February 12.pub - Selah School District

S.I.S. KNIGHTLY NEWS“A successful school is not a matter of luck, it’s a matter of TEAMWORK!”Selah Intermediate School * 1401 W Fremont Avenue * Selah WA 98942Jim Merz, Co-Principal Chad Quigley, Co-PrincipalFebruary, 2012 Issue 6The Bond Priorities Include:Co-PrincipalJim Merz698-0406Co– PrincipalChad Quigley698-0405Office Phone698-0400Office Fax698-0403Attendance Office698-0404Health Room698-0420Staff Voice Mail697-0700Information Line698-0422Facilities Bondon February 14, 20121. Replace Selah Junior High SchoolThe current gym will be kept and remodeled,saving $1 million.The new school will include a cafeteriaand stage suitable for performances.2. Expand Selah High School t a 4-Year GradeConfiguration9-12 grade alignment improves academicfocus for high school studentsAdditional classrooms and gym space willaccommodate the addition of ninthgrade3. Efficient Use of Remaining District facilitiesPartial demolition of substandard structures atRobert Lince allows for practical use ofremaining campus facilities.How Will This Affect My Taxes?1. No change to the current tax rateThe estimated tax rate would remain the sameas the 2012 rate at $1.23 per $1,000 of assessed value.February CalendarFeb 3 Grinovations RV Site VisitFeb 6 One Hour Late Arrival—8:30 start timeFeb 13 One Hour Late Arrival—8:30 start timeFeb 16 African Dance & Drum Assembly—8:00 a.m.Feb 17 TENTATIVE NO SCHOOL DAY… watch formore information!Feb 20 President’s Day—NO SCHOOL!Feb 22 PTSO Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Magic’sFeb 23 Drama Club Production—7:00 p.m.Feb 24 Drama Club Production—7:00 p.m.Feb 27 One Hour Late Arrival—8:30 start timeSports CalendarGirl’s BasketballFeb 1 East Valley @ East Valley ElementaryFeb 6 Wapato @ PACEFeb 8 CleElum/Naches @ SISFeb 13 Prosser @ SISFeb 15 Toppenish @ Valley View ElementaryFeb 22 West Valley @ WV Middle SchoolWrestlingFeb 1 Wapato,EV,WV,Prosser @ Wapato MSFeb 6 Ellensburg, WV, Wapato @ SJHFeb 9 CleElum, Granger, Harrison @ Harrison MSFeb 13 Ellensburg, CleElum @ Cle Elum HSFeb 16 Naches, WV, Prosser @ Naches MSFeb 22 Cle Elum, East Valley @ SJHWord of the Month“CARING”Caring is giving love and attention to peopleand things that matter to you.When you care about people, you sayand do things that help them.2. Tax Exemption InformationIf you are a senior citizen or a disabled person,you may qualify for 100% exemption. Call 574-1100 forcomplete information.

PTSO MEETINGWednesday, February 22nd7 p.m. @ Magic’sLooking for 2012/2013Officers and Event Leaders Class and Individual Pictures Fall Book FairASB Socials (Snack Bar/Student Stores) Staff AppreciationSNOW CLOSURE INFORMATIONAny morning you suspect snow oricy roads may delay or cancelschool, tune into our local radioand TV stations beginning around 5:30 a.m.,call 697-0515 or check the Selah SchoolDistrict web site at selah.k12.wa.usNo School Days….Friday, February 17—Non-SchoolDay or Snow Make-up Day.Chances are—it’s a Non-School Day!Monday, February 20—PRESIDENT’S DAY—Enjoythe long weekend and see you back on time Tuesday,February 21st at 7:30 a.m.!2012 Children’s Dental Health Month19th ANNUAL FREE DENTALSEALANT DAYSATURDAY, February 4th9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.Yakima Valley Community CollegeDental Hygiene Clinic16th Avenue and Nob Hill BlvdOpen to children and young adults ages 6-21Minor children must be accompanied by aparent or guardian.Call 509-574-4917 to schedule an appointment.You will receive a dental exam, fluoridetreatment and