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VOICEAC Announces One to WorldBy Kalee Reams
Big changes are coming to the Adams Central School district! Starting at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, each student in grades 6-12 will be required to have a laptop to assist them with their daily lessons and assignments. This is part of the One to World Initiative. You may be asking yourself, what is this One to World Initiative? Why did we choose now to implement such a change? What will this cost my household? All these questions and more will be answered. First of all, many may be wonder-ing, what in the world is the One to World Initiative? The One to World Initiative is used to further involve students in active learning in the classroom, increase student engagement, and provide stu-dents with skills such as communication, problem solving, and collaboration. This initiative will focus on academic achieve-ment, student engagement, and custom-ized learning. Most students at Adams Cen-tral already live in a media- driven and technology environment. Students already have access to much information on-line. These laptops will only enhance the learn-
ing environment we are exposed to live in every day. Effective citizens of society must be able to show a range of critical thinking skills such as information literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy. One to World will jump start this involvement. Students and parents will have
two choic-es for the upcoming school year: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or DOD (Dis-trict Owned Device). The Bring Your Own Device option is exactly what
it sounds like, students will be allowed to bring his or her own device from home. This must be a Chrome-book, however. More information regarding the requirements for bringing your own device appears on the One to World website at http://aconetoworld.weebly.com/spec-byod.html. The District Owned Device option will provide to students a Chrome-book owned by the District. Both options are available to all students depending on family preference. Many parents and students may have a plethora of questions regarding this change. I know that I have witnessed many discussions in the halls between students voicing their opinions and concerns.
Here are some questions, along with their answers, frequently asked by both students and parents.Q. Will the computers replace all text-books?A. No. Some classes will still use tradition-al textbooks. Some will use a combination of textbooks and computers. Students will still complete some assignments using paper and pencil while using computers to complete others. The Chromebooks will serve as an added tool for students to use. Most students use the school’s laptops each day as it is now. With the One to World initiative, students will now have their own computer to use each day.Q. What kind of computers are we getting and why?A. The District has decided to get Chrome-books because they are affordable and durable. They are easy to use, and many students are familiar with them, so staff felt like this was good place to start. They also felt it was important for all students to have the same device. This way, teachers can become experts on the device and offer technology help to students. In addition, teachers can be sure that all online applica-tions and websites look and work the same way for everyone since they all are using the same type of computer. Q. Do I have to pay anything for my computer?A. There is no cost for a DOD unless you choose to pay for self insurance at the beginning of the year. You will need to purchase your own device for the BYOD option. Be sure to understand the district’s requirements for BYOD devices by going to the One to World website.
Juniors Shailyn Glinsmann, Ciara Figgins, and Saige Minard work on the Chromebooks in Mrs. Marker’s room.
Rachel’s Challenge: KindnessBy Katie Ruth
On January 28, Adams Central High School was fortunate enough to have the Rachel’s Chal-lenge program come and deliver a presentation. So, what is Rachel’s chal-lenge? It is an act of kindness program. Rachel Joy Scott was one of the first victims in the Colum-bine School shootings in Colorado. Rachel had a premonition that she would die at a young age, and she knew she wanted to make a dif-ference. All around school, Rachel was known as a sweet girl, who loved everyone. She kept a diary, where there were many instances chronicled where she helped out the less fortunate. Rachel never
wanted a kid to not enjoy com-ing to school. There was even a Public Service Announcement made from a real life instance where Rachel moved tables at lunch to be with a girl who was alone. Overall, Rachel knew that kindness was an absolutely necessary part of life. Even after her death, Rachel lives on in the Friends of Rachel club. This club, abbrevi-ated the FOR club, is the lasting impact of the Rachel’s Challenge presentation. Every school has the opportunity to create it after the assembly, and Adams Central is no exception. Adams Central is now adding the FOR
club to all of the many activities here. Our FOR club is open to anyone who wishes to make our school a kinder and more loving place. We hold the meetings at 7:45 every Tuesday morning. If you have any questions, see either Mrs. Wigert, Katie Ruth, or Sam Karr!
