NORTH NEWS Dec 11 2023
Where Tradition began, Excellence continues.
Shawnee Mission North High School
Office Hours 7AM - 3:30PM
913-993-6900
Attendance Hotline (24 hours)
913-993-6945
Website: https://smnorth.smsd.org/
Location: 7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-6900
Twitter: @SM_NORTH_HS
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Message from Principal David Ewers
North Community,
It is the final full week of school before the break. Let's use our time wisely this week to focus on finishing the semester the best we can!
Please use the link below for the finals schedule.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Drqr2MQMAqEubMh9BJwNjVvFjd48657PFKNqiFKKHc/edit?usp=sharing
Student of the Week - Grace Morgan
Grace is driven, kind, has a great sense of humor, and is inclusive of her classmates!
CONGRATULATIONS...
Staff of the Week - Pam Morris
Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Dec 18, 19, 20 Final Exams
- Jan 9 - Enrollment for upcoming school year begins (please see below)
- Jan 27 - SMN Trivia Night
NEW INFORMATION
Matilda The Musical
"Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination."
Showtimes are as follows:
- Thursday 12/14 @7pm
- Friday 12/15 @7pm
- Saturday 12/16 @2pm
- Saturday 12/16 @7pm
Tickets are $10 each. They go on sale one hour before each performance and they are general admission.
Kansas Communities that Care (KCTC) Student Survey
The Shawnee Mission School District will soon be administering the Kansas Communities that Care (KCTC) Student Survey*. This survey is taken by 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grade students statewide. As a school district, this survey is a valuable tool to help us understand how students behave, think and feel about alcohol, marijuana and other drug use, bullying and school safety. The KCTC survey measures teen substance use, delinquency, and related problem behaviors in schools and communities. The survey gives insight into the problems students face and shows what we, as a school district and the greater community, can do to help them succeed. The information is also important for planning effective prevention programs in our schools and community and provides data to assist in applying for grant funding.
The survey can be viewed at www.kctcdata.org/families, click "View the survey". You may also be interested to know the following:
- It is completely anonymous. Students will not be asked for their names on the questionnaire, nor will anyone be able to connect any individual student with his/her responses. School staff will not see any one student’s responses, but only summaries of results.
- Participation is entirely voluntary. Your child may decline to participate in the survey or may simply skip any question they do not wish to answer.
- Annual participation is important. Even if your child has participated in previous surveys, annual data is extremely helpful in determining the effectiveness of previous efforts and changes in program areas.
For more information about the Kansas Communities that Care Survey and the Informed Consent process, visit https://kctcdata.org/file/guardian-survey-informed-consent-english-pdf.
El Distrito Escolar de Shawnee Mission pronto administrará la Encuesta de Estudiantes de Kansas Communities that Care (KCTC). Esta encuesta es realizada por estudiantes de 6, 8, 10 y 12 grado en todo el estado. Como distrito escolar, esta encuesta es una herramienta valiosa para ayudar acomprender cómo se comportan, piensan y sienten los estudiantes sobre el consumo de alcohol, marihuana y otras drogas, el acoso y la seguridad escolar. La encuesta de KCTC mide el uso de sustancias de los adolescentes, la delincuencia y los comportamientos problemáticos relacionados en las escuelas y comunidades. La encuesta da una idea de los problemas que enfrentan los estudiantes y muestra lo que nosotros, como distrito escolar y la comunidad en general, podemos hacer para ayudarlos a tener éxito. La información también es importante para planificar programas de prevención efectivos en nuestras escuelas y comunidad y proporciona ayuda para solicitar fondos de subvención.
La encuesta se puede ver en www.kctcdata.org/families, haga clic en "Ver la encuesta". También le puede interesar saber lo siguiente:
- Es completamente anónimo. A los estudiantes no se les pedirá sus nombres en el cuestionario, ni nadie podrá conectar a ningún estudiante individual con sus respuestas. El personal de la escuela no verá las respuestas de ningún estudiante, sino solo resúmenes de los resultados.
- La participación es totalmente voluntaria. Su hijo puede negarse a participar en la encuesta o simplemente puede omitir cualquier pregunta que no desee responder.
- La participación anual es importante. Incluso si su hijo ha participado en encuestas anteriores, los datos anuales son extremadamente útiles para determinar la efectividad de los esfuerzos anteriores y los cambios en las áreas del programa.
