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 the Viking Voice
8800 West 85th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone (913) 993-7800
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| Volume 18, Issue 5 | June 5, 2014 |
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Your newsletter from Shawnee Mission West, part of
the award-winning Shawnee Mission Public Schools. 
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Message from Dr. Crain...
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
It is with a very heavy heart that I leave SM West. Many of you know that my husband, Thimios Zaharopoulos, has been on a leave of absence from his position, Vice President for Global and Lifelong Learning, at Park University, this entire school year. He has been working as Provost at the American College of Greece, in Athens. He has a great opportunity to stay on in Greece in a multiple-year contract.
As is the case with two-career couples, sometimes you have to make sacrifices. I need to leave to be with him. I have truly enjoyed my role at West this year, working with the students, colleagues and parents. Family is what it's all about and even though I adore my West Viking Family, my personal family trumps.
I am extremely grateful to Dr. Hinson for allowing me to take a leave of absence from SMSD for personal/foreign travel in this situation. Please know, however, that I won't be back at West. If my Greek Odyssey doesn't work out and I return to SMSD, it will be at their discretion if a position is available. I will continue to work tirelessly in the transition for the new principal to come on board, get set up and keep all progress at West going forward.
The district will be actively working to fill the position of principal at SM West with an outstanding leader who will continue to focus on providing excellent educational opportunities for each student. Please be assured that district leaders are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success for the entire SM West community.
Even as hard as it will be to leave a place that means so much, I am excited by this opportunity and know that it is the right next step for me. I look forward to seeing many of you before the school year officially comes to an end.
Julie Crain, Ph.D.
Principal
 where weSEEK AND DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE
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Technology Update!
Please continue to check the website and mail for information coming to you in July regarding the deployment of devices for students. At this time, what we do know is that all students must have an Apple ID. If they already have an Apple ID, they can use that. If not, the instructions to obtain an Apple ID are posted on our website, under Students, West Digital Initiative.
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Looking for the Upcoming Schedule?
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS AT SMW
The Shawnee Mission West offices will be closed from June 20th - July 14th. The office will reopen on July 16th.
The office hours are as follows:
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| 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday closed | | June 9th - June 12th | 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday closed | | June 16th - June 19th | 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday closed | | July 15th - July 18th | 7:00 am - 5:30 pm | |
July 21st - School Year
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7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
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Calendar Information
SM West calendar information can be found online on the SM West website. The online calendar will be updated when events are scheduled and any changes occur.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
| August 4th |
Fee Payment Day
11:00am - 8:00pm
| | August 12th |
First day of classes - 9th grade only
7:40am - 2:40pm
Viking Voyage - parents only
7:00pm, Auditorium
| | August 13th |
Classes for all students
7:40am - 2:40pm, SM West
| | August 14th |
Black & Gold
informational meeting for parents and students
participating in sports
7:00pm, Auditorium
| | August 21st |
Back to School Night
7:00pm, SM West
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FOOD SERVICE...Did you know...
Did you know that money on a student's meal account will roll over to next year? Whatever money is on their account the last day of school will transfer to next year even if your student changes schools within the district. Negative balances will also transfer so it's important to clear those up before the end of school.
Seniors - Any money left on a senior's account will be refunded. After the senior's account has been reconciled, the refunds are automatically sent by mail in late June.
Free and Reduced meal applications will be available for the 2014-2015 school year on July 14. You will be able to apply for the program online and it will be available at http://foodservices.smsd.org on July 14. We encourage you to use the online application process as it will speed up the approval process. If you don't have access to a computer, you can visit the food service office and apply online there. Paper applications will still be available in our Food Service office at 6701 W. 83rd in the Broadmoor Technical Center Room 120 or at the school. A new application (per family) must be submitted each year. If you receive state assistance, call the food service office at 913-993-9710 before completing an application. Please apply before school starts so you can begin receiving your benefits the first day of school. It can take up to 10 days to process your application and you will be responsible for any meals your student buys before your application is processed. Waiver of Confidentiality letters for kindergarteners can also be submitted online for anyone using the online application process.
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FOOD SERVICE - Info for the Upcoming Year
High School Food Service Information for 2014-2015
Breakfast
Breakfast is available each school day and starts the first day of school. Students must choose at least three different items and one must be a 1/2 cup of fruit or juice. Breakfast items include: entrée, grain, fruit/juice, and milk. If you have been approved for free or reduced priced meals you also get free or reduced breakfast. Bring your friends and come check out breakfast!