7th GraderRyan Noneman“Quesedillas”
Junior Megan Petr“Chili and Cinnamon Rolls”
Sophomore Peyton Brodrick“Chicken Sandwhiches”
Patriots Wanna Know...what is your all-time favorite school lunch?
Get to Know Your Teachers:Twila KnehansBy Katie Ruth Editor’s Note: Each month, the newspaper staff chooses one teacher to feature.
Where did you go to high school? I attended Nelson Jr. Sr. High School in Nelson, Nebraska, graduating in 1988.
Where did you go to college? I received my Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education - Mathematics (grades 7-12) and Physical Ed-ucation (grades 7-12) from Hastings College. I decided to continue on with my edu-cation at Hastings College receiving my
Masters in Education. While working on my Masters, I was a graduate assistant coach for the Bronco volleyball team.
Why did you want to be an educator? Being a teacher is truly a GIFT. Teaching and coaching allows me to work with the hearts and minds
of my students/athletes. I get to help guide these young people in becoming
empowered, literate, engaged, creative, and liberated human beings who can go out and change the world.
Do you have a family? My husband, Gary is an electrician for a company in Hastings called Electronic Systems. I have three children, Cody, who is a freshman this year at Adams Central and Tara who also attends AC as an eighth grader. Then my youngest daughter, Caitlin, is a 5th grader at Hawthorne Elementary.
What is an interesting fact about you?I was a foreign exchange student for two months in Austria.
From the May 1972 Patriot Voice
AC Students Attend Science Fairs The Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair was held April 8-9 in Nebraska City. Mark Bosle received sec-ond place in a joint project which received honorable mention in the Medicine and Health Division. Their project was “Effects of Alcohol on Reflexes.” Mark Holfeld received first place in the Earth and Space Science Division. Mark was awarded with the NASA Achievement Certificate. He tied for best Junior Division Project and received a 4-band portable radio. The Central Nebraska Science Congress Fair was held April 13. Competitive tests were held in which Vernon Cook received second place in biology. David Grothen received third place, Loren Uden first place in chemistry, and Steve Buss received second place in the physics test. Projects in the Senior Division included and E.S.P. project by Tim Graham and Scott Johnson which received a medal. Projects in the Junior Division included Mark Bosle with a red ribbon, Robb Smith and Mike Dillon with a blue ribbon. Mark Holfeld was the junior division winner. He received a trophy and a medal.
Twirp Dance To end Twirp Week, a dance was given by the student council. It was given Friday night, April 28, from 8:00 to 10:30.
Patriot Voice ThrowbackEditor’s Note: On November 27, 1968, the very first Patriot Voice was published. Our newspaper staff has decided to feature arti-cles from our archives in each month’s newsletter.
Nothing but favorite grubbies were worn and dancing was done to the music on the record player. Your favorite pop was also available from the pop machine. The treat of the evening was finding out who was elect-ed to the Twirp Court. Jim Clark, boy with the hairiest legs, was given a half gallon of hair remover. Terri Snoberger, our returning champ, is the girl with the rosiest cheeks. She was given a gift certificate for a large container of rouge from Avon. Doug Sittner and Cindy Reis, the boy and girl with the largest smiles, were given a large tube of Ultra Brite and a bottle of Scope. Best dressed boy and girl were Martin Ruhter and Lynn Dinkler. They were both given $5 certificates from the Salvation Army. Mike Hurd and Terri Snoberger have the prettiest eyes and they each received a pair of welding glasses from the shop. Steve Buss and Kathy Glantz are most likely to succeed and they received a used paperback edition of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying from the commission shop. Martin Ruhter, Twirp King, and Cindy Reis, Twirp Queen, were lucky enough to get two slightly used thrones.
AC Students Celebrate FFA Week
State Leadership ConferenceBy: Sam Cass
Adams Central FBLA is preparing for one of the big-gest events of the year: the State Leadership Conference. The 2015 Nebraska SLC will be held at the Ramada Plaza Convention Center & Hotel in Omaha April 9-11. Over 2,000 FBLA members from across the state will gather here to compete in various competitions and tests. All seniors from Adams Central attending SLC will partic-ipate in a job interview competi-ton. For this competition students are required to create a resume and cover letter to present to their interviewer. Other than the job interview for seniors, everyone’s daily schedule will be completely different. Students will compete in various business-related tests such as Business Math, Business Communications, Accounting, Personal Finance and Insurance and Risk Management along with several others. These tests are usually taken in large conference rooms with anywhere from 20 to 200 other students. The tests last an average of one hour; however, more time is given if necessary. As an alternative to the traditional tests, individual and group projects can be prepared to perform at SLC. The Community Service Project created by juniors Raven Adler, Sam Cass, and Sam Klammer showcases the Senior Citizen Prom. Website Design by sophomore Hundter Biede and Jade Spady is a project in which a topic is given and the students create a promotional website.
