brave deeds · 2015-08-06 · along with the team accomplishments above we also sent indi-viduals...
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Along with the team accomplishments above we also sent indi-
viduals to state in the following sports:
Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Girls Swim/Dive,
Gymnastics, Boys track, Girls Track, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf and
Girls
Golf.
List of
sports that were recognized by the WIAA for having reached the outstanding and distinguished categories for academic accomplish-
Math 88% and Biology (80%) pass
rate. Kamiakin students took 460
different Advanced Placement
tests in 2015. Over 86% of stu-
dents enrolled in Advanced
Placement classes took the end
of course test.
The motto “Be the Best You Can
Be” is more than a slogan at
Kamiakin—it is a commitment to
excellence that permeates all that
we are. Being the best requires
each of us to make a daily com-
mitment in all of our choices. As
we set our goals for the 2015-
2016 school year we need to
reflect upon last year. If you are
new to Kamiakin, this may be the
first time you have heard how
lucky you are to be attending the
top school in the Tri-Cities; if
you have been part of our suc-
cess before — you are the rea-
son why we are the best!
Kamiakin’s reputation as one of
the top academic schools in all of
Washington was reaffirmed with
the academic accomplishments of
our students last year. Members
of the class of 2017 earned a 90%
mark in Reading 88% and passed
writing at 92%. They also posted
the highest ever rates on the End
of Course Assessments;
Our students competed at the high-
est level and earned conference,
district, regional championships and
State Championships.
Boys Cross Country – Conference
Champs, District Champs, 2nd at
State
Girls Cross Country – Conference
Champs, District Champs, State
Participants
Girls Soccer – Conference Champs,
State Participants
Girls Swim/Dive – District Champs
Volleyball – Conference Champs,
District Champs, Regional Champs
and State Participants
Girls Basketball – District Champs,
Regional Champs and State Partici-
pants
Gymnastics – Conference Champs,
District Champs, Regional Champs,
State Champs
Dance Team – 4th Place at State
Girls Golf – District Champs and 2nd
at State
Boys Soccer – State Participants
Girls Tennis – Conference Champs,
District Champs
Softball – Conference Champs, Dis-
trict Champs, Regional Champs and
5th at State
Girls Track – Conference Champs,
District Champs, Regional Champs,
and state champs for a 4th consecu-
tive year.
Simply The Best
2014-2015 marked a banner year for Brave Athletics
Brave Deeds
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 1
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Last year
reaffirmed our
belief that there
are two kinds of
people in the
world, Braves and
those that wish
they were!
Kennewick School District's
Non-Discrimination Policy
B R A V E D E E D S
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle ques-tions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Douglas Christensen- (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])
Section 504, Title IX Jack Anderson- (509) 222-5004 ([email protected])
Kennewick School District
1000 West 4th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Gymnastics
Wrestling
Baseball
Girls Golf
Boys Golf
Boys Soccer
Softball
Boys Tennis
Girls Tennis
Girls Track
Boys Track
These sports represent nearly 900
student-athletes who choose to be
committed in both the classroom as
well as on the playing field. Excel-
lence is defined by more than exter-
nal records and awards. It is a quality
carried deep within the heart of a
good teacher, a good coach or a
good student- a quality reflected by
being a BRAVE.
Kamiakin’s success wasn’t limited to
the playing field; we also competed
in various Vocational and Academic
competitions throughout the year
including; FFA, Real World Design,
DECA, Music, Drama and
Knowledge Bowl. In these areas our
students used the knowledge that
they gained in classes and competed
against other students throughout
the region, the state and the nation.
Research shows that students who
are involved in school are more
likely to be academically successful.
They are less likely to drop-out of
school, less likely to abuse substanc-
es. We encourage all students to
find a way to be involved.
We hope that you look forward to
the upcoming year as much as we
do.
