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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORP.
SUMMER 2017
Bleachers come down with student help BY KELLY LYNCH klynch@kpcmedia.com
LIGONIER — Three days after West Noble High School’s graduation June 4, the places where family members and friends had stood and cheered were gone. The bleachers that had sat in the school’s gymnasium for nearly 50 years were dismantled and hauled away by students, staff members and administrators, saving money for the district and bringing the community together in the transition to a new aesthetic for the gym. Beginning the project at 7 a.m. June 5, the morning after commencement, those involved had no instructions on how to take apart the two sets of bleachers or time to strategize beforehand. A lot could have gone wrong. But with student and staff volunteers working four- to eight-hour shifts to take apart the bleachers, it went as
New student registration for 2017-18 Any student that was not attending West Noble at the end of the 2016-17 school year will need to call to make an appointment to enroll their student as early in August as possible. New students should have a current transcript, birth certificate, shot record and proof of residency.
smoothly as could have been imagined, Athletic Director Tom Schermerhorn said. More than 1,000 hours were logged by more than 200 workers in a little over three days. “The kids were instrumental in the lifting and the carrying and the hauling the material away, to unbolting things,” Schermerhorn said. “The thing that was so neat about it was just seeing how they took charge when it came to leadership, their thought processes. “We weren’t given a set of instructions of how to do this … you just have to get into it to see what the best way to take down bleachers is.” The project was headed by maintenance staff members Brad Rollins, Scott Donley and Stan Loos, welding instructor Ed Muehlfeld and industrial technology teacher Marc Daniel, with a goal to get the bleachers down as quickly as possible for the impending replacement of the aging and water-damaged gym floor. The work could have been done by the same contractor that is replacing the bleachers, but using the student volunteers is estimated to have saved West Noble School Corp. about $53,000. Alongside the cost savings was the opportunity for student clubs, such as athletic teams, Theatre33 and other extracurricular activities, to come and help in a historic transition for the school. The savings will go toward helping fund those same organizations, and the materials will be recycled for both educational and historical purposes. The high school’s welding class will be able to use for practice some of the metal from the bleachers, with any leftover metal scrapped and recycled. The wood from the bleachers’ seats will
be used in the school’s woodworking class, which also will make projects from the wood as a way of preserving the gym’s original history. “I was hoping it would go well. I never in my wildest dreams thought it would go as well as it did,” Schermerhorn said. “It was just a neat, a good time. The kids were so good. They were looking for things to do, they were looking for ways to help, looking for ways to make things better. I don’t really remember hearing a kid complain.” For a project of this magnitude, Schermerhorn was impressed by the constant stream of work being done over the eight-hour days. Principal Greg Baker agreed at the Board of Education meeting in June. “These kids worked like animals,” Baker said. “They were impressive to watch.” Installation of the gym’s new floor is expected to start next week, and upon its completion will feature a red border, a stained image of the state of Indiana with “WN” and a star over its location in the state, and the words “Chargers” and “NECC” at other points on the floor. Schermerhorn is eager to enter a new phase for the gymnasium, especially with the added features for those with accessibility needs, and is happy the preparation for its renovation can be a story students and teachers will tell years into the future. It also made for three nights of really good sleep once they all got home, he joked. “It was a really cool experience,” Schermerhorn said. “To see our staff, our administration, our maintenance, our kids, our coaches, it was a really neat experience to watch that group dynamic and really accomplish something in a short amount of time.”
Ready for another great school year The staff at West Noble Primary School hopes you had a great summer and are now ready to get back to school. We had a great year at WNP and are ready to improve even more in the upcoming school year. Our custodial staff has worked very hard to prepare our building for the start of the 2017-18 school year. They have set the tone with a fresh coat of paint and a shine on the floors: Way to Principal Brian go Tim Emely, Cindy Shepherd Staton and Vickie Yoquelet! We look forward to serving your child as a whole person. We care for them from an educational side with great programs such as Pre and Post Assessments, Foundations, Guided Reading, Guided Math, Tier 1, 2, & 3, Grapeseed and our newest programs: Dual Language and Makerspace.
