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Lawr en ce Free S ta te H i g h S c h oo l
Inside this issue:
Dates to Remember 2
Congratulations 3
Sister City, Eutin
Germany Trip
4
FINALS SCHEDULE 7
Library News 8
Clinic News 9
Tutoring Info. 11
Mission & Vision
Statement
12
Volume , Issue DECEMBER 2016
Parent Newsletter
REGULAR
SCHEDULE
DAYS
January 5,
6, 2017
Dear Free State Parents,
The Lawrence Board of Education's Excellence, Equity and Engagement goals seek to
“raise the achievement of all students, while closing achievement gaps.” Our school, and
each of our staff members, is part of an ongoing equity journey the school district began
about a decade ago to eliminate racial achievement disparities – students of color per-
forming, and graduating, at lower rates than those of their white peers.
The school board contracted with the Pacific Educational Group (PEG) to provide training
and technical assistance through its Framework for Systemic Equity/Anti-Racism Transfor-
mation. Foundational to this framework is a two-day Beyond Diversity seminar. Our school,
and the district, continues to work toward a goal of all staff participating in Beyond Diversi-
ty.
During this training, staff learn how to use the Courageous Conversations about Race pro-
tocol. You may have heard us or your student talk about “the compass” and four agree-
ments – stay engaged, speak your truth, experience discomfort and expect and accept
non-closure. We use this protocol to deepen our understanding of institutionalized racism
and its impact on student learning. Our school’s Equity Team provides leadership for these
efforts.
District equity goals this year include continued Beyond Diversity training, professional de-
velopment around culturally relevant teaching, consideration of enhancements to the
board’s discrimination and harassment policies, engagement of parents and communities
of color, implementation of student supports recommended last year by an LGBTQ+ Task
Force and continued work to address equity in technology access, facilities and resource
allocation.
Our school’s equity goals and action steps for the 2016-17 school year include:
1. Continue to engage students, staff and parents in equity and diversity
conversations to ensure a safe learning environment for all students at Free
State.
2. Engaging the teaching staff in an intensive book study on Culturally Responsive
Teaching.
It is our intent, and the district’s expectation, that every staff member commit to develop-
ing knowledge and skills and working to identify and eliminate institutional racism. We hope
to engage you, our school families – an essential part of our learning community, in this
work, and in the district’s mission to ensure educational equity and excellence so students
of all races and backgrounds achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for success in
college, careers and life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
You’ll find more information about the district’s equity work at www.usd497.org/Equity.
It is hard to believe that we have reached the mid point of the school year. Please check
the newsletter for the semester finals schedule for Thursday, December 21 and Friday, De-
cember 22.
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WEDNESDAY—LATE ARRIVAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY SCHEDULE
0 Period 7:00—8:00
1st Period 8:05—9:40
3rd Period 9:45—11:25
5th Period 11:30—1:30
1st Lunch 11:30—11:55
2nd Lunch 12:17—12:42
3rd Lunch 1:05—1:30
7th Period 1:35—3:10
0 Period 7:00—8:00
1st Period 8:05—8:57
2nd Period 9:02—9:56
3rd Period 10:01—10:53
4th Period 10:58—11:50
1st Lunch 11:55—12:20
2nd Lunch 12:23—12:48
3rd Lunch 12:51—1:16
5th Period 11:55—1:16
6th Period 1:21—2:13
7th Period 2:18—3:10
DAILY SCHEDULE—MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
Late Arrival provides time for staff to address professional needs
for professional growth and to implement the school improvement
plan. This process encourages a culture of professional dialogue
and unified efforts to enhance teachers’ capacities
to improve student achievement.
LATE ARRIVAL DATES 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Aug. 24, 31 Jan. 11,18, 25
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
Dec. 7, 14 May 3, 10, 17
PLC 8:00—9:00
2nd Period 9:05—10:45
4th Period 10:50—12:50
1st Lunch 10:50—11:15
2nd Lunch 11:37—12:02
3rd Lunch 12:25—12:50
6th Period 12:55—2:30
TEACHER PLAN 2:30—3:10
DECEMBER
7 7pm—Winter Choral Concert
10 8-11p—Winter Formal at Abe & Jake’s
13 6:30 p—Winter Band Concert
15 6:30—Winter Orchestra Concert
21 FINALS 1/2 day (am) (see page 7)
22 FINALS 1/2 day (am) (see page 7)
23—30 WINTER RECESS/NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 2017
2-4 WINTER RECESS/NO SCHOOL
4 Teacher Workday / Prof. Dev.
As we enter the winter sports schedule please remember
that demonstrating good sportsmanship is an essential
characteristic in promoting and development of quality
sports programs.
