Eisenhower

School News 2009

May You will find

North

Platte, NE

Are you ever confronted with the following? If so, experiment with these responses. Child: "WHY DO I HAVE TO

LEARN THIS? I'M NEVER GOING TO NEED IT."

Possible Adult Response #1.

"Every time your brain is learning something new it starts running faster so you can learn the things you

want to learn easier. Thanks for asking."

Possible Adult Response #2.

"Learning things you don't want to learn grows the brain so that all other things are easier to learn.

Thanks for asking."

Possible Adult Response #3.

"If you don't figure out why by the time you master this, ask me that question again."

Child: "IT'S TOO HARD, I CAN'T DO IT."

Possible Adult Response #1.

"Aren't you glad I don't believe that?"

Possible Adult Response #2.

"Wouldn't it be sad if I believed that?"

Possible Adult Response #3.

"Nice try. Let me know when you are finished."

One of the guiding concepts that has served as a pillar of the Love and Logic philosophy is,

"I don't become what I think I can.

I don't become what you think I can.

I become what I think you think I can."

…..If you are experiencing any “child logic” in your home…..

You might want to check out the Love and Logic's audio CD, "Winning the Homework Battle." Jim Fay

Why do I have to learn?

I would like to say “Thank You” to all of the parents this year for all of your support here at Eisen-

hower. It makes me happy each day knowing that so many of you are working with your own

children to make them a better students, citizens and an all around great young people. Lets

keep the momentum rolling until the last day of school! Read! Read! Read! over the summer and

come back ready to learn in August! Shane Alexander, Principal

E isenho we r School

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Thanks Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4—10

Please take a moment

this week

to thank a teacher!

5th Grade

Recognition Tea

Friday,

May 15, 2009

2:00 p.m.

ATTENTION 2009-2010 KINDERGARTEN

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Nebraska law requires that your child must have a physical

exam, vision exam and updated immunizations BEFORE they can

start kindergarten. A complete immunization record with dates of

all immunizations and a physical and vision form filled out by

your healthcare provider MUST be turned in by the first day of

school. If the school does not have all of the needed information

your child will not be able to attend until the requirements are

met. You will be notified by letter in April or May as to what your

child needs to meet the state requirements.

End of the Year Reminders

Lost & Found—Please check the lost & found blue tub next to the office for any missing items.

End of the Year Report Cards—Fourth quarter report cards will be sent home the last day of

school. If your child is absent on the last day, you may pick the report card up at the school office the

week of May 26th.

Moving—If you are moving from Eisenhower attendance area or out of the North Platte Public Schools

district, please contact the school office. This information will help in planning and determining class

sizes for the coming year.

Lunch—Please watch closely the money in your child’s account as the year draw to a close. Remain-

ing balances are rolled over for the next year. Refunds will not be made unless you are moving from

North Platte. Breakfast & sack lunch will be served the last day of school for those desiring.

Library Books—The last day to check out books from the library is May 13th. Books need to be re-

turned by May 18th.

Calendar for Next Year—The 2009-2010 school calendar is available on the NPPS website

(nppsd.org). If you are unable to access it, please contact the office for a paper copy.

First Day of School Next Fall—School will resume for the 2009-2010 school year on August 19, 2009

Retirements—Eisenhower 3rd grade teacher, Dennis Ludwig will be retiring at the end of this school

year. We commend him for his many years of service and our best wishes go out to him in his retire-

ment.

Student Summer Tutors—Parents interested in hiring a summer tutor for their child may secure a

list at the Student Services Office at McKinley Education Center, 302 West F, 535-7100 ext #4.

Love & Logic Books—Please return any of the Jim Fay Love & Logic books, cassettes or videotapes

that may have been check out from the office.

Classroom Assignment Changes—Classroom assignments for the 2009-2010 school year are:

Kindergarten Tammy Miller P.E. Mike McGuire

Ashley Milton Music Sue McKain

1st Grade Angela Ayres Resource Laurie Hatch

Christi Boyle Speech Vonnie Engler

2nd Grade Yvonne Bailey Counselor Kara Dike

Emily Cooper Reading Coach Kimberly Flanders

3rd Grade Andrea Hayes

Alison Smith

4th Grade Krysten Andre-Henn

Jacqueline Maucher

5th Grade Pamela Froman

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INCREASE KNOWLEDGE

THROUGH EDUCATION

August 13th

Class Lists

will be posted

at the North

Entrance!

May

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FROM THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!!!!!

