Nice article on B-R technology program.
You can view the article and see the video at the following:
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/hytrek-neb-students-learn-how-to-build-a-better-mousetrap/article_ee106a8f-5cdc-5539-be18-375f4c357b90.html
This Blog will be used to provide information involving Bancroft-Rosalie School and the community.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Sioux City paper at B-R for the Mousetrap powered vehicle contest
Mr. Hilsinger's 8th grade Technology class tested their mousetrap powered vehicles today and the Sioux City Journal was here to see it. Look for the article in the near future.
Making a few last minute adjustments |
Sioux City Journal photographer getting a clsoe-up |
Thats Devon Darnell at the end of the gym measuring the distance his vehicle traveled. This one will be hard to beat. |
NSAA Academic All-Stater's announced
Bancroft-Rosalie School had several players named to Academic All-State for Fall activities.
Football- Derek Ahlers and Ian Nottlemann
Play Production- Ian Nottlemann and Suzanne Ras
Softball- Suzanne ras
Volleyball- Hannah Flock and Jerrica Tietz
Football- Derek Ahlers and Ian Nottlemann
Play Production- Ian Nottlemann and Suzanne Ras
Softball- Suzanne ras
Volleyball- Hannah Flock and Jerrica Tietz
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
B-R School Improvement Goals
Two goals have been identified for school improvement at Bancroft-Rosalie.
1. Student Achievement Goal- Math
All Students will increase knowledge and skills in math
concepts and reasoning.
2. Learning Opportunities Goal- Multi-Tiered
Support Systems
All Students will be provided a schoolwide multi-tier system
of supports
Reading and Behavior and the two areas targeted under the multi-tier support system goal.
Action plans will be worked on during the Teacher Workday on Monday January 5, 2015.
Team leaders are:
Math achievement- Breanna Beutler
Learning Opportunities- Reading- Karin Vogt
Learning Opportunities- Behavior- Michelle Hennig
The school improvement leadership team is Breanna Beutler, Michelle Hennig, TJ Hilsinger and Anita Bray.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Career Readiness- What does it mean in Nebraska
Watch this youtube video on Career Readiness in Nebraska.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0GU5UNirpk&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0GU5UNirpk&feature=youtu.be
Monday, December 15, 2014
All-State Football announced
Carsten Tietz was selected as all-state punter by the Lincoln Journal Star and Huskerland Prep Report. He received Honorable Mention in the Omaha World Herald.
Easton Weborg and Zeb Greve received Honorable Mention in the World Herald and the Journal Star.
Easton Weborg and Zeb Greve received Honorable Mention in the World Herald and the Journal Star.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Allied/Unified Sports programs
Allied (or Unified) sports programs are developing across the United States. The idea will make it into Nebraska Schools in the near future. What are allied sports/ Unified sports?
From the website https://www.bcps.org/offices/athletics/alliedSports/history.html
Modeled after the Special Olympics’ "Unified Sports" program, Allied Sports is a totally inclusive program that affords students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports along-side their non-disabled peers.
This program was designed for students who are interested in playing a sport but do not necessarily possess the skill or desire to play on a varsity or junior varsity team. There are three Allied sports offered, one per season. Soccer is offered in the Fall, bowling is offered in the Winter, and softball is offered in the Spring. All team activities are co-ed with the appropriate rule modifications to ensure a safe and successful experience for all students, regardless of ability.
From the website https://www.bcps.org/offices/athletics/alliedSports/history.html
Modeled after the Special Olympics’ "Unified Sports" program, Allied Sports is a totally inclusive program that affords students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports along-side their non-disabled peers.
This program was designed for students who are interested in playing a sport but do not necessarily possess the skill or desire to play on a varsity or junior varsity team. There are three Allied sports offered, one per season. Soccer is offered in the Fall, bowling is offered in the Winter, and softball is offered in the Spring. All team activities are co-ed with the appropriate rule modifications to ensure a safe and successful experience for all students, regardless of ability.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Holiday Tunes this Sunday at the Neihardt Site
Get into the holiday spirit by attending the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site’s December “Sunday Afternoon at the Museum” program. Mark your calendar for December 14 at 2:00 p.m., and don’t’ forget to bring your family, friends, and even your Grinch-y neighbor to Bancroft to rejoice at the holiday music of the Burt County Brass Quintet and the Bancroft Melody Chimers. The quintet features Gary Fugman (Decatur) and Jim Groth (Oakland) on trumpet; Brenner Beavers (Tekamah) playing the French horn; Jeff Watson (Lyons) playing trombone; and Bancroft-Rosalie music teacher Viktor Sundleaf playing tuba. Enjoy sweet treats, holiday décor, and good company after the program. You may even find a unique gift in our selection of books, CDs, and beaded jewelry. The Neihardt State Historic Site is located at 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, Neb. Both the program and reception are free and open to the public.
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School Board News
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The December meeting of the Bancroft-Rosalie
School Board was held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the school
library. Dr. Cerny presented the November transportation report, certified
election results, and the Woodmen of the World Outstanding American History
student award. Superintendent Cerny and board members shared what they learned
at the state school board conference.
In new business the board approved the audit and
the annual report. The staff Christmas gathering at Main Street was set for
Friday, December 12. The board received school health services and approved the
cooperative agreement for baseball with Pender, Emerson-Hubbard and
Lyons-Decatur for the 2015 and 2016 baseball seasons. The board also accepted the resignation of teacher/counselor Anita Bray.
The board held an executive session to discuss teacher
negotiations and a student discipline incident.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
December School Board Agenda
Bancroft-Rosalie Community
School
Regular Board of Education
Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 8, 2014 --- 7:30 p.m. in
Bancroft
1. Call
to Order
2. Roll
Call
3. Open
Meetings Act
4. Read
and approve the minutes of the November 10, 2014 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. Board Committee Reports
1. Negotiations 2.
Citizenship/Instruction/ Americanism
3. Personnel 4.
Buildings and Grounds
5. Transportation 6.
Insurance
7. Reorganization
9. Old
Business:
A.
10. New
Business:
A.
Approve the 2013-14 audit.
B. Approve
the 2013-14 annual report.
C. Approve
$350 for staff Christmas at Main Street December 12
D.
Annual Review of School Health Services
E.
Approve 2015 Cooperative agreement for baseball in 2014 and 2015 with
Pender, Emerson-Hubbard and Lyons-Decatur.
F.
Accept letter of resignation from Anita Bray.
11. Executive
Session.
12. Future Planning- Next meeting- Monday,
January 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
13. Adjournment.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Fifth grade students compete in Elementary Science Olympiad
Lauren Kramer, Jocie Pagels, Colten Briggs, and Ryker Gomez traveled to Midland University in Fremont Thursday for the area Science Olympiad. They competed in 6 contests- Catapult, Sink or Float, Straw Towers, Estimania, Clay Boats, and Write It Do It Picture This.
The contests were a chance for the students to perform hands-on science activities and were noncompetitive.
The contests were a chance for the students to perform hands-on science activities and were noncompetitive.
Building a straw tower |
The clay boat under construction |
Preparing the catapult |
Checking on Sink or Float |
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Remediation classes in college
REMEDIAL CLASSES are classes that some students must take in order to
build up math, reading, or English skills BEFORE they are allowed to
take regular college courses.
Why You Don’t Want to take Remedial Classes:
In Nebraska during the 2012-13 school year 30% of students entering community college took a remedial math course, 20% took a remedial reading course, and 18% took a remedial writing course.
We have no way of knowing the number B-R students taking remedial courses, but we have some strategies to reduce the need for remediation.
- All students take college entrance assessments (ACT, COMPASS) in their junior year so they can identify areas of need and work to improve those skills before retesting.
- Teachers understand college-level coursework and hold students to that standard in junior and senior year courses.
- Students have the opportunity to take college level classes their junior and senior years, learning what a college class is like and the level of study needed to be successful.
For students that may need remediation in math, EdReady.org has a free, online math assessment that students can use to measure their college math readiness and identify skills that need to be improved. They will have a reading assessment available in April.
Why You Don’t Want to take Remedial Classes:
- You can’t take regular college courses until you complete the remedial classes.
- These classes cost the same as college classes but DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS A COLLEGE DEGREE!
In Nebraska during the 2012-13 school year 30% of students entering community college took a remedial math course, 20% took a remedial reading course, and 18% took a remedial writing course.
We have no way of knowing the number B-R students taking remedial courses, but we have some strategies to reduce the need for remediation.
- All students take college entrance assessments (ACT, COMPASS) in their junior year so they can identify areas of need and work to improve those skills before retesting.
- Teachers understand college-level coursework and hold students to that standard in junior and senior year courses.
- Students have the opportunity to take college level classes their junior and senior years, learning what a college class is like and the level of study needed to be successful.
For students that may need remediation in math, EdReady.org has a free, online math assessment that students can use to measure their college math readiness and identify skills that need to be improved. They will have a reading assessment available in April.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Fridays OCA games at College of St. Marys
Fridays basketball games against Omaha Christian Academy will be playing at College of St. Mary in Omaha. The address is: 7000 Mercy Rd., Omaha, NE 68106. The girls game will start at 6:00pm followed by the boys.
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