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DUBOIS COUNTY, INDIANA

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 SECTION B

Greater Jasper Schools. Page 2.

Southwest Schools. Page 8.

Northeast Dubois Schools. Page 13.

Southeast Schools. Page 15.

North Spencer Schools. Page 19.

VUJC. Page 23.

Greater Jasper Schools

Enrollment procedures To enroll in kindergarten in the Greater Jasper school corporation, a child must be age 5 by Aug. 1. To enroll in grade one, a child must be age 6 by Aug. 1. Indiana law requires that if a child turns age 7 during the school year, the child must enter school. Children enrolling in these grades must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. An original birth certificate will be required. A hospital certificate will not be considered legal proof of age. All required immunizations must be completed before enrollment.

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, 812-4826454; 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 textbook program The school corporation provides rental textbooks for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The textbook rental is a proportionate cost of value of the textbooks. See individual school and grade rental information.

School food program Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program. Nutritious noon meals are served every school day. Students in grades one through five may buy lunch for $2 and students in grades six through 12 may buy 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 has also made it possible to provide some students with free or reduced-price meals.

The reduced-price for a noon meal is 40 cents per day. 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 2015-16 school year.

The household size and the annual, monthly and weekly wages are listed, respectively.

Reduced-price income eligibility guidelines: one-person household, $21,775, $1,815, $419; two, $29,471, $2,456, $567; three, $37,167, $3,098, $715, four; $44,863, $3,739, $863; five, $52,559, $4,380, $1,011; six, $60,255, $5,022, $1,159; seven, $67,951, $5,663, $1,307, and eight, $75,647, $6,304, $1,455. For each additional family member, add $7,696, $642, $148.

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 offices. Only one application form

March andn April.

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.

Greater Jasper Calendar Aug. 13..........................................................................School begins Sept. 7.................................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 16.................................................................. End of first quarter Oct. 19-20................................................. Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 22-23...........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 25-27............................................. Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 18............................................................... End of first semester Jan. 4........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 18.................Martin Luther King Day, snow makeup day, no school Feb. 5....................................Professional Development Day, no school Feb. 15....................Great Americans Day, snow makeup day, no school March 11.............................................................. End of third quarter March 18.................................................Snow makeup day, no school March 21-25....................................................Spring break, no school March 28.................................................Snow makeup day, no school April 15....................................................Snow makeup day, no school May 27.......................................................... End of second semester

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 course.

Make-up days will be taken from earliest to latest. 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.

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.

Each student has the responsibility to act in a quiet and orderly manner to obey all rules and regulations, and to extend respect to the bus drivers.

Each parent has the responsibility to support the authority of proper behavior of the child.

Each bus driver must obey all rules and regulations of the State of Indiana and use every care for the safety of the children under his or her charge. He or she must maintain discipline in a firm, fair and impartial manner.

Bus drivers Route 1, Terry Wigand; Route 2, Tim Nordhoff; Route 3, Jim Allen; Route 4, Dwain Merder; Route 5, to be determined; Route 6, Stephanie Reinsch; Route 7, Ann Fleck; Route 8, Brad Danhafer; Route 9, Byron Wening; Route 10, Jerry Willis; Route 11, Ken Schuler; Route 12, David Fuhrman; Route 13, Angie Kern; Route 14, Karmin Goeppner; Route 15, to be determined; Route 16, Dawn Giesler; Route 17, Becky Kraus; Route 18, Kurt Lechner; Route 19, Joanie Wening; Route 20, Nancy Kluesner; Route 23, Cathy Kieffner; Route 24, Charlie Heller; Route 25, Mark Kieffner; Route 26,

Judy Heller; Route 27, to be determined; Route 28, Mark Gehlhausen; and Route 30, Bobby Schitter.

Title I Title 1 is a federally funded program to help students who are achieving below grade level. Special teachers or aides are provided to assist youngsters who qualify for the program. The 2015-16 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 schools or Superintendent Dr. Tracy Lorey at 812-482-1801.

Special education Programs have been established to meet the educational and social needs of students with one or more disabilities. Eligibility and placement are determined by a committee comprised of parents, teachers and specialists.

Some students participate in fulltime special classes while others attend special classes part time or receive support within the regular education environment.

The Dubois-Spencer-Perry Exceptional Children’s Cooperative provides special programs for students in nine school corporations.

For further information, call Pam Bell at 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 will also participate in spring Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus om

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 Ken Schnaus, secretary. The other members are Arlet Jackle 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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B A C K T O S C H O O L P R E P A R A T IO N

CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Are you concerned that your child may have or has experienced: • A ttention D eficit / H yperactivity D isorder • L earning D isabilities (L D ) • D evelopm ental D elays • D isruptive B ehaviors

• O ppositional D efiant B ehaviors • A nx iety • B ullying • P eer P roblem s

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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 state’s department of education.

Non-accredited in-state or outof-state school credits will not be accepted at face value. Students desiring credit earned in a nonaccredited school must present a transcript at the school in which enrollment is sought. The transcript will be referred to the superintendent. The superintendent or his designee will evaluate the course of study, certification of the teachers and other aspects of the educational programs of the students seeking credit. Assessment tests administered by the corporation may be used. On the basis of the evaluation, a determination of grade placement 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.

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.

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Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will welcome back approximately 3,204 students in grades preschool through 12 for the 2015-16 school year. Students entering kindergarten will graduate from high school in the year 2028. Students graduating from Jasper High School in 2016 will celebrate the 118th anniversary of graduates from a fully commissioned high school serving the community.

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JASPER HIGH SCHOOL

The first day of school for students is Thursday, Aug. 13, 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. Teachers will inform students of necessary supplies the first day of school.

The welcome back dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in the high school cafeteria. Student dress is casual; no “themes” are allowed this year.

Registration Registration packets should be picked up at the main entrance of Jasper High School between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7. 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 will take place from noon to 6 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 10, and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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. Aug. 6 and 7.

Incoming freshmen completing the 2014-15 school year at Jasper Middle School or Holy Family School need not schedule an appointment.

New students to GJCS should attend an orientation from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Meet the teacher night This evening is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the

gym. Information will be shared about the electronic devices students will receive this year to enhance their learning experience.

Parents will receive information in their registration packet as well. Parents are asked to sign the papers and turn them in at registration. Parents needing more information, may sign the papers as they meet with their child’s homeroom teacher. Students with signed usage agreements will receive their two-in-one device during homeroom on Wednesday, Aug. 19. After the initial meeting in the gym, parents will go though their student’s schedule, beginning in homeroom.

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, Molly Rupert, Brooke Keusch, Abby Kennedy, Kathy Overton and Aaron Hohl, English; Dee

Ann Bell, Megan Johnson, Gina Schuetter, Susan McKenzie 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, Caitlin Rasche and Cameron Harris, math; Terry Gobert, Julie Ferguson, Jarett Helming, Julie Schnell, John Goebel, Stephanie Jackman-Burns and Jarrod Land, social studies; Tony Ahrens, Nick Eckert, Dean Jerger and Connie Poe, health and physical education; Kyla Beier, family and consumer sciences; Amanda Schipp, Jessica Mehringer and Evan Elrod, business; Fred Routson and Collin Daunhauer, technology; Andrew Helming, agriculture; Atalie Schroering, health occupations; Joe Shelton, Rick Stenftenagel

and Joan Noblitt, special services; Jason Knies, resource officer; Dana Kunz electronic learning coach; Marina Espinosa, media center; Liz Milligan, study hall; Karen Patton, Karen Lynn, Marilyn Beier, Brandy Smith, Karen Kluemper, Pamela Gruenloh and Roy Carpenter, instructional assistants; Deb Schum, Theresa Stenftenagel, Tina Hilgediek and Hillory Werner, clerical; Bob Schnell, Luke Hopf, Mike Hochgesang, LaVerne Mosier, Leesa Beyke and Ellen Bough, maintenance and custodial; and Loretta Hoffman, Melba Burger, Barbara Ernst, Judy Hubster, Jill Hutslar, Marcia Lindauer, Carmen Pfau, Barb Young, Ann Ward and Janet Cooper, cafeteria.

Supplies A general supply list will be posted at local retailers and on the JMS website at www.jms.gjcs.k12. in.us.

■■ Clothing, jewelry or any article that advertises alcohol or tobacco, promotes drug usage, has obscenities, is sexually explicit, or has sexual implications is not permitted.

■■ Shorts are not permitted.

■■ Chains hanging from pants or clothing and excessively large metal necklaces are not permitted. Bracelets or necklaces with spikes are not permitted.

■■ Pierced jewelry in parts of the body other than ears is not allowed.

■■ Pants shall be worn at the waist with bottom hem diameter no larger than the size of the student’s proper shoe size. Pants may not drag the floor. Yoga or stretch

Phone numbers General office, 812-482-6050; athletic office, 812-482-4450; and attendance office, 812-482-1040.

PTO Michelle Lueken, president; Monica Scott, vice president; Gretchen Werner, treasurer; and Sherri Monesmith, secretary.

JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thursday, Aug. 13, 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 2014-15 school year should call 812-4826454 to enroll the students as soon as possible. If there is no answer, leave your name and number and someone will get back to you.

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. Monday, Aug. 10, in the school’s black gym.

Registration and payment of fees Registration packets will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7. 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. 10, or between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Completed forms from the registration packet should be returned and book rentals and 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.

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 7:30 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.

Applications for assistance (textbooks 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 St., Suite 1, Jasper IN 47546. Families who are direct certified (temporary assistance for needy families or food stamps) by July 1 do not need to complete an application.

Eighth-grade achievement night pictures Eighth-grade achievement night pictures may be picked up at the high school during the Wildcat kickoff freshman orientation.

Student dress ■■ Principles for good grooming and proper dress are necessary to set an atmosphere conducive to improving the learning situation. It is primarily the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are applying these principles. Examples of the student dress policy include:

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pants are not permitted unless something is covering them appropriately.

■■ 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.

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■■ 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 in these categories as needed.

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 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.

parents or walk are asked to report to the school gym between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Children riding buses will arrive at various times due 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 David Hubster, principal; Phil Tolbert, assistant principal; Ben Mundy, athletic director; Donna Arensman, athletic secretary; Tiffany Maxey, guidance counselor; Lisa Flamion, home-school adviser; Kathy Combs, Jackie Howard and Jamie Ruxer, office staff; Lucy Weaver, RN, nurse; Gavin Lichlyter, Theresa Luebbehusen and Cassie Williams, special education; Katie Blessinger, English as a Needed Language; Andrea Messmer, ENL

assistant; Beth Patton, Spanish; Julie Ruhe and Chris Tucker, physical education; Jill Wigand, health; Kelly Spencer, art; John Coller, James Goodhue and Patrick Keeley, band; Haley Ondiek, family and consumer science; Courtney Heberer, music; Kyle Jahn, technology; Jace Brescher, Jan Flynn, Jeremy Wolf and Paul Nichter, 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, Kasey Young, Kari Schaefer, Samantha Venderley and Shannon Weyer, language arts; Michelle Brown,

Lisa Seng, Wes Moser, Tom Rupert and Jeff Zink, social studies; Lindsey Smith, computer instructor; Virgie Evans, library services; Andrea Sutt, Lisa Brewer, Beth Gentry, Donna Gootee, Chris Krodel, Jane Renner and Denise Smith, instructional assistants; Cathy Light, remediation assistant; Chris Flamion, Becky Kraus, Bobby Schitter and Ruth Wilson, maintenance and custodians; Lori Betz, Marilyn Heidorn, Brenda Hoffman, Nancy Hopf, Ruth Bush, Carol Ruckriegel and Eileen Schnieders, cafeteria; Michaela Eckerle and Paul Nichter, interventists; and Darla Blazey, PTSO president.

tionist; 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; Jason Hornby, music; Emi Donato, Jaime Fleming, Donna Bryan, Jodie Harris, Jason Hornby, Flo Kluesner; Michelle Lamkin, Sara Lindeman, Shari Lopez, Brenda Miller, Kelly Schwartz, Tammy Werner and Yvonne Wigand, instructional assistants; Karen Gudorf, Tami Pfaff, Paula Schneider and Marilyn Wolf, cafeteria; Craig Folz and Kristina Hundley, facility man-

agement; Jane Begle and Donna Uebelhor, student data management; and Melanie Krueger and Leslie Guy, student wellness management.

TENTH STREET SCHOOL

Tenth Street School’s will have registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 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 my vary based on students’ course of study, the vast majority of students’ textbook fees will be: grade three, $120.44; grade four, $132.95; and grade five, $138.97. 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 the previously mentioned amounts in a specially marked envelope. Money in excess of the $14 for lunch and $8.75 for breakfast will not be refunded,

Note for new students A tour of the building will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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

Staff Kent W. Taylor, principal; Stephanie Buse, Andrea Denu, Marlene Huls, Lori Kunkel and Jeff Sudbury, grade three; Kyla Buechlein, Angela Bueltel, Jessica Freyberger, Jacque Beier, Sherry Knies and Wesley Laake, grade four; Kendra Jasper, Eileen Meyer, Trisha Pfau, Kevin Schipp and Carma Thimling, grade five; Melissa Hall, life skills interven-

Parent Teacher Club Nikki Popp, president; Marie Weinel, first vice president and media relations coordinator; Amy Bastien, second vice president and volunteer coordinator; Andrea Norris, secretary; Jodi Smith, treasurer; Kim Dorsam, head Scrip officer; Karen Schmitt and Minda Haggh, assistant Scrip officers; and Stephanie Buse, teacher representative.

