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S E A M A N H I G H S C H O O L

June 2016 Newsletter No. 9 785-286-8300 www.seamanschools.org

F r o m R o n V i n d u s k a ,A P r i n c i p a l ’ s P e r s p e c t i v e …

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! On May 15, 277 seniors were honored with commencement ceremonies at the Kansas Expocentre. Board President, James Adams, received the class. Featured speakers were Cassidy Harden and Brett Broadbent, with Michelle Anderson and Jewlissa Frickey providing the opening and closing respectively. Congratulations to all members of the class on their many accomplishments, including a very high number of honors graduates as well as the class earning a record number of college credits from Washburn. All of us at SHS wish them the best in their future pursuits. As the remainder of us plan for the upcoming school year, please remember that parents may register their students as well as pay fees online for the upcoming school year, beginning July 11, 2016. Completing online registration will negate the need to physically register students in the building this August. We suggest that you save time and effort and enroll online.

Have a safe summer, everyone!

May 2016 Student o f the Month

The May “Student of the Month” nominees were selected and honored at a recognition ceremony on May 11 in the Library Media Center. The departments chose the following students:

Ag. Science…………..……………………………….....Jake Spence Art……………………………………………………….Kaylee Berroth Business…………………………………...……………..…Ian Clarke Debate………………………………..……………....………Travis Alt FACS…………………………………….………….……Ethan Sparks Foreign Language………………………………...….Brett Broadbent Industrial Technology…………………………..…..…….Jesse Boyer Journalism………………………………………..………Jakob Ready Language Arts…………………………..…………………..Evan Cluff Math………………………………..……….…………….Jimmy Dodds Physical Education…………………………………….….Sam Payne Music……………………………………….………Dawson Johannes Science…………………………………………….Trevor Schumaker Social Studies……………………………………..Trevor Schumaker SFC Red Team…………………..……………….……Augie Chapas SFC White Team…………………………….………Tanner Flowers SFC Blue Team………………………….…………….Hayden Wells

S e a m a n H i g h S c h o o l 2 0 1 6 H o n o r G r a d u a t e s

Summa Cum Laude – 4.35 GPA or Higher McKenna Miller, Kaylee Snell, Marcy Anderson (first row) Michelle Anderson, Lakota Shehi, Brett Broadbent, Andrea

Sodergren, and Hailey Reed (second row)

Magna Cum Laude – 4.05-4.34 GPA

Erin Boyd, Colton Brennan, Luci Brunetti, Ian Clarke, Alix Fisk, Spencer Fortney, Sydney Gifford, Lexus Gower, Cassidy Harden, Kaylee

Havenstein, Madison Henley, Emily Hersh, Tristan Hillebert, Tayler Kramer, Sydney Marney, Molly Mulqueen, Rylee Neigenfind, Shayla Podlena, Sydney Polzar, Victoria Rothenberger, Emma Sauer, Kaleb Schumaker, Tatum Smith, Deven Wallace, Noah Weible, Brenlee Yingling, and Ryan Zeferjahn.

Cum Laude – 3.75-4.04

Elayna Bonnewell, Ryan Brown, Peyton Chinn, Morgan Cruse, Victoria Darting, Mason Diederich, Jenna Erickson, Jewlissa Frickey,

Andrew Gaither, Sarah Ann Habig, Lindsey Haines, Rachel Hamilton, Megan Harwood, Jordan Hayes, Jordan Heinrich, Mikayla Hubble, Amanda Hurla, Leann Isaacson, Bailey Kelly, Mackenzie Kent, Kyle King, Sarah Knight, William Kramer, Chelsea Lake, Mallory Lantz, Daniel Manning, Kiley McManaman, Kaitlyn Meader, Coton Moranz, Racheal Mosimann, Lesly Munoz-Villalobos, Daidria Murdoff, Elyse Myers, Stephanie Nelson, Alexia Price, Jakob Ready, Gabrielle Rollins, Michelle Sieve, Sarah Smith, Quinci Summers, Katelyn Tolin, Taylor Walker, Marissa Willard, and Holli Woodyard.

S H S F a m i l y C h a n g e s

A d io s ! C u id a te ! T e e x t ra n a m o s ! A u re v o i r ! A d ie u !

A u f W ie d e rs e h e n ! L e b w o h l ! B is b a ld ! P a s s a u f D ic h a u f ! W i r w a rd e n D ic h v e rm is s e n !

Our sincere best wishes go out to the following staff as they move on to another phase in their lives. We will miss each one of them and the contributions they have made while part of our family at Seaman High School.

