May 2011 IB Newsletter - East High School

WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL EASTIB NEWSLETTERVOLUME 3, NEW SERIES ISSUE 3MAY 2011FROM IBPA PRESIDENT, DEIRDRE O’FARRELLCONGRATULATIONS, Class of 2011!As I look forward to attending thecollege graduation of my oldest daughter,Maeve, I wistfully think back on attendingher East High commencement ceremonyin 2007, and I am reminded againof how quickly the years of parenting flyby. I am also reminded of the major contributionthat East High, and particularlythe IB Program, has made in her growthand development from young teenager toadult. Our family will always be gratefulto the many remarkably dedicated individualsat East High who contributed toshaping our daughters‘ lives. On behalfof the IB Parent Association, I would liketo express my gratitude to the four membersof the Board of Directors who willbe rotating off the board as their childrengraduate this month: Will Klunder, DeeMarsh, Betsy Redler, and ElizabethWilkes. Collectively, they have contributedcountless hours to make our parentassociation a vibrant source of support forthe IB Program. We have all learned fromtheir example, but they will be sorelymissed. I would also like to welcome ournewly elected President, Jay Voncannon.Jay, whose son Will is a rising Junior,brings his dynamic leadership (and a distinctiveTexas twang) to the role of ―ChiefRat Wrangler.‖ I know the organization isin good hands with Jay holding the reins!And last but not least, I would like tothank all of you fellow IB parents for yourparticipation and support of this fine program.Be a part of it… it will fly by!FROM IB COORDINATOR, STEVEN SHOOKWhat’s Shaping up on the East High Campus?The new supplemental gym and swimming pool are well on their way to beingcompleted. Students will be able to use these two new buildings beginning in theFall. This Summer, the restrooms in the West complex will be renovated. Thesecond phase of construction involves the transformation of the ―old West gym‖into a new Fine Arts theatre. A new wing addition will connect the current Westcomplex (Old Roosevelt Junior High) to the new Fine Arts theatre, resulting in anew set of classrooms for the vocal and instrumental music programs. This phaseof construction is due to be completed and ready for students by the beginning ofthe 2012-13 school year.Summer Reading?See page 4The IB Newsletter is available to allIB families and is published everyOctober, February, and May.Material should be addressed on orbeforeSeptember 15, January 15, andMay 5 by email toMary Shepard,shepardsteiner@aol.comIB NEWSLETTER EDITORIALBOARDMary B Shepard, EditorDeirdre O’Farrell, IBPA PresidentSteven Shook, IB CoordinatorWichita High School East2301 E. Douglas AvenueWichita, KS 67211Tel: 316-973-7200Fax: 316-973-7224Find us on the Web!http://east.usd259.org/ib/newsletter/index.html

PAGE 2IB NEWSLETTERWhat Goes In That College Folder?Mr. Gallagher and Mrs. Fry have introduced the college search and college application process in Junior IB Englishclasses during the month of May. Students kicked things off by watching the helpful DVD, ―Ten Steps to Collegewith the Greenes,‖ followed by several days of classroom instruction pertaining to the overall search and applicationprocess. Additionally, all Juniors attended a lunch-time panel conducted by eight current Seniors who shared theirpersonal ―journeys‖ in the college selection process. Students are now reading and discussing How to be Irresistible toColleges. Parents are strongly encouraged to read this book as well, as it provides an excellent overall explanation ofthe college selection and application process. Additionally, students are writing resumes and college essays. Mr.Gallagher and Ms. Fry will meet with students again in August to finalize college folder requirements.College folders are due September 19 to students‘ respective college advisers: Mr. Gallagher, last names A-L, andMs. Fry, last names M-Z. Folders should include:Completed College Application Grid: list of schools to which a student plans to apply and the deadlinesand application requirements for each schoolDetailed resume, typedPersonal statement/essay (1-2 page typed, for advisor‘s personal reference only)Completed ―Information Worksheet‖College Recommendation Confidentiality WaiverParent Response Form (optional, but helpful and strongly recommended)Transcript Release Card signed by parentsCopies of ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP, IB scoresRecommendation Forms. The East High class of 2012 might be the first to submit all or most of their materialselectronically. Colleges and the Common Application (commonapp.org) have requested electronicsubmissions for a few years, but the addition of eTranscript through Docufide(securetranscript.docufide.com) will largely eliminate the need to mail transcripts, saving time andmoney. Once students are trained on the registration process, they will be able to request transcripts to besecurely transmitted to the Common Application and participating colleges. All other mailing requests (thosewho do not participate in Common Application or Docufide) require the materials listed below:9 x 12 ―grip seal‖ envelopes AS NEEDED (See college advisor about online submissions)Extra stamps (minimum of 3 per large envelope) if neededCounselor recommendation forms, also called secondary school reports, paper-clipped to correspondingenvelopeMid-year report forms AS NEEDEDA Window on CASUna ventana Abierta a CASThis year, IB students teamed up with Spanish Honor Society,under Señor Dave Shelly, to work with the organization Caritas,based in Cuzco, Peru, on projects benefiting indigenous communitieshigh in the Andes mountains. Cate Dunn, following up oncontacts made during a trip to Peru last summer, organized theefforts. Participating IB students helped to raise funds by sellingpizza and nachos throughout the year. Handcrafts from Peru werealso sold at the Alternative Gifts Fair. One particularly rewardingactivity was to provide uniforms for the youth soccer team from alocal school in Chacabamba, Peru. Here, you see Kim Rex, acharity representative, delivering the new jerseys.

