2017 Back to School

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Greater Jasper Schools The Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools will welcome back approximately 3,084 students in grades preschool through 12 for the 2017-18 school year. Students entering kindergarten will graduate from high school in the year 2030. Students graduating from Jasper High School in 2018 will celebrate the 120th 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 age 5 by Aug. 1. To enroll in grade one, a child must be 6 years of age 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 and 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 reducedprice 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 2017-18 school year.

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

The reduced-price income eligibility guidelines: one-person household, $22,311, $1,860, $430; two, $30,044, $2,504, $578; three, $37,777, $3,149, $727, four; $45,510, $3,793, $876; five, $53,243, $4,437, $1,024; six, $60,976, $5,082, $1,173; seven, $68,709, $5,726, $1,322, and eight, $76,442 $6,371, $1,471. For each additional family member, add $7,733, $645, $149.

Applications for assistance are available electronically. Applications will be available beginning July 20 in both English (https:// www.myschoolapps.com/ Home/DistrictNotReady/209) and Spanish (https://www. myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictNotReady/209#). Help in completing the application form is also available at each respective school. Only one application for each family is required.

Board policy on school 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 transporta-

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Greater Jasper calendar Aug. 10....................................................................... School begins Sept. 4.............................................................. Labor Day, no school Oct. 13................................................................ End of first quarter Sept. 27...................................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 4......................................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 21-27........................................................ Fall break, no school Nov. 22-24...........................................Thanksgiving break, no school Dec. 22.............................................................End of first semester Jan. 2................................................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 3...................................................................... School resumes Jan. 22............................... Professional Development Day, no school Feb. 16................................................. Snow makeup day, no school Feb. 19................................................. Snow makeup day, no school March 16............................................................ End of third quarter March 26-30................................................. Spring break, no school April 2................................................... Snow makeup day, no school April 20................................................. Snow makeup day, no school May 24........................................................End of second semester May 25....................................................................Commencement Makeup days will be taken from earliest to latest. tion for any student.

The major purpose of school bus transportation is to get pupils who live an unreasonable walking distance from school to school and back in a safe, punctual and economical manner.

The school will provide necessary and sufficient transportation to and from school.

Scheduling and operation of the program will take into consideration hazards, potential dangers and appropriate safeguards.

Safety of students transported is not the sole responsibility of the school board, but requires the cooperation of the administration, bus drivers, parents and students.

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

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

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

Bus drivers Route 1, Chris Flamion; 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, Ken Hurst; 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, to be announced; and Route 30, Bobby Schitter.

Title I Title 1 is a federally funded program to help students who are achieving below grade level. Special teachers or aides are provided to assist youngsters who qualify for the program. The 2017-18 program will serve students in grades

kindergarten through grade five at Fifth Street Elementary and Tenth Street Elementary.

For further information, call the principal of Fifth Street School or Tenth Street School or Assistant Superintendent Todd Hitchcock 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 ISTEP+ testing 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 201718 grade 10 students.

High ability programming Students whose ability and achievement test scores are in the top 3 percent may be invited to participate in enrichment programs.

The program begins in kindergarten. Students in the high school are grouped according to ability and academically gifted students are offered enrichment programs as well as the opportunity to take honors level and Advanced Placement courses.

Student assistance services Special support is provided to students who are experiencing difficulty with school or home.

Students, parents and staff members can contact the school offices to speak with their school counselor and-or school social worker: Heather Goodhue, Fifth Street 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; Cecily Jo Meyer, Jasper Middle School; and Jamie Hutton, Jasper High School.

Board of school trustees Bernie Vogler, president; Ken Schnaus, vice president; and Ken Greg Eckerle, secretary. The other members are Arlet Jackle and Tim DeMotte.

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; Kristy Vaughn, database management and technology coordinator; and Katie Knies, food service 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 Thursday, Aug. 10, 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. 19, in the high school cafeteria. Student dress is casual for the dance.

JHS App Parents and students are to make a point to download and check the new Jasper High School App as soon as possible. It is available for iPhone and Android devices. This is becoming the primary method of communication for things happening at JHS and/or involving JHS students. The App is free.

Registration Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district.

The online enrollment window will be open Friday, July 21, and close Tuesday, Aug. 1. Parents must have a PowerSchool account

to register their student online.

Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account.

The web address is http://www. gjcs.k12.in.us/. Once at the GJCS website, go to the PowerSchool tab and drop down to “Instructions for Creating a PowerSchool Account.”

Parents need to have their own account which will allow them to access each student’s account from the same login. There is no packet pick-up this year. Everything will be online. Registration for current students and those coming to JHS from JMS or Holy Trinity will be done at the PowerSchool account.

Parents who have no internet accessibility (the local library may be an option), they may utilize a computer in the JHS library from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, or from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. These are the same times that parents can pay book rental if they have not done so online. There is a small fee for online payment. Checks for book rental should be made out to Jasper High School Book Rental. Cash also is accepted.

Families requesting textbook assistance are required to complete a form each year. This year the form will be part of the online

registration. When prompted to indicate whether applying for assistance, parents will be linked to a form to complete. All students will be required to pay the fee for the student handbook, technology subscriptions and an activity fee.

The total fees for those on assistance is less than $50 per student.

The state requires a parent’s signature in two places on the form if they would like to receive both textbook and cafeteria assistance.

Parents are asked to return the completed application form to the Greater Jasper Schools Administrative Offices, 1520 St. Charles Street, Suite 1, Jasper IN 47546.

Families who are directed certified (temporary assistance for needy families or food stamps) by July 1 do not need to complete an application.

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 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-flop 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.

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. except the week of July 4 through 8. The times to enroll will be between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3 and 4. Incoming freshmen completing the 2016-17 school year at Jasper Middle School or Holy Trinity need not schedule an appointment.

Orientation Students new to GJHS should attend an orientation from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7. Those who should attend include both incoming freshmen as well as students new to GJHS. The primary purpose of this orientation will be a guided tour. Students may arrive anytime between 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Meet the teacher night This evening is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. 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, school nurse; Tina Luebbehusen, Ross Polen, Brooke Keusch, Abby Kennedy, Gina Schuetter, Kathy Overton, Breanna Thurman and Amy Rasche, English; Dee Ann Bell, Megan Johnson, Susan McKenzie, Devin Rottet and Gina Schuetter, foreign language; Andrea Fleck, Josh Dodd, James Goodhue, Patrick Keeley, John Coller and Stephanie Burns, fine arts; Mary Jo Theising, Dean Jerger, Phil Kendall, Geoff Mauck, Erin Spellmeyer, Scott Yarbrough, Brooke Elrod, Jamie Lofton and Mykala Waldron, 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 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; Jason Knies, resource officer; Dana Kunz, Ecoach; Marina Espinosa, media center; Liz Milligan, study hall; Karen Patton, Karen Lynn, Marilyn Beier, Jamie Ruxer, Brittany Heim and Tobi Sample, instructional assistants; Deb Schum, Theresa Stenftenagel, Tina Hilgediek, Hillory Werner, Nancy Blessinger and Sherry Monesmith, 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 and Ann Ward, cafeteria.

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

JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thursday, Aug. 10, is the first day of school at Jasper Middle School. Students will report at 8 a.m. and be dismissed at 3 p.m.

Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will open Friday, July 21, and close Tuesday, Aug. 1. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account. The website is www.gjcs.k12.in.us. All parents, accessing the parent portal for the first time, must use the schoolgenerated user identification and passcode that was sent home with their child in May. New student enrollment Parents of new Jasper Middle School students not enrolled at Tenth Street, Ireland or Holy Trinity elementary schools at the end of last school year should call 812-482-6454 to enroll as soon as possible. If no answer, parents are asked to leave their name and number, and someone will return the call.

New student orientation Orientation for all sixthgraders and new seventh- and eighth-graders will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, in the school’s black gym.

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) Assistance applications may be submitted to the GJCS superintendent’s office or completed online.

If assistance was received last year, parents should have received a letter in the mail with an application form. Applications also are available at all GJCS school offices and must be filled out completely.

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

Staff David Hubster, principal; Phil Tolbert, assistant principal; Donna Arensman, athletic secretary; Tiffany Maxey, guidance counselor; Lisa Flamion, home-school advisor; Cecily Meyer, RN, school nurse; Kathy Combs, Jackie Howard and Pam Egbert, office staff; Jace Brescher, Jan Flynn, Jeremy Wolf, Marci Showalter and Paul Nichther, math; Susan Gibson, Ben Mundy, Matt Pryor, Debi Quade and Bob Stenftenagel, science; Michelle Brown, Lisa Seng, Wes Moser, Tom Rupert and Jeff Zink, social studies; Susan Ahlbrand, Brad Feldmeier, Cassie Guth, Kathy Eckerle, Kelli Schmitt, Kasey Young, Kari Schaefer, Samanta Venderley, Shannon Weyer and Jeff Zink, language arts; Haley Arthur, German; Devin

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TENTH STREET SCHOOL

Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will open Friday, July 21, and close Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account at www.gjcs.k12.in.us.

All parents, accessing the parent portal for the first time, must use the school generated user identification and passcode that was sent home with their child in May. Meet the teacher night All families should plan to attend a meet the teacher night between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.

For families needing internet access or technical assistance, Tenth Street Elementary School’s registration will occur at this time.

For families opting not to pay online, financial matters should be settled during onsite registration night. The children’s textbook

fees will be $102.86 for grade three, $89.57 for grade four and $102.32 for grade five. Each parent should plan to make payment for textbook rental this evening if online payment has not previously been completed. 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.

Families may tour the building, meet their child’s teacher and visit classrooms. Icy treats will be served after students and parents have registered and visited their children’s teacher.

Breakfast and lunch Unless previously collected through online registration, breakfast and lunch money also will be taken in preparation for the first week. Elementary lunches will cost $2 and breakfast will cost $1.25 daily. During registration, money will be collected for the first partial week of school as well as the first full week of school — $14.00 for lunch and $8.75 for breakfast. Guardians are asked to seal the previously mentioned

amounts in a specially marked envelope. Money in excess of the $14 for lunch and $8.75 for breakfast will not be refunded, but it will be added to the child’s account for future purchases. All non-descriptive money will be put into a cafeteria’s lunch fund.

Parent-Teacher Club The Parent Teacher Club has numerous opportunities for parental involvement at their table.

The dues for the PTC is $5 per family, and will be collected at this table, too. Officers will be available to answer questions regarding the Scrip Program and the financial contributions that PTC makes toward the children and their families.

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. Thursday, Aug. 10. Students 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 students who have purchased breakfast the first day.

After a brief talk in the gym, students will go directly to class.

The school asks that parents not eat on this day, due to the large number of students who will be learning the routine. Parents are to make sure they have the student’s lunches and textbook fees paid prior to this day. School will be dismissed at 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 on former Kundek Street.

Staff Kent W. Taylor, principal; Stephanie Buse, Andrea Denu, Lori Kunkel, Brock Moeller, Ashley Mundy and Jodi Smith, grade three; Kyla Buechlein, Angela Bueltel, Jessica Freyberger, Sherry Knies and Wesley Laake, grade four; Kendra Jasper, Eileen Meyer, Trisha Pfau, Kevin Schipp and Carma Thimling, grade five; Melissa Hall, life skills interventionist; Meagan Chase, English as a New Language; Marlene Huls, music and art; Leslie Jerg-

er, speech; Jacque Beier, special needs resource; Jami Seifert, special needs resource; and Emily Eberhardt, Title I; Donna Bryan, Emi Donato, Emily Eberhardt, Jaime Fleming, Kelli Gehlhausen, Tina Hasenour, Flo Kluesner, Michelle Lamkin, Sara Lindeman, Shari Lopez, Brenda Miller, Kelly Schwartz, Rachel Uebelhor and Tammy Werner, instructional assistants; Karen Gudorf, Tami Pfaff, Pam Seibert and Marilyn Wolf, cafeteria; Randy Begle, Craig Folz and Kristina Hundley, facility management; Jane Begle and Donna Uebelhor, student data management; and Deodra Buschkoetter and Melanie Krueger, student wellness management.

