The Coyote ConnectionKinsley High School

Volume 11 Issue 3

November 1, 2012

Kinsleypublicschools.org

By Edwin RamirezStaff Reporter

There have been a few questions that the board fielded during parent teacher conferences that many district voters might share. Most of the questions dealt with the location and lack of parking because of the location. Other questions dealt with the scope of the project. So, before we address the questions asked, let’s just review why the board of education is putting the ballot question before

the voters on Tuesday, November 6.

Why is this on the Ballot?

The safety of our students attending Kinsley Junior/Senior High School (KJSHS) when we have bad weather and need to take shelter is a concern. Since the dome looked to be similar in cost and the entire structure could be a FEMA storm Shelter, the board thought that

this facility could also help all patron have a safe and secure place to go when inclement weather occurred.The seating at the gymnasium in Kinsley is unsafe and the board would like to look at a new competition gymnasium.The district has a need for some additional classroom space as modular building are not intended as a permanent solution.

The district has some infrastructure issues that need to be addressed. The heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems at both the high school and elementary are old and need to be updated.

Why that location?

The location was picked because of the size of the new facility (over 160 feet in diameter). The placement west of the

high school is the only place the district owns that will fit the facility and not cause the district to close streets in town. Even the lot South of the high school where the modular building are now is not wide enough to accommodate the 160 foot diameter building and not go into to other patrons property or Massachusetts street (next to Oak Manor). Continued on page 8.

FAQ About the School District Bond Issue on the Ballot November 6

Cross Country State: Kate Gleason ran varsity and made it to state; her time at state was 17.41, and she placed 28th. Laurin Wagner ran varsity also and made it to state. Her time was 18.02, and she placed 35th.

Cross Country Regular Season: The team did well overall. Kate Gleason ran varsity. Her time at Kinsley was 17.31 and she placed 7th and at Stafford her time was 19.23 and placed 7th. Brittany Gleason ran varsity at Cimarron. Her time was 20.53 and she placed 26th. She ran JV at Pratt with a time of 20.32, and she placed 2nd. Laurin Wagner ran varsity at Kinsley. Her time was 18.42 and she placed 21st.She ran varsity at Ness City with a time of 18.39 and she placed 17th. Edwin Ramirez ran JV at

Ness City and his time was 26.36. He placed 16th. He ran JV at Meade with a time of 27.49 and placed 21st. Brandon Sanko ran JV at Ness City and his time was 25.43. He placed 15th. He also ran JV at Meade and his time was 27.09. He placed 20th. Treavor Wright ran JV at Ness City and his time was 22.51 and he placed 8th. He also ran JV at Meade and his time was 23.25. He placed 14th.

Coyote Runners Have Successful Season

Kate Gleason and Laurin Wagner made it to State for Cross Country.Photo by Edwin Ramirez

Front Row: Kate and Brittany Gleason and Laurin Wagner.Back Row: Edwin Ramirez, Treavor Wright and Coach Jon Helvie. Not Pictured: Brandon Sanko.

By Natalie HolguinStaff Reporter

Sports Page 2November 1, 2012

There was a home game on September 25 against Ness City. The Varsity and Junior Varsity both played Ness City twice. Junior Varsity lost both games; 25-17, 25-22, and 25-14, 19-25, 15-12. Varsity lost both games also; 25-11, 25-17, and 25-04, 25-11. October 2 was Parents’ Night. There was a triangular with Otis-Bison and Victoria. The JV team lost; 25-17, 16-15 to Otis-Bison and 25-19, 15-11 to Victoria. Varsity lost; 25-19, 25-17 to Otis-Bison

Kinsley JV finished the season on October 8th beating Macksville 54-36. Macksville led after the first quarter 22-12, and the Mustangs held a 28-24 half time lead. Kinsley took over after that and led 40-36 at the end of 3rd quarter. Kinsley scored the only points in the 4th and the game ended 54-36, Coyotes. Tyler Espinosa scored 4 times. The JV Coyotes finished the season 2-3.

The Kinsley JV team played St. John on October 1st. They put up a battle and lost; the final score was St. John, 80, to Kinsley, 40. Tyler Espinosa led with 4 touchdowns in the game. Kinsley JV finished the season on Monday beating Macksville 54-36. Macksville led after the first quarter, 22-12, and the Mustangs held a 28-24 half time lead. Kinsley took over after that and led 40-36 at the end of 3rd quarter. Kinsley scored the only points in the 4th and the game ended 54-36. Tyler Espinosa scored 4 times. The JV Coyotes finished the season 2-3.

The last game of the season, the boys faced Pratt Skyline on October 25th. They came up win-ning. The first half was ours; the score was Kins-ley, 30, to Pratt Skyline, 8. We played a sensational first half; we didn’t let down. The second half we were playing well. We didn’t let them tie it up. The closest they got was 6 points away. At the end of the game the score was Kinsley, 60, to Pratt Skyline, 30. This was the best game they played all season.

It’s rivalry. Kinsley traveled to Macksville on Friday, October 5, and came home with the win. The final score was Kinsley, 42, Macksville, 32. In the first quarter, we didn’t score, but Macksville scored one

Parents’ Night was on September 27, the Wol-verines played against Central Plains. The A team lost 25-12 and 25-18. The B team lost 25-8 and 25-12. The C team lost 16-14 and 15-6. The last game was against Ness City at Kinsley. The A team won; 22-25, 24-26, and 10-15. The B team won; 25-21 and 25-21. The C team won also; 15-12 and 15-7. At the CPL tournament, they played Victoria and LaCrosse. Victoria won; 25-15, 25-19, and 15-10. LaCrosse won 25-21 and 25-22.

