Monthly Forecast - High Plains Community Schools

Monthly Forecast - High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools
Monthly Forecast
ISSUE 3 VOLUME 12 NOVEMBER 2011
FROM THE DESK OF: Supt. Hendricks
I was reminded today about our constantly changing world. In all
our lives, the day-to-day aspects, even those things we consider
routine, adjust and shift with the changing culture. Often the
changes are subtle and we barely notice the adjustments. I think
we are so use to minor alterations of our work that we don’t even
notice them. Then suddenly we consider how much things look
different than just a few years before, and we can’t believe we
adjusted to such tremendous change.
That dawned on me earlier today when I was at a meeting
going over a new process for filing for e-rate, the government
service that discounts the cost of telecommunications to
schools and libraries. The process has changed substantially
from the previous year. I thought to myself, “here we go again.
Just learn one-way of doing it; then I have to learn another”.
Then I laughed at myself realizing this is what our children
say everyday. We expect students to be very flexible in how
they learn; get use to different teaching styles from a variety
of teachers one period after another. Students blend in with an
elementary teacher, then go to the next room the following year
and make a substantial adjustment to a new teacher. When I
look at our High Plains students and the adjustments they make
in their learning process because of new technologies, new
research, innovations in education, and increased assessments,
I sometimes marvel at how flexible they can be and how they
adjust. That of course, however, is part of the learning process.
That ability to be flexible is as important in their learning as the
subject matter.
The need for flexibility in your job, as I re-experienced today, is
one thing that will never change. It’s good that our students have
that opportunity to experience change in the school environment
because they will shortly be out into the rest of their lives: a
constant cycle of change.
In This Issue:
Notes from the Supt. . . . . . . 1
November Birthdays . . . . . . 2
Notes from the Principals . 2-3
Kendra S. - Player of Week . 3
Tanner H. - Believer & Ach. 4
Homecoming . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scoreboard . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 8
School Board Minutes . . . . 6
Hall of Fame teams . . . . . . . 7
Grandparents Day/Polk . . . 8
HS Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . 9
MS Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . 10
Meet a 2nd Grader . . . . . . . 11
Guidance Counselor . . . . . 12
November Calendar/Menu 13
Junior Magazine Sales
Our class has completed the
magazine sale. We are sorry if
we missed you. But, you can
still order your favorite magazine and 40% will still come
back to our school. You will
need to go to qsp.com and find
our school account (1085143)
Thank you for your support.
Visit the High Plains Community
School’s home page at:
www.hpc.storm.org
for the latest school information.
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NOVEMBER
Birthdays
2nd
4th
Happy Birthday to:
6th
7th
8th
10th
11th
12th
13th
18th
19th
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
26th
28th
29th
30th
Alyse Carlson-6th
Dianne L’Heureux-staff
Shane Cook-K
Mario Verdugo-Zamora-1st
Erica Twarling-staff
Dan Strecker-staff
Krysta Norris-12th
Jim Pekarek-staff
Caleb Swedenburg-2nd
Sharon Johnson-staff
Megan Fitzgerald-11th
Lindy Eberle-9th
Michaela Reimers-7th
Kylee Fischer-11th
Cara DeMers-6th
Hilary Kava-12th
Greg Mundorf-6th
Amber Scherer-9th
Steven Thies-12th
Austin VanHousen-1st
Ashley VanHousen-1st
Andy Vrbka-staff
Angie Eberle-staff
Gehrig Urkoski-2nd
Ashlen Dietz-7th
Roslyn Anderson-Lee-1st
Norm Manstedt-staff
Jenna Veburg-9th
Cale Bolton-10th
Tanner Wood-3rd
Annika Baumwart-5th
Sydney Lindburg-3rd
Gavin Swanson-8th
This newsletter is
printed at:
Educational Unit # 7
in Columbus
November 2011
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Notes from MR. HUDSON
With the 1st quarter of the 2011-2012 school year in the books I would like to
share with you a couple of special honors that we achieved:
· Tanner Hannappel was selected as an NSAA Believer and
Achiever for his success both in the classroom and as a participant in NSAA activities. Tanner will be recognized in the
monthly NSAA magazine and on their monthly poster as well
as recognized at an NSAA State Championship event. Tanner
is one of 48 students from across the State of Nebraska to be
recognized as a Believer and Achiever.
