| Shawnee Mission West High School | |
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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 5 |
June 3, 2009 |
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Your newsletter from Shawnee Mission West, part of the award-winning Shawnee Mission Public Schools.  |
MESSAGE FROM DR. MCLEAN
Summer vacation for 2009 is here and I hope each of you are having a restful, fun time. This past school year was excellent and we wish the Class of 09 they very best as they begin their lives as adults. We have a change in the administrative leadership team for the 09-10 school year. The budget issue has made it necessary for the district to reduce our administrative allocation by one position. Mr. Flurry will be transferring to Shawnee Mission South next year and will serve as an associate principal there. Mr. Flurry has been a tremendous asset to West and we are all going to miss his wit and wisdom. I know I speak for the entire West family by wishing him the very best. I want to take this opportunity to welcome members of the class of 2013 and their families to West. This is a very exciting time of change and opportunity in your life. This will be the third class to be a part of the Freshman Mentoring Program (FMP). This program provides a group of upper class mentors to work with 9th graders through their freshman year. FMP takes place at the beginning of the seminar period. Don't forget the first day of school for 9th graders is Monday, August 17th. All other students will start school on Tuesday, August 18th. You will receive a letter explaining the paying of fees and policy information in mid-June. Please note our fee payment days are August 4th and 5th. Fee payment will take place at WEST in the library. On August 4th our hours will be 8 to 8 and on August 5th from 8 to 4. I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of paying fees after July 6th either by credit card or mailing a check to SMW. We have moved closer to both understanding and adopting the concept of excellence not only as an institution but also as families and individuals. I hope we are all setting higher goals for our personal, professional and community lives. This year we encouraged more students to stretch themselves by taking honors or advanced placement courses instead of taking regular courses. We want students to look at what they are learning - not simply what grade they will get in a course. This summer please take time to visit with your student about their future plans - both educational and career wise. Help your student to dream about attending a higher tier university or college. If your student is looking at going into the world of work or military, what are they doing to help prepare themselves to be the best plumber, electrician, heating/ac technician or soldier/sailor they can be? By encouraging your student to take advantage of the rigorous curriculum offered by the Shawnee Mission School District and SMW, you can help them to be better prepared for the opportunities that will come their way in the future. Vikings never settle - They expect the best! I want to thank the students, parents and teachers for their support and encouragement this past year. It's an honor and privilege to lead our wonderful students and faculty. I hope you enjoy your summer. As you're taking advantage of the time to be with family and friends, I would encourage you to find time to read a couple of good books or maybe just read the newspaper everyday so you can keep your reading and comprehension skills sharp. Be safe. Enjoy your summer. See you in August! Always remember - WEST is the BEST!
Dr. Charles McLean | |
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4 - Louie Louie Band - 10:00am (time based on last years calendar) 27-29 - Percussion Camp - 9:00am 30 - Band Staff - 9:00am 31 - Band Staff & Freshman - 9:00am August
4 - Fee Payment - 8am
5 - Fee Payment - 8am
3-7 - Full Band Camp - 8am
17 - Freshman Parent Meeting & Viking Voyage - 7pm
17 - Freshman Mixer - 7pm
18 - Band Aides Meeting - 7pm
19 - PTSA Meeting - 7pm
25 - Cheer Parent Meeting - 6pm
25 - Black & Gold Night - 7pm
27 - Back to School Night - 7pm
27 - AP/College Now Informational Meeting for Parents - 6:15pm
September
2 - Booster Club Meeting - 7pm
3 - NHS Meeting - 1:40pm
7 - Labor Day-No School
8 - Band Aides Meeting - 7pm
9-10 - Little Girls Cheer Clinic - 4pm
11 - After Game Party - 9:30pm
12 - ACT Test Date
15 - Teacher Workday-Early Dismissal
16-18 - Underclassmen Pictures
17 - ROTC Formation - 6:30pm
24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5pm
25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences -No School - 7am
29 - PTSA Meeting - 7pm
30 - College Planning Night - 6:30pm
October
5 - Cheer Booster Club Meeting - 6pm
6 - Choir Concert - 7pm
6 - Band Aides Meeting - 7pm
8 - Homecoming Parade - 1pm
8 - Orchestra Concert - 7pm
9 - Homecoming Football Game/SM West vs. Lawrence - SMDS-South Location - 7pm