Retirements Ron Vinduska (Principal)

John Bloomfield (Industrial Tech) Marian Sweany (Librarian)

Barb Dolifka (Librarian Para)

Transfers Allan Cooper (SMS)

Liz Krumins (Northern Hills Elementary) Jennifer Varner (District Nurse Float)

Resignations Natalie Wolfe (Language Arts)

Blake Pierce (Science) Andrew Taylor (SFC Science)

Tony Helfrich (SFC Language Arts)

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Dear Parents/Guardians:

The USD 345 School District is excited to announce an update to our online student registration/data validation system for the upcoming school year, powered by InfoSnap. The system is a secure and green process, which allows the district to verify all student demographic, emergency, and medical information for your child prior to the start of the new school year. The system will also allow you to electronically sign the annual permission forms for school district policies. Prior to online enrollment, which will be open beginning July 11, you will receive a letter/email from the USD 345 School District with instructions on how to access the system for your student. The email will contain a link/instructions and a secure “snapcode” that links directly to your student’s information. The primary custodial parent will create an account that will be used each year for this process and will then submit a form for each student in your family. To make the process easier for families with multiple students, you will have the option to copy all generic family information to all other students in your family. We would appreciate all families to take action and complete these forms as soon as possible after receiving the letter/email. Your student’s registration will not be complete until the forms have been submitted. Families that complete online registration do not need to attend the District Registration Day on August 4 at Seaman High School. If you do not have access to the Internet or have any further questions, please contact the Seaman Technology Department at 286-8483.

USD 345 On-Site Student Registration Thursday, August 4, 2016

11 AM – 7 PM

**NEW STUDENTS need to meet with Brenda Burgett prior to enrolling**

Student Fees: Students that have OUTSTANDING fees and/or obligations will not be allowed to take fee classes until the past fees are paid in full.

**FRESHMAN** • Freshman Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 16,

at 6:00 PM in the SHS Auditorium• Any parent interested in serving on the Freshman Site

Council for the 2016-2017 school year, please contactMrs. Prengel at 785-286-8300 or via email [email protected]

The Seaman High School Newsletter is published monthly for the parents of our students.

Mike Monaghan, Assistant Principal – Editor Stephanie Miller, Adm. Asst. – Layout Editor

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E n r o l l m e n t P r o g r a m a t S H S

Students who are pre-enrolled in an SHS course that is offered for dual enrollment with Washburn University will receive application and enrollment information in the mail in June. The application/enrollment form can be turned in to Ms. Schmidt during Seaman High School’s registration in August. Payment is due with the WU application/enrollment form. Application/enrollment forms and tuition are due to Washburn University by August 17 or a $50 late administrative fee will be added. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Schmidt at SHS or by email at [email protected]

e B o o k s f o r S u m m e r R e a d i n g

If you’re looking for something to read this summer, start your search at http://seaman.lib.overdrive.com. The library now has over 350 ebooks for you to enjoy any time of any day. There are complete series, too, so you can read a series from start to finish with no interruptions. Each title is automatically checked out for 21 days, but there is an option to return it early. As always, if you have any questions, contact Mrs. Sweany in the library or via the library website.

For access to the SHS library catalog and databases, visit http://usd345.follettdestiny.com For access to our collection of ebooks, visit http://seaman.lib.overdrive.com

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P r e s c h o o l S c r e e n i n g s A v a i l a b l e

Do you have a preschool aged child in your care? Have you ever had questions about how they talk, walk, learn, or play?

Early identification of children with developmental delays is important to support children and their families. Seaman Public Schools provides free screenings for children age 3 to 5 to identify children with developmental delays. The areas screened include speech and language, motor skills, cognition, vision, hearing, and social and behavioral development.

The screenings are available throughout the school year. If you are interested in scheduling a free screening for your child, please call 785-575-8670.

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The Counseling Center will be open for schedule changes according to the following schedule: Seniors…Mon, May 23 and Tues, May 24…8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Juniors…Wed, May 25 and Thurs, May 26…8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sophomores ... Fri, May 27 … 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Anyone …Tues, May 31 thru Thurs, June 2…8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ** SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE IN AUGUST ** * Students may come in any time after their time to enroll, but NOT

before the scheduled time.* Students may also enroll via email according to the schedule

above. The counselors (by alphabet) and email addresses are:A – K … Dawna Edmonds … [email protected] L – Z … Steve Alexander … [email protected] Freshmen … Shanna Sloyer … [email protected]

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Seaman High School will offer summer school through our Edgenuity Program. Classes are for current 9th – 12th grade studentswho are missing a credit needed for graduation. Students can recover up to 1 credit (2 semester-long courses) total in any of the following core subjects: Language Arts, Math, History, Government or Science. Students must complete one course before attempting a second course. In order to attempt a second credit, students must be completely finished with their first credit by Thursday, June 9th. The fee for each course (1/2 credit) is $125.00. The fee for aCOMPLETION COURSE is $75. (WITH TEACHER PERMISSION ONLY, completion credit can be earned for a course that was failed.) All checks need to be made to Seaman High Bank. For more information, contact Dawna Edmonds at 286-8300 ext 310 or at [email protected]

Summer school will be held … May 26-June 23rd Students need to be enrolled by … Wednesday, May 25th

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P a r k i n g P e r m i t s Parking permits are available for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Permits are required for all students parking in the SHS orOptimist parking lots. They will be sold during the USD 345 On-Site Student Registration Day on August 4 and throughout the school year. Students must bring their driver’s license, know the year, make, color of their vehicle, and license tag number. The fee for a permit is $20.00 A table will be set-up at Onsite Registration on Thursday, August 4 or can be purchased during the first week of school in the Security Office.

