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the Viking Voice
8800 West 85th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone (913) 993-7800 |
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| Volume 14, Issue 1 |
September 12, 2008 |
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Important Dates |
September
16 - Underclassman Photos
17 - Underclassman Photos
18 - Underclassman Photos
18 - Senior Photo Deadline
18 - Parent/Teacher Conference
5 - 8 pm
19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
7:30 - noon, by appt only
22 - College Information Night at Shawnee Mission West
25 - PLC Release, 1:45 pm
October
02 - Homecoming Parade 1:30 pm
04 - Homecoming Dance
04 - SAT Test Date, 7 am
06 - NO SCHOOL
05 - Tour of New Facilities
09 - Viking Voice Deadline
10 - NO SCHOOL
15 - "Testing Wednesday"
15 - SME College Clinic
17 - Grade Cards Handed Out
22 - College Planning Night
23 - PLC Release, 1:45 pm
25 - ACT Test Date, 7 am
November
03 - SAT Test Date, 7 am
04 - Early Dismissal 1:10
12 - Seniors Order Cap &
Gowns
13 - PLC Release, 1:45 pm
26 - 28, Thanksgiving Break
December
04 - PLC Release - 1:45
06 - SAT Test Date, 7 am
13 - ACT Test Date, 7 am
16 - Semester Exam, Blk 2
17 - Early Dismissal/Late Start for Semester Exams Blks 1 & 3, 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
18 - Early Dismissal/Late Start for Semester Exams blks 4 & 6, 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
19 - Early Dismissal/Late Start for Semester Exams blks 5 & 7, 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
12/22 - 01/03, Winter Break
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| Check out the complete West calendar online at www.smsd.org
Select Parents, School, choose West under High Schools, then click on School Calendar
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HAPPY
18th
BIRTHDAY!
Now is the time to register to vote.
Best wishes
from PTSA
Justina Bridge
Mishell Barrera
Joshua Austin
Joseph Bedord
Victor Escoto
Nathan Mense
Kyle Santee
Alex Huckaba
Delano Warren
Andrew Billiard
John Dolan |
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HAPPY AND SAFE DRIVING TO THESE NEW SMW
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM PTSA.
Nick Bartlett
Dylan Gordhamer
Sydney Smith
Joel Garcia
Brianna Lindsay-McKain
Andrea Serrano
Emily Beeler
Evan Heumann
Margo Hoss
Kathryn Byrd | |
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MESSAGE FROM DR. McLEAN
Viking Voice is GREEN
This is the first edition of our newsletter being shared with our community via e-mail. I want to thank the PTSA leadership for their courage and foresight to help move the way we communicate into the 21st century. This new technique helps to save both our natural resources and reduce the expense of postage. We hope you enjoy getting school news in this format and encourage other Viking families to complete the form in the front office so they too can be placed on the emailing list.
Great Start to the School Year
Students and faculty are enjoying a great start to the ' 08 - '09 school year. Currently we have 1850 students enrolled. This is about 100 fewer than last year. In fact, the incoming Class of 2012 has 435 members - about 100 fewer than we had in last year's senior class. The Class of '12 has been a wonderful surprise! The class is adapting to the high school setting and appears to have many good leaders and academically gifted individuals. I also want to acknowledge the outstanding leadership I am seeing from the Class of '09. I am so proud of the way our seniors are stepping up with the Freshmen Mentor Program (FMP), STUCO and our many athletic and music squads.
Construction is Almost Finished
Most of the contractors have finished their work and we are into the new classrooms. It has been an exciting 18 months and the end of the construction is very close. The new facilities are wonderful and extra space is something both the students and teachers appreciate. Taxpayers, thank you for 'stepping up to the plate' and providing the funds needed to make these positive improvements to the building at West. We will continue striving to meet your expectations and produce students with the skills needed to be productive citizens in the 21st century.
AYP Update
Last spring our 10th and 11th graders took the State of Kansas Math (10) and Reading (11) assessments. I am happy to report the preliminary data indicated that our students performed at a high enough level for SMW to be identified as a school that MET AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for the '07 - '08 school year. A special "thank you" goes to Mr. Flurry, Associate Principal, Bev Morris, Math Department Chair and Peggy Patch, Language Arts Department Chair during the '07 - '08 school year for their leadership in preparing our students to take these very difficult exams.
The greatest amount of praise should be reserved for our students. Special thanks to last year's 10th and 11th graders (current juniors and seniors) for putting forth their best effort to demonstrate they do have the academic skills needed to be successful on these State of Kansas exams.
Parent Involvement Still Key to Success
SMW parents are one of the keys to our school's success. Whether you're talking about band, debate, soccer, cross country, drama or yearbook our wonderful parent support is outstanding. When parents are a part of the T.E.A.M. they help students, teachers and administrators improve. If you are a parent of a SMW Viking, thank you for not only your financial support but for your willingness to give of your time, energy and talent to make sure our programs are the best they can be. 
Remember, YOU are an essential piece of the Viking Puzzle! |
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Progress Reports
will be handed to students on
Sept 12th.
Grade cards
will be given to students on
Oct 17th.
Watch for both |
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Parent & Teacher Conferences
September 18 - 19
We strongly urge ALL parents to participate in parent-teacher conferences regardless of your child's course grade status. We have two convenient formats available.
Conferences on Thursday, Sept 18 from 5-8 p.m. will be OPEN and held in the gymnasiums and cafeteria. There is no need for appointments for these Thursday evening conferences. Plan to spend 7 - 10 minutes per teacher.
If a parent and/or teacher would like to continue the conference past the allotted time, they should establish a conference time for Friday morning between 7:30 - noon when teachers return to their classrooms allowing for more private conversations.
If a parent cannot attend the conferences held Thursday, Sept 18, they should contact the teacher directly by phone to establish an appointment for Friday, Sept 19. |
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Construction Completion Open House
Shawnee Mission West High School
Home of the Vikings
Invites you to attend our
Construction Completion Open House
October 5, 2008
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 in the Auditorium
Refreshments served
Building tours by West Students |
| PTSA Book Club
Join us for the first PTSA Book Club!
When: October 11th, November 10th, and December 1st
7:30-9:00 pm each evening
Where: SMW Library
Book: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Who Should Join Us? Anyone is welcome whether they are a parent or a student who is interested in reading and discussing the book. All 10th grade students will read the book second semester in their English classes. Why not get a head start and read what your son or daughter is reading. You may go to her website, and look at her synopsis of the book and see some of the items that will be discussed. Her website is www.jodipicoult.com.
Please have the book read to page 160 before our first meeting.
The contact person is Rebecca Williams and you may reach her at wewillia@smsd.org if you are interested in attending. |
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20% Will Help Our Library!
SAVE THE DATE
November 14-16
Teachers! Parents! Librarians!
Borders Book Store Benefit Days are in the works. 20% of each transaction may be designated to benefit the library at a Shawnee Mission school of your choice!!!! Plus, customers are given the choice to donate books to their school libraries.
Spread the word...... Nov 14-16 |
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PTSA Meetings
Held at 7 pm in the SMW Library
Sept 17
Oct 8
Nov 12
Jan 14
Feb 18
Apr 08
May 06 |
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Note From the Attendance Office
Students are not to leave school without first checking out  with the attendance office or with the nurse.
Leaving school without permission from the attendance office or the nurse, is an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. |
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New Counseling Department Website!!!
The Shawnee Mission West Counseling Department has a new website! If you need information regarding tests, career options, college applications, scholarships and financial aid, log on to: www4.smsd.org/SMWCounselors or the Shawnee Mission West website and click on "Counseling Home" | |
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New Staff Members Join West This Year
West welcomed six new teachers to their staff this year. 
- Mark McMillan in the Special Education department
- Jennifer Hudson, Art classes
- Michelle Preston, Psychology & American Government
- Mark Rabbitt, English 10
- Steven Stanhope, Technical Investigation, Woods & Metal
- Emily Wiebe, Geometry & Algebra 1B
Six paraprofessionals were also added to the staff |
| Attention Seniors! Mark Your Calendars For Nov 12th.
