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Inside this issue:
March Highlights 2
Congratulations! 3
NHS News 4
PTO News 5
JAG-K 5
Golden Apple Award 6
ENCORE 8
AP Exam 9
Tutoring Info. 10
Mission & Vision
Statement
11
Volume , Issue MARCH 2017
Parent Newsletter
Dear Parents:
Spring is here as we put the final touches on the 2016-17 school year. Please note
the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences schedule for Tuesday, March 14 and
Wednesday, March 15 from 5:00 – 8:15 pm. Meet and greet will take place from
5:00-5:30 pm, with the opportunity for short, private conversations beginning at
5:30 pm. Parent-teacher conferences provide an opportunity for you to connect
with your student’s instructors for a few minutes for the purpose of monitoring pro-
gress. We do understand that schedules do not always provide the flexibility to
attend and we encourage you to utilize Skyward, or do not hesitate to call or
email any teacher at any time.
Please note that there is no school for students on Friday, March 10 and 17
followed by Spring Break running through March 20-24.
In addition to spring sports it also marks the beginning of the state assessment
season. All sophomores will be taking the mathematics and reading assessments,
while juniors will be taking the science and social studies state assessments
throughout the next eight weeks. With a concentrated effort, our students
generally experience great success on each of the assessments. We expect the
same successful results again this year.
Senior parents please check the dates on the senior timeline located in the news-
letter. Senior appreciation day is scheduled for April 28.
Family Firebird PTO is meeting on March 27, at 6:00 pm in the Black Box at Free
State. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Free State.
Again, we would like to thank you for the continued support for Free State High
School.
Sincerely,
Myron Graber
Principal, Lawrence Free State High School
WEDNESDAY—LATE ARRIVAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY SCHEDULE
0 Period 7:00—8:00
1st Period 8:05—9:40
3rd Period 9:45—11:25
5th Period 11:30—1:30
1st Lunch 11:30—11:55
2nd Lunch 12:17—12:42
3rd Lunch 1:05—1:30
7th Period 1:35—3:10
0 Period 7:00—8:00
1st Period 8:05—8:57
2nd Period 9:02—9:56
3rd Period 10:01—10:53
4th Period 10:58—11:50
1st Lunch 11:55—12:20
2nd Lunch 12:23—12:48
3rd Lunch 12:51—1:16
5th Period 11:55—1:16
6th Period 1:21—2:13
7th Period 2:18—3:10
DAILY SCHEDULE—MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
Late Arrival provides time for staff to address professional needs
for professional growth and to implement the school improvement
plan. This process encourages a culture of professional dialogue
and unified efforts to enhance teachers’ capacities
to improve student achievement.
LATE ARRIVAL DATES 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Aug. 24, 31 Jan. 11,18, 25
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
Dec. 7, 14 May 3, 10, 17
PLC 8:00—9:00
2nd Period 9:05—10:45
4th Period 10:50—12:50
1st Lunch 10:50—11:15
2nd Lunch 11:37—12:02
3rd Lunch 12:25—12:50
6th Period 12:55—2:30
TEACHER PLAN 2:30—3:10
MARCH
9 6—8 pm Spring Fling
10 NO SCHOOL—Professional Development
14 5—8:15 pm—Parent—Teacher Conferences
15 5—8:15 pm—Parent—Teacher Conferences
17 NO SCHOOL
20-24 SPRING BREAK
27 6—7 pm—Firebird PTO Evening—Blackbox
30 7:30 pm—ENCORE 2017
31 7:30 pm—ENCORE 2017
APRIL
1 7:30 pm—ENCORE 2017
See more information regarding upcoming events for
FIREBIRD FAMILY PTO on page 5
FREE STATE SPIRIT SQUAD
The Free State Spirit Squad has wrapped up a very successful com-
petition season! The Dance Team attended the Miss Kansas Dance
Team Competition and received the Sweepstakes Award, Shining
Star Award, Polish & Precision Judge's Choice Award for Jazz and
Choreography Judge's Choice for Contemporary. The Cheerlead-
ing Squad attended the
Andover Central Show-
down, received a 2 Rating
on their team performance,
high scores in the areas of jumps and stunts, and a perfect score for
tumbling!
Congratulations to both teams on a very successful season!
~Ashli Smith, Free State High cheerleading coach
SCHOLARS BOWL
STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!
Congratulations to the following members
of the Scholars Bowl team for being crowned
State Champions on February 11, in Derby:
Parker Guyot, Abena Peasah, Meredith Shaheed,
Janet Stefanov, Jaja Wang, and Lane Weis.
The team was coached by Oather Strawderman,
Science Department Chairman and AP Physics teacher.
The FSHS boys, fed off of each other’s energy. Senior Zach Lockwood
bowled a career-best 680 series, opening his final two games with at least
six straight strikes. His previous season-high was 576. After each strike, he
would walk back to his team’s table, flash a smile and slap hands with his
giddy teammates. “I think the highest strike streak I’ve gotten before was
four, maybe,” said Lockwood, who placed third individually. “I don’t
know how to describe it. It was just awesome.” One lane over from Lock-
wood was senior Cam Edgecomb, who bowled a season-best 607 series.
