Hollywood Homecoming
This year’s
Homecoming events started on September 8th and ran through September
11th, however, except for the tailgate that had to be rescheduled
for September 18th, due to the rain. The coronation, parade,
tailgate, dance, and lock-in went off great, minus the rain issue. Using the Hollywood theme, the Student Council came up with a
variety ways of incorporating it into the week, including a
Academy Awards “Best Picture” themed parade to a red carpet Hollywood Premiere
themed dance. After the dance, the Student Council provided the lock-in
participants with pizza, chips, candy pop, three different video game systems,
and open gym, where there was basketball and volleyball. Thanks to all that were
in involved: the School Board, the Administration, the Student Council
Representatives and Sponsors, Classroom Sponsors, and Booster Club.
The Walthill Student Council
Thanks these people and businesses for their donations and time:
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Chesterman Company
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Whimmers
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Title 7
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Charter West Bank
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ONCRT
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Parents of the Student Council
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Alton
Porter
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Mark and Liz WhiteEyes
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Mike and Sam Grant
Library Circulation
Up In Fall 2009
Congratulations
Walthill Public
School students!
You have shattered last year’s August circulation record by 216 books,
going from 356 to 572 books checked out.
Is September’s record going to follow?
This year’s Fall “Read Around the
World” Book Fair will be held from October 5th to October 12th. We’ll have lots of books for all ages, and everyone
is welcome to browse and buy. As in the
past, $1.00 and under books will be available to help fit book buying into
everyone’s budget. A drawing will be
held every day for free merchandise.
Remember, the proceeds go to purchasing new books for the school
library. Free food and prizes will be
given out during Thursday’s Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences. So come join us and contribute to your
child’s reading ability at the same time.
Walthill
Public School is still a
member of the “If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything” Native American Book Club
program. This is a national program
sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin,
and is designed to get free books in Native kids’ hands. Walthill
School is, so far, the only Native
school in Nebraska
participating. We will be receiving
books throughout the year to give as reading incentives. In last year’s shipments, there have been few
teen choices, but that is about to change with a new Teen Book Drop program
planned for the fall time frame. What titles
will be coming? Mrs. Low was asked to
make some recommendations of book titles and authors last spring, so hopefully
some of our teens’ favorite books and authors will be included in the first
shipment. More will be communicated to
you in future newsletters. If you want
to learn more about the “If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything” Book Club go online
at http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~ifican
and check it out. See you at the Book
Fair!
Mrs. Low
Library Media Specialist
Child Find
The Walthill Public School
requests your help in locating handicapped children. The school
implements the Federal Handicapped Children's Act (PL 94-142) which guarantees
a free appropriate public educational program for all children between the ages
of 0 and 21 years of age. If you have a student or know of any young
person with special needs between 0-21 years of age that is not enrolled in an
appropriate public education program, please call 402-846-5432 or write to:
Shannon Burgett
Special Education Coordinator
PO Box 3C
Walthill, NE 68067
Picture Day has been
rescheduled to
Tuesday, October 13th.
Don’t forget your smiles!
Music News
Elementary classes have been having fun learning fun songs and moving to the
beat. We have observed the birthday of the Star Spangled Banner,
Constitution Day and Native American Week with songs, stories and
activities. The Sixth grade will be attending a symphony concert on Oct.
22 at the Sioux City Orpheum. Selena Warner and Hope Anne Merrick
attended a Choral Leadership Workshop in Norfolk
on Sept.10. Hope Anne also sang the Star Spangled Banner at the football
game on Sept. 19.
Wazhinga Ti Zhinga
Early Childhood Center News
Wow, how time flies! August is gone….September is here. Our children seem to be getting into a
routine, saying “see you later, have a good day” to Mom and Dad is getting
easier. No time for tears!! There is too much fun to be had by all.
