April 2015 - South Central USD 5

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SC COUGAR TALES
Edition 2013
APRIL 2015 EDITION
A Publication for the C.C.L.C.C. and Sandy Creek Public
State Speech: Garrett Uecker
qualified for state speech in
Kearney and competed in the
Extemporaneous Speaking
contest. This event involves
drawing a current event topic
and then having one hour to
prepare a speech. Garrett has
worked to not only prepare a
solid speech, but to also deliver
it without a notecard.
Congratulations on a good year
to Garrett, but also to Mrs.
Tobias and the entire speech
team.
Congratulations to Bailey Morris!
Not only was she named GPAC
player of the year for the 2nd
straight year, but last night she
was named Player of the Year for
the entire NAIA! What an honor Sandy Creek is proud of you
Bailey!
Congrats to the Sandy Creek Quiz
Bowl team - they are SNC Conference
CHAMPS!
Congrats to the following students and the
awards they received at the 2015 Nebraska
Scholastic Art Competition. Out of a couple
thousand entries submitted only several
hundred are chosen for the show. Rachel
S., Wyatt S., and Kayin L, were awarded
honorable mentions at the show and
McKensi U. received a Gold Key award.
For up to date - current information & schedule changes go to ...southcentralunified.org
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COUGARS with CHARACTER
Jay'Kwan Wilkerson
Hayden Shuck
Hannah Fischer
Zac Brennfoerder
John Brodrick
Jacob Hagemeier
Leah Hatch
Jenna Heinz
Mackenzie Kamler
Kirtstyn Sherbeck
Parker Shuck
Kynnzie Skalka
Tucker Stevens
Kennedi Tripe
Vincent Zalud
Milo Blanton
Anna Caves
Kadyn Clark
Jaden Colburn
Ethan Devlin
Xander Herron
McKenzie Petr
Liliana Anderson
Alyssa Fisher
Garrett Fisher
Sean Heaton
Leiah Mueller
Victoria Ockinga
Allyx WiggetAnderson
Landon Andersen
Rylee Bailey
Zac Corman
Camryn Fischer
Manuel Fontes
Chase Imler
Carter Lipovsky
Bradon Martin
Zoey Meers
Lexi Shuck
Bradn Stratton
Emily Watts
Kaleb Whitmore
Gracie Andersen
Brady Claycamp
Jake Dane
Sophie Dane
Isiah Eickmann
Mason Hinrichs
Sam Hinrichs
Connor Janda
Karys Lipovsky
Maggie Schlichtman
Karlee Sherman
Ryan Tiemeyer
Shelby WiggetAnderson
Grayce Beck
Huson Devlin
Brooke Dittmer
Savannah Fielder
Mackenzie Harkin
Dylan Kenton
Carson Meers
Joe Pavelka
Ethan Shaw
Adelyn Sintek
Hanna Skinner
Cody Sorensen
Ben Sullivan
Emma Andersen
Rachel Brhel
Jenae Calderon
Paxton Cox
Athziri Diaz
Kesston Dickson
Brooke Dooley
Oliver Galaway
Rowan Jarosik
Max Meers
Jacob Petr
Yeira Ramirez
Ryleigh Skalka
Jack Watts
Robbie Witmer
Macy Meers
Kinzey Blanton
Alston Clark
Ashton Essink
Karlee Bailey
Paige Biltoft
Emily Brhel
Lilly Everson
Emma Fisher
Austin Imler
James Kamler
Billey Kenley
Dante Keslar
Naima Ramirez
Kaeden Schmidt
Sawyer Voorhees
Aaron Wiley
Cedric Ojeten
Olivia Andersen
Keaton Corman
Izzy Devlin
Porter Ferrell
Peggy Sue Galaway
Brielle Lipovsky
Jocelyn MacCann
Brieanna Osten
Aidan Peterson
Morgan Petr
Peyton Schmidt
Christian Shaw
Kierstyn Wales
Trevon Watts
Kaden Whitmore
Madalyn Andersen
Ashlyn Anderson
Grayhm Beck
Wesley Biltoft
Haiden Bucy
Connor Calderon
Meryssa Cannaday
Koleman Cox
Kara Dooley
Jackson Gerdes
Maddy Harris
Emma Huffaker
Cailee League
Brody Kistner
Amber Meyer
Gage Williams
COUGAR STARS
Freshmen
Tyler Black
Kevin Buchan
Kevin Johnson
Coree Lipovsky
Levi Syring
Jordan Woodbury
!
Sophomores
Desma Hamilton
Jacob Johnson
Addison Kuta
Kyle Rohrer
!
Juniors
Jordan Black
Jessica Bowden
Alexa Colburn
Garrett Orcutt
Larry Potts
Grant Schiermeyer
Tiffany Schweer
Carli Shuck
John Sock
Brook Svoboda
!!
!
Seniors
Carrie Ahrens
Natnaniel Allen
Devin Calhoun
William Drennen
Chandler Frazier
Kaleb Shafer
Blake Skolaut
Jake Veik
Logan Wenske
February Weekly
Drawing Winner:
Devin Calhoun
!
February Big
Monthly Winners:
Jessica Bowden and
Mrs. Hassenstab
!
March Weekly
Drawing Winners:
Kevin Johnson
William Drennen
Alexa Colburn
!!
!!
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Congratulations to everyone in the district who met their 3rd Marking Period Goal. We had a
new first this period...everyone in the Lawrence/Nelson Elementary met their goal. This takes a
lot of hard work by the students and the teachers. Overall 22 classes across the district met
their goal. Over the last year, 30,961 books – 315,501,148 words have been read by our
students. This represents almost a
four fold increase in circulation
across the district. Congratulations
to all. The students enjoyed the
morning, with our own version of
American Idol, hosted by Howie,
Sharon and Howard. Three fine
groups showed off their talents with
Dr. Perni's group showing the most
originality with their Enlargement Machine.
It was the only act that
incorporated reading...taking small books, making them bigger. This showed
the students that you can start small,
but work towards bigger success in reading, education and in life.
