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KALAMA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Mission Statement
Purpose: The purpose of Kalama Middle/High School is to engage students in challenging educational experiences that foster exploration and expansion of their
individual potential. Vision: Kalama Middle/High School provides a respectful, safe and supportive learning community committed to preparing each student
for the future.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "You can encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated." -Maya Angelou
ALL SCHOOL NEWS: Congratulations to Kaelyn Shipley for throwing 148 feet 10 inches in
the Javelin. This is a new personal and school record. She is now ranked #1 in WA State for all
ages and classifications and 9th in the entire nation!
Fairy Tale Courtroom play will be presented on Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 6pm with a
matinee @ 2pm on Saturday. There will be a preview on Thursday, 10:40-11am Middle School
and 1:10-1:30 High School.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: The Grandmother’s Tea is Friday. Do not park in gym parking lot.
The Blood Drive is Friday, the 15h! In order to make your donation successful, drink plenty of
fluids in order to replenish those lost during the donation.
Please excuse Cispus Counselors during 5th period on Friday, 5/8. They will be meeting with
their groups from 1 – 2 in the following classrooms: Wolves and Holly Korpinen’s group in
Annex 204 with Mrs. Wells, Cougars and Boaz Koski and Emily Lozier/Maddy Gallaher’s
groups will meet in Annex 205 with Mr. Woodruff, Bears and Levi Orem and Spencer
Richardson’s groups will meet in the elementary building room 106 with Mrs. Edgecomb.
Cowlitz County Public Works is accepting applications for Summer Help. Applicant must be
18 yrs or older. Application and job packet are available online at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us or
visiting the Human Resources Dept. on 4th Ave in Kelso and are due tomorrow at 5pm. For
more information, please see Mrs. Delker.
Don’t forget, prom tickets are on sale during lunch in the senior hall. Want to get free tickets
for Prom? Send in your promposal pictures or videos to andrew.gragg@kalama..k12.wa.us to
be entered into the contest. Make sure to send them in by Thursday!
MS NEWS: Students who are attending the Youth Summit will meet Ms Stack
tomorrow in room 206 @ 8:30. Attendance will be taken there.
Otter Pop Friday! See Mr. Greene with your ASB card to get yours!
SPORTS CALENDAR:
Thursday
Friday
JV Softball
Bus leaves @ 2:30
HS Track
Bus leaves @ 1:30
V Baseball (HOME)
Friday
V Softball (HOME)
Friday
@ Kelso
Release students @ 2:15
@ Ridgefield
Release students @ 1:15
VS White Salmon
Release students @ 2:30
VS White Salmon
Release students @ 2:30
WEEKLY LUNCH MENU: May 4-8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Cheese tortellini, corn, dinner roll
BBQ chicken tenders, dinner roll, orange juice cups
Meat lovers pizza, carrot sticks, sweet potato salad
Tater tot casserole, asparagus, dinner roll
Double corn dogs, green beans
4:00/5:30
2:45
4:00
4:00
Monthly Calendar
May 1 – Progress Reports
emailed home
May 6 – AP Lit Test 8am
May 7 – Art field trip
May 8 – AP US History Test
8am
May 7-9 – School Play
Evening
performances/matinee on
the 9th
5/11-15 – Smarter Balanced
Testing for Running Start
students & CISPUS
counselors
5/12 – 8th grade MSP testing
5/16 – Junior/Senior PROM
– Midnight Masquerade
5/18 – 21 – CISPUS
5/18 – 6/3 Smarter
Balanced Testing for 6th, 7th,
8th, & 11th graders
5/19-21 – 10th grade ELA
exit testing
May 21 – Progress Reports
emailed home
May 22 – Inclement
Weather Makeup Day – no
school
May 23 – Kress Lake Safety
Day 10am – 2pm
May 25 – Memorial Day –
no school
SENIOR SECTION:
If you have not picked up your Jostens order, please do so immediately.
Seniors: Seniors and Parents of Seniors, As we get ready for graduation, we would like to get some information so that we
can recognize student achievement and post-secondary plans.
Please forward information on the following by replying to this email or contacting Karla Bickmore directly at
karla.bickmore@kalama.k12.wa.us
 Scholarship awards
 College acceptance
 Military enlistment
 Other awards and recognitions
We would like to recognize your students at Senior Awards Night and/or at Graduation.
May 8 – by end of day
Activity Plaque forms due – Turn in to Cathy Haupt
Department Awards due – Turn in to Cathy Haupt
Faculty Awards due – Faculty will vote and turn in
May 11 - Lunch
Student Speakers - Open Call, Room 212
Verify your walking partner with Bickmore (by end of day)
May 18 – 2:00 p.m.
Written speeches to Mrs. Bickmore by 2:00 p.m.
May 19 – 12:30 p.m.
Presentation of all Student Speeches (auditorium)
May 20 – 2:00 p.m.
Final Graduation Speeches due to Mrs. Bickmore by 2:00 p.m.
POSTINGS: Seniors, check out local Kalama VFW scholarship in Mr. White’s room
Juniors: You need to complete a Senior Service Learning Project with a minimum of 6 hours as part of your High School
and Beyond Plan. We are accepting volunteers for the following local May events. Each year, our local fire dept, sponsors
at Kress Lake Safety Day for families and children. Our local fire dept is looking for student volunteers to help out at the
annual Kress Lake Safety Day on Saturday, May 23. Interested students should contact Jim Walton at 957-0870 to sign up.
The Kelso STOP Coalition and The Daily News are inviting Middle School and High School students to enter our essay
contest, “Through My Eyes”. The contest will run May 15 through May 31, 2015. All entries must be postmarked no later
than May 31st. For more details, talk with your English teacher.
Need a Job? Goodwill is hosting a Youth Job Fair on May 28 from 10-8 at the Longview YMCA. For more information, see
Mrs. Delker.
The Midnight Masquerade has arrived! Tickets will be sold May 4th – 15th. They are limited so buy them ASAP! Prom is
May 16th at McClelland Art Center.
STAFF:
May 1 – Progress Reports to be sent out by the end of the day
May 4 – Staff Meeting
3:05 in the library
May 11 – Team Leader Meeting 3:05 in the staff room
DAILY SUBS: Oelke – Bradley, MacLeod – Lindsey, Groff– B. Pollock, Delker am -
Skyward Family Access
always available in the
Middle/High School office
Call 360-673-5212 for
details
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