PARENTS’ PARAGRAPHS for KOUTS Elementary, Middle & Senior High Schools Volume 49 Number 7 February 19, 2015 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 2/23 TUESDAY 2/24 WEDNESDAY 2/25 THURSDAY 2/26 FRIDAY 2/27 Corn Dog Black Bean Salsa/Chips Mandarin Oranges Cookie MILK Choice Barbeque Chicken Ravioli Garlic Toast Broccoli Pears Bosco Cheese Stick Marinara Sauce Green Beans Fresh Fruit Hot Ham & Cheese Potato Smiles Applesauce Pepperoni Pizza Candied Carrots Fresh Fruit MILK MILK MILK MILK Choice Surprise Choice Spicy Chicken Choice Sweet & Sour Chicken Choice Surprise Calendar Thursday Feb. 19 6:00 PM Friday Feb. 20 Saturday Feb. 21 2:00 PM 5:30 PM 11:30 AM 7:00 PM TBA 4:00 PM Monday Feb. 23 Tuesday Feb. 24 Wednesday Feb. 25 Thursday Feb. 26 Friday Saturday Feb. 27 Feb. 28 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 8:25 AM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM TBA 9:00 AM Staff vs Student Volleyball Game (All Proceeds go to Riley Children’s Hospital) Pep Rally PAR Gym Boys Varsity/JV Basketball Hanover Central H Girls Varsity Basketball Regional vs North White @ Caston Girls Varsity Basketball Regional Championship @ Caston (Tent.) ISSMA State Solo Ensemble/Vocal Contests Regional Science Fair Public Viewing @ Valparaiso University (Public viewing after 1:00 PM) Girls 6th Grade Basketball @ SC Solo & Ensemble Concert Girls 7/8 Basketball Wanatah H Boys Varsity/JV Basketball @ River Forest Late Start Wednesday – School Starts at 8:25 AM Girls 7/8 Basketball Westville H Girls 6th Basketball @ Hebron 4-H Boys Varsity/JV Basketball LaCrosse H – Senior Night ISSMA State Solo Ensemble Wind/Percussion Girls 6th Basketball Boone Grove H 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). FAFSA Forms Due March 10, 2015 Parents and students can begin to complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on the website: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov . It is recommended to download the form and then complete it online. You can also call for a paper copy at 1-800-433-3243. This is the form used to determine financial aid for students pursuing post-secondary education, whether that be in grants, loans, or work-study. It is recommended that all senior students pursuing post-secondary complete the form, whether you think you qualify for financial aid or not. The form must be post-marked by March 10, 2015 in order to qualify for Indiana financial aid monies. Alumni Wall of Fame Do you know a former Kouts graduate who has achieved fantastic success after they left Kouts High School? If so, please consider nominating them for the Kouts High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Alumni Hall of Fame consists of graduates who have gone on to tremendous success after graduating Kouts High School. Hall of Fame examples are doctors, high-ranking military officers, world renowned educators, and tremendously successful businessmen. The Alumni Hall of Fame was developed to show current students that Kouts graduates can and do go on to lead outstanding lives with great accomplishments and achievements. The next time you come to school, check out the Alumni Wall of Fame in the new gym lobby, and while you’re at it, think if there is a deserving graduate you would like to honor. Nominations can be submitted to the committee through middle/high school Principal Tom Stoner. From The Guidance Counselor Ivy Tech is pleased to offer the American Honors program, a competitive community college honors program with a difference. While the program will challenge you academically, it will also provide you with the tools and one-on-one support to succeed in academics – and in life. In just two short years, American Honors program graduates have been accepted at Stanford, Cornell, University of Michigan and other top-tier schools. Of course, if your dream school isn’t in the American Honors Network, we’ll do everything we can to help you transfer there. Smart, Affordable College Option American Honors Virtual Info Session at Ivy Tech Community College Learn how you can earn your bachelor's degree from schools like DePauw, IUPUI, Hanover, and Purdue after starting at Ivy Tech. Virtual Info Session Details: Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM (CT) Click Here to RSVP Caleb Westberg, our Regional Admissions Counselor for Indiana, will lead the Information Session on American Honors at Ivy Tech. He has helped hundreds of students across the region find a way to their dream schools. More info at the link below. https://americanhonors.org/program/ivy-tech/overview College Fair: Andrean High School When: March 19, 2015 6-7:30 What is a College Fair? Free and open to all students, College Fairs allow students and their families to interact with Admission Representatives from a wide range of post-secondary colleges & universities to discuss: Admission