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SHS E-Newsletter
May 8, 2015
Lots of information – please read carefully. Thanks!
UPCOMING DATES
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5-13: AP Exams
May 8: Chamber Choir at State
May 10: Mothers‟ Day
May 13: Symphonic Band at State
May 13: Boosters Club Meeting
May 15: Green Cord Hours Due
May 15: Deadline to forecast for new Theatre electives
May 15 & 20: Senior Deadlines (see below)
May 16: NHS Service Project May 18: NHS Induction Ceremony
May 19: Spring Band Concert
May 23: GAPP Car Wash at SMS
May 25: Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
May 27: Fine Arts Awards & Jazz Concert
TBA: Athletics Awards
June 3: Spring Choir Concert
June 5: Baccalaureate
June 6: Can & Bottle Drive
June 6: Graduation
June 6: Safe & Sober All-Night Graduation Party
June 8 & 9: Third Trimester Finals – Grades 9-11
June 9: Last Day of School – Grades 9-11
SCHOOL NEWS
WE WILL MISS YOU, KERRIGAN!
Here at SHS and throughout our school district community, we are profoundly saddened by the passing of Kerrigan Clark. She was in a car accident in Cornelius Pass on Wed. May 6. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Clark family. We encourage students to visit the memorial for Kerrigan outside SHS. This is a safe alternative to students walking along Cornelius Pass Road. A memorial service will be held onMonday May 11th at 5:00 pm in the Scappoose High School gymnasium.
ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS
We have added two new courses for the 2015-16 school year:
THEATRE DESIGN
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester (course may be repeated)
Prerequisite: None
This course offers students an opportunity to pull back the curtain and investigate what happens behind the scenes in order to create the magic of the theatre. Students will explore all backstage elements essential to a successful theatre production. As students work on lights, sound, costumes, sets, props, makeup and special effects, they will develop a practical hands-on knowledge of basic production design and construction in the theatre. Students will learn how to use power tools and operate stage rigging safely and efficiently. (Students must follow all instructor safe-guards and guidelines to be successful and remain in the class).
THEATRE
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester (course may be repeated)
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the exhilarating world of theatre. As students investigate the theatre, developing foundational skills as performers, they will also be learning about themselves and building self-confidence. The course will include the study of acting techniques (voice, movement, and characterization), exercises in improvisation, prepared scenes, reading plays, critical analysis of live productions, and audition techniques. Students will acquire a broad perspective of the theatre and learn good rehearsal and performance skills.
If students are interested in forecasting for the above new courses, please let the Counseling Office know by Fri. May 15. For every forecasted new course, students must drop one of their already forecasted courses.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our 2015 Valedictorian is Silas Lal. The Salutatorians areStephen Gift and Robby Backus. There are 26 students graduating with GPAs of 4.0 or higher in the Class of 2015.
Our Rotary Student of the Month for May is Katelyn Mitts. Katelynn has accrued 188 hours of community service so far this year, more than any other student has recorded at SHS this year. She also raised more money for Doernbecher Days than any other class representative. She maintains a 4.23 GPA and will be attending PSU to earn her degree in Child & Family Studies. She hopes to work at Doernbecher Hospital as a Child Life Specialist.
May 4-8 has been National Teacher Appreciation Week. We deeply appreciate the hard work of our dedicated and caring teachers. Your devotion to our students is exemplary!
Each week during the school year, K103 and Concordia University honors a local Metro
Area educator. SHS‟s Early Childhood Ed.Teacher, Mrs. Robyn Grabhorn, has been honored for the week of April 24. Sophomore Lizzie Schlosser nominated Mrs. Grabhorn with an essay. With the recognition, Mrs. Grabhorn also wins a $103 Gift Card for Classroom School Supplies, a Crystal Apple Award, and is eligible to win a Concordia University Continuing Education Scholarship.