Kinsley traveled to St. John to take on the Ti-gers. The boys put up a fight but couldn’t come up with the win. The final score was St. John 50, Kinsley 34. The first kick off we recovered a fumble and Tyson Espinosa went 29 yards for a touchdown and we were up 8-0. St. John answered with 2 touchdowns at the end of the first quarter. The score was 12-8 at the end of the first.

Second quarter went back and forth and at the end of the half St. John led 34-20.

By Dakota IngvalsonStaff Reporter

By Edwin RamirezStaff Reporter

By Natalie HolguinStaff Reporter

By Edwin RamirezStaff Reporter

and 25-27, 25-17, 25-12, to Victoria. On October 9, there was a triangular at St. John with Macksville. Junior Varsity lost both games. Varsity lost both games also. At the CPL tournament, Varsity played Central Plains, Ness City, and LaCrosse. Varsity lost; 25-04, 25-04 to Central Plains. Against Ness City, the score was 21-25, 25-13, and 25-10; Kinsley lost. They lost to LaCrosse; 25-21, 13-25, and 25-16. October 20 was Sub-State. The first game they played was against Macksville; they lost.

touchdown. In the second quarter, we only let them score one more touchdown and we scored three touchdowns. At the end of half time the score was 20. In the third quarter, we scored a touchdown, and so did Macksville. In the fourth quarter, we scored two touchdowns and they only scored one.

Serve It Up Getting the Touchdown

The Junior Varsity team before the game.

Junior High getting ready to receive the ball.

Nathan Frame getting tackled by the Mustangs.

Spike It Down

Tad Locke and Austin Boggs going to assist a tackle.

Health Page 3November 1, 2012

By Tad LockeAssistant Editor

There are generally many different health problems related to obesity. Obesity just isn’t an effect to your body, but a serious health hazard. Someone who is 40% overweight is twice as likely to die prematurely as is a normal-weight person. That fact was taken from the website WebMD.com. Some of the medical conditions that are linked to obesity are:

Heart disease and •stroke

High blood •pressure

Diabetes•

Cancer•

Gallbladder •disease and gallstones

Osteoarthritis•

Gout•

Sleep apnea and •asthma

Doctors agree that the more overweight a person is, the more likely they will have other serious health problems. Being obese means you have an increased risk for chronic disease. By becoming not obese you will gain significant health benefits. You’re considered obese if you weigh 20% more than maximum healthy weight for your height.

Resource: webmd.com

Health Risks of Obesity

There are people in this world who actually think that a cell phone can cause cancer. Scientists have conducted hundreds of studies over the last 15 years, looking at the biological effects of the radiofrequency energy emitted by cell phones. Some of the scientists say the radiation emitted has made changes at a biological level, but these trials have not been able to be repeated. Most of the studies published have not been able to find a link between exposure to a radiofrequency cell phone and to health problems.

It is true that cell phones do emit radiation. However, this radiation is at a really low level. The radiofrequency cell phones emit low levels while in use of microwave frequency range. This also happens when substantially smaller time intervals, like in stand-by mode. High levels of radiofrequency can produce serious health problems; it is when your tissue is heated. The low levels of radiofrequency cause no serious problems. Your cell phone is safe.

Does your cell phone cause a health hazard???

Tobacco’ s Toll

By Tad LockeAssistant Editor

By Dakota SchulteStaff Reporter

In the United States, tobacco use kills about 443,000 people per year. More than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, suicides and fires combined. About 50,000 of these deaths result from exposure to secondhand smoke. The tobacco companies now spend about $10.5 billion per year to promote their products. Tobacco company spending to market their deadly products increased by 52 percent from 1998 to 2008. Quote from Phillip Morris, “Today’s teenager is tomorrow’s potential regular

customer, and the overwhelming majority of smokers first begin to smoke while still in their teens. The smoking patterns of teenagers are particularly important to Phillip Morris.”

The Walking Trail

Thanks to the hospital for sponsoring the 1st annual Walk in the Park. We now have four new wire trash receptacles along the trail that were installed by City employees. The city has also planted approximately twenty new trees purchased through the Conservation office and donated to the park by residents of Edwards County. What a generous community

we live in!! If you haven’t been down to the path, it’s well worth your while. The park is beautifully maintained by the city and the weather is perfect today (shirt sleeves), no wind. Edwards County Hospital employees thank you again for sponsoring the walk to promote the walking trail. Because of that promotion the trail and the park are used daily!!

By Connie WatkinsEd. Co. Health Dept.

