Weekly Newsletter 11/21/2019Weekly Newsletter 11/21/2019

November 21, 2019

Good Afternoon Smithville Warriors!! As many of you know the staff at S.H.S work very hard to provide a good experience eachday. I am always looking for creative ways to share wonderful things about our staff! If youwould like to share a shout out herehere is a link where you may do so.

I started my week off in a Restorative Practices Workshop, Monday and Tuesday. I ampleased to say that our high school is definitely moving in the right direction when it comesto the process of restorative practices. There are basically two goals for restorative practices which include:Building a caring community Repairing the community when there is harm done

One of our main focuses here at Smithville High School is building strong relationships sothat our students have a safe and inviting environment to learn. We do a great job withthat but would love your feedback if you feel we can improve on that. HereHere is a link toprovide feedback of any kind to help us live the “Better Together” theme.

The second goal of repairing harm within our learning environment is what we are slowlyintegrating into our practices. The ultimate goal is to include students in this process withhands on involvement in school discipline, peer mediation and restorative conferencing. Fornow, we will continue to train the staff and bring in students for input and feedback while welearn ways to help repair the relationships that are harmed. I am excited to move forwardwith restorative practices and help our students work through the repairing process whenan issue occurs. Here Here is an article that will share how restorative practices work foreducators.

As always, please try to implement our Character Strong Connection piece. This week itincludes sharing what you are grateful for. This is a known strategy to help students withdepression as well as anxiety. I have also included some articles to help identify when yourteen might be showing signs of stress.

Character Strong Connect ion:Character Strong Connect ion:

Critical Issues Information: This week the focus is on Teen Stress

6 Common Trigger of Teen Stress6 Common Trigger of Teen Stress

6 Hidden Signs of Teen Anx iety6 Hidden Signs of Teen Anx iety

Your Proud Principal,

Dr. Tracy Platt

SHOUT OUTSSHOUT OUTS

This past weekend, the debate team traveled to Rockhurst for the novice team and Ray-Pec for thevarsity. Out of all our competitors, Zane Papek (sophomore) was the tournament champion for LincolnDouglas debate and took 2nd for extemporaneous speaking. If you see him around, make sure to congratulate him!

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Congratulations to the Varsity Scholar Bowl Team for placing 3rd at the Ft. Osage Three Trails ScholarBowl Tournament on November 16. Team members were Noah Cline, Alex Sharkey, Colton Roach,Jacob Wornson, Jack Holland, and Katelin Meek. Noah Cline earned All-Tournament Team honors asone of the top individual players at the tournament.

Congratulations to the Varsity Cheer, they received 2nd place in both divisions at State this pastweekend. Way to go girls!

Boy’s Swim team placed eighth at the state championships this past weekend. Nathan Noll, BradyBell, Raymond Fugett, and Kolby Ruff received All-State Honors, broke school records, and broughthome 11 medals.

Good Job SADD students who did seat belt checks on Wednesday! Thank you for reminding ourWarrior family to be safe and buckle up!

This Sunday evening, the Greater Kansas City Cross Country Coaches Association will be recognizing…Our Smithville Girls Team will be recognized as the #6 XC team in the metro area

we are the only non-class 4 school to be recognizedJonah Palmer will receive All-Metro Honorable Mention

Olivia Litt leton: All-Metro First Team…and Olivia is up for All-Metro “Runner of the Year”

Huge shout out to Cody Theisen who greeted and encouraged a new student to join in SHS Warrioractivit ies. Thank you Cody!

STAFF SHOUT OUTSSTAFF SHOUT OUTS

Lauren Milby-Palma: I overheard her in the hallway with a student. Her words were, "Okay, what canI do to help?" It was small but it spoke volumes to the student and reminded me how simple andeasy those words are - and how much it means to the students.

- Shirl Nichols: Shirl is building an awesome program for business students. They are learning such real-world skills. Recently, I heard some of her students in the hallway making business calls to connectlocal employers.

- Katy Minnix: Katy is doing an awesome job leading the freshmen Warrior Time. She is so organized,every week. She goes above and beyond her role, along with the Character Strong lesson she alsoincludes additional activit ies and resources that we can use to support the lesson. My students arebenefitt ing so much from it this year!

- Ryan McCluskey: I want to give a shout-out to Ryan McCluskey for making the teacher surveys thisyear. I know it likely took a lot of time. They were quick and easy to use in the classroom. I think thedata means so much more now that we can separate the surveys by block.

- Mitchell Kline: Mitchell Kline has a club that meets on Thursday after school in his classroom. If youhaven't walked by during this time you should, he has created a really awesome community for kidsto be a part of. It 's called Pair O Dice Game Club. On a Thursday afternoon/evening you can hearchatter, laughter, and all-around fun. His room is usually packed and kids every week.

- Petra: This is a few weeks late but Nugget Day was a hit with my students. Who knew 1 nuggetper kid would make them so happy! Thanks for all you do in coordinating leadership andstuco events.

- Debbie: Thanks for making coffee for everyone every single morning!

Thank you to Michelle Atkinson for greeting our students each morning as they enter the frontdoors.