· Kendra Samuelson was selected as the MaxPreps/ AVCA Nebraska High School Volleyball Player of the Week for her play
during the week of September 19th-25th. MaxPreps is a national high school sports website that features statistics and
high school sports coverage from across the nation.
· High Plains Communities current 12th grade students finished
with the 6th highest average NeSA Mathematics scores in the
state of Nebraska and the 4th highest average NeSA Reading scores in the state this past year. In addition, 9th grade
students finished with the 15th highest average NeSA Reading scores in the state. These tests were taken in the spring
of 2011 as Juniors and 8th graders and consisted of over 300
schools taking each test.
Seeing as how it is in the mid-80’s and very windy as I write this it’s
hard to believe that colder weather is around the corner but I would like to
remind parents and students that colder weather is around the corner. At the
Polk site students in both elementary and high school travel between the two
buildings many times during the school week. Please make sure that your
student has the proper winter clothing. Many people have suggested we build a
tunnel or overpass between the buildings, but that’s not going to happen……so
dress them warm for their daily travels!
As the mid-point of the first semester has passed us by I would like to
remind students and parents of the importance of regular attendance in school
and communicating with the building offices when a student will not be in
school. Please call the office at the start of the school day to inform our staff
that your child will not be present in school that day. If your student goes to the
doctor it is important that a doctors slip is brought to the office for our record
keeping. It is appreciated!
I recently attended the Nebraska Administrator’s Technology
Conference in Kearney with the purpose of looking towards the future from
a technology standpoint. Before the first session started I looked around the
room and could clearly see that technology had advanced among administrators
within the last year. A room that had been full of laptop users was now
dominated by the iPad. Like many principles within the room I feel that the
next step is to explore the advantages of technology like the iPad within the
classroom. It is clear that technology continues to advance at a pace that
is difficult to keep up with and it excites me knowing the technology our
students will be using within the next 5 years likely hasn’t been invented yet.
Ultimately, at the end of the conference I was more convinced than ever that
we are helping prepare our students for the future they are going to live in from
a technology side and the future is going to present us with some pretty cool
opportunities in the classroom.
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NOVEMBER NOTES
from Mrs. LeSuer
Where did the first quarter go? I have had
many people ask me that question and I too can’t believe we are
in the 2nd quarter of the year. The fall sport seasons are finished
with the football team having a 4-0 season and the volleyball team
ending 5-5. MS wrestling practice began on October 24th with
the first competition scheduled for November 10th at Clay Center.
Girls and boys basketball will also be starting soon with their first
games scheduled for December 1st.
As we move into the new quarter MS students have been
challenged to set goals and monitor progress towards meeting
those goals. I would encourage all students to utilize the tools
and strategies they have been provided so that we can have a
greater percentage of the student body eligible for the December
motivation activity.
November 11 students at the Clarks site will host a
Veteran’s Day program. We would like to encourage veterans and
patrons from the three communities to join us for this recognition
program. It is scheduled to begin at 9:00 in the gym at Clarks.
In addition to our local program, the MS and HS bands will be
participating in the Central City Veteran’s Day Parade. Please note
that students at the Clarks site will dismiss at 11:40 to allow buses
to run regularly scheduled routes and transportation of the bands to
the parade.
The K-5 Reading incentive program is well under way!
Students at the Clarks site participated in a ‘kick-off’ of the event
in early October and have been busy reading since then. Students
have until December 22nd to reach the goals established by
classroom teachers. Parents please encourage your child(ren) to
read so that each will reach the goal and be recognized during the
recognition event which will be scheduled before dismissing for
Christmas vacation. If you have any questions about the number
of books or points required, please contact your child’s classroom
teacher or myself.
