THE WOLVERINE - Wilber-Clatonia · opment. Call ESU 6, Milford, NE 1-800-327-0091 ANNUAL NOTICES...

With Czech Days upon us, school is just around the corner. I am looking forward to another new year, full of enthusiasm and

excitement. We will be welcoming several new staff members this year. The following teaching staff will begin their first year at

Wilber-Clatonia: Paul Velander in secondary science and Kelli (Benes) Thelen in 3rd grade. Also coming aboard full time after

filling our PE/Health vacancy last spring is Allison Aldrich. We also welcome Janelle Miller and Elaine Biggs to the custodial staff.

We are currently in the process of hiring an elementary para-professional to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mere-

dith Krauter.

Annually the District receives recommended policy changes from our legal counsel this year changes were made in our Anti-

discrimination policy to match Federal requirements. We also updated policies on assessment and use of “services animals”.

Two policies need to be mentioned : 1). Attendance: The District is now required to meet and develop a plan for any student

that misses 5 days in a quarter. We are also required to report to the County Attorney any student that misses 20 days a year.

This includes all absences, excused or unexcused. Students participating in school activities are not considered absent; however,

students leaving school to watch a school activity would be considered absent and those absences would count against the 20 day

policy. The District is also required to report excessive absenteeism each month to the Nebraska Department of Education.

Also coming is a change in Admission requirements, currently a student who turn 5 on or before October 15h could attend Kin-

dergarten and are not eligible for pre-school. Beginning in 2012-2013 students MUST be 5 on or before July 31 to attend Kinder-

garten. Students born between August 1st and October 15 will be eligible for preschool and are not Kindergarten eligible. Oc-

tober 15th has been the date for Kindergarten eligibility for many years so this is a substantial change in school admission policy.

The new policy also dictates that we create an early admission assessment procedure for students who turn 5 between August

1st and October 15th. If an analysis of a child’s (1) mental ability, (2) emotional and social development, (3) pre-academic skills

and (4) fine motor skills indicate the child is Kindergarten ready they could attend early. The ESU 6 schools are working to-

gether to create a procedure that is consistent and usable for the ESU 6 schools. Generally, delaying Kindergarten entrance will

help insure kids are ready for school and will result in better academic achievement later.

There are also some changes occurring in and around the building. The track has had some cracks and low spots repaired and

will receive a thin coat of rubberized surface. This work has to be done periodically (much like re-painting your house) to extend

the life of the track which has a significant value. We are also repairing some ceilings in the high school hallways and expanding

the size of the preschool. The big project is a remodel of an area for Special Education which will create new classrooms and an

area to teach life skills to SPED students.

This project will expand and improve the space we have for Special Education students and allow the District to better serve all

of our students. This project has been made possible through ARRA incentive funds which allow us to remodel and build at little

cost to the District. A real win-win situation for our students. The only concern I have with our project is the pace. Progress

seems to be slow and I am concerned about our ability to finish the project and have life safety devices installed by the start of

school. As I write this I am “cautiously optimistic” that the project will finish on time but want to let everyone know that the

start of school could be delayed should the contractor encounter a glitch. Please be advised we will try to make sure that you

know as soon as possible.

I want to thank the members of the FFA Alumni for their purchase and installation of the school signs at the entrances to the

school property. They look AWESOME!

Ladies and gentleman, it is an exciting time in education– a time full of changes– doing what has always been done is no longer

enough– we must accept the challenge of preparing students for their future not our past. See you at the start of school!

FROM THE SUPER– MR. COLLINS

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THE WOLVERINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011

THE WOLVER INE

All Kindergarten, 7th grad-

ers and state transfers en-

tering the school this fall are

required to have a physical

examination. This is a

state law. The financial

responsibility of this exam

rests with the parents. The

examination should be given

to the office on the first day

of school. As in the past,

the law still requires that

students be protected

against measles, mumps,

rubella, poliomyelitis, pertus-

sis and tetanus. In addition,

all Kindergarten students,

7th graders and students

transferring are required to

have 3 doses of Hepatitis B

and have had the chicken

pox or the chicken pox vac-

cination. A record of immu-

nization is required

BEFORE the student may

start school.

If your son or daughter is

in grades 7-12 and plan-

ning to participate in any

athletic activity during the 2011-

2012 school year, places have

their physical done before the

first day of practice. Athletes

MUST have a physical turned in

BEFORE he/she can practice

according to NSAA and Wilber

Clatonia Public School policies.

Forms are available at most

area doctor’s offices and can be

picked up in the principal’s of-

fice. All physicals must be

turned in to the office.

tion of our students and

in the past we have had

too many unnecessary

interruptions for mes-

sages that could be taken

care of outside of the

school day. Thank you in

advance for your consid-

eration and cooperation.

There is a pay phone

available at the high

school for our students

use. Students WILL

In case of an emergency,

parents need to contact

the appropriate principal’s

secretary. At the High

School ask for Marlene

Vlcan at 821-2508, and

at the Elementary, ask for

Jane Znamenacek at

821-2141. We would

ask that you only call and

leave messages if there is

an emergency. Our main

concern is for the educa-

NOT be dismissed from

class to use the phone

nor will they be allowed

to use the phones in the

office.

Thank you for your

help!

PHYSICAL FORMS

PHONE CALLS FOR STUDENTS

intervention.

