Welcome and Congratulations to Katie Davis, our new special education resource teacher! Katie currently teaches at Prescott and will join our Randolph team this summer!
Students getting ready for the Mayor’s Run on May 3rd should register online at www.lincolnrun.org. Contact Mr. Atanasu with questions.
Thank you to Chris and Kathy Hansen and their family, and Elizabeth Hebbard for helping take CANS 4 BOOKS cans to the recycling center on Saturday! They cashed in 248 pounds of aluminum cans for $142 toward Randolph library books!
CANS FOR BOOKS!
Everyone is asked to collect their aluminum beverage cans from April 1-30, and donate them for Randolph School to earn funds for library books. Cans can be brought to school and put in the bike rack corral, or taken directly to the recycling centers.
Participating in Cans4Books is easy. During the month of April:
- Bring your aluminum cans to either A-Can Recycling (3255 S.10th St.) or A & J Recycling (3250 N. 20th).
- Mention ‘Cans4Books’ and donate your recycling refund to the Randolph School Library.
- A-Can Recycling, A&J Recycling and Barnes & Noble Bookstore (South Pointe) are our sponsors.
Did you know that the money from the CANS is the real prize money? The actual “first prize” for most cans recycled per capita is $75. The Randolph community recycles several hundred dollars worth of cans, and that makes a HUGE difference for our library! So, thank you!
FOOTWEAR for students:
Remember, flip flops are not appropriate for school. (It’s difficult to run laps, walk stairs, and participate in PE in flip flops. And, they frequently break apart.)
Remember tennis shoes/sneakers for PE days!
Cafeteria Account Balances and Refunds:
Cafeteria account balances will automatically carry over from this year to next, even for students changing schools within Lincoln Public Schools. Students leaving the district can obtain a refund for any amount. We will only refund balances for returning students that exceed $20.00. Students must request their refund from the cafeteria manager at their school until May 22nd. Students who do not request their refund to the cafeteria manager at the schools can receive their refunds at the District Office Accounting Department starting June 3rd.
Parent Requests for Classroom Teacher for 2014-15
We are in the process of developing classroom groups for next school year. If parents have a specific request for next year, send that request to Dr. B. by April 25th, so it can be considered in the process of assigning homerooms. For your convenience, here is the list of classroom teachers for next school year:
Kindergarten
Lissy Barnes
Kristin Huebert
Alesia Spangler
First Grade
Karen Devine
Jean Kechely
Connie Philippi
Second Grade
Nicole Biles
Jenna Perales
Katie Songster
Third Grade
McKenzie Flanagan
Keri Keller
Sara Klaumann
Kathy Wobig
Fourth Grade
Kristin Christensen
Jeanie Hock
Bethany Wood
Fifth Grade
Susan Dougherty
Kelly Johnson
Laura Parks
Garden Gang News:
As the school year is coming to a close, so is Nature Club for the year. However, the garden is just beginning. With the close of Nature Club on May 1st and 2nd, the garden at Randolph will need tending this summer. The volunteers who lead your children would love your assistance to help educate your children about the garden and to benefit from the success of the garden. We are looking for summer volunteers who would be willing to work, weed, and harvest the garden. Families who volunteer would be allowed to keep harvested produce, in return for watering, weeding, and tending the garden all summer. It’s a great opportunity for families to spend quality time outside and together. Anyone interested in tending the garden for the summer should email Amanda Hefner at ahefner@huskers.unl.edu.
HUSKER Basketball Camps and Clinics
…will be held throughout the summer at UNL. For a flier with details, please contact the school office.
CALENDAR:
April 21 Elementary Principals Curriculum Council 12:30-4:30 @ LPSDO
April 22 Staff Meeting 8:10 SIP 2014-15 with Dr. Scott
April 22 MULTICULTURAL FAIR planning meeting 6:30
ALL parents and staff interested in keeping the MC Fair and planning for this fall’s event, please attend!