Lunch
The cafeteria has a food court with 5 stations for the students to select from and at least 18 entrée
choices each day. The stations are:
Mom's Kitchen
Sandwich Station (hot sandwiches)
Cold Power (cold sandwiches, wraps, salads & yogurt)
Carb Station (various pastas or potato bar)
Finger Foods (chicken fingers, pizza & nachos)
All entrée choices can make a meal if the correct side dishes are selected. Students must choose a full portion of at least three of the five components to receive a reimbursable school lunch and at least one component must be a 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetable. Components include entree, grain, fruit, vegetable, and milk. There are unlimited (single trip) fruits and vegetables available, except for juice and potatoes. We encourage students to take what they want, but eat what they take in order to
reduce waste.
All menus are analyzed for nutritional content and meet the USDA guidelines for the age of the student. Please contact the school nurse or the food services office for information regarding special diets.
Payments
A student may receive one breakfast and one lunch per day at the student meal price. Additional meals will be charged the adult meal price.
Students can use their food service account or cash to purchase any items in the cafeteria. A print out of your child's account is available upon request or on the district web page. This printout will indicate if your child selected a meal or if they have selected ala carte items. The ala carte items will be listed by price. Freshmen and sophomores receive reminder phone calls when their accounts are running low or are negative. A request can be made for Juniors and Seniors to receive reminder phone calls. There are no charges allowed at the high schools. If a student does not have lunch money, the student is provided a toasted cheese sandwich and milk at no charge.
Ala Carte items are available for purchase. There are new guidelines titled 'Smart Snacks in Schools' that takes effect July 1, 2014. The law has specific nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students outside the school meal programs; on the school campus; and at any time during the school day. All food and beverage items must be in compliance for next school year. As we receive guidance from USDA and KSDE, we will communicate with all stakeholders and have the information
available on the food service webpage.
Breakfast menus, lunch menus, free/reduced meal applications and other nutrition information are
available on the district's website at http://foodservices.smsd.org. For questions, please contact Food
Services at (913)993-9710.
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SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
The Shawnee Mission Board of Education provides free bus transportation to students living 2.5 miles or more from the school in their attendance area. Students who qualify for district-provided bus service in the Shawnee Mission School District may obtain a list of bus stops and pick-up times at their school of attendance by the end of July of each school year.
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 and/or suspension from school. To help ensure compliance with necessary safety rules, video cameras may be used on school buses.
Bus Parent Pay Rider Program
Parents of students who live less than 2.5 miles from the school in their attendance area may contract for bus service directly with First Student under certain conditions. The information below is provided to help parents determine if they might be interested in the Bus Pay Rider program.
2014-2015 Fees:
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-First semester payment due by Aug. 4, 2014. Contracts received after this date may be subject to processing delays.
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Early Pay Discount
| K-12** | Two-way | $129 per student, per semester or $258 per year
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Bus Contracts are available online at http://purchasingservices.smsd.org/Pages/Transportation.aspx.
First Student
Office: (913) 432-1900
Fax: (913) 432-1902
 Mailing Address: First Student 5519 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
Terms and Conditions
**Bus service for grades one through 12 is available at schools where 40 or more students are contracted to ride the bus or where pay ridership has been mandated.
Service will not be started until a signed contract with payment is submitted to First Student. Bus transportation stickers will be sent via U.S. mail or may be picked up in person. Transportation stickers will be issued to secondary students only and should be placed on the student's ID card. Secondary students will not be allowed to ride the bus without his/her ID card. Replacement bus stickers cost $1. Students in grades K-6 will not have stickers.
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, 5519 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203.
First Student reserves the right to hold parents or guardians responsible for any vandalism their child may do on the bus.
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UNDERCLASSMAN PICTURES
 Photos will be taken Sept. 10, 11, 12. Retakes and students' last chance to take photos is Oct. 23, 7:30am - 3:30pm. Students will go with their English class to have their yearbook photo taken in the library. Order forms will be available the week before picture day. Students are not required to purchase any photos to be included in the yearbook.
Group photos (clubs) for yearbook are Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 7:30am-2:40pm in the auxiliary gym. Sports team and music group photos are taken separately.
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News for Seniors - Class of 2015
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GRADUATION DATE
The 2015 Shawnee Mission West graduation is May 19, 2015, 7:00 pm at the Shawnee Mission North District Stadiu m.