Language Arts teacher Mr. Andy Kane plans to graduate from Pine Manor College in Boston, Mass. in July with his Masters in Fine Arts. He has also been asked by his peers to be the speaker at this year‟s Pine Manor Graduation.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Our teachers have been implementing strategies that provide opportunities for students to take ownership in their learning. Recently, our staff spent three hours working through several techniques that increase student engagement and increase critical thinking - including Placemat Group Strategy, Gallery Walk, Close Reading Strategy, and Socratic Seminar. Google these to find out more!
AP EXAM WEEK IS HERE
We are in the process of administering Advanced Placement Exams to students in our AP classes who wish to take them.
Tues. May 5 - AP Calculus – 11 students
Wed. May 6 - AP English Lit – 38 students
Fri. May 8 - AP US History - 22 students
Wed. May 13 - AP English Language - 13 students
Wed. May 13 - AP Stats – 6 students
If you have any questions about AP Exams, please contact Ms. Rebecca Steinke, the SHS AP Coordinator, [email protected].
FYI – IMPORTANT REMINDERS
As we move into warmer weather, here are some reminders for students and families about our dress code. Please help us by reminding your students that understanding what is appropriate in public places or work environments is an important life skill. Thank you!
DRESS CODE
“Clothes or accessories considered disruptive in appearance or sexual in nature will not be allowed. Clothing with comments in reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, ethnicity, racial orientation, gender, gangs or sexual expressions will not be allowed. Clothing which promotes violence or foul language, or makes reference to negative, religious comments will not be allowed. Anything considered disruptive to the educational process will also not be allowed. We may contact parents/guardians to provide other clothing for students who are wearing something inappropriate at school.
Students are not to wear:
o Low-cut and/or revealing tops
o Any clothing with pictures of weapons
o Pants that sag or drag on the floor o Tops, dresses, or pants that expose undergarments or the mid-section
o Tube tops, spaghetti straps, and halter tops
o Tops that are too short. If you raise your arms and skin can be seen, it‟s too short. o Shorts or skirts that are not fingertip length or longer, even if wearing tights/leggings or shorts
underneath
o Tights and leggings cannot be worn without a shirt or top that is finger-tip length
o Spikes or chains
o Pajamas or slippers
This dress code also applies to students at any school-sponsored event and also to adults who volunteer at Scappoose High School. Due to the ever-changing nature of symbolism in dress, dress code policies are subject to change.”
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
FROM THE LEADERSHIP CLASS
Congratulations to the following Class Officers for 2015-16:
Seniors
President – Macy Gray, Cabinet – Hannah Carey, Natalie Muth, Jessie Powell
Juniors
President – Mason Thorpe, Cabinet – Katelynn Bond, Nicole Lukinbeal, Allyah Cates, Toni Fleming
Sophomores
President – Ben Warren, Cabinet – Annabelle Broderick, Ciara Dreeszen, Eimile Manuel
Freshmen
President – Natalie Kenoyer, Cabinet – Cameron Cramer, Niki Jacobson, Sarah Rosenthal
This year‟s Prom had a great turn-out of nearly 300 beautifully-dressed students. Our Prom King is Joshua Shuell and our Prom Queen is Bridget Gann. The Junior class officers did a great job planning the Prom including our PreProm Assembly which served as a reminder to students about the risks of impaired driving. We thank the Scappoose Police and Fire Departments for their help with this assembly.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, our Leadership class washed teachers‟ cars today, hosted a lunch buffet from Ixtapa for teachers yesterday, and provided teachers with other goodies throughout the week. We deeply appreciate our hard-working teachers!!
GREEN CORD HOURS DUE BY MAY 15
All community service hours for the 2015 Green Cord must be turned in by May 15! For information about SHS's Green Cord program, please visit http://shsgreencord.weebly.com/.
FROM THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CLASS
Our Community Leadership Class is awarding $5000 in grant money to local non-profit organizations at our Awards Ceremony on Fri. May 15 at 2:00pm. The grant has been awarded to us by the Juan Young Trust and the PGE Foundation. The Community Leadership students have also raised about $500 this year for donation purposes, and they‟ve volunteered over 400 hours in the community.
