Finishing KELPA testing week of March 18th -22nd.

Kansas Assessment- ELA Testing March 19th, 20th, and 21st. (10th Grade)

Math Testing March 26th, 27th, and 28th. (10th Grade)

Science Testing April 16th, 17th, and 18th. (11th Grade)

ACT Make-up: April 2nd

ACT Work Keys Make-up: April 3rd

The district has recently updated its transfer policy and sent the information to all district patrons. One important update includes a new provision that states:

• "transfer students will not be required to apply for re-admittance annually. This includes students who are moving from sixth grade to seventh grade and students moving from eighth grade to their freshman year of high school.

In other words, if you are an approved transfer student in good standing, you will not need to fill out a transfer form this year if you plan to stay within the same feeder pattern - even if you are moving on to high school. Only new transfer students will need to apply beginning on March 1, 2019 for the 19-20 school year.

The full transfer policy can be read here.

April 18th, 2019 (6:45AM-8:45AM) Senior Breakfast and Awards

*May 7th-9th, 2019 SENIOR FINALS (Schedule and more info below)

*May 10th, 2019 Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Picnic, Group Photo

May 15th, 2019 (7:00PM) Graduation

*These dates could change based on inclement weather.

The following students recently had work exhibited at the Interurban Arthouse, located in downtown Overland Park.

Kira Schoke-Delaugter

Madeline Her

Great Berg

Terena Thomas

Riley Donaldson

Madison Dunham

Oliver Fowler

Maggie Cooper

Evey Goering

Shantelle Freeman

Zoie Mehl

Audrey Diggs

Congratulations to these talented artists!

SM North journalism students competed at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regional Competition at the University of Kansas on Feb. 25. The following students placed and will move on to State competition at KU on May 3.

The All Activities Booster Club has available for you to order Yard Signs and Banners. These are very high quality items. You can print the attachment Grad Banner & Sign Order form and order through the office or order on our website at SPIRIT WEAR STORE

Orders must be turned in no later than April 25th. They will be ready to pickup by May 7.

We also have a Legacy Brick Patio located by the Swimming pool and entrance to the Stadium. You can buy a brick that will be personalized and then placed in the ground for the years to come. We have many new bricks being placed in the next few weeks. LEGACY BRICK ORDER FORM

We have attached order forms for you here and they can also be downloaded on the school website as well.

Did you know that March 4-8, 2019 is National School Breakfast Week?

A great breakfast program is available in the cafeteria every day. This is a great time to try School Breakfast. Let’s help students to perform better every day by making sure they eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.

Students who eat school breakfast are more likely to:

· Maintain a healthy weight

· Have better concentration and memory

· Be more alert

· Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math, and score higher on standardized tests

· Drink more milk and eat more fruit daily

Eating school breakfast is associated with:

· Lower rates of absenteeism and tardiness

· Fewer behavioral problems

· Reduced number of nurse’s office visits

· Higher grades and increased standardized tests scores

· Positive learning environments

School breakfast can also:

· Decrease the risk of food insecurity

· Improve children’s overall dietary intake

· Help protect against childhood obesity

· Protect against other negative health outcomes

· Reduce students’ stress and anxiety

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.