PARENTS’ PARAGRAPHS for KOUTS Elementary, Middle & Senior High Schools Volume 48 Number 33 November 6, 2014 Elementary Grades K-5 Visitors Lunch Daily $2.15/Weekly $10.75 $3.10 Middle/High School Grades 6-12 Daily $2.25/Weekly $11.25 (choice not available to elementary) VISITORS: To reserve a lunch you must call the school by 9:00 a.m. MONDAY 11/10 Chicken Nuggets TUESDAY 11/11 Vegetable Beef Soup WEDNESDAY 11/12 Grilled Cheese THURSDAY 11/13 Popcorn Chicken FRIDAY 11/14 Per Pan Cheese Pizza Carrots & Dip Juicy Pineapple Cookie Mini Bosco Stick Fresh Fruit Jell-O MILK Tomato Soup Peas Pears MILK Dinner Roll Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Applesauce MILK Romaine Salad Fresh Fruit Peanut Butter Balls MILK Choice Choice Spicy Chicken Choice Pizza Bosco Choice Surprise MILK Choice Pulled Pork Glazed Chicken Calendar Thursday Nov. 6 Saturday Monday Tuesday Nov. 8 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Wednesday Nov. 12 Thursday Nov. 13 Friday Nov. 14 Saturday Nov. 15 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 10:00AM 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:25 AM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 AM 5:30 PM 9:45 AM 6:00 PM School Dismissed for Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences (until 6:30) Boys 7/8 Basketball @ Lowell Varsity Girls BB Scrimmage LaPorte H East Porter School Board Meeting – CAO Veterans Day Program – PAR Gym NHS Induction Late Start Wednesday – School starts at 8:25 AM Boys 7/8 Basketball @ Wash. Twp. 4H Meeting – Cafeteria 6th Grade Field Trip – Field Museum (Chicago) Girls Varsity/JV Basketball @ Whiting High School Spell Bowl State Finals @ Purdue Girls Varsity/JV Basketball Kankakee Valley H Veteran’s Day Program Kouts Middle/Senior High School will have its annual Veteran’s Day program again this year. The program will be on November 11 th at 10:00 AM at Kouts Middle/Senior High School. We would like to invite all local veterans or citizens who are currently serving in the military. The Veteran’s Day program will take place in the PAR gymnasium. Veterans should report to the school office or PAR gym between 9:30 and 9:45 that morning. Please RSVP to the school office (phone 766-2231). Tip-Off Time The Kouts Fillies will kick off their 2014-15 basketball season with a home scrimmage against Lowell this Saturday, November 8 @ 10:00 am. Cost of admission is one nonperishable food item, which will be collected and given to the local food pantry. Come out and support our girls and help those in need at the same time! What a Great Night! Ham, Turkey, Pie, Music and Community! The Music Boosters Committee would like to thank all of you who participated. This event could not be done without the outstanding support of the parents, kids, kitchen staff, custodian staff, and our sponsors. Stay tuned for updates on more exciting fundraising activities and events we have planned for this year!! Our next Music Booster Club meeting will be Tuesday, November 18th in the band room. Congratulations to the winner of our 50/50 Raffle, Alfredo Ballesteros!! Enjoy your winnings! Got old photos? The Kouts High School Yearbook is looking for pictures of students during the time period of 1930-1980 to include in this year’s yearbook. If you have any photos from that time period, please send them to the high school Attn: Kathy Zaber. The address is 302 E. College Ave., P.O. Box 699, Kouts, IN 46347. We would like for the pictures to have been taken at the school if at all possible, and if they are in Kouts Mustang/Fillies apparel that is all the better. All photos will be returned if we get a return address for them. KHS Homecoming Semi-Formal is December 13th! The Kouts Semi-Formal Homecoming Dance will be December 13 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets will be on sale the first week of December for $15.00 each. KHS students bringing non-KHS student guests will need to see Ms. Calvert for a guest application. Please read the following guidelines regarding appropriate dress for ladies! Failure to follow these guidelines may result in not being allowed into the dance. Appropriate Not Appropriate -fingertip length -conservative strapless -bending over is possible -does not have to be tugged down -material that covers entire body -shorter than fingertip length -excessive cleavage -undergarments are visible -rides up when dancing -any revealing sheer, see-through, or exposing openings Stay Classy Ladies! KMS KEEP THE DATE! Thursday, November 6 2pm Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences B 7/8 Basketball @ Lowell - 4:30pm Monday, November 10 MS Student Govt Meeting - after school until 3:30pm Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day Program (PAR Gym) - 10:00am Thursday, November 13 B 7/8 Basketball @ Washington Twp - 4:30pm Friday, November 14 6th Grade Field Trip to Field Museum in Chicago PLEASANT TOWNSHIP ANGEL TREE The Pleasant Township Trustee office will have an angel tree at the Kouts Public Library. If you would like your child’s (children’s) name placed on the tree, please fill out the information below. NO NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE ANGEL TREE-ONLY A NUMBER, AGE AND BOY OR GIRL. ALL INFORMATION IS KEPT CONFINDENTIAL. QUESTIONS CALL TRUSTEE Jean Oehlman 7663216 OR Lorraine 766-3031 or 219-508-0641 Please fill this form out and return it to the Pleasant Twp. Trustee Post Office Box 548, Kouts, IN 46347 PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS FOR PLEASNAT TWP. RESIDENTS ONLY ****Please return by November 17, 2014**** *Please check all you wish to be included on: _____Angel Tree ____Toys For Tots ____Holiday Food Basket Parent Information: (We must have this information) Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________________________________________________ *********************Please be considerate by not requesting “big ticket” items************************ NAME OF CHILDREN (FROM INFANT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL) *Child’s Name:________________________________________Age:_________Sex:___________ Clothing Sizes: Shirts:______________________________Jeans:____________________________________ Shoes:_____________________________ Gift ideas, hobbies or interests of child: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ *Child’s Name:________________________________________Age:_________Sex:__________ Clothing Sizes: Shirts:______________________________Jeans:____________________________________ Shoes:_____________________________ Gift ideas, hobbies or interests of child: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ IF MORE ROOM IS NEEDED FOR ADDITIONAL NAMES PLEASE ATTACH ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER. Holiday Assistance Dear Families, The holidays are quickly approaching and our Elementary Student Council once again is sponsoring our Holiday Giving Tree. If your family would like to be included on our giving tree due to significant financial hardship, please fill out a Christmas list request form. Please include; name, age, sizes and at least three gift ideas each family member would like to receive. Please be ensured that this information will remain confidential. Please pick up your application in the Elementary Office. Please return your request to Angela Gutierrez, Student Services Specialist, by Wednesday, November 26th, 2014. Due to the current economy, we will strive to honor all requests, but dependent upon both the response by those able to give and those requesting assistance, we may not be able to help all families. Thank you for your understanding. Family Name________________ Address:___________________ Telephone Number ____________ Please list Family Members, Age, Sex, Size and Christmas Wishes. (Include another sheet if needed.) Family Members Name: Age: Sex: Pant Size: Shirt Size: Shoe Size:___ Shirt Size: Shoe Size:___ Christmas Wish List: Family Members Name: Age: Sex: Pant Size: Christmas Wish List: Family Members Name: Age: Sex: Pant Size: Shirt Size: Shoe Size:___ Christmas Wish List: Family Members Name: Age: Sex: Pant Size: Christmas Wish List: Shirt Size: Shoe Size:___ Kouts Elementary Technology Night December 2, 2014 6:00-7:00 Elementary LGI Room The Kouts Elementary Staff would like to assist the KES parents with the various online resources that are available to our students. Please join us for an informational evening and training session. Teachers will be available to explain technology resources such as connectED, IXL Math, Skyward, Moodle, Spelling City, and Study Island. Elementary Echoes Kouts Elementary Volume 8, Number 11 www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes Thursday, November 6, 2014 Coming Soon... NWEA Fall Results to Be Distributed Tomorrow............................................................Spirit Day/ Tomorrow, all parents will receive their child’s NWEA PETT Family Fun Night, 6:00-8:00 PM scores. In addition to the progress report summary, a Nov. 10-19………………………..Student Council Food Drive cover letter explaining the NWEA assessment and a quick Nov. 17...................................Followers Bible Club, 2:45 PM reference guide with sample scores will be included. Nov. 18..........................................Art Club—Gr. 4, 2:45 PM Nov. 18...........................Market Day Pick-up, 4:20-5:00 PM The NWEA assessment will be taken again in early Nov. 20...................................Spell Bowl @ WTES, 5:00 PM January for a mid-year check-in and in early April for an end-of-year data point for student growth. K-9 Presentation Enjoyed Last week, KES fourth- and fifth-grade students were treated to a presentation by Porter County Sheriff Sergeant Edwards and his K-9 partner, Joker. Sgt. Edwards informed students of Joker’s abilities tracking missing children, locating drugs, and apprehending criminals because of his acute sense of smell and rigorous training. During the demonstration, Joker was able to locate a hidden cache of marijuana in the bleachers. In addition to discussing the dangers of illegal drugs and the benefits of committing to a drug-free life, Sgt. Edwards also fielded questions from the students. It was a very NWEA assessments allow teachers to best meet individual student needs by identifying strengths and weaknesses and planning instruction accordingly. Student Council Hosts Local Food Drive Beginning Monday and running through Wednesday, November 19, the KES Student Council will host a food drive. Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to school for classroom collection. All items will benefit our local Pleasant Township Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for helping out those in need. enlightening presentation and enjoyed by all! Spell Bowl Team Announced C0-coaches Mrs. Markley and Mrs. Miller are proud to announce that the following students will be representing KES at the November 20th Spell Bowl competition at Washington Township Elementary School: fourth graders Japheth Anweiler, Madison Birky, Cole Brown, Macy Brown, Carson Garavalia, Heinold Emily Abby Chamness, Gurekovich, Hessling, Jaycob Dooley, Desiree Meghan Emma Hall, Anyssa Krueger, Aubrey Lundquist, Emmy Malone, Taylor Moyer, and Jennika Recker; and fifth graders Aden Ash, Elyse Bagnall, Keegan Cochran, Brielle Lobody, Elly Malone, Baleigh McLain, Kendrah Miller, Cassidy Mills, Jackson Van Vuren, Joe Vick, Shelby Whitler, and Isaac Wittmer. Continued Home-School Communication Is Important Although this year’s Parent-Teacher conferences will wrap up this evening, for KES students to realize their greatest possible achievement, it’s vitally important that the home-school connection remain strong. An easy way for this to continue is through consistent use of Skyward to access homework assignments and student grades. Elementary Echoes continues on the next page, including KES Scholars. Elementary Echoes Kouts Elementary Volume 8, Number 11 www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes Thursday, November 6, 2014 Student Birthdays Recognized Lunch with the Principal Held Happy birthday to the following students that celebrated The following students had Lunch with the Principal, their special day during the week of November 3-9: including ice cream, this week: Second McDowell, Grade—Avigaile Recker and Emily Zengler; Caitlyn Allen, Kindergarten—Peyton Josiah James, and Leo Fourth Grade—Jesslyn Gudeman, Kaydence Harman, and Gonzalez; First Grade—Alyssa Loveitt, Seth Heinold, and Sid Serrano; and Fifth Grade—Anna Nordyke and Abby Gavin Krug; Second Grade—Kenzi Gronek, Sarah Gunn, O’Donnell. We hope your day was extra special! Rhianna Montgomery, and Olivia Hessling; Third Grade— Gavin Hepner, Vester Lemons, and Jolee Hackett; Fourth Pledge Leaders Announced The following students recited the Pledge and/or read morning announcements this week: Nathan Heinrichs (4J), Jennika Recker (4P), Elly Malone (5A), Andrew Guzman (5K), and Kortney Blood (5D). Grade—Allison Capouch, Colten Hamann, and Jaycob Dooley; and Fifth Grade—Maia Obrochta, Andrew Guzman, and Maddy Fickle. High Attendance Winners Recognized Congratulations to last week’s High Attendance winners: Book Donation Gratefully Accepted A big thank-you goes out to third grader Emma Landfadt for donating a number of books. These are books she is no longer reading and so she wanted to share them with our students. Also, thank you to fifth grader Stephanie Boone for donating the book Monster High by Lisi Harrison. Kindergarten—Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Owens, Miss Postma, and Mrs. Press (4-way Tie); First Grade—Mrs. Dickinson (100%); Second Grade—Mrs. Spagna (100%), Third Grade—Mrs. Klunder (100%); Fourth Grade—Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Markley (Tie—100%); and Fifth Grade—Mr. Duzan (100%). KES Scholars Recognized Congratulations to the following students for achieving academic excellence during the first grading period. Fourth Grade Straight As: Macy Brown (4K), Gunner Dzomba (4K), Abrey Gudeman (4J), Jesslyn Gudeman (4P), Desiree Hall (4J), Anyssa Heinold (4K), Cale Kneifel-Mendenhall (4P), Gabe Matthes (4J), Lydia Reasoner (4P), and Grace Slicker (4J) A/B Honor Roll: Mrs. Markely—Victoria Allen, Spencer Andrews, Matthew Baker, Allison Capouch, Luke Eldridge, Ryan Fox, Emma Garavalia, Brentley Hefner, Emily Meyer, Taylor Moyer, and David Veschak Mrs. Miller—Carson Chamness, Owen Chatwell, Kassidy Gregory, Colten Hamann, Devon Klemp, Lauryn Koedyker, Meghan Krueger, Sydnee Krull, Emmy Malone, Lauren Maxwell, Lucas Nicolei, Nick Robbins, Bridget Wisdom, and Eric Yager Miss Proctor—Japheth Anweiler, Reese DeYoung, Jaycob Dooley, Emily Gurekovich, David Heinold, Abby Hessling, Aubrey Lundquist, Jennika Recker, Kayana Seltenright, and Sid Serrano Fifth Grade Straight As: Aden Ash (5K), Elyse Bagnall (5D), Connor Croff (5A), Maddy Fickle (5D), Cody Fulk (5K), Caleb Hajek (5K), Lyndsey Kobza (5D), Brielle Lobody (5K), Elly Malone (5A), Baleigh McLain (5D), Maia Obrochta (5A), Andrew Palmer (5A), Kaitlynn Ready (5K), Joe Vick (5D), and Hunter Wood (5A) A/B Honor Roll: Mrs. Dorgan—Jessica Degeneffe, Olivia Kocon, Emily Melendez, Emma Roney, Jack Royter, Mark Smolios, and Shelby Whitler Mrs. Dorshorst—Faith Birky, Corinne Gunn, Aaron Ketchmark, Kayla Lockett, Cassidy Mills, Laney Rosich, Owen Winters, and Isaac Wittmer Mr. Duzan—Kortney Blood, Lliam Buss, Tyler Franzen, Kendrah Miller, Anna Nordyke, Gabriella Robertson, Kollin Rushmore, Max Smolios, and Cole Spagna