Shout out to Jen Lee for helping clean some white boards in the foreign language area last Fridaywhen we were short handed. You rock!

After PromAfter Prom Committee Meeting andCommittee Meeting and

SHS After Prom will be holding our monthly meeting this coming Monday nightSHS After Prom will be holding our monthly meeting this coming Monday nightat November 25 at 7pm in the HS cafeteria.at November 25 at 7pm in the HS cafeteria. We invite all parents to attend thismeeting. One of our main goals for the evening will be to plan what to purchase for grandprizes and senior prizes for our 2020 SHS After prom. Throughout the year we need lots ofhelp with fundraising activities and volunteering the night of prom at our event. If youwould like to be involved in any way, please come to this meeting. Thanks in advance for allyour help and support.

Please support our current After Prom fundraisers: Please support our current After Prom fundraisers: ShopW ithScrip ShopW ithScrip -you shop and SHS After Prom receives a percentage from the moneyspent through this web site (you are purchasing gift cards/ecards).

Take advantage of all the great black Friday and cyber Monday deals...checkTake advantage of all the great black Friday and cyber Monday deals...checkthe web site for new offers and BONUS rebates daily .the web site for new offers and BONUS rebates daily .W e will be plac ing our order for plast ic gift cards on November 30th and thenW e will be plac ing our order for plast ic gift cards on November 30th and thenwe will receiv e them around December 6th.we will receiv e them around December 6th.Shop early for family and friends! They will have lots of great deals going on...so check itout!Enroll:Enroll: http://shop.shopwithscrip.com/login/enrollhttp://shop.shopwithscrip.com/login/enroll Enrollment number:Enrollment number: 194242FC61362

Trash Bags for Sale!Trash Bags for Sale!

The Junior class is selling trash bags to help raise money for this year's Prom. The sale willrun until Friday , December 13.Friday , December 13. If you do not know any 11th graders, we will be settingup an online store in the next week. Until then, feel free to reach out to one of next year'sgraduates for your order. It is a great product and an even better cause."

Please contact Mr. Holt with any questions@ holtc@smithv ille.k12.mo.usholtc@smithv ille.k12.mo.us

Order a yearbook! Click the link below!Order a yearbook! Click the link below!Order a Yearbook nowOrder a Yearbook now

If you would like to create a Senior Tribute for the yearbook, please go toHttp://bit .ly /smithv illeadsHttp://bit .ly /smithv illeads to order a tribute and have your senior recognized in the2020 yearbook. Due Date to order is January 1st 2020.

Absence Report ingAbsence Report ing

Please call the attendance line if your student is ill or if you know that your student will beabsent for vacations, appts, etc. Call 816.532.0405 and leave a voicemail at any time of theday or night or press 0 during office hours to talk to a secretary. Please make sure to sendyour student with a note if they need to leave school early. Please have your student bringtheir note to the office before school starts, we will then give them an early dismissal slip toget out at the appropriate time.

Nurse VisitsNurse Visits

Our nurse, Debbie Wilmes, strives to keep all our students healthy here at the High School.To help her with this, please remind students that if they do not feel well throughout theday, they should go to the nurse BEFOREBEFORE calling or texting their parent. If a student is ill,we do not want them in the classroom potentially contaminating other students. The nursewill then take the students temperature and discuss the ailments and notifying parents ifneeded. You can contact nurse Debbie at 816.532.0405 or by email -wilmesd@smithville.k12.mo.us

Interested in a Smithville Blanket for Winter or perhaps aChristmas or Birthday Gift?Head on over to RevTrak Portal and check them out.We will have blankets on display at indoor home eventsbeginning next week.Click here for the RevTrak websiteClick here for the RevTrak website

W arrior C losetW arrior C losetThe Warrior Closet is located at Maple Elementary (600 Maple Ave) in a mobile classroomnext to the playground. FREEFREE clothing and school supplies are available to all studentsenrolled in the Smithville School District. Coats, gloves, hats and other winter attire will beavailable. The Warrior Closet will be open:

Tuesday, December 3rd - 4-6pmWednesday, December 4th - 9-11amTuesday, January 7th - 4-6pmWednesday, January 8th - 9-11amSaturday, January 18th - 10-noon

Free vaccinations on December 5th!Free vaccinations on December 5th!Parents, please take advantage of this FREE immunization clinic being offered byClay County Health department at the Smithville High School. Registration isrequired for this event. Please click the link below to register. If you have anyquestions please contact Debbie Wilmes at wilmesd@smithville.k12.mo.uswilmesd@smithville.k12.mo.us

Free C linic Parent LetterFree C linic Parent Letter

Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:November 21-23 November 21-23 Smithville High School Theatre presents The Addams Family A NewMusical @7:00 p.m. Adults $7.00 -Students $5.00November 20November 20 - Trash Bag sales startNovember 27-29 November 27-29 No School- Thanksgiving BreakDecember 4thDecember 4th - Sophomore class rings delivered during lunchDecember 7th December 7th Father/Daughter Dance

Laura Edwards - Administrative Assistant

Smithville High SchoolSmithville High School816.532.0405 Fax 816.532.4193

645 S Commercial, Smithville, MO 64089