It's almost time to order you cap and gown.
Wednesday November 12th
Times Square
5-7 pm
You must be present to order and pay for your cap and gown from Herff-Jones!
Announcements and class rings may also be ordered at this time. |
| Student Council News
SM West Student Council is up and running for the 2008-09 school year. We have already met with the PTSA leadership to find ways to help each other with the activities at West. We have sixteen members on our Executive Board this year that meet twice per week during seminar, with Mrs. Benolkin serving as our sponsor. Here are a few projects we are working on to benefit our school and our community:
New Tutoring Program - Beginning this school year, we are starting a new tutoring program that is aimed at helping students in math and other subjects from elementary schools feeding into West. This project takes much preparation and we are part of a larger group of students working to set up the tutoring.
Piece of the Puzzle - In an attempt to make everyone feel like they are an "important piece of the puzzle" at West, the Executive Board cut out a puzzle piece for every student attending our school. They are displayed on the bridge for all to see.
Helping New Students - The five officers gave tours to the new upperclassmen on the first day of school, helping new students at West to get more comfortable with their surroundings. All of these activities are just our way of trying to include everyone into the West community.
Elections to be held soon - The annual fall representative elections will be held on September 12th, as well as the election for the freshmen officers. Our first big StuCo meeting will be on Tuesday, September 16th. At that time, the Homecoming 2008 theme will be chosen. So, stay tuned for the announcement, and remember, October 4th is the Homecoming dance for West. |
Health Careers Program
The Health Careers Program is glad to be back at SMW full time!! Students greatly appreciate the large, newly renovated classroom also! Students are selling Entertainment books for $20.00 through September 11th. You can also order one by e-mailing Jan Evans - Teacher at janevans@smsd.org. The students involved in HOSA, the Health Careers vocational organization will be traveling to Wichita on Tuesday 10/14 for Fall Conference and are beginning to prepare for State Competiton. |
| Career and Tech Expo
Schools in the Johnson, Douglas and Miami Counties have partnered with JCCC to sponsor this annual event for 57 area junior and senior high schools. Over 50 different Career and Technical Preparation Program representatives have been invited to have information with parents and students ranging from Automotive Technology to Nursing. The wide array of new and exciting options for 21st Century Careers, information about job outlook, salary potential, training/education requirements plus financial aid information will be available in one convenient location for this event. Many of the programs have the option of expanding into a 4-year degree if the student has interest in doing so. Mark your calendar and plan to attend:
Career and Tech Expo
October 21, 2008
6:00-8:00 p.m.
JCCC Indoor Track (GYM)
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| Orchestra Students and Parents Enjoy Picnic
Approximately 75 students, PRESTO parents, and Mr. Mulvenon, our amazing orchestra director, enjoyed the annual PRESTO picnic on August 17th at Shawnee Mission Park. There was plenty of food, games and camaraderie for everyone.
The students/parents enjoyed activities such as Nerf Noodle Relays, Nerf Ball Relays and Blindfolded Syrup Relays. Sure, they sound easy, but it took a lot of skill, coordination, teamwork and communication in order to win the prizes. Try having groups of students keeping Nerf Noodles between them without using their hands while moving through the course or trying not to cringe when you had a Nerf Ball on your head and your teammates and chanting "Batter Up". It isn't easy to move pancake syrup from one cup to another cup 25 feet away with a plastic spoon, much less blindfolded - but several teams achieved their objective and the syrup was transported from one place to another. Students don't worry - there were cameras there to capture all the action.
There were also several drawings for the students that attended. Relay prizes and drawings included Ramen Noodles (appropriate for the Nerf Noodle Relay, don't you think?), gift certificates from Farm to Market Neighborhood Café in downtown Overland Park, Sheridan's Frozen Custard at 119th and Metcalf and Pizza Maker. And let's not forget the fabulous prize of a can of SPAM that was awarded to one lucky girl! The grand prize drawing was for a Viola bow from KC Strings in Merriam and Jack Karsten was the lucky winner.
Upcoming events:
FALL Concert - Thursday, October 2 at 7pm - West Auditorium
District Auditions - Saturday, November 8 in Baldwin, KS WINTER Concert - Thursday, December 11 - 7pm at West Auditorium PRESTO Meetings:  Thursday, Sept 11 at 7pm - Orchestra Room Tuesday, Oct 14th at 7pm - Orchestra Room Tuesday, Nov 11th at 7pm - Orchestra Room Remember - PRESTO stands for People Really Enthusiastically Supporting The Orchestra. If you have an orchestra student and would like to join PRESTO, please visit the PRESTO website at www.prestowest.org/ to download a membership application. |
| Working on Wellness in Shawnee Mission Schools!
Let's keep students active, eating healthy and learning about nutrition as we are 'Working on Wellness' in Shawnee Mission Schools!
Studying, sleeping, socializing.......where do healthy foods fit into your child's life? As your child settles into a new school year, help tweak the routine so that your child will stay healthy and active.
To view the entire publication, click on the English or Spanish version of "Teen Food & Fitness" purchased by Food Services for September, 2008.
I encourage you to use this great nutrition tool.
Jill Funk Nutritionist SMSD Food Services 913-993-9731 phone 913-993-9733 fax jillfunk@smsd.org |
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Notes From the Nurse
Here are a few ideas for healthy meals prepared by the time conscious:
Put healthy meals on the table quickly with these time-savers.
● Freeze ahead. Double recipes, and freeze half for later. Pour soups or
stews into single-serving containers for snacks that can be easily defrosted in the microwave.
● Make one-dish meals. For example, mix 1 lb. cooked egg noodles, 1 can drained tuna (packed in water), and ½ lb. sliced mushrooms. Add ½ cup fat-free milk and 1 can low-sodium mushroom soup. Sprinkle with low-fat cheddar cheese, and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
● Use shortcuts. Buy bottled marinades, readymade crusts, and bagged rewashed fresh vegetables. For a weeknight meal, cover focaccia bread with marinara sauce, shredded skim mozzarella, and broccoli pieces.
Broil until the cheese melts.
Ponga rápidamente comidas sanas sobre la mesa con estas ideas para ahorrar tiempo.
● Congele. Doble la cantidad de las recetas y congele la mitad para más tarde.
Ponga sopas o guisados en envases individuales para descongelarlos fácilmente luego en el microondas.
● Cocine platos únicos. Por ejemplo, mezcle 1 libra de pasta al huevo,
1 lata de atún escurrido (envasado en agua) y ½ libra de champiñones en
rodajas. Añada ½ taza de leche desnatada y 1 lata de sopa de champiñones
baja en sodio. Recubra con queso cheddar bajo en grasa y hornee a 350º
durante 20 minutos.
● Ataje. Compre aliños preparados, masas listas para usar y bolsas
de verduras prelavadas. Prepare la cena de un día entre semana
recubriendo una focaccia con salsa marinara, mozzarella desnatada
rallada y trozos de brécol. Gratine hasta que se derrita el queso.
This information is copyrighted by Resources for Educators, a Division of Aspen Publishers, Inc.
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Come celebrate a Viking Victory at the first AFTER PARTY of the year!
Friday, September 12
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
on the BRIDGE
Other upcoming events for 2008:
10/4 - HOMECOMING Dance
10/31 - After Party |
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Homecoming Parade!!!!!
The Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 2nd.
We will travel from SM West down Santa Fe Drive to the Commons in old Overland Park for a Pep Rally. 
Hope to wave at you along the route!!! |
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LOCAL STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING
SKILLS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
Shawnee Mission West High School FCCLA members recently participated in the STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America's (FCCLA) 2008 National Leadership Meeting.