With Thanksgiving
fast approaching, take
time to reflect on what
you are thankful for.
Have a safe and Happy
Thanksgiving!!!
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Congratulations
Kendra Samuelson
AVCA Player of the Week I
Volleyball coach Kristi
Lindburg was informed by
letter from MaxPreps that her
senior player, Kendra Samuelson, had been selected as the
AVCA Player of the Week in
the state of Nebraska!! The
High School Player of the
Week Program is a partnership
between the American Volleyball Coaches Association
(AVCA) and CBS MaxPreps,
Inc.
Each week MaxPreps
and the AVCA recognize
deserving student-athletes at
the high school level who have
demonstrated outstanding play
on the court throughout the
week of competition.
Kendra is acknowledged for her outstanding play
during the week of September
19th. She played in 7 Games;
had 65 Assists/Game; 2 Kills;
15 Digs; and 7 Aces. She was
presented her certificate at the
home volleyball game on Oct.
11th.
How exciting to have
one of our Storm Volleyball
players selected!
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Tanner Hannappel
Believer & Achiever
Tanner
Hannappel has
been selected
as an NSAA
Believer and
Achiever. He
was awarded
this for his success both in the
classroom and as a participant
in NSAA activities. He will be
recognized in the NSAA monthly magazine, on their monthly
poster, and at an NSAA State
Championship event.
Tanner is one of 48
students from across the State of
Nebraska to be recognized as a
Believer and Achiever.
FCCLA
News
Godfather Pizza’s can
still be ordered, if you have been
missed by one of our members.
We are making them Sat. Nov. 5th.
Email Linda Gilson, lgilson@esu7.
org if you would like to place an
order. $11 for a large pizza.
19 members attended the
District 5 Leadership Conference
at CCC in Columbus on Oct. 18th.
The theme was: Rockin’ our Kicks
on Route 66. Shoes were collected
for the Columbus Crisis Center.
Revolution, a group from the
crisis center gave a presentation on Dating Violence. The
members also had opportunties
to attend 3 break-out sessions
on a variety of topics.
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HOMECOMING
Homecoming Royalty: 1st attendants Tanner Hannappel and Katelyn
Shoup, 2010 Queen Alison Anderson, crown bearer
Esperanza Verdugo-Zamora, Queen Kendra Samuelson,
King Adam Bannister, 2010 King Ian Carson, crown bearer
Wyatt Urkoski, 2nd attendants Derek DeMers and MacKenzie Stevens.
Homecoming week was kicked off with a bonfire on
Sunday night. The senior parents performed a skit, music was
provided by the band, and speeches were given by the coaches
and senior athletes.
Dressup days were: Tuesday- Husker Day, WednesdayElderly Day, Thursday- Blackout Day, and Friday - Red, White,
& Blue Day. No winners were announced but everybody showed
their school spirit! Throughout the week, each class was
designated a hallway to decorate. The school was full of red,
white, and blue; everybody did a great job! It was very close,
but the seniors came out on top and won the spirit trophy! At the
football game on Friday, homecoming royalty was announced and
the boys came away with a win over East Butler. The dance was
held on Saturday. Students danced the night away and had a great
time!