April 23 Staff Community meeting 3:45
April 25 NO elementary SCHOOL: plan day
April 29 PLC Early Out 2:18
April 29 Band Concert dress rehearsal 1:40
(for those who want to attend. NO Assembly Schedule)
April 29 Band Concert 7 p.m.
May 1 Staff Meeting 3:45 (delete staff meeting 5/20/14)
May 1 & 2 LAST Nature Club classes for this school year!
May 3 Mayor’s Run
May 5 GET meets 8:10
May 6 Kdg. to First transition meeting of teams (8:10)
May 6 PTA 6:30 in library
May 6 Chorus Concert dress rehearsal 2:50
(for those who want to attend. NO Assembly Schedule)
May 6 Chorus Concert 7 p.m. in gym
May 7 First to Second transition meeting of teams (8:10)
May 7 Kindergarten Orientation 10:30 and 2:30 attend one
May 8 Second to Third transition meeting of teams (8:10)
May 9 School Picnic Day! Students will have breaded chicken sandwich on bun or Hamburger on a bun, carrots , apple, cookie and eat outside for the picnic.
May 9 FUN NIGHT! Carnival fundraiser for PTA 5-8:00 p.m.
May 12 Third to Fourth transition meeting of teams (8:10)
May 13 Fourth to Fifth transition meeting of teams (8:10)
May 13 Strings Concert dress rehearsal 2:50
(for those who want to attend. NO Assembly Schedule)
May 13 Strings Concert 7 p.m. in gym
May 14 Elementary Principals Council 7 a.m.-12
May 14 BIST consultant here a.m. only for consult/observations
May 15-16 Grade 4 Outdoor Education Camping Trip
May 16 Hot Lunch Customer Appreciation Day
May 16 Kdg. to Zoo
May 19 SIP 8:10
May 20 SCIP meets 8:10
May 20 Grade 5 Recognition 7:00 p.m. in gym
May 22 Last day of school
Love and Logic Moment:
We’ve all been there. Trying to enjoy a nice meal when the pack of wild children at the next table starts assaulting everyone’s ears. Or the small child who apparently runs the show begins loudly making demands of the adults.
Considering the way some kids behave in public, it is easy to see why fine dining establishments may want to discourage — or even forbid — young children from disturbing their valued customers.
On the other hand, as parents, we want to enjoy time with our kids and give them experience at behaving in public. A few thoughts:
1. Freedom is a good thing. Businesses are free to experiment with adults-only sections, nights, hours, or policies. It may stop me from going there (especially if my kids are in the car with me). Or, when I’m on a date with my wife, it might draw me there.
2. Be courteous. If your child is causing problems, take him/her out — sooner than later. If I would like for others to escort their screaming kid to St. Elsewhere, I need to be willing to do so myself. Your willingness to act will reduce the chances you’ll have to do it again. A hundred “I’ll take you out!” warnings will do the opposite.
3. Choose wisely. There are times (after the ballgame when the entire clan is fired up) when a “family-friendly” dining establishment (usually means places where everybody else is as loud as we are) just makes sense. We might save the nice quiet place for “date night” with dad and daughter, etc.
4. Practice before you’re in public. Don’t let the fancy restaurant be the first time you ever model, teach, practice, or… notice (gulp) manners. Practice when there isn’t the pressure of the audience of other diners.
5. Be understanding. Babies cry sometimes. And even well-behaved kids can have an off day. When I’ve muttered under my breath about “those parents,” I seem to have caused my own children to have issues sooner than later.
Personally, I don’t begrudge adults wanting to have some peace — especially parents. They need it.
But what I’d really like to see is the Golden Rule in action. There’s a reason that thing is golden*.
If you would like some great ideas on teaching your kids values like the Golden Rule, self-discipline, being considerate, etc., please read Dr. Charles Fay’s book, Parenting Kids To Become the People Employers Really Want and America Desperately Needs!
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