The website theme for this year is Bicycle Shop. E-Business by senior Katie Ruth and juniors Ema Schutte and Eliza Donley requires the students to create a fully functional website in which customers can purchase handmade crafts. These projects, along with many others by AC groups, will go through a pre-liminary screening and will be presened in Omaha if accepted. If a group project isn’t an option, individual performing events are also available. A few of these include Public Speaking 1 by Taylor Soucie and Public Speak-ing 2 by Alyssa Ehlers. Students placing high enough in their event will qual-ify for the National Leadership Conference June 29-July 2 in Chicago, Illinois. Members who qualifed and will be representing Adams Central FBLA at the 2015 State Leadership Conference include Seniors: Jade Spady, Alyssa Ehlers, Erin
McCready, Trey Alexander, Samantha Karr, Breanna Jaco-bitz, Josie Bumgardner, Katie Ruth, Karsten Heeren, Evan Lindblad, Brooke Bonifas, Alyssa Spartz. Juniors: Raven Adler, Eliza Donley, Sam Cass, Lindee Schultz, Cale Pleak, Sam Klam-mer, Breckon Reed, Desirae Nienhueser, Brady Conant, Ema Schutte, JT Engberg. Soph-omores: Emily Vonderfecht, Hundter Biede, Kailee Pohlson, Cole Spady, Taylor Soucie, Kati Jurrens. Freshmen: Max Winkler and Hannah Mulligan.
AC students were invited to help the members of FFA cele-brate National FFA week last week, and several joined in the fun. Below, Junior Stasha May fills out an FFA Trivia sheet in hopes of winning a prize. Junior Ashley Petr and freshman Brock Hinrichs dressed like farmers on Tuesday, and a few of the FFA members chose their formal dress to wear as their favorite FFA apparel on Friday.
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1. Mr. Cecrle’s students engage in science.2. Juniors Courtney Anderson and Sam Cass and senior Alyssa Ehlers work on melting crayons for their inspiration piece for the yearbook cover. 3. Seventh grader Jayna Stroh concentrates in Mr. Foster’s science class. 4. The Stars after their half-time performance. 5. Juniors Garrett Sittner (10) and Connor Nelson (20) are prepared to help Luke Goldenstein grab the rebound and start the fast break.6. Junior J.T. Engberg reads The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in Honors English 11. 7. Sophomore Marc Zeckser gets the upper hand against his opponent.
8. Senior Jerome Halsey works on his wood burning project in art class. 9. The cheerleaders lead the crowd in a time out cheer.
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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”Rehearsals are well underway for the spring musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which will be presented by the Varsity Choir at the end of March. The Varsity Choir is being assisted by the 9/10 Select Choir for this show.Disney’s Beauty And The Beast is an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years and was nominated for 9 TONY Awards including Best Musical.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
This “tale as old as time” is filled with spectacular costuming by former Adams Central teacher, Cheryl Aubrey, owner of The Costume Shoppe: Stage F’ads. The set has been designed and built by AC students Jay Kort, Trey Alexander, Karsten Heeren, Colton Bengtson and Evan Lindblad. Original choreography has been created by students Alyssa Ehlers, Lindee Schultz, Courtney Anderson and Jade Spady. Creative backdrop artwork is being drawn and painted by Erin McCready and Mattie Kershner. The show is directed by Linda Johnson and Cheryl Aubery.
Please join the Varsity Choir for this fun production March 27 and 28 at 7:30 pm and the 29th at 2:30 pm. Call 463-3285 ext. 303 for tickets after March 10th. Tickets are $10.00 each.