requirements Financial Aid College majors College entrance exam testing (ACT/SAT) What happens at a College Fair? Admission Representatives from a variety of colleges are all gathered in one place just waiting to answer your questions. You can stop by the table of any represented college/university. College Fairs are an exciting chance to talk to admission counselors about schools you may be considering after high school. You may even discover that your “dream school” is a college or university that you may not have even considered before attending a College Fair. In addition to talking with representatives, College Fairs allow you to pick up brochures and sign-up for college information mailing lists. (TIP: You may want to print labels with your name, address, e-mail, phone number, high school name, year of graduation, & intended major) How Can I Prepare for a College Fair? If you are planning to attend a College Fair, think about the following questions: Do you want to attend a two- or four-year institution? Co-ed or single sex? What size school do you want to attend? What programs of study are you considering? How far from home do you want to go? Do you wish to participate in any specific extra-curricular activities or athletics? KMS KEEP THE DATE! Friday, February 20 8th Grade Field Trip to Radisson - 8:30am (Please wear nice dress attire!) Monday, February 23 G 6 BB @ South Central - 4:30pm Solo & Ensemble Concert - 7:00pm Tuesday, February 24 G 7/8 BB vs. Wanatah - 4:30pm Wednesday, February 25 G 7/8 BB vs. Westville - 4:30pm Thursday, February 26 G 6 BB @ Hebron - 4:30pm Saturday, February 28 G 6 BB vs. Boone Grove - 9:00am 2014 Honor Roll 2015 Semester 1 Freshman Straight "A" Sophomores Straight "A" Meagan Farmer Amanda Gardin Jayson Heinold Grace Higbie Sydnee Hill Kyer Kneifel Sadie Leatherman Brooklynn MacDonald Hannah Maier Dillan Matthes Cheyenne Wray Grace Birmingham Gabrielle Conway Kylee Martin Harlee Satoski Distinguished Honors (3.67 GPA or higher) 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 Honors (3.0-3.49 GPA) Jacob Stewart Mackenzie Taulbee Makaela Voyles Matthew Woodbury 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 Anne Stewart Brianca Sutton 2014 Honor Roll 2015 Semester 1 Waco Sebastian Juniors Straight "A" Tyler Ross 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 Katherine Gorski Kristine Herma Kristin Isenberg Jennifer McCauley Tyler Paulus Kaylee Ross William Sanders Ashley Shumaker 2014 Honor Roll 2015 Semester 1 Kyley Pittman Jacob Nix Free Concert! Hebron High School Auditorium 509 South Main Street, Hebron, IN 46341 Thursday, March 5, 2015 7:00 p.m. To obtain FREE CONCERT TICKETS ArmyFieldBand.com Please call 219‐996‐4771 x‐243 or clip and send the coupon below. Request free concert tickets in three easy steps: 1. Fill in this information: Your Name: ______________________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________ 2. Circle number of tickets requested: 1 2 3 4 (Limit 4 tickets per coupon) 3. Clip and send this coupon with a stamped, self‐addressed envelope to: Tickets * Hebron Middle School * 307 South Main St. * Hebron, IN 46341 SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON BAND AND CHOIR TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING Date: Monday, February 23rd Time: 6:00 PM Location: Kouts HS Cafeteria Dates: June 9-13th *Trip Itineraries *Payment Schedule *Additional Pertinent Forms Will Be Available 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 24 www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes Thursday, February 19, 2015 Coming Soon . . . ISTEP+ to Begin Next Week Feb. 23-27………………………..Student Council Spirit Week Part 1 of the annual State-mandated assessment will begin Feb. 23....................................Followers Bible Club, 2:45 PM on Wednesday, February 25, and run through Friday, Feb. 24...........................................Art Club—Gr. 4, 2:45 PM March 13. Feb. 24............................Market Day Pick-up, 4:20-5:00 PM tested in English/language arts, math, and science (Gr. 5 Feb. 25.......................ISTEP+ Applied Skills Begins—Gr. 3-5 only). The fourth-grade social studies assessment may be Feb. 26................MATH Bowl @ Willowcreek MS, 5:00 PM suspended for this year only. Student Council to Host Spirit Week We’re looking forward to next week’s “Spirit Week,” hosted by the KES Student Council. Students and staff are invited to participate in the daily themes: Monday, Feb. 23—Pajama Day Tuesday, Feb. 24—Disney Day Wednesday, Feb. 25—“Riley’s Hat Day” (With a minimum $1 donation to Riley Children’s Hospital, students/staff may wear a hat all day at school.) Thursday, Feb. 26—Sports Day Friday, Feb. 27—Black-and-Gold Day Family Fun Night to Be Held Next Month Elementary students in grades 3-5 will be The Applied Skills paper/pencil assessment will