10 - Homecoming Dance - 8pm
15 - ROTC Formation - 6:30pm
16 - End of First Quarter-No School
16 - Little Girl's Dance Clinic - 9am
17 - Band Spaghetti Dinner - 6pm
17 - Sophomore PSAT at Broadmoor
20 - National Art Honor Society Initiation - 6pm
23 - After Game Party - 9:30pm
24 - ACT Test Date
27 - Picture Re-takes
29-31 - Fall Play - 7pm |
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FEE PAYMENT DATES AND TIMES
2009 - 2010 School Year
Tuesday, August 4 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Juniors & Seniors
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open to all
Wednesday, August 5 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sophomores & Freshmen
Fee payment information will be posted on the West website after July 1st. |
| Freshman Orientation Filled With Opportunities
The Freshmen Mentor Program (FMP) will be hosting the first day of school activities for all freshmen on Monday, August 17th. Cinnamon rolls and milk will be provided by West faculty and staff. All freshmen should attend.
The day will be filled with opportunities to catch up with old friends, make new friends, tour West, and meet your teachers and upperclassmen mentors. Several clubs and school activities will be set up to offer information about the tons of ways to get involved at West.
We will focus on lowering the anxiety of the first day of school by making sure each student knows where his/her classes are and where his/her locker is, as well as the way block scheduling will work. The day will conclude with a pep assembly and plenty of time for asking questions.
Parents are invited to come to the auditorium at 7 p.m. to hear a little about West and our mission and traditions. This is also a time for parents to ask the questions they may be wondering about. While the parents meet, the students will have an opportunity to mix with friends while a DJ plays on the bridge from 7 - 9 p .m. Keep your eyes on the West home page, www.smsd.org/schools/smwest for more detailed information about this day and other important West information. |
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Counseling Office Updates
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 Presidential Service Award
SMW students may apply for this award by tracking their service hours on the sheet 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 online on the Presidential Service Award website: www.presidentialserviceawards.gov The awards will be delivered to SMW and the Counseling Office and SMW Administration will determine how and when recognition will be scheduled. |
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Reclassification of Students
Students must successfully complete a minimum number of credits to advance to the next grade level. At the end of summer school, the counselors will notify students who will be reclassified to the previous grade level. To advance to the next grade level, students must earn:
5.5 credits to move on to Grade 10
11.0 credits to move on to Grade 11
16.0 credits to move on to Grade 12 |
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Saying Good-Bye to Dr. Leonard
It is with much sadness that we must say farewell to Dr. Lynn Leonard, college counselor for the past two years. With district budget cuts, Dr. Leonard's position in the Counseling Office has been eliminated. She has been a wonderful resource for our students in college planning. We wish her the very best in the future. Seniors will work with their alpha-assigned counselor in their post-high school planning. |
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College Now/Advanced Placement Information Meeting
August 27th at 6:15 pm
Plan now to attend the College Now and Advanced Placement Information Meeting before Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August, 27, 2009, at 6:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria. |
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SENIORS - Begin NOW to Plan for College
Seniors should be taking the ACT and/or the SAT for college entrance if they have not already done so. The ACT is offered in Kansas in September for the first time ever, but the registration deadline is August 7th. Students will need to register for this early test in the summer time if they want to take this ACT. The next ACT will be October 24th. Other test dates and registration information can be found at the testing websites.
ACT registration: www.actstudent.org
SAT registration: www.collegeboard.com
Senior year whizzes by quickly! Summer is an excellent opportunity for incoming seniors to begin their college search. In fact, by the end of summer, rising seniors should have most of their college search completed. Use the summer to explore websites, visit campuses, and prepare for upcoming exams.
By the end of summer you should have completed your list of colleges where you would like to apply. Your college research should include a profile of college costs, admission requirements, and study programs.
