Welcome to your weekly Fort Osage newsletter.  Information is updated weekly on Wednesdays.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Smith, Director of Public Relations at ssmith@fortosage.net.  

Congratulations

The Fort Osage High School band traveled to Ohio to participate in a music festival.  The students earned a 1st place in their division and best overall concert band.  
    
Around the District

Three Fort Osage High School Speech and Debate students have qualified to compete on the national level this year.  To help raise the necessary funds to send them, you can:
Buy trash bags from a Debate and Forensics team member for $10 a roll.  
or
Make a donation utilizing the NFL Give Youth A Voice website at http://cca.st/YVSOFb

LINC/ Caring Communities will be hosting a Summer Camp for students in Kindergarten through sixth grade from July 8 to August 2.  The camp will run Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.  Click here for complete details.  


It is time to start planning for the 2013 Summer Sports Camps.  Click here for complete Fort Osage Summer Sport Camp details.  


The Fort Osage High School Baseball and Softball teams are selling advertising signs that will hang on the outfield fences.  The signs will be displayed during both the baseball and softball seasons.  Click here for price details and how to reserve your spot today.  

Want to help you students with math over the summer?  Quantiles is sponsoring a summer math challenge for students entering 3rd-6th grade starting June 24.  Click here to learn more.  


Fire Prairie is hosting a community painting project June 5-8.  Volunteers are need to help paint and donations of supplies, snacks, and money are being accepted.  Childcare will be provided for kids under 5th grade.  Click here for complete details.  

The Fort Osage Health Rooms are asking that all remaining medication your child has in the health room be picked up before the last day of school, unless you have signed a permission form for summer school.  All medications not picked up will be destroyed.  Medication is not able to be held over for next year or moved to another building.  


Want to take a look at photo booth pictures from prom?  Check them out at http://www.sillysidephotos.com/

Join us for the 3rd annual Indian Pride Golf Tournament on Friday, August 2 at Winterstone Golf Course.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Fort Osage High School Booster Club.  Click here to register or click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.  

 Attention Class of 2014, senior pictures will be taken next week and you should be receiving a card in the mail with your appointment time.  

The 3rd Annual Champions Meet 1 mile Faculty/Student run will be held May 29 at 6:40 p.m.  All proceeds go to the Fort Osage Special Olympics. Click here for complete details.   

Around Town

 The 2^nd annual IAFF Local 781 Good and Welfare Corporation Golf Tournament is coming up June 12 at Winterstone Golf Course.  There will be a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.  Monies raised will go for local student scholarships.  Contact 254-3211 with any questions, or click here to register. 

Pop Warner Indians Football and Cheerleading Sign-Ups for ages 5-15 are taking place in June and July.  Click here for complete details.
 
Paradise Park and Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation offer a Summer of Fun with free events for families.  For all the details, visit www.summeroffun.net.

 The Buckner Festival in the Valley is hosting a BBQ Competition June 14-15 in downtown Buckner.  For more information, contact Tonia at 699-3454 or trichardson1229@embarqmail.com.  

The Levasy All School Reunion will be held on May 26 at the Levasy United Church of Christ.  The catered dinner is $12 a person and will be served at 1:30 p.m.  If you attended or taught at Levasy come join us for the day.  Click here to register.  


Join the fun at Girl Scout Day Camp June 19-22 at Camp Prairie Schooner in Lee's Summit.  For more information, contact Charla Richey at 650-2704 or girlscout618@gmail.com.  


Kids Bowl Free all summer long with Strikerz Entertainment Center in Independence.  Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/strikerz to sign up today!   


Sunny Schaffer has room to watch 2 or 3 kids starting in May.  She is located about 3 blocks from Elm Grove.  If you want more information, contact her at 1-816-267-1429.


Looking for hostesses who want to earn free jeans; stylish women who love awesome designer jeans but not the boutique prices.  Whether you want to save money buying the hottest denim at up to 50% off retail; host a show to earn 10% of sales toward free jeans; or just want to sell jeans to earn some extra money..Contact me.  Message, call or text Randi at 816-797-6724 or rlorlando55@yahoo.com.  

During the month of May, you can order your favorite Pampered Chef products from this online fundraiser show and Baby Grace will be eligible to receive up to 15% of teh total show sales.  Click here by May 29 to order.  

2013 Fall Soccer Sign-ups are under way with the Soccer Association of Independence.  Sign up July 6 or July 13 from 1:00-4:00 at the Sermon Center.  There are teams for ages 3-high school.  Click here for complete details.  

Alumni News

Check out the new Fort Osage Alumni Facebook page!  Every Thursday is ThrowBack Thursday and you never know what pictures we might post.  

If your class is planning a reunion, we’d like to help you get the word out. Please contact Mary Dobbins at 650-5810 with the details. 

For Sale 

For rent: two bedroom, two bath condominium on the second floor.  Covered parking, storage unit, in-unit hall laundry, and all major appliances included.  Independence Square area.  No pets, no smoking, secure entrance.  $600 a month with 1 year lease.  $650 a month otherwise.  Unit available August 1, 2013.  Call Matt at 650-7078 or mcraig@fortosage.net if you are interested.  

HO gauge model RR rolling stock, track, scenery and the like for sale.  If you are interested, please email or call Rick Blowers at rblowers@fortosage.net or 810-5634.  

Spinet Piano for sale.  Asking $200.  Contact Mary Hay at mhay@fortosage.net if you are interested.

Cello with soft case and bow for sale.  Used for only 2 years.  Asking $350.  Contact Mary Hay at mhay@fortosage.net if you are interested.  


25th anniversary edition 1978 Corvette with 79,000 miles.  Silver two-toned paint and t-tops, runs and drives well.  Clean inside.  Asking $9,900.  Call or text Tracey at 816-786-0501 or email her at tracey.shelley@gmail.com if you are interested.  

Home for sale at 18315 E. 18th Terr North.  3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath raised ranch with deep two car garage in well established quiet neighborhood.  Listed at $120,000.  For more details, contact Jopi Nunn with Century 21 All-Pro at 816-838-3780.  

2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, cobalt blue, 96ci 6-speed (1584 cc), 28,154 miles, brand new battery, excellent condition.  Asking $12,500.  Email Chris Osborne at cosborne@fortosage.net or call 796-6358 if you are interested.  



Just for Staff

Fort Osage staff can receive a special discount on Schlitterbahn tickets in 2013.  Details can be found in the staff workroom on the website or contact Stephanie Smith. 

Fort Osage employees are eligible to purchase Friends of the Zoo Memberships and receive $10 in Zoobucks.  Contact Stephanie Smith for more details or visit the staff discounts section of our website. 

Fort Osage employees are eligible to purchase discounted Worlds and Fun and Oceans of Fun tickets.  Visit the staff workroom on the website for complete details or email ssmith@fortosage.net. 

Adecco will be working with Educational Testing Services May 28 through June 17 to assist AP Readers as they process Advanced Placement exams at the Kansas City Convention Center.  You can help and earn money.  For more information, contact 888-899-7904 and enter playback ID 135771085# or apply online at eapp.adecco.com.