Adams Central High SchoolMusic Department presents
Music by Alan MenkenBook by Linda Woolverton
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim RiceMarch 27 & 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
March 29, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.Adams Central High School Auditorium
1090 S. Adams Central Ave. Hastings, NebraskaFor Tickets Call 402-463-3285 Ext. 303
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEASTis presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Science Fair ResultsMusic Notessubmitted by Mr. Jaworski
Adams Central Band Students Participate in College Honor Bands Adams Central Band Students have been very busy auditioning and preparing for a very successful Honor Band season. Lauren Reiman was one of five flutes from across the Midwest selected for the very prestigious University of Nebraska Winter Winds Festival on January 23, 24 & 25. This clinic is unique because it gives participants the opportunity to perform in small ensembles that are coached by UN-L Faculty members as well as “sitting in” with the top ensemble in the school of music band department. The Patriot Band was well-represented at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Honors Festival on January 26 by the following students: J.T. Engberg & Lauren Reiman on flute; Jacob Consbruck and Lindee Schultz on Clarinet, Katie Ruth on Trumpet, Colby Rowan on tuba and Jonathan Nienhueser in the percussion section. These students spent the day rehearsing with the instructors from UNK and the top students from across Nebraska. Colby Rowan, Lindee Schultz and Lauren Reiman participated in the Hastings College Honor Band on February 5, 6 & 7. This select group worked with the nationally known conductor, Dr. Michael Knight from St. Norbert College in De Pere Wisconsin, and they put on an outstanding performance at their final concert. Lauren Reiman and Lindee Schultz participated in the Nebraska Wesleyan Honors Festival on February 12, 13 and 14. They prepared an amazingly difficult program under the baton of Dr. Jermie Arnold from California State University in Long Beach. Once again they represented Adams Central in a fantastic manner. The Lou-Platte Conference Honor Band will be the final honor band of the year on Saturday, March 21, in Wood River and will be conducted by Nathan LeFeber from Kearney High School. The following students will be participating: Flute: Lauren Reiman and Sarina Janssen Clarinets: Jacob Consbruck and Lindee Schultz Bass Clarinet: Avery Muff Trumpet: Matthew Moller French Horn: Jaime Hemberger Baritone: Mari Sayer Tuba: Colby Rowan and Adam Eddy Mallets: Tyler Clay
The first annual Patriot Science Fair was held Febru-ary 24. Forty-three projects were entered with the top projects qualifying for the Regional Science Fair to be held March 10 at Hastings College. To view the abstract for all of the projects entered, visit http://goo.gl/7ABTSr. Trophies were presented to these top projects in each category: Freshmen: 1st place: Emilea Rogers & Brooke Meyer - Monsters Inside the School 2nd place: Taylor Bunde - Does Density Affect Nutri tion? Sophomores: 1st place: Hannah Fleischer & Rachel Kort - Which Fertilizer Works Best? 2nd place: Hundter Biede - One-to-One: Is it Worth It?
