B-R places Second at Conference Speech Meet

Team - Second Place

Humorous Prose
1st- Anna Currier
2nd- Miguel Madrid

Serious Prose
1st- Anna Currier
4th- Alexzi Nottlemann

Informative
4th- Kariden Briggs
6th- Maria Ras

Poetry
3rd- Olivia Osborne
Superior- Joe Lonewolf

Interpretation of Drama
1st- Miguel Madird. teagan Steinmeyer, Joe Lonewolf, Zoe Sjuts, Kariden Briggs
5th- Audra Nolting, Maria Ras, Emma Beutler

Duet Acting
3rd- Zach Bridges and Alexzi Nottlemann

Persuasive
4th- Zoe Sjuts
6th- Emma Beutler

Entertainment
Superior- Teagan Steinmeyer

Extemporaneous
Superior- Josh Wilson

I find it interesting that in the February edition of "Leaders To Learn From" on the website https://leaders.edweek.org/profile/robert-harris-assistant-superintendent-human-resources-solving-substitute-teacher-problem/, there is an article titled "A Modern Solution to the Problem of Teacher Absences."

This article describes a school in Massachusetts that had addressed teacher absences by hiring an Electonic Learning Facilitator (ELF) to oversee students completing digital assignments in their "Independent Digital Learning Center." In this school, teachers have the option of requesting a substitute or assigning students to the Learning Center. 

Bancroft-Rosalie School has a similar program, with students having an E Day when the teacher is absent. E Day students report to the Media Center/Library to complete their digital assignments.  Janet Lutjen, study hall supervisor (our version of an ELF), monitors the students. 

B-R is in the second year of E Days and the results have been positive. The goal of the digital assignment is to move instruction forward with an assignment that would be the same as what they would be doing on a traditional class period, rather than a worksheet or something that I would consider "busy work."

Maybe we need to refer to our supervisor as the ELF- Electronic Learning Facilitator.

Boys Basketball State Tournament

The brackets are not official yet, but we expect to play the Thursday 8:45 pm game at Lincoln Southeast.

Thursday

3:00 pm early dismissal. No decision on pep rally yet, players will leave at 10:00 am.

Friday

No School

No Teacher Workday (It will be set for a later date)

We would play the 3:45 pm game at Devaney.

After-school program will remain as scheduled Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Frisch will be lining up enough sponsors for the Friday field trip to Omaha. 

Digital Learning Day Thursday February 22

Bancroft-Rosalie School is participating in Digital Learning Day this Thursday.
Teachers will be utilizing some technology in their classrooms during part of the day.

Digital Learning Day promotes the effective use of modern day tools to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools

What do we mean by digital learning?

Digital learning is any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience. It emphasizes high-quality instruction and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, opportunities for learning anytime and anywhere, and individualized instruction to ensure all students reach their full potential to succeed in college and a career.

Digital learning encompasses many different facets, tools, and applications to support and empower teachers and students, including online courses, blended or hybrid learning, or digital content and resources. Additionally, digital learning can be used for professional learning opportunities for teachers and to provide personalized learning experiences for students.

Cuming County Workshop for Parents March 18

BRLD Football Schedule 2018-19

BRLD 2018 Football Schedule:

Week 1 Hartington Cedar Catholic
Week 2 @Ponca
Week 3 @Crofton
Week 4 Norfolk Catholic
Week 5 Yutan
Week 6 @Tekamah-Herman
Week 7 Louisville
Week 8 Archbishop Bergan
Week 9 @Oakland-Craig

BRLD 2019 Schedule:
Week 1 @Hartington Cedar Catholic
Week 2 Ponca
Week 3 Crofton
Week 4 @Norfolk Catholic
Week 5 @Yutan
Week 6 Tekamah-Herman
Week 7 @Louisville
Week 8 @Archbishop Bergan
Week 9 Oakland-Craig

School Board News

The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Superintendent Cerny presented the January transportation report, the Rural School Legislative Forum and Spring Conference, and an update on the Pathways To Tomorrow program. Principal Sjuts presented Parent-Teacher Conference attendance data, the boys basketball team invitation to the Heartland Classic next year, and the Band trip to Nashville.

In new business, the board reviewed curriculum and personnel needs for 2018-19. Head custodian Matt Kai presented buildings and grounds needs, including upgrading the heating and ventilation in the elementary and industrial tech classrooms and renovating the elementary playground area and equipment.

The board voted to offer a contract extension to Mike Sjuts.

BRLD Wrestling- Seth Totten qualifies for State

Upper half of State bracket for Class D 285

Sub-district Girls Basketball Bracket

February 11 Neihardt Program Jesse James

Thurston County 4H recruitment

Neihardt Foundation News

The February 3, 2018 meeting of the Neihardt Foundation Board of Directors
Action taken-
 - Approved a One Year extension for Interim Director Nancy Gillis.
 - Three new Foundation Board members were approved by the Foundation Board and will receive final approval by the membership at Neihardt Day in August. They are Lowell Johnson, Sandra Driskell, and Coralie Hughes.
 - The Middle School/High School Poetry Contest will be sent to schools this spring and the winners will be announced at Neihardt Day.
 - The 2018 Laureate Feast is scheduled for November 11, 2018, at the Metropolitan Community College culinary facilities. The location and date for 2018 Beerfest has not been determined.
- The possibility of having it in Wayne is being looked into.
-  Dr. Duane and Helen Krause were selected as recipients for the Wall of Fame to be presented at the 2018 Spring Conference.
- There will be a special Foundation Board meeting in March or April for Strategic Planning.

Flu Season precautions

From school nurse Linda Munderloh

Education Quest recognizes Bancroft-Rosalie Dual Credit program

The Bancroft-Rosalie Dual Credit Program was listed as a unique program by Education Quest, whose mission is College Access.