The Kahler Times - Kahler Middle School

The Kahler Times
Have a Safe, Healthy and
Happy Summer!
May/June 2012
KAHLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
From the Desk of Mrs. Brownell
Message from Kahler’s
Bookkeeper
The final book rental fees due
letter was mailed to Kahler
parents on April 19, 2012.
All outstanding balances will
be referred to the Lake Central
School Corporation for collection at the end of the 20112012 school year. To avoid
this procedure and any additional charges, please remit
your payments as soon as
possible. All checks and cash
must be in exact amounts only
(We have no petty cash in the
building) and credit card payments may be accessed
through the Corporation website.
Student fines will be assessed
in May and should be paid
promptly. Please make note on
the envelope with any payments the following: name of
the student, I.D. number and
the type of fine you are paying
(i.e. lost or damaged book,
locker, and choir/band attire or
instrument). If you have any
questions, please contact Mrs.
Hope Hack, Bookkeeper
at 219-865-3535.
The school year is rapidly
coming to an end. It is difficult to believe that it is already May!!! We have had
yet another very busy year
at Kahler, and this spring
will be no different. There
are many activities planned
in May. Our calendar is
“jammed-packed” full of
many fun activities and
events for our students.
Please check out the calendar included within this
newsletter. Mr. Doyle and I
will be at most events this
spring. Please stop by and
say hello.
I want to extend my sincere
thanks and appreciation to
all of the supportive parents
and our outstanding staff at
Kahler for the many hours
of work and dedication to
our students and our school
this year. We could not
accomplish as many events
and meaningful activities for
our children if it was not for
all of your hard work. Congratulations to all of your
individual and group
accomplishments!!!
Our counselors have been
working on the schedule for
next year. Students have
also returned course signup sheets for next year.
You should have seen them
by now and signed the
sheet showing your acceptance of your child’s
selection of elective
courses. If you have any
questions, or have not seen
these sheets at home,
please contact your child’s
counselor by phone or
email. We will have on-line
registration next year in
arrive at our school.
If you have not visited our
website recently, please do
so at:
http://kahler.lcsc.us
or visit the Lake Central
School Corporation website
at:
http://lcsc.us
early August. You must
have your RDS access code
to register on-line. If you do
not have a code, this spring
is the perfect time to get
your access so that you
avoid the rush and confusion in the fall.
Now that the weather has
turned to spring/summer,
please remind your son/
daughter about the dress
code. We appreciate your
cooperation with this issue.
Please check the school
agenda if you have a particular concern regarding the
dress code.
The students are now completing the second round of
ISTEP tests this spring.
The scores should be released to schools later this
spring. The scores will be
released to you when they
These websites are your
best source of up to date
information and will also
include information about on
-line registration in August.
All newsletters are posted
on the website and are
available in our main office.
Please contact our office if
you would like us to send a
copy home with your child.
If you experience any difficulty or have any questions
about Kahler, please do not
hesitate to call me directly at
865-3535 or email me at
[email protected]
Athletic Meeting
May 21st
6:30 p.m.– Main Gym
For parents of 5th,
6th and 7th grade
students who are
interested in athletics
for the 2012-2013
school year.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
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ALL MEDICATION MUST BE PICKED UP FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE.
AFTER MAY 30, 2012, ANY MEDICATION LEFT WILL BE DESTROYED.
REMEMBER: IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS MEDICATION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IT MUST BE IN
AN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, BROUGHT IN BY THE PARENT, ACCOMPANIED BY A PERMISSION
SLIP.
MEDICATION IN A "BAGGIE" WILL NOT BE DISPENSED.
MEDICATION PERMISSION SHEETS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
Attention parents of grades 6-8 students: As of the Spring of 2010 the State of Indiana department of
health stated that students need the following required immunizations.
