*May 8th-10th, 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 International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Shawnee Mission North is a two-year college preparatory program with a comprehensive academic program designed to address the needs of challenge seeking junior and senior students.

Students who are diploma-seeking will participate in fifty hours in each of the three areas of CAS. The service portion is community-oriented service hours that are monitored by, and must be approved by, CAS Coordinator, Stephanie Gagnebin. Stephanie is always interested in opportunities for our students to serve in the community. If you have suggestions for community projects or service opportunities for our diploma students, please contact Stephanie at stephaniegagnebin@smsd.org.

IB Current Activities

As noted above about CAS, in March, we informed you of the wonderful endeavor in which two of our students were involved which was a campaign to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and its research and support for those suffering from blood cancers.

In 7 weeks, Brian Blood and Connor Covel (juniors), who are both International Baccalaureate students raised money and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their mission to cure for blood cancers.

They worked on behalf of patients, survivors and their families but also in honor of Camryn, a freshman at Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, KS. Camryn was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in the middle of her 7th grade year.

I am very excited to share with you that they raised $16,699.91 between February 17th and April 7th.

Thank you to those of you who donated for your generosity and support and for Brian and Connor exhibiting the ways that school and community can work together to reinforce learning and provide opportunities for growth.

For further information on the IB program, please contact

Jon Durham, IB Coordinator

(913) 993-7138

jondurham@smsd.org

Leah Murray, IB Counselor

(913) 993-6935

leahmurray@smsd.org

On Thursday morning, April 25th, the junior class teachers partnered with PTSA to bring a combined Career Fair/Job Fair to Shawnee Mission North for the second year. The goal for the junior class teachers was to provide information to their students of careers they might not think about as they begin to think about their futures. It was also wonderful practice in interviewing, gathering information, and appropriately interacting with a prospective employer. Students were asked to visit the Career Fair and ask employers a set of questions. While they were there, the PTSA sponsored Job Fair was also going on, so students could apply for a summer job as well.

For this 2nd Annual Career/Job Fair, the students were enthusiastic about the booths and most thought it was a beneficial and informative activity. They were surprised at how large it was, how many booths were there, and how nice and friendly the employers there were when asked questions. One student stated, “The Career/Job Fair really opened up my eyes to so many opportunities. I got to see multiple professions. I really like the table of Physical Therapy. They did teach you a lot just by stopping by. They sounded really happy and you could see in their face how much they loved their job. I want to be as happy as them. I believe every junior or sophomore should go to the Career/Job Fair because it can really help someone out. In fact, I have a job interview tomorrow because of it.”

There were over 70 employers presents – over 50 of which were there dedicated to representing careers for after high school. The booths most interesting to the students were Cyber Security, Weaver’s Automotive, and SERC Physical Therapy. However, there were careers as diverse as actuarial science to construction, biomedical fields to grocery stores. We excited that this is an annual event for North, benefiting both the students and the local businesses. Next year’s Career/Job Fair is scheduled for April 2, 2020.

Only a limited numbers of yearbooks are still available for purchase. If you haven’t purchased a 2019 Yearbook, they can still be purchased through the bookkeeper in the main office or at www.yearbookforever.com. Cost is $65 if purchased at school.

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 money on a student’s meal account will roll over to next year? Whatever money is on their account the last day of school will transfer to next year even if your student changes schools within the district. Negative balances will also transfer so it’s important to clear those up before the end of school.

Seniors – Any money left on a senior’s account can be refunded, transferred to a sibling’s account or donated to help other students pay for their meals. Please contact the food service office.

Free and Reduced meal applications will be available for the 2019-2020 school year on July 15. You will be able to apply for the program online and it will be available at www.schoolcafe.com. We encourage you to use the online application process, as it will speed up the approval process. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can complete a paper application available in our Food Service office at 6701 W. 83rd St. in the Broadmoor Technical Center / Early Childhood Education Center or at the school. A new application (per family) must be submitted each year. If you receive state assistance, call the food service office at 913-993-9710 before completing an application. Please apply before school starts so you can begin receiving your benefits the first day of school. It can take up to 10 days to process your application and you will be responsible for any meals your student buys before your application is processed.

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.