North Jackson USD 335 - Jackson Heights High School

Jackson Heights Schools
V o l um e 2 9 , I s s ue 9
May 2015
North Jackson USD 335
Dates to Remember...
Grades 5-8 Spring Concert,
Monday, May 4 at 7:30 pm
Grades 9-12 Spring Concert,
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm
Mother’s Day,
Sunday, May 10
JHES Play Day,
Friday, May 15
Commencement,
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm
8th Grade Promotion,
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm
Last Day of School
Thursday, May 21
School Dismisses at 1:00 pm
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
State Track in Wichita,
May 29 & 30
From the Superintendent...
As we near the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year, I would
like to reflect on the many highlights we have had and the district
goals and priorities that have been accomplished. I am proud of
our students for earning the right to go to state competition in
basketball, cross country, forensics, FFA, FBLA and music.
Students in FFA and FBLA also qualified for national competitions.
We have continued to provide unique learning opportunities like
on Monday, Apr. 27, Jackson Heights High School joined 293
teams from 47 countries in the Global Space Balloon Challenge
and hands-on learning with Foss Science Kits in 5th grade. Finally,
we were able to add a new shed to house our district vehicles on
our school property and visitor bleachers to our stadium.
Some of the district goals and priorities that have been accomplished this year include:
 Implementing Reading Wonders curriculum in 4th-6th grade.
 Implementing the Big Ideas math curriculum in grades 7-12.
 Conducting learning activities in the school’s greenhouse.
 Updating the district’s technology plan.
 Digitizing senior pictures in the high school commons area.
 Enhancing the district’s website.
 Providing professional development on rigor and state assessments.
 Purchasing a new bus and vehicle.
With an end to every school year, there always come goodbyes. I want to wish a fond
farewell to the following staff members: Amy Maiers, art teacher; Clarissa Berglund, vocal
music teacher, and Kathy Shupe, district food service director. To the Class of 2015, I would
like to say, “Congratulations on all your accomplishments throughout your high school
career and best wishes as you close one chapter in your life and start another!”
Adrianne Walsh,
Superintendent and Elementary Principal
Midnight Masquerade
Sweeps Attendees Off Feet
Cody Gold, senior, and Caleb Sullivan, Junior, arrived in-style for the
Midnight Masquerade on Razor scooters. The Midnight Masquerade was
held on Saturday, Apr. 11 at 7:00 pm in the JHHS gymnasium. For more
pictures, see page three.
Saturday, Apr. 11 marked another successful prom for the
Jackson Heights faithful. This year’s theme was Midnight
Masquerade. Prom-goers looked dapper in their tuxedos and ball
gowns as they arrived. Many of them added masks to their
outfits to tie into the theme. Modes of arrival were creative and
varied, from scooters to mule-drawn carriages to antique cars.
Attendees were announced before entering the school by Master
of Ceremonies, Paul Lierz.
Juniors worked tirelessly on Friday, Apr. 10 to prepare for the
event. The gymnasium was transformed into a romantic black,
white, and purple ballroom, featuring ‘chandeliers’ created from
more than three thousand wax-paper circles and a black and
white checked dance floor. A wonderful time was had by all who
attended.
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High School and Middle School
Schedule End of Year Activities
FREE Sports Physicals
for 2015-2016
Wednesday, May 6
at Family Practice
Associates
5:00-8:00pm
and
Wednesday, May 13
at JHHS,
starting at 8:30am
Forms available at
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PD
F/FORM-PPE.pdf or on
www.jhcobras.net
The 2014-2015 school year is coming to an end,
and there are so many activities for students and
parents to be aware of. Please take a moment and
read the following information about some of the
upcoming events. May is always a busy time for
schools. It is a time to celebrate our student’s
accomplishments as we prepare to graduate another
senior class from Jackson Heights. I would like to
thank our students, staff, parents, and community
members for your continual support of USD 335.
Monday, May 11: Senior community service project. Seniors will be spread out throughout
the district to help with service projects in the towns of Soldier, Circleville, Netawaka,
Whiting, and at Jackson Heights. The senior class is looking forward to giving back to the
communities that have supported them over their school career.
Tuesday, May 12: Seniors’ last day of school.
Friday, May 15: HS Winter/Spring Athletic & Academic Awards Night. The ceremony will begin
at 7:00pm. The following activities will be recognized: Academic Awards/Scholarships,
Basketball, Track, and Cheerleading.
Sunday, May 17: High School Commencement, 2:00pm
Monday, May 18: Middle School reward field trip
Tuesday, May 19: Middle School awards assembly, 1:00pm; 8 th Grade Promotion, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 19: High School Finals (1,3,5,7)
Wednesday, May 20: High School Finals (2,4,6,8)
Thursday, May 21: Last day of school. Dismiss at 1:00pm.
From the desk of Darren Shupe,
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School Principal
¡Aventura en Ecuador!
In June, Mr. White,
Ms. Karns, and ten
students will be
traveling to Ecuador,
South America, as part
of the Spanish
Department’s “Adventures Abroad” program. The program,
first conducted at Jackson Heights in 2009, offers students a
unique opportunity to put their classroom language lessons to
use in more meaningful, interactive situations. Trips are
organized every other year and have previously included the
destinations of northern Spain, southern Spain, and Costa
Rica.
