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DUBOIS COUNTY, INDIANA
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016 SECTION B
Greater Jasper Schools Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will welcome back approximately 3,204 students in grades preschool through 12 for the 201617 school year. Students entering kindergarten will graduate from high school in the year 2029. Students graduating from Jasper High School in 2017 will celebrate the 119th anniversary of graduates from a fully commissioned high school serving the community. Enrollment procedures To enroll in kindergarten in the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corp., a child must be 5 years of age by Aug. 1. To enroll in grade one, a child must 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. Transfer students Credits from an in-state school will be accepted at face value if the school is commissioned by the Indiana State Board of Education. Credits from an out-of-state school will be accepted at face value if the school is commissioned and accredited by the State Department of Education of that state. Non-accredited in-state or outof-state school credits will not be accepted at face value. Students desiring credit earned in a nonaccredited school must present a transcript at the school in which enrollment is sought. The transcript will be referred to the superintendent. The superintendent or his designee will evaluate the course of study, certification of the teachers, and other aspects of the educational programs of the students seeking credit. Assessment tests administered by the corporation may be used. On the basis of the evaluation, a determination of grade placement and-or granting of credit shall be made. Foreign students who attend the high school for one year under a student exchange program will be placed in a grade according to the age, maturity and academic background of the student. Students who are classified as seniors will be allowed to take part in senior activities including commencement. They will be awarded an honorary graduation certificate. An effort will be made to place students in the classes recommended by sponsoring agencies. Attendance procedures State law requires that every child ages 7 to 17 must attend school. For a child to receive the benefit of the opportunities a school provides, he or she must attend regularly. Make-up work does not replace the value of classroom discussion and interaction. If a child is unable to attend school, the parent or guardian must notify the school before 10 a.m. that the student will be absent. In case of absence, call the individual school: Fifth Street School, 812-482-1406; Tenth Street Elementary School, 812-4822529; Ireland Elementary School, 812-482-7751; Jasper Middle School, 812-482-6454; and Jasper High School attendance office, 812-482-1040. If a call has not been received by 10 a.m., school personnel will attempt to contact a parent or guardian by calling a home, work or emergency number provided. A reasonable effort will be made to contact a parent or guardian, but the failure to do so does not relieve the parent or guardian of
the responsibility for the student’s school attendance and-or reporting a reason for absence. If a student is habitually absent without an excuse, the student may be suspended or expelled for truancy. At times, parents may need to keep a student away from school to accomplish something that cannot be done at another time. This includes medical and dental appointments. This type of absence must have a prior approval of the building principal or designee if it is to be excused. If a student’s absence is prolonged, the school may require a doctor’s certificate before the student may return to school. Students are responsible for all school work — absent or not, excused or unexcused. Students will be permitted to make up work that is missed during an excused absence. School textbook program The school corporation provides rental textbooks for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The textbook rental is a proportionate cost of value of the textbooks. See individual school and grade rental information. School food program Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program. Nutritious noon meals are served every school day. Students 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, Jasper Middle Jasper High schools. Students in grades kindergarten through five may purchase breakfast for $1.25 per day. Students in grades six through 12 may purchase breakfast for $1.50 per day. Participation by the federal government in the school food service program also has made it possible to provide some students with free or reduced-price meals. The reduced price for a noon meal is 40 cents per day. The reduced price for breakfast is 30 cents per day. Income guidelines for textbook and lunch assistance The following guidelines for assistance for textbook and workbook rental and lunch are effective for the 2016-17 school year. The household size and the annual, monthly and weekly wages are listed, respectively. The reduced price income eligibility guidelines: one-person household, $21,978, $1,832, $423; two, $29,637, $2,470, $570; three, $37,296, $3,108, $718, four; $44,955, $3,747, $8865; five, $52,614, $4,385, $1,012; six, $60,273, $5,023, $1,160; 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 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
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17 grade 10 students.
Greater Jasper calendar Aug. 12......................................................................... School begins Sept. 5................................................................ Labor Day, no school Oct. 14.................................................................. End of first quarter Oct. 24-25.................................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 27-28.......................................................... Fall break, no school Nov. 23-25.............................................Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 22...............................................................End of first semester Jan. 3........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 16................................................... Snow makeup day, no school Feb. 10................................. Professional Development Day, no school Feb. 20................... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day, no school March 10.............................................................. End of third quarter March 24................................................ Snow makeup day, no school March 27-31................................................... Spring break, no school April 13................................................... Snow makeup day, no school April 14.............................................................Good Friday, no school April 17................................................... Snow makeup day, no school May 26..........................................................End of second semester Make-up days will be taken from earliest to latest.
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, to be determined; Route 2, Tim Nordhoff; Route 3, Charlie Heller; Route 4, Dwain Merder; Route 5, Tina Hasenour; Route 7, Ann Fleck; Route 8, Brad Danhafer; Route 9, Aggie Kress; Route 10, Jerry Willis; Route 11, to be determined; Route 12, David Fuhrman; Route 13, Angie Kern; Route 14, Karmin Goeppner; Route 15, Bruce Ballard; Route 16, Dawn Giesler; Route 17, Becky Kraus; Route 18, Kurt Lechner; Route 19, Joanie Wening; Route 20, Nancy Kluesner; Route 23, Cathy Kieffner; Route 24, Linda Freeman; Route 25, Mark Kieffner; Route 26, Judy Heller; Route 27, Regina Soellner; Route 28, Mark Gehlhausen; Route 29, Stephanie Reinsch; and Route 30, Bobby Schitter. Title I Title 1 is a federally funded program to help students who are achieving below grade level. Special teachers or aides are provided to assist youngsters who qualify
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for the program. The 2016-17 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 School or Tenth Street School 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 and 10 also will participate in spring Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus in March and April. Passing the grade 10 ISTEP+ in English language arts and math is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the 2016-
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 high school are grouped according to ability, and academically gifted students are offered enrichment programs as well as the opportunity to take honors level and Advanced Placement courses. Student assistance services Special support is provided to students who are experiencing difficulty with school or home. Students, parents and staff members can contact the school offices to speak with their school counselor and-or school social worker: Heather Goodhue, Fifth Street School and Ireland Elementary School; Melanie Krueger, Tenth Street School and Ireland Elementary School; 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; Dee Buschkoetter, Tenth Street School; Brandi Stiles, Ireland Elementary School; Christie Anderson, 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 the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the corporation’s administrative office at 1520 St. Charles St., Jasper. Central office staff Tracy Lorey, Ph.D., superintendent; Todd Hitchcock, assistant superintendent; Monica Young, corporation treasurer; Wanda Jones, deputy treasurer and payroll; April Hopf, secretary of school lunch and textbook rental; and Kristy Vaughn, database management and technology coordinator. The Greater Jasper Consolidated School’s office telephone number is 812-482-1801.
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JASPER HIGH SCHOOL
The first day of school for students is Friday, Aug. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. Students will be released at the normal time of 3 p.m. These are the hours of every normal school day. Students and parents are asked not to call requesting schedule changes; these will resume after school begins. 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. 13, in the high school cafeteria. Student dress is casual for the dance. Registration Registration packets should be picked up at the main entrance of Jasper High School between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4 and 5. 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. 8, and from 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. 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. Book fees All students pay the following fees: Student handbook is $3.50, corporation fee for technology is $5.25 and activity fee is $30. These fees total $38.75 and are the only fees for students on assistance. New students Students new to Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools should call to schedule a time to enroll. They may call any time between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. The times to enroll will be between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4 and 5. Incoming freshmen completing the 2015-16 school year at Jas-
per Middle School or Holy Trinity need not schedule an appointment. Orientation Students new to GJCS should attend an orientation from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. The primary purpose of this orientation will be a guided tour. Meet the teacher night This evening is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The plans are to meet in the auditorium; however, it is possible this could be moved to the gym. After an introductory session, parents will go through 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, Brooke Keusch, Abby Kennedy, Gina Schuetter, Kathy Overton, Breanna Thurman and Aaron Hohl, English; Dee Ann Bell, Megan Johnson, 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 Kristin Gutgsell, health and physical education; Kyla Beier, family and consumer sciences; Amanda Schipp, Jessica Mehringer, Fred Routson and Evan Elrod, business; Fred Routson and Collin Daunhauer, technology; Andrew Helming, agriculture; Atalie Schroering, health occupations; Joe Shelton, Rick Stenftenagel, Joan Noblitt and Julie Henke, special needs; Ja-
son Knies, resource officer; Dana Kunz, electronic coach; Marina Espinosa, media center; Liz Milligan, study hall; Karen Patton, Karen Lynn, Marilyn Beier, Brittany Heim, Karen Kleumper, Pamela Gruenloh, Roy Carpenter and Tobi Sample, instructional assistants; Deb Schum, Theresa Stenftenagel, Tina Hilgediek and Hillory Werner, clerical; Bob Schnell, Luke Hopf, Mike Hochgesang, LaVerne Mosier, Leesa Beyke and Jon Vaughn, 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.
sen and Cassie Williams, special education; Katie Blessinger, English language coordinator; Andrea Messmer, English language coordinator assistant; Lindsey Smith, computer instructor; Susan Ahlbrand, Kyla Lueken, Cassie Guth, Kathy Eckerle, Kelli Schmitt, Kasey Young, Kari Schaefer, Samantha Venderley, Shannon Weyer and Jeff Zink, language arts; Michaela Eckerle and Paul Nichter, interventionists; Michelle Brown, Lisa Seng, Wes Moser, Tom Rupert and Jeff Zink; social studies; Susan Gibson, Ben Mundy, Matt Pryor, Debi Quade and Bob Stenftenagel, science; Jace Brescher, Jan Flynn, Jeremy Wolf and Marci Showalter, math; Beth Patton, Spanish; Hayley Arthur, German; Haley Ondiek, family
and consumer science; Julie Ruhe and Chris Tucker, physical education; John Coller, James Goodhue and Patrick Keeley, band; Courtney Heberer, music; Kelly Spencer, art; Kyle Jahn, technology; Jill Wigand, health; Lisa Brewer, Kathi Brooner, Beth Gentry, Donna Gootee, Kala Kramer, Chris Krodel, Jane Renner, Denise Smith and Andrea Sutt, instructional assistants; Teresa Knebel, food service manager; Julie Barth (manager), Lori Betz (assistant), Ruth Bush, Marilyn Heidorn, Nancy Hopf, Carol Ruckriegel, Eileen Schnieders and Helen Stenftenagel, cafeteria; Chris Flamion, Becky Kraus, Bobby Schitter and Ruth Wilson, maintenance and custodians; and PTSO president, Kelly Schwartz.
Phone numbers General office, 812-482-6050; athletic office, 812-482-4450; and attendance office, 812-482-1040. PTO Monica Scott and Michelle Lueken, co-presidents; (seeking) vice-president; Gretchen Werner, treasurer; and Sherri Monesmith, secretary.
JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Friday, Aug. 12, 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 new Jasper Middle School students not enrolled at Tenth Street School, Ireland Elementary School or Holy Trinity elementary school at the end of last school year should call 812482-6454 to enroll as soon as possible. If no answer, please leave a name and number, and someone will return the call. New student orientation Orientation for all six-graders and for new seventh- and eighth-graders will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 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. 8, or from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. 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. Cafeteria money Deposits may be made to cafeteria accounts on registration days Checks may be made payable to GJCS/JMS Cafeteria or online. Cost of student lunch per day is $2.25. Extra milk is 50 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 gotten a letter in the mail with an application form. 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 to not need to complete an application. Supplies A general supply list will be posted at local retailers and on the JMS website at www.jms.gjcs.k12. in.us. Eighth-grade achievement night pictures Eighth-grade achievement night pictures may be picked up at the high school during the Wildcat kickoff freshman orientation. Student dress Principles for good grooming and proper dress are necessary to set an atmosphere conducive to improving the learning situation. It is primarily the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are applying these principles. Examples of the student dress policy include: ■■ Clothing, jewelry or any article that advertises alcohol or tobacco, promotes drug usage, has obscenities, is sexually explicit or has sexual implications is not permitted. ■■ Shorts are not permitted. ■■ 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 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. ■■ 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 may be worn, but must be knee length or longer. ■■ 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. Staff David Hubster, principal; Phil Tolbert, assistant principal; Ben Mundy, athletic director; Donna Arensman, athletic secretary; Tiffany Maxey, guidance counselor; Lisa Flamion, home-school advisor; Christie Anderson, RN; Kathy Combs, Jackie Howard and Autumn Lucas, office staff; Gavin Lichlyter, Theresa Luebbehu-
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TENTH STREET SCHOOL
Tenth Street Elementary School will have registration from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, in the school gym. Textbook rental Textbook rental fees are currently being calculated. Financial matters should be settled on registration night. Book rental will be collected on this evening. Each parent should plan to make payment for textbook rental this evening. They are refer to the student statement received at registration for the amount owed per grade level. 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.
tial week of school as well as the first full week of school in the amount of $12 for lunch and $7.50 for breakfast. Guardians will be encouraged to seal the previously mentioned amounts in a specially marked envelope. Money in excess of the $12 for lunch and $7.50 for breakfast will not be refunded, but it will be added to the child’s account for future purchases. All unspecified money will be put into a cafeteria’s lunch fund. Families applying or receiving meal assistance may submit the information that evening. Parents are to bring all vital information, such as, income, Temporary Aid for Needy Families, food coupon verification and household membership information.