Juniors/Seniors: 1st place: Jade Spady & Sam Cass - Effects of Color 2nd place: Sarah Krueger & Chandler Yurk - The Effect Temperature Has on Tennis Balls
Group Project Title Grade
Taylor Bunde Does Density Affect Nutrition? 9
Sophia Conant & Abby Klammer How does Caffeine Affect Athletic
Performance 9
Amber Hollister & Michaela Nissen Juke Box Hero 9
Emilea Rogers & Brooke Meyer Monsters Inside the School 9
Emma Raders Adams Central Bacteria 10
Peyton Brodrick & Nate Kiobasa Bouncing Balls 10
Cam Anderson & Cole Spady Centripetal Force 10
Alli Johnson, Kenna Steinkruger & Sierra Richey Jumping for Science 10
Ethan Lang, Joey Caraballo Near Ground Tornadic Wind-Speed and
Pressure Recorder 10
Hundter Biede One-to-One: Is it Worth It? 10
Carlie Sitzman & Elyse Keller Stop Hair Crimes 10
Clare Keller What's in Your Water? 10
Hannah Fleischer & Rachel Kort Which Fertilizer Works Best? 10
Casey Gibson Don't Panic it's Organic 11/12
Cale Pleak & Kendall Oberheide Driving and the Effects of Texting and Talking 11/12
Jade Spady & Sam Cass Effects of Color 11/12
Justin Enberg, Lauren Reiman, & Sam Klammer
Gastro-logic: A Pain Pill Consumption Competition 11/12
Bethany Nitzel & Mariah Everhart How Texting Affects Your Reaction Time 11/12
Nick Lindblad & Reid Ostrander Jell-oooooooo 11/12
Jonathan Nienhueser Lung Capacities: which Sport has the Best? 11/12
Alec Baker, Luke Goldenstein, & Adam Kohtz Pykrete Analysis 11/12
Trey Alexander Stop the Pop? 11/12
Sarah Krueger & Chandler Yurk The Effect Temperature Has on Tennis Balls 11/12
Matti Kershenr, Kalee Reams, & Becky Rose The Truth on Beverages and Your Teeth 11/12
Congratulations to these qualifiers:
YUDA Bands Return to AC!Hastings Mayor’s Youth is sponsoring the YUDA bands project at Adams Central. The bands will be for sale March 11-25 in the hallway near the cafe-teria. YUDA bands cost $7 per band and the profits are used to help pay for the education of a child in a develpoing country. Last year Adams Central sold over 550 bands, enough to pay for the education of three children. Please contact Jade Spady, Sam Cass, Breanna Jacobitz, or Ben Kiolbasa with questions or visit the organization’s website at YudaBands.org.
Sophomores Alli Johnson, Kenna Steinkruger, and Sierra Richey present their science fair project, “Jump-ing for Science.”
Mr. Lindblad announces the winners at AC’s first science fair.
Tuesday, March 31 JuniataWednesday, April 1 Wallace and option 6th Grade
Thursday, April 2 AC East and private schools
Patriot Wrestlers Fair Well at Statesubmitted by Mr. Lonowski
Six Adams Central wrestlers earned a trip to the state wrestling tournament held in Omaha Feb. 19-21.
Kendall Oberheide and Nolan Barry were district champions while Jacob Kubicka and Marc Zeckser were dis-trict runners-up. Peyton Brodrick and Tyler Zeigler both finished in 4th place.
Once at the state tournament, the Patriots proved to be an up and coming team: Marc Zeckser made the finals and walked in the Parade of Champions Saturday afternoon. Marc wrestled well only to fall short, 3-1 in the finals. Marc finished the season at 43-4.
Kendall Oberheide also reached the medal stand. Kendall finished in 5th place for the Patriots. Kendall fin-ished the season with 35 victories.
Tyler, Nolan and Jacob all finished in the top 10 for Adams Central. Nolan finished the season with 38 victories while Tyler and Jacob each finished with 32 victories. Peyton finished his season with 33 wins.
Nolan broke the record for most wins for a freshman while Marc broke the record for most wins by a sopho-more.
Monsanto Farm Family Donates to AC
6th Grade Visitation Schedule
America’s Farmers Grow Communities is spon-sored by the Monsanto Fund to support local farming communities. The program, which launched in 2010, engages farmers in entering to win a $2,500 donation for their favorite community nonprofit organization, such as 4-H, FFA, schools, fire departments and other civic groups. One winner is selected in each of 1,324 eligible counties in 40 states.* Gaylin Prior, winner of this year’s grant, donated it to the Adams Central Schools Foundation.
Back Row: Kendall Oberheide, AC FFA member; Brandon Jacobitz, AC FFA sponsor; Jason Beissenherz, Dekalb-Asgrow DSM; Dave Lynn, ACSF Board Member; Diane McLeod, ACSF Secretary. Front Row: Gaylin Prior, farmer; Lisa Prior, ACSF president.
*information obtained from http://www.monsantofund.org/grants/grow-communities/
February School Board SummaryThe Adams Central Board of Education met Monday, February 9, 2015 at Adams Central High School at 6:30 pm. After opening the meeting, the board approved the minutes, bills and payroll.
Mrs. Pfiefer provided a library report.