Christina Pham, Spencer Fry, & Matthew Buechele, Broamoor Technical Center  students, received third place in the Culinary Arts competition and they each earned a $10,000 scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America. Nearly 2,500 students advanced from the local, regional, and state level of STAR Events to the national meeting. The Culinary Arts STAR event is a team event that recognizes participants enrolled in occupational culinary arts/food service training programs (like the Broadmoor Technical Center) for their ability to work as members of a team to produce a quality meal using industrial culinary arts/food service techniques and equipment. In addition to the STAR Events competition, these students and Dr. Julia Crain, Broadmoor Technical Center Principal, also participated in the National FCCLA Meeting. This year's student-devised subject for the annual national meeting was "Excellence Electrified," and throughout the five-day convention, participants examined and discussed several critical issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical as well as financial fitness, future career exploration and countless community service projects. FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA has more than 220,000 members and nearly 7,000 chapters from 50 state associations and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities. |
| Assistance Needed to Help Stock the Nurses's Pantry
This year PTSA is sponsoring a program to help stock the SMW Nurse's Pantry. This Pantry will assist the SMW nurse, Dr. Vaughn, in providing a snack for students that are in need of some nutrition during the day to help them concentrate and focus on class when lunchtime or dinnertime is several hours away. Items such as granola bars, individually wrapped packages of crackers, peanuts, anything with protein would be greatly appreciated.
Items for donation can be dropped off directly in the nurse's office, contact Cheryl Scott at cdscott@everestkc.net for pickup or bring them to the next PTSA meeting. Thanks so much for your support of this program! Learning is why we are here at SMW, and this is an effort to help ensure that all our students can focus during class. |
 News from the Journalism Department
Senior pictures
Seniors need to contact DeCloud Studios to make an appointment for senior yearbook pictures by the end of September. DeCloud will send you proofs. Select one to be the yearbook picture and return it to DeCloud. They will send the photo to the yearbook staff.
DeCloud Studios 913.648.2624.
Underclass yearbook pictures
Sept. 16, 17 and 18, all day in the library. Students will travel with their English class to get their picture taken. Students may order picture packages, but are not required to purchase pictures in order to be in the yearbook. The yearbook picture is different from the ID card picture. The last chance/retake day is Oct. 28
Senior ads
Yearbook senior ads are due Oct. 3. Click here to download the Senior Ads order form. Please contact Amy Morgan with questions at 913.993.7911 or amymorgan@smsd.org
Yearbook group photos
Group photos of school clubs and organizations will be Oct. 16, 21 and 28 during seminar in the gym. A schedule will be published closer to the date.
Newspaper subscriptions
If you are interested in subscribing to the Epic, contact Amy Morgan at 913.993.7911 or amymorgan@smsd.org. We need your name and mailing address, along with $20 cash or check (payable to SM West). All students receive a copy of the Epic at school, but we will mail a copy to your home if you subscribe.
Newspaper advsertising
If you are interested in advertising in the Epic, please click here to download the Epic Ad form. You can also contact the newspaper staff at 913.993.7911 or smwestepic@hotmail.com. You can also e-mail Amy Morgan at amymorgan@smsd.org |
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Voting Tips
Did You Know?
Johnson County voters can save time and gas voting by mail beginning October 15th or in person beginning October 21st.
1 - Vote by mail by downloading and completing this application and sending it to the Johnson County Election Office - an advanced voting ballot will be mailed to your address or 2 - Vote in person by going to one of these locations (In-person location for advance voting closest to SMW):  Metcalf South Shopping Center 9531 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Ten Quivira Plaza (old Plato's Closet) 12156 Shawnee Mission Parkwy, Shawnee 10am - 7pm M-F 9am - 3pm Saturday Did you know?
College students need to vote in the county where they are registered? Plan ahead by having an advanced vote-by-mail ballot sent to your college student at their college address - Fill out the advanced voting application now - The college students signature is required and signatures are verified by the elections commission Every year polling places can change? Check your appropriate voting location by going to www.jocopolo.com - enter your address and birth date to find your correct polling place It takes an average of 4 minutes to cast a vote? This year there are an expected 150,000 Johnson Countians expected to vote the day of the election. Save time by voting in advance. For more information contact the Johnson County Election Office at www.jocoelection.org. |
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Wednesday, October 15th is "Testing Wednesday"
Students who register and pay for tests should report to school at regular time (7:40). Students in grades 9-11 have the option to take tests on that morning. All other students should report to school in time to begin class at 11:00. More information will be given to students closer to the date.
Parents: It's time to register your students for tests!!
Freshmen - Consider taking the PSAT
This year Shawnee Mission West freshman will again have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT test. In an effort to identify those students who might qualify for honors and advanced classes, the PSAT/NMSQT offers excellent information. With the results of this test, we can increase access to higher level classes and ensure that no student who has the chance of succeeding in those classes is overlooked. We can also identify students who should be taking higher-level prerequisite courses to prepare for advanced classes.
If your student wants the option of more challenging classes or are planning on attending college, they should register for the PSAT/NMSQT in the counseling office. They will receive information in their Seminar classes in September.
Sophomores
ACT PLAN Scheduled for 2008
All sophomores may take the ACT Plan which is scheduled on "Testing Wednesday" October 15, 2008 from 7:40-10:55.
ACT PLAN:
Is given at our school to help students gauge their academic achievement and to give them the information they need for educational and career planning.
It is designed to benefit all students, whether they plan to enter the workplace after high school, enter military service, go to college, seek vocational training or are still undecided about their future plans.
As a "pre-ACT" test, the PLAN is good predictor of performance on the ACT Assessment. Students may use a calculator for the Mathematics Test.
The plan includes academic tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. It also contains a career interest inventory and a Student Information Section on student plans, needs, and goals.
Please have your sophomore student bring $15.00 to the Counseling Office to pay for the ACT Plan. If writing a check, make checks payable to: Shawnee Mission West. Deadline to register for the ACT Plan is September 30, 2008.
PSAT:
What is the PSAT?
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test is a practice SAT used for college admissions, that measures skills students have developed throughout their lives, including verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills.
When can my student take this test?
Sophomores: Saturday, Oct. 18th at Broadmoor 8:00 a.m.-noon.
Register before September 26 in the Counseling Office
How can we sign up?
Students or parents may obtain forms in the counseling office. Cost is $18 - make check payable to Shawnee Mission West.
PSAT
What is the PSAT?
See above under Sophomore testing information.
The PSAT is also the national qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which identifies eligible juniors (those scoring in the 99th percentile.)
When can my student take this test?
Juniors: Wednesday, Oct. 15th at West, 7:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Register before Sept. 26th in Counseling Office
How can we sign up?
Students or parents may obtain forms in the Counseling Office.
Cost is $16 - make check payable to Shawnee Mission West.
9th graders - can take the PSAT
10th graders - can take the ACT PLAN
11th graders - can take the PSAT
Then, 10th graders can also choose to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 18th, if they would like to. The cost is a little bit more because they have to pay the proctors on a Saturday ($18 instead of $16). |
| College & Scholarship Deadlines Quickly Approaching
College Information Night at SM West
September 22nd, 6:30 p.m
Parents and students are invited to attend a College Information Night at West in the Cafeteria to learn about college admissions, scholarships, and testing. A MUST if you are a senior this year!!! But all parents and students are welcome. NOTE: the original date for this event was October 1st, but this date had to be changed.
Senior Pre-College Checklist:
August/September/October:
- Visit some college campuses
- Narrow your college list to 3-5 schools
- Make a list of test dates and deadlines for college admissions and financial aid
- Take the ACT and SAT at least 6 weeks before the deadline for scores to be submitted to colleges
- Begin asking teachers and guidance counselors for letters of recommendation
- Attend college fairs and financial aid nights as well as meeting with admission representatives who are visiting your school
- If you are applying to KU or KSU, do so before November 1st to qualify for scholarships.
Colleges that Change Lives:
Tuesday September 9th, 7:00 p.m.
Overland Park Mariott,
Overland Park KS
Over 40 colleges and universities will be present, two public and 38 private from 24 states and with enrollments ranging from 350 to 4,000. These schools are profiled in the book Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope. College Deans and directors will share with you the latest research on specific campus characteristics and learning components that lead to the most successful college experience. Immediately after the panel presentation, the college fair begins, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Students and families will be able to collect information from and speak directly with admission representatives.
