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April 16 -
NO SCHOOL
Professional Development
Prom - 8:00-11:00
Coronation - 8:00
@ The Cotillion
After Prom -11:30 pm - 3:00 am @ MHS
May 4 -
MSHS/MHS
Orchestra Awards
Concert - 6:30 pm
MHS Auditorium
May 6 -
6:00 pm MSHS Auditorium
May 7 -
School in Session
May 10 -MSHS Football Information Meeting & Ice Cream Social 7:00 pm MSHS Auditorium/Commons
May 14 -
Final Vocal Concert/Fine Arts Film Festival
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
MSHS AUDITORIUM - COMMONS - LIBRARY
May 21 -
Student & Staff BBQ
Last Day of School | |
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My name is Ryan Spitler. I am a student teacher from Wichita State University. I am student teaching to be a physical education teacher. Currently I am student teaching under Steve Rasmussen. For the first eight weeks of this semester I student taught at Dodge Literacy Magnet Elementary School in Wichita. So far student teaching has been a very fun and rewarding experience. I look forward to coming to school and teaching everyday. I graduated from Buhler High School in 2005. In 2007 I graduated from Hutchinson Community College.
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Cody Weston, 10, Shelby Lloyd, 11, and Taylor Moody, 11, work on a Maverick mural located in the main hallway at MSHS. Art 3 students began work on the mural on March 11. Photo by Chance Dickinson, MSHS Yearbook  |
Cody Weston, 10, works on the Maverick mural in the main hallway. Weston designed the mural in Dan Gegen's Art 3 class. Photo by Chance Dickinson, MSHS Yearbook |
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Ryan Tes, 11, plays his guitar during a character education assembly at MSHS on Friday, March 26. His band, Scarlet Legend, led a school-wide discussion on the importance of cooperation. Photo by Sean Jones, MSHS Bullseye Newsmagazine  |
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My Name is Rachel Lauer and I am in my second eight weeks of student teaching in the Maize District. I am currently student teaching with Fayrene McNabb and I spent the first eight weeks at Pray-Woodman Elementary with Ricki Emery. I am preparing to graduate from WSU on May 15 with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Music Education. I have been involved in choir since third grade and still love it! This coming fall, I hope to teach choir (on any level), perform locally, and work as a Church music director. I am also thinking about getting a masters in vocal pedagogy from WSU to teach private voice lessons.
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Congratulations to the following girls for making the MSHS 2010-2011 Cheer and Dance Squads.
Varsity Cheer
Kelsey Pracht
Kambry Porter
Molly Gabrielson Liz Warren
Ashton Bloomer
Emi Kniffin
Tiffany Nguyen
Christina Roe
Holly Lewandowski
Natalie Mark
JV Cheer
Brooke Bemis
Jennifer Martinez
Avery Gerleman
Briana Dryden
Blain Bowman
Katie Johnston
Kimmy Smith
Lindsey Devol
Dance Coach:
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Dance Team
Kyla Bolling
Sammi Bruner
Jessica Domnick
Bre Horning
Kristi Huynh
Emily Huxman
Tandee Jasnoski
Carli Kinglsey
Macy Moutray
Stephanie Rempel
Kassade Thomas
Marcy Urban
Dance Coach:
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Congratulations to all of our Gold Card Receipients! | |
Recent Gold Card Students from left to right: McKenna Poynter, Paige Pfannenstiel, Molly Gabrielson, Hannah Jennings, Rebecca Gorges, and Cameron Perkins |
2009-2010 MSHS Administration
Shelia Rathbun,
Marc Haught, District Athletics/Activities Director
Brent Pfeifer,
MSHS Athletics/Activities Director
Should you need to get in contact with an administrator, please call the office at 462-8000.
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2009-2010 MSHS Counseling Department
Diane Close, Director of Guidance
Should you need to get in contact with your student's counselor, please call the office at 462-8000.
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PRINCIPAL'S CORNER | |
In January a Massachusetts 15-year-old committed suicide after experiencing extreme levels of bullying from her classmates. This is a tragic ending to a young teenager's life. It should cause all of us who have children in school or work with students on a daily basis to become aware of how serious "bullicide" is. When I was in school bullying was different. We were able to escape the harassment by finding shelter in our homes as home was a sanctuary. Today this sanctuary has changed. With the introduction of technology, bullying and harassment can easily become a 24/7 reality.
Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly harasses, mistreats, or makes fun of another person online by using cell phones or other electronic devices. Cyberbullying has the potential for a much wider audience than schoolyard bullying. Emails can be forwarded to all the teen's contacts and web sites created which millions of people might visit. When bullies abuse verbally, the victim might not remember every word, but in the case of emails and text, chat rooms and web sites the targeted teen can read what the bully has said over and over. Written words seem more concrete and 'real' than spoken words. With cyberbullying there is less escape from the bullying, since it can happen anywhere or any time.
Research indicates 20% of students have experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes. Hurtful comments and rumors are the most commonly-cited incidents. While the bullying actions of the teens are reprehensible, parents and adults must become involved. Parents must monitor their teen's use of technology and check their texts, Facebook accounts, e-mails, etc. Burying one's head in the sand and pretending that bullying isn't occurring is not a legitimate response. Parents, teachers, and administrators must work together to identify and respond to bullying. Don't think our teens are safe just because bullying has not been a major, visible problem. Visit with your child about appropriate behaviors and empower them to let you know of any actions or interactions that jeopardize our safe and secure environment.
Teens are reluctant to tell adults about their bullying experiences because they are afraid it will only make the situation worse. I hear this over and over from parents and students. Teens are also hesitant to report bullying as they are too humiliated and embarrassed to discuss the situation. Many teens also believe their report will not be believed or that the incident will be trivialized by adults. I can assure you any report received will never be trivialized. Too much is at stake to disregard any reports. Research also suggests teens are reluctant to tell adults for fear their internet, phones, or Ipods will be taken away. Thirty percent of students who have been cyberbullied told no one.
Cyberbullying is an increasing problem for teens. Cyberbullies believe they won't get caught, and cyberbullying is easier than face-to-face communication. Many times cyberbullies are doing so "just for fun" or because "they were bored and needed some entertainment." Please encourage your student to be open with you, their teachers, or administration, regarding any bullying behavior. By identifying and disciplining would-be bullies, the message is being communicated and sent that cyberbullying will not be tolerated. Together we can maintain a positive learning environment free from harassment and abuse.Your teen's happiness, well-being, and sense of safety and security are important.
The following are a couple of web-sites you may want to check out. This site gives you information as to the lingo our teenagers are using: www.webopedia.com. Click on Quick Reference and IM & Text Messaging Abbreviations. Have you seen your students using PAW as an abbreviation? "Parents are Watching." Another good web-site is www.cyberbullying.ca Although it is a Canadian website, the information is beneficial and informative.
If your teen has been a victim of bullying please go to our website www.usd266.com , select your teen's school, then select the tab "Bullying Incident Report Form". Let's work together to keep our teen's school experience full of laughter, excitement, and learning. |
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 Teri Larson, MSHS Volleyball Coach, will serve as a Volleyball Clinician for the 78th Annual Kansas Coaching School in Topeka, Kansas on August 4, 5 and 6, 2010. |
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FINAL RED SHIRT FRIDAY | |
The Maize South High School Maize Way Character Education Committee would like to invite your student to participate in "Red Shirt Fridays." Some of you may have already been participating in this nationwide effort to honor our service men and women. We offer this opportunity for your student to demonstrate respect and compassion for those who serve in the military. MSHS students will be invited to wear red shirts on the second Friday of each month.
FINAL RED SHIRT FRIDAY THIS YEAR :
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The Maize South/Maize High Orchestra will be having their Awards Concert May 4th at 6:30 pm in the MHS Auditorium. At 7:30 pm they will move to the Commons area for the awards ceremony and light refreshments. Thanks! |
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Health Patterns Can Affect School Performance
The National Coordinating Committee on School Health commissioned Howard Taras, M.D., Acting Chief of Community Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, to review hundreds of published research studies that looked at the relationship between school performance and various health concerns. He found some interesting patterns that identify why some children do not do well in school.
Getting Enough Shut-Eye
The most surprising pattern Taras noticed comes down to a simple dictum that generations have echoed for years: poor sleep equals poor grades.
"Of all the health problems investigated, poor sleep was among the most unexpected and definitive causes of poor academic achievement," says Taras. "Most children need at least nine hours of restful sleep each night.
Taras advises that parents should consider whether their children are experiencing any of the following problems at home: poor sleep patterns, resisting going to bed, frequent awakenings during the night, sleep-disordered breathing such as snoring or sleep apnea, or daytime sleepiness. Children going through any of these sleep problems should be seen by a health professional for help treating the causes.
