The grapevine tells me that members of the media were disappointed that the controversy between the Becker Foundation and the ACLU did not result in anything newsworthy yesterday. Every school received a letter from the ACLU advising them not to have school assemblies with Becker or Ron Brown. I showed it to Mr. Sjuts and then promptly threw the letter in the trash.
Anyone who is familiar with the Becker Foundation knows that Becker has two types of programs. One that is appropriate for the public schools and one for groups outside the school that has a religious message. I understand that Mr. Becker did quote one bible passage that helped explain his brothers story. Is that one quote any different than quoting Gandhi or Dr. Martin Luther King?
The Becker message is an important one. Students see drinking (and some see drug use) as a normal part of life, and it is good for them to hear stories of what can happen if these substances are abused. Especially for those students that have made the decision not to drink or use drugs. These students need to hear that they made a good decision, when peer pressure often tells them differently.
As an EMT, I have been called to accidents involving either inexperienced drivers or alcohol, sometimes both. Anything that can be done to reduce these occurences is a good thing.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
West Point Central Catholic added to baseball schedule
This spring the Pender-Bancroft-Rosalie Baseball team has contracted to play West point Central Catholic in two junior varsity- varsity double headers. There is a possibility that Wayne may start a team. We should know in a couple weeks.
The addition of new teams in the area should reduce the amount of travel and missed school time.
The addition of new teams in the area should reduce the amount of travel and missed school time.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Lauren Ahlers selected for Sing Around Nebraska
Lauren Ahlers, a fifth grade student at Bancroft-Rosalie School, auditioned and was selected to participate in the 2010 Sing Around Nebraska Honor Choir this fall. She is 1 of 150 students in Nebraska that will be participating in this event in Lincoln.
Congratulations Lauren.
Congratulations Lauren.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Fall Enrollment Count
The Fall enrollment count for next year's Nebraska School Activities classifications (except for football) is official as of last Friday September 24.
Bancroft-Rosalie School submitted a count of 62. This year we are D-1 in sports, but C-2 in One Act Play and Speech. An enrollment of 62 should place our school in class D-1 in all activities for the 2011-12 school year.
Looking down the road, our enrollment count for 2012-13 is currently 48. That's right, it drops to 48 when this year's junior class is gone. An enrollment of 48 will place Bancroft-Rosalie in D-2 for sports in 2012-13. We have never been D-2 in basketball or volleyball before.
Bancroft-Rosalie School submitted a count of 62. This year we are D-1 in sports, but C-2 in One Act Play and Speech. An enrollment of 62 should place our school in class D-1 in all activities for the 2011-12 school year.
Looking down the road, our enrollment count for 2012-13 is currently 48. That's right, it drops to 48 when this year's junior class is gone. An enrollment of 48 will place Bancroft-Rosalie in D-2 for sports in 2012-13. We have never been D-2 in basketball or volleyball before.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Low voltage at the school yesterday
B-R School was operating on low voltage for about 30 minutes Thursday morning. This affected the computers and the cooling system. When the power came back on, some of the desktop computers in the computer lab started smoking. We are checking them to be sure they are not damaged.
The low voltage also caused a problem with the school cooling system. The air shut down and the high school classrooms got warm by the end of the day. A mechanic arrived just before the end of the day and resolved the problem before the volleyball game last night.
So far there is no reported damage to any equipment, just the cost of the mechanic and a few sweaty students and staff.
An afternoon like that makes us appreciate our air conditioning.
The low voltage also caused a problem with the school cooling system. The air shut down and the high school classrooms got warm by the end of the day. A mechanic arrived just before the end of the day and resolved the problem before the volleyball game last night.
So far there is no reported damage to any equipment, just the cost of the mechanic and a few sweaty students and staff.
An afternoon like that makes us appreciate our air conditioning.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Bancroft Strategic Planning Meeting October 12 6:30 pm
Village of Bancroft Economic Development Strategic Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 12th - 6:30 pm
The Village of Bancroft will be hosting a village wide meeting on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Bancroft Community
Building, at 502 Main Street.
Your attendance is requested to help define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and goals for our Village. Information discussed at this meeting will be instrumental
in the future development of the Village of Bancroft so please make plans to attend. The meeting will be facilitated by the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, the Nebraska Public Power District and Cuming County Economic Development. If you
have any questions please call the Village Clerk at 402-648-3332.