Seniors and their parents should watch the SM West announcements and the West webpage for information regarding the ordering of graduation announcements, caps and gowns and other important information for graduation. All information will be updated as it becomes available.
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YEARBOOK PICTURES FOR SENIORS
DeCloud Studios is our official yearbook photographer. In order to be included in the senior section, you need to have your picture taken by DeCloud.
You have two options:
1. Contact DeCloud and set up an appointment in June at their studio, and you will not pay a sitting fee. You are not required to purchase any photos. You can also go to the studio in July, but there is a $5 sitting fee.
DeCloud Studios
913-956-7200
6717 Shawnee Mission Parkway * Overland Park, KS 66202
2. Have your picture taken by DeCloud here at West (in the library) Aug. 4 or 5 from 8:00-4:00. You will have to pay a $5 sitting fee. You are not required to purchase any photos.
 If you miss the deadline, we cannot guarantee your picture will be in the yearbook. The LAST CHANCE day for seniors will be at West Aug. 28 from 7:30-3:30. |
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SENIOR ADS
Yearbook senior ad information will be available soon, and we will be mailing reminders in August. The deadline for early bird prices will be Sept. 19 and the deadline for regular prices will be Oct. 17. If you would like to purchase a business ad in the yearbook, please contact Amy Morgan at 913-993-7911 or amymorgan@smsd.org.
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News From The Counseling Dept
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We continually update our web backpack, so please check our website for important information on a variety of topics.
http://www4.smsd.org/SMWCounselors/
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CHANGES IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Counselor assignments are based on the student's last name:
| A - C | Mr. Tommie Davis
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ELL Center Students | Dr. Lynn Leonard | | H - L | Mr. Rick Rogers | | M - P | Mrs. Katy Reda | | Q - T | Ms. Chris Foster | | U - Z | Mrs. Cindy Neely | | Social Worker | Ms. Mary Lea Kieffer |
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Students will receive their class schedules in August after their fees have been paid. Counselors are continuing to work on schedules and balance classes until fee payment time. Many classes are full; so, there will be little room for students to change their mind about their original requests.
However, counselors will work with students to make schedule adjustments for the following reasons:
1) Failed a prerequisite course.
2) Seniors who need to meet a graduation requirement.
3) Completing a course in summer school.
4) Health of a student (doctor's note required).
Also, we will continue the West tradition of pushing students to challenge themselves academically. If a student signed up for an Honors or AP class, the principal would like the student to give themselves a chance to succeed at the more challenging level for the first semester. Therefore, no student will be allowed to drop an Honors or AP class without consulting with the principal first.
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These classes have summer assignments that need to be completed prior to school starting in August. These assignments can be found on the Counseling web backpack.
- Biology 1 Honors
 - English 9 Honors
- English 10 Honors
- AP English 11 English Language
- AP English 12 English Literature
- AP US History (book/assignment should have been obtained from Mr. Walker, he'll leave additional ones in the Counseling Office.)
- AP American Government
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Students new to Shawnee Mission West who are in grades 10-12 are invited to a new student orientation on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. This is the first day of school for freshmen only but new students in grades 10-12 will have their own separate orientation in the morning on that day. Students should RSVP to the Counseling Office at 993-7830 by Friday, August 8.
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PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARD
We want to recognize your student for their dedication of services to our community!
SMW students may apply for the Presidential Service Award by tracking their service hours on the sheet available from the Counseling Office (see attached sheet to print)  or on the SM West website. The hours must be completed over a twelve month period beginning 4/1/14 and ending 3/31/15. 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 will compile 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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COLLEGE NOW/ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION MEETING
Plan now to attend the Information Meeting about College Now at JCCC/Baker University Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement. It will be held before Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August, 21, 2014, at 6:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria. It is VERY IMPORTANT to attend this meeting if you want to be informed about how these programs work. Besides reading information on the websites, this is the only opportunity to hear information before making decisions if your student is enrolled in JCCC/Baker courses and/or AP courses.
http://www.jccc.edu/collegenow
http://www.bakeru.edu/academics/concurrent-credit-partnership
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
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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 on September 13th, but the registration deadline is Friday, August 8th. Students will need to register for this test in the summer time if they want to take this ACT. The next ACT will be October 25th. 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, seniors should have most of their college search completed. Use the summer to explore websites, visit campuses, and prepare for upcoming exams.
Many colleges have early deadlines for scholarships and admission. For example, both KU and KSU have a November 1st deadline to apply for scholarships. So, students would want to complete their ACT and/or SAT testing by that date.