Shawnee Mission School District "College Clinic"
All students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, October 15th
Shawnee Mission East High School
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Scholarships:
Several Universities have early application dates for scholarships. Scholarship opportunities are listed on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office.
The following in-state schools have early deadlines. Check out of state colleges on their websites.
K-State: November 1st for premier scholarships.
Use the following websites FREE to search for scholarships: www.connectedu.net www.fastweb.com Contact Dr. Lynn Leonard at 993-7838 or LynnLeonard@smsd.org for further information. ACT October 25th at SM West Registration deadline: September 19th Register on line at: www.actstudent.org or in the Counseling office SM West School Code: 172773 SAT October 4th, SM East & other schools
Registration deadline September 9th Register on line at www.collegeboard.com or in the Counseling office SM West School Code: 172773 November 3, SM East
Registration deadline October 2nd Register on line at www.collegeboard.com or in the Counseling office |
Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help!
A Note to Exhausted Parents of Challenging Teens...
Don't give up! Avoiding the issues is not going to help either! Parents of consistently difficult teens ride an emotional roller coaster that frequently dips into confusion, frustration, anger, pain, guilt and exhaustion. Ask for help during difficult times of trouble or even to PREVENT serious difficulty. Find out what your options are. Mary Lea Kieffer, our school Social Worker, can help you started. For confidential advice you can call Mary Lea at 993-7836.
Student Support Groups are available for students to participate in for emotional and academic support. Written parent permission is required for students to attend groups. Sessions are held during seminar and during partial classes. Groups available are:
Personal/ Growth: Improve self-esteem, recognize and express feelings, problem solving. Anger Management: Recognize triggers, de-escalation, stress reduction. Academic Motivation: Study and organizational skills, set academic goals. Good Grief: Support for students experiencing grief issues. Managing substance abuse issues: This will be offered by the Adolescent Center for Treatment and is designed to support students in developing skills to manage substance abuse issues that they may have in their lives. Please call Mary Lea Kieffer or your students counselor for additional information! Also, please check out the SM WEST COUNSELING WEBPAGE for a list of helpful community resources available to you. |
The Presidential Service Award 
Every SMW student is eligible for an award recognizing their contribution to the community. We encourage all students to track the hours they give to their community through various school activies such as NHS, STUCO, PTSA, band or sports fundraising, church activities and scouting, just to name a few.
SMW students may apply for this award by tracking their service hours on the tracking sheet that is available from the counseling office. The hours must be completed over a twelve month period beginning 4/1 and ending 3/31. The students self report the service hours and at the completion of the tracking period return the completed service hour form to the counseling office to be submitted for the award. At the predetermined deadline, the committee chair collects the tracking logs from the counseling office. The committee chair then compiles the information necessary for submission of the students for the award. The awards are applied for on line on the Presidential Service Award website, www.presidentialserviceawards.gov. The awards will be delivered to SMW and the counseling office and administration will determine how and when recognition will be scheduled. |
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Viking Students Acquiring Individualized Learning (S.A.I.L.)
What:
An exciting opportunity for all students to receive tutorial help during and after the school day.
Why:
Learning is our business at SM West. We are here to learn!
Who:
All students are encouraged to take advantage of S.A.I.L. time.
9th grade students with one or more F's in core academic classes at the end of any grading period (progress report or quarter) are required to attend two after-school sessions weekly.
When:
Monday - Thursday after school in the library.
Snacks will be provided and a late bus will run at 4:00.
How it works:
Any student needing help in any core academic subject is welcome to take advantage during any tutoring session.
9th grade students with one or more F's in core academic classes:
- During the school year, students with F's will be assigned to S.A.I.L. until the end of the next grading period (progress report or quarter).
- Students are required to attend at least two sessions each week; attendance at additional sessions is encouraged.
- Students will work with peer tutors and/or teachers that are experts in the area in which they need help.
S.A.I.L. time will become optional at the next grading period when all core academic grades are D's or better.
How parents can help their students:
- Check Parent@School online to see and discuss grades and upcoming assignments with your student weekly.
- Encourage students to monitor their own grades online with Parent@School.
- Communicate concerns with teachers and counselors.
- Encourage your student to use S.A.I.L. time or other intervention time (see below) for any academic needs.
Don't forget these powerful learning supports available for all students at SM West:
- Academic Seminar - Students may visit with their teachers for extra help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40-2:40 with a pass from that teacher.
- Teachers are available before and after school (7:20-7:40 and 2:40-3:20).
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The Explosive Child
Sponsored by the Parent Resource Center
Presenter: Lea Ann Pasquale,
Shawnee Mission Behavior Specialist
This workshop offers a brief introduction to some of Dr. Ross W. Greene's concepts in his recent book, The Explosive Child. Molli will also be referencing Dr. Greene's recent book titled," Treating Explosive Kids".
Explosive children are characterized by striking inflexibility and low frustration tolerance. They make life significantly more difficult and challenging for both themselves and the people who interact with them. Often these children may have been given medical diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome, Depression, or Bipolar Disorder.
"A major premise of the book The Explosive Child is that these children do not choose to be explosive and noncompliant-any more than a child would choose to have a reading disability-but are delayed in the process of developing the skills that are critical to being flexible and tolerating frustration (or have significant difficulty applying these skills when they most need to)."-Ross Greene
Basically, CHILDREN DO WELL IF THEY CAN. If they can't, then they need us to help them figure out better ways to do well. In this course we will develop understanding of what is happening with these children and discuss some ways to help with the problem.
Date: October 13, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Arrowhead Administrative Center
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Cost: $10 per person
To Enroll: Call The Parent Resource Center at 993-9315 to enroll for this class.
Sponsored by
The Parent Resource Center
Shawnee Mission School District
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202-3925
913-993-9315
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 PTSA is a Piece of the Puzzle
The theme this year for West is "You're an essential piece of the Viking puzzle".
Our Parent Teacher Student Association is one of the pieces of the puzzle helping to unite home, school and community here at Shawnee Mission West. We are an organization that works very closely with the administration to help carry out their vision.
Our Executive Board is comprised of 10 members who have worked hard all summer long. They worked to fill the 49 Board of Managers positions, attended the Kansas PTA State Conference, worked with the administration to coordinate Back-to-School Registration, developed a prototype of the new Viking Voice E-newsletter, held a Welcome Back breakfast for the teachers and hosted the Freshman Viking Voyage dance. And all this was done before school even started!
Thank you to all the chaperones, event volunteers and bakers who help to make us successful. We couldn't do it without you.
Recently, members of our Executive Board met with members of the Student Council Executive Board. We realize that as a PTSA, the students need a bigger voice in what happens at their school. We are proud to have 3 of the Board of Managers positions held by students and encourage any student to become more involved in PTSA. Many of the committees are seeking student volunteers to assist with planning and carrying out a variety of activities. Students can find a listing of our committees on the SMW PTSA website.
This year we added 4 new Board of Managers (BOM) positions. We have a Nurse's Pantry that provides nutritious snacks to students unable to focus in class. We have a group of Office Volunteers who help in the office when all school meetings or events occur so the office staff can attend.
We are hosting an Open House for the community on October 5th, the day after Homecoming, from 2p-5p. We are excited to open the school up to the public and be able to showcase your tax dollars at work. The day will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the new auditorium that will include district and local government officials and maybe a past SMW celebrity or two. Then tours will be conducted around SMW. Please join us.
Last, but not least, we are hosting our very first Book Club. The book 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult will be discussed. This book is about a boy who has been bullied his whole life and comes back and opens fire at his high school. This book looks at various character's perspectives on the how and why a tragedy of this type occurred. Please contact Rebecca Williams at rebeccawilliams@smsd.org if you, your student or anyone you know would like to take part. Of course, all of these great programs wouldn't be possible without your membership dollars. 56% of our budget comes from membership, 32% comes from After-game parties and 12% from Girl's Basketball Concessions. If you or your student has yet to join PTSA, please do so now. Membership forms are available on our SMW PTSA website and in the SMW administrative office. Your membership makes our puzzle piece fit into the big picture. On behalf of the Executive Board, thank you for your continued support. Carrie McGoldrick SMW PTSA Co-President |
| Reflections: "WOW!"