The next game was MazeRunner and Duck, Duck, Glue running at the same time. While the
district's highest achieving students ran the school looking for their cards all of the the other
students across the district duck taped their principal or teacher to the wall. When all was said and
done, Mr. Boelhower was the last one left "standing" or taped to the wall.
Then we played, Did I Just Eat That? A game filled with
crazy jelly beans...was that chocolate pudding or canned
dog food, licorice or skunk spray, caramel popcorn or
vomit? The only way to find out was by chewing and
finding out...several faces showed that they were not ready for the challenge.
The last game was Plinko, built by our very own Bob "the Builder" Theer. The highlight of the day
was when Tifphani Stratton, the districts highest achiever won the set of Beats headphones. She
was a very excited student. Another awesome win, was Kaleb Whitmore winning a new bicycle.
Many more prizes were handed out including games, dolls, skates and iTune Cards. Every
student that met their goal was given the opportunity to go ice skating at the Events Center in
Kearney. Many smiles and many happy faces were seen on all!
Track your students goals online. Please make sure yout student is reading within in their goal range. The best way to improve your
reading skills are to read something you enjoy. We want our students to be successful by becoming better readers. Reading is a skill
every student will use for the rest of their lives, this is an important skill for life. We appreciate everyone's help and continued support.
AR CELEBRATION - ICE SKATING
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From the Desk of Dr. Randall Gilson, Superintendent
rgilson@southcentralunified.org
UPCOMING
EVENTS
CAREER PATHWAYS: A recent study indicates that more than half of students from the middle class
who start college do not graduate within eight years. Also concerning is that only 20-28 percent of
students coming from low-income families graduate (Luhby, 2015).
According to the U.S. Department of Education, one-third of college students drop out because of the
escalating costs of college. For the other two-thirds the reasons are mostly personal.
April 3rd ...................NO SCHOOL
Is increasing college costs worth it? College is worth it and employability and wages are two
of the big reasons why.
April 6th ...................NO SCHOOL
April 10th ...................Meridian JH
Honor Band & Choir
The median weekly wage for someone with a master’s degree or higher is $3,300 and $1,140 for
people earning a bachelor’s degree. While those only receiving a high school diploma receive just
$448 per month (Brimley, Verstegen, and Gardield, 2012).
April 11th ....................TeamMates
to Husker Spring FB Game
It can be disappointing that a third of college graduates wind up with a job that does not require a
college degree (Kurtz, 2015); however, having a bachelor’s degree does vastly improve a person’s
opportunity for employment.
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April 11th ..............U-Name-It Sale
April 13th ................Jr Class Prom
Parents’ Meeting
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April 18th ........................ACT Test
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April 24th .................District Music
April 15th-23rd............NeSA Tests
Please check inside for more info
April 25th ..............................Prom
April 27th .......................Book Fair
April 28th ............MS Science Fair
April 29th ............Athletic Banquet
Send in your reservation!
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According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, workers 25 or older with less than a high
school degree had a 9 percent unemployment rate, while those with a bachelor’s degree had a 2.6
percent unemployment rate. College dropouts had a 5.7 percent unemployment rate.
The rate on investment of earning college degrees considers the cost of college and the wages college
graduates can receive as compared to high school graduates until age 65. When those factors are
considered engineering and math/computers have the highest rate on investment at 21 and 18 percent
respectively. Business has another high return rate at 17 percent, while degrees in the social sciences
is 15 percent (Kurtz, 2014).
It is important for high schools to begin connecting students with college courses in their career
interests early. College is expensive and statistics show that students must have a clear career goal in
mind when entering college or they may not finish.
Next year at Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek, we will begin offering college credit career pathway
programs in drafting/engineering, graphic/technical arts, business, and agriculture. Students will be
able to take twelve college credits their junior and senior years that will earn them a certificate offering
them an opportunity to go straight to work or continue to receive a more advanced college degree,
which can lead to higher salaries.
This year Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek offers 30 college credits. Next year they will offer 78
college credits. In 2016-17, plans are to add college credit career pathway programs in advanced
manufacturing, automotive/transportation, and welding. This would push college credit opportunities
over 100.
Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek already offer non-college credit career pathway programs in
automotive and health care. Each program earns students valuable skills to help them to be
employable and continue on with a college degree program. The district may add non-college credit
career pathway programs in computer programming, law, education, and culinary arts during the next
couple years.
Employers are searching for well educated and high skilled workers. At Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy
Creek, we are partnering with Central Community College to provide our students with college and
career opportunities in high demand and high rate on investment careers by their junior year in high
school.
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More than half of middle-class kids fail to earn bachelor’s degrees. Luhby, Tamy. CNN Money, March 25, 2015
Yes, a College Degree is Still Worth It. Kurtz, Annalyn. CNN Money, August 5, 2014
Financing Education in a Climate of Change. Brimley, Verstegen, and Garfield. 2012. Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Dr. Randall Gilson,
Superintendent
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THE BIG BAD MUSICAL: The middle school’s performance of the Big Bad Musical March 20-22
was a big success. Students worked hard since January to make this musical happen. The
students who participated had a lot of fun and learned a lot about how musicals come together
and are performed. Students who participated are: Chorus - Makenzie Dane, Jason
Brockman,Jenna Jo Meers, Sydney Grimm – Samantha Janda Fairy Godmother – Rami Hinrichs
Little Red Riding Hood – Alyssa Ackerman Grandmother Hood – Grace Messenger Pig One - Jon
Mueller Pig Two – Blake Janda Pig Three – Brayton Jarosik Bill Woodcutter –Jordan Heinz
Shepherd – Sam Von Spreckelsen Boy Who Cried Wolf – Garrett Engel Big Bad Wolf – Noah
Shackelford Wolf Pack – Jacob Syring, Andrew Vang, Breanna Brennfoerder, Aspen Binder,
Kristen Rohrer Judge Wise Old Woman- Sanie Davis Bailiff – Sterling Orcutt Evil Stepmother –
Atley Van Emmerik Miss Muffit – Calie Schliep Crew-- Cassie Perry.