Tuesday, October 12th - 6:30 pm
The Village of Bancroft will be hosting a village wide meeting on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Bancroft Community
Building, at 502 Main Street.
Your attendance is requested to help define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and goals for our Village. Information discussed at this meeting will be instrumental
in the future development of the Village of Bancroft so please make plans to attend. The meeting will be facilitated by the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, the Nebraska Public Power District and Cuming County Economic Development. If you
have any questions please call the Village Clerk at 402-648-3332.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Power School Public
Baylie Reil had a nice article on the school web page regarding "Power School Public". Here are the directions she gives for parents to sign up for e-mail notification of how their students are doing.
"On the Bancroft-Rosalie school website parents can log into Power School Public. In the “E-mail Notification” tab they can now customize what and when they want to receive grades. Some of the things parents can pick from are “Summary of current grades and attendance”, “Detailed reports showing all assignment scores for each class”, “Detailed report of attendance”, “School announcements”, and “Balance Alert" (which will only be sent when a student is low on funds.) They can receive them daily, once every week, once every two weeks, once a month, or they do not have to receive them at all if they don’t want to."
I hope that all B-R parents will follow these directions and stay current on how their children are doing.
"On the Bancroft-Rosalie school website parents can log into Power School Public. In the “E-mail Notification” tab they can now customize what and when they want to receive grades. Some of the things parents can pick from are “Summary of current grades and attendance”, “Detailed reports showing all assignment scores for each class”, “Detailed report of attendance”, “School announcements”, and “Balance Alert" (which will only be sent when a student is low on funds.) They can receive them daily, once every week, once every two weeks, once a month, or they do not have to receive them at all if they don’t want to."
I hope that all B-R parents will follow these directions and stay current on how their children are doing.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Community Play on October 2 and 3
The Bancroft Community Theater will be presenting "Wash Your Troubles Away" in the Bancroft-Rosalie School gym on October 2 and 3.
The Saturday performance is at 7:00 pm and is a dinner theater. Serving will be at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to follow. Cost of the ticket for this performance is $12.00 per person. The menu is: Windsor Loin, scalloped potatoes, cowboy beans, cole slaw, pudding salad, corn bread muffin and a dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The Sunday show is at 2:00 p.m. and is a make your own sundae performance. Serving will begin at 1:30 p.m. The cost of a ticket is $5.00.
Tickets will be sold at First National Bank and First Community Bank, the Bancroft Village office and Central Valley Ag in Bancroft.
Cast members include- Peggy Renz, Nikki Sachs, John and Bethany Sedivy, Jennifer Carlson, Danny Bridges, Kent Steinmeyer, Cheryl Tietz, Suzanne Ras, Brianna Wegner, Jerrica Tietz, and Jon Cerny.
The Saturday performance is at 7:00 pm and is a dinner theater. Serving will be at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to follow. Cost of the ticket for this performance is $12.00 per person. The menu is: Windsor Loin, scalloped potatoes, cowboy beans, cole slaw, pudding salad, corn bread muffin and a dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The Sunday show is at 2:00 p.m. and is a make your own sundae performance. Serving will begin at 1:30 p.m. The cost of a ticket is $5.00.
Tickets will be sold at First National Bank and First Community Bank, the Bancroft Village office and Central Valley Ag in Bancroft.
Cast members include- Peggy Renz, Nikki Sachs, John and Bethany Sedivy, Jennifer Carlson, Danny Bridges, Kent Steinmeyer, Cheryl Tietz, Suzanne Ras, Brianna Wegner, Jerrica Tietz, and Jon Cerny.
Friday, September 17, 2010
School Bus Routes
This year we started running only one bus on the before and after school routes. This came about for three reasons- 1) there were less than 10 students riding the second bus in the morning, 2) the students on the bus were misbehaving, and 3) we only have one custodian with a bus driver license which resulted in bringing in someone to drive and paying them more than the normal rate because of the inconvenience.
To help with student behavior on the bus, a paraprofessional rides the bus on morning and after-school routes. Bruce tells me that student behavior has improved tremendously. This is good, because we want the driver's attention focused on the road, not on the students.