This year’s trip will take place between June 17 and June 25.
The itinerary includes a visit to the Santo Domingo Church in
Quito, hiking on the Quilotoa Volcano, cruising the Guayas
River, touring a local school in Guayaquil, and snorkeling off
Plata Island. Students have worked hard raising money and
preparing for the trip throughout the school year, and they are
getting very excited for their upcoming departure.
Students who have traveled on previous trips describe them
as “life changing” and “perspective altering.” Nothing else
compares to the experience of traveling away from the United
States and living for a moment outside of one’s comfort zone.
Upon returning home, students not only demonstrate a much
greater understanding and respect for other countries and
cultures, they also acquire a much greater appreciation of
their own country and culture. For more information on the
“Adventures Abroad” program, or to inquire about plans for
the next trip in 2017, please contact Mr. White via email at
kelly.white@jhcobras.net.
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Top Left: Bree Williams, junior,
and Seth Holliday, senior, show
off their masks as they arrived for
the Midnight Masquerade on
Saturday, Apr. 11. Masks were
optional, although numerous
prom-goers did choose to wear
them. Top Right: Austin Sauvage,
junior, and Maggie Rostetter,
sophomore, smile to onlookers as
they wait their turn to be
announced. Middle: The junior
class and Amy Maiers, prom
sponsor, created the perfect,
memorable masquerade
atmosphere. Bottom Left: Tyler
Bloom, junior, assists Kay
Andrews, senior, from the period
car in which they arrived. They
were chauffeured by Ron Bloom.
Top Right, Kaitlynn Little, senior,
and Mark Mavrovich, sophomore,
pause for a photo before entering
the prom.
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Succession and Estate Planning event hosted by the
Jackson Heights FFA Alumni! What a vital topic to ensure farms and agribusinesses continue to be passed onto
the next generation in our area. We also appreciate Gregg Hadley, K-State Research and Extension and Forrest
Buhler, KS Ag Mediation Services, for their valuable information.
 Next JH FFA Alumni meeting is Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. in the JH Ag Classroom
Congratulations to the JH FFA Alumni Scholarship recipients:
Austin Amon, Joseph Kennedy & Will Patterson!
Jackson Heights FFA Alumni
TRACTOR DRIVE
Saturday, May 30
Circleville Gym
Hwy 79, Circleville, KS 66416, (Rain or Shine)
Registration – 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Lunch – Noon, Driver’s Meeting 1 p.m. Start Time – 1:15p.m.
$25 Registration fee
(Lunch provided by JH FFA at Noon for participants, or come eat at $5/extra plate)
We hope you will participate and encourage others as well. It will be a great time for all...tractor drive, food, prizes and a great
cause!
Tractor Drive held in memory of Shirley Amon and Clyde Rieschick
For questions call JH FFA Alumni President, Katie Ingels
785-364-3146 or Paul Lierz, JH FFA Advisor 785-364-2195
(Route involves some gravel)
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Congratulations to the members
of the 2015-2016 Jackson
Heights Cheer Squad
High School
Middle School
Logan Rethman
Bree Williams
Alexis Rieschick
Hannah Williams
Chase Gigstad
Trinity McMahon
Sydney Raborn
Kylie Dohl
Erin Curtis
Jerilyn Nelson
Jodi White
Southern Raborn
Makenzie Kennedy
JHHS Students Attend
NEK Art Festival
On Monday, Apr. 27, 24 high school students participated in the NEK Art
Festival at Pleasant Ridge. Attendees took part in various workshops from
gargoyle sculptures, self-portraits, and sidewalk chalk drawing to mask
making. Jackson Heights students submitted over 100 pieces for the juried art show. Results
will be posted on the website when they are available.
FFA Plant Sale
Scheduled
State Forensics
Qualifiers
Tyler Bloom
Emily Bowhay
Cody Gold
Daquari Hardman
Caleb Sullivan
These students will attend
State Forensics competition
in Wichita on Saturday, May
2. A big thanks to Jeff Folger,
sponsor, and Stacy Amon,
who has served as our
district’s designated judge
throughout the year.
The FFA will be hosting a greenhouse sale
from Tuesday, Apr. 28 through the end of the
school year. Selections include hanging
baskets, flowers, and tomato plants. Prices will be marked on containers. All proceeds from the
sale go to support the FFA program. Great Mother’s Day presents or decorations for graduation
parties—Don’t miss out!
Student Council News
A big thanks to all who donated blood during the
Community Blood Drive. A total of 22 units were received,
leaving us short of our 25 unit goal.
There will be a student council workday on Monday, May
11 at the school.
We will be voting for next year’s student council officers
on Wednesday, May 13, so if you are interested in running
for office, contact Mrs. Maiers for a petition to get on the ballot.
On a sweeter note, the student council will host an ice cream social for middle
school and high school students on the last day of school, Thursday, May 21.