Big Bad also had a number of Adults giving their time and talents, which lead to the success of the show. Sandy Creek would like to give a
huge thank you to those who helped with the performances: Stage Director - Donna Hastings
Music Director - Brett Dorcey Choreography - Aly Perry Costumes - Nancy Farrell, Cheryl
Blum Set Design & Construction - Corey VomWeg, Donna Hastings Lighting Design - Erik
Nielsen Makeup - Traci Specht, Lillian Finkenbinder, Patrick Crawford, Corey VomWeg Hair Ben Larson. Sandy Creek would like to thank the Hastings Community
Theater for providing such a wonderful venue for our
students to perform in. The experience on a stage built for
theater was a tremendous opportunity for the students.
DINNER THEATER: Sandy Creek Drama presented, “And the Bride Wore…Act I
& Act II” on Friday, March 27th. The interactive “Whodunit” included action and
entertainment for all of the VIP guests and even a little sushi. Senior, Wade
Wenske’s grandmother, Marilyn Keim was the winner of the $50.00 prize for
correctly solving who stole the priceless Armitage Sapphire & Diamond Ring.
There was a Costume Contest for VIP guests who went the extra mile and
dressed up like part of the wedding party. On the Hillbilly side, Bob Siemsen and
Darlene Shaw won and on the
Southern Gentry side Atley
VanEmmerck and Devoney Keeler
won. After walking the catwalk to
strut their stuff, all went home with a
plaque and an Eileen’s cookie. The
end of the night saw a few tears as
all of the drama members shared a special dance with their parents or someone special during
the traditional Bride & Father-of the Bride dance. They danced to “Don’t Blink,” just a friendly
reminder to all of the seniors and their parents to not let any of these final memories slip away
without stopping to appreciate them. Finally we had to follow Georgie’s last rule from his
toast…every wedding reception includes the “Chicken Dance,” led by Jade Armitage in the
famous canary yellow bridesmaid dress, feathers and all.
The drama student members, Mame Hild and Sharon Radabaugh would like to thank everyone for their support. Special thanks to Bob
Theer, Janie Corman, Deb Schmoldt, Amy Tomlinson, JoAnn Bischoff, Holly Bischoff, Tiffany Yost, Geneice Smith and especially Tod
McDaniel for the extra help and support this year. Thank you again and we hope everyone enjoyed a great night!
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From the Desk of Jeff Kenton, Principal PK - 5th Grade
jkenton@southcentralunified.org
NeSA TESTING INFORMATION
UPCOMING !
the end of April students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will participate in the Nebraska
EVENTS Beginning
State Accountability Tests, commonly known as NeSA Tests. The NeSA tests are state-
APRIL
U-Name-It Sale
4th/5th Gr HATS
4th/5th Gr HATS
Kids & Dreams
Kdg HATS
3rd HATS
NeSA Tests
Book Fair
April 11th
April 13th
April 14th
April 15th
April 17th
April 20th
April 15th-23rd
April 27th-30th
!FUTOP 60 Easter Activities for
elementary students
!FUTOP 60 team and sponsors
have been invited to attend the
Health Summit in Lincoln April
14th
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developed tests in the subjects of reading, mathematics, science and writing. The
NeSA tests are administered in an online format and the districts test results are
publicly reported each fall in the State of the Schools Report. The test results are also
used for both state and federal accountability reports. Below you will find the NeSA
Testing Schedule for the month of April for Sandy Creek Elementary.
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Here are a few strategies we can all utilize to help prepare our students for these tests:
! - See that your child in rested and eats
-
breakfast.
See that your child arrives at school on time
and is relaxed.
Encourage your child to do the best work
possible.
Do not remove your child from school on test
days for appointments.
MAY
Fun Day (K-2)
May 5th
Track Meet (3-6)
May 6th
AR Celebration
May 15th
Make sure your kids are meeting
their goals so they can enjoy a
great last day!
Follow
Mr. Kenton on
When: Anytime in April through May 15th.
Time: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Sandy Creek Elementary
!Parents of incoming Kindergarten students must register their child for the 2015-2016
school year.
Your child is not required to attend the registration. Sandy Creek Elementary will be accepting
registrations during regular school hours in April and May. If you are unable to register in person, you
may register with a phone call to the school. Please provide a copy of birth certificates and shot
records if available.
!A Kindergarten Open House for students and parents will be held at Sandy Creek Elementary in
August. A detailed letter about the open house will be mailed out the end of July.
!Please register your children now and do not wait until the open house date. Please call Sandy Creek
Elementary if you have any questions. (402) 726-2412
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Elementary PE Info: Rowan Jarosik, Jack Watts, Dylan Kenton, and Ethan Shaw were the first students to reach the “100 Mile Club”.
Students walk/run every morning at Cardio Club and keep track of their laps. (PE laps also count). They receive a toe token for every five
miles that they complete, with special tokens at 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. Seasonal tokens are given to students who go to breakfast at
least three times a week during each month. A special award for all students who log 100 miles (before the end of the school year) will be
presented at the end of the year awards ceremony. These four students are second graders at SC
Elementary, with plans to go for “200 Miles”.
!The Jump Rope for Heart Event was held February 12 , with over $5,500 raised for the American
th
Heart Association. All students who raised at least $5 will be treated to a movie party in March.
The fifth grade students were in charge of the “heart healthy” stations for students in grades K-4.
Alycia Watts, Dixie Schliep, and Jessie Anderson helped Russ Ninemire & Deb Schmoldt
sponsor the event. Leslie McDaniel, Marcia Jarosik, Levi Gorsuch, Krista Johnson, Kaylee
Fike, Jaedin Switzer & Hope Svoboda helped tally the results. A BIG THANK YOU to all of the
workers who helped with the event!
