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May, 2015
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK
FOR AUGUST SCHOOL REGISTRATION. . .
All parents/guardians will again need to provide proof of residency in the Paw
Paw School District #271. Proof for residents will include a combination of a
total of 3 documents, if you already attend Paw Paw Schools, or a total of 4
documents if you are new, (one of these MUST be a valid driver's license with
your current address). If you are living with someone, the person with whom
you are living will have to provide proof of residency, in addition to other documents. A list of acceptable documents you can provide appears later in this
newsletter. If you do not provide the necessary proof of residency at the August
registration, your child's registration will be slowed considerably.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
8th GRADE PROMOTION
Promotion for the Paw Paw 8th grade students will be held in the high school gymnasium on
Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 P.M.
High School graduation will be on Friday, May 29th, at 7:00 P.M. in the high school gymnasium.
Next School Board Meeting:
Monday, May 18th, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw High School Media Center
Paw Paw Schools
Student of the Month
MARCH
Kindergarten, Mrs. Williams - Christopher Benson
1st grade, Mrs. Nelson - Logan Edwards
2nd grade, Mrs. Grzanich - Alexis Adkins
3rd grade, Mrs. Moorehead - Joey Jensen
4th grade, Mrs. LeMat - Jacob Alderson
5th grade, Mrs. Marks - Matthew Miller
Mrs. Siemers, Title 1 - Jakob McNally
Jr. High Science Fair
It is time again to anticipate the HILL SCIENCE FAIR! Students in 6th through 8th grades
have been working second semester to prepare
their projects implementing the scientific method. The Junior High students do a wonderful
job incorporating their own creativity and drama
to thoughtful and intriguing questions. Come
celebrate science at the HILL SCIENCE FAIR
OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, May 13th, from
5:30-6:30 p.m. Anyone and everyone are welcome. The Hill students appreciate your interest and support.
Paw Paw High School
Valedictorian
and Salutatorian announced
John Hoelzer, son of John and Jill Hoelzer, has
been named Valedictorian of the Class of 2015.
John plans to attend Iowa State after graduation.
Katie Thompson, daughter of Laurie Thompson
and Vern Thompson, has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2015. Katie plans to attend
Western Illinois University after graduation.
STATE WYSE COMPETITION
Matthew Swed participated in the state
WYSE competition on April 16th. He had
a top ten score at the State competition for
mathematics. Congratulations, Matt!
National Honor Society Induction,
And Spring Awards Ceremony
The National Honor Society Induction
and Spring Awards Ceremony for the 20142015 school year will take place on Tuesday,
May 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym.
PPHS PROM 2015
The Junior Class will be hosting prom on
Saturday, May 16, 2015. The prom celebration
will take place at Kishwaukee Country Club in
Dekalb. This years’ prom theme is “Masquerade”. The Prom Grand March and Crowning
of the King and Queen will be held at Paw Paw
High School beginning at 4:45 p.m. Please
come and enjoy the fun!
Spring Concert Dates :
The K-5 spring music
concert will be held on
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at
6:30 p.m.
The Jr/Sr High School Band
and Choir concert is set for
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
at 6:30 p.m.
Third Quarter Honor Roll
Honors
Sixth Grade – Isabel Abbott, Marcus Ekstrom,
Damien Files, Savannah Gossage, Michael Lampson, Lilee Leppanen, Brendon Schweickert, Jacey
Smith, Brady Vincent.
Seventh Grade – Matyson Elder, Jodie Penman.
Eighth Grade – Jessica Davison, Tyler Douglas,
Marcus Hadley, Ashlyn McLaughlin, Riley Oros,
Destini Schweickert, Justin Williams, Joshua
Wiseman.
Freshman – Cassidy Fairchild, Brandon Heiman,
Samantha Ladson, Joshua Mateja, Haley Oros,
Trystan Sheridan, Janette Solis, Jacob Williams.
Sophomores – Sarah Cardenas, Deona Collins,
Dakota Goble, Jeff Hanson, Antonio Solis, Nicholas Soto.
Juniors – Madyson Aloisio, Ashley Delhotal, Alexandra Marshall, Alexis Prendergast, Daniel
Rosenkrans, William Zeman.
Seniors – Paul Bentley, Shelsie Crawford, Jonathan Essex, Orestes Franco, Jason Kidd, Jessica
Kidd, Jose Magaia.
High Honors
Sixth Grade – Shaunte Barbee, Samuel Benson,
JoDee Edwards, Trysta Foster, Rebecca Hadley,
Kendall Hawbaker, Brooke Heiman, Elizabeth
Hemphill, Anthony McCannon, Brennen McNally,
Autumn Miller, Jacob Pierce, Jasmine Pitman,
Jessica Solis, Alexandra Zeimetz.
Seventh Grade – Lia Cooper, Sera Dalki, Caytlin
Prodzenski, Kayla Silva.
Eighth Grade – Anthony Castaldo, Zachary Clayton, Claire Hicks, Timothy McNally, Ireland Nolte,
Kern Zeimetz.
Freshman – Julia Hoelzer, Gabriel Johnston, Josef McKee.
Sophomores – Anastasia Pfeiffer.
Juniors – Matthew Swed, Patrick Wiley.
Seniors – Krysta Hill, John Hoelzer, Finn Mertens,
James Sensenbrenner, Katie Thompson.
Accelerated Reader
Update
The following students met their March
reading goal: First Grade –Lexie Alderson, Rilen
Blankenhagen, Logan Edwards, Hannah Gonzalez, Hank Hickey, Mason Hoadley, Nick Hoffer,
Kate Hoffer, Lukas Johnston, Jaelynn Mathis,
Jayden Ness, Matthew Ness, Bethany Odle, Logan Schrader, Paytan Wolgast. Second Grade –
Alexis Adkins, Adriana Allen, Liam Bemis, Paloma
Cardenas, Christian Cooper, Blake Goodbred,
Zenobia Hollenback, Ryden LeGrand, Bella
Mateja, Liam McLaughlin. Third Grade –Dayton
Alderson, Abigail Benson, Lilliane Brower, Kyle
Davison, Grayson Dorsey, Alexandrea Edwards,
Mackenna Hawbaker, Natalie Hollenback, Joey
Jensen, Hanna Jones, Jakob McNally, Aaron
Ness, Lucas Odle, Landon Schrader, Jada Taylor,
Jayla Taylor, Ava Volkert, Paige Williams. Fourth
Grade –Alyssa Adkins, Jacob Alderson, Ella Benson, Saul Cardenas, Jason Carlock, Tess Clayton, Mahala Gonzalez, Cayden Hopkins, Victoria
McCannon, Ruby Reyes.
Fifth Grade – Finn
Clayton, Kelly Fairchild, Jillian Hanson, Samantha Katschke, Shailey Mathis, Triston McLaughlin, Matthew Miller, David Negrete, Destiny Ness,
Hannah Nitz, Shayne Prodzenski, Grant Schlorff,
Jordan Wilkinson, Aiden Znaniecki.
ALL students in the first, second, and third
grade classes met their monthly reading goals this
month! Congratulations to Jayden Ness, Paytan
Wolgast, Ryden LeGrand, Grayson Dorsey, Ella
Benson and Tess Clayton for meeting their yearly
goals during the month of March.
Top individual AR point winners for March include:
First Grade: Hank Hickey, Kate Hoffer,
Hannah Gonzalez
Second Grade: Liam McLaughlin, Paloma
Cardenas, Christian Cooper
Third Grade: Ava Volkert, Abigail Benson,
Dayton Alderson
Fourth Grade: Ruby Reyes, Victoria McCannon,
Jacob Alderson
Fifth Grade: Aiden Znaniecki, Grant Schlorff,
Finn Clayton
Junior High: Jacob Pierce, Ashlyn McLaughlin,
Kern Zeimetz.
PAW PAW ART STUDENTS EXCEL
AT INDIAN VALLEY
ART SHOW
Congratulations to all our Paw Paw art students
for participating in the Indian Valley Art Show.
The show was held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at
Ashton – Franklin High School.
Six schools were invited to display their work in
the gym while two professional artists judged the
work. Our students brought home 13 ribbons
with 4 being first place ribbons. The results of
the show are as follows.
Pencil Drawing
1st pl Trevor Oros
3rd pl.Jose Magaia
HM Joe McKee
Still Life
Still Life
Still Life
Colored Pencils
3rd pl.Trevor Oros
HM Adam Soto
Tough Turtle
Newton’s Apple
Indian Valley Technical
Honor Society
Madison Aloisio
Technical Honor Society members are
outstanding, responsible students who have
made a personal commitment to academic excellence in their high school careers. They have
exhibited exemplary performance in their technical programs at Indian Valley Vocational Center .
Criteria for selection is based on:
"A" average in IVVC program in the first
three quarters of the current school year.
3.0 minimum cumulative GPA at home
school through 1st semester of this academic year.
Congratulations to Paw Paw student Madyson
Aloisio - Sports Medicine.
Pastel Chalk
1st pl Finn Mertens
Hasta La Vista, Baby!