We have been monitoring the number of students on the bus and there is typically 45-48 students riding. The bus capacity is 59, but more than 50 students makes it feel crowded. The Wednesday after-school route is the only concern right now. That went over 50 one day (there are no junior high practices after school on Wednesdays).
There has been some concern raised that the students may not have enough time to eat breakfast. The bus is supposed to leave Rosalie at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in Bancroft by 7:55 a.m. If Bruce has to wait for late-comers in the morning, then the bus has been late leaving Rosalie and some students are rushed to finish eating. We are hoping that students can arrive on time so that this is not a problem. If the train outside of Rosalie is the cause for late arrivals, we will allow the students to be a few minutes late to their classrooms, as long as they don't abuse this. Elementary reading starts at 8:20 a.m. for grades 4-6, and 8:30 a.m. for grades K-3.
If the number of students riding results in crowded conditions or puts us over capacity, we will make plans to run two buses again. It may only be needed on Wednesdays after school. We will continue to monitor the situation and make changes when necessary.
To help with student behavior on the bus, a paraprofessional rides the bus on morning and after-school routes. Bruce tells me that student behavior has improved tremendously. This is good, because we want the driver's attention focused on the road, not on the students.
We have been monitoring the number of students on the bus and there is typically 45-48 students riding. The bus capacity is 59, but more than 50 students makes it feel crowded. The Wednesday after-school route is the only concern right now. That went over 50 one day (there are no junior high practices after school on Wednesdays).
There has been some concern raised that the students may not have enough time to eat breakfast. The bus is supposed to leave Rosalie at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in Bancroft by 7:55 a.m. If Bruce has to wait for late-comers in the morning, then the bus has been late leaving Rosalie and some students are rushed to finish eating. We are hoping that students can arrive on time so that this is not a problem. If the train outside of Rosalie is the cause for late arrivals, we will allow the students to be a few minutes late to their classrooms, as long as they don't abuse this. Elementary reading starts at 8:20 a.m. for grades 4-6, and 8:30 a.m. for grades K-3.
If the number of students riding results in crowded conditions or puts us over capacity, we will make plans to run two buses again. It may only be needed on Wednesdays after school. We will continue to monitor the situation and make changes when necessary.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Information from the IRS for schools
Yesterday I attended a meeting which featured the business manager from Papillion-Lavista Schools talking about their IRS audit. They were one of the first schools in Nebraska ti undergo a thorough audit and she gave some recommendations for other schools in Nebraska.
1. If schools provide cell phones for their administrators, the administrator must highlight personal calls on their bill and pay for those calls. Papillion chose to pay the administrator's a stipend and run the stipend through payroll so that income tax is paid on all monthly charges.
2. If schools provide a uniform allowance to certain employee's, like custodians, any part of the uniform that could be worn as everyday wear is considered wage to the employee and is taxable income.
3. All wages for employees must be processed through payroll. If an employee works as a teacher during the day and a volleyball line judge at night, the volleyball wages must be run through regular payroll, not as a separate check.
4. Currently enrolled students working for the school during the school year are not considered an employee of the district. If they work during the summer, they are considered a school employee.
5. If schools pay tuition for employees to take additional classes, that is considered taxable income unless the payment is made directly to the University.
6. A form W-9 must be obtained from all active vendors the school does business with. A form 1099 must be completed if payments to the vendor exceed $600 and the vendor is not a corporation.
If Bancroft-Rosalie School were to be audited by the IRS, there would be a $100 fine for each 1099 that was not sent. Area businesses that receive a 1099 from us should complete the form and return it to the school in a timely fashion, even if you don't feel you need to. otherwise, Gina Pagels will have to keep bugging you until we get it.
1. If schools provide cell phones for their administrators, the administrator must highlight personal calls on their bill and pay for those calls. Papillion chose to pay the administrator's a stipend and run the stipend through payroll so that income tax is paid on all monthly charges.
2. If schools provide a uniform allowance to certain employee's, like custodians, any part of the uniform that could be worn as everyday wear is considered wage to the employee and is taxable income.
3. All wages for employees must be processed through payroll. If an employee works as a teacher during the day and a volleyball line judge at night, the volleyball wages must be run through regular payroll, not as a separate check.
4. Currently enrolled students working for the school during the school year are not considered an employee of the district. If they work during the summer, they are considered a school employee.
