Brownell-Talbot School

August-September 2014
Issue 151 Volume 1
BROWNELL-TALBOT
Newsletter
For the families, friends, and staff of Brownell-Talbot School
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to welcome you to the 2014 – 2015 school year! We have been collaborating all summer to ensure a
successful new school year and we are excited to see everyone on the 25th. An integral part of that preparation has been to
recruit and hire quality faculty and staff. The following is a list of new hires and reassignments for the 2014 – 2015 school
year. We look forward to seeing you at all of the activities at Brownell-Talbot School this year and partnering with us in
your child’s education and success.
Twyla Baker – First Grade Teacher
Jessica Bertschinger – Admissions Coordinator
Anne Constantino – Interim Head of School
Michelle Danielson – Receptionist/Lower School Administrative Assistant
Angela Drew – Communications Coordinator
Susanne Gibbins – Junior Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Alaina “Ali” Higgins – Admissions Assistant
Susan Hiley – Kindergarten Teacher
Rodney Howe – Journalism Teacher
Pam Kirkpatrick – Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Sara Krajicek – First Grade Teacher
Renae Mackender – Constituent Relations Coordinator
Tina Rice – Middle School English Teacher
Jamie Short – Library Media Specialist
Elsa Sosa–Glasford – Upper School Spanish Teacher
David Thomas – Assistant to the Director of College Counseling
Kelli Van Winkle – Learning and Curriculum Coordinator
Sally Weiss – Middle School English Teacher
Julia Wolfe – Assistant Director of Advancement
Aileen Zeigler – Theatre Arts/Drama Teacher
You can read a summary of the background and qualifications of these dedicated professionals on the B-T website at:
http://www.brownell.edu/uploaded/About_Us/FINAL_2014_New_Faculty_Staff_Announcement.pdf
We are looking forward to the coming year. B-T, we are better together!
Anne ConstantinoBridget CollinsBill HarrellKami Landenberger
Interim Head of School
Head of Middle School
Head of Upper School
Head of Lower School
Looking Ahead...
August
October
September
November
25
First Day of Classes
26
School Photo Day
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 No School, Labor Day
17
17
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 No School, Labor Day
2
Classes Resume
23
Photo Retake Day
25
No School - LS Only, Parent Conferences
Professional Development Grades 1-4
26
No School, Parent Conferences
2
7
26-28
Statement of Policy
End of First Quarter
Grandparents’ Day/Homecoming
Admissions Preview Night
No School, Faculty Professional Development Day
No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
The Brownell-Talbot Newsletter is produced monthly to inform parents and others about school events, classroom events, and student achievements in the
classroom, on the playing field, or in other extracurricular activities. This information is submitted by faculty and staff members. The school reserves the right to
edit information in the interest of space and content. Advertising is not accepted.
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ALL SCHOOL
News
Ms. Angela Drew• (402) 556-3772, ext. 1009 • angela.drew@brownell.edu
B-T Begins a New Academic Year
Raider Zone Begins Aug. 25
The first day of classes for Brownell-Talbot students is
Monday, August 25.
•
Lower School students, including new students, should
report to their classrooms by 8:15 a.m.
•
Middle School students in grades five through eight
should report by 8 a.m. to their first period classes.
•
Upper School students in grades nine through twelve
should report to their class sponsor no later than 8 a.m.
Sponsors’ classrooms or meeting rooms will be posted
in the Upper School Commons and in the Swanson
Auditorium Lobby. (US students: For a schedule of
the rest of the first day of classes, please see the Upper
School News on page 7.)
Raider Zone (the LS extended care program) will be
available before and after school for families beginning
the first day of school, August 25. Registration forms must
be turned in prior to the first day of school in order for your
child/ren to attend Raider Zone.
School Photos August 26
School photos will be taken on Tuesday, August 26.
All students must wear their formal uniforms that day.
Preschoolers and junior kindergarteners may wear what they
wish. Retakes are September 23.
Photographs are included in the students’ permanent records
and published in The Triangle, the School’s yearbook.
Important Dates 2014-2015
August 25
August 26
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 September 2 September 23
September 25
September 26
October 17
October 17 November 7
November 26-28
December 19
Dec. 22-Jan. 2
January 5
January 6
January 30
February 13-16
March 13 March 13
Mar. 30- Apr. 6
April 7
April 24
May 8
May 25
May 30
First Day of Classes
School Photo Day
No School Labor Day
Classes Resume
Photo Retake Day
No School - LS Only,Parent Conferences
Professional Development Grades 1-4
No School, Parent Conferences
End of First Quarter
Grandparents’ Day & Homecoming
No School, Faculty Professional Development Day
No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
End of Second Quarter
Winter Holiday, No School
No School, Faculty Professional Development Day
Classes Resume
No School, MS/US Parent Conferences, LS work day, No Conferences for LS
No School, Mid-Winter Holiday
End of Third Quarter
No LS Classes, Parent Conferences
No School, Spring Break
Classes Resume
No School, Faculty Professional Development Day
Gala, Early Dismissal
No School, Memorial Day
151st Baccalaureate & Commencement
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An informational flyer about school photos can be found
on the School’s website under brownell.edu/registration.
The flyer contains the website (schphoto.net) and the
School's access code, packages with pricing, and ordering
information. Please refer to this flyer for ordering your
student's school pictures.
Labor Day Weekend – No School
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Brownell-Talbot will not hold classes and Raider Zone will
not operate on Friday, August 30 or Monday, September 2 in
recognition of Labor Day. School offices are open August 30,
but are closed September 2.
No School September 26
The year’s first parent-teacher conference day is Friday,
September 26 to give students, parents, and faculty an early
opportunity to discuss student progress. There is no school
that day.
Conferences for Middle and Upper School are scheduled for
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. in the fieldhouse. Lower School
parents will schedule their child’s/children’s conference time
online. We will use a scheduling component in Veracross
that you will access through the Parent Portal. Instructions
and more information will be provided later. Conference
times will run from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
ALL SCHOOL
News
Call-in Policy for Absences
Student/Parent Handbook Online
Parents, please notify the School if your child/ren must
miss class. In the event of illness, please call the School
office at (402) 556-3772 before 8:45 a.m. If illness (or any
absence) will cause a student to miss more than one day of
school, you may ask to have his or her books ready for pickup
after 3:30 p.m. Assignments may be found on the B-T website
in the web-based student information system (Veracross).
To save dollars and to support its "going green" initiative,
Brownell-Talbot School no longer prints copies of the
Parent/Student Handbook. The Handbook is published
online only as a PDF file.
Parents/students who wish to have a printed version may
either print from the downloadable PDF document online,
or request a copy from the main office.
NOTE: School staff verify the attendance of every student. If
the School has not been notified of a child’s absence by 8:45
a.m., parents will be contacted. Please send a written note
to the appropriate Lower, Middle, or Upper School Head in
advance of planned absences such as medical appointments
and vacations. A two-week advance notice is requested for
college visits. More detailed information on School policy
regarding absences, tardiness, and make-up work is available
in the community login area of the website in the Student/
Parent Handbook.
The Handbook may be found at brownell.edu/handbook or
within the “Resources” section when a parent or student is
logged into the Parent or Student Portal (community login).
Service Learning Enhancements
In effort to streamline our Service Learning at BrownellTalbot, a committee of faculty and staff has volunteered to
spearhead the 2014-15 projects. Our students and families
are amazing at volunteering their time and giving to worthy
causes, but we want to take those projects and execute them
with excellence and encourage the entire school body to
participate. After countless hours of research and visits, two
non-profits in the Omaha area were chosen for two-year
partnerships.
Lower School Information Night
On Thursday, September 4 parents of children in grades
preschool through four will have an opportunity to hear
more about their specific grade level from the classroom
teachers with a choice of two sessions. Session 1 will run
from 4:30–4:55 p.m. followed by Session 2 from 5–5:25 p.m.
Teachers in grades kindergarten through four will present
with their partner teacher in one of the two classrooms. The
classrooms will be identified that evening.
Completely Kids is a non-profit organization in Omaha,
which ensures families have access to the knowledge and
skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty.
Join Us for the Annual Parents
Association Chili Supper
YES-Youth Emergency Services serves homeless at-risk youth
by providing critically-needed resources, which empower
them to become self-sufficient.
