September 2009

Shawnee Mission Public Schools

Lancer Newsletter Shawnee Mission East High School

East Lancers 51 Years

September 2009—Published On-line Monthly

www.smsd.org/schools/smeast

Message from the Principal Over the past 15 years, the explosion of research in education has been pro-lific. Most of the research has centered on addressing the perceived inadequa-cies of schools as judged by declining test scores. As a result, many theories on learning and teaching have devel-oped; which in turn brought about changes in either content or content delivery. Unfortunately, many of these programs have been short-lived or proven to have only limited success, depending on the community or school setting.

During this same period of time, a group of researchers approached this concern through a different set of glasses. Instead of focusing on the content knowledge or how to best to teach the content (both of which are still addressed in their program), Robert DuFour and his colleagues looked at developing a process which would ensure a high level of achieve-ment for all students. The “process” termed Professional Learning Com-munities (PLC) is different than the word “educational program.” There is ample compelling research available to

confirm PLC schools meet the goal of raising the level of achievement of all students.

It is important to realize that it is nearly impossible to share all the knowledge about the PLC in a one-page article. However, it is our desire to educate you and our students about the process. In the past, most educa-tors would not even consider including students in the conversation of educa-tional change. This process comes close to making it a requirement.

To start, PLC’s have the following characteristics:

Common Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Collaborative Culture Collective Inquiry Action Orientation Continuous Improvement Focus on Results

From these characteristics, PLC’s have nine goals. Each of these goals will appear in every classroom in our building.

1. Mission — Is it evident that learn-ing for all is our core purpose?

2. Collective Vision — Do we know what we are trying to create?

3. Shared Values — How must we behave to advance our vision?

4. Goals — What are our priorities? How do we know?

5. Communication — How do we share what is important?

6. Clarity — What must students know, think and be able to do?

7. Assessment — Have students learned the essential curriculum?

How do we know? 8. Systematic Interventions: — Do

we ensure that all students receive additional time and support for learning when and if it is needed?

9. Focus on Results — Are the results of assessments used to adjust the instruction of individual students? How?

We plan to share this information with our staff and begin talking with our students about this new process. Many might be wondering why a school like SME should get involved in such a process, given our academic success of the past. The answer is really simple – all organizations regardless of mission need to continually improve! We are not planning to discontinue any educa-tional programs currently in place. Ob-viously, it would be ridiculous to aban-don anything which has worked well in this building the past few decades.

One thing we have to keep in mind is that SME is slowly changing, just like all the other high schools in Shawnee Mission and throughout the United States. As these changes occur, new challenges in the area of academics will arise. The Professional Learning Community process provides the means necessary to maintain high lev-els of achievement for all students over an extended period of time; even dur-ing times of challenge and change.

Look for more information about PLC’s and our progress with imple-mentation on the SME website. Have a great year!

Karl R. Krawitz, Ed.D Principal

Development and Implementation of Professional Learning Communities

Key Dates: 8/31 7pm Fall Meet the Coach Night 9/1 11:30am PTA Meeting 9/1 7pm Back to School Night 9/7 No School, Labor Day 9/8 Late Start 9:20am 9/15 Early Dismissal 1:10pm 9/23 9am Parent/Principal Coffee 9/24 Evening Open Conferences 9/25 No School, Conferences

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Student Drop-Off Routes Student drop-off for school is off of Mission Road. Traffic will be directed toward the new main entrance. Please do not stop in front of the library doors to drop off your student. Continue toward the new gym and drop off students at that point.

Do not use the 75th street lot to drop off students. The 75th street lot is reserved for bus pick-up/delivery.

When exiting the Mission Road lot, either exit Delmar (via the swimming pool parking lot) or exit back onto Mission Road (south exit). You can only make a right-hand turn when exiting onto Mission Road.

Remember, the 75th Street lot is reserved for bus pick-up/delivery. Throughout our day, there are several bus-ses picking up students and dropping students off.

Juniors and Seniors who drive to school: juniors with parking permits will park in the 75th Street lot as usual. Seniors with parking permits will park in the Mission Road lot. Seniors, please access this lot from Delmar.

New Format for SME Newsletter Beginning with our September edi-tion, the newsletter will only be avail-able electronically. The SME website now has a link for patrons to access the newsletter quickly. In addition, we are exploring the option of emailing the newsletter directly. Please make sure you have registered with Parent@School (via the website) so that the school has access to your email address.

Drivers Education The Shawnee Mission School District, in coopera-tion with Johnson County Community College (JCCC), will be offering

drivers education training to eligible SM high school students beginning with the fall semester. SM students may qualify for a course scholarship that will cover the course fees. The classes will be conducted through JCCC. These classes will not be of-fered for credit. Two sessions will be offered this fall from September 8 through October 15, and October 20 through December 8. Classes will meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30pm-9:00pm. SM students may contact their school’s counselor for more information.

Visual Arts News The Art Department is proud to an-nounce the First Annual Faculty Art Show. This show is in the display cases in and near the art department, through the end of September. Be sure to come take a look at what the art teachers create during the sum-mers and on their free time.

Another new thing this year is the addition of a second SME Art Show (student work) at the end of both the first and second semesters. The dates are December 1-4, and May 4-7, with the receptions on Thursday, Decem-ber 3, and Thursday, May 6, from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be presenta-tion of awards immediately following each reception.

All six art teachers hope to keep an updated Web Back Pack this year with examples of student art work and assignments, syllabi, announce-ments, etc. You can find these on the school website under SM East Web Back Pack (then the teacher name).

The art department will be participat-ing in a variety of art shows and com-petitions throughout the year — look for specific information in the news-letter or on our Web Back Packs. The first is the Hidden Glen Art Show September 18-19. Five senior stu-dents will be represented.

NAHS News National Art Honor Society is gear-ing up for another fun, fantastic year! NAHS is a great way for students to

exhibit their own art work, partici-pate in commu-nity service ac-tivities, see guest

speakers from the local arts commu-nity and talk and learn about art and art making. Please direct any ques-tions to Adam Finkelston at [email protected] or click the “NAHS” link on Mr. Finkelston’s Web Back Pack at www.smsd.org/adamfinkelston.