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FIFTH STREET SCHOOL

Fifth Street School students will begin the school year at 8 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13. Dismissal will be at 3 p.m. Students must arrive before 8 a.m.

Registration and packet pickup Parents are asked to pick up packet registration packets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30; Friday, July 31; or Monday, Aug. 3. 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, Aug. 4. 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.

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

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Book rental Kindergarten, $125.51; grade one, $141.60; and grade two, $119.76. Checks are made payable to Elementary Book Rental Fund.

Rental fees may vary depending upon the program needs of the student.

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and/or lunch programs; parents can pay ahead by depositing money in their child’s lunch account.

Supplies Developmental preschool: roll of paper towels; box of Kleenex or Puffs, Clorox wipes; package of large Elmer’s glue sticks, Expo dry-erase markers, regular-size backpack, diapers and diaper wipes (for those that are not toilet trained), package of small paper plates and plastic spoons (boys only), Wet Wipes and zip-close bags (girls only). An extra change of clothes needs to be kept at school. The juice fee for the year is $32.

Kindergarten: backpack; two pink erasers, three boxes of eight regular crayons (Crayola preferred), Fiskars scissors (blunt

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tip), four large glue sticks, one box of facial tissues, three pocket folders, package of 10 No. 2 pencils (Ticonderoga or Dixon preferred), two packages of dry-erase markers (four markers; Expo preferred); and container of Clorox wipes. Optional: two yellow highlighters and/or two packages of sticky notes.

Grade one: more than 12 No. 2 plain yellow pencils (sharpened; Ticonderoga or USA Gold preferred), package of pencil eraser toppers, 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), four large Elmer’s glue sticks (no bottled glue), four twopocket folders (large enough to hold 9-by-12-inch paper; no Trap-

per Keepers), two large boxes of Kleenex, box of zip-close gallonsize freezer bags (girls only; not zippered; no sliders), box of zipclose quart-size freezer bags (boys only; not zippered; no sliders) and backpack or school bag (no wheels permitted). Optional: package of black dry-erase markers (wide tip, Expo preferred), disinfecting wipes, various sizes of Post-It Notes and hand sanitizer.

Grade two: four pocket folders (no pronged folders, 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, school supply bag (large bank bags are excellent), two boxes of regular 24 crayons (no mark-

ers or twistable crayons), two glue sticks; Fiskars scissors, two boxes of regular-size, five sandwich bags (girls only; do not label) and five gallon-size bags (boys only, do not label).

Wagner, kindergarten; Dawn Kilian, Kelly Lehmkuhler and Cheryl Sermersheim, grade one; Kelly Shields, Robin Small, Debbie Weidenbenner and Amy Winkel, grade two; Shannon Bauer, Amber Fleck, Lisa Kincer and Andrea Mathies, grade three; Andrea Ackerman, Ryan Erny, Emily Freeman and Nikki Roberts, grade four; Kyle Heichelbech, Amber Hoffman, Andrea Mehringer and Heather Pfister, grade five; Amanda Beck 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, Abby Giesler, Karen Forbes, Aggie Kress, Mary Jo Popp, Cindy Vogler, Cathy Bartley, Lisa Mann,

Sandy Ruckriegel, Cathy Egler and Megan Underhill, instructional assistants; Brandi Stiles, school nurse; Mark Gehlhausen,

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, Janelle Hasenour and Audra Jahn, grade one; Angie Cox, Megan Messmer, Karen Pieper, Lisa Hurt and Heather Yarbrough, grade two; Stacy Hilgefort, speech; Heather Goodhue, social worker; Lynne Bohnert, Title I coordinator; Sherry Fleck, nurse; Sharon Loveless,

art; Mary Burke, music; Lindsey Healy, English language learner; Sabrina Peters, librarian; Emily Dills and Holly Knies, resource; Cheri Acton, Gerri Buchta, Maria Eckert, Dianne Elmore, 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; Marla Huther and Deb Nordhoff, custodians; Jim Wigand, maintenance; Geri Wehr, cafeteria manager; Jane Werner, assistant manager; and Michelle Witte, cafeteria.

PTO Alissa Brosmer, president; Dana Schnarr, vice president; Kim Hagan, treasurer; Brehan Leinenbach and Jami Brames, board members; and Michelle Corbin, teacher representative.

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 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. School will be dismissed at 2:50 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, Aug. 3, in the 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, $125.51; grade one, $141.60; grade two, $119.76; grade three, $120.40; grade four, $132.95; and grade five, $138.97.

Book rental prices may vary based on a student’s course of study. Also on book rental day, order forms and samples for Tshirts, shorts and sweatshirts will be available with the Ireland Elementary School logo imprinted on them.

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.

Wednesday, July 29, through Friday, July 31. 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, Aug. 3. 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 on Aug. 3.

A brief orientation program for new students and their parents will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 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.

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H O LY T R I N I T Y S C H O O L

Holy Trinity Catholic School opens the doors for its inaugural year on Thursday, Aug. 13. Holy Trinity Catholic School was born out of the Strategic Planning Core Group’s desire for one unified Catholic school system for the county, supported by all the county parishes. After a year and a half of gathering information, listening, planning and making final decisions, the school is ready to embark on its first year as the Saints.

The new structure for Holy Trinity Catholic School consists of three campuses. The West Campus, housed at St. Mary’s in Ireland, serves preschool and prekindergarten classes. The Central Campus, housed at Precious Blood, serves as the main school office and serves students in the primary grades of preschool through grade two. The East Campus, housed at Holy Family, serves students in the intermediate grades of three through five and the middle school grades of six through eight.

Even though the new campus structure means that students are in new buildings, they will find some familiar faces. The staff has also gone through some re-alignment at all grade levels and students will see teachers from both Precious Blood and Holy Family at the Central and East campuses.

noon preschool (age 3): 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, Endress Hall.

Morning preschool (age 4) and full-day preschool (ages 3 and 4): 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, gym. Afternoon preschool (age 4): 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6, Endress Hall.

West Campus — Morning and afternoon preschool (age 3): 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, classroom.

Morning and afternoon preschool (age 4): 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, classroom.

A few openings are left in all grade levels, preschool through grade eight. Contact the school office at 812-482-4461 to find out more information or to set up a meeting with Principal Sally Sternberg.

School times Students in grades kindergarten through eight report to school on Aug. 13. The doors will open at both the Central and East campuses at 7:10 a.m. for drop off.

Upon arrival, students need to report to the Central Campus gym or the East Campus cafeteria.

Students must arrive to school by 7:40 a.m. at the East Campus and 7:50 a.m. at the Central Campus.

Dismissal will begin at 2:40 p.m. at the East Campus and 3 p.m. at the Central Campus. After-school care is available for all students through the YMCA at the Central Campus.

Registration packets, ice cream social Parents are asked to pick up their back-to-school packets at the Central Campus between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All information included in the packet is to be completed and returned at the ice cream social, which will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Central Campus Gym. Families not able to attend the ice cream social are asked to return the completed packet information to any campus office by July 24.

Preschool Students in preschool will begin school Monday, Aug. 17. Students in the morning classes will attend from 8 to 11 a.m. and those in the afternoon class will attend from noon to 3 p.m. Full-day preschool students attend from 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both morning drop off beginning at 7:10 a.m. and YMCA after-school care from 3 to 6 p.m. are available for preschool students.

Parents are asked to review the new car line drop off/pick up routes at the Central and East Campuses to ensure the safety of all students and drivers.

Back-to-school nights Each campus will host a backto-school night and will begin with an informational meeting.

Parents and students may tour the campus, meet their teachers, hear about their classroom expectations and structure, drop off school supplies and decorate lockers, and pick up middle school class schedules.

East Campus — Grades three through eight: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, gym.

Central Campus — Morning preschool (age 3) and grades kindergarten through two: 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, gym. After-

Bus information Holy Trinity Catholic School is working in conjunction with Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools on bus transportation.

Students in kindergarten through grade two may ride the GJCS busses to Fifth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to Central Campus.

Students in grades three through eight may ride the GJCS buses to Tenth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to East Campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon.

Holy Trinity may run an ab-

Holy Trinity calendar Aug. 13............................................................. School begins, full day Sept. 7.................................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 16.................................................................. End of first quarter Oct. 19-21................................................. Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 22-23........................................................................... Fall break Nov. 25-27............................................................. Thanksgiving break Dec. 18................................. End of second quarter and first semester Jan. 4........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 18................................................... No school, snow makeup day Feb. 5................. Professional development day for teachers, no school Feb. 15....................Great Americans Day, no school, snow makeup day March 11.............................................................. End of third quarter March 18.................................................................Snow makeup day March 21-25....................................................................Spring break March 28.................................................................Snow makeup day April 15............................................................. Good Friday, no school May 26.............................................................................. Graduation May 27.............................. End of fourth quarter and second semester Snow days will be taken in order as follows: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 18, March 28 and April 15.

breviated route to pick up students. Shuttle routes will also be run between the East and Central campuses for students whose parents have dropped them off at one campus and need to get to the other campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon for pick up. All parents are asked to complete the transportation form in the back-to-school packets as accurately as possible to aid in the finalization of bus routes for the students. Parents will be contacted by the office regarding their child’s specific route.

Book fees Holy Trinity Catholic School is designated as a choice school. This means that parents, who desire to send their child to a private school, such as Holy Trinity Catholic School, 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 Trinity Catholic School, making private school more affordable. Other types of financial assistance is available to families. Further information may be obtained by calling the school office at 812-482-4461.

Lunch information Student lunches cost $2.40.

Adult lunches are $4. Extra milk or bottled water may be purchased for 40 cents. Applications for free and reduced-cost lunches are included in the registration packets.

New this year for students in grades three through eight are selected a la carte options consisting of an extra entrée, baked chips, yogurt, salad, salsa cups and muffins.

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Staff Administration Father Gary Kaiser, priestdelegate; Sally Sternberg, principal; and Tyler Lemen, assistant principal; Preschool Lauren Emerson and Amy Hopf, West Campus; Connie Messmer-Brenner, Linda Dall, Mindy Sendelweck, Abby Wessel, Cheryl Rohleder and Dana Knust, Central Campus; Grades kindergarten to five Alyssa Heeke, Holly Reckelhoff and Shelley Weinzapfel, kindergarten; Jamie Clauss, Ashley Dupps and Chris Hinkle, grade one; Marla Giesler, Andrea Hurm and Bridget Schneider, grade two; Jenna Hochmeister, Kari Seal and Kathy Wolf, grade three; Debbie Kieffner and Stephanie Pinkstaff,

grade four; and Jenny Hanneman and Kelly Schaefer, grade five; Grades six to eight Kristi Wehr, language arts; Janelle Foster and Denise Miller, math, pre-algebra and Algebra I; Charmaine Oxford, science and German; Jonathan Temple, social studies; Beth Patton, Spanish I; and Kristin Gutgsell, health and Biology I. All grades Lenea Harless, art; Sister Susan Ann Necas, music; Sister Becky Mathauer, religion; Angie Ruxer and Sandy Siebert, physical education; Judy Buechlein, library; Patrick Keeley, John Coller and James Goodhue, band; Cassie Beyke, Jill Sargent and Nancy Knies, special needs; Kristine Jochim and Megan Cambron, instructional assistants; Debbie Tobin, Catholic Charities counselor; Joe Hopf, athletic director; Cindy Miller and Staci Zehr, administrative assistants; Cathy Mundy, technology coordinator; Jan Hasenour and Angie Welp, finance; Alan Brenner, Julie Eckert, Shelia Klem, Stan Heim, Tim Kempf, Joyce Kreilien, Brian Schuetter and Annette Witte, maintenance; Julie Barth, Magdalen Buechlein, Gail Flannagan, Marsha Kluemper, Mary Rameriez, Rita Rogers, Mary Schuetter and Linda Uebelhor, cafeteria; Cheryl Hartings, Alan Brenner and Nancy Kluesner, bus drivers.

Parish office staff Father John Boeglin, Father Jeff Read, Sister Betty Koressel, Mary Altman, Dianne Gogel, Sherri Hartley, Bonnie Meadows, Dan Rasicot, Barb Schutz Hopf, Barb Trambaugh and Diane Verkamp.

School council Aaron Berg, Mike Fischer, Clara Fromme, Greg Fuhs, Eric Schue, Ben Hasenour, Holly Mundy, Sarah Weatherwax and Jama Wallace.

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Jasper Christian Academy welcomes all students to a full day of school Monday, Aug. 17.

Nursery and preschool classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. Extended care is also 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. Monday through Friday. The enrollment

fee for any new students is $50 per family.

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 program. 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.

Jasper Christian Academy Calendar Aug. 17................................................Classes begin Sept. 7.......................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 22-23................................................. Fall break Nov. 26-27................................... Thanksgiving break Dec. 21-Jan. 1.................................. Christmas break

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. La-

Jan. 4...............................................School resumes Feb. 15......................Great Americans Day, no school March 21-25..........................................Spring break May 26............Graduation and end of school program Dates are subject to change.

bel 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.

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By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com Going back to school means getting back to homework. That’s why it’s important to set up the best homework space possible before the beginning of the academic year.

When you are purchasing supplies for school, remember to buy extras to keep at home. Before the first day of school, stock a portable homework caddy or bin with the essentials your child will need for homework: an assignment book, paper, pencils and pens of several different colors, highlighters, markers, crayons, scissors, glue, tape, a ruler, a calculator, a stapler and a reference book or two.

However, finding the best place to do homework is as essential as furnishing the right supplies. “It is very important these days to supervise your child’s homework time,” says Beth LaFata, a long-

time school counselor and adviser.

