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Important Dates to Know:
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December
16 - End of Term
19-30 NO SCHOOL
K-12, Winter Break
January
3 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
4 - School Resumes
16 - NO SCHOOL, Prof Dev Day | |
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MHS Administration
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Mike Bonner
Principal | |
Julie Fisher
Assistant Principal
Sophomores G - M &
Juniors
Beth Schmidt
Assistant Principal
Sophomores A- F &
Seniors
Craig Broadbent
Assistant Principal
Sophomores N - Z &
Freshmen
Eric Wolgast
Building Athletic/Activties Director |
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MHS Counseling Department:
Lyn Burton-Brown,
Director of Guidance
Students A-Ba
Geri Hickerson,
Students Be-Ha
Paula Bette,
Students He-P
Ron Buhrman,
Students Q-Z
Lori Brown,
Counseling Office Secretary
Should you need to get in touch with your student's counselor, please call his/her office at (316) 350-2122. | | | |
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MHS Athletics / Activities Dept.
Marc Haught
District Athletic/Activities Director
Carol Hayes
District Athletic/Activities Secretary
Eric Wolgast
MHS Building Athletic/Activities Director
If you have any questions or need to contact the Athletic Department, please call (316) 350-2147.
Click Here to see the Athletic/Activities Calendar
Check out MHS Athletic Blog click on the link below:
MHS Athletic Blogspot
Visit our Spirt Store click on the link below:
SPIRIT CENTRAL
Visit our MHS
Ladies Basketball Newsletter click the picture.
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Student Spot Light
Students who received this award were nominated based on the following criteria:
1.Character : Student exhibits one or more of the following.
2. Respect - Considerate of others and their feelings; Tolerant of differences
3. Caring - Helps others without being prompted; Expresses gratitude and kindness
4. Fairness - Doesn't take advantage of others; Shares; Plays by the rules
5. Responsibility - Is accountable; Does what he/she is supposed to do; Perseveres
6. Trustworthiness - Is reliable; Doesn't cheat or steal; Develops rapport with others
7. Citizenship - Respects authority; Cooperates; Obeys rules
Academics :
1. Student displays an obvious desire to achieve/succeed
2. Student works hard in class and stays focused on task at hand
3. Student successfully demonstrates improvement in performance
4. Student utilizes practical problem solving skill
5. Student is both an effective communicator and reflective listener
Carlos O'Kelly's Student of the Month
Award Winners:
Skylar Berger
Pictured: Mrs. Schantz & Skyler Berger
" Skylar donated books to my classroom library (without my prompting or knowledge) that she bought at the Borders going out of business sale. These books are for students to check out and read. She is a hard worker who always gets her work for class done and is respectful and kind to her classmates, including those who don't have a partner or group." - Mrs. Schantz
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Bella Bello
Pictured: Bella Bello
& Mrs. Baab
" Bella is a delightful person to have in class; she is in my EnCor. I have noticed that she is a hard working student who is academically oriented. She is friends with students from all grades and they seem to look up to her as well as want to be in her company. She has a job after school, is involved in choir and still has time to keep her grades up. She shows a level of maturity that is high, even for seniors. She deserves recognition." - Ms. Baab
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Paige Selichnow
Pictured: Mr. Frye &
Paige Selichnow
"I have known Paige for four years, both as her EnCor teacher and as her junior English teacher. Paige is a wonderful human being who has had to struggle, work hard, and even fight for much of what she has achieved. Throughout these past years, Paige has most impressed me with her growth in maturity. I believe she sees what positive interactions and influences can do for her life and for the lives around her. Consequently, I've come to expect to see a smile and to hear a laugh just about every day as Paige enters my EnCor. No matter the trials and tribulations of her sometimes difficult life, Paige's sense of humor and inner beauty lead her through every day and have improved countless days for me and her classmates. I have also seen her numerous times surpass even her own expectations for herself (such as on the State Reading Assessments), and I delight in knowing that Paige has so much capability yet to share. Yes Paige, I will miss you very much when you graduate, as will Maize High School." - Mr. Frye
Congratulations to Skylar, Bella,
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The publications staffs had a great trip to the national convention in Minneapolis.