We also focus on the physical wellness of your child. We have a fitness club with 50, 100, and 150 mile club levels. Each level earns awards with the 150 mile club members receiving shoes from Toenges Shoes; this past school year 67 children achieved the 150 mile! We had 161 members in the 100 mile club and 284 members in the 50 mile club. WNP believes in the power of kindness. Our first grade classrooms will go on several “Kindness Missions.” Look for them out in the community doing “The Right Thing” for others! Come see us in our annual Kindness Parade on the third Thursday in May — the official Kindness Day in Ligonier! This year, ask your child about Tiering. They will receive on level instruction based on Common Assessments. This will enable your child to work toward grade level or be enriched. The goal is to assure that all students have mastered the critical standards, represented on WNP’s
Standards Based Report Card, before moving on to the next level. This year we are excited to continue our Robotics Team. This team will be made up of 1st graders and will compete in several competitions. Thank you to REMC for their support. Thank you to Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Cox for coaching! Our Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night will be Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher as well as other staff and look over West Noble Primary School. There will be games, food, and music for all to enjoy! Your child can have their picture taken with our Charger Mascots or pick a face painting picture. Make plans now to come as we look forward to an exciting 2017-18 school-year at West Noble Primary School! Your child’s supplies will be $5 for kindergarten and $5 for first grade. Please send the money with your child on the first day of school. In addition, there will be a list of other supplies for your child to bring on the first day. You will be given a list of supplies to purchase. Great things are happening at West Noble Primary School! This is due to a great staff that is willing to work with you as a parent to help your child reach their fullest potential. Please feel free to come visit us. We look forward to working with you! #COURAGE Brian Shepherd West Noble Primary Principal
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West Noble Primary School opening day information Thank you for allowing us to be a partner in your child’s education. Here are some topics to remember the first few days of school: • The doors at WNP will open at 7:30 a.m., but our educational day does not begin until 7:50 a.m. If you arrive between 7:30-7:49 a.m. your child needs to go to the cafeteria. • The attendance policy of West Noble School Corporation is as follows: 1. Letter of Notification. (First Confirmed Truancy) The school will inform the parents of the attendance problem giving date(s) of truancy. 2. Twenty-four Hour Notification. (Second Confirmed Truancy) During this specified time period it is the responsibility of the parents to return their truant child to his/her respective
school. A conference with the parent(s) will be requested at this time. 3. Notification of the Noble County Prosecutor. Third Confirmed Truancy by your child will be referred to the county prosecutor for further action. 4. Tardiness. A student will be counted tardy after 8:00 a.m. • For the 1st week of school you will be able to walk your child to his/her classroom. After that, please allow your child to walk by themselves to their classroom from the front doors. • WNP’s doors will lock at 7:50 a.m. We will have someone stationed at the front doors until 8 a.m.; after that time you will need to ring the buzzer and the door will be unlocked for you to come into the office. • Parent visitation: Parents are welcome to visit their child’s
classroom. Please contact the building principal to arrange a visit. You are also welcome to have lunch at school. Again, this needs to be arranged in advance. We ask you to please enter through the main doors and check in with the secretaries. • If you need to pay for textbook rental you can pay online at mypaymentsplus.com, send it to school with your child, or stop in the office. • Our Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night will be Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Come have a great time. There will be bounce houses, food, and lots of family fun! • Our fundraiser will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Orders will need to be turned into the office by Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Escuela Primaria de West Noble informacion de comienzo de clases Gracias por permitirnos ser parte de la educación de su hijo/a. A continuación encontrara algunos temas importantes que hay que tener en mente durante los primeros días de clase: • Las puertas de la escuela WNP se abrirán a las 7:30 a.m., pero nuestro día educativo inicia a las 7:50 a.m. Si usted llega entre las 7:30 – 7:49 a.m. su hijo/a necesita irse directamente a la cafetería. • La póliza de asistencia de la Corporación Escolar de West Noble es la siguiente: 1. Carta de Notificación. (Primera Confirmación de Ausencia) La escuela informara a los padres acerca de los problemas de asistencia y sus fechas. 2. Notificación de Veinticuatro
Horas. (Segunda Confirmación de Ausencia) Durante este tiempo especifico, es responsabilidad de los padres llevar a su hijo/a ausente a su respectiva escuela. Una conferencia con los padres se solicitará en este momento. 3. Notificación del Fiscal del Condado Noble. La tercera confirmación de ausencia de su hijo/a será referida al fiscal del condado para nuevas medidas. 4. Tardanzas. El estudiante será contado tarde después de las 8:00a.m. • La primera semana de clases usted podrá caminar a su hijo/a a su salón. Después de eso, favor de dejar a su hijo/a en las puertas principales y permitir que camine a su clase solo. • Las puertas de WNP serán
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cerradas con seguro a las 7:50 a.m. Tendremos a un personal en las puertas principales hasta las 8:00 a.m.; después de esa hora necesitara presionar el timbre a la entrada y la puerta entonces será abierta para que se reporte a la oficina. • Si necesita pagar para las inscripciones, puede pagarlo de diferentes maneras. Puede pagarlo en línea entrando a www.MyPaymentsPlus. com, puede mandar el dinero con su hijo/a a la escuela o puede pasar usted mismo a la oficina respectiva y pagarlo con cheque o en efectivo solamente. • Nuestro día de Conocer al Maestro o Maestra será el jueves, 10 de agosto de 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Venga y pase un buen rato con la familia. Tendremos trampolines, comida y mucha diversión! • Nuestra recaudación de fondos comenzara el miércoles, 6 de septiembre. Pedidos necesitan ser entregados a la oficina antes del martes 20 de septiembre.