“It should be done at a consistent time and place, as that builds good habits and a routine.”

“The place to do homework should be away from the distractions of TV and video games. The cellphone is a big distraction, and I would recommend having your child put that aside during homework time,” LaFata says.

“The place your child does homework should be where you can see him and supervise. Bedrooms are quiet but have too many distractions, and it is hard to see your children, especially if they close the door.”

“The good old kitchen table, where we grew up doing homework, is still a good place,” she says. “It has the proper lighting and space to spread out the work.”

However, the type of work your child is doing might dictate where he should do it. “Writing and math should always be done at a table, but reading and studying for a test

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Finding the best place to do homework is as essential as furnishing the right supplies. should be done in a quieter, more comfortable space — but not on a bed,” LaFata says.

Usually, it’s a good idea to ask your child to help you set up the homework area, says another childhood expert, Katherine Lee.

The child who has a say in how the workspace is set up will be more willing to do homework there.

Clutter makes it harder to concentrate, so make sure the area is organized and neat, LaFata adds.

Many families have a laptop and

a USB drive on hand — and some schools send them home with students — so have a reliable Internet connection nearby.

Finally, use a portable calendar or a bulletin board that holds each child’s school calendar. The calendar should include not only homework, project assignments and test dates but also fun events that he or she can look forward to at school.

Let your student work without distractions or annoyances. Remember that it’s hard to concentrate with dogs barking, siblings playing nearby or music blaring.

LaFata says parents should check on their children’s homework progress to make sure they are staying on task. “However, it is not good to sit with them the entire time, as they will not be able to work independently,” she says.

“If there is a lot of homework, set up a break time with goals to have a certain amount of work done before they take a break.

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Southwest Schools The Southwest Dubois County School Corp. begins classes Thursday, Aug. 6.

Offices at the four corporation school buildings opened Wednesday, July 22.

Registration and book rental Wednesday, July 29, has been designated as registration and book rental day in the Southwest Dubois schools. On that day, students or their parents are to report to their respective schools between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or 5 and 8 p.m. to register and pay book rental fees. The rental fees at all schools will vary according to grade level and courses taken. Textbook assistance is available to students who qualify based upon income guidelines for free or reduced-price meals. Textbook assistance doesn’t pay 100 percent of rental fees owed.

School food service program All corporation schools have a breakfast and lunch program.

Breakfast prices are $1 per day for grades kindergarten through five and $1.25 for grades six through 12. Lunch prices are $1.90 per day for grades kindergarten through five and $2 per day for grades six through 12.

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.

The free or reduced meals and textbook assistance application can also be completed online through Harmony. Parents will need to log into 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 snacks that are bought at the store.

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.

Internet protection 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.

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Southwest calendar Aug. 6.....................................................................First day of school Sept. 7................................................................ Labor Day, no school Oct. 9.................................................................... End of first quarter Oct. 12.................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 14...................Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 19...................Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21.................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-26...........................................................................Fall break Nov. 25-27.........................................................Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 18................................. End of second quarter and first semester Dec. 21................................................................... Snow makeup day Dec. 22-Jan. 3........................................................Christmas vacation Jan. 4........................................................................ School resumes Feb. 15............................................ Presidents Day, snow makeup day March 4................................................................ End of third quarter March 18................................................................ Snow makeup day March 21-25................................................................... Spring break March 28................................................................ Snow makeup day April 18................................................................... Snow makeup day May 18.............................. End of fourth quarter and second semester May 19................................................................... Snow makeup day May 20..............................................................................Graduation

quired 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.

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 should call Bradley.

Transportation Bus transportation is a privi-

lege and not a right. Transportation is provided to students who live in the Southwest Dubois County School district. Transportation may also be provided for a variety of activities including field trips, co-curricular and extra-curricular trips. The bus driver’s main responsibility is to transport students. The bus driver is the sole authority on the bus while students are being transported.

School buses are by far the safest form of transportation on the roads. Drivers are expected to make safe transportation their number one priority. Occasionally, a student may misbehave on the bus to the point that it is a distraction to the driver. Prompt action is necessary to ensure the safety of all the students on the bus.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at bus stops. The corporation will not enter into disputes involving parent and or students concerning manners that take place prior to students boarding the bus, or after the student has disembarked from the bus on his or her way home.

Students will ride only assigned school buses and will board and depart at assigned bus stops. Students will not be allowed to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than emergency, except as approved by the principal or his/her designee. A change in a student’s regular assigned bus stop may be granted for special need if a note from a parent is submitted to the building principal.

Bus guidelines ■■ Be prompt. Be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives in the morning.

■■ Be courteous. Talk in a normal tone. Cooperate with the driver. Keep the bus clean.

■■ Be safe. When boarding or departing the bus and when on the bus.

Bus drivers Theresa Englert, Route 1; Becky Blesch, Route 2; Joe Nord, Route 3; Donna Roesner, Route 4; Scott Blesch, Route 5; Jeff Summers, Route 6; Lee Blesch, Route 7; Dick Hebeison, Route 8; April King, Route 9; Jennifer Buechler, Route 10; Jim Heim, Route 11; Janet Fenwick, Route 12; Rick Jones, Route 13; April Blessinger, Route 15; Dan Hildebrand, Route 16; and Kenny Peacock, Route 18.

Corporation staff 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; Gary Bender, maintenance director; Al Mihajlovits, director of transportation; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; and Nathan Beyke and Katie Weber, computer technicians; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist.

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. 6.

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 administration.

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 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. 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 29. Costs per child will vary according to classes being taken by each student.

The 2015-16 high school yearbook may be ordered and should also 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 may also 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 will be $1.25; 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.

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If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

Parents 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 812683-2272, 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 at www.swdubois. k12.in.us.

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. Funds collected will be utilized to purchase parking passes and other related expenses. Driving to school is a privilege, and those privileges may be revoked if students do not follow the rules for driving.

Staff Kelly Murphy, principal; Chad Sickbert, assistant principal; Brett Bardwell, athletic director; Jenny Fowler and Amanda Pulley, guidance counselors; Christine Vinson, social counselor; Shannon Seibert, Ashlee Vinson and Greg Werner, business department; Lannie Butler and Erich Kendall, 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, Mi-

chelle 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; Tonya Schepers, English language coordinator; Susan Wagner, Brad Wibbeler and Chris Satterfield, vocational, agriculture and information technology; Amanda Ward, SHS Alternative School specialized instructional assistant; Coriann Arts, Deb Stemle, Sandra Gregson, Michelle Sims and Cynthia Uhrick, instructional assistants; April Trayweek and Elaine Bromm, secretaries; Vickie Stephens, treasurer; Sarah Heichelbech, school nurse; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; Barbara Bilderback, Clara Boeglin, Maria Brewer, Mary Lou Buse, Desiree Hartwick, Kathy Hughes, Joan Leistner, Angela Mendel, Shirley Reese, Donna Roesner, Tella Toney and Donna Watts, cafeteria; Steve McEllhiney, Zoila Abarca, Maria Batz-Guzman, Ana Calmo de Gil, David Houchin, Lonnie Jones, Joyce Lubbehusen, Daron Mitchell, Susana Portillo, Carlos Rodriguez, Jennifer Schneider and Tim Sternberg, custodial and maintenance.

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SOUTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Book rental All parents and students of Southridge Middle School are encouraged to pay their book rental fees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Cost per child will vary according to classes being taken by each student.

Other items for purchase include physical education shirts for $5 and combination locks for $8. Parents may also enroll for ParentTeacher Club.

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. 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’s website. Forms must be completed before processing.

If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

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 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 812-683-2272, 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 at www. swdubois.k12.in.us.

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 after

Student dress guidelines The following limitations are intended to help students make choices in regards to dress for school. Clothing that disrupts education or endangers their safety or that of others is considered inap-

Southridge Middle School classes begin Thursday, Aug. 6.

Students will receive a school handbook, class syllabus, textbooks and other necessary information during the day. Regular school hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

New student and grade six orientation Any middle school-age student new to Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should call Southridge Middle School, 683-3372, ext.

3031, between Wednesday, July 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 5, to make arrangements for registration and scheduling.

Orientation for grade six will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in the school gym. Students will go through a variety of activities and orientation will conclude with a parent meeting from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the gym. Transportation must be provided by parents.

propriate 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 knee length.

■■ Tank tops are prohibited and cannot be exposed under sheer articles of clothing.

■■ All clothing covering the upper body must have sleeves and not expose any cleavage, bare midriff front or back, underarm areas and undergarments. Shirts worn must be of a length able to be tucked in pants.

■■ Jeans and pants may not have holes in them of any kind or location.

■■ Hats, caps, bandanas and other unusual headgear are not permitted.

■■ The wearing of shorts, leggings, compression exercise garments 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.

Supplies Additional materials may be needed throughout the year for

special projects. Parents will be notified in advance.

Grade six: four three-subject notebooks with pockets (for core classes); one five-subject notebook with pockets (for related art classes); 1 ½ -inch binder; five pocket folders for binder (three hole-punched); two large boxes of tissues; one package of colored pencils and markers; glue sticks; scissors; Post-It notes; pencils; red correction pens; one package of highlighters; black sharpies; ruler with inches, centimeters and millimeters; and one package 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 1-inch binders (three ring), pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue stick, suppy box or pencil pouch, calculator (Texas instrument TI-30X IIS preferred), two packages of 4-by-6-inch index cards (science and math) and box of tissues.

Grade eight: seven singlesubject notebooks with perforated pages (different colors, one for each class and three for math; no three-subject notebooks), five pocket folders (one for each subject area), pencils, pens, highlighters, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, pencil bag (zipper bag at least 7-by-10 inches; must be able to fit calculator and all supplies in it), calculator (Texas instrument TI-30XII preferred), one or three boxes of tissues for classrooms, notebook with pockets or notebook and folder (for related arts).

Note: Students do not need protractors, compasses, stenographer notebooks or rulers.

RIDGE 21st Century Community Learning Center Huntingburg Elementary Shcool will offer an afterschool program for students in

grades kindergarten through five beginning Monday, Aug. 10. The 21st RIDGE program will offer

Staff Annette R. Altmeyer, principal; Doug Collins, guidance counselor; Janice Buening, secretary and attendance officer; Tracey Michel, secretary and treasurer; Tonya Schepers, English language coordinator; Amber Barclay, art; Lannie Butler, band director and music; Erich Kendall, choir and music; Traci Mattingly, health and career education; Lisa Durcholz, health and physical education; Denise Thompson, hearing impaired; Tom Collins, industrial technology; Kasey Mullins and Shannon Seibert, keyboarding and computer applications; Nichole Riehle, Leigh Hochgesang and Aaron Wiles; language arts; Jen Schutte and Katy Schnarr, language arts and social studies; Marcia Messmer, Mary Reese and Myra Schnuck, math; Abby Fink and Beth Meece, math and science; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Scott Buening, physical education; Joe Keusch, 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; Margaret Fleming, Donetta Jones, Marc Lampert, Dee McKinney, Beth Stillwell and Honey Sturgeon, special needs assistants; Janet Bradley, speech pathologist; and Sharon Hoppenjans, Shannon Schmitt, Michelle Songer and Betty Langebrake-Reynolds, cafeteria.

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Huntingburg Elementary School will welcome students to the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 6.

Among the activities scheduled for the upcoming school year are musical programs, spelling bee, math and spell bowl competitions, convocations, field trips, basketball and book fairs.

Registration and book rental Registration and book rental will take place Wednesday, July 29. 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 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. any weekday beginning Monday, July 27.

Textbook fees are kindergarten, $67.49; grade one, $103.30; grade two, $133.06; grade three, $137.96; grade four, $103.87; and grade five, $131.66.

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. 4. Each session will be offered in English and Spanish.

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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. 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 4 and 5, afterschool tutoring, and summer academic and enrichment activities.

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 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. Extra milk is 40 cents.

Application forms for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be distributed to students on registration day.

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textbook assistance application through the Harmony data system. Parents will need to log into Harmony 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 812-683-2272, 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 at 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 to send healthy snacks.

School volunteer program Parents are invited to become 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.

There are a wide variety of areas including activities during the school day as well as the evening.

Some of the sign-ups are items

that can be done at home. A sampling of activities include tutoring students or assisting in the classroom, addressing envelopes, helping with the PTO fundraisers and helping in the library.

Supplies Parents are asked to send only the supplies listed here; no additional supplies are needed. Students are to avoid bringing 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 pencils; no mechanical), one box of 24 Crayola crayons, 10 Crayola or Elmer’s glue sticks, Fiskars scissors (pointed), eraser, one package of washable markers (wide tip) and two dry-eraser markers (wide tip).

Grade one: backpack (no wheels), No. 2 pencils (no plastic, paper-coated or fuzzy pencils), Fiskars scissors (pointed), 24-pack of Crayola crayons, one box of eight Crayola classic markers (washable, fat tip), four large Elmer’s glue sticks, one dry-erase marker (fat, black), one dry-eraser for class and one large pink eraser.

Grade two: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), box of 16 crayons, 8-ounce bottle of Elmer’s glue, one Elmer’s glue stick, eraser, spiralboundnotebook (one subject, wide ruled), four dry-erase markers, dry eraser, eight markers, earbuds for iPad (prefer Gumy name brand) and colored pencils (optional).

Grade three: backpack (no wheels), package of No. 2 pencils, eraser, Fiskars scissors (pointed), Elmer’s glue (two sticks and one bottle), Crayola crayons and markers, colored pencils, one pocket folder, one red checking pen, one spiral-bound notebook (one subject, wide ruled), 1-inch ring binder, one package of black dry-erase markers and earbuds for iPad (prefer Gumy name brand).