Play's
Mary McDermott
Finished fourth in the national graphic design competition. She also received an excellent rating in the newsmagazine design competition.
Regal Red's
Alex Morris
Received an honorable mention rating in the photo story competition.
The Red Feather finished ninth in literary magazine Best of Show competition.
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Staff Spotlight
Physical Education teacher and Coach Mike Darrah, is the AVCTL Coach of the Year 2010 - Soccer | | |
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Flower of the Month
Sumac "Tiger Eyes"
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This ornamental version of our native sumac has deeply cut leaves that change with each season. Its pinkish-purple stems contrast nicely with the new chartreuse leaves in the spring. During summer, the foliage turns bright yellow. When fall arrives, this plant really shows it colors, blazing with scarlet and orange! It does well in dry, poor soils and isn't as invasive as some sumacs. This is fantastic addition to any native garden, providing a splash of color throughout the year. | | |
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Eagle Connection
MHS Parent Newsletter
December 2011 Volume 10 Issue 3 |
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Bonner's Bulletin:
It's hard to believe the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year is almost complete. The month of December is packed full of activities. Wrestling, basketball, boys swimming, plus concerts from our vocal and instrumental music departments are all on the calendar. Don't forget to check the MHS calendar online for the most up-to-date information.
We were honored to be able to recognize over 360 students who scored exemplary on last year's state assessments. Each student received his or her certificate and was invited to the commons for cookies as a small token of our appreciation for a job well done.
Our students have done a tremendous job raising money to help worthy causes. Our Kay club went trick-or-treating for UNICEF where they raised more than $1000. They also raised $630 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and $300 during the Dig Pink events for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Our Peer Helpers raised $230 for the Eric Palmer Memorial Scholarship fund. The Multi-Cultural Club raised $250 for the Heavenly Hats Foundation. Our Art Club raised $400 for the Joe Pfannenstiel Memorial Scholarship fund. Our boy's soccer team raised $400 to help a local family. Additionally, our DECA group raised $75 for breast cancer awareness and our BPA students, with the help of Platinum Salon, raised $1000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Additionally, we held a blood drive a few weeks ago and a food drive the week before Thanksgiving. We appreciate our students' and their families willingness to give.
Don't forget you can access your student's grades and attendance information through Family Access. If you need a reminder of how to use this feature, contact Pat Bobetsky at 722-0441. The program can be accessed at www.usd266.com .
As the second semester gets closer, students may want to make changes to their schedules. Please remember we will only make schedule changes if MHS made a mistake in the schedule, the student wishes to academically strengthen the schedule, a pre-requisite has not been met, or the student failed a class and needs to re-take it. We ask you keep this in mind if your student asks if they can change their schedule.
The 2010-2011 Maize High Red Feather literary magazine won "All-American" honors with four marks of distinction from the National School Publication Association. Our newsmagazine, Play, earned a first class rating and two marks of distinction for their 2010-2011 work. Congratulations to Mrs. Pfeifer, sponsor of the Red Feather, and her staff as well as to the staff of Play, and their sponsor last year, Mrs. Wipf.
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I can hardly believe that it is almost the end of our first semester, and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Maize High. During the month December National Honor Society will be collecting and sorting food for Caring Hearts. We have such awesome caring students! Before the end of the year, the counselors will
- Go over the results of both the PLAN and PSAT tests with your students
- Give the Kansas Community That Cares Survey to our sophomores and juniors.
Some of the activities for the next couple months include:
- December 13th - Senior Farewell in the commons during EnCor. Seniors will have donuts and say farewell to their classmates who are Early Completers and will not be at MHS 2nd semester.
- December 17th - January 3rd - Winter Break
- January 9th -Newman University Advanced Standing classes - Students meet with Newman staff.
- January 18th - Newman University Advanced Standing classes - Students enroll for Newman classes
- January 24th - Making your College Search Count program presented to juniors during EnCor
- February 1st & 2nd - Parent/teacher conferences
- February 7th-9th Begin Enrollment process for MHS students
- February 15th & 16th - senior announcements will be delivered from 10:30 - 1:30 in the commons.
