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District Announcements
Glenwood Opens New "Outdoor Classroom"
Glenwood Elementary, 8105 9th Avenue, will be dedicating a new “Outdoor Classroom” on Wednesday, September 8, at 2:15pm.
The Glenwood parent/teacher organization, Glenwood Community Organization ( GCO), and the Butterfly Garden Committee ( Jean Mandernach and Brad Krohn) spent countless hours writing a grant to renovate the old “Butterfly Garden,” archeological dig, and rock pile.
GCO has committed volunteer parents labor valued at $7,160 to help with the construction and landscaping of the garden. It has also committed $3,000 in cash to purchase plants, landscaping and construction. With additional grant funds received from Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) in the amount of $1500. The Glenwood “Outdoor Classroom” has a new look.
The new “Outdoor Classroom” will upgrade the Butterfly Garden space that has been used annually for more than 500 first grade students for the Kearney Public Schools district-wide “First Grade Days”. The outdoor learning space is also used for third grade students who visit Glenwood as part of the National Arbor Day celebration. Glenwood uses the Outdoor Classroom for outdoor learning experiences that are tied to Nebraska learning standards.
The Classroom has three distinct learning areas: 1) Butterfly Garden; 2) A native Nebraska grassland prairie; and 3) Natural materials (rock and wood samples).
NRD, GCO, the Butterfly Garden Committee, KPS Buildings and Grounds, the Glenwood parents, and the Glenwood custodian assisted in ground preparation and planting.
KPS “First Grade Outdoor Education Days” begin September 9, 2010. Students will be welcomed with the new Butterfly Garden, archeological dig station, and rock pile.
The Glenwood parent/teacher organization, Glenwood Community Organization ( GCO), and the Butterfly Garden Committee ( Jean Mandernach and Brad Krohn) spent countless hours writing a grant to renovate the old “Butterfly Garden,” archeological dig, and rock pile.
GCO has committed volunteer parents labor valued at $7,160 to help with the construction and landscaping of the garden. It has also committed $3,000 in cash to purchase plants, landscaping and construction. With additional grant funds received from Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) in the amount of $1500. The Glenwood “Outdoor Classroom” has a new look.
The new “Outdoor Classroom” will upgrade the Butterfly Garden space that has been used annually for more than 500 first grade students for the Kearney Public Schools district-wide “First Grade Days”. The outdoor learning space is also used for third grade students who visit Glenwood as part of the National Arbor Day celebration. Glenwood uses the Outdoor Classroom for outdoor learning experiences that are tied to Nebraska learning standards.
The Classroom has three distinct learning areas: 1) Butterfly Garden; 2) A native Nebraska grassland prairie; and 3) Natural materials (rock and wood samples).
NRD, GCO, the Butterfly Garden Committee, KPS Buildings and Grounds, the Glenwood parents, and the Glenwood custodian assisted in ground preparation and planting.
KPS “First Grade Outdoor Education Days” begin September 9, 2010. Students will be welcomed with the new Butterfly Garden, archeological dig station, and rock pile.
C.L.A.S.S. Act Donations to KPS
C.L.A.S.S. Act, a community-wide fundraiser for Kearney Public Schools, will be delivering checks to the schools from the $130,000 raised last March.
This year, the group was able to increase school donations by $1,000 per school and $500 for the smaller unit schools. The remainder of the funds goes toward classroom grants, special projects, and planning for the next C.L.A.S.S. Act event.
$5,000 - Bryant, Central, Emerson, Kenwood, Meadowlark, Park, Windy Hills.
$3,500 - Glenwood
$5,500 - Northeast
$2,500 – Riverdale, Stone, KPS Athletics, Drug Awareness
$6,000 - Horizon, Sunrise, KHS
Most schools put the money towards technological purchases such as smart boards, clickers, flip videos, etc. “We want the money to go towards items that will benefit as many kids as possible and help to further them in the classroom,” said Tanya Wegner, C.L.A.S.S. Act Chair. “We are also purchasing a CODEC for the district to use for video conferencing.”
In the past, C.L.A.S.S. Act funds have helped the district purchase Smartboards, reading subscriptions, clickers, science equipment, choir risers, document cameras, ConnectEd messaging and more. “C.L.A.S.S. Act has a tremendous support system in the Kearney community,” said Wegner. “ We are very fortunate to have great teachers and administrators in Kearney Public Schools as well as volunteers in the community. We have been very successful because of the hard work & dedication of wonderful volunteers.”
The next C.L.A.S.S. Act will be April 2, 2011.
CONTACT: TANYA WEGNER tanyawegner@yahoo.com
NANCY WILLIAMS, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR 698-8030
This year, the group was able to increase school donations by $1,000 per school and $500 for the smaller unit schools. The remainder of the funds goes toward classroom grants, special projects, and planning for the next C.L.A.S.S. Act event.
$5,000 - Bryant, Central, Emerson, Kenwood, Meadowlark, Park, Windy Hills.
$3,500 - Glenwood
$5,500 - Northeast
$2,500 – Riverdale, Stone, KPS Athletics, Drug Awareness
$6,000 - Horizon, Sunrise, KHS
Most schools put the money towards technological purchases such as smart boards, clickers, flip videos, etc. “We want the money to go towards items that will benefit as many kids as possible and help to further them in the classroom,” said Tanya Wegner, C.L.A.S.S. Act Chair. “We are also purchasing a CODEC for the district to use for video conferencing.”
In the past, C.L.A.S.S. Act funds have helped the district purchase Smartboards, reading subscriptions, clickers, science equipment, choir risers, document cameras, ConnectEd messaging and more. “C.L.A.S.S. Act has a tremendous support system in the Kearney community,” said Wegner. “ We are very fortunate to have great teachers and administrators in Kearney Public Schools as well as volunteers in the community. We have been very successful because of the hard work & dedication of wonderful volunteers.”