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SCOREBOARD
Softball
Varsity
9-15 HPC
5
Twin River
17
9-17 GINW Tournament
HPC
2
Boone Central 6
HPC
5
Southern Valley 7
HPC
3
Central City 2
9-20 HPC 1
York
10
HPC
11
GICC 10
9-22 HPC
3
Boone Central 12
9-24 HPC 2
Friend
8
HPC
2
O’Neill
8
HPC 4 (8)
DC Aquinas
5
HPC 10
GICC
0
9-27 HPC
0
Adams Central 10
9-29 HPC 7 (9)
Central City
9
10-3 HPC
0
Adams Central 6
HPC
0
Friend
10
10-6 Districts
HPC
5
Col. Lakeview 4
HPC
1
Raymond Central 4
HPC
4
DC Aquinas
5
Final Record: 7-24
JV
9-22 HPC
14
Boone Central 12
9-27 HPC
11
Adams Central 0
9-29 HPC
10
Central City
7
Final Record: 5-0
Volleyball
Varsity
9-15 HPC
21 25 26
Leigh/Clarkson 25 23 28
HPC
18 9
Humphrey
25 25
9-17 Cross County Tourney
HPC
25 21
Cross County 27 25
HPC
25 25
East Butler 11 23
HPC
22 25 28
Sutton
25 21 30
HPC 14 21
Osceola
25 25
9-20 HPC
19 18
Lindsay HF 25 25
HPC
22 25 25
St. Edward 25 13 16
9-22 HPC
23 15
Shleby
25 25
HPC 27 25
Dorchester 25 15
9-27 HPC
25 25 21 25
McCool 17 13 25 13
10-4 HPC
22 25 16
Hampton
25 20 25
HPC
18 15
Meridian
25 25
10-8 Lindsay HF Tourney
HPC
16 16
Dodge
25 25
HPC
25 16 25
NE Christian 22 25 19
HPC
20 25 20
Lindsay
25 22 25
10-11 HPC
16 17 17
Exeter-Milligan 25 25 25
10-13 HPC
14 14 5
B-D-S 25 25 25
CRC @ York
10-15 HPC
25 25 25
Cross County 19 18 20
10-17 HPC
13 7 21
Exeter-Milligan 25 25 25
Junior Varsity
9-19 HPC 25 25
Hampton 11 11
HPC
15 16
Giltner 25 25
9-27 HPC
25 26
McCool 15 24
1St Place Shelby/ R.C. Quad
10-3 Shelby/R.C. Quad
1st Place
HPC
18 26 16
Shelby/ R.C. 25 24 14
HPC
25 20 15
Cross County 21 25 11
10-10 HPC
25 25
NE Christian 18 23
10-11 HPC
19 17
Exeter-Milligan 25 25
10-13 HPC 25 8 1
B-D-S 21 25 15
C-Team
10-13 HPC 14 12
B-D-S 25 25
Scoreboard continued on
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November 2011
School Board Minutes
M-Motion by, S-Seconded by, F-For, A-Against, AB-Absent, As-Abstain, Mc-Motion
Carried.
It is noted that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was on display
High Plains Community
Schools
Board of Education Meeting
October 10, 2011
The regular monthly
meeting of the High Plains
Community Schools Board of
Education was held on October
10, 2011, at the Middle School
in Clarks. The meeting was
called to order at 8:35 p.m.
by President Kurt Kuhn.
Present were Kurt Kuhn,
Brian Samuelson, Gregg
Fowler, Wendy Hudson, Karen
Stevens, Kathy Klingsporn,
Principal LeSuer, Principal
Hudson, A.D. Vrbka and
Superintendent Hendricks.
There were no visitors.
M-Stevens, S-Fowler
to approve the agenda as
presented. Mc 6-0.
M-Samuelson,
S-Fowler to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting
held on September 12th and
the minutes of the Budget
Hearing and the Tax Request
Hearing on September 12th.
Mc 5-0-1. (As-Hudson)
Items on the Supt.
Hendricks’ report: Marketing
update; Facilities update;
Transportation update;
Personnel update; Option
enrollment numbers; District
audit.
Items on Principal
Hudson’s report: Important
dates; Professional
development; Educational
update, NeSA results.
Items on Principal
LeSuer’s report: Professional
update; important dates;
Educational update.
A.D. Vrbka’s report:
Softball districts; CRC
volleyball; NSIAA convention;
NSAA District II meeting;
MS scoreboard; High school
football.
M-Samuelson,
S-Klingsporn to approve
Board policy 3.8 – Certificated
Performance Appraisal. Mc
6-0.