By Taran ThorpStaff Reporter

Kinsley Welcomes You Page 4November 1, 2012

Nevada Parker

Nevada Parker is a returning student. He started KOES in sixth grade. He was only here for one year before he and his family, Dwane his father, Utah and Montana, his younger brothers, moved to Alger, Ohio. He has two older brothers but they didn’t live with him when they moved. He came back to Kinsley because his dad got a job as a replacement manager for Crust Busters. He is looking forward to seeing his old friends. When Nevada grows up he wants to go into demolition. His favorite color is green and his hobbies are hunting and fishing. Nevada’s favorite sport is football; Indiana Boilers is his favorite college sports team. He likes to swim in the summer. His most embarrassing moment is whenever he is seen with his little brother, Utah. His bed is his favorite thing in his

room. He lives with his dad because his mom has passed away. His favorite game is Hide and Seek, and Pepsi is his favorite soda. He has been to Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. His favorite animal is the wolf. Nevada’s birthday is April 21; his zodiac is the Taurus. His favorite quote is, “When you pull the pin Mr. Grenade is not your friend.” Thirteen is his lucky number. If he had a million dollars he would buy Cabelas. His favorite food is ribs. He listens to all types of music, but his favorite music artist is Colt Ford. He looks up to Santa Claus. His favorite Sesame Street character is Oscar. He would explain his style as country. He says he is an open book. His favorite class is cabinet design. His favorite book is Artemis Fowl. Paranormal Activity is his favorite movie series. He is superstitious. Easter is his favorite holiday. “Ghost Adventures” is his favorite TV show. He says, “This school needs more ketchup.”

Taylor Barnett

Our new eighth grader Taylor Barnett has just moved here from Valley Falls, Kansas. Her entire family lives around the Kinsley area. Her favorite activity is being able to go outside, and her favorite sport is basketball. Her favorite food is pizza, and her favorite author is Bill Wallace. The reason she likes our school is because her cousin Shana Ditges, also an eighth grader, goes to school here. She says she likes our school because we have iPads and her last school did not. She has two pets named Harley and Tigger. She has two siblings, one brother named Tyson, and one sister named Tiara. She has made three really good friends here so far, fellow eighth graders Heather, Izzy, and Lacey. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Wolf, and her favorite subject is science. When she graduates high school she wants to go to college and study to become a veterinarian.

By Dayna Haynes Staff Reporter

By Dayna Haynes Staff Reporter

Mrs. Wetzel

Mrs. Wetzel grew up in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She moved here because she got married to her husband who grew up south of Offerle. When she was younger, she had always wanted to become a nurse or a teacher. She has her degree in practical nursing, so now she gets to do both. She has been a para since 2008 and she became one because all of her children grew up and she missed working with young people. Her favorite activity is to travel; she said her favorite words are “when do we leave.” Her favorite hobby is to read or watch movies “I’m a movie-holic” She said. Her favorite book is Jane Eyre. She used to play quite a few sports in high school, she was in track, and she did shot put, softball, volleyball, and basketball. Something most people wouldn’t expect when they meet her is that she used to be a belly dancer.

Elexxis Kerbow

Lexie is from Meade; she came to Kinsley because she was getting bullied so much for being a female athlete and she was looking for a fresh start. She looks up to Micheal Jordan. Her favorite music artist is Rascal Flatts. She loves basketball. Her hobbies are basketball, track, and boys. She wants to be an artist or a counselor when she is older. Her favorite class is physical education. She lives with her mother, sister, and brother. “The Vampire Diaries” is her favorite TV show. Her favorite drink is Mountain Dew. Her favorite quote is, “I can accept failure, because everybody has failed, but I can’t accept not trying.”

By Taran ThorpStaff Reporter

Marissa Munoz

Marissa is a new student here at KJSHS. She came from Holcomb, KS. Some of her hobbies are hanging out with her friends and writing. Marissa said her old school in Holcomb is much different from KJSHS because there are not as many students and Kinsley has more extra activities. Marissa played volleyball at her old school. She loves to listen to rock and metal music. Her favorite food is Mexican food. When Marissa finishes high school she’s going to go to vet school. Her two favorite animals are the

wolf and tiger. Marissa has a brother named Braydon. Pikachu is her favorite cartoon character. Everyone has a place in the world they want to visit; well, Marissa wants to visit Germany. Her favorite movie quote is, “Say hello to my little friend”. This quote is off of her favorite movie called Scarface. She has three pet dogs named Abby, Ezme, and Britney. Rock and metal is the kind of music she listens to. Black is her favorite color. Her favorite piece of clothing is the jacket. Marissa’s best subject is English.

Mr. Snyder

Mr. Snyder is the new long term substitute teacher for kindergarten. He has only been here for about three weeks and he said it was a wonderful

By Dakota SchulteStaff Reporter

ByDakota IngvalsonStaff Reporter

9th grader Nevada ParkerPhoto by Taran Thorp

9th grader Marissa MunozPhoto by Dakota Schulte

8th grader Taylor BarnettPhoto by Dayna Haynes

Kindergarten Sub Mr. SnyderPhoto by Dakota Ingvalson

Para Mrs. Wetzel Photo by Dayna Haynes

9th grader Elexis KerbowPhoto by Taran Thorp

learning opportunity. He is still getting to know all of his students, but he enjoys teaching them. Mr. Snyder likes teaching math the most; he tries to get the students involved in his lessons instead of having them in the books all the time. He lives in Great Bend, enjoys watching movies, spending time with his family, and reading western stories.