Again thank you for supporting the many excellent pro-
grams at Free State High School. We hope that everyone
has an excellent winter break. A reminder that when stu-
dents return to school on Thursday, January 5, it will be a 7
period schedule starting with zero period at 7:00 a.m.
Thank you,
Myron Graber FSHS Principal
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Please congratulate the following students for having
their artwork accepted in the Tim Murphy Art Gallery
High School Arts Competition. Their drawings, paintings,
photographs and computer-generated artwork will be
on display at the art gallery in the Irene B. French
Community Center in Merriam, Kansas from
December 1—31.
Please join us on December 1 for a reception honoring
the artists accepted into the exhibit.
Luke Bosco Brenna Brown
Zachary Comstock Bailey Dixon
Elise Gard Rowyn McAnulla-Fisher
Genevieve Roberts Rylee Roberts
Charles Sedlock Elliot Smith
Abbie Stewart Aoife Trotter
Ash Walker Anna Welton
Gabi Wheeler Juliana Wilches-Merchan
Rafael Winsor
Phoenix Award Winners—Fall 2016
Raechel Atkins Megan Atwood Jaden Battelle
Kimberly Bernal Michael Betts Paige Bowers
Lanice Brown Simon Burdick Denniel Correa-Olmo
EmmaLea Dailey Abi Fowler Enedina Fuentes
Noah Gold Christian LaPointe Gabe Lewis
Charles Limesand AuRyonn Logan Hunter Martin
Alexzander O’Brien CaDence Pelkey Stephanie Robinson
Diana Salazar Hernandez Jakob Sexton Matthew Solcher
Friends
of
Education
Lawrence Public Schools celebrated school volunteer-
ism during the annual Friends of Education Reception at
Southwest Middle School.
Broken Arrow Elementary – Robin and Terry Jacobsen; Free
State High School – Cindy Johnson, Therapy Works; Southwest
Middle School – Chloe Mason; Deerfield Elementary – Melissa
Jakmouj; Lawrence High School – Patricia Treff; USD 497 –
Detective David Garcia, Lawrence Police Department; South
Middle School – Melanie and Bob Farney; New York Elemen-
tary – Eric Jay; West Middle School – Kristi Keefer; Kennedy
Elementary –Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club; Liberty Memorial
Central Middle School –Joe Novak, Elizabeth Kozleski, Mary
Morningstar, Deb Griswold and Melinda Leko, KU Professional
Development School; Prairie Park Elementary – Michael Stutz;
Lawrence College and Career Center – Tammy Bennett;
Woodlawn Elementary – Matt Gilhousen and Dan Hughes;
Hillcrest Elementary – Nancy O'Connor and Jim Lewis;
Sunflower Elementary – Allene Schworm; Sunset Hill Elementary
– Eliza Darmon; Lawrence Virtual School – Angie Mellema;
Cordley Elementary – Brandy Ernsenl; Langston Hughes
Elementary – Randy Glidewell; Quail Run Elementary – Kristie
Hansen; Project Search – Janice Yost, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital; Pinckney Elementary – Sandy Rickards; and
Schwegler Elementary – Sheree Miller.
Congratulations to FFA members Blake Wagner,
Delanie Stone and Mason Fowler
for placing 2nd, 6th, and 7th
in the East Central District Job Interview Contest.
During the Job Interview Contest, students had to
complete a cover letter, resume, job application,
two rigorous interviews and follow-up
correspondence.
Blake Wagner will advance to be one of fifteen
competitors in the Kansas FFA
State Job Interview Contest in May!