Action items included the following:1. The board amended policy #5006 Enrollment Option to include a July 1 date for accepting option enrollment students.2. The board approved the capacity resolution for each grade level for the district.3. The board approved the contracts of Mrs. Pohlson, Mrs. Bohlen, Mrs. Nepple, Mr. Barrett and Mr. Abbott.4. The board accepted the resignation of Kathy Hogan.5. The board approved an increase in the Agricultural Education Program to 1.0 FTE.6. The board approved the hiring of 1.0 FTE for a school psychologist.7. The board accepted the resignation of Barb Colvin.8. The board accepted the resignation of Sam Colvin.9. The board authorized the release of bid documents to remodel the family and consumer science room.10. The board discussed increasing the FTE of the school nurse position, and advertising the school secretary position and district bookkeeper position as separate positions.11. The board heard reports from building principals and the superintendent.12. The board went into executive session to discuss the possible purchase of real estate for elementary site selec-tion to protect the public interest.
The board adjourned at 9:51 pm.
The next regular board meeting will be March 9th at Adams Central East Elementary School at 6:30 pm.
Yes, you can still order2014-2015 Yearbooks
2014-2015 Yearbook orderswill be taken until April 3, 2015
Price is $55*.*Namestamping and other options cost extra.
ORDER ONLINE Go to adamscentral.us and look for the Walsworth Yearbooks link: OR See Mrs. Marker to order at school.
We can never guarantee that we’ll have extras for sale next year, so make sure to order your copy TODAY!
Congratulations Adams Central Stars!Congratulations to the Adams Central Stars dance team for their performance at the NCA State Cheer and Dance Championship! The Stars placed 6th in Jazz and 3rd in Pom.
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Seniors…it’s FAFSA Time! What happens after you submit the FAFSA? If you submitted your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), here’s what will happen next: Expect your SAR – You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) acknowledging that your form was processed. Review your SAR for accuracy. If changes are needed, make them at fafsa.gov. Did you use IRA Data Retrieval? If you did not use IRS Data Retrieval to provide income tax information on your FAFSA, we encourage you to update your FAFSA at fafsa.gov and use the IRS Data Retrieval process. If you don’t use the IRS Data Retrieval, your college(s) may require you to provide a copy of your IRS tax transcript. Expect a financial aid award notification. The colleges you listed on the FAFSA will send you a financial aid award notification (by mail or electronically) detailing the assistance they’re offering. They may offer a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study and student loans. Respond to each notification (most students accept this award packages until they make their final college selection). Keep looking for scholarships! Many local, state and national scholarships have deadlines in March, April and May.
Juniors: It’s time to start your campus visits! Start looking at colleges your junior year so you can narrow
your choices by the time you’re a senior. A great time to schedule a campus visit is over our breaks. Follow these tips:
Explore your career interests. Before you determine which colleges to visit, think about your career interests and then research colleges that fit your interest. Visit the Exploring Careers section at EducationQuest.org for free resources.
Check out college websites. You’ll find admission requirements, academic and social information, campus photos or a virtual tour. You can even schedule a campus visit online!
Schedule your visits at least two weeks in advance. Ask for appointments with an admissions representative, financial aid counselor, and a faculty member in your area of interest.
Visit while colleges are in session. You won’t get the true flavor during breaks or finals week.
Be prepared with questions to ask. It’s important for YOU to ask questions, not just mom or dad.
Seniors: A.C. Schools Foundation and Adams Central Scholarships are now available! Check them out on the school website. Due to Miss Fisher by March 31st.