1. Search colleges using the internet. Examples include:
2. Take a virtual tour with online videos of college and universities
3. Narrow your list of possible colleges to three categories:
· 2-3 schools that you could definitely get in
· 2-3 schools that you could probably get in
· 3-5 schools that you would like to get it
4. Visit prospective colleges.
It is important that you visit schools you might want to attend. Schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance. Call the admissions office to arrange the visit and ask if you can sit in on classes, visit the dorm, talk with a professor, and take a campus tour. Speak to faculty and students and ask LOTS of questions. Ask students what they like the best and least about their school. TAKE notes!!
5. Request applications and brochures from your top colleges.
Create files with each college you are applying to and track your progress.
6. Create a resume of things that you have been involved in both in and out of school. This is your opportunity to show colleges what sets you apart from other applicants. There are four things important to schools in admitting students: academic record which includes your transcript and your test scores, extra-curricular involvement, essays (if required) and recommendations (If required). Schools like to see leadership positions and community involvement. They look for scope and depth; you have started something and committed to it rather than a listing of many different clubs or organizations.
7. Athletes should register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common at the end of the junior year. |
 Senior Pictures
DeCloud Studios is the official yearbook photographer. In order to be in the yearbook, seniors need to be photographed by DeCloud this summer. The deadline is in early September...summer is the best time to take care of this, as appointments after school starts are limited, and students get busy with school.
Here's how it works:
1. DeClould will mail you an appointment card. Show up at the assigned time, or call them to reschedule.
2. Have your picture taken. You will have to pay a sitting fee, but you do not have to purchase any pictures (unless you want to). If the sitting fee is an issue, contact Amy Morgan, yearbook adviser, at 993.7911 and we will work something out. We don't want anyone to be left out.
3. DeCloud will mail proofs to you. Indicate which picture you would like in the yearbook, and mail it back to them. If you do not choose a picture, DeCloud will choose one for you. They will send all images to the yearbook staff.
DeCloud Studios phone number is 913.648.2624
Senior ads
The yearbook staff will be mailing senior ad information in August, so start looking for those baby pictures now! |
Year Book Orders
Registration in August is the best (and cheapest!) time to purchase a yearbook. We will accept orders though December for $50. After that, students must wait until yearbook day in May to buy a book, when a limited number will be available for $60. |
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Spanish National Honor Society
My name is Fabiola Herdoiza - I am a Spanish teacher and department chair for World Languages at Shawnee Mission West High School.
I am happy to announce the new members who were inducted into the Sevilla chapter of Shawnee Mission West's Spanish National Honor Society for 2009 (founded by Fabiola Herdoiza in 2001). Our ceremony was held on Monday, April 20, 2009.
To become inductees, students must be enrolled in Spanish 5 or Spanish 6, have 5 semesters of A in Spanish with an overall grade point average of 3.6. They must also perform 10 hours of community service in the local Hispanic community. We do a lot of service with El Centro. In addition, all the inductees participated in a fall fundraiser to support the Society's twelve year old adopted child (Roxana) in Peru. When we first adopted her she was 5 years old and had trouble walking. We have provided her with therapy and special shoes and now she can run! Our fundraiser also provided for a local Hispanic family that we adopted for Christmas. We also honored two year members.
These are exceptional students, not only in their mastery of Spanish but also in the goodness of their hearts.
In the photo, from left to right...