Abbey Wiggins, FSHS agricultural education teacher
and FFA advisor
MUSICAL NOTES—Hilary Morton
Twenty-six Free State singers sang at the Kauff-
man Center in conjunction with 30 LHS singers,
singers from Kearney High School and Village
Presbyterian Church. This inter-generational
choir rehearsed each Sunday for 90 minutes
over the past 2 months in preparation. They
sang with the Kansas City Wind Ensemble, and
performed the concert, “Art Thou America”,
singing “The Song of Democracy” by Hanson,
“Choose Something Like a Star” by Randall
Thompson, “America the Beautiful”,
“The Star Spangled Banner”, “God Bless
America”, “Yankee Doodle Dandy”,
“You’re a Grand Old Flag”, “This Land is Your
Land” and “Stars and Stripes Forever”.
It was truly an honor to be able
to sing in the beautiful Kauffman Center
to a sold-out audience. The LHS conductors
and I all were given the opportunity
to join the choir onstage under the direction
of Matthew Shepherd.
Mallory Boone Katelyn Hess
Mallory Hiebert Mariah Houston
Miranda Meyer Jane Schinkel
Taylor Thomas Cailyn Zicker
Anna Bial Diane Camarda
Jenna Henley Victoria Miller
Sue Oneslager Olivia Taylor
Margaret Uhler Kahler Wiebe
Eli Bork Will Cook
Calvin Janzen Chappell Eli Jost
Henry Morland Logan Barbee
John Eldridge Finneas Nesbitt-Daly
Reed Schenkel Tyler Scobee
2017 EUTIN EXCHANGE TRIP
Dear Parents of the Student at FSHS and LHS,
My name is Arne Scholz and I am the German teacher at
LHS. I have the privilege to be the trip chaperone of the
2017 Eutin Exchange Trip.
As part of our close cooperation with our Sister City of Eutin
in Germany, up to twelve high school students from the
secondary schools in Lawrence visit Eutin in the summer
while 12 German High School students from Eutin come to
Lawrence in the following fall.
The American students will visit Eutin for four (4) weeks in June/July and stay with the
family of their exchange partner. They will go to a high school in Eutin and learn about
German culture, history and language in a special class with their chaperone. They will
take day trips to cities like Hamburg, Luebeck and Kiel as well as the Baltic Sea and the
North Sea. The program also includes a 4-day trip to Berlin. This program is open to all
high school students in Lawrence. No prior German language experience is required.
In September/October the Eutin students will visit Lawrence where they will stay with their host families and en-
roll in the high school of their exchange partner. The German students will pick their own schedule upon arrival
in Lawrence. They too, will go on day trips to Kansas City, the Flint Hills, Topeka, etc. with their German trip
chaperone.
The total cost for the trip including airfare, transportation, hotel in Berlin and food is about $2500. Need-based
scholarships are available. You will find more detailed information in the attached flier. Make sure to check
out the videos from this year’s exchange on Youtube (see the link on the flier or search for “Rinny Eutin”).
There will be an information meeting at the Lawrence Public Library, meeting room B, on December 8,
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Please feel free to contact me via email at [email protected] if you have questions.
I’m looking forward to meeting you soon.
Kind regards,
Arne Scholz
LHS German Teacher
Sister City High School Exchange to Eutin, Germany
Each year Lawrence high school students from LHS and FSHS participate in an exchange with students from
Lawrence’s sister city Eutin, Germany. Students on both sides will spend about one month living with their host
family and attending school.
Eutin (oy-teen) is located northeast of Hamburg, between Lübeck and Kiel. Because of its idyllic surroundings
and its proximity to the Baltic coast, the town is particularly attractive to tourists. It is also known as the “City of
Roses”.
All information above is based on the experiences of the past few years. Dates and costs may change.
Videos from the 2016 exchange can be found here (or search for “Rinny Eutin” at Youtube):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqSuqmE8A7h7iV7HFjJ6rQ
informational meeting December
travel leave early/mid June, return early/mid July
host September – October (about 4 weeks)
chaperone Thomas Lipp (FSHS) [email protected] OR Arne Scholz (LHS) [email protected]
estimated costs $2500
Monthly meetings &
payment schedule
February $500
December $500 March $500
January $500 April $500
support - possible Rotary Club scholarships available - need-based scholarships (limited) through Lawrence Sister Cities - group support through Lawrence Sister Cities
prerequisites - family is able to host in the following fall - students submit carefully-composed application and have a successful interview - $35/year family membership to Lawrence Sister Cities
expectations - attendance at all monthly planning meetings - adherence to payment schedule - strict adherence to the Code of Conduct during the trip
maintain good standing with the school throughout the exchange - willing immersion and active and constructive participation abroad - involvement in group activities in the fall
The latest NCAA Eligibility Center High School Newsletter is now available
with information about the Get the Word Out grant program,
task reminders for six-semester transcripts
and updating your school’s core course list.
