Elmwood Newsletter - May 16, 2012

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BIKES NEEDED FOR MAD DADS PROJECT

The Mission Outreach Committee from the Murdock Methodist Church is "collecting" unwanted bikes until Friday May 18 to take to the MAD DADS organization in Lincoln (5610 Seward Ave). MAD DADS stands for Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs & Social Disorder. This organization rebuilds bikes and gives them to kids in Lincoln once a year that does not have a bike. They teach the kids receiving the bikes basic maintenance. They have given away bikes the last 13 years.

MAD DADS accept all bikes and any volunteers who want to help rebuild bikes. Drop off used bikes by Friday May 18 to Kelli Brewer's place at 6316 322nd Street (Wabash) or Gene Munch's place at 31915 Church Road. Kelli Brewer will deliver bikes to MAD DADS on Saturday May 19. Call Kelli Brewer at 402 994-2875 if you need transportation help for bikes.

MAD DADS also needs volunteers to refurbish bikes. If you want more information about MAD DADS call 402 742-0224.

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Simon's Classic, "The Sunshine Boys" in Manley

Manley, NE [May 9, 2012] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it will begin its thirty-sixth season with Neil Simon's classic stage play, "The Sunshine Boys." The show opens on Saturday, May 26th.

The story revolves around the vaudeville comedy team, "Lewis and Clark." Al and Willie were top-billed comedians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking. When CBS approaches them for a "History of Comedy" retrospective, the grudging reunion brings the two back together along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Many may remember the 1975 film version featuring Walter Matthau and George Burns.

Directed by Kevin Colbert, the show stars Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water and newcomer, Ken Snyder of Elmwood. Also starring in the show are Scott Nielsen of Eagle, Tim Sorensen of Elmwood, Millard Carnes and Jennifer Harvey of Plattsmouth and Megan Homan of Springfield.

Performance dates are May 26, 27, June 1-3 and 7-10. Curtain times Thursday-Saturday are 7:30pm. Sunday performances are 2pm matinees. Tickets are still available for all shows. Reserved seats are $17. Those interested can call the box office at 402-234-2553.

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Ken Snyder, Scott Nielsen and Bob Pinkerton star in "The Sunshine Boys," at the Lofte Community Theatre.

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AUDITION NOTICE - May 27 & 29

Manley, NE [May 14, 2012] -The Lofte Communitiy Theatre near Manley will be holding auditions on Sunday, May 27th and Tuesdsay, May 29th at 6:30pm for their upcoming summer musical, "Singin' in the Rain." The stage play is based off of the 1952 MGM film.

Artistic Director Kevin Colbert and Musical Director Betty Colbert ask that those auditioning bring a prepared song of no more than one minute in length. An accompanist will be provided. This is a large ensemble cast with many featured (speaking) roles. There are roles available for trained dancers including some solos. The star vehicle is male. Parts are available for men and women ages 17-60. No stage experience is required. Newcomers are always welcome. A complete breakdown of roles can be found on the Lofte's audition page on www.Lofte.com.

Rehearsals will begin in June. The show will run weekends July 20-August 5. Those who have questions about the show or the audition process are welcome to contact the Lofte at (402) 234-2553.

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KNIGHTLY NEWS:

DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 18 –Sixth grade students visit the middle school

May 22 – Last day of school – Field Day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – We will not serve hot lunch, the S.O.S. will provide lunch for the students on the last day of school. We will serve burgers, carrots, bananas, milk or juice, and a cookie. Students may bring a cold lunch if they choose. We also will not serve breakfast on the last day of school.

NO ELEMENTARY LUNCHES OR BREAKFASTS WILL BE CHARGED AFTER WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012.

Students that have a negative lunch account and do not have a cold lunch will not be allowed to charge a hot lunch or breakfast beginning Thursday, May 17, 2012 through Monday, May 21, 2012 . We also will not charge breakfasts. Students that have a negative lunch account and have not brought a cold lunch will be given a sandwich and milk and their parents will be contacted. (The cost of the milk and sandwich is $1.00.) All accounts and fines must be paid by May 22, 2012. Report Cards and PowerSchool will not be made available until all accounts are paid. Thank you for your cooperation.

ELEMENTARY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

The elementary boys basketball camp will be June, 25, 26 and 27 at the Murdock Gym from 1:30 to 3:30pm. It is for boys in grades 3^rd – 6^th in the fall of 2012. If you need a registration form they can be found on the Elmwood-Murdock website.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

We will again be offering Summer Enrichment classes for elementary students this summer. We have scheduled June 11-28 Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for the classes Please return the forms to the office as soon as possible if you are interested in having your child attend the classes. More forms are available in the office. All forms need to be turned in by May 11, 2012. WE NEED TO HAVE THESE FORMS TURNED IN SO THAT WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE ENOUGH STUDENTS ENROLLED TO OFFER THE CLASSES.

We currently have 39 students signed up for the Summer Enrichment. Enrollment ends today but we still may be able to get your child into a class. Please send your enrollment form to school ASAP or contact the office.

At this time we do not have enough students enrolled in the “Extra, Extra, Write All About It” class. We will not be able to offer this class unless we get more students enrolled very soon. We do have enough students to offer the other three classes.

2012 E-M VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Tuesday-Thursday May 29th-31st, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Next year’s grades 1st-3rd open to boys and girls, next year’s grades 4th-6th girls only
$30.00 per participant includes t-shirt
Return form with payment to Mrs. Justus or Mary at the office

OXBOW JUNIOR VET CAMP

Information has been sent home regarding the Oxbow Junior Vet Camp that will be held at the Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School on July 9-12 from 8:00-4:00 p.m. This camp is for students completing 2^nd – 5^th grade.

There is also an Oxbow Intermediate Camp for students completing 6^th – 8^th grades that will be held at UNL East Campus and Iowa western Community College. See brochure for more details.

KFOR SUMMER FUN PUNCH TICKETS

We again are sending home information regarding the Summer Fun Punch Tickets. Proceeds will go to the S.O.S. parent organization. Please return the forms to the office by May 18, 2012.

ELMWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM – DREAM BIG – READ

Pre-school - July 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Thursday mornings from 10-11

K-2nd grades - July 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Thursday afternoons from 1-3

3rd-6th grades - July 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Tuesday afternoons from 2-4

(Grade levels for the 2012-2013 year.)

More information will be sent home next week. Please contact Janet Sorenson at 994-4125 if you have any questions.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

2012 Vacation Bible School will take place July 9-13 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Murdock. This year's theme is, "Pandamania!"

More details and a complete schedule to follow. Please watch your community e-newsletters and church bulletins for registration sheets in June.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

We raised $886.88 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This is amazing! Thank you so much for all of your support!

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