Grade four: backpack (no wheels), four packages of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), three glue sticks and one bottle of glue, one package of four dry-erase markers and one dry-eraser on cloth, two pocket folders, one package of paper, three erasers, Crayons, set of markers, three spiral-bound notebooks (81⁄2-by-11 inches, wide ruled), highlighters, set of colored pencils and red checking pen.

Grade five: backpack (no wheels), protractor, ruler, No. 2 pencils, scissors, glue, six notebooks, five pocket folders, Crayons, set of colored pencils, set of markers, red checking pens, highlighters, index cards (3-by-5 inches and 4-by-6 inches, both lined), four dry-erase markers (low odor) and dry eraser and cloth.

Staff John Seger, principal; Erin Witte, secretary and receptionist; Tessa Neukam, secretary and treasurer; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; Amy Kaetzel, Jessica Kassebaum, Alison Luebbehusen and Matthew Medcalf, kindergarten; Christine Mears, 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; Stacie Dearing, Kristin Egloff and Matthew Widolff, grade four; Jeannine Mundy, Kathy Ring, Amanda Thompson and Jennifer Underhill, grade five; Alison Brewer, special needs for grades kindergaraten through two; Dana Ferguson, special needs for grades three through five; English language coordinator; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Yvonne Hochgesang, speech pathologist; Sheral Stanton, Title I administrator; Wendi Nurrenbern, Title I literacy coach; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Kelly Vennekotter, nurse assistant; Rita Hopf, cafeteria manager; Ruth Buechler, Misty Moeller, Patty King, Doris Kunkler, Deodra Buschkoetter, Beth Mathies, Debbie Schmitz and LaDonna Tobin, cafeteria; 21st CCLC R.I.D.G.E. – Sheral Stanton, 21st CCLC RIDGE program director; Leslie Denu, assistant program director and site coordinator; Geri Sivori, assistant site coordinator; and Tony Byer, Wally Byer, Linda Dalziel, Rick Jones, Eric Corbett, Linda Dalziel, Tony Byer and Wally Byer, maintenance and custodial.

PTO Kyla King, president; Theresa Tanner, vice president; Amanda Thewes, treasurer; Erin Witte, secretary; and Dana Ferguson, Sarah Flamion, Stacy Kappner and Alison Luebbehusen, representatives.

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Holland Elementary School opened its administrative office Wednesday, July 22. Students will be welcomed to the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 6. The 2015-16 school theme is “Be Your Own Superhero.” Programming includes a focus on writing, 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 29. The cost for rental will be kindergarten, $88.42; grade one, $121.94; grade two, $142.15; grade three, $145.20; grade four, $95.94; and grade five, $108.82.

Applications for free or reduced-fee textbooks must be completed at registration.

Preschool and kindergarten orientation Preschool and kindergarten orientation will be held at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4. 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 2015-16 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.

Summer packets Students grades one through five are asked to return their completed summer packets within the first week of school. Those students will be rewarded for their efforts with a special treat.

Open house All parents and families are invited to an open house and book fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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 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. 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’s website. Forms must be completed before processing.

If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

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 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 812-683-2272, 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 at 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 sticks (no bottles),

two boxes of regular crayons (24pack only), one box of zip-close bags (boys, gallon; girls, quart), Fiskars scissors (child size), one Expo dry-erase marker, one sock, spiral notebook (wide-ruled, 100 sheets) and Crayola watercolor paint set.

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) and erasers.

Grade two: two spiral notebooks (wide-ruled, 70 to 100 sheets), pencils, erasers, crayons, glue, colored pencils, markers, Fiskars scissors, Crayola watercolor paint set, two pocket folders, one box of zip-close bags (optional — girls, quart; boys, gallon) and headphones.

Grade three: notebook paper (wide-ruled, 100 sheets), spiral notebook, Fiskars scissors, crayons or colored pencils, glue stick, checking pen, pencils, one box of zip-close bags, dryerase markers, ruler, eraser and headphones.

Grade four: one package of No. 2 pencils, three spiral notebooks (wide-ruled paper), loose-leaf paper (100 sheets), one clean sock, two glue sticks, scissors, crayons and markers or colored pencils, three dryerase markers, ruler with inches and centimeters, one box of zip-close bags (girls, quart; boys, gallon) and headphones for iPad. Grade five: four spiral notebooks, loose-leaf paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), glue, pencils, eraser, two black pens, one red pen, three folders, colored pencils,

Fiskars scissors, crayons and one box of zip-close bags.

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.

Staff Sarah Bardwell, principal; Annette Trout, secretary; Vicki Schulthise, preschool; Patty Schwoeppe, Toni Jones and Sandy Holst, preschool instructional assistants; Heather Wade and Jessica Niehaus, kindergarten; Gwen Sermersheim and Keshia Matthews, grade one; Donna Borden, grade two; Darla Werne, grade three; Andrea Brown, grade four; Craig Denu, grade five; Lindsey Sickbert, special education; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Linda Mullis, library assistant; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Gail Cartwright; art; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Brenda Kahle, Sue Kissling, Tacy Erwin, Amber Kunz, Ashley Kratzer and Samantha Frick, instructional assistants; Joyce McEntire and Gordon Singer, custodial; Jodi Kamman, cafeteria manager; and Mary Helen Ellis, Toni Jones and Lisa Montgomery, cafeteria.

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Northeast Schools The Northeast Dubois County School Corp. will begin classes Friday, Aug. 7. 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 fees 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

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Northeast calendar Aug. 3........................Registration and open house Aug. 4.................................................Registration Aug. 7............................. First full day for students Sept. 4..................................................... Midterm Sept. 7...................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 6.......................................End of first quarter Oct. 7-8....................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 14-15................... Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 20........................ Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 22-26............................. Fall break, no school Nov. 13.................................................... Midterm Nov. 25-27........................... Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 18.............. Christmas vacation begins, end of second quarter and first semester Jan. 5................................... First day for students

many grants as other schools in the area is because many parents who qualify for federal assistance do not apply for the assistance; therefore, the available money goes to another school corporation rather than Northeast Dubois. The amount of money provided to school corporations for the tutorial program and computer grants is based upon the number of qualified applications for free and reduced lunches.

If parents think they qualify, they should apply because it will help the school corporation in the funding of the schools.

Application forms for this assistance are available at the time of registration, and help in completing the application is also available. The deadline file for textbook assistance is Oct. 1.

After receipt of the application, the school official will review it based upon the established income standard set by the federal government.

The application will be accepted or rejected as set up by federal

Corporation Bill Hochgesang, superintendent; Ruth Leistner, treasurer; DeAnn Meyer, deputy-treasurer; Kathy Klawitter, curriculum coordinator; Rick Gladish, director of improvement, assessment and technology; Susan Goben, technology director; Michelle Young, corporation nurse; Ryan Case, transportation director; Shanna Steckler, technology integration specialist; and Libby Schwenk, speech and language pathologist.

Feb. 5..........................................................Midterm Feb. 12...................... No school or snow makeup day Feb. 15................. Great Americans Day, no school or makeup day March 3...........................Parent-teacher conferences March 11.................................... End of third quarter March 21-25......................................... Spring break March 28............................No school or makeup day April 15...................... No school or snow makeup day April 22........................................................Midterm May 25...................End of fourth quarter and second semester, last day for students May 28....................................................Graduation Dismissal on Fridays will be at 2:30 p.m. All additional missed days of school will be made up starting May 26.

guidelines. In case of a rejection, an appeal can be filed by delivering a written request to appeal within 15 days after receiving a written notification of the rejection. The request should be sent to the attention of Superintendent William G. Hochgesang, Northeast Dubois County School Corp., 5379 E. Main St., P.O. Box 158, Dubois IN 47527.

School food program All corporation schools have a lunch program. Menus are published weekly in The Herald, on the school website and in the corporation Bulletin. The price for lunches will be $1.75 per meal for students in 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 begin-

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

ning of the school year. Parents who believe their children may be eligible under federally established guidelines for free or reduced price meals should contact their school principal for more information concerning eligibility requirements. A separate application must be sent for each child.

Cafeteria Northeast Dubois High School: Katie Knies (head cook), Denise Baglan, Marlene Vonderheide, Sandy Braunecker and Stephanie Breeden.

Northeast Dubois Middle School: Diane Terwiske, Glenda Neukam, Marcia Helming, and Bev Schroering.

Dubois Elementary School: Mary Sander, Judy Davis and Bev Schroering.

Celestine Elementary: Shirley Schmitt and Judy Betz.

Bus transportation Bus pickup will begin Friday, Aug. 7. Parents who have any concerns about the 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; Sheila Bachman, Route 7; John Fuhrman, Route 9; Jason Braunecker, Route 10; Morris Kalb, Route 11; Tony Quinn, Route 12; Brian Terwiske, Route 13; Jeff Bieker, Route 14; Larry Mehringer, Route 15; and Chris Reckelhoff, Route 16. Phyllis Betz and Tony Smock are drivers for the special education buses.

Maintenance Marvin Betz, maintenance director; Larry Hall, assistant maintenance director; Tony Smock and Jason Braunecker; full time; and Harold Hall and Raymond “Woody” Hazelwood, part time.

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THE HERALD ■ FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

NORTHEAST DUBOIS HIGH SCHOOL

Registration and open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 3, in the school library. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 4. The registration packet will include an application form for the free and reduced-price unch and textbook assistance program, medical consent and waiver form, and a student driving permit.

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 can be purchased at this time. Separate checks should be made for each transaction.

Parents should have their child’s Social Security number available.

Parents who have questions may call 812-678-2251.

Freshman orientation Freshman orientation at Northeast Dubois High School will take place on the first day of school, which is Friday, Aug. 7. Schedules and general information will be given; locker assignments will be

made for all students at this time or it is available online.

Daily schedule The daily schedule at the high school starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Friday. 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.

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 Wednesday, Aug. 5, to make arrangements for registration and scheduling.

Staff Tina Fawks, principal; Penny Kerstiens and Tasha Klem, secretaries; Terry Friedman, athletic director; Kristi Boeglin, guidance counselor; Tara Rasche, librarian; David Fox, band and music; Jolynn Cruz, alternative education; Paige Mundy, social worker;

Audrey Case, Chris Collins, Brian Dodd Roger Elliott, Colleen Fouse, Brenda Gogel, Tracy Gutgsell, Buddy Hart, Courtney Hopf, Cynthia Jacob, Brian Kirchoff, Dwayne Knies, Kendra Kopatich, Seth Matheis, Amy Mitchell, Jessica Pfau, Andrea Rickelman, Travis Schroering, Tammy Schulthies, Karen Terwiske and Traci Wineinger, teachers; Audrey Case, Nikki Elliott, Susan Genet, Beth Henke, Decia Linne, Ashley Rasche and Lisa Schepers, assistants.

DUBOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dubois Middle School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7. 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.

Monday, Aug. 3, and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 4. 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 student’s book bills. Book bills

will be mailed towards the end of August.

Supplies Grade five: Scissors, ruler, glue (two sticks and Elmer glue), ink pens, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, two Expo markers, highlighter, plastic sheet protectors, pouch to organize supplies, spiral notebook, two 1-inch three-ring binder, pocket folder (music), compass, protractor, sticky notes and tab dividers.

Grade six: scissors, colored pencils, two glue sticks, loose-leaf

paper, two Expo dry-erase markers, two packages of No. 2 pencils, highlighters, spiral-bound notebook, pens (black, blue and red), pocket folder (music), two 1-inch three-ring binders, plastic sleeves and lined notecards.

Grade seven: pencils, colored pencils, pens (red, blue and black), two glue sticks, scissors, ruler scientific calculator, four 1-inch three-ring binders, four pocket folders, iPad Stylus, plastic sheet protectors and loose-leaf paper.

Grade eight: pencils, pens (red, blue and black), markers,

two dry-erase markers (black), two glue sticks, sticky notes, ruler, lined notecards, scientific calculator, three 1-inch three-ring binders, three pocket folders, plastic sheet protectors, two notebooks (perforated edge) and loose-leaf paper.

Staff Ryan Case, principal; Mary Sendelweck, secretary; Charlotte Schepers, office assistant; Bonnie Mickler, librarian; Camille Berg, guidance counselor; Jolynn Cruz, alternative education; Kelly

Beck, Laine Busick, Andy Chinn, Christine Dorsam, David Fox, Debbie Gladish, Brenda Gogel, Buddy Hart, Kristy King, Julie Lechner, Audrey Lichlyter, Andrew Matheis, Seth Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Amy Mitchell, Beth Neukam, Julie Neukam, Ben Nowotarski, Linda Schmitt, Missy Sinnott, Tina Terwiske, Kyle Wigand and Traci Wineinger, teachers; Sheila Bachman, Donna Betz, Laine Busick, Michelle Cave, Tina Freyberger, Neil Graves, Chelsea Lehman, Andrew Matheis and Lisa Shipman, assistants.

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.

pillow should be brought and placed outside the kindergarten room at registration.

Student supplies will be furnished by the Celestine Elementary PTO for grades kindergarten through four. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and a backpack to carry items to and from home.

Staff Brenda Ferguson, principal; Judy Haase, secretary; Heather Pancake-Schmid, music; Christine Betz, Keasha Fromme, Jami Gress, Jessica Leonard, Patricia Mehringer, Renae Rohleder and Denise Schroering, teachers; and Diane Hasenour and Brenda Wildman.

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

Registration at Celestine Elementary School will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 4. Parents are asked to take care of the book bills and emergency forms at this time. Parents with questions should call 812-6782777 or 812-678-3011.

