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Notes from Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013
Walking Track Celebration 6:00 p.m.
Over 55 people attended the ribbon cutting celebration. Among those attending were Marybell Avery, LPS Health and Physical Education Supervisor; Michelle Welch, LPS Wellness Coordinator; Dr. Bob Rauner of Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln, Ruth Gerber from the Foundation for LPS; and Fred Freytag & Jeff Worrell representing Witherbee Neighborhood Association.
Mayor Buetler shared a few remarks about Lincoln’s progress toward being one of the most physically fit cities in the country. He then cut the “ribbon” across the walking path, assisted by Camree Daly and Jacob Fujan, inviting everyone to talk a walk.
Signs along the path specifically thanked the following people and organizations for their donations: Witherbee Neighborhood Association, Lincoln Track Club, Randolph PTA, Foundation for LPS Grants, Family and Friends of Patricia Olsen, Alan Dayton, Sips & Subs, and all individual donors! Signs along the route also encouraged 5-4-3-2-1 (5 groups of fruits and vegetables per day…1 hour of physical activity per day) and noted that 6 ¾ laps = one mile.
PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The PTA meeting was attended by 4 staff members (Laura Parks, Susan Dougherty, Connie Philippi, and Susie Mahoney), 11 parents, and Dr. Bonaiuto.
The officers were elected:
Alicia Crook, president
Anne Daly, vice president
Taylor Kohl and Zamir Libohova, co-secretaries
Tanya Christensen, treasurer
The proposed budget was shared, and will be posted for 30 days before being voted on at the October meeting. (Staff members see bulletin board by mailboxes.)
A Southeast High School student reported on this fall’s LPS StudentServe, set for Sept. 23-27th. Elementary classes can register to participate. A menu of options will be available for Randolph students to do for our school as a class, led by their teacher, anytime during the school week. Watch for the menu and how to sign up for a service project for Randolph School.
The five objectives of LPS StudentServe are to:
•teach students early on to volunteer;
•teach children about ‘giving back’;
•show children how just one person makes a difference;
•show children how to access community organizations; and
•continue this service event.
http://wp.lps.org/studentserve/
Love and Logic Moment
Rescuing from Rescuing…
Stories of the harmful effects of over-parenting and constant rescuing flood our news media. From parents contacting college professors to argue grades, to calling employers to lobby for their grown kids’ raises, to suing schools for having the boldness to kick kids off sports teams for refusing to practice, to kids having no idea how to support themselves financially into their 30s… it is mind-boggling.
Jim Fay warned us about helicopter parenting way back in the 1970s and his words have proven true. Fewer young adults feel responsible for their own destinies and more of them are living at home without much ambition to leave. More grandparents are taking care of their kids’ offspring – and their kids’ debts.
At the Love and Logic Institute, we want to change the world. We want to help raise more responsible young people who are able to solve problems and take care of themselves out in the world. We know they can do it. All they really need are messages that say they can… and some practice.
If you wanted your child to play the accordion – but never allowed him or her to hold one (because it is too heavy), would you be surprised if he or she never got very good at it?
Often, we do the same thing with solving problems. Kids who never practice solving problems will not magically get better at it. They need repetitions working on and struggling with solving problems.
What if more adults resisted their urge to jump in and solve problems for kids? What if they said something like, “Wow, that’s a tough one. But if any kid can figure it out, you can! Let me know what you decide to do.”
Could our world use a few more kids who weren’t rendered helpless by too much interference? In our classic audio Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants, Jim Fay masterfully describes how to avoid sending crippling messages to kids.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend. Jedd Hafer
From Nutrition Services:
Part-Time Job Opportunity!
Lincoln Public Schools Nutrition Services is now seeking energetic new employees to join our fun and fast-paced work environment! Whether you are looking for a part-time job to earn extra cash while your children are in school or if you are looking to begin a fulfilling career in school food services, a position as a School Cafeteria Worker may be the right fit for you! Our shifts allow you to work when school is in session for 4-5 hours making $11.06 per hour. To apply, go on-line to lps.org and look for “Employment Opportunities” under “Popular Pages” on the left side of the Home Page. If you have any questions or need additional information please call Mary French at 402-436-1766.
RANDOLPH SCHOOL CHOSEN FOR AUTHOR VISIT!
Eric Rohmann, who won the Caldecott Award for his picture book My Friend Rabbit, will be coming to Randolph for a one-hour presentation for K-3 on Thursday, September 26 at 1:30.
http://www.ericrohmann.com/Other info online:
http://www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org/aifolder/aipages/ai_r/rohmann.html
http://voices.yahoo.com/author-illustrator-eric-rohmann-biography-5359083.html
CALENDAR
Sept. 9 Technology Committee 8:10 in media
Sept. 9 Grade 4 to Prairie
Sept. 10 Professional Development 4-5:00
K-3 teachers here; 4-5 teachers at Zeman
Sept. 11 Elementary Principals 7:30-1:00
Sept. 12 Bike Rodeo in the parking lot 5-7:00 p.m.
Bicycle mechanics will be available; Helmets from toddler to adult sizes will be available @ $14 each; obstacle courses and bike drills will emphasize safety and skills.
Sept. 16 School Improvement Process Committee 8:10
Mrs. Schwaninger here at Randolph 9:00
Sept. 17 Coordinators’ Meeting 7:30-11:00
Sept. 17 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES!
Sept. 18 BIST Consult day for “First 15”
Sept. 19 Papa John’s Pizza night
Sept. 20 BIST practice #1 dues
Sept. 23-27 LPS StudentServe Week
Sept. 23 Principals Curriculum Council 1:00-5:00
Sept. 24 PLC Early Out 2:18
Individual student photos taken
Staff meeting 8:10
PTA Board Meeting 5:00
Sept. 26 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Sept. 26 Author visit for grades K-1-2, in gym 1:30-2:30
Eric Rohmann (K and 4th switch lunch/recess?)