Along with the team accomplish-
ments above we also sent individu-
als to state in the following sports:
Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross
Country, Girls Swim/Dive, Gym-
nastics, Boys track, Girls Track,
Boys Tennis, Boys Golf and Girls
Golf.
List of sports that were recognized
by the WIAA for having reached
the outstanding and distinguished
categories for academic accom-
plishments.
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Football
Girls Soccer
Girls Swimming
Volleyball
Cheer
Dance
Brave Athletics (cont.)
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 1
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to mark athletic fields. Commercially
available materials may be used to
control ants, bees, wasps and or yellow
jackets in and around buildings. Con-
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when products available to us simply
will not control or eliminate the pest
or pests.
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prior to the application. A notification
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location, usually on the main entrance
to the school. The notice will include,
as a minimum, the product name of the
pesticide to be applied, the intended
date and time of application, the loca-
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applied, the pest to be controlled and
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contact person at the school. If a par-
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registration form available at the school
office. Whenever a pesticide applica-
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students for at least two consecutive
days after the application. An applica-
tion made on Friday evening after stu-
dents have left does not require pre-
notification. Additionally, an applica-
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as disinfectants, cleansers, bleaches or
the placement of insect or rodent baits
that are not accessible to children, do
not require notifica-
tion. Pre-notification requirements do
not apply to any emergency application
for the control of any pest that poses
immediate human health or safety
threat, such as an application to control
stinging insects. When an emergency
application is made notification shall
occur as soon as possible after the
application.
The IPM program includes records of
applications made within school facili-
ties. Additional information concerning
IPM can be obtained by calling the KSD
Buildings & Grounds Department at
222-5867. Annual report of pesticide
usage is available in September of each
year for the preceding year.
The District’s Buildings and Grounds
Manager shall serve as the IPM coordi-
nator. He/She will coordinate any
modifications or changes in the pro-
gram.
During the 2001 legislative session
Senate Bill 5533 was passed and signed
by Governor Lock requiring the post-
ing and notification of pesticide applica-
tions at schools and day-care centers.
The bill took effect July 1, 2002 and
requires that written notification be
given annually or upon enrollment to
parents or guardians of students and
employees describing the school’s pest
control policy and methods including
notification requirements.
Maintaining a safe and healthy learning
environment for our students and staff
is very important to the Kennewick
School District. As part of our commit-
ment to this goal, the district has im-
plemented an Integrated Pest Manage-
ment (IPM) program throughout the
district to keep the district free of
pests such as noxious weeds, harmful
insects, rodents and vermin. IPM em-
phasizes prevention and common sense
strategies rather than responding to a
pest nuisance with pesticides. Through
IPM the district focuses on non-
chemical means of pest control. At
times, the use of a pesticide may be
required to control a pest.
Pesticides when required can either be
applied by school district employees,
custodians, grounds and maintenance
personnel or a contracted commercial
pesticide applicator. Typical applica-
tions of pesticides during the school
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2015 - 2016 ANNUAL NOTIFICATION Maintaining a
safe and
healthy
learning
environment
for our students
and staff
2015-2016 Meal Prices The Kennewick School District School Board approved the following prices for meals:
*= Students qualifying for reduced price meal benefits in these meal categories are not charged due to a grant through
the State Child Nutrition Program.
Student Prices Elementary Secondary Adult
Full Price Lunch $ 2.60 $ 2.85 $3.50
Reduced Price Lunch (K – 3rd grade)
Reduced Price Lunch (PK, 4th – 12th grade)
$ FREE*
$ .40
N/A
$ .40
N/A
Full Price Breakfast $ 1.50 $ 1.75 $ 2.25
Reduced Price Breakfast $ FREE* $ FREE* N/A
Milk $ .55 $ .55 $ .55
All seniors need to have the school photographer take a photograph, this is for use by the Security,
Attendance and Main Offices etc. This will not appear in the yearbook unless the senior misses our
deadline.
All students are required to submit their personal senior photos by
The following guidelines will assist you and your photographer in producing an acceptable portrait.