Your school and ESU 6 Preschool Inter-

agency Coordination Council have a ser-

vice called Child Find designed to identify

children (birth to age 3) who may be at

risk for learning and could benefit from

special services. Children who display

trouble with learning, moving, playing,

hearing, seeing and talking may qualify to

receive free assistance. All children de-

velop at different rates. If your child is

found eligible for services an Individual

Familiy Services plan will be developed by

you the parent, the people who will help

you meet your child’s special

needs. The program will build on

your child’s strength and improve

areas of weakness. The program

will provide support, encourage-

ment, and assistance for you in

working with your child. Make the

call that really counts. A profes-

sional will be happy to discuss your

concerns about your child’s devel-

opment. Call ESU 6, Milford, NE

1-800-327-0091

ANNUAL NOTICES Early intervention can Make a Difference!

If you suspect that your child isn’t devel-

oping as her/she should, it’s important to

get another opinion as soon as possible to

see if a problem really does exist. You can

turn to a variety of places for help: doc-

tors, health clinics, school districts, and

community agencies.

While some professionals may believe that

a child will outgrow a problem, it’s better

to provide help early to make sure that

the child has a better chance of success.

Many children do not “outgrow” a prob-

lem, they may need extra help called early

August/September 2011

THE WOLVERINE

Nebraska School Law 790201

states as follows: Every per-

son residing in a school dis-

trict within the state of Ne-

braska who has legal or actual

charge of control of any child

not less than seven, no more

than sixteen years of age, shall

cause such child to attend

regularly the public, private,

denominational, or parochial

day schools which have met

the requirements for legal

operation prescribed in Chap-

ter 79 each day that such

schools are open and in ses-

sion, except when excused by

school authorities, unless such

child has graduated from high

school. The term shall not be

less than (1) one thousand

thirty two instructional hours

for elementary grades and (2)

one thousand eighty instruc-

tional hours for high school

grades in any public school

district or private, denomina-

tional, or parochial school,

except that in the event of

the failure of any district

which receives twenty per-

cent or more of its total re-

ceipts for general fund purposes from deferral sources to actually

receive receipts anticipated at the time of the adoption of the

school budget from taxes, state funds, federal funds, tuition or

other sources, the boards of education of such district may at any

time during the school budget from taxes, state funds, federal

funds, tuition or other sources, the board of education of such

district may, at any time during the

school year, elect to close all or

part of it’s schools. Wilber Clato-

nia Public Schools is committed to

the philosophy that ever student

attend every day. Punctual and

regular attendance is important

since absence from school is the

greatest single cause of poor

achievement in schools.

Prior inspection of the High School building has revealed the presence of

some friable asbestos materials. Remaining materials include the floor tile,

stainless steel sink undercoating, fire rated doors, and some ceiling material.

It is important to note that not all friable asbestos containing materials need

to be removed from the school Once such materials have been identified, a

program can be implemented to ensue that the materials are maintained in

good condition and that appropriate precautions are followed when materials are disturbed for a reason. Please be assured that we will maintain all identi-

fied materials.

STUDENT ACTIV IT IES

ASBESTOS NOTICE

to school, documenting the

reason for the absence, enti-

tles the student to make up all

work missed.

Loss of Credit

A student who is absent more

than eight (8) times per se-

mester will forfeit all credit

for the course unless he/she

requests a hearing before the

Hearing and Appeals Commit-

tee within (8) school days

after the student returns to

school and is granted an extension of credits by his commit-

tee. If all absences that cause the absence limitation to be

violated are for medical reasons as evidenced by written verifi-

cation from a licensed medical practioner, then the Hearing

and Appeals Committee after examine the total absence re-

cord of the student involved, may waive the formal hearing

with students, parents, and/or

guardians and credits to be reinstated. Again this school year,

were are requesting that you notify the school by 9:00 a..m. if

your child will be absent from school. Your response has

been excellent and we are requesting that each of you con-

tinue to cooperate with this program. This is the most effec-

tive way for the school to monitor your child’s attendance.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSEN T FROM SCHOOL Please contact the school

by 9:00 a.m. if your child

will be absent from

school.

Approved Absences

Personal illness, death in the

family, religious holiday, or

extreme emergencies are

acceptable reasons for ab-

sences. A valid excuse writ-

ten by a parent or guardian

and presented to the principal

or secretary upon the return


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PRE SEASON MEETING

If you have a student that

will be participating in any

fall sports during the 2011

-2012 school year, we re-

quest your attendance at

a preseason meeting to be

held on Monday, August

15th at 7:00 p.m. In the

Elementary Commons

Area. The reason for this

meeting is to outline the rules

and regulations of the Wilber

Clatonia School District #82

and the Nebraska School Ac-

tivities Association. We will

introduce the fall coaching

staff for the 2011-2012 school

year. Please plan to attend.

FIRST DAY OF FALL

SPORTS PRACTICES

The first day of fall sports

practices will be held on Mon-

day, August 8th for football

and softball and Monday, Au-

gust 15th for volleyball and

cross country. Coaches will

be releasing information to

your athlete in the weeks to

come. If you have any ques-

tions please call the following:

Lynne Jurgens-Football

Allison Aldrich-Volleyball

Keith Muller-Softball

Nick Behring –Cross Country

Junior High Athletes will begin

their activities after the start

of the school year.

Remember, you must

have a signed physical

form completed and

turned in to participate on

the High School and Jun-

ior High level.

Admission to School Ac-

tivities:

Admission to school activities

for the 2011-2012 school year

will be as follows:

Students K-12 $4.00

Student Season Passes $30.00

Adults $5.00

Adult Season Passes: $50.00

Non Varsity Contest $ 2.00

Senior Citizens are free with

a senior citizen pass. If you

are 65 years of age or older

and are a resident of School

District #82, you may re-

ceive a Senior Citizen's Pass

by Contracting the Superin-

tendent’s office at 821-2266.

