North Jackson USD 335

North Jackson USD 335
Jackson Heights Schools
Superintendent’s Message:
A Reflection on Fall 2013
It is that time of the year again……a time to reflect on all the wonderful blessings and celebrations we have
had throughout this fall in North Jackson USD 335. Let’s take a look back at the first semester together:
AUGUST-We welcomed wonderful new staff to the Cobra team as we began our 2013-14 school year. Our
business program was reinstated in the high school. For the first time ever, juniors and seniors were allowed
to take online classes through Highland Community College. On August 30, we had our Fall Pep Rally. This
annual event is always an impressive display of Cobra Pride and it gets me pumped up for the fall season. We
also got to utilize our new stadium lights for the football scrimmage.
SEPTEMBER-For the first time ever, we had our school pictures taken by our high school students instead of
an outside company. The district received a $10,000 Monsanto Grant for a school greenhouse. Jackson
Heights Elementary School achieved AYP in all four possible ways. Few buildings in the state of Kansas
were able to accomplish that. It was made official on count day that our enrollment is up for the 2013-14
school year and it is always exciting to have new families join our four communities.
OCTOBER-High school Ag students began utilizing drones in their classes for the first time. The elementary
school students and staff made a donation of $633.00 toward the Cobra’s Angels team for Step Up for Down
Syndrome. First graders began using iPads in their classrooms for the first time. High school league football
play concluded on October 18 and our team earned the title of co-league champions. The high school band
was praised for the way they played in the Hiawatha Halloween Parade.
NOVEMBER-Our elementary book fair and Family Literacy Night was very well attended, and the book fair
earned the best profit it has in years. This helps the school to acquire more books for the library. Several high
school students performed “The Beverly Hillbillies.” The students did a wonderful job in the play and it was
well attended by patrons. Many students earned honors in fall sports and their achievements were celebrated
at the Fall Athletic Banquet on November 19. See the list of students inside on page 17.
Happy holidays to all of our Jackson Heights families! Hope you get to enjoy some quality family time during
our breaks from school!
— Adrianne Walsh, Superintendent
December/January
Volume 28, Issue 5
2…
4…
7 …
HS Update
FFA News
ECSE Screening
8…
13 …
15 …
Activity Calendar
Board Minutes
Menu
From the desk of the High School and Middle School Principal:
Social media is becoming a way of life for our culture. I would encourage all parents to visit with their child
about the dangers of using such a powerful communication tool. I encourage all parents to help protect their
child by taking time to read the following steps of ways help protect them.
What are some ways you can protect teens when they are online?
1. Know what the consequences are if your teen posts something that is inappropriate on their personal page.
Don’t be afraid to tell your child what could happen to them in the long term.
2. Require that the computer/laptop remain in an open area inside your home, with the monitor visible to others passing through, rather than in your teen’s bedroom. Be aware that cell phones and other hand-held digital
devices now allow access to the Internet.
3. Talk to your kids about why they are on a social networking site(s), how they communicate with others and
how they represent themselves on these sites.
4. Social networking sites and forums are PUBLIC spaces. Make it clear to your teen that any information they
post about themselves, their family or their friends is open for the world to see, including photos and videos.
Discuss what is safe to post, as well as what isn’t.
5. Communicate the dangers and consequences of posting inappropriate or too much personal information.
Monitor who their “friends” are online and make sure they are people your teen already knows. If your teen
wants to add a new person, set a rule that new people have to be cleared through you BEFORE being accepted
as an online friend. If the rule is broken, enforce a meaningful consequence like cutting off the computer privilege for a week or two.
6. Review your teen’s web page or blog together and make this a regular activity, so they aren’t tempted to add
inappropriate content after the fact.
7. Be consistent with setting rules and be specific about rules pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse references on your teen’s web pages. Make sure they know that this is not acceptable behavior and that consequences can have a long-term impact on their future successes.
— Darren Shupe, MS/HS Principal
High School Finals Schedule
Thursday, December 19th
Friday, December 20th
th
th
th
th
5 , 6 , 7 , 8 hours
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th hours
Enjoy Christmas break - No Classes Dec. 23-Jan. 2
2
Scholastic Book Fair a Success
Jackson Heights Elementary and Middle/High
School held their annual Scholastic book fairs during
the week of November 4. The fairs were open during
the school day and during the Family Literacy Night
on November 5. We had an excellent response for
that. Many parents and children were here to browse
and purchase books and school supply items that
night. We sold over $4000 of products during the
week. Of this, we get about $1800 of credit with
Scholastic. We can use this money to buy more books
and supplies for the library. Thank you all for your
support.