PTC Marie Weinel, president; Jessie Walsh, first vice president, media relations coordinator; Emily Meyer, second vice president, volunteer coordinator; Andrea Norris, secretary; Ellen Tubbs, treasurer; April Smith, Head Scrip officer; and Melissa Hall, teacher representative.

FIFTH STREET SCHOOL

Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will open Friday, July 21, and close Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account at www.gjcs.k12.in.us.

All parents, accessing the parent portal for the first time, must use the school generated user identification and passcode that was sent home with their child in May. Back-to-school night To kick off the 2017-18 school year, Fifth Street teachers and staff will have a back-to-school night from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the school.

For families opting not to pay online, financial matters should be settled during the registration night. The children’s textbook fees will be $97.35 for kindergarten, $91.83 for grade one and $103.59 for grade two. Each parent should plan to make payment for textbook rental this evening if online payment has not previously been completed. Checks for book rental are to be made payable to GJCS Elementary Book Rental Fund.

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 infor-

mation at 812-482-1406. Students and parents who took part in kindergarten round-up should attend the back-to-school night, as this is for all children at Fifth Street. Students who qualify for the developmental preschool program should also attend registration.

On registration night families may tour the building, meet their child’s teacher, receive information on bus transportation, and visit classrooms. Treats will be served after students and parents have registered and visited their children’s teacher.

Breakfast and lunch Unless previously collected through online registration, breakfast and lunch money also will be collected. 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 back-to-school night, money will be collected for the breakfast and-or lunch programs; parents can pay ahead by depositing money in their child’s lunch account.

Initiative, placing a strong focus on academics and a positive culture. There will be a table in the gym for more information on this program.

First day of school Fifth Street Elementary School students will begin the school year at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.

The school day is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must arrive before 8 a.m.

Students who ride with parents or walk are asked to report to the school gym by 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Children riding buses will arrive at various times due to bus route demands. Breakfast will be served 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 that parents not eat on this day, due to the large number of students who will be learning the routine. Parents are to make sure they have the stu-

dent’s lunches and textbook fees paid prior to this day. School will be dismissed at 3 p.m. Students being picked up by parents must have written notice of this arrangement to their teacher by 8:30 a.m.

Supplies Lists for each grade level can be found by going to the school website at www.gjcs.k12.in.us.

Staff Ryan Erny, principal; Gina Weyer, secretary; Chelsea Seibert, secretary; Sherry Fleck, school nurse; Ashtynn Gore and Holly Nowotarski, preschool; Kristy Dilger, Adrienne Kraft, Kamasia Schnaus, Valerie Small, Hannah Simmons and Alyssa Weisheit, kindergarten; Diane Brescher, Michelle Corbin, Nicole Gadlage, Lisa Guthrie, Janelle Hasenour and Audra Jahn, grade one; Angie Cox, Megan Messmer, Karen Pieper, Lisa Hurt and Heather Yarbrough, grade two; Stacy Hilgefort, speech; Lynne

Bohnert, Title I coordinator; Sharon Loveless, art; Mary Burke, music; Holly Knies and Emily Dills, resource; Lindsey Healy, English language coordinator; Heather Goodhue, social worker; Sabrina Peters, librarian; Shannon Seifert, Susan Stetter, Beth Teder, Cheri Acton, Gerri Buchta, Maria Eckert, Dianne Elmore, Taylor Heise, Rhonda Kellams, Charity Elkins, Tammie Messick, Cindy Newkirk, Audrey Nordhoff, Tina Pfau, Lisa Burch, Melissa Vogler and Martha Yoder, instructional assistants; Jim Wigand, maintenance; Marla Braunecker and Deb Nordhoff, custodians; and Geri Wehr (manager), Jane Werner (assistant manager) and Michelle Witte.

PTO Brehan Leinenbach, president; Allison Rodich, vice president; Kim Hagan, treasurer; and Michelle Corbin and Audra Jahn, teacher representatives.

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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

Classes will begin at Ireland Eementary School on Thursday, Aug. 10. School will be in session from 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

New registration process Greater Jasper Schools will be facilitating online registration for all schools across the district. The online enrollment window will open Friday, July 21, and close Tuesday, Aug. 1. Parents must have a PowerSchool account to register their child online. Parents who do not have a PowerSchool account may visit the Greater Jasper website for information to establish an account on www.gjcs.k12.in.us. Each parent must have a school-generated user identification and passcode established through the school to access the parent portal for online registration.

For families requiring inter-

net access or technical assistance, Ireland Elementary School will be open to assist families throughout the entire enrollment window from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or it also will be available until 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 31.

For families choosing to pay book rental fees and lunch money by check, rather than online credit card (note: surcharge will be applied if paying by credit/debit card), stop by the school office during the enrollment window after having completed the online registration process. Parents may want to come throughout the day to avoid long lines.

The students that had a medical concern for the 2016-17 school year will receive their paperwork by mail, which may be returned to school at any time during the registration window.

Open house, meet teacher night An open house/meet teacher night has been set from 6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 7. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and listen to an overview of the school year by the classroom teacher. At the conclusion of the open house, the PTO will provide a treat for each student.

The PTO supports and finances many activities throughout the school year. The contribution form and envelope for the PTO, $10 per family, will be sent home with their child on the first week of school.

Book rental fees Kindergarten, $97.35; grade one, $91.83; grade two, $103.59; grade three, $102.86; grade four, $89.57; and grade five, $102.32.

School lunches School lunches will be served in the cafeteria for $2 per meal or $10 per week. Lunch money may be paid online by credit card, or if paying by check, stop by the school office during the enrollment window or July 31. Pupils wishing to bring their lunch may do so, but they are required to eat it in the cafeteria.

Staff Raymond Mehling, principal; Barb Hopf and Toni Reckelhoff, secretaries; Tara Britton, Stacey Crawford, Sara Olinger and Kathy Wagner, kindergarten; Dawn Kilian, Kelly Lehmkuhler, Cheryl Sermersheim and Kelly Shields, grade one; Jennifer Hanneman, Sarah Johnson, Debbie Weidenbenner and Amy Winkel, grade two; Shannon Bauer, Amy Buechlein and Lisa Kincer, grade three;

Andrea Ackerman, Amber Fleck, 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 teachers; 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, Donna Jones, Aggie Kress, Cindy Vogler, Cathy Bartley, Lisa Mann, Sandy Ruckriegel, Shanelle Best, Chelsea Schuler and Alaina Moore, instructional assistants; Brandi Stiles, school nurse; Mark Gehlhausen, maintenance; Rhonda Englert and Bonnie Schwenk, custodians; and Doris Hulsman, LaDonna Werner, Becky Weisheit and Kathy Meyer, 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 2017-18 school year on Thursday, Aug. 10. Preschool and pre-kindergarten will begin the week of Aug. 14.

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 Thursday. All information included in the packet is to be completed and returned to the Central or East Campus Offices by no later than 3 p.m. Friday, July 28.

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. 7, gymnasium Central Campus — morning preschool (age 3) and grades kindergarten through two: 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, gymnasium. Afternoon preschool (age 3): 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, Endress Hall.

Morning pre-kindergarten (age 4) and all full-day preschool and prekindergarten (ages 3 and 4): 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 9, gymnasium.

Afternoon pre-kindergarten (age 4): 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, Endress Hall.

West Campus — morning and afternoon preschool (age 3): 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2, classroom.

Morning and afternoon pre-kindergarten (age 4): 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, classroom.

A few openings are left in all grade levels, preschool through grade eight, with the exception of kindergarten. 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. 10. 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. 14. Students in

morning classes will attend from 8 to 11 a.m. and those in the afternoon class will attend from noon to 3 p.m. Full-day preschool and pre-kindergarten students attend from 7:50-3:00. Both morning drop off at 7:10 a.m. and YMCA afterschool care from 3 to 6 p.m. are available for preschool and prekindergarten 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 $2.60.

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 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; and 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

Holy Trinity calendar Aug. 2........................................... West Campus back-to-school night Aug. 7............................................ East Campus back-to-school night Aug. 8........................................ Central Campus back-to-school night Aug. 9........................................ Central Campus back-to-school night Aug. 10................ Full day for students for kindergarten to grade eight Aug. 14.............................First day of preschool and pre-kindergarten Sept. 4.............................................................. Labor Day, no school Oct. 13................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 16-17...............................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-27.........................................................................Fall break Nov. 22-24...........................................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22..................................... End of second quarter, first semester Jan. 2................................................... Snow makeup day, no school Jan. 3..................................................................... School Resumes Jan. 22......................................Professional development, no school Feb. 16................................................. Snow makeup day, no school Feb. 19................................................. Snow makeup day, no school March 16.............................................End of third quarter (50 Days) March 26-30................................................. Spring break, no school April 2................................................... Snow makeup day, no school April 20................................................. Snow makeup day, no school May 24..................................End of fourth quarter, second semester Makeup days will be taken from earlist to latest: Jan. 2, Feb. 17, Feb. 19, April 2 and April 20.

Dupps and Chris Hinkle, grade one; Marla Giesler, Andrea Hurm and Bridget Schneider, grade two; Nicole Atkinson, Sarah Hopf and Kathy Wolf, grade three; Debbie Kieffner and Stephanie Pinkstaff, grade four; and Dana Buechlein, Kelly Schaefer and Janel Seng, 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; Dana Luker, Spanish I; and Kristin Gutgsell,

health and Biology I. All grades: Lenea Harless, art; Ann Nagy, music; Angie Ruxer and Sandy Siebert, physical education, Judy Buechlein and Janet Howe, 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; Teresa Alfaro, Catholic Charities counselor; Jon Temple, 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, Sharon Fuhs, Cheryl Hartings, Amber Huckelby, Marsha Kluemper, Mary Rameriez and Mary Schuetter, Connie Sollman, cafeteria; and Cheryl Hartings, Alan Brenner, Nancy Kluesner and Karmin Goeppner, bus drivers.

School council Mike Fischer, Greg Fuhs, Eric Schue, Lisa Kieffner, Holly Mundy, Susan Oeding, Julie Schnell, Mike Shappard and Sarah Weatherwax.

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JASPER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Jasper Christian Academy welcomes all students to a full day of school Monday, Aug. 14.

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 student is $50 per family.

Book fees need to be paid by Aug. 1. Call the office because book fees vary according to grade.

Jasper Christian Academy offers a 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.

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Jan. 3............................................ School resumes Jan. 22................................................. No classes March 26-30....................................... Spring break May 23......... Graduation and end of school program

Aug. 14............................................. School begins Sept. 4.................................... Labor Day, no school Oct. 23-27...............................................Fall break Nov. 22-24.................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 25-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

Dates 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.

Label items with the student’s name.

Meals Hot lunches, dessert and two snacks are provided each day for all full-time students.

Get kids interested in science, technology, math early

By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com “The future of the economy is in STEM,” says James Brown, the executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington, D.C. In today’s competitive global economy, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are becoming even more important skills for workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of STEMrelated jobs will grow to over 9 million between 2012 and 2022. Yet students’ interest in STEM is lagging. Only 16 percent of American high-school seniors are proficient in math and interested in a STEM career. And the United States is falling behind internationally, ranking 17th in science among industrialized nations and 25th in mathematics. So how can parents and educators motivate children to take interest and be proficient in STEM fields?

Start early Rachel Robertson, vice president of education and development for the child care provider Bright Horizons Family Solutions, says, “Preschoolers spontaneously engage in STEM activities indoors and out on a regular basis.” With guidance from adults, kids can practice STEM-related skills in their everyday environment and develop critical thinking skills.

