Need to Know Notes for 2010/2011

Looking forward to 2010/2011? Check out the items you need to know for next school year! We look forward to seeing you again! In the meantime, have a great summer!!!
http://kcss.psd150.org/schoolsite/documents/SchoolDocs/39_Need_to_Know_Notes_for_2010-2011.pdf

For a complete list of school calendars, registration times and needed items for school, visit the District website Back to School 2010 page:  http://www.psd150.org/BackToSchool.aspx

News Posted on: 7/16/2010

Affirmation

Before beginning class each day, all staff and students stand together and recite an affirmation:
Because I am a member of this world, I gladly take my place next to my family and peers.  I am capable of bringing good things into my life.  My mind conceives it; my head believes it and I achieve it.  I have goals and with my total commitment, determination, dedication, and hard work, I reach my goals and I feel proud and strong!  Nyamukani.

News Posted on: 6/18/2010

Melt

Every morning at the Knoxville Center, staff and students participate in Morning Melt.  The Melt is led by a staff member and involves a quieting of the self followed by a series of breathing exercises.  The purpose of the Melt is to release negative thoughts and energy and to bring oxygen into the brain and body for clear and focused thinking.  All staff and students are expected to participate.  The Melt is a research-based practice and is done in conjunction with Aggression Replacement Training.

News Posted on: 6/18/2010

School Uniforms 2010-11

Knoxville Center for Student Success

Uniform Policy

Dress Code—All students attending the Knoxville Center for Student Success will comply with the following uniform policy:

Uniform shirts

·         Must be one of these colors—navy blue, light blue, light grey and must be   worn buttoned appropriately.

·         Must have a collar

·         Must be free of writing, logos, stripes, or decoration

Uniform pants/shorts/skirts/dresses

• Must be khaki, navy blue, or black

• Sweats or denim are not allowed

Sweatshirts or sweaters

• Must be one of these colors—navy blue, light blue, light grey

• Must have a uniform shirt underneath

• Must be free of hoods, writing, logos, stripes, or decoration

Also:

·         Belts are preferred, as pants must be around waist.  Belts must be placed through all belt loops on pants.

·         Pant legs are to be loose—no rubber bands, pants tucked in socks, roll ups.

·         Clothing must be properly fitted and not reveal personal body parts.

·         Shoes are required and must be paired and free from attachments that can be a safety hazard.

·         Undershirts worn under uniform shirts must be white, black, blue, or gray.

·         Jewelry must be free from graphic displays and cannot include chains or protrusions from the body. 

·         Headwear must be limited to headbands, barrettes, bobby pins, and pony tail holders.  Prohibited headwear includes hats, do-rags, bandanas, curlers, picks, combs, or sweatbands.

·         All coats must be kept in lockers.  Students may wear hoodless sweatshirts or sweaters listed above.

·         Tights may be worn as long as they are free from holes, tears, or writing.

If a student is dressed inappropriately, he/she will be asked to change into clothes from the office or to call home to get the proper clothing.  Your support and help is valuable so that clothes do not take away from learning time!   Laundry equipment is available at school if students need assistance in having clean uniforms to wear.   Please do not hesitate to call school if assistance is needed to meet the uniform requirements.

News Posted on: 6/18/2010

School Supplies

Dear Parents:
Summer is a time for relaxing, enjoying family, and making memories!  It is also a time for bargain-shopping for school supplies.  At the Knoxville Center, students will need the following items:

• Crayons, box of 24
• Pencils, #2 lead
• Colored pencils
• Ball point pens, erasable ink (blue or black)
• Erasers (pink pearl or similar)
• Glue stick
• Scissors (5 inch)
• Ruler--combination metric/English
• Compass
• Protractor
• Notebook paper, wide-ruled to fit 3-ring binder
• 3 spiral notebooks, wide-ruled
• Assignment notebook
• 3 pocket folders with prongs
• box of tissues
• gym shoes that can be kept at school 

• Antibacterial wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Cough drops
• Peanut butter crackers
• Granola bars
• Bottled water
• Altoids or strong mints
• Strongly flavored gum (mint, sour, red-hot)

News Posted on: 6/17/2010

KCSS Awarded Grants

KCSS was awarded a Peoria District #150 Foundation Grant in the amount of $1500, to work with sculptor Preston Jackson to create a steel sculpture that will hang from the ceiling of our building foyer.  Throughout the school year, small groups of students worked with Mr. Jackson in his downtown art studio to draw our school mascot--the dolphin--on large sheets of aluminum.  The shapes were then cut out using a high-powered water laser.  Students will continue to work over the summer to paint the sculpture.  A ceremony for installation will be scheduled in the fall.