Breakfast and lunch Breakfast and lunch money also will 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 par-
Parent Teacher Club The PTC 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 club makes toward children and their families. Note for new students A tour of the building will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Students new to school, including third-grade students who attended Fifth Street School last year, are welcome to attend with their parents. Students’ first day Boys and girls who ride with parents or walk are asked to report to the school gym between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. Friday, 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. for those students who have purchased breakfast the first day. After a brief talk in the gym, students will go directly to class. The school asks parents not eat in the cafeteria on this day because of the large number of students who will be learning the school’s
routine. Lunches and textbook fees should be paid prior to this day. School will be dismissed at the regular time, which is 3 p.m. Students being picked up by parents must have written notice of this arrangement to their teacher by 8:30 a.m. These children will be waiting on the east side of the building at the main entrance. Staff Kent W. Taylor, principal; Stephanie Buse, Andrea Denu, Lori Kunkel, Ashley Mundy and another instructor to be announced, grade three; Kyla Buechlein, Angela Bueltel, Jessica Freyberger, Sherry Knies and Wesley Laake, grade four; Marlene Huls, Kendra Jasper, Eileen Meyer, Trisha Pfau, Kevin Schipp and Carma Thimling, grade five; Melissa Hall, life skills interventionist; Meagan Chase, English language coordinator; Jason Hornby, music; Leslie Jerger, speech; Jacque Leinenbach, special needs resource; Jami Seifert,
special needs resource; and Jodi Smith, Title I and art. Emi Donato, Jaime Fleming, Donna Bryan, Jason Hornby, Flo Kluesner, Michelle Lamkin, Sara Lindeman, Shari Lopez, Brenda Miller, Kelly Schwartz, Tammy Werner and Yvonne Wigand, instructional assistants; Karen Gudorf, Pam Hodges, Tami Pfaff and Marilyn Wolf, cafeteria; Craig Folz, Kristina Hundley and Kalynn Wilson, facility management; Jane Begle and Donna Uebelhor, student data management; and Melanie Krueger and Deodra Buschkoetter, student wellness management. PTC Marie Weinel, president; Emily Meyer, first vice president and media relations coordinator; Amy Bastien, second vice president volunteer coordinator; Andrea Norris, secretary; Ellen Tubbs, treasurer; April Smith, head Scrip officer; Kim Dorsam, assistant Scrip officer; and Melissa Hall, teacher representative.
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL
Fifth Street Elementary School will continue the Leader in Me Initiative, placing a strong focus on academics and a positive culture. To kick off the 2016-17 school year, Fifth Street teachers and staff will host an ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the school. Fifth Street will send a school phone message to remind families of this event. First day of school Fifth Street Elementary School students will begin the school year at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12. The school day is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must arrive before 8 a.m. Registration Parents are asked to pick up registration packets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 29, or Monday, Aug. 1. 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. 2. 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 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 will be collected.
Parents of students who are new to the area and have not previously enrolled at Fifth Street are asked to contact the school office for additional enrollment information at 812-482-1406. Students and parents who took part in kindergarten round -up should attend registration night, as registration is for all children at Fifth Street. Students who qualify for the developmental preschool program should also attend registration. Book rental Checks are to be made payable to Elementary Book Rental Fund the night of registration on Aug. 2. Rental fees may vary depending upon the program needs of the student. Textbook rental fees are currently being calculated. Parents are to refer to the student statement received at packet pick-up for the amount owed per grade level. Lunches, breakfast The cost for the elementary breakfast program will be $1.25 daily and lunches will cost $2 daily. Families applying or receiving meal assistance will not need to pay for lunches until the application has been processed. During registration, money will be collected for the breakfast and-or lunch programs; parents can pay ahead by depositing money in their child’s lunch account. Supplies Developmental preschool: one box of Kleenex or Puffs, one bottle of Elmer’s glue, Expo dryerase markers, Crayola watercolor paints, Crayola markers, regular-size backpack, hand sanitizer, one plastic folder (two-pronged;
not a binder), diapers and diaper wipes (for those that are not toilet trained). Boys are to bring a package of plastic spoons and forks. Girls should bring Wet Wipes and zip-close bags. 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 (blunttip), four large glue sticks, one box of facial tissues, three pocket folders, No. 2 pencils (package of 10), two packages of dry-erase markers (Expo preferred), one container of Clorox wipes. Optional: two yellow highlighters, two packages of sticky notes and small zip-close bags. Grade one: more than 12 No. 2 plain yellow pencils (sharpened), one package of pencil eraser toppers, two large pink erasers, eight black dry-erase markers (fine point, Expo preferred), Fiskars’ scissors, two boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons (no fluorescent or gel), one zippered pencil bag (large bank bags are excellent, no boxes), four large Elmer’s glue sticks (no bottled glue), four two-pocket folders (large enough to hold 9-by12-inch) and two large boxes of Kleenex. Girls are to bring one large box of gallon-size freezer bags and boys should one box of
small freezer bags; bags are not be zippered and have no sliders. Optional: one package of black dry-erase markers (wide tip), disinfecting wipes, various sizes of Post-It Notes and hand sanitizer. Trapper keepers and backpacks on wheels are not allowed. Grade two: two pocket folders, one-inch binder with front view sleeve, 24 No. pencils (not labeled, no foil-, plastic-covered or mechanical pencils), package of dryerase 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, two glue sticks, scissors, earbuds (child size) and two boxes of tissues (regular size). Girls should bring five sandwich bags and boys are to bring five large sandwich bags (don’t label the bags). Optional: one ream of copy paper, package of multi-colored highlighters, magic erasers and disinfecting wipes. 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,
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I R E L A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Students attending Ireland Elementary School will report to school at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. 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 a PTO contribution of $10 per family, should be paid between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in the gymnasium. Parents are asked to enter the building for registration by the northwest door next the kindergarten rooms. Rental fees Textbook rental fees are currently being calculated. Parents should refer to the student statement they will receive with their registration packet for the amount owed per grade level. Book rental
prices may vary based on a student’s course of study. Also on booth rental day, order forms and samples for T-shirts, shorts and sweatshirts will be available with the Ireland 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 through Friday, July 27, 28 or 29. 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 or registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. 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. 1. A brief orientation program for new students and their parents will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the gym. The meeting is to familiarize new parents to the school’s routines. Attendance at this meeting is optional. School lunches School lunches will be served in the cafeteria for $2 per meal or $10 per week. During registration, money will be collected for the first full week of school. A special envelope will be provided by the
school for this purpose. Families applying or receiving meal assistance will not need to pay for lunches until a decision has been made on their application form. Pupils wishing to bring their lunch may do so, but they are required to eat it in the cafeteria. For additional information, call the school at 812-482-7751. Staff Raymond Mehling, principal; Barb Hopf and Toni Reckelhoff, secretaries; Tara Britton, Stacey Crawford, Sara Patton and Kathy Wagner, kindergarten; Dawn Kilian, Kelly Lehmkuhler, Cheryl Sermersheim and Kelly Shields, grade one; Jennifer Hanneman, Debbie Weidenbenner and Amy Winkel, grade two; Shannon Bauer, Amy Buechlein, Amber Fleck and Lisa Kincer, grade three;
Andrea Ackerman, Ryan Erny, Emily Freeman and Nikki Roberts, grade four; Amber Hoffman, Andrea Mehringer, Heather Pfister and Robin Small, grade five; Amanda Beck and Ashley O’Connor, resource; Susan Gossett, librarian; Mary Burke, music; Sharon Loveless, art; Leslie Jerger, speech therapist; Heather Goodhue and Melanie Krueger, home-school advisors; Margaret Brescher, Jill Peter, Abby Giesler, Karen Forbes, Aggie Kress, Mary Jo Popp, Cindy Vogler, Cathy Bartley, Lisa Mann and Sandy Ruckriegel, instructional assistants; Brandi Stiles, school nurse; Mark Gehlhausen, maintenance; Rhonda Englert and Bonnie Schwenk, custodians, Doris Hulsman, Ladonna Werner, Patty Bair and Amy Gramelspacher, cafeteria.
H O LY T R I N I T Y C AT H O L I C S C H O O L
Holy Trinity Catholic School will begin the 2016-17 school year on Thursday, Aug. 11. Preschool and pre-kindergarten will begin the week of Aug. 15. Registration packets, ice cream social Parents are asked to pick up their back-to-school packets at the Central Campus between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. All information included in the packet is to be completed and returned at the ice cream social at 6 p.m. Friday, July 29, in the East Campus gymnasium. Families not able to attend the ice cream social are asked to return the completed packet information to any campus office by July 29. 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. Monday, Aug. 8, gymnasium. Central Campus — morning preschool (age 3) and grades kindergarten through two: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, gymnasium. Afternoon preschool (age 3): 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Endress Hall. Morning pre-kindergarten (age 4) and all full-day preschool and prekindergarten (ages 3 and 4): 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, gymnasium. Afternoon pre-kindergarten (age 4): 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Endress Hall. West Campus — morning and afternoon preschool (age 3): 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, classroom. Morning and afternoon pre-kindergarten (age 4): 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 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 Tyler Lemen. School times Students in grades kindergarten through eight report to school on Aug. 11. 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.
Preschool Students in preschool and prekindergarten will begin the week of Monday, Aug. 15. Students in morning classes will attend from 8 to 11 a.m. and those in the afternoon class will attend from the noon to 3 p.m. Full-day preschool and pre-kindergarten students attend from 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both morning drop off at 7:10 a.m. and YMCA after-school care from 3 to 6 p.m. are available for preschool and pre-kindergarten students. Bus information Holy Trinity Catholic School is working in conjunction with Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools on bus transportation. Students in kindergarten through grade two may ride the GJCS buses to Fifth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to Central Campus. Students in grades three through eight may ride the GJCS buses to Tenth Street School, where they will transfer to a Holy Trinity school bus to East Campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon. Holy Trinity may run an abbreviated route to pick up students. Shuttle routes also will be run between the East and Central campuses for students whose parents have dropped them off at one campus and need to get to the other campus. The reverse shuttle will occur in the afternoon for pick up. All parents are asked to complete the transportation form 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. Lunch information Student lunches cost $2.50.
Holy Trinity calendar Aug. 11......................................................................... School begins Sept. 5................................................................ Labor Day, no school Oct. 14.................................................................. End of first quarter Oct. 24-25.................................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 27-28.......................................................... Fall break, no school Nov. 23-25.............................................Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 21...............................................................End of first semester Jan. 3........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 16................................................... Snow makeup day, no school Feb. 10................................. Professional Development Day, no school Feb. 20................... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day, no school March 10.............................................................. End of third quarter March 24................................................ Snow makeup day, no school March 27-31................................................... Spring break, no school April 13................................................... Snow makeup day, no school April 14.............................................................Good Friday, no school April 17................................................... Snow makeup day, no school May 26..........................................................End of second semester Make-up days will be taken from earliest to latest.
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. Parents and guests are welcome any day. They are asked to notify the cafeteria by 9 a.m. if they plan to eat that day’s lunch. Supplies Keep all information and add: also available on the school website at www.holytrinitysaints.com Supply lists for all students in preschool through grade eight are included in the registration packets and are also available at local retailers. The list also is included at www.holytrinitysaints.com. Staff Administration: Father Gary Kaiser, priest-delegate; Tyler Lemen, principal; and Jenna Seng, assistant principal. Preschool: Lauren Emerson
and Amy Hopf, West Campus; Connie Messmer-Brenner, Linda Dall, Mindy Sendelweck, Abby Wessel, Cheryl Rohleder, Dana Knust, Amanda Kuczynski and Jade Kieffner, 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; Nicole Atkinson, Kari Seal and Kathy Wolf, grade three; Debbie Kieffner, Stephanie Pinkstaff and Dana Buechlein, grade four; and Madelaine Massey and Kelly Schaefer, grade five.
Grades six to eight: Sister Becky Mathauer, language arts and religion; Kristi Wehr, language arts; Janelle Foster and Denise Miller, math, pre-algebra and Algebra I; Charmaine Oxford, science and German; 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; 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; Angie Welp, finance; Alan Brenner, Julie Eckert, Sheila Klem, Stan Heim, Tim Kempf, Joyce Kreilein, Brian Schuetter and Annette Witte, maintenance; Magdalen Buechlein, Gail Flannagan, Marsha Kluemper, Mary Rameriez and Mary Schuetter, cafeteria; and Cheryl Hartings, Alan Brenner, Nancy Kluesner and Karmin Goeppner, bus drivers. School council Mike Fischer, Clara Fromme, Greg Fuhs, Eric Schue, Lisa Kieffner, Holly Mundy, Sarah Weatherwax and Jama Wallace.
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JASPER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Jasper Christian Academy welcomes all students to a full day of school Monday, Aug. 15. Nursery and preschool class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Extended care also is available from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enrollment for any student not previously registered may be done by calling 812-634-2406. Tours of the school will be given by appointment. Information on classes is available by calling the school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The enrollment
fee for any new students is $50 per family. Book fees need to be paid by Aug. 15. Call the office because book fees vary according to grade. Jasper Christian Academy offers a high quality Christian based educational program. For more information, call the school at either 812-634-2406 or 812-6310485. Nursery enrollment for children ages 2 and 3, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are still being taken.
