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Parent Newsletter
Nickerson - South Hutchinson
Vol. 29 No. 4 November 2011
NHS Announces New National Honor
Society Members
Page 4
NHS Has Eight New KU Honor Scholars
Page 6
Activities Calendar 21 / Notes from the Nurse 22 / Lunch Menu 23
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 2
DISTRICT NEWS
Vick Attends PECAT/HECAT Training
USD 309 Physical Education instructor
Lynn Vick is shown here with National
PECAT trainer Aaron Beighle during the
training she attended that was held at
Sterling College on Sept. 21- 22, 2011.
USD 309 PE teacher Lynn Vick participated in the PECAT/HECAT training
held Sept. 21-22 at Sterling College.
Sterling College partnered with ESSDACK, Communities In Schools of Rice
County, and the Center for Disease Control to coordinate the training.
The training sessions were taught by HECAT trainer Jessica Boglic from
Boglic Consulting from Portland, Ore., and PECAT trainer Aaron Beighle from the
University of Kentucky.
The HECAT and PECAT training will provide at least two benefits for its attendees:
First of all, these are the assessment tools desired by multiple federal health
and wellness grant programs to be used during the evaluation portion of a health and
wellness grant project so this training will set up these schools for other potential
grant funded projects.
Second, these assessment tools help a PE/Health educator determine how to
make effective improvements to their existing PE/Health programming so that their
district health and wellness initiatives are making the best possible impacts upon the
students that they serve!
Clelia McCrory, ESSDACK Grants/CTE, initiated the development of the
health and wellness professional development taining. Mary Ver Steeg, Sterling
College associate professor, Greg Kerr, Sterling College dean, and Marian Poe, CIS
director, collaborated with McCrory to make the training a reality.
The physical education and health education assessment training was funded
by a D-Train grant from the Centers for Disease Control regional office from
Atlanta, Ga. Thirty-two physical education and health teachers attended.
Little
Cats
The "Little Cats" took the field on Friday night, October 14 during the half-time of the
Nickerson Haven football game. They are shown here doing some cheers for their fans.
Lori Smith, cheer coach and the NHS Panther cheerleaders had another successful clinic
they had 104 attend the "Little Cats" clinic and performance.
After the Little Cats dance on Oct. 14
the three senior cheerleaders organized flowers as a surprise for Lori
Smith & Megan Vick. All the cheerleaders presented them to Lori &
Megan as a thank you for all their
hard work they put into organizing
this year's Little Cats Dance & Cheer
Clinic.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 3
DISTRICT NEWS
What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a FREE GIFT to our children! All you have to do is read to your child. It sounds almost
too good to be true, but by reading regularly to your children during their preschool years, you are providing them the biggest boost
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Enroll your child in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and they will be sent a Free Book every month until their 5th
birthday! Every child will have books of their very own, at no cost to you, thanks to United Way of Reno County, our generous community sponsor, Bank of America and Dolly Parton.
Please read the following information, complete the registration form and start receiving age appropriate books for your child at
NO COST! If you have problems reading or writing on the enclosed form, please contact your local school for a form.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 4
NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Principal: Kevin Abbott
305 S. Nickerson, Nickerson, KS 67561
422-3226/866-422-3226 (Toll Free)
422-3229 (Fax)
Members of the National Honor Society at NHS are shown (left to right) Taylor Nisly, Piper Mead, Cami Roth,
Kathryn Henke - President, Kim Workman – Sponsor, Brittany Sutton - Vice-President, Ashley Schweizer, Katie
Oliveira, and Julian Liby.
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
Nickerson High School inducted six
students into the National Honor Society
during a ceremony held on Sept. 15 in the
NHS auditorium. The four principles of the
society are scholarship, service, leadership
and character.
New inductees were Taylor Nisly,
Katie Oliveira, Julian Liby, Ashley
Schweizer, Cami Roth and Piper Mead.
Current members are Kathryn Henke,
president and secretary; and Brittany
Sutton, vice president and treasurer.
President Kathryn Henke talked about the
history of the National Honor Society, the
selection letter, an explanation of emblem
scholarship and service. Brittany Sutton
NHS
Basketball
Pancake
Feed
Right: NHS basketball players helped collect money
for the Pancake Feed as a
fund raiser for the basketball team under the direction of Coach Duft.
explained character and leadership.
Sponsor Kim Workman welcomed
and introduced candidates and escorts and
explained qualifications for membership.
Henke highlighted the ceremony by
reciting the National Honor Society
pledge. Past members were recognized to
close the ceremony.
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NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
NHS vocal and band students presented the Fall Concert on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The groups were under
the direction of David Kerwood, Vocal Music Instructor; Wes Lewis, Band Instructor and accompanied by Karin
Roubideaux.
NHS Fall Concert
The Nickerson High Jazz Band, Girls
Ensemble, Concert Choir and NHS
Madrigals were featured Oct. 13 at the Fall
Concert in the NHS Auditorium. Under the
direction of band director Wes Lewis,
vocal music instructor David Kerwood and
accompanist Karin Roubideaux everyone
was treated to a special evening of entertainment.
Girls Ensemble members are Alyssa
Barton, Ana Chacon, Yolanda Corral,
Madison Doyle, Taylor Faulkner,
Alexandria Frederick, Allison Galloway,
Lacey Garoutte, Caitlin Garwood, Megan
George, Tabetha Hiskey, Cheyenne Lewis,
Courtney Lloyd and Kiley Strawn. They
performed "Gloria In Excelsis Deo," "In
Time of Silver Rain," "Reflection," and
"All Night, All Day."
Jazz Band members are saxophones,
Katie McAllister, Payten Smith, Larissa
Cregger, Jasmine Bornholdt, Candace
Wiens, Jasyne Wiechen and Morgan
Yarborough; trombones, Sam Berridge,
Wilder Parks, Casey Goble, Daniel
Shipman and Katie Oliveira; trumpets,
Hannah Bruch, Brady Phillips, Brandon
Slifer and Alex Nichols; percussion, Julian
Liby and Colby Castor; piano, Makenzie
Nisly; and bass, Adam Morales. They performed "Fat Cat," "Dance Big'un Dance,"
"Big Spender," and "Louie, Louie."
Concert Choir members are Lindsey
Avery, Samuel Casey, Spencer Chronister,
Braeanna Corral, Sebastian Dutton, Ethan
Engelland, Clara Ensminger, Becky Estep,
Taylor Faulkner, Caitlin Garwood, Megan
George, Taylor Goldsberry, Cade Hawver,
Amanda Henning, Nathan Hiatt, Hailey
Jones, Ariel Kensley, Jakob Kinney,
Brandon Lopez, Alysha Martin, Baylee
McMaster, Madison Patterson, Gabriela
Pereira, David Ramirez, Guadalupe
Ramirez, Luna Reid, Terra Reid, Carlos
Riemann, Nikole Sack, Christopher
Schmidt, Dustin Schweizer, Haley Sneed,
Tyler Standley, Kayci Stewart, Hannah
Strickler, Brittany Sutton, Brooke Taylor,
Chara Troyer, Krystina Westmoland,
Brianna Yarborough and Michael Young.
They performed "Requiem," "Down in the
Valley," "Only Hope," and "Ritmo."
