March 2015 - Klahowya Secondary School

Klahowya Secondary School
Eagle Express – March 2015
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 2
High School Spring Sports Begin
March 2 – 6
Registration for 2015-16
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March 2
Current 7 Graders
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March 3
Current 8 Graders
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March 4
Current Freshman
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March 5
Current Sophomores
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March 6
Current Juniors
March 6
Progress Reports Available Online with Parent Access (No hard copies sent home)
March 5-7 & 12-14
Musical Production Oliver, KSS Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
March 6
Senior Class Meeting, During Academy
March 8
Daylight Savings Time Begins – Turn your clocks ahead one hour!
March 9
Academic Awards – 7 /8 Grade – 10:10 – KSS Gym
March 10
Academic Awards – 9 /10 Grade – 10:10 – KSS Gym
March 11
Academic Awards – 11 /12 Grade – 10:10 – KSS Gym
March 9-12
CK Classified Staff Week
March 11
AP Exam Deposits Due
March 13
Non-Student Day – NO SCHOOL
March 16 – 17
CK Elementary Conference Days (early dismissal), KSS on NORMAL schedule
March 17
Band Concert (Combined Green Mountain & Klahowya) – 6:30 p.m. – KSS Auditorium
March 17-19
HSPE Makeups
March 25
ASVAB, Room 136, 7:30 a.m.
March 30
Middle School Track Begins
April 6 – 10
Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
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GENERAL NEWS & INFORMATION:
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Academic Awards Assemblies: The KSS Academics Awards Assemblies will be held in the Gym during
Academy on the following dates:
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March 9 - 7 and 8 Grade Assembly
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March 10 - 9 and 10 Grade Assembly
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March 11 - 11 and 12 Grade Assembly
Students will be recognized for Academic Improvement, Academic Achievement, Academic Excellence,
Academic Distinction, and Academic Letter. The assembly programs will be posted on the KSS Home Page on
March 6th. Parents can view the program to see if their student will be recognized. Parents are welcome to
attend the assemblies and should sign in at the Main Office and then head to the gym.
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2015-16 Class Registration: Parents are asked to review the registration form and work with their child to select
classes for next school year. Students must have a parent/guardian signature on their registration form in order
to register for classes. To view the 2015-16 COURSE CATALOG click here. The catalog is also available on the
school web site. Call the Student Service Center at 662-4042 with questions.
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Health Alert: The Kitsap Public Health District has issued a health alert due to an outbreak of pertussis
(whooping cough) infection. Pertussis is a serious disease that can strike at any age, but it is very serious for
infants. The majority of pertussis cases have been reported in school-aged children, mostly in the Bainbridge
Island and North Kitsap school districts. However, we have seen cases in other parts of the county and expect the
number of cases to grow.
Kitsap Public Health is requesting your assistance in helping to reduce the spread of pertussis. Here are some
steps you can take:
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Stay home if you are sick; keep sick children home from school
See a doctor if you or your child has a persistent cough and other symptoms of pertussis
Cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands frequently
Make sure your children have had the recommended doses of the pertussis vaccine (DTaP)
Talk with your physician about the pertussis booster (Tdap)
Please see the following links to learn more:
Joint KPHD/CKSD Memo to Parents
KPHD Community Health Alert
CDC Information for Parents Fact Sheet / (Hoja informativa para los padres)
Thank you for your help keeping children in our community safe and healthy!
COUNSELING & CAREER CENTER:
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ASVAB Test: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – Klahowya, Room 136.
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test) is a national multi-aptitude test battery
that has been provided to high schools and post-secondary schools since 1968. It includes eight individual
tests covering general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, math
knowledge, electronics information, auto & shop information and mechanical comprehension. It also
provides three Career Exploration Scores for Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science and Technical Skills.
