SANDPOINT 

HIGH SCHOOL 

November 2017 

 

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER  Upcoming Events  November 2017 

  Connec ng with Your Teen Nov. 2  5:30pm   

Parent Teacher Conferences  Nov. 8  4‐7pm  Release at 1:50pm   

Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 9  4‐7pm  No School   

Non Student Day Nov. 10   

Early Release Wednesday Nov. 15  1:50pm   

Thanksgiving Break Begins Nov. 22  Release at 1:50pm    

Thanksgiving Break  Nov. 23‐24   

Winter Break Dec. 22  2 Hour Early Release   

School Resumes Jan. 9  “B” Day   

“Ba le for the Paddle” Jan. 19  vs  Lakeland High School 

SANDPOINT  HIGH SCHOOL  Hello,

I want to welcome all parents/guardians to Sandpoint High School parent-teacher conferences November 8th and 9th from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm each day. Each individual students education is a partnership between the student, parent, and teacher. Research has shown, besides attendance, a positive communication between parents and teachers has a high correlation to students’ success. You as parents know your teens better than anyone and can greatly contribute to their education by communicating with the teachers on concerns, checking grades on a regular basis, and sharing successes. Here are a few reminders for conferences:

 The conference length should be no more than10 minutes long with each teacher. If you need more time arrange an appointment for another date when a more in-depth conversation can occur.

 Please be mindful of other parents waiting in line.  Assistance setting up Schoology parent accounts will be at the front office. We want every student to have a positive educational experience at SHS. Thanks for partnering with SHS and I hope to see you on Wednesday November 8th or Thursday November 9th. Thank You, Tom Albertson, Principal

Parent-Teacher Conferences, November 8 and 9, 4:00-7:00 pm Tips for an Effective Parent–Teacher Conference: Talk with your teen before the conference — Find out which classes he/ she may be struggling with, and why. Create a list of questions — so you can leave the meeting with a comprehensive understanding of how your teen is doing academically and socially and how to address any issues. Listen to the teacher’s perspective, then tell your side — Be openminded and don’t judge the teacher until you hear his/her side. Then share any contributing factors to poor academic performance, such as difficulty understanding the material, a parent divorce, or medical issues, so the teacher has a full perspective as well. Take notes — Jot down possible areas of improvement or positive feedback you want to later discuss with your teen. Ask how you can support learning at home — Go over any other documents with the teacher, like the syllabus and upcoming projects or events.

Derek Dickinson, M. ED              At 2:48pm when the final bell rings things can be quite chaotic in the parking lot. In an ideal world we would have a separate bus loading and unloading zone, along with separate exits to prevent congestion and increase safety. Unfortunately this is not the case and we must exercise patience and caution while in the parking lot. Bus drivers, parents, and staff have noticed some near misses with pedestrians as they are walking in the lot. Some helpful advice for our lot includes the following:  Stay clear of the bus lane when busses are picking up or dropping off students. There is limited room and when you attempt to go around a bus it poses a hazard for pedestrians walking by.  Arrange your pick up after the busses leave. This will cut down on congestion and create a more safe environment. The last bus leaves around 3:05.  Keep it under 10 mph while in the parking lot, and 5 mph during busier times  Be aware of blind spots while exiting the rows into the main routes.  Please be patient and stay calm during the peak times.  When leaving the lot using the south exit, you can only turn right onto division.  Observe the crosswalks while leaving in the afternoon. We do not have a crossing guard during the afternoon. In the mornings, observe the crossing guard at all times.  Encourage your child to stay off their phones while walking in the parking lot. This has created some close calls. If you see your child doing this as they are walking to your car please say something.

 

These tips are very important to help keep things safe. If we all just take a deep breath, remain patient, and be cautious while in the parking lot then we can ensure the safety of everyone. Thank you.

African Art Outreach

AcaDeca has been taking their curriculum on the road this month. In addition to preparing for competition, some of the students traveled to Farmin-Stidwell to present some of the artworks they are studying to Ms. Sharon Gunter’s elementary art students. They then work alongside the elementary students to create their own art. This month, they have been working with clay to create puppet heads, beads, and bowls. In January, other team members will return to Farmin-Stidwell with more art to inspire soap carvings. Later in the spring all students will get a chance to work cooperatively with the elementary students to create a Kente cloth inspired woven wall-hanging.

Sam Jackson talked about the origins of the Lydenburg Head with the help of Emma Reed (not pictured) to 4th-6th graders before making clay puppet heads.

Corinne Capodagli and April Radford presented the Kissar Lyre and its decorative elements to kindergarten and Life Skills students before making clay beads, while Hyrum Hunsaker and Julia Neuder (not pictured) presented an Igbo bowl to 1st-3rd grade students before creating their own decorative clay bowls.