!The FUTOP60 Kick-off will be held on April 2 . Activities for the elementary students are being planned
by the team and the library staff to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
!“U NAME IT U CLAIM IT” Rummage Sale: Now is the time to clean out your closets and drawers! “One
nd
person’s junk is another person’s treasure”. The proceeds from this community service project go to the
elementary
students activity fund. Clean out your closets, garages, basements, or wherever you have those treasures that you no longer use! Donate
items for our elementary rummage sale now. Items can be brought (or dropped off) at the elementary school at any time. (use back door of
elementary gym). We don’t have many items yet, so use your spring break to go through your storage places. Your items could be
someone else’s treasures! All Donations are appreciated. Mark your calendars now – April 11th, starting at 8 am.
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U-NAME-IT….U-CLAIM-IT
Rummage Sale
April 11th 8:00 - Noon
SC Elementary Gym
CURRENT
GOAL
4,000
9,000
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From the Desk of Jason Searle, Principal 6th-12th Grade
jsearle@southcentralunified.org
UPCOMING
EVENTS
GUESS Lock-in ................April 2nd
Easter Break ................April 3rd-6th
State FFA ................April 8th – 10th
State FBLA..............April 9th – 10th
ACT Test Date.................April
18th
Prom ...............................April 25th
H. S. Athletic Banquet .....April 29th
Honors Night .....................May 5th
Baccalaureate ...................May 6th
Graduation ......................May
10th
READY FOR PBIS II: Towards the end of this school year will mark the end of the third semester that
we have worked to implement PBIS I. This focuses on non-classroom setting expectations and we
have continued to review these expectations on a weekly basis in Focus Time. After a visit from our
PBIS coach Dennis Moore we received word from him that we were ready to move on to the next
stage. PBIS II focuses on classroom setting expectations. We just completed a self-assessment survey
with our entire staff to see if we have done a good job with implementing this process in our school. We
meet on a monthly basis to discuss what needs to be done and if there are problems that occur in
certain areas or times that need to be looked at to improve. We will look at the data from the selfassessment survey with our entire staff and discuss any concerns that may arise and address issues.
!We will apply for PBIS II to see if we will be accepted to continue to move into classroom expectations.
If accepted our team will attend two days of training on June 11th and 12th in Lincoln. In these
meetings we attend, our team networks with many other teams across the state. With so many ideas
presented we have to find the right fit for our school and determine what will work best for our students.
For example we have taught non-classroom expectations by using student and staff created videos.
Also we have done school wide assemblies along with Kahoot competitions as we continue to review
expectations. As we move into PBIS II we will have to be even more creative keeping the attention of
the students. This fall we plan to make commercials to play on Cougar Vision during home activities,
which also will be shown to all parents and patrons of the district.
!TRACK AND GOLF SEASON:
It is hard to believe but the golf and track seasons are under way.
Both teams have already had a couple weeks of practice to start off the spring season. Track had their
opening indoor meet at Concordia. This year it was almost 80 degrees outside and we were indoors
for the first track meet of the season. Usually the outdoor meets will bring the wind and rain.
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NESA TESTING: I have scheduled NeSA testing that began March 25th
with Math in the High School. Grades 6th & 7th will be tested in the
area of reading and math. Grades 8th & 11th will also be tested in the
area of math, reading and also science. I would ask that you have
conversation with your child at home by just making sure they are in the
mindset to do their best. It is also a good idea to make sure they are
well rested and have a good nutritional breakfast but I would ask for that
on any given school day.
Throughout the school year we put a lot of emphasis on these test more so making sure
we lead the teachers to teach to the standards that are set by the state. These standards
are sometimes very specific in certain areas where other times they are very broad and
cover a wide range of information. Throughout the year teacher’s spiral information making
sure students review information so they can recall it when tested in the spring.
Teachers meet in subject area PLC’s and collaborate with one another to improve overall student
achievement. The discussion they have in their meetings include setting Smart Goals showing
growth over the course of the year and certain areas they want to improve. Some goals have been set
directly around a certain state standard because the teachers have not been satisfied with the growth
in a certain area. Other discussions have been with curriculum mapping making sure teachers are
aware of what is being taught in any grade level so we do not see a lot of overlap. Other discussion
that occurs on a regular basis is engagement strategies for the classroom.
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Finally, when the school year is all over we look at the scores that come out in middle to late June
and see where we are. We generally are please with the results in the majority of
areas but always can find areas that need improvement. We always have to realize
each year that we have a different set of students taking the test except for the lower
grades where we can track some growth up to 8th grade. The good thing over the past
couple of years is we continue to show growth and make the necessary adjustments to
meet the student’s needs.
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The Clay County Health Department will be conducting a special
Immunization clinic for school-age children on Tuesday, August 11, 2015,
between the hours of 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The suggested cost is $3.00 per
immunization. They must be under 19 years of age and accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian. The address is 209 N Calvary Ave, Clay Center, NE
68933. The phone number is 402-762-3571.
Brenda Searle
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School-age children are also welcome to come to the regular clinic for these vaccinations, which is held on the third Tuesday of each
month from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
!GO BIG RED!!! We will be attending the Huskers Spring Game on Saturday, April 11th.
We
will be attending a graduating ceremony for the Senior TeamMates and a participating in a drug
free pledge. This should be a great day for all who participate.
!We would like to welcome Steph Hoyt as a new mentor to our team! Steph is an elementary
SPED teacher at Sandy Creek and we are excited to have her join the team!
!
Our students recently completed the annual survey. Here are some great things they had to say about TeamMates: “It gives me a fun
opportunity to get my mind off school if I have a bad day.” “TeamMates is just amazing!” “TeamMates is about kids having and feeling
like they have potential to succeed.” “A TeamMate is an adult that wants to be a friend.”
We have students who are on the waiting list for a mentor. If you would like to learn more about the TeamMates program, you can get
ahold of Brenda Searle bsearle@southcentralunified.org or Darcie Boman at dboman@southcentralunified.org or call us at school.
