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Superintendent ................................ 785.869.3455 High School .................................... 785.869.3555

785.869.3809 ................................ Middle School 785.869.3355 ......................... Elementary School

Important Information Inside Service to America ...................... pg 2 Summer Drivers Education ....... pg 7 Last Chance Yearbook ................ pg 4 CHMS Scholar Bowl ................ pg 8 Academic Awards Night ............. pg 5 Board of Education Minutes ... pg 11

CENTRAL HEIGHTS NEWS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 288

3521 Ellis Road Richmond, KS 66080 http://www.usd288.org April 2010

One More Time: KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

DON’T FORGET TO CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Kindergarten Round-up will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010. Children will be given a short evaluation, parents will fill out enrollment information, and teachers will meet with parents to discuss kindergarten procedures and to answer questions from parents.

Please call the elementary office (785) 869-3355 to make an appointment for one of the following times:

8:30-10:15 a.m. 9:30-11:15 a.m. 12:00- 1:45 p.m. 1:00- 2:45 p.m.

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time.

Please bring your child's birth certificate or hospital certificate of birth, social security number, and immunization records. Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2010 to be able to enroll for the 2010-2011 school year. Please share this information with friends, relatives, or acquaintances whose children are eligible to enroll for kindergarten. We look forward to meeting you and your children!

Kindergarten Teachers

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline

June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 21, 2010

2009-2010 ACT Assessment Tests Schedule Final Opportunity for 2009-2010

Central Heights in Service to America Central Heights is in the process of creating a section of the district web page as a means of honoring those Central Heights graduates, former students, teachers, and staff who have served our country. A page has been created to list current contact information for all CHS alumni/staff who are currently serving in the military. A separate page includes listings of any CHS alumni or former students, teachers, or staff who have served in the military in the past. A third page gives recognition to those who lost their lives in service to their country. Go to the CHS web page (www.usd288.org) and take the “Service to America” link on the left side. Submit any names and current address information to [email protected] or contact the high school office at (785) 869-3555.

2010 FBLA State Competition

Congratulations to Katelynn Gant and Bailey Baker who placed in the top 5 for creating an E-Business for FBLA State Competition. They will be presenting their website at the competition in Topeka on March 30, 2010. This is their 2nd year in a row to place in the top 5. Eleven other FBLA members will also be competing in several events for a change to compete at Nationals in Nashville, TN in July. The members and the events are: Ashley Wicks, Accounting I and II, Brett Robertson, Accounting I and II, KayeLee Olinghouse, Public Speaking II, Kaleigh Smith and Caitlin Scheckel, Mgt. Info Systems, Gage Holler, Public Speaking I and Technology Concepts, Samantha Stegner, Intro. Into Parlimentary Procedure, Cody Maloney, Marketing and Cyber Security, Samantha Hayward, Personal Finance, Katelynn Gant, Alex Kimball and Caitlin Scheckel, Business Ethics and Thomas Conaway, Alex Kimball and Bailey Baker, Entrepreneurship.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.

SURE SIGNS OF SPRING!!! Did you think you would ever see it? When there was a foot of snow on the ground a couple of months of ago, it seemed like forever until Spring. But here we are, counting down the weeks to the end of school. There are signs of spring that are more reliable than the crazy groundhog from Pennsylvania and they are right here at Central Heights. One of the most certain signs that Spring has arrived is the kids. When I started this job, I got a lot of help and advice from faculty and staff. But there is one piece of advice that I will never forget. Beth Hixon, one of our kinder-garten teachers told me that the kids are baby barometers. At first, I didn’t really understand. It only took me a couple of weeks to figure it out. If you will notice, the kids’ behavior will change with the weather. They have been cooped up for months. When it starts getting nice outside and the tem-perature gets above 50 degrees, students will start getting a little louder at lunch and a little more rambunctious in the halls. You will hear the teachers and principals tell the kids to slow down or quiet down much more often. It’s got

to be a scientific fact. Kids are better at weather than Channels 4, 5, or 9. Another sign that spring is here is the appetites of the kids. Most of our kids eat just about everything. But I have noticed, especially in the elementary, that the kids are cleaning their trays almost completely. We rarely have leftovers here at school, but once in awhile, if we have a pan or two of left-overs from the day before, we’ll warm it up and put it out on the hot bar. We don’t have to worry about leftovers going to waste. They’re gone. Some of these kids can really eat! When you look out your window, you can see the evidence of spring. The grass is getting green, the buds on the trees, and the robin my granddaughter spotted. But take it from me: the be-havior of our kids is the best way to tell. They have more energy and seem to have a happier attitude. And best of all, they’re hungry.