Rather than having open house with registration, the staff is plan-

ning parent nights for Aug. 19 and in the spring.

Daily start and dismissal The school year at Celestine Elementary, home to kindergarten through grade four, will begin at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Dismissal of the first buses and car pick-ups will begin at 3:05 p.m. Monday through Thursday. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Fridays. All

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

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

Registration at Dubois Elementary School will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, 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.

Parent Connections and the staff are planning a family cookout with an open house for Aug. 3.

Spring plans are to be announced.

Daily start and dismissal Dubois Elementary School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and will dismiss at 3 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Fridays.

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Parents are asked not to drop students off before 7:40 a.m.

Supplies Kindergarten students need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and some type of bag with the child’s name on it. The sleeping bag and pillow should be brought and placed outside the kindergarten room at registration.

Student supplies will be furnished by the Dubois Elementary PTO for grades kindergarten through four. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and a backpack to carry items to and from home.

Staff Brenda Ferguson, principal;

Gretchen Brinkman, secretary; Heather Pancake-Schimd, music; Brooke Gehlhausen, Title 1; Jennifer Ashby, Angela Barker, Kristen Breeding, Beth Cave, Melisa Fox, Keasha Fromme, Katie Gogel, Jonetta Hackman, Maureen Luebbehusen, Patricia Mehringer, Kim Miley, Leah Weyer and Jennifer Wright, teachers; Adam Block, Judy Fawks, Karen Haefling, Jenna Hagen, Chris Hemmerlein, Katie Hutton, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Keusch, Jenna Klem, Amy Lynch, Riley Mehringer and Stacey Neukam, assistants; Denise Merkel and Heather Pancake-Schmid, preschool teachers; and Ann Deel and Katie Hutton and Kim Leinenbach, assistants.

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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.

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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

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Southeast calendar Aug. 12.............................................................. First day for students Sept. 7................................................................ Labor Day, no school Sept. 16.................................................................... Progress reports Oct. 13........................................................End of first grading period Oct. 19-23...........................................................................Fall break Nov. 18..................................................................... Progress reports Nov. 25-27.............................................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 23..................................................................... End of semester Dec. 24-Jan. 3................................................ Christmas holiday break Jan. 4........................................................... Second semester begins Jan. 22................................................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 25................................................................... Snow makeup day Feb. 10..................................................................... Progress reports Feb. 12................................................................... Snow makeup day Feb. 15................................... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 11............................................................End of grading period March 21-25................................................................... Spring break April 13..................................................................... Progress reports April 22................................................................... Snow makeup day May 25..........................................................End of second semester May 26...........................................Teacher day and snow makeup day May 27................................................................... Snow makeup day May 28..............................................................................Graduation May 31................................................................. Snow makeup days More snow makeup days will be added in June if needed.

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.

School board Kent Uebelhor, president; Matt Eckert, vice president; Elaine Miller, secretary; and Cecelia Hamilton and Brian Partenheimer, members.

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.

Central office staff Richard Allen, superintendent; Tracy Troesch, treasurer; and Barb Welp, deputy treasurer and administrative assistant.

She is coming from near Columbus, Ohio, where she worked as a middle school principal.

During the fall semester, Brehan Leinenbach will complete a one-year interim Spanish teaching position. Leinenbach is taking the place of Kristi Fleck who is completing a one-year leave to work in Columbia.

Lisa Fletcher will take over the duties as guidance secretary and Mary Alice Zink will be working as cashier in the lunch line.

glasses may not be worn in the school building.

■■ Pants and shorts must be worn at waist level (no sagging) and shall have proper belting to hold them at the waist position.

■■ Leggings or jeggings and so forth may be worn with a cover garment that extends to mid-thigh.

■■ Jeans with holes 3 inches above the knee are not appropriate for school.

■■ Only pierced ears and small nose piercings are allowed.

■■ Dress and personal grooming are important in all stages of life. Hair color should not be a distraction to the learning process.

■■ Determination of distractive grooming will be at the discretion of school administrators.

sence 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 results in disciplinary action from the office.

Through the Harmony software system, Forest Park offers parents online capabilities to view up-to-date information on their child’s grades, attendance, discipline and many other features.

Parents will be given access information on registration night.

Attendance Attendance is important both at school and at work. Parents should call the school if their child is sick or will be absent. Early morning messages can be left at 812-817-0900. If a student must miss more than four days, the ab-

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Forest Park Junior-Senior High School will begin the 2015-16 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12.

School will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

Registration, orientation A formal registration process for parents of all grade levels will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. Parents are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. Speaking to individual classes will be Jim Mehling, principal; Jamie Pund, assistant principal; Dee Ann Wylam, guidance counselor; and Audrey Fleck, guidance counselor/social worker. Specific information for each grade level will include graduation requirements, college testing requirements, state testing requirements, scholarship opportunities and vocational education courses. Parents will rotate through a mini-schedule in order to meet with their child’s teachers at 7 p.m. Anyone not able to attend may stop by the school anytime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Aug. 3.

New students Starting Aug. 4, 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. 11. Individual teachers will inform students of classroom supply needs when they report for classes.

Internet access Parents having Internet access and a Harmony username and password should update the demographics for their children before Aug. 10 by going to www://sedubois.k12.in.us. Parents should click on the Harmony Log in-Parent link, choose Forest Park, and use their Harmony username and password. They may choose demographics and make any changes to this information. Check the appropriate box at the bottom of the form and hit “submit” if there are no changes.

Parents not having Internet access or do not remember their Harmony log-in information will have the opportunity to complete the information on registration night.

New staff members Jamie Pund is the new assistant principal. Pund is a Forest Park alumnae and 2002 Purdue University graduate. She has administrative experience in curriculum and is currently completing a doctorate in leadership studies.

Dress code ■■ Clothing should not detract from the learning environment.

Student policies are the same as last year with a few points of emphasis.

■■ Shorts and skirts may be worn provided the short length extends to three inches above the knee. Cycle shorts (lycra) or exercise tights are not considered appropriate wear.

■■ Costumes, garments or anything that detracts from the educational process may not be worn to school. Hats, headbands or sun-

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Each student is issued a chrome book at the beginning of the year that provides a platform for a 21st century approach to learning.

New to the seventh-grade curriculum this year will be a nineweek technology course taught by Karl Hinson. The course will be project-oriented and will explore the world of robotics and programming while keeping students atop of technology and vocational education. The high tech curriculum continues with eighth-grade Gateway classes and a computer science engineering course at the high school level.

Improvements are being made to the industrial technology department’s equipment while continuing to look at ways to improve on the curriculum.

Advanced placement 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 post-secondary course offerings.

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 wait and give the money to the cashier at lunch time. The entire amount is deposited in the student’s account.

Important dates Aug. 4 through Aug. 7: 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. 12. Freshmen are asked to come to guidance on Aug. 4, sophomores on Aug. 5, juniors on Aug. 6 and seniors on Aug. 7 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. 10: Seventh-grade orientation will begin at 6 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 812-817-0900.

Kyle Greulich will provide information on the one-to-one initiative. Students will meet with homeroom teachers and parents will meet with teachers. Students are encouraged to attend a dance while parents are visiting with the teachers. The dance is free in the cafeteria from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Eighth-grade parents will meet in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. All students and parents of incoming eighth-grade students are asked to attend. Sharon Gramelspacher will speak about the Washington, D.C., trip and parents will meet with teachers. Students are encouraged to attend a dance while parents are visiting with the

teachers. The dance is free and will be held until 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will meet for registration at 6 p.m. in the Buechler Arena.

Seniors will meet for registration at 6 p.m. in the physical education gym.

drawing pencil), colored pencils (not erasables; more than 12); markers (thick and fine tip; more than eight), compass (metal), two Sharpie markers (one fine tip and one ultra-fine tip), gum eraser or soft eraser, scissors, ink pen (black; micron, if possible) and roll of masking tape.

Supplies Teachers will inform students of the supplies they will need on the first of school if they are not listed.

Grade eight Social studies: folder and notebook.

Chorus: three-ring binder.

English: three-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, eight divider tabs with labels, headphones, highlighter(s) and pencils and pens of any color.

Spanish (one semester only): notebook and binder.

Grade seven Science: notebook (at least 100 pages), pens and pencils, folder or binder, 3-by-5-inch index cards, markers and colored pencils and scissors (optional).

Math: three-subject notebook, Steno notebook, four-function calculator, pencils, pens and dryerase markers.

Social studies: three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper.

English: 1-inch binder, tab dividers for the binder (at least three), loose-leaf paper and pencils.

Chorus (not every student will take class): three-ring binder.

Family and consumer sciences: a detailed supply list will be sent home once students begin sewing.

Grade seven art (not every student will take art): drawing pencils (one mechanical and one

Administration offices Jim Mehling, principal ext.

4001; Jamie Pund, assistant principal, ext. 4002; Doug Louden, athletic director, ext. 4200; Rita Sonderman, extra-curricular treasurer, ext. 4005; Paula Wendholt, principal’s office administrative assistant, ext. 4003; Sharon Lindauer, athletic office administrative assistant, ext. 4199; and Janel Reckelhoff, café programming and data manager, ext. 4108.

To reach administration or services, call 812-817-0900 and then the extension following the name.

Guidance counseling, social work offices Dee Ann Wylam, counselor and academic adviser, ext. 4109; Audrey Fleck, counselor and school social worker, ext. 4205; Lisa Fletcher, guidance office administrative assistant, ext. 4110; and Marian Bromm, nurse, ext. 4656.

Staff Brenda Allen, family and consumer science; Annette Applegate, agriculture; Christy Bartley, grade seven science; Jacob Berg, industrial technology; Chuck Bradley, chorus and spring musical; Molly Cummings, grade seven English; Steven DeKemper, special education; Ronnie Drew, industrial technology; Greg Durcholz, mathematics; Jeff Durlauf,

business; Jessica Eckert, English sophomore level; Rock Emmert, English junior level; Brehan Leinenbach/Kristi Fleck, Spanish; Ross Fuhs, physical education; Chad Gayso, band; Kyle Greulich, business and technology integration specialist; Brady Gunselman, economics and government; Tony Hasenour, grade eight social studies and history; Emily Hauser, Spanish and physical education; Amy Hawkins, grade seven math; Karl Hinson, grade eight math and high school math; Kathy Hopf, credit recovery; Nicole Hopf, math; Judy Lamkin, special education; Leah Miller, biology; Martha Niehaus, history and geography; Emily Opell, grade eight English; Don Prusz, math and physics; Sara Pund, English freshman level; Leslie Shobe, English senior level; Aaron Sickbert, grade eight science and high school science; Emi Steczyk, grades seven and eight art; Tammy Taylor, art and visual communications; Tara Uebelhor, grade seven social studies, geography and history; Cheryl Verkamp, technology integration specialist; David Welp, geometry; and Brad Weyer, German; Karrie Wolf, chemistry; Jenny Fleck, Jodi Gogel, Barb Kordes, Judy Mehling, Melody Saylor and John Seger, instructional assistants; Mark Oser, Scott Hoffman, Evelyn Hasenour, Donna Hoffman, Penny Kemper, Martha Kitterman and Karena Vonderheide, maintenance and custodians; and Linda Boeckman, Mary Lee Berg, Tara Eckert, Laural Gehlhausen, Doris Glenn, Chris Sisk, Arleta Weyer and Mary Alice Zink, cooks.

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

Cedar Crest Intermediate School is a school for students in grades five and six of 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 812-817-0900.

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.

Student registration, enrollment days Registration for all returning and new school corporation students in grades five and six is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 4.

The student handbook and several forms to be completed may be found at http://www.sedubois. k12.in.us/2/Home.

Book fees are $101.50 for grade five and $109 for grade six. Fees are subject to change.

Beginning Aug. 3, 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.

Lunches 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 school on the first day of the school week. The money should be placed in an envelope with the child’s name on it.

Checks should be made payable to Southeast Dubois Lunch Account.

Supplies Grade five: one large glue stick, two red pens, minimum of 12 No. 2 pencils, one large eraser, one box of eight colored pencils, one two-pocket folder, two reams of lined writing paper with three holes, one box eight washable markers (thin tip), one 6-inch ruler with centimeters, one pencil pouch, one package of highlighters, four single-subject notebooks, scissors and earbuds for use with technology.

Grade six: minimum of five dark blue or black pens (no gel pens), 30 to 40 No. 2 pencils, one box of eight colored pencils, one

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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; Kim Elliott, Abby Luebbehusen, Karen Schueler, Stephanie Bolling, Brenda Hochgesang and Amy Hagedorn, instructional assistants; Elaine Kreilein, home-

school advisor; Rhonda Chumbley, cafeteria manager; Staci Jacob and Barbara Wright, cooks; Joey Meyer, head maintenance; Keith Gehlhausen and Diane Wendholt, custodial staff; Gene Klem, seasonal mowing; Marian Bromm, nurse; Rachel Hinson, speech; and Bill Harris, high-ability program coordinator.

ing additional pickup lane cards should let the office know and office personnel will add them to the request form and send home additional 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 traffic at school. If parents wish to pick up children other than their own on a regular basis, they can request a pickup number from the students’ parents or guardians and display it in their windshield.

are always current on Harmony, the school data system.

