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What’s in this issue?First Day of School at SWMS 1 Transportation Department Awards 1Professional Development 2

Westside SHS McRae Elementary DeenerParent Involvement 2Lunch Menu 3Events Calendar 3AJHS Principal 4Gentry Donation 4Searcy District Calendar 4

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Teachers and AdministratorsWelcome Students for the2015-2016 School Year;

Transportation DepartmentReceives Awards

Southwest Middle School principal Richard Denney assists fifth grade students Naveah Treat and Roselyn Amaya Marquez with bus information on the first day of school.

Searcy School District bus drivers were recently awarded at the Ar-kansas Association of Pupil Transportation conference. Larry Atkinson received the “Award of Excellence” and Larry Lewis earned the “Bus Driver of the Year” recognition. Congratulations to these outstanding employees!

Searcy School DistrictEmployees Participate in

Professional Development Upon Return to School

Westside teachers Kristy Parish, Dixie Branscum, and Patsy Britton discuss plans for the beginning of school at the district-wide meeting.

Searcy High School English teacher Steve Snow enjoys breakfast provided by the Searcy School District nutrition department at the annual back to school district breakfast.

Deener teachers Kelsey Carter, Marian Colburn, and Kay Lawson paint their “one word” creek rock that motivates them for 2015-2016 school year. Their one word will help drive the decisions they make and attitude they have on a daily basis.

McRae teachers Leah Barber, Tina Moody, and Karen Griggs exhibit their creative tower during a STEM Initiative professional development.

What’s Happening at Searcy Schools?

What’s Cooking at Searcy Schools?September — Lunch Menu

Searcy Public Schools Child Nutrition Program

NOTE: Additional menu items may be offered with Jr. High or High School meals to meet USDA calorie requirements for specific ages. For more information or questions about menus, contact District Child Nutrition Director, Charlotte Davis, RD, LD at (501) 268-3517 or cdavis@searcyschools.org. *WG= Whole Grain rich; WW= Whole Wheat

               

1        Taco  Salad  with  Cheese  

Lettuce  &  Salsa  Seasoned  Pinto  Beans  

Fruit  Juice  Punch  Cinnamon  Roll  

Milk  

2      Turkey  &  Cheese  Sandwich  on  

HW  Goldfish  Bread  OR  Chicken  Nuggets  w/Roll  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  

RF  “Doritos”  Nacho  Cheese  Seasoned  Green  Beans  

Peaches  /  Milk  

3  Pig-­‐in-­‐a-­‐Blanket  w/Mustard  OR  Grilled  Chicken  Breast  w/Bread  

Stick  Seasoned  Baked  Fries  with  

Ketchup  Fresh  Broccoli  w/Ranch  Dip  Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  Red  Delicious  Apple  /  Milk  

4  BBQ  Chicken  Drumstick  with  

Macaroni  &  Cheese  OR  Tangerine  Chicken  w/Asian  Rice  

Celery  Sticks  Baked  Sweet  Potato  with  Marg/Cinn/Brown  Sugar  Hot  Roll  /  Pineapple  /  Milk  

7    

NO  SCHOOL  (Labor  Day)  

   

 

8  “Domino’s  Smart  Slice”  

Pepperoni  Pizza  Green  Salad  with  Dressing  

Glazed  Carrots  Raisins  Milk  

9  Grilled  Cheese  Sandwich*  OR  Spaghetti  with  Meatballs  &  

Dinner  Roll  Fresh  Baby  Carrots  

Baked  Beans  Pineapple  Chunks    /      Milk  

*SHS/AJHS:  Hot  Turkey/Cheese  

10  Popcorn  Chicken  with  Sauce  

OR  Roast  Pork  w/Gravy  Sweet  Potato  Crunch  

Seasoned  Black-­‐eyed  Peas  Bread  Stick  

Applesauce    /    Milk  

1        Crunchy  Fish  Fillet*  OR  

Mini  Corn  Dogs  w/Mustard  “Smiles”  Potatoes/  Ketchup  

Creamy  Coleslaw  Fresh  Grapes  /Brownie/Milk  

*SHS:  Fish  Sandwich  14  

Hot  Dog  with  Mustard  OR  Hamburger  

Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  “Mega  Goldfish  Puffs”  

Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  Baked  Beans  

Diced  Pears  /  Milk  

15            “Breakfast  for  Lunch”  Scrambled  Eggs  

Biscuit  with  Cream  Gravy  Jelly  

Sausage  Patty  Tator  Tots  with  Ketchup  

Bell  Pepper  Strips  Juice    /    Milk  

16  Personal  Cheese  Pizza  OR  

Chicken  Nachos  Green  salad  with  Dressing  

Glazed  Carrots  Fruit  Cocktail  

Chocolate  Chip  Cookie  Milk  

17  Chicken  Sticks  w/Sauce  OR  

Baked  Turkey  Sour  Cream  &  Chive  Mashed  

Potatoes  Seasoned  Green  Peas  

Hot  Roll  Applesauce    /  Milk  

18  Corn  Dog  with  Mustard  OR  Mostaccioli  Pasta  w/Roll  

Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  Seasoned  Green  Beans  

Granny  Smith  Apple  Slices  with  Caramel  Dip  

Milk  21  

Cheeseburger  OR  Pizza  Cheese  Crunchers  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  

Glazed  Carrots  Seasonal  Fresh  Fruit  

Milk    

22  Chicken  Tenders  with  Sauce  Mashed  Potatoes  with  Gravy  Broccoli  with  Cheese  Sauce  Fresh  Orange  Quarters  

Hot  Roll  Milk  

23  Max  Cheese  Sticks  OR  Stromboli  

Marinara  Sauce  Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  

Fruit  Juice  Punch  “Nature  Valley  Cinn.  Crisps  

Milk  

24  Breaded  Chicken  Sandwich  OR  Chicken  Spaghetti  with  Bread  

Stick  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  

Baked  Potato  with  Margarine  &  Sour  Cream  

Seasoned  Green  Beans  Peaches/Cupcake/Milk  

25  Crispito  with  Cheese  Dip  OR  Personal  Pepperoni  Pizza  Seasoned  Pinto  Beans  

Green  Salad  with  Dressing  Golden  Delicious  Apple  

Milk  

28  Garlic/Cheese  French  Bread  Pizza  OR  Beef  Burrito  with  

Cheese  Sauce  Green  Salad  with  Dressing  

Glazed  Carrots  Frozen  Juice  Cup  

Milk  

29  Taco  Salad  with  Cheese  

Lettuce  &  Salsa  Seasoned  Pinto  Beans  

Fruit  Juice  Punch  Cinnamon  Roll  

Milk  

30  Turkey  &  Cheese  Sandwich  on  

Oven-­‐Fired  Flatbread  OR  Chicken  Nuggets  with  Roll  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  RF  “Doritos”  Cool  Ranch  Seasoned  Green  Beans  

Peaches    /    Milk  

   

 

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

FFA: White County Fair

FFA: White County Fair

AUGUST 2015 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2015 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

4 pm Tennis: SHSvs. Russellville (JV)

3:30 pm Golf:SHS vs. Jonesboro

4 pm Tennis:SHS vs. Jonesboro

5:00-6:30 p.m. Deener: Carnival5:30 pm Football:

8th Grade & SHS Cubs vs. Conway White

10:30 am Westside:Kindergarten

Grandparents Day7 pm Football: SHS vs.

Greene Co Tech

Labor Day-No School

3:30 pm Golf:SHS (JV) vs. Heber Springs

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs.Russellville/Alma

5:30 pm Football: 8th Grade & SHS Cubs vs. Batesville

6 pm Westside: Watch Dog Dad Pizza Supper/Training

7 pm Football: SHS vs. Batesville

Orchestra: All-Region Auditions

12 pm Golf:Conway Tournament

3:30 pm Golf: SHS vs.Lake Hamilton & Valley View4 pm Tennis: SHS vs. Vilonia5 pm Football: 7th Grade vs.

Little Rock Christian7 pm Football: JV vs.Little Rock Christian

4 pm Tennis:SHS vs. Mt. Home

FFA & FCCLA:Fair Day Contests

Sidney Deener:V/H/BMI Screenings

AJHS: V/H/BMI Screenings

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs. Marion7 pm Football: SHS Cubs

vs. Valley View

McRae: 1st GradeGrandparents Day (Lunch)

7pm Football:SHS vs. Morrilton

Drama: Demonstration Day8:30 am Golf:

Hurricane Classic

3:30 pm Golf:SHS vs. Marion

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs. Conway5 pm Football: 7th Grade

vs. Batesville7 pm Football: SHS vs.