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High School and Middle School Musicians
Excel at End-of-Year Festivals
The end of the school year is a busy time for
everyone, especially the members of the band and
vocal groups. On Saturday, Apr. 11, the Jackson
Heights Middle School Solo and Small Ensembles
Festival was held. Judges that day were Stuart O’Neil
from Oskaloosa Middle and High School and Tracy
Rowe from Jardine Middle School in Topeka. Three
soloists and two ensembles achieved the highest
possible rating of I+. Those were: Sydney Raborn,
Flute Solo; Abby Watkins, Clarinet Solo; Sarah
Marshall, Flute Solo; Jodi White and Kylie Dohl, Flute Duet; and Caitlyn Morrissey and Sydney
Raborn, Flute Duet. Other results from the day are as follows:
Hewitt, Bethany Kenworthy
Tenor Sax Solo: Ty Binkley
Baritone Solo: Jenna McAllister
Trumpet Solo: Faith Little,
Southern Raborn
Alto Sax Solo: Alyssa Harris
Instrumental Duet: Quinn Allen &
Drew Holliday
Saxophone Quartet: Drew
Holliday, Ashely Flowers, Erin
Curtis, Blayne Gibson
Trumpet Trio: Karley Dieckmann,
Jill Buck & Katelynn Pino;
Southern Raborn, Abby Brey &
Trinity McMahon
Vocal Duet: Sydney Raborn &
Caitlyn Morrissey
Flute Duet: Alyssa Keehn &
Caitlyn Morrissey; Sydney Raborn
& MaKenzie Kennedy
Rating IFlute Trio: Jodi White, Kylie Dohl, Mixed Instrumental Trio: Amaya
Marlatt, Sarah Marshall, Bethany
MaKenzie Kennedy
Trumpet Quartet: Quinn Allen, Kenworthy
Abby Brey, Southern Raborn,
Rating II+
Katelynn Pino
F l u t e S o l o s : A l y s s a K e e h n , T r u m p et S o l o: Qu in n A l l en ,
MaKenzie Kennedy, Cheyennee Katelynn Pino, Trinity McMahon,
Rating I
Flute Solo: Jodi White,
Trumpet Solo: Noah Hill
Vocal Solo: Quinn Allen
Vocal Ensemble: Abby Brey,
MaKenzie Kennedy, Southern
Raborn
Mixed Instrumental Ensemble:
Karley Dieckmann, Faith Little,
Rhett Kennedy, Ty Binkley, Jenna
McAllister, Zach Armstrong
Woodwind Duet: Paige Deneault
& Alyssa Harris; Abby Watkins &
Cheyennee Hewett
Flute Duet: Bethany Kenworthy &
Sarah Marshall
Woodwind Trio: Paige Deneault,
Abby Watkins, Alyssa Harris
Alex Edwards
Flute Solo: Caitlyn Morrissey
Instrumental Duet: Jill Buck &
Erin Curtis
Vocal Solo: Alyssa Keehn
Brass Duet: Jenna McAllister &
Faith Little
Rating: II
Trumpet Solo: Jill Buck, Abby
Brey, Karley Dieckmann, Rhett
Kennedy
Alto Sax Solo: Ashley Flowers
Clarinet Solo: Emilee Borders
Vocal Solos: Ashley Flowers,
MaKenzie Kennedy, Cailtlyn
Morrissey, Kassidi Strathman,
Vocal Duet: Trinity McMahon &
Alyssa Keehn
JHHS Band
Receives Highest
Rating
On Thursday, Apr. 16, the
JHHS Band performed at
Atchison Middle School in the
State Music Large Ensembles Festival. They received
the superior rating of I. Their
selections were Black Wolf
Run by John Higgins and A
Childhood Hymn by David
Holsinger.
Rating: IIBrass Duet: Ben Rostetter &
Taylor Wamego
Rating: III
Clarinet Solo: Jaden Baker
Qualifiers Head to Salina for State Solos and Small Ensemble Festival
Band and vocal students
who participated in the
Regional Solos and Small
Ensembles Music Festival that
was held at the end of March
were very successful. 41
students received a I rating
and qualified for the State
Solos and Small Ensembles
Music Festival on Saturday,
Apr. 25 in Salina. Two buses
pulled out on Friday, Apr. 24
aft e r s cho ol lo ad ed wi t h
students and their
instruments. Laura Holliday,
band instructor, and Clarissa
Berglund, vocal instructor,
attended as well. Results for
the State Festival will be
posted on the school website,
www.jhcobras.net, when
available. The following
students qualified for the
state festival:
J H Per c us s ion Ens em b le: S et h
Holliday, Caleb Baker, Lance Coe,
Braden Dohl, Grace Bowhay, Lucy
Schumaker
Clarinet Solo: Hanna Davault
Flute Solo: Jessica Blum
JH Flute Trio B: Jessica Blum, Maggie
Rostetter, Hannah Williams
Trumpet Solo: Mark Mavrovich
JH Flute Trio A: Aidan Allen, Emily
Bowhay, Jessica Blum
Tuba Solo: Jacob Andrews
JH Mixed Brass Ensemble: Mark
Mavrovich, Chase Gigstad, Becca
Gibson, Jason Parker, John Kennedy,
Will Patterson, Steven Marshall
Tenor Saxophone Solo: Kate Lierz
Baritone Solo: Jason Parker
JH Mixed Clarinet Quartet: Haley
Rogers, Katelynn Meggison, Faith
Bratcher, Meg Eisermann
Baritone Solo: Will Patterson
Vocal Solo: Kaitlynn Little
Vocal Solo: Aidan Allen
JH Saxophone Quintet: Kaitlynn Little,
Kris Smith, Kay Andrews, Kate Lierz,
Garrett Hartman
JH Men’s Ensemble: Ethan Fund, Trey
Binkley, Lane Holliday, Seth Holliday,
Caleb Baker, Caleb Sullivan
Alto Saxophone Solo: Kaitlynn Little
JH Mixed Brass Trio: Kaleb Keehn,
John Kennedy, Jacob Andrews
JH Mixed Brass Quartet A: Lane
Holliday, Brady Holliday, Caleb
Sullivan, Steven Marshall
JH Clarinet Quartet: Hanna Davault,
Abby Williams, Erika White, Shelby
Zule
Clarinet Solo: Haley Rogers
Trombone Solo: Caleb Sullivan
JH Saxophone Trio: Kaitlynn Little,
Kris Smith, Kay Andrews
Flute Solo: Aidan Allen
Vocal Solo: Marley Wareham
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P age 7
What Can Parents Do at Home to Help
Students with Math This Summer?