Students from Community Leadership will also be graduating from the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program on Fri. May 29. Toastmasters is a “non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.”
For more information about the Community Leadership Class, please contact Ms. Courtney Scott.
NHS NEWS
Our Chapter of the National Honor Society will be participating in its annual All-Chapter Service Project on Sat. May 16. NHS members are to meet in the SHS parking lot at 10:00am. This year, we will work on weeding and cleaning up the sidewalks along Hwy. 30 all through town. We need parent chaperones! Please contact Mrs. Kerri LoPriore [email protected]. Thank you!
Our annual Induction Ceremony will be on Mon. May 18 in the Auditorium starting at 6:00pm. We are inducting 31 new members this year. Parents and guests are welcome to attend!
In our recent Red Cross Blood Drive, we collected 57 units of blood! The Red Cross sees a drop in donations from young people over the summer and has created some incentives for students to host blood drives during the summer months. Contact Nicky Byma, Account Manager with the American Red Cross, 503-528-5568 for more information.
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS - MAY 18-20
Got school spirit? Become a cheerleader! Open Gyms are on Mon. May 4 & 11, 4:00-6:00pm in the SHS Cafeteria. Official Tryouts are May 18-20. Questions? Contact Coach Jacy Hall at [email protected].
DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS – MAY 18-21
Love to dance? Tryouts for our Vision Dance Team are May 18-21, 5:30-8:30pm in the HS Gym. Registration packets are available in the Main Office. Please direct your questions to Coach Pam Didier at [email protected].
SPRING BAND CONCERT – MAY 19
Our Spring Band Concert is set for Tues. May 19 beginning at7:00pm in the SHS Auditorium. We will feature the SMS Band, the SHS Saxophone Quartet, the SHS Symphonic Band, and the SHS Jazz Band. The Sax Quartet and Symphonic Band will each perform a selection from their State Championship performances. The evening includes a silent auction beginning at 6:00pm and an opportunity to donate toward a much-needed tuba case to protect the fine instrument that was added to our inventory a couple years ago. Donations can be made by cash or
check. Some special presentations will be made at the conclusion of the concert too. Join us!
INTERESTED IN A TRIP TO GERMANY? MEETING MAY 20
GAPP is an exchange program with our long-term partner school in Germany, and the application process for 2015-16 is underway! Juniors and seniors are eligible, with priority given to those students in German 2, 3, or 4. German students will come here in October for three weeks and are hosted by SHS students. To complete the exchange, our host students will be hosted by their partners, usually in March. Students may visit Room B6 for an application and are asked to attend a meeting on Mon. May 18 at Lunch. The first parent meeting is Wed. May 20 at 6:00pm in B6. Send your questions to Mrs. Carol Herscovitz, [email protected].
FUNDRAISING CAR WASH MAY 23
GAPP exchange students will be holding a fundraising car wash on Sat. May 23, 10:00am – 2:00pm in front of SMS. Please bring your vehicles and let us clean them for you!
SHS STUDENTS TRAVELING TO SPAIN & PERU
On June 19, 11 students will travel to Málaga, Spain for an unforgettable 11-day language and cultural experience. Highlights include a cooking class with a local Spanish chef, a flamenco dance lesson and show, a city-wide scavenger hunt, exploration of the Alhambra and the Picasso Museum along with a painting class, and an AVE train ride to Madrid. Their chaperones are Mr. Tyler Baker and Mrs. Tracy Baker.
Next on the agenda – a 9-day trip to Peru! This trip is scheduled for Spring Break, 2016; chaperones are Mr. Tyler Baker and Mr. Chris Downie. Many students are already signed up and ready to go; if you are interested, contact Mr. Baker ASAP at [email protected]. For more information on the Peru trip, go to http://www.shsworldwide.com/peru-2016.html.