Senior Cameron Edens placed fifth with a 649 series and senior Alex
Jimenez took eighth with a 640. The Firebirds were second in the team
standings following their three-game series, but edged Olathe East by
posting the best Baker score. “I just wouldn’t look at my score,”
Edgecomb said. “I would just look straight down after I threw a strike and
I’d walk over to the table. It would just help me a lot.” Lawrence’s boys bowling team was eighth, moving up with a strong
Baker series. Junior Hunter Krom had the team's top three-game series with a 568.
L to R: Cam Edgecomb, Cameron Edens,
Alex Craig, Zach Lockwood, Alex Jiminez,
Bayn Schrader and Dimitri Smith,
stand with the Sunflower League trophy after their
1st place finish at Park Lanes in Shawnee.
FREE TUTORING
REMEMBER FREE TUTORING
is available in the library after
school Mondays through
Thursdays, 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Plus, most teachers are available
to work with your student(s)
after school!
AP EXAMINATIONS
Registration for the AP examinations
will begin February 1
and will continue until March 10.
The cost is $97 per exam and
all registration is done online at
www.totalregistration.net.
Additional information about the
AP exams, including extensive
practice questions, can be found at
www.collegeboard.com.
Free State Students are GREAT! They are using the new
one search box at books.usd497.org to get to the most reliable, credible research articles.
During January 2017, Free State students have:
• Checked out 743 library books
• Avg Database session lasted 33 min
• 2,527 Database Sessions
• 218,877 Database Searches (FSHS/LHS
combined)
• During August of 2016, there were ~2,500
Database Searches.
NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY NEWS
The National Honor Society
is currently accepting information packets from
students to support their candidacy
for membership in NHS.
Packets are available in the main office or
in Mrs. Romero’s room 524.
Any sophomore or junior in good standing
with a 3.5 GPA or higher
is encouraged to submit a packet.
Submissions are due to the main office or
room 524 by 3:30 p.m. on March 10, 2017.
Questions may be directed to
Mrs. Romero at [email protected]
JAG-K
Jobs for America’s Graduates
Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) students
from Lawrence High and Free State High were in Topeka
last Wednesday for "JAG-K Day at the Capitol," sponsored
by Amerigroup Kansas. In addition to tours of the beautiful
Capitol, students were recognized in both the State
Senate and State House of Representatives. Governor
Sam Brownback joined the group for lunch and spoke
with them for approximately 15 minutes. They also heard
from Secretary of the Department for Children and Families Phyllis Gilmore and Laura Hopkins, President of Ameri-
group Kansas. The Governor encouraged the students to keep pursuing their dreams and aspirations because
they could positively impact others by reaching their own destiny. Brownback brought the national JAG program
to Kansas in 2013 after learning about it at a Governors Conference. He serves with 10 other governors on the
National JAG Board.
JAG students: Jerrica Smith (FSHS), Tamara Soukhot (LHS),
Hudson Enyart (FSHS), Tyrese Logan (FSHS) and Zachary Lennard
(LHS).
REMINDERS
Appointment/Early Pickup:
When your student(s) has an appointment, we ask
that you call in no later than two (2) hours before the appointment whenever possible.
The same applies to parents needing to pick up their student(s) early from school.
Student sick/ill at school?
If your student becomes ill during the day they MUST check out with the school nurse before leaving school.
Failure to check out properly constitutes an unexcused absence.
The clinic is located on the first floor north hall in room 219.
School nurses are Paula Hatcher and Christine McPherson
Nominate A Teacher For the Golden Apple Award
Did you know students, parents, community members and teachers can nominate a teacher
for the Lawrence Schools Foundation's Golden Apple Award?
Applications opened on February 1 and are due March 10.
Each year the Foundation recognizes an Educator of the Year
at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The $1,500 awards have been presented annually at the Foundation Follies event in April since 1992,
and recognize teachers or school administrators who have made outstanding contributions
to the students in the Lawrence Public Schools and
who were nominated by fellow teachers, students, parents and community members.
Nomination forms are available on the Foundation website at
www.LawrenceSchoolsFoundation.org
under the Programs Tab and Staff Development and Recognition link.
Nominate today!
NCAA/NAIA ELIGIBILITY
NCAA eligibility guidelines change
often. It is the responsibility of the
student athlete to ensure that they are
meeting NCAA/NAIA eligibility
requirements. Even though it is the
responsibility of the student to ensure
that NCAA/NAIA eligibility requirements
are being met, student athletes that
plan to play college athletics or are
being recruited by colleges for athletics
are advised to let their counselor know
of these intentions.
