Saturday, September 26, 2020

Kickapoo announcements Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2020

Hello Kickapoo Families!

It was another outstanding Ozarks weekend.

Please remember to keep your student(s) home if they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been tested and you do not have results yet.

Please complete a (click -->) daily screening each morning with your student before school each day. When in doubt please call our nurses at 523-8500. Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy and safe.

Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:

Facebook - Kickapoo High School

Twitter - @KickapooChiefs

Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool

Website - kickapoochiefs.org

You can find our Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.

Below are a few new notes for you and then several reminders.

* Senior announcements

Senior Meeting - Students & Families of seniors please view this 18 minute video for important information.

Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

September News You Can Use - Review for important dates, ACT news, etc.

Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors. 

ATTENTION SENIORS!! 

Here is the link with information about your senior headshots: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4jcs3xzRnH5qjDyUU_N7C-Nhv7wLw3s2PS1FtHoLzk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link for senior quotes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP1E13tiIYGLCPYhivpLY168pVFtmqNwy9Ww4qN9rY0qJ_5g/viewform 

Both of these are DUE OCTOBER 22nd, NO EXCEPTIONS! 
Please email kickapooyearbook@gmail if you have any questions. Thank you. 

* Parking permits - On sale now. Go the Financial office to pick up paperwork and pay $10 for the first semester.

* FREE ACT for Seniors - Will be offered on Oct. 6th & Oct. 20th. Please click HERE for specific details. Questions? Contact Dr. Coffey.

* PSAT - Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking the PSAT please check the Canvas message sent recently or contact Mr. Billy in the counseling center or message him ASAP as we have a limited number of tests available.

* FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH - ALL students enrolled at Kickapoo will be able to eat a school breakfast AND lunch for free! Students attending school virtually can pick up food items during designated times in the carline. Click here for more information or check out nutrition services at SPS.org.

Earlier this month we were happy to announce that all students would be able to eat free due to an extension of federal funding. This extension will continue through Dec. 31, 2020, or until the program funding is depleted.

Since we do not know when that might happen, we want to remind you that you should still complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application for 2020-2021. This will ensure that once the pandemic meal program expires your family will continue to receive meal benefits, if you are eligible.

The current pandemic has impacted many SPS families in ways that may have changed their eligibility. Even if your family has not qualified for free or reduced price meals in the past, the only way to confirm your eligibility is to complete the application. It only takes a few minutes to complete and is available online here. 

If needed, please review these Frequently Asked Questions and Income Eligibility Guidelines to assist in completing your application.

You may also obtain a printed copy of the application from your child's school or by calling the Nutrition Services office at (417) 523-1130. 

Thank you.

* MEALS ON VIRTUAL DAYS - SPS will make meals available for students to take home for use on days when they are learning from home or for students fully virtual. These meals must be pre-ordered. Cost of the meals are free. Click here for more information.

Students should pick these up from the cafeteria at dismissal on Tuesday or Friday.

*FREE FLU CLINIC AT KICKAPOO - Monday, Nov. 9th for Mon/Tues & Thursday, Nov. 12th for Thurs/Fri students. Full time virtual students may attend on either date. 

Please see below for more information and the Consent Form that must be completed, signed, and turned in prior to the day of the clinic.

 

 

 

Stay Healthy During Flu Season

 

September 25, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

This year, more than ever, it is crucial for students to stay healthy during flu season. To assist your family in that effort, Springfield Public Schools, in cooperation with Jordan Valley Community Health Center and with support from CoxHealth, Mercy and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, is offering the seasonal flu vaccine to any student free of charge, as supply allows. 

Flu vaccine clinics will be held at each school site and will be available to both virtual and seated students.  

·    Each site will have a flu clinic for Mon/Tue students and one for Thu/Fri students. Virtual students can participate in either clinic at their normal school site.

Every student must submit a completed and signed consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Consent forms can be downloaded or obtained at each school site.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it is extremely important that we also protect our students and staff from the flu to help ensure we are able to provide in-person learning.

 

 

Seated Students

·    Locate your school/site on the flu clinic schedule.

·    Determine if that is a date your child will be in attendance.

·    If not, look for the second clinic date for your school, which will be coded in the same color.

·    Remember to provide a completed and signed consent form to the school in advance of the flu clinic.

 

 

Virtual Students

·    Locate your school/site on the flu clinic schedule identifying the two dates for clinics at that site. Both will be coded in the same color.

·    Determine a date to participate.

·    Provide a completed and signed consent form to the school on the day you participate.