The Annual Parents Association Chili Supper on Thursday,
October 16 will offer great food, School spirit and a family
atmosphere.
We will continue to work with Opportunity Education and
our sister school, Ashok Memorial Public School, in India.
Cost is $5 per person ($3 for children age five and under) for
a bowl of fabulous chili (with a vegetarian option) and all the
fixin’s! Turkey dogs will be available for our non-chili eating
B-T friends.
For our first event, Brownell is partnering with Keep Omaha
Beautiful for the Green Apple Day of Service. The Green
Apple Day of Service gives parents, teachers, students,
companies and local organizations the opportunity to
transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive
learning environments through local service projects. We
will be cleaning up Memorial Park and the Brownell campus
on Saturday, September 27, 10-11:00 a.m. If you have any
questions or would like to help out with a project, please
contact Kassandra Mayo at kamayo@brownell.edu.
Homecoming candidates will be announced followed by
the pep rally at approximately 7 p.m. The Homecoming
bonfire will be held outside on the practice field immediately
following the pep rally. Please join us for this wonderful B-T
tradition!
Come back the next day for great performances by the
Lower School students during the annual Grandparents’ Day
celebration. Grandparents and special guests are invited to
stay for lunch.
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UPPER SCHOOL
News
Mr. Bill Harrell • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1037 • biharrel@brownell.edu
US Opening Day: Students & Parents
College Admission Panel
August 25, 2014, 7:45-8 a.m. – Upper School students
report to their class (grade level) meeting room. Room
assignments will be prominently posted in the US Commons
and the Swanson Auditorium Lobby. Classes begin in the
morning and the day’s events include the Upper School
House Induction at 8:10 a.m., Upper School Orientation
and an All-School Pep Rally at 2:30 p.m. Because of special
House activities planned for the Opening Day, students
should wear their “House” shirt, tennis shoes, and school
uniform bottoms. New Upper School students will receive
their House shirts during the House Induction. The first
formal uniform day is Tuesday, August 26.
Upper School students and parents are invited to the
College Admission Panel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October
22 in Swanson Auditorium. Admission professionals from
Macalester College (MN), Washington University in St.
Louis (MO) and other select colleges will sit on a panel
and provide information on gaining admission to selective
colleges and setting your application apart from others.
Students and parents will have an opportunity to ask
questions. This event will give underclassmen exposure to
the college admission process and the ability to ask specific
questions so they can tailor their applications accordingly.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
News
Ms. Bridget Collins• (402) 556-3772, ext. 1044 • brcollin@brownell.edu
Curriculum Updates
grades five and six, Sally Weiss is the new English teacher
for seventh grade and will also be teaching speech, Amber
Straka has been at B-T for several years but will now be
teaching in the Middle School as the eighth grade history/
civics teacher, Aileen Ziegler is our new drama and theater
arts teacher, and Jamie Short is our new library media
specialist.
Middle School students will notice their schedules reflect
some changes and additions from previous years. The World
Language department has worked diligently to create a
plan that allows for added instructional time for the middle
school students. All grades five through eight have an
additional day of instruction. The fifth and sixth graders will
receive instruction three days a week for 45 minutes and the
seventh and eighth graders will receive four classes a week
for 45 minutes. This reflects an increase of instructional
time for the fifth and sixth graders from 80 minutes to
135 minutes and for seventh and eighth graders from 135
minutes to 180 minutes.
Sixth Grade Outdoor Education
The sixth grade will be heading to Camp Kitaki at the end of
September. Students will leave on September 22 and return
on September 25. This is an incredible experience for the students with activities to include hiking, exploring, dissecting,
night hikes, canoeing, and archery. Anyone who has gone has
come back with wonderful stories about Human Foosball,
Owl Pellets, and of course the GAGA pit.
All Middle School classes will be on a 45 minute bell
schedule this year. We have created a fifth grade iPad class
that will meet once a week for the first quarter of school.
This class period will become a class that will have elective
offerings for both fifth and sixth graders for the second,
third, and fourth quarters of school. We are also looking
at the option of having electives for the seventh and eighth
grade.
Information about the trip will be sent the parents of sixth
graders during the first week of school.
