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 the Viking Voice
8800 West 85th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone (913) 993-7800
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| Volume 19, Issue 1 | August 28, 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 Mr. Loe...
Viking Families,
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as your principal at SM West. The welcome I have received from students, staff, parents, and community members has been overwhelming. I will say it once more. The strong bond that holds the West Community together is that unique element that sets it above many other school communities.
As you know, our district Digital Learning Initiative is well underway. I want to compliment our student body for their patience during this process. Deploying 1800 devices in three days was daunting and we faced several challenges. However, our Viking students were flexible and understanding and showed great maturity.
Thank you goes out to our parents and families during this process also. We appreciate the time you gave us during our parent meetings and your willingness to ask important questions about the Digital Learning Initiative. Your partnership in the process has been positive and is a critical piece in making this initiative a success.
Of course, I cannot say enough thank you's to our staff who have jumped right into the Digital Learning Initiative. Since last March, teachers have moved out of their comfort zone and have tackled new learning opportunities regarding the Apple devices. We will all continue to learn together. Our TLC Team (the technology leadership team within our building) has been a vital support system for our entire staff. Just last Friday Google rolled out a new application: Google Classroom. One of our TLC team members spent the weekend learning and navigating the application. On Monday we taught a couple staff members and then gave a mini-lesson to our entire faculty on Tuesday afternoon. Many teachers are now up and running Google Classroom for their students. This is just one example of how our teachers are taking the initiative to use the new technology to enhance our already strong curriculum. Your Viking staff members are true life-long learners!
Wow! Lots of new! Parents and families please do not forget to sign up for Skyward in order to have another line of communication regarding your student's academic progress and other areas of school life. From this point on, sign up will be in the counselor's office. Please make sure you bring a photo ID.
The year has started, and we are all very excited! It was great to see familiar faces at Back to School Night and to meet many new parents and families. Thank you for being involved. Please continue to be a partner in your student's high school experience. Come out to as many SM West events as you can.
West is Best!
Steve Loe
Principal
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Looking for the Upcoming Schedule?
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school-home communication
Communication between school and home is a vital piece of academic success for students.
SM West will be using email as a primary mode of communication to distribute important information related to all aspects of SM West High School, i.e. counseling updates, school wide information, schedule updates and changes, etc.
Other good sources of information are the SM West web page, Skyward Family Access, and Viking Alerts. Contact the counseling office for more information regarding these programs.
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parent & teacher conferences - october 22 & 24
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.
The OPEN conference format is held in the gymnasiums, bridge and cafeteria. There is no need for appointments for these 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 an appointment for a conference time on Friday afternoon allowing for a more private conversation.
If a parent cannot attend the October 22nd or 24th scheduled conference time, they should contact the teacher directly by phone or email to establish an appointment for an alternate time.
Wednesday evening, October 22nd 5:00 - 8:00 pm
All teachers will be available for conferences. Appointments are not required.
Teachers will be located in the main gym, auxiliary gym or bridge. A map will be provided.
Friday, October 24th 7:20 am - 3:20 pm
All teachers will be available for conferences. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting a teacher directly but are not required. Teachers will be located in their classrooms. A map will be provided.
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new staff members join sm west
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SM West welcomed the following new teachers to the staff this year:
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The following support staff are also new to SM West:
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Burkholder, Jake - math
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Agne, Sheri - paraprofessional
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Ecker, Lori - physical education
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Conner, Chris - paraprofessional
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Ellis, Cheryl - special education
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Miller, Netta - paraprofessional
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Freberg, Tarra - FACS
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O'Neill, Polly - paraprofessional
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Gajewski, Mary - special education
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Poladia, Shweta - ELL aide
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Gilhaus, Aubrey - special education
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Willer, Tonia - paraprofessional
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Gilman, Mindy - language arts
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Zupan, Janice - paraprofessional
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Higley, Gayle - business
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Leslie, Lisa - language arts
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Louis, Sarah - ELL
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Meyer, Erin- world language
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Pettit, R. Michelle - math
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Sharbutt, Jay - industrial technology
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Shockey, Kim - art
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UNDERCLASSMAN PICTURES
Yearbook photos for freshman, sophomores, juniors and faculty/staff will be taken Sept. 10, 11 and 12. Retakes and last chance pictures are Oct. 23. Students are not required to purchase photos to be in the yearbook, but parents may order picture packages if they wish. Students should bring the form on the day their English class has been assigned to take photos and turn it in to the photographer. Order forms for student pictures are available here.