The advisory board and coordinators would like to thank everyone who donated to our program this year. We have had a very
successful year and that would not be possible without the support that we have received from our communities. We would also like
to thank all of the mentors for donating their time to this program as well. The caring adults who mentor are the heart of our program.
THANK YOU!!
!Sandy Creek TeamMates Advisory Board: President: Mame Hild, Treasurer: Cheryl Brockman, Secretary: Sara Hemberger, Members:
Nancy Overturf, Randy Schneider, Britney Whitten and Melissa Whitefoot. Co-Coordinators: Brenda Searle & Darcie Boman
.
SPEECH: The Sandy Creek Speech Team ended a successful season, with one student qualifying for the state competition in
Kearney. Garrett Uecker will compete in Extemporaneous Speaking on Thursday, March 26, at the C-1 state competition at UNK. Uecker
placed 3rd at the district contest at Thayer Central on March 16. Other students placing at the district competition were Garrett Orcutt-7th in
Extemp, and Uecker and Orcutt-6th in Duet.
!SNC CONFERENCE QUIZ BOWL TOURNAMENT:
Monday, March 9th at Fillmore Central Middle School in Fairmont. Twelve teams
representing seven conference schools participated. Two teams from Sandy Creek competed. The tournament is a double elimination
bracket with teams being placed in the bracket by random drawing. A toss-up question (worth 5 points) is asked. If a team member correctly
answers the toss-up a bonus question (worth 10 points) is given to the team. This means that the smallest margin of victory is 5 points and a
15 point difference represents a very close match.
!Sandy Creek Black Team was comprised of Natasha Anderson, Matt Rohrer, John Uecker, and McKensi Uecker. In the first round the team
faced Centennial Blue and lost in a close contest by a score of 40 to 50. In their second match the team faced David City Black, losing by a
score of 20 to 35 to end their day of competition.
!Sandy Creek Red Team was comprised of Emmet Caldwell, Rachel Shackelford, Jaedin Switzer, and
Garrett Uecker. The team beat David City Red by the score of 60 to 30, followed by a victory over
Wilber-Clatonia White 35 to 20. In the third match the team faced Centennial Blue, winning decisively
70 to 5. This led to a match with the only other undefeated team in the tournament, Fillmore Central
Black. Sandy Creek prevailed 65 to 40. Fillmore Central Purple was victorious in the consolation
bracket and joined Sandy Creek as the only two teams left in the tournament. Sandy Creek lost the
match 15 to 40, however, since this was Sandy Creek’s first loss they were not eliminated from the
tournament. One final match for the championship was held and Sandy Creek Red won decisively,
100 to 25, making Sandy Creek Red the SNC Conference Champion Quiz Bowl Team!
!Coach Pernicek and the Sandy Creek Quiz Bowl team members thank Dawn Caldwell and Jeff
Switzer for attending the tournament to offer support. It was greatly appreciated.
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LIBRARY CORNER: As you know the South Central Unified District has made a commitment to increase time spent reading as well
as improve reading scores. With the implementation of the Accelerated Reader program, the library circulation has increased by 34%
district wide. We would like to congratulate all students who met their AR goal 3rd quarter!! We continue to encourage you to read 4th
quarter as well as during the summer months!
!April is School library media month, Poetry month and International Children's book day on April 2nd, which is on Hans Christian
Andersen's birthday. What a great time to share a poem or your favorite book.
!The more we read, the better we get at it. After all, practice makes perfect and reading is no different. Reading also stimulates our
brains, helps improve our concentration, and improves our vocabulary. Reading is a learning experience that helps stimulates the
imagination and is a great source of entertainment. Reading is also therapeutic by helping to relax the body and calm the mind.
Students who practice reading do better in school and develop skills for life-long learning. It is important to keep up your reading
practices over the summer. The following public libraries are available and many have summer reading programs you won’t want to
miss. The Hastings Public library also has a wonderful summer program where students and adults can earn prizes and have fun with
other readers. (Hours as well as a list of activities can be accessed online)
Nelson Public Library
Hours: Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
3:30 - 8:00 p.m.
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
3:30 - 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fairfield Public Library
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 1:35-5:25 p.m.
Clay Center Public Library
Hours: Mon-Thu
Saturday
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sandy Creek FFA Excels at District Career Development Event: The Sandy Creek FFA has been extremely busy since the
beginning of February. On February 7th, eight senior FFA members tested and interviewed for their State
FFA Degrees at Blue Hill. Emmet Caldwell also interviewed for Star in Production award. All eight
seniors of Matt Rohrer, Logan Wenske, Jake Veik, Emmet Caldwell, Colton Shuck, Erika Harms,
Natasha Anderson and Kody Illingworth passed their interview and record book review and will receive
their degrees at State FFA Convention in April.
!In February, the chapter celebrated National FFA Week by completing several activities.
The chapter
completed a Penny Drive with the elementary with all proceeds being donated to the Heifer International
Project. The elementary raised a total of $437 with Mrs. Spurling’s class winning with $65.02. The
chapter raised around $600 and will be sending goats to Africa to help combat hunger. Also during FFA
week the chapter hosted a teacher appreciation snack bar, drive your tractor to school day, emblem find,
and an ice cream social on Friday. Lastly, the chapter helped out the South Central Cattlemen’s
Association by serving drinks at the annual Valentine’s Day Ball in Hastings on February 15th.
!
On March 11th, the chapter traveled to Hastings CCC to compete in district Career Development Events. The Ag Sales team of
Jaeden Traudt, Jake Johnson, Colton Shuck and Kolt Illingworth placed first and qualified for state. The Livestock management team
of Emmet Caldwell, Brook Svoboda, Kody Illingworth, Holly Nolan, Natasha Anderson and Matt Rohrer placed first and qualified for
state. The Nursery/Landscape team of Katrina Anderson, Carie Ahrens, Kyle Rohrer and Desma Hamilton placed third. The
Agriscience team of Tayler Johnson, Tae Binder, Kevin Johnson, Peyton Johnson, Bayley Cox, Greg Pavelka and Ryan Haack placed
seventh. The Floriculture team of Monda Rivers, Amanda Scott, Hannah Friend and Brianna Sorgen placed sixth. The Welding team
of Logan Wenske, Chandler Soucie and Grant Schiermeyer placed eighth. In all, Sandy Creek has five teams qualified for state: Ag
Communications, Ag Sales, Livestock Management, Marketing Plan and Agriscience. Six, Agriscience fair projects will also be
presented and Natasha Anderson will compete in Sr Public Speaking.
