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From the Superintendents Desk
WINTER SPORTS CONCLUDE AT HIGH SCHOOL:
The 2015-16 winter sports season has concluded for the high school girls and boys
basketball teams. The girls finished their season with at 13-11 record and the boys
finished with a 25-3 record that include an appearance at the state tournament and a
trophy for the Class D-2 Runner-Up. Congratulations are due to these student athletes for representing our school.
MEAD WINS CLASS D-2 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:
Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) rates the teams that
participate in the state basketball tournament on sportsmanship. The sportsmanship
rating is based upon criteria that measures the players and coaches as well as the student body, cheerleaders, supervisors and fans. At the 2016 Boys State Basketball
Tournament, Mead had the highest rating of all teams that participated in Class D-2
and as a result was awarded the sportsmanship trophy at the conclusion of the tournament. Thanks is offered to everyone who was in attendance at the tournament for
your part in showcasing our district’s sportsmanship.
Inside this issue:
Sportsmanship Award
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Board Meeting Minutes 6
Science Performance
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Counselor’s Desk
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PARENT HELP REQUESTED:
During the period beginning on April 12th and continuing through April 21st, students in selected grades will be required to take the Nebraska State Accountability
(NeSA) tests. The results of these tests are used to compare student performance
results between schools in Nebraska.
Elementary Citizenship
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Messenger
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While the tests only measure small portions of the total learning experience, they are
considered ‘high stakes’ tests due to the fact that the State Department of Education
compares the data gleaned from the tests to draw differences between school districts.
Music Awards
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As students and teachers prepare for these tests, parents are asked to encourage your
child/children to do their best on the tests. In some cases students may not perform
as well as they could on achievement tests since they are not graded.
Your help as parents is needed to encourage all students to do the best they can do
on these tests.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
8th - Kindergarten Round Up
9th - Jr-Sr Prom
11th - BOE Meeting
Thank you. Dr. Dale V. Rawson, Superintendent
14th - Elem. Band Concert
21st - 1:35/1:45 Dismissal
23rd– FFA Highway Clean up
Bingo 4 Books is Back
Sunday, April 17, 2016
2:00pm-4:00pm
In the High School Commons
$2.00 per card - Unlimited wins!
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent/adult
Proceeds help to fund next year’s Bingo 4 Books and the AR store.
30th - Junior High Musical
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Principal’s Point of View
Science Performance
The graphs presented below illustrate Mead’s performance on the Nebraska State Accountability Science (NeSA S)
assessment, as well as the ACT test. Science is only assessed at grades 5, 8, and 11. Mead’s 11th graders have exceeded the state average for three years in a row, suggesting that our upperclassmen are at least as well prepared in
science as the average student.
The graph at left shows Mead’s
percentage of students that met
the proficiency benchmark on the
NeSA Science assessment for the
last four years at the 5th, 8th,
and 11th grades. These are the
only grades tested for science.
The graph at left compares the
percentage of students statewide
to the percentage of Mead students that met the proficiency
benchmark in 2015. Mead’s
eleventh graders surpassed the
State average.
The graph at left compares the
State average on the ACT Science test to Mead’s average
score. Mead’s average has fallen
below that of the State for three
consecutive years.
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Sportsmanship Award
One of the first questions I was asked after the first round of the State Tournament was this: “Did you see how big our
crowd was?” Though I thought we had more fans that Giltner, I didn’t realize just how big our crowd was until I saw a
picture. During the second round, I paid more attention and had to wonder if anyone was left in town! The basketball
team enjoyed tremendous support throughout the tournament. As principal and coach, I am ecstatic that we won the
Sportsmanship Award.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Sportsmanship Award, it is awarded to one school from each class. Three
observers attend each game and use a set of criteria to evaluate a school’s sportsmanship, giving each school a numerical
score based on the identified criteria. At the end of the tournament, the school with the highest average number of points
per game is recognized with the Sportsmanship Award.
I believe it can be difficult to win the award the longer a school is in the tournament. There are just more chances for a
school to demonstrate behavior contrary to the expectations. However, our sportsmanship scores from the championship
game were our highest for any round in the tournament. This is quite an accomplishment when emotions run as high as
they do in the finals.