Yearbook group photos will be Oct. 22, during the school day. We will share a schedule closer to the date. Sports teams and music groups will be photographed separately.
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News for Seniors - Class of 2015
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IMPORTANT GRADUATION DATES
October 7th - Senior Class Meeting during Seminar in the Auditorium. Students will receive information regarding the ordering of graduation caps and gowns.
October 14th - Balfour Parent Night on the bridge from 5:00 -7:00 pm. Balfour representatives will answer questions and collect order forms and money for graduation caps and gowns. The cap and gown package will be $25.00, tax included. Announcements, class rings and other products may also be ordered.
October 15th and 17th - Balfour representatives will be on the bridge during all lunches to collect order forms and money.
Very Important: All students who are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony on May 19th MUST wear a cap and gown. All announcements and other products offered by Balfour are optional.
March - Graduation Announcements will be delivered to students at school during all lunches (specific date to be announced)
April 16th - Graduation Speech Tryouts after school in the Little Theatre. Sign up with Mrs. Benge in Room 15
April 23rd - Readers of the Roll Tryouts after school in the Little Theatre. Sign up in the front office.
 May 18th - Graduation Practice; caps and gowns will be handed out.
May 19th - Graduation at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium, 7:00 pm
Contact Phone Numbers:
Senior Class Sponsor - Lisa Benge - 913-993-7919
Balfour - Derek Beck - 913-549-3076
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YEARBOOK PICTURES FOR SENIORS
Seniors need to have a photo taken by DeCloud Studios in order to be included in the yearbook. Students may contact DeCloud for an appointment ((913) 956-7200, 6717 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66202), or they may have their picture taken at SM West on Aug. 28. The deadline to for studio appointments is Sept. 12.
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SENIOR ADS
Senior ads are a great way to personalize the yearbook for your student! To submit an ad, complete the contract, and gather your photos and message. We need everything all at the same time to accept your ad. The deadline for early bird prices is Sept. 19 (we need all ad materials and full payment in order to qualify for early bird price). The deadline for regular price is Oct. 24. After that date, we will accept ads as space allows, with a $25 late fee.
You can mail the ad to school, drop it off in the front office, or come to one of our ads nights (Sept. 17 and Oct. 22). At the ads nights, yearbook staff members will work with you to design the ad along with you.
Order forms for Senior Yearbook Ads may be found here.
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SENIORS & COLLEGE PLANNING
Has your senior taken the ACT yet? Has your senior decided on a college or career path yet? Now is the time - our office recommends that seniors take the ACT for the last time in October or December of the senior year. (October for scholarship purposes at KU and K-State since they have November 1st scholarship application deadlines.)
So what else needs to be done?
- Pull the applications together. Seniors need to narrow their lists of colleges to five or so and review those with their academic/college counselor. They need to check application due dates and financial aid requirements from the colleges themselves.
- Do the student "brag" sheet (found on the Counseling web backpack). We'll use this in the Counseling Office to write recommendations for college and scholarships. The Parent Brag Sheet is also very helpful in preparing letters of recommendations.
- Put together a master calendar of all the application due dates are and tests being taken.
- Complete the online applications whenever possible, especially for our state universities (KU, K-State, Wichita, Emporia, Pittsburg, Ft. Hays).
- Sign up to take the ACT and, if necessary, the SAT.
- Check out the FAFSA4Caster and establish your pin number for the FAFSAA: go online to www.fafsa.gov .
- Scholarships: Check the web backpack regularly for updates.
- Check out Career Cruising on the Career Counseling section of the SMW Counseling Web Backpack to do career research and interest assessments.
- November 1st is the Scholarship Deadline for KU and K-State. Check college websites for other deadlines.
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News From The Counseling Dept
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COUNSELING OFFICE WEBSITE
The Shawnee Mission West Counseling Department is always adding new information to our web backpack. Keep checking it regularly. If you need information regarding tests, career options, college applications, scholarships and financial aid, log on to: http://www4.smsd.org/SMWCounselors or the Shawnee Mission West website and click on "Counseling Home."
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S kyward Family Access replaces "Parent at School" this year. If you have requested Skyward Family Access already, you should have received an e-mail with your account information. If you have not received that e-mail yet but have completed the form, please call the Counseling Office (993-7809) to verify your e-mail address. To request Family Access, each parent must complete a form in the Counseling Office and show picture ID. Once that has happened, an e-mail will be sent to set up your account. Parents may view student schedules, attendance and grades on the Skyward Family Access website. There are also Apps for both Android or Apple devices that you can download so you can use Skyward on your phone. Parents may stop in the Counseling Office any time to complete the form and show ID. Student Access in Skyward is coming soon. Stay tuned!