I also want to introduce you to the new personnel in the
Middle School. Tina Rice is the new English teacher for
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LOWER SCHOOL
News
Mrs. Kami Landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • kalanden@brownell.edu
Lower School Parent Information Night
On Thursday, September 4 parents of children in grades
preschool through fourth grade will have an opportunity
to hear more about their specific grade level from the
classroom teachers with two options of sessions being
offered. Session One will run from 4:30–4:55 p.m. followed
by Session Two from 5–5:25 p.m. Teachers in grades
kindergarten through fourth grade will present with their
partner teacher in one of the two classrooms. This will be
identified that evening.
Join the Serenading Raiders 2014 - 15
Serenading Raiders is the LS, third and fourth grade, choir.
All students are encouraged to be a part. The choir rehearses
after school from 3:15-4:00 p.m. For the 2014-15 season the
third grade will meet on Tuesdays and the fourth grade will
meet on Thursdays. Keep this in mind when scheduling
lessons, sports and other activities.
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents and special friends are invited to attend a
Lower School program in their honor featuring grades one
through four on Friday, October 17 in Swanson Auditorium.
The program will feature songs from our American
tapestry, especially the old west. This is an introduction to a
wonderful experience. Brownell-Talbot is participating this
year with the Rose Theater in a production about Bill Cody.
The program will be professionally recorded and available
for purchase.
“I look forward to working with the choir this year,” says
Mrs. Robson, director of the Serenading Raiders.
Students in grades preschool through kindergarten will be
hosting events in their classrooms. Teachers will be sharing
more information about these events soon.
Grandparents and special friends are invited to join their
student for a complimentary lunch in the school’s dining
room.
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ATHLETICS
News
LOWER, MIDDLE
AND UPPER
Mr. Jeff Rohrig • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1032 • jerohrig@brownell.edu
Calendar of Events
Physicals and Consent Forms Due Now
All activity schedules may be found at www.brownell.
edu/athletics. You will also find directions to away games
and other important activities information.
All students in grades seven through tweleve MUST
turn in their medical physical and parent consent forms
before they are allowed to begin practice for their activity.
Completed physical and consent papers may be submitted to
Sue Moon or Michelle Danielson at the school front office.
Contact activities director Jeff Rohrig at jerohrig@brownell.
edu with questions.
B-T Youth Sports Organization
The Brownell-Talbot Youth Sports Organization (BTYSO) is a volunteer-run organization that provides recreational
opportunities for kindergarten through sixth grade Brownell-Talbot students to participate in organized team sports. The B-T
Youth Sports Organization provides opportunities in soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football. The BTYSO depends on
parent volunteers to organize and coach the teams.
The BTYSO has four goals:
1. Allow an opportunity to learn to play team sports in a way to build skill, confidence and good sportsmanship.
2. Provide an opportunity for the development of every player regardless of ability while having fun, whether playing
recreational or competitive level sports.
3. Build good sportsmanship and positive attitudes in players, coaches and parents.
4. Provide coach training opportunities and encourage coaches to learn coaching skills and techniques appropriate for
each level of play.
Most recreation youth sports programs are founded on three important principles: fun, personal development and skill
development. The B-T Youth Sports Organization will allow every player the opportunity to learn the game while having fun!
B-T’s fall sports offerings include:
• Soccer (preschool, junior kindergarten, kindergarten, first, and second grade)
• Volleyball (third through sixth grade)
• Flag football (fifth and sixth grade)
While registration for fall sports has officially closed, we still may be able to get your child on a team this fall if there is room.
Please contact Bruce Froendt, BTYSO coordinator at bfroendt@cox.net or by text or phone at (402) 915-5611.
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AQUATICS
News
Ms. Jeanie Neal • (402) 505-2438 • aquatics@brownell.edu
www.btaquatics.org
PUBLIC SWIM
SWIM TEAM
We offer two types of public swimming opportunities in
September.
We swim for good times – both fun times and fast!
The B-T Raiders Swim Team is open to students in
kindergarten through eighth grade. Team information is
available at
www.b-taquatics.org. Email Coach Neal at aquatics@
brownell.edu to register. The deadline to register for the fall
session of swim team is Saturday, September 6.