Some parents have asked
me for ideas about what can
be done at home to help
students continue learning
over the summer. I appreciate
parents asking about that
because students can lose a
little of their learning over
breaks. I hope the suggestions in this article are useful.
Take a Math Walk. Count
the number of animals, trees,
cars, etc. that you see. Look for geometric shapes and terms
like circles or right angles. Estimate how far you’ll walk and
later check it with a
pedometer or car odometer.
Create an Interest in Math with Sports Statistics. If a
baseball player’s batting average is .325, how many times on
average does he get a hit for every 10 times at bat? How do
you calculate a baseball pitcher’s Earned Run Average? If a
pitcher throws a ball at 90 miles per hour, how many feet
does the pitch travel in one second?
Use License Plates to Teach Math Skills. For example if you
use the plate number is 123 ABC, ask your child if they can:
 Make 1 using two numbers? 3-2=1
 Make 6 using three numbers? 1 x 2 x 3=6 or 1 + 2 +3=6
Two, Four, Six, Eight, Now It’s Time to Estimate. Estimation
is one way to increase number sense. Before you put a stack
of folded towels on a shelf or fill a bowl with fruit, ask your
child to estimate how many will fit. Then count afterward to
compare the actual number to the estimate.
What’s On the Menu? When you go to a restaurant, use a
menu to do some math work while you are waiting on your
meal. Find the least expensive item, the most expensive item,
or the number of items in a certain price range.
Play Grocery Store Math. Use the latest advertisements
announcing sales for the grocery store and have your child
look at the specials on fruit and determine how to spend $10.
When you are shopping, point out that yogurt is $2.59 a sixpack. Ask: How much it would cost to buy 3?
Cook Up a Math Game. The kitchen is a great place to
practice math. Having your child measure items to go into a
recipe is a good way to practice with fractions. Practice with
problem solving like: If there are 4 people in your family and
12 strawberries to divide equally among them, how many
strawberries will each person get?
View Road Trips as a Mobile Classroom. Turn “Are we there
yet?” into a learning opportunity by calculating mileage for the
trip and the amount of time it will take to reach your
destination.
Adrianne Walsh,
Superintendent and Elementary Principal
Cobra Character
Awards
for FANatically
Good Kids
Teagen Bowhay
Being Helpful
Devin Coffman
Kindness
May Schedule
Date
Grade
Activity
Location
Friday, May 1
2nd
Topeka Zoo
Topeka
Wednesday, May 6
3rd
Old Prairie Town
Topeka
Thursday, May 7
1st
Kansas Museum of History
Topeka
Friday, May 8
5th
Kansas State University
Tuesday, May 12
Wednesday, May 13
Monday, May 18
Kindergarten
3rd & 4th
Pre-K
Manhattan
Discovery Center
Topeka
Ag/Water Day
Holton
Banner Reservoir
Holton
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Fifth Graders Explore the World Through Science
Wheat Plants
By: Silas Holliday & Hunter Sturgeon
Do wheat plants grow in light and dark environments? In science class we
found out that they do. Our class planted around thirty wheat seeds in the
bottom of two liter pop bottles. Then, we gave the plants 50mL of water. Next,
we put two of the plants in clear bags and the other two in black bags. Once
our seeds were planted, we let them sit next to the window for a few days, and
then observed what happened.
During the first few days, nothing happened. However, when we came back
from a three day weekend, we could see a huge difference in all of the plants.
The plants in the clear bags were green because they had chlorophyll which
absorbs the sunlight, and it also helped them grow. The plants in the black
bags were yellow because they didn’t have any chlorophyll to absorb the
sunlight. Instead, these plants used the starch in their seeds to help them
grow and get the nutrients that they need to survive. After we observed what
happened, we switched the plants and put them in different bags. After a few
days, the green plants turned yellow and the other plants turned green, just as
many of the students predicted.