We were very fortunate to
receive some of the items we put on our wish list last May!! We received the
items we needed and even some of the things we thought would help enrich the
learning environment. A great big THANK YOU from our students and staff!!! We
have been learning and exploring with out new discovery boxes. The sets include letters, shapes and
colors. We are introducing the letter
blocks a few at a time and they work nicely with the alphabet cards we created
last year. Thanks again!
We have been learning/working
to make our playground a prettier place to play. Hostas were donated
by Barb Svec of West
Point, Nebraska. Thanks for sharing. We learned about what a flower needs to
grow. We talked about water, sun, soil,
and even were able to touch and explore the roots of the plants. We loved
getting our hands dirty! OOPS!
Sorry! Remember to send children in
clothes that can get dirty. Learning can
sometimes be a messy experience.
Note to Parents
Please do not send your child
in flip-flops.
Please do not send your
toddlers with earrings. These pose a
choking hazard. If the child must wear
earrings make sure they studs that will not fall out. Thanks.
Partial group photo. The hostas we
planted are in the background.
Check Out Our WebSite
http://walthweb.esu1.org/
Wazhinga Ti Zhinga Early Childhood Center
We
are having so much fun this year! We are
learning all about letters, colors and shapes.
Puzzles and shape sorters seem to be a favorite of our students this
year. Literacy is always a high priority
of the curriculum. Books are read to the
children throughout the entire day. Some
of our favorites are anything with Clifford and all books by Eric Carle. I think some of the students and all of the
teachers know these books by heart.
Halloween
is quickly approaching; with the abundance of candy please make sure to brush
those pearly whites. Halloween falls on
a Saturday this year, if you would like to send your child in a costume on
Friday you may. Please make sure to send
an extra set of clothing with your child so when we go have lunch and go out to
play the costumes are not ruined.
Learning can be a messy business.
We
are entering into the fall season please make sure you dress your child
accordingly. We are required to take
children out for fresh air daily. Make
sure they have jackets, gloves and hats if needed, also make sure that your
child is wearing appropriate shoes to run and play. Flip-flops and sandals are difficult for
their little legs to run in.
Important dates to remember:
October 8th 1:30
pickup/dismissal
***OPEN HOUSE from 3:00 to 6:30 Come and see the
benefits of Early Childhood Education. We offer 3 individual rooms to
accommodate children ages 6wks to 18 months, 18 months to 3 years, and
preschool in the afternoons.
October 9th NO SCHOOL
October 13th rescheduled picture
day.
WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEWSLETTER
OCOTOBER/NOVEMBER 2009
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
It
has been a great start to our school year.
We have seen an increase in our enrollment and participation in
activities. Part of our mission
statement is to provide a safe learning environment and achieve high academic
success. It is a pleasure to watch our
staff and students in the classroom. I
have seen some great learning opportunities for our children in a very positive
learning environment. We have improved
our technology resources by purchasing some interactive white boards and
updating our elementary computer labs.
The goal is to provide our students with the skills they need to meet
the State standards and requirements for future job endeavors.
Attendance and tardy issues are always a
concern and I would like to thank our parents who have been helping us improve
in this area. This improvement has
helped our academic and activities achievements.
I
would also like to thank everyone for filling out the free and reduced lunch
information. If you haven’t had a chance
to fill out this form, please come in and do so. This helps increase our grant and other
revenue opportunities for the school.
The Walthill School website is http://walthweb.esu1.org/ . Take time to visit our website to see more of
the academic and activity achievements of our students throughout the school
year.
The
month of October and November can bring about the chance of inclement
weather. I will post any cancellation,
early dismissal or late start on the local news channels.
Parent
/ teacher conferences are scheduled for October 8 from 3:00-7:00. Research has shown that parent involvement is
a key factor in a child’s educational progress.
Please visit with your child’s teachers and keep the lines of
communication open.
