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
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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:
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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
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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:
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Monday, Feb. 23—Pajama Day
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Tuesday, Feb. 24—Disney Day
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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.)
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Thursday, Feb. 26—Sports Day
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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