Worm Habitats
By: Makayla Mock & Brantley Dohl
In science class, we made worm
habitats. To make the worm habitats,
we had to gather materials such as
grass, dead leaves, moss, mud, and
even some pine cones. After we
gathered these materials, we put
everything in a container that has
holes at the top. We also put some
shredded newspaper and food scraps
in the container as well. Next, we
mixed everything up and added a little
bit of water so that everything was
moist. Finally, we put about 15 worms
in the container, fastened the lid, and
wrapped it up in a black bag to make
t he worms feel as if they were
underground.
We have been observing our worm
habitats for the past two weeks, and
we have noticed that the worms have
started to eat some of the materials.
The worms have also slightly grown in
length since we first put them in. We
think that the worms have gotten
bigger because they are eating on the
food scraps and litter. Eventually, over
the next few weeks, the worms will
decompose all of the materials into
rich soil, and the worms will also
reproduce.
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Top: Kaden Cattrell, Curtis Hundley, Hunter Sturgeon, Justus
Henry, and Sydney Lynch work to assemble worm habitats.
Middle: The results vary greatly when wheat does not receive
sunlight. Bottom: Ian Anderson, Annie Allen, Zach Brucken, and
Jason Bosley handle some of the messier parts of the projects
outside. Right. Daniel Little, Taihler Felps, Corbin Jamison, and
Hudson Roles build their worm habitat.
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Left: Dakota Abel, Makayla
Mock, and Silas Holiday use leaf
litter, grass and other materials
to assemble a worm habitat.
Right: Nick Howland, Megan
Phillips, and Justin Mullins pick
out worms for their habitat.
Fifth Graders Explore the World Through Science
Worm Habitats
By: Reece Williams & Annie Allen
What happens to red worms in a habitat of litter? Well, we made red
worm habitats out of leaf litter, grass, mud, moss, shredded newspaper,
and food scraps. We put 15 worms in a large jar with holes on the top.
Next, we put the jar in a black plastic bag so it would be dark. We did that
so the worms would feel like they are underground. We checked the
habitats about three days later but did not see any changes. Then, we
waited about a week, and that is when we saw major results.
Some results that we saw included mold surrounding the food litter. The
worms also turned out to be much larger than when we first put them in
the jars. Another fact is that the worms started decomposing the litter. The
class predicted that the worms will eventually decompose all of the liter
and turn everything into fertilizer. We also think that in a few weeks, there
will be more worms in each jar because they will reproduce. We are
hopeful that before school gets out there will be more than 15 red
wigglers.
Top Right: Sadie Raborn, Wyatt
Bacon, Reece Williams, and Ryan
Schumann build their worm habit
outside. Middle Right: Devon
Jones, Kylee Dieckmann, Shelby
Fox, and Kayden Richter work as
a group. Bottom Right: Kylen
Kilpatrick, Carter Montgomery,
Kenzie McMahon, and Grant
Amon collect earth worms.
Wheat Plants
By: Sadie Raborn & Carter Montgomery
Have you ever wondered what would happen to plants if you put them in
light and dark environments? Well, our class did this in science and we
can tell you all about it! We grew wheat seeds in clear and black plastic
bags. First, when planting the seeds, we placed some moist soil in the
bottom of bottles, spread about thirty seeds, and then put a little more soil
on top of the seeds. We also made sure to water the seeds before we
placed them in plastic bags.
The results of the wheat seeds over a period of six days included the
plants starting to sprout while being about 4 to 5 inches tall. We also
noticed that the plants in the clear bags were a different color from the
plants in the black bags. The plants in the black bags turned yellow
because they were not receiving any chlorophyll from the sunlight.
However, the plants in the clear bags were green because they were able
to absorb an abundant amount of chlorophyll from the sunlight. We also
learned that the yellow plants were still alive because they were receiving
nutrients from the starch in their seeds.
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Free Early Childhood
Developmental Screenings
Offered
The school districts in the Holton Special
Education Cooperative provide free
developmental screenings for children, birth
through age five. Screenings are conducted
throughout the year in each home district. The
screening of children who may have
developmental delays includes evaluation of
hearing, vision, speech, language, thinking skills,
coordination, personal/social skills, and selfhelp skills. If you have concerns about your
child’s development, please call Kay Smith at
Jackson Heights Elementary, 364-2244.
...And We Sprint
for the Finish Line!!
After gathering feedback from our parent
volunteers, and Mrs. Walsh having a discussion at
a staff meeting, the following donations will be
made by PTO to JHES to wrap up the year.
 Inflatable Obstacle course for play day - $500.
 Small laminator for staff use - $20.
 AR Awards for 2015-2016 - $500.
 Donation to JH Publishing Dept for supplies this year - $500.
 Small gifts for Secretary’s Day and Nurse’s Day - $50.
 End of year treat (it’s a secret) for all students and staff - $425.
 Donation for 2nd grade technology – approx. $3,600.
Each student will also receive a labeled bag to encourage collecting
labels over the summer! Our Tyson labels, Best Choice labels, Coca-Cola
points, BoxTops and Campbell’s Labels for Education all add up.
The PTO raised $8,500 for JHES this year. Thanks to all who participated
and supported our efforts!
Planning has already started for the 2015-2016 school year. Please
contact Mrs. Walsh if you would like to be involved.