Jasper Christian Academy calendar Aug. 15..............................................School begins Sept. 5..................................... Labor Day, no school Oct. 27-28................................................ Fall break Nov. 23-25.................................. Thanksgiving break Dec.23-Jan. 2.................................. 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. Label all items
Jan. 3..............................................School resumes Feb. 20.....................Great Americans Day, no school March 27-31......................................... Spring break April 14...................................Good Friday, no school May 22...........Graduation and end of school program Date are subject to change.
with the student’s name. Pre-kindergarten (age 4) and kindergarten (age 5): crayons, liquid glue, scissors, watercolor paints, paint smock, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of disinfecting wipes. La-
bel all items with the student’s name. Meals Hot lunches, dessert and two snacks are provided each day for all full-time students.
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Keeping in mind that parents want their offspring to have a positive approach to education, here’s what a few professionals have to say about building confidence in children as the new school year gets under way. Ask your children for their advice, instructs Rabbi Roger E. Herst, the author of “A Simple Formula for Raising Happy Children.” “This is an exercise to encourage independent thought,” he says. “Asking children for their advice lets them know you care about and respect their perspective, which tells them their voice matters. It also lets them know they are responsible for their opinions, which have impact on
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Registration and book rental Tuesday, Aug. 2, has been designated as registration and book rental day in the Southwest Dubois County schools. On that day, students or parents of students 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 does not pay 100 percent of rental fees owed.
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 Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should contact J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.
School food service program All corporation schools have a breakfast and lunch program. Tentative breakfast prices are $1.25 per day for grades kindergarten through five and $1.50 for grades six through 12. Tentative lunch prices are $2 per day for grades kindergarten through five and $2.25 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 also can be accessed on the corporation website. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. The free or reduced meals and textbook assistance application also can be completed online through Harmony. Parents will need to log into Harmony through their child’s username and password to access the application. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if parents have children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to
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Southwest calendar Aug. 10......................................................................... School begins Sept. 5................................................................ Labor Day, no school Oct. 7.................................................................... End of first quarter Oct. 10...................Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 12.................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 17.................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 19...................Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 27-31...........................................................................Fall break Nov. 23-25.........................................................Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 21................................. End of second quarter and first semester Dec. 22................................................................... Snow makeup day Dec. 22-Jan. 2........................................................Christmas vacation Jan. 3........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 16................................ Martin Luther King Day, snow makeup day Feb. 20................................... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 10.............................................................. End of third quarter March 24................................................................ Snow makeup day March 27-31................................................................... Spring break April 14.............................................................Good Friday, no school April 17................................................................... Snow makeup day May 23.............................. End of fourth quarter and second semester May 24................................................................... Snow makeup day May 26..............................................................................Graduation
tablished 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 Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should call J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.
Internet protection The school corporation follows guidelines to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, es-
Asbestos The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1987 required compilation of all asbestos containing building materials within the public and private schools in grades kindergarten through 12. This compilation was designed to identify not only if the asbestos was present, but its location, amount and condition. Southwest Dubois complied with the act by developing and implementing asbestos management plans for all of its school facilities. The acts 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 non-friable
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 at 8:15
Integrated pest management program Southwest Dubois County School Corp. has established an integrated pest management program in an attempt to use nonchemical methods to minimize children’s and employee’s exposure to pesticides. In the event that pesticide use is required, the application will be performed when no children are present in the building to be treated. Individuals who would like to be notified when pesticides are to be used in the building their child attends should contact J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.
and in good condition Non-friable asbestos does not represent a health risk. Individuals who have questions concerning the asbestos program should contact Bradley. Transportation Bus transportation is a privilege and not a right. Transportation is provided to students who live in the Southwest Dubois County School district. Transportation may also be provided for a variety of activities including field trips, co-curricular and extracurricular trips. The bus driver’s main responsibility is to transport students. The bus driver is the sole authority on the bus while students are being transported. School buses are by far the safest form of transportation on the roads. Drivers are expected to make safe transportation their number one priority. Occasionally, a student may misbehave on the bus to the point that it is a distraction to the driver. Prompt action is necessary to ensure the safety of all the students on the bus. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at bus stops. The corporation will not enter into disputes involving parent and or students con-
cerning 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 or 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 Route 1, Theresa Englert; Route 2, Becky Blesch; Route 3, Joe Nord; Route 4, Donna Roesner; Route 5, Scott Blesch; Route 6, Jeff Summers; Route 7, Lee Blesch; Route 8, Dick Hebeison; Route 9, April King; Route 10, Jennifer Buechler; Route 11, Jim Heim; Route 12, Amanda Thewes; Route 13, Rick Jones; Route 15, April Blessinger; Route 16, to be determined; and Route 18, Kenny Peacock. Corporation staff Mike Eineman, superintendent; Allison Pund, treasurer; Jerri Kramer, executive secretary; Audrey Hartloff, receptionist and transportation secretary; J. Patrick Bradley, director of building and grounds; Gary Bender, maintenance director; Chad Sickbert, director of transportation; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; Nathan Beyke and Katie Weber, computer technicians; and Sarah Bardwell, media specialist. School board trustees Kevin Wertman, president; Christopher Neu, vice president; Mike Broeker, secretary; and Shannon Hildebranski and Leslie Petry.
SOUTHERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Classes at Southridge High School begin Wednesday, Aug. 10. 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
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be ordered and should also be paid for at this time. The yearbook will cost $40 and should be paid with a separate check 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 tentative cost of $2.25 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 offered. Serving time for breakfast is 7:35 to 8 a.m. The cost for breakfast is $1.50 and the reduced price is 30 cents. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also will qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast. Breakfast will consist of a hot or cold entrée, fresh fruit or fruit juice and milk.
Applications for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions also can be accessed on the corporation’s website. Forms must be completed before processing. If any information is missing on the application, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. Households can also apply online for free or reduced meals and textbook assistance through Harmony. 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. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if they have children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton at 812-683-2272, ext. 2607.
All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. There is a charging policy for the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to charge breakfast and can charge up to five lunch meals before they are given an alternative meal. The student’s parent will be contacted to be informed about the five charges and alternative meal. Parents may access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, 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 Chad Sickbert, principal; Greg Werner, assistant principal; Brett Bardwell, athletic director; Jenny Fowler and Amanda Pulley, guidance counselors; April Trayweek and Elaine Bromm, secretaries; Vickie Stephens, treasurer; Christine Vinson, social counselor; Shannon Seibert, Ashlee Vinson and Shawn Schaeffer, 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, Erica Hohl and Kaitlin Lynch, language arts; Amber Hasenour, Gary Lange, Brock Matthews and Annette Altmeyer, math; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Melissa Boeglin, Dave Schank, Ryan Wallace and Alex Pund, science; Brett Bardwell, Michelle Allen, John Schneider and Ted O’Brien, social studies; Scott Buening and Tracy Mattingly, physical educa-
tion and health; Becky Julian, Jackie Mundy and Nicole DeKemper, special needs; Susan Wagner, Brad Wibbeler and Chris Satterfield, agriculture, Project Lead the Way and automotive technology; Tonya Schepers, English language coordinator; Amanda Sattler, SHS Alternative School specialized instructional assistant; Coriann Arts, Jobs for America’s graduates; Sandra Gregson, Cynthia Uhrick, Brandi Brown and Lisa Ash, instructional assistants; 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, Tella Toney, Donna Watts and Alicia Wilz, cafeteria; 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 maiantenance.
SOUTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Southridge Middle School classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 10. Students are to report in the gym from 7:30 to 8 a.m. They will receive a school handbook, class syllabus, textbooks and other necessary information during this day. Regular school hours are from 8:10 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 at 683-3372, ext. 3031, between July 29 and Aug. 5 to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Orientation for grade six will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 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. 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. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Costs per child will vary according to classes being taken by each student. Other items for purchase include physical education shirts $5 and combination locks for $8. Parents
may also enroll for Parent-Teacher Club membership. Breakfast and lunch The cafeteria offers a breakfast and lunch program, which consists of a hot or cold entrée, fresh fruit or fruit juice and milk. The cost for breakfast will be $1.50; reduced price is 30 cents. The student lunch price is $2.25; reduced price is 40 cents. Serving time for breakfast is 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches will also qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast. Applications for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions also can be accessed on the corporation’s website. Forms must be completed before processing. If any information is missing on the application, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. Households can also apply online for free or reduced meals and textbook assistance through Harmony. 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 corpora-
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tion. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if they have children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton at 812-683-2272, ext. 2607. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. There is a charging policy for the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to charge breakfast and can charge up to five lunch meals before they are given an alternative meal. The student’s parent will be contacted to be informed about the five charges and alternative meal. Parents may access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us 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 inappropriate and will not be permitted to be worn in school. ■■ 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, leg-
gings, 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. The physical education uniform will consist of appropriate black shorts, which may be purchased by students. Shirts may be purchased in the school office for $5; they can be reused each year. Grade six: four three-subject Please turn to the next page
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notebooks with pockets (for core classes), one five-subject notebook with pockets (for related arts classes), 1 1/2-inch binder, five pocket folders for binder (three hole-punched), two large boxes of tissues, one package of colored pencils, one package of markers, glue sticks, scissors, Post-It notes, pencils, red correction pens, one package of highlighters, black sharpies, ruler with centimeters and millimeters and one package of index cards (spiral bound). Grade seven: four spiral notebooks,four pocket folders,two
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1-inch binders (three ring), pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue stick, supply 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 to three boxes of tissues for classrooms, and notebook and folder for related arts. Note: Students do not need protractors, compasses, stenographer notebooks or rulers. Staff Kelly Murphy, 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; Tiffany Neuhoff, 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 Breanne Rainey, special needs; Margaret Fleming, Donatta 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 Linda Barnett, food service.
assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions also can be accessed on the corporation’s website. Forms must be completed before processing. If any information is missing on the application, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. Households can also apply online for free or reduced meals and textbook assistance through Harmony. 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. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if they have children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton at 812-683-2272, ext. 2607. All information on the application form and any conversations with
the food service director are kept confidential. There is a charging policy for the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to charge breakfast and can charge up to five lunch meals before they are given an alternative meal. The student’s parent will be contacted to be informed about the five charges and alternative meal. Parents may access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us
H U N T I N G B U R G E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Huntingburg Elementary will welcome students to the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 10. 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.
Raiders Involved in Daily Growth and Enrichment preschool orientation will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Each session will be offered in English and Spanish. College and career reading Indiana academic standards, length of the school day and transportation information will be discussed.
Registration and book rental Registration and book rental will be Tuesday, Aug. 2. Parents may come in to register students and pay book rental fees anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or from 5 to 8 p.m. New families that have moved into the Southwest Dubois school district and have a student to enroll may do so from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. any weekday beginning Monday, Aug. 1. Textbook fees are kindergarten, $93.59; grade one, $112.54; grade two, $140.47; grade three, $127.56; grade four, $103.24; and grade five, $129.11.
RIDGE 21st Century Community Learning Center Huntingburg Elementary School will offer an afterschool program for students in grades kindergarten through five beginning Monday, Aug. 15. The 21st CCLC RIDGE program will offer tutoring, homework help, remediation and fun-filled enrichment activities. Community partnerships/Community Connect will also provide many enrichment activities as well. After-school hours of operation will be daily from 3 to 6 p.m. A transportation plan will be provided for students needing assistance. For more information, visit
Kindergarten and RIDGE Kindergarten orientation and a
www.swdubois.k12.in.us or call 812-683-1172, ext. 1030 or 1009. Programming includes preschool for ages 3 and 4 and 4 and 5, after school tutoring, and summer academic and enrichment activities. 21st CCLC RIDGE Sheral Stanton, program director; Leslie Denu, assistant program director and site coordinator; and Geri Sivori, assistant site coordinator. Breakfast and lunch The cafeteria offers a breakfast and lunch program for the students. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also will qualify for free or reducedprice breakfast. The student breakfast price is $1.25; reduced price is 30 cents. The student lunch price is $2; reduced price is 40 cents. Extra milk is 40 cents. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. and will continue until after the last bus of students arrive and have time to eat. Applications for free or reduced-price meals and textbook
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teer 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, 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, big enough to hold folders). Other items to be purchased by school and charged at book rental. Grade one: backpack (no wheels), No. 2 pencils (solid color,
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no plastic of paper coated fuzzy pencils, no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), one box of 24 or more Crayola crayons, four large Elmer’s glue sticks, four dry-erase markers (fat, black) and two large pink erasers. Grade two: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of yellow pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), box of 16 crayons, 8-ounce bottle of Elmer’s glue, one Elmer’s glue stick, large pink eraser, four dry-eraser 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, cap erasers, Elmer’s glue (two sticks and one bottle), Crayola crayons and markers, colored pencils, one pocket folder, one red checking pen and one spiralbound notebook (one subject, wide ruled).