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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.
Search colleges using the internet. Examples include:
http://student.collegeboard.org/?student
www.anycollege.com
www.petersons.com
Take a virtual tour with online videos of college and universities
www.campustours.com
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
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!!
Request applications and brochures from your top colleges.
Create files with each college you are applying to and track your progress.
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.
College bound student athletes: Students interested in continuing their athletic career at the next level will need to prove academic eligibility. Colleges fall under various categories (NCAA, NAIA, D3, NJCAA) each having its own standards and procedures for demonstrating academic eligibility. For NCAA D1 or D2, students must register through the NCAA Eligibility center at www.eligibilitycenter.org. NAIA schools, www.playnaia.org.
MyMajors.com has a quiz that will recommend a list of college majors. They have over 1,800 majors, 7,500 colleges and 42,000 careers to research. Students can find colleges and universities by the majors offered as well as location, school size and other criteria they find important in making a college choice. Go to www.mymajors.com to start the quiz.
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Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever you have access to the Internet. Features of the program include:
- Interest and Skills Assessment - a world-renowned career assessment tool to help people identify suitable career options based on their interests and skills
- Career Profiles - thorough and up-to-date information about hundreds of different occupations, including direct links between careers and related college programs
- Multimedia Interviews - interviews with real people in each occupation, which add depth and realism to career profiles
- College and Financial Aid Information - comprehensive college and financial aid information, with a number of useful search tools to help you find the right college and the right scholarships. This section of Career Cruising provides comprehensive college, university, and vocational school information to help you plan your education and training.
- Electronic Career Portfolio - available online, so you can develop your education and career plans from wherever you access Career Cruising
- Resume Builder - integrated with the portfolio to help you format and print professional-looking resumes quickly and easily.
To access Career Cruising follow the steps below: (available for 10-12th grades)
1. Go to www.careercruising.com
2. Login information
Username: smw-student number
Password: can use the 'Forgot Username/Password' if student does not remember password.
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VIKING ATHLETICS
Viking Athletes and Parents,
Now that the summer is upon us, I hope you are staying busy and enjoying being with family and friends. Perhaps work, camps, practices and games are experiences that you have scheduled during the summer that you enjoy and will improve your skills for the 2014-15 school year and athletic seasons. However, there are several other things I hope you schedule and take care of during the summer months that will help the next school year start smoothly.
If you have not enrolled in athletic camps or summer weight lifting, you can visit our website and see our camp brochure and get times and costs. You can also contact the coach directly by email and he/she will get you taken care of. When all else fails, feel free to email me at donperkins@smsd.org and I will get the information you need.
Before the next school year, you also need to have a sports physical and a completed concussion form on file in the athletic office. You can find these forms on our website. If you print a form from the website, please make sure you print the complete physical form, not just the part the doctor completes - we must have the complete form. These can be turned in at any time during the summer when the office is open.
Finally, I hope you make plans to join our outstanding Booster Club. This group supports all athletics at West and is instrumental in our athletes looking good and achieving success. If you are interested in supporting the West athletic community, this is the group you need to get involved with. Their presidents this year are Bob and Susan Holcomb and if you want to get started contact Susan at rjhawks@everestkc.net.
I hope you make the most of these summer months and are ready for an exciting 2014-15 school year. If you plan on being an athlete at West, that means taking care of those items I mentioned above. I look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Sincerely,
Don Perkins
Athletic Director
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YEARBOOK ORDERS
Yearbook orders are due Dec. 12. Yearbooks are $55 and must be ordered in advance...after Dec. 12, any extras will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis for $65. You may order a yearbook at registration or online until Dec. 12, or by contacting Amy Morgan at 913-993-7911 or amymorgan@smsd.org. Payment plans available upon request.
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EPIC ADVERTISING
If you would like to advertise your business in the Epic (the student newsmagazine) or the website www.smwest.com. or contact Amy Morgan at 913-993-7911 or amymorgan@smsd.org. It is a great way to reach almost 2,000 families.