Progress Reports and Grade Cards - these grade reports will not be printed this year. You will need to view your student's grades through Family Access. The school calendar will indicate what days progress reports and quarter grades can be viewed in Skyward.
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2014-2015 COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS
Counselor assignments are based on the student's last name:
| A - C | Mr. Tommie Davis
| 993-7835 | tommiedavis@smsd.org | D - G
ELL Center Students | Dr. Lynn Leonard | 993-7834 | lynnleonard@smsd.org | | H - L | Mr. Rick Rogers | 993-7837 | rickrogers@smsd.org | | M - P | Mrs. Katy Reda | 993-7833 | katyreda@smsd.org | | Q - T | Ms. Chris Foster | 993-7832 | chrisfoster@smsd.org | | U - Z | Mrs. Cindy Neely | 993-7827 | cindyneely@smsd.org | | Social Worker | Ms. Mary Lea Kieffer | 993-7836 | marykieffer@smsd.org |
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COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING
College Admission Testing
SM West School Code: 172-773
ACT Register on line at: www.actstudent.org
October 25th at SM West
Registration deadline: September 19th
Registration deadline: November 7th
SAT Register on line at www.collegeboard.com
October 11th at SM East & other schools
Registration deadline: September 12th
November 8th at SM East & other schools
Registration deadline: October 9th
December 6th at SM East & other schools
Registration deadline: November 6th
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TESTING WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 15
Juniors: 11th graders who choose to register and pay to take the PSAT may do so. Registration materials will be distributed to students through English 11 classes in September. The cost is $17 and students will pay in the Counseling Office. Students who are testing need to report to school at the regular time (7:40 a.m.) to begin testing. All other juniors will need to report at 11 a.m. when classes begin that day.
Sophomores: All 10th graders will take a practice ACT-PLAN on this testing day. There is no charge to the student and students do not need to register. All sophomores need to report at the regular time on this day for testing and will be directed to their testing room.
Freshmen: All 9th graders will take a practice ACT-EXPLORE on this testing day. There is no charge to the student and students do not need to register. All freshmen need to report at the regular time on this day for testing and will be directed to their testing room.
Seniors: 12th graders do not have any testing on this day and will need to report to school at 11 a.m. when classes begin.
Sophomores can also take the PSAT for practice:
On Saturday, October 18th, 10th graders may take the PSAT for practice at Broadmoor Technical Center - cost is $20. Registration materials will be available in September. Students should check to see if they have a school activity conflict before registering for the test. Students will register in the Counseling Office for this test.
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COLLEGE INFO NIGHTS & FINANCIAL AID INFO
College Information Night at SM West
Parents are invited to attend a College Information Night at West in the Cafeteria to learn about college admissions, scholarships, and testing. Please join us in the cafeteria on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6:30 p.m.
Kansas City National College Fair
Kansas City Convention Center, Hall A, Kansas City, MO
Sunday, October 5th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 6, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Register at: www.gotomyncf.com
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. - 8:30 p.m.
Financial Aid Night - located at Shawnee Mission Northwest Auditorium
Save the Date - Wednesday, November 12th, 7 p.m.
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MY VOLUNTEER PAL (MVP) PROGRAM
In as little as thirty minutes per week, you can create a winning future for students. MVP is a school-based program offering volunteers the opportunity to assist with a range of in-school activities, including mentoring, serving as a lunch buddy, sharing special talents or career interests, tutoring in math or reading, or simply being a friend who listens. Find out how to become part of our MVP team. Visit www.smsd.org/community, e-mail, volunteer@smsd.org, or call (913) 993-6411 for more information.
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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 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. Click here for the tracking form.
Forms need to be turned in by 4/3/15 in 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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WEST STUDENTS EARN AP SCHOLARS AWARDS
The College Board recently announced the AP Scholar awards. Shawnee Mission West had a high number of AP Scholars - 50 students were recognized for their performance on AP Exams. AP Scholar honors are given in recognition of achievement on Advanced Placement exams, which are administered after the students have completed AP courses. Students can earn college credit from most colleges and universities by taking the AP courses and performing well on the exams. In 2013, 214 students took 357exams at Shawnee Mission West. Congratulations to the all of these students!
