m. Your day will end in the SME Counseling Office where Mrs. Englebrick, Counselor Coordinator, will be giving you 2010-2011 enrollment information and answer any questions. The Private REGISTRATION: Juniors and sophomores must regis- School Shadow Form can be found on our website at: ter in the SME Counseling Office by October 9, 2009 at www.smecounselor.org or our Web Back Pack Site at: 3:00 p.m. The deadline for the PSAT (sophomore) www4.smsd.org/SMECounselors/ under “Documents”. Saturday testing will be Thursday, October 15, at TEST DATES: Wednesday, October 14 for juniors at SME, and Saturday, October 17 for sophomores at Broadmoor Technical School at 6701 West 83rd St.
Choices Workshop through Johnson County Community College The Choices workshop is designed for second-semester high school juniors, high school seniors and traditionalage college students. It can help you make satisfying educational decisions that support your career and life goals. You will be introduced to:
sources to investigate possible career choices. • Practice brainstorming to come up with new career options and possibilities. • Assess realistic expectations for yourself. Identify barriers and support systems. Choices workshops are held monthly. The cost for the Self-Assessment • Gain an understanding of your occupational interests workshop is $20. Two online assessments must be taken by the Thursday prior to the first session. To register for and how those interests can fit into the world of work. an upcoming workshop or to receive more information Discover your personality strengths and see what the on Choices, call the Career Services Center at 469-3870. effects of each preference are in work situations. Choices Schedule 2009: Occupational Exploration • Use the Career Services Department's extensive re- October 2009: Monday, 10/12, 3 - 6 p.m. November 2009: Tuesday, 11/17 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. SME Newsletter - October 2009
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Lancer Athletics
Jim Ricker, Athletic Director
Fall Sports Senior Nights athletic web site at It is an important tradition to recognize our seniors and their parents. The following are dates for senior nights for fall sports:
Football Friday, October 29 (North Stadium) vs. SM West @ 7:00pm
Soccer Tuesday, October 20 (Soccer Complex #2) vs. LFS @ 7:00pm
Volleyball Tuesday, October 20 (SME Tri) @ 5:00pm
Physical Exam Required for Participation in Winter Sports
Girls Basketball
www.smesports.com. If you Rick Rhoades earhoadr@smsd.org download the physical from the website, please make sure that you have 4 Wrestling pages. Chip Ufford eaufford@smsd.org Please turn in your physicals to the AD Secretary prior to November 16. If you are turning in your physical on November 16, please take it directly to the coach.
Winter Sports Meet the Coach Night Winter Sports Meet the Coach Night will take place on Monday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. All athletes in a winter sport and at least one of their parents are required to attend.
Fall and Holiday Break Moratoriums
The “no practice” dates for the fall and over the holidays have been set by the KSHSAA. These dates are November 9-15 and December 23Winter sports begin on Monday, No- 27, 2009. This means that there shall vember 16, 2009. Be sure to keep the be no athletic practice, off-season following in mind as you prepare for conditioning, informal basketball girls and boys basketball, wrestling, shooting, working out on wrestling bowling, and boys swimming: mats, etc., in school-owned facilities during the fall athletic buffer week We must have a physical exam on (November 9-15) and holiday break file before an athlete can try out or practice. If you have already turned moratorium (December 23-27). in a physical form for fall sports, you Coaching for Winter have already met this requirement. If you are not sure you have turned it I, Sports please check with the AD Secretary The head coaches for the five winter sports are as follows. Please contact in the office. the appropriate coach for any inforThe exam must have taken place after mation regarding a sport. May 1, 2009.
Boys Swimming Wiley Wright wwright@kckcc.edu
Bowling Patti Kennedy eakenned@smsd.org
Lancer Day 2009 Lancer Day this year will be celebrated on Friday, October 2. The Lancer Day Parade will begin at 2:00pm at SM East and proceed down Mission Road to “Lancer Village” (Prairie Village Shopping Center). The theme of this year’s parade is Board Games. A pep rally will take place in “Lancer Village” at the conclusion of the parade. During the evening of October 2, the Lancer Day/Homecoming festivities will conclude at North Stadium when the Lancers take on the Leavenworth Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on the fun! Never is school spirit higher than at the Lancer Day/Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally. Remember – the sun always shines on Lancer Day!!