— Carol Fenton, GS Librarian
Kelsey Coe checks out what the book
fair has to offer.
Students Prepare for Holiday Performances
High school band members will have a special presentation for the Soldier
Senior Citizens on Monday, December 2. If you would like to hear them, feel
free to attend. They will perform about 12:30 p.m.
On Monday, December 16, students in kindergarten through 6th will perform their Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., and on Thursday, December 19, the
middle and high school students concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please plan on
attending these events for some musical holiday cheer.
JCYC Participates in
Dodge Ball Tournament
By Amber Dibbern
On Sunday November 10, 2013, JCYC held a tournament at
Royal Valley High School in Hoyt, Kansas. A total of eleven
teams participated. There were five Holton teams, five Royal
Valley teams, and a single Jackson Heights team. Along with
dodge ball games there were also games and prizes available.
When teams signed up for the tournament they were entered
into a drawing for a secret grand prize. The games were available between each of the sets of dodge ball. The single JackPictured left to right Raygan Fund, Amber Dibbern,
son Heights team was named Ballz of Fury. It consisted of
and Mikyla Nicole.
Captain Amber Dibbern, senior; Mikyla Nicol, senior; Preston
Richter, senior; Lasten Kranz, senior; Raygan Fund, junior; and Zane Richter; sophomore. “Even though we
didn’t win, I think everyone enjoyed getting to play dodge ball. It is a timeless game that will never get old. I
hope they keep these tournaments around for my kids in high school,” said team captain Amber Dibbern.
3
Jackson Heights
Receives
Wal-Mart Grant for
Greenhouse Project
The Jackson Heights School District
was recently awarded $1,000 in support
of their Greenhouse Project as part of
Holton Walmart’s Local Giving Program. The district plans to begin construction this spring on a facility that
will allow students course offerings to
encourage learning through observation,
experimentation and hand-on activities.
“The greenhouse will open up many opJackson Heights Superintendent Adrianne Walsh accepts a grant check from
portunities for the students to explore
Wal-Mart store manager Ray Mcgann. Store employees Lori Proctor and
careers in the horticulture industry. StuStephanie Knaak also attended the store meeting.
dents will be able to perform scientific
experiments like the effects of fertilizers, population rates, drought stressed plants and much more,” said Paul
Lierz, agriculture education instructor. “We are very thankful to have the support of Wal-Mart in our efforts to
make the learning experience at Jackson Heights more enjoyable.”
— Jessica Karns, MS/HS Librarian
JH FFA Keeps Busy
FFA Hay Auction
Friday, Jan. 10
Auction takes place in the high
school library between the girls
and boys basketball games
Do You Need Pipe Fencing?
The FFA Ag. Construction classes will be making
panels or continuous fencing. The class will be
able to modify spacing and lengths to meet individual needs. Just contact the Ag. Department to
let them know how many and the desired specification's.
4
The Jackson Heights FFA traveled to Easton to the
Horse judging contest on November 7 where the Ateam came away with 2nd place and the B-team with
5th place. Individual placement on the A-team were
Joel Nelson 4th, Lane Holliday 5th, Lance Coe 10th and
the other team members were Jessica Blum and Kelsey Coe. On the B-team Brianna Cattrell was the high
individual from Jackson Heights placing 6th place
overall.
The Jackson Heights FFA traveled to Holton on November 14 for leadership school. They placed 4th in
the ritual, 7th in FFA information, and 8th in Parlaw. Overall Jackson Heights place 7th as a team.
The FFA will hold their hay auction on January 10
between the girls and boys basketball game. The FFA
Alumni has set their Tractor Drive for May 31, mark
your calendar to attend and support the FFA Alumni.
— Paul Lierz, FFA Sponsor
JHHS Students
Receive Scholarships
Three Jackson Heights High School students applied for scholarships this year for
their vocational training through Washburn
Tech, and all three received scholarships on
November 19, 2013.
