Monday, August 31, 2015
Students learn Digital Citizenship
Bancroft-Rosalie students in grades 3-12 traveled to Lyons last week to participate in workshops on Digital Citizenship.The workshop presenter was attorney Karen Haase of the law form KSB, the official attorney for Bancroft-Rosalie School. Ms. Haase addressed cyberbullying, sexting and proper internet use, giving examples of how improper use can result in breaking the law.
Students from B-R, Lyons-Decatur, and Oakland-Craig attended the workshop presentations.
Friday, August 28, 2015
B-R Speech members adorn the cover of NSAA Judges Manual
Kylie Cole reading poetry and the OID (Chase Bonsall, Ian Nottlemann, Kylie Cole Jerrica Tietz and Austin Bruning).
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Bancroft-Rosalie Jr/Sr High School makes Newsweek 2015 list of Top High Schools
Congratulations to Bancroft-Rosalie Jr/Sr High School!
Your school has been recognized for its excellent service to both students and parents, and for its dedication and success in college preparedness. The well-deserved inclusion of Bancroft-Rosalie Jr/Sr High School in Newsweek’s coveted 2015 list of America’s Top High Schools is a great honor.
B-R ranked 253 of the 500 schools listed in the "Beating the Odds" category.
B-R students get into home games free
The reward for positive student behavior last year is that all students K-12 can get into home games in Bancroft for free this year. This does not include tournaments or junior high games played in Lyons.
Students 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
79% of BR juniors and seniors are taking college credit classes
Bancroft-Rosalie School accelerates the learning of our students. This year 13 of 17 seniors are enrolled in dual credit classes, 14 of 17 juniors, and 6 of 22 sophomores.
Next semester an additional senior will be taking dual credit. if all students successfully complete their classes, we will meet the goal of 80% of students graduating will college credit.
Friday, August 21, 2015
After school program is popular
Thursday the Bancroft-Rosalie After-school Program had over 50 students in attendance. Mrs. Frisch is the program supervisor and she is assisted by high school seniors Alyssa Bonneau, Cameron Freemont, and Kassie Phillips. School Paras Ms. Logeman, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Bridges will also assist with the program on certain dates. Mr. Monroe will have a Robot Club for grades 3-6 that will meet on Mondays beginning September 14. Mr. Bridges will have a Drama Club for grades 3-6 on Thursdays. The school is in the process of organizing other clubs. Some ideas include Computer Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Makerbot Club and Minecraft Club.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Chemistry google docs login
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qE_-d6-XzrhJb7S9xz-slpwSceRiIFNyArCHsO8nlkE/edit#
Friday, August 14, 2015
Bancroft involved in Burt-Cuming County grant applications
A collaborative effort between the Burt and Cuming County Economic Development offices has produced two possible grant applications that will involve the Village of Bancroft. The first grant would place several duplexes in four communities in the two counties. Bancroft would be included, with either 4 or 6 duplexes built. These duplexes would be available for people over the age of 65 who meet the low income requirements. The duplexes would be either 2 or 3 bedrooms and have a garage. Four properties in Bancroft have been identified as possible sites. This grant application deadline is in February. If the grant is funded, construction could start as early as next July.
The second grant involves funds for all 9 communities in the two counties to use for demolishing old houses, freeing up lots for other uses. This grant is due the end of this month.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Full Day Preschool will start Monday August 17
Bancroft-Rosalie Preschool held an Open House last night. There will be 18 students in the 4 year old class and 11 in the 3 year old class. Lacey Sateren is the teacher of the older group and Britanny Stanek will teach the younger group.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Bancroft-Rosalie School Board news
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The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday,
August 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.
Superintendent Cerny presented the July transportation
report, library report, and the School Board Association district meeting.
In old
business final approval was given to three new board policies- 443.4 Return To Learn From Cancer, 519 Fire Drills, and 705.1 Facilities- Bids and
Contracts. Eight board policies were amended.
In new
business the board reviewed the 2015-16 budget, approved the 2015-16 handbooks,
set the substitute teacher rate at $110, and set activity admission prices at
$5 for adults and $4 for students. The board discussed not charging B-R
students for home games. The administration was given the authority use free
student admission as part of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention
Supports (PBIS) program.
Friday, August 7, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Bancroft-Rosalie School to be recognized for its safety program by the state insurance pool
Congratulations! Your district is ALICAP’s 2015-2016 Loss Ratio Award Winner!!!
Your district has proven to be a strong-safety-minded district. According to our records, Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools’ Property Casualty three-year average loss ratio is 0.00% when comparing premiums to claims. The time, effort and dedication of the administrators and staff members, does not go unnoticed. We applaud you all!
In recognition of your efforts, Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools will receive a 2% premium contribution discount on the ALICAP Package portion of the 2015-2016 billing. Also, during the November State Education Conference, ALICAP will recognize your district at the Annual ALICAP Membership Meeting, which is Wednesday, November 18th at 4pm, in the Embassy Suites, Convention Center, in La Vista.
Your district has proven to be a strong-safety-minded district. According to our records, Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools’ Property Casualty three-year average loss ratio is 0.00% when comparing premiums to claims. The time, effort and dedication of the administrators and staff members, does not go unnoticed. We applaud you all!