!Upcoming events for the chapter, State FFA Convention, Officer interviews for 2015-2016 school year, Banquet on May 1
and the
FFA plant sale. Please follow us at Sandy Creek FFA on Facebook, we will be posting results from state as they happen as well as
posting pictures of the plants for the plant sale.
st
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STATE FFA DEGREE’S EARNED: I received word from Ms. Tomlinson that the following
students will receive their State FFA Degree's this year. Erika Harms, Natasha Anderson,
Emmet Caldwell, Jake Veik, Kody Illingworth, Logan Wenske, Matt Rohrer, and Colton
Shuck. They will receive their degree on April 10th in Lincoln. I commend these seniors
for their effort in obtaining their degrees and am hopeful that they will want to continue on
to receive their American Degree in another year.
!Congrats to all of the FFA members who participated in CDE's. The Livestock
Management Team and Ag Sales Team placed first at districts and qualified for state.
Nursey/Landscape placed 3rd, Agriscience placed 7th and Floriculture placed 7th.
!
SENIOR SKI TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS: Once again the seniors had a great time on
a school-sponsored trip to the mountains. It is always fun to hear students say how
impressed they are with the scenery of the mountains. Their faces were glued to the
windows of the bus all the way through the mountain pass going into Winter Park. Once
they arrived at the YMCA of the Rockies the students went to roller skate. It was
interesting to see students do something that they all struggled with but had fun together
as a class.
! The second day they had a chance to either ski or
snowboard. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. they were able to
learn on the bunny slopes then decide whether they
needed lessons. After that short hour the majority of
students picked up skiing pretty well. Seven students decided
they needed lessons and spent the next two hours learning how
to ski. By the end of the day the majority of the students were
either skiing or snowboarding down green and blue slopes. That
night then the students made a trip into Frazier to the tubing hill.
The class decided to hold onto each other along with sponsors
and all go down at once. This was fun once again to see the
entire class bond together and have fun with each other.
!
The final day of skiing we experienced some tired students that were ready to ski for
the morning before heading back to Nebraska. The students learned that the slopes
were a little faster in the morning with some ice compared to the afternoon when the
snow has softened. I want to thank all the sponsors for the help and for the students
being excellent and just having a great time together! For up to date - current information & schedule changes go to ...southcentralunified.org
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From the Desk of Julie Studnicka, Associate Principal 6th-12th Grade
cporter@southcentralunified.org
Middle School Musical: Thank you to Mr. Brett Dorcey and Mrs. Donna Hastings for directing this
year’s middle school musical the Big Bad Wolf. Because of the generosity of the Hastings Community
Theater our students were able to perform the production in a their theater. This was a learning
experience for our youngsters as the directors took the time to teach about the theater along with
produce the musical. Congratulations to a very tired and satisfied play cast and crew.
!AR Celebration: The middle and high school students whom made their third quarter AR goal were
reinforced by a day of skating at the Vireo Event Center in Kearney. 160 students and staff enjoyed
this memorable event. Several of the Storm Hockey team members were present. The improvement
from the start to the end of skate time of those students and staff whom had limited amount of skating
experience—myself included--was impressive.
!NeSA Testing: State testing has begun at the high school and will before long in the middle school.
The students have been working on the state standards all year and our teachers have continued to
reinforce and reteach the standards towards mastery. Please be sure to schedule appointments on
days other than testing dates as it is difficult for students to have the same mind frame on an
alternative day that they do when all of their peers are testing.
!State Speech:
Garrett Uecker qualified for state speech in Kearney and competed in the
Extemporaneous Speaking contest. This event involves drawing a current event topic and then having
one hour to prepare a speech. Garrett has worked to not only prepare a solid speech, but to also
deliver it without a notecard. Congratulations on a good year to Garrett, but also to Mrs. Tobias and
the entire speech team.
SCHOLARSHIPS
!S a n d y
Creek Community
Scholarship Fund:
We are
accepting contributions to the
Sandy Creek Community
Scholarship Fund. If you would
like to make a contribution please
send it to:
!
!Donors
Sandy Creek High School
c/o Connie Porter
30671 HWY 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
will be listed on the
Commencement Program. Any
donation is appreciated.
All
Seniors are eligible to apply for
this scholarship.
!
From the Desk of Connie Porter, Guidance 9th-12th Grade
!
ACT TESTING
ACT Testing - June 13th
Registration deadline - May 8th
cporter@southcentralunified.org
Central Community College in Hastings is offering a Summer Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors. The deadline to apply is April 17th,
and students must have taken the ACT or Compass Test. You must register for your CCC summer class by May 15th at: www.cccneb.edu/
Summer$.
!Financial Aid: Seniors, if you have not filed for financial aid, do so as soon as possible. After you have completed the FAFSA you will
receive a Student Aid Report. The colleges you indicated on your FAFSA will also receive a report and send you a financial aid award letter.
Sign and return the award letter by the deadline. The college may also have additional financial aid forms you need to complete.
!Compass Test: Seniors who did not receive required ACT scores (usually a 19 in English, Reading, and Math) and are planning to attend
a community college, you will need to take the Compass Test. Stop in the guidance office to schedule a testing date. Juniors who plan to
take a college summer class must take the Compass Test
!
Juniors: It’s time to start looking at colleges. Start looking at colleges your junior year so you can narrow your choices by the time you’re a senior.