Supplies Parents are asked to save Box Tops. Last year’s Box Top campaign gleaned over 58,000 box tops and raised over $5,800 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.

and Julie Lindauer, kindergarten; Katelyn Buening and Kelly Wollenmann, grade one; Ann Clark and Kim Fleck, grade two; Kathy James, Ginger Rasche and Karen Wendholt, grade three; and 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 ability program; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Mary Ann Bettag, Sr. Linda Bittner, Heather Pfister, Connie Helming, Joanie Metz, Debbi Nord, Edrina Schaefer and Janelle Tyree, instructional assistants; Debbie Buechler, cafeteria manager; Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer and Patty Nordhoff, cooks; Tammy Greulich, Brad Haas, Kathy Meyer and Patty Nordhoff, housekeeping; and Randy Sickbert, head maintenance.

F E R D I N A N D E L E M E N TA R Y

Ferdinand Elementary School officially starts Wednesday, Aug. 12. 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 There will be two full-day preschool classes.

A special education teacher and a teacher transfer came from Pine Ridge Elementary.

Chromebooks are provided for grades three and four.

There is a three-year contract with Paragon for Fundraising.

Ongoing happenings On-line registration for all returning students and report cards will be sent home via email. Endof-the-year report cards will be sent home as a hard copy.

Weather permitting, students may walk to school one day a month.

Suggestions will be taken for healthy birthday snacks. Parents may order healthy snacks from the school cafeteria and have them delivered to the child’s room.

Prairie Farm milk cap collection will be used as a fundraiser.

Registration Parents of previously registered students will be sent an email 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 their computer lab available the week before school.

Parents are asked to visit Ferdinand Elementary School 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, Aug. 3, and daily between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 4 to 7.

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 displayed in the windshield for easy viewing by staff. Student numbers are attached to their backpack and must match the number displayed in the vehicle. Families need-

New families Any families that have recently moved into the Ferdinand area with school-age children and have not preregistered are asked to call the school office at 812-367-2721 or stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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.

Summer reading challenge Students will be asked to turn in their summer reading bingo forms when they return to school.

Turning in two bingos allows the student to play on the inflatable obstacle course. Students will be able to play on the inflatable obstacle course and be invited to the splash party by turning in two coveralls.

Communication The best sources of communication will be via Facebook, email, text, School Reach and phone. Parents are to make sure that their email address and phone numbers

Breakfast and lunch program Breakfast is served from 7:25 to 7:40 a.m. each day, excluding twohour delays. The school 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 in the child’s account and can be monitored by parents using Harmony, the school corporation’s data system. School menus are published in the paper each week and are posted on the school’s Facebook page and website at www.sedubois.k12.in.us/ schools/ferdinand-elementary.

Wellness initiative Ferdinand Elementary encourages healthy snacks for birthdays.

The school has established a program where parents can order healthy snacks from the cafeteria and have them delivered to the child’s room. Additionally, the school would like parents to consider non-edible items for birthday celebrations.

A monthly walk to school has been established for one day a week, weather permitting. Every Wednesday is deemed Walking Wednesdays. This takes place before school and students walk the hallways listening to music.

Orientation Parents may bring their child to the orientation session.

Orientation sessions are as follows: preschool, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6; kindergarten, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 6; grade one, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18; grade two, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20; grade three, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18; and grade four, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

Staff Stacy Kitchin, principal; Pam Kippenbrock, administrative assistant and treasurer; Ann Rogier, Michelle VanMeter, and Carmen VanWinkle, preschool; Sarah Beck, Jennifer Blackgrove

PTO Board: Christie Anderson, president; Audrey Meyer, vice president; Vicki Schuler, treasurer; Karen Bettag, secretary; Grade level representatives: Jessica Zehr, grade four; open position, grade three; Jennifer Tuggle, grade two; Jayme Merkel, grade one; Paula Muller, kindergarten; and Tina Goffinet and Kathy James, teachers.

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P I N E R I D G E E L E M E N TA R Y

Pine Ridge Elementary School’s first day for the 2015-16 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Beginning Wednesday, July 29, office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, for registration.

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 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.

All parents are encouraged to attend this meeting.

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. The adult meal price is $3.

Preschool The preschool class offers instruction by a certified teacher and includes an emphasis on early literacy, language development, social and emotional development, art, music and physical education. The advantage of attending the Pine Ridge preschool is that the students become familiar with the school schedule, atmosphere and programs offered.

Transportation is not provided by the schools. Contact the school office at 812-326-2324 if interested in the program.

Kindergarten, preschool orientation Parents are invited to an orientation night on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The orientation session will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms.

Students in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten may attend. Students will go to child watch with staff until the parent meeting is finished. Parents are asked not to bring other children because of the limited number of volunteers available for child watch.

Registration must be completed prior to the beginning of orientation. Registration takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Arrival and dismissal The school doors will open as soon as the first bus arrives around 7:30 a.m.; children are asked not to enter the gym. Classes will begin at 7:50 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 early buses will be dismissed at 3 p.m. All other bus riders 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. and from 3 to 3:30 p.m.

Early dismissal Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments outside of the school day. Parents must contact the school prior to early pickup when a child is leaving during school hours. For the child’s safety, parents must go to the office and sign students out. If a 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 (under 100 degrees F.) 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 field trips, convocations, awards and additional classroom materials. The PTO is on Facebook.

Parents as volunteers Parents are welcome to volunteer at Pine Ridge Elementary School. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact the school office with the days and times you are available. All volunteers must obtain a limited criminal history check. This also includes volunteers who wish to attend field trips. Volunteers will need to obtain the 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.

Book fees Pine Ridge’s book fees for the 2015-16 school year are kindergarten, $100.62; $130.07, grade one; $120.79, grade two; $83.71, grade three; and $77.95, grade four.

Preschool rates are $20 per day; $10 per day with reduced rate; and $5 per day with free rate.

It is preferred that all book fees are paid in full by the end of August. Families that are in need of assistance or a payment plan should contact the office prior to the end of August.

Preschool payments are to be kept up to date. Weekly or biweekly payments are expected to keep the program functioning.

Families can apply for assistance by completing a free and reduced lunch application.

Supplies Do not send anything not on the list. The PTO will provide the rest of the supplies.

Preschool: one family-size box of Kleenex, two plastic folders and one small blanket.

Kindergarten: two folders, one small blanket, one box of Kleenex and one pair of children’s earbuds (any brand). Boys are to bring one box of quart of zip-close baggies. Girls are to bring one box of gallon-size zipclose baggies.

Grade one: two folders with pockets, two family-size boxes of Kleenex and earbuds (any brand). Boys are to bring one roll of paper towels and one box of large zip-close baggies with plastic slider for sealing. Girls are to bring one container of hand wipes and one box of small zipclose baggies with plastic slider for sealing.

Grade two: one box of Kleenex, two folders with pockets and earbuds (any brand). Boys are bring a 12-ounce bottle hand sanitizer. Girls are to bring one box of gallon-size baggies with zip tops.

Grade three: 12 or more No. 2 lead pencils (no mechanical), one folder, one three-ring binder (1inch), two large boxes of Kleenex, two yellow highlighters and earbuds (any brand).

Grade four: one small three-

ring binder with a soft cover, 12 or more No. 2 lead pencils (no mechanical), two boxes of Kleenex, earbuds (any brand) and one skein of yarn in a color of the student’s choice.

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 Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 5 to 7. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.

Staff Ryan Haas, principal; Janet Uebelhor, administrative assistant and treasurer; Kayla Homrighausen, Title I; Erica Eckert, preschool; 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; Alyssa Merkley, special needs; Rachel Hinson, speech therapist; Beth DeSchamp, art; Devin Craig, music; Hilary Gutgsell, 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 coordinators; Karissa Rohleder, Amy Fraze, Lori Austin, Michele Hedinger, Margaret Potter, Kelley Hessler, Melanie CoxHaase and Lisa Knust, instructional assistants; John Schipp, Sherri Schipp and Arlene Betz, custodial staff; 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. 12, which will be a full day.

North Spencer Corp. schools, their phone numbers and principals are David Turnham Educational Center (grades preschool through six) in Dale, 812-937-2400, ext. 6, Jen Jazyk; Chrisney Elementary School (grades preschool through six) in Chrisney, 812-937-2400, ext. 7, Julie Kemp; Nancy Hanks Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 162 just south of State Road 62, 812-937-2400, ext. 4, Jody Schmitt; Lincoln Trail Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 245 between Santa Claus and Lamar, 812-937-2400, ext. 5, Ben Lawalin; Heritage Hills Middle School (grades seven and eight) in Lincoln City, 812-937-2400, ext. 3, Chad

North Spencer calendar Aug. 12......................................First day of school Sept. 7................................................... Labor Day Sept. 24........................Parent-teacher conferences Sept. 29........................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 22-23............................................. Fall break Nov. 25-27................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22-Jan. 1................................ Winter vacation Jan. 4...........................................School resumes Jan. 18........... Martin Luther King Day, make-up day

Schnieders; Heritage Hills High School (grades nine through 12) in Lincoln City, 812-937-2400, ext.

2, Nick Alcorn, principal, Jeff Cochren, assistant principal.

Lunch The price for lunch at the elementary schools will be $2, the lunch price at the middle and high schools will be $2.25, and an adult lunch at the middle and high

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schools will cost $3.25. Breakfast will be available at David Turnham Educational Center and Nancy Hanks, Chrisney and Lincoln Trail elementary schools for $1.80.

Breakfast also will be available at the high school and middle school for $1.85.

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.

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 Children’s Cooperative.

School board School board The North Spencer School Corp. is a member of the Patoka Valley vocational ccoperative anElaine Daubenspeck, president; Lori Gogel, vice president; Don Detzer, secretary; and David Waninger, Annie Oxley, Brian Gehlhausen, and Clint Coleman.

Central office staff Dan Scherry, superintendent; Marc Schum, director of facilities and transportation; Heather Harbottle, treasurer; and Karen Hildenbrand, deputy treasurer.

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 575 students 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 fields.

Fine arts include concert band, chorus, art 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 a.m. CDT through peer tutoring by the National Honor Society and during a math clinic after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Extracurricular activities including football, soccer, crosscountry, tennis, swimming, basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, golf, softball, and track are offered in athletics.

Also offered in addition to regular class activities 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 other enrichment activities.

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Registration Students attending Heritage Hills High School may register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 4; 1 to 8:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 6; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 10. Registration will take place in the high school commons area.

Information required at registration includes the parents’ work phone numbers, the name and 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.

During registration, students will receive their 2015-16 class schedules and locker assignments.

They may purchase or rent textbooks and pay class fees. Information per bus assignment will also be available. Student insurance forms and physicals forms for athletes will be available. Students driving to school must purchase a car tag to park on the campus. The parking permit will cost $5.

Orientation An orientation program for incoming freshmen will run from 2 to 5 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 10.

The program will begin in the commons area and include a

building tour, ice breaker activities and an informational meeting with the principal and with the student’s core teachers. A parent meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m.

CDT in the auditorium followed by a meal for the freshmen and their families in the cafeteria.

School hours School will begin at 7:58 a.m.

CDT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CDT. 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 and Chris Knies, library assistants; Connie Lynam and Marisa Marshall, secretaries; Mary Waninger, food service director; Joe Asbury, Gary Ayer Jr., Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Kurt Denning, Andy Fischer, Molly Fischer, Sandi Fortune, Greg Gogel, Elizabeth Gramelspacher, Mike Guth, Annie Gunselman, Carl Hall, Angie Hochgesang, Jay Hohne, Meg Johnson, Adam Knies, Chrissy Lauck, Corey Mauck, Holly McCutchan, Heather Miller, Elisa Peters, Brian Pund, Kayla Richard, Adrienne Roos, Alyssa Serm-

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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 has an enrollment of approximately 300 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 20122013 and 2013-2014. The Indiana Department of Education also has identified HHMS as an A school for the last two school years.

Extracurricular activities offered are football, cross country, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, track, student council, Natural Helpers, academic bowl teams, voice, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Junior Optimists and robotics.

Contact information Contacts include school num-

ber, 812-937-2400; fax, 812-937-4327; website, www.nspencer.k12.in.us/ hhms; twitter, @hhms_patriots.

Registration Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 4; 1 to 7 p.m CDT Thursday, Aug. 6; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CDT Monday, Aug. 10.

In conjunction with registration, grades eight and seven teachers will have a meet your teacher night for students and parents.

Grade eight will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 4. Grade seven will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

CDT Thursday, Aug. 6.

Student registration is required for all students attending Heritage Hills Middle School for the 2015-16 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 from between $95 and $125.

Students will receive their class schedule and locker assignment.

Students also will 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 will also be available.

Lunches Breakfast for students will cost $1.80, and lunch is $2.25. Extra milk is 40 cents each. Adult breakfast cost $1.85, and lunch is $3.25.

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

Grade eight: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), black or blue pens, red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils, one 11⁄2-binder, one 1⁄2-binder, one packet of dividers for binder (prefer ones that have folders in dividers), pencil pouch to go in binder, highlighter, three dry-erase markers (fine point), Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, scientific calculator (Algebra I students need a graphing calculator), two packs of index cards (3-by5-inches), swim trunks for boys, one-piece swimsuit for girls.

Supplies Grade seven: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils,

Staff Chad Schnieders, principal; Davette Smith, secretary; Martha Barnett, treasurer; Julie Becher,

ing the first two weeks of school.

The child will receive his/her book rent at registration along with other important information or on the first day of school.

A breakfast and a lunch program will be offered. Cost is breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2.

Kleenex, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two black dry-erase markers and one box of gallon-size zip-lock bags.

Grade two: three plain colored pocket folders with clips (one of them blue, two glue sticks, two spiral-wide ruled notebooks, one three-ring binder (1 inch) with inside pockets, school box, one package of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), scissors, two yellow highlighters, two pink erasers, one box of 24 crayons, Pencil-top erasers, two boxes of Kleenex, 12 No. 2 pencils, 12-inch ruler with centimeters, four dry-erase markers, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square). Optional items: Clorox wipes and one old sock to use as an eraser.

