PARENTS’ PARAGRAPHS
for KOUTS Elementary, Middle & Senior High Schools
Volume 48 Number 36
November 26, 2014
Elementary Grades K-5
Visitors Lunch
Daily $2.15/Weekly $10.75
Middle/High School Grades 6-12
$3.10
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
12/1
Pigs in the Blanket
Baked Beans
Applesauce
Cookie
TUESDAY
12/2
Glazed Chicken
Dinner Roll
Cheesy Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
MILK
MILK
Choice
Chimichanga
WEDNESDAY
12/3
Chicken & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Peaches
Hot Roll
MILK
THURSDAY
12/4
Chicken Tenders
Bread & Butter
Broccoli
Mandarin Oranges
MILK
FRIDAY
12/5
Pizza Bosco
Candied Carrots
Fresh Fruit
Pudding
MILK
Choice
Choice
Choice
Choice
Grilled Chicken Panini
Salisbury Steak
Hot Ham & Pretzel Roll
Surprise
Calendar
Thursday
Friday
Nov. 27
Nov. 28
Saturday
Monday
Nov. 29
Dec. 1
Tuesday
Dec. 2
Wednesday Dec. 3
Thursday
Dec. 4
Friday
Saturday
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
No School
No School
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
8:25 AM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball @ Hebron
Girls Varsity/JV Basketball North Judson H
Boys 7/8 Basketball Knox H
Boys C-Team Basketball Bishop Noll H
6th Grade Field Trip
German 2, 3, 4 Field Trip
Girls Varsity/JV Basketball @ Wash. Twp.
Boys C-Team Basketball @ Kankakee Valley
Late Start Wednesday – School Starts at 8:25 AM
Boys 7/8 Basketball Wanatah H
Boys 7/8 Basketball @ Westville
C-Team Basketball KV H
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball @ Covenant Christian
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball Kankakee Valley H
Need A Tax Deduction?
In the event you are looking for a tax deduction, we encourage you to seriously consider making a
contribution to the KHS Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Fund is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit entity and
contributions are a legitimate tax deduction which also benefits members of the senior class who qualify.
Normally each year approximately one-third of the graduating class receive some financial assistance to
pursue advanced education. Contribution checks should be made payable to KHS Memorial Scholarship
Fund and mailed to, or dropped off to, Principal Tom Stoner, Kouts High School, P.O. Box 699, Kouts, IN
46347. In the event you wish your contribution credited to one of the fifty-plus named scholarships, make a
notation on the check's memo line. A complete list of all current named scholarships is available in the
office.
The Scholarship Committee thanks you for your consideration.
From the Guidance Counselor
The annual Electric Consumer student art calendar contest has started for the 2015 Cooperative Calendar.
The contest is open to all Indiana students, grades K-12. This year, students are to submit a drawing for a
particular month that also incorporates an element of Indiana History. Information about the contest can be
found at www.ElectricConsumer.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 20, 2015.
KMS KEEP THE DATE!
Monday, December 1
B 7/8 Basketball Knox H - 4:30pm
Tuesday, December 2
6th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Science & Industry
Wednesday, December 3
B 7/8 Basketball Wanatah H - 4:30pm
Thursday, December 4
B 7/8 Basketball @ Westville - 4:30pm
Saturday, December 6
MS Student Govt. Bake Sale @ B V BB Game - 6pm
Join us in supporting the
Kouts High School
Junior Class Fruit Fundraiser!
They make GREAT
Christmas gifts!
November 14 - 30, 2014
HOLIDAY GIFT PACK -- $35
The most requested items all in one convenient package!
3 lbs. each Red Delicious, Granny Smith & Gala apples
4 lbs. navel oranges
1 pineapple
8 oz. chocolate walnut fudge
1 lb. roasted salted peanuts
5 oz. caramel corn
22 PIECE SAMPLER -- $20
A great variety at a great price!
6 navel oranges
2 grapefruit
5 Red Delicious apples
5 Golden Delicious apples
4 pears
Product will arrive at KHS the week of December 8th.
To place an order contact any Junior Class Member
or call the office at 766-2231. All orders must be received
by 9am on December 1st.
Our typical citrus packages were not available this year due to the citrus shortage.
We are pleased to offer you these alternative packages from Dunn-Wright!
Kouts Spiritwear 2014
Order Deadline: December 7th, 2014 (11:59pm)
We've got to get your gear to you - that means that additional orders will NOT be
accepted after the deadline. This is a custom order, so please make sure you've
ordered the correct size. No extras will be printed. All sales are final. If an item
becomes unavailable, you'll be notified and your credit card will be refunded.
Orders will not be processed until the sale has expired. An announcement will be
made when orders have arrived.
To order, go to https://koutshs14.itemorder.com
Lunch Fact
MyPlate recommends:
Get started cooking more often at home: If you don’t usually cook,
start gradually. Make it a goal to cook once a week and work up to
cooking more often.
December 2014
Kouts School
Reference: USDA. MyPlate.gov. Internet: http://www.myplate.gov/.
Monday
Pig in the Blanket
Baked Beans
Tuesday
1
*Macaroni & Cheese
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday
2
Chicken & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
3
Thursday
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Bread & Butter
Friday
4
Pizza Bosco Stick
Candied Carrots
Applesauce
Green Beans
Peaches
Broccoli
Fresh Fruit
Cookie
Fresh Fruit
Hot Roll
Mandarin Oranges
Dirt Pudding
Chimichanga
Grilled Chicken Panini
Salisbury Steak
Hot Ham & Pretzel Roll
Surprise
Chicken Nuggets
Carrots & Dip
8
Glazed Chicken
Dinner Roll
9
*Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
10
Chicken Sandwich/Bun
French Fries
11
Romaine Salad
Juicy Pineapple
Cheesy Potatoes
Pear Chunks
Cookie
Fresh Fruit
Jell-O
Cake
Pulled Pork
Italian Beef
Spicy Chicken
Surprise
Corn Dog
Black Beans Salsa/Chips
15
Ravioli
Garlic Toast
16
*Bosco Cheese Stick
Marinara Sauce
Fresh Fruit
*Per Pan Cheese Pizza
17
Cheeseburger/Bun
Potato Smiles
18
Popcorn Chicken
Dinner Roll
Broccoli
Green Beans
Applesauce
Mashed Potatoes &/Gravy
Cookie
Peaches
Fresh Fruit
Jell-O
Fresh Fruit
Barbeque Chicken
Chicken Ranch Roll-Up
Spicy Chicken
Glazed Chicken
Pizza Bosco
23
24
12
Fruit
Mandarin Oranges
22
5
25
19
26
NO SCHOOL – Merry Christmas!
29
NO SCHOOL
30
The USDA and the State of
Indiana are equal opportunity
Providers and employers
Menu is subject to change.
All Bread are whole grain.
*Denotes meatless entrée.
Milk Choices: Skim White,
Chocolate and Strawberry
Additional choices offered
Daily for Middle/High School:
Chef &*Veggie Salad
*Peanut butter & Jelly
Fridays: Chicken Salad
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 14
www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes
Wednesday, November 27, 2014
Coming Soon...
KES Christmas Shop Is Coming Next Week!
Nov. 27-28..………………….No School—Thanksgiving Break
Each year, PETT hosts a shopping experience that allows
Dec. 1……………………………Followers Bible Club, 2:45 PM
for students to inexpensively purchase Christmas gifts
Dec. 2, 4……………..Rise and Shine Walking Club, 7:20 AM
for their loved ones. All items sell for $1.00 each, and
Dec. 2…………………………………..PETT Meeting, 4;30 PM
children may purchase up to eight items for their family.
Dec. 2………………….KES Technology Night, 6:00-7:00 PM
Adult volunteers will help them shop for the perfect
Dec. 3………………………………..Student Council, 2:45 PM
gifts. The tentative shopping schedule is listed below.
Dec. 5…………………………………………………….Spirit Day
Monday, December 1
10:00-10:20—Miss Werner
Kouts Spirit Wear Is Still Available