Top/back row: *Christopher Duderstadt, Dr. Charles McLean (Principal), *Rosie Kelly (Historian), *Heather Howard, *Matthew Vestal, *Jon Brown, *Justin Scott Middle Row: *Kathryn McGee, *Kevin Garrett, *Neel Desai (I), *Alexander Hodes (I), Daniel Kornfeld (I), Katie Mispagel (I), *Grace Gaumnitz (I), *Alec Rockwell (I), Leigha Empson (I). Front Row:
*Kayla Viets (Vice-President), *Nicole Knapp (Treasurer), Andrea Serrano (I), Fabiola Herdoiza (Sponsor), Katherine Barrett (I), *Taranjeet Singh (Secretary), Stuti Desai (I), Emily Miller (I). Not pictured: *Allison Dorau (I), *Gina Kirkwood (President) *Abby Drath, Lizzie Shelly, Taylor Von Elling
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 PTSA Update
First off we would like to thank Valerie Wright and Carrie McGoldrick on their outstanding service to West PTSA. It is wonderful to step into a situation so smoothly and successfully run! They have been generous with their time and efforts to help make SM West PTSA such a valuable asset to our school. Merilee Crow and Sally Chew will be serving as your PTSA Co-Presidents for the 2009-2010 school year. Here is an introduction to us. Merilee Crow, Co-President of SMW PTSA for the 2009-2010 school year, is married to Kevin Crow. You might know him... he's the guy on the sidelines at many of the SMW sports events taking pictures!! We both graduated from K-State and have lived Lenexa/Shawnee for over 20 years. (Boy, that makes me feel old!) We have four kids. Two SMW graduates, Kyle (2006) and Matt (2007), that are currently attending K-State and Tanner (2010) and Whitney (2012) who are still enjoying their time at West. This will be my first major office in any PTA organization, so I am kind of an outsider! With my kids, I have focused on their individual activities within the school more than a specific PTA responsibility. So, I am very excited to take on a greater role this year. I have always liked to help if asked...but did not always seek out specific jobs. Therefore, my focus this year will be to make sure we reach out to more people to help. We have many "warriors" that do so much at West...many times the same people always seem to volunteer and "do" the work at West. However, in my opinion, the strength of our school is the diversity of our community of students and their families. One of my goals is to build a bridge between our students, teachers, parents and the community around us. We are working on establishing an outreach committee to foster volunteers from our former students, their parents and our local community. What can you do to help? Our schools of course need more money, but as Dr. McLean has expressed to us, we also need more help within our school as many staff positions have been eliminated. We will be sending more information out as we finalize this committee. Please consider taking a few hours to directly benefit our students by volunteering within the walls of West. Sally Chew, -President of SMW PTSA for the 2009-2010 school year is married to Don Chew, a K-State graduate. We have three children, Sara, Class of 2007, currently attending K-State, (there seems to be a trend here) David or Davey, class of 2010 and Billy, class of 2012. Don and I have been big supporters of our children, their activities and their schools. I have some experience with PTA, my name may sound familiar to you, as I have served as president of Christa McAuliffe PTA and Westridge PTA. Even though I have had the opportunity to serve my children's other schools in the past, high school PTSA will be a new experience for me. We have been busy planning the after game parties, Homecoming, WPA, registration and many other PTSA sponsored events. We have a fantastic board ready to help make everything a success and hope to get more students involved in the planning and implementing all of these great events. Please consider volunteering in some way to support our staff and students thru PTSA. Your membership helps to finance grants for class room teachers, student scholarships for college, teacher appreciation dinners and many other activities that are held thru out the school year. We would also like you to consider signing up to provide cookies or other food at PTSA sponsored events or we would love the opportunity to have you as a committee chairperson. There are lots of positions that we need help thru out the year. Please click here to download the PTSA membership form.
Please do not hesitate to call us with issues that are important to you. If you would like more information or a way to contact us, go to our SMW PTSA website at http://www.freewebs.com/smwptsa. |
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PTSA Board Members for 2009-2010
Co-Presidents
Co-1st VP Membership
Co-2nd VP Ways and Means
Co-3rd VP Programs
Secretary
Treasurer
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 BUS INFORMATION
Shawnee Mission School District has recently approved a contract with First Student to provide all SMSD bus services beginning in the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The SMSD Board of Education provides free bus transportation to students living more than 2.5 miles from West High School. Students who qualify for district-provided bus service may pick up a list of bus stops and pick-up times at West on fee payment day.
Parents of students who live 2.5 miles or less from West may contract for bus service directly with First Student. The information below is provided to help parents determine if they might be interested in the Bus Pay Rider program.
