The Cougar Connection

Weekly Update for Families - March 9, 2023

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SMNW

SMNW

SMNW

Office Hours 7 AM - 3:30 PM

913.993.7200


Attendance

Attendance Hotline 913.993.7245 (All Day)

Attendance Office 913.993.7242 (Partial Day)


***Please call the attendance line direct and allow 30 minutes processing time from phone call to release when requesting early dismissal for your student.***

12701 W 67th St Shawnee, KS colleenlauer@smsd.org 913.993.7200 smnorthwest.smsd.org/

From Dr. Gruman

Dear Northwest Families,


As we head into spring break, we hope that you are looking forward to some engaging activities and family time! We also hope you find some time to rest and relax.

We will begin our 4th Quarter on Monday, March 20th, will a regular 7 period day.


Have a wonderful week!


All the best,

Dr. Lisa Gruman

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March 13 - 17 Spring Break

March 20 - 3rd Quarter begins

(7 period day)

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Student Services Dept.

Lisa Jones 913.993.7230

Senior Portrait Order Extension

Did you miss Senior Portrait Orders? The time has been extended until March 21st. To access, type www.sarahireland/smnw INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER and look for your student. Call Sarah Ireland directly with any questions. 913-709-8655

Exclusions Beginning After Spring Break:

If you have received any information stating that your student is missing any immunizations, then please provide proof of vaccination. This is primarily regarding the Meningitis ACWY that all 11th graders should have received at the age of 16 per KS state law. Please email (StacieLaney@smsd.org), Fax (#913-993-7464), or have your student bring in proof that they have received this immunization IMMEDIATELY!

STUCO Garage Sale

STUCO Garage Sale

WHEN AND WHERE CAN I DROP OFF ITEMS?

Anytime from NOW until Fri. April 21 in the main office at SMNW from 7 - 3:30 pm. Or in Sarah Dent’s classroom 230. Large furniture items can go directly into our storage – call the office at (913) 993-7200 and Mrs. Dent can arrange for students to unload after school!

IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Maybe. We cannot give you a tax-deductible form, but we can give you a receipt via email for your donated items.

I WANT TO DONATE MY LARGE ITEMS BUT I HAVE NO WAY OF GETTING THEM TO SMNW. WHAT DO I DO?

Please contact StuCo Sponsor Sarah Dent ASAP at nwdents@smsd.org to coordinate a pick-up time before Fri. April 8. We usually do most pick ups the two weeks before the sale as storage is limited. *There might be LARGE items we cannot take due to storage.

I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO DONATE BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT IN SOME WAY. WHAT CAN I DO?

Feel free to shop the sale on Saturday, April 22, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Help us spread the word to your family and friends!

WHEN AND WHERE IS THIS AWESOME GARAGE SALE?!

SMNW Cafeteria on Saturday, April 22, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

WHY ARE YOU HAVING THIS SALE?

SMNW Student Council is trying to fundraise $8,000 to send approximately 20 students to leadership camps across the state and country this summer. Thanks for all of your help!

STUCO Garage Sale
PTSA Link

Follow this link to purchase items, support fundraisers, volunteer or become a PTSA Member! Please see the link below for JUNIOR families:

Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation

SOPHOMORE FAMILIES: You're up for March Staff Appreciation! PTSA is organizing an Ice Cream Sundae bar for staff. Please click the link here to donate supplies OR chip in for the purchase of the ice cream. THANK YOU for helping provide a sweet treat to our staff!

Staff Appreciation
NW ATHLETICS LINK

Victoria Alvey - 913.993.7400

NW Athletics


DS Bus Lines

DS Bus Lines

TRANSPORTATION

**All bus riders must register to ride the bus:

To register or pay for busing visit DS Bus Lines website.

Sign up for Textcaster Alerts here to receive text messages.

Contact DS Bus Lines at 913-384-1190 with any questions.


CAA/CTC bus schedule

DS Bus Lines