Grade four: backpack (no wheels), four packages of No. 2 yellow pencils (no mechanical), Fiskars scissors (pointed), four glue sticks and one bottle of glue, one package of four dryerase markers and one dry eraser or cloth, two pocket folders, one package of paper, three erasers, crayons, set of markers, three spiral-bound notebooks (8 1/2-by11 inches, wide ruled), package of highlighters, set of colored pencils and one red checking pen. Grade five: backpack (no wheels), protractor, ruler, No. 2 pencils, scissors, glue, one threering binder (1-inch), filler paper for binder, 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), one package of four dry-erase markers (low odor) and dry eraser or cloth.
Staff Chad Whitehead, principal; Erin Witte, secretary and receptionist; Tessa Neukam, secretary and treasurer; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; Amy Kaetzel, Jessica Kassebaum, Alison Luebbehusen and Heidi Eisenhut, kindergarten; Christine Mears, Karen Olinger, Sara Prusz and Nichole Arnold, 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, Matthew Widolff and Jennifer Underhill, grade four; Jeannine Mundy, Amanda Thompson, Mathew Medcalf and Andrea Mathies, grade five; Alison Brewer, special needs for grades kindergarten through two; Dana Ferguson, special needs for grades three through five; Tonya
Schepers, English language coordinator; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Yvonne Hochgesang, speech pathologist; Sheral Stanton, Title 1 administrator; Wendi Nurrenbern, Title I literacy coach; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Kelly Vennekotter, nurse assistant; Rita Hopf, cafeteria manager; Ruth Buechler, Patty King, Doris Kunkler, Beth Mathies, Misty Moeller, Donna Roesner, Debbie Schmitz and LaDonna Tobin, cafeteria; Rick Jones, Eric Corbett, Linda Dalziel, Tony Byers and Wally Byers, custodial and maintenance.
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. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if they have children in different schools in the corporation. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton at 812-683-2272, ext. 2607. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential. There is a charging policy for the cafeteria. Students are not allowed to charge breakfast and can charge up to five lunch meals before they are given an alternative meal. The student’s parent will be contacted to be informed about the five charges and alternative meal. Parents may access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, www.swdubois.k12.in.us
tercolor paint set and pink erasers. Grade one: two boxes of 24 crayons, two boxes of washable markers, two glue sticks, 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, headphones for iPad and one box of zip-close bags (optional — girls, small; boys, large). Grade three: notebook paper (wide-ruled, 100 sheets), spiral notebook, Fiskars scissors, crayons or colored pencils, glue stick, checking pen, pencils, dry-erase markers, ruler, eraser and headphones for iPad. Grade four: one package of No. 2 pencils, four spiral notebooks (wide-ruled paper), looseleaf paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), one clean sock, two glue sticks, scissors, crayons and markers or colored pencils, three dry-erase markers, ruler with inches and centimeters, three pocket folders (plain red, purple and yellow), headphones and two grading pens (red, purple or green). 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, one
small box of zip-close bags and two or three dry-erase markers. The PTO will provide a pencil pouch for each student and all basic supplies may be shared as classroom supplies. Some supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. No supply pouches, school boxes or trapper keepers are needed.
PTO Kyla King, president; Theresa Tanner, vice president; Amber Hiter, treasurer; Nicole DeKemper, secretary; and Dana Ferguson, Sarah Flamion, Jen Thacker and Brett Schuler, representatives.
H O L L A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Holland Elementary will open its administrative office Tuesday, July 26. Students will be welcomed to the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The 201617 school theme is “Watch Us Grow.” Programming includes a focus on writing, class sets of iPads in grades two and three, Accelerated Reader, 90-minute uninterrupted reading blocks, Rocket Math 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. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The cost for rental will be kindergarten, $84.57; grade one, $128.04; grade two, $149.56; grade three, $134.80; grade four, $98.26; and grade five, $113.28. 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. Monday, Aug. 8. 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 230 students in preschool through grade five will be welcomed to the 2016-17 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 identified special needs students will be from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 a.m. Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. General education students will attend preschool from 8 to 10:30 am. Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
Summer packets Students in 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. 6. Breakfast and lunch The cafeteria offers a breakfast and lunch program for the students. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also will qualify for free or reducedprice breakfast. The student breakfast price is $1.25; reduced price is 30 cents. The student lunch price is $2; reduced price is 40 cents. Extra milk is 40 cents. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:40 a.m. and will continue until after the last bus of students arrive and have time to eat. Applications for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions also can be accessed on the corporation’s website. Forms must be completed before processing. If any information is missing on the application, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing. Households can also apply online for free or reduced meals and textbook assistance through Harmony. Parents will need to log into
Supplies Kindergarten: backpack (big enough to hold folders), one folder, No. 2 pencils, six to eight large Elmer’s glue sticks (no bottles), two boxes of regular crayons (24-pack only), one box of zip-close bags (boys, large; girls, small), Fiskars scissors (child size), one Expo dry-erase marker, one sock, spiral notebook (wide ruled, 100 sheets), Crayola wa-
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Staff John Seger, principal; Annette Trout, secretary; Vicki Schulthise, preschool; Jessica Niehaus and Heather Wade, kindergarten; Keshia Matthews and Gwen Sermersheim, grade one; Donna Borden and Jessica Kendall, grade two; Darla Werne, grade three; Andrea Brown, grade four; Craig Denu, grade five; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Lindsey Sickbert, special education; Janet Bradley, speech; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Gail Cartwright, art; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; Sarah Heichelbech, nurse; Linda Mullis, library assistant; Patty Schwoeppe, Toni Jones and Sandy Holst, preschool instructional assistants; Brenda Kahle, Sue Kissling, Amber Kunz, Ashley Kratzer and Samantha Frick, instructional assistants; Joyce McEntire and Gordon Singer, custodial and maintenance staff; Jodi Kamman cafeteria manager; and Mary Helen Ellis and Lisa Montgomery, cafeteria. PTO Jennifer O’Brien, president, and Lisa Montgomery, treasurer.
Northeast Schools The Northeast Dubois County School Corp. will begin classes Tuesday, Aug. 9. 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 Dubois Elementary and Celestine Elementary schools will be ready at registration. Grades five through 12 book bills will vary according to the number of courses taken and the subjects selected by the students. Included in the high school fees are class dues. There also are optional newspaper, locker and yearbook fees. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 towards each of their student’s book bills at registration. Financial assistance The school corporation encourages parents to apply for financial assistance which is available for any parent whose total household income, without deductions, meets the established income standards of the federal government. Moreover, parents should feel absolutely no shame in applying for this federal assistance which is provided for students in schools throughout America. One of the reasons Northeast Dubois has failed to receive
as many grants as other schools in the area is the fact that many parents who qualify for federal assistance do not apply for this assistance; therefore, the available money goes to another school corporation rather than Northeast Dubois. The amount of money provided to school corporations for the tutorial program and computer grants is based upon the number of qualified applications for free and reduced lunches. If parents think they qualify, they should apply because it will help the school corporation in the funding of the schools. Application forms for this assistance are available at the time of registration, and help in completing the application 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 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 $1.90 per meal for
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Northeast calendar Aug. 2...................................................... Registration and open house Aug. 3.............................................................................. Registration Aug. 9............................................................First full day for students Sept. 5.................................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 11........ End of first quarter, high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 12........................................................ Staff in-service, no school Oct. 13................................. Middle school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 18................................. Middle school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 20....................... Parent-teacher conferences, elementary schools Oct. 25........................ Parent-teacher conferences, elementary schools Oct. 27-31.......................................................... Fall break, no school Nov. 23-25.........................................................Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 22-Jan. 3........................................................Christmas vacation Dec. 22................................................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 4........................................................................ School resumes Jan. 16........................................................ Staff in-service, no school Feb. 17................................................... No school, snow makeup day Feb. 20................................... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 9..................................................... Parent-teacher conferences March 27-31................................................................... Spring break April 14................................................... No school, snow makeup day April 17................................................... No school, snow makeup day May 24.............................. End of fourth quarter and second semester May 27..............................................................................Graduation
students in kindergarten through grade four; $1.90 for students in grades five through eight; $2.05 for students in grades nine through 12; and $3 for adults. Breakfast will be served at all schools for $1.25 per meal. Milk can be purchased separately for 40 cents. Free or reduced-price meals are available for qualifying students. Application forms are furnished to students at the beginning of the school year. Parents who believe their children may be eligible, under federally established guidelines for free or reduced price meals, should contact their school principal for more information concerning eligibility requirements. One application must be sent for each household.
Bus transportation Bus pickup will begin Tuesday, Aug. 9. Parents are to check with the bus driver on the route. Bus drivers Tony Danhafer, Route 2; Tim Danhafer, Route 3; Ed Freyberger, Route 4; Brad Knies, Route 5; Jeff Wigand, Route 6; Sheila Bachman, Route 7; John Fuhrman, Route 9; Jason Braunecker, Route 10; Morris Kalb, Route 11; Tony Quinn, Route 12; Brian Terwiske, Route 13; Jeff Bieker, Route 14; Larry Mehringer, Route 15; and Chris Reckelhoff, Route 16. Phyllis Betz and Tony Smock are drivers for the special education buses. Corporation Bill Hochgesang, superinten-
dent; Ruth Leistner, treasurer; DeAnn Meyer, deputy-treasurer; 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; Trina Schweikarth, technology integration assistant; and Libby Richardson, speech and language pathologist. School board Mary Pankey, president; Bernard Knies, vice president; Kelly Knies, secretary; John Siebert and Brennan Schepers, members; and Art Nordhoff, attorney. Cafeteria Northeast Dubois High School: Katie Knies (head cook), Denise Baglan, Marlene Vonderheide and Sandy Braunecker. Northeast Dubois Middle School: Diane Terwiske, Glenda Neukam, Marcia Helming and Bev Schroering. Dubois Elementary School: Mary Sander, Patty Englert and Bev Schroering. Celestine Elementary School: Shirley Schmitt and Judy Betz. Maintenance Marvin Betz, maintenance director; Larry Hall, assistant maintenance director; Tony Smock, Jason Braunecker and Bryan Patton, full time; and Harold Hall and Raymond (Woody) Hazelwood, part time. Custodial Shirley Dillon, Jennifer Sendelweck, Diana Voelkel, Patty Chatman, Jeff Chatman and Scott Chatman.
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NORTHEAST DUBOIS HIGH SCHOOL
Registration and open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Registration only is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the school cafeteria. The registration packet has been on the Northeast Dubois website since July 25. The packet may be printed and filled out before attending registration. All schedules, locker assignments and book bills will be available at registration. The registration packet will be include an application form for the free and reduced-price lunch and textbook assistance program, medical consent and waiver form,
and a student driving permit. Parents are asked to pay each of their student’s book bills at registration. 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 678-2251. Freshman orientation Freshmen orientation at Northeast Dubois High School will take place on the first day of school,
which is Tuesday, Aug. 9. 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. Fridays. 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. Supplies they need will be dis-
cussed in individual classes; however, all students should bring a notebook, pen and pencil on the first day of school. New students Any new high school students enrolling in the corporation for the first time should call the high school as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, Aug. 4, 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, Brian Dodd, Roger Elliott, Brenda Gogel, Tracy Gutgsell, Buddy Hart, Courtney Hopf, Cynthia Jacob, Brian Kirchoff, Dwayne Knies, Kendra Kopatich, Seth Matheis, Amy Mitchell, Jessica Pfau, Andrea Rickelman, Elliebeth Russell, Travis Schroering, Tammy Schulthies, Karen Terwiske and Traci Wineinger, teachers; and Audrey Case, Susan Genet, Jenna Klem, Lisa Schepers and Jennifer Vonderheide, assistants
DUBOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dubois Middle School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Classes will dismiss at 3:08 p.m. Classes are dismissed at 2:38 p.m. Fridays. Registration Registration and open house will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. Parents are asked to take care of their book bills and emergency forms at this time. Insurance payment is required before students
receive their iPads. Supplies Grade five: scissors, ruler, glue (two sticks and Elmer glue), ink pens, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, two Expo dry-erase markers, highlighter, plastic sheet protectors, pouch to organize supplies, spiral notebook, pocket folder (music), loose-leaf paper and sticky notes. Grade six: colored pencils, two glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, two Expo dry-erase markers, 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: colored pencils, No. 2 pencils, pens (red, blue and black), two glue sticks, scissors, ruler, scientific calculator, three 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; Kelly Beck,
Laine Busick, Andy Chinn, Christine Dorsam, David Fox, Debbie Gladish, Kristy King, Julie Lechner, Audrey Lichlyter, Andrew Matheis, Seth Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Amy Mitchell, Beth Neukam, Julie Neukam, Ben Nowotarski, Linda Schmitt, Missy Sinnott-Fleck, Tina Terwiske, Kyle Wigand and Traci Wineinger, techers; and Sheila Bachman, Donna Betz, Laine Busick, Michelle Cave, Neil Graves, Chelsea Lehman, Andrew Matheis and Lisa Shipman, assistants.
School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Friday. All parents who pick up their child from school prior to 3 p.m. are required to sign the child out in the school office. Parents are asked not to drop students off before 7:30 a.m.