Students K-12
- Bus Fees paid on or before July 1st: cost is $80/semester or $160/year
- Bus Fees paid after July 1st: cost is $100/semester or $200/year
- 1st semester bus fees due by August 17th, 2009
- 2nd semester bus fees due by January 4th, 2010
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Service will not be started for pay bus riders until a signed contract with payment is submitted to First Student. Transportation stickers will be issued and must be placed on the student's ID card. Your secondary student will not be allowed to ride the bus without his/her ID card.
Bus fare is payable by credit card, money order or check. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Bus fare is payable by mail to First Student, P.O. Box 618, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201; by phone at 913-432-5853; or in person at 10551 Barkley Suite 620, Overland Park, Kansas prior to August 1, 2009; or at 5519 Merriam Drive, Merriam, Kansas, August 1, 2009 and after.
Students riding school buses must follow all safety rules and regulations. Violations of bus regulations may result in the student receiving appropriate and prescribed disciplinary actions, which may include being removed from the bus, an/or suspension from school. To help ensure compliance with necessary safety rules, video cameras may be used on school buses.
First Student reserves the right to hold parents or guardian responsible for any vandalism their child may do on the bus. | |
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School Meals
 Students with Milk Allergy: New Federal regulations have changed guidance for making milk substitutions for students who have a milk allergy. Food Service was notified of this change effective December 2008 but did not implement this change since USDA indicated they would reconsider this policy in 6 months. As of this date no change has been communicated so we must change our procedures starting July 1, 2009. The new regulation states: 1. If a student has a disability that restricts his/her diet, food service will make a substitution for milk. This must be documented by a written statement signed by a licensed physician, which explains the need for substitutions and includes recommended alternate foods. USDA states that a disability is considered when it may result in a severe, life threatening reactions such as inability to breath. 2. If a student has a food allergy or intolerance to milk, food service cannot make a substitution for milk. Food Service is allowed to provide a cup to the student who may then fill the cup with water from the water fountain or water pitcher located in the dining room. Food service is not allowed to provide the student with a cup filled withwater. Currently many of these students are provided a juice in place of milk. We will not be able to continue to do this effective July 2009. The state is currently revising their allergy forms. Once these become available we will forward you copies. Food Service will be having discussions with the building nurses to ensure they are aware of these new regulations. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Jill Funk, Nutritionist. |
| Attention Athletes
Every student who plans to try out for a sport must have a physical on file in the athletic office dated after May 1, 2009. Please take time over the summer to get this done and avoid last minute panic. KSHSAA forms may be obtained in the school office or from www.kshsaa.org web site. |
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NEW KANSAS STATE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
The Kansas Department of Health and Education has notified SMSD that the immunization requirements for schools have changed. This happens from time to time as the CDC (Center for Disease Control) makes new recommendations and KS updates their state laws. The following are changes from earlier requirements.
2009-2010 School Year
· Hepatitis B: three doses through grade 9 (previously required through grade 5).
· Varicella (chickenpox): two doses required for Kindergarten; one dose required grades 1-9 unless history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician (previously required through grade 5).
· Tdap boosterrequired if 12 years of age on or before September 1, 2009 and if two years since last DTap/Td.
· All other requirements remain the same.
2010-2011 School Year
· All students will be required to have three doses of Hepatitis B and have two doses of varicella (unless history of disease documented by a physician) for the 2010-2011 school year.
Please provide copies of all immunizations or a note from your doctor that your student has had the chicken pox to the school nurse before the beginning of school on August 17, 2009. Students who have not received the required immunizations will not be able to attend school until documentation is received. Thank you for your help and assistance in this effort to keep our students healthy. Please contact your school nurse at 993-7816 if you have questions or need additional information. |
 Attention Parents of Future Viking Girls!
It's not too early to plan for your K - 6 grader to attend the West Viking Dance Camp on Friday, October 16 from 9 - 2.
Shawnee Mission Schools are not in service this day and the participants will perform at the SMW v. SMNW football game that evening.
