April Newsletter

April 2010— 2010—Published OnOn-line Monthly Shawnee Mission Public Schools

Lancer Newsletter

East Lancers 51 Years

Shawnee Mission East High School www.smsd.org/schools/smeast

Key Dates:

International Club

4/2-4/3 Used Book Sale

Host families are needed for our international exchange students next year. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Brenda Fishman at 913993-6691.

4/6

LATE START, 9:40am

4/6

PTA General Meeting, 11:30am

4/10

ACT Test Date

Cheerleading Tryouts

All young ladies interested in becoming a member of SME Cheerleading need to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The 4/19 8th Grade Athletic Orientation meeting for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at SM East. The meeting for incoming 9th graders will Night, 7pm be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the SM East Cafeteria. Try-out clinics will be 4/20 EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:10pm held for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders Wednesday, April 14 and Thurs4/21 Parent-Principal Coffee, 9am day, April 15 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the gym at Shawnee Mission East.

Try-outs will be conducted on Friday, April 16 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the 5/4 LATE START, 9:40am gym at SM East. Try-out clinics will be held for incoming 9th graders 5/4 PTA General Meeting, 11:30am Wednesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the gym 5/14 Senior Day at Shawnee Mission East. Try-outs will be conducted on Friday, May 7 be5/17 Graduation ginning at 4:00 p.m. in the gym at SM East. If you have questions or need any additional information, please contact Kelly Chapman at kellychap5/24-5/27 Final Exams man@smsd.org.

4/17

Earth Fair

National Art Honor Society Fashion Show Come experience a First Friday in the Crossroads, and support the district wide fashion show featuring works by art, design, clothing, and theater students. A panel of local artists will judge the show and there will be great live music provided by several student bands.

Location:

Date:

Third Eye Gallery 2024 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64108

Friday April 2, 2010

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6).

President’s Volunteer Service Awards The President’s Volunteer Service Award applications are due. Please go to www.smeshare.org for further information and forms.

SHARE Packages It’s almost SHARE package time again. SHARE packages are bags of goodies that SHARE sells at semester final time. They cost $10 and are passed out the week before finals. To order go to www.smeshare.org.

SAVE the DATES: The Renovation Sensation Patrons Party is scheduled for September 14 and the Renovation Sensation Homes Tour will be September 15. The Garage Sale is now on for Oct. 23.

Pat Kaufman, SHARE Director Room 463, PatKaufman@smsd.org

Attendance Waivers Second Semester Attendance Wavier forms will be available beginning April 19 in the attendance center. Attendance forms will be due no later than Monday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m.

The waiver provision was written into the policy for the sake of students who had something beyond their control happen to prevent them from being in attendance (e.g. a severe illness or death in the family). Vacations and appointments are scheduled activities and are within the control of the family. Absences on days such as “senior skip day” or the Royals home opener will not be waived. There are no circumstances under which an UNEXCUSED absence will be waived.

All requests for an attendance waiver MUST be in writing. We request that parents and students plan ahead and begin collecting documentation and turn in waiver paperwork to the SME Office as soon as possible. All Waiver applications are due in the SME Office by Monday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit your attendance waiver and any additional documentation to the SME Office. All materials must be received in the SME office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10. If materials are received after this date, the grade card will reflect an “N” for No Credit.

Upcoming SME Performances Choir Events 4/5 Pre-Festival Choir Concert at 7pm in the Dan Zollars Auditorium 5/12 Spring Concert at 7pm in the Dan Zollars Auditorium

Theater Events 4/2 Frequent Friday production presented by directors Dawn Selder and Delaney Herman at 3 pm in the Little Theatre.

4/5, 4/6 The Repertory Theatre class will present original one act plays at 3 pm in the Little Theatre.

4/16 Frequent Friday production presented by director Jake Davidson at 3pm in the Little Theatre 4/29, 4/30, 5/1 Arsenic and Old Lace, a comedy, at 7pm in the Dan Zollars Auditorium

Band Events 5/4 Band/Orchestra Concert at 7pm

Orchestra Events 4/6 SM District Large Ensemble Festival (Symphony Orchestra) at 7 pm at SM South 4/8 Ensemble Festival at Blue Valley Northwest 4/24 Solo Festival at SM East 4/27 Spring Fling; East Orchestra Festival at 7 pm in Gym 5/4 Band/Orchestra Concert at 7pm If you know of a performance that should be included in this feature, please contact Joan Beahm at jmbeahm@hotmail.com or 913-341-3725.

