STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th! TODAY’S NEWS Today is an A day! Full Day There is new content marked w/ a star IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A GRIFFIN
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
BLOCK TIMES LUNCH 1st Block. 7:43 – 9:04 11:24 – 11:48 2nd Block. 9:10 – 10:41 11:55 – 12:17 Tonka Time 10:47 – 11:24 12:25 – 12:47 3rd Block. 11:30 – 1:13 12:51 – 1:13 4th Block. 1:19 – 2:40
DATES TO REMEMBER 12/17 thru 12/20 – Semester Finals (Highlighted on Daily Schedule) 12/21 11:01am – End of 1st Semester/Winter Break/Half Day of School 12/24 thru 01/04 – NO SCHOOL/Winter Break
Come to the library… make a guess
How Many Ornaments Are In The Jar? You may touch, turn, examine up-close but not open the jar. Fill out your well- informed guess. The closest guess, yet not going over, will win a holiday candy prize! Guesses taken through Friday, December 14th & Winner announced Monday, December 17th!
And the winner is….Harlan Gregory!! Harlan guessed it precisely at 94 ornaments in the jar. Stop by the LMC to pick up your prize. COMING UP
ALL-ALUMNI POETRY LOUNGE The first ever All-Alumni Poetry Lounge will be held Thursday, December 20th from 7:00-10:00 PM in the Little Theater. For just $5 you can sip some coffee, nosh on a cookie, visit with amazing alums, and hear lines and rhymes. Come at 6:30 for a reception in honor of our alums. Harper Ross, Danielle Dodd and so many more are coming home! Come celebrate them and the conclusion of finals and that only a ½ day stands in the way of us and winter break!
HARVARD UNIVERSITY Have you ever thought of attending Harvard University? A former Lee’s Summit West student who is currently a senior at Harvard is coming to Tonka to tell us about her experience. If you would like to meet with her and learn more about her journey to Harvard please sign up in counseling. She will be here Jan. 9th at 11:25.
ATHLETICS
FOOTBALL STOCKING CAPS The football team has stocking caps for sale, we have a gold version and a cardinal version. The following prices are what we are the current prices. Players: $10 Faculty/Staff: $15 Students/Parents: $20 Feel free to contact Coach Palmer if you are interested in purchasing one.
Monday, December 17, 2018 5:00pm Basketball: Girls C A Kearney High School Kearney Junior High School 5:00pm Basketball: Boys C H Kearney High School WHS Aux Gym 5:30pm Basketball: Girls JV / V H Grain Valley High School WHS Main Gym Tuesday, December 18, 2018 4:00pm Basketball: Boys C H Van Horn High School WHS Main Gym 5:30pm Basketball: Boys JV / V H Van Horn High School WHS Main Gym Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:00pm Swimming: Girls A Independence Schools Meet Henley Aquatic Center 5:00pm Wrestling: JV / V A William Chrisman Tri-meet William Chrisman High School 5:00pm Basketball: Girls C H Fort Osage High School WHS Aux Gym 5:00pm Basketball: Boys C H Fort Osage High School WHS Main Gym Thursday, December 20, 2018 5:30pm Basketball: Girls JV / V A Kearney High School Kearney High School 5:30pm Basketball: Boys JV / V A Platte County High School Platte County High School Friday, December 21, 2018 TBD Wrestling: Varsity A Fayetteville Tournament Fayetteville, AR Saturday, December 22, 2018 TBD Wrestling: Varsity A Fayetteville Tournament Fayetteville, AR
FLYERS
REMINDERS
● Outside restaurant food and/or drinks are no longer accepted for student delivery. Homemade lunches may still be dropped off. Any restaurant delivery will be turned away at the front door. Any student who comes with restaurant food will not be allowed to take it into the school building. ● When you come in late, you will need to report to the main office (D5) to sign in and get a tardy (blue) pass. When you leave early, you need to sign out in the main office (D5) and get an Early Release (white) pass. Please do not forget to sign in/out and get your passes. Those are your tickets to class and out the doors. ● During construction, the main entry is on the East side of the school – the staff parking lot side. Students are to park on the West side (student parking) but after 7:43am have to enter, be picked up or dropped off on the Staff parking lot side.
THE WINNETONKA GOLDEN STEPPERS STEP-TEAM The Winnetonka Golden Steppers Step-Team is back in action! They are looking for people who are dedicated & determined to be a part of something new. No experience is needed, just bring a positive attitude & get ready to step into upbeat family. They come through to show out! Sign-up sheets are located downstairs by the Main Gym near the girl’s restroom, and upstairs by the counselor’s office near the Tonka True sign. For more information email John Flowers, Jakyah Baker, or Evana Loukawila!
SEAL OF BILITERACY Do you speak a language other than English?