Check out our awesome
Free State Photographer’s
online gallery on
Instagram!
We upload student artwork all the time!
Our name is: @freestatephoto
APUSH
Visit to Veteran’s Day
Breakfast at Hy-Vee
First and second hour APUSH
volunteered at Hy-Vee on
November 11, to chat with
veterans, thank them for their
service, and help bus tables.
I think they enjoyed talking
with older generations (and
younger ones, too—a lot of
them didn’t anticipate
meeting veterans in their
twenties!). Especially within
the current political climate,
realizing how we can come
together as Americans
instead of how we differ is
oh so important, and were
thankful we had a chance to
do that!
Jordan Boyd
AP US History Teacher
L to R, front row: Amelia Carttar, Natalie Struve, Janet Stefanov, Emma Stramberg,
Ting Ting Shi, Amanda White, Anna Bial, Ms. Boyd
L to R back row: Reed Schenkel, Billy Orr, Joe Detrano, Nick Dixon,
Hirsh Guha, Ethan Redman, Acoya Belone, Evan Cornell, Ash Rantilla,
Reston Noscal, Jeseung Lee, and Adam Tapp
Students who helped but were not there for pictures included:
Eli Bork, Adam Roecker, Ethan Perrins, Leah Wethington, and Erin Cushing.
FREE TUTORING
REMEMBER FREE TUTORING
is available in the library after
school Mondays through
Thursdays, 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Plus, most teachers are available
to work with your student(s)
after school!
NCAA/NAIA ELIGIBILITY
NCAA eligibility guidelines change
often. It is the responsibility of the
student athlete to ensure that they are
meeting NCAA/NAIA eligibility
requirements. Even though it is the
responsibility of the student to ensure
that NCAA/NAIA eligibility requirements
are being met, student athletes that
plan to play college athletics or are
being recruited by colleges for athletics
are advised to let their counselor know
of these intentions.
ACT TEST DATES—2016-2017
Date Registration Deadline
Feb. 11, 2017 Jan. 13, 2017
Apr. 8, 2017 Mar. 3, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017
SAT TEST DATES—2016-2017
Date Registration Deadline
Jan. 21, 2017 Dec. 21, 2016
Mar. 11, 2017 Feb. 10, 2017
May 6, 2017 Apr. 7, 2017
June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017
FINAL EXAMS
DECEMBER 21 & 22
Wednesday, December 21 Thursday, December 22
Hour 1 8:05—9:05 Zero Hour 7:00—8:00
Hour 2 9:15—10:15 Hour 5 8:05—9:05
Hour 3 10:25—11:25 Hour 6 9:15—10:15
Hour 4 11:35—12:35 Hour 7 10:25—11:25
The Free State Library is proud to present…
Our new research database search box!!!
It will make finding credible, quality resources very simple.
Go to: books.usd497.org > Free State Library
PLEASE NO DELIVERIES
Due to the size of our student population we are
unable to accept special occasion deliveries to
students, (i.e. birthdays, flowers, balloons,
or gifts of any kind)
We would appreciate your
understanding and cooperation.
Students are asked NOT to make phone calls
for food deliveries for lunch
(i.e. pizza, sandwiches, etc.).
Such deliveries WILL NOT be accepted.
OUR TEACHERS ARE THE BEST!
A late but great pic
from Halloween … a loofah!!
aka Mrs. Hornberger!
CLINIC NEWS
Paula Hatcher &
Christine McPherson
At times parents send OTC
(over the counter) medications to school in a backpack
or lunch bag. Parents should be notified that his is not
permissible for safety reasons. OTC medications may be
administered to students for a specific, time-limited
minor illness or for intermittent conditions if authorized by
the parent. The school reserves the right to limit parent-
authorized medications to be given for a total of ten
doses and to require health care provider orders for its
continued use. The medication package label. OTC
medication that is requested at a dosage greater than
recommended on the label will need a physician order
to be given at school. The following over-the-counter
medications may also be purchased for a minimal fee
in the health office at each high school: ibuprofen,
acetaminophen, and antacid. These are re-supplied by
the health secretary and paid with collected fees.
