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Shawnee Mission
January 2015
www.smnwptsa.org
Contents
After Prom ....................................... 2-3
2015-16 Enrollment Info .................. 5-8
Calendar ............................................ 2
Cold vs Flu Information ............... 11-12
Parent Conferences Form ................ 10
Security Update ................................. 2
SMSD LOB & Bond Election .............. 4
Summer School/eSchool ................... 9
PTSA Newsletter Deadline
Northwest News is a publication of
the staff and PTSA of Shawnee
Mission Northwest High School. The
current issue is available at
www.smsd.org/schools/smnorthwest.
Past issues of the newsletter, as well
as other information about SMNW
PTSA, are available at
www.smnwptsa.org.
Information and articles for the
February newsletter are due by
Friday, January 30th for publication on
February 6th. Submissions should be
emailed to [email protected].
A SMNW PTSA Publication
From the President
It’s hard to believe 2015 is upon us! PTSA is gearing up
for an awesome second semester and we are hoping to
get your continued support! Our biggest event of the
year is After Prom, which will be April 18. There is a
whole section in this newsletter dedicated to it. Please
read on and help out! This event truly takes a village to
pull off, so we need donations and volunteers galore.
Nominating committee is currently working to compile
the PTSA leadership team for the 2015-2016 school
year. If you are interested in serving as an executive
board member or committee chair yourself, or if you
would like to recommend another individual to serve,
please contact me! Your input is important to us! The
new slate of executive board candidates will be
presented for election at our March 4th PTSA meeting.
If you are a registered voter, you should have received
your ballot in the mail for the LOB and bond issue
questions. Voters are being asked to maintain the
current local option budget (LOB) level of 33 percent
for the foreseeable future and also to consider a $223
million bond issue that will provide for capital
improvement needs for every building in the school
district. These are both no-tax-increase proposals.
Please check your mail! Having a ballot by mail is
something new for SMSD and we want to make sure
everyone knows about this ballot and mails in their
vote. SMSD has tons of great information about this
ballot on their website (http://www.smsd.org/LOB-BondElection-2015/Pages/Voter-Info.aspx ). Please be sure
to share this info with your neighbors, book club, at
church, friends and family. We want to make sure this
ballot does not get mistaken as junk mail. We want
everyone to VOTE!
Here’s to an awesome 2015!
Pam Hale
PTSA President 2014-2015
[email protected]
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After Prom Committee
Theme Logo Contest
SMNW Calendar
January
15 9th/10th grade AP/IB/College Now Info
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Mtg 6:30pm
Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day,
office closed
NW Area Band Festival, Gym, 7:00 PM
Baker University College Now Deadline
Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
The After Prom committee would like to thank Ms.
Heaton’s graphic design students for their
submissions of After Prom logo designs. The
students were told our theme for this year is
“Fantasy Island” and they took it from there. We
were extremely impressed with the creativity and
professionalism shown by the students with their
design work. With all of the amazing submissions, it
was a difficult decision.
February
3 NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
5 Night Conferences, 5-8pm
5 3rd Quarter Progress Reports posted to
Skyward
6 Summer School enrollment begins
6 NO SCHOOL, Conferences 7:3011:00am & 12:30- 2:30pm
7 ACT test, NW, 8am
12-14 Winter Play, You Can’t Take It With
You, Auditorium, 7pm
13 JCCC College Now Deadline
16 NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day, office closed
18 Band Concert/Chili Dinner, Caféteria, 6pm
20 WPA assembly, TBA
21 WPA Dance, NW Cafeteria, 8-11pm
23 AP Test Registration begins
24 Orchestra Concert, Aud., 7pm
Congratulations to this year’s winner – Brandi
Wilson! She will receive two free tickets to After
Prom and her logo and poster will be used for all
After Prom advertising. Way to go, Brandi!
March
2 Spring Sports tryouts begin
4 PTSA meeting, Library, 6:30pm
6 Jazz Cabaret
13 AP Test Registration deadline
13 End of 3rd Quarter, 1:10 dismissal
16-20 NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
23 NO SCHOOL, School Improvement Day
27 3rd Quarter Grade Cards posted to Skyward
Northwest Security Update
Due to new security measures being put in place at
Northwest, we ask that all visitors use the east
entrance during the school day. Visitors are still
required to check into the office. The west entrance
is reserved for students only. Students will be
required to show their school ID when entering
during the school day.