5. If schools pay tuition for employees to take additional classes, that is considered taxable income unless the payment is made directly to the University.
6. A form W-9 must be obtained from all active vendors the school does business with. A form 1099 must be completed if payments to the vendor exceed $600 and the vendor is not a corporation.
If Bancroft-Rosalie School were to be audited by the IRS, there would be a $100 fine for each 1099 that was not sent. Area businesses that receive a 1099 from us should complete the form and return it to the school in a timely fashion, even if you don't feel you need to. otherwise, Gina Pagels will have to keep bugging you until we get it.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
School Board meeting summary
The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Two public hearings were held prior to the regular monthly meeting. The first hearing was the 2010-11 school budget hearing, followed by the Property Tax Request hearing.
During the regular board meeting, Superintendent Cerny presented the August transportation report, 2011 valuations, the Enrollment Option report, and NeSA Reading test scores.
In old business, the board discussed the proposed classroom addition. The project will be limited to no more than $1.5 million dollars.
In new business the board approved the 2010-11 school budget as published; and set the General Fund tax rate was set at 0.9602 and the Bond Fund levy was set at 0.0246 for the 9-12 Bond levy and 0.01323 for the K-8 levy. Adam Hoffman was approved as the Head Girls Basketball coach. The board approved an upgrade to the school wireless network and the Building Construction sidewalk replacement project.
The board and administration met in executive session to discuss personnel.
During the regular board meeting, Superintendent Cerny presented the August transportation report, 2011 valuations, the Enrollment Option report, and NeSA Reading test scores.
In old business, the board discussed the proposed classroom addition. The project will be limited to no more than $1.5 million dollars.
In new business the board approved the 2010-11 school budget as published; and set the General Fund tax rate was set at 0.9602 and the Bond Fund levy was set at 0.0246 for the 9-12 Bond levy and 0.01323 for the K-8 levy. Adam Hoffman was approved as the Head Girls Basketball coach. The board approved an upgrade to the school wireless network and the Building Construction sidewalk replacement project.
The board and administration met in executive session to discuss personnel.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Proposed School Budget for 2010-11
Here is the proposed budget for tonight's school board meeting.
General Fund- $3,520,000
Depreciation Fund (Money set aside for vehicle replacement)- $37,100
Employee Benefit Fund (Money employees withhold for Section 125 plan)- $35,000
Activities Fund- $180,000
School Lunch Fund- $186,000
Bond Fund (To repay school bonds)- $193,000
Special Building Fund (for land purchases or building repairs)- $64,000
Cooperative Fund (Projects shared with others schools or organizations)- $80,000
Student Fee Fund (For driver education and student computers)- $7,000
Total Budget- $4,032,100
General Fund- $3,520,000
Depreciation Fund (Money set aside for vehicle replacement)- $37,100
Employee Benefit Fund (Money employees withhold for Section 125 plan)- $35,000
Activities Fund- $180,000
School Lunch Fund- $186,000
Bond Fund (To repay school bonds)- $193,000
Special Building Fund (for land purchases or building repairs)- $64,000
Cooperative Fund (Projects shared with others schools or organizations)- $80,000
Student Fee Fund (For driver education and student computers)- $7,000
Total Budget- $4,032,100
Friday, September 10, 2010
B-R Enrollment Figures
Our enrollment has dropped 24 students from this time last year. Here is the current enrollment.
Seniors- 24
Juniors- 31
Sophomores- 13
Freshmen- 19
8th grade= 17
7th grade- 17
6th grade- 21
5th grade- 22
4th grade- 17
3rd grade- 23
2nd grade- 18
1st grade- 18
Kindergarten- 22
Preschool PM- 16
Preschool AM- 14
Seniors- 24
Juniors- 31
Sophomores- 13
Freshmen- 19
8th grade= 17
7th grade- 17
6th grade- 21
5th grade- 22
4th grade- 17
3rd grade- 23
2nd grade- 18
1st grade- 18
Kindergarten- 22
Preschool PM- 16
Preschool AM- 14
Thursday, September 9, 2010
DIBELS spring benchmarks 2004-10
Here are the spring benchmarks for DIBELS testing from 2004-2010 for grades K-3.
DIBELS is a Reading screening test given to elementary students in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Students scoring below benchmark are at risk for not being successful at the next grade level.