Seniors Caleb Hill and Michael Carr are
students in the Automotive Technology program, training to become automotive technicians. Michael Carr is the recipient of a
scholarship from the Downtown Rotary and
will be recognized at a luncheon in Topeka
on December 5th.
Pictured left to right are Caleb Hill, Dakota Spiker, and Michael Carr.
Senior Dakota Spiker is a student in the Machine Tool program, working to become an industrial machinist.
All three have been students in the Vo-Tech program at Washburn Tech since the first semester of their junior year. The Vo-Tech program provides juniors and seniors at Heights the opportunity to receive training in a
number of technical, culinary, and health programs at the Washburn Tech campus in Topeka during half their
school day while continuing their high school coursework during the other half.
Each student received a $500 scholarship to cover the cost of equipment, books, or any other school fees.
Jackson Heights is proud to recognize the accomplishment of these senior students.
— Joel Hesed, Director of Student Services
Honor Band Representatives
Adam Amon, Baritone Saxophone, and Tara Lierz, Clarinet,
both seniors, auditioned and were chosen for the North East Kansas KMEA district honor band. The students went through a rigorous audition process including a prepared piece, major scale,
chromatic scale, and sigh treading. They were competing for very
few spots in the 1-4A honor band for sophomores through seniors. We are very proud of them. This is the third year in a row
that each of them have made this band.
Other musicians were chosen by director's nomination and need
of instrument. Those students are Maggie Rostetter, flute and Steven Marshall, trombone for the Freshman band and Hanna Davault, clarinet, and Braden Dohl, percussion for the middle level
band. These students will perform in Stillwell, Kansas on Saturday, December 7. Congratulations, musicians!
— Laura Holliday, HS Band
Pictured Tara Lierz and Adam Amon
5
From the Art Department…
From Art Club:
The art department had a guest speaker from the
Creative Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Dawn Roth
presented on careers that relate to art and what the
possibilities are in the field of art. Students got a
chance to see current work of graphic artists and
had opportunities to ask questions about art careers.
The Advanced Art Class attended Washburn Art
Day on the 15th of November. There were 12 other
schools that participated. The students had a lovely time learning new techniques in workshops
such as watercolor, Microwave Shibori: a new
take on Japanese Tie Dye, hot wax encaustic collage, weaving, foil stamping, photograms: silhouettes and special effects in the darkroom, clay
Olympics, and charcoal drawing. Several students
submitted work into the juried art contest and Sophie Wamego received 3rd place in computer
graphics.
Would you like to wish family and friends a
Merry Christmas here at Jackson Heights School?
Art Club will be selling candy grams as a fund
raiser for the Art scholarship. Candy grams are
messages that are sweet and come with a treat.
The cost is a quarter a piece or 5 for $1.00. We
will be selling them during the 9th through the 13th
of December and delivering during the Week before Christmas Break. Speak with an Art Club
member for more details or contact Art Club
Sponsor, Amy Maiers.
From the Junior Class Sponsors:
The junior class will be hosting a soup supper to
raise funds for prom. The soup supper will be on December 6 before the Wetmore basketball game. We
will be having chili and chicken noodle soup and desserts. Cost is a free will donation. Thank you for your
help!
From JHHS Student Council:
Sophie Wamego with her Computer graphics project
that received third place at the Juried Washburn Art
Day, November 15th, 2013.
Student council had 17 units of blood donated on our
last blood drive. Thank you for all your support! Look
for our spring blood drive and help give the gift of life.
The Student council will be adopting a family for Christmas this year and will help the FCA collect school supplies for Emily Holliday when she returns to Uganda. If
you are interested in helping please bring new school supplies to the high school starting December 1. There will
be collection boxes under the Christmas tree near the office. Thank you for your help.
The winter formal will be January 10 after the basketball game. The cost will be $2 for individuals, $3 for couples or we will accept canned goods for the food pantry –
2 items for an individual or 3 items for a couple. Please
remember this is a formal event and therefore a dress code
is expected. Gentlemen need to wear slacks, a button up
shirt with tie and ladies need to wear a dress. No jeans,
shorts, or t-shirts will be allowed.