Thanks from Officer Coenen
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SMNW After Prom Welcomes You To…Fantasy Island
On April 18th SMNW will be transformed into Fantasy Island – the theme for this year’s After Prom.
After Prom is a safe, drug-free, alcohol-free event that all juniors and seniors are invited to attend
regardless of whether or not they attend Prom. Last year, over 600 students attend and almost 200
parents volunteered.
We are currently seeking prize donations as well as monetary donations. Past donations
have included dorm items, sportswear or equipment, electronics, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates,
theater and sporting event tickets. Monetary donation will be used to purchase additional prizes that
students can win at the end of the event and offset event expenses. The SMNW PTSA is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
We hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation this
month to After Prom.
There are two ways to donate. Send donations or checks to
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Attention PTSA After Prom
12701 West 67th Street
Shawnee, KS 66216
Volunteers are also available to pick up your donation. Please contact Missy Andersen at
[email protected] or (913) 575-1260 to arrange for pick-up of your donation.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students!
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Please Look For Your Ballot in the Mail and VOTE!
Envelope that will arrive in mailboxes
Mail-in ballot return envelope
Residents in the Shawnee Mission School District have an opportunity to consider two important proposals impacting
funding for both operations and significant capital improvement needs district-wide. In January, voters will consider
whether to maintain the current local option budget (LOB) level of 33 percent for the future. They will also consider a
$223 million bond issue that will impact every building in the school district.
These are both no-tax-increase proposals.
On or about January 7, all registered voters in the Shawnee Mission School District will receive a ballot in their mailbox.
The ballot must be received at the Johnson County Election office in the postage-paid envelope provided by 12 p.m.
(noon) on January 27, 2015. Ballots may be hand delivered to the election office, or if mailing please be sure to allow
ample time to ensure delivery by the deadline.
Voters will be able to make their decision by selecting their response to the two questions on the ballot sent by the
Johnson County Election Office. Each ballot will include instructions for completion.
The ballot language will appear as follows:
“Shall the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 512, Johnson County, State of Kansas, be authorized to
maintain its local option budget authority at 33 percent of its state financial aid and that this authorization be
continuous and permanent?”
“Shall Unified School District No. 512, Johnson County, Kansas (Shawnee Mission), issue general obligation bonds in an
amount not to exceed $223,000,000, to purchase and improve sites, to acquire, construct, equip, furnish, repair,
remodel and make additions to buildings used for school district purposes, including the addition of new school
buildings and other improvements, and all other necessary appurtenances and improvements related thereto, and to
pay fees and expenses related thereto; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq.; K.S.A. 25-431 et seq.;
K.S.A. 25-2018(f); and K.S.A. 72-6761?”
More info can be found on the SMSD website at: http://www.smsd.org/LOB-Bond-Election-2015/Pages/BallotQuestions.aspx or by clicking here
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Enrollment for School Year 2015 – 2016
Begins January 13
Counselors will be visiting English classes to discuss the enrollment process and distribute
enrollment materials for the 2015-2016 school year on the following dates:
Juniors – January 13
Sophomores – January 20
Freshmen – January 27
Parents, please review these materials with your students. Your signature is required on the
course selection list. All students are encouraged to follow the SMNW Recommended Core
Curriculum listed in the table below. Students who plan to attend a state school in Kansas
should, as a minimum, follow the recommendations of the Kansas Board of Regents Qualified
Admissions Curriculum.
For the class of 2014, students who followed the college prep curriculum scored a 24.6
composite on the ACT, while those who did not follow the college prep curriculum scored 20.9
composite on the ACT. Please see the graph that compares the ACT results of NW students
who have taken the recommended core curriculum vs. those who have not.
The senior year is absolutely critical. The senior year course of study should be challenging
and should prepare the student for their next year’s work. Please have your senior select
courses that will meet these needs.
For more detailed information about the core curriculum or enrollment, consult the Program
Planning Guide http://www.smsd.org/parents/pages/curriculum.aspx or call your student’s
academic counselor at 993-7230. Please examine the table below as you consider the
enrollment options for your student.
Recommended Core Curriculum
English - 4 Units (English 9, 10, 11, and 12 – 1 unit
each)
Mathematics - 4 Units (1 unit each of Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra II, with one additional credit beyond
Algebra II selected from College Prep Math, Algebra 3,
Statistics, College Algebra/Trig, Precalculus or Calculus)
Social Studies - 3 Units
Science - 3 Units (1 unit each in Biology, Chemistry,
and Physics)
World Languages - 2 Units (of the same language)
Fine Arts – 1 Unit
Computer Technology – Demonstration of minimum
competency in computer usage is a requirement for
graduation.
Honors/Advanced Placement/International
Baccalaureate – Honors, AP, and IB courses are
available for all students. These courses are both
accelerated and enriched. Students should have a
strong interest in the course content and the motivation
and commitment to accept the challenge of an advanced
course.
Shawnee Mission Graduation Requirements
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
World Regional Studies
United States History
American Government
Social Studies Elective
Science
Biological Science
Physical Science
Science Elective
Physical Education
Health
Fine Arts
Electives_____________
Required for Graduation
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3
3
1
1
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½
3
1
1
1
1
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1
7½
23
Units
Units
Units
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Units
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Units
Units
Computer Technology - Demonstration of minimum
competency in computer usage is a requirement for
graduation.
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Shawnee Mission Northwest
Five Year Summary
ACT Composite Score of Recommended Core Curriculum
Completers vs. Non-Core
25
24.8
24.7
24.6
24.6
24.0
24
23
ACT Composite Score
.
22
Core Completers
21.8
Less Than Core
Completers
21.5
20.9
21
20.9
20.6
20
19
2010
2011
2012
2013
Graduating Class (Year)
6
2014
Kansas Qualified Admissions Quick Facts
High School Graduates Beginning Academic Year 2014-2015 and After
What are Qualified Admissions?
Qualified Admissions (QA) are a set of standards used
by the six state universities to review applicants for
undergraduate admission. The universities that use
QA are Emporia State University, Fort Hays State
University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State
University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita
State University. These standards are set by the
Kansas Board of Regents, the governing body for the
state universities.
Qualified Admissions Precollege Curriculum
English
4 approved units of English, one unit taken each year of high school, 1/2 unit may be Speech
3 approved units from the following, one unit must be Chemistry or Physics:
Natural Science
When are the new standards effective?
State universities will use the standards for 2015
summer applicants. The standards apply to freshmen
entering high school in the fall of 2011 and
subsequent years.
 Biology
 Advanced Biology (2nd Year)
 Earth Science
 Environmental Science
 Aerospace
 Marine Science
 Botany
 Microbiology
 Geology
 Astronomy
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Principles of Technology
 Physical Science
 Meteorology
 Genetics
 Zoology
What are the new QA standards?
Students graduating from an accredited Kansas high
school, under the age of 21, MUST;
 Complete the precollege or Kansas Scholars
Curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA; AND
 Achieve ONE of the following:
 ACT score of 21 or higher; OR
 SAT score of 980 or higher; OR
 Graduate in the top one-third of their class;
Math
AND
 Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit
taken in high school.
Were changes made to the precollege curriculum?
OR
3 approved units that includes instruction in
Social Science
Yes. For complete details see the chart at right.
Kansas Course Codes are used to identify courses that
fulfill curriculum requirements. For a complete list of
courses and the admissions standards, visit
www.kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions.
Dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and online
courses may be used to fulfill the requirements.
Courses completed in middle school/junior high do
NOT fulfill the requirement.
3 approved units from the following:
 Algebra I
 Geometry
 Algebra II
 Any course with Algebra II as a
prerequisite
AND students must meet the ACT
college readiness math benchmark of 22
Electives



U.S. History
U.S. Government
Geography
3 approved units from the following:
 English
 Math
 Natural Science
 Social Science
 Fine Arts
 Computer/Information Systems
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4 approved units, with one unit taken in the
graduating year. Three units selected from the
following:
 Algebra I
 Geometry
 Algebra II
 Any course with Algebra II as a prerequisite
The fourth unit may be prescribed by the school
district and must be designed to prepare students
for college
Students meeting the Kansas State Department
of Education social science graduation
requirements generally fulfill the precollege
curriculum social science requirements.
 Foreign Languages
 Personal Finance
 Speech, Debate, Forensics
 Journalism
 Career Technical Education
Kansas Scholars Curriculum & State Scholar Quick Facts
What is the Kansas Scholars Curriculum?
The Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the
requirements Kansas residents must meet in order to
receive State Scholar designation during the Senior
year. This curriculum is NOT the same as the
Qualified Admissions Curriculum.
Kansas Scholars Curriculum
English
3 approved units including:
 Biology
 Chemistry
What are the other requirements to become a State
Scholar?



Students must have taken the ACT between April
of the sophomore year and December of the
senior year.
Students must be a Kansas resident.
Students must have their curriculum and 7th
semester GPA certified on the official roster by
the high school counselor, registrar, or similar
official.
Natural Science
4 approved units.
Students must complete the following:
 Algebra I*
 Algebra II
 Geometry
Math
The academic profile of scholars included an average
ACT of 30 and an average GPA of 3.90.
State Scholars may receive up to $1,000 annually for
up to four undergraduate years (five, if enrolled in a
designated five-year program) based on financial need
and the availability of State funds.
 Physics
A fourth year of science is recommended.
What is the benefit of completing the Kansas
Scholars Curriculum?
Students that complete the curriculum, and meet the
other requirements, may be designated as State
Scholars, which makes them eligible to receive State
Financial Aid as provided by the Kansas Legislature.
Same as the Qualified Admissions Curriculum.
In addition, students must complete at least one of the following:
 Analytic Geometry
 Trigonometry
 Advanced Algebra
 Probability & Statistics
 Functions
 Calculus
*Algebra taken in the 8th Grade is accepted.
Social Science
Foreign Language
Same as the Qualified Admissions Curriculum.
2 approved units of one foreign language.
How is financial need determined?
Financial need is measured by the Federal
Methodology using data submitted on the FAFSA.
For more information about the Kansas Scholars Curriculum or State Scholar designation, contact the
Kansas Board of Regents at (785) 296-3421 or visit the Board’s website at www.kansasregents.org.
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2015 Summer High School Academy
summerschool.smsd.org
LOCATION:
SM West
DATES:
Semester 1
Semester 2
TUITION:
District Students:
$170.00 per semester-includes textbook rental Art Classes:
$205.00 per semester-includes art fee
Non-District:
$215.00 per semester-includes textbook rental Art Classes:
$250.00 per semester-includes art fee
Parking:
Included in tuition
WHEN TO ENROLL:
February 6
March 30
May 11
May 29
June 2
June 8
June 26
June 30
June 8 - 26
July 6 - 24
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 12 noon
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 12 noon
All Shawnee Mission School District patrons
Open to all students on space available basis
Last Day to Switch Semesters AND
Last Refund Date for Semester 1
Semester 1 enrollment closes at 12:00 noon
Semester 1 Payment Deadline
Last Refund Date for Semester 2
Semester 2 enrollment closes at 12:00 noon
Semester 2 Payment Deadline
WHERE TO ENROLL:
SMSD students will enroll through their home school counselor UNLESS they have a school
voucher, ELL scholarship or any type of waiver; then they must enroll through the summer
programs office. Open enrollment will be available at each high school on February 6.
eSchool
DATES:
Spring 2015
January 12 – April 27, 2015
Summer 2015 June 1 – June 29, 2015
TUITION:
All classes In District $160
Out of District $175
WHEN TO ENROLL:
Spring 2015
Now through January 6, 2015
Payment Deadline January 9, 2015
Summer 2015 February 6 – May 11, 2015
Payment Deadline May 15, 2015
WHERE TO ENROLL:
SMSD students will enroll through their home school counselor. Open enrollment will be
available at each high school on February 6.
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PARENT CONFERENCES
February 5, 5 - 8 p.m. and February 6, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday evening, February 5, from 5 - 8 p.m., all of our teachers will be in the gym and cafeteria/mall areas to conduct
conferences. These conferences will not be scheduled, will be no more than 5 minutes in length, and will be conducted on a first come,
first served basis.
If you wish to schedule a longer (20 minute) conference with one or more of your student’s teachers for Friday, February 6, please
complete the form below. It should be returned to the school office, faxed to (913)993-7499 or emailed to Susan Hartman by January
23. Conferences will be scheduled as forms are received. Following receipt of your request, we will e- mail you confirmation of your
appointment(s). If you have not received confirmation by January 26, please call the school office at (913)993-7200. After January 23,
you will need to call or email the instructor(s) to make conference arrangements.
If you request to see one teacher, we will try to schedule the conference at the time requested. If conferences are needed with two or
three teachers, we’ll do our best to schedule them within a two-hour period. If four or more conferences are requested, we’ll try to
schedule them consecutively. Each conference is 20 minutes and conferences are scheduled at 30-minute intervals. Please indicate if
your student will be attending. Counselors, social worker, nurse, and administrators will also be available for conferences.