The only person in the portrait is the registered Kamiakin student, within the graduating class of 2016 Appropriate props are allowed, Inappropriate props (Drug, Gang, etc.) will not be published in the yearbook
Student should be dressed in school appropriate clothing Black and white, and full body portraits are allowed
ALL PHOTOS MUST BE DIGITAL. You may submit either a USB Flash drive or a CD, you may also e-mail the high
quality file to [email protected]
Don’t forget to buy a
Yearbook! They are $55.00 to purchase in the ASB Office.
KAMIAKIN YEARBOOK SENIOR PORTRAIT POLICY FOR
CLASS OF 2016
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B R A V E D E E D S
P A G E 5 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 1
Senior Parents Yearbook Ad (PDA)
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immortalize your love and congratulations to
your senior at this HUGE turning point in their life!
Remember to give us some interesting facts to personalize the ad to suit your Brave
(Ex: Sports played, favorite color Etc.)
When you send us the photos, please include a return Email address so we can
email you the proof for you approval. If you decide to send us the PDA through the
mail or in person please attach a typed (preferred) or written version with your mes-
sage that you want in your senior’s PDA and their favorite color.
Pay before the deadline of OCTOBER 30th 2015
Pay check to Kamiakin Yearbook and give to the ASB office
We prefer to contact you through Email for the quickest results. Our Email address is
Also keep emailing us for updates so we don’t forget to send you Proofs
Please provide your email and students name along with any important information
in print below.
Student’s first and last Name: ___________________________________
Parents name and email: ______________________________________
Full
Page
$200
Half
Page
$100
Fourth
Page
$50
Eighth
Page
$25
B R A V E D E E D S
2015 Fair Results — Kamiakin FFA had another outstanding year. Attached is the FFA results from this year’s Benton Franklin Fair.
HORSE: Kamiakin had two small teams (less than a full team) compete in horse judging. This is one of the most complex of the three contests as it requires in-depth knowledge of skeletal structure as well as muscle deposition on the animal. They also must be familiar with the different breeds and each of their specific structural characteristic. Finally they must understand how a horse is going to be used and determine if the animal has the physical attributes to be successful at their job.
Team 1 placed 8th out of 18 teams
Team 2 placed 18th (this was a three member team of brand new judgers)
Emma Hewitt
Devin Robinson
Juliette Bianez
Amy Alvarado
LeeAna Nguyen
Chen Ly
Alazay Godwin
Livestock: Kamiakin had one team participate in the livestock contest. This is also a more difficult contest as it deals with understanding the mus-cling and fat deposition on several species of animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, and sometimes goats). This is the largest and most competitive of the three contests as 51 teams from all over the state came to participate.
Team placed 18th overall
Trevor Moore place 5th high individual (51 teams with 4-5 members per team----Pretty Awesome!)
Trevor Moore
Brandon Maher
Joe Llewellyn
Cassidy Plumb
Austin Roach
DAIRY: This contest is the easiest of the three from the standpoint that it requires less overall knowledge about the animal and it’s confor-mation. Although less in-depth knowledge of anatomy is required, students must learn enough to evaluate the milk production capacity of various breeds of animals. They must also look at structural soundness to determine how well they will hold up in a herd of cows during long term pro-duction. This contest had 37 teams from all over the state participate.
Team 1 placed 2nd overall (this team consisted of 4 brand new members----WOW, what a start!)
Aubreanna Montalvo – 4th high individual (37 teams with 4-5 members each)
Christian Anguiano
Monse Gonzalez
Lili Mendoza
Team 2 placed 16th overall
Avery Hardesty
Tyler Chamberlain
Cody Carr
Edmundo Mesa
Bryson Slack
Took 2nd place for class 1
Please help me in congratulating these students for a job well done!
Thanks Again,
Denise Senor
P A G E 6
P A G E 7
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graphed.
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ings taken at public, school,
or district
events including, but not
limited to school assem-
blies, plays, concerts, or
sporting events.