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Locker Clean-Out … Lost and Found: Custodial staff will be cleaning out lockers on or before May 27. Items will be on display in the Commons for a few days. Articles not claimed by Monday, June 6, 2016 will be donated.

Summer Office Hours: May 30–June 2 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed June 27—July 29

Opens August 1 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

SEAMAN VIKING MARCHING BAND CAMP Mon., August 1 – Thu., August 11, 2016

8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

August 1: Band Room (Staff, Leadership, Perc., Guard, Drill Team only) August 2: Band Room (Add All new students and 9th graders) August 3, 4, 5: Band Room (Full Marching Band) August 8, 9, 10, 11: Band Room (Full Band) August 11th at 6:00 p.m.: Cookout with family & friends in SHS commons, followed by hand-book information in Auditorium and marching exhibition in stadium (approx.7:30) *start of cookie dough fundraiser CAMP INFO Marching camp is held to get a head start on marching fundamentals, pre-game and half-time show prep, and for the band members to become familiar with each other in a band of about 220 members. It is imperative that all members are present every day of camp! When just one student is missing, it creates an empty spot on the field and becomes difficult for other students to learn movements, not to mention the missing student will be forced to catch up. Each student will be taught over 20 moves on the field and learn more than 10 songs in just 6-8 days of camp! If a student is unable to attend camp for any reason, then it is requested that a parent e-mail Mr. Stahly ([email protected]) as soon as possible so other practice arrangements can be made for the band during the student’s absence. Yes, it’s that important. WHAT TO BRING Instrument, music and marching folder. If the student’s instrument is one that is rented from the school, please make arrangements with Mr. Dease to get the instrument during the summer or exchange the SMS instrument at the beginning of camp. It will be very warm weather, so please wear appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes! A white practice band shirt and insurance will be included in the camp fee of $30 due the first day you are at camp. This cannot be paid from a student's Band Account. MARCHING MUSIC Each student will be provided his/her own marching folder before the end of the current school year and should begin working on playing the music. It is important to get the cobwebs out and be able to play most of the music prior to the first day of camp. Please note that it is expected that students will have all pre-game and half-time music memorized for the first football game. Don’t worry about memorization over the summer, just be sure to practice! CONTACT INFO Director of Bands Mr. Stahly 785-224-3843 Assistant Director Mrs. Kennedy 913-530-8263 Director of Percussion Mr. Dease 913-530-2932 Asst. Director of Perc. Mr. Liston 785-393-0058 Leadership Director Ms. Reb 785-221-1061 Color Guard Coach Mrs.Brinkley 913-424-3105 Band Drill Team Coach Mrs. Dease 785-221-4162

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Seaman’s SUMMER FOOD SERVICE Program May 31 – July 29

Lunch for children ages 18 and younger

No Fee – No Registration

Place: Logan Elementary School, 1124 NW Lyman Rd Time: Lunch 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Days: Tuesday, May 31 to Friday, July 29 (Monday thru Friday) Closed Monday, July 4th

For more information call: 575-8650

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

EL PROGRAMA DE ALIMENTACIÓN DE SEAMAN 31 de mayo – 29 de Julio

!Comida para niños de 18 y menos No hay costo – no hay inscripción

!Lugar: Logan Elementary School, 1124 NW Lyman Rd.

Hora: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fechas: martes, 31 de mayo a viernes, 29 de julio (lunes a viernes)

Para más información marque: 575-8650

Esta institución provee servicios atenidos a la igualdad de oportunidad.

A Message From the Principal

Seaman Freshman CenterNewsletter

June 2016 Mrs. Shelly Prengel, Principal

4850 NW Rochester Rd.

Topeka, KS 66617 June 2016(785) 286-8300

www.seamanschools.org/shs

The 2015-16 school year was a memorable one with a great group of freshmen! I heard from teachers the last few days of school how they enjoyed this group, and I can attest to that as well. I hope the Freshman Center helped ease the transition from middle school to high school and that students are now ready to

take on their last three years of high school. In their Success 101 class this year they created a 10-year plan, which they will continue to visit and tweak as necessary throughout high school. Hopefully, they will continue to set goals each year and strive to reach their potential.