Treats for
Tots
Sonic Drive-In
Monday, May 4
5:00pm till 9:00pm
The preschool classes
at J ack s o n H e ig h t s
have been studying
animals for the last
three weeks. To wrap
up their theme, they
took a field trip on
Wednesday, Apr. 22 to
the Baldridge Farm to
see animals up close.
Pictured above are the
morning preschool
classes with Connie
Baldridge. Left, the
afternoon preschool
classes are pictured.
15% of all net sales
will be donated to
benefit the Jackson
Heights Preschool
Program.
USD 335 receives no
state funding for the
preschool program.
Stop in for a
yummy treat!
N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
P age 1 2
Hurray for Play Day!
Long Jump Long Jump Ball Throw
Ball Kick
Frisbee Throw
Obstacle Course
Inflatable
9:00-9:20
6
5
4
3
2
1
K
9:25-9:45
1
K
6
5
4
3
2
9:50-10:10
2
3
K
6
5
4
1
10:10-10:20
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
10:20-10:40
4
1
K
3
2
5
10:45-11:05
2
4
K
6
3
11:10-11:30
3&5
2&1
1&6
K
4&6
Lunch
Archery
Audience
Track
12:30-1:20
6
3, 4, 5
K, 1, 2
1:25– 2:15
5
K, 1, 2, 6
3&4
2:20-3:10
XXX
K-4
5&6
Friday, May 15
Summer Band Opportunity
Want your student to enjoy their instrument over the
summer? Keep dust off the case? Do you enjoy the great
outdoors?
The Jackson County Community Band will be commencing
their 3rd season of practice and performances under the
direction of Mr. Jayme Malsom, Holton, Mrs. Sheri Bartel,
Holton, and Mrs. Laura Holliday, Soldier. ANYONE who plays
an instrument is encouraged to participate!
Parents and students alike! It is a band for ALL ages and talents! You need not commit for the entire
summer. Come to the rehearsals and concerts you can! More information will be published in the
Holton Recorder and will be sent home with current band students before the end of the school year!
What an awesome opportunity for musical growth AND family fun during the summer!!!!
For the latest district news and information for the
2015-2016 school year, check the district website:
www.jhcobras.net
Public Hearing
for the Indian
Education
Grant
Thursday, May 7
10:00am
District Office
With inquiries, call
364-2194
N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
P age 1 3
CommunityCORE is excited to bring to you The Bookmobile, a mobile library coming to your town each Wednesday this
summer. You will have an opportunity to check out books to read at home as well as attend a story-time each week where we
will share a great book and make a fun craft or activity. Make plans to join us and make reading a part of your family’s summer
fun.
May 27 through August 5
StoryTime
Location
Check-out
9:00am
Whiting Gym
8:30-10:00
11:00am
Netawaka Community Building
10:30-12:00
1:00pm
Circleville Christian Church
12:30-2:00
3:00pm
Soldier City Hall
2:30-4:00
the
lunchbox
Lunchbox participants will receive a box of non-perishable food, at no cost, once a week beginning Wednesday, May 27th. Distribution of these foods will be handled by The Bookmobile. “Lunchboxes” will be available for pickup at the bookmobile or at
the USD 335 District Office every Wednesday throughout the summer break. An alternate pickup site will also be available in
each town.
For more information about The Bookmobile or The Lunchbox, contact Ange Allen at 785-364-5820. For more information
about CommunityCORE check us out on Facebook or email CommunityCORE.Soldier@gmail.com.
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Summer 2015 Lunchbox Registration
Student’s name:___________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s name: ________________________________________ Email______________________________
Home address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Primary phone: _________________________Secondary phone: _________________________
Please circle preferred distribution location:
Circleville
Netawaka
Soldier
Whiting
District Office
N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
P age 1 4
NORTH JACKSON USD #335 - Jackson Heights Schools
Academic Calendar
2015-2016
September
August
M
T
W
T
F
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13 14
17
18
20 21
19
24
25
26
27 28
31
12&13 New Staff Orientation
14&17 Inservice
17
First Day of Practice
18
Work Day
19
First Day of School
M
T
W
T
F
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
7
Labor Day-No School
28
Inservice-No School
November
M
7
14
21
28
18
21-31
February
T
2
9
16
23
W
3
10
17
24
T
4
11
18
25
T
T
F
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
16
End of 1st Quarter
22
.5 Inservice, .5 Work Day
22
PT Conferences 4-8
23
PT Conferences 8-12
M
T
December
M
T
W
T
F
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
27
26
30
25-27 Thanksgiving Break
M
1
8
15
22
29
October
M
T
W
T
1
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
23
24
29
30
31
End of 2nd Quarter
Christmas Break
F
4
11
18
25
January
4
11
18
25
4
18
15-No School (League Forensics)
May
M
T
W
T
F
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
19
20
18
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
15
Graduation
18
Last Day of School
Dismiss at 1:00pm
19
.5 Inservice, .5 Work Day
M
7
14
21
28
7
8&10
4
11
14-18
25
T
W
T
F
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
29
30
31
.5 Inservice, .5 Work Day
PT Conferences 4-8
End of 3rd Quarter
No School
Spring Break
Good Friday-No School
W
T
5
6
7
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
Classes Resume
Inservice-No School
March
F
5
12
19
26
W
F
1
8
15
22
29
April
M
T
W
T
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
F
1
8
15
22
29
1st Quarter=41 Days
2nd Quarter=40 Days
3rd Quarter=43 Days
4th Quarter=46 Days
1 League Forensics
2 Conferences
2.5 Work Days
5.5 Professional Development
181 Contract Days
N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
P age 1 5
April 13, 2015
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Roll Call
The following board members were present for the board meeting held April 13, 2015:
Konrad Coe
Neal Keeler
Doug Amon
Melinda Wareham Ed Rostetter
Kelly Kennedy
Adrianne Walsh, Darren Shupe, Jacob Wareham, Dan Shupe, Paul Lierz and Brian Sanders were also in
attendance for the meeting.