The start time for each clinic must be flexible to allow our healthcare team to complete all vaccinations at one site before moving to a new location. As a result, virtual students will receive a phone call and text message on the days of their flu clinics to alert them when the healthcare team is en route to their school. It will be important for virtual students to arrive quickly at their school site, after receiving the notifications, as the healthcare team will only be at each site for a limited time. Virtual families can also track the healthcare team's location by clicking here.

 

 

 

For more information, please visit www.sps.org/Fluinfo. Please contact your school nurse with questions.

Thank you for helping to keep everyone healthy.

 

 

 

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* Progress Reports - The 6 week progress report is will be available Friday, Oct. 2nd. Please login to eSchool Home Access from our home page or HERE. Your login is the same as previous years. Need your login? Contact the main office.

Have questions about grades? Please contact the teacher at any time.

* Open House - Will be virtual this year. We will be providing a short student produced video by the end of October. Stay tuned!

* Parent - Teacher Conferences - Our Fall conferences will be virtual and held on Monday, Nov. 2 from 3 - 7 p.m. You will have the option to visit with teachers by phone or Zoom video meetings. More information will be coming soon on how and when to sign up for a conference. Thank you.

* Yearbooks are on sale now for $50 and can be purchased HERE. 

* Wednesday Virtual Day - Each teacher has scheduled a 15 minute time during each students scheduled class time in which they will be live via Zoom. This time will be to present new material and/or review previous material. If you have any questions please contact your teacher via email or Canvas as they are working from home on Wednesday's as well.

* Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate the hybrid model of learning. Remember teachers are with students M/T & Th/Fri. If you have questions please email or send a message via Canvas. Allow them up to 24 hours to respond as most of them only have one planning period each day. Thank you.

* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student??? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.

Below is information to help everyone get off to a great start. Please know this is not all inclusive information.
  • Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet through our library.
  • Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:30 a.m. and first block begins at 7:50 a.m. every day Monday - Friday. All students must report directly to first block. 
  • Classes end at 2:50 p.m. every day except Wednesday's end at 2:20 p.m.
  • 2020 - 2021 Bell Schedule - M/T/TR/Fr schedule is the same. Wednesday we follow a slightly different schedule and classes end at 2:20. Please review the link above for the specific class times.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times and may not contain inappropriate images, messages, etc.
  • Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
  • All students should leave school/campus by 3:05 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
  • Attendance to athletic contests and school sponsored clubs will be limited to ensure capacity guidelines.
  • Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Due to limited travel students may not be able to come immediately to pick them up. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them. 
  • NO food deliveries from outside vendors. Thank you for helping to limit the exposures our secretaries and staff encounter.
  • Visitors and Volunteers are limited to only those providing educational supports.
  • Back to SPS Return to Learning plan
Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive, but many of the frequently asked questions posed over the last few weeks.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility during this time. 
Take care and #GoChiefs!

Dr. Powers
Principal 
Kickapoo High School
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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Kickapoo announcements for Sept. 21 - 25, 2020

 Hello Kickapoo Families!

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather this weekend!

As a reminder, I update this blog each weekend and email it out to students and families via Canvas and those who have emails on file in eSchool. I have heard from a few stating they are not receiving the email. Please check your junk/spam folder. You may need to add my email address to your contacts as well. You can also follow/subscribe to this blog as well.

Below are a few new notes for you and then several reminders.

Parents & Students - please complete a daily screening each morning with your student before school.

Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:

Facebook - Kickapoo High School

Twitter - @KickapooChiefs

Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool

Website - kickapoochiefs.org

You can find our Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.

* Senior announcements

Senior Meeting - Students & Families of seniors please view this 18 minute video for important information.

Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

September News You Can Use - Review for important dates, ACT news, etc.

Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors. 

ATTENTION SENIORS!! 

Here is the link with information about your senior headshots: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4jcs3xzRnH5qjDyUU_N7C-Nhv7wLw3s2PS1FtHoLzk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link for senior quotes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP1E13tiIYGLCPYhivpLY168pVFtmqNwy9Ww4qN9rY0qJ_5g/viewform

Both of these are DUE OCTOBER 22nd, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email kickapooyearbook@gmail if you have any questions. Thank you. 

* Parking permits - On sale now. Go the Financial office to pick up paperwork and pay $10 for the first semester.

* FREE ACT for Seniors - Will be offered on Oct. 6th & Oct. 20th. Please click HERE for specific details. Questions? Contact Dr. Coffey.

* FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH - Beginning September 8, ALL students enrolled at Kickapoo will be able to eat a school breakfast AND lunch for free! Students attending school virtually can pick up food items during designated times in the carline. Click here for more information or check out nutrition services at SPS.org.

Earlier this month we were happy to announce that all students would be able to eat free due to an extension of federal funding. This extension will continue through Dec. 31, 2020, or until the program funding is depleted.

Since we do not know when that might happen, we want to remind you that you should still complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application for 2020-2021. This will ensure that once the pandemic meal program expires your family will continue to receive meal benefits, if you are eligible.

The current pandemic has impacted many SPS families in ways that may have changed their eligibility. Even if your family has not qualified for free or reduced price meals in the past, the only way to confirm your eligibility is to complete the application. It only takes a few minutes to complete and is available online here. 

If needed, please review these Frequently Asked Questions and Income Eligibility Guidelines to assist in completing your application.

You may also obtain a printed copy of the application from your child's school or by calling the Nutrition Services office at (417) 523-1130. 

Thank you.

* MEALS ON VIRTUAL DAYS - SPS will make meals available for students to take home for use on days when they are learning from home or for students fully virtual. These meals must be pre-ordered. Cost of the meals are free. Click here for more information.

* Progress Reports - The first progress report is  NOW available as of Friday, Sept. 18th. Please login to eSchool Home Access from our home page or HERE. Your login is the same as previous years. Need your login? Contact the main office.

Have questions about grades? Please contact the teacher at any time.

* Yearbooks are on sale now for $45 and can be purchased HERE. Price will increase Sept. 25th.

* Wednesday Virtual Day - Each teacher has scheduled a 15 minute time during each students scheduled class time in which they will be live via Zoom. This time will be to present new material and/or review previous material. If you have any questions please contact your teacher via email or Canvas as they are working from home on Wednesday's as well.

* Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate the hybrid model of learning. Remember teachers are with students M/T & Th/Fri. If you have questions please email or send a message via Canvas. Allow them up to 24 hours to respond as most of them only have one planning period each day. Thank you.

* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student??? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.

Below is information to help everyone get off to a great start. Please know this is not all inclusive information.
  • Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet through our library.
  • Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:30 a.m. and first block begins at 7:50 a.m. every day Monday - Friday. All students must report directly to first block. 
  • Classes end at 2:50 p.m. every day except Wednesday's end at 2:20 p.m.
  • 2020 - 2021 Bell Schedule - M/T/TR/Fr schedule is the same. Wednesday we follow a slightly different schedule and classes end at 2:20. Please review the link above for the specific class times.
  • Breakfast will be "Grab and Go" and taken directly to first block.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times and may not contain inappropriate images, messages, etc.
  • Students should not share supplies, food, or drinks. Please practice social distancing at all times.
  • Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
  • Students will have assigned seating in each class.
  • Students will have assigned seating, by class, at lunch in order for us to more effectively contact trace as needed. 
  • All students should leave school/campus by 3:05 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
  • Attendance to athletic contests and school sponsored clubs will be limited to ensure capacity guidelines.
  • News from the Nurses for ALL families 
  • Join PTSA today!
  • Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Due to limited travel students may not be able to come immediately to pick them up. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them. 
  • NO food deliveries from outside vendors. Thank you for helping to limit the exposures our secretaries and staff encounter.
  • Visitors and Volunteers are limited to only those providing educational supports.
  • Back to SPS Return to Learning plan
Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive, but many of the frequently asked questions posed over the last few weeks.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility during this time. 

Take care and #GoChiefs!

Dr. Powers
Principal 
Kickapoo High School
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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Kickapoo announcements Sept. 14 - 18, 2020

Hello Kickapoo Families!

It is hard to believe we are entering our fourth week of school. We can't say enough how much we appreciate everyone's patience, understanding, grace, and flexibility during this time. As you can imagine our staff and teachers are working very hard to manage two groups of students as they are seated and virtual. On top of this they are also working very closely with students and families as they have to quarantine or are working through illness. Everyone is working to make this as smooth and easy as possible. Thank you.  

As a reminder, I update this blog each weekend and email it out to students and families via Canvas and those who have emails on file in eSchool. I have heard from a few stating they are not receiving the email. Please check your junk/spam folder. You may need to add my email address to your contacts as well. You can also follow/subscribe to this blog as well.

Below are a few new notes for you and then several reminders.

Stay connected with Kickapoo in the following ways:

Facebook - Kickapoo High School

Twitter - @KickapooChiefs

Instagram - @KickapooHighSchool

Website - kickapoochiefs.org

You can find our Daily Announcements on our website and linked HERE. Please check these frequently as they are updated daily.