Boys Basketball
The specific KSHSAA physical form Shawn Hair eahair@smsd.org must be used. These forms are available in the SME main office or on the SME Newsletter - October 2009
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SME PTA SME PTA SME PTA SME PTA SME PTA President’s Message Trivia Time: Which of these entertainers was never a classroom teacher: Sting, Gene Simmons, Mr. T., Kris Kristofferson or Andy Griffith (answer at bottom of message)? Bullying—A concerned mother at the Freshman Parent Meeting mentioned that a friend’s daughter was being bullied and struggling with some issues of acceptance at SME. It broke my heart to hear how this student did not want to return to East after being excluded from “the group” in her fall sport and some classes. I remember feeling that same sort of pain on occasion years ago when I was in high school. And, it still stings today. Maybe you have been there too. My purpose in bringing this up is that I know that SME parents would never allow or tolerate their children behaving as bullies if they knew the mean and exclusionary behavior was occurring. It is a pleasure to parent alongside so many thoughtful and selfless parents who put the needs and peace of mind of all students above their own egos and desires for recognition. I promise to watch my son for this exclusionary behavior and to step in and stop it at the first sign. I know so many others are doing the same. Thank you for working hard to help our students help all students to feel welcome and accepted at SME. Lancer thanks go out to the following PTA members for their time, creativity and support: Nonie Newman and Molly Danciger spearheaded a successful PTA membership campaign that will allow us to send more financial support to SME classrooms, provide relevant education and information sessions for SME parents and students. Kristin Riott and Suzanne Henley launched the 09-10 series if Parent-Principal Coffees with a great evening session exploring many different ways to connect at SME. Watch for more special coffee hours to learn about many great opportunity and issues that impact SME.
PTA General Membership Meetings Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues
10/6 12/1 2/2 3/2 4/6 5/4
11:30am 9:00am 7:30pm 11:30am 11:30am 10:00am
Village Presbyterian Church SME Library Village Presbyterian Church Village Presbyterian Church Village Presbyterian Church Village Presbyterian Church
Attention Freshman Friday, October 23, is the deadline for turning in essays or poems for the Citizenship competition. This year's theme is the impact of last year's historic presidential inauguration. If you have thoughts about its significance, or feelings about its impact on the future of the country, please discuss the contest with your English or Social Studies teachers. They have all the rules of the contest, and can copy those and the entry form for you if you ask. If they don't have it, students can call the PTA Citizenship Chair, Ellen Murphy, directly at 831-2502. This is the final year you can compete for this award, so please be encouraged to make the most of this opportunity.
Parent-Principal Coffee "Broadmoor Technical Center: A Culinary Career" Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. Broadmoor Technical Center--in the Bistro 6701 W 83rd St. (between Metcalf and Nall) Why wait until you're paying college tuition to try to find a career path? Dr. Krawitz believes that high school is the best time for parents to help their students begin exploring career options. Come see the fabulous culinary offerings at the Broadmoor Technical Center where Principal Julie Crain will not only share what programs are available but has promised a tour of this beautiful new facility. Dr. Krawitz will also be available with his insights while we meet in the Bistro. Come join us!
Trivia Answer: Kris Kristofferson never taught in a classroom, although he was commissioned to teach English at West Point in the mid 1960’s. He resigned his commission before classes commenced and moved to Nashville. Sting and Andy Griffith taught English. Gene Simmons taught 6th Julie Foster, Denise Clark and Alison Coulson for a great grade and Mr. T taught PE classes. September PTA meeting with District and SME updates of important concern to parents. Angie Fosnough and her committee kicked off reviews for teacher instructional grants in September and will continue to meet monthly to make sure SME teachers have the materials and equipment needed to keep our classrooms strong.
Thanks to Connie Loveless and her great volunteers for putting on a scrumptious faculty dinner during Parent/Teacher Conferences. PTA Meeting—Please join us for the October PTA Meeting, Tuesday, 10/6, 11:30 a.m. at Village Presbyterian Church. Hear about Student Council and Link Crew activities and leadership development opportunities with these fine organizations. SME Newsletter - October2009
SME Night At Culver’s
Wednesday, October 21 7953 State Line Road 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a great meal and support SME! Culver’s will donate 10% of all sales during this time to our school. Page 8
Booster Clubs and Organizations Band Boosters Trash Bag Sales
7:00 p.m. in the SME Gym** Tues. 11/24 Chipotle Tour—during school hours-- Yellow yard bags - $10.00/roll or 25 Choraliers Men and Varsity Choir White kitchen bags - $10.00/roll of 65 Tues. 12/8 Holiday Concert---All Choirs---7:00 p.m. Paper yard bags - $3.00/pack of 5 bags in the SME auditorium To purchase call Stephanie Low at 362-7285 – if you **given the status of current construction, please verify live north of 75th Street, and call Cathy Philpott at 341- on the website 4946 - if you live south of 75th Street. Attendance was great at the first Choirbooster meeting in SME Choirboosters August---thanks to all who attended and volunteered. We hope you come back for each meeting! Next ChoirThe year has gotten off to a great start! The new choir booster Membership meeting: Wednesday, November 18 room is all that director, Ken Foley, was hoping for---great acoustics and all of the choir members standing on at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. the floor. They have access to risers when they need them Theatre News for October, 2009 and a place to store the robes. Frequent Friday productions will be presented October A fun concert to see is the East Area Choral Music Con- 9 by director Natalie Hine and October 23 by director cert