The 2008-2009 PTSA Reflections contest in arts and culture will accept entries in six categories: Literature -- Visual Arts -- Photography -- Musical Composition -- Dance Choreography -- Film Production.
The Reflections theme for this year is "Wow!", which should provide lots of room for creative expression. Deadline for submissions is October 7, which is much earlier than last year, so students can start planning their projects now.
The projects will be submitted to judges in the community, and the strongest works will proceed to district, state, and national competition. The national PTA organization gives out 18 Awards of Excellence in each arts area-three for each grade division.
- Award of Excellence recipients receive a $200 cash award and a silver-plated Reflections medallion. Up to five Awards of Merit may be given in each grade division of each arts area.
- Award of Merit recipients receive a silver-plated Reflections medallion.
- Six Outstanding Interpretation Award recipients-one from each arts area-are chosen from among all of the Award of Excellence recipients. The six Outstanding Interpretation Awards recognize the most creative interpretation of the theme in each of the arts areas, regardless of grade division. The prizes for these top awards include an expense-paid trip to the national PTA convention, an $800 arts education award, and a gold-plated medallion.
For detailed contest rules or questions, contact Susan Paolo at spaolo@everestkc.net or 599-6278. |
| Kindness Appreciated at the Teacher Breakfast
Grace Brown and Karen Rettig would like to thank all those that volunteered to bring an egg casserole, fruit, yogurt, bagels, juices, sweets, donuts and muffins in for a wonderful spread for the teacher breakfast. Everything was greatly appreciated. We also would like to thank those that helped set up and clean up. Great job. Our thanks also for our community businesses that donated to the cause. They included Steve's donuts, Mimi's Cafe, Hyvee, Price Chopper and La Petite. Please continue to patronize these establishments for their generosity to SMW. |
| SMEF Annual Fall Breakfast To Be Held on Sept 23rd
Shawnee Mission Education Foundation Annual Fall Breakfast is scheduled for
Sept 23rd at 7:30 a.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center.
You don't want to miss Dr. Johnson and his inaugural "State of the District" address AND your assistance translates into classroom grants, scholarships, program
supplies, and other meaningful opportunities across the Shawnee Mission School
District.
Tickets are $35, with $17 being tax deductible.
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Sign Language For Beginners
Presenter: Ginny Chapman,
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
This sign language class teaches Signed English, a system that uses American Sign Language signs in English word order. Participants find learning with Ginny lots of fun. Your child (4th grade and up) can participate with you in this class.
Dates: Thursdays (8 Sessions)
September 25
October 2,9,16,23,30
November 6,13
November 20th (make-up date for inclement weather)
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: S.M. Instructional Support Center
(Former Katherine Carpenter Elementary School)
9700 West 96th Street 66212
Overland Park, Kansas
Cost: $35.00 per person - additional cost of text 15.00
$59.00 per couple or parent/child cost of text 15.00
To Enroll: Call the Parent Resource Center at 993-9315
Sponsored by
The Parent Resource Center
Shawnee Mission School District
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202-3925
913-993-9315
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| Cyber Bullying: What Parents Need To Know
Sponsored by the Parent Resource Center
Presenter: Randy Wiler, Leawood Police Department
As many as 80% of teens say they have no rules for using the internet in their homes. Cyber bullying can be a complicated issue, especially for parents who are not as familiar with instant messenger or chat rooms as their kids are. But, like other forms of bullying, cyber bullying can be prevented when kids know how to protect themselves and parents are educated.
Mr. Wiler co-founded the International Bullying Prevention Association in 2005 and served as vice-president through 2007. He was selected as the 2006 International DARE Officer of the year and is one of the pioneers of bullying prevention training in the United States.
Date: October 8, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Arrowhead Administrative Center - MPR
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas
Cost: $10
To Enroll: Call the Shawnee Mission Parent Resource Center at 993-9315 to register
Sponsored by
The Parent Resource Center
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202-3925
913-993-9315 |
| Shawnee Mission Clothing Center
The purpose of this center is to help supplement the clothing needs of people who live within the boundaries of the Shawnee Mission School District. If you have a child attending a Shawnee Mission school or you live within the Shawnee Mission District, you may shop at no charge at the Clothing Center.
The Center is open each Monday that the SMSD schools are in session.
Morning shopping hours are 9-11am.
On the second Monday of each month, the center is open for evening shopping only, from 5-7pm.
You may bring your children, but you are responsible for their supervision. If you have a child enrolled in the Shawnee Mission School District, you may get one package of socks and underwear for each child in your family once a school year (September through May.) To receive these, you must provide proof of enrollment for one child in a Shawnee Mission Program. This may be one of the following: Report Card, Student ID card, letter from school nurse, secretary, principal or program such as ELL or Head Start. Proof of enrollment must show a family member name and school or program name. The clothing center, a non-profit organization, is operated entirely by volunteers from the Shawnee Mission Area Council PTA. It is stocked with donations of gently used clothing from PTA clothing drives and private donations.
If you would like to donate, please send clothing that is clean and ready for wear. Donations may be taken to the center Monday through Friday and left inside the building by the clothing center gates. Please do not leave bags outside of the building as we cannot guarantee their delivery to the center. Donation receipts are available for tax purposes. Shawnee Mission Area Council PTA is affiliated with Kansas PTA and the National PTA. |
Thank you for Joining SM West PTSA!!
SMW PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is a volunteer organization seeking to unite home, school, and community in promoting the education, health and safety of children, youth and families. We are an organization that strives to promote spirit, inspire creativity and make a positive difference in the lives of students and faculty here at SMW.
Thanks to the many parents, teachers and students who have shown their support for PTSA by purchasing a 2008-09 membership! Without you, PTSA would not be able to sponsor the many programs at SMW including Freshman Mentoring Program, After Game Parties, Teacher Appreciation, Heart of West Week, Teacher Grants, Senior Scholarships, and many more!
The following member lists are as of September 1. If you would like to join SMW PTSA, please visit the PTSA Website at www.freewebs.com/smwptsa Just click on "PTSA Forms" to download a copy of the PTSA Membership Form. We would love to add you to our current list of 1,083!!