The Madrigals members are
Braeanna Corral, Ethan Engelland, Becky
Estep, Cade Hawver, Nathan Hiatt, Hailey
Jones, Brandon Lopez, Gabriella Ramirez,
David Ramirez, Terra Reid, Dustin
Schweizer, Brandon Slifer, Haley Sneed,
Tanner Sneed, Hannah Strickler, Brittany
Sutton, Jessie Talbott, Timothy Taverner,
Abigail Van Buren, Dylan Walden,
Krystina Westmoland, Brianna Yarborough
and Michael Young. They performed
"Forget You," with solos by Brittany
Sutton and Ethan Engelland; "King of
Anything," with soloist Haley Sneed;
"Ain't No Sunshine," "You Don't Know
Me," with soloists Abbey Van Buren and
Michael Young; and "You Give Love a Bad
Name."
Coming up on Friday, November 11
and Saturday, November 12 join in the fun
as the Music Department at NHS presents
Seussical the Musical.
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NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
The NHS Seniors pictured
here were named KU Honor
Scholars at a reception at the
Grand Prairie Hotel in
Hutchinson. Back row: left to
right: Lupe Ramirez, Haley
Sneed, Amanda Henning,
Taylor Nisly, Julian Liby.
Front row: left to right:
Abigail VanBuren, Kathryn
Henke, Gabby Martinez.
NHS Students Selected to KU Honors Program
Eight Nickerson High seniors were
recognized by the University of Kansas
Honors Program Sept. 28 at the Grand
Prairie Hotel & Convention Center. KU
honored 110 high school seniors in Reno
and Harvey counties. NHS Principal Kevin
Abbott introduced the students.
NHS students honored were Lupe
Ramirez, Haley Sneed, Amanda Henning,
Taylor Nisly, Julian Liby, Abigail
VanBuren, Kathryn Henke and Gabby
Martinez.
Each scholar receives a Kansas
Honor certificate and a special Kansas
Quilt
Shop
Hop
Honors Program special edition of The
American
Heritage
Dictionary.
Recognition also is provided through press
releases to local newspapers.
Scholars are selected based on academic records through the previous semester that are provided by high school principals. Selections are made regardless of
weighted or non-weighted classes, majors,
occupational plans or higher-education
goals. Students are eligible for a chance to
qualify for a $4,000 scholarship from KU.
The Kansas Honors Program recog-
nizes and awards high-school seniors for
their academic achievements. High school
seniors who rank in the top 10 percent of
their class are guests of the Association
with their parents, principals and superintendents.
The Kansas Honors Program has
been a KU tradition since 1971. It is
designed to promote academic excellence
in secondary education, to reward high
school seniors for their hard work and dedication, and to support Kansas communities.
The quilting students of Judy
Henke’s class pose
at Prairie Flower
Crafts in Alden on
their first stop of
their Quilt Shop Hop
fieldtrip. PIctured
bottom to top are:
Ashley Almquist,
Cami Roth, Kathryn
Henke, Tasha
Thrash, Kalicia
Dawson, Tessa
Branscom,
MaryBeth Bryant
and Haley Sneed.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 7
NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
NHS Quilting Class Presents the 2012 Quilt Show:
McQuilt For The Kids
The Nickerson High
School quilting class has
announced their theme for the
upcoming 2012 quilt show.
This year’s theme is: McQuilt
For The Kids. The N.H.S.
quilters have adopted the
Ronald McDonald House as a
community service project in
conjunction with this year’s
quilt show. Recently, the quilters toured the Ronald
McDonald House in Wichita
and saw firsthand how this corporation helps families. The
Ronald McDonald House provides a “home-away-fromhome” for families of seriously
ill children who are receiving
treatment at nearby hospitals.
It serves as a temporary residence near the medical facility
where family members can
sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations. In return, families are asked to make a donation ranging from $5 to $20 per
day; if that isn’t possible, their
stay is free.
The N.H.S. quilters chose
this theme because they have
seen firsthand how the Ronald
McDonald House helps families. After taking on this
theme, students have learned
that many families in the
Nickerson-South Hutchinson
district have used the Ronald
McDonald House at some point
in their lives. Mrs. Henke, a
teacher at Nickerson High, was
touched by this corporation
because of her family’s personal experiences with the Ronald
McDonald House. The quilters
chose this year’s theme in conjunction with their classmate,
Kathryn Henke being a senior
and completing her final stay at
the Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ronald McDonald House this
year. The quilting class has
decided this would be the perfect fit for bringing together
quilters who love to make
quilts and donating them to the
children in the hospital and
whose families stay at the
Ronald McDonald House.
The NHS quilters would
like to ask the community for
Ronald McDonald House tour picture with Mrs. Henke’s
class (back row: Judy Henke, MaryBeth Bryant, Haley
Sneed, Ashley Almquist & Kalicia Dawson front row:
Tessa Branscom, Cami Roth, Kathryn Henke & Tasha
Thrash).
help in this project. They
would like to invite any person, group or quilt guild who
sews and likes to make quilts
to consider making and
donating a quilt for this
cause. In addition, any person who knits or crotchets is
also invited to participate in
this project. These quilts and
blankets will be given to the
children who stay in the hospital whose families stay in the
Ronald McDonald House while
their children stay in the hospital for treatment.
Quilts of all sizes would
be appreciated. These quilts
will go to children that range in
size from a premie to a teenager. Quilt requirements for children’s quilts suggest that they
be made from 100% cotton fabric, machine quilted and have
no feathers, buttons or tags.
Quilts made for older children
may have ties. If you wish to
donate a quilt, please turn
any donated quilts in to Judy
Henke at Nickerson High
School or give to any N.H.S.
quilter. Quilts may be turned
in anytime between now and
Friday, March 23, 2012. If you
have any additional questions,
please e-mail Judy Henke at
jhenke@usd309ks.org or contact her at Nickerson High
School at 1-866-422-3226.
We would also like to ask
anyone donating a quilt to
include a profile sheet and a
picture of you/or your group
with your donated quilt. This
sheet will be attached to the
front of your quilt while it is
displayed at the N.H.S. quilt
show. Following the quilt
show, it will stay attached to
the quilt until it is received by a
child whose family is staying at
a Ronald McDonald House.
This will give the child an
opportunity to meet the quilt
maker(s) and to personally
thank them. Profile information may include the following
information
(name
of
quilter(s), address, background
story as to why you chose to
make your quilt, any special
message you would like to send
with the quilt and any additional information you would like
to include on the sheet.
The N.H.S. quilters have
designed a special t-shirt for
this community service project
and would like to invite people
to purchase one if they would
like. The shirt is red and features the golden McDonald’s
arches being quilted with the
hands of Ronald McDonald.
The back of the shirt features
the saying, Fat Quarters or
French Fries? The quilter’s
really appreciate everyone’s
support and wanted to offer a
shirt to commemorate this special project. $1 proceeds from
each shirt sold will be used to
purchase food and supplies for
the quilters to prepare an
evening meal for the families
staying
at
the
Ronald
McDonald House. Please see
the attached order form for a
picture, sizes, pricing and special information.
The Nickerson High
School quilters will be presenting their 10th annual quilt
show on Friday, April 20th. It
will be held at the Nickerson
High School new gym from
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. All of the
donated quilts will be displayed
at the annual Nickerson High
School quilt show instead of
the traditional community
quilts this year. NHS quilters
and NHS alumni quilters will
also be displaying their personal quilts they made this year.
The donated quilts will be
personally delivered by the
quilters to the four Ronald
McDonald Houses in Kansas
and to one in Tennessee.
Following the quilt show, the
quilters will travel to Wichita to
personally deliver half of the
quilts to the two Ronald
McDonald Houses in Wichita.
