RStar Weekly News
November 25th-29th
2019-2020 School Information
We are in need of boys and girls clothes of all sizes! If you have any items you would like to donate please bring them to the office.
Grand Lunch Pictures
Reflections Results
Middle School Visual Arts
Middle School Film
Intermediate Dance Coreography
Intermediate Visual Arts
Send in Your Pictures
If you have any pictures of your students or other great things happening at The Star, please send them to the email below so that we can include them in the yearbook!
General MVP Information
- We love having volunteers in our classroom, and we will definitely need volunteers for upcoming field trips!
- If you are wanting to become a regular volunteer, please begin the MVP process. You will not be allowed to accompany us on a field trip until the process is completed.
- MVP General Information: https://www.smsd.org/families/volunteer-mvp
- The MVP Process is as follows:
- Complete the application here: https://bit.ly/1wM7Pvv
- Complete the background check here:http://bit.ly/mvpvolunteer
- Go to an MVP training at one of the sites listed in the schedule. (Please see the General Information link for dates, times, and locations.)
- If you need any help or have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Wilson at any time at RyanWilson@smsd.org
Food Service... Did You Know?
FOOD SERVICE….Did you know…………
Did you know ways to keep you and your family healthy during the holiday season? Please follow these 4 basic food safety steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.
Clean
· Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Remember to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling food.
· Wash all kitchen counters, dishes, and utensils with hot soapy water.
Separate
· Prevent cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from all other foods.
· Designate one cutting board for fresh produce and another for raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs.
· Replace empty platters instead of adding fresh food to a dish that already had food on it.
Cook
· Use a food thermometer to ensure your foods have been cooked to the proper minimum internal temperature.
· Keep food at 140° F or above after cooking.
· Microwave food thoroughly to 165° F.
Chill
· Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours. Remember to store leftovers within 2 hours as well.
· Cooling food rapidly helps prevent bacterial growth. Large amounts of food should be divided into smaller containers before refrigerating.
· Know when to throw food out. When in doubt, throw it out.
Don’t forget – if your child receives free or reduced meals, they are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch per day as part of this benefit. All breakfast and lunch meal choices are available for all students regardless of eligibility status.
The school breakfast menus, lunch menus, and other nutrition information are available on the district’s website at https://www.smsd.org/about/departments/food-service.
Health Insurance Marketplace
This year, open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is six weeks from November 1 through December 15. The Kansas Assisters Network helps families complete health insurance and social services applications and provides education about health insurance and how to obtain healthcare. They help families apply for Marketplace and Medicaid as well as connect with services in the community. The Kansas Assisters Network will be available to assist families with enrollment: If you are unable to attend this event you may apply: Online: https://www.healthcare.gov/ The Health Insurance Marketplace is for people who don’t have health coverage.
Shawnee Mission North
Thursday, November 14, 2019
6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Interpreters will be available.
Please bring:
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
Appointment: 913-735-9008
West is Best Scholarship Fund
West is Best Scholarship Fund was founded in 2012 to provide financial assistance to students to participate in after school sports or scouts. Recipients must live or go to school in the SM West attendance area. Over the years, we have provided over 520 scholarships totaling over $56,000 to area youth in all grades, K-12, at all West-area schools. For more information or our scholarship forms, please visit our website at www.westisbestscholarshipfund.com.
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