National AP Scholar (awarded to students who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams):
Moses Burkhart, '14
Robert Dallas, '14
Claire Hug, '14
AP Scholar with Distinction (awarded to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams):
Katherine Armstrong, '14
Amelia Bigler, '14
Jenny Brown, '14
Moses Burkhart, '14
Robert Dallas, '14
Parker Henley, senior
Claire Hug, '14
Allison Smith, '14
Elizabeth Thomas, '14
Mitchell Wagenheim, senior
Christopher Whitlock, '14
Hannah Wilhelm, '14
Michael Wirth, senior
Jeffrey Yankovich, '14
Tabina Yeasin, '14
AP Scholar with Honor (awarded to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams):
Kyle Barkema, '14
Harrison Berggren, senior
Elijah Bunde, senior
Katherine Calhoun, '14
Alissa Greenwald, '14
Quinn Harrold, '14
Lillian King Hagen, '14
Renny Ma, junior
Warren Rambo, 14
Jack Snyder, senior
AP Scholar (awarded to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams):
Alexis Allen, junior
Natalie Bjorklun, '14
Nicholas Bukaty, '14
Marleah Campbell, '14
Cayla Carruthers, senior
Peter Dring, senior
Austin Eck, '14
Yuan Feng, '14
Andrew Fuller, '14
Madeline Hanna, senior
Karthik Kailash, '14
Trenna Keltner, '14
Courtney Kloepper, senior
Rachel Krueger, '14
Abbie Lavin, senior
Margaret Leligdon, '14
Jagjeet Malhi, senior
Alexander Martin, '14
Dylan Meeder, '14
Joel Mills, senior
Jacob Overholtzer, '14
Aspen Paine, senior
Katherine Riedel, senior
Karan Sarai, senior
Stephen Sawatzky, '14
Jolynn Smith, junior
Bailey Stewart, '14
Brianna Thomas, senior
Victoria Thomas, senior
Elaine Williams, senior
Jonathan Wilson, '14
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VIKING ATHLETICS
Viking Athletes and Parents,
Welcome to another exciting season of Viking games and activities. I am proud of the Viking tradition of support of our teams. To recognize that support at football games this year, we will be beginning a tradition by designating those fans as the 12th man. Leading the football team this year on to the field will be a yell leader carrying a flag with the number 12 on it. This flag will then be brought to the sideline where we will recognize the outstanding Viking fan for that game. I challenge our opponents to support their programs with the same enthusiasm and sportsmanship as has been exhibited for years by Viking fans.
Viking Excellence and Pride start in the halls and classrooms of West, but are also demonstrated on the fields of competition. Whether it is winning a state championship or reaching a personal best on the cross country course or a gymnastic event, all Vikings are expected to do their best, support their team members, and be outstanding representative of their school and community. As the Vikings of the past have set a high standard, let those of 2014-15 reach even higher and continue the tradition of "West is Best".
I am sure the West fans and community will again set itself apart from the rest; by the players demonstrating outstanding effort and athleticism, the coaches showing great leadership, and the Viking fans exhibiting support and good sportsmanship. So, let the season begin and the traditions continue to grow, and let's all enjoy the games and the creation of lifetime friendships and memories.
Go Vikings!!!!!!!
Don Perkins
Athletic Director
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YEARBOOK ORDERS
The deadline for yearbook orders is Dec. 12. You may order a yearbook on the online fee payment page, in the bookkeeper's office or in room 11. Yearbooks are $55. After Dec. 12, the price increases to $65 and we will sell books on a first-come, first-serve basis, and we cannot guarantee availability. Payment plans are available (access here). Please send the payment plan form and deposit to the attention of Amy Morgan at SM West. All orders must be paid in full to pick up yearbooks in May.
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EPIC ADVERTISING
Interested in advertising your business to over 2,000 students, parents and community members? Advertise in the Epic (the student newsmagazine) or the website www.smwest.com. Click here for rates and more information.
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PTSA MEETINGS for 2014-2015
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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PTSA SUPPORTS SMW RELAY FOR LIFE
Parent volunteers are needed! Various times available to help, but in particular we need several volunteers between 4:30 and 7:00 to help with check in on Thursday October 9th. Please contact Neileen Nelson to volunteer, 913-859-9881 or neileenjnelson@hotmail.com.
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COMMITTEE HELP NEEDED
The 2014 school year is off to a great start and PTSA is looking for a few more committee chairs to help through the year.