Grade three: school box, crayons, erasers, scissors, two glue sticks, package of pencils, highlighters, four two-pocket folders, one Poly two-pocket folder (plastic type), four one-subject spiral notebooks (wide ruled), one composition notebook, one package of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), 12-inch ruler with centimeters, four dry-erase markers, package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of tissues an earbuds/ headphones.

Grade four: five-pocket folders with clips, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two dry-erase markers, one small dry-erase board, two boxes of tissues, one 12-inch ruler with centimeters, scissors, colored pencils, one package of No. 2 pencils, two large erasers, crayons, four single-

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 7:50 a.m. CDT 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.

guidance counselor; Jay Burch, athletic director; Joe Asbury, Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Adrienne Collignon, Shannon Fuhs, Cathie Gehlhausen, Alex Isaacs,Jennifer Hahne, Ray Kaetzel, Gina Kost, Duane Lorey, Katara Luebbehusen, Dana Luker, Dawn Mix, Paula Muller, Miranda Mundy, Brian Oxley, Jacquie Sabelhaus, Matt Sisley, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Pam Swader, Kevin Tempel and Josh Wetzel, teachers; Angie Burch, librarian; Ashley Tempel, speech pathologist; Mary App, Jordan Buse, Paula Carpenter, Tammy Delashmutt, Caitlyn Gasaway, Joyce Phillips, Angie Schultise, Karen Seger, Jamie Tapley and Pam Wilson, teaching assistants; Tama Rickelman, Dan Bertke, Brett Elder and Brian Pund, technology; Miriam Whitaker, cafeteria manager; Cathy Hawkins, Debbie Fischer and Hanna Bettag, nurses; and Tim Thompson, Albert Nord, Ken Moffitt, Nancy Rust, Elana McDaniel and Mark Souder, maintenance and custodial.

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 School for the 2015-16 school year is Aug. 12.

Registration Registration will be held from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3 and 4. The office will be closed Friday, Aug. 7. Parents may pay book fees and update emergency information.

School information Chrisney Elementary School has approximately 190 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 25 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Julie Kemp. The staff consists of 12 teachers, a guidance counselor, six teaching assistants and a secretary, Susan Roos.

The cafeteria staff consists of two cooks. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program, preschool for ages 3 to 5, a Title I program in grades kindergarten through three, Destination ImagiNation, Robotics, academic bowl and an active PTO. The school also offers an award-winning outdoor lab, after-school programs and is located next to the public library.

The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education.

The Internet address is www. nspencer.k12.in.us/ces/.

New students New students to the Chrisney attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext.

7, as soon as possible. Parents are

required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records.

Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate.

School hours Students will be able to enter the building at 7:25 a.m. CDT School begins at 7:45 a.m. CDT and ends at 3:08 p.m. CDT. Parents dropping off and picking up their children before and/or after school are asked to park on the south side of the building. Only buses will be allowed in front of the school during these times.

Open house, PTO An open house and PTO meeting is scheduled for Aug. 18.

Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CDT and for ages 4 and 5 from noon to 3 p.m.

CDT. An optional full-day program/daycare is offered. Registration is required. Call the school to reserve a spot in this program or to inquire about fees.

After school care Chrisney Elementary School will offer after-school care for students in grades kindergarten through six until 5:30 each day.

There are no set participation criteria. The fee will remain the same as in the previous school year. Call 812-937-2400, ext. 7, for further details.

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Lunches Breakfast for students will cost $1.50, and lunch is $2.. Extra milk is 40 cents each. Adult breakfast cost $1.85, and lunch is $3.25.

Supplies Preschool: one plastic folder, one box of 24 crayons, one box 10 markers, six glue sticks and one box of Kleenex.

Kindergarten: school box, scissors, four pencils, two glue sticks, two erasers, three pocket folders (one must be yellow), two boxes of Kleenex, one box of 24 crayons, two black dry-erase markers, one box of quart- or gallon-size zip-close bags, and one package of 4-by-6-inch unlined notecards.

Kindergarten: school box, scissors, four pencils, two glue sticks, two erasers, three pocket folders (one must be yellow), two boxes of Kleenex, one box of 24 crayons, two black dry-erase markers, one box of quart- or gallon-size zip-close bags, and one package of 4-by-6-inch unlined notecards.

Grade one: school box, six pocket folders, one box of 24 crayons, scissors, pencils, two glue sticks, two big pink erasers, two yellow highlighters, two boxes of

subject notebooks (wire-bound), one package of lined index cards, school box and one package of multi-colored highlighters.

Grade five: six black dry-erase markers, four packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), ear buds/ headphones (optional), pencils, ruler, two spiral notebooks, one composition book, two folders, one package of loose-leaf paper, supply box, two boxes of Kleenex, pens, colored pencils, erasers for pencils, crayons, highlighters and dry-erase eraser (can be an old sock).

Grade six: loose-leaf paper, two red ink pens, pencils, dryerase board and markers, two two-pocket folders, four ultra-fine black Sharpies, colored pencils, markers, two highlighters (any color), one 12-inch ruler with centimeters, rubber cement, protractor (see-through; no slide device), calculator (not scientific), scissors (not elementary type), white art eraser, two boxes of tissues, school box, index cards (3-by-3-inch or 4-by-6-inch) and one package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square).

All students should have a book bag or 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. Students are required to wear shoes with a back; no sandals or flip flops are recommended. Tennis shoes are required for physical education participation.

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er Sisley, Jill Ebert-Lasher, Maddie Scherle, Laura Clayton, Nicole Gasaway, Katie Forston and Melinda Swallow, teachers; Brittany Forler, special needs; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Whitney Malin, phys-

ical education/health; Gina Kost, art; Adrienne Collignon, music and band; Amy Priest, counselor; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Ashley Tempel, speech; Carolyn Ambs, Susan Schaefer,

Denise Gasaway, Faith Schaefer, Marilyn Trinkel and Kimberely Pearson, teaching assistants; Angela Brown and Linda Cohoon, custodial; Jennifer Lindsey and Pat Kramer, cafeteria; Faye Smith,

Denise Gasaway, Pat Kramer, Sheryl Ebelhar, Angie Gideon and Delores Rousch, bus drivers.

5:30 p.m. CDT.

et folder, one package of 4-by-6inch index cards and one item off of the wish list in the classroom.

Grades one through six: Bring $10. Supplies will be purchased.

Candi Gehlhausen, grade three; Lynn Keller and Abbie Balbach, grade four; Duffy Schulthise and Laura Hutchinson, grade five; Laura Martin & Lesley Meyer, grade six; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilyn Klueh, music; Phillip Burden, physical education; Becky Gasaway, library; Janet Stoermer, technology; Amanda Bretz and Andrew Hagan, special education; Debbie Fischer, nurse; and Jamie Watkins, secretary.

School contact Contact the school at 812-9372400, ext. 7, for more information.

D AV I D T U R N H A M E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R

The first day at David Turnham Education Center for the 2014-15 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Parents also will be able to pay book rental fees and pay for lunches.

Registration Registration will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3 and 4.

Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CDT Monday and noon to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday.

Returning students are to look for the summer letter by Aug. 1 for open online registration information.

Open house Open house will begin at 6 p.m.

CDT Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Lunches Breakfast for students will cost $1.50, and lunch is $2. Extra milk is 40 cents each. Adult breakfast cost $1.85, and lunch is $3.25.

Daily start Doors open at 7:25 a.m. Bus dismissal is at 3 p.m. CDT Before school daycare time is from 6 to 7:25 a.m. CDT. Afterschool daycare dismissal time is

Supplies Kindergarten: two boxes of Crayola crayons (24-count), four glue sticks, 1-inch binder, eight black dry-erase markers, familysize box of Kleenex, one two-pock-

Staff Jennifer Jazyk, principal; Catherine Burke, preschool; Brandy Welp and Emily Weyer, kindergarten; Heather Souders and Heather Tretter, grade one; Jill Scherry and Kerri Winkler, grade two; Dana Dilger, Kate Kress and

Learn how to help gifted students thrive

By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com If you are the parent of a gifted child, you likely experience a wide range of emotions, from pride for your child’s accomplishments, to concern when your child wrestles with stress over performance and test scores. And if your child hasn’t yet been tested as gifted, he or she might be bored in school — perhaps even underperforming.

It’s your support that can make all the difference in your child’s potential and achievements in the future. According to the National Association for Gifted Children, students with high abilities need gifted education programs to challenge them in regular classroom settings, to enrich them and to enable them to make continuous progress in school. The organization points to a recent study saying that more than 7 in 10 teachers of gifted students say that their brightest students were not challenged or given a chance to “thrive” in their classrooms. The study states that the general education program is not yet ready to meet gifted students’ needs because of a lack of educator training in gifted education and regu-

lar pressures of the classroom environment.

As a parent, you can help your gifted student thrive during the school year, particularly when the curriculum doesn’t seem to engage your child. Here are some ways to help your child maintain a love of learning and keep a positive perspective on achievement.

In school ■■ Keep an eye out for the characteristics of a typical gifted child, understanding that gifted children are diverse and will not exhibit all traits all of the time.

They are: excellent memory, large vocabulary and complex sentence structure for their age, enjoying problem-solving, logical thinking, concern with social and political issues and injustices, asking probing questions, being organized, being curious and having either a wide range of interests or extreme focus in one interest. Performance traits aside, gifted children are often highly sensitive and have deep feelings and intense reactions.

Note your child’s traits to share with his or her teachers, to provide the important information needed to help get your child on the ideal track.

■■ Have realistic expectations.

Your child’s teacher may have limited resources and time to work with a large number of students in her classroom. At your meeting, show understanding for the teacher’s realities, and work together to create a plan.

■■ The NAGC suggests offering to volunteer your time, such as providing extra materials for class, or organizing classroom parent volunteerism.

■■ Ask the teacher to group your child with others who dis-

play traits of — or have been tested as — gifted students.

■■ Ask the teacher whether your child may participate in his or her own curriculum, says the NAGC. Perhaps he or she can come up with an idea for an independent study project, or write a weekly story using the week’s new vocabulary words.

At home ■■ Engage your child verbally.

Gifted students are highly verbal and inquisitive, say the experts at

the parenting website BabyCenter.

If parents dismiss their questions because they’re too busy, kids get frustrated and shut down. Recognize that conversations teach your kids verbal and social skills, and seize every opportunity.

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

The first day of school at Nancy Hanks Elementary School is Wednesday, Aug. 12. School will begin at 7:50 a.m. CDT and dismiss at 2:55 p.m. CDT daily.

Registration Registration will take place from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Aug. 6 and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Aug. 3, 4, 5 and 7.

All registration forms can be filled out online and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12. in.us/nhes.nsf/weblogin.

Students/parents may use their login information from last year.

Open house Open house will be held Monday, Aug. 10. Doors will be open between 5:30 and 7 p.m. CDT. The office will be open as well to ask questions, to pay book fees and register if needed.

Book rental Kindergarten, $58.36; grade one, $87.04; grade two, $82; grade three, $79.43; grade four, $74.73; grade five, $81.74; and grade six, $89.56.

Lunches Breakfast for students will cost

$1.80, and lunch is $2.25. Extra milk is 40 cents each. Adult breakfast cost $1.85, and lunch is $3.25.

Programs Students may belong to Robotics, band, chorus, art C\club, Spell Bowl, Math Bowl, Academic Bowl, Student Council and Destination ImagiNation.

Supplies Kindergarten: backpack, 200 index cards (3-by-5-inch), one box of Kleenex, one box of sandwich bags, two boxes of crayons (24-count), eight to 10 glue sticks, small pencil box, Fiskar scissors, two black dry-erase markers, big pink eraser, one package of No. 2 pencils, headphones, pocket folder for music, two plastic pocket folders (orange and green), five paper pocket folders (red, green, yellow, blue and purple) and one 1-inch, three-ring binder.

Grade one: two boxes of crayons (24-count), four glue sticks, one package of No. 2 pencils, one package of pencil top erasers, scissors, small pencil box, one box of Kleenex, backpack, four black dry-erase markers, one highlighter (any color), two plastic pocket folders (blue and purple), two

paper pocket folders (green and yellow) and one 1-inch, three-ring binder.

Grade two: one box of crayons (24-count), bottle of Elmer’s school glue, two packages of No. 2 pencils, small pencil box, big pink eraser, one package of pencil-top erasers, scissors, two boxes of Kleenex, one package of four dry-erase markers, backpack, yellow highlighter, two plastic pocket folders (blue and yellow) and one 1-inch, threering binder.

Grade three: red pen, four dry-erase markers (fine tip), pink eraser, highlighter, zippered pencil bag, three-ring clear zippered pencil bag, two packages of No. 2 pencils, pencil top erasers, one box of crayons (24-count), one box of Kleenex, Post-It Notes, glue stick, scissors, one spiral notebook, one three-ring binder with plastic cover, loose-leaf paper, three plastic pocket folders with prongs (red, green and yellow) and one pocket folder with three holes to be used in the binder.

Grade four: one box of crayons (24-count), No. 2 pencils, erasers, glue (two sticks or bottle), small school box, scissors,

Post-It Notes (3-inch square, four packages), highlighter, two boxes of Kleenex, eight to 10 dry-erase markers, red pen, one spiral notebook, loose-leaf notebook paper (100 sheets), five pocket folders (red, green, yellow, blue and purple) and one 1-inch, three-ring binder.

