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Lawr en ce Free S ta te H i g h S c h oo l
Inside this issue:
Daily Schedules 2
Oct. Events 2
PSAT / ACT 3
Blue Moose
Fundraiser
3
Boys Swim & Dive
Mtg.
4
Wrestling Parent
Mtg.
4
Yearbook Info 5
PTO Dates 6
LEAP Partners 7
Responsible Use 8
National Honor
Society
11
Congratulations 13
Superintendent
Search
14
Mission and Vision
Statement
15
Volume , Issue OCTOBER 2017
Parent Newsletter Dear Parent / Guardian,
It is hard to believe that we are almost through the first quarter of the school year. This time
of year brings us to the first parent/teacher conference time. We would invite each of you
to join us for the upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be held from
5:00—8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18. The first thirty minutes
will be informal hallway meet–and-greet setting, with the balance of the time available for
short, private conversations in a classroom setting. As students become older we as
parents move away from parent/teacher conferences. We would encourage you to re-
main active in the development and growth of your student.
The conference is an information exchange. You bring to the conference information
about your student’s interaction with people outside of school, his home life, and previous
experiences that might affect confidence or interest in school. The teacher brings infor-
mation about your student’s interaction with others in school, performance on tests, and
knowledge of learning strategies. Pooling your information gives you both a better picture
of your student’s strengths and weaknesses, and lets you develop an effective plan for
helping your student succeed.
Conferences help you become a more effective parent. If your student is really learning
“nothing” and never has any homework, you need to know why.
You may initiate a conference with the teacher any time. You don’t have to wait for an
invitation. If your student is struggling in school or is frequently absent, get together with
the teacher to find out why.
The conference makes the teacher more effective. The more the teacher knows about
your student, the better the student’s needs will be addressed.
Parent teacher conferences let you take part in your student’s education. Knowing what is
being taught at school lets you direct the conversation in your family to issues being studied
in school. Such reinforcement of schoolwork at home makes a big difference in your
students understanding, motivation, and school performance.
As we teach respect, responsibility and excellence young adults still need effective
guidance. Thus, I encourage you and your student to attend
parent/teacher conferences. Remember, you and the
teacher are a team—working together.
We hope to see all of you at conferences!
Sincerely,
Myron Graber
LFSHS Principal
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.
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
ATTENDANCE
OFFICE
330-2503
SCHEDULES
OCTOBER EVENTS
2 6—7 pm—PTO Monthly Meeting
3 Picture Retakes
4 7—9 pm—Fall Choir Concert
10 9—9:56 am—Senior Graduation Mtg.
12 END OF 1ST QUARTER
13 NO SCHOOL—Prof. Dev. Day
17 5—8:15 pm—Parent/Teacher Conf.
18 5—8:15 pm—Parent/Teacher Conf.
19 7:30 am—3:10 pm Senior Cap & Gown
Photos—room 601
7—8:30 pm—Freshmen Fall Concert
20 NO SCHOOL
21 Heart of America Marching Band
Festival @ KU
28 7 am—1 pm—ACT Testing
Parent / Teacher Conferences
October 17, 18
5:00—8:15 p.m.
ACT TEST DATES—2017-2018
Date Registration Deadline
Sept. 9, 2017 Aug., 4, 2017
Oct. 28, 2017 Sept. 22, 2017
Dec. 9, 2017 Nov. 3, 2017
Feb. 10, 2018*@LHS Jan. 12, 2018
Apr. 14, 2018 Mar. 9, 2018
June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018
SAT TEST DATES—2017-2018
Date Registration Deadline
Oct. 7, 2017 Sept. 8, 2017
Nov. 4, 2017 Oct. 5, 2017
Dec. 2, 2017 Nov. 2, 2017
Mar. 10, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018
May 5, 2018 Apr. 6, 2018
June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018
Don’t forget! The ACT is October 28, 2017
Forgot to register?
Visit www.actstudent.org before November
3rd to register for the December 9th ACT.
The PSAT will be held Wednesday, October 11th at 8:00am at Free State High School
Counselor Tip: We’ve got a lot of tests coming up this month! Make sure you get a good night’s rest before the test
and do your best!
FAFSA application window opens October 1st! Don’t forget to apply!
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under
Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to
students attending college or career school.
Starting Monday, August 28
the Math Department
will be offering after school tutoring
in the school library
from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
of each week.
During this time there will be
two math teachers available
for assistance with course work.
The students do not need to
schedule or sign up ahead of time.
Boys Swim and Dive Parent Meeting
Tuesday, October 3
Library
7—8 p.m.
Wrestling Parent Meeting
Thursday, November 9
6:00 p.m.