SM West parents and students who have joined PTSA
Bob Ades Ashley Hanzlick Art Neely
Garret Ades Dan Hanzlick Danny Neely
Maia Ades Lisa Hanzlick Kyle Neely
Beau Allen-Upson Jessie Hardesty Susanne Neely
Dennis Allin Melissa Hardesty John Nelson
Jenny Allin Cindy Harmison Monica Nelson
Megan Allin Grant Harper Neileen Nelson
Beatrix Amstutz Greg Harper Austen Niese
Fred Amstutz Renee Harper Bret Niese
Charles Antwiler Anita Hawkins Dale Niese
Colista A. Antwiler David Hawkins Kathy Niese
Colista G. Antwiler Myra Hawkins Nancy Niles-Lusk
Ron Arellanes Katharine Hays Dave Norburg
Toni Arellanes Randy Hays Ellen Norburg
Trevor Arellanes Sheri Hays Molly Norburg
Troy Arellanes Connor Hayward Deb Nowicki
Dwight Arner David Hayward Rick Nowicki
Eric Arner Jessica Healy Tyler Nowicki
Gail Arner John Healy Dave Ohmes
Garrett Arner Valerie Healy Hailee Ohmes
Linda Arner Bill Henderson Ruth Ohmes
Sondra Atherly Connor Henderson Christian Owen
Bill Bahnmaier Kathy Henderson Chuck Owen
Nathan Bahnmaier Julie Heng Diana Owen
Terry Bahnmaier Ben Henke Kyle Pannell-Hutcherson
Dakota Bain Mike Henke Helen Paolo
Jordan Bain Sara Henke Susan Paolo
Ken Bain Charles Henley Tony Paolo
Sue Bain Michelle Henley Bob Parker
Abby Baker Tyler Henley Jane Parker
Beverly Baker Cody Herbers Teresa Patrick
Craig Baker Jane Herbers Kaitlin Peak
D.J. Balazs Megan Herbers Kim Peak
Laura Balazs Pat Herbers Jamie Pearson
Erin Banman Lisa Herdman Jessica Pearson
Jeff Banman Raelene Herdman Penny Pearson
Teri Banman Robert Herdman David Peel
Brooke Banning Austin Hess Denice Peel
Connie Banning Kelly Hess Devon Peel
Jerl Banning Tom Hess David Perry
Alex Bar Diane Heumann Denise Perry
Carol Bar Evan Heumann Matthew Perry
Anthony Bass Jim Heumann Ben Peterson
Geoffrey Bass Jacqui Higgins Bill Peterson
Lourdes Bass Jonathan Higgins Mary Peterson
Sarah Bass Michael Higgins Rachel Peterson
Connie Batchelder Tim Higgins Jo Pierce
Dave Batchelder Dakota Hill Danielle Pintar
Kyle Batchelder Dean Hill Mary Pintar
Lisa Baudry Deana Hill Angela Podoll
Marc Baudry Jean Hillmer Jack Podoll
Michael Baudry Mark Hillmer Janet Podoll
Cheryl Bayliff Paul Hillmer Marcia Prentiss
Jaclyn Bayliff Reid Hillmer Tim Prentiss
Caroline Becher Brittney Hilt May Lyn Rafael
Nicole Becher Lisa Hilt Meghan Railsback
Ed Beeman Jessica Himes Rex Railsback
Kaitlin Beeman Nancy Himes Tina Railsback
Kathy Beeman Steve Himes Katie Raquel
Alex Beemer Greg Hogue Meriam Raquel
Don Beemer Kimmy Hogue Pat Raquel
Jayne Beemer Rita Hogue Rose Reed
Katie Beemer Alexander Holcomb Christine Reetz
Shari Beikmann Bob Holcomb Judi Reilly
Carla Benson Hannah Holcomb Liam Reilly
Kirk Benson Susan Holcomb Sean Reilly
Dimitrios Beskos Keifer Holliman Karen Rellihan
Haydee Beskos Brett Holm Lauren Rellihan
Anne Beyer Mary Holm Nathan Reuter
Susie Beyer Scott Holm Patricia Reuter
Debbie Biehl Grant Hoofnagle Terry Reuter
Logan Biehl Lisa Hoofnagle Lisa Riggs
Andrew Billiar Andrew Hoskins Tom Riggs
Jo Ellen Billiard Beth Hoskins Anna Robb
Sara Billiard Mark Hotle Chris Robb
Leah Blanshan Molly Hotle Karen Robb
Tom Blanshan Christine Hruska Grant Rogers
Chandler Blanton David Hruska Robyn Rogers
Lisa Blanton Alex Huckaba Trish Rogers
Steve Blanton Andy Huckaba Brian Romain
Boyd Bolter Nancy Huckaba Lisa Romain
Laura Bolter Erica Hui Peter Romain
Rachel Bolter Andrew Humphreys Holly Romans
Brent Bowman Lisa Humphreys Joey Romans
Connor Bowman Cheryl Hurst Randi Romans
Laine Bowman Rick Hurst Connor Rubek
Bob Boyd Liz Hutcherson Susan Rubek
Cathy Boyd Devin Jackson Mary Sandoy
Jane Boyd Jeanine Jagels Marcia Sands
Judy Boyd Brandon James Kevin Santee
Parker Boyd Teresa James Vicki Santee
Dora Boykin Hank Jeronimus Jessie Sapenero
Taylor Boykin Lizzy Jeronimus Joannette Saunders
Catherine Boyts Nancy Jeronimus Lauren Sawatzky
Claire Boyts Kirsten Johnson Shelly Sawatzky
Mike Boyts Mike Johnson Brian Scarborough
Doug Brady Patty Johnson Kris Scarborough
Paula Brady Ellen Johnston Mark Scarborough
Scott Brady Taylor Johnston Samantha Schenck
Troy Brady Alex Jones Amy Schmidt
Brandon Braun Ceri Jones Beth Schmidt
Jeri Braun Ginny Jones Brenda Schmidt
Chris Brown Glen Jones Chris Schmidt
Dave Brown Ja Jones Dan Schmidt
Grace Brown Ken Jones Heather Schmidt
Gregg Brown Percel Jones Jennifer Schmidt
Jon Brown Ruth Jones Marvin Schmidt
Jordan Brown Sean Jones Rebecca Schmidt
Linda Brown Sion Jones Jacob Schnackenberg
Mary Beth Brown Spencer Jones Judy Schnackenberg
Merle Brown Amy Karlin Larry Schnackenberg
Courtney Bruce Joe Karlin Alan Schraad
John Bruce Tom Karlin Cody Schraad
Nicolette Bruce Cole Karsten Deb Schraad
Rhonda Bruce Jack Karsten Alice Schroeder
Kathy Bukaty Rick Karsten Joseph Schroeder
Liz Bukaty Tammy Karsten Lawrence Schroeder
Robert Bukaty Brooke Katterhenry Nancy Schroeder
Mason Burns Curt Katterhenry Tana Schroeder
Sherry Burns Jan Katterhenry Jan Schul
Tom Burns Ann Keenan Kaleigh Schul
Gordon Busing Brandon Keenan Cheryl Scott
Greg Busing Steve Keenan David Scott
Linda Busing Carol Keffeler Justin Scott
Andrew Canon Dave Keffeler Randy Scott
Denise Canon Erica Keffeler Steven Scott
Milling Canon Karen Kelley Teri Scott
Bob Carpenter Kyle Kelley Haley Sedlacek
Joy Carpenter Victoria Kendrick Robert Sedlacek
Kathy Carr Charlie King Hagen Tina Sedlacek
Rob Carr Charlie King Hagen Becky Seitter
Brandon Carroll Laura King Hagen Taylor Seitter
Thomas Carroll Gina Kirkwood Boney Shalto
Emma Carson Jared Kirkwood Kim Shara
Grace Carson Julie Kirkwood Alex Sharp
Julie Carson Amy Kliewer Angie Shelton
Caitlin Carter Doug Kliewer Stephen Shelton
Cindy Carter Rod Kliewer Diane Shupe
Carl Casey Erika Klotz Dillon Shupe
Cathy Casey Nancy Knapp Brian Smith
Lee Casey Nicole Knapp Cary Smith
Ray Casey Rachel Knapp George Smith
Christy Cash John Knightly Ken Smith
Julie Cash Mindi Knightly Lisa Smith
Pat Cassady Whitney Knightly Lisa Smith
JC Champion Debbie Knowles Matt Smith
Leslie Champion Laura Knowles Molly Smith
Veronica Champion Chrissy Koepke Rod Smith
Beth Chaney Patty Koepke Ryan Smith
Lauren Chaney Blair Konczal Vickie Smith
Robbie Chaney Kailyn Kordonowy Alex Snook
Billy Chew Karen Kordonowy Jane Snyder
David Chew Dan Kornfeld Kate Snyder
Don Chew Dave Kornfeld Barb Spellman
Sally Chew Paula Kornfeld Chris Spellman
Ashley Cisneros Ben Kostroske Michael Spellman
Ava Clark Danny Kostroske Corey Spencer
Cheryl Clark Matt Kostroske Jenna Spencer
Susan Clark Mike Kostroske Julie Spencer
Gene Claxton Carrie Kramer Austin St. John
Kim Claxton Robert Kramer Theresa St. John
Tucker Claxton Blake Krase Lori Stamm
James Clayton David Krase Rachel Stamm
Jim Clayton Jill Krase Diane Stanley
John Clayton Courtney Krebs Jenn Stanley
Sarah Clayton Lisa Krebs Allen Stapleton
Ashly Clipston Mark Krebs Andrew Stapleton
Paul Clipston Abby Krone Elizabeth Stephan
Vickie Clipston Don Krone Melody Stephan
Ann Clow Lisa Krone Julie Sterbach
Nicholas Clow Hannah Krueger Ryan Sterbach
Tanner Clow Jack Krueger Cord Stewart