NEW SERIES VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3PAGE 3TAKING CHARGE OF CAS AND THE EEby Steve ShookCreativity, Action & Service (CAS), together with the Extended Essay (EE), need regular, ongoing emphasis fromIB students. It‘s analogous to regular automobile maintenance. A portion of the driving population change theircar‘s oil on a regular schedule; they have an understanding about and value preventive maintenance. There arethose who drive automobiles that rely more on the ―idiot-light‖ notification system. They believe that the illuminatedlight on the dash is the designated reminder, rather than a warning that certain vehicle systems need immediateattention. Then, there are vehicles that have made the maintenance responsibility of automobile ownershipnearly ―idiot-proof‖ with progressive messaging systems, reminding the driver of ―time‖ or ―miles‖ remaining untilneeded servicing. And some people ignore all forms of reminders and eventually allow their vehicles to suffer undueinternal damage.Human nature being what it is, the same attitude and approach described for automobile owners can also be seen inPIB/IB students with respect to CAS and the EE. Without there being a specific class/course (i.e., a progressivemessaging system) associated with these IB requirements, students are left up to their own prioritization of requirementsand deadlines. Consequently, a noticeable number of students rely upon messages and notes posted on classroomdoors, in the hallways, or personally delivered to them with specific prompts about these two important IBrequirements. As the metaphor with car maintenance points out, even the prompting of ―idiot lights‖ (appropriatelyregarded) is sometimes ignored by the individual most likely impacted by the failure of a system. Either of these twoprogram requirements, if left unattended, can negatively affect IB diploma completion.On the one hand, we will continue in our efforts to automate the processes related to CAS and the EE and to makingthe submission of material more streamlined. First and foremost, CAS and EE requirements and due dates areposted on the IB Program Web site and are updated on a regular basis.At the same time, parents and guardians can also help transform these requirements into meaningful, purposefuloccurrences that are gradually infused into the person of each IB student. One thing that families can do to increasethe intrinsic aspect of these two requirements is to find ways to make them a family investment. Consider severalfamily members joining in on CAS activities, whether as equal participants or in supporting roles. Engage in conversationswith your student, ask questions about any number of events or subjects they might be studying and poseinquisitive ―how does that relate to…‖ or ―what would happen if…‖-type reflections for your rising Seniors. Takethe opportunity to engage students in mental badminton while driving around town or traveling together; inparticular, pose questions and prompt clarification on points or ideas involving both CAS and the EE. In the IBOffice, we often do this in hopes of prompting students to refine their thoughts as reflected in their essay. I believeit has a positive impact on our relationships and adds validation to what our students are trying to accomplish. Forcurrent juniors, this is exactly the right time to be doing this; there should be quality attention given to theExtended Essay right now.In the end, if students are left to completing these two requirements in isolation, they will likely remain isolatedrequirements without any life-long meaning. Students will scoff at the reminders, dismiss our warnings, and carrylittle, if any, of the priceless value of CAS and the EE into their college experience.The rationale for due dates is to help students pace their CAS efforts and to enable staff who monitor the submissionsto schedule accordingly. Failure to adhere to the specified dates creates undue stress. Parents — please encourageyour student to help us help them! Please remember that due dates are readily available on the Web site, together withdigital copies of the current CAS submission forms. Ms. White and Ms. Hutton, as well as Mr. Shook, are alwaysavailable to provide direction on and clarification of CAS criteria, as outlined by IB.