Portrait
3rd pl Sarah Cardenas Beauty Alone
Figure silhouette
HM Joe McKee
Tranquility
Landscape
2 Dimensional Misc
1st pl Cameron Hendricks Where I Learn
1 Pt. Perspective
3rd pl Trevor Oros
Pug Town
2 Pt. Perspective
HM Joe McKee
A School’s Hallway
1 Pt. Perspective
Markers
1st pl Finn Mertens
Ever Watchful
Pointillism
3rd pl Paul Bentley
The Great White
Pointillism
Note from the Ag Roon . . .
There are heirloom tomatoes and peppers for
sale in the Ag room!
Market Day Delivery:
May 19, 2015
Paw Paw High School Cafeteria
MAY MENU - PAW PAW SCHOOLS
1% white/non-fat choc milk available at all lunches
Menu Subject to Change Due to Availability AND School Closings
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Gr. K-6 $2.00
Gr. 7-12 $2.25
Adults $2.55
Extra Milk .35/carton
FRIDAY
1/2 Day of School
Chicken patty/bun
Grilled cheese
Corny dogs
Pizza
Savory fries
Tomato soup
French fries
Lettuce salad
Peaches
Carrots/p. butter
Baked beans
Pineapple
Corn
4
Brownie
5
Strawberry cups
6 Rice Krispie treats 7
NO LUNCH 1
Cheese breadstick
Marinara sauce
Lettuce salad
Pears
8
Dbl choc chip cookie
Breaded pork/bun
Sun chips
Peaches
Juice box
11
Chicken nuggets
Tri tators
Mandarin oranges
Green beans
Ham/cheese/bun
Sun chips
Baked beans
Peaches
18
Creamed turkey over
Mashed potatoes
Corn
Juice box
19
Memorial
Chicken patty/bun
Day
Tri tators
Fruit
Quick oatmeal bars
12
26
Turkey/cheese on bun
Corn
Orange
Poke cake
13
Taco salad with
Meat, lettuce, cheese
Apple
Oatmeal cookie
14
Rib on a bun
French fries
Applesauce
Carrots/p butter 15
Hamburger/bun
Savory fries
Green beans
Orange
20
Pizza
Lettuce salad
Pineapple
Choc chip cookie 21
Cheese quesadilla
Lettuce salad
Fruit
P butter cookie 22
PICNIC DAY
Hot dog
Chips
Fruit snacks
Juice box
27
May 27th, the last day of school for the students, lunch for all students and staff will be
on the District. There will be no charge for the picnic type lunch provided on that day.
To all students and staff, have a great summer!
Calendar of Events
May
01 Mid-term Reports Sent Home
01 School Imp. Day - 11:45 AM Dismissal
02 11:00 AM HSBB & SB w/AFC (DH)
04 4:15 PM
Jr. High Track Meet @ Plano
04 4:30 PM
HSBB & SB at Hiawatha
05 4:30 PM
HSBB & SB w/Hiawatha
06 6:30 PM
Elementary Music Program (K-5)
in HS Gym
07 4:45 PM
HSBB at IMSA
09 Freshman Car Wash 8:30-1:00
11 4:30 PM
Jr. High Conference Track Meet
@ Plano
12 4:45 PM
HSSB at IMSA
13 6:30 PM
Band/Choir Concert- HS Gym
16 Prom at Kishwaukee Country Club DeKalb
18 7:00 PM School Board Meeting
18 HSBB & SB Regionals TBA
19
Market Day delivery
19 6:00 PM NHS/Spring HS Awards Ceremony
25
Memorial Day - (No School)
26
2:00pm Dismissal
27
Report Card Day
27
End of 4th Quarter
27 Last day of School - 1:30 PM Dismissal
28
Teachers' Institute (No School)
28 7:00 PM 8th grade promotion
29 7:00 PM High School Graduation
From the libraries . . .
The first week in April we had our annual BOGO bookfair through Scholastic and
it was a big hit. We sold around $1200.00. Thank you to all who bought. We would
also like to thank our workers, Jodi Howell, Keri Dalki and Lisa Mickelson for working the fair and to Mary Mendoza who helped set up. This fair would not be possible
without the generosity of the volunteers.
Library week theme was “READING... Under the Sea”. We did a coloring contest
and craft days for K-5 students, read to the students and they checked out books
about different sea creatures.
We would like to thank Erin Oates for supplies and her crafty help; Dawn Nicholson
and Tammy Wiley for their help and patience on craft days; and a special thanks
goes out to Kathy Lamb for cleaning up after all the crafting. Last, but not least, the
teachers for their cooperation and understanding! The week got a little crazy, but
the students had alot of FUN!
