Elmwood Newsletter - February 29, 2012

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Science Fair Brings Many Participants

The exhibits were well thought out and the winners will present at the SAC Air Force Museum.

Abrahm

Abrahm knew his presentation inside and out!

Angelica

Angelica learned about chickens and eggs. Wonder which came first?

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Claire

Claire presented about flowers and color dye.

Connor

I heard Connor say to the judge, "See I'm not just good at basketball, I'm smart, too." Yes, you are, Connor!

Drew Ethan

Drew and Ethan showed off their mugs and their presentation.

Hayley

Hayley popped popcorn and made everyone hungry!

Keri

Keri Hogue was one of the judges. Each child had to present their findings.

Liberty

These girls know all about "fungis from the hood!"

Mikey

Mike Rice made a clever presentation of the solar system.

Moldy Cheese

Moldy cheese! I think they have visited my refrigerator!

Mrs B

Cindy Backemeier quizzed Shay and Hailey about their presentation.

Raynee

Raynee compared a fresh cheeseburger from McDonalds to one that was weeks old. Not much difference. yum.

Rilee

Rilee learned about metal.

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Shay and Hailey shot birds at the legos. This was very cute and clever!

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Irish Music Concert at Greenblatt & Seay's

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 11, at 2:30 PM. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and banjo. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.

Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 11 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.

The concert will be followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students & seniors, and $1.00 for children. For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com, or e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com.

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

Feb. 27 – Cub Scout Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Elementary School

Feb. 27 – Lions Club Health Screening – Please return permission forms or contact the office.

Feb. 28 – Science Fair -6:45-8:00 p.m.

Feb. 29 – Ventriloquist Assembly at 2:00 p.m. – funded by the S.O.S.

Mar. 1 - No school – Spring Break

Mar. 2 – No school Spring Break

Mar. 5 – D.A.R.E. parent meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary library.

Mar. 7 – CAPOW Science Assembly for the elementary at 10:00 a.m.

Mar. 8 – No school – Spring Break

Mar. 9 – No school – Spring Break

CAPOW SCIENCE ASSEMBLY

The high school science club is sponsoring a science assembly for the elementary on March 7, 2012. It will be at 10:00 a.m. Professors from UNO will be conducting the assembly. This is part of their CAPOW (Chemistry And Physics On Wheels) program. You may find more about CAPOW at the following website: http://www.physics.unomaha.edu/Capow/

CHILDCARE

We are no longer offering after school childcare and do not plan to offer this service next year. We also will not be offering the Summer Knights Childcare Program this summer.

MONSANTO GRANT

Attention Area Farmers: Elmwood-Murdock Schools have been nominated to apply for a grant

through a Monsanto Fund, called, “America’s Farmer Grow Rural Education”. It is a locally focused

initiative to help strengthen math and science education in rural America. The program allows

farmers to nominate a public school district to compete for grants of either $10,000 or $25,000.

At this time we are asking for your assistance in continuing the nominating process. The

more nominations we receive the greater the chance we will have of receiving the grant. You

may pick up forms at the following locations: the local Co-ops, Corn Grower State Bank, the

American Exchange Bank, the convenience store at Elmwood, both the Elementary School in

Elmwood, and JR/SR High School in Murdock, and the Elmwood and Murdock Post Offices.

Nomination forms will be available on our school website at www.growruraleducationcom .

For questions you may call either (402)994-2125 or (402)867-2341. We thank you in advance

for all of your continued help and support of our school district.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

Registrations are due March 3, 2012. The form will also be available on the baseball/softball website www.emsports.org. We are also looking for volunteers to help manage both concession stands this season. If you are interested, please contact Loren Lockman, Randy Marlatt, Adam Offner or Pam Goudie.

SCIENCE FAIR NEWS

The Science Fair will be on February 28^th from 6:45-8:00 p.m. If you have questions please contact Mr. Frerichs or Mrs. Backemeyer.

SPRING CARNIVAL NEWS

The S.O.S. Spring Carnival is scheduled for Friday, April 13, 2012. This is our major fundraiser for the year. If any parents work or frequent places where donations may be possible, please contact an S.O.S. member. We can either contact the business or provide a letter for the parent to use when asking for a donation.

2010-2011 YEARBOOKS FOR SALE

The Elmwood-Murdock Schools still have yearbooks leftover from last year. Please contact the school if you would like to purchase a 2010-2011yearbook. The price is $50.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for March 23, 2012. There are two sessions scheduled. There will be a session from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and a session from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Information has been mailed to the parents of eligible children. Please contact the office if you did not receive Kindergarten Registration information or have any questions regarding Kindergarten Registration..

SCRAP MARATHON

Time: 9 a.m. to midnight

Date: March 24, 2012

Where: Elementary School at Elmwood

Cost: $35 or $40 if you need electricity – If you register early it is $30 and $35 with electricity – Please register by March 16, 2012 to guarantee you a spot and food. Send check and information to Kristy or Julie.

Points of Contact: Kristy Miller – (402) 994-2545 - 28805 Holdrege St., Elmwood, NE 68349 or Julie Synovec – (402) 867-2267 - Box 142, Murdock NE 68407

All proceeds will go to help fund Post Prom.

BLOOD DRIVEThursday, March 15, Elmwood-Murdock High School will host their annual spring blood drive to raise scholarship funds through the American Red Cross Scholarship Program.

Last year, Elmwood-Murdock received $250 in scholarship funds, while helping many patients across southeast Nebraska. Approximately 1,000 units of life-saving blood products are needed every week for emergencies, cancer treatments and surgeries. Blood drives are vital in helping the Red Cross meet those needs. All high school blood drives meeting goal are eligible for scholarship monies which are awarded in the spring. Last year’s scholarship recipient was Kolbi Furgerson.

Faculty, staff and family are encouraged to join students in support of Elmwood-Murdock High School and help raise scholarship funds. The March 15th drive will be from 2:30pm to 7:00pm. To sign up for an appointment, contact Deanna Vavak at 867-2341 or at dvavak@esu3.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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