Eisenhower

School News 2009

May You will find

Nor th

Platte, NE

Are you ever confronted with the following? If so, experiment with these responses. Child: "WHY DO I HAVE TO

LEARN THIS? I'M NEVER GOING TO NEED IT."

Possible Adult Response #1.

"Every time your brain is learning something new it starts running faster so you can learn the things you

want to learn easier. Thanks for asking."

Possible Adult Response #2.

"Learning things you don't want to learn grows the brain so that all other things are easier to learn.

Thanks for asking."

Possible Adult Response #3.

"If you don't figure out why by the time you master this, ask me that question again."

Child: "IT'S TOO HARD, I CAN'T DO IT."

Possible Adult Response #1.

"Aren't you glad I don't believe that?"

Possible Adult Response #2.

"Wouldn't it be sad if I believed that?"

Possible Adult Response #3.

"Nice try. Let me know when you are finished."

One of the guiding concepts that has served as a pillar of the Love and Logic philosophy is,

"I don't become what I think I can.

I don't become what you think I can.

I become what I think you think I can."

You might want to check out the Love and Logic's audio CD, "Winning the Homework Battle." Jim Fay

Why do I have to learn?

hower. It makes me happy each day knowing that so many of you are working with your own

children to make them a better students, citizens and an all around great young people. Lets

keep the momentum rolling until the last day of school! Read! Read! Read! over the summer and

come back ready to learn in August! Shane Alexander, Principal

Eisenhower Schoo l

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Thanks Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4 10

Please take a moment

this week

to thank a teacher!

5th Grade

Recognition Tea

Friday,

May 15, 2009

2:00 p.m.

ATTENTION 2009 -2010 KINDERGARTEN

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Nebraska law requires that your child must have a physical

exam, vision exam and updated immunizations BEFORE they can

start kindergarten. A complete immunization record with dates of

all immunizations and a physical and vision form filled out by

your healthcare provider MUST be turned in by the first day of

school. If the school does not have all of the needed information

your child will not be able to attend until the requirements are

met. You will be notified by letter in April or May as to what your

child needs to meet the state requirements.

End of the Year Reminders

Lost & Found Please check the lost & found blue tub next to the office for any missing items.

End of the Year Report Cards Fourth quarter report cards will be sent home the last day of school. If your child is absent on the last day, you may pick the report card up at the school office the

week of May 26th.

Moving If you are moving from Eisenhower attendance area or out of the North Platte Public Schools

district, please contact the school office. This information will help in planning and determining class

sizes for the coming year.

Lunching balances are rolled over for the next year. Refunds will not be made unless you are moving from

North Platte. Breakfast & sack lunch will be served the last day of school for those desiring.

Library Books The last day to check out books from the library is May 13th. Books need to be re-turned by May 18th.

Calendar for Next Year The 2009-2010 school calendar is available on the NPPS website (nppsd.org). If you are unable to access it, please contact the office for a paper copy.

First Day of School Next Fall School will resume for the 2009 -2010 school year on August 19, 2009

Retirements Eisenhower 3rd grade teacher, Dennis Ludwig will be retiring at the end of this school year. We commend him for his many years of service and our best wishes go out to him in his retire-

ment.

Student Summer Tutors Parents interested in hiring a summer tutor for their child may secure a list at the Student Services Office at McKinley Education Center, 302 West F, 535 -7100 ext #4.

Love & Logic Books Please return any of the Jim Fay Love & Logic books, cassettes or videotapes that may have been check out from the office.

Classroom Assignment Changes Classroom assignments for the 2009 -2010 school year are:

Kindergarten Tammy Miller P.E. Mike McGuire

Ashley Milton Music Sue McKain

1st Grade Angela Ayres Resource Laurie Hatch

Christi Boyle Speech Vonnie Engler

2nd Grade Yvonne Bailey Counselor Kara Dike

Emily Cooper Reading Coach Kimberly Flanders

3rd Grade Andrea Hayes

Alison Smith

4th Grade Krysten Andre -Henn

Jacqueline Maucher

5th Grade Pamela Froman

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I NCREASE K NOWLEDGE

THROUGH EDUCATION

August 13th

Class Lists

will be posted

at the North

Entrance!

May

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FROM THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!!!!!

WELCOME SPRING!!!

Here are some dates that you need to remember in May!!

May 13th all books are due back in the Library Media Center!!!

May 18th is the final day for books to be turned in by teachers to the Library!!!!

HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER!! READ!! READ!!!!!! USE YOUR PUBLIC LI-

BRARY, THEY HAVE AWESOME SUMMER READING PROGRAMS!!!!!

Happy Reading!!!

Ms. Marlin, Media Specialist

Box Tops

most Box Tops for the month of March. Stu-

dents collected $66.00 for the month.

Extra Yearbooks

for Sale

$11.50

Inquire at Eisenhower

office

George Drouillard Darrel Draper presented the

senhower School on April 17th. The

program was sponsored by Eisen-

hower PTA and is funded by the Ne-

braska Humanities Council, a state-

wide, non-profit organization cultivat-

ing an understanding of our history

and culture, and the Shoemaker

Family Foundation.

If you enjoy this type of pro-

gramming, please consider supporting the Council with a contribution. Donations are

matched by state and federal funds. Your support helps preserve our past and inform

our future!

4th & 5th Grade

Mini Courses

were a success

thanks to

Mrs. Hoatson

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K & 1st Music Program

I would like to thank all parents, students,

and staff for my 19 years at Eisenhower

School teaching 3rd 4th, and 6th grades. It

has been a fantastic career working with so

many truly dedicated people. After being involved in

education for over 50 years, I will continue my life long

learning in Rochester, MN where my wife

and I will move this summer.

Dennis Ludwig

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Step into the spotlight this summer at the North Platte

Public library.

Explore the worlds of music, dance, art, drama and

more when you join the Summer Reading Program

This program begins:

i June 8th at 1:30 for Kindergarten graduate

i June 10th at 1:30 for graduates of gr. 1-2

i June 10th at 3:00 for graduates of gr. 3-5.