Para obtener más información sobre la Encuesta de Comunidades que Cuidan de Kansas y el proceso de Consentimiento Informado, visite https://kctcdata.org/file/guardian-survey-informed-consent-english-pdf.
Bowling Tryouts
Tryouts are 12th, 13th and 15th. Students that signed up already should meet in the student commons at 2:45pm on the date that they signed up to tryout. We will be back to North by 6pm.
Previously released information, but still important to know
ELA 12 Survey for Juniors
Junior students and parents - In the next couple of weeks, juniors will be asked to participate in an ELA 12 survey. This survey is to help us better understand which course offerings in the English department will be most requested to help build our schedule. Starting next school year, we will be offering Standard ELA 4, AP Literature, ELA 4 College Now Honors, U.S. Latino Literature and Contemporary Communications for those students enrolled in a Signature Program. We appreciate your time in completing this survey.
School Pictures
Students and Parents – it’s not too late to order school photos from this year’s picture day.
If your student is in grade 9-11, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/2ndSMN23
If your student is a senior, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/Senphoto
If you have any questions, please contact Rolland Studios here: https://www.rollandkc.com/contact
After School Tutoring Update
School Fees for 2023-24 are now DUE!!
- Please use the online fee payment portal. Go to www.smsd.org, hover over the "Families " tab, and click the link entitled "Pay Fees Online".
- Add lunch money online using “Optional Fees”. Create an account or use the Guest option with the student’s ID number and last name.
- If you are interested in applying for free or reduced lunch, please use this link.
- Fees are needed for teachers to buy supplies for classes and to cover other expenses for the 2023-24 school year.
- The following fees are required: instructional resource fee (classroom materials), participation fee (admission home games/theatre/activity buses, etc.), ID card and course fees.
- Optional: Yearbooks are $50 until January 10, 2024 and then they go up to $65. Parking permits are available throughout the year and prorated by quarter.
- If you need to pay by check, please mail or bring your check with your student’s ID number in the memo to SM North, Attn: Bookkeeper, 7401 Johnson Dr., Overland Park, KS 66202.
- If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, email a copy of your food service benefits letter to shellelewis@smsd.org. Free lunch students receive a $105 fee waiver & reduced receive $52.50.
- For payment plans and questions, please call 913-993-6910 or email shellelewis@smsd.org. Unpaid fees may be sent to collections, so please make payment arrangements.
Staff Member of the Week
SMN Booster Club/PTSA
SPIRIT WEAR
SMN Spirit Wear makes a great Christmas gift!
Place your ONLINE order by December 15th for best selection and to guarantee availability!
Our online store is ALWAYS OPEN - just click on the link or QR code below!
https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/
North Students and Staff can stock up on their favorite Bison gear at the SMN Booster Club Spirit Wear
10th Annual SMN Trivia Night!
Join in the fun at the 10th Annual SMN TRIVIA NIGHT!
Recruit your team of 8 to join us at St. Pius X in Mission, KS on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for costumes, competition, and a whole lot of cheer! **This is an adult-only event – no one under age 21 will be permitted**
The team registration fee is $280, but as always, $100 of your team fee will go directly to the SMN team/group/club of your choice!
The DEADLINE to register your team is January 19, 2024 – there are limited spots available, so get your registration in ASAP!
Team Registration is ONLINE - https://smnorthptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/958674
RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED FOR TRIVIA NIGHT
Do you have a favorite business that you would contact to donate an item or gift card? Are you willing to team up with a friend to create a gift basket? Donate an item to our raffle and the business or individual(s) will be promoted at the event! Items are needed no later than January 19, 2024.
If you have an item to donate, contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com with information about the item. If needed, we can provide you will a donation letter from Shawnee Mission North for tax purposes.
The 10th Annual SMN Trivia Night is co-sponsored by SMN PTSA and the SMN Booster Club. All proceeds will be used to support SMN students, staff, and programs!
For more information contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com or SMN Booster Club at smnboosterclub@yahoo.com
Purchase SMN Spirit Wear and Booster Club Memberships at our online store (click on the link or use the QR code below)
Join PTSA and the Booster Club
The Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) and the All-School Booster Club are great ways for parents and guardians to get involved with our school!
Join PTSA by clicking on this link!
Join Booster Club by clicking on this link!