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Student Council Student Council officers were recently elected for the 2010/2011 school year.

EXECUTIVE BOARD President – Logan Heley Vice President – Chris Melvin Secretary – Meagan Dexter Treasurer – Scott Watson SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ``(Sponsor: Linda Sieck) President – Andrew Goble Vice President – Emily Collins Secretary – Marissa Horwitz Treasurer – Katy Westhoff JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ``(Sponsor: Vicki Arndt-Helgesen ) President – Carolyn Welter Vice President – Maggie Thomas Secretary – Christa McKittrick Treasurer – Paige Kovarik

SME Choirbooster News April and May are busy months for SME Choirs! To prepare for the State Choir festival on April 14, there will be a Pre-Festival concert on April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dan Zollars Auditorium. All choirs but the Concert Choir will be performing.

The Spring Concert will be held on May 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dan Zollars Auditorium. Senior Spotlight and Choir Awards will the highlight of the Choir Banquet on May 16, time and details TBA.

Theatre News Mark your calendars for the SME spring production of Arsenic and Old Lace, a comedy, on April 29, 30 and May 1 at 7 pm in the Dan Zollars Auditorium. The cast is directed by Brian Cappello, with technical direction by Tom DeFeo. Admission for the play is $7; $5 for students with ID; and free for students in SME theatre classes.

Tickets will be sold April 26 - 30 on the north ramp during lunch.

Our next Theatre Boosters meeting will be April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre. All families of students interested in theatre are encouraged to attend. At the meeting you will hear from teachers about class activities and Arsenic and Old Lace – the Theatre department’s spring production; get your questions answered; and have the opportunity to volunteer.

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ``(Sponsor: Monique Goodeyon) President – Tiernan Shank Vice President – Caroline Creidenberg Secretary – Chloe Stradinger Treasurer – Anna Colby

Frequent Friday productions will be presented April 2 by directors Dawn Selder and Delaney Herman, April 9 by director Ashton Adams, and April 16 by director Jake Davidson at 3 pm in the Little Theatre.

Students still interested in Student Council can run for class representative positions in September.

On May 7, the Thespians will host the annual Theatre Banquet and awards ceremony celebrating student accomplishments for the year.

Library News

The Repertory Theatre class will present original one act plays April 5 & 6 at 3 pm in the Little Theatre.

If you’d like to join Theatre Boosters, please contact Pat Latshaw at platshaw@kc.rr.com or 341-5725. Information is also available at www.smetheatreboosters.org.

“Get a good read for spring break” was the slogan for our Book Fair, March 8-12.

Cappuccino Tuesday, March 9 brought a lot of exposure to our fair as 33 English and Social Science classes came to the library to see the books and get Cappuccinos! Because of the wonderful support of our Lancer community, the library was able to purchase approximately $500. worth of new books! Thanks a million to all the East staff who supported the fair, to Peggy and Bob Miller, and the following parent volunteers: Margaret Ash, Janet Bates, Betsy Bautz, Julie Bernard, Laura Cook, Carrie Craig, Sally Dannov, Cathy Dean, Sally Gilmore, Leslie Harris, Joan Kennedy, Laurie Kirby, Paula Longan, Mary McBride, Ellen Murphy, Terri Orr, Patty Soltys, and Jackie Wolf. We couldn’t have done it without you!

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the library will host a Poetry SLAM on Friday, April 16 during the lunch hour. If your student enjoys writing and performing his/her original poetry, tell them to come see us! Classes and individual students may bring brown bags, have lunch in the library, and watch the SLAM. Winners will receive prizes!

Happy Reading! Chris Larson SME Newsletter - April 2010

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Homecoming and Lancer Day Dates for 2010-2011 The Homecoming football game will be against Blue Valley North on Friday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. at South Stadium. The Lancer Day/Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, October 14. It will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude with a pep rally in Lancer Village, also known as the Prairie Village Shopping Center, at 2:30 p.m.