JAZZ CONCERT & FINE ARTS AWARDS NIGHT - MAY 27
The SHS Jazz Concert and Fine Arts Awards Night will be held on Wed. May 27 at 7:30 pm in our Auditorium. Come to this free concert featuring our Jazz Band and Jazz Choir and help us celebrate our excellent SHS performing artists!
ROBOTICS END OF YEAR CELEBRATION – MAY 29
Our Tribal Tech robotics team will be hosting its annual end of year party on Fri. May 29 in the robotics shop, 4:00-7:00pm. Refreshments will be served.
LUCKY STIFF – ANOTHER HIT FOR THE DRAMA CLUB
Over 40 talented SHS students were involved in the spring musical including actors, stage managers, technicians, and orchestra members. Our deep appreciation goes out to our community volunteers, donors, and all others who helped make this show possible. Thanks most especially to all who attended the show, including SHS students and staff!
FBLA MEMBERS ATTEND NATIONALS IN CHICAGO
Beau Groom, Mark Morud, Chase Johnson, Devon Linville, and James Brady are attending the FBLA National Conference in Chicago, IL June 26-July 3. We have begun fundraising and planning, and we‟re looking forward to representing SHS! Thanks to our chaperone, Ms. Whitney Scott.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE SHS BOOSTERS CLUB
May is election month for the Boosters Club Board. All current board members have stepped down, so all positions are open: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in serving on the Boosters Club Board to continue the work of the SHS Boosters Club – an organization that has helped fund programs and projects throughout the school and community for many years - please come to our next meeting: Wed. May 13, 7:00pm, in the SHS Conference Room. If you have any questions you can contact Boosters Club President Mr. Nick Teeter at (503) 543-4999.
In other news, the 15th Annual Spring Chinook Salmon Derby was a huge success! We extend our thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers who put this event together. We also want to thank those who fished in this Derby!
SPRING SPORTS ACTION
Check out our up-to-date schedules for baseball, softball, track & field, and boys & girls golf at www.rankonesport.com. For results, visit www.osaa.org. You can
also follow SHS Athletics on Facebook (Facebook.com/ScappooseHighAthletics) and Twitter (@SHSATHLETIC). We love our fan support!
COLLEGE READINESS
PCC Robotics Summer Camps
June 22-July 17: Girls Only
July 20- Aug 11: All Genders
Priority deadline is May 15. For more information contact Alex Vins at PCC: 971-722-4155, or [email protected].
Writing the College Essay Workshops
The Oregon Writing Project teacher consultants will be working with Class of 2016 seniors on the application and scholarship essay writing process. These week-long summer workshops will provide the opportunity to read and analyze essays, perfect your student‟s own personal style, write sentences that sizzle, and draft/revise/edit a college essay that will get your student noticed. By the end of the week, each student will have revised drafts of two potential college essays. Two Workshops are currently available: June 22-26and June 29-July 2. The cost is $175. For more information visit: https://graduate.lclark.edu/live/events/35206-writing-the-college-essay-for-incoming-seniors.
Southern Oregon University Academy
SOU Academy is a summer residential program for Talented and Highly Able students; this year‟s is June 21-27. High School students are eligible to apply for Junior Counselorpositions! The Junior Counselor program is designed for motivated high school students who are interested in obtaining leadership experience, college preparation, and community service hours. Applications are available at sou.edu/youth or by calling 541-552-6452.
U of O SAIL Program
University of Oregon is offering a FREE Summer Academy to Inspire Learning, aka SAIL. This program is for 8th-12th graders who qualify for free or reduced
lunch. Visit http://sail.uoregon.edu for more information on how this program could benefit your child!
Colleges that Change Lives College Fair - July 29
Come visit with representatives from these dynamic institutions on Wed. July 29 at 7:00pm at the Oregon Convention Center. Pre-registration is NOT required. For more information, visit www.ctcl.org.
Oregon Private College Week - Aug. 3-7
Students can register to take campus tours and participate in admission information sessions at a number of our state's private college campuses. Sessions are available from 9:00 -11:30am and 2:00 - 4:30pm throughout the week of Aug. 3-7. Visit the Counseling Office for more info.