- Landscaping - every year in April or May, the school has a clean up day. PTSA, STUCO, and NHS provide volunteers and the school staff provides plants & tools. PTSA parent volunteers help supervise the cleaning of the flower beds.
- Shawnee Mission Area Clothing Center - we will be given a date where we will need volunteers to go to SMACC to sort clothing. There may be a clothing drive as well.
If you are interested in any of either of these please contact Tina Sedlacek at tinamarie@swbell.net
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NURSE'S PANTRY IN NEED OF DONATIONS
The nurse's office at SMW has a need every year to stock her Nurse's pantry. Items to be donated include: sanitary napkins and supplies and snacks for certain populations as well as if needing a small snack for various reasons. She requests the following:
Granola bars Fruit snacks
Pretzels
Saltine crackers
Plastic cups
Raisins
Peanut butter/cheese crackers
Sanitary female supplies
Please bring any donated supplies to the nurses office. Any questions, please contact me at cawellman@cmh.edu or 913-991-0178.
Thank you so much for your donations!!
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PTSA MEMBERSHIPS
Have you joined PTSA yet? Has your student? Memberships are only $10 for adults and $5 for students! Remember, students who are members of PTSA are eligible to apply for the PTSA Scholarship Awards their senior year! Click here for a membership form.
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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to all those who assisted with enrollment day and the technology deployment program. Also, a big thank you from both PTSA and the SMW staff to those who donated food for the staff welcome back breakfast, especially parent coordinators Connie Berggren and Marla Brems!
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American Cancer Society Partners with Shawnee Mission West to Host Relay For Life
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. Thursday evening and conclude at 6:00 a.m. Friday morning (no school on Friday).
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
October 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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SM WEST MARCHING BAND & DANCE
The 2014-2015 School year has already started with a SPLASH for the SM West Marching Band and Dance Students! In just one day, Band & Dance Students washed 430 cars and 1 fire truck to raise money for their London Trip. The SM West Marching Band has had the honor of being invited 8 times to the London New Year's Parade! That is more than any other marching band in the United States! If you would like to help our students get to London - go to www.gofundme.com/SMWBand and make your donation! They will be representing our SM West Marching Band very well!
Mark your Calendars for the 22nd Annual SM West Marching Band Spaghetti Dinner  & Auction - Saturday, November 1, 2014! Be prepared to be serenaded by our high school students as you bid on wonderful items and eat delicious spaghetti! It's a great evening of music, games and food plus there are always some unique finds and great services for auction. This is great for early holiday shopping. Come bid early and often.
The Shawnee Mission Marching Band has a new look!! Come to the first SM West Vikings football game on Thursday, Sept 4th as the Marching Band struts their new look to tunes of Carmen - an opera performed for the first time in 1875. Though the music may be over 130 years old, our students and band director will make sure to perform it the Vikings Way!
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SUPPORT SMW CHOIR & 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.
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:
Choir Picnic - August 28, 2014 - Ad Astra Park 5:30-m - 8:30pm
Thespian Picnic - August 30, 2014 - SarKoPar - Sunflower Shelter 11:00am - 1:00pm
Spotlighter Meeting September 8, 2014 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Spotlighter Meeting October 6, 2014 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Fall Choir Concert - October 9
Fall Play - Midsummer / Jersey - October 30-November 1 (NEW DATES)
Spotlighters Meeting November 3, 2014 - 6:00pm (choir room)
West Area Choral Festival - November 6
Spotlighter Meeting December 1, 2014 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Fall Rep Show - December 4-5
Winter Choir Concert - December 11 (NEW DATE)
Spotlighter Meeting January 5, 2015 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Musical - A Year with Frog and Toad - January 29-31
Spotligher Meeting February 2, 2015 6:00pm (choir room)
Masterworks Concert - February 18 (NEW DATE)
Spotligher Meeting March 2, 2015 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Spotligher Meeting April 6, 2015 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Spring Rep Show April 16-17
Spring Play - Get Smart - April 30-May 2
Choir Banquet - May 4
Theatre Banquet - May 8
Spotligher Meeting May 11, 2015 - 6:00pm (choir room)
Spotlight Spectacular - May 14-15
We're looking forward to a successful year as your Spotlighter Presidents. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Lynn Lowry Kim Wells
llowry@edtkc.com kimwells4jp@gmail.com
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Look for the next edition of the Viking Voice
in October.
Submit your articles by October 2 to:
westvikingvoice@gmail.com
The next publication is scheduled for October 9, 2014.
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