Connor Cochren Janet Krueger Jeb Stewart
Joyce Cochren Bruce La Londe Kathy Stewart
Ana Cogley Dani La Londe Donna Stokes
Canaan Coker Melinda La Londe Jaymie Stokes
Michelle Coker Cheryl Laaker Stan Stokes
Craig Connell Molly Ladd Braxton Stout
Jill Connell Robert Ladd Derrick Stout
Patrick Connell Stephanie Ladd Joni Stout
Alexander Conoley Art Lansdon JoAnn Stovall
Jackie Conoley Ryan Lansdon Dean Strasser
Charles Cramer Theresa Lansdon Josh Strasser
Karen Cramer Swope Hatsie Lawrence Rise Strasser
Kathy Crawford Sam Lawrence Craig Summers
Rane Crawford Adam LeBlanc John Summers
Melissa Cretcher Renee LeBlanc Lauri Summers
Leslie Crocker Amy Leines Grant Suttles
Madison Crocker Rick Leines Linda Suttles
Mike Crocker Shirl Leines Celine Sweet
Sabrina Crooke Alex Leininger James Sweet
Steve Crooke Brian Leininger Michele Sweet
Steven Crooke Michele Leininger David Sykes
Debbie Curnes Courtney Lightenberger Lynn Sykes
Ken Curnes Gretchen Lightenberger Paul Sykes
Michael Curnes Nick Lightenberger Ann Sylvester
Brad Davis Tom Lightenberger Nick Sylvester
Jazmine Davis Alice Lindley Angie Szczesny
Lynn Davis Kristin Lindley Carl Szczesny
Melinda Davis Melissa Lindsay Drew Szczesny
Mike Davis Linda Lipp Kathy Szczesny
Zach Davis Mary Lipp Bleu Teague
Joshua Delaney Vicky Liu Lisa Teague
Shelly Delaney Brooke Lohman Lowell Teague
Tom Delaney Robert Lohman Cameron Temaat
Craig Denny Susan Lohman Judy Temaat
Terry Denny Jessica Loschke Phill Temaat
Alli Derks Dawn Lumpkin Glenn Thacker
Judi Derks Rick Lumpkin Michael Thacker
Julie Dervin Victoria Lumpkin Sue Thacker
Rachel Dervin Spencer Lundquist John Thayer
Lisa Dickemann Nathan Lusk Lisa Thayer
Tammy Dodderidge Rachel Lusk Nick Thayer
Timothy Dodderidge Thomas Lusk Therese Thomsen
Allison Dorau Drew Maiden Travis Thomsen
Ann Dorau Jean Marc Teresa Thornton
Nick Dorau Everett Marschman Tom Thornton
Becky Dowell Kelly Marsh Tyler Thornton
Chris Dowell Rick Marsh Braeden Thurston
Stephen Dowell Christy Martin Laura Tiffany
Abby Drath Cody Martin Joe Troester
Alex Drath Deb Martin Max Troester
Craig Drath Hillary Martin Steve Troester
Katharine Drath Judy Martin Susan Troester
Christopher Duderstadt Kim Martin A.J. Trogden
Glen Duderstadt Phil Martin Anita Trogden
Hillary Duderstadt Rebecca Martin Ronald Trueblood
Sherry Duncan Steve Martin Ryan Trueblood
Andrew Dvorsky Tom Matherly Wendy Trueblood
Carley Dvorsky Vicki Matherly Kaitlyn Turner
Suzanne Dvorsky Ashley Mauck Laura Turner
Michael Easley Conda Mauck Mackenzie Turner
Barry Edwards Larry Mauck Web Turner
Jacob Edwards Diane McArdle Greg Underwood
Linda Edwards Pat McArdle Jon Underwood
Allene Eland Paul McArdle Tammy Underwood
Cherys Eland Benjamin McCarthy Brandon Upson
David Eland Jan McCarthy Michele Upson
Korab Eland Steve McCarthy Benjamin Urschel
Evan Elder Kathi McCosh Marilyn Urschel
Kris Elder Kent McCosh Scott Urschel
Cedric Ellison Madelyn McCosh Malasri Uthayanaka
Jeroline Ellison Carrie McGoldrick Alex Valentine
Cindy Erickson Connor McGoldrick Mack Valentine
Janelle Erickson Kevin McGoldrick Mary Valentine
Jesse Erickson Eric McGowan Steve Valentine
John Erickson Katherine McGowan Emily Vance
Adelyne Fahrlander Mike McGowan Jona Vance
Cynthia Fahrlander Sarah McGowan Randy Vance
Emma Fahrlander Caleb McKay Donna Vestal
Mike Fahrlander Jerry McKay Eric Vestal
Laura Falk Breanna McLarty Matt Vestal
Linda Falk Karen McLemore Amy Viets
Matt Falk Michael McLemore Bruce Viets
Mike Falk Blake McMillan Kayla Viets
Cindy Felgate Joe McMillan Layney Viets
Prreston Felgate Sherri McMillan Jane Von Elling
Tom Felgate Jennifer McNichols Mark Von Elling
Cody Fleeman MaKenzie McNichols Taylor Von Elling
Judy Fleeman Melanie McNichols Jordan Wade
Tom Fleeman Garrett McPherson Robin Wade
Brittany Flewelling Lorraine McPherson J. Patrick Wallace
Keith Flewelling Mark McPherson j Joanna Wallace
Tanisha Flewelling Chirs Mehrer John Wallace
Andrew Flood Chuck Mehrer Karen Wavra
Brad Flood Kristi Mehrer Joanie Weaver
Kathy Flood Denny Meier Logan Weaver
Mary Forland Mary Beth Meier Rocke Weaver
Scott Forland Michael Meier Colleen Webster
Thomas Forland Cole Millard Dave Webster
Andrew Franchett Connie Millard Kevin Webster
Cheri Franchett Steve Millard Chloe Weck
Tom Franchett Joan Miller Heather Weck
Alan Fuchsman John Miller Steffen Weck
Nathan Fulkerson Kathleen Miller Emily Weigel
Paula Fulkerson Kelli Miller Janet Weigel
Debbie Garren Ryan Miller Jian Weng
Jennifer Garren Chris Mills David West
Kevin Garrett Jeff Mills Michaela West
Mary Garrett John Mills Holly Wetzel
Michael Garrett Kim Mills Jill Wetzel
Paul Garrett Karen Mispagel Sandy Wetzel
Grace Gaumnitz Angel Mitchell Barbie White
Jennifer Gaumnitz Dane Mitchell Greg White
Mike Gaumnitz Dennis Mitchell Spencer White
Allison Geier Devin Mitchell Victoria Whitebread
Ann Geier Jerry Mitchell Jared Whitmore
Greg Geier Peggy Mitchell Melodia Whitmore
Dennis Gerrity Andrew Monroe Michael Whitmore
Mark Gerrity Mary Montgomery Michaela Whitmore
Mary Jo Gerrity Monica Montgomery Brenden Whittenberg
Beverly Gordon Peri Montgomery Robin Whittenberg
Mark Gordon Trevor Montgomery Amy Wilkinson
Seth Gordon Vic Montgomery Steve Wilkinson
Grant Gottschalk Matt Moran Victoria Wilkinson
Jeanne Gottschalk Sean Moran Cassie Williams
Jenna Gottschalk Tami Moran Evan Williams
Donna Graessle Adam Morris Mark Williams
Lorinda Gregg Jennifer Morris Rachel Williams
Gary Gregory Robert Morris Deneen Willis
Jordan Gregory Carol Mosley Kathleen Willis
Shannon Gregory Robert Mosley Michelle Willis
Mavis Griesemer Audrey Moylan Wendell Willis
Grant Grissom Lisa Moylan Andrew Winter
Hayes Grissom Mark Moylan Art Winter
Kathy Grissom Andrew Mulholland Julie Winter
Madison Grissom Faye Mulholland Mitchell Witter
Magali Guzman-Gomez Jim Mulholland Suzanne Witter
Ann Haden Sarah Mulholland Misty Wohlford
Noah Haden Cara Murray David Wright
Megan Haghnegahdar Cheryl Murray Tyler Wright
S. Haghnegahdar Audrey Murray Valerie Wright
Allyson Hall Lisa Murray Chelsea Yanak
Debbie Hall Rachel Myers Chris Yanak
Keith Hall Maria Myers Jacob Yankovich
Chris Hanks Janiene Nash Judy Yankovich
Dave Hanks Vicki Neal Sonja Young
Rebecca Hanks Nancy Zier Barb Zook
SM West teachers, administration, and staff who have joined PTSA
Bruce Adams Kelly Gill Peggy Patch
Nick Adams Sarah Gonzalez Aimee Patrick
Scott Aldrich Jim Gray Susan Patterson
Peggy Augustine Robert Greene Lauren Patton
Melanie Bandel Lisa Gunya Diane Perkins
Pam Baughman Mary Hall Jennifer Petronella
Lisa Benge Carl Halverson Michelle Preston
Connie Benolkin Vicki Hanson Mark Rabbitt
Jan Berghaus Cathy Hays Mimi Rainen
Vadonna Berry Annie Heidersbach Todd Reed
Jane Bigler Fabiola Herdoiza Mike Reiff
Karen Bohm Laura Hicks Mike Riley
Brenda Bott Jay Hollyman Rosie Riordan
Michael Brinksko Kim Hunter Jennifer Rohret
Barbara Brownlee Kevin Hupe Lee Satterfield
Joy Bunch Pam James Deanna Schaaf
Keith Burgat Connie Johnson Greg Schiesler