Senior Spotlight Page 5November 1, 2012

Favorite color:Orange

Favorite food:Chicken Alfredo

Favorite place to eat:Olive Garden

Favorite movie quote:“Just tap it in, just tap it in. Give it a little tappy. Tap, tap, tap.” -Happy Gilmore

Favorite thing in your room: My Pillow Pets

If you could pick any job to do, what would it be and why?A nurse because I love caring for others

Favorite holiday:

Easter

Favorite animal:Bulldog

Favorite sports team:Kansas Jayhawks

Favorite sport:Basketball

Hobbies:Spending time with my Grandma Mary

Favorite Pastime:Playing Power Rangers with my classmates at recess during elementary school

Favorite subject:History

Favorite Movie:Warrior

Current job:

CNA at Medicalodges

Favorite song:“Blown Away” by Carrie Underwood

Childhood Memory:Rolling around the classroom at my preschool in Larned on a trike and running into my classmates

Favorite piece of clothing:My T-Shirts

Future plans:Attend college at Garden City Community College majoring in nursing

Hero:My Mom and Dad

Phographer:Creative Reflections Photography

Favorite color:Black

Favorite food:Hot Pockets

Favorite place to eat:My Grandma’s house

Favorite movie quote:“The wheels on the bus go boom boom boom.” -Footloose

Favorite thing in your room:My collection of hats

If you could pick any job to do, what would it be and why?Heating and Air Conditioning because it’s a lot of pay with easy work.

Favorite holiday:Thanksgiving

Favorite animal:Pitbull

Favorite sports team:Kansas Jayhawks

Favorite sport:Football

Hobbies:Mudding, playing football, playing PS3, chilling, sitting on my butt

Favorite pastime:Mudding

Favorite subject:Math

Favorite movie:Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Current job:Odd jobs

Favorite song:“Behind Blue Eyes” -The Who

Childhood memory:Being kicked in the head by my Great Grandma’s horse

Favorite piece of clothing:Newest Hats Monster, and Fox

Future plans:Work and save money for college at HCC for Heating and Air Conditioning

Hero: Dad

Photographer: Taran Thorp

Shaylee Jayne Meyers

Tad Steven Locke

By Linette MillerEdwards County Economic Development

District Newsletter Page 6November 1, 2012

The Kansas State Legislature will be giving Kansans several tax breaks that will make voting for the local sales tax question more attractive. If the local sales tax question on the ballot of the November 6 election passes, you will still be paying less sales tax in July of 2013 then you are paying now.

In 2010, the State of Kansas began collecting an additional 1% sales tax to help meet budget shortfalls. However, the tax has always been intended to be temporary and on July 1, 2013 it is scheduled to decrease to 5.7%.

On November 6, 2012, Edwards County voters will be asked to approve a 3/8th cent or .375% sales tax increase to fund Economic Development in the county. If passed,

2013 STATE TAX BREAKS MAKE SALES TAX QUESTION MORE ATTRACTIVE

local sales taxes will be raised to 8.675% in Kinsley and 7.675% on April 1, 2013. Then, because of the State sales tax sunset, on July 1, 2013, the sales tax in Kinsley will lower to 8.075% and 7.075% in the rest of the county and you will be paying less sales tax than the current rate of 8.3% in Kinsley and 7.3% in the rest of the county.

Even before the State sales taxes decrease, the .375% will not be noticeable to local shoppers. The additional tax on a gallon of milk will be about 1.5 cents. You would pay an additional $.38 cents on a $100 purchase or $3.75 on a $1,000 purchase. But because State sales taxes will fall just 3 months after the local increase would take effect, your sales taxes will still go down on July 1, 2013.

Passing the local sales tax question will also free up $40,000 in County funds

and $20,000 in Kinsley City funds. The County and City Commissions can then decide to either use these funds for other projects or provide property tax relief to local property owners.

Funding for Economic Development will then be provided solely by sales taxes and no allocations from City or County sources. Since everyone pays sales taxes the funding burden is spread over a larger population of people including travelers, hunters and anyone makes a purchase in Edwards County.

In addition, businesses and individuals will be paying less State income taxes starting in 2013. Kansas has eliminated non-wage income for small business owners, including LLCs, LLPs, Subchapter-S Corporations and sole proprietorships.

Individuals will be paying less too; the current three-bracket system has been reduced to two brackets. For individuals making less than $15,000 and married couples making less than $30,000 you will pay just 3.0 percent. Singles making more than $15,000 will pay $450 plus 4.9% of excess over $15,000 and married couples making more than $30,000 will pay $900 plus 4.9% of excess over $30,000.

Your deductions will increase too. Standard deductions for single head-of-households will increase from $4,500 to $9,000, while married taxpayers move from $6,000 to $9,000.

Passing the local sales tax question at this time makes perfect sense because State sales tax relief will still provide savings to all residents. Plus, switching the funding source for

Economic Development from general fund allocations which are primarily derived from property taxes to sales taxes could provide tax relief in that area as well. And paying lower or no State income taxes will provide another layer of savings.

For more information about the Sales Tax Question attend the Informational Meetings sponsored by Edwards County Economic Development on Wednesday October 24, at 5:30 PM at the Kinsley-Offerle Elementary School in Offerle or at 7:00 PM at Kinsley City Hall in Kinsley.

If you cannot attend one of the meetings please feel free to contact the office at 721 Marsh, 620-659-2711, 1-877-464-3929, email at ecedc@sbcglobal.net, or visit our website at www.edwardscounty.org.

