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THURSDAY, May 15, 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. - 1:00 a.m. |
Battle of the Books - Gammon, Kensler, Stanley (Host: Anita Cochran) |
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1:00 a.m. - 1:10 a.m. |
The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Saving Today for the Future |
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1:10 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. |
Battle of the Books - Allen, Bryant, College Hill, Emerson (Host: Ted Woodward) |
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2:00 a.m. - 2:20 a.m. |
LTV- L’Ouverture Television “Kansas Critters” This episode explores many of the diverse animal species that can be found in Kansas. |
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2:20 a.m. - 3:10 a.m. |
99% Awards- Awards honoring high school and middle school students for the outstanding work they do each day. |
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3:10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. |
Good Apple Awards – Awards honoring Wichita Public Schools employees and volunteers for the hard work they do to support our students. |
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4:30 a.m. - 4:50 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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4:50 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. |
Safe and Drug Free Schools- Highlights the Safe & Drug Free Schools program in USD259—how they help students and staff. |
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5:00 a.m. - 5:20 a.m. |
Technology Focus-Episode 2 – This months Tech focus highlights how SmartBoards are used to engage students in learning at all ages, and looks at how an art teacher is using technology to teach students about animation. |
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5:20 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. |
Parent Talk- Zero Tolerance – Klaus Kollmai, explains the district’s Zero Tolerance policy on weapons, drugs, and assault. |
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6:00 a.m. - 6:25 a.m. |
Technology Focus-Episode 1 – Schoolhouse 20’s new technology show kicks off with a look at USD259’s new Interactive Distance Learning Labs. We also visit Pleasant Valley Elementary to see how technology is used in the Classroom City Project, learn an easy way to make a photo album in Powerpoint, and learn about the Wichita Public Schools internet policy. |
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6:25 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
Parent Talk- Young Scientists with Chris Johnston & Michelle Croomes from Parents As Teachers-Join parent educators from Parents As Teachers as they explore teaching science concepts to young children. Many fun and interactive activities can be introduced to infants and toddlers that invite their natural curiosity, and this program includes great ideas and information on the Parents As Teachers playgroups in the Wichita area. |
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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. - 8:45 a.m. |
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