PAGE 4IB NEWSLETTERSUMMER 2011: PRE-IB & IB REQUIRED READING ASSIGNMENTSIn the spirit of IB, and in celebration of reading and writing, all Wichita High School East IB students arerequired to complete summer reading assignments. Students may purchase copies of the books requiredfor summer reading or check them out from a library, but we recommend purchasing books so that studentscan make notations as they read. We have arranged for a special discount on these titles atWatermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas; if you purchase the books, we recommend you purchase themfrom Watermark. To receive the Watermark discount, please identify yourself as purchasing the books forthe East High summer reading program. A limited number of books will also be available for check out inthe IB Office on a first-come, first-serve basis.Rising IB Seniors:The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko OgawaThe Things They Carried by Tim O‘BrienRising IB Juniors:The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. BoyleDon’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra FullerFor the third required work, students maychoose a book, based upon subject/careerinterests, from the list below:The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot(science/medicine & medical ethics)The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls (psychology and storiesabout empowerment and resilience)Outliers by Malcom Gladwell (sociology, statistics, explanation behind trends, and the science of success)The Dressmaker of Khair Khan by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (Afghanistan/inspirational, uplifting story)What is the What by Dave Eggers (a real life story about Valentine Deng, a Sudanee refugee)The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Holocaust studies/creative writing)Wingshooters by Nina Revoyrs (racism in America during the 1970s)Rising Pre-IB Diploma Sophomores:How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. FosterReservation Blues by Sherman AlexieThe Awakening by Kate ChopinRising Pre-IB Diploma Freshmen:This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women, Jay Allison and Dan Gediman, editorsHotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie FordThe Dog Ate My Summer Reading!

NEW SERIES VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3PAGE 5COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CHOICES FOR THE CLASS OF 2011Rabya AhmedUniversity of KansasDavid Nathaniel Amstutz Kansas StateTaben AzadWichita State UniversityAmanda Kay Borders University of Nebraska –LincolnAudra Rae Bryant University of OklahomaRebecca Burdine Wichita State UniversityHannah Jane Cartwright New York UniversityErin Helen Cernik Concordia University –NebraskaKeertana Chary Ohio State UniversityMiranda Cisneros Colorado State UniversityJoshua Roberto Countryman Wichita State UniversityKelley Lynn Courington University of KansasRachel CrossUniversity of KansasIan Lim DePriest Berklee College of MusicHenry Franklin Depew University of KansasMariah Mun Tang Diec Wichita State UniversityCatherine A. Dunn Pittsburg State UniversityHope Elizabeth Faflick Kansas State UniversityMimi FlynnTrinity WashingtonUniversityBryant Van Giang Wichita State UniversityAudrey Kristine Girton Eastman School of MusicLauren Graber Kansas State UniversityHillary Miriam Harder Goshen CollegeKelsie May Hundley University of KansasSalman HusainUniversity of KansasKeaton Jadwin Wichita State UniversityAdnan JaffalUniversity of KansasJared JamisUniversity of KansasHayat A. JesriWichita State UniversityCatherine Anne Klunder Wichita State UniversityErica Ross Klunder Wichita State UniversityMelissa D. Kristek University of Nebraska –LincolnRemy A. LeCompte University of Arkansas –FayettevilleAbigail Jean Lewis Carleton CollegeLu-May LiaoUniversity of KansasStephen LoweUniversity of TulsaKenneth Wai Ip Ma Wichita State UniversityDarren Kelly Mar University of KansasWilliam E. Marsh University of KansasJasmine Marshall Friends UniversityKassiani Eleni Menas University of OklahomaMelissa May Neas Wichita