Kinsley Junior-Senior High School is implementing the 8 to Great program with the 7th – 12th grade students. MK Mueller wrote this curriculum, which she calls “the powerful process for positive change.” It is an 8-High-Way program (8 steps) to happiness and success. The staff of USD 347 attended an entire day of training by MK Mueller herself, in which they learned about the 8 High-Ways and how they can help anyone achieve greater happiness and success in school, work, home, and personal relationships. Seven

staff members have since attended a 2-day workshop in which they became certified trainers of 8 to Great.Several staff members started using a couple of the 8 to Great tools in their classrooms at the beginning of the school year, and they have seen positive results. The trainers are excited to bring the whole program to the students.The 8 High-Ways of the process are:High-Way #1: Get the Picture (Visualize the end result. Think it ‘til you feel it.)High-Way #2: Risk (“If fear was not a factor, what would you do?” Run to, not from.)

High-Way #3: Full Responsibility (Moving from B.C., or blaming and complaining, to A.D., acting and dreaming.)High-Way #4: Feel All Your Feelings (Allowing both mad and sad feelings to help us heal.)High-Way #5: Honest Communication (Asking for what we want, deep listening, and an end to rumors.)High-Way #6: FGH – Forgiveness of the Past (We were all doing the best we could at the time with the information we had.)High-Way #7: FGH – Gratitude for the Present (You’ve never met an ungrateful person who was happy.)High-Way #8: FGH – Hope

for the Future (The road to success is never a straight line. Keep on keeping on.)To introduce the 8 to Great program, the trainers gave personal testimonies as to the changes this process has brought to their own lives, and then they showed the movie The Pursuit of Happyness to the students. This movie is the true story of Chris Gardner, a salesman from San Francisco, who struggles not only with being a single parent, but being homeless, as he pursues a greater life for himself and his son. He persevered and became a successful stock broker. Chris Gardner, without knowing it at the time, went through MK

Mueller’s 8 High-Ways on his way from rock bottom to the top of the world. This movie will be the basis for discussion throughout the students’ training. The 7th – 9th graders will complete their training by Christmas break, and then the 10th – 12th graders will receive their training during second semester. The students will have tools in their toolbox that will help them throughout their lives. The 8 to Great Student Handbook states, “Our mission is to open the hearts and minds of educators and students to their potential for greatness, instilling hope and inspiring possibilities.”

By Melody DaviesCoyote Connection Adviser

KJSHS Students to Learn the Powerful Process for Positive Change

Calendars Page 7November 1, 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Cheese Pizza, Fruit Cup, Milk Choice Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa & Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans, Orange Wedges, Milk Choice

2 Breakfast Bake w/ Salsa Toast, Grapes, Milk Choice Cowboy Cavatini, Tossed Salad w/ Romaine, Green Beans, Banana, Milk Choice

3

4 Daylight Savings Time Ends

5 Teacher In-Service

No School

6 Election Day Pancake on a Stick with Syrup, Tri-Tater Fruit Juice Choice Milk Choice Chicken Tetrazzini Salad, Steamed Carrots, Breadstick, Milk Choice

7 Blueberry Bubble Bread, Peaches, Milk Choice Pork Rib on a Bun, Romaine & Tomato, Tri-Tater, Green Beans, Kiwi, Milk Choice

8 Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich, Rosy Applesauce, Milk Choice Lasagna, Spinach Salad. Garlic Bread, Apple Wedges, Milk Choice

9 Excellent Egg Taco w/ Salsa, Yogurt Cup, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Choice Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Sweet Potato Puffs, Baked Beans, Grapes, Milk Choice

10

11 Veterans Day

12 Aloha Muffin Square, Cereal, Grapes, Milk Choice Pig in a Blanket, Potato Wedge, Broccoli w/Cheese Fresh Apple, Gelatin w/ Juice, Milk Choice

13 Pancakes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice Choice, Milk Choice Chicken Wrap, Rom & Tom Mix, Carrots Tropical Fruit, Milk Choice

14 Bagel with Toppings, Fresh Orange, Milk Choice Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Garden Spinach Salad Fresh Grapes, Milk Choice

15 Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Cup, Milk Choice Taco Salad w/ Chips & Salsa, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Puff, Pineapple, Milk Choice

16 Breakfast Lasagna Fruit Cocktail, Milk Choice Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Orange Wedges Milk Choice

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19 Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Cup, Milk Choice Hamburger on a Bun, Romaine & Tomato, Sweet Potato Fries, Fruit Cocktail, Rice Crispy Bar, Milk Choice

20 Waffles w/Syrup, Sausage Links, Mandarin Oranges Milk Choice Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Corn, Pumpkin Pie, Milk Choice

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23 24

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26 Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Cup, Milk Choice Hot Ham & Cheese on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Broccoli Grapes, Milk Choice

27 Waffles w/Syrup, Sausage Links, Mandarin Oranges Milk Choice Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Garlic Bread Stick w/ Marinara Sauce, Banana, Milk Choice

28 Breakfast Sundae, Raisins, Fruit Juice Choice, Milk Choice Taco Burger on a Bun, Romaine & Tomato, Refried Beans, Pears, Milk Choice

29 Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Cup, Milk Choice Italian Pasta Bake, Pepper Strips & Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Royal Brownie, Milk Choice

30 Breakfast Bake w/ Salsa Toast, Grapes, Milk Choice Chicken Pattie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Orange Wedges, Milk Choice

2012

Kinsley-Offerle Menu November

Thanksgiving Break – No School

This institution is an equal opportunity

provider.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1JV Scholars’ Bowl @ South Central 4:00 pm