ACT TEST DATES—2016-2017
Date Registration Deadline
Apr. 8, 2017 Mar. 3, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017
SAT TEST DATES—2016-2017
Date Registration Deadline
May 6, 2017 Apr. 7, 2017
June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017
PLEASE NO DELIVERIES
Due to the size of our student population we are unable to
accept special occasion deliveries to students,
(i.e. birthdays, flowers, balloons, or gifts of any kind)
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Students are asked NOT to make phone calls
for food deliveries for lunch (i.e. pizza, sandwiches, etc.).
Such deliveries WILL NOT be accepted.
CLINIC NEWS
Paula Hatcher & Christine McPherson
At times parents send OTC (over the counter) medications to school in a
backpack or lunch bag. Parents should be notified that his is not
permissible for safety reasons. OTC medications may be administered to
students for a specific, time-limited minor illness or for intermittent conditions if authorized by the parent.
The school reserves the right to limit parent-authorized medications to be given for a total of ten doses and to
require health care provider orders for its continued use. The medication package label. OTC medication that
is requested at a dosage greater than recommended on the label will need a physician order to be given at
school. The following over-the-counter medications may also be purchased for a minimal fee in the health
office at each high school: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and antacid. These are re-supplied by the health
secretary and paid with collected fees.
ENCORE 2017
March 30, 31 & April 1—7:30 p.m.
AP EXAMS
AP Exams will be given at Free State
from May 1 through May 12.
Registration begins February 1 and
continues through March 10.
Cost is $97 per exam, and students
need to sign up at
www.totalregistration.net.
Dates for the exams are posted in the
AP classrooms, as well as online at
www.collegeboard.com.
Please check dates carefully
for possible conflicts.
FIELD TRIP TO
THE KANSAS STATE CAPITOL
All spring Freshman Civics classes will
partake in a field trip to the Kansas State
Capitol and Brown vs. Board of Education
Historic Site in Topeka.
Students will either go March 27 or 28.
Permission forms are due
Thursday, March 9.
Parent chaperones are needed and can
sign up on the same form.
For more information contact
Laura Henderson at [email protected]
Don’t Forget
SPRING
FORWARD
SUNDAY
MARCH 12
SPRING BREAK 2017
March 17—24
Keep calm and go to tutoring
Free Tutoring
After School in the Library
3:30 – 5:00, Monday – Thursday
Teachers and paraprofessionals are ready to help students conquer ma-
jor concept covered in class, as well as complete specific assignments.
These teachers are available on these days:
After-school tutoring leads to
less stress increased confidence
better communication skills improved time management skills
a strong foundation of knowledge
Questions? Call 832-6050, and ask for
Keri Austin-Janousek, Ted Juneau, or Samantha Newlin.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
English English English English
social studies social studies social studies social studies
math math science science
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Lawrence Free State is
to Educate all students
and empower them to be responsible citizens
and life-long learners in a changing world.
VISION STATEMENT
Student Growth & Development
Students will be committed to high levels of academic achievement in order to develop skills
necessary to become independent, life-long learners.
Students will grow in their awareness and preparation for careers.
Students will participate in community service and increase their awareness of and
participation in the democratic process.
Students will give their best efforts to achieve high, yet attainable, goals and accept personal
responsibility for their actions.
Students will be involved in academic and co-curricular pursuits that will contribute to personal
growth and wellness.
Effort and achievement will be encouraged, recognized and celebrated.
Curriculum
Students will engage in comprehensive studies of college preparatory and vocational courses.
Through active, relevant instruction, teachers will challenge and hold students to attain high
standards of achievement.
Students will attain mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
Staff will collaborate to develop integrated curriculum that raise expectations and hold stu-
dents accountable for achievement.
Learning Community
Staff will model life-long learning by participation in effective staff development aimed at
student and school improvement.
There will be open and ongoing communication among all members of the Free State
community.
Free State staff and students will create and sustain effective partnerships with the Lawrence
business and civic community.
Parents will play an active role in the education of their children, monitor their children’s
performance, and understand the importance of their children’s attainment of proficiency on
all standards.
Co– and Extra-Curricular Activities
Students will be involved in at least one co– or extra-curricular activity.
Staff members will be expected to moderate, coach, assist, or direct at least one co– or extra-
curricular activity.
Students parents, and staff will demonstrate school spirit by attendance of co– or extra-
curricular activities.
Climate and Culture
All members of the learning community will be responsible for promoting a positive atmosphere
through collaboration and communication.
Staff, students, and parents will celebrate student and staff achievements.
Staff and students will seek wellness physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
All members of the learning community will treat each other with mutual respect, consideration
and acceptance.
Principal: Myron Graber
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049-4130
(785) 832-6050
Fax: (785) 832-6099
Mascot: Firebird
School colors:
Hunter Green & Silver
Students are assigned
to the following
Assistant Principals:
Amy McAnarney A—E
Steve Heffernan F—K
Mike Hill L—R
Lisa Boyd S—Z
Students are assigned to
the following counselors:
Bryan Duncan A—E
Joel Frederick F—K
Tina Mitchell L—R
Ken Hile S—Z
