Friday, October 30, 2009

10-30-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 30, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

New play areas for November: Beginning Monday, November 2nd
A-G South Parking lot
H-M Field
N-R Tennis courts
S-Z North parking lot

Book Club: Come sign-up for Book Club. Our next book will start on Thursday, November 12th. You can get your book from Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Hauff starting November 2nd. The book is The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice (Book 1). Remember the assembly in the auditorium where the series were acted. The main character Will is training to be a ranger. Come learn about his adventures and sneaky ways.

Reading Club: Do you want to read during 1st recess! Well, come join us in the library on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the beginning of lunch. You can sit in comfortable chairs and read. Then you will go to second lunch. All you need to do is tell your language arts teacher, so they can e-mail Mrs. Hauff. She will give you a pass.

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girls intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

Coming Soon………

Braindrop for the day:
A turducken is a dish consisting of a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck, which itself is stuffed with a small de-boned chicken. The thoracic cavity of the chicken and the rest of the gaps are stuffed, sometimes with a highly seasoned breadcrumb mixture or sausage meat, although some versions have a different stuffing for each bird.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

10-29-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Book Club: Come sign-up for Book Club. Our next book will start on Thursday, November 12th. You can get your book from Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Hauff starting November 2nd. The book is The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice (Book 1). Remember the assembly in the auditorium where the series were acted. The main character Will is training to be a ranger. Come learn about his adventures and sneaky ways.

Reading Club: Do you want to read during 1st recess! Well, come join us in the library on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the beginning of lunch. You can sit in comfortable chairs and read. Then you will go to second lunch. All you need to do is tell your language arts teacher, so they can e-mail Mrs. Hauff. She will give you a pass.

Smile! Tomorrow is School Picture Day! Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! And be sure to bring your pre-pay envelope and money if your parents want to order portraits. Don’t be left out. Remember tomorrow is School Picture Day!

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girls intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The kangaroo--a marsupial from the family Macropodidae--is a national symbol of Australia. Its emblem is used on the Australian coat of arms, on some of its currency, as well as by some of Australia's best known organizations.

10-28-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girl’s intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball. Boy’s basketball intramurals will start next Tuesday, November 3rd. You can sign up in the Gym with Mr. Frankamp or in A12 with Ms. Sailor. Boy’s intramural basketball will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays through November from 3:30-5:00.

Due to the ASP soccer game tomorrow, we will have soccer practice today!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity tomorrow. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The Ticonderoga is a pencil model distributed by the Dixon Ticonderoga Company, which was originally located in Jersey City, New Jersey. While their products are akin to those of similar companies, because of the company's 18th century origins and large size this brand name has long been a fixture of life in the United States and elsewhere, especially for primary school children.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

10-27-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Tuesday: Hat Day
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Due to the ASP soccer game on Thursday, October 29th, we will have soccer practice today and tomorrow!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity on Thursday, October 29th. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

NAL will meet TODAY, after school in E11.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Fiberglass is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. What is commonly known as "fiberglass" today was invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens-Corning as a material to be used as insulation

Friday, October 23, 2009

10-26-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, October 26, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

Due to trash left in the cafeteria on Friday, students will have assigned seating for breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity on Thursday, October 29th. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Fuel up to Play will meet Tuesday, October 27th during lunch in E11.

NAL will meet Tuesday, October 27th after school in E11.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.

o Monday: Pajama Day

o Tuesday: Hat Day

o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)

o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time

o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.

o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against precipitation or sunlight. The term parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun, and umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain.

10-23-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 23, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Attention All Students: TODAY is the last day to purchase binders for only $2, so get yours today!!!

Fuel up to Play will meet Tuesday, October 27th during lunch in E11.

NAL will meet Tuesday, October 27th after school in E11.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

Next week will be United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate: The activities STUCO has planned are as follows:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.

o Monday: Pajama Day

o Tuesday: Hat Day

o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)

o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time

o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.

o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The design dates to 1606 when a new flag was needed to represent the union of England and Scotland. The Union Jack integrates England's St. George's Cross with Scotland's St. Andrew's Cross.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

10-22-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Our next home Volleyball game is today. Come and support our Lady Royals at we host Hamilton and Brooks. The cost is only $1 and you cannot be on the D and F list.

Attention 6th grade students: The 6th grade AVID Experience is TONIGHT from 6:00-7:00 in the library. Come and learn about AVID and how it impacts our school. We will have some great door prizes and a Frito Chili Pie for dinner. Hope to see you there!

Next week will be United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate: The activities STUCO has planned are as follows:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.
o Monday: Pajama Day
o Tuesday: Hat Day
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)
The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time
o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.
o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab or hack) is a carriage or automobile for hire.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

10-21-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Attention 6th grade students: The 6th grade AVID Experience is this Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-7:00 in the library. Come and learn about AVID and how it impacts our school. We will have some great door prizes and a Frito Chili Pie for dinner. Hope to see you there!

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!
Braindrop for the day:
A station wagon is a passenger automobile with a body style similar to a sedan, but with the roofline following the full, sometimes extended rear cargo area and sometimes an extra row of sometimes rear-facing seats, ending with a more vertical door than on a hatchback.

Monday, October 19, 2009

10-20-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!

Braindrop for the day:
Maggot is the common name of the larval phase of development in insects of the order Diptera (flies). Sometimes the word is used to denote the larval stage of any insects.

10-19-09

No School Today!
District Inservice Day!
See you tomorrow!