Grade five: two boxes of Kleenex, one box of crayons (24-count), scissors, zippered pencil bag, ruler, protractor, glue, at least five dry-erase markers, two packages of Post-It Notes, two packages of No. 2 pencils, one spiral notebook, three highlighters, pocket folders with holes to be used in the binder (red, blue, yellow and green) and one 1-inch, three-ring binder.

Grade six: colored pencils, No. 2 pencils, erasers, backpack, four packages of Post-It Notes, six dry-eraser markers and eraser, zippered pencil bag, two large boxes of tissues, one spiral notebook, glue sticks or bottles of Rubber Cement, three highlighters, box of crayons (24-count), one package of loose-leaf paper, scissors, two packages of lined index cards (3-by-5-inch), one ultra-fine black Sharpie perma-

nent marker, earbuds, four-pocket folders with holes (red, blue, green and purple; these will go in a binder provided for them) and one clip magnet.

cils, two large erasers, two spiral notebooks (wide ruled), blue sticks, scissors, pencil box of pouch, box of 24 crayons, ruler with inches and centimeters, two boxes of tissues, three pocket folders (red, blue and yellow) and one dry-erase marker.

Grade three: erasers, several No. 2 pencils, ruler with inches and centimeters, two pocket folders (red and blue), pencil pouch, two boxes of tissues, clipboard and headphones/earbuds.

Grade four: one box of colored pencils, several No. 2 pencils, two three-prong pocket folders (red and yellow), one package of looseleaf paper (wide ruled), one threering binder (1 inch), one zippered bag for keeping supplies and art class (a school box is acceptable), two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), one package of dry-erase markers, two boxes of tissues and headphones/earbuds.

Grade five: pencils, zippered

pencil pouch, erasers, two dryerase markers, ruler, protractor, index cards, three pocket folders, two boxes of tissues, two spiral notebooks, headphones-earbuds, scissors, crayons or colored pencils, two boxes of tissues, Post-It Notes and glue stick.

Grade six: ruler with inches and centimeters, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, pencil pouch, one three-ring binder (1 inch), two packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), basic calculator, two pocket folders, protractor (flat and clear), two boxes of tissue, one package of dry-erase markers, headphones/earbuds, index cards and Post-It Notes.

Parents should label school supplies with their child’s name when possible.

Michelle Coleman, kindergarten; Deanne Sitzman and Andie Vance, grade one; Gaynell Peters and Emilee Smith, grade two; Kyla Lueken and Lisa Schroeder, grade three; Trisha Vaal and Lori Persohn, grade four; Traci Porter and Lee Ann Tempel, grade five; Keri Ballard and Melissa Haas, grade six; Mary Roos, secretary; Debbie Fischer and Hannah Bettag, school nurses; Amy Priest, school social worker; Susan Marchand, special needs; Gina Kost, art; Ryan Akers, music; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Becky Gasaway and Ryan Akers, technology; Marisa Marshall, Erica Guthrie, Salina Wilkerson, Alexia Dunn, Kathy Gehlhausen, Bethany Norrick and Lynn McDowell, teaching assistants; Terri Brockman, Juanita Taylor and Susan Esarey, cafeteria; and Tom Lange, Staci Schaus and Carol Schaefer, maintenance.

Staff Jody Schmitt, principal; preschool, Carrie Blessinger and Leigh Ann Tusing, preschool; Sara Paquette and Cheryl Moesner, kindergarten; Vicki Freihaut and Ashley Becher, grade one; Janessa Steckler and Amber Lubbers, grade two; Robin Collins and Amber Lubbers, grade three; Donna Merder and Judy Lindauer, grade four; Laura Weisman and Susan Carey, grade five; Patti Varner, grade six; Ellen Haefling, secretary; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Amber Wetzel, school social worker; Marby Cox, special needs; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Janet Stoermer, technology; Lisa Schaefer, Kris Gunn, Karen Washington, Amanda Hopster, Jennifer Schmidt and Jane Curtis, teaching assistants; Tony Gessner, Bessie Werne and Sarah Kloeck, maintenance/custodial; and Brenda Kress and Amie Waninger, cafeteria.

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

The first day for Lincoln Trail Elementary School is Wednesday, Aug. 12. School will begin at 7:40 a.m. CDT and dismiss at 3 p.m.

CDT daily.

Registration Registration will take place from noon to 3 p.m. CDT and 5 to 7 p.m. CDT Aug. 4 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Aug. 3, 5, 6 and 7.

All registration forms can be filled out online and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer. k12.in.us/ltes.nsf/weblogin. Students/parents may use their login information from last year.

Open house Open house will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning with a short meeting in the school gym. The office will be open until 7 p.m. CDT to pay book fees and register.

Lunches Breakfast for students will cost

$1.80, and lunch is $2.25. Extra milk is 40 cents each. Adult breakfast cost $1.85, and lunch is $3.25.

Book rental Kindergarten, $66.94; grade one, $85.89; grade two, $80.28; grade three, $66.36; grade four, $67.43; grade five, $63.58; and grade six, $64.03.

Supplies Kindergarten: one pocket folder, backpack, two packages of white index cards (3-by-5-inch) , two boxes of tissues, pencil box, scissors, four No. 2 pencils, two glue sticks, box of 24 crayons, pink eraser and one dry-erase marker.

Grade one: several No. 2 pencils, scissors, two glue sticks, two large erasers, box of 24 crayons, zippered pencil pouch, two boxes of tissues, one three-ring binder (1 inch), two pocket folders, one dryerase marker and one spiral single-subject notebook (wide ruled).

Grade two: several No. 2 pen-

Staff Ben Lawalin, principal; Casey Guthrie, preschool; Kim Beck and

Libraries open new worlds of learning

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Your local public library is that mecca of learning, and many people who haven’t been to theirs in years, even decades, are often

surprised to discover just how much the library has evolved in recent years, offering glimpses into fascinating areas of interest through special collections, as well as classes and special educational and social events targeted to every age group, from children

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Vincennes University Jasper Campus has provided educational opportunities to citizens in the surrounding area for 45 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. 24. More than 150 college credit classes are scheduled to meet on the Jasper campus.

Additional classes are scheduled to meet in the evenings at off campus locations. The full class schedule is available at www.vinu.edu/ jasper. VUJC continues to grow and last fall had an enrollment of approximately 700 students. The newest program is an Associate Degree in General Technology.

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 program; 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 2015-16 academic year is $171.14 per credit hour.

VUJC offers a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program is designed for registered nurses who want to return to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in

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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 nursing programs have specific admission requirements and are limited in enrollment. Applications for the fall 2016 nursing

class will be accepted on or after Oct. 1. Students may take general education courses for the nursing program during the 2015-16 academic year.

Service to the community is a vital part of the mission of VUJC. The Continuing Education Department offers a variety of non-credit courses. Past course offerings have included Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, 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 programs continue to be popular.

The Continuing Education Department offers phlebotomy technician, clinical medical assisting and dental assistant training in various locations in Indiana in the fall and spring semesters. 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. 21. For further information about course offerings and registration, call VUJC at 812-482-3030 or 800809-8852 or visit www.vinu.edu./ jasper.

Leisure time as important as studying, sleep

By MARILYNN PRESTON Creators.com At Healthy Lifestyle U, The Juiciness of Play is one of the most popular courses, especially in spring, when everyone’s looking for a reason to play hooky.

Once you understand that play is not just fun and games but rather essential to the conscious life, a spark to joy and creativity and a way to lose ourselves to find ourselves, you can give up feeling guilty about play and insist on being playful right to the end.

Play helps make us healthier,

happier, calmer, more cooperative.

Developmental psychologists see it as a survival technique in our Darwinian struggle to “defy the depressing and dangerous aspects of life,” according to esteemed play-theorist Brian Sutton-Smith, who died March 7 at age 90.

Kids need to play — and suffer from lack of it — and so do adults.

What you choose to do in your leisure time can improve your brain function or dull it; it can stimulate your mind and boost your creativity, or it can put the mind to sleep, and next thing you know, you’re ordering commemorative coins

and steak knives on late-night TV. When you build play time into your day — Scrabble at home, pingpong in the workplace — you trigger the release of your own endorphins, allowing a river of joy to run throughout your body.

The family that plays together really does stay together. Research shows that sharing fun and laughter with others can foster empathy, compassion and trust.

Play brings joy, vitality and resilience to relationships, the experts

report, and can be used to heal emotional wounds and bring on other positive shifts in our being.

Doing the things you enjoy is not just fun but also very, very good for you.

This just in, from the Annals of Behavioral Medicine: “When people engage in leisure activity, they have lower stress levels, better mood, a lower heart rate and more psychological engagement -- that means less boredom, which can help avoid unhealthy behav-

iors,” reports professor Matthew Zawadzki, a health psychologist with the University of California, Merced, who led the study.

It’s crucial that the leisure activity be one that is thoroughly engaging, Prof Zawadzki warns, because too many distractions -stopping to tweet, to post pictures -- negate the positive effects. And it turns out that the positive effects last for hours, continuing to ease your stress, nourish your brain and improve your mood.

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■■ Familiarize your child with the library, as well as with online research tools, say the BabyCenter experts. To a gifted child, the library is a haven of wonderment.

■■ Visit museums that offer interactive displays so that your

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how powerful it is for their children to know they’re on their side. Kids will often hold back because they don’t think their parents will believe them or understand them and what they’re experiencing.

A lot of popular YouTubers and social media influencers are standing up to bullies and

sharing their own stories. If you’re having trouble connecting directly with your children, share these campaign videos with them to let them know they’re not alone. And if they are the bully, these videos will help show them how much their actions and words can hurt others, perhaps giving them the

wake-up call they need. Google “anti-bullying” and you will come across a multitude of powerful, positive video and photo content. There’s also a newer TV show called “Characters Unite,” where famous NFL players team up with kids being bullied across the country, sharing their own stories of how they also were

bullied as kids and the ways they can overcome it.

By encouraging your children to celebrate differences and supporting them to stand up for others if they are being pushed around, you can instill some valuable lessons in your kids -- lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime.

child can work different angles of his or her talents.

■■ Don’t overschedule your child. Resist the urge to compete with other parents who have their kids signed up for multiple sports and activities each season. Be sure your child has plenty of downtime to read, relax, play with friends and recharge to avoid an early burnout.

And importantly, study up on how you can provide the emotional support a gifted child needs.

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of

“Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential,” says, “To the outside world, these kids may seem confident, but their parents often see the other side: their stress, suffering, and even emotional meltdowns. The world tells bright children that performance matters; they need us, their parents, to tell them that they are much more than the sum of their accomplishments. They need to know that we love them for their kindness, curiosity, imagination, determination,

and sense of fun. Qualities like these matter deeply.”

Kennedy-Moore suggests helping your child develop his or own sense of motivation by breaking down new skills into smaller challenges along the path to accomplishment. Taking on a big task may be too much pressure on a gifted child. Give kids a choice on which project they’d like to work on first. A degree of autonomy is motivating to a gifted child. Plan lessons and activities that connect them to others. Kids need a well-

rounded social circle to thrive.

“Telling children, ‘You’re great!’ or ‘You’re so smart!’ can actually backfire by making them afraid to try activities where they might not appear great or smart right away,” says Kennedy-Moore.

“If we want our children to have better self-esteem in a particular area, we need to help them actually do better in that area. Anything else is just wishful thinking that won’t stand up to the feedback of reality. Self-esteem can’t be given; it has to be earned.”

art and text. Our digital collections are expanded and updated on an ongoing basis.”

It’s a great interest among adults and youth to learn more about their town and region, and an outing to the library to “treasure hunt” for local facts and fascinations is a terrific activity for parents and kids, or grandparents and kids, to share.

Among the collections found at libraries that are of particular interest in today’s Google Maps culture are actual maps of the region drawn centuries ago. Cartography interests children who have seen and used maps in their video games, and access to a library’s valuable maps of old is tremendous.

In addition to art and maps, libraries open up a world of imagination through classes. Norton

says that some of the classes they offer include computer skills classes (especially valued by older residents who wish to keep their skills fresh for their careers or job searches), health and nutrition classes, and even cooking classes.

Foreign language classes are also in demand to learn phrases prior to a vacation or to gain valuable skills for a job. And as it has been proved that learning new languages and skills are good for brain health, the library is very much a free wellness center.

Authors stop by to read from their newest releases or to conduct story time for kids, and libraries house priceless genealogical resources for those tracing their family trees.

For students, Grace Fleming, About.com guide to homework and study tips, says that home-

work and reports gain an edge from library exploration because many professors and teachers no longer accept encyclopedia articles as sources. Schools want children to dig deeper into the subject matter, and at the library, they can unearth books, articles, video and archived photographs to give dimension to schoolwork and special projects.

Another aspect of imagination involves exploring newspapers and magazines from different countries and written in different languages, which is a great way to practice foreign language skills and learn more about the lifestyles of different cultures.

Here you’ll find books on tape, music recordings and classic books you’ve been meaning to reread, plus workout DVDs to keep your fitness regimen fresh and fun

from week to week.

Finally, there is the social aspect of learning, the chance to meet and mingle with those who share your interests, such as in book clubs that meet each month at the library. And attending kids’ story hours can connect you with other parents who may soon become friends, thus opening your world to their interests and cultures.

A step through the library’s doors is a step into a world brimming with information, imagination and connection, whether you’re delving into the history of 1815 or the new technologies and healthy lifestyle trends of 2015.

Each month brings new programming, as library directors invite experts to educate and inspire, and as new books, music, magazines, movies and art are made available for your exploration.

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