May 2012 Newsletter - Elkhorn Public Schools

Manchester Times
The mission of Manchester Elementary is to ensure academic and
personal excellence by collaborating with our school community to
meet the diverse needs of all learners.
MAY 2012
Volume 6 Issue 9
April 2012 Volume 6 Issue 8
Principal’s Message
May
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Up Coming Events:
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Family Dinner
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McDonald’s
4-8pm
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5th Grade Tour
to EMS
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2012-13 6th
Grade Orientation
Night @ EMS
with Parents 7pm
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Volunteer
Appreciation
Breakfast
7:45-8:30am!
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Fun Day
(K thru 5th)
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6:30
Kindergarten
Music Program
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Field Day
Grades 3-5 at
EHS
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Last Day of
School Dismissal
at 11:30am
It’s hard to believe that May Day is tomorrow. Plus, it is that
time of year when the days get longer, the weather gets
warmer, and the grass needs mowing. It is also when we say
good-bye to some of our Manchester staff. Kathy Hays will be
retiring at the end of the school year, and Hallie Burger is
getting married and moving to Arizona. We wish them the best
in their new adventures!
I continued to be amazed by the high level of parent support
and involvement at Manchester. What a gift to be at a school
where the parents take this responsibility to the highest level.
Please consider joining us on May 9th in the media center for
our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at 7:45a.m.
Between now and May 23rd, we have much to accomplish, and
the challenge of remaining focused on learning is before both
the students and the staff. Whether it’s the first month of the
school year or the last month, our mission and focus needs to
remain constant. I’ve been grateful for all of your support and
your willingness to be involved in your children’s education this
year, and I especially appreciate it during the last month.
It’s been an amazing school year, and I will definitely miss the
students over the next couple of months. I’m sure you’ll enjoy
this extra time as a family this summer. As always, you are
welcome to stop in to visit with me or give me a call at
402-289-2590 about any questions, comments and/or
concerns.
See you in August!
Amy Christ
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2012-2013 School Year
The time has come for us to begin preparing for the 2012‐2013 school year. Please notify
the school office at 402‐289‐2590 if you are planning on attending a different school next year
due to a move, open enrollment, and/or etc. This information helps us to accurately prepare for
our classes and materials for next year. Thank you for your help with this.
Mark Your Calendars—Key Dates for our 2012-2013 Back-to-School Events
July 30th and 31st New Student Registration 8a.m. to 4p.m.
(This is only for families new to the district.)
August 7th Back-to-School 101
10 a.m. to 7p.m.
*One Day Only This Year*
It is highly encouraged that everyone participate in this event. During Back-to-School 101
stations will be set up for the following items:
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Update directory form
Update enrollment form
Purchase yearbook
Order Manchester apparel
Health update form turned in
Medication forms turned in
Taher station – put lunch money in account
Free/Reduced lunch forms
Life Touch fall pictures taken
Sign up for PTO committees
Find out who your teacher is for 2012‐2013
August 9th Open House and Curriculum Night
Open House 5:45‐6:25 Meet your teacher‐‐See your classroom
Curriculum Night –Grades kindergarten through fourth will offer two sessions. Fifth grade’s first
session will be the curriculum presentation, and the second session will pertain to Outdoor
Education.
•Session One‐‐ 6:30 to 6:55
•Session Two‐‐7:00 to 7:25.
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Paw Praise
•A special thank you to all of our traffic volunteers. Plus, I appreciate
Chasile Hammond and Al Watts for heading up this crew.
•We conducted dental screenings this semester, and I definitely appreciated all of the volunteers
that helped with that process.
•A big thank you goes out to our carnival chairs, Victoria Gaskin and Ellen Carstensen. Thank you
for heading up this big endeavor and putting on a family fun event.
•Our yearbook should be arriving soon, and I’m sure it will be treasured for years to come. Sally
Vandeberghe and Jen Bednar were responsible for making it happen. Thanks for all of your time
and dedication to this project.
•I would also like to thank our PTO officers for their time and commitment to making this a
positive organization. Hats off to Liz Rohs (president), Amy Hendryx (vice president), Shelly
Wilcoxon (treasurer), and Liz Hagestad (secretary).
Family Dinner Night
Tuesday, May 1st
McDonald's
Congratulations to Miss Stroh’s
class! They are our most recent
Box Tops winners! They will enjoy a
popcorn party or an extra recess! Way to go, first graders!
(168th /Maple)
4:00-8:00pm
Ronald McDonald will be there for a
portion of the evening!
ELKHORN SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS 2012
During the summer, Elkhorn coaches offer a variety of summer sports camps for athletes of all ages. If your student
is interested in learning a new sport or improving their skills, please check out a listing of sports camps at our
website www.elkhornweb.org. Click on “Elkhorn Summer Sports Camps” to view information and download
registration flyers. Students will not be bringing home hard copies of these flyers, so please check the website if
you're interested in summer sports camps.
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Volunteer Appreciation
Breakfast
Please join us
in the media center for a
volunteer appreciation breakfast
May 9th from 7:45 to 8:30am.