10:30-10:50—Mrs. Miller

11:00-11:20—Mrs. Gant

11:30-11:50—Miss Postma

12:00-12:20—Miss Proctor

12:30-12:50—Mrs. Klunder
An opening has become available for a lunch/recess aide

1:15-1:35—Mrs. Markley
on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-1:15. We are looking

1:40-2:00—Mrs. Dorgan
Please call Chris Schueman, PETT President, at 242-0820
if you are interested in purchasing Kouts spirit wear; a
limited supply is still available.
Part-time Lunch/Recess Aide Needed
for an individual that is firm, fair, and consistent and
loves to work with children.
If interested, please
Wednesday, December 3
complete an application and forward to Mrs. Eich. The

8:30-8:50—Mrs. Merrell
application can be found on the corporation website,

9:00-9:20—Miss Blythe
www.epcsc.k12.in.us,

9:30-9:50—Mrs. Eichelberger

10:00-10:20—Mrs. Dickinson

10:30-10:50—Mrs. Wigley

11:00-11:20—Mrs. Dorshorst

11:35-11:55—Mrs. Press

12:00-12:20—Mrs. Dunham

12:30-12:50—Mrs. Spagna

1:00-1:20—Mrs. Evans

1:30-1:50—Mr. Duzan

2:00-2:20—Mrs. Owens

8:00-10:30—Open Shopping
under
“Employment”
and
“Applications/Forms.” (Choose “Classified.)
Pledge Leaders Announced
Leading the Pledge and/or read morning announcements
this week were the following students: Emily Melendez
(5A), Caleb Hajek (5K), and Stephanie Boone (5D).
We
love hearing the sweet sound of the students’ voices first
thing in the morning!
High Attendance Winners Recognized
Congratulations to last week’s High Attendance winners:
Kindergarten—Miss Postma (100%); First Grade—Mrs.
Evans (100%); Second Grade—Mrs. Gant; Third Grade—
Mrs. Klunder (100%); Fourth Grade—Mrs. Markley (100%);
and Fifth Grade—Mrs. Dorshorst.
Student Birthdays Recognized
Happy birthday to the following students that celebrated
their special day during the week of November 24-30:
First Grade—Gavin Krug, Nick Tenzera, and Cash
Terpsra; Second Grade—Ryan Hancock and Alex Smith;
and Fourth Grade—Emma Garavalia, Meghan Krueger,
and Bridget Wisdom. We hope your day was extra special!
KES Calendar Available on Website
Check out the latest info @ www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes.
Friday, December 5
Second Graders “Like to Move It, Move It”!
Mrs. Merrell shares, “Sitting still for entire day is nearly
impossible for elementary students. That’s why my class
thinks brain breaks are so important! GoNoodle.com is a
website created for that exact reason. You can view
many different dances, exercises, and breathing
techniques to help get your wiggles out. When GoNoodle
offered a dance contest, my class was very excited! We
are even more excited to announce that after we
submitted our video, our class made it on to the first
ever kid-led brain break! Check out the video on
GoNoodle.com and see if you can spot some of our very
own Kouts Elementary students!” (Hint: They appear SIX
times!)