Season passes will be avail-

employment, in its programs

and activities. The Superin-

tendent of schools has been

designated to handle inquiries

regarding complaints, griev-

ance procedures or the appli-

cation of these policies of

nondiscrimination. If ques-

tions or concerns, please con-

tact Ray Collins, Superinten-

dent of Schools, PO Box 487,

Wilber, NE 68465, phone 821

-2266.

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

The No Child Left Behind Act

of 2001 gives parents the right

to get information about the

professional qualifications of

their child’s classroom

teacher:

Whether the teacher has

met State Qualifications

and Licensing criteria for

the grade levels and sub-

Federal Law requires public

schools provide military re-

cruiters and institutuions of

higher education access to

secondary school student’s

names, addresses, and tele-

phone listing. Parenst and

secondary students have the

right to request that the

Wilber Clatonia School Dis-

trict #82 not provide this

information to military re-

cruiters or institutions of

higher learning, without their

prior written parental con-

sent. Wilber-Clatonia

Schools District # 82 will

comply with any request.

NONDISCRIMINATION

Wilber-Clatonia School # 82

does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national

origin, gender, disability, mari-

tal status, or age in admission

or access to, or treatment of

ject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

* Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or

provisional teaching certificate.

The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher. You may

also get information about other graduate certifications or

degrees held by the teacher and the field of discipline of the

certification degree.

We will also upon request tell parents whether their child is

being provided services by a paraprofessional. The request

for information should be made to the Office of the Superin-

tendent. The information will be provided to you in a timely

manner. Finally, the Wilber-Clatonia District # 82 will give

timely notice to you if your child has been assigned or has

been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a

teacher who does not meet the requirements of the ACT.

SPORTS AND ACTIV ITY INFORMATION

STUDENT RECRUIT ING INFORMATION


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Attendance at School Ac-

tivities:

With the football, volleyball,

cross country and softball

seasons soon starting we ask

that you impress on your

children that they are there

to watch the game. Please

NO RUNNING in the com-

mons areas, gym or hallways.

Supervision at school activi-

ties is a difficult process and

we are asking for the help of

everyone who attends our

games. We would ask that

everyone please take time to

read the following funda-

mentals of sportsmanship.

Our actions at school activi-

ties will leave a lasting im-

pression on the opponent.

The Wilber Clatonia School

District # 82 keeps a direc-

tory of information on each of

its students, and may disclose

appropriately designated

“directory information” with-

out written consent, unless

you have advised the district

to the contrary. The primary

purpose of the directory in-

formation is to allow the

Wilber Clatonia District # 82

to include this type of infor-

mation from your child’s edu-

cation records in certain

school publications, such as

graduation programs, honor

roll, sporting events pro-

grams, playbills, and yearbook.

If you do not want the Wilber

Clatonia District # 82 to dis-

close directory information

from your child’s education

records without your prior

written consent, you must

notify the District in writing

by the end of the first week of

the first semester, or for new

students, within the first week

of enrollment. Wilber Clato-

nia District # 82 has desig-

nated the following informa-

tion as directory information:

student’s name, address, tele-

phone listing, photograph,

date and place of birth, major

field of study, grade level,

participation in activities, and

sports, weight and height of

member of athletic teams,

degrees, honors and awards

received, most recent educa-

tion.

and we will put them

on the mailing list.

We are asking for any-

one that could receive

the newsletter via email

to let us know . We

are looking for ways to

save paper.

The newsletter will also

be available each month

on our website:

A newsletter is sent

monthly to all parents

of school aged children

that live in the district.

If you know of any par-

ents who are not re-

ceiving one, please call

the school at

821-2266 or email

[email protected]

w w w . w i l b e r -

clatonia.org

Also, if you are receiv-

ing a newsletter and no

long wish to receive

one, please let us know

and we will take you off

of our

list.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

NEWSLETTERS

Current Members:

Robert Sykes-Chairman

Chris Cerveny– Vice Chair-

man

Scott Havel-Treasurer

Jerry Petracek

Michelle Pryor

Tim Riechers

The Wilber Clatonia Board of

Education holds regular meet-

ing s on the third Monday of

each month in the board

room at the High School.

Notice of the meetings are

published in the Wilber Re-

publican newspaper. The

agenda is posted in the Super-

intendent’s office. There is a

place on the agenda for citi-

zen’s presentations. Please

call Chairman, Robert Sykes

or Superintendent Ray Collins

if you wish to address the

board.

WILBER CLATONIA PUBL IC SCHOOL GOVERNANCE The six member Board of

Education is a collective voice

of the Wilber Clatonia School

district community. The

Board serves as the legislative

arm of school governance and

sets policies regarding all ar-

eas of the school district. The

Board is involved in setting

the budget, approving the

curriculum, and working to-

gether with the superinten-

dent and administrative staff

as the management team.

Board member are elected.

Superintendent- Ray Collins Elementary Principal– Allen Brozovsky Secondary Principal– Ron Oltman Activities Director-Keith Muller Counselors: Elementary– Lynn Jurgens High School– Wade Finley


THE WOLVERINE

Any outside school organizations who would like to have something printed in

our daily bulletin must have this information into the principal’s office by noon

of the previous day. It is impossible for the school to announce outside infor-

mation over the intercom because of the interruptions it causes throughout

the day.