These three scores serve as one of several pieces of information that can aid students in the exploration
of a wide variety of educational and career options. This test is offered at no cost to high school students
and there is no military obligation. Students have the option to release or withhold their test
scores to the Armed Forces. This test is offered to students that are in the 11th & 12th grade. If you are
interested in taking the test, sign up in the SSC. Space is limited. If you have any questions, see Mr.
Miles.
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O.C. Accuplacer: Seniors who plan to attend Olympic College after high school should submit their application
on-line (http://www.olympic.edu/) as soon as possible. Applicants are required to provide their Social Security
Number at the secure website to confirm identity. Should you have questions, desire assistance or want to be
included in the Student Service Center Olympic College group activities this spring, please notify your alphath
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counselor. We are planning on-site Accuplacer placement testing on March 24 and 25 , orientation support and
a campus tour for interested Klahowya seniors.
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Olympic College Running Start Information Night: March 25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. - Olympic College Bremer
Student Center
Learn about tuition-free college classes for qualified high school juniors and seniors. This presentation will be a
Running Start overview for students and parents and is designed for sophomores and juniors considering
Running Start in the fall of 2015. Call check out the Olympic College Running Start Website at
http://www.olympic.edu/current-students/running-start or call 475-7646 for more information.
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Current Running Start Students: Please plan ahead for your quarterly Running Start high school counseling
appointments. You should contact your alpha-counselor by telephone or e-mail to schedule advising in advance
of your OC advising appointment. This is especially important during the busy spring and fall registration
windows. Failure to submit required forms, a change in schedule or last-minute registration for college courses
could result in a tuition charge or jeopardize on-time graduation.
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College Admission Testing For Juniors:
http://www.collegeboard.com (SAT)
http://www.actstudent.org (ACT)
One of the first steps for college bound students is to take the college admission tests. It is recommended that
juniors take the SAT and/or ACT test in the spring of the junior year. Payments are made online at the
registration website.
Upcoming tests and registration deadlines are:
SAT $52.50
Test Date
Deadline
May 2
April 6
June 6
May 8
ACT w/o writing test: $38.00
Test Date
Deadline
April 18
March 13
June 13
May 8
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Student Service Center Webpage: There are many community, summer, and college planning opportunities
available throughout the year for students of all ages. These announcements, along with the KSS Scholarship
Newsletter, are available on Klahowya’s Student Service Center webpage.
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Klahowya Foundation Scholarship Program: KSS is seeking funds to build their scholarship program for the
class of 2015. At KSS we strive to support the educational dreams of graduating seniors. Our scholarship
committee is dedicated to providing assistance to our most deserving students based on the criteria of financial
need, academic merit, leadership and school and community service. If you would like to donate to this worthy
cause or have questions about our scholarship program, please contact Teresa Gotchall at (360) 662-4044.
Additionally, the KSS Scholarship Newsletter is a valuable resource with scholarship opportunities for KSS
students of all ages.
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Changing Schools? Students who are transferring to another school must first be withdrawn from Klahowya.
Moving? Parents, as soon as you begin planning to move, please start the withdrawal process. That way, your
student can enter the new school with all the paperwork needed for enrollment. Please bring all checked out
materials prior to your last day of school. Text books, library books, PE Lock, and pay any outstanding fines.
Steps to withdraw from Klahowya
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Parent/Guardian signs "authorization to withdraw" form at the Attendance Office.
Student walks "withdrawal form" around to obtain teacher signature and current grade in classes
Student visits the following offices to return materials and obtain signatures:
From Library, Bookkeeper, Career Center (Portfolio) and Counselor
LAST STOP: SSC Registrar. After all fees/fines are paid, official transcripts and immunization
records can be released to parent/student and new school. The withdrawal is now complete.
ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, & COMMUNITY:
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History Club: This is competition season for History Club. On Saturday March 7 , KSS hosts the State
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Championship for History Bee & Bowl. There will be Middle School, Junior Varsity (10 grade and below) and
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Varsity divisions. Also, our five Middle School Bee champions travel to Seattle on March 14 for the Washington
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Regionals. Students competing in History Day will have their Regionals on Monday, March 23 . Any student
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hoping to participate in this must see Mr. Kreifels and register by Thursday, February 26 at the latest. History
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Club meets during Academy on February 27 and March 6 .