State UniversityJonathan D. Nelson University of KansasAlisa Thien Nguyen Wichita State UniversityAn NguyenMissouri State UniversityDaniel Dinh Nguyen University of KansasHong NguyenWichita State UniversityMichael D. Nguyen University of KansasMy-Trinh Nguyen Wichita State UniversityEdward NolaWichita State UniversityLinda NolaUniversity of KansasAmber Nicole Norris University of KansasAndrew O‘Connor Eastman School of MusicLucille Agosta Orsi Colorado School of MinesAllegra O. Pankratz U.S. Marine CorpsReiley E. Pankratz Arizona State UniversityTony ParkUniversity of KansasJesse ParkerEastern Mennonite UniversitySagar PatelSt. Louis College of PharmacyMai-Khoi Pham Wichita State UniversityKelly Rebecca Redler University of PennsylvaniaAnne Rimmington University of Nebraska –LincolnAndrea Michelle Sanders Oklahoma State UniversityDrea ShaverUniversity of TulsaNarisa Esha Sheikh Missouri State UniversityMonica Shelton Kansas State UniversityWei ShiRice UniversityKaitlyn Shinsato University of Puget SoundErik ShookUniversity of TulsaDrew Daniel Smading Kansas State UniversityHannah Grace Smith Kansas State UniversityEmma Snowden University of North TexasHaley StritzelUniversity of TulsaJessica Thomas University of Missouri –ColumbiaTuesday Nicole Tidmus University of TulsaCassie TomasOberlin College,Conservatory of MusicTina Thanh Thuy Tran University of KansasDaniel VogelUniversity of TulsaSumayya VoraUniversity of KansasSenda VuWichita State UniversityEllery Wadman-Goetsch University of Nebraska –LincolnLauren Jane Walker Kansas State UniversityJennifer Elaine Wiebe Pitzer CollegeSara Elizabeth Wilkes Denison UniversityEric Yichen Yang Northwestern UniversityAlasyn Zimmerman University of Colorado –Boulder

PAGE 6IB NEWSLETTERIB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME PARENT ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORSThe 2011-12 Board of Directors was elected at the Parent Meeting on April 26, 2011:President, Jay Voncannon; Vice President/President-Elect, Mandy Jordan; Treasurer, Nancy LeCompte;Secretary, Dyana DiffinFreshman Representative, (to be elected at Fall ‗11 meeting); Sophomore Representative, Aaron Santry; Junior Representative,Nancy Hwang; Senior Representative, Cal WiebeFour At-Large Positions: Brent Anderson, Tammy Doyel, Sue Tiukonda, Joe Camenzind; Past President, Deirdre O‘FarrellParents of Incoming Freshmen: All parents or guardians of a student in the East IB program are members of the InternationalBaccalaureate Parent Association. Each Fall, at our parent meeting for incoming Freshmen, we elect a class representativeto sit on the IBPA Board of Directors. This year‘s Fall meeting will be held on the evening of Monday, August 15th.Normally, our board meetings take place the third Thursday of each month at 1:00pm. Contact Jay Voncannon @ 828-5291 orJay.voncannon@kochind.com if you are interested in running for Freshman class representative.On behalf of the International Baccalaureate Parent Association Board of Directors,I would like to express a hearty thank you to Deirdre O'Farrell, our out-goingBoard President. Through Deirdre's leadership, we have been able to meet all ofour goals this school year, while standing by our mission of support of the students,faculty and staff of the East High IB program. These accomplishments include multipleappreciation and recognition events, testing fee scholarships and supplementalmaterials for the classrooms and staff — all funded through your generous parentdonations. Deirdre's positive attitude and attention to detail will not be missed aswe are fortunate to have her continue serving on the IBPA Board of Directorsfor the coming year as Past President. Thank you again Deirdre! by Jay VoncannonIB PA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-2011Deirdre O‘Farrell, President deedaann@cox.net 618-8805Jay Voncannon, VP/President-Elect Jay.voncannon@kochind.com 828-5291Mandy Jordan, Secretary mandyj@cox.net 684-6044Nancy LeCompte, Treasurer nancylou@cox.net 685-8985Will Klunder, Senior Representative will.klunder@wichita.edu 684-7842Cal Wiebe, Junior Representative cwiebe@wiebelaw.com 265-6300Nancy Hwang, Sophomore Representative nancywhwang@yahoo.com 636-8959Aaron Santry, Freshman Representative aaron.santry@ang.af.mil 269-5345Brent Anderson, At-Large brentcristy@gmail.com 821-9913Tammy Doyel, At-Large tdoyel@cox.net 631-3960Dee Marsh, At-Large dfmarsh54@gmail.com 641-3301Elizabeth Wilkes, At-Large elizabeth.a.wilkes@gmail.com 686-2054