Parents can work on these skills together with their children, Robertson says. Cooking is one great activity; kids can learn to read a recipe and measure ingredients. Water play is another idea that’s fun and educational.

Robertson suggests giving kids a basin of water to play outside, and then letting them experiment with different containers and tools, like empty dish soap bottles and plastic measuring cups, to fill and compare.

Other activities include building ramps to test how far and fast cars will go, and challenging kids to build towers of cups and record the tower height. See what activities might suit your child’s particular interests, and go from there.

Ask, answer questions “Children are naturally inquisitive, often asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’” says Dr. Craig Bach, vice president of education at The Goddard School, a premier preschool for kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years old that focuses on learning through play. He encourages “following this thread of curiosity” to see what subjects interest your child. If your child has questions to which you do not know the answer, research more information together. Stirring up wonder will get their gears turning.

Scavenge for shapes Alisa Affleck is a course mentor in teacher education at Western Governors University. She suggests getting kids to think about shapes, one idea being to go on a hunt through the grocery store to

look for them. Start with rectangles, circles and squares, and then move on to three-dimensional solids like cones, cylinders, spheres, prisms and pyramids. Once your child collects the shapes, organize them and turn them into an art project.

Keep it simple Don’t overwhelm your child with exposure to STEM subjects.

Yolanda Wilcox Gonzales is a technology integration specialist at Beaver Country Day School. This independent school in Boston was the first school in the country to integrate coding into its core curriculum. The implementation was meant to inspire enthusiasm for coding so it would eventually expand into other appropriate areas.

But teachers in other disciplines began to express interest, too.

STEM starts with simple, logical concepts. She says to be smart about how and how often kids use technology. “Limit their screen time and push educational apps

budget.” Parents could dump out loose change and let kids practice sorting and counting. Compared with traditional arithmetic, this type of applied real-world mathematics will engage them in a much more dynamic way.

Activities outside the classroom can inspire students to pursue a career in science.

Game on Playtime is a great way to get kids into STEM. There are tons of educational toys on the market that promote creative and critical thinking, including building sets, brainteasers and art projects.

MindWare is a toy manufacturer that makes STEM Perplexors logic puzzles, which help sharpen kids’ deductive reasoning and practical logic.

designed to familiarize kids with technology as they learn,” says Wilcox Gonzales. “It helps them realize math is in every aspect of their life and encourages them to experience critical thinking and problem-solving.”

Go on field trips Take kids to visit different places where they can learn about STEM concepts. Zoos, aquariums, libraries, museums and public parks are great options.

These family trips will be fun and educational.

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Southwest Schools The Southwest Dubois County School Corp. begins classes Thursday, Aug. 10.

Offices at the four corporation school buildings will open Wednesday, July 26.

Registration and book rental Wednesday, 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 to 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.

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

Breakfast prices are $1.25 per day for pre-kindergarten and grades kindergarten through five and $1.50 for grades six through 12.

Lunch prices are $2.25 per day for pre-kindergarten and grades kindergarten through five and $2.50 per day for grades six through 12.

Reduced-price meals are 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch.

Applications for free or reduced-price meals and textbook assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions can also be accessed on the corporation website. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

Households also can 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. 2707.

All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential.

There is a school board approved charging policy in place

due to the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.

A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website.

The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome back letter from the cafeteria to get familiar with any new guidelines.

Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, which is www. swdubois.k12.in.us.

Wellness In accordance with the corporation’s school wellness program, parents who parents who choose to send snacks for their child’s classroom for special occasions are encouraged to send healthy snacks. The corporation encourages wrapped snack items from 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 Corporation should contact J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.

Integrated pest management program Southwest Dubois County School Corp. has established an integrated pest management program in an attempt to use nonchemical methods to minimize children’s and employee’s exposure to pesticides. In the event that pesticide use is required, the application will be performed when no children are present in the building to be treated. Individuals who would like to be notified when pesticides are to be used in the building their child attends should contact Mr. J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.

Internet protection The school corporation follows guidelines to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, established Dec. 21, 2000. The school corporation utilizes filtering technology to block access to websites that may be inappropriate for use by children. Individuals with questions regarding internet use in the Southwest Dubois County School Corp. should contact J. Patrick Bradley at 812-683-3971.

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Southwest calendar Aug. 10........................................................................School begins Sept. 4............................................................... Labor Day, no school Oct. 6...................................................................End of first quarter Oct. 9................... Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 11................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 16................................... Elementary parent-teacher conferences Oct. 18................. Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences Oct. 23-27......................................................... Fall break, no school Nov. 22-24............................................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22................................End of second quarter and first semester Jan. 2.................................................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 3.......................................................................School resumes Feb. 16.................................................................. Snow makeup day Feb. 19.................................................................. Snow makeup day March 16.............................................................End of third quarter March 26-30..................................................Spring break, no school April 2.................................................................... Snow makeup day April 20.................................................................. Snow makeup day May 24.............................End of fourth quarter and second semester May 25............................................................................ Graduation

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 six-month periodic surveillance inspections are being conducted by the school corporation and triennial re-inspections are being 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 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 concerning manners that take place prior to students boarding the bus, or after the student has disembarked from the bus on his or her way home.

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

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Corporation staff Tim LaGrange, 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 McCollom, computer technicians; and Sarah Bardwell, media specialist.

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SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Classes at Southridge High School begin Thursday, Aug. 10.

Regular school hours are from 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students will be given all necessary forms, books and other materials during this day.

All high school students have received their class schedules for the upcoming school year, with corrections and changes in scheduling having already been taken care of. Additional changes in individual class schedules will be considered only if the request is deemed necessary by counselors or administration.

Registration Any student new to the corporation who has not attended Southridge High School should call the high school at 812-683-2272 to make arrangements for registration and scheduling. Freshman orientation meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Students will go through a variety of activities and will conclude at 4 p.m. Activities scheduled that morning are for the incoming freshmen and students new to Southridge. Parents are welcome to attend. Transportation must be provided by parents.

Book rental All parents and students of Southridge High School are encouraged to pay their book rental fees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2. Costs per child will vary according to classes being taken by each student. The 2017-18 high school yearbook may be ordered and should also be paid for at this time. The yearbook will cost $40 and should be paid with a separate check to Southridge Highh School Yearbook. Parents may also enroll for membership in the PTO. Parking For the purpose of identification and security, 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.

Breakfast and lunch program The high school cafeteria will again be offering several meal choices from which the students may select their lunch. Type A lunches will be served at a cost of $2.50 and reduced price is 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.

The high school also will be

offering breakfast. 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 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.

Households also can 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 infor-

mation concerning the application is kept confidential.

There is a school board approved charging policy in place due to the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.

A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website.

The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome back letter from the cafeteria to get familiar with any new guidelines.

Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, which is www. swdubois.k12.in.us.

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 up-

per 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.

Staff Chad Sickbert, principal; Greg Werner, assistant principal; Brett Bardwell, athletic director; April Trayweek and Elaine Bromm, secretaries; Vickie Stephens, treasurer; Jenny Fowler and Amanda Pulley, guidance counselors; Christine Vinson, social counselor; Shannon Seibert, Ashlee Vinson and Shawn Schaefer, 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 Traci Mattingly, physical education 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, specialized instructional assistant for SHS Alternative School; Coriann Arts, Jobs for America’s graduates; Lisa Ash, Brandy Brown, Sandra Gregson, Phyllis Pund and Cynthia Uhrick, instructional assistants; Katie Oser, school nurse; Ora Lee Cotton, food service director; Barbara Bilderback, Clara Boeglin, Maria Brewer, Mary Lou Buse, Desiree Hartwick, Lindsey Hoffman, Kathy Hughes, Joan Leistner, Angela Mendel, Shirley Reese, Donna Watts and Alicia Wilz, cafeteria; and Zoila Abarca, Maria Abarca, Gary Bender, Bill Buse, Ana Calmo de Gil, David Houchin, Lonnie Jones, Joyce Lubbehusen, Jennifer Schneider and Tim Sternberg, custodial and maintenance.

SOUTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southridge Middle School classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Students are to report to the gym, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Students will receive a 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. Monday, Aug. 7, in the 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. Wednesday, Aug. 2. Cost per child will vary according to classes being taken by each student.

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

Serving time for breakfast is between 7:30 and 7:55 a.m. The cost for breakfast price will be $1.50; reduced price is 30 cents. The student lunch price is $2.50; reduced lunch price is 40 cents.

Parents who drive their students to school and they want to eat breakfast should plan their arrival time accordingly so they are not late for class. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also will 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 can also be accessed on the corporation website. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

Households also can 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. 2707.

All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential.

There is a school board approved charging policy in place due to the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.

A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website.

The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome back letter from the cafeteria to get familiar with any new guidelines.

Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, which is 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

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other unusual headgear are not permitted.

■■ The wearing of shorts and pajamas are prohibited.

■■ Compression exercise garments may be worn but a shirt long enough to cover the buttock region must be worn.

■■ 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.

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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 notebooks w/pockets (for core classes), one five-subject notebook with pockets (for related arts classes), 1 ½-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, two dryerase markers, black Sharpies, ruler with centimeters, millime-

ters and inches and one package of index cards (spiral bound).

Grade seven: four spiral notebooks, four pocket folders, two 1-inch binders (three-ring), pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter, colored pencils, markers, two dryerase markers, scissors, glue stick, supply box or pencil pouch, calculator (Texas Instrument TI-30XII preferred), two packages of index cards (4-by-6-inch for 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 subject notebooks), five pocket folders (one for each subject area), pencils, pens, highlighters, erasers, two dry-erase markers, 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), calcula-

tor (Texas Instrument TI-30XII preferred); one to three boxes of tissues for classrooms, related arts and notebook with pockets or notebook and folder.

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

RIDGE 21st Century Community Learning Center Huntingburg Elementary School will offer an afterschool program for students in grades kindergarten through five beginning Monday, Aug. 14. The 21st CCLC and Raiders Involved in Daily Growth and Enrichment) program will offer tutoring, homework help, remediation and funfilled enrichment activities. Community partnerships/Community Connect also will provide many enrichment activities as well.

After-school hours of operation will be daily from 3 to 6 p.m. A transportation plan will be provided for students needing assistance.

For more information, visit www.swdubois.k12.in.us or call 812-683-1172, ext. 1030 or ext. 1009.

Programming includes preschool for ages 3-4 and 4-5, after school tutoring, and summer academic and enrichment activities.

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, Shannon Seib-

ert, keyboarding and computer applications; Nichole Riehle, Leigh Hochgesang, Aaron Wiles, Jen Schutte and Katy Beck, language arts; Tiffany Neuhoff, Mary Reese and Myra Schnuck, math; Katie Oser, school nurse; Scott Buening, physical education; Joe Keusch, school psychologist; Jeffrey Tempel, Beth Meece and Kyle Baseden, science; Deb Stemle, media coordinator; Stephen Longabaugh, Melissa Schaber and Brad Ohanian, social studies; Erin Marshall, Breanne Rainey and Kendra Kern, special needs; Margaret Fleming, Donatta Jones, Marc Lampert, Dee McKinney, Beth Stillwell, Honey Sturgeon and Natalie Meece, special needs assistants; Janet Bradley, speech pathologist; and Sharon Hoppenjans, Shannon Schmitt, Michelle Songer, Linda Barnett and Kathy Buse, food service.

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

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

Registration and book rental Registration and book rental will be Wednesday, Aug. 2. Parents may come in to register students and pay book rental fees anytime between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m.

New families that have moved into the Southwest Dubois school district and have a student to enroll may do any weekday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Parents may

come into the office beginning Monday, Aug. 1.

Textbook fees are kindergarten, $107.63; grade one, $130.12; grade two, $115.64; grade three, $101.40; grade four, $129.76; and grade five, $147.13.

Kindergarten and RIDGE Kindergarten and Raiders Involved in Daily Growth and Enrichment preschool orientations will be offered in both English and Spanish.

