Educating for a Lifetime of Success

summer 2010

When You Wish Reshaping The District Upon A Star Kickoff Celebration May 4 ho knows if Marie Nelson Masa- n anticipation of the 2010-2011 school year and the “new” Hickman Mills C-1 Wkayan whistled that tune when she School District, nearly one thousand community members, parents and students walked the hallways of Hickman Mills High Icame to the Reshaping the District School in the mid 1980s, but if she did, you Kickoff Celebration May 4 at the can add ‘clairvoyant’ District Stadium. to her amazing list of Superintendent Dr. Marge accolades. Masakayan, Williams addressed the crowd, then a HMHS graduate, gave the signal and watched as hun- went on to graduate dreds of brightly-colored orange and from the University of blue balloons filled the sky. Central Missouri in Several events highlighted the 1989 and is now vice afternoon, including the Hickman president of global Mills/Ruskin girls varsity and junior creative operations for varsity soccer matches. It was the the Walt Disney Company. She was featured last soccer match ever between the on the cover of the Winter 2010 edition of two schools. Hickman Mills won the UCM’s today magazine. varsity game 2-0. She works for Disney Consumer Prod- “We’re going to miss the competi- ucts, a division of the company that covers tion, but think about how powerful everything from feature films and cable tele- the teams are going to be once they vision to fashions and toys. After graduating (the schools) combine,” Dr. Williams UCM and moving back to Kansas City, she said in an interview with NBC Action took a chance and left for California. She News. Many media outlets continued worked her way up the Disney corporate to focus on the rivalry between Hick- ladder and has been instrumental in Disney man Mills and Ruskin and suggested Consumer Products growth, going from a the two schools would have difficulty $10 billion company, with 100 employees coming together as one in the fall, On the pitch the Hickman Mills and Ruskin in 1994 when she started, to a $30 billion especially athletically. But Williams girls were opponents on May 4. Next year the company with 1,000 employees today. doesn’t see it that way. returning players will be teammates as the (continued on page 5) “There is a difference in rivalry and high schools combine talent. competition,” she said during an in- The Hickman Mills C-1 School terview with KCTV5 reporter Bonyen District is on FACEBOOK! Lee. “Competition is healthy, so we’re looking at it as being competitive, not rivals.” Go to www.facebook.com Neither did a student interviewed by KCTV5. “I started to cry at first, because I and become a fan! (continued on page 4)

Enhancing School Congratulations Bond Update: Safety and Security...... 4 Graduates of 2010...... 5 Your Money At Work...... 11 Planning for the 2010-2011 School Year Centralized Registration

he purpose of centralized registration is to ensure the Feedback was requested Taccuracy of our student and household information. from administrators, staff, The Missouri Department of Elementary and Second- board members, and parents from our initial ary Education holds the Hickman Mills School District implementation of Centralized Registration accountable for the accuracy of this information. Inac- (CR) in August 2009. The feedback statements curate data affects the district’s financial ability to provide received in 2009 are listed below with the district’s services and support to our students. plans for 2010.

2009-2010 CR Feedback 2010-2011 CR Plans • Move CR closer to the school start date since some • Centralized Registration will be at Hickman Mills families are still on vacation and adjust times for later 8-9 Center. The dates and times were adjusted to in the evening and/or Saturday. provide extended and weekend hours. Date Times 7-30 Friday 8:00 AM -3:30 PM 7-31 Saturday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM 8-2 Monday 7:00 AM -7:00 PM 8-3 Tuesday 8:00 AM -3:30 PM 8-4 Wednesday 7:00 AM -7:00 PM

• Parents should only need to fill out one set of forms. • Standardized forms have been developed for all schools to use for enrollment. Families will be given a packet for each student at centralized registration/enrollment. All forms will be online to complete in advance, in English and Spanish.

• Have online registration and enrollment. • Planned for the 2011-12 school year. This requires a budget expense.

• Have registration and school enrollment, health • All registration and school enrollment for students in grades screening, shots, LINC, Food Service at the one location. K-9 will be at the Hickman Mills 8-9 Center. All students in grades 10-12 will complete registration at Hickman Mills 8-9 Center, then return to the Ruskin 10-12 Center to complete enrollment.

• Do outreach in the summer just prior to CR for parents • Signs will be posted throughout the community that have moved into the district. and major intersections.

• More yard signs with directions. • Materials will be available through the public library and district apartment complexes.

• Late registration at one location. • Late registration will be in the district Residency Office.

• Staff the phones for information on late registration – • Callers will schedule appointments for registration with goal – no voice messages a district staff member in the Residency Office.