Elementary 402-821-2141 High School 402-821-2266

Sept 22

Parent Teacher Conferences

Sept 22


NO SCHOOL

Oct 11

Picture Retakes

Oct 28

NO SCHOOL

Nov 11

Veteran’s Day Program

Nov 23-25

NO SCHOOL

Dec 6

7:00 p.m. K-6 Christmas Program

Dec 22

Dismissal at Noon

August 9

6:30 p.m. Pre School Meeting

August 10

6:30 p.m. Kindergarten Parent

Meeting

August 11

6:45 p.m. Title 1 Meeting

7:00-8:00 p.m. K-6 Open House

August 15th

First Day of School

Shortened Schedule M—F

August 25

School Picture Day

Sept 5

No School

Sept 19

No School for K-6

Dec 23-Jan 3

NO SCHOOL

Jan 4

Classes Resume

Jan 30

NO SCHOOL K-6

Feb 9-10

Parent Teacher Conference

Feb 10

NO SCHOOL

Feb 17

NO SCHOOL

March 2

NO SCHOOL

March 9

NO SCHOOL

April 6

NO SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

ELEMENTARY IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOOL PICTURES

School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Any

parent with a pre-school child is welcome to bring them at 8:30 a.m. to

the elementary building to have a picture taken


THE WOLVERINE

April 9

NO SCHOOL

April 11

11:30 a.m. Student Council Talent

Show

April 25

1:30 Spring Sing

April 27

Family Fun Night

May 15

K-4 Fun Day

May 16

9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Gradua-

tion

Last Day of School– Noon Dis-

missal

School Times

REGULAR TIME: SHORTENED SCHEDULE FRIDAYS

K-6 8:15-3:20 K-6 8:15-1:50 K-6 8:15-2:30

7-12 8:10-3:34 7-12 8:10-2:00

7th Grade Orientation will be held on August 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

in the Auditorium. See you there!

We hope your summer is going well. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year with

all of you. Since school is just around the corner, we felt a POOL PARTY is needed to help bring

your summer to a nice close and spend some “Wild and Crazy” times with your classmates.

When: Wednesday, August 10th from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Where: Wilber Municipal Pool

Who: For the 2011-2012 Wilber-Clatonia 5th Graders and their families (both Mr.

Barada and Mrs. Zlab’s rooms)

Cost: $ 4.00 per person for admission (regular pool passes will NOT work that night)

7TH GRADE ORIENTATION

5TH GRADE POOL PARTY

T ITLE 1 MEETING

For those of you involved with Title 1, Mrs. Dymacek will be having

a Title 1 Parent Meeting at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011

before the Elementary Open House. It will be held in the Title 1

room. See you there!


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The Elementary PTO meets the first Thursday of every

month in the Elementary Commons Area. Please come

join our group and support our children!

member. There are no

dues...just the need for your

support and an occasional gift

of your time and food.

Some of the items that this

group has purchased with the

money raised are: new instru-

ments used by students for

concerts, new risers, and a PA

system for the choir. We

help the kids raise money to

go on trips. In the past we

have gone to florida and to go

to shows at the Lied Center

If your child is in Grades 5-12

Music or Band...you are al-

ready a member of the

Friends of Music. Our meet-

ing s are held on the fourth

Monday of every month in the

high school library at 7:00

p.m.

This group is made up of any-

one who is interested in sup-

porting our music program

you don’t even have to have a

child enrolled in school or in

the music program to be a

and the Orpheum Theatre.

Please come join our group

and help support our music

program. Music is such an

important part of our culture!

The Next Friends of Music

meeting is Monday, Au-

gust 22, 2011 at the High

School. See you there!

ELEMENTARY PTO

FRIENDS OF MUSIC

Club meeting on Monday,

August 15th following the

Sports Parents Meeting. The

Booster Club meets the

fourth Sunday of every month

at 7:00 p.m.

Dues this year are:

$10.00 per individual

$15.00 per couple

$ 35.00 for businesses

Each new member will receive

a Wilber Clatonia window

cling this year.

WILBER CLATONIA BOOSTER CLUB Anyone who is interested in

supporting our high school

athletes and our high school

athletic programs is invited to

join the Booster Club. Our

club hosts hamburger and hot

dog fees for the athletes in

the fall and the spring. We

also help the athletic program

buy items that they need for

the football, cross country,

track, volleyball, wrestling,

tennis and softball programs.

We will be having a Booster


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FANS

Show respect for the opponent at all times. The

opponent should be treated as a guest; greet

cordially on arriving; given the best accommoda-

tions; and accorded the tolerance, honesty and

generosity all human beings deserve.

Show respect to the officials. The officials should

be recognized as impartial arbitrators who are

trained to do their job and who can be expected

to do it to the best of their ability. Good

Sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept

and abide by the decisions of the officials.

Know, understand and appreciate the rules of

the contest. A familiarity with the current rules

of the game and the recognition of their neces-

sity for a fair contest is essential. Good Sports-

manship suggests the importance of conforming

to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.

Maintain self control at all times. A prerequisite

of good sportsmanship requires one to under-

stand his own bias or prejudice and the ability to

prevent the desire to wind from overcoming ra-

tional behavior. A proper perspective must be

maintained if the potential education values of

athletic competition are to be realized. Good

sportsmanship is concerned with the behavior of

all involved in the game.

Recognize and appreciate skill in performance

regardless of affiliation. Applause for an oppo-

nent’s good performance is demonstration of

generosity and good will that should not be

looked upon as treason. The ability to recognize

quality in performance and the willingness to ac-

knowledge it with regard to team membership is

on of good sportsmanship. With the fundamen-

tals of sportsmanship as the point of departure,

specific responsibilities and expected modes of

behavior can be defined.