Our goal is to have 80% of students at benchmark. Because of the small class sizes, one or two new students moving and not at grade level can seriously effect our percentages. B-R averages about 16% of students moving in or out of elementary during a typical school year.
Kindergarten
04-05 77%
05-06 100%
06-07 88%
07-08 92%
08-09 72%
09-10 77%
First grade
04-05 100%
05-06 100%
06-07 100%
07-08 65%
08-09 74%
09-10 82%
Second Grade
04-05 95%
05-06 67%
06-07 95%
07-08 100%
08-09 67%
09-10 63%
Third Grade
04-05 71%
05-06 79%
06-07 78%
07-08 94%
08-09 100%
09-10 65%
DIBELS is a Reading screening test given to elementary students in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Students scoring below benchmark are at risk for not being successful at the next grade level.
Our goal is to have 80% of students at benchmark. Because of the small class sizes, one or two new students moving and not at grade level can seriously effect our percentages. B-R averages about 16% of students moving in or out of elementary during a typical school year.
Kindergarten
04-05 77%
05-06 100%
06-07 88%
07-08 92%
08-09 72%
09-10 77%
First grade
04-05 100%
05-06 100%
06-07 100%
07-08 65%
08-09 74%
09-10 82%
Second Grade
04-05 95%
05-06 67%
06-07 95%
07-08 100%
08-09 67%
09-10 63%
Third Grade
04-05 71%
05-06 79%
06-07 78%
07-08 94%
08-09 100%
09-10 65%
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
School Board meeting agenda for Monday, September 13
There will be two public hearings prior to the September Board meeting.
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Budget Hearing Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call the hearing to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Board discussion on the proposed 2010-2011 Budget.
4. Request for public input on the proposed Budget.
5. Final Board discussion on the proposed Budget.
6. Adjourn.
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:50 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Read and approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular board meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
B. Financial Review
5. Review Agenda
6. Public Hearing
7. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report
8. Old Business:
A. Classroom addition.
9. New Business:
A. Approve the district budget for the 2010-2011 school year.
B. Approve the district property tax request for the 2010-2011 school year.
C. Building Construction project- Sidewalk replacement
D. Girls Basketball Coach
10. Discussion Items
A.
11. Executive Session-
11. Future Planning- Next scheduled meeting- Monday, October 11, 2010.
12. Adjournment
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Tax Request Hearing Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:40 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call the hearing to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Board discussion on the proposed 2010-11 tax request.
4. Request for public input on the proposed tax request.
5. Final Board discussion on the proposed tax request.
6. Adjourn.
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Budget Hearing Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call the hearing to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Board discussion on the proposed 2010-2011 Budget.
4. Request for public input on the proposed Budget.
5. Final Board discussion on the proposed Budget.
6. Adjourn.
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:50 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Read and approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular board meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
B. Financial Review
5. Review Agenda
6. Public Hearing
7. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report
8. Old Business:
A. Classroom addition.
9. New Business:
A. Approve the district budget for the 2010-2011 school year.
B. Approve the district property tax request for the 2010-2011 school year.
C. Building Construction project- Sidewalk replacement
D. Girls Basketball Coach
10. Discussion Items
A.
11. Executive Session-
11. Future Planning- Next scheduled meeting- Monday, October 11, 2010.
12. Adjournment
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Tax Request Hearing Agenda
Monday, September 13, 2010 --- 7:40 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call the hearing to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Board discussion on the proposed 2010-11 tax request.
4. Request for public input on the proposed tax request.
5. Final Board discussion on the proposed tax request.
6. Adjourn.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Community Betterment Meeting Sept 13, not today.
The community Betterment meeting is Monday September 13 at 5:15 pm at the Country Pub. I mistakenly posted it as today. So if you show up at the Pub today at 5:15 pm, there will be no meeting.
Double the poetry this Sunday at Neihardt site
The Neihardt State Historic Site is pleased to present poets Jim Reese and Patrick Hicks for the September 12th Sunday Afternoon at the Museum at 2:00 P.M. Jim Reese is an Associate Professor of English; Director of the Great Plains Writers' Tour at Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota; and Editor-in-Chief of PADDLEFISH. Reese's poetry and prose have been widely published, most recently in New York Quarterly, Poetry East, Prairie Schooner, Paterson Literary Review, Louisiana Literature Review, Connecticut Review, and elsewhere. His new book ghost on 3rd (New York Quarterly Books 2010) includes Pushcart Prize nominated poems. Reese has been the National Endowment for the Art’s Writer-in-Residence at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp since 2008.