ATTENTION GIRL SWIMMERS!
The Girls’ Swim and Dive
Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 25, 2017,
7—8 p.m. in the Commons
LIBRARY NEWS—Leslie Campbell, Librarian
Do you need to
SEARCH for trivia?
Use Google
Do you need to do ACADEMIC RESEARCH?
Use the Free State Databases:
JSTOR
Student Resources in Context
Literature Resource Center
Science in Context
US History in Context
World History
Great Resources are at: books.usd497.org>Free State Library
2016-2017 TALON YEARBOOK INFORMATION
The 2016-2017 Talon yearbook is for sale exclusively through
the www.YearbookOrderCenter.com website and Herff Jones yearbook company.
No more sending your payment to the school Finance Office.
The Talon is 288 pages of full-color coverage of this year’s events and can be ordered online.
To ensure your student(s) will receive a 2017 yearbook in May
choose from one of three (3) easy payment methods and pay by January 31, 2017.
1) Use our school code, 12781, to order online at the website www.YearbookOrderCenter.com
2) Mail payment to Herff Jones Yearbook Order Center with our school code, 12781.
3) Phone in your order by calling 1-866-287-3096
December Dates to Remember
7—7p Winter Choral Concert
13—6:30p Winter Band Concert
15—6:30 p Winter Orchestra Concert
WINTER
FORMAL
Abe & Jake’s
December 10
8—11 pm
Keep calm and go to tutoring
Free Tutoring
After School in the Library
3:30 – 5:00, Monday – Thursday
Teachers and paraprofessionals are ready to help students conquer ma-
jor concept covered in class, as well as complete specific assignments.
These teachers are available on these days:
After-school tutoring leads to
less stress increased confidence
better communication skills improved time management skills
a strong foundation of knowledge
Questions? Call 832-6050, and ask for
Keri Austin-Janousek, Ted Juneau, or Samantha Newlin.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
English English English English
social studies social studies social studies social studies
math math science science
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Lawrence Free State is
to Educate all students
and empower them to be responsible citizens
and life-long learners in a changing world.
VISION STATEMENT
Student Growth & Development
Students will be committed to high levels of academic achievement in order to develop skills
necessary to become independent, life-long learners.
Students will grow in their awareness and preparation for careers.
Students will participate in community service and increase their awareness of and
participation in the democratic process.
Students will give their best efforts to achieve high, yet attainable, goals and accept personal
responsibility for their actions.
Students will be involved in academic and co-curricular pursuits that will contribute to personal
growth and wellness.
Effort and achievement will be encouraged, recognized and celebrated.
Curriculum
Students will engage in comprehensive studies of college preparatory and vocational courses.
Through active, relevant instruction, teachers will challenge and hold students to attain high
standards of achievement.
Students will attain mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
Staff will collaborate to develop integrated curriculum that raise expectations and hold stu-
dents accountable for achievement.
Learning Community
Staff will model life-long learning by participation in effective staff development aimed at
student and school improvement.
There will be open and ongoing communication among all members of the Free State
community.
Free State staff and students will create and sustain effective partnerships with the Lawrence
business and civic community.
Parents will play an active role in the education of their children, monitor their children’s
performance, and understand the importance of their children’s attainment of proficiency on
all standards.
Co– and Extra-Curricular Activities
Students will be involved in at least one co– or extra-curricular activity.
Staff members will be expected to moderate, coach, assist, or direct at least one co– or extra-
curricular activity.
Students parents, and staff will demonstrate school spirit by attendance of co– or extra-
curricular activities.
Climate and Culture
All members of the learning community will be responsible for promoting a positive atmosphere
through collaboration and communication.
Staff, students, and parents will celebrate student and staff achievements.
Staff and students will seek wellness physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
All members of the learning community will treat each other with mutual respect, consideration
and acceptance.
Principal: Myron Graber
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049-4130
(785) 832-6050
Fax: (785) 832-6099
Mascot: Firebird
School colors:
Hunter Green & Silver
Students are assigned
to the following
Assistant Principals:
Amy McAnarney A—E
Steve Heffernan F—K
Mike Hill L—R
Lisa Boyd S—Z
Students are assigned to
the following counselors:
Bryan Duncan A—E
Joel Frederick F—K
Tina Mitchell L—R
Ken Hile S—Z