measure students’ ability to apply their knowledge in each subject area, not just complete multiple-choice questions. Students are encouraged to get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to be able to perform at their peak level. This is good advice for every day, not just “test” days. “Super Strides Student” Is Selected We’re excited to announce KES’s most recently-selected Super Strides Student, third grader Lane Evans. In Be sure to mark your calendars now for Friday, March 13, addition to being a “Straight A” student, Lane has read when PETT will host its free Family Fun Night from 6:00- all seven of the Harry Potter books in less than 100 days! 8:00 PM in the elementary gym. Students and their This school year, he’s read 21 books for a grand total of families are invited to enjoy open gym for basketball, an 1,350,000+ words! Lane has earned a total of 301 Reading inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, golf, hula Counts points. hoops, jump rope, corn hole, Wii Just Dance, and month.) refreshments. trying to decide what to read next. (The third-grade goal is six points per Lane states that his hardest decision now is Lane will host the traveling trophy and receive a certificate and personalized badge as mementos for his great achievement. We’re very proud of you, Lane! “Jump Rope for Heart” Will Begin Monday Next week, all students in Gr. K-5 will participate in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart program during their PE classes. Pledge sheets went home with students last week in hopes of reaching or exceeding our $5,000 goal. Students will rotate through various stations learning and practicing jump rope moves. It will be fun, great exercise, and an excellent way to raise funds for pediatric cardiac needs. Parents, families, and friends, we thank you in advance for your generosity. Pledge Leaders Announced The following students recited the Pledge of Allegiance and/or read morning announcements: Roman Jancich (5D), Kayla Lockett (5K), Patrick Wood (2E), Caden Spagna (2G), and Ryan Roznowski (2M). The students continue to do a great job! Elementary Echoes continues on the next page. Elementary Echoes Kouts Elementary Volume 8, Number 24 www.epcsc.k12.in.us/kes Thursday, February 19, 2015 High Attendance Winners Announced Lunch with the Principal Congratulations to last week’s High Attendance winners: Having Lunch with the Principal this week, including ice Kindergarten—Mrs. Owens (100%); First Grade—Miss cream, were first graders Cole Snyder, Makayla Pozywala, Werner; Second Grade—Mrs. Merrell; Third Grade—Mrs. and Chloe Salyer; second graders Dustin Pavlick, Alex Wigley (100%); Fourth Grade—Mrs. Markley and Miss Smith, and Leah Lambert; third graders Mikayla Porter Proctor (Tie—100%); and Fifth Grade—Mrs. Dorgan and Ava Reyes; fourth graders Sydnee Krull, Brentley (100%). Hefner, and Bradley Leka; and fifth graders Girls on the Run Team Is Filling Up Roger Seaton, Kayla Lockett, and Kaylee Poole. Registration for the KES chapter of GOTR officially Student Birthdays Recognized opened last week and will run through Friday, February 27, Happy birthday to the following students that celebrated or until registration is full. Seats are limited to 20 their special day during the week of February 16-22: participants (fourth- and fifth-grade girls only), and Kindergarten—Kayla Florence and Tyler Gant; Second thirteen have already been filled. Please register early, if Grade—Hanna interested. Co-coaches Mrs. Dickinson, Dorshorst, Mrs. Michayla Porter, and Cody Smith; and Fourth Grade— Dunham, Mrs. Eichelberger, and Miss Postma are looking Tori Allen and Gabe Matthes. forward to working with the girls and the culminating 5K extra special! Poole; Third Grade—Jocelyn Hall, We hope your day was race. 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 Kindergarten Round-up Is Coming 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. Student Half-birthdays Recognized Happy half-birthday to the following students that will celebrate their special day during the weeks of August 16-18: Fourth Grade—Sydnee Krull; and Fifth Grade— Kortney Blood and Owen Winters. We hope your summer birthday will be extra special! Media Center Thanks and Announcement A big thank-you goes out to fifth grader Caleb Hajek for donating a box of new and slightly-used books he was finished with at home. In addition, I’d like to thank second graders Ava Gibson and Avigaile Recker for donating some of their gently used books. I am sure your fellow students will enjoy them. Mark your calendar now for the Spring Book Fair which will be held March 9-12 in the LGI Room. Each child will visit the fair with his/her class and have an opportunity to purchase books. More information will follow with our on-line shopping information. —Mrs. Cincoski
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