They will also be preparing
supper for the families staying
at the Ronald McDonald
House, eating with them and
getting to visit with the families
staying there at that time. The
remaining half of the quilts will
be personally delivered and
split between the Ronald
McDonald Houses in Emporia,
Topeka, Kansas City and
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This article was written
by members of the Career and
Community Connections class
at Nickerson High School.
They will also be assisting the
quilting students in planning,
organizing and hosting this
year’s quilt show. This is a new
class offered through the
Family and Consumer Science
Department.
The primary
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NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
McQuilt
Name:
Phone:
Return orders by November 11th to:
Nickerson High School Attn: Judy Henke
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
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NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Goalie, Austin Phillips takes a goal kick during the Buhler game at home.
Coach Ryan Duft talks to the Panthers during a time out during the
Buhler game at home. The half-time score remained 0-0 due to
great defense by the Panthers.
NHS Soccer
Nickerson High's soccer team has
remained winless, but the Panthers have
shown improvement while developing an
inexperienced unit.
The Panthers' closest loss was 3-1 to
Circle when Jesse Porter scored a goal. The
Panthers battled to a 0-0 for 50 minutes
against Buhler before losing. NHS was
forced to play three goalies in a 5-0 loss to
Mulvane.
"I am proud of how this team has
continued to work to get better," said
Nickerson coach Ryan Duft. "They understand they are a young team and there is a
lot to look forward to."
Against Buhler, NHS goalie Austin
Phillips was amazing with 31 saves and
Buhler had 38 shots. Brady Roberts made a
save by blocking a point-blank shot. NHS
defenders Jesse Porter, Ethan Engelland,
Benjamin Smalling and Gavin Pritchard all
played well defensively.
“Austin played a great game and
made some big saves for us. That was the
best our defense played all year,” said
Nickerson coach Ryan Duft. “They did a
good job of staying in front of them and not
giving up shots inside the goal box. It was
a good team effort from everyone. We
played well against a good Buhler team.”
Bryant Goes to State
Panther Volleyball
Nickerson High’s MaryBeth Bryant shot a 115 to tie for 45th
place in the Class 4A State Golf Tournament Oct. 17 at Topeka
Country Club.
Bryant qualified for state with a score of 110 in the Ulysses
regional at Bentwood Golf Club. Nickerson’s Yolanda Corral shot 143
at regionals. Marilyn Smith coached the Panther girls.
Nickerson High seniors Haley Sneed and Brittany
Adelhardt were named to the All-Tournament team at the
Kingman Round Robin Tournament. The Panthers finished third with a 3-2 record at Kingman Oct. 1.
The Panthers defeated Chaparral, 25-17, 25-18;
Kingman 25-21, 25-9; and Larned 25-23, 25-16. The
Panthers have a 11-24 record and will compete in the
Hugoton regional.
Haley Sneed, Brittany Adelhardt and top hitter
Cassie Caswell were honored on Senior Night Oct. 11.
The Panthers lost their matches to Hillsboro and Halstead
on Senior Night.
Nickerson has competed favorably during the season
and has lost several three-game matches.
One highlight came when Nickerson defeated Class
6A Hutchinson High at the McPherson Tournament Oct.
8. Several Nickerson and Hutchinson players play summer club volleyball together. Nickerson upset Hutchinson
25-22, 25-17. Nickerson finished eighth.
Caswell, Sneed, Paige Stewart and Marissa Stewart
have led the hitting game. Payten Smith and Caswell have
NHS Tennis
Nickerson High’s girls tennis team finished their season in the
Class 4A regional at Abilene.
Alexis Martinez won Nickerson’s only match with a 9-4 victory
over Mary Murchison of Clay Center. McPherson’s Allison Ivers
defeated Martinez on injury default. Concordia’s Suzanne Calgren
defeated Victoria Smalling of Nickerson, 9-2.
In doubles, Chapman’s Morgan Potter and Brittaney Duer
defeated Nickerson’s MaKenzie Nisly and Gabby Martinez, 9-0. Clay
Center’s Ashley Pruitt-Hannah Byers downed Nickerson’s Jessie
Talbot and Katie Bowlby, 9-0.
Nickerson also competed in the Central Kansas League
Tournament at Sterling.
No. 1 singles Alexis Martinez finished seventh with a 1-2 record.
No. 2 singles Smalling placed sixth with a 1-2 record.
At No. 1 doubles, Nisly and Gabby Martinez were 0-3. At No. 2
doubles, Bowlby and Talbot finished seventh with a 1-2 record.
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NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
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been the top setters. Others contributing
have been Ashley Schweizer, Aubrea
Beasley, Allison Evans and Logan
Gitchell.
"When we pass better, we play more
aggressive at the net," said Nickerson
coach Deedra Woodbury. "When we have
three or four players hitting at the net, we
play our best game."
Seniors, Haley Sneed &
Brittany Adelhardt were chosen for All Tournament team
& received medals at the
Kingman Tournament.
Panther Volleyball at the Kingman Tournment - from left to right: Coach
Deedra Woodbury, Payten Smith, Ashley Schweizer, Paige Stewart, Marissa
Stewart, Brittany Adlehart, HaleySneed, Alison Evans, Aubrea Beasley, Cassie
Caswell & Carly Blosser.
NHS Football Winds Down Year
The Panthers take the field at the game at
Hesston on Sept. 30.
Nickerson High's football team entered the home stretch of Class 4A
District play with a chance of making the playoffs with a victory against
Pratt. The Panthers' final home game is Oct. 27 against Buhler.
The Panthers lost a 21-20 heartbreaker to Haven to open District play
on a last-minute loss. The Panthers rallied from a 21-6 deficit, but missed
extra points proved to be the difference. Fullback Isaac Warman, who's
rushed for 273 yards was stopped on the potential game-winning two-point
play. Nickerson rushed for 401 yards and had 471 yards total offense.
"I was proud of how the kids never quit throughout the game," said
Nickerson coach Max Heinlein. "I thought they never gave up even when we
were down by two scores in the fourth quarter."
The Panthers had an extra point and field goal blocked due to breakdowns in the blocking protection. Haven scored on a 95-yard run and 97yard kickoff return.
"There were numerous instances where we just did not execute like we
normally do," Heinlein said. "Haven did a good job of taking advantage of
what we gave them."
The Panthers have posted solid wins over Lyons, Smoky Valley,
Augusta and Quintin Crandall converted a successful onside kick and scored
on an interception against Lyons. Quarterback Ryan O'Toole passed for two
touchdowns. Warman rushed for 226 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown.
The Panthers' offensive line of center Hunter Thiessen, guards Lupe
Ramirez and Nate Hiatt, tackles Cade Hawver and Remington Fry and ends
Tyler Owen and Jalen Karber have led the running game. Linebackers
Hunter Thiessen, Bailey Zulkoski and Duncan Ensminger have led a strong
defense. Crandall and Justin Engelland lead the team in interceptions.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 11
NICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Play with the Panthers
Boy’s Basketball Camp
Camp Info: This camps emphasis is on learning and improving basketball fundamentals while having fun and enjoying the game.
Individual instruction on shooting, ball handling, passing, and team play will be incorporated into the camp. Skill competitions and shooting games will be included. This is a great opportunity to get involved with the basketball team that is coming off the first state appearance in 16 years two years ago. The team has also managed to play in the sub-state championship game in 4 out of the last 8 years. The
camp will be conducted by Head Coach Ryan Duft, the Hutch News Coach of the year in 2005-2006 and 2009-2010, his staff, and the
NHS basketball players. The camp will run on two Saturday mornings on Dec. 3rd and Dec 17th from 8:00 am -10:00 am at Nickerson
High School. The campers will then be involved in playing at half-time on Dec. 20th of the NHS game against Pratt at home.
