SATURDAY, May 10, 2008

12:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Wichita Public Schools Calendar

12:15 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.

Delivering Excellence: Becoming A Teacher – Looking for an exciting and fulfilling career choice? See what becoming a teacher in the Wichita Public Schools has to offer!

12:35 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.

Honk Jr. Play by Stucky M.S.- Student performers in Stucky Middle School’s production of  “Honk, Jr.” talk about their roles in the musical comedy.

12:45 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Walk Around the Block- A look at the history of Wichita through downtown architecture.

1:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.

Board of Education Meeting – Regular Meeting of April 28, 2008

4:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.

Technology Focus-Episode 6 – This month, we learn about podcasting in the classroom, and see how one school is preparing for a robotics competition. We also learn some handy keyboard shortcuts, and learn about cyberbullying.

4:30 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Wichita School News Archives

5:00 a.m. - 5:20 a.m.

Journey To Japan- District Peer Consultant and Teacher Kimberly Thomas recounts her trip to Japan as part of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. See scenes from Japan, Including various historical sites and Japanese Schools.

5:20 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.

Technology Focus-Episode 5 – This episode of Tech Focus looks at how teachers are using blogging in the classroom, and how technology is used to teach ESOL classes. We also learn how to work with graphics in Word, and visit North High school to talk to students about social networking.

5:45 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Construction Update: Gordon Parks – A look at the construction of the brand new Gordon Parks Academy located at 25^th and Grove.

6:00 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.

Count On Your Classroom Showcase- Professor Einswine, from Schoolhouse 20’s own Googolplex! TV show, introduces several innovative class projects in mathematics from all over the Wichita school district.

6:25 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.

Parent Talk- Transportation- Eric Williams, from the USD 259 Transportation department, explains many of the district’s policies concerning busing issues in this edition of Parent Talk.

6:45 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Arts Education at Hadley Middle School- We visit the halls of Hadley Middle School, where student-produced art is everywhere!

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

NASA Connect

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Wichita School News - In the May 9^th edition of School News: Allen Elementary receives the “Red Carpet Award;”

David Dennis receives the “Excellence in Community Service” Award; Martin Libhart is named Interim Superintendent for USD 259; The African American Fathers’ Forum is held at WSU; Parents get to learn more about Asperger’s and Autism; SADD chapters present Mock DUI accidents; Gardiner Elementary honors its’ volunteers

8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.