SME Latin Students SME Latin students have had a very active year. In October we had our customary Junior Classical League formal induction, with candles and sashes, followed by refreshments. The most active officers this year include Adele Daniel as Consul, Peter Bautz as Praetor, Sam Hattaway as our overworked Quaestor, Bridget Bergin as Scriba, Robert Enders as Adjutant, and Caroline Miller and Meagan Dexter as Praecones. On a bitterly cold November weekend we played Ultimate Discus at Roe Park with three other schools from the Kansas JCL. Clothing ranged from triple jackets to bare feet. After grazing on hot pizza, our prize was a foot-long plastic toothbrush and handsome matching comb. The SME Harbinger also published a full-page feature article about Latin at SME. In January, we enjoyed some downtime at an evening dinner at Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Students also made Latin thank-you cards for their former teachers at the middle schools. On a February Sunday afternoon, SME JCL hosted Gladiatorial Games for 50 JCLers from SMSD, BVSD and Lawrence, postponed one week because of icy roads. There was a competition for the best gladiatorial costumes, followed by spirited fighting. Pairs were chosen by lot and surviving gladiators advanced through brackets. It’s a good thing the swords were made of hollow foam pipe insulation! Pizza and cookies were served, but not before the pizza box tops had been converted into shields. KJCL State Officers Adele Daniel and Peter Bautz deserve a lot of credit for revising the rules and reviving this popular event which had lapsed for lack of a host school.

Latin students have just finished competing in the National Latin Exam. Results will be known in May. The Medusa Mythology Exam is scheduled for the Tuesday following Spring Break. The KJCL State Convention will be Saturday April 24 at SMS. SME students will compete against 12 other schools, choosing from 9 academic areas, plus forensic events, art and costumes. The General Assembly will include school skits, yells, and a keynote speaker. New State officers will be elected. Postmark deadline for registration and tests is April 9.

Meanwhile, Latin students at each of the 4 levels are on track to take the International Baccalaureate exam in Latin, as well as the Advanced Placement – Vergil exam. So far, our Latin IV students have been accepted to KU, K State, Michigan State, U of Arkansas, Carleton College, St. Louis U, Loyola in Chicago, DePauw, Hendrix College, St. John’s College, U of Nebraska, Lawrence U in Wisconsin, and U of Texas at Austin. Most have used their Latin awards on their college and scholarship applications.

In May we hope to have a brief evening awards ceremony, open to parents and friends, so that Latin students who have won awards this year via CAMWS, NLE, Medusa, and KJCL can have some well-deserved public recognition. Thanks are due to students who attend JCL meetings and participate in activities, to our SME officers who put in a surprising amount of planning time, to our State officers who attend even more meetings, to parents who sign permission slips and who drive, and to all who pay the dues and fees which enable SME Latin students to develop leadership skills and have fun while winning state and national awards.

SME Newsletter Publication Guidelines • The SME Lancer Newsletter is published monthly (electronically) during the school year except for a combined November/December edition.

• Deadline for submissions is the 3rd Friday of each month with newsletter distribution on the last day of the month.

• Submissions in Word are preferable. You may also send articles in other word processing formats or graphically as a pdf or jpeg. Electronic submissions are best, but hard copy material can be placed in the “Newsletter” folder located in the PTA mailbox.

• Your submissions may be edited due to space considerations.

• Questions? Contact Heather Royce, SME Associate Principal at 993-6600, earoyce@smsd.org; or Joan Beahm, PTA Newsletter Editor at 341-3725, jmbeahm@hotmail.com.

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Counseling Office News— News—www.smecounselor.org Prep HG Student Registration Juniors: Prep HQ student registration is underway, and if you have not yet registered you will need to do so. Prep HQ gives you a central location to manage college planning, and share your progress with your counselors and parents. You can explore colleges, scholarships, summer program opportunities, and much more! Go to www.prephq.com and use the following for School or Program ID: shawneeeastks and then go to Step 2. Make sure you use 3 e’s in shawneeeastks. Use the Prep HQ site to search colleges, research scholarships and financial aid, and check out popular Occupations. We will use Prep HQ to send your transcripts electronically to colleges next year.

Testing Information College-bound juniors are strongly urged to begin their college entrance exams during the spring of their junior year.

Students and/or parents may sign up for one of the following test dates at www.act.org (for the ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (for the SAT).