We are building something special and we want you to be a part of that. Come join us.
Camp Dates:
Dec 3rd 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Dec. 17th 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Dec. 20th-Play at half-time of the NHS boy’s basketball game.
****Camp will be held at Nickerson High School****
Camp is for students who are K-6th grade!
Registration Form: Deadline for registration is Nov. 18th!!!
Name:_____________________________
Grade:_____________________________
Address:___________________________
Phone Number:______________________
T-Shirt Size: YS
YM
YL
AS
AM
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****Camp Cost is $20****
I hereby release USD 309 and camp director, Ryan Duft, from any liability and for any injury while at camp.
Parent Signature:______________________________
Camp Cost is $20
Send registration and check to: Ryan Duft, 2504 Lundman, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Quilters
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focus of this class is for students to develop hands on leadership roles and skills that
can be used in both their personal and professional life.
This article was written in collaboration by class members, Mary Beth Bryant,
Spencer Chronister, Kalicia Dawson,
Caitlin Garwood, Kristen Hedricks, Harlea
Stephens and Brandy Wilson.
Quotes from Leadership Team Members:
Harlea Stephens - I feel this is a neat
project because it shows that people care
about the children and their families and
let’s them know how special they are..
Brandy Wilson - The families there are
experiencing stress and pain, no matter how
strong they are. Seeing this makes we want
to help them heal. Giving a child a quilt is
one way that I can make a difference.
Spencer Chronister - I feel this project will
be a very valuable experience to me. These
quilts are a part of the people who make
them. They are made with love, care and
passion. I think they will be something that
the children will treasure for life.
Nickerson HIgh School Quilting
Students:
Ashley Almquist, Tessa
Branscom, MaryBeth Bryant, Cassie
Caswell, Kalicia Dawson, Kristin Hedrich,
Kathryn Henke, Erin Nuss, Cami Roth,
Haley Sneed, Brittany Sutton, Tasha
Thrash, Brandy Wilson.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 12
RENO VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Vince Naccarato 1616 N. Wilshire RR 3, Hutchinson, KS 67501
662-4573/866-662-4573(Toll free) 662-6708 (Fax)
Honor Roll - 1st Six Weeks
7th Grade
Principal’s
Honor Roll
Bailey Cantu-Espinosa
Tyler Christian
Austin Engelland
Daria Griffis
Gabe Payne
Honor Roll
Amy Aparicio
Tatum Cagle
Kyli Dimmitt
Allison Franco
Nick Hawver
Garth Henke
Melvin Hoyle
Hannah Metsker
Adam Moore
Austin O’Toole
Leslie Ortiz
Angie Sack
Avyn Scott
Ethan Shanks
Michael Shea
Alyssa Weve
Honorable
Mention
Gabriel Conde
Meghann Henderson
Colton Gomes
Jared Petz
Samuel Ruebke
Jakob Tuxhorn
8th Grade
Principal’s
Honor Roll
Selina Manche
Colton Roth
Allie Schweizer
Alyssa Southards
Stephanie Taylor
Dalton Yoder
Honor Roll
Bryce Brown
Anna Carder
Cody Casey
Cara Clapper
Ember Crile
Sydney Foster
Mark Hoyle
Margaret Jordan
Chase Liby
Lacey Nichols
Rebecca Nisly
Heidi Theissen
Jessy Vasquez
Honorable
Mention
Zach Barton
Jade Bornholdt
Xeiver Capps
Maxine Hammond
Alyssa Harlow
Jayden Harvey
Anthony Heim
Tanner Jensen
Coleman Jordan
Matthew Mathis
Jasmine Mock
Jennifer Mock
MackKenzie Parks
Lacey Sanders-Britain
Houston Southards
Nick VanBuren
Alex Wahl
Reno Valley seventh-grader Austin Engelland (22) blocks
a Sterling defender as Austin O'Toole (8) and Colton
Gomes (2) prepare for an offensive play. RVMS won 24-12.
Reno Valley Football
Reno Valley's seventh-graders defeated Sterling 2412 at Nickerson.
The Reno Valley Middle School eighth-grade football team finished with a 5-2 record. The RVMS seventh grade team finished 5-1
for the best combined overall record in school history.
“The eighth and seventh grade teams both improved this season
and many players made contributions. Overall we made strides on the
offensive and defensive sides of the ball with both teams”, Trujillo
said.
RVMS head coach Ed Trujillo said the eighth-grade had many
exciting plays on offense and defense.
"The eighth grade offensive line allowed us to move the ball this
year and was anchored by Coleman Jordan, Jayden Harvey, Bailey
Daniels, Jesse Vasquez, Tanner Jensen and Chance Shull," Trujillo
said. "The running backs Jordan Lehman, Orion Lewis and Blaine
Shea ran and blocked hard and each contributed in scoring.
Quarterback Cody Casey called the plays and ran the offense effecSEE RV FOOTBALL, PAGE 13
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RENO VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
RVMS Volleyball
Completes Season
The Reno Valley Middle School volleyball team was led
by head coach Barb Kelley. Assistants were LeAnna Hook and
Lynn Vick.
The Reno Valley eighth-grade A team featured Lacey
Nichols, Myranda Shultz, Maxine Hammond, MaKayla Turner,
Lacey Sanders-Britain, Alyssa Southards, Bryanna Herrmann,
Denis Ortiz, Cara Clapper and Rebecca Nisly.
Other eighth-graders playing volleyball included Teran
Beer, Robin Pritchard, Ember Crile, Alicia Snyder, Anna Carder,
Kylie Belden, Michael Stewart, Tabitha Frederick, Alyssa
Harlow, Jade Bornholdt, Sidney Parker, Kyla McLean, Avery
Byard and Vivica Raya.
The seventh-grade team featured Leslie Ortiz, Shelby
Jackson, Shelby Daniels, Mariah Desmond, Angie Sack,
Meghann Henderson, Chanel Rodriguez, Kenda Raber, Ember
Gallison, Amy Aparicio, Rosalee Gordon, Tatum Cagle, Sydni
Dwinnell, Hannah Metsker and Kaitlyn Graham.
RVMS
Annual
Ropes Day
Reno Valley students
participated in the
annual Ropes Day at
the school on Oct. 7.
The event was held in
conjunction with "antibullying week".
The ropes course
offered problem-solving scenarios and
team activities.
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tively. Wyatt Henson and Kaleb Mclean contributed as tight ends
with their blocking and catching some passes. I look forward to
seeing the eighth-grade players continuing to improve and have
success in high school."
Other contributing players on offense and defense were
Lucas Large, R.J. Kendall, Kyle Sack, J.D. Sloan, Jakob Leeper,
Joseph Williams, Alex Snell, Houston Southards and Jared
Lammey.
"The seventh grade also had a line that helped us move the
ball and pass on offense," Trujillo said. "The seventh grade
offensive line featured Jared Petz, Garth Henke, Nick Hawver,
Michael Werner, Nathan LaClair, and Dalton Frank. The seventh
grade backs gained yards this year by blocking for each other and
hitting the holes hard. The backs featured Austin O'Toole, Austin
Engelland, Colton Gomes, and Marcus Jackson. Tight ends
Dalton Beshears and Travis Hirst both blocked well and had
some exciting catches for our offense. Seventh-grade quarterback Braden Stewart led the offense and was able to develop an
accurate pass to his tight-ends and backs."