In recognition of your efforts, Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools will receive a 2% premium contribution discount on the ALICAP Package portion of the 2015-2016 billing. Also, during the November State Education Conference, ALICAP will recognize your district at the Annual ALICAP Membership Meeting, which is Wednesday, November 18th at 4pm, in the Embassy Suites, Convention Center, in La Vista.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
View Channel 9 news video and story on 50th Neihardt Day
The new report can be read and viewed at
http://www.siouxlandmatters.com/story/d/story/50th-anniversary-of-neihardt-day-reunites-black-el/25879/UrKR69E3dU6_3kaRFANHiQ
http://www.siouxlandmatters.com/story/d/story/50th-anniversary-of-neihardt-day-reunites-black-el/25879/UrKR69E3dU6_3kaRFANHiQ
Lincoln Journal article on Neihardt Day last Sunday- Black Elk's bow and arrows returned to his family by Neihardt family
From Lincoln Journal, August 4. access at http://journalstar.com/news/local/neihardt-family-returns-bow-and-arrows-to-black-elk-family/article_e6ede9a2-6cd3-5ba5-bb0a-0dc9ef524bdc.html.
Coralie Hughes never understood why her grandfather kept the bow and arrows once owned by famed Lakota holy man Nicholas Black Elk.
John G. Neihardt, who wrote “Black Elk Speaks,” had given nearly every other item he got from Black Elk to the museum and historic center named in his honor. But he kept the bow and arrows.
After he died in 1973, they went to his daughter, Hilda Neihardt. And when she died in 2004 her daughter, Hughes, got them.
Beneath a blazing summer sun on Sunday, Hughes and other Neihardt family members gave the bow and arrows back to Black Elk’s family.
“It just felt like it was the right time,” said Hughes, 62.
The Neihardt family presented the bow and arrows to Black Elk's great-great-grandson Myron Pourier during the 50th annual Neihardt Day at the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft.
Hughes said her family wanted Pourier to have them to give him strength as he fights to get Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota renamed Black Elk Peak. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names is considering a proposal to make the change.
Both the Neihardt Center and the Neihardt family support the name change, which Hughes said would show respect to the Lakota considering the mountain is now named for a cavalry officer whose troops killed Native women and children in the 1850s.
“He was part of the destruction of that culture,” she said of William S. Harney, although she did add that Harney was doing what he was ordered to do.
At the same time, the mountain holds great significance to the story of Black Elk and John G. Neihardt, whose journey to the peak together in 1931 served as the final scene to the literary classic written by her grandfather.
In that final scene, Black Elk and Neihardt stood atop Harney Peak as the holy man said a prayer asking for the fulfillment of his vision, a vision that promised the revival of his people.
“For it to be named Black Elk Peak is really important,” Hughes said. “It should be important to everybody who’s read ‘Black Elk Speaks.’”
Coralie Hughes never understood why her grandfather kept the bow and arrows once owned by famed Lakota holy man Nicholas Black Elk.
John G. Neihardt, who wrote “Black Elk Speaks,” had given nearly every other item he got from Black Elk to the museum and historic center named in his honor. But he kept the bow and arrows.
After he died in 1973, they went to his daughter, Hilda Neihardt. And when she died in 2004 her daughter, Hughes, got them.
Beneath a blazing summer sun on Sunday, Hughes and other Neihardt family members gave the bow and arrows back to Black Elk’s family.
“It just felt like it was the right time,” said Hughes, 62.
The Neihardt family presented the bow and arrows to Black Elk's great-great-grandson Myron Pourier during the 50th annual Neihardt Day at the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft.
Hughes said her family wanted Pourier to have them to give him strength as he fights to get Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota renamed Black Elk Peak. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names is considering a proposal to make the change.
Both the Neihardt Center and the Neihardt family support the name change, which Hughes said would show respect to the Lakota considering the mountain is now named for a cavalry officer whose troops killed Native women and children in the 1850s.
“He was part of the destruction of that culture,” she said of William S. Harney, although she did add that Harney was doing what he was ordered to do.
At the same time, the mountain holds great significance to the story of Black Elk and John G. Neihardt, whose journey to the peak together in 1931 served as the final scene to the literary classic written by her grandfather.
In that final scene, Black Elk and Neihardt stood atop Harney Peak as the holy man said a prayer asking for the fulfillment of his vision, a vision that promised the revival of his people.
“For it to be named Black Elk Peak is really important,” Hughes said. “It should be important to everybody who’s read ‘Black Elk Speaks.’”
Monday, August 3, 2015
This Wednesday join us at the school for pizza and to watch "Consioder The Alternative", a film about school reform and public schools
We’re pleased to invite you to a screening of Consider The Alternative on August 5th at the Bancroft-Rosalie school media center in Bancroft.
Nebraska Loves Public Schools’ latest film, Consider The Alternative, balances the
conversation around school reform and closing the achievement gap. The film explores what
school choice looks like in Nebraska and shares the importance of standing up for our
traditional public schools.
Join us for this screening at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Nebraska Loves Public Schools’ latest film, Consider The Alternative, balances the
conversation around school reform and closing the achievement gap. The film explores what
school choice looks like in Nebraska and shares the importance of standing up for our
traditional public schools.
Join us for this screening at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!
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