Patrick Hicks teaches creative writing at Augustana College and he is the author of several poetry collections, most recently, Finding the Gossamer (2008) and This London (2010) both published by Ireland's acclaimed press: Salmon Poetry. His work has appeared in scores of international journals including, Ploughshares, The Utne Reader, Glimmer Train, Indiana Review, Christian Science Monitor, Virginia Quarterly Review, Natural Bridge, Commonweal, Tar River Poetry, Poetry East, Briar Cliff Review, Nimrod and many others. Patrick has been nominated several times for the Pushcart Prize, shortlisted for a variety of awards, and he recently won the Glimmer Train "Emerging Writer's Fiction Award". Aside from being a Visiting Fellow at Oxford, he is the recipient of a number of grants including one from the Bush Foundation to support work on his first novel, which is about Auschwitz. He has lived in Northern Ireland, England, Germany, and Spain, but has returned to his Midwestern roots.
The program begins at 2:00 PM and is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing. The John G. Neihardt State Historic site is located at 306 W. Elm Street in Bancroft, Nebraska.
Patrick Hicks teaches creative writing at Augustana College and he is the author of several poetry collections, most recently, Finding the Gossamer (2008) and This London (2010) both published by Ireland's acclaimed press: Salmon Poetry. His work has appeared in scores of international journals including, Ploughshares, The Utne Reader, Glimmer Train, Indiana Review, Christian Science Monitor, Virginia Quarterly Review, Natural Bridge, Commonweal, Tar River Poetry, Poetry East, Briar Cliff Review, Nimrod and many others. Patrick has been nominated several times for the Pushcart Prize, shortlisted for a variety of awards, and he recently won the Glimmer Train "Emerging Writer's Fiction Award". Aside from being a Visiting Fellow at Oxford, he is the recipient of a number of grants including one from the Bush Foundation to support work on his first novel, which is about Auschwitz. He has lived in Northern Ireland, England, Germany, and Spain, but has returned to his Midwestern roots.
The program begins at 2:00 PM and is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing. The John G. Neihardt State Historic site is located at 306 W. Elm Street in Bancroft, Nebraska.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Bancroft Betterment meeting Tuesday at 5:15 pm
Bancroft Betterment Monthly Meeting Agenda
September 7, 2010
5:15 pm at the Country Pub
Call to order.
Thank you to this month’s host- Cuming County Power
Read and approve minutes of August 2, 2010 meeting
Guest speaker-
Reports
1. School
2. Village
3. Betterment Corporation
4. Cuming County Economic Development
5. Neihardt Center
6.
New Business
1.
2.
3.
4.
Old Business
1. Fall Garage Sale update
2.
Public comments
Next meeting October 4, 2010 , 5:15 pm at ________________. Host ___________________.
Meeting adjourned
September 7, 2010
5:15 pm at the Country Pub
Call to order.
Thank you to this month’s host- Cuming County Power
Read and approve minutes of August 2, 2010 meeting
Guest speaker-
Reports
1. School
2. Village
3. Betterment Corporation
4. Cuming County Economic Development
5. Neihardt Center
6.
New Business
1.
2.
3.
4.
Old Business
1. Fall Garage Sale update
2.
Public comments
Next meeting October 4, 2010 , 5:15 pm at ________________. Host ___________________.