This form must be complet-
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from the date signed to the
end of the school year.
From time to time, photo-
graphs or videos of stu-
dents are taken during the
school day for use in dis-
trict news releases, publica-
tions, video productions,
social media, and the
district website. On occa-
sion, television and other
news media are invited to
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V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 1
KAMIAKIN COUNSELING SERVICES
222-7010
• SCHOOL & POST-HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE • COUNSELING • MENTORING • INTERVENTION •
• SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION • SPECIAL SERVICE PLACEMENT • SCHOOL NURSE •
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TINA MCCALLUM M-R CHRISTINE MILLER STUDENT SUCCESS
DANIELLE KNUDSON PSYCHOLOGIST ANDREA BRUNSON PREVENTION COUNCELOR
Do you have questions about senior related topics, FAFSA, scholarships, Running Start, waivers, SAT / ACT tests and
more? The Career and Counseling Center, located on Kamiakin’s webpage, contains a wealth of information about
these topics and many more. Just click on the Kamiakin website the School—Departments—Career and Counseling
link for grade level specific questions, NCAA information, waiver information, Running Start and more.
P A G E 8
Picture Retakes
Thursday, October 15th, 2015
in Upper Gym B R A V E D E E D S
P A G E 9
GLAM Girls Learning About Manufacturing
Tuesday, Oct. 20th 9 am-1:30pm
Columbia Basin College
Byron Gjerde Center
Girls Learning About Manufacturing (GLAM) is hosted at CBC in
partnership with the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC). GLAM
encourages girls to explore the breadth of STEM careers associated
with manufacturing, engineering, and technology in a fun, creative,
problem-solving environment.
Each young female attendee will also receive a backpack full of informa-tional “goodies.”
If you’re interested in attending, Register @ www.columbiabasin.edu/GLAM
A pre-excuse form will be needed from the
attendance office.
Any questions…? Come see me in the
Career Center!
Visit the Kamiakin Career Center web site http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-
Department/Career-Counseling-Center. You will find College Visit Dates and other helpful information for all
students. Seniors to freshmen.
We encourage all students to attend the College Visits and the Career, College and Military fair. These events are
held to assist students in making decisions about their future.
The first of many Scholarship Lists can be found on the Career Center Web Site or you can pick up a copy in the Ca-
reer Center. If you would like a copy emailed to you please let me know and I can add you to the Scholarship email
list. [email protected]
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One of the requirements of the Child Psychology classes is to do 10 Community Service
hours with children each semester.
My students are ready to volunteer!! Do you know of an elementary school that needs
help during any of the following activities: carnivals, family nights, babysitting during con-
ferences, etc. ?
I am ready to hear from you. Please send me an email if you need a volunteer.
Thanks,
Linda Willingham
Community Service Hours We are
looking for
volunteer
opportunities
with
Children!!
B R A V E D E E D S
11th & 10th Grade PSAT/NMSQT Testing
(The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
7:45-10:55 AM TESTING
PSAT/NMSQT BELL SCHEDULE
October 14 2015
“0” Hour No Class
PSAT/NMSQT TESTING
11th and 10th Grade Students
7:45 10:55
3 HOUR DELAYED-LATE
START for all 9th and 12th
GRADE STUDENTS
LUNCH 10:55 11:30
1st Hour 11:35 12:00
2nd Hour 12:05 12:28
3rd Hour 12:33 12:56
4th Hour 1:01 1:24
5th Hour 1:29 1:52
6th Hour 1:57 2:20
DISMISSAL 2:20
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015
9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATION CENTER
B R A V E D E E D S
P A G E 1 2
The Parent Handbook is now
online at http://kamiakin.ksd.org/
School/About/Handbooks. Please
visit this site to get information on
policies regarding Attendance,
Dress Code, Discipline, Electronic
Usage on campus, etc.