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IMPORTANT PICTURE & YEARBOOK DATES
June and July: senior pictures at DeCloud
August 4 and 5: senior pictures at West (library)
August 28: last chance for senior pictures (library)
 September 10, 11, 12: underclass pictures (library)
September 19: early bird senior ad deadline October 17: senior ad deadline October 21: group photos (auxiliary gym)
October 23: last chance for underclass pictures (library) November 21: clubs and business ads deadline December 12: Yearbook orders due, initial payment for payment plan due February 6: senior ad final payment for payment plan due March 6: Yearbook final payment for payment plan due |
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PTSA MEETINGS for 2014-2015
August 18
September 15
November 17
January 12
February 23
April 20
All meetings are held in the SM West Library at 7pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
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AFTER PARTIES for 2014-2015 SM West
September 5 After party, 9pm - 11pm September 19 After party, 9pm - 11pm October 17 Homecoming Dance, 8pm - 11pm October 24 After party, 9pm - 11pm January 9 After party, 9pm - 11pm February 14 Sweetheart Dance, 8pm - 11pm All After parties are held in the SM West Cafeteria |
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RELAY FOR LIFE'S SIXTH YEAR for American Cancer Society to Partners with Shawnee Mission West
The American Cancer Society is looking forward to partnering with Shawnee Mission West and many student volunteers to host the 7th All Youth Relay For Life held at Shawnee Mission School West on Thursday, October 9th, 2014.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and raise money for the fight against cancer.
Relay For Life is a great way for students to get involved in their community in a fun event and help save the lives of those with cancer. Students who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event, as a volunteer or participant, are making a commitment to the fight against this disease and letting the community know that you can beat cancer.
Please encourage your student to get involved in this amazing event. Students can start forming teams of 10- 14 people. Each participant will be asked to pay a $10 commitment fee upon registration. Each participant is asked to raise additional funds from donations. All participants, regardless of age, must have a Permission Form signed by their parent or legal guardian. In addition, the Relay For Life will be an outdoor, lock - in environment for the entirety of the event.
The festivities will get underway at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening and conclude at 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, and lend their support in any way. Needless to say, we need your support to make this event successful.
We are searching for survivors of cancer to participate in the opening ceremony lap. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and return before October 1st or sign up online at www.relayforlife.org/shawneemissionyouthks.
If you would like to purchase a luminaria in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of someone who passed away due to cancer, please fill out the attached form or purchase online at www.relayforlife.org/shawneemissionyouthks.
If you would like to more information, please contact Luke See with the American Cancer Society at 816-839-0220 or at luke.see@cancer.org. Mary Lea Kieffer is the faculty sponsor and can be reached at 913-993-7836 or wekieffer@smsd.org. You can also find more information and students can register teams online at www.relayforlife.org/shawneemissionyouthks.
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Join us in the fight against cancer.
Light a Luminaria for someone you love.
Relay For Life of Shawnee Mission West
September 9-10, 2014
10:00 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony
Remember or honor a loved one by dedicating a luminaria to be lit during the Relay For Life of Shawnee Mission West on October 9-10, 2014 at Shawnee Mission West High School. The luminaria will be lit during a special ceremony at 10:00 pm that night. Proceeds from this event help support the American Cancer Society's mission to provide education, patient services, advocacy, and research to find a cure.
The Relay For Life will begin at 6:00 pm and include a cancer survivor lap, entertainment and concessions. For more information about the Relay For Life of Shawnee Mission West, please call Luke See at 816.839-0220. To purchase a luminaria and help light the way to a cure, please fill out the information listed below.
A donation of $10 per luminaria is suggested.
I want to make a difference in the fight against cancer!
I would like to purchase a luminaria for a suggested donation of $10
*PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!*
In honor of ____________________________ Name _____________________________________
In honor of ____________________________ Address ____________________________________
In memory of __________________________ City ______________ State________ Zip ________
In memory of __________________________ Phone ______________________________________
No. of luminaria X $10 = _______ enclosed
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CALLING ALL CANCER SURVIVORS!
Please join us at the
2014 Relay For Life of Shawnee Mission West
October 9, 2014
Shawnee Mission West High School
Relay For Life is a 12 hour community celebration-style walk for fun...and to raise money and awareness about cancer. Not only is Relay For Life fun and inspirational, it also raises millions of dollars to help prevent and cure cancer.
Cancer survivors (one year, five years, one day--it does not matter) are invited to walk, run or wheelchair in the opening lap! We want to honor as many cancer survivors as we possibly can, so we HOPE you can join us! We also recognize that Caregivers are an important part of the cancer journey. Please don't forget to bring Caregivers with you too!
The Cancer Survivor Lap will take place at approximately6:00 p.m. on the track. Cancer survivors will receive a Relay For Life T-shirt as well as special recognition throughout the opening ceremony.