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West Noble Primary supplies list Kindergarten: • (1 box) Kleenex • (1) 8 count crayons • (1) 16 count crayons, • (1) glue bottle • (1) glue stick • (4) #2 pencils
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(2) large pink erasers (2) 24 count boxes of crayons (1) glue bottle (2 boxes) #2 pencils (yellow only please)
Kindergarten – $5 • Tri-rex pencil w/eraser • dry-erase markers (low odor) • red communication folder
SUPPLIES TO BE PURCHASED AT SCHOOL (Money for these supplies should be sent the first day of school.)
Grade 1: • (2) boxes Kleenex
Grade 1 – $4 • Dry-erase markers (low odor) • Blue communication folder
Utiles escolares de West Noble Primary año escolar Kínder: • (1 caja) de Kleenex • (1 caja) 8 crayones • (1 caja) 16 crayones • (1) botella de pegamento • (1) pegamento en barra • (4) lápices #2 Grado 1: • (2 cajas) de Kleenex
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(2) borradores grandes (2 cajas) 24 crayones (1) botella de pegamento (2 cajas) lápices #2 (amarillo por favor)
Kínder – $5 Lápiz Tri-rex c/borrador Marcadores de borrado en seco (sin olor) • Carpeta Roja
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UTILES ESCOLARES PARA COMPRARSE EN LA ESCUELA (Dinero para estos útiles deberá pagarse el primer día de clases)
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Youth Recreational Programs
Baseball, Soccer, Basketball & Flag Football. Call for registration dates.
Youth Flag Football Sign-Ups
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade Registration begins Nov. 20 - Dec. 11• League begins in January Grades 3, 4 & 5 Registration begins Sept. 18 - Oct. 9 • League begins October 28
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Senior Fitness Classes (Ages 55 & over) & Group Fitness Turkey Shoot Saturday, November 18 • 1:00 p.m. 11th Annual Winter Warm Up Indoor Yard Sale & Craft Show Saturday, February 17 • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yard Sale, Craft & Food Vendors Needed
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Another exciting year at West Noble Elementary Although it is still summer, we eagerly anticipate the start of another new school year in August. We will kick off the 2017-2018 year with our Back to School Open House. It will be held on Aug. 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Kids and parents are invited to come anytime during these hours to meet their teacher and to learn some of things that will be happening throughout the school year. Each year we have transitions and Principal changes. We say Mark Yoder goodbye to our 4th graders as they head to the middle school. We say hello to a new group of 2nd graders who come
to us from West Noble Primary and our returning 3rd and 4th graders. We also have transitions in our staff. This year we are welcoming seven new staff members to West Noble Elementary, which will add to our already outstanding team! We will also continue to recognize student excellence through Life Skills Awards programs, serve our community with the canned food drive and other philanthropic projects, foster college and career readiness with No Excuses University, develop leaders through our Student Council and promote fitness with our Walking Club. We will also have several Parent University events. These are opportunities for parents to learn more about what is happening at WNE and get involved with their child’s education. And of course, we will continue our tradition of excellence in the fine arts with a
music/art program for each grade level and other extracurricular events. We are also excited about the addition of a Makerspace lab. Each week, students will participate in Makerspace as one of their special classes. Students will have the opportunity to work together to explore, discover new ideas, create and build projects. Makerspace is very hands on and fosters ingenuity, creativity, problem solving and teamwork. Thank you for the wonderful support you have shown and will continue to show for our school and our students. Together we can create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming school environment that provides the best education for every student. Mark Yoder West Noble Elementary Principal
West Noble Elementary School opening day information All students will report on Friday, Aug. 11, for their first day of school. Students will go to class at 7:50 a.m. and will be dismissed at approximately 3:00, 3:05 and 3:10 p.m. Students may be dropped off in the morning in the east parking lot starting at 7:30. The doors will be locked at 8:00. Students arriving after 8:00 will need to be dropped off at the front doors. Students may be picked up after school at the east parking lot. They will be dismissed at 3:00. There will be a “Back to School Night” on Aug. 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Kids and parents are invited to come to