Meeting adjourned
Friday, September 3, 2010
Lewis and Clark Conference general information
The activities of the Lewis and Clark Conference:
Volleyball
Academic Contest
Basketball
Vocal Music Clinic
Boys Track
Instrumental Music Clinic
Girls Track
Speech Contest
Boys Golf
Play Production Contest
Art
LEWIS DIVISION
Allen Eagles
Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers
Emerson-Hubbard Pirates
Homer Knights
Ponca Indians
Wakefield Trojans
Walthill Bluejays
Winnebago Indians
CLARK DIVISION
Bloomfield Bees
Hartington Wildcats
Newcastle Raiders
Osmond Tigers
Wausa Vikings
Winside Wildcats
Wynot Bluedevils
Conference teams are divided into three divisions for regular season play in basketball and volleyball:
Central
Emerson-Hubbard
Homer
Ponca
Wakefield
Winnebago
East
Allen
Bancroft-Rosalie
Newcastle
Walthill
Winside
West
Bloomfield
Hartington
Osmond
Wausa
Wynot
Enrollment Figures
Homer 105
Ponca 105
Winnebago 102
Wakefield 93
Osmond 79
Winside 76
Hartington 74
Ban-Ros 72
Emerson-Hub 70
Allen 64
Walthill 63
Bloomfield 59
Wynot 48
Wausa 40
Newcastle 38
Volleyball
Academic Contest
Basketball
Vocal Music Clinic
Boys Track
Instrumental Music Clinic
Girls Track
Speech Contest
Boys Golf
Play Production Contest
Art
LEWIS DIVISION
Allen Eagles
Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers
Emerson-Hubbard Pirates
Homer Knights
Ponca Indians
Wakefield Trojans
Walthill Bluejays
Winnebago Indians
CLARK DIVISION
Bloomfield Bees
Hartington Wildcats
Newcastle Raiders
Osmond Tigers
Wausa Vikings
Winside Wildcats
Wynot Bluedevils
Conference teams are divided into three divisions for regular season play in basketball and volleyball:
Central
Emerson-Hubbard
Homer
Ponca
Wakefield
Winnebago
East
Allen
Bancroft-Rosalie
Newcastle
Walthill
Winside
West
Bloomfield
Hartington
Osmond
Wausa
Wynot
Enrollment Figures
Homer 105
Ponca 105
Winnebago 102
Wakefield 93
Osmond 79
Winside 76
Hartington 74
Ban-Ros 72
Emerson-Hub 70
Allen 64
Walthill 63
Bloomfield 59
Wynot 48
Wausa 40
Newcastle 38
Thursday, September 2, 2010
State Board of Education presentation
I just returned this afternoon from presenting a report on Reading First at the Nebraska State Board of Education meeting. My 5-7 minute presentation ended up lasting 15 minutes, but I hope I did an adequate job of informing the State Board of how Reading First has impacted reading instrution in Bancroft-Rosalie School.
I presented test data for 3rd grade performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills from 2002-10 (we started Reading First in 2004-05) along with DIBELS oral reading fluency scores for that same time period. I will try to upload the charts onto this blog in the next few days.
I presented test data for 3rd grade performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills from 2002-10 (we started Reading First in 2004-05) along with DIBELS oral reading fluency scores for that same time period. I will try to upload the charts onto this blog in the next few days.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Remote Desktop helps with Internet safety and security
According to Apple "Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network." Apple remote access allows Mr. Sjuts and Mrs. Nolting to observe and obtain access to all of the school-owned MacBook computers. If Mr. Sjuts wants to see what students in school are using their computers for, he can find it. Remote Desktop provides a list of all of the student computers in the building and what application the student is using. By clicking on the student, he can see what the student is seeing.
Yesterday he was showing me how it worked and we we able to see the u-tube video a student was watching. Students were made aware of the capabilities of remote desktop prior to receiving their lap-top, so hopefully they will use their computers for appropriate activities.
Remote desktop also allows Mrs. Nolting to install upgrades or software on any/all of the Macbook computers without actually touching the computers, making it quick and efficient.
The student computers have a filtering system installed that should prevent access to inappropriate materials both inside the building and when students take the computers home. The school software does an effective job of filtering most inappropriate web sites, but some things could slip past the filter. If that happens, then Apple remote desktop provides another way to ensure Internet safety and security for computers in the school building.
Yesterday he was showing me how it worked and we we able to see the u-tube video a student was watching. Students were made aware of the capabilities of remote desktop prior to receiving their lap-top, so hopefully they will use their computers for appropriate activities.
Remote desktop also allows Mrs. Nolting to install upgrades or software on any/all of the Macbook computers without actually touching the computers, making it quick and efficient.
The student computers have a filtering system installed that should prevent access to inappropriate materials both inside the building and when students take the computers home. The school software does an effective job of filtering most inappropriate web sites, but some things could slip past the filter. If that happens, then Apple remote desktop provides another way to ensure Internet safety and security for computers in the school building.
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