M-Klingsporn,
S-Fowler to approve Board
policy 3.8-1 – Teacher
Evaluation Report. Mc 6-0.
M-Fowler,
S-Samuelson to approve the
option enrollment requests
as presented. Mc 5-1.
(A-Hudson).
M-Samuelson,
S-Hudson to approve a
proposal to investigate the
potential of a cooperative
agreement in softball for
the next 2 years (2012/13;
2013/14). Mc 6-0.
M-Samuelson,
S-Fowler to approve the BCBS
holiday premium money to
be divided in half. Half will
go to each employee that is
insurance eligible and half will
go to the general fund. Mc
6-0.
Items discussed but
requiring no action were:
School district audit; NASB
state convention; Veteran’s
Day.
The board reviewed
the General Fund, Lunch and
Activities accounts.
M-Stevens, S-Fowler to
pay the General Fund bills as
presented. Mc 6-0.
M-Klingsporn,
S-Hudson to adjourn at 10:00
p.m. Mc 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Hudson, Secretary
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STORM
WINDOW
STICKERS
AVAILABLE
Storm Window Stickers
are still available. Cost is
$8.00, with one name. If you
want to personalize them with
graphics or multiple names,
add 50 cents for each item.
Order forms are available at
each office, or email Linda
Gilson, [email protected].
Box Tops for
Education
Look for this symbol on your
food items.
Cut them out, save them over
the summer, and send them to
the school.
Keep Saving Those Coupons!
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Hall of Fame Teams
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1961 Football & 1962 Basketball teams Inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame
On September 25, 2011 the 1961 football team and the 1962 basketball team were
inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports
Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to all the members of
those teams.
Football: (back) Coach Bill Schnackenberg,
Max Kroger, Alvin Kisler, Regy Green, Darwin
Hahn, Larry Klingsporn, Larry Coover, Dennis Van Housen, Calvin Crow, Elmer Gnauden,
Asst coach Jim Karloff, Vance Stohl. (middle)
Kenny Meerkatz, Lanny Ang, Robert Rahrs,
Dick Mundt, Richard Brockevelt, Bruce Bedient, Larry Johnson, Gary Stevens, Sherman
Wilshusen, David Fjell, Arlan Stromberg.
(front) Dave Fjell, Gallen Sterner,
Doug Sundberg, Charlie Cramer, Calvin Crow. (front) Doug Sundberg, Don Stewart, Jay Shaw.
(back) Coach Jim Karloff, Alvin Kisler, Darwin Merton Flodman, Galen Sterner, Dennis Widga,
Hahn, Max Kroger, Regy Green, Lanny Ang. Dennis Morris, Eddie Johnson, Roger Morris.
CRIME DOES NOT PAY CRIMESSTOPPERS DOES
POLK COUNTY CRIMES STOPPERS and the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept. work
together to help prevent and solve crime in our communities and schools throughout
the county.
CASH REWARDS (up to $1,000) could be given to persons providing information
leading to the arrest of criminals. When calling to report your tips, the phone does not
have caller ID and conversations are not recorded, therefore, you remain anonymous.
CALL 1-402-747-2244
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Student / Teacher
of the Month
October:
AJ Edwards Mrs. Carlson
September:
November 2011
Football
Varsity
9-16 HPC
Osceola
52
6
9-21 HPC
Nebraska
Christian
22
9-30 HPC
Fullerton
Sorry we missed you
last month.
Congratulations
and
Keep up the Good Work!