Family Swim: This is recreational swimming for the
whole family. Admission is $3 per person.* Family
Swim time is 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays when we
have swimming lessons.
Bonus Lap Swim+: This is lap swimming time for
adults in conjunction with our swimming lesson
times. Admission is $3 per person.*
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Please visit the aquatics program website for event details
and entry information: www.b-taquatics.org
*There is no charge for current B-T students, faculty, and
staff or immediate family members who are accompanied by
the student/faculty/staff member.
September 6
September 8
September 11
September 21
September 27
September 28
+Bonus Swim times are subject to change with little notice.
Check the website for schedule updates.
3th Annual Back to Pool Day
First Day of Lessons & Swim Team Practice
First Day of PE Swimming
Registration Opens for Winter Lessons
Face-Up/Face-Down Sanctioned Meet at B-T
Splash Meet & Traverse Wall Challenge
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE swimming starts on September 11. Students will swim
best and have the most fun when they have the proper
equipment for swimming. We do not provide caps and
goggles. We recommend every swimmer have both at every
class. Girls swim best in one piece suits with no ties. Please
do not choose suits that tie at the neck, behind the back, or
at the legs. Boys swim best in suits that do have a string to
tighten up the waist. Beware of fashion suits that have ties
that are for show and do not help hold up the suit. Visit the
B-T Aquatics Swim Shop or website for helpful hints on
purchasing goggles and selecting suits
SWIM SHOP
The new B-TA Swim Shop is located on the spectator gallery
level of the pool and is open for your shopping pleasure! We
sell suits, caps, goggles, energy treats, T-shirts, and more.
Hours of operation are posted on the website.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Learn to swim Face-Up First®. We offer great lessons, and
have spots available for fall. View the schedule and register
online at www.b-taquatics.org.
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A U G . - S E P. L U N C H
News
Chef Jim Hill • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1021 • jihill@brownell.edu
Monday
Aug. 25
Tuesday
Aug. 26
Wednesday
Aug. 27
Thursday
Aug. 28
Friday
Aug. 29
Baked Chicken
Cheese Pizza Whole Hot Roast Beef on
Nuggets, Mashed BBQ Pork Riblett on a
Wheat Stuffed Crust Whole Grain Bun,
Potatoes and Poultry Whole Wheat Hoagie, No School; Labor Day
Tossed Salad with
Seasoned Potato
Gravy, Steamed
Baked Curly Fries,
Holiday
Romaine Lettuce, Wedges, Fresh Apple
Green Beans, Fresh
Sliced Peaches
Wedge
Fresh Red Grapes
Strawberries
1
2
3
4
Beef /Cheese Nachos
Grilled Chicken
All Beef Hot Dog on
with Corn Chips,
Breast with Sliced
Whole Wheat Bun,
Salsa, Shredded
No School; Labor Day
Tomato on a Whole
Baked Potato
Lettuce, Mini
Holiday
Wheat Bun, AuBarrels, Fresh
Carrots, Fresh
Gratin Potatoes,
Watermelon Wedge
Strawberries
Mango
8
9
10
Meatball (Beef) Sub Sweet and Sour Glazed Cheese Pizza Whole
Sandwich on Whole
Wheat Stuffed
Chicken, Stir Fried
Vegetables, Brown
Wheat Hoagie,
Crust, Tossed
Rice, Pineapple,
Baked Curley Fries,
Romaine Salad,
Fortune Cookie
Sliced Peaches
Fresh Fruit
15
16
Hamburger Pizza Macaroni and Cheese,
with Whole Grain
Fresh Steamed
Broccoli, Fresh
Stuffed Crust, Corn
on Cob, Watermelon Strawberries, Wheat
Roll and Butter
Wedge
22
23
17
18
Pork Cutlet on a
Whole Wheat Bun,
Seasoned Potato
Wedges, Warm
Cinnamon Apples
Mini Turkey Corn
Dogs, Tri Tators,
Sliced Pears,
Raspberry Sherbet
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25
Whole Grain
Chicken Nuggets
Beef and Bean Burrito
Mozzarella Cheese
(Lower School) Spicy
with Cheese Sauce,
Pizza Sticks, Marinara
Chicken Nuggets
Fiesta Mexican Rice,
(Upper School), Cheesy
Sauce, Tossed
Mini Banana,
Potatoes, Fresh Red Romaine Salad, Sliced
Cinnamon Churro
Seedless Grapes
Peaches
29
Cheddar Cheese
Omelet, Turkey
Sausage, Hash
Brown Potato,
Biscuit, Orange
Smiles
PAG E
TO
30
Pepperoni Cheese
Pizza Whole Wheat
Stuffed Crust, Fresh
Spinach Salad with
Grape Tomatoes,
Fresh Kiwi Fruit
P R I N T
( 3 2 )
11
Breaded Chicken
Sandwich on a
Whole Wheat Bun,
Cheddar Cheese
Potatoes, Fresh
Whole Pear
8
Potato Crunch Fish
(Pollack) and Chips
(Waffle Fries), Gala
Apple Wedges, Roll
and Butter
5
Cheeseburger on Whole
Grain Bun, Kettle Chips,
Raspberry Applesauce
Chocolate Chip Cookie,
Grilled Beef Cutlet on Bun
(Upper School)
12
Pancakes, Syrup
Hash Brown Patty,
Turkey Sausage
Links, Fresh Orange
Smiles
19
Chicken Noodle
Soup, Bosco Baked
Mozzarella
Breadstick,
Cucumber Slices,
Strawberry
Applesauce
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No School; Parent
Teacher Conferences
BUSINESS OFFICE
News
Mr. Paul Oestmann • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1008 • paoestma@brownell.edu
BROWNELL-TALBOT SCHOOL
SCHOOL LUNCH INFORMATION
Students may choose either a hot or cold plate lunch. The price for a hot or cold plate lunch is $4.95. Each lunch includes one
carton of one percent white or skim chocolate milk. Hot lunch menu items are published monthly in the online newsletter
and under Quicklinks: school lunch. A cold plate lunch includes a turkey, ham, cheese or sun butter and jelly sandwich;
chips and fruit. Please refer to the grade levels below for more options.
LOWER SCHOOL – Preschool – Grade 4
In addition to the hot or cold lunch plate, students may purchase only the hot entrée of the day or an alternative entrée of the
day consisting of a carton of yogurt with a cheese stick for $1.80. Students in Lower School who purchase a hot or cold lunch
plate may return to the serving line for a complimentary serving of fresh fruit in lieu of purchasing a second entrée, if they
so desire.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Grades 5 & 6
In addition to the hot or cold plate lunch, students may purchase any of the daily à la carte items listed below. Students may
also purchase soft serve ice milk (non-dairy) on designated days.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Grades 7 & 8
In addition to the hot or cold plate lunch, students may purchase any of the daily à la carte items listed below. Students may
also purchase a vendor-provided lunch. Vendor lunches are provided by some of our local restaurants such as Lenny’s Subs,
Sam & Louie’s, Fazolis, Popeye’s, etc., and are generally offered every Friday.
UPPER SCHOOL – Grades 9 - 12
In addition to the hot or cold plate lunch, students may purchase any of the daily à la carte items listed below. Students may
also purchase a vendor-provided lunch. Vendor lunches are provided by some of our local restaurants such as Lenny’s Subs,
Sam & Louie’s, Fazolis, Popeye’s, etc., and are generally offered every Friday.
DAILY À LA CARTE ITEMS
Prices vary per item
Homemade soup
Yogurt parfait
Grilled cheese sandwiches
Cheese sticks
Hamburgers/cheeseburgers
Assorted bottled and fountain beverages
Baked French fries
Assorted pre-packed chips
Salad/fruit barNutrigrain bars
Soft serve ice milk (non-dairy)
Assorted pre-packaged baked cookie crisps
1 percent white or skim chocolate milk
All breads served are whole wheat. Pizzas are made with whole wheat crust. Spaghetti and mostaccioli are made with whole
grains. No pop or sodas are available for students in the lunch room. All menu items are nut-free.
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B-T BOOSTERS
News
Mrs. Suellen Willett • (402) 426-8033 • suell@abbnebraska.com
It is my pleasure to represent the 2014-2015 Brownell-Talbot Booster Club as President. I would like to recognize the
dedicated Booster Club Officers that I will be working with this school year:
Vice President – Fatima Basith
Treasurer – Greyson Smith
Secretary – Debbie Wood
Parliamentarian – Karen Burkley
The Booster Club is in place to help raise funds that are put toward a wish list of opportunities to support our children’s
activities at Brownell-Talbot.
