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Black Lightning will be attending a dance clinic at Arrowhead Stadium on August 10, 2012, and will then perform at halftime of the Chiefs-Cardinals preseason football game that day.    If you would like to attend the NFL game, you can purchase individual tickets for $39 directly from the Chiefs by contacting Darren Adams at the email DAdams@Chiefs.NFL.com or phone number 816-920-4849.    These discounted seats are made available through their Nebraska Educators program.    Please mention that when calling.

 

 

"The Kansas City Chiefs are offering a limited number of $39 Discounted Individual Game Tickets for all Nebraska Educators as well as their friends and family for the 2012 home games.  This offer will save Educators around 20% per ticket per person off the regular price. These tickets are valid for any and all home games in 2012 and is a great way to come out for a low price.  Our 2012 schedule includes the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. 

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Brady Vossler	Reed Waller	Tanner Walker	Jaxon Clouse	Kyle Sharkey

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Shot Put - John Clouse
Discus - John Clouse
Triple Jump - Mariah Hulse
Pole Vault - Taylor Menke
Boys 3200 - Graham Stutzman
Girls 3200 Meter Relay - Amber Kapperman, Morgan Pfeiffer, Mariah Hulse, Taylor Menke

Congratulations!!!!!

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Charlee Johnsen signs with Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Charlee will play basketball under the direction of Head Coach, Jamie Sale. Charlee is pictured with her parents, Ben and Beth Johnsen and coaches, Jamie Sale and Andy Imus. Good Luck Charlee!

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Congratulations to Annie Wagner who received BOTH the John Philip Sousa Award and the National School Choral Award!  Annie is pictured with Mr. Mohlman and Mrs. Franzen at the Spring Concert on May 1st.

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  Taylor Menke vaulted in the Pioneer Conference to a set a new school Pole Vault record of 9' 2". The record was previously held by Dawn Jantzi at 9'. Update - Taylor Menke vaulted 9' 6" at the Freeman Invite!

Congratulations Taylor!

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On April 17, Dr. Roger Breed – Commissioner of Nebraska Education visited Friend Public School.  He visited many classrooms and observed students reading, writing and other classroom activities.  He was impressed by the student achievement.  A reception was held in the media center following his tour to honor his visit.  Mrs. Alyson Dickinson – kindergarten teacher invited Dr. Breed to come see our school following his visit to a leadership conference she was attending.

Dr. Roger Breed has served as Nebraska’s Commissioner of Education since March 2009.  He is committed to improving student achievement and developing a statewide system of support for students and schools.  He works closely with state and federal education stakeholders in this quest. 

He serves as co-chair of the Nebraska P-16 Initiative and the Chief Justice Task Force for Truancy Intervention.  He is also a recent recipient of the Jack Halstrom Friend of Education Award.

Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, Dr. Breed served as an educator for nearly forty years in Nebraska.  Additionally, he has provided state-wide leadership as an active participant on numerous committees and boards in the areas of state standards, assessment programs, personnel selection and certification, and other significant school policy issues.  He has served on the Nebraska State Accreditation Committee, the Executive Board of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators, and the Greater Nebraska Schools Association.  From 1991 to 2009, Dr. Breed served as the superintendent of the Elkhorn Public Schools.  In 2007, Dr. Breed was recognized by the NCSA as Nebraska’s Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Breed is shown visiting with Mrs. Alyson Dickinson, Kindergarten teacher
and Dr. Beth Johnsen, Superintendent.

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The Spanish III/IV students attended the University of Nebraska Language Fair in Lincoln on Thursday, April 12.  They competed in Poetry, Drama, Music, Dance and Poster events.  They participated in mini language sessions and folk dance lessons.  They were accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Ricenbaw and student teacher Ms. Petersen.

Front Row:  Marisa Bardell, Chelsea Flaska, Lexus Kleeb, Kaity Hoefer, Kristian Roth, Ashley Ryan and Drew Stutzman. Middle Row:  Mariah Grant, Morgan Pfeiffer, Jordyn Baugh, Kendra Riley, Brandey  Ryan, Clare Stutzman and Jessie Schellhorn. Back Row:  Jade Baber, Charlee Johnsen, Riley Focht, Alaina Betka, Kendall Dickinson, Brady Vossler, Heather Odoski, Brandon Yoder and Branden Dyer

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Congratulations!
Congrats to the Middle School Quiz Bowl Team of Nathan Derr, Bryce Eigsti, Sophie Niemeier, Megan Klenke, Caden Pearson and Tanner Smejdir on their semi final finish (4th/16) in the ESU6 Tournament.

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From  Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed

With many school districts making plans now for kindergarten registration for the coming 2012-2013 school year, I would like to clarify the options districts have related to kindergarten admissions under Nebraska law.

 Section 79-214 requires that a child must be five years of age on or before July 31 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year.

 Section 79-214 goes on to permit school boards to admit children if certain requirements are met. School districts, under the guidance of their school boards, are allowed to enroll a child who turns five after July 31 but on or before Oct. 15 if the parent requests admission and provides an affidavit that states:

1)      The child attended kindergarten in another district during the current school year; OR

2)      The family plans to relocate to a district that allows admission during the current school year; OR

3)      The child has demonstrated his or her ability to do kindergarten level work through a recognized assessment procedure approved by the local school board.

If you have questions about your child, please call Dr. Beth Johnsen, Superintendent at 402.947.2781.

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