Small Gym
FREE STATE STUDENT PHOTOS https://www.smore.com/mdjeb
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
CAN PHOTOS BE ORDERED AFTER September 1?
YES! Everyone who doesn’t order photos will get a Second Chance Form. All “Second Chance” orders are
placed through the mail or internet. The school will NOT collect forms. Instead, Second Chance orders should
be sent DIRECTLY to Rolland Studios via mail or submitted online at www.rollandkc.com
PHOTO MAKE-UP DAY—OCTOBER 3
What happens if my student misses having her photos taken on September 1?
Students who miss having their photo taken on September 1 have a second chance on October 3. Students in
this situation will be called down automatically on October 3 to have their photo taken. There is no need for
these students to sign up for retakes.
Students who are not satisfied with their photo from September 1 can retake their photo on October 3.
These students should email Laurie Folsom at lfolsom@usd497.org to arrange to be released from class for a
retake.
2017-2018 TALON YEARBOOK INFORMATION The 2017-2018 Talon yearbook is for sale exclusively through
the www.YearbookOrderCenter.com website and Herff Jones yearbook company.
No more sending your payment to the school Finance Office.
The Talon is 288 pages of full-color coverage of this year’s events and can be ordered online.
To ensure your student(s) will receive a 2018 yearbook in May choose from one of three (3) easy payment
methods and pay by January 31, 2018.
1) Use our school code, 12781, to order online at the website www.YearbookOrderCenter.com
2) Mail payment to Herff Jones Yearbook Order Center with our school code, 12781. A postcard should ar-
rive to your home in August with mail in ordering information.
3) Phone in your order by calling 1-866-287-3096
Free Money
Are you looking for an easy way to support the Lawrence Schools Foundation with-
out spending a penny? Take advantage of these free community programs which
donate a portion of their sales back to the Foundation, so we can turn those dollars
into assistance for our schools.
Signing up with HyVee Dollars 4 Scholars, Dillons Rewards and Amazon Smiles are three easy ways to get
money back to the schools without costing you anything.
Learn more about these programs at https://www.usd497.org/domain/6568
Learn more about what we do and how you can help us enrich the education of all students in the Lawrence
Public Schools by visiting our website at www.LawrenceSchoolsFoundation.org, liking us on Facebook
(@LawrenceSchoolsFoundation) and following us on Twitter (@LawSchoolsFndn).
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 would 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.
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LEAP
(LAWRENCE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS)!
AMARR ENTREMATIC CENTRAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST
COMMERCE BANK EILEEN’S COLOSSAL COOKIES
HY-VEE MCDONALDS
RAISING CAIN’S SLIM CHICKENS
THERAPY WORKS t.LOFT
TRUITY CREDIT UNION ZAXBY’S
Kylee Wright and Andrew Martin (School Assistance Grant)
Poetry Team ($1,000)
The Free State slam poetry team competed in a national competition in San Francisco this summer. Funding covered the cost of one of the five students
who competed in the event. Not only did the students spend the week competing against teams from all around the country, they were able to learn
and participate in workshops at the event.
OCTOBER 13 NO SCHOOL
Professional Development
OCTOBER 20 NO SCHOOL
Check into
everyoneon.org
for low-cost internet
for USD497 families.
everyoneon.org
Text “connect” to 21-545 or
call (877) 947-4321.
Help us end the digital divide
in the United States.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
5—8:15 P.M.
Mark your calendars
for the fall musical!
November 16, 17, 18
7:30 p.m.
FSHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 2017
On the evening of September 12, 145 students were inducted into the
Free State High School chapter of the National Honor Society. NHS is a
national organization established to recognize outstanding high school
students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have
demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Free State students must maintain a 3. 5 GPA in order to be eligible and must participate in
a minimum of 34 hours of individual service projects to benefit the school and community.
The ceremony was officiated by NHS student President, Ting Ting Shi and Principal,
Mr. Graber. Other NHS officers, Carly Oliver, Madelyn Johnson, Heather Buckingham, and
Piper Rogers gave speeches related to the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service,
leadership, and character, and secretary, Lacey Windholz oversaw the signing of the
official chapter registry. A reception followed in the commons.
Congratulations to the following 2017 National Honor Society Inductees!
