Blog: Respect for Goodbyes
Vanessa Daves reflects on the many reasons she admires her teachers and why she could never be one of them.
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Teaching Regulations Change With Common Core
All schools in Kansas will be adopting the Common Core standards in their lesson plans. This policy that will “provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn” has been adopted by all 50 states except Nebraska, Texas, Virginia and Alaska.
An Increase in Lunch Prices
The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) will be raising the prices of food in the cafeteria. Breakfast prices will change from $1.35 to $1.40 and lunch prices will go from $2.40 to $2.50.
Next Year’s Theatrical Productions Are Announced
Department Head Tom DeFeo and theatre teacher Brian Cappello announced the upcoming theatrical productions at the Theatre Banquet. Every year, the department produces a fall play, winter musical and spring play.
Blog: Bringin’ in the Dinero
Vanessa Daves shares her money-making experiences and how those dollars and cents can make a big difference.
Blog: Everyone Sucks
Staffer Vanessa Daves wants to know where the common decency goes to when everybody tries to leave the junior lot.
Band, Orchestra and Choir Compete at Contest
The SM East band, orchestra and choir went to perform at the state ensemble contest. They competed along with other schools and were rated on a scale of one to five by three judges last Wednesday.
Senior Turns Love of Baking into Baked Goods Business
Nothing can compare to the way Senior Sarah King’s eyes light up when she talks about food. She loves the bright colors of the produce aisle, the science of the ingredients and the world of pastries that flour, eggs and sugar can create. Because, for her, food is an experience. Food is personal. And most importantly, food makes people happy.
Choir Students Compete at District Solo Contest
Last Saturday, SM East choir students went to District Solo Contest at Blue Valley High School. Held annually, this competition is offered for ensembles of up to 24 people, as well as solo singers. They are required to sing two classical songs. Judges rank singers and groups based on their intonation, tone and dynamics, starting with one as the highest score.
Blog: Italia
Staffer Vanessa Daves reflects on the choir trip to Italy and her most memorable moment: singing in St. Peter’s Basilica with her fellow classmates.
Looking Ahead to the Love-146 Benefit Concert
Hosted by Coalition, the concert is Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village Presbyterian Church. A five-dollar donation is suggested, and all the proceeds will be going to Love-146.
Blog: 17 Random Acts of Kindness
Staffer Vanessa Daves discusses spending her birthday in a more selfless manner than in past years and enjoying it more than ever.
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