Parent-Principal Coffees Parent-Principal Coffees help connect you with the leadership of your school, other parents, and the many resources offered by Shawnee Mis-sion East. You’ll pick up practical tips to help your student succeed, solve problems, and enjoy his or her

experience. You’ll hear from our dynamic principal, Mr. Krawitz, at every session, plus other faculty members, experienced parents, and the students themselves. Please note that some of this year’s sessions have been moved to the evening so that more working parents can at-tend — so do come! Wednesday, September 16 7-8pm Plugging In at East (check in at East Library — room may change) Academics, extracurricular, career, college applications — there are so many choices to be made in high school, especially at a big school like East! An East counselor will tell you how the counseling office can help. Jim Ricker, head of our Athletics Department and experienced with other extracurricular activities, will tell how after-school involvement can help your student evolve his or her identity, gain new experiences, and have a great time. Special tips will be offered for helping the reluctant, shy, or overwhelmed student (or par-ent) to get involved.

October (date and time TBD) A Career for Every Interest (Broadmoor Technical Center, 6701 W. 83rd St.) Principal Krawitz believes that high school is the best time to help your student explore career options. This session will be an overview of excit-ing programs offered by the Shawnee Mission East network, which prepare

SME Newsletter Publication Guidelines • The SME Lancer Newsletter is published monthly (electronically) during the

school year except for a combined November/December edition. • Deadline for submissions is the 1st Friday of each month with newsletter distri-

bution occurring on the last Friday of the month. • Submissions in Word are preferable. You may also send articles in other word

processing formats or graphically as a pdf or jpeg. Electronic submissions are best, but hard copy material can be placed in the “Newsletter” folder located in the PTA mailbox.

• Your submissions may be edited due to space considerations. • Questions? Contact Heather Royce, SME Associate Principal at 993-6600,

[email protected]; or Joan Beahm, PTA Newsletter Editor at 341-3725, [email protected].


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students for diverse careers ranging from graphic design, culinary arts, law, industrial technology, business, and more. The International Bacca-laureate program will also be high-lighted. This session will be held at Broadmoor Technical School, the home of budding chefs, some of whom have received full scholarships to top culinary colleges.

Wednesday, November 18 9-10am Creative Expression at SME (Library) Did you know that East’s student newspaper is considered one of the top five in the nation in the last two years? Or that our jazz band has per-formed by invitation at Lincoln Cen-ter in New York? East’s excellence in the arts--theater, jazz, strings, cho-ral music, jewelry design, journalism, painting, and more—will be show-cased in this session. Come and be dazzled by exceptional student per-formances and creations on display!

Wednesday, February 17 7-8pm Getting Kids Back On Track (Library) If your high school student is chal-lenged with grades below par, social difficulties, illness, depression result-ing in long absences, or other prob-lems which can crop up in four years of a teenager’s life, take heart — you

can get back on track! An experi-enced faculty member and an equally experienced parent know the territory and will help your family navigate the difficulties and even turn adver-sity into advantage.

Wednesday, April 21 9-10am Making The Most of High School —- Advice and Ideas from Senior Parents (Library) This session, traditional at year’s end, will feature parents who are saying goodbye to East, sharing diverse per-spectives on high school: what worked well, what they would do differently as parents if they had to do it again, and how strategies vary from one of their kids to the next.

Attendance Procedures Parents should contact the school in the morning to report the absence of a student. A 24-hour Attendance Hot-line (993-6645) is available for eve-ning calls as well. We request that parent/guardian(s) make contact with the Attendance Center within 24 hours so that the student’s absence may be coded correctly. Students will remain unexcused and have NO make up privileges unless the school has had telephone contact with or a note from the parent/guardian within 24 hours of the student’s return to school.

Leaving School During the Day A phone call or written request from the parent/guardian for a student to leave campus during the school day should be presented to the attendance center before the student misses a class or leaves campus.

Students are not permitted to leave school during the day unless they re-ceive permission from and check out through the Attendance Center. Stu-dents who need to check out for ap-pointments should use the following procedures:

Bring a written note from a par-ent/guardian to the Attendance Center BE-FORE school on the day of the appointment. A Permit to Leave will be issued by the Attendance Center.

In an emergency, students must come to the Attendance Center to make arrangements to leave.

Students who are ill are required to see the nurse before checking out.

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47th Annual College Clinic Wednesday, October 146:30 to 9:00pm

Wanted: College Clinic Volunteers Help with mailing in September Help set up the afternoon of October 14 Help with dinner for the college reps before the

clinic Greet at school entrances during the clinic Help clean up after the clinic Be available for miscellaneous

Be a part of the best college clinic in the region! If you can help, please email Donna Fischgrund at donna [email protected]

Come to the 47th Annual Shawnee Mis-sion College Clinic! Representatives from over 200 colleges across the country will chat and share information with high school students — Freshman through Seniors — and their parents. Admission, parking, and shuttle service is free. Questions? Contact Donna Fischgrund at www. [email protected].


A student who leaves campus without checking out is UNEXCUSED, re-gardless of the reason for the absence.

When the student returns to school during the school day, the student must check in with the Attendance Center before returning to class.

Prearranged Absences/Extended Leave Students who know in advance that they will be absent for one or more days are required to pick up the ap-propriate approval form from the At-tendance Center one week prior to absence.

Student Council Freshmen are encouraged to get in-volved with Student Council. Stu-dents must attend one information meeting either on Wednesday, Au-gust 26 or Thursday, August 27 at 7:15am or 2:45pm in room 307. Sophomore, junior, and senior class representatives will also be elected in early September.

International Club Welcome to our international ex-change students from Europe, Asia, and Latin American! The Interna-tional Club is open to all East stu-dents and meets the first Wednesday each month at 2:50pm in the SME library to hear about the countries our students come from.

Lobster Sale The International Club/AFS Lobster sale will be held on Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, May 8

at the Mission Road circle entrance to SME. Pick up time is from 10:00-11:30am. Order forms will be avail-able on line at www.smesports.com by mid-September and mid-April. For more information please contact Brenda Fishman at 993-6691.

College Prep Presenting Experts and Ideas that Help You and Your Student Apply to College. Sponsored by your

PTA. For more information, contact havilandb@gmail .com.

College Prep 101: APPLYING TO COLLEGE Monday, September 28, 7:00pm, SME library (Ideal for seniors and their families, helpful to juniors and others) Presenters: college admissions repre-sentatives, experts, experienced parents The Common Application; college

applications and supplements; writ-ing essays; ACT and SAT test scores; getting recommendations; submitting transcripts; and schedules and deadlines.