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 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; Stacy Helming, librarian; Heather Pancake-Schmid, music; Christine Betz, Keasha Fromme, Jami Gress, Elbert “Buddy” Hart, Brian Kirchoff, Jessica Leonard, Patricia Mehringer, Renae Rohleder and Denise Schroering, teachers; and Diane Hasenour, Stacy Helming and Brenda Wildman, assistants.
a backpack to carry items to and from home.
Mehringer, Kim Miley, Leah Weyer and Jennifer Wright, teachers; Judy Fawks, Amanda Fuhrman, Ashlyn Greener, Jenna Hagen, Katie Hutton, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Keusch, Amy Lynch, Riley Mehringer, Stacey Neukam and Ashley Rasche, assistants; Denise Merkel and Heather Pancake-Schmid, corporation preschool; and Ann Deel, Katie Hutton and Kim Leinenbach, assistants.
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 will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. Parents are asked to take care of their book bills and emergency forms at this time. Questions should be directed to the school office at 812-678-2777 or 812-678-30113011. Open house Students in grades kindergar-
ten and one will have an open house during the Aug. 2 session. Grades two through four will host a parent night on Aug. 24. Daily start and dismissal The school year at Celestine Elementary, home to grades kindergarten through four, will begin at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Dismissal of the first buses and car pick-ups will begin at 3 p.m.
Supplies Kindergarten students need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and some type of bag with the child’s
D U B O I S E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Registration, open house and a back-to-school cookout will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Registration only is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the school gymnasium Parents are asked to take care of their book bills and emergency/medical forms at this time. Parents with questions should call the school office at 812-678-3011.
Daily start and dismissal Dubois Elementary School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, and will dismiss at 3 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Friday. All parents who pick up their child from school prior to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 2:15 p.m. Friday are required to sign the child out in the school office. 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 Celestine Elementary PTO for grades kindergarten through four. Each child is to bring two boxes of tissues and
Staff Brenda Ferguson, principal; Gretchen Brinkman, secretary; Tina Freyberger, librarian; Heather Pancake-Schmid, music; Brooke Klem, Title I; Jennifer Ashby, Angela Barker, Kristen Breeding, Beth Cave, Melisa Fox, Keasha Fromme, Katie Gogel, Jonetta Hackman, Brian Kirchoff, Maureen Luebbehusen, Patricia
Make sure kids still take care of their pets By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Homework, reading, projects and extracurricular activities can be exciting and exhausting for kids. Even though school is back in session, kids still have responsibilities at home, especially when it comes to caring for pets. “The No. 1 way to get your kids to care for the pet is to include walking and feeding them in their list of chores,” says Kathleen Thometz, who has three dogs and is a mother of four kids ages 12 to 20. “My kids get allowances and are very good about walking the dogs.” Learning, sticking to routines “Keep kids involved by building strong relationships with the pets,” says Sherry Woodard, animal behavior consultant for Best Friends Animal Society, explaining that parents and kids can enjoy daily routines with
their pet. The daily interaction is a chance for the whole family to spend time together and learn how to care for the pet. Mealtime is a key area where kids can be involved. “Dogs need to be fed two times per day,” says Erin Askeland, training manager and behavior expert at Camp Bow Wow, the nation’s largest doggy day care franchise. Askeland notes that kids will need to feed the pets before heading to school and again at dinnertime. Exercise Walking is great exercise for the child and the pet. “There are days that it will be rainy and yucky, but you still have to take your pup for a stroll,” says Askeland. Dogs need to be walked twice a day, for at least 30 minutes per walk. “You might be tired after school, but you are still going to have to take your dog out and get them exercise.”
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Southeast Schools Experience has shown that schools can be an integral place for students and staff to make behavioral and environmental lifestyle changes. Thus, the Southeast Dubois School Corp. is committed to policies and programs that will positively affect the health of the students and school staff. The wellness policy of the school corporation has been developed by an interdisciplinary wellness committee of parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, educational staff, school health professionals, members of the school community and school administrators. Each school year, the group continues to review, develop, implement and amend this policy
for the health and well-being the students and staff, and to continually encourage them to make the choice to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For school community members interested in participating in the wellness committee programs, they can contact their local school for more information. Also, 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. School board Kent Uebelhor,
president;
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Southeast calendar Aug. 10...................................First day for students Sept. 5.................................... Labor Day, no school Sept. 7.......................................... Progress reports Oct. 12............................ End of first grading period Oct. 24-28...............................................Fall break Nov. 16......................................... Progress reports Nov. 25-25.................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22..........................................End of semester Dec. 23-Jan. 2.....................Christmas holiday break Jan. 3............................... Second semester begins Jan. 2......................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 23....................................... Snow makeup day Feb. 1........................................... Progress reports
Feb. 17....................................... Snow makeup day Feb. 20....... Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 10................................End of grading period March 27-31....................................... Spring break April 12P......................................... rogress reports April 17....................................... Snow makeup day May 24.............................. End of second semester May 25...............Teacher day and snow makeup day May 26....................................... Snow makeup day May 27..................................................Graduation May 30-31.................................Snow makeup days More snow makeup days will be added in June if needed.
Matt Eckert, vice president; Elaine Miller, secretary; and Cecilia Hamilton and Brian Parten-
heimer, members.
new to Southeast Dubois School Corp. is asked to come to the main office to register for the upcoming school year.
than four days a semester because of illness, arrangements must be made for missed work and a doctor’s note must accompany the student when the student returns to school. When a student’s attendance is less than acceptable, parents will be notified. Students must be on time at the beginning of the day. More than one tardy to school will result in disciplinary action from the office.
Central office staff Richard Allen, superinten-
dent; Tracy Troesch, treasurer; and Sharon Welp, deputy treasurer and administrative assistant.
F O R E S T PA R K J U N I O R - S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
Forest Park Junior-Senior High School will begin the 2016-17 school year Wednesday, Aug. 10. 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 at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Speaking to individual classes will be Dr. Jamie Pund, principal; David Welp, assistant principal; Dee Ann Wylam, guidance counselor; and Audrey Fleck, guidance counselor and social worker. Specific information for each grade level will include graduation requirements, college and state testing requirements, scholarship opportunities and vocational education courses. Parents of students in grades nine through 11 should arrive at school at 6:30 p.m. for an open house. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., parents of all students will have the opportunity to pick up schedules, meet their child’s teachers
and tour the school. Parents and students will be able to purchase sports passes from Doug Louden. Sports passes also may be picked up at the school anytime from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Aug. 1. New staff members Dr. Jamie Pund, former assistant principal, now serves as the school principal. David Welp, the new assistant principal, is a Forest Park alumni and 2010 Kentucky Wesleyan College graduate. He taught high school geometry for the past two years. Melissa Haas is joining the teaching staff as a special education teacher. She has had multiple years of teaching experience. Lavina Schwartz also will be joining the staff as a high school math teacher. She recently completed her student teaching at Forest Park New students Starting July 25, any student
Book fees Book fees will be collected Sept. 9. Individual teachers will inform students of classroom supply needs when they report for classes. Lunches School lunch will be $2. Students are asked to bring a check or cash to Rita Sonderman in the main office before classes begin in the morning or to wait and give the money to the cashier at lunch time. The entire amount is deposited in the student’s account. Attendance Attendance is important both at school and at work. Parents should call the school when their child is sick or will be absent. Early morning messages can be left at 812-817-0900. If a student must miss more
Academic programming Academic programming at Forest Park is steeped in strong fundamentals while seizing advances in technology to enhance creative and innovative learning. The school is making substantial improvements to the industrial technology department’s equipment and continue to look at ways to improve on the curriculum. There is a strong interest in vocational education with many promising job opportunities awaiting student’s possessing the right skills.
The school continues to partner with local businesses by providing its junior and senior students with internships, dual credit and other job-related opportunities. 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 Ann Wylam or Audrey Fleck to take advantage of the post-secondary course offerings. Forest Park offers parents online capabilities through Harmony to view up-to-date information on their child’s grades, progress, attendance and discipline along with many other features. Parents having questions on how to access information may call the school. Staff and parents Each year is filled with challenges that will prepare students for life after high school. AdminPlease turn to the next page
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F O R E S T PA R K
istration and staff believe in helping every child develop goals surrounding individual growth and learning. However, there is nothing more important than the support that a child receives at home. For each student to be successful, there must be a parent or guardian that sees and believes in the value of education. Their support is vital to success. Together, the school and parents have and will continue to make a difference in each child’s future. The school’s expectations are high. There is much that has been done but there is much more to do. We strive to be an important part of each of the communities that Southeast Dubois County School touches. Important dates July 29 through Aug. 5: The high school main office and guidance offices will be open for any new students to the Southeast Dubois County School Corp. to register. Office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. these days. Schedule changes also will be made on these days. Students must have sched-
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ule changes made before the first day of school on Aug. 10. Seniors are asked to come to guidance on July 29, juniors on Aug. 1, sophomores on Aug. 2 and freshmen on Aug. 3 for necessary changes. Students received schedules before leaving for summer break, but they are encouraged to check updates in Harmony or stop by during the above hours to speak with Dee Ann Wylam or Audrey Fleck. Aug. 8: Seventh-grade orientation will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. All students and parents are expected to attend. Information related to various components of the seventh-grade school year will be presented. Students and parents also will have an opportunity to tour the school, meet with teachers, find their locker, and so forth. Eighth-grade orientation will begin at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. All students and parents of incoming eighth-grade students are asked to attend. Sharon Gramelspacher will speak about the Washington, D.C., trip. Eighth-grade teachers will conduct informative sessions on expectations for the upcoming year.
Senior parents will meet at 6 p.m. in the Buechler Arena for information related to their senior year, college and career preparation, scholarship opportunities, and so forth. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., parents of all students have the opportunity to tour the school, meet their child’s teachers, update Harmony information and purchase athletic passes. Administration offices Jamie Pund, principal, ext. 4002; David Welp, assistant principal, ext. 4001; 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. Guidance counseling, social work offices Dee Ann Wylam, counselor and academic advisor, ext. 4109; Audrey Fleck, counselor and school social worker, ext. 4205; Lisa Fletcher, guidance and office
administrative assistant, ext. 4108; and Marian Bromm, school nurse, ext. 4656. Staff Brenda Allen, family and consumer science; Annette Applegate, agriculture; Christy Bartley, seventh-grade science; Jacob Berg, industrial technology; Chuck Bradley, chorus and spring musical; Molly Cummings, seventh-grade English; Steven DeKemper, special education; Ronnie Drew, industrial technology; Greg Durcholz, mathematics; Jeff Durlauf, business; Rock Emmert, English junior level; Ross Fuhs, physical education; Chad Gayso, band; Kyle Greulich, business and technology integration specialist; Brady Gunselman, economics and government; Melissa Haas, special education; 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, mathematics; Natalie Howard, librarian; Brehan Leinenbach, Spanish; Leah
Miller, biology; Martha Niehaus, history and geography; Emily Opell, grade eight English; Don Prusz, mathematics and physics; Sara Pund, English freshman level; Jessica Reinbold, English sophomore level; Lavina Schwartz, mathematics; 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; Brad Weyer, German; and Karrie Wolf, chemistry; Rebecca Field, Jenny Fleck, Jodi Gogel, Charlie Jones, Barb Kordes, Judy Mehling, Melody Saylor and Brooke VanWinkle, 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 Corporation. 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. 1, and from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The student handbook and several forms to be completed may be found at http://www.sedubois. k12.in.us/2/Home. Book fees will be announced. Beginning Aug. 1, 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 are typically available for purchase. Lunch and snack money should be sent to 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, No. 2 pencils (minimum of 12), one large eraser, one box of eight colored pencils, two folders (two pockets), two reams of lined writing paper (three-hole punched), one box of eight washable markers (thin tip), two boxes of family-sized tissues, one ruler with inches and centimeters, one pencil pouch, one package of highlighters, four single-subject notebooks, scissors, earbuds for use with technology,
Sharpie markers (one fin-tipped, one ultra fine-tipped) and one roll each of masking tape and white paper towels. roll of masking tape, and roll of white paper towels. Grade six: dark blue or black pens and one red pen (no gel pens), two colored pens (other than blue, black or red), No. 2 pencils (minimum of 30 to 40), box of eight colored pencils, package of multicolored highlighters, one box of eight washable markers (thin tip), eraser, one ream of lined writing paper (three-hole punched), four single-subject notebooks (wide ruled), composition notebook (100 pages), scissors, 6-inch ruler, three large glue sticks, bottle of rubber cement, roll of masking tape, one expandable file, two large boxes of family-sized tissues, one pencil pouch, earbuds for use with technology, Sharpie markers (one fintipped, one ultra fine-tipped) and roll of white paper towels. Staff Principal: Mark Jahn, principal; Stephanie Bolling, 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, Eric Herndon, Brenda Hochgesang and Amy Hagedorn, instructional assistants; Elaine Kreilein, homeschool advisor; Rhonda Chumbley, cafeteria manager; Staci Jacob and Barbara Wright, cooks; Joey Meyer, head maintenance; Keith Gehlhausen and Diane Wendholt, custodial staff; Dave Betz, seasonal mowing; Marian Bromm, nurse; Amanda Budd, speech; Bill Harris, high-ability program coordinator. Supplies Grade five: one large glue stick, two red pens, No. 2 pencils (minimum of 12), one large eraser, one box of eight colored pencils, two folders (two pockets), two reams of lined writing paper (three-hole punched), one box
of eight washable markers (thin tip), two boxes of family-sized tissues, one ruler with inches and centimeters, one pencil pouch, one package of highlighters, four single-subject notebooks, scissors, earbuds for use with technology, Sharpie markers (one fin-tipped, one ultra fine-tipped) and one roll each of masking tape and white paper towels. roll of masking tape, and roll of white paper towels. Grade six: dark blue or black pens and one red pen (no gel pens), two colored pens (other than blue, black or red), No. 2 pencils (minimum of 30 to 40), box of eight colored pencils, package of multicolored highlighters, one box of eight washable markers (thin tip), eraser, one ream of lined writing paper (three-hole punched), four single-subject notebooks (wide ruled), composition notebook (100 pages), scissors, 6-inch ruler, three large glue sticks, bottle of rubber cement, roll of masking tape, one expandable file, two large boxes of family-sized tissues, one pencil pouch, earbuds for use with technology, Sharpie markers (one fintipped, one ultra fine-tipped) and roll of white paper towels.