DTaP
Meningitis
Varicella booster #2
if they have not had the chicken pox disease
Please make sure your child has the required immunizations
THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
NURSE WRIGHT, RN
LAKE CENTRAL SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
SIGN UP —FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE
TO SIGN UP FOR ATHLETIC CAMPS. REGISTER ONLINE AT
LAKECENTRALCAMPS.COM OR IN PERSON ON MAY 5,
2012, FROM 9 - 11 A.M. IN THE LAKE CENTRAL FIELDHOUSE. CONTACT KAHLER’S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, BILL
GRAY, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
KAHLER NJHS raises funds for Alex’s Lemonade
Thank you for your support! Kahler NJHS raised $474.00 from the
bake sale/lemonade stand held in March. All of the proceeds have
been donated to Alex's Lemonade Stand-Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Way
to go NJHS members and thank you to all of the parents who helped with the
baked goods!
Congratulations to Samantha McCuaig
Samantha McCuaig – 8th Grade — competed for the third
year in a row at the Indiana State Science Fair. She was
awarded the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award. Sam
was recognized as the 2nd place winner in the 8th grade for the
entire state. Her project title was Powering the World on Vegetables.
Way to go Sam!
Fifty-two new members were inducted into Kahler's National Junior
Honor Society on March 22nd. Congratulations to the following new
members:
8th Grade:
Jocelynn
Cheesebourough
Riley Geoghegan
Katarina Radoja
Jennifer Schnurlein
Sam Tomovich
7th Grade:
Bianca Alessia
Sam Barnhart
Josh Benson
Payal Bhatt
Evan Boersma
Olivia Born
Matt Brady
Kayla Camarillo
Morgan Clapman
Stephen Cook
Nina Decker
Choir
Notes
NJHS
Officers
Elected for
2012-2013
Emma DeGroot
Nate Edvardsen
Kayla Ericksen
Emily Erickson
Angel Flores
Cameron Gabouer
Nicole Geer
Ryan Guilfoyle
Camryn Halfeldt
Jessica Hearne
Kristyn Herrera
Jacki Hoffman
Nathan Jackson
Olivia Kindt
Jared King
Steven Kruk
Jason Lamont
Kyle Levan
Madelyn Long
Sean Lopez
Katrina Lozanoski
Caitlyn Magdziak
Nadia Magnabosco
Anthony Mangan
Darby McGrath
Matthew Mireles
Eric Mularski
Nkem O’Gonuwe
Allison Schuch
Katie Sly
Desiree Stoces
Rachel Streck
Alexa Szatkowski
Paige Szymczak
Joey VanVuren
Spero Vrehas
Congratulations to the newly elected NJHS officers for next year - PresidentSpero Vrehas, Vice President- Stephen Cook, Chairperson- Alexa Szatkowski,
Treasurer- Payal Bhatt, Attendance Secretary- Jared King, Points SecretaryMorgan Clapman, Historian- Camryn Halfeldt.
The choir concert is on Wednesday - May 16. The 5th and 6th grade concert will be at
6:30pm and the 7th & 8th grade concert will be at 8:00pm. Pre-Sale tickets are available
now through May 9th. The cost is $3.00 each (children 3 and under are free). You can
purchase tickets at the door the evening of the concert for $5.00 each.
MAY CALENDAR EVENTS
April 30-May 11
ISTEP—PART II ON-LINE TESTING-!
May 2
Track vs. Lowell @ Lowell 4:30 pm
May 3
Washington DC Trip Meeting 6:00 p.m. in LGI (We are combining with Grimmer)
May 4
5th Grade Merit to IUN
May 4
Spring Band Concert, Auction, and Awards 6:30 p.m.
May 7 – 11
Spring Book Fair
May 7 – 11
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7
Track meet vs. Clark @ Kahler 4:30 pm
May 9
Track meet vs. Griffith @ Kahler 4:30 pm
May 10
KMS Jazz Fest
May 11
5th Grade Merit to Indy
May 14
4th Grade Orientation AM and 6:30 p.m.
May 14
Track Meet vs. W.W. @ W.W. 4:30 pm
May 16
Track LMSAC Meet @ Lowell 4:30 pm
May 16
Spring Choral Concert and Awards 6:30 p.m. for 5th & 6th graders
May 16
Spring Choral Concert and Awards 8:00 p.m. for 7th & 8th graders
May 17
2nd Annual Day of Play
May 17
Culvers Ice Cream Day
May 18
High School Tour for 8th Grade AM
May 18
Life Skill Field Trip
May 21
Athletic Meeting 6:30 p.m.