College Prep 102: PAYING FOR COLLEGE Thursday, November 12, 7:00pm, SME library (Ideal for families of seniors/juniors) Presenters: college admissions repre-sentatives, experts, experienced parents Importance of and assistance with

the Free Application for Federal Stu-dent Aid (FAFSA) and CCS/Profile; and understanding scholarships, grants, and loans

College Prep 103: VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Thursday, January 7, 7:00pm, SME library (Ideal for seniors and their families, helpful to juniors and others) Presenters: current college students, parents of current college students Students hear from recent SME

graduates while parents hear from parents of recent SME graduates about their college search experi-ence, successes, and mistakes

College Prep 104: GETTING STARTED Thursday, March 4, 7:00pm, SME location tbd (Ideal for juniors and their families) Presenters: college admissions repre-sentatives, experts, experienced parents Visiting colleges; ACT and SAT test

prep; presenting your special tal-ents (athletics, arts, etc.); counselor support; and schedules and dead-lines


Welcome Back and Welcome FRESH-MEN. We have a new cool office in the North stairwell, Room 463.

You can catch up on our news on Twitter at SHAREDirector, Facebook at Pat Kaufman (this is SHARE’s Facebook page) or at our website and video at www.smeshare.org.

The SHARE Fair will be early in Sep-tember (we’re working on the exact date) during seminar. The students will see a video and have a chance to find out about all of SHARE’s pro-jects. The week after the Fair, they can come by the SHARE office to sign up to participate in projects.

Our amazing Renovation Sensation Homes Tour is September 23, with a really fun Patron’s Party the night of September 22. Check our website for details and ticket order information.

The Garage Sale will be in April this year due to construction.

FRESHMEN!!!!!! We have special FRESHMAN ONLY SHARE activi-ties this year. You can help at Pet Connection, handout pumpkins at TLC’s Pumpkin Patch, work with the Environmental Science Club, and on two different weekends help to feed the homeless. For details, please check out www.smeshare.org. — click on Freshman Connection.

Pat Kaufman, SHARE Director 993-6820 East, 677-1839 Home

[email protected]

Renovation Sensation 2009 Introduces the NEW Lancer Cafe

Order a delicious box lunch with your tour ticket purchase for only $12.

Sit down and enjoy your lunch at the Lancer Café located at 3816 W. 65th

Street (home of the Nortons). Or, take it to go.

(all box lunches must be pre-ordered)

Career & Technical EXPO Johnson County Community College (JCCC) will be sponsoring the Career & Technical EXPO Monday, Sep-tember 21, 6-8pm in the Indoor Track (area: GYM Build-ing) JCCC’s Campus, 12345 College Blvd. Over 250 different Career and Technical Preparation Program rep-resentatives have been invited to share information with parents and students. The wide array of new and exciting options for the 21st Century Careers will be displayed along with information about job outlook, salary poten-tial, training/education requirements, plus financial aid information. Many of the programs have the option of expanding into a 4-year degree if the students had interest in doing so. This is a partial list of programs that will be represented: Accounting, Biotechnology, Business Of-fice Technology, Computer Information Systems, Draft-ing, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, Fash-ion Design & Merchandising, HVAC, Interactive Media, Interpreter Training, Marketing and Management, Nurs-ing, Polysomnography/Sleep Program, and Respiratory Care. We hope you take the opportunity to attend!

College Planning Mark your calendars for the Senior College Planning Seminars. The SME counselors will be holding two in-formational meetings for college planning in September, one for students and one for parents. On Monday, Sep-tember 14, seniors will be asked to come to the library during their English classes for information about making college selections, completing the application process, scholarships, and financial aid. The same information will be shared with parents on Wednesday, September 16, from 7:00-8:30pm in the library. Each student will be provided with a folder including important information for both parents and students. Parents should bring their child’s copy of this folder to the evening meeting. See you there!

October 14, 2009 –PSAT and PLAN Testing for Grades 10 and 11 On Wednesday, October 14, we will be testing our 10th and 11th graders. All 9th and 12th graders will not have school. Our 10th graders will have the opportunity to take the ACT PLAN. The cost for this test is $15.00. This test predicts ACT scores and is also a valuable ca-reer tool. We hope that all of our 10th graders will take advantage of this opportunity.

Our 11th graders will have the opportunity to take the PSAT. The cost is $16.00. This is the qualifying test for National Merit standing and it provides a prediction of SAT scores.

Tenth graders choosing to take the PSAT will test on Sat-urday, October 17 at Broadmoor Technical Center.

The cost for the Saturday testing is $18.00. The deadline for the Saturday PSAT test is 9:00am on Wednesday, October 14. A late fee of $5.00 will be added to the cost of the PSAT testing for Saturday after the 9:00am dead-line.

Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Schol-arship Qualifying Test – PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal, math, and writing skills that students have developed over the course of their education. Typically, students take the PSAT in their junior year of high school. It is also beneficial for motivated college-bound sophomores. The PSAT serves as a valuable tool to assist students, parents, and schools with early college preparation and planning.

The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) com-petitions for the college scholarships that will be awarded in 2011. Students who meet published participation re-quirements, which include taking the PSAT in their jun-ior year, will enter the NMSC competitions for recogni-tion and awards. Information about NMSC programs, entry requirements, and scholarships to be offered in 2010 may now be found at www.nationalmerit.org and in the 2009 PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin that will be given to all students at SME who register for the exam. The 2009 Test Dates are: Wednesday, October 14 for 11th graders, and Saturday, October 17 for 10th graders.

Students may register in the SME Counseling Office. Cost for registration is $16.00 for 11th graders and $18.00 for 10th graders. Registration information will be given through morning announcements and will also be available on the web Back Pack site: www4.smsd.org/SMECounselors.

ZAPS/RMASS Educational Seminars are available to assist students attain higher scores on the PSAT and SAT. Students gain valuable insight into the PSAT/SAT through a close examination of each type of question. The seminar teaches students those strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test taking tips.” (Educational Seminars)

This opportunity is offered to Shawnee Mission students on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 in the cafeteria. Cost is $75.00 for both sessions. Students may register for one of the following times: Session 1: 3:00-5:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Session 2: 6:30-9:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Letters with registration information will be mailed to 11th graders. Please contact the SME Counseling Office for more information.