on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the SME Tori Wrede at 3:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre. gym. Area middle schools perform as well as our own Our next Theatre Boosters meeting will be October 27 at Choraliers. This concert give great exposure to the parents and families of future Lancers to our fine choral pro- 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre. All families of students gram and encourages students to participate when they go interested in theatre are encouraged to attend. At the meeting you will hear from teachers about class activities to high school. and The Grapes of Wrath – the Theatre department’s fall Our first Car Wash was a great success! Thanks to all production scheduled for November 12, 13, and 14; get who participated and supported this event. The proceeds your questions answered; and have the opportunity to from this will go towards the European trip expenses. volunteer. Other fundraising events coming up will be a Cookie Rep Theatre plays will be presented November 1 and 2 Dough/Cake sale November 16 – 30. at 3:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Joining Choirboosters communicates to your student that Don’t miss the SME fall production of The Grapes of their interests are your interests. It also means that our Wrath, a drama, on November 12, 13, and 14 at 7:00 choirs can continue to excel at high levels ---this requires p.m. in the Dan Zollars Auditorium. The cast is directed our financial support. It is easy to do on the website, by Brian Cappello, with technical direction by Tom Dewww.smechoirboosters.com. Join now at a level that Feo. Admission for the play is $7; $5 for students with works best for you! ID; and free for students in SME theatre classes (with SME ID). Tickets will be sold November 9 – 13 on the Bronze Note $35 south ramp during lunch. Silver Note $50 If you’d like to join Theatre Boosters, please contact Pat Gold Note $100 Latshaw at platshaw@kc.rr.com or 341-5725. Member Noteworthy Sponsor $250 – 499 (Includes 2 reships are $40. Thanks to the following families who have served seats at most choir events) joined: Beasley, Conrads, Amor, Dee, Felman, Lat Platinum Sponsor $500+ for the business or family shaw, Liu, Long, Sullivan, Breckenridge, Donnelly, sponsor. (Includes 4 reserved seats at most choir Dugan, Thomas, Hoedel, Mack, O'Connell, Rowe, and events, and advertising on programs, power point Vollenweider. Many thanks also to all parents who have displays, and the Choirbooster website) volunteered to help.. Grace Note (Alumni) $20
Choir Calendar for First Semester
Save the Date:
Sun 10/4 UMKC Chamber Festival (Chambers only) Wed. 10/7 Fall Concert---All choirs---7:00 p.m. in the SME auditorium** Tues. 11/3 East Area Choral festival (Choraliers only)
Annual Feast for East Fundraiser
SME Newsletter - October 2009
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Milburn Country Club Page 9
PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Application and Log of service hours NAME: ______________________________________________________________ NAME PREFERRED ON CERTIFICATE: ___________________________________ STREET ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________
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AGE as of 4/1/2010: _____ GRADE: _____ TOTAL HOURS 4/1/09 – 3/31/10: ___________ LOG OF VOLUNTEER HOURS April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010 Date(s)
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Please complete and return to SHARE office (room 463) by April 1, 2010 or mail to Jan Roach, 4409 West 82nd Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208-5036 with a postmark of no later than April 1, 2010. Contact Pat Kaufman or Leslie Multer 913-993-6820 or eamulter@smsd.org or Jan Roach at Lamonter@swbell.net with questions. Feel free to attach additional pages of log hours if necessary.
SHAWNEE MISSION EAST PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2009-2010 (Please print clearly)
Name _______________________________________________________________Phone # __________________________ Address __________________________________________Zip ___________E-mail _________________________________ Please print carefully
Student’s Name __________________________________________________________ Student’s Incoming grade _________ Return to SME PTA Mailbox or Mail to: Becky Johnston, 5446 Belinder Rd., Fairway, KS 66205 bjohnston100@yahoo.com Check as many as you want. Academic Recognition—January/June: Help with Honor Roll certificates. After Graduation—Winter/Spring: Organize a drug-free, alcohol-free party for seniors only, immediately after graduation. After Prom—Winter/Spring: Organize drug-free, alcohol-free party immediately after the Prom. (Note: After Grad and After Prom often coordinate to streamline efforts.) Bridge—All Year: Play bridge once a month with other PTA members. Carnation Sale—January/February: Help with the Valentine’s Day sale that supports the LOVE Fund, which assists families/students in need. Citizenship/Student Elections—All Year: Staff school elections. Inform students about voter registration by mailing 18th birthday cards to them (Committee size limited to 30 volunteers.) College Clinic—Summer/Fall: Help with the October evening event where the entire community is invited to hear over 200 college representatives discuss their schools. College Clinic Dinner—Summer/Fall: Plan and serve dinner to college representatives before the College Clinic. College Connection—Fall, Winter, Early Spring: Promote and hold seminars for parents and students, providing information on college selection process (supplements information provided by SME college counselors). Freshman Lancer Event—Fall: Plan and staff one after-game party for freshmen. Historian—All Year: Collect news articles. Collect/take photographs at events. Prepare scrapbook. Hospitality/Faculty-Staff Appreciation—All Year: Provide hospitality for faculty luncheons, treats in teachers’ lounge to coincide with special events during year. Hostess for PTA Meetings—All Year: Arrange for food, drink, and set-up for monthly general meetings. Instructional Grants—All Year: Evaluate staff’s grant requests and administer funding. (Committee limited to 8 volunteers.) Legislative Liaison—All Year: Attend local workshop in the fall, attend a one-day workshop in Topeka in February and report about relevant legislation.
