Fowler USD #225
April 2021 Newsletter
Where Education is Experienced
Calendar Changes
Students will attend school on the following Fridays:
- April 16th- full day
- April 30th- full day
- May 7th- dismiss at noon
There will be no preschool on May 7th. Lunch will not be served.
K-12 Music Program
The district's Covid-19 precautions at the time of the event will be followed.
Lighting Project
JH/HS Individual Plan of Study Meetings
Thursday, April 8th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Students will meet with their mentor and parents/guardians during this meeting to review their academic progress, short-term goals for the rest of this year, and post-secondary vision. Conversations will also include discussion about what classes students would like to take next year.
The schedule is linked below. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please call the high school office to reschedule.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sR3uWtCVRCl04Au7lB1HauCvf8Jf0Fr20Z3JJek6Y0A/edit?usp=sharing
Prom & After Prom
It is anticipated that the event will include the traditional components of a dinner, promenade, dance, and After Prom. However, plans are still being developed.
Students are expected to dress up for the event, but they are not required to wear prom dresses or tuxedos. They will be able to change before After Prom. Students who do not attend Prom are still eligible to participate in After Prom.
Students will be allowed to bring out-of-town dates. Permission forms are available in the high school office.
The district's Covid-19 precautions at the time of the event will be followed.
Graduation & 8th Grade Promotion
Saturday, May 8 in the Auditorium
5:00 p.m.- 8th Grade Promotion
7:00 p.m.- High School Graduation
Seniors and 8th graders will be allowed 20 guests each. Tickets will be provided in advance. There will be designated seating areas for each graduate's guests within the auditorium.
E-Sports Lab Grant
Trap Team Receives Grant
"Count Your Kid In" Clinic
https://www.usd225.org/vnews/display.v/ART/605a72948502f
Arrowhead West Infant-Toddler Services & SKACD #613
Developmental challenges can be identified early and help is available!
“Count Your Kid In” Developmental Screening Clinic
(for children from birth to 5 years of age)
Your child’s hearing, vision, and overall development (self-help, thinking, social & communication skills, and muscle development) will be screened by trained professionals.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Community Church
204 E. Elm St. Minneola, KS
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
To make an appointment call: 620-885-4571
Face coverings are required and you must have an appointment.
FREE!
¡Un retraso en el desarrollo puede ser identificado a tiempo, nosotros podemos ayudarle!
“Count Your Kid In”
Clínica Para Examinar El Desarrollo
(para pequeños desde nacimiento hasta los 5 años de edad)
La visión, la audición y el desarrollo en general como adaptativo, cognitivo, habla y lenguaje, habilidades sociales y desarrollo motriz serán examinados por profesionistas capacitados.
Lunes, 12 de abril, 2021
Community Church
204 E. Elm St. Minneola, KS
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Para hacer una cita hable al : 620-885-4571
Estamos tomando medidas de prevención del Covid-19 Se requieren cubrebocas.
100th Day of School
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Regional Science Fair Results
Congratulations to our many students who placed in the virtual Southwest Kansas Regional Science Fair!