Counseling Office News—www.smecounselor.org



2009-2010 Concurrent Enrollment Options Simply stated, concurrent enrollment means a student enrolled in a high level high school class has the option to enroll and pay tuition at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) or Baker University and earn college credit.

The list of high school classes offered for concurrent en-rollment is on page 65 of the Program Planning Guide. The guide is available on line at SMSD.org. Click on Curriculum under Public Information, and from that page click on High School 2009-2010 under planning guides. Then select considerations for college from the drop down box on the left side of the page.

The state schools in Kansas accept JCCC and Baker Credit earned through concur-rent enrollment. Although many colleges accept college credit earned through con-

current enrollment, some do not. It is wise to consider where the student plans to attend college and contact the admissions office to see if they will accept college credits earned in this manner. The good news is that college credit earned in this manner is an economical purchase when compared to the cost of attending a four-year college.

College Now – Johnson County Community College With the exception of American Gov-ernment Honors and Physics 1 Honors all the courses listed on page 65 of the Program Planning Guide are offered for college credit through the College Now Program at Johnson County Commu-nity College.

All pertinent information about College Now can be ac-cessed on line at www.jccc.edu/collegenow. The List of Shawnee Mission East courses can be accessed by select-ing College Now Courses – Academic from the column on the left.

Classroom instructors will talk to their students about the College Now option.

Enrollment materials are available in the counseling office.

This is a list of College Now dates for the Fall Semes-ter (first semester only):

September 3, 2009 JCCC Application submission deadline Authorization form submission deadline (signed by

your principal) ACT/SAT test score submission deadline, if applicable

September 11, 2009 Last day for 100% refund

September 12, 2009 COMPASS (JCCC placement test) deadline, if

applicable September 13, 2009 Enrollment/Payment deadline

September 14, 2009 Last day for 80% refund Last day to withdraw without a "W" on transcript

November 16, 2009 Last day to request pass/fail grade Last day to withdraw with a "W" on transcript

This is a list of College Now dates for Fall 09 –Spring 2010 College Now Courses (year long classes):

September 3, 2009 JCCC Application submission deadline Authorization form submission deadline (signed by

your principal) ACT/SAT test score submission deadline, if applicable

September 12, 2009 COMPASS (JCCC placement test) deadline, if appli-

cable

September 13, 2009 Enrollment/Payment deadline

September 28, 2009 Last day for 80% refund

October 12, 2009 Last day to withdraw without a "W" on transcript

March 1, 2010 Last day to request pass/fail grade Last day to withdraw with a "W" on transcript

June 18, 2010 Grades available on web

These deadlines cannot be extended. Students are strongly encouraged to begin the process early. Excep-tions to the deadlines will not be granted!

The Fine Print College Now students are considered students of JCCC and are afforded the same privileges as on-campus stu-dents — access to the library, tutoring, gymnasium, etc.

College Now students are also subject to the Family Edu-cational Rights and Privacy Act. Visit www.jccc.edu and search FERPA for more information on this federally-mandated privacy law.



JCCC is accredited by the North Cen-tral Association of Colleges and Schools; therefore, a majority of our credits will transfer. It is your respon-sibility to check with the admission or advising office at the institution you wish to attend to ensure transferability of courses.

State statute limits the number of Col-lege Now credits a student can earn a maximum of 24.

Quick Step Plus Last year Johnson County Community College began offering College Alge-bra credit as a concurrent enrollment option for the Shawnee Mission East course College Prep Math.

Information about this concurrent en-rollment option can be found on the internet. On the JCCC homepage search for Quick Step Plus to access this information.

The College Prep Math instructors will talk to their students about the Quick Step Plus program.

Concurrent Enrollment through Baker University This is the second year that Shawnee Mission will be offering concurrent enrollment with Baker University. The two courses that will be offered in this program are American Govern-ment Honors and Physics Honors.

Miss Laura Lamb, SME counselor, will talk to the students in these classes and distribute enrollment materials to interested students All enrollment forms and payments for this class will be collected in the counseling office.

Call Miss Lamb with any questions you have about these programs. Her phone number is 993.6633.


The East Fund – Helping Every Student! Thanks to the vision of the founders in 2003 and the generosity of many SME families and friends since, The East Fund has granted 40 requests over the last five years, totaling $240,000 to educational programs at SME. The over-riding goal of The East Fund is to identify and provide funding to en-hance the educational experience for SME students and teachers, making SME the best it can be. Sub-goals are to: help every student feel connected at SME from the freshman year on

increase discretionary funds for teachers -- encouraging innovative programs, the use of technology, and professional development

Visit www.TheEastFund.org to find out more about the grants — grants for the sciences, math, drama, photography, industrial arts, special needs programs, band, literature programs, college counseling, freshman programs, leadership programs, and more! The East Fund Needs Your Support—Now More Than Ever! Volunteer! Contact Elizabeth Mayfield at [email protected] or 381-

9531.

Donate! To make a tax deductible donation, mail a check payable to “SMEF – The East Fund,” 7500 Mission Rd, PV, KS 66208 – anytime!* Join in! (Feast for East)! Watch for more info later in the year and plan to

attend our annual dinner/auction. Submit your own! Submit your own grant request or help a teacher to sub-

mit one. The website has a simple request form and inquiries may be di-rected to Joan Beahm at [email protected] or 341-3725.

* The East Fund relies on donations, depositing contributions into the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation, a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization, so all contribu-tions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law, while The East Fund maintains control of all donations and disbursements. Shawnee Mission East Fund Governing Board President: Lucy Tidwell Vice President: Andy Morrison Secretary: Sarah Amrein Treasurer: Bev McKittrick Governing Board: Julie Foster Elizabeth Mayfield Vicki Luby Barb Haviland Tim Pickell Cathy Bennett, SME PTA President Colleen Broadwater, SME Faculty Representative Ex Officio: Karl Krawitz, SME Principal


Jim Ricker, Athletic Director Lancer Athletics Don’t Forget www.smesports.com For any information regarding SM East Athletics, you are encouraged to refer to www.smesports.com. This website, a service provided to you by the All-Sports Booster Club, allows you to do the following: Download and reference all athletic

schedules Find out when your child’s athletic

banquet is and reference other sports-related calendar dates. Reference and download directions

to all athletic away sites. Reference KSHSAA and district

athletic guidelines. Print off forms such as the athletic

packet, KSHSAA Physical form, etc. Join the All-Sports Booster Club. Link to other important websites –

NCAA Clearninghouse, coaches websites, NAIA website and more. Reference important information on

college athletic recruiting process.