Batesville

McRae: V/H/BMI Screenings

5:15 pm Board MeetingSuperintendent’s Office

Deener: Fall PicturesProgress Reports Sent Home

Golf: SHS (JV) vs. West MemphisWestside: V/H/BMI Screenings

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs.Greenwood/Siloam Springs

5:30 pm Football: 8th Grade &SHS Cubs vs. Greenbrier

1:30 pm Deener: K & 1stStudent Recognition Assembly

2 pm Deener: 2nd & 3rd Student Recognition Assembly

7 pm Football: SHSvs. LR Central

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs. Cabot

SWMS: 4th GradeV/H/BMI Screenings

4 pm Tennis: SHS vs. Jonesboro

6 pm AJHS: Literacy Night

FFA: District Fair

Orchestra: All-Region Clinic

Drama:R.DRIFT

Drama: ACTAA Fall Convention

Golf: Girls State Tournament

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Searcy Public Schools801 North Elm Street

Searcy, Arkansas 72143(501)268-3517

www.searcyschools.org

Board of EducationPhilip Williams - President

Dr. Michael Liles - Vice President

Linda Benson - Secretary

Dr. Jim Hoffmann - Member

Dr. Brent Blakely - Member

Superintendent - Diane Barrett

Concerns regardingUPDATE may be addressed to

Betsy Bailey, Editorbbailey@searcyschools.org

Ahlf Junior High School principal Gene Hodges addresses the new seventh grade students on the importance of rules and guidelines at an assembly on the first day of school.

Searcy School District

2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday August 3 New Employee OrientationTuesday-Friday August 4-7 District TESS Training (any new teacher)Monday-Friday August 10-14 District Professional DevelopmentMonday August 17 First Day of SchoolMonday September 7 Labor Day HolidayThursday September 24 Progress Reports Friday October 16 End of First Quarter—44 DaysTuesday October 20 P/T Conferences—Grades 4-12 (3:15—7:15 P.M.)

Prof. Dev. Teachers—Grades K-3Thursday October 22 P/T Conferences—Grades K-3 (3:15—7:15 P.M.)

Prof. Dev. Teachers—Grades 4-12Friday November 6 Teacher District Inservice / AEA ConferenceThursday November 19 Progress Reports Wednesday - Friday November 25-27 Thanksgiving HolidayFriday December 18 End of Second Quarter—41 Days Monday-Friday December 21 – January 1 Christmas HolidayMonday January 4 First Day of Second SemesterThursday January 7 Report Cards Monday January 18 PD Flex Day / Make Up Day*Tuesday February 2 Progress Reports K-3Tuesday February 2 P/T Conferences—Grades K-3 (3:15—7:15 P.M.)

Prof. Dev. Teachers—Grades 4-12Thursday February 4 Progress Reports 4-12Thursday February 4 P/T Conferences—Grades 4-12 (3:15—7:15 P.M.)

Prof. Dev. Teachers—Grades K-3Monday February 15 President’s Day / Make Up Day*Friday March 11 End Third Quarter—48 DaysThursday March 17 Report CardsMonday-Friday March 21-25 Spring BreakThursday April 14 Progress Reports Sent Home Saturday May 7 Graduation (7:30 P.M.)Friday May 20 End Fourth Quarter—45 DaysMonday May 23 Make Up Day *Tuesday May 24 Make Up Day *Wednesday May 25 Make Up Day *Thursday May 26 Teacher Work DayMonday May 30 Memorial Day

* There are five (5) make up days built into this calendar for inclement weather or some other exceptional or emergency circumstance. If make up days are NOT used, students will be dismissed on designated make up days and school will dismiss for the year on Friday, May 20. If additional make up days are required due to inclement weather or some other exceptional or emergency circumstance, the days will be added to the end of the school calendar (weekdays only). *A.C.A. § 6-10-106

1st Quarter 44 days 178 Student/Teacher Instruction Days2nd Quarter 41 days 10 Professional Development Days3rd Quarter 48 days 2 Parent/Teacher Conference Days4th Quarter 45 days 1 Teacher Work Day ____________Student days 178 191 Teacher Contract Days

Professional Development—60 hours3 Professional Growth Plan Days Prior to August 10, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hoursDistrict PD August 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 hoursDistrict PD or AEA Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hoursDistrict PD Flex Day January 18 (or end or year if needed) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 hours

2015-2016 Board HolidaysIndependence Day—July 3 Christmas—December 24-25Labor Day—September 7 New Year’s—December 31-January 1Thanksgiving—November 26-27 Memorial Day—May 30

Board Approved 3/18/15

Mickey Gentry of Modern Woodmen of America donated $750.00 to the Searcy School District to plant crepe myrtles along the newly constructed sidewalk at McRae Elementary School. Pictured is Gentry presenting the check to Superinten-dent of Schools Diane Barrett.

Searcy School District 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR