Wichita Family Magazine September 2014

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Message from the Publisher Leroy Klatt.

Leroy was my school bus driver from the time I was in Kindergarten all the way into my high school years. At first, I always thought he was mean and scary. He was gruff at times, but he always took care of us and made sure we arrived at our destination safely.

He came to mind the other morning while I was driving a school bus of my own, which I do from time to time when the local school district is in need of someone to fill in for a regular route driver. I was actually stopped on the side of the road. According to my watch, I was running a bit early for my first

pick-up of the day, so to kill time I pulled over and waited.

As I did so, I watched the sun rise. It’s been a long time since I watched the sun rise. It was beautiful and calming. I felt an incredible peace pervade my being. As I basked in the glory of rising sun and the fact it meant another day on this earth had been granted to us all, I thought about life. Since I was sitting behind the wheel of a school bus, my mind wandered back to my times of riding Leroy’s bus.

Like I said, when I was younger, he was an ironfisted master of the bus domain, but as I got older and actually had conversations with him, I quickly realized how kind and gentle he truly was. And he was smart and funny. Talking with him was joy.

Of those many, many years riding and talking with him, two memories are the fondest and freshest in my mind.

One was the story he told to make sure the girls

didn’t allow their hair to blow out the open windows of the bus. He said once a girl let her hair fly out the window, and then it got caught on a lowhanging tree branch. He said it ripped her hair out.

At the time, this was terrifying, even though I didn’t have long hair. In retrospect, it is hilarious. It was clever and funny and accomplished what he needed, which was to make sure nothing, nobody, or no part of anybody was outside of the bus while it was in motion.

The second memory is of the mornings. Leroy always listened to a local country music station.

When we were about 30 minutes from arriving at the school Paul Harvey always came on. Every day, without fail, we listened to Paul Harvey. I wish Paul Harvey was still on the air, so I could have it playing while I’m driving a school bus.

Those are good memories. It was a good sunrise.

And it all made for a great day.

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News and Information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools

Students help with Fill the Bus school supply drive Twenty high School students helped collect school supplies during Chick-fil-a’s Fill the Bus drive on August 8. Visitors could donate supplies to receive a free sandwich. The students manned the drop-off sites at both locations as people dropped off pencils, paper, notebooks and glue sticks. Hundreds of supplies were collected and given to North High School and PriceHarris Communications Magnet.

The students who worked the drop-off sites were Abbi Faflick, Nate Faflick and Melanie Lower, East; Noni Beacham and Lorena del a O, Heights; Sanam Bhakta, Ginger Garcia, Paola Ramirez, Erin Schueller and Maddie Warren, North; Caleb Soliday, Northeast; Kelsi Cannady, Jamie Gallagher and Tori Martinez, Northwest; Hadleigh Buck, Allen Hommertzheim, Na’Tianna Stocker, Ta’jahne Stocker and Kaytee Wisely, Southeast and Logan Godsey, West.

This is the second year for the Fill a Bus event.

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High school students help collect school supplies at the Chick-fil-a Fill the Bus event.

College Hill summer program sells lemonade for pets

South principal Cara Ledy, center, was named KASSP’s High School Principal of the Year. She is pictured with, from left, Executive Director Robert Garner, Marketing and Communications Director Wendy Johnson, Assistant Superintendent Alicia Thompson, Assistant Superintendent Bill Faflick and Executive Director Shannon Benoit.

South principal named Kansas High School Principal of the Year

Cara Ledy, principal at South High School, was named Kansas High School Principal of the Year by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals. Assistant Superintendent Bill Faflick, along with other WPS

administrators, surprised her during an inservice session to celebrate her honor in front of her peers.

She will be formally honored during the KASSP Fall Conference in November.

Students in College Hill’s summer program held their annual lemonade stand to collect donations for charity.

This year, the students chose the Kansas Humane Society to support. The students served regular and frozen lemonade to help cats and dogs find forever homes.

In three days, the students helped raise $772.07.

During the fundraiser, Mark Eby, President and CEO of the Kansas Humane

Society and Lynette Dyson Murphy, Chief Development Officer, visited the school to thank the students for their efforts, and to enjoy a cool drink.

This is the fourth year College Hill’s summer program has raised money for a good cause.

The lemonade stand has previously supported tornado victims in Joplin, MO and Moore, OK and the United Way.

Students in College Hill’s summer program help collect donations for the Humane Society.

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AT THE TOP OF THE CLASS Tech and fashion must-haves for kids K-12 (Family Features) For many parents, the back to school season means running from store to store in search of everything the kids need for a successful academic year. Use this special guide, which includes everything from portable chargers that power devices, to outfit your star pupils in style.

Whether your child is in kindergarten or finishing up their high school career, these tech and fashion forward products will be a hit in the classroom and beyond Stylish finds for the school year

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A bag for school basics Pencils, erasers, calculators and glue - these are just a few of the things your little learner needs to carry with them while hopping from class to class. Help them keep everything in one place with a handy pencil bag. With a variety of size, color and material options available, your student can find the case that suits their academic needs. For a fun way to keep track of their items, look for canvas or heavy-duty fabric options that can be personalized with your child’s name in their favorite font.

Organized and accessorized Keep those notes, papers and study materials in order with a quality, multi-pocket binder. Now available with features - such as

plastic strips that quickly lock notebooks and folders into the binder, as well as vertical compartments so important papers won’t slip out - these binders are new and improved from your childhood days. They also come in a variety of colors and patterns, so your child can customize this handy tool to their liking.

Personalized and prepared Fit those papers, tests and homework inside a special folder that reflects your child’s unique style. In their choice of trendy colors and patterns, personalized folders allow kids to proudly showcase their name, stay organized and look chic all at the same time. Whether they like polka dots, stripes or chevron patterns, your child will have no problem locating their folder from all the others.

Smart technology for academic success Power your studies RadioShack’s Slim Portable Power Bank is the lifesaver you didn’t know you needed as you head back to class. These creditcard sized banks keep devices powered up when there’s no outlet available. They provide 3 hours, 11 hours or 17 hours of talk time and charge quickly from any

USB port. They’re great to throw in a backpack, as they maintain 95 percent of their charge for a month with an auto-off feature.

Find yours at RadioShack and RadioShack.com.

Learning gets an upgrade Tablets aren’t just for play anymore. From learning systems programmed with software created for young minds to educational apps that can be downloaded onto a standard device, tablets are bringing home classroom skills in an entertaining, engaging way.

Let your kids learn their ABCs, brush up on writing skills, solve mathematical problems and create artwork all from these handheld devices. For the accessorizing youngster, many carrying cases and sleeve protectors serve up a splash of color for this powerful learning tool.

Listen up Whether hearing their favorite music while walking to school or using their laptop for an online study tutorial, your scholar needs a set of quality earbuds to take it all in. Designed with lightweight and compact carrying in mind, earbuds have become an essential tool for most students. With styles that range from their favorite cartoon characters to bright neon colors, your child can find the set that perfectly reflects their back-to-school style.

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Doctor’s Orders

“As summer comes to an end and a new school year begins, I would like to give all the readers a quick reminder on home care. Brushing, flossing, and diet are all important in keeping your child’s teeth healthy.

Remember to brush at night before going to bed with no food or drink after and in the morning before school. Floss once a day especially those areas where the teeth are close together. As for diet, foods and drinks that contain sugars and are acidic can cause cavities, moderation is key. Start early and establish those habits. Have fun with it. Once you set a routine, it’s easy.”

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