meet their child’s teacher, support staff and to learn some of the things that will be happening throughout the school year. Parents are also encouraged to stop by the Title 1 informational table. Staff will be on hand to talk about WNE’s Title 1 services and to answer any questions. There is no school on Monday, Sept. 4, as it is Labor Day. School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 7. The attendance policy of West Noble School Corporation is as follows: 1. Letter of Notification. (First
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Confirmed Truancy) The school will inform the parents of the attendance problem giving date(s) of truancy. 2. Twenty-four Hour Notification. (Second Confirmed Truancy) During this specified time period it is the responsibility of the parents) to return their truant child to his/her respective school. A conference with the parent(s) will be requested at this time. 3. Notification of the Noble County Prosecutor. Third Confirmed Truancy by your child will be referred to the county prosecutor for further action. 4. Tardiness. A student will be counted tardy after 8 a.m.
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West Noble Elementary School supplies list This list applies to students attending West Noble Elementary School, grades 2, 3, and 4. Parents may want to purchase more than the quantities listed here as students will be required to replenish their supplies as needed throughout the school year. Second Grade: • (1) Book Bag • (2 packs) Pencils, #2 (12 pack) • (1) Scissors • (1 box) Crayons • (1) Pencil Box/Supply Container • (3) Spiral Notebook-Wide Ruled • (1) Ruler (inches & centimeters) • (8) Dry Erase Expo Markers (black) • (4) Pink Erasers • (4) Elmer’s Glue Stick • (1) Clipboard
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(1) Composition Book (1) Highlighter (2) Boxes of Tissues (1) Earbuds/Headphones $1.25 for Friday Folder Third Grade: (1) Book Bag (2 packs) Pencils, #2 (12 pack) (1) Scissors (1 box) Crayons (1) Pencil Box/Supply Container (2) Spiral Notebook-Wide Ruled (8) Dry Erase Expo Markers (black) (2) Pink Erasers (4) Elmer’s Glue Stick (1) Clipboard (2) Composition Books (1) Highlighter
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(2) Boxes of Tissues (1) Earbuds/Headphones $1.25 for Friday Folder Fourth Grade: (1) Book Bag (2 packs) Pencils, #2 (12 pack) (1) Scissors (1 box) Crayons/Colored Pencils (1) Pencil Box/Supply Container (2) Spiral Notebook-Wide Ruled (8) Dry Erase Expo Markers (black) (2) Pink Erasers (4) Elmer’s Glue Stick (1) Clipboard (2) Highlighters (2) Boxes of Tissues (2) Pocket Folders (1) Earbuds/Headphones
West Noble Elementary utiles Esta lista de útiles escolares aplica solamente para estudiantes de West Noble Elementary School, grados 2, 3, 4. Los padres pueden comprar más de las cantidades listadas de ciertos artículos ya que durante el año escolar los estudiantes deberán reponer sus útiles cuando se necesite. 2do: • (1) Mochila • (2 packs) Lápices #2 (12 pack) • (1) Tijeras • (1 caja) Crayones • (1) Caja para lápices/caja para guardar útiles • (3) Libreta con espiral-renglón ancho • (1) Regla (pulgadas & centímetros)
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West Noble Middle School opening day information Welcome back! Students are invited to attend our Back to School Open House on Monday, Aug. 7, from 6-8 p.m. to meet their teachers, receive their locker assignments and get ready for the first day of school! Teachers and administrators will be available to answer your questions. All students will report on Friday, Aug. 11, for their first day of school. Students will go to class at 7:50 a.m. and will be dismissed at approximately 3:07, 3:12 and 3:20 p.m. Upon arriving at school, fifth- and sixth-grade students will go to their homerooms in the fifthand sixth-grade hallways. The seventhand eighth-grade students should report to their first period classes. In first period, each student will be given his/ her schedule and shown where his/her classrooms, locker, etc., was located. Friday, Aug.19, the middle school fundraiser begins. Order forms must be returned by Wednesday, Sept. 6, to be eligible for prizes. Participation in the school fundraiser is optional, and profits are used for STAR Parties, the Privilege Program, ISTEP Week activities and other unique experiences for our students. There is no school on Monday, Sept. 4, as it is Labor Day. School Picture Day will be scheduled and announced after the beginning of the school year. School Picture Day is usually held within a couple weeks after Labor Day. All students participating in a sport must have an athletic physical form turned in before they can attend practices. Football is for seventh and eight graders only. Equipment handout will be on Wednesday, July 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the middle school. Football players will begin practice on Monday, July 31, from 5-7 p.m. Seventh and eighth grade boys and girls soccer will have their first practice on Monday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. Sixth, seventh and eighth boys and girls cross country will have their first practice on Friday, Aug. 11, from 3:30-5:15 p.m. Page 8