Your School Report 2 Centralized Registration Process New Students and Returning Students Returning Students (No Changes) with Address Changes 1. Families will begin in the gym at the 1. Families will begin in the Gym at the Hickman Mills 8-9 Center. Hickman Mills 8-9 Center. 2. The Family Information Station is first 2. Families will complete a registration form for families to review current household with information about each student information and emergency contacts. and the household. Families will pick up Documents to Bring for Families will pick up an enrollment packet an enrollment packet for each student Registration & Enrollment for each student to be completed and to be completed and turned in with the turned in with the schools. These forms schools. These forms can be accessed Returning Students can be accessed on the district web site to on the district web site to complete in • Picture ID complete in advance. advance. 3. Each student’s bus route and number will 3. Each student’s bus route and number • One current utility bill (dated be provided for use on enrollment docu- will be provided for use on enrollment within 30 days) ments. documents. • Student immunization records 4. Families will go to data entry stations to 4. After the bus station, parents will go to complete the registration process. Go to Residency with documentation listed STEP 5 to complete school enrollment. above to complete registration. Go to Returning Students STEP 5 to complete school enrollment. with Changed Addresses • Picture ID NOTE: *A staff member will assist parents who speak languages other than English. **New • Mortgage agreement/rental/ students receiving Special Education services in a previous district should bring a copy of his/ her most recent Individual Education Plan (IEP) and the most recent Evaluation Report to the lease agreement School Enrollment center. • Two current utility bills (dated within 30 days) • Student immunization records 5. School Enrollment: All K-7 Students: All 8-9 Students: All 10-12 Students: go to the Activity Room go to the Media Center go to Ruskin HS Students New to the District • Picture ID 6. Families will complete the district health screening • Mortgage agreement/ rental/ and verify shot records. An Immunization Clinic Fri. July 30 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. will be provided in Room 314 of Hickman Mills 8-9 Sat. July 31 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. lease agreement Center for one date only. (Refer to the chart to the • Two current utility bills (dated right). Mon. Aug. 2 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. within 30 days) 7. Families will go to the Food Service station to Tues. Aug. 3 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. receive their Free and Reduced Lunch status. This • Student immunization records Wed. Aug. 4 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. impacts student enrollment in programs such as the • Student birth certificate LINC, Before and After School Care Program. • Student Social Security card • Student discipline record from 8. Families will turn in all remaining enrollment documentation to prepare for attendance previous school on the first day of school, August 12, 2010. 9. A LINC representative will be at each elementary school station to guide families through • Transcript the application process for enrollment in the Before and After School Care Program. • Special Service record (IEP) Please e-mail Ralph Corse at [email protected] if you are interested in sharing your ideas to help with planning centralized registration and enrollment.

Go to page 11 for State Immunization Changes.

www.hickmanmills.org 3 District Enhancing School Safety and Security

ollowing a request by members of the Hickman Mills C-1 Board of Directors and a Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) report indicating Fstudents, faculty, staff and parents had a negative perception of the district relative to safety and security, a plan was initiated to install walk-through metal detectors in the high school and eighth- and ninth-grade center for the 2010-2011 school year. The district’s safety and security team reviewed available equipment and purchased the world’s most widely-used detection system (pictured to the right). Called the 6500i, it is the same metal detector used during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and used by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) at all U. S. airports and numerous foreign airports worldwide. This sophisticated machine indicates the actual position of any metal objects, saving time and allowing the district to process as many as 60 people a minute. It is a top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art device that received the International Security Standards’ highest test certification.

Secondary School Security Enhancements • Ad-Hoc Facility Safety Committee • Secured Campus Concept • Pinpoint Walk-through Metal Detectors – Staffed Position/ Registration • District Standardization of Visitors Procedures • Special Additions of Your School Report • Student “TIPS Hotline” Reshaping The Elementary School Security Enhancements District Kickoff • Ad-Hoc Facility Safety Committee Celebration May 4 • Secured Campus Concept • Exterior Entrances Airphone (continued from page 1) didn’t want the two schools to combine,” Device she said. “But the more I thought about it, – Close Circuit TV Monitor I thought how much better things will be – Two-way Intercom System athletically and academically.” – Electromagnetic In addition to the soccer match, drum Door Release lines from Hickman Mills High School and Ruskin High School performed and so did • District Standardization students in the district’s LINC programs and of Visitors Procedures JROTC. The Kansas City Missouri Police • Special Additions of Department and the Youth Advocate Office Your School Report of the City of Kansas City also brought • Student “TIPS Hotline” displays and provided information. “This was a great way to begin the 2010- 11 school year,” said Regina Taylor, the district’s director of business and community partnerships. “It was a wonderful day!”

Your School Report 4 Health Clinic Coming to South Kansas City

hanks to a joint partnership between the City of tion committee made up of representatives from LINC, Kansas City, Missouri, Swope Health Services the city of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department, and the Local Investment Commission (LINC), and Swope Health Services. The selection committee Tbadly needed health services are coming to south Kansas considered a variety of factors, including health indica- City. This new facility, the Swope Health South Clinic, tors, transportation, accessibility and a feasibility study will be located near 89th and Troost Ave. conducted by LINC. Jolly said she would still to like to “We have been working towards this goal since I was have a similar facility in the Hickman Mills community. in the state legislature, meeting with community part- The Swope Health South Clinic will be funded in ners to plan a clinic south of 75th Street and to address part by a $320,000 grant from the Health Care Foun- health needs in the southland,” said Councilwoman dation of Greater Kansas City with another $200,000 Cathy Jolly, 6th district at-large and Health Commis- provided by the City. The remainder of the funding is sion co-chair. “It is very gratifying.” expected to come from Medicare and Medicaid reim- The selected site was among 33 reviewed by a selec- bursements and copayments.