The cost for the camp is $30 and includes a special t-shirt and lunch at SMW. More information and camp forms will be available in September. |
 2009 Vikings Baseball Camps
SMW Camp Week #1 - Fundamentals of Baseball
(With the exception of pitching and catching)
Incoming 6th,7th,8th and 9th Graders (limit 80 campers)
June 15-18 (hurry to register) Fee: $100
9:00am - 12noon
SMW Camp #2 - Specialized Hitting
Incoming 6th,7th, 8th, and 9th Graders (limit 30 campers)
June 22-25 Fee: $60
9:00am - 10:30am
SMW Camp #3 - Specialized PitchingIncoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders (limit 20 pitchers) June 22-25 Fee: $60 10:30am - 12noon SMW Camp #4 - Specialized Catching Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders (limit 10 catchers) June 22-25 Fee: $60 10:30am - 12noon
About the camp
The first week of the Viking baseball camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of baseball with the exception of pitching and catching. The camp will also include situational work and defensive alignment using the SM West system. The second week will concentrate solely on either hitting or pitching and catching depending on the session(s) you choose. You can enroll in as many sessions of the camp as you desire but there are a limited number of spots, so sign up early!
About the instructor
Camp instructor Todd Reed is in his 9th year as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Shawnee Mission West High School and his 14th year coaching at the high school level. Under Coach Reed, the Vikings finished third in Kansas 6A in 2008. He has won Regional Titles in 2003, 2006 and 2008, making three state tournament appearances in 8 years. Coach Reed's philosophy is building a program based on great character, academics and fundamentally sound baseball players. Coach Reed played baseball at the collegiate level for Cowley County Community College ('90 and '91) as well as Pittsburg State University ('92 and '93). Coach Reed, his staff and players are looking forward to developing the young area players to become the future of the Shawnee Mission West baseball program!
Who can attend the camp?
Any incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grader can register. Due to the desire for low instructor/camper ratio, we limit the number of participants. Parents and/or coaches are also encouraged to attend.
Where is the camp?
All sessions will be held at the SM West practice facility at Broadmoor, located at 6701 W. 83rd St.
What do I bring to the camp?
Glove, spikes, appropriate baseball attire, hat, bat, sunscreen, and a water bottle with name on it. Catchers bring gear if you own it.
Rainout Line
If inclement weather arises, please use the rainout line (913) 993-8036. However, make-up days will be available during other sessions.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAMP CONTACT: Coach Reed at (913) 993-8036
Registration
3&2 Baseball
PO Box 14011
Lenexa, KS 66285)
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We provide communication about orchestra activities, maintain the PRESTO orchestra web site, handle uniform cleaning and assignment, participate in fundraising, provide discretionary funds for use by the director, chaperone trips, host Orchestra events like the annual picnic, after-concert receptions, student brunches, and year-end Banquet. At the year-end banquet, PRESTO awards one or more senior scholarships.
Orchestra Parents: Help orchestrate support for our students - Join PRESTO!
Click here to download the PRESTO FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FORM Send your completed form and a $10.00 check made out to PRESTO to:
Jeannie Miller, PRESTO Treasurer
8911 Woodstone
Shawnee Mission, KS 66219 |
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End-of-Summer SMW Orchestra Picnic
For 2009-2010 Freshmen-Seniors and their families
And YES, that includes incoming freshman students and their families.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Shawnee Mission Park Shelter #2
This picnic is for all orchestra students - incoming freshman to returning students and their families - to provide an opportunity to meet new people and get reacquainted with old friends, have fun and enjoy good food. Kids have a chance to catch up on the gossip and activities from the summer and parents have an opportunity to meet each other and brag about the kids! PRESTO will provide brats, hotdogs, burgers, buns, condiments and dinnerware. Families are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, and something from the list below (enough for 12 people): LAST NAME begins with: A-F: coolers of pop on ice G-L: salads (coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, fruit salad, etc) M-R: side dishes (chips, dips, veggie tray, relish tray, etc) S-Z: desserts Families will also have the opportunity to join PRESTO at the picnic. It is easy and the $10 membership fee goes to support PRESTO. PRESTO provides scholarships, chaperones students going to day events, hosts the Collage Concert, concert receptions and assists Mr. Mulvenon to purchase needed items for the program, such as sheet music equipment and supplies to name a few items. The membership fee covers the whole family and is an excellent way to support the orchestra students. Learn more about PRESTO at our website: http://www.prestowest.org
Check out the gallery of different events over the past few years at the Pictures section of the website. You can also download the Membership application form as well.
Any questions contact: Steve or Sabrina Crooke (913) 888-3206
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A BIG THANK YOU to the Supporters of Senior Sizzle!
On Saturday, May 16, the SM West senior class of 2009 attended the annual drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party PTSA sponsors, better known as Senior Sizzle.
This year's party, Wild, Wild West, featured a western theme and menu. At the end of the evening there was a drawing for prizes, and many of our seniors walked away with flat screen TVs, laptop computers, GPS systems, gift cards and many other incredible prizes.
Without the support of the community, this graduation celebration for our seniors would not happen, so a BIG thank you to the following businesses/people who donated to Senior Sizzle, along with a warm thank you to all the senior parents who gave of their time/money to make this year's fantastic Senior Sizzle a reality.
SMW STUCO
SM West High School
City of Lenexa
Casey Auto Repair
City of Overland Park
Martin Family Dentristry
Ryan Lawn and Tree
Westridge PTA
Francisco & Cira Garcia-Ferrer , MD
Kelly H. Toombs Orthodontics
KCPL
SMW Girl's Basketball
Prairie Life Fitness
68's Inside Sports (formerly Dale's Athletic Club)
Custom Specialties, Inc., Greg Peterson
KC Royals
Premier Bank
SMW Boy's Basketball
Pawnee PTA
Cynthia Ellis, SEEK teacher
Steven L. Johnson, DDS
Bulleigh Orthodontics, Chad Bulleigh, DDS
Craig Jorgensen Agency (American Family Insurance)
Powerplay
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Capitol Federal Savings
Rising Star PTA
SM West FCCLA
SureWest Foundation
Commerce Bank
Chili's
Lenexa Hyvee |
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Spotlighters is the parent-run organization dedicated to fostering the performing arts at Shawnee Mission West. We encourage all parents whose son or daughter participates in the choir or theatre programs to join Spotlighters and support the programs with their time and talents. Spotlighter parents have several opportunities for parent involvement. There are many chances to meet other parents with students in the performing arts, including the monthly meetings. Plus, your membership dollars will go toward helping the choir and theatre teacher meet their 2009-2010 goals, as well as, the annual Spotlighters scholarship awards presented to deserving seniors at the end of each school year.
All Spotlighter members will be listed in each performing arts program during the school year with recognition of their membership level - Member, Patron of the Arts, or Angel of the Arts. Patron of the Arts members will receive one complimentary seat, and Angel of the Arts members will receive two complimentary seats to the two plays (non-rep.) and the one musical production during the school year. Angel of the Arts will also have early entry for the Annual Spotlight Spectacular Choir Show in May.
Click here to download the Spotlighter membership form. |
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 Cheer and Yell Leader Clinic
for girls and boys K-8
Come learn new material and perfect your cheer style. We promise a lot of fun, along with new cheers, chants, and dances.
Wednesday 9/9 4-5:30 PM (SM West, on bridge)
Thursday 9/10 4-5:30 PM (SM West, on bridge)
Then cheer at the Varsity West football game on Friday, 9/11!
2 day clinic, perform at a SMW Varsity Football game,
plus a SMW t-shirt and snacks all for $30!
Wear shorts, T-shirts and comfortable shoes to the clinic. You'll wear your clinic T-shirt to the game on Friday!
Shawnee Mission West Varsity cheerleaders and yell leaders will conduct the clinic.
Ann Heidersbach and Lauren Patton, Varsity coaches, will supervise the clinic.