2 Registration Deadline-December ACT Workforce Presenter

3 Regional Football Play-offs HS District Honor Band/Choir Auditions Saturday School

4 Daylight Savings Time Ends

5 No School Teacher In-Service

JH BB @ Macksville 4:00 pm

DCCC Senior Honors Banquet @ DCCC 6:30 pm

6 HS Winter Sports Parent Meeting @ KJSHS Cafeteria 7:00 pm

FHSU Rep @ 2:45

Election Day

Scholars’ Bowl Practice

7 Crochet Club 4:00 pm Art Room BCCC Rep

8 ASVAB Testing JH BB @ Central Plains (Bushton) 4:00 pm

KJSHS Progress Reports Mailed

HS Scholars’ Bowl @ Macksville – 4:00 pm

9 KJSHS Musical 7:00 pm Sub-State Football Play-offs

10 KJSHS Musical 7:00 pm

11 Veterans Day

12 HS/JH Site Council @ KJSHS Library 5:30 pm Elem. Site Council @ KOES Cafeteria 5:15 pm

BOE Mtg. 6:30 pm Earliest Possible Basketball Practice

13 KOES Winter Music Concert @ KOES Gym 7:00 pm

Scholars’ Bowl Practice

14 Crochet Club 4:00 pm Art Room KJSHS Faculty Mtg. 7:45 am

KOES Faculty Mtg. 3:45 pm

HCCC Rep

15 JH BB @ LaCrosse 4:00 pm

Scholars’ Bowl Practice

16 17 State Football Play-offs Saturday School

18 19 NHS Induction @ KJSHS Auditorium 7:00 pm KJSHS Winter Sports Pictures

20 Scholars’ Bowl Practice

21 22 Thanksgiving

23 24

25 26 BOE Mtg. 6:30 pm

27 JH BB vs Kiowa County (Greensburg) @ KINSLEY 4:00 pm

Scholars’ Bowl Practice

Lincoln Tech Presenter to Jrs/Srs

28 Crochet Club 4:00 pm Art Room

29JHBB vs Macksville @ KINSLEY 4:00 pm

KJSHS Progress Reports Mailed

Scholars’ Bowl Practice Earliest Possible BB Competition

30 HS BB @ Sublette 4:00 pm

Sterling College Art Trip

2012

November

Thanksgiving Break – No School

FALL BUFFER WEEK

CC=Cross Country; BB=Basketball: FB=Football; VB=Volleyball; JH=Junior High; V=Varsity; JV=Junior Varsity; TBA- To Be Announced; KOES=Kinsley-Offerle Elementary School; KJSHS= Kinsley Junior/Senior High School

District Newsletter Page 8November 1, 2012

The advantages to this site are that it will keep preschool and kindergarten students from crossing any streets in town once they are on the high school campus. We understand that the area in question seems to always flood. If the bond issue passes one of the first thing we will need to do is gain the proper paperwork from the city to place fill dirt into that area and build it up. We will then work to get FEMA’s blessing. Yes, it will be close to the railroad, but we will have the required 50 foot setback from the railroad and still have enough room to drive around the dome.

Where is the parking going to be?

Parking does look like it will be tricky but not impossible. Where the modular buildings are now, that lot can be

parking and as other properties become available we will attempt to purchase those as well.

How much will it cost?

The amount that the bond will be issued, should this pass, will be $5,900,000. Presently, the Bond & Interest Fund Mill Levy of the District is 0 mills. With voter approval of the proposed project, the District’s Bond & Interest Fund mill levy is projected to increase to 13.90 mills. This increase amounts to approximately:

$6.66 per month •for a $50,000 home

$13.32 per month •for a $100,000 home

$19.98 per month •for a $150,000 home

$4.28 per month •for 160 Acres Dry Crop Land

$0.56 per month •for 160 Acres Grass Land

$12.79 per month •for 160 Acres Irrigated Land

Why not a whole new school?

When the board of education held their meetings last year with the public, many people asked about the possibility of a whole new school build where the district is not land-locked. This was discussed but quickly the discussion stopped because of two main reasons. The first is that the district had an opportunity in the 90’s to pass a bond issue that included a new gym (in the same spot- next to the cafeteria) and a new elementary school

(where the modular buildings are now). The board was told that the reason this bond issue did not pass was due to the extra school being added. People explained that the bond issue would have passed if it had not been for the addition of the elementary school. The second reason is the cost. After viewing the cost of the recently completed elementary school in Sterling, Kansas (over $12,000,000) and the cost of the facilities in Greensburg, the cost of a new JH/HS facility complete with a gymnasium and new kitchen seemed to be cost prohibitive. For estimation purposes - for equal square footage and completing everything as cheap as possible while stripping the current building of all usable material and classroom furniture, the estimated cost would have been

at least $16,000,000 to $20,000,000. If one looks at how much taxes will be raised on a bond for $5,900.000 then taxes would be at least three times what this bond election’s proposal is to the taxpayers of the district.

Having all new efficient buildings would make many costs go down. Electricity and gas could be cut significantly, but the overall tax burden to patrons would still be too high to consider.

Why didn’t we add a pool?

Again, the board did look at many options but after considering the fact that too many additions could make the bond harder to pass, the pool (and many other options) was left off the final proposal.