College and career Ready Indiana Academic standards, length of the school day and transportation information will be discussion.

RIDGE preschool orientation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

Kindergarten orientation will start at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7.

21st CCLC RIDGE Sheral Stanton, program director; Leslie Denu, assistant program director and site coordinator; and Geri Sivori, assistant site coordinator.

Breakfast and lunch A breakfast and lunch program will be held for the upcoming year.

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also will qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast. The student breakfast price is $1.25; reduced breakfast price is 30 cents. The student lunch price is $2.25; reduced lunch 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 assistance will be available at registration. The application and instructions can also be accessed on the corporation website. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and resubmitted for processing.

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to access the application. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if you have children in different schools in the corporation. If you have any questions or need directions about the application, contact Ora Lee Cotton, Food Service Director at 812-683-2272 ext. 2607. All information is kept confidential.

For 2017-2018 school year, there is a school board approved charging policy in place due to the guidelines of USDA. A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website.

Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website www.swdubois. k12.in.us Wellness In accordance with the corporation’s School Wellness Program, parents who choose to send snacks for their child’s classroom for special occasions to send healthy snacks.

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School volunteer program All parents are invited to become a part of the school’s volunteer program. There are a wide variety of areas including activities during the school day as well as the evening. Some of the signups are items that can be done at home. A sampling of activities include tutoring students or assisting in the classroom, 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 are to be purchased by school and charged at book rental.

Grade one: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskar scissors (pointed), Crayola crayons (box of 24 or more), eight-pack of Elmer’s glue sticks, four dry-erase markers (fat, black), three large pink erasers, one box of Crayola large markers (classic colors), one box

of Crayola thin markers (classic colors), Lysol wipes, zip-close bags and earbuds.

Grade two: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), Fiskar scissors (pointed), box of 16 crayons, Elmer’s glue (8-ounce bottle and three glue sticks), large pink eraser, four dry-erase markers, dry eraser, eight markers, earbuds for iPad (prefer Gumy name brand), colored pencils, 70-page notebook (wide-ruled), one quart-size or gallon-size zip-close bags and box of Kleenex.

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, one spiral-bound notebook (one subject, wideruled), earbuds and Fiskars scissors (pointed).

Grade four: backpack (no wheels), 24-pack of No. 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils), Fiskars scissors (pointed), four glue sticks and one bottle of glue, one package of four dry-erase markers and one dry eraser or cloth, one pocket folder, one package of pa-

per (lined, wide-ruled), two pink erasers, crayons, set of markers, three spiral-bound notebooks (8 1/2-by-11-inch, wide-ruled), package of highlighters, set of colored pencils and red checking pen.

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

$145.23; grade two, $128.37; grade three, $111.99; grade four, $110.95; and grade five, $109.79. Free and reduced applications must be completed and turned in at registration.

and learn some of the classroom procedures.

Staff Chad Whitehead, principal; Erin Witte, secretary-receptionist; Tessa Neukam, secretary and treasurer; Krista Gogel, Amy Kaetzel, Alison Luebbehusen and Tiffany Nicholson, kindergaraten; Nichole Arnold, Christine Mears, Karen Olinger and Sara Prusz, 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, Brett Roesner and Matthew Widolff, grade four;

Andrea Mathies, Jeannine Mundy, Amanda Thompson and Jennifer Underhill, grade five; Sarah Rogers, special needs for grades kindergarten through two; Dana Ferguson, grades three through five; Tonya Schepers, English language coordinator; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Nicole McClain, art; Yvonne Hochgesang, speech pathologist; Sheral Stanton, Title I administrator; Wendi Nurrenbern, Title I literacy coach; Katie Oser, nurse; Shea King, nurse assistant; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; April Susnjara, social worker; Rita Hopf (manager), Ruth Buechler, Patty King, Doris Kunkler, Beth Mathies, Donna Parsons, Donna Roesner and LaDonna Tobin, cafeteria; and Rick Jones, Eric Corbett, Linda Dalziel and Wally Byers, custodial and maintenance.

PTO Kyla King, president; Theresa Tanner, vice president; Krystal Eckert, 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 Wednesday, July 26. Students will be welcomed to the first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 10. The 2017-18 school theme is “Stars.” Programming includes a focus on writing, one-to-one devices, Accelerated Reader, 90-minute uninterrupted reading blocks, Rocket Math for grades one through five, Dynamite Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, Sustained Student Progress, Wellness Initiatives,

spell and math bowl competitions, Character Counts Carnival, field trips, a field day, musical programs, a spelling bee, robotics and book fairs.

Registration and textbook rental Registration and textbook rental will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

The cost for rental will be kindergarten, $107.26; grade one,

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

Tuesday, Aug. 8. It will be an opportunity for the students to meet the teachers, visit the classrooms

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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 p.m. Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. General education students will attend preschool from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

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

Open house All parents and families are invited to an open house and book fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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 $2.25; reduced price

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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 also can 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. 2707.

All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential.

There is a school board approved charging policy in place due to the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.

A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website.

The corporation encourages all parents and students to read the welcome back letter from the cafeteria to get familiar with any new guidelines.

Parents can access monthly menus and information of their children’s cafeteria account through Harmony from the corporation website, which is www. swdubois.k12.in.us.

Supplies 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.

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 zip-close bags (quart size), Fiskars scissors (child size), one Expo dry-erase marker, one sock, spiral notebook (wide ruled, 100 sheets), Crayola watercolor paint set, pink eraser, washable markers and headphones.

Grade one: two boxes of 24 crayons, two boxes of washable markers, two glue sticks, one spiral notebook (wide ruled), Fiskars scissors (child size), colored pencils, several No. 2 pencils, pocket folders (two plain colored and one of choice), erasers and headphones.

Grade two: two spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70 to 100 sheets), pencils, erasers, crayons, six glue sticks, colored pencils, markers, Fiskars scissors, two pocket folders, headphones and one box of zip-close bags (either quart-size or gallon-size).

Grade three: loose-leaf paper (wide ruled), one spiral notebook, crayons, glue stick, checking pen, pencils, headphones, dry-erase markers, ruler, eraser and one box of zip-close bags (quart size).

Grade four: one package of No. 2 pencils, erasers, spiral notebooks (wide ruled), loose-leaf paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), one clean sock, two glue sticks, scissors, crayons and markers or colored pencils, three dry-erase markers, ruler with inches and centimeters, three pocket folders with prongs (plain red, purple and yellow), headphones and two green pens (red, purple or green).

Grade five: one spiral notebook, loose-leaf paper (wide ruled, 100 sheets), glue, pencils, eraser, two grading pens, three

folders with prongs, colored pencils, Fiskars scissors, crayons, two or three dry-erase markers, sock or dry-erase marker and headphones.

Staff John Seger, principal; Annette Trout, secretary; Madeline Stilwell, preschool; Jessica Lechner and Heather Wade, kindergarten; Keshia Matthews and Gwen Sermersheim, grade one; Darla Werne, grade two; Jessica Kendall, grade three; Andrea Brown, grade four; Lindsey Sickbert, grade five; Sarah Bardwell, media specialist; Aundrea Wilson, special education; Janet Bradley, speech; Kim Wirthwein, music; Steve Winkler, physical education; Nicole McClain, art; Susan Partenheimer, counselor; April Susnjara, social worker; Katie Oser, nurse; Linda Mullis, library assistant; Patty Schwoeppe, Toni Jones and Sandy Holst, preschool instructional assistants; Sue Kissling, Amber Kunz, Ashley Kratzer and Mary Silvers, instructional assistants; Gordon Singer, custodial and maintenance; and Jodi Kamman (manager), Mary Helen Ellis, Lisa Montgomery and Karen Reinhart.

PTO Jennifer O’Brien, president, and Lisa Montgomery, treasurer.

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Northeast Schools The Northeast Dubois County School Corp. will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 10. 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 The registration packet will be made available on the NED website the week of July 25 for Dubois and Elementary schools.

The packet may be printed and filled out before parents come to 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. Parents are asked to make a deposit of $50 towards each of their students’ 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 as-

sistance; 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 also is 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 $1.75 per meal for students in preschool; $2 per meal for students in kindergarten through grade four; $2 for students in grades five through eight; $2.15 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

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Northeast calendar Aug. 2....................................................Registration and open house Aug. 3.............................................................................Registration Aug. 10.............................................................First day for students Sept. 5...............................................................Labor Day, no school Oct. 12..............................Parent-teacher conferences, middle school Oct. 13................................................................ End of first quarter Oct. 17..............................Parent-teacher conferences, middle school Oct. 17......................Parent-teacher conferences, elementary schools Oct. 19......................Parent-teacher conferences, elementary schools Oct. 19..................................Parent-teacher conferences, high school Oct. 23-27.........................................................Fall break, no school Nov. 22-24....................................................... Thanksgiving vacation Dec. 22........................... End of second quarter and semester grades Dec. 22-Jan. 1...................................................... Christmas vacation Jan. 2....................................................Snow makeup day, no school Jan. 3...................................................................... School resumes Jan. 22...................................................... Staff in-service, no school Feb. 16................................................. No school, snow makeup day Feb. 19..................................Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 14............................................................ End of third quarter March 15...............................Parent-teacher conferences, high school March 26-30..................................................Spring break, no school April 2................................................... No school, snow makeup day April 20........................ No school, snow makeup day, mid-term grades May 24............................End of fourth quarter and second semester, last day for students May 26............................................................................ Graduation 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.

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, superintendent; 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; 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 (food service director), Denise Baglan, Marlene Vonderheide, Sandy Braunecker and Denise Palmer.

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

Dubois Elementary School: Mary Sander, Patty Englert and Bev Schroering.

Celestine Elementary: Shirley Schmitt.

Maintenance Marvin Betz, maintenance director; Larry Hall, assistant maintenance director; Tony Smock, Jason Braunecker (part-time), Harold Hall and Patty Chatman.

Custodial Diana Voelkel, Jeff Chatman, Scott Chatman, Stephanie Mills, Debbie Hartwick and Carla Wagner.

Bus transportation Bus pickup will begin Thursday, Aug. 10. 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;

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NORTHEAST DUBOIS HIGH SCHOOL

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

Wednesday, Aug. 2. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in the school cafeteria.

The registration packet will be made available on the Northeast Dubois website the week of July 25. The packet may be printed and filled out before attending registration. The packet will include an application form for the free and reduced-price lunch and textbook assistance program, medical consent and waiver form, and student driving permit.

All schedules, locker assign-

ments and book bills will be available at registration. Parents are asked to pay their student’s book bills at registration.

Lunch money can be put into cafeteria accounts. Annual passes can be purchased at this time.

Separate checks should be made for each transaction. Parents should have their child’s Social Security number available. Parents who have questions may call 812-678-2251.

school, which is Thursday, Aug. 10. Schedules and general information will be given; locker assignments will be made for all students at this time or it is available online.

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 Friday, 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

Freshman orientation Freshmen orientation at Northeast Dubois High School will take place on the first day of

Daily schedule The daily schedule at the high school starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Friday. When high school students arrive on the first day of school, they should follow the posted signs to assigned homerooms where they will receive their schedules and supply lists.

Supplies they need will be dis-

Supplies Grade five: scissors, ruler, glue (two sticks and Elmer glue), ink pens, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, two Expo dry-erase markers, highlighters, 30 plastic sheet protectors, pouch to organize supplies, spiral notebook, two pocket folders (plastic with prongs, Jeep blue), three pocket folders (plastic with prongs), loose-leaf paper, sticky notes, three spiral (wideruled), two Composition notebooks, compass, earbuds or headphones, and wireless keyboard

(optional).

Grade six: scissors, colored pencils, two glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, two Expo dry-erase markers, two packages of pencils, highlighters, spiral-bound notebook, pens, (black, blue and red), pocket folder (music), two 1-inch binders (three-ring), plastic sleeves and notecards (lined).