Major Savers Means When You Wish Upon A Star Major Money For (continued from page 1) “What I’ve fallen into now at Disney is my dream job,” Masakayan told the maga- zine. “But I wouldn’t have been able to tell School, HMEF anyone that when I graduated.” She is paying back her college alma mater on’t believe the old adage, “There’s no such thing as a by creating an opportunity for a UCM free meal.” Not only are district parents and patrons graduate student to participate in a six- Dgetting free meals, that free food actually made month, paid internship in project manage- money for their school, thanks to the Major Saver program. ment at Disney Consumer Products in This year, students in the Hickman California. “I think there are people like me Mills C-1 School District sold more who are interested in creative work but don’t than 2,500 ‘Major Saver’ cards, good want to go completely down that path,” she for discounted and ‘buy one/get one said. “I wish I would have had some type of free’ meals at more than a dozen local internship or experience when I got out of restaurants. Money raised was split college.” between the schools and the Hickman Masakayan said she doesn’t get back to Mills Educational Foundation. Kansas City much, but did visit old high Warford Elementary sold the most school and college friends last time she cards and raised nearly $1,200 for the was here. “Getting an education, meeting school. Dobbs and Santa Fe followed, lifelong friends-- it was such an amazing each earning more than $800 for their experience,” she said. schools. “Those years were some of the best years Several local restaurants are Kelly Osborn, executive director of Major of my life.” featured, including Paul’s Drive In, Saver Holdings, Inc., presents a check for Subway and Western Sizzlin’. $12,725 to Regina Taylor, executive director Excerpts taken by permission of the offices of the Hickman Mills Educational Foundation, of University Relations and Alumni Relations during an administrative meeting March 29. and Development. Special thanks to Dalene Abner, editor. www.hickmanmills.org 5 Congratulations Graduates Classof 2010 Ruskin High School

Christopher Jamal C. Adams-Harvey Cornae Eshon Duley Zakkiyya Anansa Dara’ Love-Battle Faith Diane Slaughter Justina Adewumi Kevin Duncan Bailey Jonathan Rashon Madden Brittani Smith Khadyjaa Andrea Alexander George Sylvester Dupree Keana Shanae’ Mathews-Cruz Darnell Joshua Smith Jazmin C. Anderson Clarice Serena Fairchild Alex Terrell McCoy Frank Kevin Smith V Angel Baker Sekou Cortez Finley Desmand McDaniel Jamie Marie Smith Joseph Baleta Dwight Alton Finnell Jr Shawnte’ Nicole McDaniel Kaitlyn Smith Cierra Renee Banks-Smith Frederick Franklin Rebecca Khessa McGee Kemuel Ronell Smith Domonick Dom Per’Rion Barnes Cachet Freeman Dazhan Miles De’Vontae Anthony Spears Robert Barrera Taylor James Gentry Dashauna Miller Samantha Donn Staples Jameshia Mareka Berry Jarrett George Melissa Margaret Mitchell Janay Stevens Essex Blackmon Phillip Eugene Gibbs Jr Elizabeth Ann Mizener Anecia Dewaynee’ Stewart Anthony Rohan Blake Alexus R Goldston Delisha Olivia Morgan DeAundre LaQuan Allen Stovall Cory Donell Bland II Lakesha Gooley Kareem Jamil Muhammad Deron Lamont Taborn Shawntaye Sharael Bland Topaz Alefia Greger Ashlynn Janyne Coleman Murray Deron Tabron-Greer Arrion Tea’Shay Bluett James Tre’ Griffin Jerrell Michael Myers Frances Jamesha Leeshay Taylor Domanique Joshua Bluford Sean Hall Alisa M Nelson Jamal Taylor Kenyan Marcell Borders Icelynn Hamilton Victoria RhaeShon Nichols Evan Lajawn Thomas Lakeitha LaShell Boston Tabitha Michelle Harris Chimezie Michael Okekearu Zoya Symone Thomas Tarcell Markeith Bowen Angela Nicole Haywood Stella Ortery Jermaine Chimouche Unanka Terran Chanae’ Boydston-Walker D’Juama Tyrone Hervey Lamont Andre Patterson Nina Vann Robzetta Branch Ty’Keem De’Anton Holden Quintell Tyleece Payne Anthony James Vardaman Aaron Brown Jessica Hood DeAndre Martez Perez Sofie Bering Veileborg Brianna Nicole Brown Ashley Houghton Joshua Allen Petty Maurte LaVance Walker Jr Marquall Burks Shealinda Howard Adonte Pickett Damen Washington Breiona Lache Byers Koran Irvin Travis Pierce Derrick Tywan Webb William Caldwell Gloria Jean Simone Jackson David Pittman Sequoia Renee Wesley Rizson Oshe’ Canady Daniel Denard Jenkins Amber Lynn Regan Keira West Dontail Cannon Howard Jenkins Waquidia Revilla Shanhi White Antonia Sheree Carnell Anitra Renee Johnson Cialan Cierra J Rhodes-Hood Ashley Nicole Williams Joseph Chaney Jaynesha Bette Jean Johnson Reginald Jesse Rhodes III Cameron Williams Detrick Carter Keneisha Johnson Byron Terrell Rice Jr Daniel Joseph Williams Josue Quiroz Chavez Tracey Larencia Johnson Deonta Montreal Rice Jordan Dominique Williams Corey Clay Carlito Jones Devan D Richardson Roshonda Nicole Williams Khaheem Coley De’Andre Martez Jones Antonia Marie Roach Shaunese Kevae Williams Jasmine Collier Derron Lamail Jones Danielle Latrice Roe Shavell Williams Denise Kiera Conrad Rebecca Yesima Keller Dominique La’Tice Roe Tiarasonta Williams Mercedes Jaclyn Cooper LaTasha Kirese King Shaniece Lashea Ross Mykol Randell Williamson Damon Jibriel Copes Herbert Domonique Lewis Uriel Saenz Cortez Wilson - Honorary Fele’cia Dominque Cummings Grady Allen Liggins Jr Amoya Scott Kanesha Aubreyaunna Wilson Hope Darnell Marquaisha Loggins La’Micha Annette Sexton Seara Wilson Mar’Quita Marie Dixon Derrick Michael Long Kenyetta Jean Nichea Shaver Javon Lynn Winchester Crystal Ann Downum Ryan Long Tenequa Shaneice Shephard Donzell Lamar Young Jr

