NORTH NEWS March 6 2024

Office Hours 7AM - 3:30PM

913-993-6900

Attendance Hotline (24 hours)

913-993-6945

Website: https://smnorth.smsd.org/
Location: 7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-6900
Twitter: @SM_NORTH_HS

North Community,

We had a great week at the Brickhouse last week, culminating with an outstanding Black History Program on Friday! Winter sports have wrapped up, and Spring sports are in full swing. The weather has been incredible for a great start! We have four days until Spring Break, but there is still a lot going on at SMN.

Our Jazz Band and orchestra are performing TONIGHT to a sold-out crowd at the Kauffman Center! Additionally, our choir is hosting two concerts this week, we have International Night on Wednesday, and the Spring Sports kick-off on Thursday. If you get a chance to come out and see these awesome events, I promise you will not be disappointed! Let’s have a strong finish to the 3rd quarter!

Just a reminder that students need to park in the West or East Lot. There is NO student parking in the circle drive

Kansas Assessments are on the following dates:

• Science testing for 11th graders - Mar 21- 22
• ELA testing for 10th graders - March 25 -29
• Math testing for 10th graders - April 8 - 11

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association’s Regional Competition. These winners will move on the the State KSPA competition in April.

If you haven't picked up your announcements yet, please stop by the front office to pick them up.

It is not too late to order your cap and gown. You can order directly on the website https://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/packageBuilder.mvc?

Or you can call Jostens at 785-843-2967 directly.

• Only guardians may report their student's attendance.
• Whether a student is coming in late, leaving early, leaving and coming back during a school day, or out for a full day, it is considered an absence.
• Our Administration asks for your assistance in helping with these procedures.
• If attendance is reported on Attendance line 913-993-6945, please make sure to leave student name, the reason, your name, also leave time student is arriving or leaving.
• Students and teachers will receive an email to leave class at the appropriate time.
• If student's do not have an email pass to leave class, the student will need to come to the Attendance office and we will call a parent or guardian.
• We understand last minute appointments or last-minute checkouts may be unavoidable. If this happens, please come directly to the Attendance office and we will get your student.
• Guardians may submit attendance in advance at 913-993-6945. Attendance line is answered 24/7. If you know there will be an appointment or other obligation in advance, you may always submit ahead of time and attendance will be recorded.
• Unreported absences will be recorded as unexcused, and you will receive an automated phone call at the end of the day.
• Please report attendance within 48 hours or we will require doctor documentation to excuse the absence per district guidelines.
• We will only release students to individuals listed in Skyward by the students' guardian. Please be sure you check your emergency contact list and put all potential individuals who may need to pick up in your absence and delete individuals that you do not want to pick up your student.

Fort Hays State University is proud to announce that their annual Hispanic College Institute (HCI), the only program of its kind in the state of Kansas, will once again be taking place this summer. HCI will take place June 5-8, 2024 on the Fort Hays State University campus.

HCI is a free, four-day, three-night residential program that prepares high school students to enter and succeed in higher education. The program is based on research and input from Hispanic educators and community leaders, and much of the content is delivered by Hispanic professionals who can relate to participating students' experiences and challenges. The program is open to current class of 2025 and 2026 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above.

You can visit www.fhsu.edu/hci to learn more about this event.

After school tutoring is on Monday and Wednesday. This will be in the Learning Commons from 3:00pm-4:20pm on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Content teachers will be available to assist students with homework or reviewing course material. FREE meals can be picked up in the cafeteria between 2:50 and 3:00 if they are staying for tutoring. Students can ride a FREE bus home at 4:30pm with a pass from a teacher.

Students and Parents – it’s not too late to order school photos from this year’s picture day.

If your student is in grade 9-11, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/2ndSMN23

If your student is a senior, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/Senphoto

If you have any questions, please contact Rolland Studios here: https://www.rollandkc.com/contact

• • Please use the online fee payment portal. Go to www.smsd.org, hover over the "Families " tab, and click the link entitled "Pay Fees Online".
  • Add lunch money online using “Optional Fees”. Create an account or use the Guest option with the student’s ID number and last name.
  • If you are interested in applying for free or reduced lunch, please use this link.
  • Fees are needed for teachers to buy supplies for classes and to cover other expenses for the 2023-24 school year.
  • The following fees are required: instructional resource fee (classroom materials), participation fee (admission home games/theatre/activity buses, etc.), ID card and course fees.
  • Optional: Yearbooks are $50 until January 10, 2024 and then they go up to $65. Parking permits are available throughout the year and prorated by quarter.
  • If you need to pay by check, please mail or bring your check with your student’s ID number in the memo to SM North, Attn: Bookkeeper, 7401 Johnson Dr., Overland Park, KS 66202.
  • If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, email a copy of your food service benefits letter to shellelewis@smsd.org. Free lunch students receive a $105 fee waiver & reduced receive $52.50.
  • For payment plans and questions, please call 913-993-6910 or email shellelewis@smsd.org. Unpaid fees may be sent to collections, so please make payment arrangements.

We would like to provide the opportunity for families and students to nominate a staff member for Staff Member of the Week. Please use this form to nominate someone and we will try to honor as many nominations as we can!