FAQ on November Bond Issue (continued from page 1)

The Kinsley-Offerle School District will entertain questions, comments, and concerns, on the topic of Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on December 10th at 6:30 in the Kinsley Junior/Senior High School Band Room. This annual meeting is a requirement of e-rate, a program to help schools and libraries fund their internet connectivity. If patrons of the district need to see the Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy, the school districts technology plan, or any documentation regarding technology usage in the district, they are encouraged to contact the district technology coordinator, Greg Dinkel, at the district office - (620) 659-3646.

Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy (CIPA) - Annual Public Notice

New Parking

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District Newsletter Page 10November 1, 2012

Kindergarten has been learning about fire prevention. The Kinsley Fire Department sent four brave fire fighters to give us an excellent presentation on fire safety. Mike Bowman, Jerry Carothers, Mike Wilson, and Dylan McLean not only reminded us how to escape from a fire safely, and that matches or lighters are to be used by adults only, but they presented that information in a way that kept the interest of

Kindergarten Learns About Fire Safetythe kindergarteners. We got to see how a fireman looks dressed in full gear, how he sounds when he talks through his air mask, and we even got to see the many tools they use to fight a fire. And of course, the highlight of the day, they gave us a ride on their fire truck!

We want to give them a big “thank you” for taking their time to do this for us. They were very professional, and we really appreciate it!!!!

Above: The kindergerteners stand beside the fire truck.Right: A fireman shows off his full gear.

This year one of the fourth grade’s scientific experiments has been to see which type of bean grows the fastest. A package of multiple beans was purchased from Food Pride and the sorting began. First the beans were sorted by characteristics - size, texture, hardness, shape, etc. In the end the beans were sorted by type. The beans were placed in a coffee filter, watered with a diluted solution of bleach water, and placed in a container which finally was located in a window for sunshine. For the third year running the lima beans sprouted first followed second by both the pinto and garbanzo beans. The second scientific experiment was to see which soil was the best for planting – potting soil, regular garden soil, clay, or sand. The students quickly realized that trying to keep the variable

4th Grade’s Window Gardenof water constant, caused the clay and sandy soil beans to die. Equally they discovered that overwatering would cause the demise of the beans before they sprouted. Many a smelly container of rotted beans were thrown out. This experiment proved not to follow the students’ hypotheses. The well cared for garden soil was just as good as the potting soil and even one of the clay and sandy soil plants have made it so the experiment was inconclusive and needs to be repeated. The students did not want to throw their plants away. Now they want to see if they can complete the plant life cycle and grow true beans for seeds in the window. Well, we may have the only classroom that decorates their Christmas window with beans, but some of them are blooming. We’ll keep you updated.

McKenzie Sayler, Jaren Hambleton and Cole Gleason are shown with the 4th grade “window garden.”

Kinsley-Offerle Elementary is proud to announce that they received the “Standard of Excellence” status building-wide on the Spring, 2012 KS Assessments in both Reading and Math. An average of 65% of all students taking the assessment scored in the “Exceeding Standards” or “Exemplary” categories.

At individual grade levels, the “Standard of Excellence” was achieved by 3rd grade in Math and Reading and by 5th grade in Reading and Math. Several students at each grade level achieved “Exemplary” status on the assessments and will be presented certificates from the State during the KOES Winter Concert on Nov. 13.

Achieving the “Standard of Excellence” in any content area is a great honor, as the AYP stakes grow a little tougher each year. CONGRATULATIONS to the students and their teachers! Also, great appreciation is extended to our KOES parents for their outstanding support of education!

Standard of Excellence for KOES

Reminder: The KOES Winter Music Program for grades 1 - 6 will be held on Tuesday, November 13,

at 7 pm in the KOES gym at Offerle.

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Ellen Jones from the Fort Larned Museum journeyed to the fourth grade classroom with a trunkful of goodies to share. She read the story of Two Towns which is a historical fiction of life on the Santa Fe Trail written by David Clapsaddle.

Trave l ing Trunk Once Again V is i ts the Four th Grade

Several items and pictures depicting the era were passed around for the students to observe. The students were delighted to have their questions answered and hope for the return of the “traveling trunk” again in the spring.

Greg Henderson and Stacey Neilson with the Edwards County Soil Conservation District made their annual visit to Kinsley-Offerle Elementary school on October 24. Stacey talked to the group about recycling and the essay and poster contests. Greg directed a one-act play, “Gone with the Wind,” which featured KOES students. The main character, Scarlet Soil, was being eroded away and destroyed by Ernie Erosion, Paula Pollutant, Doug Ditch, Gary Gully and Wendy Wind. In the end, because of good conservation practices, these forces of nature were defeated by: Tommy Terrace, Ricky Residue, Sarah Strip Cropping, Woody Tree and Billy Buffer. With the recent days of extremely high winds, the students could relate very well to this lesson!!

Conservation Play Presented at KOES

The good guys - Tommy Terrace, Ricky Residue, Sarah Strip Cropping, Woody Tree and Billy Buffer versus Ernie Erosion, Paula Pollutant, Doug Ditch, Gary Gully, and Wendy Wind.

Scarlet Soil fending off the bad guys - Ernie Erosion, Gary Gully, Doug Ditch, Paula Pollutant, and Wendy Wind.

Laurin Wagner, Miss Midway 2012, brought her message about the high points of 4-H to the students at KOES.