Grade seven: pencils and colored pencils, pens (red, blue and black), two glue sticks, scissors, ruler, scientific calculator, three 1-inch binders (three-ring), four

pocket folders, iPad Stylus, plastic sheet protectors and loose-leaf paper.

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

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PTSO for grades kindergarten through four.

Each child is to bring a back a backpack to carry items to and from home and two boxes of tissues.

counselor; Tara Rasche, librarian; David Fox, band and music; Jennifer Vonderheide, Alternative Education; Paige Mundy, social worker; Audrey Case, Brian Dodd, Roger Elliott, Brenda Gogel, Tracy Gutgsell, Buddy Hart, Courtney Hopf, Brian Kirchoff, Dwayne Knies, Kendra Kopatich, Seth Matheis, Amy Mitchell, Andrea Rickelman, Elliebeth Russell, Travis Schroering, Tammy Schulthies, Karen Terwiske and Traci Wineinger; and Brooke Atkins, Kim Butler, Audrey Case, Sara Dale and Decia Linne, assistants

DUBOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dubois Middle School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Classes will dismiss at 3:08 p.m. Classes are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Fridays.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 2, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Staff Ryan Case, principal; Mary Sendelweck, secretary; Charlotte

Schepers, office assistant; Bonnie Mickler, librarian; Camille Berg, guidance counselor; Kelly Beck, Andy Chinn, Christine Dorsam, David Fox, Debbie Gladish, Kristy King, Julie Lechner, Audrey Lichlyter, Seth Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Beth Neukam, Julie Neukam, Ben Nowotarski, Linda Schmitt, Missy Sinnott-Fleck, Tina Terwiske, Kyle Wigand and Traci Wineinger, teachers; and Sheila Bachman, Donna Betz, Michelle Cave, Carla Seng, Lisa Shipman and Kristi Street; assistants.

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. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Registration only is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Teachers will greet families in their classrooms from 4:30 to 7 p.m. A simple cookout with burgers and hot dogs will be available

from 4 to 7 p.m. for students and parents. Freewill donations make this possible.

Daily start and dismissal Dubois Elementary School will begin classes at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, and will dismiss at 3 p.m.

School is dismissed on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. All parents who pick up their child from school prior to 2:45 p.m. 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

Preschool open house Open house will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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

Student supplies will be furnished by the Dubois Elementary

Staff Principal: Brenda Ferguson, principal; Gretchen Brinkman, secretary; Tina Freyberger, librarian; Melissa Fox, music; Brooke Klem, Title I; Jennifer Ashby, Angela Barker, Kristen Breeding, Andy Chinn, Megan Colvin, Katie Gogel, Jonetta Hack-

man, Maureen Luebbehusen, Andrew Matheis, Patricia Mehringer, Kim Miley, Heather Pancake-Schmid, Missy SinnottFleck, Leah Weyer and Jennifer Wright, teachers; Ann Deel, Judy Fawks, Amanda Fuhrman, Lori Fuhrman, Jenna Hagen, Stacy Helming, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Keusch, Kim Leinenbach, Amy Lynch, Riley Mehringer and Stacey Neukam, assistants; Keasha Fromme, Melissa Fox and Katie Hutton, preschool teachers; and Katie Hutton, assistant.

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 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. Parents are asked to take care of the book bills and emergency forms at this time. Questions should be directed to the school office at 812-678-2777 or 812-678-3011.

Teachers will greet families in their classrooms from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Daily start and dismissal Students in grades kindergarten through four will begin Thursday, Aug. 10. Morning announcements begin at 7:50 a.m. Official attendance begins at 8 a.m. Dismissal of first buses and car pickups will begin at 3 p.m. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Fridays. 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.

Supplies Kindergarten students need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and some type of bag to hold it 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 a backpack to carry items to and from home.

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Southeast Schools Experience has shown that schools can be an integral place for students and staff to establish health and nutrition habits, and to be inspired to make enhancing behavioral and environmental lifestyle changes. The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation is committed to policies and programs that will positively affect the health and well being of all our students and school staff.

The wellness policy of the Southeast Dubois County School Corp. 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. Outlined in the policy is the approach to promote healthy eating and physical activity while minimizing commercial distractions. Each school year there is a review process of the policy to develop, implement and amend the policy for the health, well-being and optimal development of the students and staff, and to continually encourage them to make the choice to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Any school community member interested in participating in the wellness committee programs may contact any of the schools for more information. It takes a community-wide effort to ensure positive student outcomes.

In accordance with the corporation’s school wellness program, parents who choose to send snacks

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Southeast calendar Aug. 10................................... First day for students Sept. 4..................................... Labor Day, no school Sept. 13......................................... Progress reports Oct. 13.............................End of first grading period Oct. 23-27................................................Fall break Nov. 21.......................................... Progress reports Nov. 22-24..................................Thanksgiving break Dec. 22.End of third grading period, second semester Dec. 23-Jan. 1.................................Christmas break Jan. 2.......................................... Snow makeup day Jan. 3................................ Second semester begins Jan. 22.Teacher inservice day, no school for students Feb. 2............................................ Progress reports

Feb. 16........................................ Snow makeup day Feb. 19........ Great Americans Day, snow makeup day March 9...........................End of third grading period March 26-30........................................ Spring break April 2.......................................... Snow makeup day April 18............................................ Progress report April 20........................................ Snow makeup day May 24.End of fourth grading period, second semester May 25........................................ Snow makeup day May 26...................................................Graduation May 29-31................................. Snow makeup days More snow makeup days will be added in June if needed.

for their child’s classroom for special occasions are encouraged to send healthy snacks. The corporation also encourages wrapped snacks that have been purchased from a store.

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

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

students on Aug. 25 and will be collected Sept. 8. Check the school’s website for a complete list of supplies needed for each class.

cipal, ext. 4001; Doug Louden, athletic director, ext. 4200; Rita Sonderman, extracurricular treasurer, ext. 4005; Paula Wendholt, principal office administrative assistant, ext. 4003; and Sharon Lindauer, athletic office administrative assistant, ext. 4199.

cal 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.

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 201718 school year Thursday, Aug. 10.

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

Orientation Orientation for all students and parents will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Students will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers, tour the school, pick up student schedules, pay lunch accounts, and so forth.

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 and find their locker.

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 and Jim Mehling will speak about the Washington, D.C., trip. Eighthgrade 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. The Parent-Teacher Support Group will host a raffle where parents can purchase tickets for an opportunity to have their child’s book bill paid by the PTSG. School hours School will be in session from 8 am. to 3:05 p.m. The first bell rings at 7:55 a.m. and students are expected to be in their first period class by 8 a.m.

New staff members Staff members and their classes are John Anderson, criminal justice; Nettie Boeglin, grade eight English; Jesse Hagedorn, U.S. History; Alexa Rasche, English 10; Madison Rasche, English 9; Brock Valuch, grade eight science; and Christa Widolff, family and consumer science.

New projects Construction crews have been working to complete the renovation on the science classrooms.

Following the renovation of the science classrooms, construction will begin with the career/technical building. The new facility will host the agriculture, industrial technology and Project Lead the Way courses.

Construction will continue through the 2017-18 school year.

The renovation process is planned to be completed by August 2018.

Book bills Book bills will be shared with

New students Starting July 24, any student new to Southeast Dubois School Corp. is asked to come to the main office to register for the upcoming school year.

Lunches School lunch will be $2.10. 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. The free/reduced form can be found on the school’s website.

Important dates Aug. 1 through Aug. 7: The high school main office and guidance offices will be open for student registration along with schedule changes. Office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. these days. Students should have schedule changes made before the first day of school on Aug. 10. 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.

Administration offices Jamie Pund, principal, ext.

4002; David Welp, assistant prin-

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 grades five and six of the Southeast Dubois County School Corp. The facility is on the east side of State Road 162, a quarter of a mile north of State Road 64.

The address is 4770 S. State Road 162, Huntingburg IN 47542.

The phone number is 812-8170900, ext. 2. 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 dirveway and use the south entrance.

Student registration, enrollment days Registration will be available online using Harmony Parent Access beginning the afternoon of July 28. Inschool registration day for students in grades five and six is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 31, and from noon to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1.

All families are encouraged to come for final registration steps including book bill payment and lunch account deposit.

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

New teachers Kyla Lueken and Cheryl Verkamp are added as new teachers.

Book bills Book bills will be announced.

Late summer office hours Late summer office hours begin Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Call the office at 812-817-0900, ext. 2, for an appointment and-or to confirm someone will be in the office.

Daily lunch Student lunch price is $1.95 per meal.

Applications for free and reduced-price lunches are available in the school office. The reduced lunch price is 40 cents. Breakfast

snacks are also 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, box of eight colored pencils, two pocket folders, two reams of lined writing paper (thee-hole punched), one box of eight washable markers (thin tipped), 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, one Sharpie marker (fine tipped) and one ultra-fine black Sharpie marker.

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Guidance counseling, social work offices Dee Ann Wylam, counselor and academic advisor, ext. 4109; Audrey Fleck, counselor and school social worker, ext. 4205; and Lisa Fletcher, guidance and office administrative assistant, ext. 4108.

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

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punched), four single-subject notebooks (wide ruled), composition notebook (100 pages), scissors, sixinch ruler, large glue sticks, bottle of rubber cement, roll of masking tape, expandable file, two large boxes of family-sized tissues, one pencil pouch, earbuds for use with technology and one Sharpie marker (fine tipped) and one ultra-fine black Sharpie marker.

Staff Mark Jahn, principal; Stephanie Bolling, administrative assistant and treasurer; Sharon Meyer, Terri Bell, Kelly Schroering, Bill Harris and Cheryl Verkamp, grade five; Jamie Giesler, Lee Bilderback, Hannah Sitzman and Kyla Lueken, grade six; Alicia Kunkler, special education; Devin Craig, grade six music; Kristin Gayso,

grade six 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, Amy Hagedorn, Katelynn Schnell and Karen Schueler, instructional assistants; Elaine Kreilein, homeschool advisor; Rhonda Chumb-

ley, cafeteria manager; Staci Jacob and Barbara Wright, cooks; Joey Meyer, head maintenance; Keith Gehlhausen, Barbara Wright and Alan Harris, custodial staff; Dave Betz and Larry Niehaus, seasonal mowing; Kellie Schroering, nurse; Amanda Budd, speech; and Bill Harris, high-ability program coordinator.

first bus arrives around 7:30 a.m.

As soon as the first bus arrives, students may enter the gym.

Classes begin at 7:45 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.

the activities during the school year, including field trips, convocations, awards and additional classroom materials. The PTO is on Facebook.

$5 per day free-lunch 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 must be kept up to date. Weekly or biweekly payments are expected to keep the program operational. Families can apply for assistance for PK tuition and textbook costs by completing a free and reduced lunch application.

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 one 12-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer. Girls are to bring one roll of disinfectant wipes.

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

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

Pine Ridge Elementary School’s first day for the 2017-18 school year is Thursday, Aug. 10.

Regular office hours begin July 27. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, for registration.

Parents will need their Harmony Family Access username and password to complete registration. Students and parents are welcome to find their classroom, locate their desk and drop off supplies during registration.

Preschool and kindergarten meet the teacher night The preschool and kindergarten meet the teacher night begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Parents will meet with teachers for the first 30 minutes and students will be invited to visit the classroom after the parent meeting. Child watch will be provided by the staff.

Open house The annual school open house is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. All parents in grades one through four are encouraged to attending 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 The elementary meal price is $1.95 for lunch and $1.30 for breakfast, and the adult lunch price is now $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. Students must be potty trained before the beginning of the school year.

Transportation is not provided by the schools. Contact the school office at 812-817-0900, option 3, if interested in the program.