The next C.L.A.S.S. Act will be April 2, 2011.
CONTACT: TANYA WEGNER tanyawegner@yahoo.com
NANCY WILLIAMS, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR 698-8030
KHS Open House
Kearney High School will be holding an Open House Monday, August 30 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Parents and students are encouraged to tour the building and meet with the students’ classroom teachers and their teacher-advisors. Some departments may have special presentations about certain aspects of their department. Student council members will be available to guide parents if their students aren’t in attendance with them, but students are encouraged to attend.
Open House is an informal get together for parents and teachers to meet and is not intended to be a parent-teacher conference. Specific grades will not be discussed at this time, but teachers will be talking about the curriculum and activities in their classes.
Dr. Milliken to Speak to KHS
KHS will be hosting University of Nebraska President Dr. JB Milliken on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 9:30 am. He will be giving a presentation to all 11th and 12th grade students regarding the importance of post-secondary education and financial aid opportunities. A former KHS grade (TBD) will speak about tuition assistance. Overall, it should be a very informative session for our students.
KCLC Taking Registrations for After School Programs
Kearney, NE: The Kearney Community Learning Center (KCLC) is currently taking registrations for its middle school after school program located at both Horizon and Sunrise Middle Schools. The goal of KCLC is to provide programs to Kearney Public School students to promote academic achievement, social development, and parent and community involvement. Cost for the program is $6.00/day or $3.00/day for students that qualify for free/reduced lunch. Scholarships for those who are in need are available. After school program spots are also available at the following elementary schools: Bryant, Central, Emerson, Kenwood, Northeast and Park. For more information about KCLC or to register your student for the program, contact the KCLC staff at KCLC@kearneypublic.org or (308) 698-8032.
Class Officers Elected for 2010-2011
Students at Kearney High School have been elected to serve as class officers for the 2010-2011 school year.
President of the senior class is Cole Johnson. Senior class officers include Parker Straka, Zach Maloley, Morgan Fisher and Chris Lyons. Senior class sponsor is Deb Eickhoff.
Junior class officers include Tori Crook, Philip Kolbo, and Chelsea Willson. Junior class president is Nicole Potthoff. Crystal Zimmerman is the junior class sponsor.
Steve Lesher is the president of the sophomore class. Carrie Hanson, Mandy Sughroue, Katie Higgins, and Derrick Williams will serve as officers. Genny Wolf is the sophomore class sponsor.
Freshman class officers are Marilyn Synek, Whitney Thompson, and Christa Lovitt. Freshman class president is Tanna Whitefoot. Freshman class sponsor is Diane Johnson.
President of the senior class is Cole Johnson. Senior class officers include Parker Straka, Zach Maloley, Morgan Fisher and Chris Lyons. Senior class sponsor is Deb Eickhoff.
Junior class officers include Tori Crook, Philip Kolbo, and Chelsea Willson. Junior class president is Nicole Potthoff. Crystal Zimmerman is the junior class sponsor.
Steve Lesher is the president of the sophomore class. Carrie Hanson, Mandy Sughroue, Katie Higgins, and Derrick Williams will serve as officers. Genny Wolf is the sophomore class sponsor.
Freshman class officers are Marilyn Synek, Whitney Thompson, and Christa Lovitt. Freshman class president is Tanna Whitefoot. Freshman class sponsor is Diane Johnson.
Project Search Graduation
Project Search graduation is at 1:00 on May 11, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Five KHS students will graduate from the program in its first year. Sariah Fuqua, Wytt Wackerla, Aaron Benz, Taylor Cisneros and Jessica Wilcox. Wytt and Taylor both have jobs at Good Samaritan as a result of Project Search. Wytt works part time in Patient Transport and Taylor works part time in Nutrition Services.
Project Search is a vocationally-based program. It is a partnership between Good Samaritan, Vocational Rehabilitation, Kearney Public Schools, Developmental Disabilities and Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Five students from Kearney High started this program in September. They meet at the hospital from 8:00-1:30. Each student has completed 3 internships in departments such as Patient Transport, Nutrition Services, Sterile Processing, Environmental Services, Progressive Care Unit, Inpatient Rehab, Health Information Management, Human Resources, Educational Services, Maintenance, and Pediatrics.
This graduation is the first graduating class of Project Search. “This program has been amazing,” states Steph Gappa, KHS teacher. “It has given these students the opportunity to experience the expectations of employment as well as learn about their work preferences.” According to Gappa the biggest student growth noted has been in social skill development as well as understanding the importance of being responsible and accountable each day. Gappa states, “The students have done an outstanding job! I truly feel they are leaving here better prepared for employment! It has been a very exciting year!”
Project Search is a vocationally-based program. It is a partnership between Good Samaritan, Vocational Rehabilitation, Kearney Public Schools, Developmental Disabilities and Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Five students from Kearney High started this program in September. They meet at the hospital from 8:00-1:30. Each student has completed 3 internships in departments such as Patient Transport, Nutrition Services, Sterile Processing, Environmental Services, Progressive Care Unit, Inpatient Rehab, Health Information Management, Human Resources, Educational Services, Maintenance, and Pediatrics.
This graduation is the first graduating class of Project Search. “This program has been amazing,” states Steph Gappa, KHS teacher. “It has given these students the opportunity to experience the expectations of employment as well as learn about their work preferences.” According to Gappa the biggest student growth noted has been in social skill development as well as understanding the importance of being responsible and accountable each day. Gappa states, “The students have done an outstanding job! I truly feel they are leaving here better prepared for employment! It has been a very exciting year!”
