Kickapoo announcements Oct. 4 - 8, 2021

Hello Kickapoo families,

We hope each of you are doing well.

Families please remind your students to make the best of their time at school and to make great choices that does not involve vandalism, destruction of school or others property, or harm to others. Unfortunately a very small number of students have decided to partake in TikTok challenges the last few weeks that encourage these destructive behaviors at school. We greatly appreciate those students who do the right thing and turn in those who are making the poor choices. Students, take it upon yourselves to be the good in the world, be the light that shines brightest in the darkness, do what's right all the time and especially when others aren't looking, and just simply BE KIND. This is the challenge I have for our students!

Thank you.

These announcements include several important items. However, they are not all inclusive. Please remember to check our social media and website for the most up to date information about clubs, athletics, and other important announcements.

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 with club info, meeting dates, upcoming events, etc. . . .

* Progress reports - Grades for the 2nd progress report were posted on Friday, Oct. 1st. You can access grades via eSchool Home Access from our website kickapoochiefs.org and find eSchool Home Access under Quick Links on the right side of the page. Teachers should be updating student grades in eSchool on a weekly basis.

* Reminder students earn credits to graduate every 9 weeks. Questions about grades or credits please contact your students teachers and/or counselor.

* Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12th from 3 - 6:30 p.m. Conferences will be held in person (masks required) or virtually (phone OR Zoom) and should be scheduled in advance.

Please call 523-8749 Wednesday, Oct. 6th between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to schedule your conference(s) and specify which option, in person, phone, or Zoom, you prefer so teachers can plan accordingly.

IF you call outside of Oct. 6 you will need to schedule directly with the teacher.

* Homecoming 2021 - Bright Lights, Big City

Promo video: https://youtu.be/7tFvWK7-AdI

MONDAY – City that Never Sleeps – PJ Day

TUESDAY – Mets vs. Nets – Jersey Day

WEDNESDAY – Concrete Jungle – Animal Print

THURSDAY – I ❤ NY – Tacky Tourist

FRIDAY – Beat Glendale -- Camo

Homecoming Parade – 5:30 Kickapoo Parking Lot

* 1st Quarter ends on Thursday, Oct. 21st.

* No school for students on Friday, Oct. 22nd for teacher professional learning and work.

* Students with 2 or more F's in core classes will be assigned to IPLT (Intensive Personalized Learning Time) and lasts until the next progress report. This intervention is set up to help students succeed during school hours. 

We also offer FREE tutoring with KHS teachers after school M - F until 3:45 p.m. in the library. Just show up ready to learn.

* My robo calls to families of students with a D or F will be sent out on Tuesday evenings.

* Student Parking Permits - We do have approximately 40 spots remaining. See financial office to purchase for $35 for the year.

IF someone parks in your spot please park in visitor and report to the attendance office. Do NOT park in someone else's spot. 

Do NOT park in local business parking or at Gillenwaters. Thank you.

Turning 16 this school year? Once you have your driver's license you may purchase a parking permit from the financial office.

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

* October Scholarship Bulletin

* Senior (2022) Meeting information for students and parents 

* College & Career Fair - Oct 5, 2021 at Parkview High School from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Representatives from approximately 50 colleges and universities, trade and technical schools, the military and financial aid organizations will be present to assist students and families.

* PSAT - Sophomores and Juniors: Sign up for the PSAT in the Counseling Center. The test will be held here at KHS on Wednesday, October 13. Cost is $18, cash or check. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 6.

* 2021-2022 School Calendar: The calendar was approved by the SPS Board of Education with the first day of school to be Aug. 23, 2021 and the last day to be May 27, 2022.

* Class of 2022 Graduation will be Friday, May 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at JQH Arena.

* Kickapoo Handbook <-- click link.

* Senior Ads/Tribute - See Order form for all the details.

* Senior Headshot - Requirements – a black and white photo no bigger than a wallet size (2.5 x 3.5) with a plain or solid background.

Bring your photo to room 201 no later than October 21st! There will be a box outside the classroom, please drop it in there and do NOT interrupt the class.

You are more than welcome to  use your school photo as well to save yourself some hassle.

These are due October 21st. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Senior quotes will be due October 21st as well. This MUST be appropriate for school and we will have to omit your quote if it does not follow school guidelines. 

For all online Seniors – please bring your photos to the main office or email them to us kickapooyearbook@gmail.com with a subject “Senior Headshot-student first name, last name”.