Follow these tips for successful campus visits…
Visit your top colleges while the schools are in session
Schedule your visits at least two weeks in advance. Ask for appointments with an admissions representative, financial aid counselor and a
faculty member in your area of interest.
Talk to faculty member about classes in your anticipated major
Ask the financial aid counselor how the college may offset tuition costs and about college based scholarship applications and deadlines.
Visit the residence halls and eat the cafeteria food.
If you can’t visit a college, check out the school’s website. You’ll find admission requirements, academic and social information, and
campus photos or virtual tour.
!2015-2016 Course Registration: Pre-registration for next year’s classes has started. When pre-registration is complete, we will develop
next year’s schedule. Upon completion of the master schedule, students will do final registration for next year. You can access the preregistration information in PowerSchool. Please take some time to sit down with your son or daughter and go over their registration forms
with them. Contact Mrs. Porter if you have questions.
!Check out the Mrs. Porter’s guidance website on the South Central Website for scholarship information and opportunities for students.
There are many summer opportunities available for students.
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JUNIOR CLASS PROM PARENT MEETING: On Monday, April 13th at 7:00 all junior class parents are asked to attend a meeting. We
will discuss all of the different tasks that junior class parents are asked to help with in order to make the 2015 prom a success. A
representative from all junior class members is highly recommended. A PARENT OF ALL JUNIOR CLASS MEMBERS will be asked to
help with the banquet.
!PROM SCHEDULE: Sandy Creek’s Jr./Sr. Prom will be held Saturday, April 25th. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
!Approximate times are: (Exact times will not be available until Prom week)
4:45-6:10
6:10 – 6:35
6:35 - 7:00
7:00
7:00
8:00-12:00
MIDNIGHT
Professional pictures of the couples and Class pictures with professional photographer ONLY for both juniors
and seniors. Students must be on time in order to get professional pictures taken. Class pictures will be
started at 5:30. NO PARENTS are allowed in the commons at this time!!!
Parents of juniors will be allowed into the prom area for pictures during this time.
Parents of seniors will be allowed into the prom area for pictures during this time.
Prom guests are asked to be seated. All visitors are asked leave at this time so we can start our evening.
Jr./Sr. Banquet followed by the Senior Video.
Dance
AFTER PROM begins.
!Parents for juniors may come into the main prom area to take pictures at any time from 6:10-6:30. At 6:30, parents of all juniors will be
cleared out of the prom area. At 6:35, parents of seniors will be allowed in to take pictures at any time from 6:35-6:55. At 6:55, all senior
parents will be asked to leave the prom area so we can start our evening. The public and extended family is welcomed to sit outside of
the school in the courtyard area to watch the students as they enter prom; however, ONLY PARENTS will be allowed into the school.
!Once students arrive to have professional pictures taken, they will be expected to remain at the school until the end of Prom or After Prom
depending which option they have selected. If they need to leave anytime during the evening other than at the end of their planned
event(s), their parents must notify the school by phone AND in writing of their change-in-plans. Parents will be called if their child leaves
and the school has not been notified.
!The school looks forwards to a safe and successful spring season and a “thank you” to parents for their support in our success.
!REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE IN ORDER TO ATTEND PROM. A STUDENT THAT IS
INELIGIBLE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IF HE/SHE SHOWS UP TO PROM. All junior and senior students that opted out or
missed required work times associated with concessions or decorating for prom during their junior year of high school are not
allowed to attend prom.
!
!
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
!The Journalism class is now accepting orders for the 2014-2015 edition of the yearbook, which will be distributed in the fall. Yearbooks
are on sale for $40 dollars while supplies. This year’s yearbooks cover grades K-12 for the first time!
!Orders are due May 1, 2015. Please fill out the attached order sheet or contact Miss. Collinson acollinson@southcentralunified.org to
place your order.
2012-2013 Yearbook Order Form
$40 each – orders due May 1st - Return order form & payment to Miss Collinson
!
!Student Name: _______________________________________________________________
___________________________
!Number of Books: ___________________________________________________________ TotalGrade:
Amount: _______________________
Sandy Creek Cougars & South Central Red Raiders Athletic Banquet
Friday, May 2nd, Sandy Creek High School Gym
Doors Open for Seating & Meal at 5:30pm
Call for your Reservation at 402-726-2151
FREE RESERVATIONS...if ordered by April 28th
Email your Reservation to...sandycreek.ne@gmail.com
Name of Party:____________________________________________________________ Total # of Party:________________
page 13
Thursday, April 2
Evening
GUESS Lock In
9:00am
Golf @ Superior
11:00am
Track @ Thayer Central
Friday, April 3
NO SCHOOL Easter Break
Saturday, April 4
Sunday, April 5
Monday, April 6
7:00pm
Club VB Practice - Main gym
Tuesday, April 7
1:00pm
TRACK @ SC INVITE
4:15pm
Golf SC Meet @ Clay Center
7:00pm
Wednesday, April 8
State FFA Convention
5:00pm
SNC Coaches Meeting @ Chances R
Thursday, April 9
State FBLA in Omaha
2:00pm
JH TRACK SC INVITE
Friday, April 10
State FBLA in Omaha
Meridian JH Honor Band & Choir
Saturday, April 11
State FBLA in Omaha
Team Mates to Husker Spring FB Game
8:00am
You Name It, You Claim It Sale
Monday, April 13
4th/5th HATS Field Trip
Senior Class Meeting
12:00pm
Golf @ Fillmore Central
7:00pm
7:00pm
Jr Class Parents Prom Meeting
Tuesday, April 14
4th/5th HATS Field Trip
1:00pm
JH TRACK vs L/N @ SC
1:30pm
Track @ Heartland
7:00pm
Wednesday, April 15
SC 3-8 NeSA-Reading
Assembly - Kids & Dreams
Thursday, April 16
SC 3-8 NeSA-Reading
Greeley Jazz Festival
9:00am
Golf @ Red Cloud
Friday, April 17
K HATS Field Trip
12:00pm
FBLA Blood Drive in Elementary Gym
Saturday, April 18
ACT Test Date
Monday, April 20
3rd HATS Field Trip
7:00pm
Tuesday, April 21
SC 6-8 NeSA-Math, Science
9:30am
Golf SC Invite @ Clay Center
12:00pm
Track @ Superior Invite
7:00pm
7:00pm
Middle School Concert
Wednesday, April 22
SC 6-8 NeSA-Math, Science
3rd-5th NeSA Math
SC 11 NeSA-S Pd 2 & 3
3:30pm
Afterschool Workshop
Thursday, April 23
3rd-5th NeSA M
District Music Contest
10:00am
JH Track vs Deshler @ Superior
Friday, April 24
District Music Contest
Saturday, April 25
Prom @ Sandy Creek
Monday, April 27
Elementary Book Fair
Dance Diva Dress Rehearsal
State Journalism
7:00pm
Tuesday, April 28
Dance Diva Recital...TBA
1:30pm
Track @ Doniphan-Trumbull
4:00pm
Book Fair Open House
4:30pm
Golf @ Doniphan Trumbull
6:00pm
MS Science Fair
7:00pm
Wednesday, April 29
6:00pm
Athletic Banquet
Thursday, April 30
9:00am
Golf @ St. Cecilia
2:00pm
JH Track @ Fillmore Central
7:00pm
Cloverton Christian Band Concert in HS gym
!