I am excited to have many fabulous volunteers support the Booster Club, but we always need additional volunteers
throughout the year. We have so many activities and fun events in place for 2014-15 and I am personally looking forward
to meeting all the families who are new to the Brownell-Talbot community.
Please support your children and Brownell-Talbot by becoming a member of the Booster Club! We will have membership
sign up and volunteer positions for concessions, etc. throughout the year.
We need your support. If you would like to find out more about the Booster Club and volunteer opportunities, please call
me at (402) 426-8033 or email me at suell@abbnebraska.com.
Your commitment and dedication to Brownell-Talbot will make a difference. Become a B-T Booster TODAY!
It is going to be a GREAT year at Brownell-Talbot!
Best regards,
Suellen Willett
President
Brownell-Talbot Booster Club President 2014/15
Order Your Booster Club Folding Lounge Chair Today!
Enjoy your favorite B-T sports events in style and comfort with a B-T Booster Folding Lounge
Chair customized with the Raider Crest.
This great looking chair also includes a handy carrying bag.
All for only $40!
Show your Raider pride and order yours today. All orders are due no later than 3 p.m.
Monday, September 15.
To order click here or navigate to brownell.edu > Parents > Boosters.
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PARENTS
ASSOCIATION
News
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
News
Mr. Charles Vrana • Board Chair • cvrana@vrana.com
Update on Head of School Search
Search on schedule - committees assembled - recruitment underway
Our Search Team has been deliberate in
articulating the qualities Brownell-Talbot
needs in its next Head of School.
Here is an excerpt from the
Head of School Leadership Profile:
Qualities for the New
Head of School
Brownell-Talbot’s next
Head of School will bring a breadth
of educational expertise and forwardthinking to our school, providing the
leadership qualities needed to unite our
school community around our vision and
goals – team and community building,
communication, genuine commitment to
culture and mission. The Head will have
high standards for academic excellence,
teacher quality and strategic plan
achievement and will advance
these priorities in partnership with our school
community.*
Advisory Committee Members
Parent / Alumni Advisory Committee
Stephen George – Chair
Gina Primmer – Early Childhood
Paul Savory – Lower School
Amy Ross – Middle School
Hugh Schuett – Upper School
Conner Dana – Alumni
Faculty / Staff
Robert Wagner — Chair
Sandy Melilli – Early Childhood
Kelli Van Winkle, Janelle Comer — Lower School
Rob Schindler – Middle School
Carrie Rise – Upper School
Stacey Evert – Staff
Board
Liz Mazzotta – Chair
Chip James
John Kotouc
John Christensen
Our goal ...
to have a new Head of School in place for
the 2015/16 school year.
Our process ... 4 Phases
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Planning and Organizing (completed)
Identify, Recruit and Screen Candidates (summer/fall 2014)
“Final Candidates” campus visits and interviews (fall 2014)
Final Selection and Announcement (winter 2014/15)
Progress to date
• Completed Phase One
• Assembled Advisory Committees
• Hired Executive Recruitment Consultant to help attract,
screen, on-board and advise our new Head of School
• Launched Head of School Profile “industry-wide”
The Profile is a recruitment and screening tool that ensures
candidates understand what B-T needs in a new Head of School
and acquaints them with our school and community.
• Now initiating Phase II (identify, recruit and screen candidates)
Again, while the Search process will be highly active during this time and
we will keep you updated, it will be a more “silent phase” as we ensure
candidate confidentiality and thus our ability to attract effective leaders.
Three advisory committees
• Faculty/Staff
• Parent/Alumni
• Board
Members of these committees reflect
perspectives from all school levels and
a range of parent, faculty and staff
expertise. The committees will be the
voice of our constituent groups, so please
share your input with them.
Finalist candidates will be on campus later this fall and you will
have the opportunity to meet with them!
*See the complete Profile online at . http://www.brownell.edu/uploaded/About_Us/brownell_talbot_search_profile_v2_online_.pdf
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