On behalf of the team and school, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Sportsmanship Award. A special thanks to our student section, cheerleaders, and band and their sponsors. To the best of my knowledge, no other
school that we played had a band and cheerleaders there each day. Finally, I would like to thank the fans and members
of the community that supported us all year long and did it the right way.
Specific Comments from the evaluation form:
• Visible & adequate supervision.
• Good fan support, great crowd.
• Student body used positive & supportive cheers.
• Excellent display of sportsmanship by the entire Mead delegation.
• Coaches & players displayed excellent sportsmanship.
• Cheerleaders did a nice job supporting opponent during intros, leading positive cheers.
• Some fans very vocal and negative in heated moments (especially one female parent) - mostly good however.
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From the Counselor’s Desk….
COLLEGE NOW
Interested in taking college credit classes during the summer and getting a jumpstart on college? You can take college
courses on Metro Community College's campus or take their online classes for half price tuition. Seniors may even
take their courses the summer after high school graduation for half price. Metro’s summer term starts the first week in
June. To enroll in courses, students must have current ACT scores or take the COMPASS test. The COMPASS is a
free placement test students can take right on campus. To register for classes, students and a parent must meet with an
academic advisor. To schedule an appointment, call 402-457-2400.
Engineering Summer Opportunities
Holland Academy of Excellence (June 12-15)
This academy is available to incoming Juniors (Class of 2018) who excel in mathematics or science. Faculty from PKI
will lead students in a variety of hands-on workshops focused on familiarizing them with a range of topics such as bridge
construction, civil engineering and visual animation. Attendees are immersed in an environment centered on creative
innovation, teamwork, and competition. There is no cost to attend this academy thanks to donations from the Holland
Foundation.
OPPD/PKI Academy of Sustainability (July 25-28)
This academy is available to incoming high school seniors (Class of 2017) and focuses on the growing need to promote
green building practices, technologies, policies and standards to build an environmentally responsible, economically
profitable, and healthy future for the region. Students will experience interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations in
our state-of-the-art labs, and tours of LEED Certified buildings. The final day of the academy will feature a panel session
in which experts from the leading sustainable companies and organizations will share their expertise, personal experiences and answer questions. Students will leave with a better understanding of how sustainability is applied in the real world
and what career opportunities they can pursue. Thanks to the generosity of OPPD, there is no cost to attend the academy.
All of the academies are at no cost to students invited to attend. Selection criterion is based upon academic achievement
as well as extracurricular involvement in the community and leadership experience. Students are responsible for their
own transportation. To apply and for academy information,, visit www.pki.nebraska/edu/new/and click on the
"Outreach" link. The deadline for applications is May 1st.
2016-2017 Class Schedules
Scheduling information will be passed out to students the week of March 29. Scheduling time will be set up for parents
to discuss schedules with Ms. Moser in the high school library on April 6 from 3:30-6:00. If this time does not work or
you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Moser.
1st Semester Dual Credit Course Offerings
• Composition I (ENGL 1010) 4.5 qtr. credits or 3 sem. credits. Taught online through SECC ($283.50) pre-req:
English ACT 18+
For students who wish to take the above class and qualify for free or reduced lunch, there is a scholarship the student
can apply for that will pay for the course. MPS will provide the textbook for the above course.
Career Academy Courses
*Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 1010)
*Introduction to Early Childhood (ECED 1150)
*Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 1810)
*Introduction to Entergy Gen. & Dist (ENER 1100)
*Introduction to Business (BSAD 1050)
*Basic Nutrition (FSDT 1350)
*Principles of Management (BSAD 2540)
*Computer Fundamentals (INFO 1151)
*Interpersonal Relations (PSYC 1250)
*Basic Med Terminology (MEDA 1101)
*Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRIM 1010) *Introduction to Prof. Education (EDUC 1110)
*Lifespan Human Development (PSYC 2960)
Students must register for all of the above dual credit courses by April 8. For more information about any of
the classes, please see Ms. Moser.