Some reminders regarding transcripts
Mrs. Thoelke in the coun-
seling office handles all
transcript requests. You
do not need to see your
counselor for a copy of
your transcript. Request
forms are on the rack in
the counseling waiting
area.
Make sure you have re-
quested Hon. Algebra
and/or Spanish from 8th
grade to be put on your
transcript. This does not
happen automatically.
Request forms are on the
rack in the counseling
waiting area.
Seniors: Think ahead!
Please pay close attention
to deadlines for scholar-
ships and college applica-
tions. Give Mrs. Thoelke
time to process your
transcript, the day before
it is due, is not enough
time.
GEAR UP
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PSAT/SAT Prep: The PSAT will be administered to all sophomores and freshmen in the
spring. This test is important because it helps students be better prepared for the SAT and
can help qualify them for academic scholarships. So, we will be offering Saturday workshops
September 26th, October 3rd and October 9th. Math and English teachers who attended a
special summer training will be teaching these workshops. Register your student by calling
222-5794.
College Visits-
September 23rd we will be taking students to the Pacific NW Universi-
ty Health Science School and the Perry Institute in Yakima.
Oct 21st-National College Fair and Gonzaga Campus Tour
Tutoring: will be available every day during lunch and after school.
Parent Nights: Each month, every 2nd Wed (for the most part), there
will be a parent information night in the library that will help you and
your student prepare for their post-secondary goals.
Sept 16th-Senior Panel Night: current seniors will share what they are
glad they did and what they wish they would have done differently during
their high school career.
Sept 30th: Testing-Why is the PSAT and SAT so important and how can
your student prepare?
Oct 28th: Helping your student begin the college search and how to find the “best fit”
Dec: Wear college gear to a home basketball game (TBD).
Jan 13th: Scholarship and Financial Aid Information and how to’s
Feb 10th: GESA Financial Literacy
March 9th: First Generation College Student Panel
April: Off
May 11th: What students can do over the summer for college preparation?
Please call the GEAR UP office to register your student for the PSAT/SAT workshops or if
you have any questions: 222-5794. We look forward to serving you and your student.
GEAR UP will be
serving students in the
sophomore and junior
classes next year, and
we want to make you
aware of some great
opportunities that we
are currently aware of
so you can mark your
calendars.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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1
1st Day of
School
2 3 4
Club Fair
Student Picture
Day
SOCCER @ Hermiston
XCOUNTRY @ Hanford
5 FOOTBALL @ Ferndale
SOCCER Gonzaga Prep-
HERE
VOLLEYBALL Tourney@
Puyallup & Richland
6 7 8
OPEN HOUSE
SOCCER Richland-
HERE
VOLLEYBALL @ Rich-
land
9 10 VOLLEYBALL @ Pasco
11 FOOTBALL Hermiston-
HERE
SWIM @ Richland Twilight
12 SOCCER Chiawana-HERE
VOLLEYBALL MCC Tour-
ney @ Kenn, Pasco & South-
ridge
XCOUNTRY @ Spokane
13 14
15 SOCCER @ Pasco
SWIM @ Richland
VOLLEYBALL @Hanford
16
17 VOLLEYBALL @ Chia
18 FOOTBALL Southridge-
HERE FOOTBALL @ Hermiston
19 SOCCER Hanford-HERE
SWIM Mid.Col.Inv.-HERE
VOLLEYBALL @ Sundome
XCOUNTRY @ Sundodge
Inv
20 21
22 SOCCER @ Kennewick
VOLLEYBALL Kenn-
HERE
23 GEAR UP 6:30-8:30 in
Library
24 SWIM @ Kennewick
VOLLEYBALL @ South-
ridge
XCOUNTRY @ Fort WW
25 FOOTBALL @ Kennewick
SWIM @ 11 Dive Meet
26 SOCCER Southridge-HERE
27 28
29 SOCCER @ WW
SWIM @ Hanford
VOLLEYBALL WW-
HERE
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September 2015