Thank you for all you do
for the Manchester staff & students!
PTO Newsletter Items
The school year is near over, but PTO is gearing up…for next year!! At our most recent meeting, elections took place. Congratulations to the Manchester PTO Board for 2012-13:
President: Amy Hendryx
Vice President: Liz Hagestad
Treasurer: Shelli Willcoxon
Secretary: Stefanie Christensen
Some summer/fall PTO events that we are planning and brainstorming on are Back to School 101, Walk-A-Thon, and
the Market. We are also looking for enthusiastic players in other roles of the organization. If you have ideas,
suggestions, want to volunteer, or have questions about the upcoming year, please contact ahendryx@me.com or
lizhagestad@hotmail.com. We are only as strong as our volunteers; don’t miss a chance to contribute to your student’s
school experience!
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Dedication Library Program
The purpose of the dedication program is to fill our library with books that will enrich our students. With a
donation of $16.00 a library issue hardcover book will be purchased and a bookplate honoring the occasion
will be placed on the inside cover. The book will become a permanent addition to our library collection.
Books
will be pre-selected from age appropriate wish lists. Books can be dedicated for a variety of reasons-for
example, birthdays, to wish good luck, holidays or to show a teacher or a staff member your appreciation.
Make someone feel extra special by dedicating a book to him/her.
Birthday Books
A bookplate will reflect the birthday of the child and the new book will be presented to your child/honoree on
or near the date you choose so that he or she enjoys the excitement of being the first person to check out
the
new library book.
Dedication Books
A bookplate will reflect the donation and the new book will be added to the shelves for student circulation.
The donor will be notified which book was added to our collection.
To dedicate a book please return the completed form below to the school office a minimum of 2 weeks prior
to
the commemoration date. Checks should be made payable to Manchester in the amount of $16.00 per
book.
Student Name:____________________________!
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Teacher:_________________________________!
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Occasion:______________________________________!
Your Name:_______________________________! !
Todayʼs Date:___________________
Occasion Date:_________________
Phone #:______________________
Email:________________________
Book Plate to Read:
This book is donated in honor of________________________________________
(Personʼs name exactly as it should read on plate, please PRINT)
Message:____________________________________________________________________
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Way to go Manchester D.I.!
Destination Imagination (DI) is a problem solving activity in which students show their
knowledge, creativity, and teamwork as they work together to provide solutions to various
challenges. Four Manchester teams competed at a regional competition at Plattsmouth High
School this spring. Three teams competed in the “Coming Attractions” challenge and made us
proud by coming in first, second, and third place for our region! They all went on to compete
at the state competition in Kearney. One team competed in the challenge called, “Some
Assembly Required.” This team earned first place at the regional competition and 2nd place at
the state competition. What an accomplishment! We would like to recognize the following
students for their hard work and outstanding achievements.
Regional 1st Place Winners
2nd Place at State!
Some Assembly Required
Andy Zhang
Trinity Thompson
Maddie Melendy
Emily Stevenson
Noah Froscheiser
Connar Mulherin
Regional 1st Place Winners
Coming Attractions
Brendan Newby
April Mull
Morgan Hanel
Haley Stessman
Lily Oetjen
Isaac Abrahamson
Ellie Jaeke
Regional 2nd Place Winners
Coming Attractions
Evan Johnson
Ethan Webster
Anna Watts
Savanna Rahman
Zoe Friedman
Abby Dallegge
Kennedy Sinz
Regional 3rd Place Winners
Coming Attractions
Collin Schaben
Ethan Arnold
Elaina Frazen
Grace Richter
Alexis Harper
Taylor Adams
Abby Gunther
A special thanks to all the parents who volunteered to coach and judge competitions. The kids
really unleashed their imaginations and made us all proud!
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Do you know someone who
deserves a night in the spotlight?
Nominate them for the 2012 Hall of Fame!
*Support Staff - Current EPS support staff member
*Carl L. White Outstanding Educator - Present administrator or teacher
*Golden Apple Outstanding Educator - Current administrator or teacher who has been with
the
Elkhorn Schools District 5 years or less
*Former Educator - Past administrator or teacher who has been retired for at least 5 years
*Outstanding Alumnus - EPS graduate from at least 15 years prior
*Outstanding Alumnus Athlete - EPS graduate from at least 5 years prior who was a
successful high
school athlete
*Community Booster - Community individual, group and/or business
*Volunteer - Community individual
*Partners in Education Mentor - Partners in Education
Scan with your Smartphone
to visit us online at
elkhornfoundation.org!
Join the EPS Foundation Monday, June 11, 2012 at Shadow Ridge for a day
of golf in support of classroom grants in Elkhorn Public Schools.
The tournament includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner, raffles,
flag prizes and more!
Last year’s tournament raised nearly $20,000 to support SmartBoards,
community outreach programs, reading/writing clubs, laboratory
equipment and much more!
Visit elkhornfoundation.org to register your foursome or become a sponsor!
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