Kindergarten Class- GOLD
1st Grade Class- GOLD
2nd Grade Class- GOLD
3rd Grade Division
- “Alkaline vs Lithium” by Ethan Sellars, Chase McDowell, and Anthony Mendoza- GOLD
- “Toilet Paper, Water, Pennies, Science…Huh?” by Abby Cunningham, Morgan Gainey, and
Haylen Faurot- SILVER
4th/5th Grade Chemistry
- “How does Slime Stretch?” by Kiera Ingram, Isabel Guadiana, and Ximena Bautista– GOLD
- “Elephant Toothpaste” by Makenna Smith- BRONZE
4th/5th Grade Engineering Mechanics
- “Magnet Levitation” by Jordan Padgett- GOLD
4th/5th Grade Physics
- “Looking Sharp” by Bryce McDowell, Maddison Durbin, and Kasen Faurot- GOLD
Junior High Behavioral Science
- “The Effects of Paraffin” by Eliana Zortman, Natalie Ingram, Jody Varnell- GOLD
Junior High Biochemistry
- “Pickle Teeth” by Brenna Faurot and Savannah Ingram- GOLD
Junior High Physical Energy
- “Mud Volts” by Dray Dawson and Eddy Mendoza- SILVER
Junior High Microbiology
- “Water and Purification” by Alex Zortman and Chance Self- GOLD
- “Go Back Bacteria” by Silas Brown and Colt Dizmang- SILVER
Junior High Physics
- “Between You, Me & the Fence Post” by Kate Cunningham and Micah McDowell- GOLD
Junior High Plant Science
- “Sand vs Soil” by Saul Mendoza-Bailon- BRONZE
High School Chemistry
- “Sweet as Sugar” by Abby Zortman- GOLD
- “Orange Juice vs. Gatorade” by Zach McLachlan- SILVER
High School Materials Science
- “Fire Resistant House” James Littlewood, Damian Teran, Johnathan Holt- GOLD
- “Get Inked” by Joselyn Romesburg, Shaylin Garcia, Ethan Boese- SILVER
- ”The Effect of Insulation” by Adrian Mendoza- BRONZE
Projects which also qualified for state competition:
“How does Slime Stretch” – Kiera Ingram, Isabel Guadiana, and Ximena Bautista
“Elephant Toothpaste” – Makenna Smith
“Looking Sharp” – Bryce McDowell, Maddison Durbin, and Kasen Faurot
“Sweet as Sugar” – Abby Zortman
“Get Inked” – Joselyn Romesburg, Shaylin Garcia, and Ethan Boese
“Fire Resistant House” – James Littlewood, Damian Teran, and Johnathan Holt
“The Effects of Paraffin” – Eliana Zortman, Natalie Ingram, Jody Varnell
“Go Back to Bacteria” – Silas Brown and Colt Dizmang
“Water and Purification” – Alex Zortman and Chance Self
"Between You, me, & the Fence Post” – Kate Cunningham and Micah McDowell
Projects who chose to participate at state are shown below.
Kansas State Science & Engineering Fair Results
4th/5th Grade Chemistry
- “How does Slime Stretch?” by Kiera Ingram, Isabel Guadiana, and Ximena Bautista– SILVER
4th/5th Grade Physics
- “Looking Sharp” by Bryce McDowell, Maddison Durbin, and Kasen Faurot- BRONZE
Junior High Behavioral Science
- “The Effects of Paraffin” by Eliana Zortman, Natalie Ingram, Jody Varnell- GOLD
Junior High Physics
- “Between You, Me & the Fence Post” by Kate Cunningham and Micah McDowell- SILVER
High School Chemistry
- “Sweet as Sugar” by Abby Zortman- GOLD
Special Recognition
- American Psychological Association: Eliana Zortman, Natalie Ingram, & Jody Varnell
- Yale Science & Engineering Association: James Littlewood & Damian Teran
Ross Signs with HCC
All-League Basketball Honors
Damian Teran, sophomore
Shaylin Garcia, sophomore
James Littlewood, freshman
State Powerlifting
Overall state rankings:
- Charlie Littlewood, junior, placed 5th in the 172 class.
- Damian Teran, sophomore, placed 5th in the 114 class.
- James Littlewood, freshman, placed 15th in the 163 class.
- Ethan Boese, sophomore, placed 15th in the 220 class.
- C. Littlewood also placed 4th in bench, 4th in squat, and 5th in clean.
The powerlifting team participated in meets in March, earning medals leading up to the state competition. We are very proud of our powerlifting team and their accomplishments!
Senior Capstone Project Week
The group developed a proposal for a community cookbook. Morgan will receive a $500 PBL scholarship at graduation.
Also, check out the padlet full of examples of project based learning in action at USD 225!