K.A.T.S. NEWSLETTER

Kids in Action at Trailridge

November 8, 2007

 

 

KIDS IN ACTION AT TRAILRIDGE

Kylie Lambeth and Kate Tarne, chairpersons

Griffin Epperson and Alyx Stephenson, secretaries;        Megan Robinson, Spirit Leader

Paige Waltman and Johnny Tong, Site Council Student Representatives

Ms. Colburn, Mrs. Keeton, Mrs. Key, and Mrs. Ramsey, Sponsors

 

 

FOOD DRIVE

It’s time for the annual “We Care – I Can” food drive.  Trailridge’s collection will run from Monday, November 12, until Monday, November 19. Our goal is 4000 cans.  The food will be donated to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.  The Christmas Bureau operates a holiday store for low-income families to “shop” for presents, clothing, and food for their families.  We are asking students to bring nonperishable food items to their seventh hour.   The seventh hour that collects the most food (based on the number of students in the class) and the student in the school who donates the most will go on a field trip the last week of November to work at the Christmas Bureau or City Union Mission and go out to lunch.  Students who bring in ten or more items will earn one cookie coupon to be redeemed in the cafeteria.

            Suggested food items:

            Canned goods: fruits, vegetables, juice, soup, meat (tuna, Spam, etc.)

            Packaged foods: pasta dinners, noodles/rice, pasta, dry beans, cereal, powdered milk, potato flakes

            Staples: flour, sugar, oil, peanut butter, pancake mixes, biscuit mixes

            Desserts: Jell-O, pudding, cake mixes

            Please note:

            Small packages such as Top Ramen noodles and Kool Aid will not be counted in the class’s total this year.  Please do not donate items in glass bottles or jars.

            The Christmas Bureau is also seeking the following donations: children’s used coats, toys, footballs, board games, infant toys, small appliances, hair dryers, electric shavers, handheld electronic games, coffee makers, radios, crockpots, men’s gifts, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo, deodorant, paper products, extra large sweatshirts, and children’s socks and underwear.  These may be brought to room 17 before November 27.

 

 

REWARD PARTY

            During the second half of second hour on Thursday, November 15, there will be a donut reward party for any KATS member who has three or more signatures.  Please give your order slip to Mrs. Ramsey by Tuesday, November 13, so she can order the donuts.   A special KATS pass will be given out at the KATS meeting.  All work missed must be made up immediately.

 

 

PARK LANES BOWLING FIELD TRIP

            After school on Friday, November 30, KATS Stars are invited to go to Park Lanes Family Fun Center.  The cost is $6.00 which includes bowling two games and four tokens for video games.  This discounted price includes transportation.  Snack bar purchases are extra.  We will return to school between 6:15 and 6:30 PM.  Parents wishing to pick up their child at the bowling alley instead of Trailridge must contact Mrs. Ramsey.

«STARS

            Any student who has turned in a completed KATS card should check the bulletin board outside the library to see if your name is on a star.  Please inform Mrs. Keeton if your name is missing.  Congratulations to the new KATS Stars – Brittany Bonsignore, Heather Clark,   Nicole Fuchs,  Alexis Gick, Jake Greer, Rosemary Harris, Amy Hein, Courtney Margrave, Mary Mwangi, Katrina Nelson, Ramin Rostampour, Aileen Subia, and Christopher Wartko.  Congratulations also to our top Stars – Brianna Clayton and Shannon Knoll who have completed 6 cards each and to Johnny Tong who has finished five cards.  Way to go, Stars! 

 

 

NATIONAL SERVICE CHALLENGE

            The President's Student Service Challenge is a White House initiative, which recognizes young Americans with awards and scholarships for outstanding community service, while encouraging more young people to serve.  Middle school students who contribute at least 50 hours of service to the community are eligible for the Silver Award.

            The President's Student Service Challenge is intended to recognize, reward, and encourage activities that have a significant impact in meeting the needs of local communities. Types of service could include: service with community or religious organizations, service through school or community-based service learning projects, and individual efforts to help others and improve the local community.  KATS work, of course, counts too! 

            Please get a form from Mrs. Ramsey to keep track of your hours worked outside of school.  Remember your outside forms need to be signed by the person in charge of your activity.  You receive one signature for each hour worked. 

 

 

EARNING SIGNATURES

            It is important to sign up for KATS activities.  If you decide to volunteer for an activity without letting one of the sponsors know, you can not earn signatures for the event.  Please remember that you need to be in Mrs. Ramsey’s room on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday at 8:05 AM in order to get a full signature on your card.  On Tuesdays please be in Ms. Colburn’s room by 3:55 PM and Thursdays in Mrs. Ramsey’s room by 3:55 PM.  Carry your card in your hand at all times when you are working before and after school.  If you would like to work for KATS during study hall, you must first read for twenty minutes and then you may earn a half signature.  Be sure to pick up a form from Mrs. Ramsey, if you volunteer in an activity that is not sponsored by KATS.  You may receive one signature per full hour you work.  Any adult at the activity may sign your sheet. 

 

 

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS

            There will be a meeting for all KATS Stars the second Tuesday of each month from 8:05 to 8:30 AM in Room 113.  During this time, Stars will vote on KATS activities, give their input and ideas, and plan the general meetings.  You’ve earned the right to be a decision-maker and leader in our club.  Please come to these meetings.  Our next meeting is December 11.