Dawn Burns

Food Service Director [email protected]

(785) 869-3455 ext. 207

District Office: Food Service

Internet Information Services from Central Heights

Central Heights utilizes PowerSchool as its student management system. Power-School can be a very helpful tool. Parents and students can monitor classroom grades. The system can also send emails summarizing your student’s grades to you. In addition, the student meal account balance is available.

If you are interested in finding out how to use PowerSchool, contact Bob Stegner at (785) 869-3455 ext. 202. Mr. Stegner can also be reached at [email protected].

High School News….

Last chance to purchase the 2010 Yearbook All yearbook orders MUST be received by April 25th!

Over 1000 color pictures for $25 Be sure to get your copy

Extras WILL NOT be available to purchase. BUY NOW!

Lori Hower [email protected]

(785) 869-3555 ext 426 Students “Break” Hearts?? On March 8, 2010 our Advanced Biology class got to get their hands dirty by dissecting hearts. They have been learning about the Circulatory and Respiratory system for some time now. Mrs. Stinebaugh thinks hands-on activities are the way to go and the students could not have agreed more. “I thought I would get sick, but it was really cool!” said Dallas King (Junior). There were four pork hearts and one beef heart in which the students identified the structures and then cut in to. “That is awesome!” said Josh Dewald (Senior). Near the end of the hour the class was excited about the Circulatory and Respiratory System and is now ready to tackle the eyeball in two weeks.

Amanda Stinebaugh [email protected] (785) 869-3555 ext. 430

Librarian Shanna Richards in New York City I attended the “Picturing America in our Nation's Libraries” conference on March 4. I also was able to attend the “Celebration of Teaching and Learning” conference March 5-6. Over 8,000 educators attended this conference devoted to "the best practices, education philosophy, and trends in media literacy." Guest speakers were: Education Secretary Anne Duncan; Her Majesty Queen Noor, Lisa Henson, President of the Henson Company; Bobby McFerrin; and Queen Latifah. I also was able to attend a town hall meeting hosted by Meet the Press moderator David Gregory. During my trip to New York City, I stayed at the New York Hilton. In the “between” times I was able to get out and see the town. (Below are pictures of just a few of the places I visited. Can you guess where?)

Ashanna Richards [email protected]

(785) 869-3555

High School Academic Awards Night

April 22 at 7 p.m. CHHS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will be honored with awards for their work in the following curricular areas.

Business/Computer Technology Mathematics Language Arts (English and Foreign Languages) Social Studies Science

Go Bananas at the

Elementary PTO Carnival

Friday, April 30 6-9 p.m.

Ike Cearfoss Gym Central Heights School

Fun for the whole family! Lots of games and prizes!

Radar Fastball, Limbo, Banana Slamma, Feed the Sharks, Hula (hoop) Toss, Coconut Bowling, Tropical Fishing, Face Painting, Sunken Treasure, Moon Walk, Obstacle Course, and Many More…

Central Heights is now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/USD288

Summer Driver’s Education Classes Set Driver’s Education will be offered this summer to any Central Heights student who has graduated from the 8th grade and is 14 years of age.

We will be offering a two-phase program: one phase is a minimum of four weeks in the classroom and passing that work at a predetermined competency. Phase two is behind the wheel training in which each student will receive a 10 lesson, 40 minute drive with all the competencies completed.

There will be one class offered, June 1 through June 28. In order to complete this much work in this time frame, all students must attend the classroom everyday and drive at his/her driving time. Students may also be dropped from class for behavior and/or discipline problems.

The classroom part of driver’s education will be from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Parents are responsible for getting their students to class at 8:00, and then picking them up at 10:00. The instructors will pick your student up at home to go driving during their assigned driving time and returning them home after their time. If the student drives after class at 10:00 the teacher will take them home after class.

Central Heights will have district-wide enrollment at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for all students who meet the requirements. The enrollment will be in the lunchroom on Saturday April 10, 2010. All students who plan to take driver’s education this summer MUST attend this meeting along with their parent or guardian. There will be no late sign-ups accepted.

Students will need $2.00 to cover the driver’s education permit and $100.00 to cover the cost of class fees for a total of $102.00. This is the policy that will be followed for refunds; the $2.00 fee is non-refundable since it is sent in to the state, and the $100.00 is refundable until the first day of class. Once class has started all fees are non-refundable for any situation or reason.

Out of District Students the cost is $2.00 to cover the driver’s education permit and $200.00 for class fees for a total of $202.00 It should be understood that a student cannot get his/her restricted license until his/her 15th birthday and he/she will need to keep their completion certificate until his/her birthday. NOTE 1. Any student who is taking medication must bring a written statement to the April meeting, stating that it is all allowable for them to drive a vehicle. 2. Any student who wears corrective lenses must wear them to the April meeting. 3. Bring a writing pen with dark ink to the meeting. 4. If you have any questions, contact Bud Welch at (785) 869-3809 ext. 105.