P I N E R I D G E E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Pine Ridge Elementary School’s first day for the 2016-17 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 10. Regular office hours begin July 27. The office will be open 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. 3, for registration. New this year Parents need their Harmony Family Access username and password to complete registration. Open house The annual school open house is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. All parents in grades one through four are encouraged to attend this meeting. Summer reading bingo Students are expected to turn in their summer bingo sheet when they return to school on Aug. 10. 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 $3.50.
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 812817-0900, option 3, if interested in the program. Kindergarten, preschool orientation Parents are invited to an orientation night on Wednesday, Aug. 3. 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 approxi-
mately 20 to 30 minutes. Arrival and dismissal The school doors will open as the first bus arrives around 7:30 a.m. As soon as the first bus arrives, students may enter the gym. Classes will begin at 7:50 a.m. Students who do not ride a bus must be dropped off at the south lot and enter through the gym doors. Students riding early buses will be dismissed at 3 p.m. All other bus riders will be dismissed by 3:20 p.m. 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. Parents are to retrieve their child from the staff at the door. Students will not be allowed to walk off of the sidewalk without parent direct supervision. Watch for signs the first week of school. Cars may not enter the front circle 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 paper work. Dress code School dress should be neat and appropriate for the classroom. Shorts of appropriate length are permitted for the warmer days. On days when physical education is scheduled, athletic shoes and apparel 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 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 812817-0900, option 3, or email ryan. haas@sedubois.k12.in.us. Please turn to the next page
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PINE RIDGE
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.
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moved into the Pine Ridge attendance area with school-age children are asked to call the school office and leave a message.
Parents as volunteers Parents are welcome to volunteer at Pine Ridge Elementary School. Anyone wanting to be a volunteer may 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.
Book fees Pine Ridge Elementary book fees for the 2016-2017 school year have not been released. Check the school’s website as it get closer to the beginning of the school year. 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.
New families Families that have recently
Supplies Do not send anything not on
this list. The PTO will provide the rest of the supplies. Preschool: two family-size boxes of Kleenex, two plastic folders and one blanket (can be one from home). Kindergarten: two folders, one small blanket, one roll of paper towels, one can of Play-Doh and earbuds or small headphones (any brand). 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 zipclose baggies with plastic slider for sealing. Girls are to bring one container of hand wipes and one box of small zip-close baggies with plastic slider for sealing. Grade two: two boxes of Kleenex, two folders with pockets and earbuds (any brand). Boys are to bring small zip-close baggies with the hard plastic slider for sealing. Girls are to bring one roll of paper towels. Grade three: 12 or more No. 2
lead pencils (no mechanical), one folder, one three-ring binder (1inch), two large boxes of Kleenex and earbuds (any brand). Grade four: one small threering 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. 3 to 5. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
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.
Monday, Aug. 4; grade one, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16; grade two, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18; grade three, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16; and grade four, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.
Staff Ryan Haas, principal; Janet Uebelhor, administrative assistant and treasurer; Kayla Homrighausen, Title I; Erica Eckert, pre-
school; 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; Amanda Budd, special therapist; Beth DeSchamp, art; Devin Craig, music; Darlene Sitzman, 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, Denise Durcholz, Michele Hedinger, Margaret Potter, Melanie Cox-Haase and Lisa Knust, instructional assistants; John Schipp, Sherri Schipp and Arlene Betz, custodial staff; and Rosemary Betz, Melinda Gutgsell and Michele Hedinger, cafeteria staff.
F E R D I N A N D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
Ferdinand Elementary School officially starts Wednesday, Aug. 10. Students are 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 classroom no later than 7:45 a.m. The only thing children need to bring is a backpack. School supplies are provided. The back-to-school bash will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. New happenings The teacher for grade three is new. Grades two through four will have 1:1 Chromebooks. A fundraiser will be held in the spring. Parents will have access to New Harmony. Grades kindergarten through eight will have a new math curriculum. Minds in Motion will be held in the gym prior to school starting. Recess will be held before lunch. 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 health birthday snacks. Parents may order health snacks from the school cafeteria and have them delivered to the child’s room. Prairie Farm milk cap and Boxtops collections will be used as fundraisers. The Paragon fundraiser will be held in the fall and the magazine fundraiser will be in January. Registration Parents of previously registered students will be sent an email regarding the procedures and open dates for on-line registration. For families who need access to a computer or the Internet, Ferdinand Elementary School will have 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. 1, and daily between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 2 to 5.
Curbside, carpool pickup Parents must have a official Ferdinand Elementary School pickup lane number to pick up a child by vehicle. The pickup lane card needs to be prominently displayed in the windshield for easy viewing by staff. Student numbers are attached to their backpack and must match the number displayed in the vehicle. Families needing additional pickup lane cards should let the office know and office personnel will add them to the request for 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. 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 812-817-0900 or stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Book fees Book fees for grades kindergarten through four will be announced later. Preschool fees includes school lunch. The cost for full pay is $20 per day; reduced, $10 per day; and free, $5 per day. 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 inited to the splash party by turning in two coveralls. The summer reading challenge celebration will take place on Friday, Aug. 19. Communication The best sources of communication will be via Facebook, email, text, school messenger and phone. Parents are to make sure that heir email address and phone numbers are always on Harmony, the school data system. Breakfast and lunch program Breakfast will be served from 7:25 to 7:40 a.m. daily, excluding two-hour delays. Lunch: $1.85 per meal; Reduced meal is .40 cents per day. The school breakfast costs $1.25 per meal; the reduced price is 30 cents per day. Extra milk may be purchased for 30 cents each. Lunch money will be collected each Monday or whatever the first
Wellness initiative Ferdinand Elementary School 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. Additionally, the school has Minds in Motion set up in the gym prior to the school day starting. Supplies Children will need a backpack. Parents are asked to save Box Tops. Last year’s Box Top campaign gleaned over 50,000 box tops and raised over $5,000 for the school. Prairie Farms milk caps has been added as a fundraiser. Preschool All preschool students will need a curbside pickup number. All-day preschool classes are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ann Roger’s preschool classes are from 7:45 a..m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. The preschool program is open to children age 4 by Aug. 1. Contact the school office at 812-817-0900, Option 1, for more information. The August payment will be due the week prior to school. Orientation Parents may bring their child to the orientation session. Orientation sessions are as follows: preschool, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4; kindergarten, 6:30 p.m.
Staff Stacy Kitchin, principal; Pam Kippenbrock, administrative assistant and treasurer; Sarah Johnson and Allison Schnieders, resource; Marian Bromm, nurse; Kristin Gayso, music; Beth DeSchamp, art; Julie Nonte, library; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Amanda Budd, speech pathologist; Jen Lusk, high ability program; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Ann, Rogier, Michelle VanMeter and Carmen VanWinkle, preschool; Sarah Beck, Jennifer Blackgrove and Jule Lindauer, kindergarten; Katelyn Buening and Kelly Wollenmann, grade one; Ann Clark and Kim Fleck, grade two; Nettie Boeglin, Kathy James and Ginger Rasche, grade three; and Tina Goffinet, Denise Heilers and Karen Wendholt, grade four. Margie Andry, Sister Linda Bittner, Susan DeWitte, Angie Evitts, Brooke Frick, Connie Helming, Joanie Metz, Debbi Nord, Edrina Schaefer and Janelle Tyree, instructional assistants; Debbie Buechler, Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer and Patty Nordhoff, cafeteria; Tammy Greulich, Brad Haas, Kathy Meyer and Patty Nordhoff, housekeeping; and Randy Sickbert, head maintenance.
PTO Board: Audrey Meyer, president; Amanda Kemper, vice president; Brooke Frick, treasurer; and Nettie Boeglin, secretary. Grade level representatives: Vicki Schuler, grade four; Karen Bettag, grade three; Jayme Merkle, grade two; Jessica Zehr, grade one; Angie Brockman, kindergarten; Jennifer Tuggle, preschool; and Tina Goffinet and Kathy James, teachers. Meetings are held every other month on the second Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the school office. 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 inited to the splash party by turning in two coveralls. The summer reading challenge celebration will take place on Friday, Aug. 19. Communication The best sources of communication will be via Facebook, email, text, school messenger and phone. Parents are to make sure that heir email address and phone numbers are always on Harmony, the school data system.
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North Spencer Schools The first day of school in the North Spencer School Corp. will be Wednesday, Aug. 17, 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, 812-9372400, ext. 7, Julie Kemp; Nancy Hanks Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 62, 812-937-2400, ext. 4, Jody Schmitt; Lincoln Trail Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 245
North Spencer calendar Aug. 17.......................................First day of school Sept. 5.................................................... Labor Day Sept. 22.........................Parent-teacher conferences Sept. 25.........................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21-22...............................................Fall break Nov. 23-25.................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 23-Jan. 1................................. Winter vacation
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 Schnieders; and Heritage Hills High School (grades nine through 12) in Lincoln City, 812-937-2400,
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Jan. 2............................................ School resumes Jan. 14............ Martin Luther King Day, make-up day Feb. 17................................................ Makeup day Feb. 20.........................Presidents Day, makeup day March 25-29....................................... Spring break April 17................................................ Makeup day May 26-29........................................... Makeup day May27........................................... Commencement
ext. 2, Nick Alcorn, principal, Jeff Cochren, assistant principal. Lunch The price for breakfast at the elementary schools is $1.50, middle and high schools is $1.80, and adults is $1.85.
The price for lunch at the elementary schools will be $2, middle and high schools is $1.80, and adults is $3.25. Extra milk is 40 cents. Memberships North Spencer School Corp.
is a member of the Patoka Valley vocationalcooperative and the Southern Indiana Education Center. The corporation also is a member of the Exceptional Children’s Cooperative. School board Elaine 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; Martha Barnett, 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 is located in Lincoln City and has 600 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 and engineering 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 Hon-
or Society, Beta Club and during 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, are FFA, Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society, Student Council, Peer Helpers, pep, drama, Key and Optimist clubs, dance team, academic and spell bowl teams, Special Olympics, Destination ImagiNation and other enrichment activities. Registration Students attending Heritage Hills High School may register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 9; 1 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Registration will take place in the high school com-
mons area. Information required at registration includes the parent’s work phone numbers, the name 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 2016-17 class schedules and locker assignments. They may purchase or rent textbooks and pay class fees. Information per bus assignment also will be available. Student insurance forms and physicals forms for athletes will be available. Students driving to school must purchase a car tag to park on the campus. The parking permit will cost $5. Orientation An orientation program for incoming freshman will run from 2 to 5 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 15. The program will begin in the com-
mons 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 freshman and their families in the cafeteria.
Staff Nick Alcorn, principal; Jeff Cochren, assistant principal; Jay Burch, athletic director; Davette Smith, bookkeeper; Kathy Wilmes and Todd Wilkerson, guidance; Cathy Hawkins, nurse; Angie Burch, Cathy Compton and Chris Knies, library assistants; Connie Lynam and Marisa Marshall, secretary; Mary Waninger, food service director; Joe Asbury, Gary Ayer Jr., Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Kurt Den-
ning, Andy Fischer, Molly Fischer, Sandi Fortune, Greg Gogel, Elizabeth Gramelspacher, Mike Guth, Annie Gunselman, Carl Hall, Angie Hochgesang, Meg Johnson, Adam Knies, Chrissy Lauck, Corey Mauck, Holly McCutchan, Heather Miller, Elisa Peters, Brian Pund, Kayla Richard, Adrienne Roos, Alyssa Sermersheim, Matt Sisley, Jennifer Sitzman, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Haley Taylor, Sheila Wahl and Candy Wilkerson, teachers; Tammy Brown, Mary Buffington, Kathleen Crews, Deanna Heneisen, Angela Kralj, Mona Krieble, Dakota Lee, Pam Meiring, Lucy Meunier and Erin Vaal, teaching assistants; Tim Thompson, maintenance manager; Susan Esarey, Sharon Garland, Katie McCasson, Dusty Snively, Mark Souder and Josh Zorn, maintenance staff; and Sara Brown, LeeAnn Fischer, Karen Lubbehusen, Laura Roll and Peggy Wendholt, cafeteria.
ebbehusen, 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, Paula Carpenter, Tammy DeLashmutt, Caitlyn Gasaway, Joyce Phillips, Angie
Schulthise, Karen Seger and Jamie Tapley, teaching assistants; Tama Rickelman, Dan Bertke, Vicki Meyer and Brian Pund, technology; Davette Smith, treasurer; Miriam Whitaker, cafeteria manager; Cathy Hawkins, Debbie Fischer and Hanna Bettag, nurses; and Tim Thompson, Albert Nord, Ellen Bough and Elana McDaniel, maintenance and custodial.