— Articles submitted by Amy Maiers
6
Role Model Screening Set for Jackson Heights ECSE Classroom
The Jackson Heights Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program provides services to children
ages 3 to 5 in the Jackson Heights school district. The
program was developed to serve children who have
been identified as having special needs, as well as
children with age appropriate skills. Children who
qualify will serve as models for the children with special needs who are behind in developmental areas
such as language, motor skills, social skills, behavior
and cognition. In addition to being models, they will
have the opportunity to expand their readiness skills
to prepare for kindergarten.
The ECSE program offers a wonderful learning
experience for all young children. The staff includes
a certified special education teacher, para-educator,
speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and school psychologist. The curriculum is play based with individual needs of the student considered.
Children will be screened using the Early Childhood Developmental screening provided by the Holton Special Education Cooperative. The children will be selected to participate, using the lottery system, from those
who passed the screening. If a child is chosen as a role model at age 3, he or she has the option of returning the
next school year.
Criteria for Placement
1. Children are between ages 3 and 5.
2. Children must demonstrate age appropriate skills in all areas of the Early Childhood Developmental
screening which include: articulation, language skills, motor skills, social skills, behavior and cognition.
3. Parents must reside in the district.
4. Children will attend Monday through Thursday in either a morning or afternoon session as determined by
the ECSE teacher.
Priority Placement
The program is primarily for students identified as having special needs. If the program reaches capacity as
established by federal guidelines and a new special needs student is identified, priority must be given to the
students whom the program was designated to serve. In that event, role model students will be dismissed on
the basis of last one enrolled will be the first dismissed.
Cost
ECSE textbook fees will be determined by the USD 335 Board of Education. Normal school supplies and
milk money will be provided by parents. Snacks are provided by the program.
Who Do I Contact
Parents who wish to have their child screened for this program may call Kay Smith at Jackson Heights Elementary, 364-2244. The screenings will take place March 31-April 3. The deadline for applications is March
28.
7
8
T
18
25
17
24
8
1
29
22
5
26
19
12
U N
15
11
10
S
4
6
W
27
20
13
November 2013
M
3
S
U E
31
NO SCHOOL
Christmas Break
NO SCHOOL
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
30
24
NO SCHOOL
23
NO SCHOOL
17
HS BB vs Maur Hill, at
Home 5:00pm
16
Grades K-6 Christmas
Concert, 7:00pm
BOE Meeting, 7:00pm
10
HS BB Quad Tourn. at
St. Marys, TBA
9
MS Girls BB League
Quarter Finals, TBA
3
T
HS Scholars Bowl at
Doniphan West, 4:00pm
O N
30
23
16
25
18
11
4
E D
Christmas Day
Christmas Break
NO SCHOOL
W
5
H U
Christmas Break
NO SCHOOL
26
Grades 7-12 Christmas
Concert, 7:30pm
19
MS Girls BB League
Semi Finals, at Valley
Falls TBA
HS BB Quad Tourn. at
St. Marys, TBA
CDE at Marysville
12
MS Girls BB vs
Pleasant Ridge, at Home
4:30pm
T
December
2
M
29
22
15
9
2
1
8
S
F
MS Girls BB at McLouth,
4:30pm
28
21
14
7
T
T
F
6
R I
27
20
13
6
28
21
14
7
January 2014
M
Christmas Break
NO SCHOOL
27
HS BB at Royal Valley,
4:30pm
End of 1st Semester
20
HS BB Quad Tourn. at
St. Marys, TBA
13
HS BB vs Wetmore,
Home 5:00pm
26
19
12
5
S
S
30
23
16
9
2
T
14
7
A T
31
24
17
10
3
F
25
18
11
4
S
28
21
HS Scholars Bowl JHHS
Invitational, 9:00am
MS Girls BB League
Finals, at Valley Falls
29
22
15
8
1
W
9
27
O N
28
21
T
26
19
28
HS BB Hiawatha
Tournament, at
Hiawatha, TBA
27
MS Boys BB vs Jeff
North, at Home, 4:30pm
Staff Development
MS Boys BB vs McLouh,
at Home, 4:30pm
21
HS BB Nemaha Valley
Tournament, at
Seneca, TBA
20
NO SCHOOL
BOE Meeting, 7:00pm
HS BB vs Jeff North, at
Home, 5:00pm
7
U E
29
22
15
8
MS Boys BB at
Oskaloosa, 4:30pm
HS BB Hiawatha
Tournament at
Hiawatha, TBA
30
HS JV Scholars Bowl at
Oskaloosa, 4:15pm
MS Boys BB at Pleasant
Ridge, 4:30pm
HS BB Nemaha Valley
Tourn. at Seneca, TBA
23
HS V Scholars Bowl at
Pleasant Ridge, 4:00pm
MS Boys BB at Valley
Falls, 4:30pm
16
MS Boys BB at
St. Benedict, 4:30pm
9
2
H U
NO SCHOOL
T
1
E D
NO SCHOOL
W
January
14
M
December 2013
26
20
14
HS BB vs Valley Falls, at
Home, 5:00pm
U N
31
25
19
13
7
S
13
30
29
24
18
12
6
F
MS Boys BB vs
Xavier, at Home, 4:30pm
23
22
17
11
5
T
12
16
15
10
4
W
6
9
8
3
T
5
2
1
S
M
S
3
R I
24
17
10
3
M
25
18
11
4
HS BB at Pleasant Ridge,
5:00pm
22
15
8
31
24
Forensics at Sabetha,
8:00am
JC Spelling Bee 10:00am
at JH
HS BB Tournament, at
Seneca, TBA
25
18
11
4
A T
28
21
14
7
1
S
HS Scholars Bowl NEK at
Pleasant Ridge
S
27
29
13
6
F
17
26
19
12
5
T
HS BB vs Immaculata, at
Home, 5:00pm
HS BB vs Horton, at
Home, 5:00pm
10
W
February 2014
T
SCHOOL RESUMES
F
23
16
9
2
S
10
11
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 self-help skills. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please call Kay
Smith at Jackson Heights Elementary 364-2244.
When should you have concerns about your child’s development? The following items are some warning signs that
problems may be occurring in your child’s development.
Hearing
Speaking
If the child …
 Does not startle at loud noises
 Does not turn to face sounds and noises by 6 months
 Has frequent earaches, runny ears, or runny nose
 Does not understand spoken conversation or directions
 Talks in an unusually low voice
 Appears to ignore people speaking
If the child …
 Does not babble and coo as an infant
 Cannot say the names of a few people and toys by
age 2
 Does not use two-word sentences by age 2
 Cannot tell you about two things that happened to
them by age 3
 Is not easily understood by people outside the family
by age 4
Coordination
Thinking
If the child …
 Is unable to sit by age 1
 Is unable to walk by age 2
 Is unable to throw and kick a ball by age 3
 Is unable to run by age 4
 Is unable to hop on one foot by age 5
If the child …
 Does not respond to name by age 1
 Does not point to eyes, ears, nose and mouth by age 2
 Does not know “big” and “little” by age 3
 Does not know three colors by age 4
 Does not count to five by age 5
Self-Help
If the child …
 Has trouble sucking a bottle as a newborn
 Does not use a spoon by age 2
 Is not out of diapers by age 3
 Cannot sit and attend to a story being read by age 3
 Does not play cooperatively with other children by
age 4
 Cannot dress themselves by age 5
Vision
If the child …
 Frequently rubs eyes
 Has red, watering or encrusted eyes
 Sometimes or always crosses one or both eyes
 Does not notice distant objects
 Frequently bumps into furniture or other objects
BABY NEWS
My husband Jacob and I are extremely excited to share with you that we are expecting our first
child. We can’t wait to meet our very own little Cobra. The due date of our baby girl is February 1,
2014. While I am on maternity leave, Mr. Shupe and Mr. Hesed will act as superintendent and elementary principal. Please do not hesitate to call either one of them if the need arises. You can also
contact me via email at [email protected].
— Adrianne Walsh, Superintendent
12
November 11, 2013
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Roll Call:
The following board members were present for the board meeting held November 11, 2013:
Dr. David Allen
Konrad Coe
Melinda Wareham
Neal Keeler
Ed Rostetter
Kelly Kennedy
Adrianne Walsh, Darren Shupe, Brian Sanders, Paul Lierz, Lance Coe and Lane Holliday were also present for the meeting.
Call to Order
Dr. Allen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Dr. Allen referenced Veteran’s Day and those that have
served our country.