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Junior High students enjoyed an evening of bowling, laser tag, and arcade games at the Mark in
Elkhorn on March 15
Elementary Student Council News
This June, Miss Reiman will be traveling to Zambia to teach a class and visit Zambian schools. Zambia offers free education to seventh grade, but students MUST have a uniform and their own school supplies. Pencils are very expensive,
printed books are considered luxuries. The Student Council sponsored a school supply drive through March 18. Pencils
and one subject notebooks are items that are particularly useful. Miss Reiman will pass them out to children in the village schools. We look forward to hearing a report from her next fall. We filled a big suitcase for her to take with her.
Thanks to everyone who participated.
The Student Council raised $416.55 for Pennies for
Patients. The winning class was 4th grade. The Fourth
Grade Hero was Brynn Halladay. Her classmate, Sam
Popken was the lucky one to put the whipped cream
pie in her face.
Fifth won the February Box Top Challenge. Kindergarten won the March Box Top Challenge. Winning
classes receive a treat, a board or card game to play
when it is too cold to be outside and a ball to use on the
playground. The class that collects the most per student average over the school year will be awarded with
a special treat the end of May. To make it easy, you
can put all the Box Tops in a baggie with your student’s name and class. Thanks you for your help.
We will have a summer competition, so keep those Box Tops coming. The Grand Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate to
Scheels. More information on the Summer Challenge will be sent out at the end of School.
Over 350 bunnies of different colors are running around the elementary hallways. Classes are assigned a color or group
of colors to count. The guess that is closest to the actual number, without going over wins a stuffed bunny!
It is hard to believe, but the ABC Countdown starts on April 21!! A-Awkward Dress, 22-B-Backward Day, 25-Ccinnamon rolls, 26-D-Donut Day (Thanks to the Soybean Board), 27-E-Extra Recess, 28-F-Friend
Day, 29-G-Go Noodle.
Remember, we collect Pop Tabs, Box Tops and Campbell’s UPC
codes all year long.
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Board of Education Meeting Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, District 72, Mead Nebraska, was held Monday March 14,
2016 in the Jr.-Sr. High IMC. President Kuhr called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The following board
members were present: Kevin Hough, Nate Mongan, Stephanie Langemeier, Andy Carritt, Brenda
Halbmaier and Rich Kuhr.
The following is a condensed version of the minutes. A complete copy is available for inspection in the
Mead Elementary Office.
Margaret Johnson and Lynsey Myer reported about senior sneak.
Principal PJ Quinn report on Graduation information, senior sneak, post prom, winter athletics, track, and
instructional report.
Superintendent Rawson reported on upcoming meetings and projects, surplus property, personal, budget
review and board policies.
The following other action was taken by unanimous vote: approval of the Minutes, Bills and Financial report, Consent agenda, purchase of new Caravan, sale of Ford Taurus for $1600.00, new carpet, Senior
sneak, 2015-16 budget, replacement of high school intercom, telephones, new scoreboards and interactive display with streaming video for the high school. Accept Cathy Kuhr resignation with regrets from Girls
basketball coach. Approve the changes to Series 6000 and motion to recess into closed session for the
prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual at 9:00 pm, out at 9:25 pm.
President Kuhr called for a Linkage meeting on May 27, 2016 at 8:00 am in the High School Library.
President Kuhr declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm.
MEAD RAIDER NIKE GEAR
FOR SALE
Orders Due
April 3rd!
The Mead Volleyball Team is once again selling Nike items to earn funds for our program. We are selling Nike Hoodies, Sweatshirts,
Pullover Jackets, Beanies, T-shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Dri-Fit Shirts, Athletic Shorts, and Capris.
Contact any volleyball player to place your order or contact Keshia Havelka at the Bank of Mead, (402) 624-2255 or
kmselko@windstream.net
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2016 6th - 8th Grade Music Contest
I am very proud of the band students that entered the Malcolm Music Contest. It takes a lot of work and courage to prepare a song and play in front of your peers, parents, strangers, and a judge. The students did very well. Most of the comments suggested by the judges for improvement were related to nervousness the day of the contest! Nevers can make it
difficult to breathe properly, to move fingers/arms the ‘same’, to get your lips to ‘buzz’ on brass instruments, or just to
concentrate on everything you’ve worked on! Keep playing everyone!