Other contributors on offense and defense were Avyn Scott,
Casey Kincaid, Colby Bontrager, Bryan Corral, Gabe Payne,
Thomas Pervis, Bryson Rogers and Jerrod Collymore.
RVMS's managers helped at practice and the games.
Andrew Hiatt helped as a manager and Reed Jackson filmed the
games. Seventh graders Dylan Schrag and Adam Moore helped
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NICKERSON ELEMENTARY
Principal: Terry George
400 N Nickerson, Nickerson 67651 422-3215 / 866-422-3215 (Toll free) 422-3216 (Fax)
Students dressed for
Community Workers Day.
There were several police officers, a nurse, a wrestling
coach, a couple of teachers,
and an appliance repairman.
Caitlin Nye dresses as a chef in Mrs. Smith’s 3rd
grade.
An exterminator (Dominic DiDomenico) even
showed up on Community Workers Day in Mrs.
Smith’s 3rd grade.
Gage Silas gave his demonstration as a machinist.
NES Portrays
Community Workers
Nickerson Elementary School third-graders learned their
lessons about community helpers by portraying the person they
studied.
Lori Smith's class does an annual presentation on their
favorite community worker. Each student is required to do an
interview with a worker who is an important member of our
community. After they complete the interview, they compile
their data and write a report on their findings.
On the final day of the project, each student comes
dressed in the clothing of the person they interviewed complete
with tools and accessories. This year, students portrayed a variety of jobs from a chef to an exterminator. There were several
police officers and teachers, a nurse, an appliance repairman
and a wrestling coach.
Akyra Rush portrayed an electrician. Gage Silas was a
machinist. Caitlin Nye was a chef and Dominic DiDomenico
portrayed an exterminator.
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NICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
It’s easy to see that Riley gets a lot of attention from the students while visiting first grade!
Who Says You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Mrs. Basinger may have been around
in the classroom for more than 30 years,
but she is always trying out new ideas and
processes to teach her students. After
doing some research and talking to other
teachers who have implemented dogs in
the classroom, she decided to give it a try
herself.
Riley, a Golden Retriever, has been in
the Basinger family for 10 years. She is a
very loving, patient, and docile dog. Riley,
who never barks, came to the family after
the Basinger’s first Golden passed away.
Basinger says, “We waited a long time
before making the decision to bring another dog into our family. We love the tem-
One of the best
parts of the 4th
grade field trip
was the train
ride in Carey
Park.
perament of the Golden Retrievers. When
we saw her for the first time, we knew she
was the one!”
Riley’s first visit to the classroom
involved getting to know the students. She
came to calendar, helped us work on
rhyming words, and listened to many stories. Recess was fun for Riley as she had
many admirers. Riley usually spends all
day alone, so it was very exciting for this
dog who loves to be around people.
Studies have shown that introducing
dogs into a classroom has a calming effect
on students. It also shows that dogs help
students learn a host of tasks – everything
from overcoming fears to patience and per-
severance, from speech and interaction to
listening and following directions.
Basinger hopes to use Riley to help with
respect for others. Children can easily
identify with an animal. It's easy for them
to transition when asked to consider how
an animal feels when it is treated poorly, to
how a kid feels if poorly treated. There's a
lot of specific language, like being fair, and
using compassion or integrity. Having a
dog in the classroom teaches responsibility
and fosters social skills.
Addison Krehbiel summed it up best
on the way out the door, “I had a great day
with Riley!”
NES 4th Graders Enjoy
Field Trip
The Nickerson Elementary School fourth graders
learned about science during a field trip to the
Hutchinson Zoo and the Dillon Nature Center.
They started the day with a presentation on animal
adaptations at the Hutchinson Zoo. The students toured
the zoo and rode the train in Carey Park.
After enjoying sack lunches in Carey Park, they
headed to the Dillon Nature Center. Students used nets to
catch and identify insects outdoors. Students also tagged
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a butterfly. They listened to a presentation
on insects and toured the Dillon Nature
Center.
"It was a fun day and the fourth
graders discovered science is cool," said
Dawn Slifer, NES teacher.
Right: Students
wait to answer questions about what
they learned during
their field trip to
Dillon Nature Center.
Busy Librarian Enjoys Her Passion
Karla Hawver
Librarian
Retirement by two library
specialists changed Karla
Hawver's schedule. Hawver
had previously worked as a
library specialist at Reno
Valley and NHS, but spent a
year in the classroom because
of budget cuts. When Lou
Brewer and Marla Wilcox USD
309 librarians retired last year,
Hawver was able to return as a
library specialist, her passion.
She splits weeks between
Nickerson
and
South
Hutchinson Elementary.
"I am glad to be back in
the library," she said.
Hawver's biggest challenge is catching up to what's
happening at each school after
being away for a week. Some
problems can be solved by
email or online, which helps.
"A lot happens at each
school while I am gone so I am
perpetually 'out of the loop.'
The hardest things have been
trying to get to know more than
350 students at NES and more
than 400 students at SHE and
trying to learn two new library
collections. I am trying to get to
know each collection so I know
how to help staff, encourage
students to read, and know
what to order to enhance the
collection.
The library classes are
spread throughout the week at
each school. Hawver is helped
by a full-time para at NES and
the para at SHE leaves for
lunch duty two hours every
day.
"It gives me a chance to
do some planning and day-today library tasks that need
completed," she said.
Hawver said being an elementary school librarian allows
her to enhance the learning
experience for students and
teachers.
"I love being able to get
kids excited about books and
help them find things they can
relate to or imagine. It's so
rewarding to change their attitude about reading. It's also
awesome to "talk books" with
kids who enjoy reading. I also
really enjoy helping teachers
find resources and use technology. If I can make something a
little easier for them, I feel successful
She said the busy schedule is what she expected. Being
new, it's taken a while to budget her time efficiently.
"I have enjoyed getting to
know the students and staff at
NES," she said. "Now I can say
I have worked in every school
in USD 309. I am proud to say
that every school is filled with
hard working people who truly
want to make a difference in
our children's lives."
Hawver has also started a
library fundraiser featuring
SMENCILS (smelly pencils).
The pencils fund an AR store at
South Hutchinson.
"We have gone crazy for
SMENCILS at both schools. I
wanted to get Spooky Smencils
for the month of October so I
split the order with NES. Well,
much to my surprise, NES sold
out of all 250 in just two days.
SHE is close to selling out of
the initial 500 Smencils plus
the 250 Spooky Smencils that
they have had. (I would say
they will be gone this week. At
NES, we will use the money
raised to pay for reading incentives for the KU Reading
Program, the William Allen
White contest, and more!"
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY
Principal: Midge Simmons 405 S. Poplar, South Hutchinson 67505 665-8441/866-665-8441(Toll free) 665-7481 (Fax)
Adan Garcia (3rd) helps give Tom Sawyer
advice for talking to the new girl in town, Becky
Thatcher.
Daniel Evans (5th) used a variety of edible and non-edible
items to show the various parts of a plant and animal cell.
Windy City Players Bring
"Tom Sawyer" to SHE
Cell-ular One...Through 47
This years SHE students enjoyed the Windy City
Players performance of “The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer”.