Scholarships Available!
Here are some of the local scholarships available:
American Legion Scholarship - $500 - due May 15
Brian Tinkle Memorial - $1,000 - due May 15
For information on specific scholarships, log on to Naviance, click the 'Colleges' tab, scroll down to „Scholarships & Money‟, and click on „Scholarship List.‟
CLASS OF 2015
FROM THE MAIN OFFICE
All fees must be cleared in order for your student to receive his/her diploma. Avoid the rush! See Jami Schmid in the Main Office to settle your account. You can check your balance on ParentVUE.
Recently, we mailed you a packet of information with details of our graduation activities and etc. If you did not receive a packet or would like another, there are more in the Counseling Office. An assembly for all of our seniors was also held recently where instructions, behavioral expectations, and etc. for our Graduation events were explained. Please let us know ASAP if you have any questions regarding our Graduation events so we can all make the most of this memorable time for our seniors.
Encourage your senior to hang in there for a few more weeks and take care of business! Please help your seniors to keep track of deadlines and details and to finish their high school careers in a way they will be proud to remember!
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Watch out for senioritis! Pay close attention to senior deadlines. Take time to check-in with your student, and if you have any concerns about progress toward Graduation (credits, etc.) or anything else!, please contact the Counseling Office ASAP.
Our Graduation program features the names (and amounts) of scholarships our seniors have earned, plus their community service hours. Please submit this information to Josie Bradley in the Counseling Office by 4:00pm on May 15! A scholarship reporting form is available in the Counseling Office. No exceptions can be made due to our printing deadline!
FROM THE 2015 SAFE & SOBER GRADUATION COMMITTEE
The Safe & Sober Graduation Committee has been working all year to put together what will be a fantastic All-Night Party full of fun things to do, with great food and great prizes. Encourage your graduate to take part in this safe and very memorable experience! There is no charge to attend.
And we need volunteers! Our goal is to rotate chaperones in and out of different areas so no one gets stuck in one area all night. Unless you have a specific area (food, activities, etc), we will add you to the group of volunteers and let you know where we need you. We need about 20 volunteers for security and to assist with all the fun activities. Please notify Tammy Lukinbeal by Mon. May 18 at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer to help at the All-Night Party. You will enjoy it!
Speaking of prizes, can you donate a gift card or a gift basket that a senior would enjoy receiving as a raffle prize at the All-Night Party? These can be taken to the Main Office.
We are still missing the baby pictures of many of our seniors for the Baccalaureate slide show. Please send them [email protected] ASAP!!!
We will be displaying our seniors‟ collage poster boards in the Cafeteria on the night of Baccalaureate. This is another great graduation tradition at SHS – a lifetime photo collage. Please note: we ask that you use regular poster board (NOT foam core – it is difficult to hang and display). These are due in the Main Office on May 20.
Permission slips are required to attend the free All-Night Graduation Party. These are also due in the Main Office byMay 20.
We are meeting May 21 and May 28 for final planning,7:00pm, SHS Library. Please join us!
We have a Facebook page! We post upcoming meetings, volunteer needs, deadlines, and plans. Join the conversation -https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scappoose-Safe-Sober-2015/758268647557410.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
ALUMNI ASSOC. TO HOLD BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
This special event takes place at Wildwood Golf Course onFri. July 31 (reg. by June 30) with tee times starting at8:00am. The cost to enter a foursome is $250; individuals may enter at $65 each. This fee includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, prizes, and lunch at Varsity Grill afterward. Proceeds will be used for the SHS Alumni Assoc. scholarship fund. Interested? Contact George Dunkel at 503-369-2050 or Mike Hoag at 503-810-4624.
For more information about SHS, visit our pages on the District’s website at SHS.scappoose.k12.or.us. You will also find email links to all our staff. Contact us!
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, 971-200-8005. Andy DeBois, Principal.
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