Agenda
Mr. Keeler moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Wareham seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Public Forum
None.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Rostetter moved to approve the consent agenda which included minutes of the October 14, 2013 regular board meeting and monthly bills and activity accounts. Mr. Coe seconded
the motion. Motion carried 6-0
Doug Amon arrived at the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Drones and National
FFA Convention
Sophomore students Lance Coe and Lane Holliday along with teacher, Paul Lierz, brought a drone
to the board meeting and talked of the different projects they have been doing with it. They presented a
picture of a soybean field prior to combining that showed the soybeans shattering on the ground. They
gave many ideas on how a drone could be used. They are looking forward to also using it in the future as a
fundraiser by taking aerial pictures of homesteads.
The students also reported on the FFA National Convention trip to Louisville, KY. Highlights were a speaker that survived 911, a career fair and a visit to Churchill Downs.
Monsanto Grant
Information about greenhouses from three different companies was presented. Farmtek quoted a 20’ x 24’
structure for $13,799.58, Stuppy also a 20’ x 24’ building for $23,000 and Hummert quoted a 24’ x 36’
structure for $19,895. Hummert quoted three different sizes for consideration. Neal moved to purchase the
Farmtek structure for $13,799.58. Mr. Rostetter seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 with Mr. Kennedy
opposing.
Administrative
& Board Reports
Mrs. Walsh presented information on the Kansas Transitional Assessments that will be given
this year. She showed examples of the changes being made and also said that writing will be within the
new English Language Arts tests. Christmas dinner for the board members will be on December 8 at Dr.
Allen’s home. A school finance meeting will be held at Sabetha on November 20. Four bids were received
on the removal of the damaged building. The low bid was received from Gary New for $426. Mrs. Walsh
also said the statue for funding the LOB will be expiring on July 1, 2014. If the current funding is not renewed the $4,433 will decrease back to the $3,838 per pupil, which would mean a loss of $70,000 for USD
#335.
At the elementary school Mrs. Walsh said kindergarten had a Veteran’s Day Celebration, iPads were being
introduced into the 1st grade this year, the 6th grade created a newspaper as a class project, Family Literacy Night was well attended and a Christmas Bureau collection is being created to gather needed items.
Mr. Shupe reported on the discussion items at a recent KSHSAA meeting and the NEK League meeting he
attended. The high school football team was crowned as co- league champions. Jackson Heights and
McLouth both finished league play with a 5-0 record. Upcoming activities will be the Fall Production being
held on November 15 & 16 at 7:30 in the evening. The cast will be presenting the “Beverly Hillbillies” with a
teaser being planned for the students on Thursday the 14 th. The middle school boys’ basketball team will
be getting new uniforms, the Fall Sports Banquet will be held on the 19th at 6:30, and there is a Winter Pep
Rally on December 3.
(Continued to page 14)
13
Board Minutes … (Continued from page 13)
Executive Session
Mr. Coe moved to enter into executive session with Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Shupe for 20 minutes to discuss a
student matter and personnel and to protect the privacy interest of identifiable individuals at 8:55 p.m. Mr.
Amon seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
At 9:15 p.m. Mr. Coe moved to continue the same discussion for 10 minutes. Mr. Kennedy seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7-0.
At 9:25 p.m. Mr. Rostetter moved to continue the discussion for 5 minutes. Mrs. Wareham seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7-0.
At 9:30 p.m. the board returned to open session.
Personnel Matters
Mr. Rostetter moved to approve Kelly White as a bus driver. Mr. Amon seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0
Adjourn
Mr. Coe moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Mr. Amon seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheri Dibbern, Clerk of the Board
Star Quality in Action
The students below were recognized for outstanding
behavior in November. Each student received a Sonic Coupon.
Charlie White: Helpful towards classmates
Alex Browning: Helpfulness & Respect
Dakota Abel: Leadership
Kolden Ingels: Steps up and helps
Kendall Strathman: Helpfulness & Politeness
Joel Kennedy: Listens, participates, & Helpful
Clint Lierz: Kindness
Hudson Roles: Overall performance
Sarah Marshall: Helping a classmate
Gage Holliday: Kindness
Christian Askren: Kindness
Lakota Hewitt: Great Helper
Ashlin Hackathorn: Honesty
14
6th Grade Bake Sale
When: Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4
Where: Elementary School
Ms. Chances’s Classroom
Time:
3:00pm-end of the day
The 6th grade will be selling different kinds of
cookies: chocolate chip, sugar, snicker doodle,
and Christmas cookies with frosting. They will
also have puppy chow, cinnamon rolls, and rice
crispy treats. There will be 2 cookies per bag for
50 cent each; all items are 50 cents. All of the
money will be donated to the Jackson County
Christmas Bureau.