National City awarded Knoxville Center $850 to begin an after-school program.  The grant was used to purchase sewing machines, material, pillows, ribbons, and healthy snacks for students who stayed after school once each week throughout the winter and spring.  Students designed and sewed pillow cases using embroidered pieces of art that were made by our arts partners in Zimbabwe.  Students had a great time with the project and loved showing their pillows off to friends and family!

News Posted on: 10/18/2009

Wish List

We are frequently asked if we can use donations.  We appreciate all support shown to us by our families and neighbors.  If you wish to make a donation, please consider an item from our Wish List:

KNOXVILLE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

 WISH LIST

The mission of KCSS is as follows:

Through teamwork with family members and support systems, students, community members, and district staff, we are committed to leading each student to recognize and to achieve his or her full academic and personal potential while providing an environment that is physically, emotionally, and socially safe and nurturing.

In order to fulfill our mission for each student we serve, we must invite partners from the Peoria community to join us.  We look forward to establishing partnerships with individuals, agencies and organizations that can assist us in providing supplemental educational services, after-school tutoring/recreational programming, counseling, volunteer support, wrap-around services and crisis management. Developing additional partnerships on site will enable Peoria Public Schools to increase the range of services offered to children.  We are currently working with Children’s Home, Juvenile Probation, Lutheran Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, OSF Dietary, Peoria County Health Department, Illinois Mentor, New Beginnings, Center for Prevention of Abuse, Counseling and Family Services, Planned Parenthood, Human Service Center, Project Target, Junior Achievement, 4-H, Girl Scouts of America,  Peoria Art Guild, New Hope International Ministries, and the Peoria Police Department . We look forward to expanding our offering of comprehensive services in a central location for students and families.

In addition to partner support, we also gratefully accept resources provided by community members.  Please consider a donation to KCSS from our Wish List:

To create the network of support necessary for students and their families:

Tutors, mentors, readers, office volunteers, parent partners & helpers

Classroom adoptions (clerical support, supplies, celebrations, etc)

Collaborative support in the areas of:  medical, behavioral health, dental

Fund-raising volunteers to assist with extra curricular needs of students

Structured recreational program for students

Structured parenting program—assisting parents with children w/behavioral needs

Parent & student advocates

Staff training in areas of: effective collaborative behavior management plans

Staff support—helping staff “recharge”

Like any home, we are in need of items that will help us create and sustain a comfortable and nurturing learning environment:

Gift cards/passes—to be used as incentives for behavior & attendance

Art supplies

Bottled water—individual size and for water cooler

Framed art for walls—photos, paintings, motivational posters, maps

                                                                      Library books, magazines            

School supplies

Board games, jigsaw puzzles

Nutritious snacks, juices

Paper products—plates, napkins, towels, tissues, utensils, cups

Clothing—khaki pants, navy blue/light blue/light grey tops w/collars, socks, shoes, winter coats, gloves, new undergarments, white undershirts, belts

Hygiene supplies— deodorant, body lotion, combs, brushes, toothbrush/paste, towels, female products, mouthwash

City bus passes

Fidget toys—squeeze balls, clay, strongly flavored gum, scented markers, large rubber bands

Altoids, cough drops, tissues

Umbrellas, ponchos

Batteries--AA

Work gloves

KCSS Spirit Wear-- shirts, jackets, jerseys

Plants—indoor & out

Indoor recreation equipment—bike, small hand weights, folding ping pong table, stair machine, exercise mats, towels

Pitchers

Large serving bowls/platters & serving utensils, crock pots, table decorations

Photo albums/scrapbooks/scrapbooking materials

Holiday decorations

Recycle Bins

Relaxation—massage devices, mats

CD’s—baroque or classical music, motivational music, Broadway soundtracks, workout tracks

WE HAVE BOLD GOALS!

Garden benches

20 ipods

Video camera

DVD players/DVD’s

Digital cameras

LCD projector & portable screens

Wii game system—wii fitness, dance games

2-way radio system w/5 units

Metal or durable plastic serving carts

Podium/sound system

Gift cards to office supply stores

Van

The entire staff and student body at KCSS thanks you for your generosity!  Please contact Donna O’Day for further information, to make a donation, or to schedule a visit!

For further information, please contact: Donna O’Day, Principal at 439-0000 or donna.oday@psd150.org

News Posted on: 9/8/2009