Information on school addition

Here is the news article I am submitting to the West Point and Wisner papers this week providing information on the school addition.

Bancroft-Rosalie student Education Quest Survey

A survey was given to all Bancroft-Rosalie high school students at the end of the year to assess student satisfaction with the education quest program. Education Quest provided $5000 each year for the past four years with the goal to increase the number of graduates that go on to college. College includes both two year and four year schools as well as technical training programs.

Survey results

Students completing the survey- 81

Total number of students that plan to attend college:
Yes- 75
No- 0
Not sure- 6

Total number of students who:
Talk with their friends about college. Yes- 71, No- 6
Talk with their parents/guardians about college. Yes- 74, No-5
Have an understanding about what college will cost. Yes- 73, No-4
Can identify ways to help pay for college. Yes- 66. No-6
Whose family is saving money for college. Yes- 43. No-16. Don't know- 22.
Are currently enrolled in classes that prepare them for college. Yes-59, No-9
Will a college education make you more successful. Yes- 73, No-1

Based on these results, the Education Quest program has been effective at informing students about the importance of attending college. There seems to be a need for parents to talk about with their children about paying for college, particularly if the family is saving money for college.

New Teachers at B-R

Here is some information about the new teachers working at Bancroft-Rosalie School this Fall.

 Breanna Beutler- Elementary Special Education
Breanna is a Bancroft-Rosalie alum, class of 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in May 2011, majoring in Elementary and Special Education. Breanna was employed last year as a Behavior Disorder teacher K-5 at Harney Elementary in South Sioux City.

 Antonia Hennig- Speech/Language Technician and Reading
Toni is a Bancroft-Rosalie alum, class of 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2011, majoring in Communication Disorders.

Stephanie Henry- Science grades 7-10
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Briar Cliff University in May 1996, majoring in Biology and Psychology. She received her Master of Arts in Science Education from Western Governor's University in December 2011. Stephanie was employed as a library associate at St. Luke's College in Sioux City since 2000, providing information literacy instruction to nursing students.

Lindzie Munderloh- Preschool
Lindzie is a Bancroft-Rosalie alum, class of 2005. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State College in May 2009, majoring in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Lindzie was employed as a preschool teacher at Oakland-Craig Public Schools since August 2009.

 Jessica McPhillips- Fifth Grade
Jessica received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State College in May 2012, majoring in Elementary Education. She recently completed her student teaching last spring at Wakefield Community Schools.

Viktor Sundleaf- K-12 Music
Viktor received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2012, majoring in K-12 Music Education. He recently completed his student teaching last spring at Lincoln North Star High School.

Pictures from Spanish class trip to Costa Rica

Photos courtesy of Jessica Tietz. Some photos were taken at a school the students visited.

Bancroft Movie in the Park

Free Movie in the Park Showing "Big Miracle" Saturday, June 23rd. 9 pm set up in the park. Bring your chairs and blankets. Movie to start around 10 pm. Concessions will be available at the park. Hosted by the Bancroft Community Club Any questions, please contact Amber Bridges 648-3453

Eighth grade students to get i pads

This fall the B-R eighth grade students will be using i-pads instead of the netbooks they used last year. The netbooks have been used three years, which was their expected life. There are enough netbooks in good condition for use by seventh grade. Since the school has moved to Mac computers, the I-pads were selected for use in junior high. The cost will be $347 for the I-pad II with wi-fi. The I-pads will be stored in a charging cart and students will pick them up from the library in the morning and return them to the cart before they go home.

Eric Browning to play in 8 man all-star football game tomorrow

The eight man all-star football game will be held at the Hastings College Football Complex on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM. Eric Browning was selected to the east squad. Other local players include Zach johnson from Pender, Zach Wietfeld from Guardian Angels Central Catholic, Trent Mastny and Jordan Brichacek from Howells, and Isaac Jessen from Emerson-Hubbard. The all-star game supports the Nebraska Sertoma Vision and Hearing program.

Bancroft-Rosalie receives State Sportsmanship Award

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced Bancroft-Rosalie School as a recipient of the 2012 school Sportsmanship Award. Thanks go out to Mr. Hulstein for organizing the school sportsmanship program and taking students to the annual sportsmanship summit last Fall.

School Board opening for two year term

Anyone interested in committing 2+ years serving on the Bancroft-Rosalie School Board of Education is asked to contact Kent Neumann (cell phone #712-223-2232) by June 22 to add their name for consideration. This position is to fill the remainder of Marlon Hennig's term.

Bancroft-Rosalie School Board news

The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Superintendent Cerny gave the May transportation report. Principal Sjuts presented honor roll and the 2011-12 discipline report. In old business, the board discussed the school building project. In new business, the board reviewed the Food Service Program, a preliminary General Fund budget for 2012-13, and the budget for summer training and workshops. The board approved Morrow, Davies and Toelle as school auditor and gave final approval to a teacher sick leave bank application. The following major purchases were approved: MacBook computers for elementary teachers, IPads for 8th grade students and paraprofessionals, Smartboards for four elementary classrooms, 4 sets of cabinets for the new addition and renovated classrooms, and light fixture replacement for the new and old gyms. Toni Hennig was named head volleyball coach, Mindy Nottlemann as assistant volleyball, and Victor Sundleaf as instrumental and vocal music. The board accepted the resignations of paraprofessionals Michelle Merritt and Lynn Knuppel and approved the hiring of Danny Bridges and Jessica Brichachek as paraprofessionals. The board also approved the list of bus drivers, van drivers, substitute teachers and substitute paras for 2012-13. The board accepted the resignation of Marlon Hennig from the school board effective August 13, 2012. Anyone in the district interested in serving the remaining two years of his term are asked to contact Kent Neumann at 712-223-2232 by June 22 to add their name for consideration.

School Board meeting agenda

Bancroft-Rosalie Community School Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda Monday, June 11, 2012 --- 7:30 pm in Bancroft 1. Call to Order 2. Open Meetings Act 3. Roll Call 4. Read and approve the minutes of the May 14, 2012 Regular Board Meeting. 5. Treasurer’s Report A. Approve the Bills B. Financial Review 6. Review Agenda 7. Public Hearing 8. Administrator’s Reports: A. Superintendent’s Report B. Principal’s Report C. Athletic Director Report 9. Old Business: A. Building Project 10. New Business: A. Annual review of Food Service program. B. Annual review of financial needs- Preliminary budget study. C. Review budget amount for training and workshops. D. Review major purchase requisitions for ensuing year. E. Approve school auditor- Morrow, Davies, and Toelle. F. Approve sick leave bank application. G. Approve activity sponsors H. Accept resignations of Michelle Merritt and Lynn Knuppel I. Approve employment contracts for - Danny Bridges, paraprofessional and bus driver - Jessica Brichacek, paraprofessional J. Approve part-time and substitute staff - bus drivers - van drivers - substitute teachers - substitute paraprofessionals K. Resignation from Board 10. Discussion Items A. 11. Executive Session 12. Future Planning- Next scheduled meeting- Monday, July 9, 2012 in Bancroft. 13. Adjournment.

John Ross recognized for 30 years on Fire Department

The Bancroft Fire Department held their annual appreciation dinner Saturday night. John Ross received an award for serving on the fire department for 30 years. The award was presented by Bancroft Fire Chief Chuck Muller.

Cash Mob visits the Country Pub

Thursday night the Country Pub was selected for the June Cash Mob. Nine people participated. Danny Bridges was the winner of the $30 drawing for Bancroft Bucks. The next Bancroft Cash Mob will be in July. Cash Mob will be in Beemer this Saturday.

Swim Bus

B-R spanish students to Costa Rica

Recent B-R graduates Jessica Tietz and Makala Muller, and seniors Kelsey Beaudette and Sadie Hermelbracht left this morning for Costa Rica. Michelle Hennig and Toni Hennig are the trip sponsors. Students did fund-raising to help pay for the trip.

Lewis and Clark realignment

Tuesday the Lewis and Clark Conference executive committee met to take action on conference realignment. The following schools will be added beginning in 2013-14: Creighton, Laurel-Concord, Plainview and Randolph. These are the divisions for next school year (2012-13) for one act play and music: Lewis Division Allen; Bancroft-Rosalie; Emerson-Hubbard; Homer; Ponca-Newcastle; Wakefield; Walthill; Winnebago Clark Division Bloomfield; Hartington; Osmond; Wausa; Winside; Wynot These are the divisions for next school year (2012-13) for basketball and volleyball: East Division Allen; Bancroft-Rosalie; Walthill; Winside Central Division Emerson-Hubbard; Homer; Ponca-Newcastle;Wakefield; Winnebago West Division Bloomfield; Hartington; Osmond; Wausa; Wynot Beginning in 2013-14 the divisions for one act and music will be: Lewis Division Allen; Bancroft-Rosalie; Emerson-Hubbard; Homer; Laurel-Concord-Coleridge; Ponca-Newcastle; Wakefield; Walthill; Winnebago Clark Division Bloomfield; Creighton; Hartington; Osmond; Plainview; Randolph; Wausa; Winside; Wynot These are the divisions for 2013-14 for basketball and volleyball: East Division Bancroft-Rosalie; Homer; Laurel-Concord; Ponca-Newcastle; Wakefield; Winnebago; Central Division Allen; Emerson-Hubbard; Hartington; Walthill; Winside; Wynot West Division Bloomfield; Creighton; Osmond; Plainview; Randolph; Wausa

Assistant Custodian

Bancroft-Rosalie School is seeking applications for an assistant custodian. This position will be a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks a year. Must be available to work evenings during school activities. Benefits include single insurance, sick leave, and two weeks paid vacation. Duties will include housekeeping and after practice van driving. No bus driving. Interested persons can apply at the Bancroft-Rosalie School office in Bancroft, NE. 403-648-3336

Cuming County Cash Mob is coming to Bancroft on Thursday, June 7th, 2012

The concept is simple: with $15.00 in hand, come and shop in a locally-owned establishment to: Support your favorite local business Show your appreciation for the local business economy Create a new customer base and re-acquaint old customers Participants are to meet in front of the Bancroft Community Building at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. This is when/where we will announce the one lucky business to be 'mobbed.' Make sure to spread the word by telling all of your friends to come support a local business. Hope to see all of you there on Thursday! Make sure to come with $15.00 to spend at the selected business and when checking out, write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win Bancroft Bucks. One lucky participant will be the winner of the Bancroft Bucks! Reprinted from Cuming County Economic Development.

Summer weights and conditioning

The weight room will be open from 7:00 am- 8:00 am Monday through Friday for summer lifting and conditioning. Eight students showed up to work out this morning. The conditioning portion of the work out today was a ladder workout to improve quickness.

Home from New York

The B-R Hype has been silent while I was on vacation in New York City. We attended four Broadway productions, including my favorite "The Book of Mormon." We visited everything in Manhattan I wanted to see- the 9-11 Memorial, The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Van Gogh's "Starry Night), Greenwich Park, Chinatown and Little Italy. We even had soup at the soup place made famous on Seinfeld and saw the apartment building where the show Friends supposedly takes place. I had fun but I am glad to be home. A cheapskate like me can only eat so many pieces of 99 cent cheese pizza.