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Wallace Sixth Graders Help Out “…The 6th graders help the teachers and staff run the show!” ~RaeAnn Buller At Wallace, the 6th grade is a force of workers who help lunchtime run smoothly, and RaeAnn is absolutely correct, they help run the show! Two sixth graders per week help with various lunch duties such as serving trays. After lunch, they help Mr. Klein clean up by washing off tables, sweeping the floor, taking out trash, and anything else they are asked to do. We rely on these students and thank them for a job well done! Besides ensuring that the serving and cleanup run smoothly, several sixth graders also volunteer to help students that need special assistance during lunch. They sit with those students and aid them with anything that comes up during the meal. I am proud of these students when I see them working so cheerfully, and I’m always impressed at how many students eagerly volunteer to take an extra day to replace someone who is absent, either as a server or as a special assistant. “I feel happy when I help out because I am giving back to the school for what it gives me,” writes Nathan Riggs. Kindergarten/Sixth Grade Buddies One of the first questions sixth graders ask in the beginning hours of a new school year is, “When are we going to get our kindergarten buddy?” It has been a long-standing tradition at Wallace for the sixth graders and kindergartners to be paired up for special activities throughout the year. Depending on enrollment, sometimes a kindergartner may have two sixth grade mentors, while other years a sixth grader may be responsible for guiding two kindergartners. The sixth graders visit the kindergarten room approximately once a week to play learning games, read, do art projects, and play with their younger counterparts. The sixth graders and kindergartners are also frequently seen greeting each other at the beginning of the day or interacting at recess. In the past, they have even performed together at the talent show and more than likely will this year as well. These activities help the kindergarten and sixth grade students develop lasting memories to hold on to well beyond the year they share together! Caitlyn Scott explains, “This is important because the kindergarteners need someone who has already been in kindergarten…I feel like a leader for all students when I am doing these things.” “What we do is important because we teach them how to be mature and polite,” says Cami Wellensiek. “We feel happy when we can help.” ~ Jonathan Jones “I feel great when I get to help around the school, and it all is such a blast!” ~ Claire Anderson Mrs. Dee Sypherd – Wallace
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Trout in the Classroom Update Our trout eggs arrived on February 11. The students were excited and couldn’t wait for them to hatch. The eggs were placed in a basket in the aquarium. The basket protects the eggs and makes the eggs visible to the students. Unfortunately, the rainbow trout starting hatching while the students were away on break, but it is fun to watch this new stage of life. The trout do not stop moving! After the eggs hatch, they are called alevins or sac-‐fry. The fish have a yolk sac attached to them. The sac provides nourishment. It can take up to two weeks for the yolk sac to completely disappear. Now that the fish have hatched, students will have to keep an eye on water quality. Students will perform tests regularly for pH, ammonia, and nitrites. If these tests come back with unfavorable results, the tank will need a partial water change. TIC will teach the students about life cycle, water quality, and ecosystems.
ACE Quiz Bowl The Adams Central East Elementary Quiz Bowl team competed in the ESU #9 Quiz Bowl Competition on Tuesday, February 17 at North Shore Church here in Hastings. The team consisted of the following students: Tyler Slechta, Dante Boelhower, Blake Frink, and Tyson Kerr, who are all 6th Graders. Fifth grade members were JoHannah Winfield, Allie Janssen, and Joey Schlachter, and Jacie Boelhower in fourth grade. Quiz Bowl questions come from each of the core subjects as well as music and the arts. The ACE Quiz Bowl team won 3 matches and lost 2 in a double elimination format and finished among the top 15 teams. Congratulations ACE Quiz Bowl students!
Technology in the Classroom
ACE 4th graders have been busy using iPads in the classroom. Math lessons are being reinforced as the students work with IXL. This program is aligned with the Nebraska State Standards and gives students an opportunity to practice various skills. Students can practice specific standards that correspond to the day’s lesson while they are at school as well as when they are home. Teachers and parents can track the student’s progress. As students prepare for tests, they can find vocabulary words to study on Quizlet. Students can choose to use the vocabulary cards, create a test, or play scatter while practicing. Once students learn the definitions, this becomes a competition to see how quickly they can answer questions. Students use the iPads and the smart board when working on Quizlet at school. Quizlet can also be accessed from home. Kahoot is another exciting way to study. We use Kahoot to review before tests. Students are awarded points by answering each question correctly and quickly. After each question, the leader board displays the top five students. Students are definitely engaged as they participate. Recently, the fourth grade students used the iPads to write stories using the templates on the app Scribble Press. After the story was finished, the students added pictures by drawing or using stickers to create them. Some of the students also used the iPad to take pictures and insert them in the story. The iPads have become an essential part of our classroom. We have discovered a variety of ways to use them with our daily activities to make learning exciting.
submitted by Juniata Elementary
Juniata Elementary News
Congratulations Quiz
Bowlers Mrs. Weston led the 2015 Juniata Quiz Bowl participants to a 4th place finish at the Annual
ESU #9 Quiz Bowl. Students prepared by attending early morning and recess
practices to sharpen their knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Approximately 40 teams participated from area schools, so Juniata finishing 4th was quite an accomplishment. Participants were 4th grader Kaleb Mangers, 5th grader Abby Stroh, and 6th graders Carissa Choyeski, Hunter Collins, Audrey Glaser, Mollie Kubicka, Zoey Nelson, Jaden Nienhueser, Nate Sheehan, Slade Smith, Isabella Stickels, Jacob Stoner, Nathan Sughroue, and Tristan Weston.