College Application Week During the week of November 6th thru November 10th all seniors will have the opportunity to apply for at least one post-secondary program during their Senior English class. This is a great opportunity for all seniors to experience applying to programs to obtain a certificate, associates, or bachelors after high school. We are thankful for the SHS counseling staff, college representatives, senior English teachers and our CARE parent volunteers. Bulldog Finance Fair: Thank you! A big THANK YOU to all of the vendors, sponsors, and helpers who made this year’s Bulldog Finance Fair a huge success! We have heard nothing but great things about students reactions to the fair and they didn’t know learning about real world finances could be so fun but effective. Thank you to: North Summit Church, Taylor and Sons Chevrolet, Horizon Credit Union, Second Avenue Pizza, Alpine Shop, North 40 Outfitters, Lewis & Hawn Dentistry, Yokes, Costco, Selkirk Association of Realtors, Panhandle Alliance for

Education (PAFE), Community Assistance League of Sandpoint (CAL), Starbucks Coffee, Lake Pend Oreille School District, Larson’s, Super 1 Foods, and STCU. FAFSA Frenzy We are having our FAFSA Frenzy on November 8th, one session starting at 3:00pm and the second session starting at 6:00pm. Being held in the SHS library. Sessions are in conjunction with ParentTeacher Conferences. Bring any questions you may have regarding the process of filling out the FAFSA. We will have an NIC financial expert available for any questions or concerns. There will be access to the computers in the Library. Here is a link of what is needed to complete the https://fafsa.ed.gov/help/ before003.htm

Katherine Kaul is recognized as a school winner in Wendy’s High School Heisman Eligibility begins with maintaining a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must perform in at least one of the 47 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations. These students are known by their teachers and friends for their commitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wendy’s High School Heisman is also recognizing their hard work.

 

Sophomore quarterback Jaxon Pettit and the Bulldogs get a bye this week, before hosting the winner of the Middleton/Canyon Ridge first round 4A playoff opener November 3rd in the quarterfinals. Pettit set a Sandpoint record for passing yards in a game Oct 20th in Moscow, as three 70-plus yard scores led to 377 yards passing on the night, eclipsing the previous record of 317 held by Paul Nieman since 1997. Pettit’s five touchdowns also tied an SHS record, as he joins Jeremy Way, Erik DeMers, Joey Lovell and Davan Norris in the record books. (Photo by JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY)

AND the winner is..... Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped support SHS Activities through the Parker Subaru raffle. We had another successful year and truly appreciate this generous gift from Parker Subaru. The winner this year is Bonnie Deis from Sagle. Congratulations and thank you for your support!

Compliments of the Daily Bee

 Congratulations Girls Soccer 3rd at State and Boys 5th!  Congratulatuions XC—Girls take 3rd at State with Hannah Davidson earning 8th and Katherine Kaul 14th!  Football still in the hunt, with a playoff game Friday vs Middleton 7pm War Memorial Field.  Swim will be in the pool this weekend, as well. Good Luck to them!

SHS AcaDeca is off to a good start this fall in their study of Africa. They recently competed at the N.I.C.E. meet and posted an excellent score of 34,313 points, well above their scores for the same meet the past two years. This year’s team is small but motivated, with a goal of winning at State in March and going to Nationals in Texas in April. All students competing won awards at least once in the ten different events. The overall individual medalists were Adele Marchiando, Sam Jackson (co-captain), Hyrum Hunsaker, Emma Reed, Liam Loper, Corinne Capodagli (co -captain), Shane Curtis, and Julia Neuder. Other team members are Nate Couch, Bryanna Ells, Allison Kinard, Camille Neuder, and April Radford. Corinne Capodagli was selected by her teammates to win the Team Spirit Medal. The SHS Key Club is in full swing again this year and enjoying getting back to work. We are a club dedicated to the service of our school and community. Key Club International is a high school club sponsored by the Kiwanis clubs throughout the United States and abroad. The whole idea of “being of service” is to benefit the greater good. Here at Sandpoint High School club members volunteer their time to projects and events that promote the greater good within our community. The Festival of Trees has been one of the most fun and rewarding projects throughout the years. Last year our “Cozy Café” themed tree auctioned for a record club donation of $5000. This year we are brainstorming for a theme to top last year’s. We also volunteer for other events throughout the community, such as bell ringing for the Salvation Army in conjunction with the local Kiwanis Club. So if you see one of our smiling faces ringing bells, selling water at Lost in the 50’s, or serving you popcorn at athletic events, just know it all goes towards a good cause and we appreciate all your support as we gladly volunteer for the betterment of our community.

 

C.A.R.E. Student of the Month Elton Roberts SHS Students of the month Scarlett Harper Marian Soderberg Bionce Vincent Campbell Wyman Elaine Huang Ella Perry Christian Dressel Riley Anderson

Congratulations SHS October Students of the Month!

 

Congratulations to Katherine Kaul and Ronnie Korn for being named Sandpoint High School’s Elk Students of the Month for October.

Ronnie Korn

Katherine Kaul

Sandpoint Community Call for help Resource Center                 208-920-1840  

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Parent‐Teacher Conferences Nov. 8‐9, 4‐7pm.

2. If our messaging system finds a match for your number in its database, you receive a confirmation message thanking you for joining school alerts. 3

At any time, you can unsubscribe by texting “Stop” to 56360.

4. If you cannot enroll and receive a message that your cell number is not on file, please email [email protected] with your name and your cellular phone number. The district hopes this system will help inform staff and parents of closures earlier and more efficiently.