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SHAWNEE MISSION WEST BOOSTER CLUB
Join the club! Your support will actually save you money! Membership includes passes to all home games- the more you attend, the more you save! Just click here for the membership form. The BOOSTER CLUB'S sole purpose is to support all athletic groups including cheerleaders, pep club and dance team, and to strive to keep the tradition of cooperative spirit and sportsmanship at West. The BOOSTER CLUB is composed of parents, friends and relatives of SMWest students. All money raised goes to the coaches/sponsors for uniforms, equipment and related expenses. Our primary fundraisers are: Booster Club Memberships - By joining the SM West Booster Club, you are provided free admission to all home games throughout the year. If you attend only a few games, these memberships pay for themselves! Be sure to buy a membership for your younger children as well for the same benefits. Besides not having to come up with money for each game, you avoid standing in line for tickets! Joanie and Rocke Weaver are the membership chairmen and can be contacted at dtjoanie@aol.com if you have any questions. Spiritwear - The Booster Club annually sells SM West Viking apparel, including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and polos. Spiritwear sales begin in August during Fee Payment dates and will continue through August with Back to School Night and Black & Gold. Limited spiritwear will be available during the first few home football games as well. This year we have created on online source for your spiritwear needs in addition to the normal sales process. The website is http://www.schoolidentity.com/schoolid/store.html?school_id=761. Orders are placed online and ship direct to you in 7-10 business days. These online orders can be personalized as well! For spiritwear questions, please contact Susan Holcomb at rjhawks@everestkc.net. Program Ads - Business and family ads are sold for the Fall, Winter and Spring Programs. Don't get left out! If you didn't get an ad placed this year, be sure to contact us before next year's deadline. It's a great way to show your support for your Viking and your business! Contact Patty Koepke at koepke@everestkc.net or Denise Canon at Denise@travelconceptskc.com to get your ad in the program next year! Don't delay!! Mulch Sales & Delivery - We're going to begin our 4th year of Mulch Sales and Delivery next year. Orders will be taken in early spring 2010 for free delivery of mulch to your driveway. Watch for information next spring. In an effort to provide more communication to our members, the SM West Booster club has established a website - www.smwestboosterclub.com to provide ongoing information regarding Viking athletics. Also, we have established the ability to correspond with our members through email - smwestboosterclub@gmail.com is the address if you'd like to contact us. Finally, ALL of the work of the Booster Club is provided by volunteers. You may already be involved, but if you're not, please consider volunteering in one or more of the efforts of the Booster Club. Booster Club meetings are held four times each year. The first three meetings of each year highlights the upcoming sports season with individual comments from the coaches. GO VIKINGS! |
 Order Spirit Wear Online! The Booster Club has created an online store where you can purchase
spiritwear online with your credit card and have them directly shipped
to you within 7-10 business days. There are several items available for
purchase online now! No need to wait till the sales begin at
registration in August!! We will continue to have stock available for
purchase in person as well. Take a look at the website and see how easy
it is to purchase Viking apparel! You can even personalize your
purchases!! The website is:
http://www.schoolidentity.com/schoolid/store.html?school_id=761 |
 WILL YOU SHARE YOUR HOME AND LIFE????
Be a Host Family for an International Exchange Student!
Host families are needed for exchange students who will arrive in August from Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, Spain), Eurasia (Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkmenistan), Asia (China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines), Scandinavia (Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (Brazil, Chile). They represent a wide variety of countries and will be studying here for either first semester or the school year. These English-speaking teenagers have their own spending money and health insurance and need a nurturing family to provide a supportive family environment are they study and learn about America firsthand.
Having someone from another country in your home provides an invaluable learning experience. In addition to learning about their culture and homeland, families often gain fresh insights by teaching exchange students about our culture and area of the country. The students' main objectives are to improve their English while living the life of an American teenager and experiencing our American way of life.
I am the Local Coordinator for the Academic Year in America (AYA) program of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS Foundation), a leader in the field of educational travel and exchange. After working with you to select the international son or daughter who will best suit your family's interests and lifestyle, I serve as the counselor for the student and work with both the student and your family throughout the exchange program.
If your family is interested in hosting a student, please call Jane Bigler at 913-492-1969. Student applications are available now for your selection. | |
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Look for the next edition of the Viking Voice
in September 2009.
If you have articles to submit for the next issue, the deadline is August 28, 2009. Please email shirlleines@everestkc.net and begin your subject line with the words "Viking Voice".
Do you know someone who would like to sign up for the Viking Voice? Send them to the online sign-up form located on the PTSA's website.
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