NEW SERIES VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3PAGE 7IB @ EastKen Thiessen, PrincipalSteven Shook, IB CoordinatorMatt Gallagher, IB CounselorJennifer Fry, College AdvisorCeleste Hutton, 9 th & 10 thgrade CAS AdvisorLinda White, 11 th & 12 th gradeCAS AdvisorTina Peterson, IB SecretaryIB Office: 973-7289Web site: http:/east.usd259.org/ib/EXTENDED ESSAY BOOT CAMP RETURNS!EE Boot Camp will be offered again this summer for all IB students, particularly risingseniors. Is your student stressed or confused about their EE? Ms. Kellerby to the rescue!The dates for EE Boot Camp are July 12 & 13 and July 19 & 20, from 9 AM until noon.It will be held in the Library Computer Lab #3. Ms. Kellerby will give tips on writing agood Extended Essay and provide time and computers for students to work on theiressays. Topics include: “Refining Topics and Examining Examples”; “Using Databases and LocatingSources”; “Writing the Rough Draft and Abstract”; “Citations, Formatting, and FinalChecklist,” respectively. Discussions can be tailored to student needs.Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions at the same nominal cost of $10. Thetime to register is NOW. Please call the IB office as soon as possible: 973-7289;Registration forms are also available in the IB Office.Need more information? Contact Lisa Kellerby at lkellerby@usd259.net.Remember these EE Due Dates!May 16: Prospectus Due; September 6: Rough Draft DueOctober 3: Final Draft DueDONORS TO THE IBPARENT ASSOCIATIONFUND SINCE THELAST NEWSLETTERThe East High IB Parent Newsletter has been generously funded by the WiebeLaw Office, PA., a general civil practice focused on business, financial and taxmatters, including wills & trusts and real estate. 151 S. Whittier, Suite 1100,Wichita, Kansas 67207 (316) 265-6300; www.wiebelaw.comHeeyoun &William ChoLois and Tom HarderFern & DwightMcGeheeGehong Qu & EllisCurtisThank you!Shukran Doh jeÔ chò Sa-aunGracias Cảm ơn bạnE se é Takk YokokeXie xie Eso DankeGo raibh maith 'adArigato Merci TaTashakkur DêkujiAsante ŚukriyāSalamat Dhan'yavādaTHE IB PARENT ASSOCIATION FUNDEDTHE FOLLOWING REQUESTS & PROJECTSDURING THE 20010-11 ACADEMIC YEAR:IB Parent NewsletterIB student test and course fee assistanceBig-Do Rat Race BoothFaculty & Staff Appreciation LuncheonIB Senior RecognitionContribution towards the East HighOrchestra‘s trip to the Midwest Clinic inChicago, December 2010Contribution towards technology equipmentfor Music HL & SL classesChemistry supplies for the annual integrated-scienceproject required for IBDiploma candidatesSupplementary materials for IBPsychologyPizza lunches for academic discussiongroupsTeacher Retirement GiftsHoliday bags in appreciation of IB teachersWatermark gift cards for new East HighTeachersContribution towards Project GraduationPIB orientation book: How to Get GoodGradesSupplementary materials for FreshmenparentsContribution towards the 1st AnnualCollege Folder Incentive Breakfast,September 2011

IB Parent Associationc/o IB Office, East High School2301 E. DouglasWichita, Kansas 67211IB DATEBOOK 2011Extended Essay Prospectus Due for Juniors: May 16Senior IB Recognition, East High Auditorium: May 15Final Exams: May 23-24Graduation at Wichita State University, Koch Arena: May 18, 7 PMIB Exam Scores Released: July 5Enrollment: July 27 (pay-by-mail only); Regular Enrollment, July 28–August 3IB 9 th Grade Orientation & Parent Meeting: Evening of Monday, August 15First Day of School for Freshmen: August 16; First Day for All Others: August 17First IBPA Board Meeting: August 18, 1 PMPIB/IB Parent Open House: August 23Extended Essay Rough Draft Due: Sept. 6; Extended Essay Final Draft Due: October 3College Folders Due: September 19