The Windy City Players are a Chicago-based theatrical troupe made up of actors, ages 21 to 30, who perform in elementary schools throughout the United
States. SHE has invited them back each year for the past
several years.
SHE students benefit from watching stories from
well-known books being performed by live actors, who
also give the story some added twists by interacting with
the audience. Students and teachers are often invited to
step onto the stage and be part of the performance.
This month SHE fifth graders learned about plant and animal
cells in science. To wrap the unit up, students made replicas of plant
and animals cells out of household items, such as jello, candy, rubber
bands, cake, pizza ingredients, play dough, and more!
The project took on a "cell life" of its own this year with 37 of
the 47 cell projects brought to school on presentation day being
deemed as "edible" (but only if you were brave enough in some
cases)!
Presentation Day turned into a very interesting smorgasbord of
tasty plant and animal cell creations. The project has been a favorite
year after year and gets the entire family involved!
Mom, Amanda
Knight and
boys Joseph
Martinez (Kdg)
and Gabriel Hill
(age 2) played
some rounds
of bingo.
PTC, Families, & Friends PowerUp for Another Great Fall Festival
South Hutchinson Elementary's parents and friends powered-up and put together another successful Fall Festival event
on October 15! Parents and families worked together at the
USD 309 Complex to cook and serve some delicious chili and
cinnamon rolls, and set up the gym area with all kinds of fun
activities. Events included Bingo, Wii, a Cake Walk, Ring Toss
for Pop, and more. There was even a hayrack ride making loops
around the field outside.
The Fall Festival and J.T. Enterprises (sales) are two
important events organized by the Parent-Teacher Committee to
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Loren Anshutz (husband of paraprofessional Michelle Anshutz) volunteered his time for the Hayrack Ride activity at
the Fall Festival.
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Fall Festival cooks and servers Alicia Ochs, Tammy Davis,
Rhonda Kretzer, Angela Ediger, Jeanette Hoffman, and Zane
Jackson were a great team in the kitchen, serving chili, cinnamon rolls, and drinks.
help raise funds for school improvement and classroom
"extras," such as playground equipment, the new sign in
front of the school, and several teacher "wish-list" items
to improve student learning. Proceeds also go to South
Hutchinson's Student Council. This year, the Fall
Festival and J.T. Enterprises Fundraiser brought in
almost $11,000 combined! Special thanks to all the families and friends who helped support these fundraisers
and made them so successful!
SHE would like to also extend a big thank you to
the PTC officers and those parents who are "always
there," working behind the scenes. This year's PTC officers are: Tammy Davis (president), Rhonda Kretzer (copresident), Marcia Meadows (secretary), Zane Jackson
(treasurer/teacher representative), Angela Ediger
(teacher/parent representative). The time and dedication
all these people and their families put into planning,
organizing, recruiting, creating, and much more are
GREATLY appreciated!
The PTC meets the first Monday of each month
from 6:00 - 7:00 in the school library and always welcomes new parents who would like to become more
involved. Please call the school if you are interested in
more information.
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Back row: Laci Sutton, Sarah Ewing, Issac Vasquez,
Alan Terrazas, Austin Snell, front row: Abbi Tyler, and
Hailey Wendell paid their respects during the "Dead
Words" funeral.
SHE Sixth Graders Give Farewell
Funeral to "Dead Words"
When sixth grade students write stories and essays, there are
often many words that get used again and again and again. Last
month, the redundancy made Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Schmidt
decide it was time to bury those overused, bland, blasé, boring
words and get their students to really stretch their vocabulary and
THINK about new words to use. They gave their students a list of
the overused words and told them their assignment was to select a
word and write a eulogy with at least three new words to use
instead. Examples of “dead words” on the list included stuff, pretty, said, and many others. Students also decorated tombstones and
dressed up for “Funeral Day” to give their eulogy presentations.
Jade Glenn's Eulogy for the word SAID.
We are gathered here today to honor the word SAID. We are
all going to miss SAID, but not me. SAID was my best friend.
SAID was always there for me when I needed to write a sentence.
SAID was my favorite word to use, but now he's gone. I remember when SAID helped me explain something. I don't know what
I'm going to do without SAID. Sorry, but this is a really sad
moment for me.
SAID will be survived by: TOLD,
EXPLAINED, and STATED. May SAID rest in peace. Thank you
all for being here today in the loving memory of SAID.
Madison Atkinson's Eulogy for VERY:
VERY was born in the 14th century. He died in October 6,
2011. VERY died because he got really sick. He died in South
Hutchinson Elementary Grade school at 10:10 am. VERY was
over used and under appreciated. His survivors include EXTRA,
A LOT and MIGHTY. His service will be at South Hutchinson
Elementary in Mrs. Schmidt's classroom. I remember he would
also make everyone laugh. We will miss you, VERY .
Sadie Ferrell, Kyle Cornett, Mackenzie
Rosenberger, Wyatt Walden-Curiel, and Stormie
Ward (5th) stopped to test their bone knowledge
(something they have been studying in class) with
this cool "Mr. Bones" exhibit at the Halstead Health
Museum.
Fifth Grade Visit Halstead
Health Museum
Fifth graders took their annual field trip to the
Halstead Health Museum on October 14th.
Students watched the programs, "Drugs: Choice or
Chance" and "The Digestive System."
This fun and educational trip taught the students
about the dangers of drug and alcohol usage. Since the fifth
graders learn about the human body, "The Digestive
System" was a fun presentation to see how this important
system works with hands-on activities, including creating
their own "digestive waste." It was a great day!
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jacque Coonce and Dallas Jones check
their net for insects.
Madison Herd helps her team
of "entomologists" fill a jar full
of insects.
Chad Gallegos and Seth Manche had
fun collecting insects with nets at Dillon
Nature Center.
Studying Growin' Things and Crawlin' Things at DNC
Fourth graders enjoyed beautiful
weather and a great day at Dillon Nature
Center in September.
The field trip focused on learning
about plant life and insects. During a
nature hike, students learned about different kinds of plants, the parts of a plant, dif-
ferent habitats and needs of plants, and
how they reproduce -- with and without
seeds.
The insect study featured DNC naturalist Mary Clark sharing her amazing
insect collection, students observing bees
doing their special jobs in an active bee
hive, and then later going on an insect hunt
to catch, identify, and study insects.
Students were very interested in all
the different kinds of insects, and which
ones were "good" and "bad" insects.
SHE Holds Fire Prevention Week
A firefighter put on all his protective gear so students could see
what firefighters looked like when
fighting a fire and not be scared.
Fire Prevention Week ran from
October 9-15 this year and focused on the
theme "Protect Your Family for Fire." The
special week each year is sponsored by the
National Fire Protections Association and
observed by fire departments throughout
the United States and Canada to commemorate the anniversary of the Great Chicago
Fire of 1871.
This was one of the busiest Fire
Prevention Weeks ever at SHE! Headstart,
preschool, and kindergarten classes enjoyed
having the South Hutchinson Fire
Department fire fighters share about fire
safety. R. C. Watson talked to students
about practicing fire safety and doing fire
drills at home and school, smoke detectors,
calling 911, and led students in a classifying
activity, "Tools or Toys" (with a special
emphasis on matches and lighters were not
"toys"). Fire fighters also showed students
all the clothing and equipment they used to
keep safe and fight fires. As usual, seeing
the fire trucks up close was a kid favorite.
The
South
Hutchinson
Fire
Department also provides teachers with
several fire safety videos and activity books
appropriate for each grade level. Students
also enjoy creating posters that focus on the
theme for the annual Fire Safety Poster
Contest. Posters are judged by members of
the South Hutchinson Fire Department.