Our second semester Cappuccino Day will be Friday, March 22nd. We need your support to make it happen. We need donations of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, muffins, chex mix, puppy chow and other treats! Volunteers are also needed for the day. Please use the link below to sign up to help. If you would prefer to donate money we can purchase the items for you. Please click on the donation link below. Thank you in advance for helping support the students, staff and Shawnee Mission North PTSA.

Sign up to donate items or to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFA92BA4FA7-48004925-cappuccino

Donate Money:

https://smnorthptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/959846

Purchase SMN Spirit Wear and Booster Club Memberships at our online store (click on the link or use the QR code below)

https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/

• The Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) and the All-School Booster Club are great ways for parents and guardians to get involved with our school!

• Join PTSA by clicking on this link!

• Join Booster Club by clicking on this link!

• All proceeds raised by both organizations directly benefit SMN students!

Are you interested in working at the Brickhouse? SMN has a number of para-educator positions. If you are interested, please apply online at www.smsd.org or contact Mr. Dustin Jamison for more information. 913-993-6900.

If you are interested in food services positions in the SMSD, please see the image below.

Anyone interested in running for a Student Body Officer position there will be a meeting during seminar and after on Tuesday, March 19th in Room 205!

On Friday, March 22nd, we are having our 2nd annual but first district-wide Noche de Baile night, an all-Spanish music dance! This year students from all 5 schools are able to join. Our Hispanic Club invites you all to come to the dance from 7pm to 10pm in our Fieldhouse with optional dancing lessons at 6:30 pm. We will have cultural food and drinks provided with an entrance fee of $10. Hope you can join!

El viernes 22 de Marzo vamos a tener nuestra segunda fiesta anual y primer todo distrito, la fiesta de Noche de Baile, un baile con solo música en Español! Este año estudiantes de todas las 5 escuelas pueden venir. Nuestro club Hispano los invita a todos que nos acompañen de 7pm a 10pm en nuestro gym(Fieldhouse) con lecciones de baile a las 6:30pm. Vamos a tener comida y bebidas cultural incluidas con una cobra de entrada de $10, los esperamos a todos!

Juniors and seniors may sign up for the college admission rep visits. These visits are held during school hours. (Check weekly for updated college lists, dates, and times).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn5kJr2FlCpNzF_Tu328IhA10mKWlhiAcnrZz2IOF4xD70wA/viewform

Hiring event for Andy's Frozen Custard March 7 10am to 7pm @ 9535 Metcalf Overland Park Kansas

Please see flyers below for additional information.

SM North Seniors / Parents If you (your student) participated in athletics at SMN your senior year this is a great scholarship opportunity for you. Please consider applying for the Shawnee Mission Sports FoundationScholarship. Jim Ballou oversees the Shawnee Mission North Sports Scholarship FoundationScholarship Program which was founded in February 2009. The Foundation was originally titled the "SMN Football Alumni Foundation." The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group. In 2012, we evolved from a football group to a multiple sports foundation with scholarships for 11 men's and women's activities. Each of the scholarships is awarded to a graduating senior student athlete based on their excellence in the classroom, athletic participation, and involvement in the community. The scholarships are named after former SM North coaches and a memorial in the name of a SMN graduate. Each of the scholarships provides a living legacy.

• Coach Larry Taylor FOOTBALL Scholarship

• Coach Jim Hanson BASEBALL Scholarship

• Coach Tom Coker TENNIS Scholarship

• Coach Bob Stauffer TRACK Scholarship

• Coach Bill Cornwell BASKETBALL Scholarship

• Coach Steve Howard SOFTBALL Scholarship

• Coach Don Alpaugh WRESTLING Scholarship

• Owen Craig STUDENT TRAINER / MANAGER Scholarship

• Chief Warrant Officer Grayless NJROTC Scholarship

• Coach Cody Fothergill Scholarship SWIMMING Scholarship

• Coach Bernie Wagner / Merlin Gish SCHOLAR-ATHLETE Scholarship

Please note this entity is not directed by SM North administration or overseen by North. To apply click here to complete the application. Do not use a paper copy application from the Sports FoundationWebsite.

The Sports Foundation Scholarship Recipient Celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30 am in the Little Theater (next to the Auditorium).

SAVE THE DATE: National Letter Intent Signing date for all athlete’s is Wednesday, April 24 @ 3:00pm.

Varsity Baseball Coach

Rusty Jones

btl359@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMN_Baseball

Varsity Girls Softball Coach

Julie True coachtrue22@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMNorthSoftball

Varsity Tennis Coach

Steven Acala

Stevenacala6@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMNtennnis

Varsity Golf Coach

Walter Mansfield

Waltermansfield@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNboysgolf

Varsity Track and Field Coach

Mike Pope

Michaelpope@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNTrack

Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Coach

Kailey Morash

Kaileymorash@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNGirlsSwim

Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Sarah Wallace

swallace627@gmail.com

Twitter: @smngirlssoccer

Hello North!

Here is the 937 robotics team update! This week we started driver tryouts, and everyone is doing fantastic! Driver tryouts are “tests” to see how well a person can control the robot. The first test involves driving five figure eights. One student had a time of 24 seconds in the practice round. The fastest time on the non-practice round was 39 seconds. Our first competition is a week and a half away! Wish us luck!

Team 937