December Menu
Monday
Tuesday
2
B: Egg Omelet, Potato
Rounds, fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken & noodles,
mashed potatoes, green
beans, wheat bread 9-12,
orange wedges, milk
9
3
B: Waffle sticks, ham
stick, mandarin oranges,
juice, milk
L: Taco salad, whole
grain tortilla chips, salsa,
refried beans, graham
snack, pineapple tidbits,
milk
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4
B: Breakfast pizza,
applesauce, juice, milk
L: Spaghetti w/meat
sauce, garden spinach
salad, seasoned peas 9-12,
garlic bread, grapes, milk
5
B: Pancake on a stick,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken wrap, romaine
& tomato mix, Spanish
rice, fresh carrots, fruit
choice, milk
6
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit choice, juice, milk
L: Pig in a blanket, potato
wedges, steamed broccoli
w/cheese, apple, milk
11
10
B: Pancake, sausage link,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken nuggets,
mashed potatoes, gravy,*
fresh broccoli, wheat
bread 5-12, fresh fruit,
milk
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit
choice, juice, milk
L: Chili, corn chips,
cucumbers, peppers,
cinnamon roll, orange,
milk
12
B: Cereal, yogurt, fruit,
juice, milk
L: Macaroni and cheese,
meat balls, peas, fresh
carrots, wheat bread 9-12,
apple, milk
13
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken patty, mashed
potatoes w/gravy,* green
beans, wheat bread 5-12,
fruit choice, milk
16
B: Pancake on a stick,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Taco soup, corn tortilla
chips, fresh broccoli,
sliced pears, cookie, milk
17
B: Cereal, blueberry
muffin, fruit, juice, milk
L: Beef and noodles,
mashed potatoes, fresh
carrots, wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, milk
18
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit
choice, juice, milk
L: Whole grain corn dog,
garden spinach salad,
peas, whole grain chips,
apple, milk
19
B: Cereal, long john,
peaches, juice, milk
L: Baked ham, mashed
potatoes, gravy,* mix
vegetables, roll, fruit
salad, cake, milk
20
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit choice, juice, milk
L: Chicken quesadilla,
whole grain chips, salsa,
refried beans, orange
wedges, milk
23
24
26
27
B: Breakfast burrito,
orange slice, juice, milk
L: Hamburger on a bun,
lettuce/tomato, sweet potato fries, fruit cocktail,
graham snack, milk
Merry
25
Christmas
No School
Christmas Break
No School
Christmas Break
No School
Christmas Break
No School
Christmas Break
No School
Christmas Break
30
No School
Christmas Break
31
No School
Christmas Break
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. The asterisk indicates food items that do not count towards a reimbursable
meal. 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.
January Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
2
3
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit choice, juice, milk
L: Hamburger on bun,
lettuce/tomato, sweet potato fries, fruit cocktail,
graham snack, milk
8
9
B: Cereal, yogurt, fruit,
juice, milk
L: Italian pasta bake,
green peppers strips, fresh
carrots, wheat bread 9-12,
applesauce, royal brownie, milk
10
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken patty, mashed
potatoes w/gravy,* green
beans, wheat bread 5-12,
orange wedges, milk
No School
6
Friday
No School
B: Breakfast burrito,
orange slice, juice, milk
L: Pepperoni pizza, toss
salad, garlic bread stick
w/marinara, fresh fruit,
milk
7
B: Pancake, sausage link,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Turkey & cheese on
bun, lettuce & tomato,
oven fries, sliced peaches,
graham snack, milk
13
B: Pancake on a stick,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken tetrazzini,
tossed salad, steamed
carrots, whole grain bread
stick, fresh fruit, milk
14
B: Egg omelet, hash
browns, fruit, juice, milk
L: Beef patty on a bun,
lettuce & tomato, tater tot,
green beans, fresh fruit,
pumpkin bars, milk
15
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit
choice, juice, milk
L: Lasagna, garden spinach salad, whole grain
garlic bread, apple, milk
16
B: Cereal, yogurt,
peaches, juice, milk