Your School Report 6 Hickman Mills High School

Houdah Essam Abotteen Zephaniah La’Count Darden Jocquez M. Knight Orlando Guadalupe Salazar Colten Richard Abrams Aron Marcell Davis Matthew Aaron Kroenke Alejandra Velia Sanchez-Rosser Shauna Marquise Abrams Darzetta Michael Davis Kendal Ramon Langum Latrice Nicole Sanders Isabel Ophelia Adutwum Joyce Ann Dawkins Stacie Nicole Langum Louie V. Schroeder Remah Elsafi Ahmed Zachary Jamal Dawkins Shamika Sharay Lawrence Krishawn Trenae Scott Cierra LeeAnn Akers Joseph James Dennis Ellery Fredrick Leggs James A. Seibert Jr. Yousef Saud Alazzeh Marque De’Andre Dixon William Oliver Love Brittany Renae Selken Derrick Matthew Albert Richaun Carynn Dunn Erika Yamilet Luciano-Leyva Stephon L. Sharp Salma Andalsi De’Jonne Danielle Dunn-Prelow Miguel Angel Luciano-Leyva Albert Lee Shelby III Aísha Latrice Anderson Dalisha Elaine Eason aron M. Luton Aumariece Alexia Sherman Katherine Amanda Lauren Anderson James Elvin Ellington Jose’ G. Maldonado Nicholas Jeremiah Shute Miguel Angel Arzate Rochelle Monique Ellis Meghan Ann Malson Geneva Mercedes Simmons Bobbi Sue Augare BreAnna Marie Engeman Jason Christopher Martin Domonique Latrice Singletary Martesha Nicole Austin Adarius Raymone Evans Qadeera Aaquila-Sh McClinton Keith Anthony Smith Malik Matin Az-Zubair Cierra Angelica Fields Rosa Shanticka McCurry Lakissha Lynn Smith Rasheedat Adenike Badejo Vernon Brock Fisher Zanae’ Uniqneka McKelvy Darnell Lamarr Sparkman James Dean Bailey Brieanna Simone Fleming D’Andre’ Le’Raun McKenzie Ariana Lashay Starks Erica Denise Baker Robert A. Fowler Anthony Jerome McRae Jennifer Lynn Stewart Rekisha Montanya Barr Tony E. Flowers Jose V. Mendiola Paul Dominique Taylor Brandon DaRon Barrett Roshana Annette Franklin Kanecqua Rhonda Miller Shawn Anthony Taylor Antonio Ronnel Baskin Jakeisha Denise Gaines Darrell A. Mills Tiffany Renee Taylor Analeaha Marcia Belcher Dan Edward Garth Jr. Antonio Donelle Mitchell Chenise Ranae Thomas Mario D. Bell Samer M. Ghani Azsa Mone’t Moon Tiegh Bubba Thomas Cortee L. Belton Jr. Demarcus L. Gill Dominique Jarron Moore Anthony D’Sean Thompson Melissa Nicole Blake Michisha Dejanay Goodrich Larry D. Moore Derrick Dwayne Thompson Aerial Shanny Bolton Aric Lamonte Gordon Shanise Porsha Moore Derrick Ray Thompson II Kevin Bowen Adrian Dominique Gray DeWayne Le Morrison Steven Thompson Jr. Mykia Mona Boyd Asia Unique Green E’Lisa Kechelle Moses Angel Lee Catherine Tooley Kyle Lamont Boyd-Seward Jr. Denardo Andre Grey Raeesah T. Muhammed Jessie Jay Travis Erika D. Bradley Shawnt’a Lee’Nette Gunnels Mary Jane Murray Raymond Lamont Trimble William Joseph Bragaw Kenneth Leroy Hall Adreona Rene’ Myles Damian Chibuzo Uche Raneshia Shondale Briggs Ramone D’Ellis Hamlett Da’shon Euegne Neal April Lynn Utter Dominique’ Angelina Brockington Bayron Delcean Lee Hamp Bradford Cornell Nelson Toni Natasha Vigliaturo Courtney Cecilia Brown Aunisha Denise Hardin James Otis Nelson II Natricia A. Wallace-Ryan David Lamont Brown Jr. Crystal Marie Harlin Gerald Glenn Nevels Jerrin Armon Tyrone Walton Sabrina Fea Brown Brian Lee Harness Jr. Isela Noemi Noriega Shanique Chantae’ Ward Tenell Dante Bryant Polly Tanae Harrington Michelle Osarieme Okpewho Brian Marvell Whitaker Jr. Bryan Henry Burrell Raquell Cherai Hawkins Damaris Paredes Bryan