Test ACT SAT

Date June 12, 2010 June 5, 2010

Registration Deadline May 7, 2010 April 30, 2010

Advanced Placement Exams May 3-7 and May 10-14 Dates and Locations Advanced Placement Exams will be administered May 3-7 and 10-14. A calendar with the dates and times of all exams can be found on the back of the student bulletin provided in February by the AP teachers. Later this month, every student registered for an exam will receive an additional schedule from the counseling office identifying the times and locations of each exam. Please note ALL exams will be administered at East this year.

Times Morning Exams: Report to the testing location no later than 7:25 a.m.

Afternoon Exams: Report to the testing location no later than 12:00 p.m.

Most exams will take approximately 3 hours plus break and instruction time. Plan on a minimum of 4 to 4 ½ hours total for most exams. All students are required to stay until the entire testing time has expired and all exam materials have been collected and counted. Students will not be given permission to leave before the testing time has expired.

What students must bring Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing all multiple-choice answer sheets Pens with black or dark-blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams A watch (in case the exam room does not have a clock that can be easily seen) Social security number for identification purposes. This is optional. If provided, it will appear on your AP Grade Reports Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. Visit the most current list of AP-approved calculators at: http:// www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exday_cal.html A ruler or straightedge if you are taking an AP Physics Exam A valid photo I.D.

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Counseling Office News— News—www.smecounselor.org Finalizing College Admissions April is the time of year when students receive their admissions decisions as well as financial aid packages from colleges. Making the final decision on which college a student chooses to attend can be difficult but must be made by May 1st. All students must notify their one college of choice by providing a non-refundable deposit by this deadline.

In addition, students should notify any other college that has offered admission that they do not plan to attend. Due to the uncertainty of the economy a few colleges may pressure students to make decisions prior to the May 1st deadline, especially if the college is offering a significant scholarship. It is important for students to know they have until May 1st to make their final decisions in spite of what a college may prefer. In addition, we have seen an increase in wait listing by colleges due to the increased numbers of applications submitted by students. Students placed on waitlists need to notify the corresponding college if they would like to remain on their waitlist as quickly as possible.

This allows students to express continued interest or open a spot for another student who is interested in the college.

Upcoming Career Related Events: Johnson County Community College Choices Workshop The Choices workshop in 2010 is now free of charge to high school second semester juniors and seniors as well as JCCC students. This workshop provides guidance in the career decision-making process through the use of career development assessments that measure interests, personality preferences and values. Students will also learn about the many resources in the Career Services Center at JCCC and help them begin researching possible careers or college majors. Please go to the following web site for dates and times for the 2010 Choices workshops: Many new offerings have been added. Students may enroll for the Choices workshops by calling the Career Services Center at 913/469-3870, in person in the Career Services Center located on the second floor of the Student Center or online at www.jccc.edu/careerservices (click on Enroll and Pay – NO COST).

June 8-11 MINT Program – Men in Nurse Training 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

9th and 10th grade students – no cost. Come attend this week long camp to learn about the nursing profession through hands on activities, tours, etc.

11th and 12th grade students - $316. Take the Certified Nurse Aide course and prepare for the CAN exam. Must have a GPA 3.0+ currently in school. To apply: Jamie Heller in the SME Counseling office

June 7-10 or June 14-17 8:30 a.m—3:30 p.m.

IT Girls

Designed for girls entering grades 9,10 and 11 who are interested in computers and computer applications. Young women participating in the summer program will design a fully manageable, custom – designed website with Face book photo gallery written in Flash. This four day Monday thru Thursday program offered 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. is available the week of June 7 – 10 or June 14 -17. A maximum of 17 participants can be accepted each week. To apply: See Jamie Heller in the SME Counseling Office

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Lancer Athletics

Jim Ricker, Athletic Director

Sports Physical Night at SM East SM East will again be holding a sports physical night in May, but the date is still to be determined. Watch for an announcement after spring break. Any sports physical done that night will be good for the entire 2010-2011 school year.

Physical Exams for the 2010-2011 School Year Before an athlete can practice or try out, we must have a physical exam on file. Only one physical exam is required for participation in athletics, cheerleading, and drill team for the entire 2010-2011 school year.

