Kickapoo announcements Feb. 17 - 21, 2020

Kickapoo Families,
I hope everyone had a peaceful and restful weekend.
Enjoy this brief article from one of my favorite authors/speakers Jon Gordon.

FEED THE POSITIVE

TODAY (AND EVERY DAY)

Your mind is a like a garden. You need to weed it and feed it. Weed the negative. Feed the positive. Doing it one day won’t do a lot but if you weed and feed every day, over time the garden will look magnificent.

1) If they praise you, show up and do the work. If they criticize you, show up and do the work. If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

2) Greatness isn’t achieved by worrying what everyone thinks of you. Don’t look outside. The praise, criticism, expectations; it’s all just noise. Look inside to your heart and soul and do your thing. Do it with love and create greatness from the inside out.

3) Today, shift your perspective and realize it’s not about having to do anything. Life is not an obligation. It’s a gift. Replace “Have To” with “Get To.” Focus on gratitude and you’ll find yourself feeling blessed instead of stressed.

4) Remember... big opportunities come from doing the small things with a big dose of passion, love, purpose and excellence. Be faithful with what you have and where you are today. Don't chase success. Decide to make a difference and success will find you.

5) Tomorrow is a new day. Don’t let what you didn’t do become what you never did. No more putting it off. No more waiting till the “perfect” time. No more letting busyness get in the way. Get started.

Below are a few NEW notes and reminders for you. Have a great week!
Progress Reports
The second progress report of 3rd quarter went live Friday afternoon. You can find it by going HERE. Login to eSchool Home Access then click on the GRADES tab for the progress report from 2/14/2020.
If you click on the CLASSES tab you can keep track of grades on a daily basis.
Questions or concerns please contact teachers as soon as possible.

LeadSGF Academy Applications Open

Hello,

The applications for the 2020-2021 Academy Class program have officially launched and we are in the process of recruiting current high school sophomores to apply to be in this program during their junior year.

The Leadership Springfield Academy Class is a community leadership program established in 1990 to help youth in their junior year discover how to be more engaged citizens and develop as community leaders. During this nine month program in the 2020-2021 school year, a class of 32 students will explore their strengths, learn about the local community, and coordinate monthly program days where they get to see firsthand how leaders work together to structure and influence the community around them. Students will gain project management skills, leadership aptitude and a newfound appreciation for the work that goes into making our community function. Most of all, the program is designed to inspire, develop and connect our local students to see the impact they can have on the community. 

I have attached a flyer and program year calendar. Please feel free to distribute these to any sophomores you know in the Springfield community. The students may complete the Academy Class application online anytime between now and March 30. Please note that they do not have to complete this application at one time. To save and continue working on your application later, they may click 'Save' at the bottom of any page, enter your email address, and click 'Send' to email yourself the link to continue working on your application at a later time.  

Please visit our website for more information on the program and let the students know that they can join us for our Academy Class Information Session event on Wednesday, February 19 from 3:30-5:30. This come and go event will be held at the Leadership Springfield office at 1711 W Battlefield, Suite A. Feel free to stop by to ask us any questions you have about the Academy Class as well.

Thank you,

Ashley Clair, Communications Director

Leadership Springfield, Inc.

O: 417-986-2884
www.leadershipspringfield.org

Students & Parents 
Please do NOT park in Birch Pointe parking lot across the street. This is private property and they have informed us they are going to begin towing vehicles. Also, do not wait in their drive/parking for students. Thank you.


Library Survey for Parents
We want to hear from you!  Please click this link to complete a survey about KHS Library.

Students with D's or F's
If your student has a D or F in any class I am sending phone messages on Monday
evenings. This is based on their grade as of 6 a.m. each Monday morning. It is possible grades
could change between the time I run the report and send the message. If you ever have questions
or concerns please contact your students teacher. Thank you.

Interventions for students with Failing grades
We have two newer interventions to support students.
IF a student has 2 or more F's in core classes they will be in IPLT (Intensive
Personal Learning Time) Monday - Thursday during PLT (Personal Learning Time) time
to focus on improving in those classes.
We also have an after-school intervention, Chief Intervention Accountability Option,
that is held after school from 3 - 4 p.m. in the library classroom Monday through Thursday.
Students must have an F in a core class to qualify for this intervention. Contact your
students teacher (math, science, social studies, or English) if your student has an F and
you'd like them to attend this intervention.

SUMMER SCHOOL aka Explore Registration
There will be two sessions of Explore. Session I is scheduled for June 3-30. Session II will be held July 6-July 31.
High School students will attend Explore classes Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Parkview High School. Online classes are also available this summer.
High school students may register for Explore classes beginning March 2.
Register for Explore classes at www.sps.org/Explore.

All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders were given an Explore Field Guide during
2nd block on Friday, Feb. 14th. IF they did not receive one please check with
your 2nd block teacher first. You can also visit the counseling center or go to
the Explore website here https://www.sps.org/explore for more information.

Arrival & Dismissal
As a reminder students can arrive/be dropped off as early at 7 a.m. and
classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:20 a.m. on Friday's.
We dismiss at 2:50 everyday and students not under the direct supervision of a coach or
teacher must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. each day.

Scholarship Bulletin
The February bulletin can be found here.
You can find this and much more on the Counselor's Corner Website.

Stay Connected to Kickapoo!
As a reminder the information shared below is NOT all inclusive to what is happening
at Kickapoo High School. To find more information about KHS and what's happening
you will find it HERE or at kickapoochiefs.org

The best way to stay in the know is to check the calendar and daily announcements

as they are updated each day and can be found in the left column. I would recommend

bookmarking our web page and checking it daily to stay informed of the KHS
happenings.
Additional announcements regarding our Courtwarming Dance, Juniors interested in running
for Cabinet, Talent Show signups, and much more can be found on our web page.

I would also encourage you to connect with us via social media as we share what’s going on

at KHS. Check us out on

Instagram @KickapooHighSchool

Twitter @KickapooChiefs

Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Website - Kickapoochiefs.org

Order your Yearbook NOW at this website:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059682/Kickapoo-High-School/

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar

Here is the FULL CALENDAR.
With the snow day last week the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21st.

KHS Class of 2020 Graduation is Friday, May 8th @ 5:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.

2020 - 2021 calendar

Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.

Have a great week and #GoChiefs #OneTribe #WeTribeTogether

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School