Shideler Singers is a musical group composed of 5th and 6th grade students who enjoy singing. Membership is voluntary and they meet one or two mornings a week before school. They have performed at the Topeka Festival of Trees, Shideler winter and spring concerts, West Ridge Mall, and rolling Hills Nursing Home. The performances include everything from traditional holiday music to beach and surfing songs from the 50's and 60's! (Sponsors: Mrs. Good)

All classes from Kindergarten to 6th grade visit the computer lab at least once a week. Students engage in the Success Maker Program weekly. 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students at Jay Shideler Elementary receive an in-depth course in Basi"k"s: Basic
Application Software Integrating Keyboarding Skills. Our students gain experience with document creation, manipulation of graphics, internet research, proper ergonomics, as well as formal keyboarding instruction. 4th graders in Basi"k"s meet everyday for 9 weeks. 5th and 6th grade classes meet everyday for 4 1/2 weeks. We believe that integration of technology is a great way to support the desired outcomes for each student. On wireless laptops students create multimedia projects, investigate simulations, use the Internet for research, and practice basic
computer skills. Jay Shideler is also proud to announce that we have 24 SMART Boards up and operational throughout the building. It is a wonderful technology that teachers use to enhance and engage students in interactive learning. With the SMART Board children are able to see, hear, and touch what is right in front of them. These are the many reasons why the Auburn-Washburn School District employs an Instructional Technology Coach and Technology Aide at each elementary school in the district. (Instructor: Mrs. Clampitt; Aide: Mrs. Gupta

PAC is an opportunity for the older JSE students to become leaders in our school community. The council is made of 5th and 6th graders, two from each classroom. They volunteer their time for one semester. PAC students visit each classroom to encourage all students to become involved and participate in PAC sponsored activities that promote the student pride and ownership in our school. Some of the PAC responsibilities and activities include school spirit days, fund raisers such as Adopt A Family for the holidays and root beer float sales for the Topeka Humane Society, and school improvement projects. PAC students planted flowers and bushes for Earth Day. The council also purchased the fountain in front of the school that was dedicated to former principal Al Camblin, who retired in 1999. (Sponsors: TBD)

The goal of the Physical Education Program at Shideler is to introduce and develop a wide variety of skills, which can be used in lifetime sports. We are committed to maximum participation for all students all the time. We feel our most important role is to help students become good citizens; a student who will respect equipment,
	themselves, and all others. All students are required to wear proper attire for classes. This means tennis shoes, B.B. shoes, or the like (black soles are acceptable as long as they are non-marking). Girls wearing dresses must change, sit out, or wear shorts underneath to participate. Student in 1st and 2nd grade attend daily physical education classes. These classes are 23 minutes in length. Students in 3rd through 6th grade classes
attend classes every other day for 45 minutes. They participate in units on all the major sports, lifetime sports, and a variety of other activities that develop physical skills and promote sportsmanship and self-discipline. We invite you to stop by and visit anytime! (Instructors:Mr. Huscher)

Identified gifted education students (K-6) are those who have met criteria set by Kansas State Guidelines. Academically gifted students in grades 5 & 6 may attend daylong enrichment sessions called "Focus Groups". Placement in these groups is dependent on the individual student's academic needs for additional challenges in one of four curricular areas: Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; or Social Studies. Questions relating to gifted education can be directed to either of the gifted education facilitators who serve Jay Shideler. They are Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Cunningham.

Again, this year, students in grades K-6 have the opportunity to participate in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art and Conservation Program. Students will be working in Art class and at home to create unique depictions of North American Waterfowl. The purpose of the program is to teach students about wetland conservation through art. All participating students will receive a certificate, and 16 winners will be selected for the K-3 and 4-6 grade level groups in the state of Kansas. NEW THIS YEAR: ON-LINE ENTRY FORM! The entry form is available on the main page of the school web site (www.wanamakerelementary.net or www.jayshideler.net) under Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program. You will need Acrobat Reader to complete the form. If you do not have access to a computer, entry forms will be available in the Art Room. In order to participate, you and your student must complete the entry form, filling in the following information:
Student name and age Home telephone number Home address Student signature and date Parent signature and date Classroom teachers name at the top right of the form
NOTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY. The name of the duck and the entry title will be filled in after the picture has been finished, and will be completed at school. Students may work on their illustration at home and in class. Entry forms should be completed and turned in to Mr. Stires by the week of January 15, 2010. For additional information, please contact Jay Stires at stirejay@usd437.net, OR: Lorri Beck at lorrie_beck@fws.gov or www.fws.gov/juniorduck