And much, much more. We hope you take advantage of this website. Make it a favorite on your computer!

Lancer Alert This year the All-Sports Booster Club is offering a called “Lancer Alert” de-signed to help you obtain late-breaking information regarding Lancer athletics. Lancer Alert is a free service that com-municates athletic related announce-ments via text messaging on your cell phone. You can sign up for specific sports information – game cancella-tions, practice cancellations, and venue or time changes. You can sign up for this service on www.smesports.com. LancerAlert is the mobile text message program that delivers information to the mobile phones of SME students, parents, alumni, faculty, fans & friends. A LancerAlert can be sent to any text-enabled mobile phone, regardless of which wireless carrier you use! LancerAlert lets everyone stay even more connected by getting timely and valuable information about SME sports. Once again, sign up on www.smesports.com.

Fall Sports Season is Underway The fall sports season is underway with students participating in football, boys’ soccer, girls’ volleyball, cross country, girls’ gymnastics, girls’ golf, and girls’ tennis. Your support of Lancer athlet-ics is appreciated. Fall schedules are available on the Lancer Athletic Web-site at www.smesports.com.

Lancer Day Set For Fri-day, October 2 The annual Lancer Day Celebration will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009. The festivities will include a 2:00 p.m. parade from SM East north on Mission Road to Lancer Village (the Village Shopping Center). The parade will be followed by a pep rally at 2:30 p.m. That night the Lancer Day/Homecoming festivities will conclude at North Stadium when the Lancers take on Leavenworth at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on the fun! Never is school spirit higher than at the Lancer Day/Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally. Mark your calendar now.

Winter Sports Begin November 16 Winter Sports are just around the cor-ner with practice/tryouts beginning on Monday, November 16. Sports offered include boys’ basketball, girls’ basket-ball, wrestling, boys’ swimming, and bowling. Please contact the head coaches with any questions. Boys’ Basketball: Shawn Hair ([email protected]) Girls’ Basketball: Rick Rhoades ([email protected]) Wrestling: Chip Ufford ([email protected]) Boys’ Swimming: Wiley Wright ([email protected])

Bowling: Patti Kennedy ([email protected])

Prepare Now for Winter Sports Now is the time to begin planning for the winter athletic season. Please keep the following in mind as you begin preparations. Before an athlete can try out or prac-tice, we must have a physical examina-tion on file. If you have already turned in a physical exam for fall sports, you have already met this requirement. The exam must have taken place after May 1, 2009 and must be signed by both a physician and the athlete’s par-ents. Specific forms (available at SME office or may be downloaded at www.smesports.com) must be used. This is a KSHSAA requirement. On a special note, please turn in your physicals to the AD Secretary at any time. It is a good idea to make a copy of the physical before you turn it in.

Activity Tickets Athletic activities are financed from athletic gate receipts, activity tickets, and the general operating budget allo-cated by the board. All students who participate in interscholastic athletics shall purchase an activity ticket. This is a district policy. If your student par-ticipates in a fall, winter, or spring sport, they are required to have an ac-tivity ticket. If your student is an ath-lete and has not purchased an activity ticket, please send them to the book-keeper to pay for this. The cost is $35.00 and is good for the 2009-2010 school year. Students with an activity ticket may attend home sporting events at no charge.

SME "Little Lancer" Cheer Clinic The Shawnee Mission East "Little Lancer" Cheer Clinic will be held Saturday, October 17 from 1:00-4:00pm in the SME Gym. This clinic is for Kindergarten through 6th grade students! Participants will have the opportunity to cheer with the SME Cheerleaders during the October 23 SME Varsity Football Game at the SM North District Stadium. All participants will learn chants, cheers, and jumps! Registration fees are $35.00 per child. Each child will receive snacks, a SME Cheer t-shirt and poms! For more information, contact Kelly Chapman, SME Cheer sponsor, at 993-6600 or [email protected].

PTA President’s Message Those of you who know me, know that I love trivia — all kinds. Therefore, in an effort to entertain (maybe only myself), I plan to start each newsletter message with a fun trivia question (or two). I hope you enjoy these tid-bits or find a way to gloss over them quickly to get to the news you are seeking.

September Trivia: What and where was the first public high school in the US? The answer can be found at the bottom of this message.

I guess you could say we have had a tricky start to the 2009-2010 school year. With on-going construction, changing parent gathering dates, uncertain entryways to the school building, and a tightening budget situation for all Kansas schools, I’m just happy that SME has a strong leader in Dr. Krawitz and a sturdy faculty and parent body to usher us through these uncertain but exciting times.

Then I think of the difficult things our President and Con-gress are dealing with (health care reform, a responsible and somewhat unwelcome energy policy, two precarious wars, immigration issues, and “cash for clunkers”) and I try to put it all in perspective. We will work hard at SME to make this a nurturing, stimulating, and inspirational place where our kids can get a first-rate education. And the parking conundrums, changing meeting dates/times, missed photo-ops, and PTA volunteer surprises are really pretty minor in the larger scheme of things.

That is not to say that we are not incredibly grateful for so many parents, teachers, and staff members who have gone the extra mile or two to make SME one of the most successful schools in the country. It is the people (at all levels) who really make the difference in an accom-plished education. Thank you to all who have worked so hard during the summer break to make the big things and some of the precious small things successful at SME

Thank you Laurie Kirby for again taking on the SME Directory, making the process seamless and successful.

Thank you Joan Beahm and Heather Royce for making the transition to an all electronic newsletter run as smoothly as possible.

Thank you Hannah Pence, Loretta Preno, Joan Bur-nett, Brenda Fishman, and Heather Royce for counsel-ing me incessantly over the last five months on how things really work at SME

Thank you Jannell Lukens for working throughout the summer without much help or guidance on the Lancer Launch event only to have the entire event cancelled two weeks before the big night. (Boy that smarts.)

Thank you to Carlene Anderson for directing the tedi-ous preparation of the August SME mailing and thanks to her great group of volunteers for a nearly full day’s work in a very hot and gritty classroom.

Thank you to Libbi Torres for organizing support for the student photos program during fee payment days (I owe you one).

