Mr. Bestor and Mr. Tomczyk would like to know which variety of apple you like in today's daily announcement video!
National Johnny Appleseed Day
Curious if Johnny Appleseed was a real person? Read this!
Women's History Month
On this day in history: 

March 11, 1921 - Charlotte Friend was born. A microbiologist in the 1950s at Sloan-Kettering Institute, she discovered a link between defective maturation and tumor growth in mice -- discoveries that were critical in establishing the role of viruses in some cancers.
Today we honor:
A U.S. oncologist, microbiologist, Charlotte Friend was born in New York City to parents who immigrated from Russia.

She finished her undergraduate studies at Hunter College, New York, and upon graduating in 1943 she served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was second in command of the hematology laboratory at the naval hospital in Shoemaker, California. In 1950, she received her Ph.D. from Yale University.
After graduation, she was hired by the director of the then new Sloan Kettering Institute and was an associate professor of microbiology until 1966 when she moved to Mount Sinai School of Medicine and was appointed professor of microbiology. She remained there until she died in 1987.

Friend made many important contributions to cancer research. Her first discovery was that a leukemia could be induced experimentally by a virus now known as the Friend Leukemia Virus (FLV), which at the time was received with skepticism and hostility because until then there had been no known link between viruses and cancer.

Friend paved the way for a great many avenues of research. Her demonstration of inducible differentiation of leukemic cells by DMSO has served as an inspiration for evaluating the potential of therapeutic effects of differentiation-inducing agents in human cancer.

Friend was a woman of strong convictions and a fighter. She openly supported the blacklisted academics and dissidents even in the McCarthy and Nixon era. She believed in the State of Israel and was a fervent supporter of the women's movement.

Charlotte Friend received many prizes and awards. In 1976 she was elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
This week we welcome Mrs. Neimon!

Role: Mrs. Neimon is one of the school counselors. She helps both the students with the last names beginning with R-Z and our Global students. She came to the high school from the middle school and Dousman elementary, so many students may know her from those schools!

My favorite thing(s) to do outside of school: Mrs. Neimon has enjoyed helping with a number pf athletic events this year. In addition, Mrs. Neimon and her husband enjoy doing conservation projects on the weekends. They've helped quite a bit at Lapham Peak Park, and since November, lot they have cut down 190 buckthorn trees in the wooded area east of our football stadium that created 240 wood piles. They love clearing to allow for oak tree health and regrowth.

Friendly advice: It is important to know there are some people you don't respect, but it is important to respect all people.
Interested in completing some volunteer hours? Have you noticed the piles of pre-cut buckthorn in the wooded area east of our football stadium? We need those moved so they can be chipped. Please see Mr. Tomczyk in the community education office or feel free to email him at tomczykr@kmsd.edu.  
Mrs. Wilson, one of our HS health room assistants, is celebrating her birthday today! Happy birthday!
Girls softball players - there is a contact day TODAY from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the East Gym.
All students - check out the lifting program! All are welcome to participate.
Parking lot safety matters... 

  • Early bird stays safer - arrive 10-15 minutes earlier than most. This will make sure that you are not dealing with high school parking lot traffic.
  • Always pay attention - always keep an eye out for other cars, buses, people running to or from class, and any other obstacles that may come up. 
  • No running, horseplay, or goofing off - there is nothing wrong with having fun... however, do not have fun with your friends with your cars. NO tailgating, blocking, careless operation, or reckless/unsafe maneuvers will be tolerated.
  • Follow the signs and speed limit - always follow traffic signs, no matter where you are. Those signs are meant to protect you and others in the lot. There is a 10 mph speed limit in our lots per the student handbook.

Review the parking regulations outlined in the student handbook on page 24 to keep them fresh in your minds. Violations of the parking regulations may result in the loss of a parking permit, or towed and/or ticketed vehicles.
MASKS
Please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly!
CLASSROOM CLEANING
Be sure to follow your classroom cleaning expectations to help us all stay as safe as possible!
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES
Our bubblers are turned off, but the refill stations are still on. Remember to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!
IDs
Please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact.
HAND SANITIZER
Use hand sanitizer regularly! It's especially important to wash/sanitize before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Please stay 6 feet or more apart, and do NOT leave your Advisory to seek face-to-face help, instead, use google meet to work with your teachers.
Hold the delivered pickles, hold the lettuce, anything outside the school cafeteria or your home-prepared meal does upset us.

Parents/guardians and students are asked not to bring/deliver food or beverages from any outside commercially prepared eating establishments to school to be consumed by students during their regular mealtimes, or any school hours.

It is noted in the student handbook that food from area restaurants will not be accepted during the school day. In addition, in our August 14, 2020 campus welcome back letter, we mentioned “Special food deliveries will not be allowed during the school day. Special deliveries sent to the school will be sent back with the person delivering the food, and will not be accepted or delivered to the student. When a parent/guardian needs to drop off a delivery for a student, the parent/guardian must communicate that to the student. Students will not be called down to the office to pick up their delivery. They will be required to pick it up during passing time or during their lunch break. Students will be required to turn the product over to office staff for disposal upon entering the building and will then be sent to class.

Please remember that money can be added to student lunch accounts electronically via the Infinite Campus parent portal.
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