If you are a cancer survivor and would like to be a part of the Survivor Reception and Survivor Lap, Please fill out the information below and return to the address listed by September 30, 2014. For questions, please contact Luke See at 816.839.0220 or luke.see@cancer.org.
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YES! I am a survivor and would like to participate in the Survivor Reception and Survivor Lap of the Relay For Life!
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Home Phone T-Shirt size
Please check for permission to announce your name
Yes______
No______
I intend to invite a caregiver/friend to join me. Yes _____ No________
Please mail registration to:
American Cancer Society
Attn: RFL of Shawnee Mission West
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Senior Sizzle Information
Senior Sizzle is a safe, drug-free, alcohol-free event for Shawnee Mission West Seniors only. It is held at Power Play in Shawnee. There will be lots of food, games, fantastic prizes and activities like bowling and laser tag! All 2015 Seniors are encouraged to attend. This is a memorable night for our children and a chance for them to be together on their last day of school.
A committee of parents has started making plans for the best Senior Sizzle ever! Look for a letter with more details in your summer packet. We'll have a Senior Sizzle meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 26 in the Cafeteria. We'd love to have you help us in any way you can, so mark your calendar now to come to the meeting.
Parents and students can follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.
Facebook: SMWest 2015 Senior Sizzle
Twitter: @Sr_Sizzle_2015
Contact Senior Sizzle Chair Denise Riedel (riedelfive@yahoo.com / 385.3229 home / 209.2132 cell) for more information.
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Support SMW Choir and Theatre Departments!
Are you a fan of the performing arts? Do you have a child in Choir or Theatre productions? Consider joining Spotlighters, the parent-run organization that supports these two award-winning departments at West. We assist Mrs. VanLeeuwen and Mr. Reiff with concerts, shows and activities throughout the year. Membership dollars go towards helping the teachers achieve their goals, as well as to fund several scholarships for seniors. Get involved and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our awesome concerts and productions. Click here to download a Spotlighter's Membership Form.
Watch the Spotlighters website - www.smwspotlighters.com - for up-to-date information about Theatre and Choir. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6pm in the Choir Room. Please join us.
2014-2015 Officers:
Presidents: Lynn Lowry & Kim Wells
VP Membership: Jill Connell
VP Programs: Denise Riedel
VP Publicity: Belinda Malara
Secretary: Dawn Johnson
Treasurer: Brenda Cannon
2013-2014 Committee Chairs:
Choir Banquet: Nancy Anderson
Choir Hospitality: Lori Arndt
Choir Picnic: Kristi Streit and Mark & Kathy DeSordi
Choir Senior Gifts: Melanie Tyler
Concessions: Melodie Strausbaugh and Mary Ellen Allison
Flowers: Fredi Reed and Angie Gosserand
Front of House: Jane Herbers
Theatre Cuisine: Monica Ferrin
Theatre Posters: Sue Johnson
Tickets: Karla Capper and Allene Eland
Website: Laurel Bartlett
Volunteer Coordinator: Eileen Eilert
All committees can use assistance through the year, so let us know if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
Important dates for 2014-2015:
Fall Choir Concert - October 9
Fall Play - Midsummer / Jersey - October 23-25
West Area Choral Festival - November 6
Fall Rep Show - December 4-5
Winter Choir Concert - December 10
Musical - A Year with Frog and Toad - January 29-31
Masterworks Concert - February 17
Spring Rep Show April 16-17
Spring Play - Get Smart - April 30-May 2
Choir Banquet - May 4
Theatre Banquet - May 8
Spotlight Spectacular - May 14-15
Check the Spotlighters website during the summer for more information about the Choir Picnic, Thespian Troupe Picnic and our meeting dates.
We're looking forward to a successful year as your Spotlighter Presidents. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Enjoy your summer!
Lynn Lowry Kim Wells
llowry@edtkc.com kwells@kualumni.org
www.smwspotlighters.com
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Congratulations to the Spotlighter Scholarship Winners of 2014:
Theatre: Andy Larson & Tiffani Lawrence
Choir: Abby Banning, Jenny Brown, Andy Larson & Tiffani Lawrence 
Houston St. John Scholarship: (presented at both Theatre & Choir Banquets): Trenna Keltner
 
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Look for the next edition of the Viking Voice
in August.
Submit your articles by August 21 to:
westvikingvoice@gmail.com
The next publication is scheduled for August 28, 2014.
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Check out the complete West and SMSD calendars online at: 