DeWayne White Aaron M. Bush Mohamed Khalil Hemissi Ashforree Daishell Parker Demarea D. White Randall Christopher Campbell Erica Nicole Cherelle Hill Anjelina Korean Parsons Michaeel Jerome White Shalisa Rashae Campbell Jeffery Keith Holland Jr. Destiny Olivia Paul Ekelia Elise Mon’a Whitmire Jose Roberto Cano Joel Dean House Ashley L. Perkins Aneisha Danielle Whitney Dolores Carrillo-Huerta April Anne Hunsperger Michael Sean Pickett Amaya LaCora Williams Alemeo Montez Carter Brittany M. Huskey Myesha Danielle Powell Dawn Eliza Williams Mariah Nichole Carter Osayawe Ighile Mercedes Marie Preston Dustin Keith Williams Alicia Cedillo Aurora Audrianna Igle Rasheeda Cherelle Pruitt Juwan Dante’ Williams Christine Shanae Childs Usman Zafar Iqbal Umar F. Qureshi La’Tijerra Mon’ae Williams Jasmine Adele Coburn D’Erica Dashea Jackson JoNicq’a LeNell Rainey LyKeisha Me’Reighn Williams Iesha Nicole Colbert Louis Oshe Jackson Robin Victoria Reed Marlon De’Ron Williams Chacoy Jymese Coleman Gary Alexander Janesko Aaron J. Riley Jr. Phillon Landle Williamson-Muldrew Indigo Renee Collier Corean Diashell Johnson Chelsey Monique Riley Aishia Marie Williams-Walker Arecka Jaschelle Collins Keyerra Dazjae’ Johnson Akeem L. Robinson Creneisha Da’nae Wilson Jameson C. Collins ShellyAnn Tamara Johnson David Tyler Rodriquez Mo’nea Collette’ Wilson Ramel Jerome Crawford Taylore’ Diane Johnson Desmond Dionne Rogers Joseph Patrick Woodley Randon Craig Cross Cardayle M. Jones Rodrick D. Rollins Joshua Carl Woodley Robert C. Cross II Craig Ramon Jones II Bryil L. Rone’ Daniel Ichiro Wright Dimitrian Devonte’ Cummings Anthony Dwayne Jordan Briana Tysha Yvette Denise Royston Gregory Joe Wyatt Heba D. Dalaq Haylei E. Jordan Chris Lasalle Royston Joseph Neal Young Johnnie Ray Louis Daniels Alveena Khan Maurine Janae’ Salazar www.hickmanmills.org 7 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Compliance Notification for the Hickman Mills C-1 School District

n accordance with regulations of the materials was assessed. Since then, based company. Copies of these reports are Environmental Protection Agency appropriate response actions have been on file in the main office of each school. (EPA), we are required to notify taken to ensure asbestos is maintained in Custodians and maintenance workers Iparents, teachers and other employees good condition. have been instructed on the health effects of each year of the availability of the Asbestos A periodic surveillance of each building asbestos and the importance of maintaining Management Plans and the response has occurred every six months since the this material in good condition during their actions we are taking to maintain asbestos- original inspection. Additionally, formal normal day to day activities. containing materials in our schools. re-inspections were completed in all build- Several asbestos abatement activities were The original AHERA inspections for ings every three years since the original conducted during the 2006-2007 school our buildings took place during the 1988- inspection. The three year inspection year. If you wish to review the Asbestos 1989 school year. At that time was completed in December 2006 by Management Plan, a copy is located in the condition of all asbestos-containing American Osage Environmental, a KC each school office.