Keep clipping your box tops and campbell labels.
The library Ladies,
Ms. Anita and Mrs. Robinson
Bulldog
Challenge
During the month of March, the students received Bulldog tickets to persevere through any challenges they may have. Payton Wolgast was the first ticket pulled and the Bulldog sign is hanging outside
her classroom. Olivia Truckenbrod, Lucas Odle, Alexis Adkins, Jacquelynn Elder, Kylee Cooper, Ava
Volkert, Jayla Taylor, Matthew Ness, and Paloma Cardenas were chosen and awarded a book and
a pencil. April’s theme is helpful. The students will be earning tickets by being helpful to their friends,
teachers, and other staff members.
Also, we are still looking for donations. Anything big or small! Your trash may be our treasure. Please
send them in to either Mrs. Marks or Mrs. Williams.
Paw Paw School District #271
Establishing/Verifying Residency
New Students
Re-enrolling Students after Withdrawal
Fall Registration
In order for a parent, guardian, or person seeking to enroll/register a student into Paw Paw Schools for the first
time, or after a child is withdrawn and wishes to re-enroll, or for registration of returning families at the beginning
of the year, the following documentation from each section is required to verify residence, identity and full
-time residency in the school district:
Category 1 - All families - ONE Document from the following (Verification Residence is in the District):
• Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment (cancelled check or stub from tax form indicating payment)
• Mortgage papers with parent/guardian’s name listed as homeowner
• Signed and dated lease and proof of last month’s payment (cancelled check or verification letter from landlord)
• Housing letter (military personnel)
• Letter of residence from landlord in lieu of lease (form available from school)
• Letter of residence to be used when the person seeking to enroll a student is living with a district resident that is not a parent/guardian (form available from school)
AND FROM THE LISTS BELOW
Category 2 – All families – (Verification of Identity and Residency in the District)
• Residents with a valid Illinois Driver’s License must present a license that confirms the address being used for residency in the district. When presented, the license will qualify as a document needed in Category 3.
Category 3 – Verification of Residency in the District
Returning Families: Students/Families returning in the Fall to start the first day of school after completing the
previous spring semester only need to provide ONE of the following showing an address in district including
the name of the person enrolling the student.
New Families: Families new to the district, or returning after withdrawing, need to provide TWO of the following documents showing the address in district, including the name of the person enrolling the student.
• Illinois Driver’s License
• State of Illinois Identification Card
• Vehicle registration
• Voter registration
• Unexpired Illinois DNR hunting/fishing license
• Most recent cable, satellite, or credit card bill
• Current public aid card
• Current homeowner’s/renter’s/vehicle insurance policy and verification premium has been paid
• Most recent gas, electric, and/or water bill
• Mail received at new residence
Legal custody is not required to enroll a student. A person seeking to enroll a student who is not the legal
guardian of the child will need to supply legal documentation and/or complete district forms to determine that
the student legally resides in the district, and therefore not required to be charged tuition to attend Paw Paw
School District #271. This process also will protect the safety of a minor when custody is of concern. The
school district will require documentation to be completed if a person seeking to enroll a student is not the
adoptive parent, legal guardian, or designated custodial parent of a child as the result of a divorce, separation,
or action taken by a court of law or legal agency.
Once residency has been verified, enrollment into classes will then begin.
Upcoming Events
Dates to Remember
~ May 1st - School Improvement Day, 11:45 dismissal
~ May 18th - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 7:00 p.m
~ May 26th - Early dismissal - 2:00 p.m.
~ May 27th - Last day of school - 1:30 p.m.
dismissal
~ May 28th - Jr. High School Promotion, 7:00 p.m.
~ May 28th - Teachers' Institute - NO SCHOOL
~ May 29th - High School Graduation - 7:00 p.m.
End-of-School-Year . . .
Tuesday, May 26 - Early dismissal, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27th - Last day of school, 1:30 dismissal
Thursday, May 28th - Teacher's Institute
NO SCHOOL!
PAW PAW SCHOOLS
MEMORIAL WALL
A memorial wall has been established at the entrance of the High School. Its purpose is for families to
remember loved ones who have attended Paw Paw Schools, and for individuals who have an attachment to
the schools and want to leave a lasting legacy. To remember loved ones or leave a legacy, paw prints with
names can be purchased starting at $150. The paw prints with the names and years of life or graduating class
year will be prominently displayed on the wall. The money collected for the wall will be used for projects that
are permanent, such as bleachers or classroom renovations. If you are interested in purchasing a paw print,
contact Patty Torman at 815-627-2841, x228.