School hours School will begin at 7:58 a.m. CDT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CDT.
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 285 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 2005-2009 and once again in 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15. The Indiana Department of Education also has identified HHMS as an A school for the last three 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, robotics and Business Professionals of America. Contact information Contacts include school number, 812-937-2400; fax, 812-937-4327; and website, www.nspencer.k12. in.us/hhms. Registration Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 9; 1 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 11; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 15. In conjunction with registration, grades seven and eight teachers will have a meet your teacher night for students and parents. Grade seven will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Grade eight will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Student registration required
for all students attending Heritage Hills Middle School for the 201617 school year. Parents are asked to update their personal information and pay fees and device rental during the assigned registration hours. Fees and device rental will range from $100 to $130. Students will receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Students also will have the opportunity to purchase or order a gym uniform, which includes shorts for $14 and a shirt for $6. Student insurance forms and physical forms for athletes also will be available. School hours School will begin at 7:58 a.m. CDT and dismiss 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. Supplies Grade seven: earbuds, three packages of wide-ruled, looseleaf paper, red pen, 12 No. 2 pen-
cils, 1 1/2-binder, ½ -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 boys and one-piece swimsuit for girls. Grade eight: earbuds, three packages of wide-ruled, loose-leaf paper, black or blue pens, red pen, 12 No. pencils, ½ -inch 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, two boxes of Kleenex, scientific calculator, two packs of 3-by5-inch index cards, swim trunks for boys and one-piece swimsuit for girls. Staff Chad Schnieders, principal; Pam Wilson, secretary; Julie Becher, guidance counselor; Jay Burch, athletic director; Joe Asbury, Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Shannon Fuhs, Cathie Gehlhausen, Alex Isaacs, Ray Kaetzel, Duane Lorey, Katara Lu-
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The first day at Chrisney Elementary School for the 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, Aug. 9. School information Chrisney Elementary is located in Chrisney and has approximately 210 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 20 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Julie Kemp. The staff consists of 20 full and part time teachers, a guidance counselor, seven 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 PTO. The school also offers an award-winning outdoor lab, afterschool programs and is located next to the public library. It is a designated Heroes school and is. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. The Internet address is http:// ces.nspencer.k12.in.us. Registration, open house Registration will be held from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 8, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 9. Parents may pay book fees and update emergency information. An open is scheduled from 5 to 7 CDT Wednesday, Aug. 10. A free meal begins at 5 p.m. Students and parents may visit the classrooms at 6:15 p.m. CDT. New drop
off and pick up procedures will be explained. 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. There will be new drop off and pick up procedures this year due to the construction project. 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 will offer after-school care for students in grades kindergarten through six until 5:30 p.m. CST. There are no set participation criteria. The fee will remain the same as in the previous school year. Call 812-9372400, ext. 7, for further details. Book rental Book rental should be paid dur-
ing the first two weeks of school. The child will receive his or her book rent at registration along with other important information on the first day of school. A breakfast and lunch program will be offered. We offer a breakfast and a lunch program. Breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2. Extra milk is 40 cents. Supplies Preschool: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, six glue sticks, scissors, one plastic folder one 1-inch binder and two boxes of tissues. Kindergarten: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, two pink erasers, three pocket folders (one must be yellow), four No. 2 pencils, four black Expo dry-erase markers, one package of white index cards (unlined, 4-by-6-inch), headphones and two boxes of Kleenex and one box of small zip-close baggies. Grade one: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, scissors, six pocket folders, pencils, four black Expo dry-erase markers, two pink erasers, two yellow highlighters, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of large zip-close bags. Grade two: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, one glue stick, one blue plastic folder, three folders, one package of No. 2 pencils, two pink erasers, six black dryerase markers, one box of markers, one highlighter, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), one ruler, headphones, two boxes
of Kleenex, one box each of small and large zip-close baggies and one container of wet wipes. Grade three: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, one plastic two-pocket folder, four two-pocket folders, one package of No. 2 pencils, erasers, scissors, five black dryerase markers, highlighters, one package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), four one-subject spiral notebooks (wide ruled), ruler with inches and centimeters, earbuds or headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and backpack. Grade four: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, three two-pocket folders, one package of No. 12 pencils, two pink erasers, pencil-top erasers, four black dry-erase markers, dryerase board, dry-erase eraser (old sock will do), markers, two highlighters, four packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square) four one-subject spiral notebooks (college-ruled), headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and one box each of small and large zip-close baggies. Grade five: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, glue sticks, two folders, No. 2 pencils (mechanical okay), one pink eraser, four black dry-erase markers, dry-erase eraser (old sock will do), colored pencils, two point sharpies (ultra fine), four packages of Post-It Notes, four one-subject spiral notebooks (college-ruled), one 1-inch white binder with clear front pocket, ruler, scissors, headphones and two boxes of Kleenex. Grade six: one school box, rubber cement, 12 or more No. 12
pencils, one white art eraser, one package of black dry-erase markers (washable), dry-erase eraser, dry erase board (not metal kind), colored pencils and markers, two highlighters, red ink pens, one package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), index cards (any size), ruler with inches and centimeters, scissors (not elementary type, protector (see through; no slide device), calculator (cheap, not scientific), headphones and two boxes of Kleenex.
prior to the start of school, during registration times, or within the first week of school. The child will receive his or her book fees in the principal’s summer letter, at registration, or in the first Thursday folder for the school year. The school offers a breakfast and a lunch program. The cost of breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2. Lunch accounts also should be established by Aug. 19.
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Staff Julie Kemp, principal, Susan Roos, secretary; Katie Huebschman, Ashley Peters, Nikki Crews, Heather Sisley, Jill EbertLasher, Maddie Scherle, Laura Clayton, Nicole Gasaway, Katie Forston, Melinda Swallow, Lance Rahman, Leslie Henrickson, Andrew Hagan and Kelsey Slaughter, teachers; Brittany Forler, special needs; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Dillion Gregory, physical education and health; Gina Kost, art; music, band and choir, to be announced; Amy Priest, counselor; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Ashley Tempel, speech; Carolyn Ambs, Susan Schaefer, Denise Gasaway, Faith Schaefer, Marilyn Trinkel, Kimberley Pearson, Lori Smith, Heather Seiler and Jennifer Cohoon, teaching assistants; Todd Grundhoefer and Aby Brown, maintenance and custodial; Jennifer Lindsey and Pat Kramer, cafeteria; and Faye Smith, Denise Gasaway, Pat Kramer, Sheryl Ebelhar, Angie Gideon and Delores Rousch, bus drivers.
DAV I D T U R N H A M G U I D E
David Turnham is located in Dale and has approximately 295 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 27 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Jennifer Jazyk. The staff consists of 25 full and part-time certified, licensed teachers, a guidance counselor, 10 teaching assistants,and a secretary, Jamie Watkins. The preschool school staff includes one licensed teacher and three assistants. The cafeteria staff consists of three cooks. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program. David Turnham also offers preschool for ages 3 to 5, a Title I program and an English language coordinator in grades kindergarten through six, Robotics, PTO, academic bowl, band, chorus and art club. The school also offers a fitness trail in its outdoor lab, after-school programs and is located next to the public library. It is a designated Heroes school and is
accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. The Internet address is http:// dtec.nspencer.k12.in.us/. Registration, open house Registration will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 9 and 10. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 9 and from noon to 3 p.m. CDT and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. At that time, parents may pay book fees and update emergency information. Parents needing access to the Internet may also complete the registration process online during these times. Open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the gym. A Parent, Teacher, Education Organization meeting will take place after which the classrooms will be open for visiting with teachers.
David Turnham attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 6, or at jjazyk@ nspencer.k12.in.us as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate. Book and lunch fees Book rental should be paid
School hours Students are able to enter the building at 7:25 a.m. School begins
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Before- and after-school care David Turnham will offer before- and after-school care for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through six. Before school care runs from 6 to 7:25 a.m. Afterschool care runs from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. each day. There are no set participation criteria. Fees will remain the same as in the previous school year. Visit the website or call for details.
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Supplies Preschool: one folder, six glue sticks, one box of Kleenex, one container of baby wipes, four black dry-erase markers, construction paper, hand sanitizer and backpack. Kindergarten: two boxes of Crayola crayons (24-count), four glue sticks, eight black dry-erase markers, 1-inch binder, one twopocket folder, two family-sized boxes of Kleenex, one package of 4-by-6 inch index cards, backpack and one item off the class wish list.
Grade one: $10, box of Kleenex, four black dry-erase markers and backpack. Grades two through four: $10, box of kleenex and backpack. Grade five: $10, two boxes of Kleenex and backpack. Grade six: $10, box of kleenex, three black dry-erase markers and backpack. Staff Jennifer Jazyk, principal; Jamie Watkins, secretary; Candace Gehlhausen, Brandy Welp, Heather Souders, Heather Tretter, Jill
Scherry, Emily Weyer, Dana Dilger, Kate Kress, Abbie Balbach, Lynn Keller, Duffy Schulthise, Kerri Winkler, Laura Martin and Lesley Meyer, teachers; Amanda Bretz, Andrew Hagan and Kelsey Slaughter, special needs; Doris Troth, English language coordinator; Amber Wetzel, counselor; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Ashley Tempel, speech; Debbie Fischer, nurse; Becky Gasaway, media spe-
cialist; Joy Anderson, Nancy Brown, Pam Greene, Holly Minto, Tonya O’Nan, Lydia Spurlock, Samantha Stephens, Marie Wessel and Kirstin Zuzzio, teaching assistants; Catherine Burke, Joni Fischer, Shannon Werne and Kara Huff, preschool staff; David Harlen, Martin Lara and Maria Lara, maintenance and custodial; DeeAnn Ferguson, Tammy Hall and Carole VanWinkle, cafeteria; and Jennifer Ayer, Marcia Burdin, Rick Greene, Libbi Huffman and Albert Nord, bus drivers.
Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. and for ages 4 and 5 from noon to 3 p.m. An optional full day program/ daycare is offered, too. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in this program, be put on the waiting list or to inquire about fees.
Staff Jody Schmitt, principal; Ellen Haefling, secretary; Sara Paquette, Cheryl Moesner, Ashley Becher, Janessa Steckler, Amber Lubbers, Robin Collins, Donna Merder, Laura Weisman, Susan Carey, Patricia Varner and Phillip Burden, teachers; Amber Wetzel, counselor; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Janessa Schuetter, speech; Debbie Fischer and Hanna Bettag, nurses; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Kris Gunn, Lisa Schaefer, Karen Washington, Amanda Hopster and Amber Webster, teaching assistants; Carrie Blessinger, Jane Curtis and Jenni Schmidt, special needs preschool; Leigh Ann Tusing, Richi Adams and Marissa Eye, preschool; Tony Gessner, Bessie Werne and Sarah Kloeck, maintenance and custodial; Brenda Kress, Erica Cital and Amie Wininger, cafeteria; Lee Phillips, Amanda Bell, Kami Gogel, Todd Ruxer, Clint Ruxer and Jeanie Daunhauer, bus drivers;
N A N C Y H A N K S E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L
The first day at Nancy Hanks Elementary School for teh 20-17 school year is Tuesday, Aug. 9. School information Nancy Hanks has a Ferdinand address, but is located in northern Spencer County. There are approximately 210 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 42 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Jody Schmitt and secretary is Ellen Haefling. The staff consists of 20 full-time certified and licensed teachers, a guidance counselor and five teaching assistants. The preschool school staff includes one licensed teacher and two assistants. The school also houses the North Spencer County School Corp. Special Needs Preschool Program including one certified teacher and two assistants. The cafeteria staff consists of three cooks and offers a daily lunch and breakfast program. Ages 3 to 5 have options for preschool/daycare. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education, received Four Star and is an official Heroes school.
For more information, visit http://nhes.nspencer.k12.in.us/. Registration All registration forms and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12.in.us/nhes.nsf/weblogin. Parents may use their login information from last year. If parents have lost this information, or they are new to the school this year, it will be made available to all families in the summer letter from Mrs. Schmitt. Parents who do not have access to a computer, would like to pay by check or cash, or they are a new enrollee for the school year the school office will be open for registration from noon to 7 p.m Tuesday, Aug. 9, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 11 and 12. For more information, call 812937-2400, ext. 4. Open house Open house will be held Monday, Aug. 15. Doors will be open between 5:30 and 7 p.m. CDT. Parents and their child will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers, drop off school supplies
and tour the school. The office will be open as well to ask questions, to pay book fees and register if needed. New students Parents of new students to the Nancy Hanks attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 4, or at jschmitt@ nspencer.k12.in.us as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate. Book and lunch fees Kindergarten, $62.73; grade one, $63.08; grade two, $56.59; grade three, $72.22; grade four, $74.73; grade five, $77.12; and grade six, $75.53. The school offers a breakfast and lunch program. The breakfast costs $1.50 and lunch is $2. School hours Students are able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. School begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m.