Summer Word Search District Says ‘Good-bye’ The first 10 persons�����r to return ���r�h a completed �����r�dd�� ���r�h to Retiring Employees word ��R �����rsearch 20�0 puzzle will�dd�� win a prize! ��R �����r 20�0 wenty seven employees with a combined 514 years of � R P � � N � � � H � R T � �����r Tservice to the Hickman Mills C-1 School District were v���t��n honored April 28 during the district’s annual Retirement �BR�P����HN�������HR��R�TH�� �����r ��n�h�n� v���t��n Banquet inside the foyer of Hickman Mills High School. B � � � H � � � � R � � H � p��l � � � � V � � N � P T T � ���n�h�n� Thirteen retirees spent more than 20 years in the district, b���h p��l �N������V�����NT��P�T�T����L ������t six of those 13 spent more than 30 years in the district. b���h f�r���r�� “I feel like I’m losing some of my family,” said Super- NT������������TR�R��������LL ������t r��dtr�p f�r���r�� intendent Dr. Marge Williams. “So to each of you I say, T����P���N���TR�RL�����R��L� br��� r��dtr�p Godspeed, enjoy your families and more importantly, p��n�� � � P � N � T � L � � R � � br��� � R H � � D � � T � P � � B ������n� enjoy life.” p��n�� l��� Speaking about the four retirees from Ruskin High �VR�HD�R��D�����TF��PL ����B�������n� ���p�n� l��� School, Principal Jim Tinsley, himself a retiree, called them V���D�R����N�N�NF��BL��T�T�� ��n��rt� ���p�n� “special individuals” who touched many lives. ��rpl�n� ���D�R����N�NPN���BR�RTNTT����n��rt� t��r��t “They made the world a better place and, as educators, ��rpl�n� � D R � � � P � � R R N T � ���t���� their efforts made a difference,” he said. “They believe � T R � � N � � H P � � � Bt��r��t p�rt� ���t���� every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it.” ��T�R��R�TNR���DH�P�������BB b���b�ll p�rt� The 2010 retirees are: ��td��r� �N����R�TRRP�LD��N���N����B�b���b�ll h�t Dr. Beverly Phillips, Carol Lakey, Kathy Kinn, Marie ��td��r� ND�����FRLP�L���NN��ND������ ��� �r��� Heistand, Linda Ward, Carletta Beeson, Donna Ross, Bar- h�t ��v��� ��� �r��� bara Correll, Catherine Solsberg, Linda Bennett, Marcus D � � F L � � � N � D � � � ��nd ��v��� Crosby, Barbara Tinkshell, Elinor Draine, Lynn Gordon, l�f����rd ��nd ����n Marcia Connaughton, Dr. Roger Williams, Marsha l�f����rd l���n�d� Moore, Jim Tinsley, Joan Hinkebein, Kathie James, Reggie ����n Please mail to: l���n�d� James, Sharon Newton, Willie Bowie, Belinda Shelton- Hickman Mills C-1 School District Sutherlin, Sharon Wolcott, Yvonne Johnson and Trenise Public Information Office Hawkins. 9000 Old Santa Fe Rd., KCMO 64138 Pictures from the Retirement Banquet and videos featuring Dr. Williams and Ruskin Principal Jim Tinsley can be found on the district’s official FACEBOOK page.

