Kickapoo announcements Jan. 17 - 21, 2022

Hello Kickapoo families,

Reminder we do not have school Monday, Jan. 17th for MLK, Jr. Day. See everyone on Tuesday.

Thank you for your CONTINUED patience, grace, and flexibility with our teachers and staff. 

It is never to late to thank a teacher or staff member. I know they would appreciate it!

Reminder, 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. . . .

* Scheduling for 22 - 23 Academic year - 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students will receive their scheduling packets & scheduling information during 2nd block on Wednesday, Jan. 19th. All online scheduling forms/changes must be completed by Jan. 26th. Check our website for more scheduling information HERE. Questions? Contact your counselor via email or Canvas inbox. Be patient as they will respond as soon as possible.

* COVID - 19 UPDATE - 

Jan. 14, 2022 SPS Families: As we complete the end of the first full week of the second semester, this message provides an update related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases in our community are surging, and as expected, the surge is impacting the learning environment. On multiple days this week, SPS documented more COVID-19 cases in a single day than the district had experienced in any prior 7-day period. This trend culminated in Friday’s absence of 20% of the SPS workforce and 19% of our student body.  Prior to the latest surge, public schools were already facing significant staffing challenges. Moving forward, the district will amend its COVID-19 protocols, as allowed, to help ensure the continuation of safe, in-person learning. ·    All SPS staff and visitors are required to wear masks while inside district facilities, effective Tuesday, January 18. SPS will reassess the need for this requirement on February 4 and make an updated announcement at that time. Please note that the Missouri Attorney General’s cease-and-desist directives on December 8 apply to students and not to employees. ·    Masking for students remains strongly recommended and masks are available for anyone who needs them. Please see this guidance regarding appropriate face coverings and how to ensure they are worn properly. ·    The district will expand testing locations and will provide an update next week. In the meantime, symptomatic students and staff may continue to receive free testing at a centralized location and appointments may be made through your school’s nurse. In addition, SPS will continue the following protocols already communicated to families on Dec. 22 and Jan. 3: ·    Masks must continue to be worn at all times while riding public transportation, including school buses and other district-provided options, due to a federal mandate. ·    Parents should continue to monitor children for symptoms of illness daily.  ·    Students and staff exhibiting symptoms of any illness must stay home until symptoms resolve and/or they are cleared by a medical provider to return. For more information on the related policy and procedures, please view the handbook. ·    COVID-positive students will continue to be excluded from school and school activities for 10 days. ·    Students who are identified as direct contacts of a COVID-positive individual will be notified; however, they will not be excluded from school or work unless they are symptomatic. ·    SPS will continue to report weekly COVID-19 cases at sps.org/covidstats.  ·    SPS will continue to monitor health conditions in schools and will further modify its COVID-19 protocols as the district is able.  If SPS is unable to provide appropriate staffing as the COVID-19 surge continues, please know that a transition to virtual learning for a limited period of time may be necessary for an individual classroom, grade level or school building. That decision will be made carefully, based on the district’s inability to staff a classroom or school building, and will be communicated directly to those impacted. As a reminder, all of the district’s COVID-19 protocols are available for review here. Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and grace as we continue to adapt and address the difficult circumstances posed by the pandemic. We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Tuesday, January 18. In the meantime, enjoy your three-day holiday weekend as we honor the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

* Progress reports - You can access grades any time 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.

* Report Card - Second quarter grades are now available. Same path as above, but click on Report Card. 

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

* Students with 2 or more F's in core classes will be assigned to IPLT (Intensive Personalized Learning Time) and it 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 beginning in 1 - 2 weeks.

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

* January Scholarship Bulletin 

* January News You Can Use - Info from the counselors. 

* Senior (2022) Meeting information for students and parents 

* Cap and Gown/Announcement Orders - The easiest way to order is online at highschool.herffjones.com any time you are able. The sooner the better.

You can put in Kickapoo High School and it will take you to the page. The second page has the Group Package D which is the basic cap, gown and tassel for $14.75. 

Students - Cap and Gown instructions for ordering are now available on our Canvas Page under Kickapoo Counseling Commons. The last picture icon is Herff Jones.

https://springfieldpublicschools.instructure.com/courses/433750/pages/kickapoo-graduation-information-slash-herff-jones

Thank you!

* KHS Seniors Are Going Places! - We have a Seniors are Going Places Wall outside the counseling center that we use to display what decisions Seniors have made for future plans.

If you have decided please email a picture (senior picture or head shot) and a description of where you are going ex: University of Missouri, Army, OTC, Work at.....
You can email amoran@spsmail.org

* No School Jan. 17th (MLK, Jr. Day) & Feb. 21st ( Presidents' Day).

* Parent Teacher Conferences - Spring conferences will be held after school Thursday, Feb. 10th. More information coming soon. 

* 2021-2022 School Calendar: The last day of class is scheduled 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 

*Yearbooks are for sale now at jostens.com for $50. 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. 

* 2022 - 2023 SPS School Calendar * 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. These are FREE!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ID badges - ALL students must have an ID every day. 
• New students can go to 182 to receive an ID. 
• Lost your ID? Go to 182 or ask your teacher to order you one.
• Dress Code - Cover up and follow all dress code expectations.
• Breakfast & Lunch are FREE for all students.

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 and I will respond as soon as possible.

Take care and #GoChiefs!

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal

Kickapoo High School