Please contact us at kickapooyearbook@gmail.com with any questions or concerns and please label the subject “Senior Headshot-student first and last name”

Seniors may utilize picture day for a free headshot.

*Yearbooks are for sale now at jostens.com for $45. Price will go up soon. Purchase now at the reduced cost! We do NOT purchase extras so you must pre-order. We prefer you to buy online but we will accept cash or check in room 201. 

* FREE TUTORING - This free tutoring is offered after school, Monday - Friday from 2:45 - 3:45, in the Kickapoo library with KHS teachers from the math, science, English, and special education department available. 

* Freshmen Scholarship Opportunity - If you qualify for free and reduced lunch and would like to earn up to $10,000 during high school to help you pay for college, please come see your counselor today. Students must apply for this program during their freshman year to see if they qualify. The application opens October 1. Stop by the counseling office or email your counselor and we will get you the information you need to apply for the great opportunity.

More information about the My Missouri Scholarship Promise (MyMO) is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CO-wCpo91AV2DaS2kYPhg176blbsiwe/view?usp=sharing

Thank you,
Mrs. Busboom (A-Cr) mjbusboom@spsmail.org
Mrs. Moran (Cu-Hi) amoran@spsmail.org
Mr. Billy (HL-Mc) dcbilly@spsmail.org
Mrs. Miller (Me-Sa) lamiller@spsmail.org
Mrs. Wallace (Sc-Z) scwallace@spsmail.org

* FREE FLU Shots - Kickapoo clinic will be on Monday, Oct. 11th. Click link below for consent forms. Please turn in to nurses by end of the day Friday, Oct. 8th to ensure we have enough vaccine on hand. Questions? Please contact our nurses. Thank you. Springfield Public Schools, with support from Jordan Valley Community Health Center, CoxHealth, Mercy, and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, is offering seasonal flu vaccine to any student free of charge, as supply allows. Flu vaccine clinics will be held at each school site.  For more details about season flu vaccine, including clinic dates and how to obtain the required consent form, click on the button below. Flu Vaccine Clinic * KHS FRESHMEN Device Refresh -  Part I Freshmen in seated classes only.  (All fully virtual students will receive their Chromebook through the Launch Virtual Learning Center and will be notified separately.) When: October 13th during 4th block  Process: Freshman need to bring their current device, case, and charger to return.  They will receive replacements for each item.  (Their old charger won’t work on the new device) Classes will be called down by department (i.e. ELA, History, Math, etc.).  Please wait for announcements before sending students to the library. Thank you! Students that do not have their device, case or charger on the 13th, will need to bring them to the library the next day or as soon as possible.   If a student is absent October 13th or out 4th block only, they can come to the library Thursday or Friday to swap out anytime.   If a student will be out longer than that week but will return in the following week or two if you notify the library we can hold their device for their return. * Chromebook repair process - We have created a form for students to request a Chromebook so they can get theirs repaired. It is located in the Tribe Talk course in Canvas. Please direct students to the link and have them complete the form. We will contact the students to come to the library to pick up or exchange their Chromebook. If they are unable to complete the form, please have a classmate or teacher complete the form for the student. Let us know if you have any questions. * Chromebooks - Students should bring a charged Chromebook to school each day. We are limited on the number of loaners we have and first priority goes to students needing repairs. 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 PTSA Today - Membership Form for individuals and business members.

* Reminders:

• Any students needing WiFi can request a Kajeet hotspot through our library.
• Kickapoo will open our doors at 7 a.m. and first block begins at 7:30 a.m. every day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. 
• Wednesday is late start for students so staff may participate in professional learning. Classes begin at 8 a.m. ALL BUSSES WILL RUN AT NORMAL TIMES.
• All students must report directly to first block when they arrive before school. 
• Classes end at 2:30 p.m. every day.
• All students should leave school/campus by 3 p.m. unless directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or sponsor.
• Face masks must be worn at all times and may not contain inappropriate images, messages, etc.
• Students should take home Chromebooks every day.
• 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.
• ID badges and dress code - ALL students must have an ID every day. Follow all dress code expectations.
• ALL students will receive a NEW ID & Lanyard on the first day of school. IF they do not please have your student request one from a teacher.

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 at wtpowers@spsmail.org or 523-8510. I will respond as soon as possible.

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

Take care and #GoChiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal

Kickapoo High School