Fifth Graders did an additional activity and attended the annual Fire Prevention
Convention at the Wichita Zoo. Area firefighters, sheriffs, and military men and
women helped teach Kansas fifth graders
the importance of fire prevention. Exhibits
and demonstrations were set up around the
zoo for student interaction and viewing. An
added bonus was getting to view the animals as well!
Parents: Please remember to discuss
fire safety and have a family escape plan
and meeting place in case of fire. Also,
change batteries and regularly check smoke
detectors. Nearly two-thirds of home fire
deaths occur where there are no smoke
alarms, or where smoke alarms were present but failed to work properly. If you do
not have a working smoke alarm, tell your
child to let his/her teacher know.
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
An Awesome Day at
Harvest Farms
This SHE student drives a
play tractor around the dirt
track road course.
This first grader enjoys riding one of many kinds of
swings at Harvest Farms.
First graders from South Hutchison Elementary had a
blast at Harvest Farms near Turon, picking out pumpkins and
doing all sorts of outdoor activities!
There were animals to pet and hand-feed, hay bales to
climb and jump on, kid-size tractors to ride, "calves" to rope,
all kinds of swings to try out, and more!
The purpose of the field trip was to give the students an
opportunity to explore and learn about the farm. They
learned about the planting of a pumpkin crop and how pumpkins grow. They also learned about caring for farm animals,
such as pigs, sheep, horses, mules, chickens, ducks, and rabbits. It was great to see kids experiencing so many fun country activities without the need for modern conveniences and
technology.
They were all pretty much covered from head to toe
with dirt, thanks to the dry conditions, but every speck of dirt
came from the fun country activities they enjoyed. Seventy
first graders enjoyed this great adventure!
nRV Dinner Theater
6:00 p.m.
nSH Parent Teacher
Council Mtg. 6:00 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 1, 2011
nNHS FB V Bi-District
TBD
nNHS S State Quarter
Finals
nNHS Explore Test for
Freshmen
nNHS S State
nRV End of 2nd Six
Week Grading Period
Wed., Nov. 2, 2011
nNHS Plan Test for
Sophomores
nRV Site Council Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 5, 2011
nNHS FB V Regional
TBD
nNHS S State
nNHS District Band
Auditions
Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011
nNHS ACT Practice
Test for Juniors
nRV BB (G) vs Haven
@ Complex 4:30 p.m.
(H)
nRV BB (B) vs Haven
4:30 p.m. (H)
Fri., Nov. 4, 2011
Mon., Nov. 7, 2011
Schools Dismiss
2 1/2 Hrs. Early
Collaboration Day
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
nNHS Panther Pride
Mtg. - NHS Cafeteria
6:30 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 8, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
nRV Scholars Bowl @
Lindsborg 4:00 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 9, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
nRV Winter Sports
Pictures
nSH LifeTouch
Individual Picture
Retakes 10:45 a.m.
Thurs., Nov. 10, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
nNHS Fall Musical
7:00 p.m.
nRV BB (G) @
Halstead 4:30 p.m.
nRV BB (B) @
Halstead 4:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 11, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
nNHS Fall Musical
7:00 p.m.
nNHS FB V Sectional
TBD
nNE Picture Retakes @
1:15 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 12, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
Sun., Nov. 13, 2011
nNHS Fall Athletic
Buffer Week
Mon., Nov. 14, 2011
nNHS Winter Sports
Begin
nNE Nick’s Mtg. 6:30
p.m.
nDistrict Board Mtg. @
Complex 7:00 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 17, 2011
nRV BB (G) vs
Hillsboro 4:30 p.m. (H)
nRV BB (B) vs
Hillsboro @ Complex
4:30 p.m. (H)
nSH 6th Grade Music
Program 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 18, 2011
nNHS FB V Sub-state
TBD
Mon., Nov. 21, 2011
nRV BB (G) @ Hesston
4:30 p.m.
nRV BB (B) @ Hesston
4:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Break
Thurs., Nov. 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Break
Fri., Nov. 25, 2011
Thanksgiving Break
Sat., Nov. 26, 2011
nNHS FB V State
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Notes from the Nurse
Planning to have a Healthy Thanksgiving
by Anne Kolker, MS, Registered Dietitian
The beginning of school seems long ago and suddenly it is
November. Fall is a wonderful time to gather with family and
friends. It is also a time when busy parents tend to get even busier.
So many more things are added onto your plate including what to
cook, how to avoid overeating at Thanksgiving and whose house
will host Thanksgiving this year. Ahhh, ‘tis the season’.
We want to help your family enjoy a fun and healthy
Thanksgiving with these easy and helpful family planning tips and
ideas. This family nutrition article features tips on controlling portions and calories, keeping the family active, and cooking kidfriendly recipes. Go to www.nourishinteractive.com to find new
printables: a Thanksgiving grocery shopping list and a
Thanksgiving Healthy Recipes Guide to help you plan a healthy
Thanksgiving meal. We didn’t forget about the kids! Check out
our Thanksgiving activities and coloring pages for a fun and
healthy Thanksgiving for the whole family. Kids are also learning
about the importance of helping prepare for a healthy
Thanksgiving on their Explorer’s page.
Simplifying Thanksgiving - Planning Tips for Busy Parents
Thanksgiving is a special time for family and friends to gather together, enjoy seasonal foods and appreciate things we are
grateful for. Thanksgiving and the holiday season is also a busy
time for parents with the emphasis on food preparation and eating!
Throw in the added holiday stress and it can be a challenge to keep
up with good nutrition, calorie management and being active.
With a little planning, you can take steps to create a healthy and
fun holiday season with less stress! Ready to get started?
Thanksgiving food planning tips: 1) Take time to plan your
meal - planning ahead can save time and be less stressful. 2)
Simplify your menu – less thanksgiving dishes and desserts means
less to prepare and less to clean up! 3) Make a shopping list – you
can download our version on the website listed above. 4) Shop
early - look for bargains on nonperishable foods. 5) Make it a
potluck – save time and have family and friends help with some of
their favorite healthy side dishes. 6) Prepare some foods in
advance - appetizers and desserts can be prepared in advance,
reducing your "to do" list closer to the holiday. 7) Reduce your
“To Do” list – prioritize to create time for rest, fun and being
active
Get kids involved in Thanksgiving planning and cooking
Most young children enjoy being a 'helper' and its a fun way
to spend time together. They also enjoy cooking and will be proud
to share the healthy dish they helped prepare for Thanksgiving. As
you prepare for Thanksgiving you can use this time to get kids
involved and teach them about new foods and healthy eating.
There are plenty of ways to get kids involved.
Kids can:
lhelp come up with the menu
lfind items on the grocery list
lfind different colored seasonal vegetables
lwash vegetables and fruits
lhelp measure and mix ingredients
ladd fresh fruits and vegetables to platters
lmake cute Thanksgiving decorations
lset the table
Quick Thanksgiving nutrition facts and tips to keep your family healthy
This holiday season is a great time to take steps to keep your
family healthy. Kids are developing their habits through the daily
experiences. Since Thanksgiving is the kick off for the holiday
season, demonstrate healthy holiday habits. This Thanksgiving
you can teach the kids how to prepare for Thanksgiving by making healthy choices.
Don’t forget breakfast. Start the morning with a healthy
pumpkin smoothie.
Don’t starve. Avoid trying to save your appetite for dinner or
you will tend to overeat.