Landscape Beautification—All Year: Work with administration to improve SME grounds. Requires desire/interest to garden. Lancer Launch Parent Orientation—Summer: Organize the dinner and parent information session for Lancer Launch. Library—All Year: Circulation desk volunteers needed 7:00-7:40am or 2:40-3:30pm Clerical assistance needed to work 2-3 hour shifts. Mailing Committee—All Year: Work on preparing occasional school mailings. Membership—Fall: Assist VP/Membership to collect dues at Back to School Night & other events Newsletter—All Year: Work with administration to produce monthly school newsletter (proofreading) New/Transfer Students—All Year: Organize welcome dinner for new, non-freshman students and families and other activities as needed. Prepare packets for new families entering SM East during the school year. Parents As Resources—All Year: Organize meetings to facilitate parental networking on pertinent topics, e.g., curfews, teens and the law, alcohol and drugs, internet, etc. Parent/Principal Coffees: Organize programs about relevant school topics. President’s Volunteer Service Award—All Year: Promote, record, report students earning 100+ hrs of community service. Publicity—All Year: Work with all committees and local newspapers to publicize PTA and School events. Reflections/Citizenship Contests—Fall: Coordinate PTA Reflections and Citizenship Contest for original works in music, art, prose, and poetry. Awards will be given. Senior Breakfast—Spring: Work with administration to host Senior Breakfast in May. SHARE Volunteers—All Year: Work with SHARE Director and other SHARE parents to help with administration and support of many SHARE fundraising and student volunteer projects. Student Directory —June: Be involved in the production of the student directory. Must have knowledge of Publisher and Excel. Will work with the district, school, and PTA for contents. Student Pictures—August: Organize student photo I.D. cards and help with yearbook pictures. Visual Arts—All Year: Support the Arts program & the Student Art Club, and help with the Spring Fine Arts Showcase. Volunteer—All Year: Agree to be called for specific needs and/or projects on an as needed basis. Website Maintenance—All Year: Maintain the SME PTA website, provide updates as needed.
Thank you for volunteering your time, talent, & resources to aid our teachers, staff and students at SME!
Teaching Grants and Aids
SME PTA Membership Form 2009-2010 Parent Names_________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address_______________________________________________________ Home Address________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ Zip______________________ Home Telephone______________________________________________________
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We would like to make an additional donation of $____________
Thank you for joining the world’s largest and most powerful Student Advocacy Group! Please make checks payable to SME-PTA and return to the PTA mailbox or send to: Nonie Newman, VP/Membership, 3815 W. 63rd St., SMKS 66208 If you have any questions, email her at nonnewman@kc.rr.com
College Clinics Teacher Appreciation Senior Breakfast
College Connection Lancer Launch Presidential Service Awards Visual Arts Show
Community Programs Website Maintenance Supports S.H.A.R.E. Keeps You Informed
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Shawnee Mission East Safe Home Pledge** The SAFE HOME PLEDGE is a project of the SME PTA to promote awareness and networking among parents. By completing this form, you are sharing your desire to provide a safe home and also your willingness to freely discuss any violations or problems with other parents. It is understood that this pledge is made with the best of intentions, realizing that situations do occur without parental knowledge or consent.
Mail to: Becky Johnston, 5446 Belinder, Fairway, KS 66205 or e-mail to: bjohnston100@yahoo.com I will not allow parties or gatherings in my home when I am not there. I will not serve youth nor will I allow youth under the legal drinking age to consume alcohol or use drugs in my home or on my property. I will not allow the use of illegal drugs in my home or on my property. Name(s)____________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________Zip___________ Phone ________________________________ Student(s) name and grade(s) for 09-10 school year ___________________________________________________________________________________ If you submitted a Pledge last year (08-09 school year), it is NOT necessary to submit a new pledge this year.
Additional Safe Home Families Not already listed in the directory