Welcome back, Chargers! Welcome to West Noble Middle School! We are ready for a terrific year! This year we have made changes to several courses in our Related Arts department, including the addition of a Health course for 6th and 7th graders. We have also had some Principal changes in our staff. Melanie Tijerina We will continue to offer our most popular programs and events, including the Charger Reading Challenge, Achieve 3000 prizes, the Privilege Program, grade-level STAR Parties, Halloween fun, ISTEP week activities and Spring Assistant Fling. Principal We are always looking Wade Jagger for ways in which to
improve your experience at West Noble Middle School. We hope you make the most of your middle school experience, and that you take advantage of the variety of clubs and sports we have available! If you encounter difficulty during the year, our team of teachers, Assistant counselors and administra- Principal tors are here to help you. If Gene Teel you have questions about our programs or policies, the information in this handbook will help. Have a great year! Melanie Tijerina, Wade Jagger, and Gene Teel WNMS administrative team Reminder to parents: West Noble Middle School has Back to School Night on Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Get your schedule, meet your teachers and try out your locker!
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West Noble Middle School supply list Students will need to have a large supply of lined loose-leaf paper. In addition, students in the different grades need the following supplies:
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Choir and orchestra: (1 dozen) #2 pencils (1) pocket folder (1 box) of tissues
6th grade:
Scissors Ruler Pens and highlighter Crayons and/or colored pencils Set of dry erase markers and dry erasers Glue sticks and/or bottle of glue 200-count loose-leaf paper 5 pocket folders 3 composition notebooks Sticky notes (post-its, minimum 4 packs) (1) Small pencil box to fit inside desk (1dozen) #2 pencils Earbuds to leave at school Extra erasers
Choir: • (1) 1” 3-ring binder • (1 box) yellow pencils • paper
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(3) large boxes of tissues (4) 2-pocket folders (1 language arts, 1 social studies, 1 science) (6) composition notebooks (1 language arts, 2 math, 1 social studies, 1 science) (24) #2 pencils (1 box) 12 colored pencils (2) large boxes of tissues for homeroom class Extra erasers Pocket folder and spiral notebook for choir Pocket folder and tablet of paper for general music Pens and highlighters for most classes Headphones or ear buds to be kept at school Glue bottle or stick for science/ language arts, social studies Orchestra: (1) pocket folder (1 dozen) #2 pencils (1) yellow highlighter (1) box tissues
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PE: gym shoes, shirts, and shorts $11 first PE day
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Choir: (1) 1” 3-ring binder (1 box) yellow pencils paper
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(1) Pencil case (1) large eraser (2) colored pens for grading (12) fine tip markers (12) colored pencils (2) highlighters (different colors) (3) boxes of tissues (give to homeroom teacher)
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(1) basic 4-function calculator for math (1 box) 4 dry-erase markers Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks for math, language arts and social studies (3) composition notebooks for language arts, math and science (1) set of earbuds (MUST stay at school) (1 dozen) pencils w/extra lead if mechanical (additional 1 dozen given to HR teacher) (3) folders (1 math, 1 social studies, 1 science) (1) folder or 1.5” 3-ring binder for language arts Choir: (1) box yellow pencils (1) 1” 3-ring binder and paper Orchestra: 1 dozen #2 pencils 1 pocket folder 1 box tissues 1 yellow highlighter rosin and a shoulder rest can be purchased at school
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Folder for each class Sticky notes (multiple packages) Box of tissues Colored pencils (2 dozen) #2 pencils, Erasers (1) notebook (history) (2) composition notebooks (math and language arts) 500-count loose-leaf paper Earbuds to leave at school $5 class dues
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Choir: (1 box) yellow pencils 1() 1” 3-ring binder and paper