Cook with natural ingredients. The first Thanksgiving celebrated in 1621 had no processed foods and no access to sugar
Shop smart. Buy fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables for a
better price such as squash, carrots, turnips, and pumpkins.
Go for Veggies! Cook healthier, low calorie seasonal vegetables for a nutrient packed meal.
Cook healthy. Look for healthier substitutes for your recipes
by substituting whole grains and low fat items whenever possible.
See our list of Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Substitutions on the
website.
Think out of the box! Consider fish or a vegetarian meal for
your main entrée.
Start the festivities with healthy choices. Offer some tasty
and healthy appetizers with low fat dips to keep the calories down!
Use low fat creams for soups and desserts.
Get moving! After dinner, get the family active with fun
indoor or outdoor activities.
Don’t beat yourself up! If you feel like your family forgot
their healthy habits, then just get the family back on the healthy
track.
Tips on Thanksgiving Portion Control – Avoiding overeating
The average person will eat about 4500 calories on
Thanksgiving Day! With so many delicious foods and the excitement of the holiday it is easy to get carried away and over eat. But
with a few portion control tips, you can eat less and teach your
children to eat sensibly, even during the holidays.
Think small - serve in smaller serving dishes to encourage
smaller portions.
Use smaller plates and bowls to help portion control.
Plan for leftovers to reduce the chance of over-eating- you’ll
save time on future meal preparation too!
Make a low fat vegetable based soup as a starter.
Limit starches such as potatoes, stuffing, and rolls, instead
fill your plate with more vegetables.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid seconds. If you can't resist the second helping, focus
on refilling your plate with vegetables and other lower calorie
choices.
Enjoy desserts however, slice your pie into 16 slices and use
nonfat whipped cream.
Use small plates or tea cups to reduce portion size when
serving the desserts.
The Thanksgiving holiday can be the start of a hectic holiday
season. We get into such a rush that we might be tempted to throw
all our healthy habits out the window. But it can also be a time to
take steps to simplify, slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures
of family. It can be a time when the whole family can remember
to be thankful for healthy foods and a healthy family. And isn’t
being thankful about our blessings what this holiday is really
about.
We hope you have a wonderful, enjoyable and healthy
Thanksgiving.
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011 Page 23
Tues., Nov. 1, 2011
Breakfast
Early Risers
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Hamburger w/fixings
Oven fries/green beans
Salad bar
Fresh fruit
Milk choice
Wed., Nov. 2, 2011
Breakfast
Cereal w/animal crackers
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Crispito w/cheese
Spanish rice
Mixed veggies/salad bar
Fruit cocktail/muffin
Milk choice
Thur., Nov. 3, 2011
Breakfast
Maple burst’n pancakes
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Chicken Alfredo
Veggies - cook’s choice
Salad bar/peaches
Wheat roll
Milk choice
Fri., Nov. 4, 2011
Breakfast
Biscuit & sausage gr.
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
BBQ sandwich
Sweet mini tater puffs
Seasoned peas/salad bar
Pineapple
Milk choice
Mon., Nov. 7, 2011
Breakfast
French toast sticks
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Chicken fried steak
Potatoes & gravy
Corn/salad bar
Applesauce/hot roll
Milk choice
Tues., Nov. 8, 2011
Breakfast
Breakfast pizza
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Beef stew
Grilled cheese
Green beans/salad bar
Fresh fruit
Milk choice
Wed., Nov. 9, 2011
Breakfast
Cereal & Sunflower seeds
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Chicken patty on bun
Sweet potato fries
Mixed veggies
Salad bar/pears/hot roll
Milk choice
Thurs., Nov. 10, 2011
Breakfast
Chik’n corn pups
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Meat & cheese nachos
Veggies - cook’s choice
Salad bar/peaches
Muffin
Milk choice
Fri., Nov. 11, 2011
Breakfast
PB&J uncrustables
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Hot dogs & buns
Dorritos/salad bar
Seasoned peas
Mandarin oranges
Milk choice
Mon., Nov. 14, 2011
Breakfast
French toast sticks
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Drummies w/BBQ sauce
Mac & cheese
Corn/salad bar
Applesauce/muffin
Milk choice
Tues., Nov. 15, 2011
Breakfast
Corn puppies
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Cheeseburger/bun
Oven potatoes
Green beans
Salad bar/fresh fruit
Milk choice
Wed., Nov. 16, 2011
Breakfast
Cereal & honey gr. sticks
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Beef or chicken & noodle
Whipped potatoes
Mixed veggies
Salad bar/fruit cocktail
Hot roll/milk choice
Thurs., Nov. 17, 2011
Breakfast
Banana muffin
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Cook’s choice
Fri., Nov. 18, 2011
Breakfast
Pancake on a stick
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Quesadillas
Seasoned peas
Salad bar/pineapple
Milk choice
Mon., Nov. 21, 2011
Breakfast
Oatmeal rounds
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Riblet on bun
Sweet tater tots
Corn/salad bar
Applesauce
Milk choice
Tues., Nov. 22, 2011
Breakfast
Breakfast bites
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Deli sandwich
Dorritos
Green beans
Salad bar/fresh fruit
Milk choice
Wed., Nov. 23, 2011
Thurs., Nov. 24, 2011
No School
No School
Mon., Nov. 28, 2011
Breakfast
Chicken sticks
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Pizza
Corn
Salad bar
Applesauce
Milk choice
Thurs., Apr. 29, 2010
Breakfast
Early Risers
Juice/cold milk choice
Lunch
Philly steak sandwich
or Sloppy Joe on bun
Tator tots/green beans
Salad bar & fresh fruit
Milk choice
Fri., Nov. 25, 2011
No School
Fri., Apr. 30, 2010
Breakfast
Cereal & animal crackers
Fruit/cold milk choice
Lunch
Tetrazzini
Mixed veggies
Salad bar/pears
Hot roll
Milk choice
Note: Parents are welcome and encouraged to eat breakfast and/or lunch with their children. Seconds are available for all elementary school students who reasonably clean
their plates. Vegetables and desserts may vary at all schools. The menu items are subject to change without notice.
Note:
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on
the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or
family status. (Not all prohibited bases
apply to all programs.) Persons with
disabilities who require alternative
means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s
TARGET Center at (202)720-2800
(voice TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination,
write USDA Director, Office of Civil
Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building,
14th and Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call
(202)720-5964 (voice and TDD),
USDA is an equal opportunity provider
and employer.
Breakfast
All Students Gr. K-12:
*Reduced breakfast ticket - $0.30
*Regular breakfast ticket - $1.25
*10-day breakfast ticket - $12.50
*20-day breakfast ticket - $25.00
*Adult meal (single ticket or multiple
day tickets) - $1.80
410-day lunch ticket - $24.00
*20-day lunch ticket - $48.00
Lunch
All Students Gr. K-6:
*Reduced lunch ticket - $0.40
*Regular lunch ticket - $2.30
*10-day lunch ticket - $23.00
*20-day lunch ticket - $46.00
All Students Gr. 9-12:
*Reduced lunch ticket - $0.40
*Regular lunch ticket - $2.40
*10-day lunch ticket - $24.00
*20-day lunch ticket - $48.00
*Adult meal (single ticket or multiple
day tickets) - $3.35
All Students Gr. 7-8:
*Reduced lunch ticket - $0.40
*Regular lunch ticket - $2.40
Additional milk - $0.40, juice - $0.40
USD 309 Parent Newsletter November 2011
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