* Senior announcements

Senior Meeting - Students & Families of seniors please view this 18 minute video for important information.

Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

September News You Can Use - Review for important dates, ACT news, etc.

Counseling Corner - Check this link for all things from the Counselors. 

* Parking permits - On sale Monday, Sept. 14 - Friday, Sept. 18 during LUNCH. Click HERE for all the details.

* FREE ACT for Seniors - Will be offered on Oct. 6th & Oct. 20th. Please click HERE for specific details. Questions? Contact Dr. Coffey.

* FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH - Beginning September 8, ALL students enrolled at Kickapoo will be able to eat a school breakfast AND lunch for free! Students attending school virtually can pick up food items during designated times in the carline. Click here for more information or check out nutrition services at SPS.org.

* MEALS ON VIRTUAL DAYS - SPS will make meals available for students to take home for use on days when they are learning from home or for students fully virtual. These meals must be pre-ordered. Cost of the meals are free. Click here for more information.

* Progress Reports - The first progress report will be available Friday, Sept. 18th. Please login to eSchool Home Access from our home page or HERE. Your login is the same as previous years. Need your login? Contact the main office.

* Yearbooks are on sale now for $45 and can be purchased HERE. Price will increase Sept. 25th.

* Picture Day is this week! M/T students will be Tuesday, Sept. 15th & TR/Fri students will be Thursday, Sept. 17th. You may order online by going to mylifetouch.com and use the code EVTW784JG

Online students may get pictures taken on their corresponding day. Students MUST enter at Door 17 (Performing Arts Center) for pictures. Students with last names A - K on 9/15 & last name L - Z on 9/17. Pictures will be taken between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.

Order forms are in the main office in advance, day of pictures you can pick up at Door 17, or order online with the link and code above.

* Wednesday Virtual Day - Each teacher has scheduled a 15 minute time during each students scheduled class time in which they will be live via Zoom. This time will be to present new material and/or review previous material. If you have any questions please contact your teacher via email or Canvas as they are working from home on Wednesday's as well.

* Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate the hybrid model of learning. Remember teachers are with students M/T & Th/Fri. If you have questions please email or send a message via Canvas. Allow them up to 24 hours to respond as most of them only have one planning period each day. Thank you.

* CANVAS HELP - Need help accessing and checking online learning with your student??? Click here for a list of resources from SPS. You can also click here for a guide for “how-to” items for parents. Please be sure to reach out with questions as we navigate online learning.

Below is information to help everyone get off to a great start. Please know this is not all inclusive information.
  • Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet through our library.
  • Kickapoo will open our doors at 7:30 a.m. and first block begins at 7:50 a.m. every day Monday - Friday. All students must report directly to first block. 
  • Classes end at 2:50 p.m. every day except Wednesday's end at 2:20 p.m.
  • 2020 - 2021 Bell Schedule - M/T/TR/Fr schedule is the same. Wednesday we follow a slightly different schedule and classes end at 2:20. Please review the link above for the specific class times.
  • Breakfast will be "Grab and Go" and taken directly to first block.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times and may not contain inappropriate images, messages, etc.
  • Parents - please complete a daily screening each morning with your student before going to school.
  • Students should not share supplies, food, or drinks. Please practice social distancing at all times.
  • Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
  • Students will have assigned seating in each class.
  • Students will have assigned seating, by class, at lunch in order for us to more effectively contact trace as needed. 
  • Breakfast & Lunch orders for virtual days. See HERE for more information.
  • Students should walk on the right side of the hallway.
  • All students should leave school/campus by 3:05 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
  • Attendance to athletic contests and school sponsored clubs will be limited to ensure capacity guidelines.
  • News from the Nurses for ALL families 
  • Join PTSA today!
  • Deliveries to school - Parents/guardians may deliver food and other items to school. We ask that you label and leave them on the table. Due to limited travel students may not be able to come immediately to pick them up. Please communicate with your student to let them know items have been dropped off for them. 
  • NO food deliveries from outside vendors. Thank you for helping to limit the exposures our secretaries and staff encounter.
  • Visitors and Volunteers are limited to only those providing educational supports.
  • Back to SPS Return to Learning plan
Again, the items I have listed above are NOT all inclusive, but many of the frequently asked questions posed over the last few weeks.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your patience, grace, and flexibility during this time. 

Take care and #GoChiefs!

Dr. Powers
Principal 
Kickapoo High School
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