Call to Order
Vice-President, Mr. Coe called the regular April meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Forum
None.
Agenda
Mr. Keeler moved to approve the agenda with the addition of an action item concerning math placement
criteria. Mr. Amon seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Consent Agenda
Mrs. Wareham moved to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes of the March 9, 2015
regular meeting and the monthly bills and activity accounts. Mr. Rostetter seconded the motion. Motion
carried 6-0.
Technology Purchases
Mr. Andrews reviewed the proposed 2015-16 technology needs. The list consisted of upgrades and
replacement items for the schools. The estimated cost to the district is $53,013.37. Mr. Kennedy moved to
approve the budget. Mr. Amon seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
CTE Pathways
Mr. Dan Shupe and Mr. Paul Lierz reviewed the business and agriculture pathways for the Career
Technology Education courses offered at Jackson Heights. Both programs have components of
partnerships, physical environment, professional development and instructional strategies. Goals are then
established for each component. To help with those goals, community members that are involved in those
areas in their personal lives have been asked to assist as an advisory committee member.
Scoreboard Proposal
Daktronics and Athco both presented quotes for a new scoreboard in the high school gymnasium.
Daktronics quotes for a 6’ x 8’ with radio transmitters and receivers and one identification panel for $9287.
Installation would add an additional $2800. They followed with a 6 x 10 quote for $10,649.00 plus
installation. Athco priced a 9’ x 5’ for $10,954 with installation not included. Mr. Rostetter moved to look into
pricing through Greenbush if available and if not to proceed with the Daktronics scoreboard. Mr. Amon
seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Math Placement
Mr. Shupe presented criteria for middle and high school math placement. A student will be required to
achieve an 85% semester average or better in their current math class, pass a summative test and receive
a GE on their STAR assessment that is at 9th grade level or above to start at an upper level track math. The
math classes offered will be the same as the past years for both 8 th & 9th grade students. The placement
will be used to insure students be prepared for the upper level math classes. Reasoning of the math
placement criteria is so that students have a firm knowledge of algebra which will make the higher level
classes attainable.
Dr. Allen arrived at 8:25.
Mr. Keeler moved to adopt the Math Placement Criteria tool. Mr. Amon seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5-2 with Mrs. Wareham opposing and Mr. Kennedy abstaining.
President, Dr. Allen took over chairing the meeting.
KASB Membership &
Legal Fees
The KASB membership dues are $5239 and the legal services fee $1650 for the 2015-2016 school year.
The fees are the same as the current year. Mrs. Wareham moved to approve the membership and legal
fees for KASB. Mr. Kennedy seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Summer Projects
Mrs. Walsh presented a list of summer projects for consideration and additional items were added during
the discussion. Pricing will be obtained, and the list will be finalized in May.
Administrative & Board Mrs. Walsh reviewed the Senate Bills being considered during the current legislative session, Honor Flight
having a balance of $10,581, Kindergarten Roundup had 24 children attend and Mrs. Walsh said she would
like to stay with our current Out-of-District policy. Mrs. Walsh reported at the elementary school activity trips
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N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
Sunday
May 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
P age 1 6
Thursday
Friday
1
3
4
5
Grade 5-8 Spring
Concert, 7:30pm
10
11
HS Track at Nemaha
Central, 3:30pm
12
6
Physicals at Family
Practice Associates,
5:00pm-8:00pm
13
Physicals at JHHS w/
Drs. Allen & Keehn,
8:30am
7
2
8
Grades 9-12 Spring
Concert, 7:30pm
14
Saturday
9
HS Track at Onaga,
1:00pm
15
HS Track NEKL Meet at
JCN, 3:00pm
MS Track NEKL Meet at
McLouth , 9:00am
16
GS Play Day
HS Awards Ceremony,
7:00pm
BOE Meeting, 7:00pm
17
18
Commencement,
2:00pm
24/31
25
19
20
21
MS Awards Assembly,
1:00pm
Last Day of School
GS Awards Assembly
8th Grade Promotion,
7:00pm
Dismiss at 1:00pm
26
27
28
22
23
HS Regional Track at
Washington, 3:00pm
29
HS State Track at
Wichita
30
HS State Track at
Wichita
...Continued from page 15
BOE Minutes Con’t...
were being planned, the Kansas Assessments are being taken, a big thank you to the Denison State Bank for
lunch provided to the workers during the Kindergarten Roundup and to the PTO for their donation of $600
towards 2nd grade technology.