Kindergarten and preschool meet the teacher night Parents are invited to an orientation night on Wednesday, Aug. 2. 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 brief parent meeting is finished. Parents are asked not to bring other children because of the limited number of volunteers available for child watch.

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

Parents can complete registration online beginning July 24.

Harmony Family Access codes will be emailed to preschool and kindergarten parents prior to that date.

Arrival and dismissal The school doors open as the

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 durign 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.

Parents as volunteers Parents are welcome to volunteer at Pine Ridge Elementary School for field trips, coaching and working with students on academic skills. All volunteers must obtain a limited criminal history check. The corporation website has a link for volunteers to access the background check. The cost is $17.95 and is good for three years.

New families Families that have recently moved into the Pine Ridge attendance area with school-age children are asked to call the school office and leave a message.

Book fees Pine Ridge Elementary book fees for the 2017-18 school year have not been released. Check the school’s website for updates.

Preschool tuition is $20 per day; $10 per day reduced-lunch rate; or

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 must 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 a 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 e-mail ryan. haas@sedubois.k12.in.us.

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Attendance Parents are reminded that regular attendance is extremely important. When a student is unable to attend school, 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.

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

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

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).

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backpacks and trapper keepers are not allowed.

Families may drop off school supply items during registration, which is Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 2 to 4. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

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Kindergarten and preschool Staff Ryan Haas, principal; Janet families should watch for information on opportunities to meet the Uebelhor, administrative assisteacher and visit their classrooms. tant and treasurer; Lisa Knust, Families may drop off school Title I; Lacie Lindauer and Jessica Werne, preschool; Andrea supply items during registration, Gehlhausen, Andi Longabaugh which is Wednesday through Fri- and Erica Eckert, kindergarten; day, Aug. 2 to 4. Hours are from Paula Kluesner and Brooke Wehr, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and grade one; Patty Mercker and Natfrom 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and alie Wells, grade two; Susan Brier Friday. and Brenda Weyer, grade three;

Glenda Begle and Phil Winkler, grade four; Alyssa Merkley, special needs; Amanda Budd, special therapist; Beth DeSchamp, art; Kristen Gayso, music; Darlene Sitzman, media services; Karen Kippenbrock, technology coordinator; Tami Hochgesang, technology; Kellie Schroering, nurse; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Jen Lusk and Brooke Wehr,

enrichment coordinators; Karissa Rohleder, Amy Fraze, Denise Durcholz, Michele Hedinger, Margaret Potter, Jodie Crowley, Melanie Cox-Haase, Hayley Ritz and Melissa Clifton, instructional assistants; John Schipp, Sherri Schipp and Lonnie Chapman, custodial staff; and Rosemary Betz, Melinda Gutgsell and Michele Hedinger, cafeteria staff.

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 once day a week, weather permitting. Every Wednesday is deemed Walking Wednesday. This takes place before school and students walk the hallways listening to music.

The school has Minds in Motion set up in the gym prior to the school day starting.

Kelly Wollenmann.

Grade two — Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.: Ann Clark and Kim Fleck.

Grade three — Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.: Kathy James and Ginger Rasche.

Grade four — Thursday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.: Tina Goffinet, Denise Heilers and Karen Wendholt.

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 Thursday, 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.

New happenings The positivity project is new.

There will be a science curriculum in grades kindergarten through eight.

Family movie night also is new.

Ongoing this year Online registration for all returning students and report cards will be sent home vai email. Endof-the-year report cards will be sent home as a hard copy.

Minds in Motion will take place prior to school starting in the gym.

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

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

Prairie Farm milk caps and Box Tops collections will be used as fundraisers.

A Paragon fundraiser will take place in the fall, a magazine fundraiser in January and a pizza fundraiser in spring.

Registration Parents will be sent an email July 24 regarding the procedures for online registration. Online registration will open the following day on July 25th. 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 as-

sistance, 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 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 4. The office also will be open until 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 3.

Curbside, carpool pickup Parents must have an official Ferdinand Elementary School pickup lane number to pick up a child by vehicle. The pickup lane card needs to be prominently displayed in the windshield for easy viewing by staff. Student numbers are attached to their backpack and must match the number displayed in the vehicle. Families needing additional pickup lane cards should let the office know and office personnel will add them to the request form and send home additional cards within the first two weeks of school.

The school encourages families to form carpools with friends or people who 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 windshild.

and free, $5 per day. Families can apply for assistance for prekindergarten tuition and textbook costs by completing a free or reduced lunch application.

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

Turning in two bingo coveralls allows the student to play on the inflatable obstacle course and be invited to the splash party.

Communication The best sources of communication will be via Facebook, email, text, school messenger and phone.

Parents are to make sure that their email address and phone numbers are always on Harmony, the school data system.

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, option 1, or stop by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch program Breakfast will be served from 7:25 to 7:40 a.m. daily, excluding two-hour delays. Lunch is $1.95 per meal; reduced price is 40 cents per day. The school breakfast is $1.35 per meal; reduced price is 30 cents. Extra milk may be purchased for 50 cents each.

Lunch money will be collected each Monday or whatever the first day of the week may be. Checks should be made out to Southeast Dubois Lunch. Parents are encouraged to pay for lunches by the week, month or semester and with a check. The money will be deposited in the child’s account and can be monitored by parents using Harmony, the school corporation’s data system. School menus are published in the paper each week and are posted on the school’s Facebook page and website.

Book fees Book fees for grades kindergaratn through four will be announced later. Preschool tuition is $20 per day; reduced, $10 per day;

Wellness initiative Ferdinand Elementary School encourages healthy snacks for birthdays. The school has established a program where parents

Supplies Children will need a backpack. Parents are asked to save Box Tops. Last year’s Box Tops campaign gleaned over 38,000 box tops and raised over $3,800 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 Thursday. Ann Rogier’s preschool classes are from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

The preschool program is open to children age 4 by Aug. 1. Contact the school office 812-817-0900, option 1, for more information.

The August payment will be due the week prior to school.

Orientation sessions Parents should come alone to orientation.

Preschool — Thursday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m.: Ann Rogier, Michelle VanMeter and Carmen VanWinkle.

Kindergarten — Thursday, Aug 3, 6:30 p.m.: Sarah Beck, Jennifer Blackgrove and Jule Lindauer.

Grade one — Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m.: Katelyn Buening and

Additional staff Stacy Kitchin, principal; Pam Kippenbrock, administrative assistant and treasurer; Allison Schneiders, resource; Kellie Schroering, school nurse; Kristin Gayso, music; Beth DeSchamp, art; Julie Nonte, library and keyboarding; Elaine Kreilein, home-school coordinator; Amanda Budd, speech pathologist; Jen Lusk, high-ability program; and Tami Hochgesang, technology; Margie Andry, Sister Linda Bittner, Susan DeWitte, Angie Evitts, Brooke Frick, Connie Helming, Marian Kippenbrock; Joanie Metz, Debbi Nord, Edrina Schaefer and Janelle Tyree, intructional assistants; Debbie Buechler (manager), Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer and Nikki Perry, cafeteria; and Tammy Greulich, Kathy Meyer, Patty Nordhoff and Nikki Perry, housekeeping; and Brad Haas, head maintenance.

PTO Board: Amanda Kemper, president; Tara Vaught, vice president; Brooke Frick, treasurer; and Angela Lubbehusen, secretary.

Grade level representatives: Jill Memmer, grade four; Nettie Boeglin, grade three; Janessa Steckler, grade two; Crystal Hochgesang, grade one; representatives for kindergarten and preschool will be announced at a later date.

Meetings are held every other month on the second Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the school office.

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“The idea is to start kids seeing a movie in their mind as they read a book,” she says, encouraging parents and kids to fill in the gaps of a character description.

“Try saying: ‘I see this character as someone who would have a big nose and thick eyebrows!’ By bringing characters alive, you help kids activate their imagination.”

In an age of text messages, study guides, news briefs and storyline recaps, kids are used to instant gratification and short communications. The idea of reading books might seem boring or overwhelming for them, so how can you get kids to love reading?

Kids’ choice “A book that is chosen by a child is more likely to be read than one that is assigned,” says children’s book author Stacy McAnulty, who’s a self-described “former reluctant reader.”

A mother of three, McAnulty knows that “a child’s tastes will change and grow, but he or she must love reading first.”

That means kids should be free to read books they like, even if Mom or Dad wouldn’t have chosen the same titles. That also means comic books and picture books are OK. Beyond books Teach kids that reading is an essential part of everyday life and that literacy isn’t limited to books.

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On the level Make sure the child is reading at their level. Kids should be challenged to read but not disheartened.

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Kids are likelier to read if they get to choose their own books. to text,” says Kathryn Starke, a national urban literacy specialist and author of “Tackle Reading,” noting kids can read magazines, newspapers and age-appropriate content online.

Reading routine Reading specialist and tutor Katya Seberson, of ExecutiveMind Inc., says parents should read with kids during breakfast and bath time.

reading,” says Seberson, explaining the ideal ratio of unfamiliar words is one word per paragraph.

“If kids have to ask you for what words mean in each sentence, you have chosen a wrong book.”

Take your time “Don’t try to rush your child through different concepts,” says Dr. Tiffany McKinnon-Russell, who home-schools her 5-year-old daughter. “Rushing them can result in frustration and the development of an aversion to reading.”

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North Spencer Schools The first day of school in the North Spencer County School Corporation will be Thursday, Aug. 10, which is a full day.

North Spencer County School Corp. principals are in their offices beginning July 27. Residents who have moved into the school corporation during the summer months are urged to register school-aged children in August. Parents are asked to call the school their child will be attending for an appointment. Parents will need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records with them at the time of registration. A student cannot be registered without these two items; this is state law 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, Jennifer Jazyk; Chrisney Elementary School (grades preschool through six) in Chrisney, 812-937-2400, ext. 7, Julie Kemp; Nancy Hanks Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 62, 812-357-5091 or 812-937-2400, ext. 4, Jody Schmitt; Lincoln Trail Elementary School (grades preschool through six) on State Road 245 between Santa Claus and Lamar, 812-937-2400, ext. 5, Ben Lawalin; Heritage Hills Middle School (grades seven and eight) in Lincoln City, 812-9372400, ext. 3, Chad Schnieders; and Heritage Hills High School (grades nine through 12) in Lincoln City, 812-937-2400, ext. 2, Nick Alcorn, principal, Jeff Cochren, assistant principal.

Breakfast, lunch Lunch will be served on Thurs-

day, Aug. 10.

The elementary schools serve breakfast from 7:20 to 7:40 a.m.

Breakfast at the middle and high school is from 7:30 to 7:50 a.m.

The price for elementary school lunches will be $2.10.

Middle and senior high school lunch prices will be $2.35.

Breakfast is available at David Turnham Education Center, Nancy Hanks Elementary, Chrisney Elementary and Lincoln Trail Elementary schools. The cost is $1.55.

Breakfast is also available at Heritage Hills High School and Heritage Hills Middle School for $1.85.

Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.45, lunch for $3.25.

Families who qualify for free meals can receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost.

A family qualifying for reduced priced meals will pay $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch.

Textbook rental Textbook rental fees vary at each of the six schools in the corporation and vary by grade level.

All Heritage Hills Middle and High School students pay book rental fees at the time of registration. Elementary school book rental fees will be given to students at preregistration or on the first day of school and are due within the first two weeks of school.

Guidelines and application forms for free textbooks and free and reduced lunches are on line or on file in the offices of all schools.

These forms will be updated and available in each building on July 27.