Grandparents Day
High Plains Community School
4th/5th grade
at the Polk Elementary School
November 1st, 2011
10:30 –12:30
Lunch served at 11:30
Turkey & Stuffing
Mashed Potato/Gravy
Dinner Roll
Dessert
Cost: $3.25
Please RSVP with payment
by Thursday, Oct. 27th, 2011
to the school at (402) 765-2271
9-24 St. Libory/Chapman
Tourney-3rd Place
HPC
25
25
St. Lib/Chap 15
13
56
HPC
GICC
25
15
25
16
54
12
HPC
GI R-1
25
22
21
25
8
15
10-4 HPC
46
Newman Grove 26
9-27 HPC
25 25
McCool 17 1
10-14 HPC
84
Cedar Bluffs 12
9-29 HPC
25 18 11
Shelby/R.C. 22 25 15
10-4 HPC
25 25
Cross County 20 11
Record 5-2
Abigail Letcher Mrs. Wilgocki
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JV
9-19 HPC Giltner
36
0
9-26 HPC
McCool
36
22
10-3 HPC
Friend
58
52
10-10 HPC
52
NE Christian 12
Final Record 5-0
Middle School
Volleyball
9-1 HPC
24
Osceola 26
12
25
9-15 HPC
25 25
Hampton 19 19
9-22 HPC 25
Giltner 12
27
25
10-8 David City Tournament
- 3rd Place
HPC 24 22
David City 26 25
(*tournament game only - not pool
play games)
10-10 HPC
25 8 14
NE Christian 22 25 16
Final Record 5-5
Football
9-19 HPC
42
Shelby-R.C. 0
9-26 HPC
Osceola
62
12
10-3 HPC
East Butler
34
6
10-10 HPC
24
NE Christian 0
Final Record 4-0
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High Plains Community High School
1st Quarter Honor Roll
SENIORS - HIGH HONORS
HONOR ROLL
Adam Bannister
Ashley Morris
Joslyn Blasé
Shala Ostberg
Derek DeMers
Colton Flinn
Tanner Hannappel
Hilary Kava
Brittany Martin
Chancy Miller
Kendra Samuelson
Katelyn Shoup
MacKenzie Stevens
Steven Thies
JUNIORS - HIGH HONORS
Alex Bender
Brandon Burruss
Tanner Fate
Emily Kuhn
Kelley Robinson
Morgan VanHousen
HONOR ROLL
Kyle Beck
Laura Chavez
Shelbi Dittmer
Kylee Fischer
Megan Fitzgerald
Jacob Reyner
SOPHOMORES - HIGH HONORS
Randy Church
Logan Engel
Reva Graves
Abigail Letcher
Jami Ostberg
Dylan Shenk
HONOR ROLL
Logan Fleming
Tyler Martin
HONOR ROLL
FRESHMEN - HIGH HONORS
Andrew Adelson
Rachel Beck
Lindy Eberle
Trey Engel
Cale Harless
Cole Klingsporn
Hannah Person
Amber Scherer
Danielle Shenk
Jenna Veburg
Jabe Wurtz
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HPC Middle School Roll of Honor
1st Quarter, 2011-2012
Honor Roll
6th Grade
6 Grade
Alyse Carlson
Kaylee Eberle
Cara DeMers
Tana Engel
Claire Harless
Yuridia Rascon
Frankie Hendricks
Anna Reeves
Emily McNaught
Bailey Morris
Tanner Parsons
Kaylee VanHousen
Madison Young
th
7th Grade
High Honor Roll
7th Grade
8th Grade
8th Grade
Josh DeMers
Chloe Engel
Garrett Lesiak
Matthew Pekarek
Hunter Sharman
Kyler VanHousen
For a student to be placed on the honor roll, the student must maintain a 90% average or above. Students
maintaining a 94% average will be placed on the “High Honors” list. No student will be placed on either list if that
student receives a “C” or less in any graded classes, regardless of their total grade point average.
Dates for your Calendars
Dec. 8 - Elementary Christmas Music Concert 7 pm
Dec. 15 - MS/HS Christmas Music Concert 7 pm
Dec. 23 - Jan 2 Christmas Break - No School
Feb. 9 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb. 10 - No School
Feb. 17 - No School - State Wrestling
March 2 & 9 - No School - State Basketball
March 22 MS/HS Spring Music Dessert Concert
April 14 - Prom
April 24 - Elementary Spring Music Concert
May 1 - Fine Arts Night
May 8 - Athletic Banquet
May 12 - Graduation
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Meet - A - 2nd - Grader
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Mrs. Lesiak would like you to meet her class.