- March 6 - the counseling office will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Kansas College Night from 7-8:30
- April 6 - Last day to turn in pictures for the senior slide show.
- April 18th & 19th - Cap & Gown delivery in commons 10:30-1:30
- May 18th - Senior parade, graduation practice, and senior picnic
- May 20th - Graduation @ Koch Arena @ 5:30 pm.
Your juniors should plan on taking the ACT sometime this year. We will offer the ACT at Maize on February 11th (regular registration ends on January 13th ) and on April 14th (regular registration ends on March 9th). Packets for ACT can be picked up in the counseling office, or students can register online at www.actstudent.org.
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"Responsibility" was the Character Education theme for the month of November. Students examined this trait in regards to positive behavior responses to bullying. Each EnCor class reviewed four hypothetical situations and considered the best options for each circumstance. Answers were discussed for these questions: What should a bystander do? What could a target of bullying do? What responsibilities do those involved have? A video was also produced for this month's Character Ed theme. Ms. Barbara's 2nd block Drama I class developed and performed five skits that displayed responsible reactions to bullying. The students incorporated the "Maize Way arrows" into dramatized scenarios that demonstrated what not to do and what to do in those difficult situations. |
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Health Matters
By MHS Nurse Dana Desjardins |
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Get Smart! About TEEN Prescription Drug Abuse!!
 Teen prescription drug abuse is when a young person takes a prescription medication that was prescribed for someone else for non-medical use.
Medications Most Commonly Abused:
Opioids--known as prescription painkillers
Sedatives--anti-anxiety and sleep disorder medications.
Stimulants--such as medication to treat ADHD.
Facts:
1 in 4 TEENS have taken someone else's prescription drugs.
Every day, 2500 TEENS take a prescription pain reliever for non-medical use for the first time.
More TEENS Abuse prescription medications than illegal drugs, except marijuana.
Serious Risks to Teens:
Abusing prescription medications is not safer than taking illegal "street" drugs.
Teen prescription drug abuse can result in addiction, health issues, and can be fatal.
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol and illegal drugs is dangerous and can be fatal.
Teen prescription drug abuse can impact a young person's developing brain and good judgment, their relationships with family and friends, and academic performance.
Take Action Now! Create a safe environment:
Know what's in your medicine cabinet
Properly dispose of unused or expired medications
Secure all prescription medications in a safe place
Educate family and friends
Notice Common Signs of Abuse
Physical and psychological changes
Changes in academic performance
Pills missing from the medicine cabinet
Talk to Your Teens:
Be open and non-judgmental
Communicate regularly
Talk about dangers of prescription drug abuse
Research shows teens who learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to try drugs.
For more information about prescription drug abuse visit www.SmartMovesSmartChoices.org
References:
1. The Partnership at DrugFree.org and MetLife Foundation. (2011), 2010 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) Key Findings.
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies. (2007). A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts. The OAS report |
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From the Attendance Office |
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December is a very busy time of year, but we would like to impress upon you the importance of notifying the school when your student is absent. The absence remains unverified without parent contact. The Main Office is open at 6:30 a.m. and the Attendance Office is open at 7:00 a.m. to receive calls. You may call to report an absence or you may choose to email the reason for the absence as follows:
MHS Main Office - 722-0441
Pat Bobetsky - Attendance Office - 350-2148,
pbobetsky@usd266.com
Cherrie Mendoza - Attendance/Discipline Office - 350-2110, cmendoza@usd266.com
Should your student miss class due to a doctor's appointment, please have them return with a note from the doctor.
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USD 266 Maize offers driver education year round. The driver education programs strive to prepare students to become knowledgeable and respectful of the law, to learn basic driving skills, and to develop a responsible attitude toward driving. The instructors will provide critical experience to students, involve parents in the process, and foster cooperative interaction with others in the driving environment. More detailed information on driver education can be found on the high school web site under the counselors' corner.
