From the Principal's Desk: October 2020

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 26 - 30, 2020

Hello Kickapoo Families!

We hope everyone had a restful and peaceful weekend.

Second quarter starts Monday, Oct. 26th. Here's to a great start! Please communicate with teachers any time you have questions or concerns. We are here to partner with you and your students.

Remember to 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.

Check out this quick read from Niki Spears - The Courage to Be Positive!

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

* Senior announcements

FAFSA (Financial Aid) Frenzy - Virtual event is Thursday, Oct. 27th from 5:30 - 7:30. Connect with your counselor for more information.

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

Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines. October bulletin coming soon.

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

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

* Make up Picture Day - Monday, Oct. 26th & Friday, Oct. 30th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. These pictures go in the yearbook. If you would like to purchase pictures to to mylifetouch.com and use the retake day code: EVTKCG84P

For students who had pictures taken previously. These were delivered to teachers to deliver to students this week. If the student receives a proof only, that means they will have a yearbook photo but they have not ordered prints. If you DO want to order prints please call Lifetouch studios at 883-2332. It does take a bit to be routed to a human, but once you do get a human the process is fairly painless. You also need to call Lifetouch if there is a problem with the order.

Virtual students’ packets are in the main office for pick up. Our office is open M - F from 8 - 3.

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

* FREE ASVAB - Sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 21st and the assessment will be given on Nov. 5th. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is an assessment that helps students discover their strengths and interests so they may map out post-secondary plans that work for them.

YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE: by October 21, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor or Dr. Coffey.

* 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 to Kickapoo nurses by Friday, Nov. 6th.

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.

Flu Clinic Schedule

Consent Form

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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* 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. Please contact teachers directly to schedule. 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.

* Join Kickapoo PTSA - Click here for form.

In order to be eligible for the PTSA senior scholarship you must be a member. You can also donate to PTSA or the scholarship fund via the above link. Thank you!

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.

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

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Kickapoo announcements Oct. 19 - 23, 2020

Hello Kickapoo Families!

We hope each of you are doing well and enjoyed the weekend.

Just a reminder it is the final week of 1st quarter. We need everyone to finish the quarter strong. #GoChiefs

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.

Check out this quick read from Niki Spears - The Courage to Be Positive!

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

* Senior announcements

FAFSA (Financial Aid) Frenzy - Virtual event is Thursday, Oct. 27th from 5:30 - 7:30. Connect with your counselor for more information.

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

Scholarship Bulletin - See the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines. October bulletin coming soon.

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

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

ATTENTION SENIORS!! Both of these are DUE OCTOBER 22nd, NO EXCEPTIONS!

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

Please email kickapooyearbook@gmail if you have any questions. Thank you.

* Make up Picture Day - Monday, Oct. 26th & Friday, Oct. 30th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. These pictures go in the yearbook. If you would like to purchase pictures to to mylifetouch.com and use the retake day code: EVTKCG84P

For students who had pictures taken previously. These should be delivered to students this week. If the student receives a proof only, that means they will have a yearbook photo but they have not ordered prints. If you DO want to order prints please call Lifetouch studios at 883-2332. It does take a bit to be routed to a human, but once you do get a human the process is fairly painless. You also need to call Lifetouch if there is a problem with the order.

Virtual students’ packets are in the main office for pick up. Our office is open M - F from 8 - 3.

* 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. 20th. Please click HERE for specific details. Questions? Contact Dr. Coffey.

YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE: by October 21, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor or Dr. Coffey.

* No School Friday, Oct. 23. Teacher work day.

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.

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 to Kickapoo nurses by Friday, Nov. 6th.

Stay Healthy During Flu Season

September 25, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

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.

Flu Clinic Schedule

Consent Form

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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* Last week of 1st Quarter - Please login to eSchool Home Access from our home page or HERE to check student grades. 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.

* D & F phone calls - If your student has a D or F in a seated class you should be receiving a phone call from me on Tuesday evenings. Please check grades in eSchool and connect directly with teachers if you have questions.

* 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. You can call 523-8516 on Wednesday, Oct. 21st to schedule. After Oct. 21st you will need to schedule directly with the teacher(s). Thank you.

* Homecoming Spirit Week Oct. 19 - 23 Fight Against Cancer:

Mon. 19th - Marvel Monday: Dress like a super hero.

Tues. 20th - Tackle Tuesday: Rep your favorite sports team.

Wed. 21st - Wear your Ribbon Wednesday: post a selfie wearing a ribbon.

Thurs. 22nd - Throwback Thursday: Decades Day.

Friday 23rd - Fight Against Cancer Friday: Pink Out!

Homecoming 2020 Announcements:

Homecoming Parade - Friday, Oct. 23rd 5:30 p.m. in the KHS parking lot. All spectators will need to be in the parking lot no later than 5:30 as all entrances and exits will be blocked until the parade ends at approximately 5:45. Please park and remain beside your car durnig the parade.

Canned Food Drive Kickoff - Bring cans of food to the game to donate to Ozarks Food Harvest. You can put the cans in bins next to your organization's float or place in the bins at the entry gate.

Homecoming Tailgate - Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Cabinet will be hosting a tailgate before the football game. Hotdogs will be available for all students attending the game. All must be masked and social distance.