L: Baked chicken drumstick, savory rice, fresh
broccoli, corn, roll, slice
peaches, milk
17
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit choice, juice, milk
L: Sloppy joe on a bun,
sweet potato fries, whole
grain chips 9-12, baked
beans, fresh grapes, milk
20
21
B: Cereal, yogurt, fruit,
juice, milk
L: Chicken wrap, romaine
& tomato mix, Spanish
rice 5-12, fresh carrots,
tropical fruit, milk
22
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit,
juice, milk
L: Spaghetti w/meat
sauce, garden spinach
salad, seasoned peas, garlic cheese sticks, fresh
grapes, milk
23
B: Pancakes, sausage,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Taco salad, whole
grain tortilla chips w/
salsa, refried beans, cinnamon puff, pineapple tidbits, milk
24
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Chicken & noodles,
mashed potatoes, green
beans, wheat bread 9-12,
orange wedges, milk
27
B: Pancake on a stick,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Beef & bean burrito,
romaine w/tomato, corn,
salsa and whole grain
chips 9-12, apple, milk
28
B: Cereal, long john, fruit,
juice, milk
L: Stromboli, garden
spinach salad, fresh carrots, fresh fruit, milk
29
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit,
juice, milk
L: BBQ beef on bun,
sweet potato fries, baked
beans, graham snack 9-12,
applesauce, milk
30
B: Waffle stick, ham
stick, fruit, juice, milk
L: Hot ham & cheese on
bun, lettuce & tomato,
potato wedges, fresh veggies, grapes, chocolate
chip cookie, milk
31
B: Biscuit, sausage gravy,
fruit, juice, milk
L: Country style beef
patty, mashed potatoes w/
gravy, fresh broccoli,
wheat bread 5-12, orange,
milk
No School
B: Breakfast pizza, fruit
choice, juice, milk
L: Taco burger on bun,
lettuce & tomato, refried
beans, corn chips w/salsa
9-12, sliced pears, milk
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. The asterisk indicates food items that do not count towards a reimbursable
meal. 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.
Northeast Kansas All - League Results
Volleyball
Cross Country
Football
NE Kansas All-League Honors
Kaitlynn Little-1st Team
Alexis Reischick-2nd Team
Seth Holliday-1st Team
NE Kansas All-League Team
NE Kansas All-League Team
Tara Lierz-Honorable Mention
Kyle Ahlgren-1st Team LB
Adam Brey-Hon. Mention LB
Nathan Bryan-1st Team Off Spec
Nathan Bryan-1st Team CB
Nathan Bryan-2nd Team Returner
Dustin Davis-2nd Team OL
Preston Richter-1st Team OL
Winter Pep Rally
Preston Richter-1st Team DL
Tim Rupnicki-1st Team RB
December 3 at 6:00pm
Tim Rupnicki-Hon. Mention LB
All-Country Honors
Kaitlynn Little
Alexis Rieschick
Cameron Thomas
Seth Holliday
Cobra Backer Meal
5:00-6:00pm
Class 2A Qualifier
Kaitlynn Little
Class 2A Academic All-State
Kaitlynn Little
Cast members from “The Beverly Hillbillies” performed on November 15 and 16.
Dead Cordless Drills
Purpose: Drills will be scrapped for parts and these parts will be
used to make battle robots. (Battle Robot details to come later!)
Used TV Antenna
Purpose: The TV Antenna will be connected to the televisions in
the high school commons. Local and national news shows will
be shown on the TVs to increase student awareness of current
events. TV antenna must be in good condition and delivered to
high school. (We will not climb on your roof to get it down!)
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
Toll Free: 877-829-2517
Jackson Heights High/Middle School
12719 266th Rd
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-2195
Toll Free: 877-829-2400
Where to Watch & Listen for School Closings
Announcements of school closings will be made on the following stations:
KSNT-TV Channel 27
WIBW-TV Channel 13
KTKA-TV Channel 49
WIBW Radio (FM 94.5)
FOX TV Channel 43
KNZA Radio (FM 103.9)
In addition, the district’s
Bright Arrow automated
messaging system will be utilized. The system will contact parents’ home phone number on file
at the school.
Parents who wish to add another phone to the calling list may do so through Power School by
logging in to the Parent Portal and selecting the tab “Demographic Change.”
Happy Holidays from
everyone at USD 335!