Mr. Shupe reported on league updates, 41 students earning a trip to state music, Driver’s Education has 29
students this year and many upcoming events.
Executive Session
Mr. Amon moved to enter into executive session with Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Shupe for 30 minutes starting at
9:15 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and to protect the privacy interest of identifiable individuals. Mr. Keeler
seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
At 9:45 p.m. Mr. Coe moved to continue the same discussion for 15 minutes. Mr. Amon seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
At 10:00 p.m. Mr. Kennedy moved to continue the same discussion for 10 minutes. Mr. Rostetter seconded
the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
The board returned to open session at 10:10 p.m.
Personnel Matters
Mr. Kennedy moved to accept the resignation from Clarissa Berglund for vocal music and to approve Brad
Alley as a social studies teacher for 2015-2016. Mr. Rostetter seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourn
Mr. Coe moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Mr. Keeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheri Dibbern, Clerk of the Board
P age 1 7
N o r th J a c k s o n U S D 3 3 5
May Menu
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
B: Biscuit w/Sausage Gravy,
Fruit, Juice, Milk
L: Hamburger on Bun, Lettuce &
Tomato, Oven Fries, Fruit
Cocktail, Rice Crispy Bar, Milk
4
5
6
7
8
B: Pancake on a Stick, Fruit, B: Whole Grain Cereal, Yogurt, B: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, B: Waffle Stick w/Syrup, Sausage B: Biscuit w/Sausage Gravy,
Juice, Milk
Fruit, Juice, Milk
Milk
Link, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Fruit, Juice, Milk
L: Country Style Beef Patty,
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Fresh Broccoli, Wheat Bread
5-12, Orange Wedges, Milk
L: Whole Grain Corn Dog,
Whole Grain Chips, Garden
Spinach Salad, Seasoned Peas,
Apple Wedges, Milk
L: Chicken Quesadilla, Whole L: Cowboy Cavatini, Tossed L: Cook’s Choice
Grain Chips & Salsa, Refried Salad, Green Beans, Wheat
Beans, Mandarin Oranges & Bread 9-12, Pears, Milk
Pineapple Tidbits Mix, Milk
11
12
13
14
15
B: Pancake w/Syrup, Sausage B: Whole Grain Cereal, Cheese B: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, B: Whole Grain Cereal, Yogurt, B: Biscuit w/Sausage Gravy,
Links, Peaches, Juice, Milk
Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Milk
Fruit, Juice, Milk
Fruit, Juice, Milk
L: Chicken Patty, Mashed
P o t a to e s & G ra vy , G ree n
Beans, Wheat Bread 5 -12,
Orange Wedges, Milk
L: Italian Pasta Bake, Green
Pepper Strips, Baby Carrots,
Wheat Bread 9-12, Applesauce,
Graham Snack, Milk
18
B: Cook’s Choice
19
20
21
22
B: Pancake on a Stick, Fruit, B: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, B: Whole Grain Cereal, Whole
Juice, Milk
Milk
Grain Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk
L: Cook’s Choice
L: Taco Burger on Bun, Lettuce,
Tomato, Refried Beans, Tortilla
Chips w/Salsa, Sliced Pears,
Milk
L: Pepperoni Pizza w/Stuffed
Crust, Tossed Salad, Marinara
Sauce, Fresh Veggies, Fresh
Fruit, Milk
L: Ham & Cheese on Bun,
Whole Grain Chips, Fresh
Veggies, Rosy Applesauce,
Graham Snack, Milk
L: S up er N ach os, Re fri ed L: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed L: Corn Dog, Whole Grain
Beans, Fresh Veggies, Fruit P o t a t o e s w/ G r a v y , F r e s h Chips, Fresh Veggies, Fruit
Broccoli, Wheat Bread 5-12, Choice, Graham Snack, Milk
Choice, Milk
Fruit Choice, Milk
25
26
27
Have a Safe and Happy
Summer!!
28
29
We offer a choice of 1% white milk, or chocolate skim milk with each meal. Our meals are planned to meet the requirements of the National School Lunch Program. Our goal is to provide a
nutritious, well balanced meal while still providing foods our students like. Students should choose at least three food items for a reimbursable meal. Milk counts as one food item. Meals are
subject to change to make the best use of available products. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
North Jackson
USD #335
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 1
Netawaka, KS
66516
12692 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-2194
Jackson Heights Elementary
12763 266th Rd
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-2244
Jackson Heights High/Middle School
12719 266th Rd
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-2195
Summer Events
May 25-28
7:00-8:30pm
HS Boys Basketball Newcomers Camp
June 1-5
8:00-10:00am
HS Girls Basketball Camp
June 8
7:00pm
BOE Meeting
June 29-July 2
Chicago, IL
National FBLA Conference
July 6-7
6:00-8:30pm
3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Camp
July 8-9
6:00-8:30pm
5th & 6th Grade Basketball Camp
July 13
7:00pm
BOE Meeting
July 13-16
3:30-5:30pm
MS Volleyball Camp
July 13-17
6:00-9:00pm
HS/MS Football Camp
July 14-17
Tulsa, OK
Youth to Youth Camp
Aug. 2-4
Junction City, KS
KYLS Camp
Aug. 10
7:00pm
BOE Meeting