May 22
6th Grade Field Trip to Chicago
May 23
6th Grade Field Trip to Chicago
May 23
Lip Sync
May 24
8th Grade Pizza Day
May 25
8th Grade Awards and Dance
May 30
End of Year Celebration and Picnic Day (Yearbook Distribution)
May 31
Last Student Day and All School Ice Cream Day sponsored by PTO
Be sure to check
the Kahler
website for school
supply lists in
early August.
West Lake Special Education Cooperative Information
West Lake Special Education Cooperative provides screenings throughout the school year for children age 3—5,
who reside in the districts of Lake Central School Corporation or School Town of Munster.
The screening is a global assessment of a child’s developmental functioning as compared to his/her peers of similar
age and gender.
To make an appointment for a screening contact Lynette Estes at 836-7303. Screening locations alternate between
the Schererville Town and Munster Town Hall.
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Lake Central School Corporation
Kahler Middle School
Home of the KAHLER KOLTS
600 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311
Phone 219-865-3535
School Year 2011-2012
May 7, 2012
Dear Parent (s) or Guardians,
Mrs. Karen Brownell
Principal
Mr. Timothy Doyle
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Erin Spinks
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Barbara Cerwinske
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Jennifer Kovera
Westlake Facilitator
As the year comes to a close, one of the highlights is the 8th grade academic awards ceremony.
This year the ceremony will be held on May 25, 2012 from 1:45 – 3:30 PM. All students
will be expected to attend the ceremony and remain in school until the day has ended.
Students will be recognized for participation and accomplishments in the following areas:
Albert’s Jewelers Improved Award
Attendance
Avid Reader Award
Citizenship Award
Dyer Evening Lions Club Outstanding All-Around Boy and Girl Award
Dyer Lady Lions Scholarship Award
Friends of Rachel
Honor Student Award
Indiana Society Engineers (Math Counts)
Leadership Award
Office Runners
Midwest Talent Search
NJHS Recognition Awards
Presidential Award
PTO Academic Performance Award
Spring Play Awards
Student Council Award
Top Scholastic Award
110% Award
Parents are encouraged to attend the ceremony and we request that all parents remain for the
duration of the ceremony. There will be no admittance prior to 1:00 PM. Students will be
awarded for participation and accomplishments in the areas listed above. All students will be
recognized as a member of the 8th grade class of 2012. Students will receive their Certificate
of Completion on May 31, 2012. The dance is scheduled for May 25, 2012 will begin at 7:00
PM and end at 9:00 PM. Students are expected to be in attendance for the entire time. Picture
packets are available to be purchased at the dance. Parents are welcome to view the decorations from 6:30 – 7:00 PM, prior to the dance beginning. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 865-3535. I look forward to seeing you on May 25, 2012.
Sincerely yours,
Karen Brownell
Principal
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KAHLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lake Central School
Corporation Mission
Statement
600 Joliet St.
Dyer, IN 46311
Phone: 219-865-3535
Fax: 219-865-4428
Home of the Kahler Kolts
LAKE CENTRAL
SCHOOL
CORPORATION
The mission of the Lake Central
School Corporation, as a family,
community, and school partnership is to ensure that each student becomes a self-directed
learner and a contributing responsible citizen through an instructional delivery system that
engages students in achieving
their personal best.
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Kahler Parents...A FRIENDLY REMINDER
Please make sure your students have their homework and lunch before they
leave for school in the morning.
Students should know how they are getting home at the end of the day
before they come to school. If your child will have a change in transportation for the day, please write a note or call the office BY 2:00 pm.
Parents, please do NOT have students walk to the sides of the school to be
picked up.
Let’s make RESPONSIBLE kids together.
If your child is sick during school hours, please encourage them to see the
nurse. They may NOT text or call you to pick them up from school. The
NURSE has to see the student to determine whether the students is not feeling well and needs to go home. The NURSE will contact you.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THEIR PHONE, IN ANY WAY,
DURING SCHOOL HOURS.