Families who feel they may need assistance with meals and

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North Spencer calendar Aug. 10.................................................................. First day of school Sept. 4............................................................................... Labor Day Sept. 21....................................................Parent-teacher conferences Sept. 25....................................................Parent-teacher conferences Oct. 20-23...........................................................................Fall break Nov. 22-24............................................................ Thanksgiving break Dec. 22-Jan. 2............................................................ Winter vacation Jan. 3....................................................................... School resumes Jan. 15........................................................... Martin Luther King Day Feb. 19...................................................................... Presidents’ Day March 26-30................................................................... Spring break May 26...................................................................... Commencement Makeup days (to be used in order): Jan. 15, Feb. 16, Feb. 19, April 20, April 30, May 11, April 2, March 23, and May 29, 30, and so forth, if necessary. textbook rental may file a 2017-18 Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals.

Only one application needs to be filled out for each family even if the children attend different schools. Instructions and applications for meal and textbook assistance are available in each school office, on each school’s website and in the students’ Harmony registration packet. Forms must be filled out completely before they can be processed. Any application with missing information will be returned for completion.

Once completed and turned in, a family should expect a response within 10 days. If families do not receive a timely response, contact Mary Waninger at 812-937-2400, ext 2003.

Families who have been preapproved for free meals due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families or Other Source Category were notified in a letter in July. Any family not receiving this notice should contact Mary Waninger at 812-937-2400, ext. 2003.

In an effort to promote the health and wellness of the community, the school has developed a wellness policy. Parents wanting to view this policy may do so on the North Spencer County School’s website under the Parent Resource Link, NSCSC Policies. Contact the school if wantign to become involved with this program.

For any questions regarding the application for meal or textbook assistance or any of the above information, contact Food Service Director Mary Waninger at 812-937-2400 ext. 2003

p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 7.

Information required at registration includes the parents’ work phone numbers, the name of the family doctor and phone number, person to contact in case of an emergency, special health information and social security number.

During registration, students will receive their 2017-18 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.

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

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

Memberships North Spencer School Corp. is a member of the Patoka Valley vocational cooperative and the Southern Indiana Education

Center. The corporation also is a member of the Exceptional Children’s Cooperative.

North Spencer School Corp. is a member of the Patoka Valley Vocational Cooperative and the Southern Indiana Educational Center. The corporation also is a member of the Dubois-SpencerPerry Exceptional Children’s Cooperative.

School board Members and districts: Lori Gogel, Clint Coleman and Annie Oxley, Carter and Harrison townships; Elaine Daubenspeck and Brian Gehlhausen, Clay Huff and North Hammond Townships; and Don Detzer and David Waninger, Grass and Jackson townships.

Officers: Elaine Daubenspeck, president; Lori Gogel, vice president; Don Detzer, secretary; and members, Clint Coleman, Brian Gehlhausen, Annie Oxley and David Waninger.

All meetings are open to the public and are held the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. CDT. Central office staff Dan Scherry, superintendent; Angie Burch, director of learning and assessment; Ben Lawalin, high ability; Julie Kemp, Title II; Jennifer Jazyk, Title I literacy coordinator; Marc Schum, director of facilities and transportation; Tama Rickelman, Daniel Bertke and Brian Pund, technology specialists; Martha Barnett, treasurer, Martha Barnett; 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 students will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 10.

School information Heritage Hills High School is located in Lincoln City and has 600 students in grades nine 12. The school opened in January 1973.

The high school curriculum includes academic, career clusters, vocational and fine arts. Academics include Advanced Placement courses in English language, English literature, German, physics, 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 Advance Ed accredited.

Students have the opportunity for tutoring during success pe-

riod each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:20 a.m. CDT through peer tutoring by the National Honor Society, Beta Club and during math clinic after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Extracurricular activities including football, soccer, cross country, 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, Student Council, Peer Helpers, Special Olympics, dance team, academic and spell bowl teams, pep, drama, Beta and Optimist clubs and other enrichment activities.

Registration Students attending Heritage Hills High School may register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 1; 1 to 8:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 3; and 8 a.m. to 3

Orientation An orientation program for incoming freshmen will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 3. The program will begin in the

Reading (Concluded from Page 16) aren’t tired. “When you need rest, you have trouble focusing and can tend to have less patience,” she says.

Get competitive Kids love a competition, so why not make reading a race?

“Three or four friends check out the same chapter book from the library, and then it’s a race to see who can finish first,” says McAnulty, whose son does this with his friends. “They’ll read at home, on the bus, at lunch so they can be the first done.”

Just make sure the kids comprehend what they’re reading.

Listen up Kids may be motivated to read if they join a book club, especially if that book club is a podcast for literary discussion.

“The Book Club for Kids” podcast is a free 20-minute podcast “designed to turn reluctant readers into lifelong book lovers.”

The podcast, which won a Literacy in Media award, features such segments as three young readers discussing a middle-grade novel, an interview with the author and a celebrity reader.

The Book Club has a newsletter and blog for parents, both of which offer reading tips for kids.

Bring book to life Kids will be inspired to read

more if their books and characters come to life.

“If it’s a book about dinosaurs, go to a dinosaur exhibit,” says Starke. “Write a letter to the author of the book and mail it. Go to the zoo if you’re reading about zoo animals.”

Co-read with your kids “Kids need to see that reading is a pleasure,” says McAnulty, who encourages parents to coread with kids. “Curl up in bed or on the couch together and each read your own book.”

She also advocates for bedtime stories for little and bid kids. “It’s a time to bond and encourages of love of books.”

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

CDT and dismiss beginning at 2:51 p.m. CDT. Staff Nick Alcorn, principal; Jeff Cochren, assistant principal; Chris Knies and Marisa Marshall, secretaries; Jay Burch, athletic director; Davette Smith, bookkeeper; Kathy Wilmes and Todd Wilkerson, guidance; Cathy Hawkins, school nurse; Angie Burch, librarian; Cathy Compton, library assistant; Mary Waninger, food service director; Joe Asbury, Gary Ayer Jr., Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Kurt Denning, Keith Dossett, Andy Fischer, Austin Fischer, Molly Fischer,

Sandi Fortune, Elizabeth Gramelspacher, Mike Guth, Annie Gunselman, Carl Hall, Angie Hochgesang, Meg Johnson, Adam Knies, Chrissy Lauck, Corey Mauck, Holly McCutchan, Heather Miller, Matt Obert, Elisa Peters, Alyssa Sermersheim, Matt Sisley, Jennifer Sitzman, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Sheila Wahl, Kayla White, Candy Wilkerson and Adam Zollman, teachers; Tammy Brown, Mary Buffington, Kathleen Crews, Deanna Heneisen, Angela Kralj, Mona Krieble, 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; Jodie Zorn, cafeteria manager; and Sara Brown, LeeAnn Fischer, Jessica Hutsler, Loretta Johnson, Elisa Lyttle, Karen Lubbehuesen, Rita Meyer, Jeanette Raven, Shirley Ricklefs, Laura Rohl and Peggy Wendeholt, cafeteria.

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H E R I TA G E H I L L S M I D D L E S C H O O L

Heritage Hills Middle School will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 10.

School information Heritage Hills Middle School is located in Lincoln City and has an expected 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, 2014-15, 2015-16. The Indiana Department of Education also has identified HHMS as an A school for the last four school years.

Extracurricular activities offered are football, cross country, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming/diving, track, Student Council, Natural Helpers, academic bowl teams, Voice, Students Against Destruc-

tive Decisions, Junior Optimists, Robotics and science fair teams, FFA and Business Professionals of America.

Contact information Contacts include school number, 812-937-2400; fax, 812-937-4327; and website, http://hhms.nspencer.k12.in.us/.

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

CDT Monday, Aug. 7.

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. CDT Thursday, Aug. 3.

Grade eight will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Student registration is required for all students attending Heritage Hills Middle School for the 2017-18 school year. Parents are asked to update their personal information and pay fees and de-

vice rental during the assigned registration hours. Fees and device rental will range between $100 and $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 shirt for $6. Student insurance forms and physical forms for athletes also will be available.

School hours School is in session from 7:58 a.m. to 2:51 p.m. Students are asked to report to the gym by 7:50 a.m.

Students are allowed to stay after school if they are attending or participating in a sport, club or educational program that is a part of the extracurricular program.

binder, 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), package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), two boxes of Kleenex, basic four-function calculator or optional scientific calculator, swim trunks for boys and one-piece swimsuit for girls.

Grade eight: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), black or blue pens, red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils, 1-1/2inch binder, 1/2-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 (fine point), two boxes of Kleenex, scientific calculator, two packages of 3-by-5-inch index cards, swim trunks for boys and one-piece swimsuit for girls.

Teachers: Joe Asbury, Phil Bradley, Kim Brown, Katie Dossett, Austin Fischer, Shannon Fuhs, Cathie Gehlhausen, Olivia Hopf, Alex Isaacs, Ray Kaetzel, Duane Lorey, Katara Luebbehusen, Dana Luker, Dawn Mix, Paula Muller, Miranda Mundy, Brian Oxley, Jacquie Sabelhaus, Matt Sisley, Laura Staffeld, Paul Steinmetz, Pam Swader, Kevin Tempel, Josh Wetzel and Adam Zollman, teachers; Angie Burch, librarian; Ashley Tempel, speech pathologist; Mary App, Paula Carpenter, Kelley Blasdel, Andrew Hagan, Caitlyn Gasaway, Joyce Phillips, Angie Schulthise, Karen Seger and Jamie Tapley, instructional assistants; Tama Rickelman, Dan Bertke and Brian Pund, technology; Davette Smith, treasurer; Jodie Zorn, cafeteria manager; Cathy Hawkins, Debbie Fischer and Hanna Bettag, nurses; and Tim Thompson, Albert Nord, Josh Zorn, Susan Esarey and Elana McDaniel, maintenance and custodial.

Supplies Grade seven: earbuds, three packages of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), red pen, 12 No. 2 pencils, 1 1/2-inch binder, 1/2-inch

Staff Chad Schnieders, principal; Pam Wilson, secretary; Julie Becher, guidance counselor; Jay Burch, athletic director;

or on the first day of school.

A breakfast and a lunch program will be offered. Breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $2.05.

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, six black dry-erase markers (some fine-tipped), 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, Clorox wipes or one box of baggies (any size), and backpack.

Grade four: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, three two-pocket folders, one package of No. 2 yellow pencils, two pink erasers, pencil top erasers, four black dry-erase markers, dry-erase board, dryerase eraser (old sock will do), markers, two highlighters, four packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), three one-subject spiral notebooks (college-ruled), headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of Clorox wipes.

Grade five: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, two folders, pencils (mechanical okay), one pink eraser, six black dry-erase markers, dryerase eraser (old sock will do), colored pencils, pencil sharpener, two-point Sharpies (ultra fine), two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), four one-subject notebooks (college-ruled), one 1-inch white binder with clear front pocket, ruler, scissors, earbuds or headphones, Clorox wipes, one box of quart-sized or gallon-sized zip-close bags and two boxes of kleenex. A wireless mouse is optional.

Grade six: one school box,

rubber cement, 12 or more No. 2 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 packages loose-leaf paper (college ruled), two highlighters, red ink pens, one package of PostIt Notes (3 inches square), two black Sharpies (ultra-fine), index cards (any size), ruler with inches and centimeters, scissors (not elementary type), protractor (see through, no slide device), calculator (cheap, not scientific), headphones and two boxes of Kleenex.

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 are able to enter the building at 7:25 a.m. School begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

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

The first day at Chrisney Elementary School for the 2016-17 school year is Thursday, Aug. 10.

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 for grades kindergarten through three, Destination ImagiNation, Robotics, PTO and academic bowl. The school also offers an award-winning outdoor lab and after-school programs and is located next to the public library. It is a designated Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic, Schools school.

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 Tuesday, Aug. 1. Parents may pay book fees and update emergency information.

Parents may also complete the registration process online.

An open house is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 3. A free meal begins at 5:30 p.m. CDT. Students and parents

may visit the classrooms at 6:15 p.m. CDT. New students Parents of new students to the Chrisney attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-9372400, 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. Car riders are dismissed at 2:55 CDT. 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, too.