For next few months will be introducing you to second grade students.
Name: Kylie Grafe
Age: 7
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Worst Food: Asparagus
Person I Admire: My mom
and dad
Always: care about your
parents
Never: leave your parents
When I grow up I want to
be: Teacher
Most exciting thing I’ve ever done: ride in my
dad’s pick-up
Who would you like to be for a day:
Mrs. Lesiak
What is the nicest thing someone has done for
you? gave me a birthday present
What makes you laugh? jokes
What’s your favorite treasure? My family
Name: Gordona Howell
Age: 7
Favorite Food: Macaroni and
chesse
Worst Food: dill pickles with
mayonaise on them
Person I Admire: my Aunt
Shelia
Always: be good
Never: be naughty
When I grow up I want to be: Vet
Most exciting thing I’ve ever done:
get 1st place in barrels
Who would you like to be for a day: My Aunt
Shelia
What is the nicest thing someone has done for
you? they put my horse stuff away
What makes you laugh?
when Alyse gets bucked off the horses
What’s your favorite treasure?
horses
Name: Ashlee Hoffman
Age: 7
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Worst Food: Green beans
Person I Admire: my sister,
Katelyn
Always: be kind to others
Never: say bad words
When I grow up I want to
be: animal groomer
Most exciting thing I’ve ever done:
be in 2nd grade
Who would you like to be for a day: Shelby
Warnick
What is the nicest thing someone has done for
you? put a book away for me
What makes you laugh? funny jokes
What’s your favorite treasure? my cat MooMoo
Name: Jentry Lovejoy
Age: 7
Favorite Food: Steak
Worst Food: Pickles
Person I Admire: my mother
Always: be kind
Never: push
When I grow up I want to be:
an artist
Most exciting thing I’ve ever
done: go to fair
Who would you like to be for a day:
my cousin, Kolbe
What is the nicest thing someone has done for
you? they helped me pick up my room
What makes you laugh? funny video
What’s your favorite treasure?
my bike
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
Seniors should visit the campus of the college of choice. There is no better way to make a
college decision. You have to be on campus, talk with current students and college instructors,
visit the food service, look at the dorm rooms, and just walk the campus.
If there is still more than one college on your list, apply to them all. The colleges will not
award financial aid or scholarships unless you have been accepted as a student.
I recommend seniors try to complete this process before Christmas vacation.
FINANCIAL AID PLANNING
It is not too early for seniors to begin thinking about financial aid planning for college. There
will be financial aid workshops in the area. I will give the locations, times and dates as this
information becomes available.
EDUCATIONQUEST
EducationQuest provides many free services for college-bound students. They will answer
specific questions on the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). They provide
a free scholarship search for juniors and seniors. They have published The College Prep
Handbook for 2011-2012, for 11th and 12th grade students and KnowHow2Go Handbook for
8th, 9th, ad 10th grade students. EducationQuest is a valuable college resource.
EducationQuest is usually the provider of FAFSA workshops. It is possible to complete
the FAFSA electronically at the EducationQuest site in Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha. It is
necessary to set up an appointment for this. The FAFSA cannot be completed until after
January 1, 2012. There are some information you will need to take with you to complete the
FAFSA.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Horation Alger Scholarship
Application is online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Deadline:
October 30,2011
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Deadline: December 2, 2011
College of Hair Design
Applicants must attend the College of Hair Design in Lincoln. There is no specific deadline.
ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery will be administered to the junior class on
November 13rd at 8:15 a.m. The test provides a career assessment to help students get an
idea of what their career interests are. The test is free and is used to admit students into all
branches of the armed services.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please call me at the school (402-765-3331) or at home
(308-946- 3106).
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High Plains Community Schools
345 South Pine
P.O. Box 29
Polk, NE 68654
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Non-Profit Organization
Polk, NE 68654
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