Your School Report 8 Several Chiefs Linebackers ‘Play 60’ Coaching with Dobbs Students Positions Filled everal Kansas City Chiefs linebackers brought for 2010-11 their tackling skills to Dobbs Elementary SSchool May 4. But instead of tackling oppos- ing running backs and wide receivers, the players School Year came to school to tackle a more challenging oppo- nent facing many school-aged children—a lack of erry Marlin, who led the Ruskin exercise. Players met and exercised with students in Golden Eagles basketball team Dobbs’ before- and after-school program sponsored to the Missouri Class 4 State by LINC, the Local Investment Commission. GChampionship in 2007, was one of 14 For several weeks, students participated in the coaches appointed by the Hickman Mills NFL Play 60 Challenge, a joint effort between the C-1 School District for the 2010-11 American Heart Association and the National Foot- ball League designed to bring physical activity into the classroom. Linebackers Jovan Belcher, Derrick “This is the only job Johnson, Corey Mays, Andy Studebaker and Pierre I want and the last Walters manned different activity stations where students exercised and played. When the students one I will ever hold.” finished, they ‘huddled’ with the Chiefs players and celebrated their commitment to exercise and healthy living choices. school year. Each appointee has previous According to the American Heart Association, coaching experience in the district and nearly one-third of all kids and teens in the United Dobbs students huddled around the their positions were approved by the C-1 States are obese or overweight. Through the NFL players and were pumped up for the Board of Directors April 15. Play 60 Challenge, the in-school component of the day’s activities. In 2007, Marlin led Ruskin to a 29-1 league’s NFL Play 60 initiative, schools like Dobbs record, 29 straight wins and the state Elementary encourage students to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day championship, earning state and Greater and lead physically active lifestyles year-round. Kansas City Coach of the Year honors. According to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), his 460 career wins are the fifth-highest total among active coaches in the state. “I have been blessed with the awesome responsibility of leading our basketball team into the new age of Ruskin High School,” Marlin said. “This is the only job I want and the last one I will ever hold.” Joining Marlin at the high school: Carla Sole- Cross Country, Greg Valenzu- ela- Football, James Hunsaker- Softball, Jennifer Claude- Volleyball, Brad Mc- Tighe- Soccer (boys), Brad Barbee- Golf (girls), Cristin Blunt- Cheerleading and Kelly Walker-Barnes- Dance. Five coaches were appointed for the Hickman Mills eighth- and ninth-grade Cierra Akers, a senior on the Hickman Mills High School girls center: Patrick Surmeier- Cross Country, basketball team, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Benedictine (Kan.) College April 19. During the 2009-2010 Eric Hall- Football, Shannon Higgins- season, the six-foot forward averaged nearly eight points and 11 Volleyball, Jennifer Ernst- Cheerleading rebounds a game for the Cougars, who finished the season 20-7. and Tonya Bass- Dance. Other coaching positions will be filled at a later date. www.hickmanmills.org 9 Cougar Pride Grammy-Nominated Concert Band Takes First Quintet Plays for Place in Atlanta Ruskin Students t was some weekend for the Hickman mani Winds, an internationally-known wind quintet, IMills High School Concert Band April took the stage inside the Blaine E. Steck Auditorium 7-11! Performing at the 30th Annual Heri- IMarch 25 for a special performance just for Ruskin tage Music Festival in Atlanta, the band re- music students. The Grammy-nominated ensemble was ceived first place for individual performance, in Kansas City working with students at the UMKC the Outstanding Band Award and The Spirit Conservatory of Music. of Atlanta Award, presented to the school “We were honored to have them perform for that best represents their community and our students,” said Rod Young, Ruskin’s orchestra school. director.“Imani Winds came to our district thanks to our Judged by an adjudication panel made up partnership with the Conservatory and our participation of respected Atlanta-based musicians and in the Musical Bridges and Composers in the Schools music educators, the band received (CITS) programs.” 265 points out of a possible 300. “It is The quintet has carved out a distinct the sincere desire of each adjudicator presence in the classical music world and the festival staff that all groups with its dynamic playing, genre-blurring receive the kind of positive collaborations and inspirational outreach musical evaluation that will programs. Their music bridges Europe- encourage improvement and an, American, African and Latin Ameri- challenge existing standards can traditions. Imani Winds has played of performance,” said Brent some of the world’s most exclusive music Wheeler, the school’s venues including Seattle’s Meany Hall, director of bands. Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and “During the “The adjudicator’s the Kennedy Center. mini-clinic, the vast pool of experi- Imani Winds has been featured on National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things ence and knowledge Considered and Performance Today and the Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite adjudicator constantly enhance Radio and has received frequent coverage in major music magazines and newspapers. the musical and edu- To hear an excerpt from their performance, go to the district’s FACEBOOK page. took the time cational value of the festival program.” to reinforce our Students received a combination of Dobbs Celebrates Diversity Day strengths” taped and written comments, as well tudents at Dobbs Elementary learned first-hand about one of this nation’s cornerstone as a brief verbal critique, after their perfor- Sbeliefs when the school celebrated Diversity Day May 6. mance. “This was our second annual Diversity Day celebration,” said Ryan Rumpf, English for Wheeler said the band got additional Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher at Dobbs and facilitator of the event. “We instruction and feedback during a mini-clin- wanted to highlight various different cultures because so many of our Dobbs students ic, a special feature of the Heritage Music have such diverse cultural backgrounds.” Festival. “At the conclusion of our perfor- Events included an assembly, a fashion show where students dressed in clothing native mance, one of the adjudicators joined the to their culture, songs and various cultural presentations where students learned about band on stage,” Wheeler said. “During the food, geography and languages from around the world. Rumpf said he wanted Dobbs mini-clinic, the adjudicator took the time students to also learn about the rich cultural history in their own backyard. to reinforce our strengths and recognize our “We also highlighted Kansas City,” he said, “because we wanted the students to performance weaknesses and suggest posi- know more about our own local heritage.” tive methods to improve those areas.”