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“Oliver”: Charles Dickens’ “Oliver”, (The British musical) By Lionel Bart
March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 7:00 pm at the Klahowya Theatre
One of the most beloved British musicals brings to life Charles Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular
story of Oliver, the boy who dared to ask for more. Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long as He Needs
Me, and I’d Do Anything are just of the few show highlights. Klahowya performers, plus a few select elementary
students from grades 2 through 12 will be bringing this classic musical to life. Don’t miss out, there’s something
for everyone!
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Tickets are on sale starting February 9 at the Klahowya bookkeeper’s office, and at the door.
$10.00 students /senior citizens/military
$12.00/ general admission
$40.00/ family
For more information go to:klahowyapa.org
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Klahowya Softball Camp: The KSS Softball team will be hosting a clinic for grades K-6 on Tuesday, April 7 .
Click here for a registration form and more information.
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Mini Cheer Camp: The KSS Cheer Team will host a mini-clinic for grades K-7 on Saturday, March 14 . Click
here for a registration form and more information.
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CONGRATULATIONS!:
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Golden Acorn: We are happy to announce the recipients of the “Golden Acorn Award” for the 2014-2015 school
year. Please join us in congratulating Michelle Dell and Ursula Hampton! Rebecca Tresch was also recognized
as the “Outstanding Educator” for the year. Thank you, ladies, for all you do for Klahowya!
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Reflections Competition: KSS Students were AWESOME! KSS students had the highest number of entries
from any one school, and the highest number of entries moving on to State Level of Competition. The quality of
entries from our school in ALL categories were fantastic this year. We had art, literature, film production,
photography, and Special Artists this year. Wishing our many students moving on to State level good luck and
hope they move on to National level. We should be hearing if any of our wonderful students are moving up to
National level by April. We'll keep you posted.
Students moving on to State Level:
Morgan Nguyen, Eric Loehrs, Jocelynn Slavro, Angel Hardiman, Jordan Byrd, Hope Martin, Kari Good,
Aiden Buford, Morgan Palmer, Emily Coe, and Hannah Westcott
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Awards in Band: Congratulations to all the ensembles and soloists who performed at the Regional
Solo/Ensemble Contest! Several students qualified to represent Klahowya Secondary School in the Washington
State Solo and Ensemble. Please join us in recognizing these students:
French Horn Regional Winner:
Tuba Regional Winner:
Mallet Percussion Regional Winner:
Large Brass Regional Winners (Brass Quintet):
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Small Woodwind: 1 Alternate (Saxophone Quartet):
Solveig Dahl
Michael Harrington
Maryanne Stewart
Matt Phillips
Zachary Good
Nathan Peterson
Solveig Dahl
Michael Harrington
John Klinkert
Eric Katigbak
Andrew Abrahamson
Raven Burns
Small Brass: 2
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Alternate (Trumpet Duet):
Large Percussion: 2
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Alternate (Percussion Ensemble):
Zachary Good
Mateo Amaral
Zachary Good
Matt Phillips
Solveig Dahl
John Klinkert
Grant Shiell
Maryanne Stewart
Eric Katigbak
Nathan Peterson
Michael Harrington
Connor Goers
Raven Burns
History Club Winners: We hosted the Western Washington Regionals for US History Bee and US Geographic
Olympiad on Friday and KSS students were awesome. Colin Bailey was champion in the US History Bee Varsity
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division. Matt Walls placed 3 , Drew Carpenter & Tom Walters tied for 5 . For the JV, 8 grader Evan Brown
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was the champion and Daniele Polonsky and Cassandra Pastori tied for 3 .
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For the US Geography Olympiad, Ian White was 2 at the Varsity level and Evan Brown was Champion at the JV
level. Evan won both competitions J at the JV level.