sealants.Congratulations to ourAcademic Awards Recipients forSemester One!Lindsey Sutton, Rachel Lyons, Cameron Miller, Hunter Young, Ian Matzke, ElizabethBiggers, Jesse Rees, Dylan Bishop, Lindsey Hefner, Nicholas Garretson,Kasden Washabaugh, Thomas Young, Kaylea Hartman, Wade Newman, KaylaSnodgrass, Nadia Bartrand, Cody Murdock, Jesse McRae, Johanna Badillo,McKenzie Howard, Shane Isom, Kennedee LeCuyre, Caleb Nass, Jaziel Castro,Mattye Gunner, Jared Storseth, Kayson Boyle, Lexie Baker, Dustin Bishop, DevinBishop, Maya Ozanich, Piper Lukas, Daisy Kikendall, Clara-Beth Hamill, AdrianEscamilla, Marissa Smith, Kyle Debord, Will Middlebrooks, Cleta Malwitz, SamanthaSanchez, Trysten Crawford, Haylee Peterson, Hannah Coachman, AlejandroAndrade, Jordyn Hunt, Leanna Huitron, Cameron Berriman, Rylie Lackey, GraceHull, Carter Chapman, Briana Martinez, Christian Anderson, Carson Vick, DanielCallahan, Reiley Duerre, Jacob Frampton, Jacobe Lee, Tyler McCoy, Amy Okelberry,Sara Harper, Kiven Ball, Dac Archer, Trent Murdock, Tristan Thomas,Yarabid Rodriguez, Briana Martinez, Andrea Cox, Elise Dibble, Josh Steiner,Gabriel Vargas, Riley Corbin, Karissa Marquez, Madelyn Quigley, Casey Beksinski,Taylor Mozingo, Alysha Emerson, Carson Mackey, Kaitlyn Bruner, Sarah Monson,Mitchell Belton, Emma White, Aislinn Williamson, Justin Fritts, Peter Kuhn,Shelby Lee, Nic Lydin, Hannah Coachman, Dylan Giles, Andrew Hall, MirandaLeavitt, Myles Coleman, Jake Schickedanz, Gunnar Newell, Madison Rath, DesireaSchwebach, Skylar Rayburn, Johnathan Crane, Colby Amos, MadisonHausske, Flora Steinman, Adrian Valdovinos, Karissa Welcome, Tyler Davis, CarlosDaniella Flores-Gomez, Ben Nelson, Catherine Bechard, Scott Willey, SkylarRayburn, Ada Erickson, Autumn Roberts, Janessa Gutierrez, Yoseline Mendoza,Kendyl Fitzsimmons, Dylan Clark, Troy Cline, Kendall Carlton, Jasmine Davis,Genny Milliron, Ayla Lantis, John Herzog, Mason Ruark, Myles Coleman, EmmaSmith, Kayla Raap, Dakota Fletcher, Gunnar Newell, Riley Quincy, Madison Rath,Marcus Martin, Kaelen Nettleship, Alana Hall, Charlie Ranger, Chloe Williams, LexiSnodgrass, Eva-Marie Hamill, Morgan Hullinger-Sanford, Alexis Guerrero-Vargas,Grace Harris, Isabella Weeks, Brandon Bruner, Alex McDonald, Tess Dietrich,Tabitha Wilson, Cameron Miller, Jett Bigby, Vanessa Young-Bassell, Hunter Jones,Mathew Harris, Marcus Martin, Eva Hamill, Madison Zerr, Mitchell Belton, AddieErickson, Brooke Goodpaster, Riley Quincey, Alysha Emerson, Ryan Bogart, AmyCompton, Naomi Nelson, Carrie Hyatt, Isaac Nelson, Karissa Marquez, KaytlinGross, Alayna Carpenter, Allie Withrow, Marcus Martin, Danielle Gutierrez, TaylorKohler, Jaelyn Gorski, Maggie Rees, Bailey Horton, James Bigalk, Ellie Smith,Isaac Nelson, Amy Compton, Kailee Comes, Trevor Savage, Kayla Vincent,Maggie Ballew, Zakery Donato, Haley Bruner, Hazel Loyd, AJ Au, Reiley Duerre,Aaron Pimentel, Yasmin Garfias, Giovanni Baldoz, Victoria Herrerra, Trinity Aurand,Mi-The sky’s the limit when we setour sights high.Happy Valentine’s Day!As most of you know…February 14th is Valentine’s Day!We know how much you love to surprise yourstudents, however, here are a few reminders …...Due to latex allergies, balloons are not allowed to go to theclassrooms. They also cannot be carried home on the bus.Bouquets of flowers, candy and stuffed animals cannot go to theclassrooms or taken on the bus.In all cases, students are called down at 10:20 and 1:50 and allowedto look at and enjoy their valentine, but the delights will stay in theoffice until after school. Thank you for your cooperation.