Nora Agah
Thomas All
Helena All
Ethan Anderson
Jake Anthony Baker
John David Baska
Lyla Beckingham
Lily Begeman
Charles Bermel
Liam Berns
Alexandra Bido
Chance Branson
Zain Brittain
Brenna Brown
Alexis Buck
Jack Burrichter
William Byers
AllysSun Carper
Hanna Case
Zoey Chi
Suzy Chun
Mitchell Clark
Ashley Coup
Drew Covington
Morgan Crabtree
Kelsey Davis
Kenzi Lloyd Dowdell
Morgan Dunn
Will Easter
Rileigh Edwards
Jaxon Egan
Emily Ellis
Elizabeth Embrey
Raegan Finkeldei
Ryan Flakus
Delaney Fouraker
Mason Fowler
Kalia Fowler
Ruth Gathunguri
Aidan Goertz
Ethan Goldstein
Owen Gonzales
Gabriella Gorman
Elise Graves
Elizabeth Grinate
Thomas Guier
Eliza Haase-Divine
Derek Hale
Taylor Hamby
Charlie Hamer
Maria Hansen
Oscar Haro
Brooks Hartstock
Jordan Hauber
Shaya Havercamp
Cara Hays
Elliot Herrod
Zach Hill
Liam Hoey-Kummerow
Brittany Hoffman
Ben Holiday
Sarah Hood
Lauren Hoppe
Nia Hughes
Emil Ivanov
Ahmed Jakmouj
Calvin Janzen-Chappell
Gabe Johnson
Sydney Jordan
Richa Joshi
Jack Kallenberger
Liliana Keathley
Ella Keathley
Brynn Kelly
Gabriel Kennard
Nicole Knapp
Walker Koberlein
Julia Larkin
Christina Lee
Morgan Leslie
Max Lillich
Erin Liston
Shrivasta Malladi
Dagny Mavilla
Caitlin McAndrew-
Beckman
Erin McClorey
Trey Melvin
Michael Mendoza
Sophia Mitra
Taylor Morstorf
Emily Myers
David Nachev
Ambrosia Naramore-
Winfrey
Jordan Nations
Davis Nguyon
Sawyer Nickel
Olive Olson
Ricardo Oliveira
Oliver Paranjothi
Sara Pavlyak
Oliver Pepin
Rose Pilakowski
Kate Piper
Arnav Rashid
Zachary Rasys
Sandya Ravikumar
Emily Raye
Mason Rettele
Diego Rivera
Anna Riley
Grace Rockers
Anne Roszak
Talia Rowland
Jarrod Saathoff
Harper Schoenfeld
Thea Marie Scholz
Bayne Schrader
Sophia Schrader
Shane Skwarlo
Landon Sloan
Colton Smith
Daniel Sola
Dylan Sommer
Alexi Sommerville
Ryan Stacy
Emma Stanwix
Sarah Steimle
Annika Syverson
Kaliyah Townsend
Everett Waechter
Nina Wang
Robert Ward
Jaxson Webb
Anna Welton
Hope Wheeler-Halsted
Christopher Wilkus
Ellie Williams
Seth Williams
Christopher Woodward
Emma Yackley
Spencer Yost-Wolff
Brandon Zeller
Jake Zenger
Luy Zuo
KUDOS…
The School of the Arts Institute of Chicago—as represented
by Ashlee Walker and Cale Ruiz, former students that have
excelled in their post-secondary studies at one of
America’s most influential arts schools. They congratulate
the faculty and staff for the preparation of these students,
specifically the Art Department.
Stanford University recognizes KAREN GIPSON, for exceptional teaching and leadership that
has contributed to the future of her students, this recognition is through former student,
Natalie Adams-Menendez.
Lawrence Public Schools celebrate the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's announcement of 14
Lawrence seniors as National Merit Semifinalists. We congratulate (sitting, from left) Free State seniors Jeseung
Lee, Sandhya Ravikumar, Milo Schoenen, Anton Barybin, Jake Morris, Ben Katz and Eli Bork. (Standing, from
left) Free State seniors Madelyn Johnson, Janet Stefanov, Karen Shi, Lawrence High seniors Quentin Harrington,
Jackson Hoy, and William Kampa, and Free State senior Harrison Hughes.
Of the 1.6 million students taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, some 16,000
students qualify as Semifinalists. To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts of the
United States are included in this talent pool, Semifinalists are designated on a state-representational basis.
They are the highest scoring entrants in each state. These academically talented high school seniors have an
opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million
that will be offered next spring.
L a w r e nc e F r e e
S t a t e H ig h S c h o o l
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 stand-
ards of achievement.
Students will attain mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
Staff will collaborate to develop integrated curriculum that raise expectations and hold students
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 busi-
ness and civic community.
Parents will play an active role in the education of their children, monitor their children’s perfor-
mance, and understand the importance of their children’s attainment of proficiency on all stand-
ards.
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—FA
Steve Heffernan FE—LA
Mike Hill LE—RI
Lisa Boyd RO—Z
Students are assigned
to the following
counselors:
Bryan Duncan A—FA
Sarah Leeser FE—LA
Tina Mitchell LE—RI
Ken Hile RO—Z
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