COACHES

Coaches must remember that their influence will

reflect the actions by players, students, and spec-

tators in maintaining

good crowd con-

trol.

Coaches must fol-

low rules of the

sport during the

progress of the

game, accept the

decisions of officials

without showing

emotions, keep

players together in

entering or leaving

the playing area.

Avoid public display

of criticism before

players or specta-

tors.

PARTICIPANTS

Should display at all

times the qualities

of sportsmanship.

Should display re-

spect for opponents

at all times including

injured players.

Should avoid un-

sportsmanlike ges-

tures or language.

Should respect the

judgment of game

officials.

Should concentrate

on playing the game

with as little regard

for the spectators

as possible.

Should accept both

victory and defeat

with pride and com-

passion, being never

boastful nor bitter.

STUDENTS

Should not go onto

the playing surfaces

at any time including

after the end of the

game.

Should realize that

school authorities

will take the proper

action against any-

one who disobeys

rules and regula-

tions.

Should know and

demonstrate the fundamentals of

sportsmanship.

Should cooperate

with cheerleaders.

Should exert peer

pressure on fellow

students whose

conduct in unbe-

coming.

Should respect

property.

Should respect the

judgment of the

coach and game of-

ficial.

Should avoid abu-

sive and profane

language and ob-

noxious behavior.

Should censor fel-

low students whose

behavior is unbe-

coming.

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP FOR ALL


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The season passes for athletic activities for the 2011-2012 school year may be purchased through the activities

director by the use of this form.

Forms may be mailed to the school: Activities Director, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools, PO Box 487, Wilber,

NE 68465 or send them to school with your student and the office will forward them to the Activities Direc-

tor.

The cost of the pass is $30.00 for students (K-12) and $50.00 for adults.

Gate admission for a varsity contest is $4.00 for students and $5.00 for adults at our home contests. Admis-

sion for junior varsity, freshman, or junior high contests is $ 2.00 per person.

The pass is good for all home contests with the following exceptions: Nebraska School Activities Association

(NSAA) or Southern Nebraska Conference (SNC) tournaments.

2011-2012 Athletic Season Pass Order Form

Names (Print Clearly)

_____ Students Pass @ $30.00

_______________________________

_____ Adult Pass @ 50.00 _______________________________

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Once again this year the Booster Club will be taking pictures and making buttons to show your

support for your child in their activities. This can be for kids from Preschool to 12th Grade.

The buttons can be worn for all your children’s activities, whether it be sports, music, band, one

act play, etc.

We will be taking pictures on the following mornings by the cafeteria (on the high school side):

Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.

Thursday , August 25, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.

The buttons will be $ 5.00 a piece with the proceeds going to the Booster Club. Payment is due

when the pictures are taken. You may fill out the form the day of the pictures or you may pick up

a form from the high school or elementary offices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to show your child your support!

Come join us for a Hawaiian Back to School Dance!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Hotel Wilber

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Admission is free to all 7-12 Wilber Clatonia Students.

So put on those grass shirts and Hawaiian shirts and see you there!

GET YOUR BOOSTER CLUB SPIRIT BUTTONS

BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE

TAILGATES FOR THE FOOTBALL SEASON

The tailgates for our first two home football game will be as fol-

lows:

The Booster Club will be doing the September 9th Tailgate.

The FFA Alumni will be doing their September 23rd Tailgate.

Put them on your calendars and come support our groups!


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SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION School bus schedules are enclosed for your information. If you have moved or know of someone new in the district who will be in need of school transportation, give us a call as soon as possible so our drivers can make the necessary changes on the bus route. After we have a chance to run the routes for a few days, final

copies of the route will be sent home with your child/ren on the bus. If you have any questions please give us a call at 826-2336

Transportation Related:

Most student injuries related to school bus accidents happen in loading and unloading zones outside the bus. Therefore, public awareness of loading lights and traf-

fic laws are extremely important Students need to learn that school bus safety does not stop when they step off the bus.

The general public needs to remember that is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped either to load or unload children the bus arm is extended and the red lights

are flashing. That stop arm means the same as any stop signs you see on the street or road.

Another issue that needs some attention is scheduling and students being on time at the bus stop. Many people depend on the school bus to be on time. To make

it possible for the bus to arrive consistently at each scheduled stop, students MUST be at the bus stop, ready to board when the bus arrives.

2011-2012 Bus rules and regulations:

Riding the bus to and from school is a privilege provided to children by the school district . Certain state laws and regulations govern operation of school buses.

Safety on buses is the primary consideration. The driver is required to report any disorderly conduct on the bus. The following rules help ensure the safe trans-

portation of the students on school buses.

When entering the bus, go to a seat immediately, sit in seats, do not stand or move around while the bus is in motion. Stay seated until the bus comes to a

complete stop.

Loud, boisterous language will not be tolerated.

Profane language or indecent conduct will not be tolerated.

Do not tease, scuffle, trip, hold, hit or use your hands, feet, or body in any objectionable.

Keep hands and arms in the bus

Not throwing objects from the bus.

Be respectful to the driver and other passengers.

Any destruction or vandalism of bus property will be the responsibility of that person to compensate for the repair or replacement before being allowed to

ride the bus again.

Cameras will be on each bus. Any violation from a rider will be automatic Step One consequence. If it is a flagrant violation it will automati-cally move to Step 2, 3, or 4. If the bus driver or camera finds the student rider violating these rules, the consequence is automatic. No ques-tions asked. It will not matter if others may have been involved, whoever is seen or reported will have the consequence. I ask that you go over

these rules with your children.