Spelling Bee
Once again the Adams County Spelling Bee was held at Juniata Elementary. Students that earned their way to the Bee were second graders Kaleb Wahmeier and Dan Stoner, alternate Shaylynn Cathcart; third graders Hayden Stickels and Kaylee Buchholz, alternate Bennett Wrightsman; fourth graders Olivia Gibson and Anessa Vandeventer, alternate Trevor Lavene; fifth graders Chelsey Wiseman and Elijah Mulligan, alternate Brianna Stroh; sixth graders Zoey Nelson and Xavier Robinson, alternate Isabella Stickels. Check Juniata’s Facebook page and/or website for results.
Caught Being Good Every month, three students are chosen to go to Wendy’s with a teacher. First graders Jessica Clifton and Miles Kohmetscher and 4th grader Owen Grim were the lucky ones to go with Mrs. Lewis in February. Check out their student spotlights and other important information on the Juniata website. Use this QR code to access the website.
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March 2015 High School Lunch Menu
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Breakfast Menu
All menus subject to change with little or no notice. All meals served with milk & salad bar.
1
Choice of the Week:BBQ Pork on Bun
2Burrito and Tator Rounds
3Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
4Chicken and DumplingsDinner Roll
5Tacos in Soft Shells
6NO
SCHOOL
7Choice of the Month: Chicken
8Choice of the Week:Breaded Pork on Bun
9Mini Corn DogsTator Rounds
10Pepperoni Calzonette
11Spaghetti with Meat SauceBread Stick
12Sub Sandwich
13NO
SCHOOL
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15Choice of the Week:Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
16Flying Saucer
17Mr. Rib on Bun
18Lasagna with Meat SauceGarlic Toast
19Hot Dog on Bun
20Cheese PizzaCrunchers
21
22Choice of the Week:Mini Corn Dogs
23Chicken Alfredo
24Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
25Crispito
26Macho Nachos
27Cheese Omelet and French Toast
28
29Choice of the Week:Pizza
30Cheeseburger on BunFrench Fries
31Meat Ball Sub
1 2Sausage Bites and Potato
3Breakfast Pizza
4Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
5Breakfast Sandwich
6NO
SCHOOL
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8 9Waffles and Sausage
10Sausage Bites and Potato
11Cheese Omelet and Muffin
12Ham and Pancakes
13NO
SCHOOL
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15 16Breakfast Pizza
17French Toast and Sausage
18Breakfast Sandwich
19Breakfast on a StickPotato
20Waffles and Sausage
21
22 23Breakfast Pizza Boat
24Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
25Pancakes and Ham
26Cheese Omelet and Muffin
27Breakfast Sandwich
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29 30Pancakes and Ham
31Breakfast Sandwich
All menus subject to change with little or no notice. All breakfast served with milk, juice, and choice of fruit.
1 2Burrito and Tator Rounds
3Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
4Chicken and Dumplings Dinner Roll
5Tacos in Soft Shells
6NO
SCHOOL
7
8 9Mini Corn DogsTator Rounds
10Pepperoni Calzonette
11Spaghetti with Meat SauceBread Stick
12Chicken Tenders
13NO
SCHOOL
14
15 16Flying Saucer
17Mr. Rib on Bun
18Lasagna with Meat SauceGarlic Toast
19Hot Dog on Bun
20Cheese PizzaCrunchers
21
22 23Chicken Alfredo
24Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
25Crispito
26Macho Nachos
27Cheese Omelet and French Toast
28
29 30Cheeseburger on BunFrench Fries
31Meat Ball Sub
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March 2015
Elementary Lunch Menu
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All menus subject to change with little or no notice. All meals served with milk & salad bar.