IHMS Weekly News
September 30 - October 7, 2022
Upcoming IHMS Events
Monday, 10/03:
Anti-Bullying Spirit Week Begins!
Wake Up to Friendship: Wear PJs
Wrestling @ SMN - 5:00
Tuesday, 10/04:
Celebrating Our Differences: Wear diverse clothing
Wednesday, 10/05:
Kindness Never Goes Out of Style: Wear clothing from different decades
Jr. Board - Library - 7:45
Art Club - Rm 12 - 3:45
Board Game Club - Rm 25 - 3:45
Thursday, 10/06:
We’re All in This Together: Salad Dressing (i.e. ranch = country theme)
MOCSA Presentations through PE
Chess Club - Rm 240 - 3:45
Friday, 10/07:
Team Up Against Bullying: Chiefs day
Instructional-League Volleyball Tournament - 4:15 - Parents welcome to attend!
Upcoming Events:
10/08: XC Meet @ JCCC
10/10: StuCo Meeting - Rm 9 - 8:00
10/10: Volleyball @ TR - 5:00
10/10: Wrestling @ SMNW - 5:00
10/11: Band Concert - 7:00
10/12: Volleyball Tournament - TBD - 5:30
10/13: End of Quarter 1
10/13: Late Start PLC Thursday
10/13: Volleyball Tournament @ SME - 5:30
10/14: No School / Teacher Workday
10/17: Cheer Club - Cafeteria - 3:45
10/17: Wrestling @ SME - 5:00
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Section 1: Important IHMS Information
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A Knights' Walk Thank You!
Thank you SO MUCH for your unbelievable generosity this year during our Knights' Walk fundraiser. We will share the net donation amount once all encumbrances are finalized, but we wanted to pass along an immediate thank you to our community, our patrons, and our business sponsors!
It is because of your generous support that we are able to continue to provide top-notch resources for our teachers, enhance our classrooms, provide tangible incentives for students, explore learning opportunities beyond the walls of IHMS, and more. This year's funds are spent on this year's students, so thank you for having a direct positive impact on your student's school!
A big thank you goes out to Nancy Batdorf, Lisa Bowser, Jill Rogers, and their entire team of volunteers that organized and put on the Knights' Walk. Thank you to our fantastic PTA and to our PTA leadership for making the event a success.
It was a truly great event Friday afternoon!
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Anti-Bullying Week at IHMS
This coming week is Anti-Bullying Week throughout the Shawnee Mission School District. Indian Hills will be having a Spirit Week to bring awareness to such an important topic. Please encourage your students not only to participate in the Spirit Week, but also to be a positive and safe influence here at Indian Hills. We will have lunchtime activities throughout the week that encourage inclusivity, kindness, and active bystander awareness. Thank you for your support!
The Spirit Week daily themes are as follows:
- Monday 10/3 - PJ Day (wake up to friendship)
- Tuesday 10/4 - Diversity Day (celebrating our differences)
- Wednesday 10/5 - Decades Day (kindness never goes out of style)
- Thursday 10/6 - Salad Dressing Day (we’re all in this together)
- Friday 10/7 - Chiefs Day (teaming up against bullying)
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Market Day Is Coming - Sign-Ups Due 10/7/22
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IHMS 2nd Annual Career Day Is Coming - Your Help Needed
We are hosting our second annual Career Day on November 2nd, from 8:45-11:45 am. Our event will be a fair type format. We want to give our students an opportunity to explore a variety of career options. We need volunteers to share about their area of career experience and expertise. If you are interested in volunteering, or know someone who would like to share with our students, fill out this Career Day Volunteer Form.
If you have any questions you may contact Tanner Laird at tannerlaird@smsd.org.
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Bus Registration Deadline Approaching - You Must Register If You Ride a Bus
Starting the week of September 26th, DS Bus Lines implemented roster checks in order to verify registered riders receiving transportation services. Starting October 5th any student riders not registered for transportation will be contacted by the school to arrange
parent provided transportation.
To register students for transportation go to DS Bus Lines registration link at: https://dsbuslinessm.revtrak.net.
To reach DS Bus Lines call 913-384-1190. You can find SMSDtransportation information at www.smsd.org/families/transportation. Please sign up to receive late bus notifications at: https://my.textcaster.com/asa/2795
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Save the Dates
There will be in person, remote, and team conferencing available this year so stay tuned for more information coming in next week's news.
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Second Step Parent Preview
7th Grade Lesson 5: Overcoming Roadblocks 1
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to use If–Then plans to overcome roadblocks. If–Then Plans help your child anticipate potential roadblocks and come up with plans for addressing them.
- Conversation Starter: Ask your child to explain to you what an If–Then Plan is. Work together to make a plan for how your child can respond positively to a difficult situation they might encounter at home.
8th Grade Lesson 5: Pursuing My Interests
In this week's lesson, your child will identify and respond to positive and negative influences that may affect them while pursuing a goal.
- Conversation Starter: Tell your child about something positive or negative that influenced you as you were working toward a goal. For example, a friend who helped you find a job or learn a new skill. Ask your child about positive and negative factors that may influence them.
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Section 2: Important SME Area Information
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Calling All Dancers - Lancer Dancer Camp
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SME Athletic Fundraiser Golf Tournament
The Shawnee Mission East Coaches are organizing a Golf Fundraiser to help support our Athletic Development (Strength & Conditioning) Program. The golf tournament will be held on Sunday, October 2nd at Longview Lake Golf Course in Lee’s Summit. Don’t worry the Kansas City Chiefs play at 7:20pm at Tampa Bay that night, so you’ll have plenty of time to get out and play some golf before kickoff!
The tournament will begin with a 9:00am checkin and a 10:00am shotgun start. It’s $125.00 per person to play or $500.00 per foursome to play in the scramble format tournament. There are also hole sponsorships available for $1,000.00 each as well as a title sponsor available. The SME point of contact is Shawn Hair: shawnhair@smsd.org. Please see registration link below!
This is a great chance to meet our new Athletic Director, Ryan Johnson, and help all of our SME coaches raise money to help support ALL of our Lancer athletes!
Golf Tournament Fundraiser:
Organized by the SME Coaches
Date: Sunday, October 2nd
9:00am: Checkin
10:00am: Shotgun Start
$125 Per Person / $500 Foursome
(Groups of 4 must be submitted!)
Hole Sponsors Available at $1,000.00 each
Title Sponsor Available
Point of Contact: Shawn Hair
Register Now! https://form.jotform.com/222267591542054
Thank you for your continued support of Lancer Nation!
Go Lancers! | @SMEastLancers | #LancerNation
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Symphonic Stinky Feet and the SME Band
Kids of all ages, Come out for an exciting evening with Mr. Stinky Feet & the Shawnee Mission East Band! There will be carnival activities, food & live performance!
When: Friday, September 30, 2022: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
- 5:30 - 6:30 Family Activities / Instrument Petting / Dinner and Concessions / Raffle and ticket sales/ Face Painting
6:30-7:30 Concert / Raffle
Where: Shawnee Mission East High School - Auditorium
What: Family-friendly event supporting SME Band's trip to London for 2023 New Year’s Day Parade! Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for kids.