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

*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.

Currently there is no admissions process to become an IB Diploma candidate. It is an opt-in program. However, there are a few academic requirements that students must meet due to the IB courses that must be taken:

· Students need to have completed their PE, health, fine arts, and computer competency requirements during their 9th and 10th grade years.

· Students must have completed (at a minimum) Spanish 3, French 3 by the end of their 10th grade year.

· Students must have completed (at a minimum) Algebra 2 by the end of their 10th grade year.

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

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 some ways you can help encourage healthy meals for your student?

• Explore – Encourage your child to try new foods at home and school.
• Encourage breakfast – Breakfast fuels learning. School Breakfast is available at all schools. No advance registration necessary! All students are welcome every day!
• Know the options – Schools offer a variety of selections at meals. Talk with your child about healthy choices.
• Encourage good nutrition – Encourage your child to take and eat the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat milk offered in school meals.
• Taste for yourself – Take time to visit your child at school and enjoy a nutritious school meal.
• Be a healthy role model – Eat a wide variety of healthy foods with your children.

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.

Food Service Payment Options

Parents can pay:

• Online through efunds ($3 fee per transaction)
• At the school with check or cash
• At most schools with a credit card (no fee)
• Calling food service office with credit card (no fee)

Donations can be made:

• At the food service office with check, cash or credit card (no fee)
• At the school with check, cash or credit card (no fee)
• Coming soon, online SMSD donation site

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.