Please sign the bottom portion of this page and have your child return it to your bus driver. Keep in mind, it is not my

decision whether your child can ride the bus, it will be their decision.

Bus drivers are encouraged to contact parents concerning a potential violation, the following discipline will be administered.

1st Offense: Verbal warning and/or assigned seating, notify parents.

2nd Offense: Notify parents and not ride bus for one day.

3rd Offense: Notify parents and not ride the bus for one week.

4th Offense: Notify parents and not ride the bus for nine weeks.

Severe misbehavior and/or disrespect of bus rules may result in immediate suspension of bus privileges. My child/children and I have read

and understand the consequences.

_____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________

Parent Signature _____________________________ ____________________________


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Congratulations to the following students for being selected as our 2011-2012 W C Singers

Sopranos Altos Baritones

Haylee Mohr Sheyenne Kiesel Trenton Mohr

Wendi Haufle Erin Finley Michael Vrbka

Brandie Schmitt Amy Oltman Austin Haufle

Jaci Uhlman Alex Steffensmeier Jorge Hernandez

Becky Campbell Riley Hoesche Kyle Williamson

Taylor Parham Karena Haselbush Brandon Campbell

Tori Lokken Jena Messman

Band

Freshman– Bridget Behrens, Jaylynn Hixon,

Wyatt Schroder, Kiley Schuerman, Aubrey

Shore, Morgan Tranmer

Sophomores-Krystal Douglas, Marissa

Florian, Mirisa Hernandez, Emma Kasl, Savanna

Kiesel, Maddison Martin, Philip Ross, Foster

Zlab

Juniors– Tanner Zlab

Seniors– Jenna Uher

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011-2012 W-C S INGERS

BAND AND CHOIR LETTER WINNERS

Altos

Morgan Tranmer

Caytlin Haselbush

Savanna Kiesel

Jadyn Cerveny

Hannah Ochs

Tenors

Wyatt Schroder

Dayton Mack

Andy Oliver

Alec Munro

Andrew Mitchell

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2011-2012 EMERALD AND GOLD SINGERS

Sopranos

Maddison Martin

Briar Kinnan

Danielle Hall

Jordyn Cerveny

Marissa Florian

Anna Larkin


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Bass

Max Latshaw

Philip Ross

Nick Maschman

Tyler Kramer

Cody Vana

Foster Zlab

Choir

Freshman-Bridget Behrens, Brianna Kalkwarf, Anna Larkin, Montana Las-

chanzky, Wyatt Schroder, Michaella Scusa, Morgan Tranmer

Sophomores-Krystal Douglas, Sydney Engel, Marissa Florian, Erin Formanek,

Danielle Hall, Mirisa Hernandez, Emma Kasl, Savanna Kiesel, Maddison Mar-

tin, Tess Messman, Andrew Mitchell, Philip Ross, Christina Uden, Foster Zlab

Juniors-Alexa Cerveny, Caytlin Haselbush, Trev Havel, Briar Kinnan, Hannah

Ochs, Travis Shore, Ithacoma Wells

Seniors– Jenna Uher

District Music Contest gave us these vocal music results:

Superiors-

Jenna Uher, Senior, Briar Kinnan, Junior, and Danielle Hall, sophomore on each of their respective vocal solos.

Morgan Tranmer– piano solo

Briar Kinnan/Alexa Cerveny, both juniors, on their Vocal duet

Hannah Ochs/Caytlin Haselbush, both juniors, on their Vocal duet

Montana Laschanzky, Anna Larkin, Hunter Beurskens and Morgan Tranmer, all freshman, on their Vocal quartet

Excellents-

Hannah Ochs, Junior, Savanna Kiesel, sophomore and Marissa Florian, sophomore, Morgan Tranmer, freshman, on their respective vocal

solos.

Girls Vocal Trio– Danielle Hall, Marissa Florian, and Savanna Kiesel

Girls Vocal Quintet– Briar Kinnan, Alexa Cerveny, Hannah Ochs, Caytlin Haselbush, and Ithy Wells

Mixed Vocal Sextet– Alexa Cerveny, Briar Kinnan, Brittany Placek, Tyler Kramer, Wyatt Schroder and Jenna Uher

Mixed Nine– Hannah Ochs, Alexa Cerveny, Caytlin Haselbush, Jenna Uher, Brittany Placek, Tyler Kramer, Travis Shore and

Wyatt Schroder

Boys Ensemble

Good - Tyler Kramer and Wyatt Schroder

Senior Choir Members who graduated: Jenna Uher, Jaimeson Reichert, and Jacob Bridges

Results for the Band

Superior– Savannah Kiesel –Snare Drum Solo

Excellent– Saxophone Quartet– Jenna Uher, Philip Ross, Bridget Behrends, and Aubry Shore

Good– Trumpet Duet– Kasie Bruss and Emma Kasl

Results of Large Ensembles

Superior– The Girls Choir– received a superior from all judges, thus for medaling in choir. None of the choir groups have medaled since

2006. The group was one of two that received Superior from all the judges out of ten.

Excellent– Band, Choir and Swing Choir

NSAA Awards-requirement you must be at 97% and above and be in both band and

choir

Jenna Uher and Savanna Kiesel

Outstanding Vocalist Jenna Uher

Outstanding Musician Jenna Uher

Outstanding Bandsmen Jenna Uher

DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST 2011


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Lunch Room News

What is NEW?

We will be serving food that meets require-

ments for the Healthier US School Challenge

1. A different vegetable every day of the

week

2. Cooked dry beans or legumes

offered each week.

3. Dark Green or Orange Vegetables

offered 3 or more days a week.

4. A different fruit every day of the week

100% fruit juice can be counted as a fruit only once a week

5. A whole grain food every day of the week

6. Only 1% or Skim Milk

Lunch Prices have gone up, due to the new government regulation (Public Law 111-296)

Lunch Price Milk Price Breakfast Price

K-5 $2.15 .40 K-12 $1.30

6-12 $2.35

NONDISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this

institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To

file a complaint of discrimination, write:

USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-90410 or call

toll free(866) 632-9992 (voice).

Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay

Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6d136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


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Section 1 Cafeteria Rules

Food Lines

1. No running, pushing, crowding or saving places in

line.

2. No borrowing

3. A detention will be assigned for misconduct

Dining Room

1. Choose any available table.

2. Do not overcrowd tables.

3. When leaving, put chairs in order.

4. Return all dishes and silverware to cart.

5. All lunch paper, napkins, and milk cartons are to be placed into the wastepaper basket provided.

6. Students are to stay in the large commons or in the front foyer during lunch unless supervised for an activity.

Weather permitting they may be outside in front of the building, but are not allowed in the parking lot.

Section 2 Lunch Pass

Seniors may obtain a lunch pass from the office. The pass must be signed by the parent. Each student must sign

themselves out and in when leaving and returning. Students who are tardy three times from lunch will lose this privi-

lege for one week. If they are tardy five times, the home lunch pass is revoked for the remainder of the semester.

All students and employees of the district are eligible for participation in the hot lunch program. All who participate in

the lunch program will pay for meals through a lunch account, or by applying for free and reduced lunches. Each stu-

dent will have their own account. Each child will be assigned a four digit number, which they will have until they gradu-

ate. Deductions will be made as the child goes through breakfast, lunch or to buy ala carte items, unless you specify

otherwise by a written note. Families participating under the free and reduced program will be handled in the same

manner.

Students will be allowed to have a limited amount of breakfast/lunch with a negative account, no ala carte items will

be allowed with a negative balance. Students will be notified when they have a negative balance and parents will

be contacted by mail or email notifying them of a low or negative balance prior to restricting further lunches.


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You are able to keep track of your child’s lunch account online, make payments if you want, and see an itemized statement, here are the steps in achieving this, OR you many send a

check or money to school with your child. They may give it to Jane in the elementary office or Connie in the high school office. If you do this please have the name or names on the

check or envelope with money.

To access these services:

1. Simply go to MyNutrikids.com

2. From this site you will create your account and may add money to your child’s account. All you need is your child’s name, student ID number and school zip code

(68465). The instructions listed below will guide you through the easy online account set up process.

Things to know:

1. If you have more than one child in the District, you can handle all online prepayments by setting up one account.

2. Payments may be made through an existing PayPal account or with a major credit or debit card.

3. In order to use the online prepayment service, a small convenience fee for each transaction will be assessed to cover the bank fees. The convenience fee is $1.75 per

deposit transaction. Parents placing money into multiple meal accounts will be assessed the $1.75 fee once per deposit transaction. Wilber-Clatonia School District will

not profit from the use of this site.

Registering for MyNutrikids.com

You will first need your child’s student ID number; you may get this by asking your child, or contacting Elaine Burda or Connie Hasenohr.

Click Sign Up and enter the required information.

Click Finish to complete the initial registration process.

You will be asked a security question.

Add Students to Your Family Account

When you log in you will be taken to the homepage.

Click MyKids from the main menu OR from the Blue navigation bar above.

This is a listing of the students in your account. It will be empty on your first visit to the site.

Click Add Child and enter the required information.

Click Add (next to your Child’s name) to continue.

Click Add Child to repeat the process for additional children.

Note: Your child’s transaction history report will not display information during the initial account set up process.

How To Make A Deposit

Click Deposit Money located next to Add Student

Enter an amount in the Deposit column next to your child’s name.

If you have more than one child, enter the amount you wish to deposit into the column next to each child’s name. DO NOT deposit money for your entire family into ONE child’s

account.

Click Calculate

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You will be directed to the PayPal website to enter your payment information.

You have the option to use your existing PayPal account or a major credit card to make your

payment.

If you are using your PayPal account, enter your email address and PayPal password to con-

tinue.

If you are using a credit card, enter the required information. For your protection, MyNu-

trikids.com will not store your financial information.

Click Pay Now when finished.

Click Pay once again to finish the process

We’re looking forward to this to be a great access for you to monitor your child’s account .

Elaine Burda

Anyone who has an overabundance of fruits or vegetables and would

like to donate some to the school for the lunch program

Please contact:

Elaine Burda, Food Service Director

At 402-821-2266 ext. 399

Or email

[email protected]


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FROM THE LUNCH ROOM

You have control over the choices you make in the cafeteria every day! The school food service staff

works hard to provide appealing, nutritious foods for lunch. Then you choose what to eat!

By participating in the National School Lunch Program, your school receives federal and state reimburse-

ment for qualifying meals. In order for a meal to qualify, certain food components must be offered.

These are meat/meat alternatives, grain/breads, two servings of different fruits and/or vegetables and

milk. For each food component there are minimum quantities required, though your school may offer

more.

According to federal regulations you do not have to take all of these food components. You may choose

only three or four food components in at least minimum quantities (SPOONFUL) and the meal will still

qualify for reimbursement. This is called “Offer vs Serve”. The school food service offers all five food

components, but can serve you fewer. The main reason for allowing you to decline foods that you don’t

intend to eat is to reduce food waste.