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Orchestra: (1 dozen) #2 pencils, (1) pocket folder (1) box of tissues (1) yellow highlighter
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West Noble school lunch information West Noble School Corporation participates in the National School Lunch Program. Assistance is available to those parents who qualify for the free/reduce lunch program. The 2017-18 Free and Reduced lunch applications are released after July 1; a new form must be completed each school year. A new lunch application needs to be filled out at the start of every school year. A lunch application can be turned
in starting Aug. 1, 2017, to your child’s school. Information will be posted on the West Noble’s website at westnoble. k12.in.us. School lunch staff will be available to help parents with completing an application at each school’s Back to School nights in August. It is the parents’ responsibility to provide for lunch for their student during the school day. This can be done by either sending lunch with the student or
purchasing a lunch from the school. Any student who has a negative balance of $30 will not be served breakfast and cannot purchase extras. The student will receive an alternative meal. Parents can view account balances, lunch purchases, and make deposits to their student’s lunch account by using www.mypaymentsplus.com. No fees are charged for establishing an account and depositing funds.
School breakfast and lunch prices 2017-2018 school year
West Noble Primary West Noble Elementary West Noble Middle School West Noble High School Adult Milk (Additional)
Lunch Per Meal $ 1.90 $ 1.90 $ 2.45 $ 2.45 $ 3.50 $ 0.25
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Breakfast Per Meal $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 3.50 $ 0.25
Welcome to West Noble High School Students and fans will notice a transformation in the main gymnasium as the original floor and bleachers are to be replaced this summer. Staff and students took on the task of removing the bleachers and accomplished the task in 3 1/2 days and saved the corporation $53,000. The plan for the gymnasium is to be ready Principal for use by this Greg fall. Baker Back to School Night for Freshman and their parents will be hosted as planned with a slight change of focus. Students and parents will
still be able to explore the school and their schedules. We will also be hosting informational seminars on how to succeed at the high school level and pitfalls to be aware of with the transition to the next level of the educational journey. We are excited to be offering SAT prep classes for the coming year. The class will be designed to give students the skills necessary to perform to the best of their abilities on the high stakes SAT test. Scoring well on the test can be the deciding factor in which university a student is accepted into, as well as having a significant impact on financial aid or scholarships. We will have one class offered first trimester and one second trimester. The Turning Point, West Noble’s alternative school, successfully
finished the first year with nine students earning diplomas and a dramatic increase in the number of credits earned. The program has filled a vital need for our students and will be accepting applications for enrollment for the 2017-18 school year. Enrollment meetings will be held at the Turning Point on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. Any student wishing to attend the Turning Point needs to attend one of the meetings with a parent or guardian. As a reminder to current high school students, any schedule changes can be done until Aug. 9, while incoming Freshman have until Back to School Night, Aug. 10, to change schedules. Greg Baker West Noble High School Principal
MAIN GYMNASIUM GETS A FACELIFT
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Left: Students helped disassemble bleachers in the main gymnasium so the bleachers and floor could be replaced over the summer.
Right: The main gymnasium with the bleachers and part of the floor removed. The floor will feature a new design, including a stained outline of Indiana.
West Noble High School back to school information All students will report on Friday, Aug. 11, for their first day of school. Students will be given their schedules and should then report to their first period class by 8 a.m. Dismissal will be at approximately 3:10 p.m. Students may bring in payment for class dues, if it has not been paid. All
class due payments should be turned in to their respective class sponsor. There will be a “Back to School Night” held for any incoming ninth-grade students and their parents on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6-8 p.m. Teachers and administration will be on hand to answer any student or parent questions. Go West • Summer 2017 • kpcnews.com • ©KPC Media Group Inc.