WELCOME SPRING!!!

Here are some dates that you need to remember in May!!

May 13th all books are due back in the Library Media Center!!!

May 18th is the final day for books to be turned in by teachers to the Library!!!!

HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER!! READ!! READ!!!!!! USE YOUR PUBLIC LI-

BRARY, THEY HAVE AWESOME SUMMER READING PROGRAMS!!!!!

Happy Reading!!!

Ms. Marlin, Media Specialist

Box Tops

Mrs. Boyle’s 1st grade class brought in the

most Box Tops for the month of March. Stu-

dents collected $66.00 for the month.

Extra Yearbooks

for Sale

$11.50

Inquire at Eisenhower

office

George Drouillard

Darrel Draper presented the

program, “George Drouillard“, at Ei-

senhower School on April 17th. The

program was sponsored by Eisen-

hower PTA and is funded by the Ne-

braska Humanities Council, a state-

wide, non-profit organization cultivat-

ing an understanding of our history

and culture, and the Shoemaker

Family Foundation.

If you enjoy this type of pro-

gramming, please consider supporting the Council with a contribution. Donations are

matched by state and federal funds. Your support helps preserve our past and inform

our future!

4th & 5th Grade

Mini Courses

were a success

thanks to

Mrs. Hoatson

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K & 1st Music Program

I would like to thank all parents, students,

and staff for my 19 years at Eisenhower

School teaching 3rd 4th, and 6th grades. It

has been a fantastic career working with so

many truly dedicated people. After being involved in

education for over 50 years, I will continue my life long

learning in Rochester, MN where my wife

and I will move this summer.

Dennis Ludwig

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Step into the spotlight this summer at the North Platte

Public library.

Explore the worlds of music, dance, art, drama and

more when you join the Summer Reading Program—

”Be Creative @ Your Library”.

This program begins:

June 8th at 1:30 for Kindergarten graduate

June 10th at 1:30 for graduates of gr. 1-2

June 10th at 3:00 for graduates of gr. 3-5.

“GET IN THE ACT—READ!”

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Marshall Sweeney was the

Grand Champion of Boy

Scout Pack 285 Pinewood

Derby Contest held March

19,2009 and Miles Sweeney

came in 2nd place.

Miles Sweeney was Grand

Champion of the District

contest held on March 28,

2009. Marshall won 2nd

place for the Bears. Miles Sweeney Marshall Sweeney

In honor of Arbor Day the North Platte Tree Board visited the

3rd grade class. Students learned about the importance of trees

and each student received a tree for planting.