The Seal of Biliteracy is recognition awarded to students who have attained proficiency in English and at least one other language before high school graduation. The recognition of attaining biliteracy becomes a part of the high school transcript for these students and serves to certify attainment of biliteracy for the community, employers, and college admissions. Students can earn free college credit just by having the seal! It is recognized not only in Missouri but all across the U.S.
This recognition is for anyone who is bilingual – native English-speaking students who have acquired a second language in the classroom and English learners (ELs) and other heritage language learners.
See Ms. Stones in C2 or Ms. Brenner in C3 for more information!
FREE TUTORING Mid-Continent Public Library offers students K-12 live homework help from tutor.com. It is FREE. Students just need to register and get a card. Tutor.com will connect students with live, expert tutors for one-to-one help with their homework assignments. They can use Tutor.com from their home computer or inside the library to complete assignments and improve grades. Direct questions about the program to Mid Continent Public Library at [email protected]. Students have a digital library card through the school district. The card number is nkc###### (nkc student id number). The link to get started is: https://www.mymcpl.org/homework
YEARBOOK NEWS! If you have not picked up your 2018 yearbook, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange a time for pick up. If you would like to purchase a 2018 yearbook, we have additional books to sell for $75 each.
Order your 2019 yearbook today! Go to balfour.com, select our school and pay by credit card, debit card or PayPal. Personalization & accessory options available from this site only. You may also complete your order through www.nkcschools.org.
Senior Ads are due by January 31st and available for $50 for 1/8 page, $95 for ¼ page, $150 for ½ page, and $275 for a full page ad. Please complete the Senior Tribute Ad form here: https://goo.gl/forms/bdXujmfHzvqWpxAJ3
Business Ads are also due by January 31st and available for $50 for 1/8 page, $95 for ¼ page, $150 for ½ page, and $275 for a full page ad. Please complete the Business Ad form here: https://goo.gl/forms/cgkJ5E5c5Lyfd6Wv2
Thank you for supporting our Winnetonka journalism program!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Crew Members Wanted Interested in joining our team in Kansas City as Crew Member? Apply directly to Papa Murphy's below. Make sure to select this location on page 2 of the application: MO, Kansas City - 4319 North Chouteau Trafficway Crew Member: https://careers.predictiveprofiles.com/job/crew- member-548/
NOW HIRING Outreach Christian Education – North Kansas City has immediate openings afterschool teachers @ 2900 NE Cates KCMO 64117 We are looking for energetic, dependable, fun-loving individuals who are team players! ➢ Must have reliable transportation. ➢ Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. ➢ Must meet all State training requirements and pass background checks. Hours: 3:30-6:00 pm Pay starts @ $8.00/ hour We also partner with students who need to meet volunteer hours for any program that requires them. Please call Bridgette to schedule an interview at 816.455.5575 You can email your resume to [email protected] or stop by to fill out an application.
NOW HIRING Can you work evenings and weekends? – Don’t worry, closed on Sunday’s! Can you cook or do you have excellent customer service skills?
If you can say yes to those questions, on Antioch Rd is looking for you. Apply in-store (5402 NE Antioch Rd) or online and give it a shot!
NOW HIRING Guitar Center is looking to hire Sales Associates, Shipping Associates, Receiving Associates, and Returns Associates. Each position has multiple shifts, benefits package, and pay ranges from $9.00 - $12.50 an hour (commission applies to some positions.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.guitarcenter.com/careers or contact the (816) 741-5945 N Skyview Ave location at 816-741-5945 for more details (816) 741-5945(816) 741-5945.
NOW HIRING Platte Woods Animal Hospital is looking for a part time kennel attendant. The hours are 3-6pm every other day, you will have to work every other weekend, and some holidays as well. We are located at 5901 NW 72nd street Kansas City, MO 64151. Job details include walking animals, cleaning up after animals, helping out wherever it’s needed, and using basic cleaning skills. If wanting to apply please come in and fill out an application, we are open Monday through Friday 7-6pm, and Saturday’s 8-1pm
NOW HIRING
We are a locally-owned, family-run franchise currently looking for excellent, highly motivated team members to join our Zaxby’s family. Hiring all positions and shifts at $10 per hour! Call 816-439-5552 to inquire about joining our team or look for us on indeed.com! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AVAILABLE!
NOW HIRING
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is seeking hourly team members with a desire to work in a fun environment built on quality and teamwork. There will be opportunities for advancement. If you are seeking a great hourly role, have a dynamic personality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you are ready for Freddy's. Positions open include hot line (grill and food prep) and cold line (cashier and custard prep). Work with friends and great people. Casual environment; jeans, Freddy's T-shirt, hat and a smile is the uniform for our team. Competitive wages! Great meal discount! Flexible schedules! Visit in person or apply on company website.