Thank you to Karen Bailey, our PTA Treasurer, for working with me (and my non-math mind) so tirelessly to prepare a trimmed but workable PTA budget.

Thank you Nonie Newman, Molly Mitchell-Danciger, and Becky Johnston for coordinating general volunteer support for Fee Payment Days.

Thank you to new SME parent Connie Loveless for planning a fantastic faculty back to school lunch (much of her planning time while out of town on important fam-ily travel).

Thank you to Suzanne Henley for helping to organize a meaningful welcome event for our 2009-2010 Lancer transfer students.

Thank you to Kim Cohen, Joni Cobb, and Shannon Belzer for pulling out all the stops and organizing an in-credible Freshman Party that students will be talking about for months.

Thank you to Kimberly Reene for creatively coordinat-ing around the construction to add a little beauty and landscaping to the entryways for the SME building.

Finally thank you to Gayle O’Grady in the front office and last year’s PTA President, Sue Swanson, for putting up with all my calls, questions and puzzlements as I pre-pared to step into this year’s leadership post (yikes).

Happy school year to all and to all a big YIKES!

Trivia Answer: The first publicly supported secondary school in the US was the Boston Latin School, founded in 1635. The attendance in secondary schools was very little because the curriculum was specialized and hard. The demand for skilled workers in the middle of the eighteenth century led Benjamin Franklin to start a new

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kind of secondary school, The American Academy estab-lished in Philadelphia in 1751.american high schools eventually replaced Latin grammar schools. Graduation from US high schools grew from 6 % in 1900 to about 85 % in 1996.

PTA Meetings Help Parents Stay in Touch It is quite a chore to stay connected at SM East. But monthly PTA meetings and Parent-Principal Coffees are great vehicles to keep parents plugged into the issues, activities, and opportunities at SME and within the Shawnee Mission School District. Please check out the list of PTA meetings below and the schedule of Parent-Principal Coffees in this newsletter or look for the com-bined PTA and school calendar online at www.smsd.org/schools/smeast.

Safe Home Pledge SAFE HOME is a Shawnee Mission East program de-signed to promote awareness and networking among par-ents. By signing the form, parents pledge to make a con-scious effort to ensure that underage drinking and drug use do not take place within their home. Parents who submitted the form prior to June 10, 2009 are denoted as a “Safe Home” in the student directory. Parents submit-ting forms after June 10 will be listed in the October newsletter. Underage drinking and drug use are serious issues among our teenagers that require the attention and on-going efforts of parents to ensure that students have a safe place to gather. Please consider taking the pledge and doing your part to discourage underage drinking and drug use. Forms can be found in the August and Septem-ber newsletters and will be made available at all PTA events.

Sincerely,

Cathy Bennett, PTA President

Calling All Bridge Players Time to sign up with a partner for SM East Bridge. With the new tournament format implemented last year, we play three evenings during the year as a group, so it is

easy to put on your schedule and always fun! Our tenta-tive dates this year are October 21, January 20, and April 14.

You must be a PTA member to play, and there is a fee of $15 per person for bridge. Please join us by emailing your name, address, telephone number and partner’s name to Karen Bailey at [email protected] by Octo-ber 1. You should know how to play (these are not les-sons) but all levels are welcome.

Limited number of tables, so sign up soon!

Your Bridge-Chairs Laura Jones, 262-1877 Karen Bailey, 831-3836

SME PTA Executive Officers President: Cathy Bennett [email protected] 831-2757 VP Administration: Becky Johnston [email protected] 236-6821 Co-VP Programs: Alison Coulson [email protected] 831-4200 Co-VP Programs: Denise Clark [email protected] 648-7849 VP Membership: Nonie Newman [email protected] 831-1533 Asst VP Membership: Molly Mitchell Danciger [email protected] 403-1860 Recording Secretary: Jane Wetzel [email protected] 403-1860 Corresponding Secretary: Mary Lucas [email protected] 789-8224 Treasurer: Karen Bailey [email protected] 831-3836

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Scrapbooker Wanted The PTA is seeking a scrapbooker or just a general collector of news, highlights and photos to serve as the Historian for the 2009-10 SME school year. This is a great job for someone who wants to help but likes or needs to work alone on their own schedule. Of course, the job would also be ideal for a group of two or three who like working together. This person, duo or trio would collect SME news, and photos for a scrap book or photo album show-casing the special SME events of the year including PTA accomplishments and events, student and teacher honors, and news of SME activi-ties or athletics. The book may be as elaborate or sim-ple as you would like. It does not have to be a master-piece, just a chronicle of the special events of the year. If you are interested, please contact Cathy Bennett (831-2757, [email protected])


Shawnee Mission East Safe Home Pledge* The SAFE HOME PLEDGE is a project of the SME PTA to promote awareness and networking among parents. By completing this form, you are sharing your desire to provide a safe home and also your willingness to freely discuss any violations or problems with other parents. It is understood that this pledge is made with the best of intentions, realizing that situations do occur without parental knowledge or consent.

Mail to: Becky Johnston, 5446 Belinder, Fairway, KS 66205 or e-mail to: [email protected]

I will not allow parties or gatherings in my home when I am not there. I will not serve youth nor will I allow youth under the legal drinking age to consume alcohol or use drugs in my home or on my property. I will not allow the use of illegal drugs in my home or on my property. Name(s)____________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________Zip___________ Phone ________________________________ Student(s) name and grade(s) for 09-10 school year ___________________________________________________________________________________ If you submitted a Pledge last year (08-09 school year), it is NOT necessary to submit a new pledge this year.

PTA Citizenship Program and Contest Deadline: October 23 Ninth graders should plan to enter the 2009 PTA Citizenship Contest this year and submit an essay or poem based on the following theme "The historic inauguration on January 20, 2009 means to me…." Students will be recognized and honored at the school (SME) level with award win-ners moving on for competition at the district, state, and national levels. The following criteria have been set by the national PTA for this year’s contest. The official contest applica-tion can be found as an attachment in this newsletter. Questions and entries may be submitted to Ellen Murphy (831-2502 or [email protected]).

Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the fol-lowing Poetry and Essay Rules.

The entry must relate to the current Citizenship Program theme. Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student portrays the theme. A well developed concept is more important than technique.

2. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the pro-gram is designed to encourage stu-dent creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed.

3. Plagiarized entries will be disquali-fied and returned to the students. Pla-giarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own.

4. All participants are required to fill out in its entirety and sign the Student Participation form. Students who have not completely filled out the entry form will not be eligible to par-ticipate in the program. In situations where the child cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent may sign his or her child’s name.

5. Poetry entries must be at least 50 words but may not exceed 500 words. Essay entries must be at least 200 words but may not exceed 1000 words. Entries may be handwritten or typed, either on a typewriter or with a computer. Number all pages. Entries are to reflect grade-appropriate gram-mar, punctuation, and spelling.

6. Submit entries on any kind of pa-per, not to exceed 8 ½ x 11 inches in size. Entries that are multiple pages must be submitted on one side of pa-per only. Write the student’s name on the back of each page in case pages become separated. Students may have their entry typed by another person as long as the original work or a copy of the original work is attached.

7. Students who are physically chal-lenged may dictate to another person who may type or write down the original work. Transcribers should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student’s origi-nal work.

8. Students for whom English is not their first language may submit en-tries in their own language. An inter-pretative translation must accompany the entry. Translators should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is re-flected in the student’s original work.

Lancer Blue-Out Football Game — September 10 The Lancer Gridiron Club has been busy this summer planning lots of fun activities to support the SME football program. The kick-off event of the season will be Blue Out Night during our first home game on Thursday, Sep-tember 10. It will be an exciting event for all students, parents, and supporters as we wear our BLUE-OUT T-shirts, designed by Coach Jason Filbeck and featuring Head Coach Sherman as “The Shermanator.” It is also SME Staff appreciation that evening as we honor and celebrate the awesome teachers at SME! Come support the team and help cheer on a victory over Lawrence Free-State at North Stadium at 7pm. Team posters will be dis-tributed prior to the game and tailgating will begin at 6:00pm. A complete meal can be purchased for $6 from Two Guys and a Grill. Have a hamburger, hotdog, or grilled chicken sandwich and catch up with friends!

BLUE-OUT shirts are still available. They were sold during pre-registration and will also be sold to the student body the week of September 7 at school for $8. Parents can purchase them early by contacting Melissa Anthony at [email protected] or wait until game night and buy them for $10 at the gate.

September 10 is also Youth Sports Night for all youth football players and coaches!!! Youth players and their coaches from the FCCJC football league will be honored as they cross the field in support of “The Start of Some-thing Great” for Lancer Football, the theme for this year.

It is going to be an exciting year for Lancer football and we encourage everyone to be a part of it. We have ex-panded our spirit wear merchandise and invite you to take a look at what we have available by visiting our website at www.lancergridironclub.com or contact Kari Miller at [email protected].

East Welcomes New Head Football Coach Shawnee Mission East welcomes the “start of something great” with the arrival of new Lancer head foot-ball coach Chip Sherman. Coach Sherman returns to the area after spending last year at Salina South where he guided the Cougars to an

8-3 record and a spot in the 2008 Kansas high school football playoffs after the team went just 2-7 in 2007.

Before Sherman’s solo season in Salina, he spent 20 years as the head coach of the Platte City Pirates, amass-ing a 191-37 (.837) record and capturing 10 league and 12 district championships. From 2000-2002, Sherman led Platte City to three Missouri Class 3 state titles and a 52-

game winning streak. A member of the Missouri Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Coach Sherman left the Missouri high school coaching ranks with the second highest winning percentage among head coaches with at least 200 games of coaching experience.

Coach Sherman will teach weights as a member of the East physical education department. Sherman not only expects to support Lancer football passionately, he plans to attend as many other sporting events as he can, as well as concerts, plays and other school events.

Coach Sherman and his wife, Angela, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in June. Angela teaches Social Studies at Platte City High School. They have two daugh-ters – Katie and Jessica – and two sons – Keith and Zach, who both played for their dad at Platte City. The Sherman family welcomed the addition of grandson, Landon, last April. Please join us in welcoming Coach Sherman to Shawnee Mission East.

For more information about the SM East football pro-gram, visit www.lancergridironclub.com.

Theatre News Join us September 1 at 6:00pm (right before Back to School Night) in the Little Theatre for our first Theatre Boosters meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. If your student is enrolled in theatre classes or just interested in becoming involved in the theatre opportunities at SME, don’t miss this chance to find out how Theatre Boosters helps support this great program, both in the classroom and out!

Plans are being made for a Theatre Picnic on Saturday, September 12. Please check our new Theatre Boosters website — www.smetheatreboosters.org — for details! Throughout the year, you will also be able to refer to our website for performance details, forms, and other impor-tant information.

The Theatre Department fall production will be The Grapes of Wrath, a drama. Auditions will be held Sep-tember 21, 22, and 23. Students should check the call-board outside the Little Theatre to confirm audition times.

Mark your calendars for the second Boosters meeting – September 29 at 7:00pm in the Little Theatre. At this meeting, you’ll learn details concerning the SME fall production, The Grapes of Wrath, hear from teachers about classroom activities, get your questions answered, and have the opportunity to volunteer.

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Frequent Friday productions will be presented September 11 by director Kat Jaeger and September 18 by director Sarah Evans at 3:00pm in the Little Theatre.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year in our newly renovated facilities. If you have any questions, or would like to join the Theatre Boosters, please contact the Theatre Booster Presidents; Bonnie Blythe Dee at [email protected] or Pat Latshaw at [email protected],

Choir Boosters Welcome SME Choir families to the 2009-10 school year ! Our kids have a remarkable opportunity within the Choral program to experience great music and camaraderie under a gifted leader, Ken Foley. We have a very busy year planned, so please be sure to check in this newsletter for upcom-ing events, as well as the website: www.smechoirbooster.com.

SME Choir Boosters works to sup-port the music program in many ways. In addition to supporting the needs of the program through supple-

menting what the District pays for with an accompanist, sheet music, choir robes, and various activities surrounding the music programs, we also help the kids with fundraising for their trips. Last year, the Choraliers went to Nashville, TN and sang with Sheryl Crow. In the spring of 2010, they will travel to Europe and sing in the cities of Mozart and Beethoven: Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague.

Choirboosters needs your time, tal-ent and support. Please join us for this exciting year ahead at our first meeting on August 27 at 7pm in the new Choir Room. You will have an opportunity to hear from Mr. Foley and the officers, as well as join our membership for the year.

2009-2010 Choirboosters Executive Board Ken Foley, Director Alison Coulson, President Shelle Jensen, President Elect Kathy Joyce, Recording Secretary Janet Stevenson, Treasurer Mary McCarthy, VP Comm. Carol Are, VP Membership Stacie Parelman, Fundraising

Paula Raible, Fundraising Joyce Moss, Webmaster

Two performance dates coming up: October 7 is the Fall Concert and November 3 is the East Area Choral Festival where the Choraliers and feeder school choirs will sing; 7:00pm, in the SME Gym.

Journalism Booster Club Formed The Journalism booster club, called the J-Boosters, supports the Journal-ism Program and it’s award-winning publications: The Harbinger and the Hauberk. For more information, con-tact Barbara Nichols, 341-3285 or [email protected].

Be sure to subscribe to The Harbin-ger Newspaper. A one-year subscrip-tion (16 issues) is only $36.00. This is a great way to support one of the best high school newspapers in the country while staying current with SME News. An order form is in-cluded in this newsletter


9TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

7:00PM SME AUDITORIUM

Let us help you help your 9th grader!

SHAWNEE MISSION EAST PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2009-2010

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Name _______________________________________________________________Phone # __________________________ Address __________________________________________Zip ___________E-mail _________________________________ Please print carefully

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Return to SME PTA Mailbox or Mail to: Becky Johnston, 5446 Belinder Rd., Fairway, KS 66205 [email protected] Check as many as you want. Academic Recognition—January/June: Help with Honor Roll certificates. After Graduation—Winter/Spring: Organize a drug-free, alcohol-free party for seniors only, immediately after graduation. After Prom—Winter/Spring: Organize drug-free, alcohol-free party immediately after the Prom. (Note: After Grad and After Prom often coordinate to streamline efforts.) Bridge—All Year: Play bridge once a month with other PTA members. Carnation Sale—January/February: Help with the Valentine’s Day sale that supports the LOVE Fund, which assists families/students in need. Citizenship/Student Elections—All Year: Staff school elections. Inform students about voter registration by mailing 18th birthday cards to them (Committee size limited to 30 volunteers.) College Clinic—Summer/Fall: Help with the October evening event where the entire community is invited to hear over 200 college representatives discuss their schools. College Clinic Dinner—Summer/Fall: Plan and serve dinner to college representatives before the College Clinic. College Connection—Fall, Winter, Early Spring: Promote and hold seminars for parents and students, providing information on college selection process (supplements information provided by SME college counselors). Freshman Lancer Event—Fall: Plan and staff one after-game party for freshmen. Historian—All Year: Collect news articles. Collect/take photographs at events. Prepare scrapbook. Hospitality/Faculty-Staff Appreciation—All Year: Provide hospitality for faculty luncheons, treats in teachers’ lounge to coincide with special events during year. Hostess for PTA Meetings—All Year: Arrange for food, drink, and set-up for monthly general meetings. Instructional Grants—All Year: Evaluate staff’s grant requests and administer funding. (Committee limited to 8 volunteers.) Legislative Liaison—All Year: Attend local workshop in the fall, attend a one-day workshop in Topeka in February and re-

port about relevant legislation.

Landscape Beautification—All Year: Work with administration to improve SME grounds. Requires desire/interest to garden. Lancer Launch Parent Orientation—Summer: Organize the dinner and parent information session for Lancer Launch. Library—All Year: Circulation desk volunteers needed 7:00-7:40am or 2:40-3:30pm Clerical assistance needed to work 2-3 hour shifts. Mailing Committee—All Year: Work on preparing occasional school mailings. Membership—Fall: Assist VP/Membership to collect dues at Back to School Night & other events Newsletter—All Year: Work with administration to produce monthly school newsletter (proofreading) New/Transfer Students—All Year: Organize welcome dinner for new, non-freshman students and families and other activi-

ties as needed. Prepare packets for new families entering SM East during the school year. Parents As Resources—All Year: Organize meetings to facilitate parental networking on pertinent topics, e.g., curfews, teens and the law, alcohol and drugs, internet, etc. Parent/Principal Coffees: Organize programs about relevant school topics. President’s Volunteer Service Award—All Year: Promote, record, report students earning 100+ hrs of community service. Publicity—All Year: Work with all committees and local newspapers to publicize PTA and School events. Reflections/Citizenship Contests—Fall: Coordinate PTA Reflections and Citizenship Contest for original works in music, art, prose, and poetry. Awards will be given. Senior Breakfast—Spring: Work with administration to host Senior Breakfast in May. SHARE Volunteers—All Year: Work with SHARE Director and other SHARE parents to help with administration and support of many SHARE fundraising and student volunteer projects. Student Directory —June: Be involved in the production of the student directory. Must have knowledge of Publisher and Excel. Will work with the district, school, and PTA for contents. Student Pictures—August: Organize student photo I.D. cards and help with yearbook pictures. Visual Arts—All Year: Support the Arts program & the Student Art Club, and help with the Spring Fine Arts Showcase. Volunteer—All Year: Agree to be called for specific needs and/or projects on an as needed basis. Website Maintenance—All Year: Maintain the SME PTA website, provide updates as needed.

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SME PTA Membership Form 2009-2010

Parent Names_________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address_______________________________________________________ Home Address________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ Zip______________________ Home Telephone______________________________________________________

□ Parent □ Teacher/Staff □ Other

□ Family Membership - $28.00 □ Single Member - $14.00

Student Name________________________________________ Grade_________ Student Name________________________________________ Grade_________ Student Name________________________________________ Grade_________

We would like to make an additional donation of $____________

Thank you for joining the world’s largest and most powerful

Student Advocacy Group!

Please make checks payable to SME-PTA and return to the PTA mailbox or send to: Nonie Newman, VP/Membership, 3815 W. 63rd St., SMKS 66208

If you have any questions, email her at [email protected]

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Rose color (circle one): Red Hot Pink White Name:__________________________________ Grade__________________ Address:________________________________________________________ Closest cross street(s)______________________________________________ Cell number:__________________ Home Number:_____________________ Note: The drill team may need to leave the boutonnière by your front door if nobody is home at time of delivery. I understand this policy! Initials_________

Please contact Mrs. Welter with any questions: 461-6198

Mail your registration form to: Sara Welter

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