All proceeds raised by both organizations directly benefit SMN students!
Paraprofessional and food service positions are available
If you are interested in food services positions in the SMSD, please see the image below.
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STUCO NEWS
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News from Student Services
Enrollment for 2024-2025
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in January 2024. Academic Counselors will meet with students by grade level in seminar starting January 9th. Each student will receive an Enrollment Card and a Course Listing Sheet and will be encouraged to take them home and talk with their parent/guardian about classes for next year. Counselors will then collect Students’ enrollment cards the following week during their English class. Please make sure your student’s enrollment card is in their backpack.
23-24 College Rep Visits - Sign up
Juniors and seniors may sign up for the college admission rep visits. These visits are held during school hours. (Check weekly for updated college lists, dates, and times).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn5kJr2FlCpNzF_Tu328IhA10mKWlhiAcnrZz2IOF4xD70wA/viewform
Job opportunity
Let's Grow Preschool
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Bison Athletics and Activities
Shawnee Mission North Athletics
SM North athletics and student organizations will show their support for Aaron, Ashlee and Brooklyn Davidson at Tuesday’s varsity basketball game double-header by wearing royal blue (Nolan’s favorite color). Most of you know Aaron served as Physical Education and Health teacher, Cross-Country, and Track and Field coach at North for 15 years. We invite the community to join us in wearing royal blue.
SM North boy’s basketball beat St. Joe Layfaette 69-58 on Tuesday evening. Leading scores were: Alex Casares - 20pts & 7reb, Miguel Reyes - 15pts and Aziz Jagne - 10pts & 6reb. North followed that game up vs. the hometown team, Desoto Wildcats losing 60-42. Statistical team leaders were: Alex Casares - 14pts, Miguel Reyes - 9pts and Dailan Holman - 8pts, 6reb. On Saturday, the Bison faced a pesky Raven squad and lost in double-overtime, 58-55. Leading scores were Aziz Jagne - 14pts & 8reb. Alex Casares - 14pts & 4reb & Miguel Reyes - 11pts.
SM North Girls basketball team traveled to Ottawa and lost 63-27. Tamiah Washington led North with 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Both Boys and Girls Basketball teams are in action on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5:15 & 7:00pm in the FH. Booster club will be located in the FH foyer selling North spiritwear.
The boys swim and dive team had a very successful first meet of the season last week in Olathe! We won two events, both by junior Jonathan Guild, who won the 100 butterfly and the 100 backstroke. The big highlight was that Jonathan qualified for state in both of those events! At the beginning of the meet three of our fantastic divers qualified for state in their first meet. Henry Duff, Jack Eaton, and Luis Guzman are all headed to the state championships in the middle of February with their outstanding performances. Many of the new swimmers and divers had fantastic meets for their first ever competition, so congratulations to the entire swim and dive team. We have two meets this week, Wednesday we are in Lawrence High School and Saturday morning is the Shawnee Mission District meet at the Aquatic Center. Good luck this week Bison!!
The SMN wrestling program hosted KC Washington, KC Wyandotte and Polo, MO last Tuesday evening. The wrestlers gained a lot of valuable experience. The boys varsity traveled to SMNW on Saturday, Joey Piasecki went undefeated; winning all 5 of his matches. The girls varsity traveled to Eudora on Friday evening and several won both of their matches.
Six SM North Cheerleaders were named All-Americans. The girls have to try out individually and are recognized for their skill set - superior technical skills, leadership, and strong personal values. It is considered the most popular and prestigious individual cheerleading recognition. The All-American Cheerleaders are invited to participate in a handful of different events, one of them being to cheer in the Varsity Spectacular Parade at Disney World for their Holiday Parade and represent their school!
Brooke Bell, and Alexis Phillips, SMN varsity cheer team members had the opportunity to cheer in the Magic Kingdom parade at the end of November.
Cheer team members earning A.A. status are pictured left to right; Mallory LaBrasca, Kendra Walton, Alexis Phillips, Abigail wedding, Brooke Bell and Gabrielle Keller. Alexis and Brooke at Disney World.
Picture: (l to r): Mallory LaBrasca, Kendra Walton, Alexis Phillips, Abigail Wedding, Brooke Bell and Gabrielle Keller
Cheer All - American
Alexis Phillips and Brooke Bell at Disney World.
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