Instrumental Results
Elementary
Superior Rating (1) Kaitlyn Hanson – Clarinet Solo
Superior Rating (1) Raven Etherington – Trumpet Solo
Superior Rating (1) Laura Kuhr – Flute Solo
Superior Rating (1) Collin Konecky, Ben Grasiani,
Elijah Sohriakoff, Jacob Hering,
Caleb Lihs – Brass/Woodwind Ensemble
Superior Rating (1) Laura Kuhr, Emily Quinn, Demmy Patocka,
Riah Engel, Meghan Richards – Flute Ensemble
Superior Rating (1-) Addy Metejka, Brianna Lemke,
Megan Leutkenhaus, Kaitlyn Hanson - Clarinet Ensemble
Excellent Rating (2) Jacky Cruz & Raven Etherington –
Trumpet Duet
Excellent Rating (2) Lily Gorum – Trumpet Solo
Excellent Rating (2+) AJ Carritt – Snare Drum Solo
Junior High
Superior Rating (1+) Lexi Degerness – Flute Solo
Superior Rating (1) Bernadette Linscomb – Clarinet
Solo
Superior Rating (1-) Jack Munter – Trombone Solo
Superior Rating (1-) Emily Hanson – Trumpet Solo
Superior Rating (1-) Kelly Richards – Sax Solo
Excellent Rating (2+) Samantha Dyas – Trombone
Solo
Piano Results
Junior High
Excellent Rating (2) Samantha Dyas – Piano Solo
Elementary
Vocal Results
Maylie Brestel & Mystic Hartgrave
Duet
Mystic Hartgrave
Solo
Lexie Degerness
Solo
Audra Delancey
Solo
Bernadette Linscomb
Solo
Brianna Lempke & Megan Leutkenhaus
Duet
Laura Kuhr & Megan Richards
Duet
Emily Quinn & Demmy Patocka
Duet
Audra Delancey & Lexie Degerness
Duet
Raven Etherington, Kayden Sorensen & Addy Matejah
Trio
Jackie Cruz, Kaitlyn Hanson & Riah Engel
Trio
Kyla Hrdlicka, Grace Popken, Lauren Holloway & Lily Brestel
Quartet
The students represented our school proudly and did a fantastic job!
WELL DONE
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1112+
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The graph at left compares the
State average on the ACT Science test to Mead’s average
score. Mead’s average has fallen
below that of the State for three
consecutive years.
The graph at left compares the
performance of various subgroups on the NeSA Science
assessment. The top line is the
District’s percentage of Non-IEP
students that met the proficiency
benchmark. The middle line
represents students that qualify
for free and reduced meals. The
bottom line represents the students that have IEPs.
NHS & FCCLA GO TO OPEN DOOR
MISSION
After being snowed out in January, twenty five members
of Mead’s National Honor Society and FCCLA organizations were finally able to go to the Open Door Mission
to do service work on March 15th. We packaged snacks
for the Mission so that they could put them in lunch bags
to be taken out to the streets of Omaha. Members also
did various tasks in the Outreach center such as hanging
up clothes and sorting through toiletries and bread. Service work is one of the key components to both of these
organizations and we have enjoyed going to the Open
Door Mission for numerous years!
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Elementary Citizenship
The students in the Elementary are being recognized for random acts of good citizenship. Citizenship is based on the characteristics of scholarship, responsibility, leadership, and respect of peers and
staff. At the end of each month, students who most consistently display good citizenship are given
the award.
The recipients of the citizenship award for October are: Kindergarten: Jersey Siske, 1st: Owen
Lamb, 2nd: No award this month, 3rd: Corbin Carlson, 4th: Emily Kuhr, 5th: Kimberly Anderson,
6th: Ben Grasiani and Laura Kuhr
OPEN
DOOR
MISSION
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Mead Public Schools
PO Box 158
115 No Elm St
Mead, NE 68041
Phone: 402-624-3435
Fax: 402-624-2069
www.meadpublicschools.org
If you have a child who will be 5 years old before July 31st, 2016, they are
eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year.
If your child will be 5 before October 15, 2016, they can be tested and
considered for early enrollment.
Kindergarten Roundup will be held on
Friday, April 8th, 2016 from 8:30-10:00 am.
Please call the Elementary School at
624-6465 to get signed up!