READY Readers

Kindergarten

Blake Vaughn

1st Grade

Rebecca Ady

Mia Dugan

Jessica Eshleman

Hannah Fitzpatrick

Callie Haneborg

Jordan Macmillan

Ainsley McGahan

Chancelor Parker

Kameron Reeves

Emily Rivera

Tanner Ruda

Samantha Uppal

Mackenzie Vedder

Haley Jackson

Carter Johnson

Jayden Jones

Ethan Munson

Avryanna Rivera

Audrey Sorensen

Taylor Sundstrom

Anam Vaziri

Dylan Weeter

2nd Grade

Katherine Ackerman

Drake Berry

Gage Caputo

Chandler Erickson

Brandi Fisher

Blayden Gilbert

Jacob Schmitt

Justin Ambrose

Richard Belflower

Elisabeth Duval

Mason Lee

Gabrielle Scovill

Keyanna Serrano

Zachary Tanner

Jacob Tobey

INDEPENDENT

Readers

Kindergarten

Maya Lashley

1st Grade

Ciera Carlson

2nd Grade

Karsyn Buttler

Allie Geiger

Dayne Moore

Haven Rawles

Sierra Scovill

James Valdivia

Dariana Velez

Morgan Gager

Kade Lawrence

Mollyanne Lloyd

Kaleigh Miller

Calvin Olbricht

Kiera Rhodes

Raven Rivera

3rd Grade

Bailey Irish

Brian Maberry

Sarah Worden

RISING Readers

2nd Grade

Reagyn Crisman

Mckynzie Kelsey

Ainsley Nichols

Ryan Sorenson

3rd Grade

Bryant Scott

Camden Stewart

Brandon Grachek

5th Grade

Tydus Ditch

SUPER 1 Readers

2nd Grade

Elle Sones

3rd Grade

Nathan Merz

Mitchell Tucker

Briana Velez

Robert Battreall

Xavier Hernandez

4th Grade

Carington Howard

Austin Orr

Elijah Sharp

5th Grade

Alexis Wiezorek

SUPER 2 Readers

3rd Grade

Brittney Martinez

4th Grade

Tristan Matthews

5th Grade

SUPER 3 Readers

2nd Grade

Haylee Veith

Gracelyn Stewart

3rd Grade

Cooper Johnson

Shelby Scovill

Carson Trego

Mckayla Moore

Miles Sweeney

Julian Velez

Peyton Vieyra

Kylee Wiezorek

4th Grade

Mckinzee Ambrose

Shallyn Berry

Megan Capal

Hope Frihauf

Noah Munson

Halston Smith

5th Grade

Jeffrey Capal

Brendan Folk

Grant Pavelka

Dylan Petersen

Alex Scott

ADVANCED 1 Readers

3rd Grade

Kinzey Cooper

Austin Geiger

Vanessa Vargas

Tracie Clair

Jesse Macmillan

Mercedes Nolda

Vedant Prasad

Alexis Vaughn

4th Grade

Brett Folk

Hunter Kelley

Morgan Lashley

Breanna Patterson(Round

3)

5th Grade

Dylan Grachek

Alex Hoatson

Dylan Moore

Kylan Rhodes

ADVANCED 2 Readers

3rd Grade

Kimberly Belflower

Emily Burnside

Eryka Theodosis

4th Grade

Adam Hill

Zachary Lee

Grace Rawles

Jaimie Blondin

Paige Christenson

Madison Gager

Kobe Lawrence

Alyssa Lewis

Amanda Ruda

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ADVANCED 3 Readers

3rd Grade

Hallie Malsbury

Domineke Perkins

Alex Christenson

Josline Garcia

Bryson Krull

4th Grade

Sharon Zhao

5th Grade

Zach McMillan

Aili Nichols

Alyssa Olbricht

STAR 1 Readers

4th Grade

Gavin Arneson (Round

2)

5th Grade

Reed Arneson

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Savannah Larsen

STAR 2 Readers

4th Grade

Cory Holsapple

Mikinzie Nelson

STAR 3 Readers

4th Grade

Samantha Blondin

Madison Mcmillan

Alisha Starner

Soha Vaziri

5th Grade

Sydney McGahan

Classic Readers

5th Grade

Jeannette Carmel

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SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES

To be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran School for students who have finished K-8th grade. Instruction will be emphasizing reading and math. For more information, call: (308-532-6421).

Reading Grades 1-4 Math Grades 1

Vowel sounds and spellings Counting to 100 Name and numbers Patterns

Story sequence Addition High-frequency sight words Subtraction Sentence structure Counting money

Comprehension Measuring Grammar Place value Main idea and supporting details Telling time

Dictionary skills Multiplication Written expression Division

Using context clues

Reading Grades 5-8 Math Grades 5-8 Grammar Integers

Note taking Rounding Comprehension Greatest common factors Spelling Basic fractions and decimals

Outlining Expanded notation Dictionary skills Least common multiples Vocabulary Factoring

Review-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

We will give individualized attention to whatever subject area a student needs. Please

bring that information with you.

Two sessions will be offered for both reading and math. Different items will be taught each

week. You may attend any or all sessions. Two weeks of classes will be offered: Monday

thru Friday July 6-10 and July 13-17

Reading class will be from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. and math will be from 10:45 to 12:00 a.m. each day. Cost is $30.00 per week for one session; $55.00 per week for both sessions (if

paid by June 1). $35.00 per week for one session; $60.00 per week for both sessions (if

paid after June 1).

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The Salvation Army

Summer’s Cool Day Camp May 26-August 14, 2009

8:00am-5:00pm

Two Tracks Open for Students

Elementary Track (Have Completed K-5)

Middle School Track (Have Completed 6-8)

Activities include a Christian curriculum, exploration centers (Computer Lab,

physical activities (swimming & fitness fun), and social enrichment programs

(field trips).

Fee Information

$30 For the Weekly enrollment/per child

Or $360 for Full Summer/per child

If you pay the entire amount for the summer when you register the cost is $300/per child

[NO Refund or Credit for missed days]

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

All Applications must be filled out in person

at The Salvation Army 1020 North Adams Ave.

For more Info call 532-2038 x209

Registration will be Wednesday April 1st through May 22

Registration times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE

Enrollment forms & payment arrangements are due on or before

Thursday May 22, 2009