Just a reminder that students wanting to make any changes to their schedule need to do so at the time indicated by the counseling department. For sophomores (2016-17), this is Friday, May 27, 8:30am-4:00pm. Students can come in AFTER this time as well, or they can call/email their counselor.

Finally, if you are the parent of an incoming freshman reading this, I invite you to consider being part of our site council starting in the fall. If interested, please call the school at 286-8300.

To all Viking families, have a safe and wonderful summer!

2016-2017 Site CouncilIf you will have a student at the SFC next year and would be interested in being on the Freshman Center Site Council,

please contact Mrs. Prengel.

Success 101 students give back Success 101 is a required class for all freshman students.

This semester-long class is designed to help students foster academic success in their high school careers, and to aid in reaching life goals set by the individual student.

One important component of Success 101 are volunteer service hours. All students must complete 10 hours of service for any non-profit organization. This accounts for 15% of their final grade in the class. Many students volunteer at schools, churches, and other community organizations.

Success 101 teacher Daniel Ruda said, “Many of our students were already serving in their community, so we decided to start keeping track so that we could showcase the awesome things they were doing.”

At the end of the year, students complete a presentation reflecting on their experiences during the completion of their hours.

Mason Hartter (Left) and Jaiden Anderson (Right) take a break from serving dinner for Silverbackks SilverSuppers at Garfield Community Center. Supper is served to school-age children Monday through Thursday. If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please visit http://silverbackks.ivolunteer.com/.

Save the Date! Thursday, August 11

Freshmen OrientationThis will be held in the SHS Auditorium and will

begin at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 18 First Day of Classes

4850 NW Rochester Rd.

Topeka, KS 66617 June 2016(785) 286-8300

www.seamanschools.org/shs

On Friday, May 6th, students, teachers and parents gathered in the SHS auditorium to recognize students fortheir hard work this year. Each teacher selected one Student of the Year. These students have shown exemplary skills inthe classroom in their content area. Recipients of content area Students of the Year are listed on the right.

Students were also recognized for their SHARP statusand perfect attendance.

Awards assembly applauds freshman students for their hard work

Mya Kramer recieves the Drawing Student of the Year Award

English: Hannah Gillespie, Mikaela Miller, Chris Richardson

Honors English: Madeline Hulsing, Trinidy Thompson, Emma Scott

Math I: Jessica Welborn, Phoebe Stottlemire, Jace Mitchell

Honors Math I: Erin Hebert, Abigail Noyes, Hayden WellsBiology: Kade Townsend, Kim Vu, Jacob MillerHistory: Abby Wendlandt, Trey Duffey, Mason ClarkSuccess 101: Rae Conaway, Austin Kruse, Allison BranamPhysical Dimensions: Jayden Slimmer, Jacob Spence,

Jilyan StallbaumerForeign Language: Cameron Moore (Chinese), Rae Conaway & Jilyan Stallbaumer (German), Hayden Wells & Alex Taylor (Spanish)Art: Grayson Seevers, Tatum Carlson, Jodi Kern Business: August Chapas, Cody Simonsen,

Maverick SteinhoffFACS: Kylie HawesTheatre: Caitlin CharityInstrumental: Keegan Weingartner, Logan SmithOrchestra: Cole King, Daryn DohertyVocal: Teagan Kress, Cameron MooreIndustrial Technology: Mya Kramer (Drawing),

Dalton Loethen (Metals), Tyler Gooden (Woods)Debate: Noah BeltForensics: Zach KutiAgriculture: Nathan KidwellSFC Character Award: Grayson Seevers, August Chapas(Red Team), Tanner Moss, Megan Hollar (White Team),Chris Havenstein, Jilyan Stallbaumer (Blue Team)Inspirational Award: Kylie HawesKylie Hawes recieves the SFC Inspirational Award

"farewell"Freshman Center says,

to three great teachersAndrew Taylor - Biology - Red Team Mr. Taylor recently accepted an Honors Biologyteaching position in the Aerospace and Engineering program at Olathe Northwest in Olathe, KS.

I will miss the way he (Mr. Taylor) pushes me to be a better teacher and come up with lesson plans that

really impact the kids on every level.- Jessica Popescu, SFC Biology Teacher

Allan Cooper - World History - Blue Team Mr Cooper recently accepted the Seaman MiddleSchool Assistant Principal position.

Mr. Cooper’s classroom was full of engaged studentswho enjoyed his class. It was always fun to hear students

reflecting on simulations they completed in his room.- Stacy Wall, SFC Math Teacher

Tony Helfrich - Language Arts - Blue Team Mr. Helfrich recently accepted a teaching positionat Pike Valley High School in Scandia, KS. He willteaching freshman through senior English as well asAP English.

Tony is one of the most supportive coworkers that I’veever had the pleasure of working with.

He is a great teacher and a great friend.- Maret Schrader, SFC Language Arts Teacher