School pictures will be taken on Friday, Aug. 18. School picture retakes will be taken on Friday, Sept. 15. There is no school on Monday, Sept. 4, as it is Labor Day. All students participating in a sport must have an athletic physical form turned in before they can attend practices. Page 11
The Class of 2017
West Noble High School confers diplomas to 150 graduates BY KELLY LYNCH klynch@kpcmedia.com
LIGONIER — It was a graduation of both firsts and lasts, West Noble High School Principal Greg Baker pointed out June 4. It was the last graduating class to be born in the 1900s. It was the last graduation to be attended by retiring West Noble School Corp. Superintendent Dennis VanDuyne. But the ceremony also marked a first, in that it was the graduates’ first step into adulthood, Baker said. West Noble conferred 150 diplomas during its 2017 commencement ceremony, with a record number of valedictorians and a third of the graduating students receiving Academic Honors distinction. The school recognizes any student KELLY LYNCH who comes within one-tenth of a percent of the top grade-point average Senior Class President Christopher Torres gives his commencement address as valedictorian, and for this graduating June 4 during West Noble High School’s graduation ceremony at the school. class, that included eight students: “You’ve got to risk it for the career to positively influence both Caleb Bontrager, Araceli Flores, biscuit,” Torres said, drawing laughter society and his or her own life. Christopher Torres, Amelia Kurtz, from the crowd. “One person can fundamentally Kellie Waring, Erin Mawhorter, Jazlyn Throughout the ceremony, Baker change the world for the better,” said Guerra and Elias Herrera. commented on the high level of Herrera. In his welcome address, Herrera, achievement by the Class of 2017, Senior class president Christosenior class vice president, thanked explaining that the difference between pher Torres expanded on that in his the school for providing support and the two highest grade-point averages guidance to students through its selfless commencement address by explaining was only two-thousandths of a percent, there will always be obstacles in life, teachers and administrators, and he and each group of students earning and everyone will have challenges, but reminded his peers to rememberthefriendships they formed at West Noble. what ultimately matters is how they are honors or certificates had some of the largest numbers he’s seen. overcome. Hopefully, these experiences will Thirty-one students were recognized People need to strive in every task lead them to become thoughtful, as National Honor Society members, they take on and not dwell on mistakes considerate and literate adults, Herrera and 41 graduates earned a 3.5 that may happen when they step out of said, and will allow each person’s grade-point average or higher. Fifty their comfort zone, Torres said. students graduated with Academic Honors, and 17 achieved Technical Honors. Closing speakers and graduates Jazlyn Guerra and Tanner Hicks looked back on their four years at West Noble with pride, and though they may be going their separate ways, they thanked Daily specials • Soup & salad bar their fellow classmates for the privilege of graduating beside them. Homemade pie & ice cream • Carry-outs available It all seemed to fall in line with the class’ chosen motto from Ernest 1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier Hemingway: “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; 260-894-4498 true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
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Senior Class Vice President Elias Herrera welcomes families and friends to West Noble High School’s commencement ceremony June 4.
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Melanie Hurtado throws her arms into the air after receiving applause from family and friends as she accepted her diploma at West Noble High School’s commencement ceremony June 4.
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Lucas Moore hugs his father, Todd Moore, while receiving his diploma during West Noble High School’s commencement ceremony. Todd Moore is president of the school district’s Board of Education.
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Los días a recuperar serán agregados al final del año escolar
Junio 10 - Graduación
May 25 - último día para el personal
Mayo 24 - último día de clases
Abril 2-6 Vacaciones de Primavera
Mar 30 - Viernes Santo (no es un día de recuperación)
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Feb 20 - Ultimo día del Trimester 2
Dic 22-Enero 5 - Vacaciones de Invierno
Nov 22-24 - Acción de Gracias
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Oct 19 - día de trabajo para el personal
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Oct 2-4 Juntas de Padres/Maestros Grados K-1
Sept 15- Día Flex (HS & Secundaria-MS solamente)
Ago 11 - primer día de clases para los estudiantes
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