Sincerely,
Ed Stansberry
Superintendent
WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOL'S MISSION
We the people of Niazhinga wagonze
monthina-ama
Walthill
Public School District, Tonwongthon
tega tapuska
are committed to generating Indadonthiwagaza
wegonthipi wegontha
a caring, respectful, Wathaethe kigthiye zhuba
and safe learning environment, Unakathin
ge shti Indadonthipiwegontha
which promotes positive Shiathaigon Indadon
thiwagaxu shti
self-realization and Indadoninbahon
tapuska
high
academic success
Effective and Appropriate Help with Homework
Don’t do it for
them
Rule No.1 is and
easy one to remember:
Don’t
ever do your child’s homework or school projects for them. The
assignments were given to them for a reason-they need to learn the concepts,
and they can’t do that learning if you do the work for them.
Guidance is Great
Help your children
understand assignments by talking with them about the concepts. Help your children to learn how to think
through the process.
Be Encouraging
It can be
frustrating to try to master new concepts and complete school projects. Give
your children encouragement and understanding as they work things through.
Finally, know when
to call for help. If your child is
consistently having trouble with a specific concept, even after you’ve helped
explain it to him or her, it’s time to let the teacher know. In addition to learning the schoolwork, your
child will gain some very important knowledge: that it’s smart to ask for help
when you don’t understand something.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED
OCTOBER and NOVEMBER
Calendars for Activities, lunch
And are enclosed
Important Dates to remember
October 8~Early
Dismissal @1:30
Parent Teacher
Conferences 3pm-7pm
October 9~NO
SCHOOL
October 13~Picture
Day!
October 16~Early
Dismissal @1:30
November 2~ NO
SCHOOL
November 25~Early
Dismissal 1:30
November 26~NO
SCHOOL
November 27~NO
SCHOOL
Walthill Public Schools Walthill Public School
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Phone: 402-846-5432
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Mrs. Ferris & Ms. Loera
5th Grade Math Class
In 5th grade math we did the “Egg Drop”
project. This project involves mass, weight,
and creative thinking. We had visiting
parents who helped their child get ready, and also watched the final
outcome. This event also drew many
spectators interested in what was being tossed out of a third story window.
Here are some quotes from the participating students:
I did it! I put my
egg in a backpack filled with cotton and dropped it out the window. My egg didn’t break or crack. It was cool!
Tyler Lovejoy
We got to throw eggs out the window. Mine broke.
It was a fun assignment.
Kia Russell
I learned that not all the eggs are going to survive. It was a fun assignment.
Jarron Dillion
It was fun! Only 3
survived in my class.
Ally
Lovejoy
Always remember to put more stuff on your egg so it won’t
break.
Evannah Moniz
Use more bubble wrap and shirts. It was fun.
Marquesa Tapia
It was fun. I’m glad
I did it.
Jaeclyn Olson
It was a good assignment.
I had fun.
Sonny
Turner
I put a lot of material around my egg, and it didn’t
break. I learned to use a lot of
material. So do the
same thing if you have an egg drop assignment.
Roslyn
Saunsoci
I brought things from home and made a parachute. No, my egg didn’t survive,
because I dropped it and it broke on my chair.
Trejen Ross
We learned that the estimated amount might not be
enough. It was REALLY fun!
Summer
Robinson
It’s always fun doing a project with your class and working
together.
Jilene Blackbird
I learned to never cover an egg with just fabric and drop it
out of the window. It was funny when it
hit the ground and went, “boom”, I was laughing.
Alexiss Wood
I learned that next time I will make a parachute. It was fun.
Jaden Baxter
It was a very good assignment. Thank you Mrs. Ferris.
Harry
Sheridan
It was a good assignment, because
it tested our brain.
Truleono Gonzales
Today I learned that I have to
bring my stuff for activities, but the important thing is helping others.
Zena Grant
I learned that if you bring a
shirt or bandana, it doesn’t work.
Skylar DeLaRosa
It was a good assignment, and I
would do it again.
Kianna Freemont
It took some time. It was great.
Gabe
Aldrich
**Parents ~ Student Teacher
Conferences
October 8th…..3pm-7pm**
Parent Club will be taken
orders for new T-Shirts!
Watch for flyers soon