Get Moving
"It is well documented that physical activity improves overall health," Taras states. He points out that physical activity improves circulation, increases blood flow to the brain and raises norepinephrine and endorphins that are often credited with reducing stress, improving mood, and inducing a calming effect after exercise.
Importance of Breakfast
"It is a good idea for kids, all kids, to eat a healthy breakfast. It helps get them going and establishes good eating habits for the day," Taras says.
Don't Underestimate the Dangers of Obesity
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a rapid four-fold rise in obesity among children ages 6 to19 over the last 20 years," says Taras, adding that it is now a common front page story. Obesity incites and worsens other health conditions. For example, obesity is often associated with a rise in type 2 diabetes, increased rates of cardiovascular problems such as hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, orthopedic complications, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, psychosocial complications and a lower quality of life among these children.
It's Hard to Go to School If You Can't Breathe
He recommends parents work with their pediatricians on asthma management strategies, medication delivery in school, utilization of a school clinic, reducing asthma triggers, and taking advantage of community services such as attending an asthma camp or a swimming program for children with asthma.
Source: edited from How Health Affects a Child's School Performance April 2006 |
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Parents: We NEED you! |
The MSHS STUCO will be hosting a BBQ on May 21st for all students and staff at MSHS. Are you available to man a grill, serve lunch, or help with activities? If so, please contact Holly Davis @ hdavis@usd266.com. |
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MSHS ART TEACHER | |
 Daniel Gegen brings seventeen years experience teaching art to MSHS. He holds a BFA from Wichita State University, and an MFA from Arizona State University. He taught at the Wichita Center for the Arts for fifteen years and has spent the last two years at MHS. He has also taught clay workshops across the country from Indianapolis to Baton Rouge and Las Vegas. During the summer of 2006, Mr. Gegen presented a workshop in Avesta, Sweden.
Mr. Gegen has worked closely with the arts industry to design and develop a number of tools that are marketed world wide. Specifically AMACO clay company and Creative Paradise. In addition to his teaching, Mr. Gegen has developed a portfolio of public art . He designed the art work for the intersections at Maize and Tyler road along West Kellogg. His work can also be seen on the City Hall Parking Garage. His experience working with architects, engineers, and the Arts Advisory Board will benefit his students.
West Kellogg at Night
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West Kellogg at Night|
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Wichita City Hall Parking Garage|
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Gegen is currently working on designs with engineering firms PEC & GMIV on the next 2 miles of West Kellogg. This includes the intersections at 119th and 135th Streets West. |
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Immunization Requirements for the 2010-2011 School Year |
Click here to view the 2010-2011 Immunization Requirements for your student.
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Maize TransNet Prepares for Annual Garage Sale
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Maize TransNet is ready to begin collecting items for its annual Ultimate Garage sale on Thursday and Friday, April 22-23. We are looking for items that are in good condition which could include large, working appliances that we can help move and furniture that is not stained or terribly worn. We are NOT looking for any computer equipment or non-digital televisions.
In addition, we are still promoting our laundry service that provides machine washing, drying and folding of laundry, and we provide a laundry bag the students help make. We ask for a donation of $0.50 a pound, but it is not required as this gives the students valuable practice in a needed life skill.
TransNet is a joint effort between the Maize school district and the Sedgwick County Special Education Cooperative to offer a program to students ages 16-21 who have disabilities. Maize Transition Skills Network, or Maize TransNet, opened its doors in August 2007 at 2811 N. Tyler Road. The purpose of the program is to assist special education students in becoming productive participants in their community by improving vocational and independent living skills.
To learn more about the program, contact Tom Szambecki at 440-5556 or email him at tszambecki@sped618.org.
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Final Choir Concert/Fine Arts Festival | |
FINAL CONCERT
MAY 14, 2010 6:30 PM - 8 PM
MSHS AUDITORIUM - COMMONS - LIBRARY
NEED PARENTS TO VOLUNTEER
MAY SERVE ICE CREAM - TAKE TICKETS - SET UP STAGE - CLEAN UP - SPONSOR EACH SIGHT FOR DIFFERENT VENUES
EXHIBIT - LIBRARY - ART DISPLAY - WHILE STRING QUARTET PLAYS - WOODWIND ENSEMBLES - BRASS ENSEMBLES
DRAMA - "HATS OFF" - IMPROVISATION - MAYBE SOME ONE-ACTS
CHOIRS - A DISNEY MEDLEY
DRAMA SKITS
CHOIRS - SELECTIONS FROM GREASE WITH CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL- MAY 14
FEATURING ALL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS
ART DEPARTMENT
CHOIR DEPARTMENT
DRAMA DEPARTMENT
INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENTS
(BAND & ORCHESTRA)
AN EVENING OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT
TICKETS SALES WILL BEGIN MAY 3
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1st Annual Maize South Short Film Festival |
Future Filmakers! Have you made any short films in the past couple of years that you'd like to screen?  -
Films must have been produced within the last two years.