10-16-09

No School Today!
Non-Teaching Duty Day!
See you Tuesday, October 20th!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10-15-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

15
YMCA
Outdoor activity

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team TODAY as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

Braindrop for the day:
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. A rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal, tantalum is highly corrosion resistant and occurs naturally. Its main use today is in tantalum capacitors, found in electronic devices.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

10-14-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

15
YMCA
Outdoor activity

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team this Thursday as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Maurice Bernard Sendak is an American writer and illustrator of children's literature who is best known for his book "Where the Wild Things Are," published in 1963.

Monday, October 12, 2009

10-13-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team this Thursday as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

Check out the new items in the school store- Mechanical pencils, smelly gel pens, highlighters and locker buddies!

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Menhaden have been called "the most important fish in the sea" because of the vital role that they play in the oceans' ecosystem. They go by many different names, some of the most popular being bunker, pogies, mossbacks, bugmouths, alewifes, and fat-backs.

10-12-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, October 12, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

Due to poor behavior in first and second lunches, there will be NO ala-carte for both lunches today and tomorrow!

If you haven’t turned in your Circle of Friends field trip form to Mrs. Borst, it needs to be done by the end of the day today. COF participates will be leaving for a COF activity at Friends University Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:45 a.m.

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Glacier ice is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth, and is second only to oceans as the largest reservoir of total water. Glaciers cover vast areas of the Polar Regions and are found in mountain ranges of every continent except Australia.

10-9-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 9, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance is tonight! We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.

10-8-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance is tomorrow! We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Griscom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1752, the eighth of 17 children. She has been widely credited with making the first American flag.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

10-7-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

There will be a Circle of Friends lunch and game day on Thursday. Come by E-10 and get a pass from Mrs. Borst before Thursday. Please show your pass to your teacher at 10:50 and join the TMR group in the cafeteria for lunch and games.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Today is the last day to sign up for ASP field trip to Carousel Skating on Thursday. You will not be allowed to go on Thursday, unless you have signed up on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. NO LATE ADDITIONS!!! ~Ms. Orr

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
Play-Doh is a modeling compound used by children for art and craft projects at home and in school. Composed of flour, water, salt, and other ingredients, the product was first manufactured in Cincinnati as wallpaper cleaner in the years following World War II. By the mid-1950s, its modern use became popular.

Monday, October 5, 2009

10-6-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

6
Soccer
Crafts
Computers

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

There will be a Circle of Friends lunch and game day on Thursday. Come by E-10 and get a pass from Mrs. Borst before Thursday. Please show your pass to your teacher at 10:50 and join the TMR group in the cafeteria for lunch and games.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Please drop by today or tomorrow to sign up for ASP field trip to Carousel Skating on Thursday. Reserve your seat early! You will not be allowed to go on Thursday, unless you have signed up on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. NO LATE ADDITIONS!!! ~Ms. Orr

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
A flea market is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold or bartered. The origins of the term are disputed, but some have observed that buyers and sellers may be as active as fleas, or that the original people and goods were infested.

10-5-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, October 5, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
5
Fun fitness
Computers
Bingo

6
Soccer
Crafts
Computers

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Please drop by on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to sign up for ASP field trip to Carousel Skating on Thursday. Reserve your seat early! You will not be allowed to go on Thursday, unless you have signed up on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. NO LATE ADDITIONS!!!
~Ms. Orr

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

NAL will meet on Tuesday after school from 3:20-4:30 in E11. ~ Mrs. Plotner

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
Hispaniola is a major island in the Caribbean, comprising Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It is located between the islands of Cuba to the west, and Puerto Rico to the east, directly within the hurricane belt. Hispaniola is perhaps most famous for marking the first European colonies in the New World, colonies founded by Christopher Columbus on his voyages in 1492 and 1493.

Friday, October 2, 2009

10-2-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 2, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a BUYER? BUYERS buy items for resale. They try to get the best quality goods at the least cost for their employers. They decide what to buy and from whom, and negotiate the lowest price. They award contracts to make sure the right amount of items or service is received at the proper time. Using computers, buyers study sales records and levels of current stock, identify foreign and domestic suppliers, and keep up with changes affecting the supply and demand for products. Education: Large stores and distributors, especially those in the wholesale and retail trade prefer applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree program with a business emphasis.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:
5
Fun fitness
Computers
Bingo

6
Soccer
Crafts
Computers

7
Cooking
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

New play areas for October:
A-G North Parking Lot
H-M South Parking Lot
N-R Field
S-Z Tennis courts
*Lunch detention will be in room D3 for the months of Oct. and Nov.*

Braindrop for the day:
A geyser is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected forcefully and turbulently and accompanied by an outburst of steam.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

10-1-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 1, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a BUYER? BUYERS buy items for resale. They try to get the best quality goods at the least cost for their employers. They decide what to buy and from whom, and negotiate the lowest price. They award contracts to make sure the right amount of items or service is received at the proper time. Using computers, buyers study sales records and levels of current stock, identify foreign and domestic suppliers, and keep up with changes affecting the supply and demand for products. Education: Large stores and distributors, especially those in the wholesale and retail trade prefer applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree program with a business emphasis.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

1
YMCA
Computers

New play areas for October:
A-G North Parking Lot
H-M South Parking Lot
N-R Field
S-Z Tennis courts
*Lunch detention will be in room D3 for the months of Oct. and Nov.*

Braindrop for the day:
Deciduous means falling off at maturity and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally. In a more specific sense deciduous means the dropping of a part that is no longer needed or falling away after its purpose is finished. In plants it is the result of natural processes.