The exam must take place on or after May 1, 2010, and must be signed by an MD (medical doctor), DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine), DC (chiropractor), or RPA (registered physician’s assistant). A physical may be performed by an RNP (registered nurse practitioner), but the physical must be co-signed by a physician. Please note that physicals done at walk in clinics at Walgreens or CVS are usually performed by an RNP and there is not a physician on hand to co-sign the physical form. An athlete will not be allowed to practice or try out unless it is co-signed. Specific forms may be obtained from the office at SME or downloaded from www.smesports.com. This is a KSHSAA requirement.

Just a reminder, please turn all physicals in to Diane Murdock, AD Secretary, in the office, unless directed otherwise by your specific coach.

8th Grade Athletic Orientation Night – April 19th Monday, April 19, 2010 is the 8th Grade Athletic Orientation Night for current 8th graders and their parents. If you have an 8th grader who will attend SM East in the fall of 2010, this is an informative and interesting evening.

The event will start at 7:00 p.m. and will take place in the SM East Gym. The orientation will provide the athletes, cheerleaders, and their parents the chance to meet the head coaches and receive information on tryouts, camps, and expectations. Additionally, information regarding KSHSAA, academic guidelines, and required paper work will be provided. Parents will also have the chance to learn about opportunities to become involved in the All-Sports Booster Club.

If you have an 8th grader or know of someone who does, please don’t miss this educational event. For any further questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 993-6602.

Bowling Balls Needed Wanted – Gently used 12, 13, and 14 pound bowling balls. We are in need of lighter weight bowling balls for the Shawnee Mission East Bowling Team.

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SME PTA SME PTA SME PTA SME PTA SME SME PTA Grants Committee fills six requests.

The PTA Grants Committee awarded six grants in February and March. Your PTA dues and contributions are funding the following: A "7880 Ken-a-vision Autofocus Digital Vision Viewer" that allows primary source material (i.e. a student es-

say) to be seen by the entire class while the teacher marks on it. It is comparable to an overhead projector but, it uses the primary source rather than requiring production of transparencies. Mrs. Arndt-Helgesen plans to have a demonstration for other teachers once the viewer arrives and will check it out to others who would like to use it.

60 copies of the novel “Casi Se Muere” for approximately 300 Spanish 2 students. These Spanish-language nov-

els give students the satisfaction of reading a whole book while building skills for state testing and beginning to prepare for more advanced classes, AP exams and the IB program.

65 copies of the novel “El Viaje Perdido” for 200 Spanish 3 students, allowing each teacher to have a classroom

set. The book is an important part of the spring curriculum.

Accommodation expenses for Mr. Ogdon to attend a professional development program this summer. Mr. Og-

don is the division coordinator for Science Bus transportation for Intro to Business & Economics students to observe production plant operations at Harley

Davidson.

Student attendance at an Ali Kemp Foundation self-defense course planned by SHARE.

Please join the Shawnee Mission East PTA as we traditionally honor our Graduating Senior Parents (Involved PTA members whose last child is graduating from SME))

Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m.

Village Presbyterian Church 6641 Mission Road There will also be a short business meeting, entertainment by the SME Chamber Choir, and the Installation of Officers.

Following the meeting, we invite you to a 11:30 A.M. Luncheon in your honor at the home of Jane Wetzel 4832 Adams, Westwood (north of SM Pkwy, 1 block west of Rainbow) PLEASE RSVP by April 30 to Denise Clark 913-648-7849 or denise@clarkstationery.com SME Newsletter - April 2010

How to Handle Common High School Issues The last Parent Principal Coffee of the year will be held April 21 at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.

This is a traditional event, with a panel made up of senior parents whose youngest child is graduating. The panel, led by a facilitator, will answer a wide variety of your questions, such as "What would you do differently if you had known then what you know now?". Join us in learning how the most experienced parents handle issues that are common for our High School Students.

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Attention Ladies! Don’t forget to order your BOUTONNIERE For $10 for the PROM! Rose color (circle one):

Red Hot Pink White Yellow

Name:_________________________________________________________ Grade_________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ Closest cross street(s)___________________________________________________________ Cell number:_________________________

Home Number:___________________________

Note: The drill team may need to leave the boutonnière by your front door if nobody is home at time of delivery. I understand this policy! Initials_________ 461--6198 Please contact Mrs. Welter with any questions: (913) 461 Mail your registration form to: Sara Welter 4007West 67th Terrace Prairie Village, KS 66208