Tim Callaghan Jennifer Jones John Schmidt
Cindy Cameron Maxine Karnowski Harvey Shepard
Alice Capson Mary Lea Kieffer Janine Sisk
Linda Carlson Krissie Kiehne Kathleen Sokoloff
Dylan Carter Jana Kimberling Connie Springfield
Erin Chappas Ken King Renee Stevens
Helaine Cohn Dave Kissack Frank Strada
Pamela Creed Andrea Klotz Barbara Summers
Shani Crossen Pamela Konczal Bill Taft
Debbie Crowdis Siciley Krewson Luan Taylor
Ryan Darst Lynn Leonard Brad Tennant
Tommie Davis Philip Lofflin Robbie Theurer
Vicki Davis Ryan Lonergan Bill Thomas
Marla Dercher Amy Lundine Jim Thompson
Dan Dervin Sheryl Maguire Karen Tritt
Scott Diebold Glen McDonald Laura Van Lewan
Scott Dory Dr. Charles McLean Wanda Vaughn
Robert Dudek Mark McMillan Sheldon Vazquez
Ann Duncan Kathleen Miller Ron Walker
Jan Evans Myrtle Mohart Erica Warren
Cindy Ferree Amy Morgan Brandon Westbrook
Ryan Flurry Curtis Mulvenon A. Gordon Wetmore
Susan Foley Rhonda Mundy Chris Wiley
Chris Foster Cindy Neely Kara Wolf
Marilyn Gencur Jennifer Nicklas Melissa Yanak
Aubrey Gilhaus Sherri Ortolani Christine Yoldas
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Dear '09 Parents,
We need your support for the 24th annual Senior Sizzle, a drug/alcohol free, safe and fun celebration. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for your graduating senior. The funds are raised solely by the seniors and families.
Our fund-raising efforts begin now! "How can I help?" you ask. Candy and canned soda will be sold on the bridge from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday. You may donate boxes of candy (i.e. Starburst, Super Ropes, gum, M&M's, etc.) purchased from Sam's, Cosco, etc.; you may donate canned soda and/or you can volunteer to sell the candy and soda on the bridge. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Jones @ 888-6757 or (tjones@everestkc.net)
Your Senior Sizzle committee has taken on a year long commitment, but we can't get the job done without the help of the awesome '09 families. If time is a commitment you can't give, we are always glad to accept cash donations. Click here to download the donation form if this is a better solution for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at home. Rita Hogue (913) 220-4471 (hoguemovies@kc.rr.com) or Judi Derks (913) 492-7872 (jdmizzou@everestkc.net)
'09 SENIOR SIZZLE DONATION
___ $100+ True Viking (you bleed black and gold)
___ $75-$99 Viking Captain (distant relative of Leif Ericsson)
___ $50-$74 Viking Warrior
___ $25-$49 Nobel Viking Oarsman
___ Other amount
Checks payable to: SMW PTSA 'SENIOR SIZZLE'
Please mail your donation to: Katharine Drath
Attn: Senior Sizzle
15600 W. 84th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219 |
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 Friday, October 10
9:00am-2:00pm
$30- includes t-shirt and lunch
Grades K-6
Shawnee Mission Schools are not in service on this day.
Participants will perform at an upcoming West football game! Click here to download the sign up form
Please make checks payable to West Dance Team
Send To: Shawnee Mission West 8800 W. 85th St. O.P., KS 66212: Krissie Stevenson Kiehne- 993-7982 krissiekiehne@smsd.org | |
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 Spotlighters
Spotlighters is the parent support group at Shawnee Mission West for students who are interested in theater, choir, photography and visual arts.
Spotlighter parents may volunteer to help with various activities during the year including fund raising, publicity, concessions, set construction and more. Your membership dollars will go toward helping each fine arts teacher meet their 2008- 2009 goals and toward the annual Spotlighters scholarship awards presented to deserving students at the end of each school year.
All Spotlighter members will be listed in each fine arts program during the school year with recognition of their membership level - Member($10), Patron of the Arts($35), or Angel of the Arts($60). In addition, Patron of the Arts members will receive one complimentary seat to each non-rep. show. Angel of the Arts members will receive two complimentary seats to each non-rep. show and may purchase additional preferred seating. Angel of the Arts will also have early entry for the Annual Spotlight Spectacular Choir Show in May. Membership forms must be returned by September 26, 2008 to receive complimentary ticket(s) for the first show - The Nerd.
Questions? Please contact Kim Martin at (913) 599-6420. |
 The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, tra la...
Are you looking for a great present for mom or grandma? Would you like to see some beautiful color springing up in your yard after a long winter?
The SMW Pride Band can help! We will be selling top-quality fall bulbs from Sept. 10-22, with delivery during the first week of October-the perfect time to plant the bulbs in the ground.
Prices range from $10-25, and all proceeds will go toward helping the band represent SMW in the London New Year's Parade on Jan. 1, 2009.
See any band member to order. |
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DO YOU HAVE BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS IN YOUR PANTRY?
French Club is collecting the bar codes with the words "Best Choice" to raise funds for club activities and philanthropies.
If you can help us to reach our goal of 1, 000 labels, send the labels to room 210 or to the mailboxes of Barbara Summers or Myrtle Mohart.
Merci beaucoup! |
Shop Til You Drop - Support Senior Sizzler
For a donation of $5, you will receive a 20% Macy's shopping pass to be used
in any area store on Saturday, September 20.
There will be many specials this day and no other coupons will be valid, including the Macy's credit card discount.
All proceeds support the Senior Sizzle Graduation event. So show your West
spirit and contact Ellen Johnston today to get your shopping pass.
Call 894-4958 or e-mail L88N@aol.com |
Poinsettia Sale 
Please help support S.M. West Senior Sizzle, a non-drug and non-alcohol event for Seniors. The poinsettias are from Family Tree Nursery and are gorgeous, each with six blooms! Please click here for the order form. Orders are due by November 12th. |
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Are you a Lancer Alumni?
We've been asked to pass this special information on to you!
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF LANCER PRIDE
· Friday, October 17, 2008 ·
2:00 Lancer Day Parade & Pep Rally 3:00 - 5:00 SME Open House 5:00 - 7:00 Tailgate Party @ SMN 7:00 Homecoming Football Game v. SM North
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Look for the next edition of the Viking Voice
in October 2008.
If you have articles to submit for the next issue, the deadline is October 9, 2008. Please email shirlleines@everestkc.net and begin your subject line with the words "Viking Voice". Thank you. | |
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