Online Driver Education: Enrollment (enrollment packets may be picked up in the counselors' office or online under the counselors' corner)
Term 3: December 2, 2011 (last day to enroll)
Term 4: February 17, 2012 (last day to enroll
Summer 2012: April 27, 2012 (last day to enroll)
Summer Face-To-Face Driver Education: Enrollment (enrollment packets may be picked up in the counselors' office or online under the counselors' corner starting April 2nd)
**The enrollment process is a change from the past. We will not be holding a meeting for parents and students; instead students will fill out their enrollment papers and turn them in on one of the following dates.
April 30 - May 3, 2012 7:00-7:30am MHS Big Gym
April 30 - May 3, 2012 7:00-7:30am MSHS Lecture Hall |
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WARREN VIP MOVIE TICKETS are sold throughout the year by PTO but can be especially useful at Christmas for teacher gifts and stocking stuffers. Instructions and the order form are available on the website by following these steps:
- usd266.com
- Community
- Maize PTO
- PTO Warren VIP Ticket Form
Order forms may be sent with payment to your student's school or you may contact Dianne Terrell at the Education Support Center (11611 W. 49th St. N.) Phone: 722-0614 The following link should also take you to the order form:VIP Warren Tickets |
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It is hard to believe the end of the 2nd term is quickly approaching. The number of students using the LMC is increasing as papers need to be finished and turned in before break. This month, the LMC participated in the Freshman Preview Night, showcasing our WEB 2.0, Battle of the Books, and Library Advisory Council. Bookmarks about cyber-bullying and social networking safety and informational brochures were distributed to those who stopped at the display.
The LAC met to plan the service activity for December. They will be working with Toys for Tots, December 3rd. This will replace the December LAC meeting. At the November meeting, the members worked on book reviews and set up a display of books they recommend. They also placed information tags on each computer, so students can conserve paper and find the correct printer more easily.
Part of our autumn celebration included a Veteran's Day display, a Thanksgiving Display, and a display promoting Historical Fiction. Students from Battle of the Books teams came during one EnCor to meet their teammates and plan their reading strategies. A drawing was held for those participating, and Josh Jossie won a gift card from the MHS Spirit Central Store. Battle of the Books are rapidly leaving the shelves as members read for the competition. There are about 60 students participating in Battle of the Books.
In the next newsletter, look for a picture of our Winter Display and more information about Battle of the Books! Read your way to victory!
Thanksgiving Book Display in the MHS Library Media Center! |
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Do You Own a Health or Wellness Business or Sell Health Related Products?
If you answered yes to this question, then please take this opportunity to provide free information to the USD 266 staff. We are hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on January 16th, 2012 and would welcome individuals who would like to promote their product/service. See the information below.
- The Health and Wellness Fair is Monday, January 16th at Maize High School. It is a professional development day for licensed staff, so school is not in session. Between 350 and 400 people should be in attendance for the event.
- Schedule
- 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.-Set up in commons area at MHS (Participants will have tables)
- 7:00 - 7:30a.m. - Healthy breakfast for staff who arrive early (yogurt, granola, fruit)
- 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - State of the District" presentation by Superintendent Doug Powers in MHS Auditorium
- 7:45-8:55 a.m. - Staff released to commons area to visit Health and Wellness tables.
- 9:00 a.m. -Health and Wellness Fair ends
- 9:00-12:00 p.m. - Staff Academy
Health and Wellness Fair participants may actually set their tables up anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. We are suggesting that organizations have brochures, small displays, business cards, samples, or any other material that will tell people about their product or service. Staff members will probably start arriving to the commons area between 7:00 and 7:15 to visit and eat breakfast. Health and Wellness Fair participants who set up early will be available to those people before the presentation in the auditorium.
There is no charge to have a table in the fair. We plan to have door prize drawings for those staff members who visit the Health and Wellness Fair tables so if your organization has anything to donate i.e. gift certificates, T-shirts, coupons, etc. it would be appreciated. These items will be used as the prizes for the drawings.
If you are interested in participating, please email Marsha Beard at mbeard@usd266.com or call her for more information at 350-2001 or 722-0614. There are a limited number of tables available, so call soon to reserve your spot. |
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