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Submissions entry fee is $10. (submission guarantees a viewing by the screening committee but does NOT guarantee a public screening)
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Checks may be made out to "Maize South High School Drama."
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Admission to the event is $3.(a huge discount off your standard movie fare).
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Competition will consist of only Kansas students (no entries from non-student filmmakers).
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Entries must be submitted to (received by) Mr. Rice at Maize South High School (at the address listed below) no later than May 3rd.
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Entry must be submitted in a Windows-compatible format (.avi, .wmv, or .mpg) on a writable DVD.
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Entries should be between 3 and 15 minutes long.
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Content must be appropriate for a high school audience (inappropriate content will not be screened).
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The top 3 entries will be awarded event invitations from the Tallgrass Film Festival (not directly affiliated) valued up to $150.
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There will be a minimum of two impartial judges to evaluate the films and determine prizes.
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Screenings will be at the Maize South High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 6th, at 6:00PM (there is not a specific end time, although we will make it run as close to two hours as possible).
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Doors open at Maize South High School at 5:30PM.
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Entries can be mailed to or dropped off at: Attn: Wesley Rice, Maize South High School, 3701 N. Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67205.
I hope your students can take advantage of this opportunity. Thanks for all who take the time to read this and share this with your students.
Mr. Rice |
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Counselor's Corner | |
These months are going faster and faster as we enter the countdown phase of our first year at Maize South High School. At this point we are entrenched in the enrollment process for the 2010-2011 school year. Staff positions are finalized and the master schedule has been developed. Students will receive their schedules in July as part of the enrollment process.
We are currently taking enrollment for the summer session; information is available in the counseling office. Orientation sessions begin May 12th, so please work with your student to determine if a summer class is in their future. Classes are offered online at the cost of $200 per .5 credit.
Driver's Education is available either through online or face-to-facesessions. As part of the Online course students submit their work through blackboard and work through the driving instructor to schedule individual driving sessions. The face-to-face driver's education class will take place in the Lecture Hall at MHS from June 7 - June 18. Driving will take place in June and possibly into the month of July, all depending on the number of students enrolled. For either class students receive a pass/fail grade with .25 credit. The cost of the Driver's Education class is $200. If you are interested in enrolling your student in either of these classes the orientation meetings are listed below:
Sumer Face-to-Face Enrollment Night
April 28th 6:30 p.m. MHS Large Gymnasium
May 8th 10:00 a.m. MSHS Commons Area
*Parents must attend one of these two meetings with their student.
**Bring any type of permit or license the student might have with you to the meeting
Summer Online Driver's Education
Deadline to enroll is May 6th - enrollment packets are available in the counseling office.
Mandatory enrollment meeting is May 12th at MSHS in the library
*Class dates for course work will be May 20th - July 2nd
**This is a .5 credit class with a pass/fail grade Below is additional information regarding upcoming events that I would encourage students to consider. Each of these activities will assist students as they plan for their future. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me, dclose@usd266.com ACT test registration deadline for the June test is Friday, May 7th.
The test will not be given at either high school. Students have a choice of taking the test at other locations such as: Heights High School, Friends University or Wichita State University (main campus). Just a reminder our school code is 173-197. You can register online at ACT.org or students can pick up registration packets in the counseling office. K-State is sponsoring an Open House for families, Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested, more information is available at: K-state.edu/openhouse.
Wichita State University is sponsoring Junior Day on Friday, April 30th. This event gives high school juniors the chance to experience "a day in the life" of a college student. Online event pre-registration is required. Students can register at www.wichita.edu/admissions or by calling the Office of Admissions at 978-3085. |
FOOTBALL INFORMATIONAL MEETING |
2010 Maize South Maverick
Football Informational Meeting
and Ice Cream Social
For: Current, new, and incoming
Freshman football players and families
Date: Monday, May 10th
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Maize South High School
There will be an informational meeting in the auditorium followed by an ice cream social in the commons area.
Please plan to attend! |
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Maverick Bullhorn
