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SUNDAY, May 11, 2008
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12:00 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. |
Wichita Public Schools Calendar |
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12:15 a.m. - 12:40 a.m. |
The Wichita World News Archives # 27-In the 11/13/07 edition of the “School News:” The Board of Education has a “night out” with the public, Hyde Communications Magnet dedicates an outdoor classroom, Cessna Elementary celebrates their Junior League of Wichita “Reading Rocks” grant, High School students in USD 259 learn Chinese, West High has their first Academy “Showcase”, Isely Traditional Magnet beautifies their school with native plants, Red Ribbon Week activities at Clark and Chisholm Trail, Linwood Elementary has its’ first Career Fair, Hosted by students from Brooks Technology Magnet |
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12:40 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Master of Arts Integration-The Kwanzaa with Project Marcia Scurfield- Elementary school students learn social studies, language arts and math skills through art projects inspired by the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa. |
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1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. |
Classic Arts Showcase |
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5:00 a.m. - 5:25 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. |
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5:25 a.m. - 5:45 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. |
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5:45 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. |
Arts Education at Hadley Middle School- We visit the halls of Hadley Middle School, where student-produced art is everywhere! |
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6:00 a.m. – 6:20 a.m. |
Facilities Needs Video-The upcoming Bond Issue will address overcrowded classrooms, aging and unsafe facilities, provide safe room storm shelters in all schools, and support the end of forced busing in Wichita, and so much more. Learn more about the facilities needs in our school district, the attractive financial incentive to act now for our schools, and what the Bond Issue will mean for our community. |
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6:20 a.m. – 6:35 a.m. |
Parent Talk- School Readiness - Parent Educator Melinda Rocha from Parents As Teachers discusses how parents can help their children prepare for starting school. Hosted by Sierre Usher from USD 259’s Parent and Community Support Office. |
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6:35 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
CORE VALUES: The Musical- Students from Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet sing songs about values that will help with how we relate to one another in our day to day lives. |
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7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
NASA Connect |
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8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Wichita School News - In the May 9th 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 |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Wichita Public Schools Calendar |
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9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. |
Distinguished Classroom Teachers Awards – A salute to the exemplary teachers chosen for the DCTA awards for 2007-08. |
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9:10 a.m. - 9:40 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. |
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9:40 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |