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PARENTS’ PARAGRAPHS
for KOUTS Elementary, Middle & Senior High Schools
Volume 49 Number 6
February 13, 2015
Elementary Grades K-5
Daily $2.15/Weekly $10.75
Visitors Lunch
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
2/16
TUESDAY
2/17
WEDNESDAY
2/18
THURSDAY
2/19
FRIDAY
2/20
Veg Beef Soup
Mini Bosco Stick
Fruit
Cookie
MILK
Choice
Glazed Chicken
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Green Beans
Fresh Fruit
Beef Nacho
Tortilla Chips
Red Beans & Rice
Applesauce
Chicken Sandwich
French Fries
Fresh Fruit
Per Pan Cheese Pizza
Romaine Salad
Peaches
Dessert
MILK
MILK
MILK
MILK
Choice
Spicy Chicken
Choice
Biscuit & Gravy
Choice
Surprise
Choice
Surprise
(Cheese Nacho available)
Calendar
Friday
Feb. 13
All Day
6:00 PM
Saturday
Feb. 14
Monday
Tuesday
Feb. 16
Feb. 17
9:00 AM
12:30 PM
6:00 PM
All Day
7:00 AM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
8:25 AM
6:00 PM
Wednesday Feb. 18
Thursday
Feb. 19
Friday
Feb. 20
Saturday
Feb. 21
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
TBA
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
School Will Be In Session Snow Make-up Day
Girls IHSAA Basketball Sectional @ MT
Kouts vs. Morgan Township
Boys 6th Basketball @ Wash. Twp. Tourney
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Plymouth
Girls IHSAA Basketball Sectional Championship @ MT
School Will Be In Session-Snow Make-up Day
Parent Advisory Meeting
Girls 7/8 Basketball South Central H
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball Morgan Twp. H
Late Start Wednesday – School Starts at 8:25 AM
Staff vs Student Volleyball Challenge – $3 Admission
(proceeds go to Riley Children’s Hospital)
4H – Cafeteria
8th Grade Field Trip to Radisson to watch Dance Competition
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball Hanover Central H
ISSMA State Solo Ensemble/Vocal Contests
Girls Basketball IHSAA Regional @ Caston (all times Eastern)
Regional Science Fair Public Viewing @ Valparaiso University
(Public viewing after 1:00 PM)
Staff Takes on Students for Riley’s
On February 19 Kouts Staff will square off against KHS Students in a volleyball game
for the ages. All are welcome to attend! Admission is $3.00 a head (children not yet
in school are free) and bake sale items/beverages will be available. All proceeds from
the gate and “concessions” will go to Riley Children’s hospital. Will the students
defeat their teachers? Will hips be broken? Who will have bragging rights in school on
Friday? Come and find out!
Snow Make-Up Dates
School will be on session February 13th, February 16th, April 6, and May 22 as
snow/ cold make-up days. Additional snow make-up days will be made up after
June 4th.
Walking Schedule
Those of you who wish to walk at school during the winter months are welcome to walk in the
new gym between 6:15 and 7:45 AM in the mornings. You will need to finish by 7:45 AM as
there are Physical Education classes in the gym first period. Please enter the buildings by the
main office (entrance #1).
Low Cost Internet Options
http://everyoneon.org/ - This site allows you to enter your zip code and let you know what providers in your
area offer the low cost internet.
If you are in a Comcast/Time Warner market, here is another option for low cost internet:
https://www.internetessentials.com/
Congratulations to the following Kouts Local Science Fair winners!
9th Grade Behavioral Science
3rd place: Erik Boggs and Blake Owens
2nd place: Maddy Hilzley and Lauren Royter
1st place: Mariela Nabarro and Mackenzie Taulbee
10th and 11th Grade Behavioral Science
3rd place: Lauren Moser and Briana Shaw
2nd place: Macie Carpenter and Jason White
1st place: Delilah Miranda and Makenna O’Dea
Animals
2nd place: Jenna Zagotta
1st place: Haley Zandstra
9th Grade Materials
3rd place: Sarah Clinton and Garrett Gudeman
2nd place: Ryan Piro and Alex Brown
1st place: Marissa Lindsey
10th Grade Materials
2nd place: Michael Smolios and Aspen Fitzgerald
1st place: Jason Shutske and Josie Crider
Physics
3rd place: Jessica Nelson
2nd place: Tie: Andrew Bochnicka/ Kasey Dulik and Alex Lippelt
1st place: Emmalee Deardurff and Weston Norman
Honors Plants
3rd place: Brooklyn MacDonald and Cheyenne Wray
2nd place: Kyla Roney and Madeline Garcia
1st place: Jayson Heinold and Kyler Gudeman
Honors Behavioral Science
3rd place: Kailee Saulsgiver
2nd place: 3-way tie: Elizabeth Palmer, Grace Higbie, and Vivian Ballesteros with Briana Rose
1st place: Kylee Martin and Harlee Satoski
Medicine and Health
2nd place: Kyer Kneifel
1st place: Gabrielle Conway
Best in Show project awards go to:
Delilah Miranda with Mackenna O’Dea AND Jayson Heinold with Kyler Gudeman.
MS CHOIR STUDENTS RECEIVE GOLD!!
The ISSMA Solo & ensemble contest was held Saturday February 7, 2015 at KV middle school. Any
student in a music organization at their school can register and prepare a song on a volunteer basis. They
are critiqued before a judge who rates these vocalists and gives a comment/scoring comment sheet which is
then given to the students. Gold and Silver medals are given to students who receive 1st and 2nd place
ratings. We are happy to report that the MS Girls Ensemble of Mandy Ballesteros, Kaylee Clindaniel,
Lauren Drang, Holly Kuebler, Ciersten Schneider, Izzy Sebastion, Lexi Winters, and Julia Zagotta received a
1st place rating. They sang "Edelweiss" from The Sound of Music. In addition, Lauren Drang sang a solo
from Beauty and the Beast and also received a 1st place rating. These girls juggled their after-school
activities and rehearsed with Ms. Loomis 3 times a week. You can see them perform their selections at the
MS spring concert. Congratulations girls!
KOUTS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL’S
2015 YEARBOOK!
1. How to Order
Visit WWW.YEARBOOKORDERCENTER.COM and either search by school or enter school code 3370.
2. When do I get my book?
Because we want to be sure that there is coverage of every school event, we work the entire year to finish
the book. You will receive your 2015 yearbook in September of 2015.
3. How much is it?
Ordering early will SAVE YOU MONEY!
BOOKS
November 1-December 31: $45
January 1-March 31: $50
April 1-May 10: $55
A limited number of books will be available at distribution for $60.
4. You can personalize it!
ONE LINE NAME PLATE
Available November 1-March 31 for $5
ONE LINE NAME PLATE w/ 1 Mark
Available November 1-March 31 for $7.50
ONE LINE NAME PLATE w/ 2 Marks
Available November 1-March 31 for $9
TWO LINE NAME PLATE
Available November 1-March 31 for $7
TWO LINE NAME PLATE w/ 1 Mark
Available November 1-March 31 for $10
TWO LINE NAME PLATE w/ 2 Marks
Available November 1-March 31 for $12
KMS KEEP THE DATE!
Saturday, February 14
B 6 BB Tourney @ Washington Township - 9:00am
Monday, February 16
Snow Make-up Day - SCHOOL IN SESSION
KMS Candygrams delivered during 8th hour
Tuesday, February 17
G 7/8 BB vs. South Central - 4:30pm
Friday, February 20
8th Grade Field Trip to Radisson - 8:00am
(Please wear nice dress attire.)
2014 HONOR ROLL 2015
Quarter 2
8th Grade
Straight "A"
Lauren Drang
Annika Ehrlich
Ian Garavalia
Kaitlyn Hussung
Broc Kneifel
Cole Vick
7th Grade
Straight "A"
Emily Alvarez
Olivia Kropp
Ciersten Schneider
Malachi Wittmer
6th Grade
Straight "A"
Breanna Carlson
Matthew Higbie
Cassidy Paulk
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Serena Birmingham
Peyton Clinkenbeard
Olivia Konchar
Hannah Krueger
Holly Kuebler
McKenna Magura
Allison Melendez
Isabelle Sebastian
Mark Taylor
Leah Witt
Jadyn Evans
Kendon Gudeman
Caleb Ketchmark
Mikayla Klemp
Morgan Kobza
Kyle Kristoff
Olivia LaPrad
John MacDonald
Ashly Miller
Russell Mueller
Brendan Ready
Sean Serrano
Kassydi Stefanelli
Mattison Wescher
Cole Deardorff
Taylor Dedic
Hunter Kneifel
Parker Kneifel
Lily Nuest
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Alex Gurekovich
Mackenna Howard
Jacob Kwiatkowski
Tanya Shumaker
Mallory Simpson
Leilah Boyd
Amelia Cowsert
Victoria Farmer
Daniel Heinold
Anna Hershberger
Lillian Houts
Alaina Hussung
Hayden Landfadt
Taylor Satoski
Mackenzie Tenzera
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Lauren Aguirre
Tong Mei Anweiller
Anna Birky
Sarah Bochnicka
Seth Carnell
Zachary Collins
Johnathan Wehner
Hunter Yager
2014 HONOR ROLL 2015
Quarter 2
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Madison Andrews
Blake Benson
Rachel Boswell
Riley Cavinder
Max Chatwell
Claire Cochran
Alyssa Cornett
Alexis DeMarco
Ethan Fickle
Genevieve Hammerberg
Briana Harper
Kyle Mergenthaler
Joseph Oar
Keegan Rentschler
Alexis Winters
Brent Wireman
Samuel Woods
Honors
(3.0 - 3.49 GPA)
William Carpenter
Sarah Chavez
Kaylee Clindaniel
Cameron Cooper
Katherine Davis
Katherine Filipas
Marshal Higer
Stephanie Leka
Emma McDonald
Justin Meyer
Matthew Novak
McKenna Palmer
Isaak Sickles
Kennedi Sternberg
Dalton Winquist
Cole Wireman
Honors
(3.0 - 3.49 GPA)
Matthew Adcock
Sydney Aviles
David Biggs
Rebekah Boswell
Shyanne Cole
Madysen Collins
Joseph DeMarco
Kaylynn Gregory
Jonathan Hackett
Jonathan Kneifel
Evette Maglish
Abigail Maier
Abigail Meyer
Mercedes Morris
Evan Rose
Zoe Sherer
Ireland Smith
Olivia Woods
Haleigh Wright
2014 HONOR ROLL 2015
Semester 1
8th Grade
Straight "A"
Peyton Clinkenbeard
Ian Garavalia
Kaitlyn Hussung
Broc Kneifel
Olivia Konchar
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Lauren Drang
Annika Ehrlich
Cole Vick
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Tong Mei Anweiler
Anna Birky
Serena Birmingham
Seth Carnell
Hannah Krueger
Holly Kuebler
McKenna Magura
Allison Melendez
Isabelle Sebastian
Leah Witt
Hunter Yager
7th Grade
Straight "A"
Emily Alvarez
Olivia Kropp
Malachi Wittmer
6th Grade
Straight "A"
Cole Deardorff
Matthew Higbie
Parker Kneifel
Cassidy Paulk
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Jadyn Evans
Kendon Gudeman
Morgan Kobza
Kyle Kristoff
Olivia LaPrad
John MacDonald
Ashly Miller
Brendan Ready
Ciersten Schneider
Kassydi Stefanelli
Breanna Carlson
Parker Kneifel
Lily Nuest
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Sarah Chavez
Katherine Davis
Alex Gurekovich
Mackenna Howard
Caleb Ketchmark
Mikayla Klemp
Jacob Kwiatkowski
Stephanie Leka
Russell Mueller
Angelica Ortiz
Sean Serrano
Tanya Shumaker
Mallory Simpson
Mattison Wescher
Victoria Farmer
Daniel Heinold
Anna Hershberger
Taylor Satoski
Mackenzie Tenzera
2014 HONOR ROLL 2015
Semester 1
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Lauren Aguirre
Madison andrews
Blake Benson
Sarah Bochnicka
Claire Cochran
Zachary Collins
Alexis DeMarco
Ethan Fickle
Briana Harper
Kyle Mergenthaler
Morgan Mills
Joseph Oar
Johnathan Wehner
Alexis Winters
Samuel Woods
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
William Carpenter
Cameron Cooper
Katherine Filipas
Marshal Higer
Connor McCormich
Emma McDonald
Matthew Novak
McKenna Palmer
Jenna Puszkiewicz
Isaak Sickles
Kennedi Sternberg
Dalton Winquist
Cole Wireman
"B" Honor Roll
(3.0 -3.49 GPA)
Matthew Adcock
Sydney Aviles
David Biggs
Rebekah Boswell
Leilah Boyd
Shyanne Cole
Madysen Collins
Amelia Cowsert
Lorelei Dzomba
Kaylynn Gregory
Jonathan Hackett
Lillian Houts
Alaina Hussung
Jonathan Kneifel
Hayden Lendfadt
Evette Maglish
Aligail Maier
Makenzie Martin
Abigail Meyet
Mercedes Morris
Morgan Pendleton
Evan Rose
Zoe Sherer
Olivia Woods
Blake Worthington
Haleigh Wright
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Quarter 2
Freshman
Straight "A"
Sophomore
Straight "A"
Jayson Heinold
Grace Higbie
Kyer Kneifel
Sadie Leatherman
Hannah Maier
Dillan Matthes
Cheyenne Wray
Grace Birmingham
Kylee Martin
Harlee Satoski
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Meagan Farmer
Amanda Gardin
Kyler Gudeman
Sydnee Hill
Brooklynn MacDonald
Gabrielle Conway
Erin Drang
Nicole Fackelman
Chloe Koedyker
Elizabeth Palmer
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Alexis Baldner
Drew Saulsgiver
Mitchell Sech
Macie Carpenter
Hannah Fosburgh
Lauren Moser
Amber Rardin
Brianca Sutton
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Truitt Anweiler
Vivian Ballesteros
Ryleigh Cadwell
Josie Crider
Hannah Freeland
Trey Hammerberg
Madyson Hilzley
Matthew Huycke
Emily Martin
Makayla Martin
Nolan Miller
Mariela Nabarro
Jack Nuest
Maggie Osterhout
Kameron Rentschler
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Lauren Royter
Waco Sebastian
Jacob Stewart
Trenton VanVuran
Matthew Woodbury
Andrew Bochnicka
Stephen Carnell
Victoria Cross
Emmalee Deardurff
Aspen Fitzgerald
Alex Garavalia
Madeline Garcia
Samuel Kropp
Noah Miller
Delilah Miranda
Gabrielle Rogers
Kyla Roney
Tyler Ross
Anne Stewart
Alysan Wittmer
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Quarter 2
Briana Rose
Juniors
Straight "A"
Jared Birky
Cassidy Brunicon
Mackenna Evans
Grant Hamstra
Kelley Hershberger
Seniors
Straight "A"
Lauren Keough
Douglas Satoski
Tiffany Trater
Distinguished Honorsr
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Miranda Castle
Madison Clinton
Kelleen Cullison
Candice DeMarco
Chase Farmer
Jaela Gudeman
Paige Gurley
Emma Leatherman
Alexis Neary
Caitlin Roe
Karl Wehner
Lauren Yager
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Sarah Cieslak
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Corina Alvarez
Rong Tuo
Zachary Britton
Isabella Wireman
Dylan Bruce
Kaylyn Christy
Randal Deemer Morgan
Colton Flanigan
Kaylee Heimberg
Joslyn Hemdal-Fiedler
Kurt Niehof
Kyley Pittman
Kayla Moyer
Joshua Otero
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or Higher)
Maranda Birmingham
Rachel Elston
Taylor Ferrell
Megan Heinold
Samantha Ison
Brian Kropp
Sydney Kuchenmeister
Kylie Kuebler
Savanna LaPrad
Alexis Oar
Kaylee Ross
Ramilya Salem
Emma Woodbury
Sierra Young
High Honors
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Olivia Birky
Faith Crowley
Jayla Crump
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Nathaniel Anweiler
Madyson Evans
Kristine Herma
Kristin Isenberg
Jennifer McCauley
Jacob Nix
Tyler Paulus
William Sanders
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Quarter 2
Estela Reis
Kendal Schoon
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Semester 1
Freshman
Straight "A"
Jayson Heinold
Grace Higbie
Kyer Kneifel
Sadie Leatherman
Hannah Maier
Dillan Matthes
Cheyenne Wray
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or higher)
Sophomores
Straight "A"
Grace Birmingham
Kylee Martin
Harlee Satoski
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or higher)
Erin Drang
Elizabeth Palmer
High Honor Roll
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honor Roll
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Alexis Baldner
Kyler Gudeman
Lukas Mergenthaler
Nolan Miller
Mitchell Sech
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Truitt Anweiler
Vivian Ballesteros
Ryleigh Cadwell
Josie Crider
Hanna Freeland
Trey Hammerberg
Madyson Hilzley
Tristan Lane
Emily Martin
Makayla Martin
Mariela Nabarro
Maggie Osterhout
Kameron Rentschler
Briana Rose
Drew Saulsgiver
Waco Sebastian
Jacob Stewart
Mackenzie Taulbee
Makaela Voyles
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Stephen Carnell
Macie Carpenter
Olivia Cowsert
Victoria Cross
Aspen Fitzgerald
Hannah Fosburgh
Alex Garavalia
Madeline Garcia
Samuel Kropp
Noah Miller
Delilah Miranda
Lauren Moser
Amber Rardin
Gabrielle Rogers
Kyla Roney
Tyler Ross
Anne Stewart
Brianca Sutton
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Semester 1
Matthew Woodbury
Juniors
Straight "A"
Seniors
Straight "A"
Jared Birky
Cassidy Brunicon
Grant Hamstra
Kelley Hershberger
Douglas Satoski
Joshua Otero
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or higher)
Distinguished Honors
(3.67 GPA or higher)
Miranda Castle
Madison Clinton
Kelleen Cullison
Candice DeMarco
Chase Farmer
Jaela Gudeman
Paige Gurley
Lauren Keough
Alexis Neary
Tiffany Trater
Karl Wehner
Lauren Yager
Maranda Birmingham
Rachel Elston
Taylor Ferrell
Megan Heinold
Jessica Huycke
Samantha Ison
Brian Kropp
Sydney Kuchenmeister
Kylie Kuebler
Kayla Moyer
Alexis Oar
Ramilya Salem
Emma Woodbury
Sierra Young
High Honor Roll
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
High Honor Roll
(3.5-3.66 GPA)
Kaylyn Christy
Sarah Cieslak
Randal Deemer Morgan
Mackenna Evans
Kaylee Heimberg
Emma Leatherman
Olivia Birky
Faith Crowley
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Corina Alvarez
Torrey Bennett
Zachary Britton
Dylan Bruce
Lauren Dowdy
Joslyn Hemdal-Fiedler
Trevor McCormick
Kurt Niehof
Honors
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
Estela Reis
Caitlin Roe
Kailee Saulsgiver
Kendal Schoon
Rong Tuo
Nathaniel Anweiler
McKenah Childress
Jayla Crump
Madyson Evans
Kristine Herma
Jkristin Isenberg
Jennifer McCauley
Jacob Nix
Kaylee Ross
William Sanders
Ashley Shumaker
2014 Honor Roll 2015
Semester 1
Kyley Pittman
Tyler Paulus
KOUTS GIRLS SPRING/SUMMER SOFTBALL
AGE GROUPS
6-8 9-10 11-12 13-16
AS OF 12/31/2014
The registration fees for 2015 are $75 per girl, $130 for two girls and $160 for a family of three or
more girls. The fee charge will cover uniforms, league fees, league insurance and umpires.
Registration will be held at the Kouts Library February 28, 2015 from 9 to 11:30. If you cannot
make that date you can mail in your registration to 378 E 1200 S Kouts In. 46347. This year there
will be a $10 late fee if received after February 28. If mailing in post marked by February 28. There
will be fundraisers this year and your coaches will let you know when they will begin.
Checks Payable to: KOUTS GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
NAME:_______________________________________ AGE:_________ D.O.B________________________________
PARENTS:___________________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________________
PHONE:______________________________________ CELL:_______________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT:________________________________ PHONE:_________________________________
UNIFORM INFORMATION
(THE SHIRTS RUN VERY SMALL SO GO UP 2 SIZES)
SHIRTS:
PANTS:
SOCKS:
YOUTH
SMALL
MED
LARGE
WOMEN
SMALL
MED
LARGE
YOUTH
SMALL
MED
LARGE
WOMEN
SMALL
MED
LARGE
YOUTH (5-7)
INTER (7-9)
X-LARGE (OR LARGER)
X-LARGE (OR LARGER)
ADULT (10-13)
*****This year we will provide softball pants instead of shorts.
**IF YOU WILL LIKE TO HELP IN ANY WAY FROM COACHING TO HELPING WITH FIELDS PLEASE CALL DAVE
LANDFADT 219-508-6710 OR HEATHER RONEY 219-688-4549. THANK YOU**
*The organization responsible for this material is an organization independent from and not sponsored by the EPCSC. The
opinions or expressions contained in this material are not necessarily the views of the school or EPCSC.
*CONSENT/RELEASE*
I give permission for my child______________________________ to participate in the Kouts Girls
Spring/Summer Softball League program. I agree to release all coaches, players, league officials
and umpires of any liability in the event your child is accidentally injured while practicing, playing
games, or attending any event associated with the league.
Also by signing below as the parent or guardian of ________________________________I give league
permission to medically treat the child for an injury or illness if you are not able to be contacted
right away through the emergency number given.
*CODE OF CONDUCT*
Kouts Girls Spring/Summer Softball Association firmly believes in the ideals of good
sportsmanship, honesty, courage, and respect of authority. With this in mind, we have
established the following Code Of Conduct for all age group leagues:
*All players, coaches, umpires, scorekeepers and fans shall be treated with respect.
*Coaches, players, and fans shall not demean their own players, opposing players or
umpires before, during or after the game.
*Players will be ejected from the game for throwing balls, helmets, gloves, etc.
*Any unreasonable display of emotion will elicit a warning from the umpire. This
includes the use of foul language. Upon receiving a warning, the players and coach
shall immediately stop arguing and return to his position of the dugout. Failure to do
so will result in ejection from the game, as well a flagrant violation at any time in the
game (even if a warning was not given).
As a parent or guardian, I acknowledge that I am a role model. I must show respect for all players,
coaches, spectators and support groups. I understand the spirit of fair play and the sportsmanship
expected by our school and school system. If the Code Of Conduct cannot be followed, the umpire
reserves the right to dismiss an spectator, coach or player from the field.
Signature of Parent or Gaurdian:________________________________________________________________________
Elementary Echoes
Kouts Elementary
Volume 8, Number 23
www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Coming Soon . . .
Kindergarten Round-up Is Coming
Feb. 13…………………...Make-up Day #1—School in Session
The 2014-2015 Kindergarten Round-up will be held on
Monday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary
kindergarten classrooms. Children whose fifth birthday
falls on or before August 1 may be enrolled at this time.
Parents, please bring a copy of your child’s birth
certificate, immunization records, and three proofs of
residency if your child does not have older siblings at
Kouts Schools. The brief informational meeting will
address
immunization
requirements;
the
full-day
kindergarten program; screening procedures and dates;
and any questions parents may have for the teachers. In
order to be more efficient, we kindly ask that parents do
not bring children to the meeting. Thank you.
Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties, 1:30 PM
Feb. 16..........................Make-up Day #2—School in Session
Feb. 17...........................................Art Club—Gr. 4, 2:45 PM
Feb. 18........................................................Progress Reports
Feb. 23-27………………………..Student Council Spirit Week
“Give Kids a Smile” Event Comes to Valpo
Parents, is your child uninsured or underinsured and in
need of dental services? “Give Kids a Smile Day” will be
coming to Valparaiso on Monday, February 16, from 2:007:00 PM. Qualifying children will receive no-cost sealants
(when recommended by dentist), no-cost oral exam, nocost dental cleaning, and no-cost fluoride treatment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call 1-888-580-1060.
(Please see flyer in this
newsletter.)
Girls on the Run Registration Is Underway
Registration for the KES chapter of GOTR officially
opened on Monday and will run through Friday, February
27, or until registration is full.
Seats are limited to 20
participants (fourth- and fifth-grade girls only), and ten
have already been filled.
Please register early, if
interested.
More information is included in the attached flyer.
Although local preschools have been informed of the
round-up date, please help us spread the word to Kouts
parents without school-aged children.
Media Center Grateful for Student Donation
A big thank-you goes out to fifth grader Mark Smolios
for donating books to the Media Center to share with
others.
Gently-loved books are always gratefully accepted, so if a
closet cleaning is in order, please remember the Media
Center!
Parents Invited to Lunch with Their Children
Parents, did you know that you’re able to lunch with your
children? You may bring your own lunch or pre-order a
school lunch by calling 766-2232 by 9:00 AM. As a friendly
reminder, no fast food or soda may be brought into the
cafeteria. Whether a surprise or planned lunch, students
absolutely love to eat with their parents!
Parents, we
hope your schedule will allow an occasional lunch with
your child.
T-shirts Needed for Art Class
The art room is in desperate need of paint shirts. Parents,
any used adult-sized T- shirts that you can donate would
be a big help. All of the elementary students use the
shirts to protect their clothing when we do a messy
project. You can drop off the shirts at the elementary
office or have your child bring them to the art room. To
finish out the year, I am in need of at least 60 shirts.
Thank you for your help.
—Mr. Wright
Gently-Used Game Donations Wanted
Parents, if you have gently-used board and/or card games
you are willing to donate, please send them to school with
your child. Ideally, games that would take 15-20 to play
would be best for our indoor recess days. We are mostly
in need of games for second through fifth graders. (We
have plenty Memory and Candyland games for our
younger students.) Thank you!
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Elementary Echoes
Kouts Elementary
Volume 8, Number 23
www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Pledge Leaders Announced
Lunch with the Principal
The following students recited the Pledge of Allegiance
and/or read morning announcements: Delaney Hunt (3B),
Lauren Maxwell (4J), Damion Castator (4P), Roman
Jancich (5D), and Emma Roney (5A). We love to hear the
sweet sound of the students’ voices first thing in the
morning!
Having Lunch with the Principal this week, including ice
High Attendance Winners Announced
Congratulations to last week’s High Attendance winners:
Kindergarten:
Mrs. Dunham (100%); First Grade—Mrs.
Evans and Miss Werner (Tie); Second Grade—Mrs. Spagna;
Third Grade—Mrs. Sahy (100%); Fourth Grade—Mrs.
Markley and Mrs. Miller (Tie—100%); and Fifth Grade—
Mrs. Dorshorst (100%).
Title I Reading Counts Challenge for January
Ms. Roccia wishes to congratulate students who were
able to complete the 10 books or 100 pages of reading
during the cold month of January. Yes, you may also read
to your child and that counts! Thank you, parents, for
helping with this accomplishment.
cream,
were
first
graders
Addison
Sajdera,
Jesse
Overholt, and Julianna Reyes; second graders Lillian
Morris, Alissa Oar, Johnny Ruder, and Drew Kristoff;
third graders Emma Landfadt, Emma Poitras, and
Hannah Peterson; fourth graders Gabe Matthes, Starr
Hensley, and Cale Mendenhall; and fifth graders Annie
Semento, Cassidy Mills, and Anna Nordyke.
Student Birthdays Recognized
Happy birthday to the following students that celebrated
their special day during the week of February 9-15:
Second Grade—Kayla Hoover, Dustin Pavlick, and Breck
Terpstra; Third Grade—Macie Sanders; Fourth Grade—
Seth Brunicon, Lydia Reasoner, and Angela Zengler; and
Fifth Grade—Timmy Hilzley, Baleigh McLain, and Cole
Spagna. We hope your day was extra special!
Grade 1: Jaslyne Robledo, Sam Maxwell, Olivia Ozahanics,
Alyssa Loveitt, Kole Juergens, Anthony Hoover, and
Clayton Van Vuren
Student Half-birthdays Recognized
Grade 2: Hailee Stewart, Sara Myers, Star Bartels, Kaylah
Jacob, and Kayla Hoover
Happy half-birthday to the following students that will
Grade 3:
Alivia Carlson, Michael Sickles, Michayla
Porter, Nicolena Sutton, Jolee Hackett, Landen
Thompson, and Sarabelle Semento
Hoover, Emily McFalls, and Cameron Steinmetz; Second
The next challenge ends on Friday, February 27. Snuggle
up with some good books!
celebrate their special day during the weeks of August 915: Kindergarten—Jaden Stewart; First Grade—Anthony
Grade—Lindsey Krueger, Ryan Roznowski, and Caden
Spagna; Fourth Grade—Joe Williams and Mackenzie
Rose;
and
Fifth
Grade—Maddy
Fickle,
Caleb
Hammerberg, and Kayla Lockett. We hope your summer
birthday will be extra special!
Six Flags Read to Succeed Deadline Is Next Wednesday
Parents, this is a reminder that if your child is participating in the Six Flags “Read to Succeed” program, the completed
reading log is due back no later than Wednesday, February 18. Reading 600 minutes will earn each student a free ticket
to the theme park. We hope you take advantage of this free ticket and a day of fun!
Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana is excited to announce open registration
for the Spring 2015 season! Girls on the Run is a transformational physical
activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 4th and 5th grade.
We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The
program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to
complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash
confidence through accomplishment, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of
health and fitness.
Registration will be online through our website, www.gotrofnwi.org beginning
February 9th and closing on February 27th. Simply click on the “Register here
for our Spring 2015 Program!” link. This will take you to the registration process
through RacePlanner. Once there, review the sites available on the side of the
page. Click on “Category” to find your site! The coach at your site will contact you
with more information. We are limited to 20 seats. If you are interested, please
register early. If you need a paper registration, please contact Mrs. Dorshorst on
the 9th.
The 10-week season begins the week of March 2nd and runs through the end of
May. Our celebratory Spring Girls on the Run 5K will be held on Saturday, May
16th, beginning at 8 AM with the 5K at 10 AM at Highland Middle School in
Highland, IN.
Please contact Coach Dorshorst at [email protected] with any
questions.