CONFERENCE REQUEST FORM (to be used for Friday only; extra forms available in the school office)
Mail to: SMNW High School, 12701 W 67 St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66216 or FAX to: (913)993-7499 or email to:[email protected]
Student’s Last Name
Student’s First Name
Parent’s Name
Parent’s Home Phone #
Parent’s Work Phone #
My son/daughter will attend the conference: Yes
No
e-mail address:
I would like to schedule a personal conference with the following instructor(s) – Use list below to obtain instructor’s ID number
PREFERENCE
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Agderian
Ancell, J
Anderson, S
Anthony
Baker
Barger
Berg
Berning
Bishop
Blackburn
Bolter, R
Boren, D
Boren, T
Brewer
Burkholder, J
Chambers
Cooper
Coopman
Deines
Demke
Dent, B
Dent, S
DeRigne
Fischer
Forbes
Frederickson, S
Fryatt
Gehrer
Gillis
Hart
Heaton
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Hibbs
Horner
Hunt
Jantsch
Jenkins
Jensen
Johnson
Kassen
Keith
King
Kinney
Kissane
Koenigsdorf
Kollman
LaMourie
Ledbetter
London
Lukes
Mach
Magwire
Masenthin
Maske
Massy
Moles
Morrison
Morstadt
Murphy
Nagel
Newcomb
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Pedersen
Peterson
Pisani
Platko
Poplau
Qualls
Ramsey
Raner
Ransdall
Reiff
Roberts
Robins
Rodgers
Rose, M
Rose, V
Roudebush
Sayers
Schaufler
Schesser
Schirmer
Schwartz
Snead
Stanley
Stewart, B
Stewart, K
Stewart, T
Stigge
Stubenrauch
Summers
Swarner
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME
94. Talley
95. Tarbutton
96. Terryberry
97. Thigpen
98. Thomas
99. Verren
100. Vossoughi
101. Walker
102. Weitz
103. Wilhite
104. Williams, R
105. Willis
106. Winston
107. Wolfe
108. Yasuhara
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Symptoms
Cold
Flu
Fever
Rare
Usual; high (100°F to 102°F,
occasionally higher, especially in
young children); lasts 3 to 4 days
Headache
Rare
Common
General Aches, Pains
Slight
Usual; often severe
Fatigue, Weakness
Sometimes
Usual; can last up to 2 to 3 weeks
Exhaustion
Never
Usual; at the beginning of the illness
Stuffy Nose
Common
Sometimes
Sneezing
Usual
Sometimes
Sore Throat
Common
Sometimes
Chest Discomfort, Cough
Mild to moderate; hacking cough
Common; can become severe
Treatment
Antihistamines
Decongestants
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
medicines
Antiviral medicines—
see your doctor
Prevention
Wash your hands often with soap
and water; avoid close contact with
anyone with a cold
Annual vaccination; antiviral
medicines—see your doctor
Complications
Sinus congestion
Middle ear infection
Asthma
Bronchitis, pneumonia; can worsen
chronic conditions; can be lifethreatening. Complications more
likely in the elderly, those with
chronic conditions, young children,
and pregnant women
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
November 2008
www.niaid.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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¿Será un resfrío o será la gripe?
Síntomas
Resfrío
Gripe
Fiebre
Rara vez
Es común; fiebre alta (de 100°F a
102°F, especialmente en niños
pequeños); dura de 3 a 4 días
Dolor de cabeza
Rara vez
Con frecuencia
Malestar general, dolor
Leve
Es común; muchas veces son severos
Fatiga, debilidad
A veces
Es común; puede durar hasta 2
o 3 semanas
Agotamiento total
Nunca
Es común; al principio
Tiene la nariz tapada o
congestionada
Con frecuencia
A veces
Estornudos
Es común
A veces
Dolor de garganta
Con frecuencia
A veces
Molestia en el pecho, tos
De leve a moderada; tos seca
Con frecuencia; puede volverse severa
Tratamiento
Medicinas con antihistamínicos
Descongestionantes
Medicinas anti-inflamatorias sin
esteroides
Medicinas retrovirales—
visite a su doctor
Prevención
Lávese las manos frecuentemente
Evite el contacto cercano con
que esté resfriado
Hágase vacunar cada año; Medicinas
retrovirales—visite a su doctor alguien
Sinusitis o congestión nasal
Infección del oído medio
Asma
Bronchitis, pneumonia;
puede ser mortal
Complicaciones
Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos
Septiembre 2005
www.niaid.nih.gov
Institutos Nacionales de la Salud
Instituto Nacional de Alergias y Enfermedades Infecciosas
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