An example of a lunch menu that offers all food components is:

Hamburger on a bun, French Fries, Salad Bar and Milk

You could take all menu items on any qualifying combination such as

OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C OPTION D

Hamburger Hamburger Hamburger French Fries

Bun Bun Bun Salad Bar

Milk Salad Bar French Fries Milk

Salad Bar Bun

As long as you choose a minimum of three components, containing minimum required quantities (ONE

SPOONFUL) your meal qualifies. The staff person who checks your tray at the end of the line is re-

quired to see that you have a QUALIFYING meal, so you may be asked to go back and get something

else.

Choosing three, four or five food components has no effect on the price you pay for lunch. The entire

meal is the best value for your money. You can help keep the lunch line moving quickly by checking the

menu ahead of time and politely telling the servers which food you do not want.

Remember the choice is yours! Declining foods you will not eat instead of throwing them in the trash is

a responsible way to help your school save food, save time and save money.

If you have qualified for free or reduced meals, you will still be responsible for paying for:

snacks and milk on the elementary side and extra ala carte menu items on the high school

side.


HOT LUNCH INFORMATION

The breakfast program will continue at both the Elementary and High School Buildings. All balances have been carried over from last

school year. For your child/ren’s lunch balance information, please contact Connie or Elaine at 402-821-2266.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH POLICY:

Parents may apply for a free or reduced price breakfast or lunches for their children in school. The parent's annual income deter-

mines whether or not children are eligible for the program. We encourage all eligible parents to apply. Your child receives a nutri-

tious meal for free or at a reduced price and the school will be reimbursed for serving meals to students. The reimbursement which

we received from the federal government helps to keep our lunch program solvent. Application is enclosed.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS

If your child has food restrictions, you must contact Elaine Burda, Food Service Manager, for a form that must be completed before

special meals can be made. A new form MUST be completed every year.

STUDENT LUNCH PASSES:

Any student grades 1-12 going home for lunch MUST have a permission slip from their parents. If your child leaves school for lunch,

he/she becomes the responsibility of the parent. Forms are available in the office.

ALA CARTE ITEMS OR EXTRAS:

If your child is in grades 7-12 they can get “extras” for breakfast or lunch. If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, you w ill still be

responsible for payment of the extras. Parents may also limit the amount of extras that their child/ren get, or have the student pay

for any extras themselves, by sending a letter or email to Elaine Burda ([email protected]). A list of Ala Carte item pricing will be

sent out in the next newsletter.

NEGATIVE BALANCES:

If your child drops below a negative, they will not be able to get any extras until their balance is paid in full. Your child may carry a

negative balance until $20.00, then a letter will be sent home giving you a week to make arrangements or pay the balance in full and

after a week, if the balance is not paid off, your child will be asked to bring lunch from home. The negative balances need to be paid

in full at the end of the year before your child may check out for the summer.

ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE

At the Elementary Open House on August 11, 2011, Elaine Burda will be available to answer questions and assist any family des iring

to apply for Free or Reduced meals. An interpreter will be on hand to assist any Spanish speaking families. Deposits for the lunch

accounts may also be made at this time.

ONLINE LUNCH PAYMENTS

A program was implemented a couple of years ago making it so that parents could put money in their child’s lunch account online. In

order to set this service up, we had to discontinue the FAMILY accounts and set up EACH student on their own account. If you

have any questions or concerns about this program and how it works, please contact Elaine Burda at 402-821-2508 ext 399.

MEAL PRICES

The meal prices have changed for the 2011-2012 school year.

Elementary PreK-5 Adult

Breakfast: $ 1.30 Breakfast: $1.40 Students in PreK-6 are offered a milk break. If a student has a

Lunch: $ 2.15 Lunch: $ 3.25 negative account balance, they will not be able to get their

6-12 milk until the balance is paid. You may bring in or mail

Breakfast $1.30 your deposits for your child’s lunch account and your free

Lunch $2.35 Milk .40 and reduced forms.


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PO Box 487

900 South Franklin

Wilber, NE 68465

Elementary Phone: 402-821-2141

High School Phone: 402-821-2508

Superintendent's Office: 402-821-2266

Fax: 402-821-3013

W I L B E R C L A T O N I A P U B L I C S C H O O L

August 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

FFA Meeting

August 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

School Pictures

August 25th

Senior Parent Meeting

August 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Junior Parent Meeting


Elementary PTO

September 1 at 7:00 p.m.

NO SCHOOL

September 5th

One Act Pay Tryouts

September 10 at 6:00 p.m.

PreSchool Parent Meeting


Kindergarten Parent Meeting


Title 1 Meeting

August 11th 6:45 p.m.

K-6 Open House

August 11th 7-8 p.m.

7th Grade Orientation


Board Meeting


Back to School Dance

Sokol Hall 8-11 p.m.

TCBY Recruitment Meeting

5th Grade Band Night

September 12 at 7pm

Student Council Blood Drive

September 14

11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

NO SCHOOL K-6

September 19th

Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.

September 19th


September 22 5-9 p.m.


September 23 8-12

Homecoming

September 30th

IMPORTANT DATES FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone

in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry,

and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry

traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him.

She did no without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good

fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for

a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the

wise woman.

“I’ve been thinking,” he said, “I know how valuable the stone is, but I

give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more

precious. Give me what you have within you

that enabled you to give me the stone.”

Mission Statement: To prepare each student to be a

lifelong learner by providing an educational

experience challenging them to reach their potential.

www.wilber-clatonia.org

Nonprofit Organization

US Postal Paid

Wilber, NE 68465

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