Miss Midway at KOESKOES Par t ic ipates in Red Ribbon Week Act iv i t ies

During the week of October 22-25, KOES students and staff participated in Character Counts/Red Ribbon Week. Monday’s theme was Stomp Out Drugs, so students and staff wore mismatched shoes. Many students like Levi Haynes put forth great effort to participate in Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day with the theme being Use Your Head to Make Good Choices. Mrs. Camac arrived for Crazy Hat / Crazy Hair Day looking like Pippi Longstocking! On Wednesday, students wore camouflage to go with the theme Be All You Can Be. Follow Your Dreams to Make Good Choices was Thursday’s theme. Students and staff wore their pajamas and slippers to school. From October 22 -31 KOES held a food drive - “Being Drug Free Comes in Cans – I Can, You Can, We Can!” - students brought a canned or boxed food item to donate to our local food bank!

KOES PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 1st 9 WEEKS2nd - Cadence Alvarez, Byron Barrios, London Brokar, Griffin Davies, Trevor Brokar, Amyelia Fox, Aron Gonzales, Jasmine Mauk, Cameron Offerle, Raeanna Pickering, Payton Ritter, Rayne Senn, Mercedes Valles 3rd - Taylor Alvarez, Teghan Ford, Alexis Garcia, Cagney Lemuz, Alex Rodriquez, Levi Taylor 4th - Will Davies, Rylie Miller5th - Josena Frame, Kayla Kindsvater 6th - Daniel Fagan, Rylee Gleason, Bryce Herrmann

KOES COYOTES PUP HONOR ROLL 1ST 9 WEEKS 2nd - Neilda Fox, Julia Gormly-Perez, Jyles Hambleton, Austin Jordan, Peter Keller, Zander Lindley, Canvass Lovesee, Boris Peranovic, Cacia Sandman, Abigail Schwartz, Dawson Sexton, Gracie Withington 3rd - Zamantha Cruz, Lilyann Fox, Gabriel Gardea, Caitlen Gleason, Xaviar Holguin, Lisette Holguin, Hope Lindley, Bryce Oliphant, Julissa Romero, Kayla Ruiz, McKenna Schaller, Tysen Schmitt, Chantal Sexton 4th - Payton Cauthon, Cole

Gleason, Thackery Gray, Jaren Hambleton, Hong Bin Liang, Paisley Lovesee, Erynn Marquez, Maria Mendez, Alan Newsom, MacKenzie Sayler 5th - Leslie Barrios, Andrew Boggs, Tamra Craft, Matt Dockendorf, Levi Haynes, Natalie Jones, Cole Katz, Ashton Lofing, Jarret McCurdy, Sergio Rivas 6th - Rachel Alvarez, Benjamin Benish, Dahlton Cauthon, Tashan Dupree, Toshea Dupree, Andrew Fagan, Brett Gleason, Lauren Haselhorst, Luis Holguin, Madison McElwain, Giselle Seanez

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Kinsley Off erle SchoolsUnifi ed School District No. 347120 West Eighth StreetKinsley, Kansas 67547

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COYOTE CONNECTION STAFFEditor - Kate GleasonAssistant Editor - Tad LockeCopy Editor - Dayna HaynesStaff Reporters - Dayna Haynes, Natalie Holguin, Dakota Ingvalson, Edwin Ramirez, Dakota Schulte, Taran Thorp, Laura WernerAdviser - Melody Davies

Large-Scale Prints AvailableThe HS journalism department has a business printing full-color large-scale documents such as posters and banners. Prints are available in a variety of sizes, up to 36 inches wide. Standard sizes and prices are as follows:

Posters: Plain/LaminatedUp to 11” x 17” $8/$1012” x 18” $10/$1216” x 20” $15/$1818” x 24” $20/$2420” x 30” $25/$2824” x 36” $30/$35

Banners (printed on enhanced matte vinyl):24” x 36” $4036” x 72” $75Grommets for banners are $.25 each.

We can design your document for $10. Just let us know what you want.

Prices for non-standard sizes and specialty papers will be negotiated.

Please contact Melody Davies at 659-2126 or mdavies@usd347.org if you are in need of high quality, large-scale printing services.

Drafting tables - The Kinsley-Offerle School District has 6 tilting drafting tables that measure 48” x 36”.

The district will be selling these drafting tables for $50.00 each until October 19 @ 4:30 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis. After that date, the price will drop $10.00 each week until they are all gone. If they become free using this model, they will be available for a week and then they will be destroyed. We will not hold them for you and this is cash and carry. If you would like to see one, please call and make

an appointment at the central office at (620) 659-3646. You may purchase them during normal district office hours from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Come early to get the one you like. $30.00 Until November 2nd

$20.00 Until November 9th

$ 10.00 Until November 16th

Free Until November 28th

Table saw - One Delta Rockwell 10” unisaw table saw. This is 220 volt single phase and we believe it

has a 3 horsepower motor; however, we make no guarantees. The district will be accepting sealed bids on this item. Sealed bids will need to be in the district office (120 W. 8th Street, Kinsley, KS 67547) by November 12, at noon. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting that same day after 6:30 p.m. Our shop teacher, Mr. Gerrit Potts, would be happy to answer questions about the drafting tables or the table saw but neither he nor the school district will guarantee any parts or warrantee these products.

Kinsley-Offerle School District to Dispose of Items

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