Before- and after-school care Nancy Hanks will once again offer before- and after-school care for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through six. Before school care runs from 6 to 7:20 a.m. After-school care runs from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. each day. Fees will remain the same as in the previous school year. Visit the website or call for details. Extra curricular programs Nancy Hanks Elementary offers programs and opportunities including Robotics, Student Council, Optimist Oratorical Contest, Destination ImagiNation, band, chorus, art club, math and academic bowls and kindness committee.
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 of school at Lincoln Trail Elementary is Tuesday, Aug. 9. School will begin at 7:40 a.m. CDT and dismiss at 3 p.m. CDT daily. Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. School begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Information on school Lincoln Trail Elementary is located in Lamar and has approximately 315 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 40 students enrolled in preschool. The principal is Ben Lawalin and the secretary is Mary Roos. The school offers a daily lunch and breakfast program, preschool for ages 3 and 4, Legos, Robotics, academic and math bowls, Student Council, band, choir and PTO. The school also offers a before and after-school program, opening at 6 a.m. CDT and closing at 6 p.m. CDT each day school is in session. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education. Registration, open house Registration will take place online again this year through Harmony. Parents may register their children Monday through Friday, Aug. 1 to 5. Parents also may come to school to register any of those days between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CDT. The school will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 9, for parents who need internet access or those who would rather register in person. Open house will be from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 11, in the school gym. Staff introductions will be made and will move to teach meet and greet in classrooms. New students Parents should arrange to
enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-937-2400, ext. 5, as soon as possible. Parents are required to bring a birth certificate and immunization records. Kindergarten students who have moved to the area are required to have their immunization records and a birth certificate. Preschool Preschool is offered for ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. CDT. Ages 4 and 5 will be in preschool from noon to 3 p.m. CDT. An optional full day program/day care is offered. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in this program or to inquire about fees. After-school care Lincoln Trail Elementary will offer after-school care for students in grades kindergarten through six until 6 p.m. CDT each day. There are no set participation cri-
teria. The fee will remain the same as in the previous school year. Call the school for details. Book rental Book rental should be paid prior to the start of school, during registration times or within the first week of school. The school offers a breakfast and a lunch program. Breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2. Lunch accounts should also be established by Aug. 19. Supplies Kindergarten: 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: No. 2 pencils, scissors, two 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 package of dry-erase markers, one spiral single-subject notebook (wide ruled), headphones or earbuds, and one package of pencil top easers. Grade two: No. 2 pencils, two larger erasers, two spiral notebooks (wide ruled), glue sticks, scissors, pencil box or pouch, box of 24 crayons, ruler with inches and centimeters, one box of tissues, three pocket folders (red, blue and yellow), earbuds or headphones, and two dry-erase markers. Grade three: No. 2 pencils, two large erasers, one ruler (standard
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two spiral notebooks, headphones or earbuds, scissors, crayons or colored pencils, Post-It notes and glue stick. Grade six: No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, pencil pouch, looseleaf paper (wide ruled), basic calculator, two pocket folders, protractor (flat and clear), two boxes of tissues, one package of dry-erase markers, headphones or earbuds, white index cards, Post-it
Notes and glue stick. Staff Ben Lawalin, principal; Mary Roos, secretary; Casey Guthrie, preschool; Kim Beck and Michelle Coleman, kindergarten; Deanne Sitzman and Andie Vance, grade one; Gaynell Peters and Emilee Smith, grade two; Susan Marchand and Lisa Schroeder, grade three; Adrienne Collignon and
Lori Persohn, grade four; Traci Porter and Lee Ann Tempel, grade five; Keri Ballard and Tricia Vaal, grade six; Debbie Fisch, school nurse; Amy Priest, social worker; Krista Thoma, special needs; Gina Kost, art; Ryan Akers, music; Becky Gasaw, media specialist; Kris Rosario, physical education; Becky Gasaway and Ryan Akers, technology; Tanya Pfaaf, Erica Guthrie, Salina Wilkerson,
Jody Schaad, Kathy Gehlhausen, Bethany Norrick, Lynn McDowell and Stefanie Caswell, teaching assistants; Terri Brockman, Juanita Taylor and Shannon Kolley, cafeteria; Tom Lange, Staci Schaus and Carol Schaefer, maintenance; and Lori Tischendorf, Dirk Varner, Barb Gentry, Cathy Hawkins, Cheryl McManaway, Sam Titzer and Amy Waninger.
School readiness starts during the summer By DIANNE CROWN Creators.com For the best start to the new school year, begin in the summer. Retired teacher, mother and grandmother Polly Jamison shares ideas and inspiration to make sure children are rested and ready for the year ahead, and have no regrets about the summer. Early to bed “The first thing is to get back into the right sleep routine,” says Jamison. “As a teacher, I could always see which children had a good night’s sleep and were ready to do their work for the day. “I always told my students’ parents, ‘It’s no different from you staying up too late, but you still have to show up for work and do your best,” says Jamison. “School is children’s work. They need help to be ready, fed and rested so they’ll have a good day.” Here are some ideas for a successful sleep schedule: ■■ Beginning two to three weeks before the start of school, start moving back your children’s bedtime and wake-up schedule by 15 to 20 minutes every few days. ■■ Create a pleasant nightly bedtime routine. Wind down with a bath or shower, talk about the day, and then have quiet reading time. ■■ Check the weather forecast and get clothes ready for the morning. ■■ Serve nutritious, low-carb, high-protein breakfasts to keep your children awake and sharp. ■■ “Practice the morning rou-
tine for at least a week, including packing the book bag and making a lunch ... getting to school or the bus stop, and more,” says Jamison. Refresh math, reading Young students who have practiced addition and subtraction, and older students who can quickly and accurately do multiplication and division operations will have a much easier time starting the year at or above grade level and will spend test time on problem-solving, not math facts. Everyday household routines offer easy, fun ways to keep math in mind. Cook together and discuss numbers of ingredients and measurements. Ask young children to measure and count teaspoons of seasonings as you add them, for example. For elementary students, fractions abound in baking. At the grocery, older children can keep track of the bill, weigh produce, find the most economical purchase per ounce or count change at the register. Schedule reading time every day to maintain word recognition and comprehension skills. Listening while your child reads aloud will nurture your relationship and track his or her progress. Occasionally, ask what is happening in the story to ensure reading comprehension. Encourage “first, then, last” sequencing to see actions and activities in logical order. Puzzles that sequence events help preschoolers with this skill. Setting the table the same way every day is an easy way to build the idea of routines.
As your children grow older, sequencing will be an important skill for speeches and test taking. One way to combine sequencing and speaking in complete sentences is short “reports” after family outings. Before your visit to a park or attraction, agree that everyone will remember two or three things to talk about after the visit. Then ask young children what they remember from the trip. Ask older youths to describe the trip highlights from beginning to end. Build quiet time into each day of the summer, says Jamison. Children who are accustomed to reading alone, working a puzzle, doing something quiet on their own and having “time to reflect and chill out,” will be better able to quiet themselves in class, finish homework at school and make the most of silent reading periods. Communication central Many kids struggle in school
Some mornings time just slips away. The alarm clock doesn’t go off, one child is sick, the other is scrambling to finish homework. It’s a juggling act just to get everyone in the car and make sure none of the kids are wearing two left shoes. On these sorts of days, the quality of breakfast often suffers. Quick, pre-made breakfasts (Jimmy Dean Delights, anyone?) and other common go-to items, such as cereals, toaster pastries and even some granola bars, are almost always processed and filled with ingredients that you can’t even pronounce. Not only are processed foods detrimental to health over time but these foods don’t provide true nutritional boosts. Sure, your stomach will stop growling, and you’ll get a momentary burst of energy. But you will crash later and have to find another pick-me-up. Here are some healthy — and quick — breakfast options for the whole family to enjoy. Not your mom’s oatmeal Overnight oats are a somewhat recent phenomenon, a real delicious one at that. This breakfast
option can be packed with healthy ingredients, and it requires minimal effort. You’ll prep these oats the night before, leaving you with more time to sit back and enjoy your coffee or be with the kids before heading out for the day. Simply mix oats (whole or rolled) together with your beverage of choice (water, milk, almond milk, yogurt, etc.) and a variety of toppings in a container, and let it sit overnight in the fridge. Your topping options are truly endless, so you won’t get bored. Fruit, granola, shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds and nuts are all great options. The best part about this dish is there’s hardly and prep and no cooking or cleanup. It’s a great grab-and-go option. For even less work, mix in frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. It will defrost by morning, and you won’t have to wash and chop like you’d have to with fresh fruit. Another tip: It’s best to add crunchy toppings -- particularly nuts -- just before eating instead of letting them sit overnight. The McHealthy McMuffin Who doesn’t love a McDonald’s See HEALTHY on Page 20
Family time Make time in the schedule every day to talk together, do something fun and listen carefully to
your child. Reasonable scheduling and spending more time with each other than on devices and screens sets up lifelong habits for communication and close relationships. This can be at family meals, evening reading, family game nights, and various other times each day. Share family history stories. Make up your own charades with subjects your family likes, Jamison adds. Make time often to affirm your children. Not just praise for what they accomplish, but true affirmation for who they are. No regrets As you near the end of summer, talk together about things your children had hoped they would get to do. Did you do them? Make a list. See whether you can fit it in. This will help them feel heard, empowered and ready to begin the new school year.
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VUJC Vincennes University Jasper Campus has provided educational opportunities to the surrounding area for 46 years. Since opening its doors in September 1970, VU Jasper has served thousands of students from Dubois, Daviess, Spencer, Pike, Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange and Perry counties. The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 22. The full class schedule is available at www.vinu.edu/ jasper. VUJC continues to grow. The Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing hosts the school’s newest program, an Associate Degree in General Technology which will begin Aug. 22. 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
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full schedule of classes (12 to 15 credit hours) by only attending two or three days a week. The evening offerings permit those that are employed full time to carry a full schedule of classes if they so desire. More than 30 associate degree and certificate programs are offered, including degrees in business, nursing, social work and law enforcement. VUJC offers two types of associate degree programs: those designed specifically to transfer to four-year 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 certification program. 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 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 is also offered. Licensed Practical Nurses may complete the associate degree and become registered nurses through an accelerated option. The nursing programs have specific nursing requirements and are limited in enrollment. Applications for the fall 2017 nursing class will be
accepted on or after Oct. 1. Students may take general education courses for the nursing program during the 2016-17 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, conversational Spanish, digital photography, management and supervision skills and martial arts. The short-term certification program continue to be popular. The Continuing Education Department offers a phlebotomy technician training program and medical assisting in the fall and dental assistant training in the spring. Certified nursing assistant training is offered throughout the year. The department offers Kids’ College in the summer; that includes sports camps, computer camps, academic skills camps, robotics and cooking classes. Also hundreds of online training programs and classes are available for personal growth and enrichment and professional development. Admissions applications can be found at www.vinu.edu/jasper. For further information about classes and registration, call 812482-3030 or 800-809-8852.
bacon, turkey sausage or tofu). Add a pinch of your choice of shredded cheese. Grease a muffin pan, and pour an even amount of the egg mixture into each tin. Bake in the oven until cooked through, but not dry. Once they cool, keep a few out for the next day or two, and then freeze the rest in a large zip-close bag. Pull one out as needed, and simply heat it up in the microwave. Be sure to cover it in a moist paper towel while heating to keep it from drying out.
Tons of toast Toast is perhaps one of the most underrated breakfast food choices. It truly is a wonderful base for a multitude of healthy toppings. Choose a whole-grain loaf of bread. (The first ingredient should be whole grain or whole wheat, not enriched flour.) Seek out a loaf that also contains a decent amount of fiber — at least 4 grams. Just as with the other breakfast options mentioned above, your options are
endless here, which makes prep less stressful. Some healthy and delicious combinations include tomato, a fried egg, mozzarella and spinach or basil. Avocado, tomato, a chopped hard-boiled egg and a dash of salt and pepper is another tasty combination. If your sweet tooth is particularly awake one morning, almond butter, and thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon should do the trick. This combo offers protein, fiber, a touch of sweetness.
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Healthy (Concluded from Page 19) Egg McMuffin or sausage and egg breakfast sandwich? Unfortunately, almost every pre-made breakfast sandwiches you can buy are filled with tons of sodium — often half of the daily recommended intake — and fat. You can make a homemade version pretty quickly. Pop a whole-grain English muffin in the toaster. While it toasts, fry up an egg and grab a few toppings, such as arugula, feta
cheese, bell peppers or hummus. Once the muffin is done, layer all the ingredients on the muffin. You have a wholesome, filling meal complete with fiber, protein, greens and deliciousness! Mini frittatas To save even more time, try baking mini egg sandwiches in the oven, sans muffin. Scramble a few eggs, and mix in your favorite omelet toppings. Lean breakfast proteins are great to use here (turkey
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