Registration is required. Call 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 into 5:30 p.m. CDT. 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 and lunch fees Book rental should be paid during the first two weeks of school.

The child will receive his or her book rent at registration along with other important information

Supplies Preschool: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, six glue sticks, scissors, one plastic folder, one 1-inch binder, two boxes of tissues and one container of disinfectant wipes.

Kindergarten: one school box, one box of 24 crayons, two glue sticks, two pink erasers, three pocket folders (one must be yellow), four yellow No. 2 pencils, scissors, four black Expo dryerase markers, one package of white index cards (unlined, 4 by6-inch), headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and one box of quartsized 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 gallon-sized 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 wide-ruled paper, one package of No. 2 pencils, scissors, two pink erasers, six black dry-erase markers, dryerase eraser (an old sock will do), one box of markers, one highlighter, two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square), ruler with inches and centimeters, headphones, two boxes of Kleenex and one container of wet wipes.

Grade three: one school box,

Staff Julie Kemp, principal; Susan Roos, secretary; Katie Huebschman, Ashley Peters, Nikki Crews, Heather Sisley, Jill Ebert-Lasher, Jade Detzer, Laura Clayton, Nicole Gasaway, Katie Forston, Melinda Swallow, Lance Rahman and Leslie Henrickson, teachers; Brittany Forler, special needs; Kathy Gehlhausen, media; Dillion Gregory, physical education and health; Gina Kost, art; Keith Dossett, music, band and choir; Amy Priest, counselor; Debbie Fischer, school nurse; Ashley Tempel, speech; Carolyn Ambs, Susan Schaefer, Denise Gasaway, Faith Schaefer, Marilyn Trinkel, Lori Smith, Julie 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, Delores Roush, Lori Smith, Kelly Reinke and Garry Burdin, bus drivers.

DAV I D T U R N H A M

The first day of school at David Turnham Educational Center is Thursday, Aug. 10.

School information David Turnham is located in Dale and has approximately 295 students in grades kindergarten through six with an additional 24 students enrolled in preschool.

The principal is Jennifer Jazyk.

The staff consists of 25 full- and part-time certified, licensed teachers, a guidance counselor, nine 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, Title I program and an English as a new language program 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 and afterschool programs and is located near the public library. It is a designated Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic, Schools school. .

The school 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 Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 7 and 8.

Hours are from 12:30 to 3 p.m. CDT and 4:30 to 7 p.m. CDT Monday and from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. CDT Tuesday.

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. Monday, Aug. 7. A Parent, Teacher, Education Organization meeting will take placea fter which the classrooms will be open for visiting with teachers.

New students Parents of new students to the David Turnham attendance area should arrange to enroll their child by contacting the school at 812-9372400 ext. 6, or at jjazyk@nspencer. k12.in.us as soon as possible.

Book and lunch fees Book rental should be paid 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. Breakfast is $1.55 and lunch is $2.05. Lunch accounts also should be established

by Aug. 10.

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. Currently the full-day program is full, but there is space for those looking for preschool only. Call to reserve a spot in this program, be put on the waiting list or to inquire about fees.

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dents 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.

Supplies Preschool: one folder, eight glue sticks, one box of Kleenex, baby wipes, two packages of black dry-erase markers, hand sanitizer, washable Crayola markers in classic colors and backpack.

Kindergarten: two boxes of

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Crayola crayons, four glue sticks, eight black dry-erase markers, one 1-inch binder, one two-pocket folder, one family-sized box of Kleenex, one package of 4-by-6inch index cards and backpack.

Grade one: $10, one package of dry-erase markers, two boxes of tissues and a backpack.

Grade two: backpack, school box, scissors, two glue sticks, 24box of crayons, four dry-erase markers, three folders, 10 regular pencils, two large erasers, one notebook, two boxes of Kleenex, and one box of gallon- or quartsize freezer bags.

Grade three: $10, one pair of earbuds or headphones, and

backpack.

Grade four: $10, two boxes of tissues, one pair of earbuds, one package of dry-erase markers and backpack.

Grade five: $10, pair of earbuds or headphones, and backpack.

Grade six: one pair of earbuds or headphones, three pocket folders, one folder with prongs, 10 divider tab sheets, two packages of notebook paper (not opened), one four-package of Post-It Notes, two boxes of Kleenex, four spiral notebook (70 pages), simple calculator, four dry-erase markers. School box should have glue, bow blue pens, pencils, crayons and colored pen-

cils, two composition notebooks and a student planner.

portunity to meet 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.

begins at 7:50 a.m. CDT and ends at 2:55 p.m. CDT.

Staff Jennifer Jazyk, principal; Jamie Watkins, secretary; Candace Gehlhausen and Brandy Welp, kindergarten; Heather Souders and Heather Tretter, grade one; Jill Scherry and Emily Weyer, grade two; Dana Dilger and Kate Kress; grade three; Abbie Balbach and Lynn Keller, grade four; Duffy Schulthise and Kerri Winkler, grade five; Laura Martin and Lesley Meyer; grade six; Amanda Bretz and Lauren Head, special needs; Doris Troth, English as a second language instructor; Amber Wetzel, social worker; Corie

Eckerle, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Ashley Tempel, speech; Debbie Fischer and Hannah Bettag, school nurses; Joy Anderson, Nancy Brown, Pam Greene, Holly Minto, Tonya O’Nan, Lydia Spurlock, Samantha Stephens, Amanda Howard and Alyssa Burger, teaching assistants; Catherine Burke, Joni Fischer and Shannon Werne, preschool; David Harlen, Martin Lara and Maria Lara, maintenance and custodial; Marcia Kaetzel, Tammy Hall and Carole VanWinkle, cafeteria; and Jennifer Ayer, Marcia Burdin, Albert Nord, Rick Greene and Lori Peter, 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 the 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, Aug. 10.

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 19 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 has extracurricular activities including academic and math bowls, Destination ImagiNation, Robotics, band, chorus and art club. The school is a designated Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic,

Schools school and also offers a fitness trail. The school also offers before- and after-school programs and a PTO. The school is accredited through the State of Indiana Department of Education.

For more information, visit http://nhes.nspencer.k12.in.us/.

Registration, open house All registration forms and fees may be paid online through Harmony at https://harmony.nspencer.k12.in.us/nhes.nsf/weblogin.

Parents may use your 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 2017-18 school year the school office will be open for registration from noon to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, July 31, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. For more information, call 812-937-2400, ext. 4.

Open house will be held Monday, Aug. 7. Doors will be open between 5:30 and 7 p.m. CDT. Parents and their child will have an op-

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 Book rental fees will be sent home in the summer letter and posted on the school’s website.

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 $1.55 and lunch is $2.10.

School hours Students are able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. CDT. School

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, too. Registration is required. Call to reserve a spot in this program, be put on the waiting list or to inquire about fees.

Before- and after-school care Nancy Hanks will offer beforeand after-school care for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through six. Before-school care runs from 6 to 7:20 a.m. and afterschool care runs from dismissal until 6 p.m. CDT each day. Fees will remain the same as in the previous school year. Visit the school’s website or call for details.

Extracurricular 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 kindess committee.

Supplies The PTO is donating school supplies for all students in grades kindergarten through six this year. Each student will only need to bring a backpack.

Staff Jody Schmitt, principal; Ellen Haefling, secretary; Sara Paquette, Whitney Brown, Janessa Steckler, Amber Lubbers, Robin Collins, Donna Merder, Laura Weisman, Susan Carey, Patricia Varner and Phillip Burden, teachers; Carrie Blessinger, special needs; Amber Wetzel, counselor; Corie Eckerle, art; Jerrilynn Klueh, music, band and choir; Dillion Gregory, physical education; Janet Stoermer, technology; Janessa Potts, speech; and Debbie Fischer and Hanna Bettag, school nurses; Kris Gunn, Lisa Schaefer, Karen Washington and Melanie Connor, teaching assistants; Cathy Burke, Jane Curtis and Kim Nelson, special needs preschool; Marissa Eye and Erica Cital, preschool; Tony Gessner, maintenance and custodial; Brenda Kress, Amanda Bell and Amie Wininger, cafeteria; and Lee Phillips, Amanda Bell, Kami Gogel, Todd Ruxer, Clint Ruxer and Jeanie Daunhauer, bus drivers.

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 Thursday, Aug. 10.

School information Lincoln Trail Elementary is located in Lamar and has approximately 310 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 to 5, Lego Robotics, Student Council, PTO academic and math bowls, band and choir. 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’s 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 4. Parents also may come to school to register any of those days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

CDT. The school will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 3, for parents who need internet access or those who would rather register in person.

Open house will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 7, in the school gym. Staff introductions will be made and will move to teacher 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.

also be established by Aug. 10.

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 four dry-erase markers.

Grade one: No. 2 pencils, scissors, two glue sticks, two large erasers, box of 24 crayons, zipPlease turn to the next page

School hours Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20 a.m. CDT. School begins at 7:40 a.m. CDT and ends at 3 p.m. CDT. 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 or daycare is offered, too. 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 each day. There are no set participation criteria. 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 $1.55 and lunch is $2.05. Lunch accounts should

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pered 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 erasers.

Grade two: No. 2 pencils, two large erasers, two spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), two glue sticks, scissors, pencil box or pouch, box of 24 crayons, ruler with inches and centimeters, two boxes of tissues, three pocket folders (red, blue and yellow), earbuds or headphones, two dry-erase

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courses for the nursing program during the 2017-18 academic year.

Admission applications can be found at www.vinu.edu/jasper.

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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, dog obedience, conversational Spanish, management and supervision skills and martial arts. The short-term certification program continues to be popular. The Continuing Education Department offers a phlebotomy

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markers and clipboard.

Grade three: No. 2 pencils, two large erasers, one ruler (standard and metric), two pocket folders (red and blue), pencil pouch, two boxes of tissues, clipboard, headphones or earbuds, one package of dry-erase markers (prefer Expo brand), two packages of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), two packages of Post-It Notes (3 inches square) and one box of colored pencils.

Grade four: No. 2 pencils, one box of colored pencils, two threepronged pocket folders (red and yellow), one package of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled), one zippered bag for keeping supplies and art class (zippered bag preferred over school box), four packages of Post-

It Notes (3 inches square), one package of dry-erase markers, two boxes of tissues, headphones or earbuds, protractor (clear and flat), clipboard and ruler.

Grade five: No. 2 pencils, zippered pencil pouch, erasers, two dry-erase markers, ruler, protractor (flat and clear), index cards, two pocket folders, two boxes of tissues, two spiral notebooks, headphones or earbuds, scissors, crayons or colored pencils, package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square) and glue stick.

Grade six: No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, pencil pouch, looseleaf paper (wide-ruled), two pocket folders, glue stick, two boxes of tissues, one package of dry-erase

markers, headphones or earbuds, index cards and package of Post-It Notes (3 inches square).

Krista Thomas, special needs; Gina Kost, art; Ryan Akers, music; Becky Gasaway, media specialist; Dillon Gregory, physical education; Becky Gasaway and Ryan Akers, technology; Erica Guthrie, Cassie Neideffer, Salina Wilkerson, Jody Schaad, Kathy Gehlhausen, Bethany Norrick, Lynn McDowell, Kimberly Pearson and Stefanie Caswell, teaching assistants; Terri Brockman and Juanita Taylor, cafeteria; Tom Lange, Staci Schaus and Carol Schaefer, maintenance; and Lori Tischendorf, Tim Waninger, Nick Waninger, Barb Gentry, Cathy Hawkins and Cheryl McManaway, bus drivers.

Staff Ben Lawalin, principal; Mary Roos, secretary; Casey Guthrie and Tanya Howell, preschool; Kim Beck and Michelle Coleman, kindergarten; Deanne Sitzman and Andie Vance, grade one; Gaynell Peters and Emilee Leibering, 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 Fischer, school nurse; Amy Priest, school social worker;

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