page 14
APRIL BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
TUE
WED
LUNCH
BREAKFAST
MON
BREAKFAST
6
LUNCH
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
NO SCHOOL
1
THU
2
French Toast
Breakfast Bread
100% Juice and 1% White
Milk or Skim Flavored Milk
Pizza
Soft Shell Taco
Broccoli
Corn
Apricots
Hot Cinnamon Apples
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
7
FRI
OTHER INFORMATION
3
PRESCHOOL MEALS
Meals are as listed.
NO alternatives, unless
medically necessary.
NO SCHOOL
8
9
MEAL COST
* Included with tuition
10
Mini Pancakes
Sausage Biscuit
Breakfast Pizza
Long Johns
Breaded Pork Sandwich
Cook's Choice
Corndogs
Calzonette
Pineapple
SC Oriental Chicken
Mac & Cheese
Broccoli
Green Beans
Pears
Baked Beens
K-12 GRADE MEALS
DAILY BREAKFAST
1-Hot or Cold Entrée
Fresh Fruit
Choice of Drink
Juice
1% White Milk
1% Chocolate Milk
Peaches
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
13
14
15
16
17
Mini Waffles
Muffin & Cheese Stick
Sausage Pancake Wrap
Mini Loaf
Cook's Choice
Super Nachos
Chicken & Noodles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pasta Bar
Pizza
Pineapple
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Beans
Green Beans
Corn
Peas
Apple Sauce
Fruit Cocktail
Tropical Fruit
Peaches
Corn Bread
Roll
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
20
MEAL COST
Breakfast……….$1.25
Lunch…………..$2.50
Extra Milk…………35¢
Garlic Bread
21
22
23
24
French Toast
Breakfast Break
Mini Pancake
Sausage Biscuit
Cook's Choice
Stromboli
Chicken Nuggets
Hamburger
Chicken Fajita
Cook's Choice
Pineapple
Pears
Seasoned Potatoes
Corn
Green Beans
Frozen Carrots
Baked Beans
Apple Sauce
Dessert
Corn Bread
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
27
28
29
30
Breakfast Pizza
Long Johns
Mini Waffles
Sausage Pancake Wraps
Cook's Choice
Flying Saucer
Breaded Chicken
Crispito
Hot Dogs
Pizza
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Corn
Baked Beans
Peas
Pineapple
Peaches
Fruit Cocktail
Tropical Fruit
Clementines
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
1% White Milk or
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Skim Flavored Milk
Biscuit
DAILY LUNCH
1-Hot or Cold Entrée
Choice of 2 Vegetables
Choice of 2 Fruits
Choice of Drink
1% White Milk
1% Chocolate Milk
Dessert
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SC Cougar Tales
APRIL 2015
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ADMINISTRATION
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
SC Office ........................................402.726.2151
Fax .................................................402.726.2208
Toll Free .......................................1.877.726.2151
Dr. Randall Gilson ........................Superintendent
Jeanette Brockman ...........................Bookkeeper
Candice Dooley ..............Administrative Assistant
Amanda Skalka ..............................C.I.A. Director
Jamee Bockerman .......................C.I.A. Assistant
!
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
SC Office ........................................402.726.2412
Fax .................................................402.726.2208
Toll Free .......................................1.877.726.2151
Jeff Kenton..............................................Principal
Marcia Jarosik .......................................Secretary
!
CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
Preschool Office .............................402.726.2151
Fax .................................................402.726.2208
Toll Free .......................................1.877.726.2151
Jeff Kenton..............................................Principal
Jamee Bockerman ................Preschool Assistant
Michelle Carlson ....................Early Childhood Ed
Carol Kenton ..........................Early Childhood Ed
Courtney Bassinger ...............Early Childhood Ed
Angie Morris ..........................Speech Pathologist
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
PO Box 125
Clay Center, NE 68933
SC Office ........................................402.762.3561
Fax .................................................402.762.3200
Jason Searle ...........................................Principal
Julie Studnicka .......................Associate Principal
Deb Runyan ..........................................Secretary
!
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
SC Office ........................................402.726.2151
Fax .................................................402.726.2208
Toll Free .......................................1.877.726.2151
Jason Searle ...........................................Principal
Julie Studnicka .......................Associate Principal
Jo Ann Bischoff .....................................Secretary
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA USD#5 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Cheryl Brockman
Dwayne Buescher
Ethan Epley
Donita Furman
Chad Dane
Laurie Kohmetscher
Becky Miller
Brian Shaw
Kim Story
Sandy Creek Public Schools
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938-2757
LABEL HERE
Phillip Brockman
Susan Karmazin
Lance Williams

April 2015 - South Central USD 5

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