Your School Report 10 The Power of Partnerships Hickman Mills Prevention Coalition Hickman

he Hickman Mills Prevention Coalition (HMPC) was organized with the goal of Tfostering a safe, healthy, and drug-free atmosphere in the Hickman Mills community. Mills Gets Parents, students, community groups, faith-based organizations, law enforcement and busi- nesses meet monthly to address risk factors associated with drug and alcohol use and abuse. The coalition: • Hosts block parties and town hall meetings Tough on • Created the ‘Youth 4 Change’ youth leadership program that regularly hosts a radio show on KPRS, 103.3 FM • Participates in advocacy efforts both in Jefferson City and Washington D.C. Bullies • Provides input regarding gaps in programs both in the schools and surrounding community he Hickman Mills C-1 School • Shared community resources with parents, students, and agency staff District believes no child should Tbe harassed, bullied, intimidated If you are interested in the coalition or would like to get involved, please contact Marva or feel unsafe. During the 2009-2010 Moses at (816) 763-3277 x110 or [email protected]. school year, the district began imple- menting the Olweus Bullying Preven- tion Program (OBPP). The program Bond Update will continue during the 2010-2011 school year. OBPP is designed to improve peer Your Money At Work relations and make schools safer, more positive places for students to learn hanks to the passage of the $15 million no-tax increase bond in April 2008, the cen- and develop. Program goals include Tterpiece project of the bond initiative is nearing completion. The $9.7 million Freda reducing existing bullying among Markley Early Childhood Center should be ready for the district’s youngest students when students, preventing new bullying the new school year begins. This is the first new school built in the district in more than and achieving better peer relations at 35 years. The new early childhood center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the school. district’s growing need to educate pre-kindergarten aged children. A formal ribbon-cutting The program consists of school- ceremony will be announced at a later date. level, classroom-level, individual-level Meanwhile, with remaining bond money, the district is enhancing security in all of its and community-level components. schools (see related article on page 4). There are four basic school rules against bullying:

Important Changes In State • We will not bully others • We will try to help students who are Immunization Law for 2010-11 bullied here are several changes in Missouri’s Kansas City Missouri Health Department • We will include students who are Timmunization law taking effect with by calling (816) 513-6108. left out. the 2010-2011 school year. If your child needs this immunization, • If we know that somebody is being A ‘Tdap’ vaccine (a tetanus booster with please contact your physician or clinic. bullied, we will tell an adult at pertussis) is required for students enrolled If your child receives this immunization, school and an adult at home. in eighth-grade who have completed the please forward the information signed by recommended childhood DTP/DTaP vac- your health care provider to the student’s If you are interested in being cination series and have not received a Td health room. involved in the program or would like booster dose within the past two (2) years. According to state law, all students must additional information, contact the Incoming kindergarten students are re- present documentation of up-to-date immu- building principal or Deidre Ander- quired to have two (2) varicella vaccinations nization status, including month, day and son, the district’s director of at-risk or signed proof of disease from a doctor. year for each immunization, before they can programs at (816) 316-8521. Please provide the school health room attend school. (www.dhss.mo.gov) with an updated copy of your child’s im- Please Note: All students entering eighth munization record, including the current grade are required to receive a ‘Tdap’ before ‘Tdap.’You can get a free ‘Tdap’ from the school starts August 2010. www.hickmanmills.org 11 Atención Non-Profit Org. Para información o ayuda en español U.S. Postage favor de llamar a Nelly Concepcion PAID Permit No. 4310 al siguiente numero: Kansas City, MO (816) 316-8522 9000 Old Santa Fe Road Correo electrónico: Kansas City, Missouri 64138 (816) 316-7000 [email protected] Fax: (816) 316-7020 www.hickmanmills.org

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ELL Parent Night/ Dates to Remember Monday, June 7 Hickman Mills Educational Multicultural Night May 13 Foundation/ Derrick Thomas/ peakers of more than 25 different languages were “Celebrating Different Cultures” Neil Smith Third and Long Sduring the Hickman Mills C-1 School District’s English Language Learners (ELL) Foundation Golf Tournament Parent Night May 13 at the Baptiste Educational Center. The multicultural program Call 316-7040 for more information featured slideshows, music and dancing representative of several cultures including Arabic and Hispanic. July 30- August 4 “We have a total of 300 ELL students here and aside from Korean, Arabic, Urdu Centralized Enrollment and Spanish, we have identified 26 languages spoken by parents throughout our district,” said Nelly Concepcion, the district’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Saturday, Aug. 7 Languages) community liaison. Back to School Parade/Rally Students began the “Celebrating Different Cultures” program with a parade through Three Trails Day Celebration the gymnasium—carrying flags representing their native country. Concepcion said it 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. was just one of the many ways the district tries to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Thursday, Aug. 12 “The ELL parent night meetings and the multicultural program is very important to First Day of School (early dismissal) our parents because it allows them to get involved,” she said. “During these meetings, parents can ask the teachers about their child’s progress, how to help them if needed and get help for themselves. “We want to let the community know the Hickman Mills C-1 School District is a diverse school district and that we embrace that diversity.” Visit www.hickmanmills.org The Hickman Mills C-1 School District is an equal opportunity institution and there shall be no discrimination for more information against employees or students on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, handicap or age. about the district The district maintains a policy of nondiscrimination which prohibits harassment on the basis of race or gender. The district complies with Title IX legislation. The Title IX coordinator is Susie Fanning, 8800 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. 64138.