Middle School News…

Are You Smarter Than a Middle School Scholar Bowl Member? It might be hard to beat this team! The MS Scholar Bowl Team has made its mark in several tournaments this season. Eight members traveled to Iola on February 13, 2010. This was the first meet for five of them. The A team of Eli Davis, Jessica Marta, Rebecca Webb, and Dillon Welch took fourth place with six wins and four losses in the 10 school event. The B team members of Merrick Brown, Kay Cunningham, Jake Kice, and Samantha Pryor, placed fifth with six wins and four losses. The A Team had 6 wins and one loss to bring home gold at the Westphalia Round Robin Tournament on February. 23. Marissa Ashwill, Chase Brown, Shelby Cardell, Eli Davis, Scooter Kice, and Rebecca Webb, outscored their opponents 495 to 140 in seven rounds of play. The B Team of Marissa Ashwill, Merrick Brown, Jake Kice, and Jessica Marta had five wins and two losses to win third place. The A Team and B Team were both first place winners at the Round Robin Marmaton Valley Tournament on March 2. Team members on the B Team were Cunningham, J. Kice, Kraft, Schooler, and Welch. They had six wins and one loss. The A team of Ashwill, C. Brown, Cardell, Davis, and S. Kice were undefeated in the seven school match-up. Undefeated in pool play at the Sante Fe Trail Meet in Carbdonale on March 4, the A Team advanced to the semi-finals against Holton #2 and won 70-25, then went on to take the victory from Sabetha 1 with a score of 70-30. Members were Ashwill, C. Brown, Cardell, Davis, and S. Kice. The B Team were undefeated in pool play against Sabetha, Holton 1, Santa Fe Trail, and Jefferson West. They went on to win the semi-finals against Sabetha 1, but lost to Santa Fe Trail 1 in the championship round 40-65. Members were M. Brown, Cunningham, J. Kice, K. Kraft, Schooler, and Welch. That’s a total of 4 firsts, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fourth , and 1 fifth place showings. The teams goes to St. Rose, Garnett for a meet on March 9, Pleasanton on March 23, and then on home turf March 25. Meets start at 4:00. Come support the CH Middle School Scholar Bowl Team!

Ann Collins

[email protected] (755) 869-3809 ext. 115

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MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-BOARD OF EDUCATION-CENTRAL HEIGHTS USD #288-RICHMOND, KS-FRANKLIN COUNTY-MARCH 22, 2010-7:00PM.

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Ron Sluder presiding.

Members Present: Gene Schaefer, Ron Sluder, Angie Wiederholt, Kevin Tooley, and Rick Pryor. Absent: Jack Davis and David Mitchell

Employees Present: Jerrica McCarty, Jim White, Bud Schaub, Bob Stegner, Kenny Teter, Tom Horstick, Bud Welch, and Dawn Burns.

Jack Davis arrives 7:02 p.m.

A motion by Gene Schaefer, 2nd David Mitchell to approve the regular agenda as presented and consent agenda as amended. Passed 6-0

David Mitchell arrives 7:03 p.m.

Bud Schaub presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion by David Mitchell, 2nd Rick Pryor to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Passed 7-0

Bob Stegner gave the Technology report. 7:08 p.m.

A motion by Rick Pryor, 2nd Angie Wiederholt to approve the Technology plan as presented. Passed 7-0

Kenny Teter gave the facilities report.

Bud Welch gave the middle and elementary principal report.

Tom Horstick gave the high school principal report. Mr. Page was present to discuss the necessary repairs to the greenhouse.

A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd Rick Pryor to accept the donation of a printer from Helzberg Diamonds. Passed 7-0

A motion by David Mitchell, 2nd Rick Pryor to accept the donations for the wrestling team. Passed 7-0

Jim White presented the Superintendents report. 7:35 p.m.

A motion by Gene Schaefer, 2nd Kevin Tooley to approve the February expenditures as presented. Passed 7-0

A motion by Gene Schaefer, 2nd Kevin Tooley to go into executive session negotiations for 15 minutes to include BOE and Jim White. Passed 7-0 7:47 p.m.

A 10 minute extension same way. 8:02 p.m.

Open Session. 8:12 p.m.

A motion by Rick Pryor, 2nd Jack Davis to go into executive session for non-elected personnel for 30 minutes to include BOE, Jim White, Tom Horstick, and Buddy Welch. Passed 7-0 8:12 p.m.

Open Session. 8:29 p.m. A motion by Rick Pryor, 2nd Gene Schaefer to adjourn. Passed 7-0 8:29 p.m.

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