Author: Craig Penner

IB Program @ Lincoln High To Host Open House

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Lincoln High School is proud to host a morning of information sharing to help parents and students understand what the International Baccalaureate program is and why it is a premier experience for high school students around the world.  Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students and parents are invited and encouraged to attend this event so you can learn more about this incredible program and consider whether IB might be a good fit for you.
Saturday, October 28th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Enter through the main doors on the north side of the school.

The Career Academy To Host Open House For 8th Graders.

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Attention Class of 2022:  The Career Academy (TCA) is hosting a Career Explorations Fair for 8th -10th graders and their parents to learn more about top career options when you graduate high school.  Experience the hands-on learning available at TCA and how to “test drive” your future as a TCA student in one of 20 career pathways.  Attend the TCA Career Explorations Fair anytime between 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 24 at 88th & O. Park in the lower south parking lot at SCC, Register for prizes, meet TCA students and instructors and see how “doing high school differently” can make a huge difference in your future success.  We hope to see you there!

MASA Youth Latino Leadership Conference 2016

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M.A.S.A or the Mexican American Student Association of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln held its Youth Leadership Conference on October 28th from 9AM-3PM in the Nebraska East Union on UNL’s East Campus.  Mickle had several students attend along with Mr. Neil Jay from the Counseling Center.  The theme of this year’s conference was “Alza Tu Voz” (Raise Your Voice) Lifting Up Activists and Leaders.  There were workshops and student activities focused on how students can lend their voice and energy to raising awareness for causes important to themselves and those around them.  The day also included several speakers, break-out discussion groups, and several activism activities.

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Mickle Open House Night @ Anderson Branch Library

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On Thursday January 21st the Parent Advisory Council and Anderson Branch Library hosted an open house for Mickle families from 5:30-7:30 PM.  Karrie Simpson the outreach director at Anderson worked with the PAC to host a great night of information, food, and activities for Mickle students and their families.  The library provided DaVinci’s pizza, displayed their new books, had demonstrations on new technology like homework assistance, and issuance of new library cards.  Many Mickle families, students, and staff attended and reconnected with one of their neighborhood libraries.

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Native American Conference at UNL

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Middle School Native American Conference at UNL

On Friday December 11th several students from Mickle traveled to UNL for the 2015 Middle School Native American Conference.  The students got to interact with the Bear Group, a music and theatrical production troupe from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  The Bear Group used skits, dancing, and personal stories to communicate with the students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.  They also discussed ways to help friends who are thinking about hurting themselves.  The session ended with a Native American hoop dancer who talked to the students about being prideful of their Native heritage and expressing themselves each day.  There were over 100 students from different LPS middle schools in attendance.

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